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Practical help for the homeless
The need for night shelter for venue hosts one night a week Prior to the host night a list
the homeless is increasing. Will for ten consecutive weeks. of the guests expected is sent
you do something to help? Together in Barnet works with out by HAB to the venue, and
The HGS Free Church has Homeless Action in Barnet (HAB). they sign in on arrival. No
been approached by the charity Clients from HAB are vetted and alcohol or drugs are allowed in
Together in Barnet who run a referred to the night shelters; the venues and HAB do carry
night shelter project across the only those registered with HAB out spot checks.
Borough every night of the are accepted in the shelters. On average 17 guests, mainly
week at different venues. The People who have problems with men and a few women, are
project runs in the winter months alcohol or drugs or who have accepted each evening. The
from October to April, and each complex needs are not referred. guests eat a meal and sleep in
the building and have breakfast
before leaving; the Free Church
would use the Hall in Northway.
During the day volunteers
from the previous night shelter
deliver the mattress ‘rolls’ to the
Hall. This roll is a thin mattress,
sleeping bag and pillow all in a
bag with the client’s name on it.
The following day our volunteers
take these rolls by car to the
next night shelter venue.
Each evening we would need
a team of five or six volunteers
who would run a shift system.
The first group of volunteers
start at 6pm to set up, laying the
table for supper and setting out
drinks. Guests arrive at 7pm. They
are provided with an Oyster Menus consist of a hearty main volunteer who sleep the night to May 5. We would be in the
card by Together in Barnet. course (with a vegetarian option) with the guests. The doors shut second cycle starting December
Supper is served at 8pm. and a hot pudding. Volunteers at 10pm and lights out is 11pm. 18 as HGS Free Church has
Volunteer cooks prepare the eat with the guests. At 7am breakfast is served and agreed to host Tuesdays.
evening meal in their own At 9.30pm the night shift guests leave at 8.30am. Breakfast If you would like to become
homes for delivery to the Hall. arrives, one male and one female is cereals, fruit and toast with a involved please e-mail either
hot drink. There are facilities itutton@aol.com or jo_morris@
Pets Corner: Holly Golightly – a tabby cat and services at HAB and clients btinternet.com or ptrafford07@
gmail.com.
can go there to shower and
Following in the ‘paw steps’ of sitting on her or tapping her Given half a chance, she will What does Holly like about have a hot breakfast. JO MORRIS
Whilst many may not be
‘Tudor’ the marmalade cat who face with her paw until she be found in the airing cupboard living in the Suburb? She loves able physically to help with the STOP PRESS:
appeared in a previous issue of woke her up, but has learned to snuggling in the freshly washed being outside in the summer. Her shelter, support may be offered by The initial meeting about this
Suburb News in our Pets Corner be patient until the alarm goes and ironed linen. When this favourite places are sitting on top making a donation towards costs Homeless Project will take place
feature, we are delighted to off. Holly waits with Debra until princess has had her fill of being of the garden shed, snoozing in of food. The Church will hold a in the Free Church at 8pm on
introduce Holly Golightly. they are ready to go downstairs tickled under her chin, a favourite the sun on the garden bench, and dedicated night shelter fund. Tuesday, June 5. Anyone interested
Holly Golightly, who is just to ensure Debra does not occupation, she will use a paw visiting the neighbours’ gardens. Together in Barnet are in helping or supporting us
known mostly as Holly, with forget to give her some breakfast. to push away Debra’s hand! coming to talk to a group at either come along to the
nicknames Sweet Pea (when After breakfast, if the weather Holly’s pet hates and dislikes: A special thank you to Debra HGS Free Church and anyone is meeting or get in touch using
she’s being adorable, which is is good, Holly will stay outside She hates fish! She’s not keen Young for relating this story to her welcome to join us and perhaps the e-mail details above.
most of the time), and Smudgy for hours, if not a quick visit on dogs either! neighbour Daphne Berkovi. to consider supporting us. We
(when she’s being a little outside, then a lot of napping will form a committee to
naughty!) came to live with her in the sunniest spot, interspersed organise our night, and training
owner, Debra Young, who has with requests for attention and (two hours) for volunteers will
lived in Hampstead Garden some play. As Debra works from be held at HAB in Woodside
Suburb for 20 years. Debra was home and is usually in her office, Avenue N12. Together in Barnet
asked to adopt Holly by a family she finds keeping Holly keeps will check our H&S policy, fire
friend of her original owner in her company, while Holly sits procedures and carry out a risk
November 2010. At the time on office papers and types badly assessment.
Holly was 10 months old, very as she walks across the keyboard. Next winter the plan is to have
timid and a little traumatised. Originally only a downstairs three, 10-week cycles: October 8
Debra adopted her because sadly, cat with a limited realm, she to December 16, December 17
her original owner died. Originally was allowed the run of the to February 24, and February 25
called Molly, Debra renamed house some time ago. She rules
her after the iconic character over every room now.
that Audrey Hepburn played in Everything about Holly is
‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. special; she’s sweet and feisty
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