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Informal English Practice

Practice your English inspired by the Shipley Art Gallery and local history.

Historic Event

This is a historic event or exhibition. It is no longer available to visit and this page is only retained as a record of its details.

Visit our What's On page for current and future event and exhibition details.

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Dates

20 August 2025 (historic event)

27 August 2025 (historic event)

3 September 2025 (historic event)

10 September 2025 (historic event)

17 September 2025 (historic event)

24 September 2025 (historic event)

1 October 2025 (historic event)

8 October 2025 (historic event)

15 October 2025 (historic event)

22 October 2025 (historic event)

29 October 2025 (historic event)

5 November 2025 (historic event)

12 November 2025 (historic event)

19 November 2025 (historic event)

About

These sessions are a chance to develop your English in a friendly and informal setting.

We will use the art collections in the gallery and local history as inspiration for our discussions.

The nearest stop on the Tyne & Wear Metro is Gateshead Interchange.

Bus service 52 from Gateshead Interchange stops outside the Shipley Art Gallery.