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November 2007 Prep Course

The latest Volunteer Preparation Course ended recently.  We now have another 6 volunteers ready to be matched with a family in Warrington.  Pictured from left to right are, Lily Tolley, Mandy Forbes, Kate Griffiths (Family Support Co-ordinator), Rachel Melhuish, Sue Rutter, Sheena Ruddy and Barbara Clayton.  A great big thanks to Sue, who has her own catering business and very kindly provided lunch for the majority of the training sessions.

 

AGM 21st September 2007

Our AGM was held at Winwick Leisure Centre, Myddleton Lane, Warrington.  Our guest speaker was Lindsay Bray, Head of Centre at The Beaches Children's Centre, Sandy Lane, Orford, Warrington.  Lindsay spoke around our theme of "Enjoying and Achieving" and how within her role at the Centre, she was able to help to influence the happiness and confidence of the children, to help give them a good start in life.  If you would like a copy of our Annual report and/or  Financial report, please contact the office on 01925 652320.

 

Pam leaves Home-Start

Pam Goulding, Senior Administrator,  left Home-Start on Friday 7th September for a new Admin role with Folly Lane Clinic.  Pam has been with Home-Start Warrington since the beginning in 1999.   She will be sadly missed and we all wish her well.

 

Home-Start moves home

With effect from Monday 2nd July 2007, Home-Start Warrington will be based at 148 Northway, Longford, Warrington, WA2 9PZ.  We will be in the Longford Neighbourhood Centre, at the roundabout with Sandy Lane.  Our telephone numbers remain the same 01925 652320/576100.

 

Volunteer Centre Awards

Home-Start Warrington volunteers have recently been treated to a wonderful evening in recognition of their fantastic volunteering achievements.  The 10th Annual Volunteer Awards ceremony, took place at the Village Hotel. The Mayor and Consort of Warrington, Clrs Linda and Allin Dirir were guests and presented awards on behalf of the people of Warrington.  Mo, Marina, Elsie, Cathy, Rachel and Margaret (Senior Co-ordinator) joined over 180 volunteers from 24 different organisations throughout Warrington.  The Mayor was keen to acknowledge the achievements of volunteers in Warrington, "This is a special room full of wonderful people. We are very proud of the tremendous amount of voluntary work that is taking place in Warrington."

(With grateful thanks to the Volunteer Centre, Warrington for the image and text)

At the start of 2007, in response to a consultation with families registered with Home-Start Warrington, 2 new groups were introduced.

Families First is for families already registered with Home-Start. This runs fortnightly, Tuesday's from 1 - 2.30 pm at the GATEWAY, Warrington.  All our families are welcome to join this group. For more details, please call 01925 652320.

Multiple Mayhem is for families with twins/multiples. This group runs weekly, in partnership with Sure Start, on Friday's from 10 - 11.30 am at the Sandy Lane Children's Centre in Orford.  During the structured sessions, children play with play dough, paint, do puzzles, have a home corner, sing and enjoy a healthy snack.  We have a different promotion each month, and this month (March) is "Marvellous Milk".  The children have enjoyed milk, fromage frais and custard.  We ask for a small voluntary contribution for the snack.  If you would like details of either of these groups, please call us on 01925 652320.