We’ve been getting in the festive spirit here at Two Saints this month – thanks to our magical staff and the wonderful community around us. Here’s some of the good news which has been putting big smiles on our faces this month!
Rebecca and her colleagues from Good Manors Day Nursery collected these wonderful donations for Two Saints this Christmas.
Rebecca is the daughter of Sherie, one of our Homeless Recovery Workers who is based in Gosport.
The nursery team generously gathered lots of items including gift sets, snacks, hats, and toiletries – all of which will go to help our clients this winter.
Elaine, a Homeless Recovery Worker at our Newbury services, has been running a Christmas craft group for residents.
The talented team of clients spent time creating lots of festive cards and decorations.
A group of our clients enjoyed a wonderful Christmas meal thanks to the generosity of Vito Lounge in Fareham.
They provided starters, mains, and a round of drinks for several clients, who really enjoyed their experience.
We are very grateful to Vito Lounge for gifting this little bit of Christmas magic to our clients!
Talented members of our Isle of Wight team got together to create some gorgeous festive wreaths.
Team Leader Becky Donovan offered to lead a wreath making workshop for our staff on the island.
A couple of staff members went foraging in the woods and in the Two Saints garden for foliage to use in the workshop.
Becky then showed them how to create beautiful fresh wreaths which were then hung up on display.
A massive thank you to Becky for sharing her knowledge and skills, and for an enjoyable evening making wreaths, eating mince pies, and listening to Christmas music.
These pictures were taken at the Christmas cake decorating session our Newbury service held for clients.
Eight clients came along and all enjoyed the festive fun – some got very creative with their decorating.
Our staff and clients at Bridge House got into the spirit by putting up some festive decorations, including wreaths on the doors.
The staff have been working hard to bring some Christmas joy to our clients!
Festive fun was had by all at the Southampton Young People and Parents Christmas party.
Everyone enjoyed Christmas crafts as well as food and a raffle at the party, held at the Day Centre on 9 December.
Staff from the family hub attended for the children.
Natalie, Team Leader, said: “It was a fab day, and we look forward to another festive event next year.”
Our Isle of Wight services received a very generous donation over the festive period.
Smugglers UK is a charity dedicated to helping people who are homeless or sleeping rough by supplying them with a weatherproof, hard-wearing bag containing useful items.
Dalton, one of the CEOs of Smugglers UK, dropped 15 bags off for the team to hand out to rough sleepers across the island.
Staff and clients in Bournemouth kicked off their Boxing Day with a special trip to the football.
We were generously given ten tickets to watch AFC Bournemouth play. Residents then wanted to organise some food and a little party back home after the match.
David, our Contracts and Performance Manager for Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole, said: “The whole day was amazing and everyone had a great time.
“One client had never been to a football match – so she couldn’t believe how lucky she was.”
Clients from Portsmouth Young People services enjoyed panto fun this Christmas.
A group of seven clients and two staff went to see Dick Whittington at the Kings Theatre.
Everyone really enjoyed the show and have requested to go back next year.
Several of our Isle of Wight properties hosted Christmas dinners over the holiday period.
Clients enjoyed lots of delicious festive grub and treats thanks to the support of our teams.
One client said: “I’m housed on the Isle of Wight by Two Saints. I would just like to thank them all for the great care and hard work and the fact they always go above and beyond to help and done a amazing Christmas dinner.”
Goldsmith Avenue welcomed clients from Cumberland Street to join them for some Christmas fun, enjoying games and a buffet together.
Cindy, Team Leader, said: “The staff team from Outram Road popped in and we had a great afternoon!
“We had a £10 top prize for Christmas Bingo. Shane was very pleased to win this voucher.
“We had an arrangement of games which all of the clients played with and a nice buffet.
“We played Christmas tunes which we sang along to and the event took place inside, so we were much warmer this time around.
“Everyone, including staff, fed back how much they enjoyed it.
“It was a real pleasure to have this opportunity to spend some quality festive time with everyone.”
West Berkshire Housing First clients came together to enjoy some Christmas fun together.
Here they are sharing some festive treats.
