Have you ever seen such a tiny dog?Meet Pete, he is such a little cutie pie and weighs in at only 3kg! Pete is a super friendly boy who loves getting to have cuddles from everyone. He loves to spend his day playing with lots of toys, squeakies are his favourite!Pete is looking for an active home that can keep him busy as he has lots of energy to burn off. Pete really loves the company of other dogs and would enjoy living with another dog that could spend time playing with him. He is looking for a home with adults, or could possibly live with teenagers as he would find children a bit overwhelming.If you would like to come and meet Pete please contact the south Lincs team on: 01205 260546 or email [email protected] you do a sponsored silence? Moulton Rainbows did! The girls completed an amazing 30-minute sponsored silence to raise money towards our build appeal. They came down to the centre this week to donate their sponsorship money and meet staff dog Millie, which was … [Read more...] about MAN’S BEST FRIEND: Meet Pete the dinky dog; Moulton Rainbows’ super fundraising and ‘safe haven’ training
Safe space training
Brighton Pride organisers ‘appalled’ at ‘insufficent’ train service
The organisers of Brighton Pride have said ‘people’s safety was put in jeopardy’ by the failure of rail operator GTR to run an ‘adequate’ service. In a statement this afternoon, the team said there was a ‘successful and safe’ exit from the park at the conclusion of the festival in less than 30 minutes but they were ‘appalled’ attendees went on to wait for hours for trains on one of the hottest days of the year.Read our original story about the chaos caused by overcrowding at Brighton station with pictures here.The Brighton and Hove CIC said: “We are very disappointed that GTR were unable to provide sufficient services to people returning home from a day of celebrating Pride and enjoying the hot weather in Brighton & Hove. “This is particularly concerning, given the months of planning and inter-agency working that we undertake each year to make Brighton Pride a safe and happy event.“We were appalled to see that … [Read more...] about Brighton Pride organisers ‘appalled’ at ‘insufficent’ train service
Radical plan to create ‘safe drug taking spaces’ for homeless is put to council
Bold proposals have been put forward to create a 'safe space' for homeless people to inject drugs in Liverpool. Calls are being made for the city council to pilot the idea of safe drug consumption rooms and heroin prescriptions in a bid to stop homeless addicts from causing themselves more harm and dying on the streets. The idea is that homeless people who are addicted to intravenous drugs like heroin would have a safe space to inject in the city under the supervision of medical professionals - and without fear of arrest. The proposal is being put forward by the Liverpool Street Team Collective (LSTC) - a group of campaigners and outreach workers who regularly work with the city's homeless community. The radical idea is already being mooted in other places around the world - with New York's Mayor Bill De Blasio preparing to make his city the first in the US to open safe injection sites. The LSTC said it is pleased with the first response services currently being provided for homeless … [Read more...] about Radical plan to create ‘safe drug taking spaces’ for homeless is put to council
Creating a safe space to rebuild fractured relationships and heal
Children of separated families have a life-changing opportunity to maintain contact with non-resident parents in a discreet place full of toys, games and activities for young people of all ages. A cross between a playgroup and a youth club, the Chichester Child Contact Centre (CCCC) is based at Christ Church, Chichester. The CCCC puts the needs of children first and never takes sides, reports on parents or allows discussions to develop into arguments.For three hours on alternate Saturday mornings, it welcomes families with children aged from 10 days to 17 years. It includes a room set aside for activities for older children, as well as a protected nursery corner for tiny tots.The aim is to give parents time for fractured relationships to heal, so children can have positive relationships with both parents.Coordinator Kathleen Davies said: “It provides a time out for neutral, safe fun and, importantly, children like coming. We try to take the pressure off very intense parenting, … [Read more...] about Creating a safe space to rebuild fractured relationships and heal
Rescue operation for trapped Thailand cave kids underway with trained divers
The operation has begun to rescue 12 boys and their football coach who will need to dive out of the flooded Thai cave where they have been trapped for more than two weeks. The acting Chiang Rai governor told reporters "today is D-Day" with 13 foreigner and five Thai divers taking part in the rescue. The operation began at 10am local time (4am BST) and he said it would take at least 11 hours for the first person to be rescued. Thai army commander Major General Chalongchai Chaiyakam said the 13 "will continuously come out in approximately 2-4 days, which all may change depending on weather and water conditions." The only way to bring them out of Tham Luang Nang Non in Chiang Rai province is by navigating dark and tight passageways filled with muddy water and strong currents, as well as oxygen-depleted air. A former Thai navy SEAL passed out making the dive on Friday and died. Experienced cave rescue experts consider an underwater escape a last resort, especially with people untrained … [Read more...] about Rescue operation for trapped Thailand cave kids underway with trained divers