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Women’s Midlife Collective session – That Little Norfolk Studio, Wymondham
A new Women’s Midlife Collective, focusing on issues affecting women during the perimenopause and menopause, is the latest project to be launched at That Little Norfolk Studio in Wymondham where tailored groups and creative events are on offer for everyone at every life stage.
From bingo and quiz nights, open mic sessions, and sea shanty nights aimed at all ages, to cookery sessions, children’s art events, poetry, men’s guitar sessions, and reading groups, the volunteer-run venue hosts activities and group seven days a week.
Now, ClearCompany CIC, the social enterprise behind That Little Norfolk Shop & Studio, is inviting women to participate in a survey that will shape a fortnightly drop in space for women to meet, socialise, share experiences, and access expert information about the perimenopause and menopause.
The Women’s Midlife Collective will meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from December and the organisation is teaming up with Dr Emma Ping, who specialises in the perimenopause and menopause, to deliver a safe and informative space to share and access reliable information.
Issues ranging from confusion around HRT options, relationships being negatively impacted, and fears that symptoms may be wrongly attributed to the perimenopause were amongst the main issues initially shared by women with That Little Norfolk Studio. The survey will gather the range of issues affecting women and continue to collect feedback as the group develops, which will inform the direction of the twice monthly sessions.
The Women’s Midlife Collective sessions will begin on Tuesday 16nd December from 7pm to 9pm. The group will be shown clips from popular TV shows, podcasts and social media that represent a range of related issues. Women will have the opportunity to listen to a live conversation between Dr Ping and ClearCompany Director, Julie Briggs about how they have been affected by the perimenopause and participate if they wish.
Based in the former Abbey Schoolrooms in Wymondham, That Little Norfolk Studio runs on average 35 events and groups each month. Sales of Norfolk produce and crafts from That Little Norfolk Shop on the lower floor help to raise funds to cover the running costs of the venue.
Regular events include the weekly Friday Youth Café, Dungeons and Dragons sessions, Shanty Nights, Bingo, Quiz Nights, The Sound Café, Ukulele groups, Ante Natal classes, and Whatever Wednesdays where the venue is open to all to play games, instruments, do crafts, or socialise.
The organisation is actively seeking volunteers to help run the shop and studio, serve the public and set up for events and groups. For further information about events, private hire, groups, or volunteering, email info@clearcompany.org.uk.
