WELCOME TO THE FRIENDS OF THE ROSE BOWL
Mission Statement
The Friends of the Rose Bowl support the Rose Bowl Youth Centre to tackle issues of social exclusion of young people through a variety of innovative, targeted and effective programmes and through play, education and developing a sense of personal worth and belief. We believe that every young person deserves a chance and that with the right support they can direct their energies into positive activities that benefit themselves, their family and their community.
Aim:
To support the Rose Bowl Youth Centre financially and assist it in further meeting the needs of the young people of Canonbury and Islington.
Gala auction success!
Once again the Canonbury community pulled out all the stops to raise an amazing £20,000 during the Friends of the Rose Bowl auction in February. Held at The Canonbury, the auction attracted over 150 guests who bid on items ranging from weekends in country cottages to teeth whitening and gourmet meals.
A special thanks goes to the community for its continuing support along with all those who donated such a wonderful range of prizes, and the team who organised and ran the event.
Events in 2010 reveal importance of Rose Bowl Youth Centre
The beginning of the new decade brought success as well as frustration to the Rose Bowl Centre and Friends of the Rose Bowl.
Following in the wake of a banner year in 2009 which saw more young people than ever benefitting from the opportunities and support available, a decision to temporarily close the Centre was taken in February following several break-ins and staffing issues. The homework clubs, street-dance classes, cooking lessons and after-school meals, field trips and the newly-launched music studio supported by the community were put on hold while the Centre re-grouped following staffing matters and damage acquired during the vandalism.
A task force including representatives from the Rose Bowl Management Committee and Friends of the Rose Bowl has been set up to ensure the centre opens just as soon as possible. It is led by Thanos Morphitis, Director of Strategy and Commissioning for Islington Children's Services. Islington Council has operational responsibility for the Centre, but it relies on community support from the Rose Bowl Centre Management Committee and Friends of the Rose Bowl to fund the running of the facility.
“This situation really demonstrated the essential role the Rose Bowl Centre plays in the community,” said Jane Simmonds, chair of The Rose Bowl Centre and The Friends of the Rose Bowl. “Tensions run high on the New River Green Estate. The Rose Bowl plays a pivotal role in helping young people work towards meaningful goals to achieve their potential. We look forward to continuing to support the excellent work of the Rose Bowl as soon as it can reopen.”
The Friends of the Rose Bowl is grateful for the community support that allows it to reinforce and expand the essential work of the Rose Bowl Centre. “We want to assure everyone who lives locally that we are doing everything possible to re-open a new and improved centre. We need your support more than ever,” Jane Simmonds said.
To keep up to date on progress at the Rose Bowl Centre, visit http://www.rosebowlcentre.org.
BUY your ROSE BOWL postcards now
1 pack of 7 cards + £4
2 packs + £8.50
(All proceeds go to the Friends of the Rose Bowl). Send cheques to 'Friends of the Rose Bowl' , PO BOX 64774, London N1P 1 NX stating clearly which packs you require or telephone 020 7359 0233 or email.
Stockists include the Cross Street Gallery, Fields Delicatessen, Canonbury Butchers, Islington Museum, Montes Deli and The Sampler.
To see the Highbury Fields and Winter postcard packs click here and for further information on the cards see a recent news article in the Islington Gazette.
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