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Guest Opinion Column published in the Gazette & Herald newspaper – Nov 2013
Prison is not a punishment… As D, one of our regular guests, comes bounding through the door with his normal vibrancy and high energy levels, I ask him where he […]
Alcohol
World Homeless Day 2013 – Doorway guests share their thoughts
10th October 2013 – World Homeless Day. World Homeless Day has been marked on 10th October each year since 2010 (the same date is also used for World Mental Health Day). The […]
Self Harm – Article published in the Gazette & Herald newspaper – June 2013
I have a microsecond in which to emotionally brace myself before she tentatively pulls up her sleeves… I hold my breath, whilst trying very hard not to give away any […]
When does alcohol consumption verge into the danger zone of dependency – Article published in the Gazette & Herald newspaper – April 2013
You can tell from the surprised look on her face that the conversation really isn’t going the way that she had expected when she had first initiated it. Although it […]
Doorway and Me, by volunteer Derek
A piece written by Derek, a Doorway volunteer, for reading out at the Doorway AGM on Wednesday November 21st 2012, in St Andrew’s Church in Chippenham. Derek could not be at the […]
Doorway to a better life – by Brian Tregunna
Chippenham based charity Doorway is attracting attention from the USA for the way its work with homeless and vulnerable people is improving lives. Doorway is an award-winning drop-in centre providing a friendly, […]
We’ve got to directly challenge public perceptions of homelessness….
Homelessness can never be solved until the public’s perception of the issues surrounding homelessness is directly challenged. Charities need to be able to work in partnership with statutory organisations in […]
A Testimonial to the Work of Doorway
Doorway is an extraordinary project. From its humble, passionate beginnings, it has always managed to be more effective than would seem possible on the small amount of cash available. In […]
Mark Horvath, from Sunset Boulevard to Streets of London. And Chippenham.
On July 5th 2012, Doorway was delighted to be visited by Mark Horvath, from Los Angeles, California, USA. Mark, known on Twitter as @hardlynormal, was one of Doorway’s main inspirations in becoming involved in social media […]
Well, Here’s Another Fine Mess You’ve Gotten Me Into, Stanley
“Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing” (Henry Russell ‘Red’ Sanders) “The important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle, the essential thing is not to have […]
The Doorway Community – Feedback from a Partner Agency
“Doorway continues to improve and grow. As a drug and alcohol agency worker who attends weekly I feel we are able to engage people who are difficult to reach and […]
Doorway’s Sponsored SleepOut 2012
This took place from 7pm on Saturday 28th January 2012 until 7am on Sunday 29th January at St Andrew’s Churchyard, Chippenham, with the superb number of 41 sleepers, of ages ranging from teenagers to […]
‘T’ in the Park (and on the streets and in the doorways)
(This is the transcript of a speech made by Doorway guest ‘T’ at the Doorway AGM. It should not be seen as forming part of the AGM minutes, and is T’s own […]
“The Face of Homelessness” Report from Doorway’s Guest Survey 2010
In November and December 2010 Doorway conducted a survey of guests, with the aim of producing a guest profile and statistics for funding purposes. The format was based on our […]
Outcome Report on Guest B
Guest B had been coming to Doorway for many years. Throughout that time he had struggled with drug and alcohol dependencies, relationship failure and ill health. In the past he […]
A Snapshot of a Drop-in Session (31st March 2011)
This is what all guests and visitors were given when they arrived at the lunchtime session on Thursday 31st March: The idea, not to obtain the guests’ feedback on the […]
Surviving The Cold
The problem: The UK has been experiencing a cold snap, with regular overnight sub-zero temperatures, and on some days, the thermometers barely registering above zero in the daytime. Similar weather conditions […]
Of Homeless Hubs, Haven for Hope, Hostels and Hackney Wick.
(Note: I draw the reader’s attention to the disclaimer on this website – i.e. I do not seek to represent the views or opinions of Doorway Wiltshire Ltd.) 2012. The year […]