Beyond FRS
This page dedicates itself to all the events and communities beyond FRS. You can find this page in our weekly FRS news email or through our website. Please scroll down to view more.
David Lewin writes how during the Covid Lockdown, when we were all confined to our homes, he spent his time reupholstering an 1850's Throne Chair, as well as their 6 Dining Room chairs.
''That exercise proved to be great fun - as well as teaching me a practical skill I did not know I had before then. I continued to upholster chairs for friends and when that source dwindled - I mean the chairs, not the friends‚ I turned to Bnai Brith whose members we have been for past 60 years. When Russia invaded Ukraine I resolved to help the Bnai Brith Ukraine Appeal. I suggested to people to learn from professional upholsterers the cost of renewing their chairs and offered to do that work for HALF that price, with all surplus income going to the Ukraine Fund. Sadly, the Ukraine war still continues. I would like now to reach the members of FRS and to tell them about my work, in the hope that my raising funds for Ukraine can continue and grow.''
Nip in the Bud mental health resources
The charity Nip in the Bud produces free online mental health resources for parents, teaching staff and others working with children.
Did you know that 90% of girls are affected by the hidden dangers of smartphone use and social media?Nip in the Bud’s new film, A Stolen Childhood, uncovers these risks and offers crucial insights for parents and educators.
Launching on 16 September 2024, the film highlights how 90% of girls and 50% of boys received unwanted explicit pictures or videos, how 1 in 5 children have been bullied online and how boys as young as 13 have been targeted for sextortion scams.
Experts are calling for much stricter guidelines on the age a child is given access to a smartphone and social media.
Watch the film here: https://nipinthebud.org/films-for-teachers-professionals/a-stolen-childhood-smartphone-free-childhood/
And a longer version for Parents/Carers: https://nipinthebud.org/films-for-parents-carers/smartphones-a-stolen-childhood/
Click here to access resources such as short animations, films, and blogs about trauma and PTSD.
EmpowerHer is a brand-new FREE programme aimed at women looking to re-enter the workforce after a period of absence. Whether they’ve raised a family, been caring for a loved one, or had a gap for any other reason, EmpowerHer is designed specifically for these women.
Bridge Music Therapy
For many of us, finding ways to express the challenges we face may prove difficult, here at Bridge Music Therapy we provide therapeutic support to people of all ages and abilities. Bridge Music Therapy was created by Emily Raiher who works with Singing for Memory.
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