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Close House helps young people in Herefordshire to become mature, be helpful and grow hungry for a full life

Hereford UK
Joined October 2011
“We need to introduce some healthy fun, before a years-worth of pocket money becomes a years-worth of bad decisions”
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#PointOfViewPortraits 👀 Introducing Olly! Olly is a part-time college student at the Hereford and Ludlow College. He loves that #Herefordshire is overall a calm and safe county to live in (compared to bigger cities) and appreciates the beautiful countryside. THREAD ⬇️⬇️
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#PointOfViewPortraits 👀 Introducing Nathan! Nathan is originally from Blackpool, but moved to #Hereford in February 2020 to come and live with his girlfriend. In September, he began a three-year apprenticeship at TPG Disable Aids as an engineer. THREAD ⬇️
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The shape of the world and the children born in it will be determined by millions of supposedly ordinary people who choose to engage with difficult issues, grasp history, find their place in it, and act - Akala (abbr.) Natives. Thank you @akalamusic
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Since lockdown, he’s been involved with @closehousehfd, where he’s been volunteering his time, taking food to older and vulnerable people using @BerylBikes 🚴‍♂️ “I’ve always been told to aim high so that’s my motto.” ⬇️⬇️
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Currently studying performing arts at @HerefordArtsCol, his ultimate goal is to one day become a Hollywood stunt co-ordinator. Alex is excited about the fact that breakdancing is going to be part of the Olympics in Paris in 2024. ⬇️⬇️
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#PointOfViewPortraits 👀 Introducing Charlie! Charlie is currently studying level 2 Animal Care at Holme Lacy College. Alongside this, she is an EPIC at @closehousehfd, which involves giving back to the community via volunteering, learning skills & gaining confidence THREAD⬇️
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Sending crimbo wishes to the community! Have you put our card in the post yet? Cheques or chocolate coins equally appreciated...
Eclairs are the most prevalent, therefore the worst?! Mucho thanks! @sampratley
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Such a perfect day. @KindleSouthWye @growinglocalHQ #bigsociety
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"Non-academic education is just as important as academic learning... To face the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, young people need and deserve the increased resilience, confidence and independence built through extracurricular learning" @ruthbmarvel cypnow.co.uk/news/article/du…
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EPIC sketches from our boi, Levi. Follow our insta for more creative wonderfun instagram.com/closehousehfd
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An honour and a privilege 🥳
Announcing our latest Grants to Community Groups around the City: Citizens Advice Herefordshire, Close House Projects, WorkHere Hereford, Borderlines Film Festival and Herefordshire Lore. Well done all! Read more: herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk/f… @closehousehfd @borderlines @WorkHereford
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Our advice to young people on the first day of lockdown.
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Always an honour to work with @HfdCityCouncil. Real people who care about real community 👍🏻 #grateful
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Big shout out for Monday 2/11/20 - please join us on #Herefordhour 1-2 as we are showcasing our great #herefordshire charities let’s all join in @linda_phoenix @BreastCancerH @hfdshiremind @LPTrustUK @HomestartHfds @closehousehfd @StMichaelsHosp @HerefordMAKE @CrackedCompany