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    Volunteering

     Guided Walk from Peninsula Barracks to the Cathedral
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    By Friends of the Family
    In 5 to 13 year olds, News and events, Volunteering
    Posted 1st April 2025

    Guided Walk from Peninsula Barracks to the Cathedral

    Our 5s to 13s focus children and their befrienders were given the chance to dip into Winchester’s history during a very interesting, guided walk facilitated by volunteer guide, Lorraine [...]

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     A great turnout for our AGM!
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    By Friends of the Family
    In Events, News and events, Volunteering
    Posted 13th November 2024

    A great turnout for our AGM!

    Thank you to everyone who joined us at our AGM on 7 November! It was wonderful to see a record breaking turnout of so many familiar faces, as well as some new ones. We were joined by many [...]

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     Puppet Fun!
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    By Friends of the Family
    In 5 to 13 year olds, News and events, Volunteering
    Posted 3rd October 2024

    Puppet Fun!

    This week our focus children and their befrienders were invited to come, make and play with puppets at a 5s to 13s Befriending workshop. An array of felt, wool, fabric pens, googly eyes, buttons [...]

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    By Friends of the Family
    In Jobs, Media, News and events, Volunteering
    Posted 31st July 2024

    We’re looking for new Trustees!

    We are looking for three new trustees to replace current trustees retiring in November. If you have experience in volunteering, law or safeguarding, and have time to use your skills to help shape [...]

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     Getting Creative in The Gallery
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    By Friends of the Family
    In 5 to 13 year olds, News and events, Volunteering
    Posted 30th July 2024

    Getting Creative in The Gallery

    On Thursday 25th August the 5s to 13s focus children and their befrienders were invited, by the gallery manager Kate Maple, to The Winchester Gallery to particpate in a creative workshop with [...]

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     Thank You Volunteers!
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    By Friends of the Family
    In Events, News and events, Volunteering
    Posted 7th June 2023

    Thank You Volunteers!

    To celebrate National Volunteers Week 2023, and in recognition for the wonderful commitment to the charity, Friends of the Family invited their amazing volunteers to participate in afternoon tea [...]

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     New Befrienders join FOTF
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    By Friends of the Family
    In 5 to 13 year olds, News and events, Volunteering
    Posted 18th May 2023

    New Befrienders join FOTF

    Friends of the Family has welcomed three new befrienders to our 5s to 13s Befriending service. Evonne, Andy and Jackie attended their two day training last week where they covered essential [...]

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     Bespoke Biking comes up trumps again!
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    By Friends of the Family
    In 5 to 13 year olds, News and events, Volunteering
    Posted 4th April 2023

    Bespoke Biking comes up trumps again!

    During a supervision session with a 5s to 13s Befriender it came about that her focus child had out grown his bike and was really missing getting out and cycling in his local area. The befriender [...]

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    By Friends of the Family
    In 5 to 13 year olds, Volunteering
    Posted 8th March 2023

    Vivienne Wheeler

    Vivienne Wheeler 1948-2023 Viv joined Friends of the Family in 2011 and within 3 months was the Chair to the charity which was in a precarious financial situation.  She, with the small board of [...]

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     Volunteer Art and Wellbeing Workshop
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    By Friends of the Family
    In News and events, Volunteering
    Posted 4th October 2022

    Volunteer Art and Wellbeing Workshop

    As part of Friends of the Family’s focus on wellbeing for our staff, volunteers, families, and children, 16 volunteers and FOTF staff enjoyed an afternoon of mindful art and wellbeing on Thursday [...]

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    There’s always a lot going on at Friends of the Family!

    We love sharing news of our work, updates about the charity and our progress. Plus, we have a packed schedule of events throughout the year including volunteer training, children’s workshops, family picnics and activity days, and numerous fundraising events. Have a browse below to see what we’ve been up to recently.

    Events
    • Where there’s a Will, there’s a way… to help your local community
      Where there’s a Will, there’s a way… to help your local community
    • A great turnout for our AGM!
      A great turnout for our AGM!
    • Celebrating our 30 years at our AGM
      Celebrating our 30 years at our AGM
    • Thank You Volunteers!
      Thank You Volunteers!
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      Mums and Young Children’s Group
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    To get more information about any of our news or events, email contactus@fotfwinchester.org

    Friends of the Family
    Winchester Ltd

    16 Colebrook Street
    Winchester SO23 9LH

    01962 864466
    contactus@fotfwinchester.org

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