Step into Spring

by | 6/ Mar/ 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized | 0 comments

So it’s already March. As we rapidly approach Spring we have, by now I hope, become accustomed to saying or writing 2020.

How are we getting on with those new goals and resolutions set only 9 weeks ago? Some of us have fallen off track whilst others are trying to stay on track whilst others still tracking on. Don’t feel disheartened if you have fallen off track. As the song says ‘pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again’.

We’ve had plenty going on this month. We were very pleased to have been invited to attend the Lord Mayors presentation of cheques to charities they support.  Bethel is very proud to be one of those charities that received their support.

I was also interviewed and appeared on TV not once but twice. Once at the end of February and again on 2nd March – great coverage and awareness raising for Bethel! Both interviews can be viewed by clicking the links below.

Interview 1

Interview 2

My second interview was regarding a a charity event at Ackers Trust to be hosted by the Lady Mayoress. I will be taking part to help to raise funds for the charity.  If you want to support by donating, you can click the ‘Donate’ button on this website, visit our Facebook page or you can donate directly to Bethel. Just give us a call for further details.

You can also join us on the day and raise funds as an individual or team. More information can regarding taking part can be found at www.lordmayorbirmingham.uk. I hope to see you there!

Madge Milligan-Green

CEO

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