Getting Ready for Work In January, we were awarded a grant to run a project with the aim of equipping unemployed people with the basic skills they need for work. Working with Surrey Lifelong Learning Partnership, we ran three 5-week courses in IT, Maths and English as well as provided one-to-one help with job search and CV writing. We opened these courses up to the local community and had six people from outside the hostel join in the courses. For many people, the thought of stepping foot inside a classroom is very daunting. It’s great to be able to give people a way to access learning in an informal and welcoming way that will hopefully encourage them into further learning.
Fun Days Out! Our volunteer, Paul, has taken clients to the Mary Rose Musuem in Portsmouth (left) and also climbing at Craggy Island (right). One client comments: “We all thank Paul for his kindness and hope he continues these trips as they provide a great day out for us.”
Getting ready to move on
Fourth season on the allotment!
We had another workshop to prepare our clients for living independently. Guest speakers from the Mid-Surrey Mediation Service also came to talk to our clients (above right) about how they can help if they have trouble with neighbours.
We are getting ready to start the spring planting for the 4th year on our allotment. The ground has been prepped, the polytunnel fitted with a new door and the kettle is at the ready!
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