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A message of hope this Christmas
News Andy Durma 20/12/2024 News Andy Durma 20/12/2024

A message of hope this Christmas

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Visit from the Leader of Newcastle City Council
Campaigns WERS 13/12/2024 Campaigns WERS 13/12/2024

Visit from the Leader of Newcastle City Council

This week, we were delighted to welcome Cllr Karen Kilgour, the leader of Newcastle City Council, to WERS.

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Visit from our Patron - Dr. Nicholas Sagovsky
News WERS 06/11/2024 News WERS 06/11/2024

Visit from our Patron - Dr. Nicholas Sagovsky

On Tuesday, 5th November, we were honoured to welcome our patron, Dr. Nicholas Sagovsky to WERS.

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Campaign messaging event in London
Campaigns WERS 21/10/2024 Campaigns WERS 21/10/2024

Campaign messaging event in London

Rudy and Karlie share their thoughts and impressions following the 'Finalising the Common Message' event in London.

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Mike Snow (1946 - 2024)
News Andy Durma 02/10/2024 News Andy Durma 02/10/2024

Mike Snow (1946 - 2024)

Our former Trustee, Mike passed away peacefully at St Oswald's Hospice on 12th August at the age of 77.

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 WERS 'walk on the wildside' project authored by Chloe Glover
Events Guest User 24/09/2024 Events Guest User 24/09/2024

WERS 'walk on the wildside' project authored by Chloe Glover

An immersive soundscape composition created by WERS members took people on a walk on the wildside at its much-awaited launch event at Scotswood Garden.

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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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