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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wolves stadium sleepout targets record numbers
A charity is calling on a record number of people to sleep overnight in a Premier League football stadium. The Molineux Sleepout is organised by the Wolves Foundation and homeless charity Good Shepherd, and people are invited to camp out in the Stan Cullis stand at the Wolverhampton Wanderers' football ground. The event will be held on Friday 14 November, but early-bird tickets are available now. The foundation's target is to attract more than 200 participants for the first time. It is the sleepout's seventh year, and more than £250,000 has been raised since it began. The money goes to both the foundation, which provides outreach to the local community, often through sport, and Good Shepherd, which helps the homeless and vulnerable. "It is always so heartening to be part of that atmosphere of people wanting to support others, and this year we are aiming to make it the biggest event yet so that the two charities can deliver an even bigger impact," said Tom Warren, general manager of the Wolves Foundation. Vicky Mosedale, a trainee keyworker at the Good Shepherd, understands how valuable the money would be for the charity. She gained employment there after completing its Lived Experience into Action Project programme (LEAP), which is open to volunteers who have experienced homelessness, addiction and mental health struggles. "I've been in my trainee role at the Good Shepherd for just over a year now, and I'm absolutely loving it and going from strength to strength," she said. "I'm proof that recovery is possible, and I am so grateful and appreciative of this opportunity to grow and make my family proud. "As someone with lived experience of addiction and mental health issues, I know the difference the funds raised from the sleepout will make to people's lives." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Charity sleep-out hopes to meet £250k target Thousands raised for homeless at Molineux sleepout Wolves Foundation Good Shepherd Wolverhampton
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wolves stadium sleepout targets record numbers
A charity is calling on a record number of people to sleep overnight in a Premier League football stadium. The Molineux Sleepout is organised by the Wolves Foundation and homeless charity Good Shepherd, and people are invited to camp out in the Stan Cullis stand at the Wolverhampton Wanderers' football ground. The event will be held on Friday 14 November, but early-bird tickets are available now. The foundation's target is to attract more than 200 participants for the first time. It is the sleepout's seventh year, and more than £250,000 has been raised since it began. The money goes to both the foundation, which provides outreach to the local community, often through sport, and Good Shepherd, which helps the homeless and vulnerable. "It is always so heartening to be part of that atmosphere of people wanting to support others, and this year we are aiming to make it the biggest event yet so that the two charities can deliver an even bigger impact," said Tom Warren, general manager of the Wolves Foundation. Vicky Mosedale, a trainee keyworker at the Good Shepherd, understands how valuable the money would be for the charity. She gained employment there after completing its Lived Experience into Action Project programme (LEAP), which is open to volunteers who have experienced homelessness, addiction and mental health struggles. "I've been in my trainee role at the Good Shepherd for just over a year now, and I'm absolutely loving it and going from strength to strength," she said. "I'm proof that recovery is possible, and I am so grateful and appreciative of this opportunity to grow and make my family proud. "As someone with lived experience of addiction and mental health issues, I know the difference the funds raised from the sleepout will make to people's lives." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Charity sleep-out hopes to meet £250k target Thousands raised for homeless at Molineux sleepout Wolves Foundation Good Shepherd Wolverhampton
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wolves stadium sleepout targets record numbers
A charity is calling on a record number of people to sleep overnight in a Premier League football Molineux Sleepout is organised by the Wolves Foundation and homeless charity Good Shepherd, and people are invited to camp out in the Stan Cullis stand at the Wolverhampton Wanderers' football event will be held on Friday 14 November, but early-bird tickets are available foundation's target is to attract more than 200 participants for the first time. It is the sleepout's seventh year, and more than £250,000 has been raised since it money goes to both the foundation, which provides outreach to the local community, often through sport, and Good Shepherd, which helps the homeless and vulnerable."It is always so heartening to be part of that atmosphere of people wanting to support others, and this year we are aiming to make it the biggest event yet so that the two charities can deliver an even bigger impact," said Tom Warren, general manager of the Wolves Foundation. Vicky Mosedale, a trainee keyworker at the Good Shepherd, understands how valuable the money would be for the gained employment there after completing its Lived Experience into Action Project programme (LEAP), which is open to volunteers who have experienced homelessness, addiction and mental health struggles."I've been in my trainee role at the Good Shepherd for just over a year now, and I'm absolutely loving it and going from strength to strength," she said."I'm proof that recovery is possible, and I am so grateful and appreciative of this opportunity to grow and make my family proud."As someone with lived experience of addiction and mental health issues, I know the difference the funds raised from the sleepout will make to people's lives." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Herald Malaysia
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Herald Malaysia
Musical production highlights faith amid life's uncertainties
A compelling new musical production, Good Shepherd: Dance with Me on Shifting Sands, scheduled to be held from May 16 to 18 at Loyola Hall, Church of St Francis Xavier, invites audiences to reflect on the enduring presence of faith amid the turmoil of today's world. May 02, 2025 PETALING JAYA: A compelling new musical production, Good Shepherd: Dance with Me on Shifting Sands, scheduled to be held from May 16 to 18 at Loyola Hall, Church of St Francis Xavier, invites audiences to reflect on the enduring presence of faith amid the turmoil of today's world. Inspired by the familiar image of the Good Shepherd in Psalm 23, the performance draws audiences into a poignant exploration of what it means to walk with Christ in a world marked by instability and change. Through music, movement, and storytelling, the production tackles key themes central to the human experience: marginalisation, care for creation, intergenerational relationships, and the anchoring role of faith. The title Shifting Sands serves as a metaphor for the challenges faced in contemporary life — from war and displacement to environmental destruction. Against this backdrop of uncertainty, the musical portrays the Good Shepherd as a constant presence, walking beside individuals in both suffering and celebration. Performed by a multigenerational cast of 18 children and teens, 15 adults, and eight musicians and singers — ranging in age from 8 to 87 — the production captures the diversity and unity of the community. The ensemble brings to life stories of refugees, the displaced, and those struggling to find hope, while highlighting the urgent call to care for the Earth and build bridges across generations. 'This is not just a performance, but a shared experience,' said the production's organisers. 'It's a call to reflect on how we can each navigate the shifting sands of our lives with faith, love, and resilience.' The musical encourages viewers to not only watch, but to move, breathe, and listen — embracing the invitation to 'dance' with the Good Shepherd, and to find rhythm in the midst of life's unpredictability. Good Shepherd: Dance with Me on Shifting Sands promises to be an inspiring experience, inviting all to rediscover the steady guidance of the Divine Shepherd and the transformative power of faith in community.
