Make a difference at Christmas

Posted by MST on December 10, 2010 | No Comments

Every year at Christmas the good folks over at 60 Plus in Haringey have a whip-round to collect unwanted gifts, non-perishable foods, chocolates, booze and other goodies.

These unwanted gifts and donations are fashioned into lovely hampers, to be delivered straight to MST’s vulnerable service users; some hampers are reserved as prizes for our service user Christmas party.

The collection wouldn’t be possible if we didn’t receive generous donations from friends and staff around the Partnership, so we are asking for your help again this year. Your contributions could make this Christmas an extra special one for our service users. Read on…

Green Routes make new roots

Posted by MST on December 10, 2010 | 2 Comments

On Saturday 11 December, Finsbury Park will be receiving a face lift in the form of new hedgerow fencing as part of a joint partnership managed by Metropolitan Support Trust (MST). It will replace the current fencing along Seven Sisters boundary of the park and local resident and volunteers will be working during the day to plant over 25 meters of hedgerow fencing.

The partnership is made up of MST’s Green Routes, Haringey Council, Transition Finsbury Park and Friends of Finsbury Park and is funded by the National Tree Council. Read on…

Over 60s help improve services in Haringey

Posted by MST on November 30, 2010 | No Comments

Older people living in Haringey are being urged to make their views heard about how well local services meet their needs. A series of events are being held between Wednesday 1 and Friday 10 December at libraries across Haringey.

They will give older people in the borough chance to tell Haringey Council what services are important to them, as well as free entry into a draw to win £100 in shopping vouchers.

Our 60+ service that supports older people in Haringey to maintain their independence, wants to give local people the chance to play a role in creating improved and more personalised services for themselves and their community.
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“Now my confidence is soaring!”

Posted by MST on October 22, 2010 | No Comments

Claire, a user of one of MST’s domestic violence support service, talks about how her experience of volunteering has helped her confidence grow.

Hello Claire, please tell us about your role.

I’m a Volunteer Support Assistant for MST’s Key Support service. I found out about the role through an MST volunteering day. I was, at the time, living with my children at MST’s Amber House, a women’s refuge in the East Midlands. Read on…

Include Xtra launches in Nottingham…

Posted by MST on October 18, 2010 | No Comments

MST has launched a new drop-in service called Include Xtra for adults with learning disabilities including autism and aspergers syndrome in Nottingham.

The new service – which builds on MST’s successful floating support services,  Include – was launched at the Rushcliffe Civic Centre. Twenty service users attended the event, which included a buffet, craft activities and a raffle. In addition, they found out what the service offers, such as support to write letters, fill in forms, pay bills, manage harassment, access health services and handle tenancy concerns. Read on…

Hartington House rocks (dresses up, gets chased by a bird)!

Posted by MST on October 18, 2010 | No Comments

Musicians who receive temporary housing and support from Hartington House – an MST hostel in Derby – have been pursuing their musical ambitions by playing a number of live gigs in this year.

Bands Agent 57, The Quirks, Crucial Domination and Second Protocol, all include members who took part in the housing scheme’s Dimebag Music Project.

Their 2010 appearances include a recent set by Second Protocol featuring service users Chris on guitar and Linda on vocals, at a popular venue for upcoming bands – The Old Bell in Derby.
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Around the world with culture taste…

Posted by MST on October 18, 2010 | No Comments

Customers from MST’s mental health support scheme on Lordship Lane in Haringey, north London, celebrated their diversity with a barbeque of foods from their respective cultures.

Sheltered scheme celebrates being 20 years young

Posted by MST on August 12, 2010 | No Comments

Passmore Edwards House, a sheltered scheme in Bounds Green, north London, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a event for residents and neighbours from the local community. Local MP Lynne Featherstone also attended and was joined by local councillors and Haringey Council officials.

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Making sense of migration…

Posted by MST on July 26, 2010 | No Comments

The Migration Foundation is a new MHP initiative that seeks to understand migration and make life better for new migrants and whole communities.

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A celebration of culture

Posted by MST on June 21, 2010 | No Comments

MST and its customers and partners in Yorkshire celebrated Refugee Week in style with an event-filled day at Sheffield SADACCA. 

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