Hi I’m Diane, I’m a single mother and I have two teenage children. A couple of years ago, when my daughter Leanne was 14, I became really concerned about her behaviour. She had started going out late at night without
Diane’s Story
Leon’s Story
“I’m Leon, and I’m 14. Things at home can be quite tough. My dad has been really ill for a few years now, and mum finds it hard coping with me, my little sister and looking after him. We try
Mary-Jess Pledges Support for The Door
The Door’s Patron, classical/pop cross-over singer Mary-Jess Leaverland, has launched an exciting new “pledge music” campaign designed to support young artists in their quest to somehow get a foot hold in the music industry. As a teenager and aspiring artist,
Roxy’s Story
“Hi I’m Roxy, I’m 16 and I live in Stroud. In June I did my GCSEs – it was a really stressful time for me. The pressure at school to get good grades meant I felt sick most of the
New Image for The Door
At our Annual Awards and Celebration Evening on Monday 30th October, Rebecca Denyer, MD of RedLemon Creative, revealed our exciting new Brand Identity. The Door’s “Hot Coral Essex” logo and slouching figure has been around for nearly 1o years, so
The Door Is Always Open
Whether your summer has been as exciting and fun-packed as ours, or as miserable as a wet-weekend in Tenby, the kids going back to school is always a really stressful time. Don’t worry – The Door is at hand! Our
Thorpe Park 2017 – Told By Roxy
How was the journey to the park? We had an early start, I had to get up at 7! The minibus was a bit cramped but that was ok, it was fun. How was it when you arrived? I
Weston Super Mare 2017 – Told By Leon
After an early start and driving in the rain we arrived as Weston. Once we parked the minibus we went down to see the beach, the sea was in for once which was very good. Next we went into the
A Day At The Palace
Following on from the announcement that we have received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, we asked our mentoring team leader Alistair to share his experience of the Buckingham Palace Garden Party. “Later in the year we will be
Stroud Raft and Duck Race Supports The Door
Stroud Raft and Duck Race Sunday 1st October, 2017 The Stroud Raft Race is back for the second year running but with a few surprises! Firstly, this year the raft race will be held as part of the Stroud Fringe