The holiday club was a major success with 50 children on the books and I think an average of 30 children a day attending the club. The contacts that were made with children and parents were amazing and the example to the school was brilliant and continues our good work alongside Brierley Hill Primary School.
A massive thank you to Steppup puppets and all the volunteers who sacrificed so much time and energy into this great week. We and I’m sure the children will be so grateful!!
THANK YOU to everyone who attended or gave (Lots of you contributed to the auction) to the BIG event on Friday night (24th Sept)!! It was a massive success with so many positive stories and comments.
140 people attended the David Lloyd gym in B.Hill for a packed night of dance (Band were excellent), a quiz, mcing from Marcus & FX (BHP Mic check) and a great auction conducted by Ian Robinson!! I would like to thank Lynda Methuen for all her support and hard work to make this night happen, and also Sue Whitehouse who sorted out most of the auction prizes, THANK YOU!!!
So far that night has raised over £3k, so with expenditure we are looking at making £2.5K, thank you all so much what an effort!!
A massive thank you to Jadon and the lads for the football match that they put on as well back in August, they made a massive £1k by all paying to play and a gift from the league, thanks boys!!
Thank you also to Adrian who has completed his bike ride, apart from a sore bum there were no problems and I think Adrian was looking to make about £1.5k!!
There is restructuring taking place at BHP and part of that is to appoint a new project worker. It is with great pleasure that we can announce to you all that after publishing the job, short listing and then undertaking interviews ANDREA HALL has been appointed as the new project worker to work alongside Stacey and all the volunteers. Andrea has been at the project for over a year now as a full time volunteer so is very much involved already, and will be able to hit the ground running !!! Well done Andrea!!!
Since the projects open
many people have used our Café, however Unfortunately we’re currently unsure on the future of our little eatery,
however all is not lost! There is a partnership oppotunity on the horizon that could benefit not only the cafe, but
the project as a whole. We’re very excited about this so please, watch this space!
The Project has agreed with
the Job Centre that we need a better referral process. Hopefully, with this in place we can better support local
people with job searches, CV writing, and food bank.
So we’ve agreed that referrals will be made by phone.
Alison will email everyone in her office to advise them of this and that if they make a referral they need to ask
to speak to Stacey to arrange appointments.
Dont worry though, an appointment isn’t needed you aren’t
refered through the Job centre.
This is an exciting oppotunity and depending on how the service goes there
could be a paid possistion in the Future, keep in mind folks, our main concern is serving the Resisdants of
Brierley Hill.
Another quick few announcements: Afterschool’s club is still running 3.30-5 on Tuesdays and
Thursdays, The Food Bank is still open, and you can collect vouchers from Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), and lastly
anything you want to know give us a call!
Bingo dates: http://www.brierleyhillproject.org.uk/events#bingo
Saturday Special Dates: http://www.brierleyhillproject.org.uk/specails
The BHP team 
The Project is back in full
swing!
The cafe has re-opened and we would love to see you there, a full course from as little as £2!
Again, we’re in need of more partners and sponsors to help the day to day running and future plans of the
project
please visit our dontation page http://www.brierleyhillproject.org.uk/get-involved-donate.htm
for
more details! We really apprieciate your support.
Last of all Tommorow night is the next family Food Bingo
night, (15th January) you’re more than welcome
The Bhp Team
Hello again, December has
been another big month for us! The Christmas Fair went smoothly, we made £421 on the day.
All in all we had 15
stalls, carols and Kato, hot pork sandwiches, Santa’s grotto, story time, an elf and 2 Angels.. All in all a very
exciting event, and a great way to finish the year.
However, that wasn’t the end, we’re open until Christmas
Eve 12pm.
Today meanwhile (22nd December) we’ve had the staff and locals Christmas meal, 30 people came and
enjoyed a Turkey roast meal. We also had chance share more Christmas joy to give 16 hampers out to selected clients
and special guests!
All thats left too say is the Cafe Re-opens and the Cafe is back with a bang on the 5th of
Jan
This year we’ve seen many people and been able to be a blessing to many more. We remain thankful to all our
volunteers and Partners for all the hard work and energy that has made the Project a success, we currently have
over 50 volunteers, and 30 come on a weekly basis.
We’re confident next year will be a massive year for us. So
watch this space.
As ever we’re in need of your support so if you can help in Cleaning, Maintenance or in the
Cafe then give us a ring on 01384 572227
The BHP team
Many thanks to The Thompson
Bakery, owned by Ivan Thompson, for donating fresh bread to the project twice a week.
Big bags crammed full of
bread are brought in by Daniel Griffths, who walks the bread down from the bakery in the Old Market Hall.
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Jackie Drakeley, (pictured) a employee at the bakery was the one to start it all off, we cannot express in words
our gratitude to her for all her effort.
The bread and buns are given to those who are in desperate need
of food and help as part of the Food Bank from The Brierley Hill Project.
Remember Tell your Friends about
us!
The BHP Team
Coming up at the BHP: We’ve
got a Karaoke night November 20th 7pm-10pm! So tune up and we’ll see you there, £3.50 a ticket which includes
snacks,
For the Bingo players out there the Family Food Bingo Night is December the 4th!
Finally,
Christmas is fun family time, so here at the BHP we’re as excited as you! We’ve got:
= Santa’s Grotto with
Presents and Santa’s Story Time (11.30am/12.15pm/1.15pm)
= Face Paints
= Kid’s Craft Stalls
= Table Top
Sales
= Kato the Puppet (1.30)
= Carol Singing
= Food: Pork, Mince Pies and Punch
And much more on
December 12th, Starts at 11am at The Brierleyhill Project. See you there!
The bhp team