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Home-Start West Somerset Volunteer Preparation Course – February and March 2021

Home-Start West Somerset Volunteer Preparation Course – February and March 2021

Venue: Alcombe Children’s Centre; 10.00am to 1.00pm Refreshments: We will provide refreshments and lunch at each session.  Special requirements: If you have any special requirements regarding diet, access or anything else, please let us know in advance and we will do all we can to help. Parking: There is usually some parking on site or …

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Get Support at Christmas

Get Support at Christmas

The Christmas period can be tough and you may need someone to talk to. Take a look at our list of useful contacts for support services available during this time. ‘FamilyLine’ helpline from Family Action Opening times: Monday to Friday: 9am to 9pm Contact details: Telephone: 0808 802 6666 Text message: 07537 404 282 Email: [email protected] Live web chat  …

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Home-Start teams up with The Masked Singer

Home-Start teams up with The Masked Singer

Home-Start to launch #BehindTheMask campaign with Bandicoot and ITV’s The Masked Singer to encourage struggling parents to ask for help Parents will be encouraged to take off the mask and talk about the reality of raising children – particularly during the pandemic – when The Masked Singer, produced by Bandicoot Scotland, part of Argonon, airs on ITV …

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We’re Turning 20!

We’re Turning 20!

Home-Start West Somerset will be 20yrs old in 2022. We’re planning a variety of celebration events throughout the year of 2022, so watch this space! 

Pride of Britain Award Nomination for ‘Plant Sale Judith’!

Pride of Britain Award Nomination for ‘Plant Sale Judith’!

Plant sale Judith was nominated recently for the Pride of Britain awards, a well-deserved accolade for such a lovely and diligent lady! Judith’s plant sale helps 3 different charities and the monies raised from the daily plant sales are divided amongst the charities. Home-Start West Somerset benefits from this great cause and last year raised …

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