Parenting Certificate

Congratulations to Pat Ainsworth who became the first person in the diocese to complete the Mothers' Union Passionate about Parenting course which will enable her to run parenting courses. The courses will run for six weeks and provide parents with the opportunity to cover themes such as parenting styles, self esteem and self confidence as well as the chance to get to know other parents. Pat is hoping to hold an open day to launch her courses and more information will be available on the website when it is available.

Away From It All - News update

The caravan at Filey continues to be a success with many families making use of it last year. In total 24 families visited, which is a total of 120 people through it's doors. Of those there were 46 adults, 54 under 11s, 15 teenagers, 4 over 55s and 11 single parents. The caravan was also able to cater for 14 people with special needs including a wheelchair user, a child with heart problems and a child with only one kidney.

The caravan is also due to be refurbished after receiving a generous donation from the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. It is hoped that the work will be carried out in early March ready for this summer's visitors.

Keep an eye out for the photographs of the updated caravan.

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Mothers' Union has launched an important new campaign which aims to empower families to challenge the commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood through positive action. For more information about the Bye Buy Childhood campaign please click here. See also BBC News report.