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| The Children’s Society Magazine | Spring 2009
From tiny acorns…
We want to empower children to make a
difference in their community. Part of how pentastar214 February until Easter pentastar223 April
we do this, is through Leaves of Life. Leaves of Life
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Church of England over the past three
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St George’s Day Appeal
26 April
years. Based on the Gospel messages of
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and Pentecost, the activities within the
pack ask children to talk about childhood
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like changed. We get together all the
responses and with the local parish try
and take action to change at least one
thing to make childhood better in that
area. It’s true community spirit! Order your
free resource pack on 0845 600 8585 or
Fusion party season!
visit www.childrenssociety.org.uk/leaves
Since January 2007, The Children’s
Society Fusion Events Team has
Walking together…
been organising exciting events to
to make a difference
raise money towards our work.
The Fusion Party Season will soon
be upon us, with a host of events
We’d like to say a big thank you to planned specifically for students and
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everyone who raised money for Walk & young professionals. To find out
Explore 2008. Together we walked over more about our latest events, for
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Manchester United Pitch Day
19–23 May
14 million steps! details of how you can get involved,
or to download the Fusion Party
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This year we want to remind you about Pack, visit
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Chelsea Flower Show
21 May
our Organise-Your-Own Walk & Explore www.childrenssociety.org.uk/
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resource. The guide is simple to use and fusionevents or call Rebecca Hasell
gives you everything you need to know to on 020 7841 4642
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Annual Fairytale Ball
25 May
do your own successful walk. Pick a date,
BUPA London 10,000m Run
gather together some friends and family,
and walk for The Children’s Society in
2009. Visit www.walkandexplore.org.uk or
call 0845 300 1128 for more information.
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Well-being Conference
Do something different today
Why not Organise-Your-Own
Ever fancied climbing to Base Camp,
Walk & Explore? Visit...
Everest, watching the sunrise over the Sun
www.walkandexplore.org.uk
Gate at Machu Picchu, or trekking along © www.m24instudio.com
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one of the seven wonders atop the Great
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challenge to make childhood better for
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Collection for children
all children. If you have the ambition, we
have the challenge – contact Katie in the
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Events Team for further information on
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Mothering Sunday
020 7841 4507
Down in Whitney, Western Corner
Project this year worked with 21 families,
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providing regular activities for disabled
children. Activities of their own choice.
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For resources and more information, please call our Supporter Action Team on 0845 300 1128
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‘I like playing at Western Corner with my
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friend, and going out in the minibus.’
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