Escape rooms and moving forwards: supporting residents for life beyond Restore.
Two groups of our residents have visited escape rooms recently. In addition to being a fun way for residents to spend time with each other
November 27, 2023
Leaps of faith: high ropes and life lessons.
A group of our residents recently visited Dalby Forest and tried out the ‘Go Ape’ Treetop adventure. If you’ve never had the pleasure, allow me
October 26, 2023
Kintsugi: finding beauty in the brokenness.
I recently paid a visit to Doebakehouse on Layerthorpe to try their pottery painting. I’d intended to do one of their Restore mugs and support
October 3, 2023
An anchor in the storm
We’ve experienced some pretty epic thunderstorms in the U.K. this summer, haven’t we? Some people find a storm exhilarating; others find them terrifying, but no
August 24, 2023
Team-building days: taking out the cringe-factor…
Staff away day. Team-building exercise. Regardless of the terminology, it is a concept that strikes fear to the soul for many. Okay, that’s somewhat hyperbolic.
July 17, 2023
‘Goodness, Gracious’: Report on the Green Pastures annual conference
When I was asked to be part of the team representing Restore at this year’s Green Pastures annual conference, I wasn’t quite sure what to
June 26, 2023
Pruning and flourishing: gardening and the work of Restore
Are you green-fingered? According to the Royal Horticultural Society[1], May is a time for sowing bedding plants, earthing up potatoes, mowing the lawn and (of
May 22, 2023
Treasure in jars of clay: pottery and the work of Restore.
There has been a lot of pottery themed activity at Restore the last few months: Hannah brought her potter’s wheel in to give a demo
April 25, 2023
Keeping the Hope Alive: the how and why of fundraising.
Someone asked me recently: “why Fundraising?” To which I answered: “because I want to see change”. When I moved to York a few years
March 27, 2023
York’s growing refugee community: how can we help?
Several York churches have noted an increase in attendance among non-native English speakers of late. This is, in part, due to York being designated by
February 27, 2023
What happens next? Beyond the ‘key pictures’: life after Restore
If you take a quick journey through Restore’s social media output, it rapidly becomes apparent that pictures of residents with a set of keys to
January 26, 2023
Christmas greetings and a review of 2022
As 2022 draws to a conclusion, it is helpful to reflect back over the year to celebrate successes and learn lessons from those areas that
December 20, 2022