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welcome
to DASH - DASH,
a Shipston based organisation, was founded in 2002 to reduce
drugs usage and drug related crime and to also raise awareness of drugs
issues in the community. The
work of
DASH has already led to much activity in the community towards helping
reduce drug usage. Since the youth project began in 2003, the youth workers
have worked with over 3000 teenagers providing advice on drugs, sexual health
and career options. The youth workers have also provided more activities for
the young people in the town. Working with local organisations and the schools.
Drug Problems?
If you or someone close to you has developed a problem with drugs, there
is help at hand. There are groups and services available locally
Alcohol Problems?
If you, a friend or family member has
a problem with Alcohol, there is help available to you
Challenging Teenagers?
Do you have a teenage child and find the modern challenges too much.
If you have any information
about drug dealing in Shipston call this free confidential line
0800555111
Shipston
On Stour & Surrounding Areas Up and Coming Events DASH promotes various activities in the community from both for young people.
DASH encourages young people to take an active part in the organisation of
these events.
Other Activities on Shipston
Click here to find out what other events are happening in Shipston.
Bullying - Advice
for young people.
Bullying
is when a person or group of people makes someone feel frightened or bad
about themselves. This can include name-calling, violence, theft or being
forced to do something you don't want to do
DRUGS - SPOTTING THE SIGNS
The first sign of drug use are subtle and are often normal behaviour for teenagers, but if your child starts exhibiting all or many of the following characteristics, then they may be taking drugs:
BREAKING NEWS
The work that DASH has promoted in Action on Drug Abuse and the provision of a Youth Counselling Service has been recognised by the European Commission. The Group have been accepted into membership of EAD European Action on Drugs which will enable them, via their web site, to help raise awareness among European citizens of the potential impact of Drugs and the risk of drug use, or even being involved in drug dealing with young people. DASH hopes that by sharing their experiences by promoting the exchange of information and good practice between all committed signatories to the European Action on Drugs lessons can be learned and lives enhanced.
Shout Concert
As part of the Shipston Proms, the SHOUT ROCK CHOIR will be performing at the Townsend Hall on Saturday 25th June, with proceedings being donated to support the work of DASH.
Singing starts at 8.00pm. Cost £7. Bar. Raffle
Dash Annual General Meeting 17th November 2010
Chairman's Report for the year to 31-05-2010
I am pleased to confirm our continued progress. Regrettably we had to suspend our Outreach Youth Worker Service due to the current economic crisis. Our grateful thanks to Kieran Mcgerty, Kelly Croasdell and their predecessors for their considerable contribution to our success.
Community Projects
We continued our Counselling Service for the young people throughout the year.
'Prison Me No Way' Project sponsored by DASH was held in October 2009 at the Shipston High School. 180 Students took part. Great success for all involved.
Fund Raising
June 2009 A concert with 'SHOUT' was held at the Shipston Sports Club raising £65
August 2009 Gelinde and Stephen Grey took part in a 'Banger Rally' and raised £845
September 2009 A Concert at St. Edmunds Church given by Young Musicians of yesteryear organised by Phyllida Gardener raised £54.
December 2009 DASH provided a hot chocolate Stall at the Victorian Evening raising £96.
March 2010. A very successful Second Hand 'Spring Fling' at the Townsend Hall raised £1,000. Our thanks to the many people who supported the event.
May 2010 Wool Fair a stall at this event raised £45.
Grants received during the year.
Norton Foundation £2,000
WCC £1,200
School For Females £ 750
Shipston Town Council £ 750
Warwickshire Against Crime £ 500
Donations £ 598
Fund Raising £2569
During the year DASH has worked closely with the Police, Schools and various organisations dealing with young people
Our work can only be sustained with the support received from our local organisations and the general community
I take this opportunity to thank all my friends on the committee who during the year have given so much support and enthusiastic active participation.
Doug Harris
Chairman
17th November 2010
DASH would like to say a huge thank you to all of you who donated their valued possessions to the Spring Fling. A wonderful ‘bring-and- buy’ sale, held at the Townsend hall on Saturday 20th March 2010. Everything from recent books, clothing and fashion wear, garden patio sets and leather dining chairs were donated for sale resulting in a grand total of £930. There are some items still waiting to be purchased on e-bay, so that total is still set to rise. This is all going to help DASH with their funding after it was drastically reduced.
The 2010 Stour Valley Business Fair, organised by the ever growing Stour United Businesses (SUBs), was recently held at the Townsend Hall and was accompanied by an Auction organised by Sheldon Bosley. Auction Lots included: a golf round for four at Brailes golf club, a ‘mirror’ Will from Needham & James Solicitors and a cookery lesson for two followed by lunch all with the Old Mill restaurant in Shipston. All proceeds from the auction were, very kindly, offered to DASH as a donation to the charity to help them during these difficult times. The grand total so far is £350 with two items still up for grabs. 1 months free membership for the whole family to Shipston Leisure Centre, and, a stay at the highly acclaimed Blackwell Grange B&B.
DASH, (Drug Action Shipston) is a voluntary run organisation, which strives to raise funds to promote healthy activities for young people in the Shipston and Stour Valley area. If any one person, business or organisation would like to donate to DASH then please get in touch with the team.
Richard 01608 662168 or David 01608 664065. All donations gladly received.
Prison Me? No Way Click here
Gerlinde & Stephen Gray have entered another Banger Rally to raise funds for DASH. This one is from Lands End to John O'Groats but taking in the Welsh Mountains, the Lake District and the West Coast of Scotland. They expect to cover about 1300 miles plus the journey to and from home. The challenge is that it has to be in a car costing no more than £150 and at least 15 years old. Needless to say it has to be roadworthy and fully legal. Their car is a 1991 Volvo nicknamed "Tallulah" that they also drove to Prague in 2007 and is still in daily use.