Wylam Circle Autumn Term

Parquet floors drenched in sunlight set the tone in the bright, airy hall of this charming former school which also houses the local library and Wylam Railway Museum. A comforting mix of familiarity, warmth, and nostalgia makes this the perfect place to to welcome mothers. Our Writing Circles are weekly mother & baby groups, using writing & community in beautiful settings to support the transition into motherhood. The circles are open to anyone who self-identities with mothering or motherhood, whatever way that looks.

Taster session

Your chance to experience the magic of a MotherFolk circle before committing to booking a whole term. Please note: Buying a taster session doesn't automatically hold you a place on the current term - if the term you've tried is already full by the time you come to book, we can't guarantee a spot. If that happens, you won't lose out: we'll guarantee you a place on the following term instead.

Tue 8 Sept · 09:30 – 10:45 · £12.50

Tuesday Morning

09:30 – 10:45

£75.00

6 weeks · £12.50/session

Wk	Date	Time
1	Tue 15 Sept	09:30 – 10:45
2	Tue 22 Sept	09:30 – 10:45
3	Tue 29 Sept	09:30 – 10:45
4	Tue 6 Oct	09:30 – 10:45
5	Tue 13 Oct	09:30 – 10:45
6	Tue 20 Oct	09:30 – 10:45

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Taster session

Tue 8 Sept · 09:30 – 10:45

£12.50

One session · come and experience the circle before committing

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This circle is independently owned and operated by Bridie Chomse trading as MotherFolk Tyne Valley.

Access

Street parking is available or the Wylam Car Park Tyne Riverside Country Park is just a short walk away. When facing the old school building from Falcon Terrace, head up the small path on the right-hand side to find the entrance. We're committed to making MotherFolk spaces as accessible and welcoming as possible. Unfortunately, Wylam Library does not have step-free access. We do have an alternative venue in the Tyne Valley that is fully accessible, take a look at the Ryton Circle page for details. If you have access needs of any kind, please let us know on the form when booking. We're always happy to discuss alternative arrangements to ensure you can take part fully.

About the host

Hi, I'm Bridie (She/Her)

I can't wait to welcome you to a circle soon!

I am a Tyne Valley native, an enthusiastic reader, writer, singer and scranner. When asked about my hobbies, my husband once told a new acquaintance that I like TV. I couldn’t deny it.

MotherFolk circles held me as I grew into my motherhood. A warm space to reflect and realise was exactly what I needed and I’m so excited to hold that space for the mother folk of the Tyne Valley.

This circle is independently owned and operated by Bridie Chomse, trading as MotherFolk Tyne Valley. Correspondence address: 3 Heaton Grove, NE6 5NN

Frequently asked questions

Absolutely not! Our circles are not writing classes, and they’re not about producing perfect pieces of writing. Writing is simply the tool we use to connect with ourselves and unpack our experiences a little bit. We will always give you very easy prompts to jump into, and you will never be asked to read your writing aloud to the group.