Hail news
A Goodbye Message from two CSV Volunteers
29 Sep 2005
Life is full of surprises and with this feeling inside we started to work at HAIL.
For nine months we volunteers lived with two service users. We have shared and learned some valuable things which started as a challenge.
Every step has taught us some thing new, for example English as our second language. Thank you Apu you helped us so much. Working with people with learning difficulties has helped us understand the meaning of life. We know that the basic communication with a human being is not merely with words but through our inner feelings and expressions. We had to become more empathetic in order to understand how the service users were feeling. We’ve had our tough moments trying to rationalize that which seems irrational. We are grateful for this and cherish every valuable moment. It has widened our point of view and we have become more persistent in pursuit of our goals.
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STARS IN THE SKY
12 Aug 2005
Stars in the Sky is the dating and friendship agency for adults with learning disabilities.
if you are interested in joining or would like to find out more contact Lolita, Lydia or Pauline on 0208 809 8363.
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July's Staff Recognition Award
12 Aug 2005
Congratulations to Charlene and Sharon who have been awarded July's recognition award for all their hard work at Effingham Road.
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Event's Group Barbeque
27 Jul 2005
All HAIL service users are invited to the summer barbeque.
On Wednesday 24th August 2005
3pm – 10pm
There will be:
- Music and a DJ
- A Raffle
- Bingo
Ticket price £6 (Includes food, unlimited soft drinks, bingo and raffle entry)
Bring your own alcohol
Please call Ellen on 020 8809 4442 for more information and tickets.
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Events Group Meeting
21 Jul 2005
All HAIL service users are invited to the Events Group Meeting.
Friday 22nd July 2005 at 2pm in Central Office.
We will be discussing the Summer Barbecue.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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