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Radio Newcastle,5 mins

Chilln N Spilln is a walking group designed as a safe space for women who want to make new friends

Gilly Hope on BBC Radio Newcastle

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Unfortunately, a lot of us will be affected by serious illness in our lifetime - be that ourselves directly or a family member or a friend. When you're going through that, even if we have people around us to support us, it can be a lonely and isolating experience. That's why Angela Reay founded Chilln N Spilln, a walking group for women who want to make new friends, but also offload and talk about what's bothering them in a safe space.

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