Introducing Alistair our new Mentoring Team leader I am the lucky person who has been charged with filling Shelagh’s very large shoes (I don’t mean she has big feet) and so when I was asked to write this article I
Undiscovered Youth Is Back!
Talented Musicians Reunite to Celebrate The Door’s Anniversary On Saturday 30th April, five talented young adults will perform together for the first time in years as part of The Door’s 25th Anniversary. Between 2002 and 2014 The Door ran the Undiscovered
Spring Is Here
The Clocks have gone forward and the days are getting longer, Spring has finally arrived! Tranzform is full of colour with great new seasonal stock for all ages. You might not be able to pack away your winter jumpers quite
25 And Counting Update
Since our AGM in November we have had over 30 partners sign up to our 25 and Counting Campaign, standing beside The Door and the work it does in the Stroud District. Here is what some of them have been
Welcome Kathleen and Francesca
We asked our two new youthworkers to tell us a little bit about themselves as they embark on their new jobs as sessional youthworkers in our Cam and Dursley Centres Kathleen Hi I’m Kathleen one of the new sessional youthworkers
Successful March Street Collection
We have never done a street collection in March before, but following on from the record breaking collection in December we thought we would give it a go even if we didn’t really know what to expect. Over 20 staff
Dear Annie
The reason I became a youthworker was to be able to help young people. Whether they are in times of trouble or just need some encouragement and someone to empower them to move forward in their lives. Some days can
Jason’s Story
Our first volunteer mentor training course of 2016 took place during February, and we have six fabulous new mentors trained, checked and ready to go. One mentor was matched with his first mentee this week which was timely for mentor
#ICYMI #LoveTheDoor
Throughout February we asked people why it is they #LoveTheDoor . From the young people in the Drop-in and Mentees, to Parents and Staff we have had replies in all shapes and sizes. And just in case you missed seeing
We don’t labour in vain
How many people work for The Door? That’s a question I get asked quite often, sometimes when I’m talking to business leaders, sometimes in applications for funding, sometimes in general conversation. I’ll be honest, its not the easiest question to