AAWAZ is a voluntary group (a registered charity) working throughout the country.
The AAWAZ Preston Group is the idea of the AAWAZ manager who is indeed from Preston, through her networks a number of women have become involved in helping AAWAZ in a volunteer capacity. These women are mainly from Broadgate, Ashton, Ribbleton and Deepdale area of Preston, they then identified the need for a Children’s activity group and sessions for women in the Preston area.
The AAWAZ Preston Group are striving to help and support the women and families of Preston and are currently developing and running various activities and events for the women and children in the community.
An AAWAZ Preston women’s group is set up and meets on a monthly basis. A range of outdoor activities have been arranged and enjoyed by the families. The important point is that it is the women (the mothers) who come together to plan, arrange and manage all the activities.
The AAWAZ Preston Events:
The “Past, Present and Future”, event
This was an opportunity to bring other women in the group and for them to learn about the AAWAZ Hyndburn group and participate in the shaping of the AAWAZ Preston group. The theme for the event was “Past, Present and Future”, structured to incorporate a celebration of the foundations that our Mothers and Grandmothers have set for us. The event was attended by the Worshipful Mayor of Preston. A total of 90 women attended and the event was a great success.
The AAWAZ Preston Group Family Fun-day
This was a great day to bring all communities together and learn from each other. The day was supported by Preston Area Forum and Lancashire County Council. The Funday was opened by the Worshipful Mayor of Preston. A total of 150 people attended.
The AAWAZ Preston Celebration
An outing to Windmill Farm attracted 20 families who all came together to have an educational and fun day out.
The AAWAZ Preston Communities Together Event
A One- dish party was organised and attended by 68 women and 36 children in October this year. Members of other AAWAZ Groups from Hyndburn, Pendle, Chorley, Burnley and Lancaster also joined in. It was an occasion to share the achievements of the Preston Volunteers – the mothers and the children.
AAWAZ Preston Trip to Museum of Science and Industry Spring 2010
AAWAZ Preston organised a trip to Manchester to take 20 families to visit the museum of Science and Industry. A great day learning opportunity was provided and everyone who came along enjoyed the day. The trip was arranged after consultation with the local communities around Riversway and the mothers planned the programme with the help of AAWAZ Volunteers.
AAWAZ Volunteers help to Fundraise for the local community
We are pleased to report that 15 of our volunteers have been busy fundraising for the loacl community centre. In addition they have helped to organise a discussion evening addressing citizenship issues attended by 36 people.
Volunteers have been engaged in helping a number of local families providing support and befriending.
AAWAZ Preston have received support from Preston City Council, Aven Central, Kehkasnan Group and Lancashire County Council. Our volunteers continue to fundraise as well!!
For more information about our work please contact us at AAWAZ Access Point.