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Kitchen Takeover by Skanska
Cheltenham Open Door Chef, Marc has worked with the team at Skanksa in Tewkesbury throughout the year, welcoming them to spend a few days volunteering at Open Door, taking over his kitchen (under supervision!) and cooking for our guests. Our guests love meeting the guys from Skanksa – who also pay for all the food…
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Every day is laundry day!
Our washing machines and tumble dryers at our Open Door Guest Hub are hard at work all day, every day – and they’re a lifeline for our guests. Having clean clothes might seem simple, but it can make a huge difference for someone going through a tough time. We’re so grateful to our amazing volunteers…
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Kitchen make-over
Our kitchen was recently redecorated by a super team from Montel Civil Engineering and Ionos. Michael and Jacob from Montel and Ionos partnered up to help redecorate our kitchen with hygienic and kitchen-friendly paint, which they also funded. Open Door Chef, Marc was thrilled with his new-look kitchen saying, “Michael kindly offered to come in…
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Coffee van brightens our day
Sometimes all it takes is a coffee and cake to brighten a gloomy day! Our guests were recently treated to a visit by King Shots coffee van at our Guest Hub – complete with a delicious choice of cakes and hot drinks. Over 100 cups of coffee, tea and hot chocolate were served to guests…
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Trustee, Cheryl talks with TFT Consultants
Our Trustee, Dr Cheryl Whiting, recently joined TFT Consultants for their senior directors’ meeting to share more about the important work we do at Cheltenham Open Door. Cheryl was thrilled to accept a cheque for £3,000 from Alistair Allison, CEO of Tuffin Ferraby Taylor, on behalf of Open Door, a gift which will help us…
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Space to relax
At Cheltenham Open Door, we provide a safe space in which our guests can relax. Sometimes it’s the simplest moments – a game of chess, a round of dominoes, or sharing a laugh – that can make the biggest difference. Whether it’s: When challenges feel overwhelming, our door is always open – with a smile,…
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Indoors transformed!
A brilliant team from Zurich Cheltenham rolled up their sleeves and gave our Guest Centre a stunning refresh as part of the Zurich Summer Challenge. Not only did they spend the day painting walls, pillars and units – they also provided all the materials and equipment. Our guests loved getting involved in the prep and…
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A bright and welcoming space
Over the summer our guests have loved relaxing in our outdoor space – chatting and soaking up the warmth. Even as the days get cooler our guests are continuing to enjoy this outdoor area, with the great extra seating and, of course, the bright colours of the flowers, donated by Mill Lane Nursery, Drakes Broughton,…
