Home-Start North Somerset Telephone: 01934 419396 E-mail: [email protected] www.homestart-northsomerset.org.uk April 2015 Issue no. 18 Home-Start North Somerset is a voluntary organisation which provides support to families with at least one child under five, who may be facing a difficult time. We recruit, train and support volunteers who visit the family in their own home on a weekly basis, offering support, friendship and practical assistance. We accept referrals from many agencies as well as self-referrals. We supported 59 families and recruited 19 volunteers during 2014-15. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or would like further information please contact our office on: 01934 419396 or [email protected] Fundraising News Thank you to Bigworle Showbiz Community Choir, who raised a very generous £512 for Home-Start North Somerset at their concert at Priory School on 28th February. OFFICE HOURS Our office hours are: Mon-Fri 9.30am-1.30pm The office will be closed on: May Day 4th May, 2015 Bank Holiday 25th May, 2015 10thAnniversary Celebration Save the date! Chair Ed Amphlett, receives a cheque, on behalf of Home-Start North Somerset, from Bigworle Showbiz Community Choir We have recently received some fantastic donations to support our work with families: Puxton and West Wick Harvest Home gave us a wonderful surprise when they donated £500, and Mead Vale Church very kindly sent £250 to Home-Start. Thank You! If you have any ideas for fundraising for Home-Start North Somerset, or would like to join a fundraising group, then we would love to hear from you. You can contact the office on 01934 419396 or Email [email protected] Home-Start North Somerset [email protected] This summer, Home-Start North Somerset celebrates 10 wonderful years supporting families and we are hosting a special event to mark this occasion. A celebration with fun activities for families, volunteers and supporters will be held from 10.30am-12.30pm on Tuesday 7th July at Kewstoke Village Hall. Invitations will be sent out soon… schemeNEWS Issue 18 04/15 Page 1 Trustees Needed We are looking for some enthusiastic people, who are committed to the work of Home-Start, to join us as trustees, helping to run this valuable charity. If you have a few hours each month you could give to this interesting and rewarding role, please contact the office for an informal chat with a trustee to find out more. We look forward to hearing from you. Tel: 01934 419396 Email: [email protected] Volunteer for Home-Start North Somerset! Did you know that there are 3 ways you can volunteer for HomeStart North Somerset? We are looking for volunteers to: Join our Board of Trustees Fundraise Visit and Support Families If you think you could help us in any of these ways, please contact our office. (All volunteers will be subject to the appropriate reference and DBS checks) Tel: 01934 4192396 Email: [email protected] VOLUNTEER SUPPORT SESSION 2nd June 2015 Our next VSS will be held on Tuesday 2nd June at the Society of Friends Meeting House, 15 Albert Road, Clevedon from 10-11.30am. Shaun Cheeseman from North Somerset Council is coming to give advice about Child Accident Prevention and then one of our volunteers will talk about Type 1 diabetes and its symptoms. It is also National Volunteer Week 1-7 June, so please come and join your fellow volunteers to celebrate how great it is to volunteer! What families tell us about their volunteers: ‘It made us realise we could deal with going out and having more fun together’ ‘It allowed the children to have one to one support and playtime – which they loved – especially my toddler!’ ‘The volunteer shared some very special times with us… she was a ray of sunshine.’ ‘I would like to have had her support forever, but recognise we can manage now. Another family will be very lucky to have her’ ‘She was calm, friendly and bonded with the children instantly’ National Volunteer Week 1-7 June 2015 Home-Start North Somerset [email protected] Out and about with Home-Start North Somerset In January, Julie spoke to Ladies Link in Uphill about our work and received a generous £30 donation. Thank you Ladies! Perhaps you saw our stand at the very popular ‘Your North Somerset’ event at the Winter Gardens on 25th January or at the Healthwatch ‘Pop-up Shop’ in Nailsea on 25th February? We regularly attend Farmer’s Markets throughout North Somerset – look out for us there! On 25th April, we are attending the Early Years Conference at the Winter Gardens in Weston-superMare. Hearing Loop Installed Home-Start North Somerset has had a hearing loop installed at its offices in Weston-super-Mare. We hope users will find this a beneficial facility when using our meeting and training room. May Half Term Ashcombe Children’s Centre is holding Story Time Adventures With Storyteller, Jane Flood 5 – 6.30pm on Wednesday 27th May. Come and Join us in the Magic Garden £2 per Child Including Supper, Various Activities & Ashcombe Friends Booksale Come dressed in Pyjamas or Onesies For more information, Tel: 01934 426 380 schemeNEWS Issue 18 04/15 Page 2
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