Event news – Making a stand for beauty, truth, honesty, integrity and elderhood
In abandofbrothers we pride ourselves on the soulful depth of the work we do. To bring poetry, meaning and purpose to our lives and the lives of young men is an achievement in these ‘me’ obsessed times. To keep this deepening work on track, we need teachers and elders willing to risk not going along with popular trends and fashions. … Read More
Article in this month’s Bristol Post
Aaliyah Miller learns more about the abandofbrothers’ Bristol Community here: https://tinyurl.com/bristolpost1
Conroy Harris (CEO) featured on Radio 4’s Women’s Hour
Conroy Harris, abandofbrothers’ CEO, was invited to speak as part of a panel on the theme of male violence on Radio 4’s Women’s Hour this morning. You can listen to the episode below.
A Journey to Manhood – The Bristol Magazine features abandofbrothers
We are proud to have been featured in the Bristol Magazine this month. A great opportunity to hear from Hugh Newton, our Head of Programmes and Training, about how we create lasting community and have continued to suppoort young men throughout the current lockdown. The full article can be read here.
abandofbrothers nominated for the Kindred Spirit Awards 2020!
Each year the Kindred Spirit Awards celebrate those who make a positive difference in people’s lives. We’re delighted that abandofbrothers has been recognised as making a significant impact in the lives of others and shortlisted for the Community Initiative Award! The closing date for votes is 30th June and you can support abandofbrothers by voting here
#thankstoyou – Why it’s more important than ever, to say thank you.
Searching for hope As the impact of Covid-19 unfolded, and we moved into lockdown, I searched for hope. I summoned an image of humanity, pulling together to face the challenges with integrity and generosity. Yet, this was really a way for me to manage and balance out my fears that society would go feral. I’m still hoping that positive qualities … Read More
Stacey Allsop delivers over 500 prescriptions to those shielding or self-isolating!
A typical day used to involve teaching survival skills on a remote moor, or paddling his canoe down the Carrick Roads, but Stacey Allsop is now one of a huge team of volunteers that are delivering prescriptions to people who are shielding or self-isolating due to Covid-19. Read full story here: http://www.cornwallvsf.org/from-teaching-survival-skills-to-delivering-prescriptions-a-volunteers-story/
Bungee Jump for ABoB Manchester – 24th May 2020!
Sponsored Bungee Jump! On Sunday 24 May ABoB Manchester will be holding a community day at Wythenshawe Amateurs F.C. featuring a sponsored bungee jump. We already have over 60 participants signed up to jump all raising money on behalf of our charity, but we need more and we need your help!!! If you want to get involved and take the … Read More