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For more information about any of these stories please contact Lisa Carroll, Fundraising & Marketing Manager on 01788 534961 or lisa.carroll@maydaytrust.org.uk
November 2008
Michael Varah & Jim Higgins Award For Excellence: Winners Announced
In recognition of its founders, Mayday Trust has introduced an award scheme to celebrate the achievements of its most outstanding residents. With support from The Michael Varah Memorial Fund, Mayday Trust has awarded almost £1,000 to help three of its service users towards their vocational goals. Following a rigorous selection process three Mayday clients were chosen to receive awards.
Winner, Paul Gayle has lived at Kilgour Court, Leighton Buzzard, for 16 months. Before joining us, Paul was homeless and trying hard to address his drug addiction. Paul also suffers from Hepatitis C and is undergoing a course of intensive treatment. In order to do this he has to remain drug free. He is tested weekly and is very proud that they have all been clear. Paul is aware that the treatment will make him feel very ill. Despite this, he has enrolled onto a plumbing course, which allows him to work at home and send his assignments via the internet. Once completed, he will be a fully qualified plumber.
Two further residents, Kim Watts from The Post House, Daventry and Keith Collins, also from Kilgour Court, Leighton Buzzard were both presented with Highly Commended Awards.
High Sheriff of Warwickshire, Anna Trye, and Jim’s widow, Margaret Higgins, presented the awards at the Trust’s 2008 AGM on Thursday 13 November. Mrs Trye, a close friend of Michael’s widow, Sally Varah, represented the Varah family. Commenting after the awards, Chief Executive Caroline Ward said: “Everyone is very proud of our winners. The trio have excelled during their stay with the Trust and I wish each of them every success with their chosen courses.”
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July 2008
World Class Visitor
Rugby union star and World Cup Winner Ben Cohen visited Broadmead Court, Northampton. During his visit, Ben officially opened a new kitchen as well as chatting with residents and staff about our work.
The Scheme also welcomed representatives from Supporting People, the Youth Offending Team and YMCA. This proved a huge success with opportunities for informal chats and updates between organisations.
Commenting after the visit, Scheme Manager Susan Mallender said: “Ben was really down to earth and very keen to chat to as many people as possible. Lots of residents came to meet him and everyone has given brilliant feedback.” She added: “People are still talking about his visit, with one resident vowing not to wash her hand since Ben shook it!!”
April 2008
47th Mayday Art Exhibiton Takes Place In Rugby
Mayday Trust's 47th Art Exhibition, was officially opened by Mayor of Rugby, Sue Peach, on the 15th April and ran for two weeks.
The main focus of the exhibition was work produced by the ‘In The Frame’ art group which, thanks to funding from Warwickshire County Council, had been meeting for the previous 12 months at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum. Participants, experienced a wide variety of artforms, from photography and dressing up to becoming the artwork themselves, to wood turning and contemporary dance.
The exhibition, which also included artwork from other Schemes across Mayday Trust, was very well received by everyone who attended including a number of residents who made trips from as far away as Bedford!
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