107 intrepid sailors took to the Stroud Water Canal upon 20 home built rafts of all shapes and sizes as they took part in the 2019 Stroud Charity Raft Race on Sunday 15th September. Some were clearly more prepared than
Raft Race 2019 – Results
Growing your own
Directors Chair with Operations Director – Graham Gill, Growing your own You’ve probably seen The Door’s strapline “Unlocking potential, opening opportunity”. So it’s not surprising that one of the things that give us the greatest satisfaction is seeing young people
August Youthwork Update
August was a fantastic month for across all centres. We had three very full and very popular trips, with young people from all centres engaging really well with each other, and with all staff members. There were lots of action
Anne and Bev’s 5K Challenge
Saturday 14th September! – Anne and Bev’s 5K Inflatable Challenge Not long to go until The Door’s very own Anne and Bev take on the UK’s biggest inflatable obstacle course in Cheltenham. With 15 giant obstacles over 5km it’s going
Raft Race 2019 Update
Places are filling quickly for the Stroud Charity Raft Race 2019! Raising Money for The Door and the Cotswold Canals Trust The Race taking place on Sunday 15th September from Wallbridge Lock to Capel’s Mill starts at 11am and spaces a
Bring Someone Hope – Volunteer
The daily headlines continue to be filled with declarations across the board about the increase in mental health problems for young people, especially those aged 11 to 18. Many cite reasons or theories about the cause of this increase and
June Youthwork Update – “Stress Awareness”
June has been all about relaxing, stress busting and burning off steam. Learning to take a break from hard work such as exams, revision and end of year assessments to stay healthy and happy at the end of term. Starting
Directors Chair – Victoria
When things align, so much more is possible than when we pull in different directions. Alignment is one of the key ingredients to the continuing success of The Door. It is always very humbling to see the passion and focus
A new adventure awaits for young people
Moving from primary to secondary school can be a frightening and overwhelming prospect for many 11 year olds. Having been big fish in a small pond, with teachers you’ve known all your life to suddenly find yourself in a gigantic
Marks and Spencers Volunteers Redecorate The Pod
For volunteers week 2019 (1st – 7th June) a brilliant team from M&S Kingsditch and Cheltenham High Street stores joined The Door’s youthwork team, volunteers from Stonehouse Town Council and young people to give The Pod Youth Centre on Oldends Lane a fresh new