A big helping hand is available for Hartlepool's lonely and isolated - here's everything you need to know
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Up to 70 people are already turning to the Minds For Men/Wellness For Women project to help them during the lockdown.
And the people who are doing a marvellous job in running the service – co-ordinator Dawn Smith and chairman Martin Connelly – called on even more people to come forward and join in.
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Hide AdJust look at the list of activities the project already runs.
* It has a gardening project where members go out and about and spruce up gardens – from public spaces to care homes and private gardens.
* It runs day trips to places such as Hadrian’s Wall and Aysgarth Falls.
* It holds weekly group sessions for women in Tuesdays from 6pm to 8pm.
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Hide Ad* It holds weekly group sessions for men on Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm.
* Minds For Men/ Wellness For Women is ready to branch out with support for veterans, the elderly and the 16-21 age group.
* A photography group will be starting on Wednesday.
* A metal detecting group has been launched after Minds For Men/ Wellness For Women teamed up with East Durham Detectors.
* A reiki and crystal healing group, which has been launched for women, is being extended to men.
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