In the Press 2009
Below you will find items that have appeared in newspapers and magazines over the past year.
If you click on the image shown next to the text on the right hand side, you will be able to see the original printed article.
Newspaper cuttings on this page:
- The Western Gazette - 17 December 2009
- Stour and Avon Magazine - 30 October 2009
- The Western Gazette - 29 October 2009
- The Western Gazette - 1 October 2009
- The Daily Echo - 23 September 2009
The Western Gazette - 17 December 2009
Santas on the run to support causes
MORE than 70 people took part in the inaugural Great Santa Fun Run at Badbury Rings on Sunday. Organised by the Wimborne Rotary Club, the family event brought out parents and children in support of a variety of charities, including Parents and Children Together (PACT), the Citizens Advice Bureau, Alzheimer's Society, Cancer UK and Naomi House children's Hospice. Sponsorship totalling £5000 was pledged. Before the start there was a warmup organised by UK National Triathlete Michelle Noble, and the starter was Nick King. Tim Ridge, chairman of PACT, said: "The Rotary Club has given us a wonderful opportunity to bring families together and at the same time raise money." Rex Hurdle President of Wimborne Rotary, said: "This has been our 1st Santa Fun Run in Wimborne and it has been very successful. We now plan to hold this as an annual event as it is a way for the general public to enjoy themselves and at the same time raise money for charity. "I would also like to thank the National Trust and farmers for allowing us to use Badbury Rings." Top of page
Stour and Avon Magazine 30 October 2009
Help with teenagers
A COURSE designed especially for the parents of teenagers begins in Wimborne on 4th November. The parenting course costs just £10 each. To book a place or for further information please contact Joss Ridge PACT Co-Ordinator, on 078 3162 0415
The Western Gazette 29 October 2009
Course for parents and teenagers begins
A COURSE designed for the parents of teenagers begins in Wimborne next month. The parenting course is being run by local charity Parents and Children Together and consists of 6 sessions, each lasting 2 hours, on Wednesday evenings, beginning on 4 November. Led by Mary Marsh it will consider issues specific to years which are not only recognised as challenging to the teenagers from themselves but can also present issues for parents. Mrs Marsh said: "the course gives parents a chance to meet others who may have similar issues, a chance to stand back, look at their own situations, and use what ideas they think will help make the most of their own families. "Parents who have been on the course have told us that it helps to reduce tension, squabbling and fighting and has created a more relaxed, respectful and friendly atmosphere in their homes." The courses funded by the Rotary Club in Wimborne, which earlier this year save the charity from closure with a donation of £1000. The courses cost £10 per person and places can be booked by calling Joss Ridge on 07831 620415
The Western Gazette - 1 October 2009
Parents' support group given a boost
A CHARITY helping to guide parents as they look after children has been saved from collapse by the Rotary Club in Wimborne. Parents in the Wimborne area will now continue to be offered support in parenting thanks to the Wimborne branch of Rotary stepping in to help Parents and Children Together. It was founded 13 years ago by childcare professionals who identified a need for the provision of parenting courses in the Wimborne area. Since then the charity has supported several hundred parents and their families by providing them with courses and confidence boosting workshops. President Stephen Protheroe said: "We are delighted to be able to give this £750 cheque to help kickstart this excellent charity. It is thanks to the people of Wimborne who have supported us in our fundraising efforts." Parents and Children Together is best known for its parenting courses using the nationally accredited Family Caring Trust Programme, which runs for 6 or 7 weeks in local venues during the evenings. It also runs confidence boosting workshops which are one-off sessions designed to give parents an often much needed boost and get them thinking of their needs as well as the demands of their families. To find out more telephone Joss Ridge on 078 3162 0415 Top of page
The Daily Echo - 23 September 2009
Made a pact for survival
A LOCAL charity has been saved from collapse by £1000 in donations from the Wimborne Rotary Club. PACT (Parents and Children Together) was founded 13 years ago by a group of parenting professionals and has since provided parenting courses and confidence boost workshops to several hundred families within the Wimborne area. Traditionally PACT was funded through local government grants and support from the Extended Schools Programme in East Dorset. However, when this source of income was lost, the Wimborne Rotary Club stepped in to the breach and following a presentation by PACT officials Mary Marsh and Joss Ridge, a partnership was struck between the two organisations. Top of page
NEXT Parenting Courses
5 to 15 and teenage parenting course details to be announced soon. Please use the links below to visit your preferred course.
PACT receives its largest ever donation!
Wimborne Rotary Club has donated £2,563 to PACT from their 2010 Swimathon; the largest single donation received by the charity to date. Read More
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