introduction issue 5 march 2015

ISSUE 5 MARCH 2015
“It has been my utmost privilege
and pleasure to be able to enjoy
the affable company of these
two special people”
INTRODUCTION
This newsletter is written by and for people who have been
supported by volunteers at Sova Support Link.
Sova Support Link would like to say a BIG thank you to
everyone who has taken part in this issue and we look
forward to further contributions from you.
New Horizons every Wednesday
5pm – 8pm
The London Pathways Partnership has
joined with Sova Support Link to offer a
space on Wednesday evenings to:
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relax with others
take part in planned activities and
share a meal
If you have anything to add, please contact Marquella Wilson
(Sova Case Manger): [email protected] or
07920540813
If you haven’t been before and you’re
interested in coming along, speak to your
Sova Case Manager, volunteers or referrer.
Sova Support Link and LPP’s Wednesday evening group will be
moving to a new location from Wednesday 1st April 2015 and
will have a new name – “New Horizons”!
To create a safe and relaxed environment
we ask that everyone abide by the following
four rules:
If you haven’t been before and you’re interested in coming
along, speak to
your Sova Case
Manager,
volunteers or
referrer.
The group will
continue to run
cooking, art and
other activities
as usual in the
new location.
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No violence or weapons
No drugs and alcohol
No offensive language
No discussing offences
To help us maintain a safe and supportive
environment for us all to enjoy, we ask you
do not arrive under the influence of drugs or
alcohol.
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Join The Client Newsletter Team
Sova Support Link would like the newsletter to directly reflect our
clients, the things they enjoy and the things they find helpful. To do
this we would like to recruit those interested to work on the news
letter.
As you can see from the newsletter you can submit anything from current
affairs to cookery. If you want to have an input but you’re not sure what you
can contribute please speak to your volunteers or Marquella.
We would like to introduce you to The Client Newsletter Team:
Chris – Photographer
Bradley – Poet
Ron – Artist
Eastside – Journalist
“I will always be grateful to
the hard work and support I
get from the volunteers”
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Chris Sova Photographer
“If you can’t paint
or draw this is
another way of
showing your heart
and mind, what you
see in life and what
you feel and share
it with others.”
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Bradley Sova Poet
“For me Sova have
opened my eyes to
a world of
possibilities.”
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“For me Sova
have opened my
eyes to a world of
possibilities.”
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When things go wrong
Bradley
“Success is
failure turned
inside out!”
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Ron Sova Artist
3 Golfers
Eastside Sova Journalist
I like doing research. I have a big curiosity about new places and
different things do. I like to help people help themselves. My
research allows me to help people on a tight budget to live
comfortably. London is such an interesting place, there is always
something different to do.
What I like about Sova is they understand that everyone has a story.
They understand that people have different personalities. Sova offers
me lots of understanding and space to grow. I don’t feel judged when
I am working with Sova. They know what I’ve done in the past but it’s
about who I am now and helping me build a safe and secure future.
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“Stick with it and
stay strong!”
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BEIGEL BAKE AKA Salt Beef Bagel Shop
159 Brick Lane, London E1 6SB, England
(020) 7729 0616
The salt beef bagel shop is opened 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.
Visiting the salt beef bagel shop is a real London experience. It’s great
to have on a summer’s day while you stroll down Brick Lane,
exploring all the exciting shops. There are so many interesting things
to see such as different type of leather and suede goods, antic
clothing and jewellery. But for those cold winter days head down to
Shoreditch Station where you find Box Park. Go up the stairs and
there you will find picnic tables with heaters attached. So you can be
warm and cosy while you enjoy your salt beef bagel.
Don’t underestimate the
Colman’s Mustard!!
Respect the MUSTARD!!
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Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
If you have a passion for animals and you’re looking for an
interesting day out, you can kill two birds with one stone by heading
down to Battersea Dogs Home. You will find very interesting people
working there. They will answer any of your questions about cats and
dogs. If you’re thinking about getting a dog or a cat, maybe not at the
moment but you can gather information for future reference. You
can also make an appointment to speak to a professional there who
will answer any of your questions. Check it out! It is a memory you
will keep and enjoy for the rest of your life.
4 Battersea Park Road
London
SW8 4AA
T 0843 509 4444
Opening times
Daily 10.30am - 5pm
Last admission - 4pm
“It is a memory
you will keep and
enjoy for the rest
of your life”
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Christopher B
As we cross over The
Bridge onto New
Horizons, Sova would
like to thank all of you
who joined us for the
journey.
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