Welcome to Our Blog
We are constantly writing articles about our latest news and updates as a charity organisation as well as posting opinions on a diverse range of cultural and equality issues and also offering information and advice for local communities.
How to Look After Your Wellbeing During COVID-19
The world has the potential to be a pretty scary place right now. The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone, not only impacting people’s physical wellbeing, but also their mental wellbeing – something which is occasionally falling out of consideration. There’s plenty of advice going around about how to look after yourself, but it’s important to remember that whatever you do to look after your wellbeing doesn’t have to be ‘big’ or ‘monumental’, and you’re definitely not a failure if you’re
Your Psychological and Physiological Wellbeing during COVID-19
There is a growing concern that the current social recession caused by COVID-19 will impact negatively on the psychological and physiological wellbeing of our communities. We are social beings and crave relationships through socialising with others. The ban from attending popular recreational activities on top of already existing self-isolation and quarantine instructions is catastrophic, but these necessary restrictions will have short and possibly long-term physical and mental health consequences. Considering this, we have put together a health pack to help
Careers Day – 26th November
Diversity House with Princes Trust cxk hosted a Careers Day on 26th November 2019, at Phoenix House. It was not a typical Careers Day, our day not only had the inclusion of the usual tables with flyers, there was also Motivational Speeches by the organisations, and Careers Board which had various job roles. Each job role had the inclusion of a definition of the job, responsibilities, grade requirements, and potential employers. It was really uplifting to see everyone networking
Sewing Workshop – September 2019 to December 2019
Supporting Women and Girls ran a Sewing Workshop for 10 weeks, it was so popular that an extra week was added, making it 11 weeks in total. Our workshop tutor was the very regardful volunteer Kate Dicey. A retired teacher, who not only very generously loaned her sewing machines, but also took time out of her week to assist attendees. She and a partner run a costume design business. If by the end of reading this, you or someone
Remembrance Service Cenotaph Sittingbourne 2019
What is Remembrance Day? Remembrance Day is observed on the 11th hour, 11th day, on the 11th month. This is when a two-minute silence is taken in order to remember those who lost their lives in World War I. The silence symbolises the concentrated thoughts of the remembrance of the dead. The annual event pays respect to the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice (peace agreement) between German and British and its allies in 1918. In 1914 the
Swale Supporting Girls visit to Sparshatt Truck and Van
Stop what you are doing. Find a piece of scrap paper and something to write with. An old receipt will do. Now go ahead and draw a mechanic. I will give you five minutes. Do not scroll down until you are finished. Did you draw a man in a hard hat? Maybe you drew a spanner, toolbox and a car. This is fine right? If you did draw a male mechanic, you portrayed the common