Ahead of Norfolk Day….. 27th July, 2024
24 July 2024
As a Norwich-based charity, supporting vulnerable women and young people in Norwich & Norfolk, The Magdalene Group is pleased and proud to support Norfolk Day.
Notre Dame High School sponsored walk
22 July 2024
We were one of the lucky recipients of a generous donation from Notre Dame High School, having been chosen by the students as one of the charities to benefit following their recent sponsored walk, to Whitlingham Broad and back. Caroline Hill, our service coordinator, was invited by Headteacher Tom Pinnington to attend the school's end of year celebration & was delighted to receive this oversized cheque!
Bystander training
15 July 2024
We are now taking bookings for our FREE sexual violence bystander training for night-time economy businesses (NTEs) in Norwich! These sessions will be delivered by Amy, our Training Coordinator, and are available online or in person. The Magdalene Group has been supporting victims of sexual violence, exploitation and coercion for the last 30 years; part of the vital work we do is in prevention, training and education via our Jigsaw Programmes, working with children and young people, professionals and our new project with NTEs. To book - or for any queries - please e-mail support@magdalenegroup.org or telephone 01603 610256. #Nighttimeeconomy #Freetraining #VAWG #BystanderIntervention
Sessions for professionals
09 July 2024
Our popular occasional sessions for professionals continue online for the moment; hosted by members of our Rose & Doorway teams, they provide not only an opportunity for us to share the work of The Magdalene Group, but also for professionals from other agencies to talk about their roles and experiences, & between us we can share best practice. Early-autumn sessions will take place from 10 - 11 a.m. on Wednesday 18th September & Tuesday 22nd October. If you would like to attend, please e-mail support@magdalenegroup.org or contact the office on 01603 610256 to book a place, as numbers are limited.
30th Anniversary Ball
02 July 2024
Our upcoming 30th anniversary ball celebrates the achievement of 30 years of providing dedicated support and safety to protect women and girls from sexual violence, exploitation, coercion and trafficking throughout Norfolk. We would love you to join us. We are also seeking generous sponsors who would like to help us with the following : band & arrival drink sponsors; and/or charity auction prizes. Please get in touch if you would like more details. E-mail : support@magdalenegroup.org
The Magdalene Group LinkedIn
26 June 2024
You can now follow us on LinkedIn. The link is : https://www.linkedin.com/company/themagdalenegroup/
Cloth of Kindness
25 June 2024
"The Drop-In room at The Magdalene Group received an exciting new addition this month with the presentation of a piece of textile art created by clients of our Doorway Women's Service with support from Sally-Anne & Gill from Cloth of Kindness. The fabric is constructed from squares, each hand sewn by a client and expressing what love and kindness mean to them as individuals. Each square is very different and very personal, with interpretations as varied as a shower, a cup of coffee, courage, light in the darkness, support, encouragement and friendship. The joined up squares have been backed with a soft, thick fabric to create a comforting blanket which now covers a chair and can be used by clients when warmth and love are particularly needed." Lucy Macleod, Trustee
Midnight Strut
24 June 2024
The Midnight Strut last week was so powerful, with so many people coming together to make a stand against gender-based violence in our community. Thank you to BBC Radio Norfolk's Kayleigh Poacher for starting us off with a bang! We also want to thank Revd Naomi Tuma from St Peter Mancroft Church for honouring the 108 women lost to violence in a incredibly moving vigil. We will not forget their names. The poem read was Maya Angelou's 'Still I Rise' which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qviM_GnJbOM Massive thanks to everyone that attended and supported us.
Midnight Strut
20 June 2024
"An inspiring and transformational night with The Magdalene Group and nearly a hundred women doing their Midnight Strut. Honoured to be asked to be a part of the night and wonderful conversations had too." Facebook comment
Midnight Strut tonight!
19 June 2024
It's not too late to sign up & join us. We look forward to seeing you this evening. We are so grateful for all of your support.