Last Thursday the Baytree Centre (300 Brixton Rd, SW9 6AE) organised a Christmas showcase, an event in which the girls that had attended the courses, showed families and friends their skills on dancing, singing and acting.

The most deserving students were rewarded with specific certifications according to the classes they had attended in the past few months.


It was also an occasion to promote the activities of the Centre with a Fundraising in which the girls had been able to sell some of the natural cosmetics and products created few days before during the Give to Gain Beauty workshop.

Beauty workshop: another way to improve your skills

The 'Beauty Workshop' held yesterday at the Baytree Centre was a great opportunity for our volunteers to learn how to prepare natural cosmetics on the occasion of the Christmas Fundraising this coming Thursday December the12th. So not only the environment was stimulating and interesting, but also useful to learn new skills that they will be able to re-use for any future Fundraising. 

What they loved the most about the workshop was the fact that they were able to spend a pleasant afternoon meeting people and making new friends, but also realising how important is to treat your skin and body with the best possible care. They became aware of the fact that what you buy in shops sometimes can contain too many chemicals and harm your skin.

If you are curious about these natural products or you are looking for an original idea for your Secret Santa, come to our Christmas Fundraising, Thursday the 12th from 5 to 6.30 pm at Baytree (300 Brixton Rd, SW9 6AE). You won't be disappointed!

A career in journalism? Build up your skills with the G2G project!

British journalist John Humphrys

One of our G2G project volunteers has recently been interviewed to talk about her interest in journalism.

1. What's your name and how old are you?

My name is Lorianne and I’m 16 years old, currently doing my AS levels.

2. Why are you interested in taking this course?

I would like to gain experience which may help me in achieving my dream of becoming a journalist.
 

3. How did you hear about the course?

I heard about it through the G2G team.

4. How did you hear about the Baytree Centre and the G2G project?

I heard about the G2G project from my head of year at school who knows I’m interested in journalism, and I’ve always had a connection to the Baytree Centre as I used to do activities after school when I was younger.

5. What do you like to do in your spare time? (writing blogs, features, if any)

I visit a lot of art galleries and exhibitions, read a lot, volunteering at a care home. I have also on occasion written articles for my old school.

6. What do you hope to learn from the course?

I hope to gain experience I can find useful in my chosen career.

7. Do you think that the course will help you on the way to realise your dream of working in journalism?

Yes, as hearing from an actual journalist will give me some more insight about what it’s actually like to be a journalist.