Janet, one of our fantastic cooks has very kindly helped decorate our entry in this year’s Christmas Tree Festival at St Laurence’s Church, Stroud. The festival runs until Saturday 6th December, 10am-5pm. Do go along to see all the entries (but vote for ours as your favourite!)
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Floral display at St Laurence’s Church
We were delighted to be asked to create a floral display for St Laurence’s Church in Stroud. Our wonderful volunteer Angela put together a beautiful display as well as asking everybody who comes to Marah to attach a ribbon to our heart in a display of unity and support. Thank you to everyone who took part and do go and …
Memorial Service
Amidst the hustle and bustle of lunchtime at Marah we paused for reflection and to remember members of the Marah family who passed during the past year. We are grateful to Rev James Turk, our chaplain, for such a beautiful and fitting service, with words and music. Candles were lit as an act of remembrance for those we were remembering …
End of an Era
Our much appreciated and respected manager, Michael Athienites, retired yesterday from his role as Drop In Manager. He has been with the charity from its early inception and has influenced and devleoped the service we provide today. His wide range of talents have incuded recruiting and retaining volunteers, mentoring staff and providing much needed support and assistance to our many …
Right Reverend Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester
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.
Christmas Party
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 …
Soup and Carols
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.
St Laurence Christmas Tree Festival
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 Preparations.
Christmas is coming! Preparations are beginning for the Christmas Tree Festival at St Laurence! Some of our star guests at Marah creating stars!
Good News from the AGM
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. …