Local companies support us all the time, and The FlowerPot Cafe are no exception. Unfortunately this week they were broken in to and our charity pot emptied. We wish to say thank you to people who have gone into the cafe, bought a coffee to support them and donated money for the Soup Kitchen. All...
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In this weekly update, we discuss domestic abuse: a third of domestic abuse victims were men, and only approximately 1% of refuge beds in England are reserved for men.
Unfortunately a client had an epileptic fit towards the latter part of the session. It went on for quite a long time so they slept afterwards for a while. One of our volunteers dealt with him initially as they saw it start and guided him onto the floor so he would not hurt himself. This evening ...
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The relationship between homelessness and mental health can be complex, where one can be both the cause and result of the other. Unsurprisingly, people without a safe and secure home to live in have high rates of poor mental health.
It is thought that 45% of homeless people have been diagnosed wi...
Alcoholism is very common with many of our clients. We find it very distressing to see how the symptoms of alcohol cause such destruction to the body...
Read more on our weekly update, and please help us with our fundraising and item donations requests on our website. We appreciate all the suppo...
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We are delighted to report that our new van, kindly donated by SWIFT COURIERS, was collected yesterday (2nd). This should prove extremely useful, not only logistically, but in terms of advertising and fundraising too. So huge thanks go to Adrian and the Team at Swift.
Waitrose, through their “Co...
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Often people talk to us about their relationship with their families and how drugs have destroyed those relationships. This person said they know they have broken their mothers heart so many times, their mother has no strength left. Fractured relationships caused more anxiety and stress deepening...
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Some sessions are just filled with incidents that require all volunteers to be vigilant, have lots of diplomacy, patience and prepared to use all the skills that we have to ensure everyone is safe and remain safe. This week definitely kept us on our toes...
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Every week something happens in the session that causes us to pull together as a team, and often take us out of our comfort zone. However we always work well together and do what is necessary to provide the care and support needed the time. This week was no exception.
A client collapsed with che...
Read More- Jules BMeryl and her band of merry volunteers delivery a friendly, none judgemental supportive evening 6-8pm every Thursday evening. Week in and week out they help and support so many people offering a wide variety of excellent food, including vegetarian options. I see their patience, concern, support helping each individual to feel welcome and supported. The work goes on every week not just Thursday evening but also Saturday 4pm in the wharf for warm soup, noodles and hot drinks, the only place for those less fortunate to eat. They deal with so much with such heartfelt kindness I have never seen anything so wonderfully warming. I know that many other activities, tasks, visits, training, meetings and I am sure the list is endless and these are done all the time as well as the open sessions. I know it must take all day and more to make the food to be offered? Keep up the great work Meryl and your wonderful Team. Thank you for everything you all do for all those needing your help and suppor...
- Laura PAn excellent and dedicated team of volunteers that really make a difference in the lives of Newbury's homeless and vulnerable.
- Fiona GFriendly atmosphere and dedicated volunteers.
| Mon: | Closed |
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| Tue: | Closed |
| Wed: | Closed |
| Thu: | 6:00 – 8:00 pm |
| Fri: | Closed |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |