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Glenda’s Hope ’11 Blog – Day 3

July 28, 2011 Glenda's Blog
Thumbnail image for Glenda’s Hope ’11 Blog – Day 3 Hope ’11 has kicked off to an amazing start!
As I look around on Thursday morning at all the smiles and laughter it is amazing to think that 48 hours ago many of the Young People here didn’t know each other. The five mission teams have gelled so quickly (with the help of lots of
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Greed

June 9, 2011 Glenda's Blog
Thumbnail image for Greed Preparing talks and sessions on the Seven Deadly Sins over the last few weeks has resulted in me wandering around looking at everything from a different perspective. What does this poster say about Lust? What does this advert suggest about Pride?
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Going Deeper 2011…

February 24, 2011 Glenda's Blog
Thumbnail image for Going Deeper 2011… Going Deeper at Lineham Farm has become a tradition for some of the older young people, and an exciting first time for those in year 9. With 24 young people (who attend Grounded and Connections or Linx), plus the team of leaders, it was a full weekend, in every possible way!
The theme of the weekend
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Sabbatical Report 6th June – 14th August 2010

February 16, 2011 Glenda's Blog
Loyola Hall – Guided Retreat.
The quiet start that this week afforded an opportunity not only to reflect on the last 7 years here at MBC, but to think about the future – both personally and for the vision of the youth work. I found the structure of the retreat helpful and the suggested ways of
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Leaving A Legacy, Making an Impact

February 16, 2011 Glenda's Blog
Thumbnail image for Leaving A Legacy, Making an Impact I recently had the privilege of being part of the team who organised the ‘Farewell and Thank You’ event for Duncan Stow as he moves on from the fantastic work of Leeds Youth Cell Network. As the evening went on I was struck by the memories and stories from those who had been there at
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Army Cadet Chaplaincy

September 29, 2010 Glenda's Blog
Thumbnail image for Army Cadet Chaplaincy It was a couple of years ago that I was first asked to consider Army Cadet Chaplaincy, and with the opportunity of my sabbatical, a little over a year ago I took the chance to experience my first taste of cadet life with a visit to Annual Camp in Otterburn.
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Reach New Heights

July 8, 2010 Glenda's Blog
Thumbnail image for Reach New Heights Please forgive the slightly self-indulgent nature of this blog, but there is so much to tell you about from my expedition to Morocco to climb Mount Toubkal as part of a team raising money for the fantastic charity XLP.
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Barcaple 2010!

June 13, 2010 Glenda's Blog
Thumbnail image for Barcaple 2010! On Easter Monday I was packing once again for a 6 day residential at the wonderful Abernethy Barcaple near Dumfries. With a great volunteer team and 24 very energetic 11-14 year olds I knew I was going to be in for a lively week!
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No sex please we’re teenagers!

May 26, 2010 Glenda's Blog
Thumbnail image for No sex please we’re teenagers! As the final plans are being put together to make sure everything is in place for September, I realise how much I am looking forward to running a third Romance Academy (RA) in the Autumn Term. Based on the television program ‘No Sex Please We’re Teenagers’ Romance Academy is a course for young people aged
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Spectator Sports?

May 11, 2010 Glenda's Blog
Thumbnail image for Spectator Sports? Last Sunday was the Leeds Half Marathon. As you can read elsewhere on the site, MBC were keen to be involved in supporting the runners, the event and the spectators with refreshments, seats and of course, other facilities!
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