We were first approached my Mrs C, 2 years ago. Her daughter, then 14 years old, was engaging in very risky behaviours often staying out over night, associating with people older than her and was believed to be self medicating
Stroud In Bloom Success for Tranzform
As part of Stroud in Bloom 2015 shops were challenged to create a window display around the theme of ‘Turning Grey to Green’. Hope Training and Tranzform joined together to produce a beautiful display including a wildlife garden and brilliant
Summer, Summer, Summertime
Things have gone quiet around the office the last few days – that must mean its the summer holidays! I can still remember when I started at The Door (at the start of July 2009) I thought that this place would
Restorative Gloucestershire brings Police and young people in Stroud together
We were pleased to host Restorative Gloucestershire to come and deliver a positive restorative intervention session where 11 young people aged 13-21 shared their personal stories about their experience with the Gloucestershire police Force. Within a circle of 25 people
The End of an Era
This will be the last news item for Hope Training, as the department formally closes down at the end of August 2015. The Door started to provide training opportunities to young people quite early in its 24 year history, recognising
Fantasy Football is Back!
2014-15 saw the inaugural The Door Fantasy Football league – with 20 people pitting their tactical knowledge of the Premier League against each other in order to raise funds for The Door. Last years winner was Liam Eaglestone, minister at
Super Soul Town!
Soul Town 2015 was a great hit with attendees this year! The event managed to raise several thousand pounds for the work of The Door. Well known Soul man Andy Edwards aka Stax of Trax was DJ and kept people
Extending our Youthwork in Dursley and Cam
It is with great pleasure, that we can announce that The Door has been chosen by Dursley Town Council and Cam Parish Council to be their preferred supplier of youthwork across the two areas for the next two years. The
Mrs L And Her Daughter, Family Face Time Success
After attending one of our Triple P parenting courses Mrs L asked for additional support with establishing family rules. Family Face Time was suggested so, Mum and Daughter attended numerous sessions over a period of 3 months. During this time they
Beyond Expectations
Earlier this month Paul from Restorative Gloucestershire visited the Drop-In. We had invited him to meet with the young people so he could ask them how they feel about Gloucester Police force. This was something that the youth team were