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Time Out was set up in 2006 with the aim of providing activities on a weekly basis for women living in a rural community. Sessions, which run weekly, promote mental, social and physical wellbeing. The group was started following Easington PCT's 2005 report which indicated that stress and mental health were major concerns with the South Hetton community.
An essential part of Time Out’s work is to provide educational and learning opportunities alongside the social and self-help support. Every week they run workshops to provide members with the means to find work or set up their own businesses. Recently they have provided training in first aid, flower arranging and jewellery making.
Sue Clasper, from South Hetton, a regular attendee of the group said:
“Meeting up with the rest of the group has really boosted my confidence and I have made new friends along with learning new skills, plus it’s a whole lot of fun. I am really looking forward to seeing the results from the jewellery sessions that we are currently doing but we have also covered self protection, holistic therapies and Tai Chi.”
Time Out runs with no paid staff whatsoever and is currently so successful they it only has three members who are yet to find work as a result of their activities.
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