Celebrating a 100 hours of volunteering Adam is one of the Lighthouse volunteers and during the summer break he managed to clock up over 100 hours of volunteering supporting visitors to the Lighthouse. Adam has now gone back to studying and has started Law School in Manchester. Before volunteering at the Lighthouse Adam also offered …
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.lighthouseproject.org.uk/blog/2012/10/06/volunteer-returns-to-law-school/
Oct 02 2012
Our very own ‘Games Maker’ – Tony
It was a summer of sport an Olympic challenges that was set to inspire a generation. The invitation to take part in supporting the London 2012 Olympic games didn’t go unnoticed by one of our regular volunteers – Tony Delamere, who took up the challenge and offered his services to the event. Tony enjoyed supporting …
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.lighthouseproject.org.uk/blog/2012/10/02/our-very-own-games-maker-tony/
Sep 19 2012
Lighthouse influence goes international
Our popular receptionist and administrator Taz has recently taken leave of her role here at the Lighthouse Project after deciding that she wanted to emigrate to Toronto in Canada. Taz was a popular and well liked member of the Lighthouse team and she will be sadly missed; one of her parting comments was “as soon …
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.lighthouseproject.org.uk/blog/2012/09/19/lighthouse-influence-goes-international/
Jul 06 2012
A Massive thank you for our new garden
Growing & Gardening, News, Volunteer Stories, Who let the Dads out
by Lighthouse
July 6, 2012
Team R99 from the Prince’s Trust have recently helped us to realise a dream of having an outdoor garden that has taken two years to come to pass. The land at the back of the Warwick Mill gets the best sunlight as opposed to the dark frontage that many people see, however before we were …
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.lighthouseproject.org.uk/blog/2012/07/06/a-massive-thank-you-for-our-new-garden/
May 25 2012
Nominate your local unsung Hero
Unsung local heros – Pride of Rochdale Borough Awards In the Rochdale borough there are many unsung heroes – individuals, groups, teams and organisations – whose work improves people’s lives and who together make the borough a better place for all of us. The Pride of Rochdale Borough Awards are all about making sure people get …
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.lighthouseproject.org.uk/blog/2012/05/25/nominate-your-local-unsung-hero/
Nov 12 2010
Over 400 hours of volunteering
Four volunteers who have been working hard at the Lighthouse this last month have clocked up over 400 hours of volunteering in just over 4 weeks. Lee Chaloner, Michael Manktelow, Anthony Jennings and Robert Hatch each received a Certificate to recognise their contribution of over 100 hours of volunteering for the Lightouse Project from Centre …
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Very good. We like playing on the Connect on Xbox 360. Good butties and it’s a nice chilled out place to bring children.January 2012
“The Lighthouse Project in just one year has excelled in supporting and inspiring so many people in the local community often those in greatest need. The project now is becoming a busy, thriving , social and learning hub for those who have discovered it due to the teams enthusiasm. On a personal l…
We can’t fault “Who Let The Dads Out” Saturdays. It’s a chance for my children to meet new friends and have a fabulous time doing so. They love all the activities to do. They play pool, craft, play games or just chat. The Bacon Butty is a bonus, and where else can you take your kids for 2 …
Very well run group. All are friendly people. My children really look forward to the Dad’s group. Thank you.January 2012
It’s a good atmosphere for the family to enjoy.January 2012
“I think the last few months have been really successful and many people have benefited from the cafes run in the Lighthouse Project so I would also like to thank you and Pam for your help with this too”Tania Taylor, Development Worker Alzheimer\’s Society
“…they have helped me with my self belief and supported me through a difficult time. I have now once again found employment and feel that the Lighthouse has played a big part in my progression…”
“I love volunteering at the Lighthouse. It is so nice to meet so many different people from all walks of life, and I also thoroughly enjoy sharing my hobby – card making – with others.”
It has a very relaxed atmosphere. I enjoyed every time I visited. Keep up the good work. God bless.January 2012
We can’t fault “Who Let The Dads Out” Saturdays. It’s a chance for my children to meet new friends and have a fabulous time doing so. They love all the activities to do.They play pool, craft, play games or just chat. The Bacon Butty is a bonus, and where else can you take your kids for 2 h…
The Lighthouse is just a brilliant place to be helped with job searching, and just a nice place to be - Nov 2012
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