Hamilton Spectator
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
‘We can be the change': Students stage art auction for charity
In just three years, a group of high school students has turned a silent art auction into a fully fledged event with a social media presence, active website and lawn signs to advertise. The group of Grade 12 students will hold its third auction on Sunday, April 27, under the name Students Making Change, born out of Dundas Valley Secondary School and inspired by a global studies course. 'Nowadays people are always waiting for others to be the change and to spread that awareness, but I think we've all learned through this that we can be the change ourselves and that we can create a positive impact on the community around us,' said Abby Mann, one of the organizers. Mann said the group has already raised about $2,000 toward this year's choice of charity, no-kill shelter Animal Adoptions of Flamborough. All profits from the event go to charity, with donations also coming from the event's raffle basket. 'It doesn't always feel like what we're really doing is real because the end product is so far away,' said Mann, adding preparations for the event started in September. 'But now that we're coming up on the weekend and we're actually seeing the money itself come in, it's just all the more motivating to us to keep going.' Mann is one of about 15 students in the group, with a core five organizers handling most of the workload. The student-run group does everything, from reaching out to artists to listing artwork on their website. Burlington artist Nuria Querva Lopez will have work featured at Sunday's silent auction. Students Making Change raised about $4,000 for Good Shepherd in its first year and $8,000 for Woodland Cultural Centre in its second. This year, they want to break that record. There are 200 pieces of artwork, including ceramics, paintings and prints up for sale on their host site, , featuring some local artists, like Nuria Querva Lopez from Burlington. 'I do a lot of plein air — that is painting outside,' said Lopez. She has two paintings in the auction — one of a baby duck and another of a goose. Both paintings are based on real animals that she witnessed at LaSalle Park — and one of which she saved. Nuria Querva Lopez saw a duck in bad condition while at LaSalle Park in Burlington. She nursed it back to health and painted its portrait. It will be among works at the silent art auction. 'My mom found it. It was about to die and my mom takes it home,' said Lopez's daughter, Hana Karadaghi. Lopez then nursed the duck back to health before calling authorities to rehabilitate the animal. It's experiences like these that inspire Lopez's work, as she often sits outside to paint. 'It makes me feel calm and relaxed being a part of nature,' she said. 'Every time, I see something different.' Burlington artist Nuria Querva Lopez will have work featured at Sunday's silent auction. View her artwork and others at the Students Making Change Silent Auction on Sunday, April 27, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Dundas' Shawn and Ed Brewing Co. Admission is free. Here are some other events to watch out for next week: On Friday May 2, Boots and Beats will run from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 19 Holiday Dr. in Brantford , where attendees will learn to line dance. Pizza will be served at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 on . In Hamilton? No problem! Collective Arts Brewing is hosting Urban Cowboy Line Dancing's free line dancing lessons on Saturday, April 26 at 7 p.m. on Burlington Street East. Walk-ins are welcome. Students Making Change holds its silent art auction on Sunday, April 26. These five students, from left, Abby Mann, Natasha Senaratna, Jordan Chang, Garrett Heikoop, Avery Mann and Chloe McIntosh are the core group of 15. Main Stage Open Jam is the perfect place for you to be on Wednesday, April 30 if you have thought about performing. The event is for budding artists and could be an opportunity to find your missing bandmate! The free jam sesh runs from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Main Stage Rehearsal Studios on Hamilton's King Street East. On Saturday, April 26, Nickel Brook Brewing Co. will host Niagara singer-songwriter Buzz Hummer from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and spots can be reserved on . Rock and roll artist Chris Chambers will perform at the Hamilton Prop House on Saturday, April 26 at 9 p.m. for a free event. The singer has brought his music across Europe and the U.S. To reserve your spot, go to . Juliana Rodrigues, a comedian featured on Just For Laughs and CBC's Laugh Out Loud who has opened for others like Whitney Cummings, will be at the Levity Comedy Club on Friday, May 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 on . You can also stop by the comedy club on Wednesday at 8 p.m. for their $5 amateur night and 2-for-1 wings deal. Two writers will be at Playhouse Cinema on Sherman Avenue North for an author discussion, question-and-answer session and book signing. 'Rebel Blue Ranch Series' author Lyla Sage and 'Out Series' author Hannah Bonam-Young will be at the theatre Thursday, May 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The $35 tickets include entry, a small popcorn, a meet and greet with the author and a booking signing. Buy tickets on . Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@
