posted 10 Jun 2011 03:44 by Web Master
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updated 16 Jun 2011 03:15
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Ladies from Abridge Golf & Country Club took part in their annual charity day and raised £15,189 for Drugsline.
2011 was the 19th annual ladies charity day at Abridge Golf & Country Club. It was attended by veterans who have been many times before and for some this was their first time.
Evey year the ladies section of the club nominates a different charity to support, there are many many worthwhile causes out there and we are very grateful that this year Drugsline was chosen.
At the welcome speech Debrorah Jacobs explained why she supports Drugsline
'I feel myself to be a very privileged person. I have a loving husband two wonderful sons and two beautiful daughters in law. I have my health, my strength and my energy to follow any corse I choose.Others are not so lucky. Some of the most intelligent and inquisitive usually sensible people turn to drugs and do not know how to put their lives straight. There but for the grace of G-d go I. I am fortunate that I have never had to seek the advice ,guidance and support of Drugsline but feel their work is so important for those who need it. The charity is free to those who need it including family and friends of those who have drug or alchol problems'
Our Executive Director, Rabbi Sufrin MBE was there to accept the cheque and thank all those that attended and supported Drugsline.
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posted 19 May 2011 06:14 by Alan Wohlman
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updated 19 May 2011 06:42
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Drugsline will be amongst the first charities in the country to
use its own, unique personalised text code, DRUG11, to raise funds using
JustTextGiving by Vodafone.
This is a brand new, free service for charities, that has no set
up or fundraising costs for charities, no network charges for people making
donations and every penny donated goes to charity. Gift Aid can also be added to donations.
From today, supporters of Drugsline can make donations of up to
£10 by texting DRUG11 and either 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 to 70070 to make their
donation. The text message is free and
all of the donation will be passed to Drugsline.
Alan Wohlman of Drugsline said: “This is a wonderful way for us
to raise money as it’s speedy, simple and spontaneous. Most people have a mobile phone these days so
we expect this to be very popular with our supporters. Donating just £2 will
ensure our outreach team that delivers education to 1000’s of children every
year can continue and our freephone helpline and drop-in centres stay open to
everyone in need ”
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posted 14 Feb 2011 07:04 by Alan Wohlman
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updated 22 Jul 2011 04:36
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From Monday 7th February 2011 our
Drop-In centre in North West London officially opened.
Address:
The Clubhouse, 240-242 Hendon Way, London NW4 3NL
Opening Times:
Monday 7pm-10:30pm |
posted 21 Dec 2010 09:05 by Alan Wohlman
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updated 21 Dec 2010 09:11
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Drugsline's first video news!
What we do, Who we help & How you can help us
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posted 17 Jun 2010 04:45 by Alan Wohlman
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updated 20 Dec 2010 07:27
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Wednesday
9th June, 8.30 pm
Institute
of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London, SW1Y 5AH
Director Jez Lewis will introduce the film and
actress Diana Quick will chair a Q&A afterwards with Jez and Drugsline's
Executive Director Rabbi Aryeh Sufrin MBE.
A trailer of the film can be seen here: http://www.shedyourtears.com/
Tickets are available here: http://ica.org.uk/24713/Film/Shed-Your-Tears-and-Walk-Away.html
Donations to Drugsline can be made here: http://www.justgiving.com/drugsline/donate
SHED YOUR TEARS AND WALK AWAY opens in cinemas on
Friday 11 June: dates and venues around the country are being added all the
time and can be found here:http://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/shedyourtears-playdates.htm
Brilliant film. Alison Poltock, East End Film
Festival
An example of British documentary filmmaking at
its best. Cian Smyth, Belfast Film Festival
Bold, deeply personal filmmaking that is both
sympathetic and urgent… an exceptional documentary. Michael Hayden, London Film
Festival
Touching, personal and important... a must-see
documentary about big issues. Grant Rollings, The Sun
The most significant socially-motivated
documentary I've seen... staggering, heart-breaking, and needs to be seen
across the UK. James Murray-White, freelance writer and reviewer
Clear-eyed stoicism is just one of this admirable
film's qualities. Kieron Corless, Sight & Sound
ABOUT THE FILM:
The old mill town of Hebden Bridge in West
Yorkshire has a reputation as being something of a bohemian idyll, a thriving
tourist destination and a haven for an artistic community. Filmmaker Jez Lewis
who grew up there, was forced to question this image of the place, particularly
as he was returning there frequently to attend funerals of childhood friends
who had developed drink and drug problems or committed suicide.
Beginning with a personal quest for understanding,
asking why people of his generation are killing themselves the film moves into
a year-long drama of human tragedy and redemption as principal character Cass
comes to terms with his own mortality and attempts to lift himself out of his
cycle of self-destruction. Spending time with Cass, his friends and their
families, Lewis finds them smart, articulate, funny and occasionally heroic,
despite their often desperate circumstances. Shot through with compassion, SHED
YOUR TEARS AND WALK AWAY is a timely, bold, and deeply personal documentary
film.
Drugsline
provides a comprehensive range of services for those struggling with addiction
as well as offering free, impartial support and information to concerned family
and friends. Since its foundation in 1991, Drugsline has reached many thousands
of people and has expanded its services to include education, counselling and
support. Registered Charity Number 1067573
www.drugsline.org
Bungalow Town Productions Ltd
Tel / Fax: +44 (0) 1379 898 797
Mobile: +44 (0) 7711 506 878
www.bungalow-town.com
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posted 17 Jun 2010 04:30 by Alan Wohlman
Every year UK helplines handle over 29 million calls, some 2.6 million emails, and almost 1.8 million text and instant messages on a vast array of health, social welfare, public service or educational issues. The Helplines Association (THA) is the umbrella organisation for non-profit helplines across the UK and Ireland, and works to ensure that every caller receives the best possible service when calling a helpline. BT supports The Helplines Association as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility to grow its business in a way that benefits its customers and society using communications technology to help tackle social and environmental challenges. The Awards include four categories: ‘New helpline of the year’, ‘Innovative use of technology to deliver a helpline service’, ‘Helpline Staff Member of the year’ and ‘Helpline Volunteer of the Year’.
Lawrence was a finalist in the Helpline Volunteer of the Year category. He was nominated by Drugsline's Volunteer Co-ordinator Chavi Sufrin, who said: "We feel Lawrence deserves recognition for the outstanding contribution that he has made to supporting others over the past 19 years. We know that he will continue to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to provide support to those who need it most for many years to come."
Lawrence said: “Winning this award isn’t just about me but all the hard work and dedication of the people I work with. Our team has given more than I could have ever imagined and I know we’ve made a huge impact in the community we serve. To be acknowledged in this way and winning this award is fantastic. I’m truly delighted.” Rekha Wadhwani, Chief Executive of The Helplines Association said; “The BT/THA Helpline Awards give us an opportunity to recognise and reward helplines which are committed to high quality standards. We are delighted that the helplines showcased in the awards this year embrace technology in innovative ways, and collaborate with each other to provide a better service to the public.”
Beth Courtier, BT’s Community Investment Programme Manager said; “BT has supported THA since 1996, supporting its aim of providing advice, consultancy and training to helpline services in both the voluntary and statutory sectors. And The Helplines Association Awards are a great opportunity to recognise those who give their time to providing vital public services. I am particularly delighted to see recognition for ChildLine this year with whom BT has a long and proud partnership.”
To find out more about how The Helplines Association works to achieve the highest quality response to all those seekinginformation, advice and help go towww.helplines.org.uk. For more information on BT’s Corporate Responsibility visitwww.bt.com/betterworld. |
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