Close House

Close House helps young people in Herefordshire to become mature, be helpful and grow hungry for a full life

[Close House @closehousehfd]

Our friend Fran is fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support. Check out their @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving https://t.co/UcOS5rlsjg

[Close House @closehousehfd]

“We need to introduce some healthy fun, before a years-worth of pocket money becomes a years-worth of bad decisions”

[Rural Media @RuralMedia]

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Introducing Olly! Olly is a part-time college student at the Hereford and Ludlow College. He loves that #Herefordshire is overall a calm and safe county to live in (compared to bigger cities) and appreciates the beautiful countryside.

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[Rural Media @RuralMedia]

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Introducing Nathan! Nathan is originally from Blackpool, but moved to #Hereford in February 2020 to come and live with his girlfriend. In September, he began a three-year apprenticeship at TPG Disable Aids as an engineer.

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[Ben Lea @bendlea]

The shape of the world and the children born in it will be determined by millions of supposedly ordinary people who choose to engage with difficult issues, grasp history, find their place in it, and act - Akala (abbr.) Natives. Thank you @akalamusic

[Rural Media @RuralMedia]

Since lockdown, he’s been involved with @closehousehfd, where he’s been volunteering his time, taking food to older and vulnerable people using @BerylBikes 🚴‍♂️

“I’ve always been told to aim high so that’s my motto.”

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[Rural Media @RuralMedia]

Currently studying performing arts at @HerefordArtsCol, his ultimate goal is to one day become a Hollywood stunt co-ordinator. Alex is excited about the fact that breakdancing is going to be part of the Olympics in Paris in 2024.

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[Rural Media @RuralMedia]

#PointOfViewPortraits 👀

Introducing Charlie! Charlie is currently studying level 2 Animal Care at Holme Lacy College. Alongside this, she is an EPIC at @closehousehfd, which involves giving back to the community via volunteering, learning skills & gaining confidence

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[Close House @closehousehfd]

Sending crimbo wishes to the community! Have you put our card in the post yet? Cheques or chocolate coins equally appreciated...

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@sampratley Creme eggs seem to be top of the tree here!

[Close House @closehousehfd]

Eclairs are the most prevalent, therefore the worst?! Mucho thanks! @sampratley

[Close House @closehousehfd]

Whatever you’re going through, keep talking. Life’s not always easy, but you’re not alone. https://t.co/3S5jHoGvkk #GriefAwarenessWeek @Hope_Support

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Such a perfect day. @KindleSouthWye @growinglocalHQ #bigsociety

[Close House @closehousehfd]

"Non-academic education is just as important as academic learning... To face the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, young people need and deserve the increased resilience, confidence and independence built through extracurricular learning" @ruthbmarvel https://t.co/is6pkRVeQP

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EPIC sketches from our boi, Levi. Follow our insta for more creative wonderfun https://t.co/uBTyNiRGZ4

[Close House @closehousehfd]

Proud of our mate Theo, the junior mayor, doing his ting with @HfdCityCouncil @HerefordYouthC_ @SunshineRadio
https://t.co/sroeD68ahX (countdown at 7m40)

[Close House @closehousehfd]

An honour and a privilege 🥳

[HerefordCityCouncil @HfdCityCouncil]

Announcing our latest Grants to Community Groups around the City: Citizens Advice Herefordshire, Close House Projects, WorkHere Hereford, Borderlines Film Festival and Herefordshire Lore. Well done all!

Read more: https://t.co/WZv3paROuM
@closehousehfd @borderlines @WorkHereford

[YoungMinds @YoungMindsUK]

Our advice to young people on the first day of lockdown.

[Close House @closehousehfd]

We've done this #lockdown ting before... https://t.co/AFvIEsWGg2

[Close House @closehousehfd]

Always an honour to work with @HfdCityCouncil. Real people who care about real community 👍🏻 #grateful