Author: Tina Cutler

Due to the impending retirement of our Drop in Manager we are now hiring two part time, mostly mid week roles. A food services manager and drop in services manager. If you would like more details or would like to apply please email the Secretary at secretary@marah.org.uk

We are delighted to anounce that the Right Reverend Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester has agreed to be our patron. She has visited our drop in in the past and her generous gesture has put a spring in our step.

Our Christmas party was a great success! Many of our guests attended and enjoyed a traditional Christmas meal with crackers and all the trimmings you would expect. Each received a hamper of festive food to take away and a christmas gift. Our thanks go to Nuview ltd and Julia and Hans Rausing Trust for making it possible. As always, a …

Our Chair, Jackie Natt went along to the Soup and Carols on Saturday at St Albans. It was packed and there was a lovely atmosphere between Marah guests and the congregation of the Methodist church. Thanks to our volunteers and St Albans for the wonderful event.

Marah once again joined over 130 charities, local support groups, schools and other organisations who decorated a Christmas Tree in St Laurence’s church to create a magnificent spectacle. There were bright shiny lights, glitzy tinsel and lots of baubles to be seen. Thank you to our kind volunteers who made this happen.

Christmas is coming! Preparations are beginning for the Christmas Tree Festival at St Laurence! Some of our star guests at Marah creating stars!

Our AGM is a time for reflection and thanks. This year we were able to thank our wonderful volunteers for their commitment and time give to Marah and our guests. In particular we thanked Janet Townsend and Mark Summers for 10 years of service. Janet was in attendance at the AGM and was given her certificate and award in person. …

On October 18th we  held a memorial service for our guests and volunteers  who had died during the year. This was a short service of remembrance with music, prayers and candles and was beautifully led by Jo Regan. Many guests stayed behind to pay tribute to their friends. 

We were delighted to see this article in the February edition of the Nailsworth News

Stroud MP Siobhan Baillie visited a charity that helps people in financial, health and housing difficulties. Ms Baillie dropped into the Marah Trust based at the Scout Hut in Stroud. The initiative is a first port of call drop-in service for people during their time of need. The MP met with the charity chairwoman Jackie Natt and the manager Michael …