The granny waggon
On a Friday night, members take hot drinks and packaged snacks down to a local play area where young teenagers gather.
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Breaktime
Mothers’ Union, working with a local Resident’s Association, open up a parish hall during the lunchtime break, and provide teenagers with something free to eat and drink, activities to do and a safe place to socialise.
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Teddies for tragedies
Members in many dioceses enthusiastically knit teddies, which are then given to a number of agencies to distribute to children who experience traumatic situations (via hospitals, police stations, family centres, etc).
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Practical support for those seeking refuge
People who escape from abusive situations can arrive with literally nothing – no food, clothes, toiletries. Members help by collecting a range of items that the families may need.
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Snack and chat
A weekly meeting held in the coffee area at the back of their church for people who, for whatever reason, are feeling a bit lonely or isolated, and would welcome someone to talk to.
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Rice and bikes, support for refugees and asylum seekers
Members take in dry goods, (pasta, rice, etc) to a centre for refugees and asylum seekers in the centre of Bristol which is managed by another charity.
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Friendship and more, support for refugees and asylum seekers
A friendship session for women who are now making their home in the UK.
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Fork to plate project
Aims to help families from a variety of cultures meet each other and gain a better understanding of the benefits and skills that people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds have.
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The golden girls club
A widow wanted to reach out to others who like her might be feeling a little bit lonely, having children who have now left home.
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Grub on no grant
When students go to the university, it can be the first time they have had to cook, and budget, for themselves. Members produce a recipe book, ‘Grub On No Grant’ which includes cheap, nutritious recipes.
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