The Youthwork theme for May was ‘Share A Story’ and was all about reflecting on lessons learned and turning them into tips for others. Over in Avening they have enjoyed bring and share story time, drama, redesigning their favourite story
Welcome to the Pod
On Thursday 3rd May our Youthwork team hosted the official launch of The Door’s youthwork in Stonehouse at The Pod. With guests including the Mayor of Stonehouse (read her story here), local Police, representatives from Stonehouse Town Council, and
Don’t Stress! April Youthwork Update
The Youthwork theme for April was ‘Take A Break’ and has been focussed on stress awareness, here’s what we have been up to. Avening had an evening of stress busting games including capture the flag and spent time making posters
Zombies, Lasers and Hot Dogs #TheDoorOnTour Easter 2018
During the Easter Holidays #TheDoorOnTour made a brief but significant comeback, The Dursley team had a fun-packed day out at Cattle Country, whilst brave Stroud youthworkers John and Leah took an intrepid bunch of 8 young people to Outdoor Lazer
Jordan’s Story
Hi I’m Jordan and I’m 18. School was an ok place for me, I wasn’t one of those people who found it difficult, or got into loads of trouble. I suppose I liked the security of knowing what I was
Theresa’s Story
“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
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