International Sex Workers’ Day
06 June 2022
International Sex Workers' Day was celebrated on 2nd June. This day is routed in activism for improved working conditions of sex workers. Today, our Doorway Women's Service still campaigns to break down barriers to services to ensure better treatment to those that sell sex. #endthestigma
#141 Challenge
31 May 2022
You might have seen the coverage in yesterday's Eastern Daily Press. The team completed a walk through Norwich from The Forum yesterday evening, and tomorrow sees the culmination of the challenge with a final walk along the North Norfolk coast starting from Sheringham railway station at 12 noon. Feel free to join the walk - further timings are below - or cheer us on, or support us by scanning the QR code to donate. Thank you!
#141 Challenge
30 May 2022
We are walking 141 miles throughout May in remembrance and solidarity for a future without violence against women and girls. Join us on our walk today : 5 p.m. at The Forum. Please support us in our challenge.
Volunteering Opportunities
25 May 2022
Actively seeking volunteers & volunteer co-ordinator. Please visit our vacancies page for more details.
Substance Misuse training
25 May 2022
An interesting & eye-opening morning, led by Tracey Hicks from Training & Assessment in Healthcare, around the fascinating subject of substance (mis)use, aiming to increase skills & confidence at recognising signs & symptoms. There were frank discussions around dependency & disassociation, as well as facilitated conversations linked to the team's knowledge & current experiences. Very useful, & much to take forward.
Volunteering Opportunities
23 May 2022
We are delighted to be welcoming back volunteer involvement after such a long time. We always looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to join our team. To which end, we will be holding a presentation & recruitment evening from 5 p.m. on Monday 13th June. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please complete an application form, & e-mail vivienne@magdalenegroup.org to book your place on the session. Due to the nature of the volunteering role, it is a General Occupational Requirement that this position be filled by a female, (Equality Act 2010.)
#141 Challenge
19 May 2022
You can support our challenge in a number of ways : you can join us on our walks; cheer us on in person or online; follow us on our social media channels : Doorway Twitter & Facebook and Rose Instagram; or by donating via the following : www.stewardship.org.uk/partners/20141216 Thank you!
#141 Challenge
18 May 2022
#141 Challenge on Radio Norfolk
16 May 2022
Suzi & Lauren on BBC Radio Norfolk/Kayleigh Poacher this morning talking about the 141 Challenge, and our walks throughout May, raising awareness of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) agenda. Here's the link : Kayleigh Poacher - Platinum plans! - BBC Sounds
Asda’s Green Token Scheme
16 May 2022
The Magdalene Group has been nominated for Asda’s Green Token Scheme, by Lisa Shaw, Community Champion for Asda Norwich (Drayton High Road.) Like so many other things these days, this now runs virtually - instead of in-store. So, you can monitor support & progress on their website. There are three prizes : 1st place £500, 2nd place £400 & 3rd place £300. The scheme runs for three months. Please ask your family & friends to support us. Thank you!