NBHM23 Launch Event : Celebrating our Sisters
03 October 2023
"Just to say it was a fantastic day at the Forum joining Norfolk Black History Month for their Celebrating our Sisters event, with wellbeing partners such as Voluntary Norfolk, Norfolk Constabulary, Norfolk OPCC and Victim Care coming together to showcase and celebrate the support on offer to women of colour and marginalised groups across the county. With readings and spoken word performances from MBE authors and talks on anti-racism within education and youth justice it was an honour to be part of." Laura Burdett, Training & Education Lead, pictured with Natalie Mattin, Women's Specialist Practitioner
Good Night Out : Campaign for safer nightlife
02 October 2023
https://www.goodnightoutcampaign.org/
‘Marvellous Melody of Endless Love’
27 September 2023
The Julian Players are giving a concert of chamber & solo music at the Assembly House on Sunday 29th October with half of the donations on behalf of The Magdalene Group. Here's the eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marvellous-melody-of-endless-love-a-concert-by-the-julian-players-tickets-680695407287.
Good Night Norwich
27 September 2023
Take a look at this : https://goodnightnorwich.co.uk/
Financial wellbeing
26 September 2023
We were delighted to have Martin Moore - Employee Benefits Consultant, Beckett Financial Services - with us this morning, for our annual pensions review meeting. An interesting - & sobering presentation - followed by 1:1s to discuss our individual situations. We are very lucky to be given this opportunity by The Magdalene Group, who are keen to promote financial wellbeing amongst the staff team.
Neurodiversity in action training
19 September 2023
"Excellent training from Reflex; informative, engaging and interactive. The role-play component enabled us to practise the skills needed to work effectively in scenarios, and the trainers made what could have been an anxiety-inducing activity feel comfortable and supportive." Laura Burdett, Training & Education Lead
Norwich Consolidated Charities dinner
14 September 2023
"There were Norwich Consolidated Charities staff, trustees and representatives from four charities - The Magdalene Group, Your Own Place, NR2 Community Skills and St Martins Housing Trust - present at the dinner. We discussed our understanding of what poverty is and what experiences we have of poverty and homelessness, both in our professional and personal lives. The aim was to help NCC make some decisions about its priorities and its strategic direction. A very good night, with a delicious meal and a glass of wine. I thought the conversation would go on for ever!....." Mette Ohrvik, Business Development Manager
Free RSE Workshops
12 September 2023
Funded for Autumn 2023, free RSE (Relationships & Sex Education) workshops delivered in schools & aimed at preventing exploitative relationships & stopping harmful sexual behaviours. A range of topics available via our Jigsaw programmes. Call 01603 610256 or e-mail jigsaw@magdalenegroup.org
Sexual health week : 11th-17th September : Playing it Safe
11 September 2023
#SHW23 "Being safe means feeling empowered to access contraception, testing and treatment. It means understanding consent, healthy relationships, and pleasure." Read more at : https://www.brook.org.uk/shw/
Volunteer Recruitment
07 September 2023
We are seeking enthusiastic & reliable volunteers for various roles within The Magdalene Group front-line services, but particularly with the Doorway women’s service, to be involved in the late evening outreach programme, daytime drop-in service, administration or client support roles. We also require a volunteer co-ordinator (approx. 5-10 hours a week) – mostly remote, but with occasional face-to-face work. We welcome specialist skills! We require a minimum commitment of one session/approx. 3-5 hours per month. We require good references, & a basic DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check. In return, we provide a robust induction, ongoing training, regular supervision, references if required, and great experience. 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.) Please complete an application form & return to support@magdalenegroup.org as soon as possible. We will be holding a presentation evening for volunteer recruitment from 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday 3rd October; a representative from Voluntary Norfolk will be joining us. Do let us know if you would like to attend - ring 01603 610256 to book your place.