Presentation of Blue Plaque : “Live your best, and act your best, and think your best today.”
21 April 2022
Norwich-born Harriet Martineau’s words resonate on these plaques as clearly today as they did nearly 200 years ago: “Live your best, and act your best, and think your best today”. Over the past several months, blue plaques have been presented, on behalf of Lord-Lieutenant Pippa Dannatt, to communities throughout Norfolk towns and villages, to mark people coming together in mutual practical support and encouragement over the past two years of Covid. This initiative has now been broadened to embrace charities and voluntary bodies, which have gone above and beyond in reaching out to those in need. How delighted we were to be recommended for a plaque by Rev. Matthew Hutton, & how proud we are to have been presented with it by him today.
Volunteering with the Magdalene Group
19 April 2022
We are 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 Wednesday 11th May. 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.)
DONATE
19 April 2022
To donate £1, text MAGDA001 to 70201 To donate £3, text MAGDA001 to 70331 To donate £5, text MAGDA001 to 70970 To donate £10, text MAGDA001 to 70191 Fundraising, payments and donations will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme (Charity No: 1149800), operating as DONATE. Texts will be charged at your standard network rate. For Terms & Conditions, see www.easydonate.org Thank you for your support!
“Exploitation – is it happening to me?”
13 April 2022
The Rose Project's CSE booklet - "Exploitation - is it happening to me?" - can be purchased from us, priced at £1 per copy. Please contact the office - vivienne@magdalenegroup.org or 01603 610256 - to order.
Safer Internet Day a success!
07 April 2022
A record-breaking Safer Internet Day reaches more than half of young people. Over half (54%) of young people in the UK aged 8-17 heard about Safer Internet Day 2022! As a result of this year’s Safer Internet Day, 80% of those young people now feel more confident about what to do if they are worried about something online, with 84% having a better understanding of how to stay safe playing online games, and 42% talking to a friend about using the internet safely. Additionally, Safer Internet Day is generating conversations between children and young people, and their parents, carers, and teachers. 67% of UK parents and carers (of 8-17 years olds) who heard about the day reported that they have spoken to their children about playing online safely, and 69% said they understand more about how to keep their child safe online.
Rainbow of Promise by Elizabeth Shane
05 April 2022
Rainbow of Promise is Elizabeth’s second collection of poems, following the aftermath of speaking out about her experience of familial sexual abuse in her first poetry book. It has been written to encourage others embarking on their journey, to help give them the strength to find their own value, self-worth and a brighter future. Here's the link : https://uppbooks.com/shop/product/rainbow-of-promise/
One25 Project
04 April 2022
One25 is a Bristol women’s charity which reaches out to some of the city’s most marginalised women; supporting them to move from crisis and trauma towards independence in the community. Wherever they are in their journeys, they are given love and practical support, without judgement or expectation. Lydia, one of our Women's Specialist Practitioners, has just come back from her travels to Bristol after shadowing the One25 Project. "Thank you for having us One25 and showing us your fab services!"
We are England : True Crime : Finding Michelle Bettles
29 March 2022
If you missed this last night, you might want to catch up on i-player.............
Enough
28 March 2022
Have you seen HM Government's Enough advertisement on the television recently? We're delighted to see a national campaign surrounding violence against women and girls. (VAWG.) Here's the link to the website. https://enough.campaign.gov.uk/impact-abuse
Sessions for professionals
23 March 2022
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 experiences, & between us we can share best practice. Andrea, from The Feed, attended the last session & said "It was really useful, and I enjoyed learning about the great work your organisation does." The next session takes place from 10 - 11 a.m. on Wednesday 20th April; if you would like to attend, please contact the office on 01603 610256 to book a place, as numbers are limited.