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What did we learn about the society last summer?
Society Andy Durma 18/09/2024 Society Andy Durma 18/09/2024

What did we learn about the society last summer?

Last summer exposed deep divisions in our society, but also moments of unity. To move forward, we must confront fear and racism with empathy and truth.

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Let’s Talk About Mental Wellbeing
Mental Wellbeing Guest User 03/09/2024 Mental Wellbeing Guest User 03/09/2024

Let’s Talk About Mental Wellbeing

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Diversity in the face of adversity
Society Sindiso Nyathi 16/08/2024 Society Sindiso Nyathi 16/08/2024

Diversity in the face of adversity

We celebrate Geordie's welcoming nature and multicultural spirit following the racism riots in the UK.

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Messages of Solidarity
Society, Diversity Alison Cheesman 14/08/2024 Society, Diversity Alison Cheesman 14/08/2024

Messages of Solidarity

Thank you for all of the messages of support and solidarity we have received so far.

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Racism has no place here.
Society, Racism Andy Durma 08/08/2024 Society, Racism Andy Durma 08/08/2024

Racism has no place here.

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Appointment of new Chief Executive
News Alison Cheesman 05/08/2024 News Alison Cheesman 05/08/2024

Appointment of new Chief Executive

Welcoming Andy Durma as our new CEO - a message from the board.

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Safety tips in light of the riots across the country
Safety, Society Roots and Wings 03/08/2024 Safety, Society Roots and Wings 03/08/2024

Safety tips in light of the riots across the country

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Our Summer Newsletter!
News Alison Cheesman 22/07/2024 News Alison Cheesman 22/07/2024

Our Summer Newsletter!

Find out what we have going on this summer!

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Skillsmatch and activities
Programmes, Events Alison Cheesman 09/07/2024 Programmes, Events Alison Cheesman 09/07/2024

Skillsmatch and activities

Here how important our Skillsmatch and activities programmes are through the voice of Korey Bonnett, a WERS volunteer and asylum seeker.

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