“Hi I’m Theresa, and I’m Mayor of Stonehouse… Every time Stonehouse Town Council consults with the community, one of the major needs we identify is that there should be a good provision for young people – things to do and
Theresa’s Story
Mental Health March
March has been a busy month for the youthwork team as they focused on Mental Health Awareness including #MentalHealthMonday, Den Building (as chill out spaces) and much more. The team have had loads of great conversations about mental health
Mellow Parenting
aDOORables to take a Mellow Parenting approach Thanks to our funding from the Peter Lang Children’s Trust, Senior Youthworkers Becky and Frankie recently attended a 3-day training course in London on the Mellow Parenting approach to supporting young parents. The
Youthwork Team ‘Feel The Love’ in February
There’s been plenty happening in our Youth Centres throughout February. This month’s theme is ‘Feel The Love’ looking at healthy relationships and raising awareness of Domestic Abuse. Stroud welcomed speakers from Stroud Women’s refuge; raising awareness of Domestic Abuse In
We’re Hiring (Sessional Youthworkers)
SESSIONAL YOUTHWORKER (part-time) We’re currently looking for one or more part-time Sessional Youthworkers to join our award-winning team to assist with the running youthwork sessions in the Stroud and Dursley areas. You’ll have a Level 2 youthwork qualification or appropriate
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
Zurich Community Trust Supports The Door
“I feel like I have learned so much about life and myself and I would never have been able to do that without The Door The Door, has recently received a £3,000 grant from the Zurich Community Trust to continue
Community Youthworker Annie
Annie is the Community Youthwork Coordinator for the Stroud area. “Alongside my amazing team of sessional youthworkers and volunteers I run The Door’s 10 Stroud – based youth sessions including 6 youth club sessions, the Key Café and our aDOORable
Community Youthwork
Since taking on my new role as Director of Service Delivery at The Door, that broadens my role to include our Youthwork service teams, I have been on a steep learning curve to appreciate the real purpose and focus of