The Union of Catholic Mothers (UCM) at St Ambrose’s church in Kidderminster recently honoured three of its members for their years of dedication. At their recent Diocesan AGM, three women were recognised for their service and received awards. UCM President Betty Martin received an award for 25 years of membership. Denise Holdstock received an award for…
Heart of Tamworth Community Project (HOT) has launched a men’s group for those who are experiencing isolation and loneliness. They write: It’s now known that one of the biggest problems facing people who have retired, been bereaved, are separated or divorced, or who are living alone is the feeling of isolation and loneliness. As we get…
The Union of Catholic Mothers (UCM) in the parish of St Ambrose in Kidderminster is a lively, welcoming group at the heart of the community. During Lent, members of the UCM showed their generosity of spirit by supporting Father Hudson’s Care’s ‘Welcoming the Stranger’ initiative, which supports refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. Teresa Clements,…
New Heights Community Project in Kingstanding are launching free IT classes to help people from the local community improve their computer skills. The 12-week course starts on 20 April and is run by John Pemberton of Pembertronics. It will cover a wide range of computing skills including email, creating documents, sharing photos and more. To…
Digbeth-based homeless shelter, Tabor House, is looking for people to join their team. They are recruiting a Mentor Coach and a Volunteer Co-ordinator to join them in supporting people experiencing homelessness to turn their lives around. Mentor Coach – Ref P1218 16 hours per week. Salary, £21,247 – £22,573 per annum, pro rata We are recruiting…
On Monday 19 March, different generations joined together as primary schoolchildren from St Peter’s Catholic Academy, Cobridge, joined older people for an afternoon tea dance. The students visited the Hanley Young at Heart Club, run by Father Hudson’s Care, for an event inspired by Signal 1 Radio’s Don’t Dance Alone campaign. The children and older…
Sitting in a quiet living room in Birmingham, sharing tea and cake, four women spoke about their journeys to get to that point, fleeing their countries of origin and seeking refuge, alone, in a foreign land. Such was the scene as Councillor Anne Underwood, Lord Mayor of Birmingham, visited Fatima House in January. Here she met…
Sue Allen, the Project Manager of Hope Community Project, has been honoured with a Benemerenti Medal from Pope Francis. She was presented with the award by Bishop David McGough at a special Mass to celebrate her retirement as she steps down after twenty years at Hope. Friends and colleagues from Hope Community Project, the Infant…
Black Country Churches Engaged and Churches Linked across Staffordshire and the Potteries have shared their Epiphany 2018 newsletter. In this issue you will read about Homeless Sunday, a training event for people working with children, and the Big Church Day Out. You will also find links to liturgical resources and information about conferences and events…
Hope Community has launched a much-needed parent and toddler group thanks to funding from Warburtons. Named Buttercups and Daisies parent/carer and toddler group, it provides a chance for parents to relax and chat while their little ones play. The sessions take place on Monday mornings from 10:00 – 11:30 at: Hope Community, 40 Ling House,…