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Meet the Organisation (18th September 2024) Home-Start Surrey
Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead interview with Gemma Whitehouse, Home Start Surrey Come along and meet Home Start Surrey who offer support, friendship and help to families under stress that have at least one child under five years of age. Volunteers all have parenting experience themselves...
Geraldine’s Journey with Home-Start East Surrey
Welcome back to the Home-Start Surrey podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Geraldine from Home-Start East Surrey. Our host, Gemma, will chat with Geraldine to learn more about how she discovered Home-Start Surrey and became involved. As a mother herself, Geraldine understands the challenges of...
Empowering Stories: Home-Start Surrey’s Podcast Series Unveils Real-life Impact
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest podcast series from Home-Start Surrey. Today, we are recording from Home-Start East Surrey's offices, and we are joined by some truly amazing guests. In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking to Sarah, a parent who received invaluable...
Exploring the Natural Wonders of Forestry England: A Guide to Fun and Adventure
In this week's podcast, we have a special guest, Helen LittleJohn from Forestry England, who will talk about their work and activities. Forestry England is responsible for managing and maintaining over 1,500 forests across the country, which spans over 250,000 hectares of land. Forestry England...
Insightful Podcast with Home-Start Guildford – Learn About Volunteer and Impact on the Community!
In this week's episode, Gemma and guest presenter Alex talk with Georgina Farley, a representative of Home-Start Guildford. Georgina shares her experience working with Home-Start Guildford, where she started as a volunteer for two years and then moved on to a more significant role. Georgina also...
Please support this benefit gig for Home-Start Surrey
Saturday 20th April, 2024 (Doors 4pm till late) £10 advance//£12 on the day Advance tickets via wegottickets.co.uk Farnborough Football Club, Cherrywood Road, Farnborough, Hants. GU14 8UD We are pleased to announce the line-up is: The Landings, The Spirals, The Beelines, Wob, and Billy Liberator....
Home-Start Elmbridge: Supporting Families in Need – Insights from a Passionate Team Member
Home-Start Guildford: Supporting Families with Young Children – Insights from a Trustee
Welcome to our newest episode, where we will talk to Carol Robins, a passionate and dedicated member of the Home-Start Elmbridge team. Carol will share some of her experiences and insights on what led her to work for Home-Start and how her work has impacted the lives of the families she has...
Home-Start Waverley: Charity That Cares for Families – Insights from Marina Peerman
In this week's episode, Gemma converses with Marina Peerman, the Godalming Area Coordinator for Home-Start Waverley. Despite breaking her leg, Marina made it to the podcast and shared valuable insights. Marina has been a coordinator for Home-Start Waverley for over seven years, and she loves every...
Unleashing the Art of Branding: Insights from Designer Vicky McFarlane
Unleashing the Art of Branding: Insights from Designer Vicky McFarlane Home-Start Surrey This week's episode features a fascinating conversation with Vicky McFarlane, the talented designer behind the Waitrose bags for Home-Start Surrey. With over eight years of experience in the branding industry,...
Absolutely delighted to be able to present the first official episode of our podcast
Gemma, our Volunteer Recruitment Officer, has been busy preparing the first Home-Start Surrey podcast. Check out the conversation Gemma had with Stephanie Waite from Home-Start Surrey Heath. https://youtu.be/Ga8CrfLswVM?si=QtvETRGU4M5BQPlq
Community Life Podcast Show
Gemma, our Volunteer Recruitment Officer, has been busy speaking on the Community Life Podcast Show. Check out the podcast here.
Healthy Life Podcast
Our Volunteer Recruitment Officer, Gemma, has been busy speaking on the Healthy Life podcast. Check out the interview below.
Hikeathon
Calling all Home-Start volunteers and staff across Surrey! We have an exciting announcement! Home-Start Surrey are partnering with Surrey Care Trust in their upcoming Hikeathon on Saturday 16th September (see attached flyer). We are inviting you to take part as part of our Home-Start Surrey Team....
Something you will love!
We are thrilled to share with you that Waitrose is now selling a beautiful bag-for-life in aid of Home-Start. The design was created by Vicky McFarlane who says “I was inspired by the way I see Home-Start. I imagine the staff and the volunteers as this line that connects homes across the UK,...
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