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Duo discover the recipe for success

A Leicester café has made sure two Rathbone apprentices have all the ingredients to make it in catering trade.

	Aching feet all in the name of raising cash 25 Aug 2010 Young people from Rathbone Oldham received certificates of appreciation after raising helpful cash for local hospice.
	Why she was meant to be a carer 24 Aug 2010 Eighteen-year-old Merseysider Rachel Evans is making looking after her peers her realm.
	Brick on the Summer School 20 Aug 2010 A new Rathbone summer school is helping to pave a brighter future for some of Derby’s young people.
	Help them get out of a jam 18 Aug 2010 Young people at Rathbone Bury are adding another string to their bow by learning to play the guitar.
	Handy hints on child care – from Sticky Fingers 13 Aug 2010 If you want to play a big part in looking after children then it’s best to visit your local nursery school - and see what it’s all about, first!
	Fundraising – a family affair 10 Aug 2010 Meet Team McLean who are determined to do their personal best to raise money for Rathbone.
	Joining Jill in a European union 6 Aug 2010 Young people from Rathbone Cymru took a trip down the continental corridors of power recently – courtesy of Jill Evans the MEP for Wales.
	Stephen Mills cottons-on to education 3 Aug 2010 Life at high school gave a Black Country teenager the needle. But 16-year-old Stephen Mills is now eyeing a career in construction – thanks to Rathbone.
	Savage abuse makes girls cut class 30 Jul 2010 A report by Rathbone has revealed that bullying has become such a problem for some young females that they’ve skipped school for as much as six months.
	It a-peers they’re helping 29 Jul 2010 Young people from the North West are lending their ears and shoulders in a bid to become good peer mentors.
	Getting a shift-on to aid those in Asia 27 Jul 2010 Super volunteer Criztian Velayo is pulling out all the stops to make sure his next stop – is Cambodia!
	Following in her foster parent’s footsteps 23 Jul 2010 Bradford learner Sabrina Norfolk wants to be a broad shoulder for children to lean on - as a tribute to those who cared for her.
	Emma Stott's spot on choice 20 Jul 2010 A young woman from Huddersfield who has spent some of her childhood in care is one of an army of Rathbone trainees seeking to become social workers.
	Moves help bust bank for Hospice 16 Jul 2010 Child carers from Rathbone Bolton have just stepped-up to the challenge of raising life-saving cash for a local hospice.
	Tune-up your TV and radio skills 9 Jul 2010 Rathbone has teamed-up with the University of Huddersfield to help charities to broadcast their media messages.
	Moving tale gets first screen test 7 Jul 2010 A film projecting what issues bother our trainees most, received its world premier recently in Wakefield.
	Would-be carpenters join blooming effort 5 Jul 2010 Canny construction trainees from Coventry are chipping in to the city’s drive to win the UK’s top horticultural competition.
	One in the eye for the bullies 2 Jul 2010 Chorley trainee Terrie Jones has a message for all young people enduring bullying: ‘this is one fight you can win!’
	Gemma passes muster 30 Jun 2010 A Bury trainee who went back to the drawing board after illness wrecked her dream of becoming a criminal psychologist - has won constructive praise from a soap star.
	Ranvir Singhs centres praises 28 Jun 2010 Television presenter Ranvir Singh opened up a new centre teaching old trades to the young.
	A lot-a fun 24 Jun 2010 Rathbone’s Trafford centre has been working hard to regenerate a local allotment in South Manchester.
	Jade flies the flag in South Africa this summer 22 Jun 2010 The England football team aren’t the only ones flying the flag out in South Africa this summer, one Rathbone volunteer is currently out there becoming a hero of a different kind.
	Community spirit in Ashton 18 Jun 2010 Learners in East Manchester have been out in the community raising money for the Marie Curie Cancer charity.
	Street star gets on Rathbone’s level 15 Jun 2010 Coronation Street’s very own Ashley Peacock popped in to see our new centre in the Liverpool suburb of Speke.
	Survey shows teens want to work 14 Jun 2010 Teenagers at the bottom end of society are planning their future properly and are desperate to work – even if it’s just for minimum wage
	She’s just the type to staff a book shop 10 Jun 2010 Emma Berry has turned-over several new leaves to achieve – but only a work placement will ensure her story has a happy ending.
	Pining for more male child carers 7 Jun 2010 “Austrian men don’t slope off when it comes to child care, so why should British males?” So says ex-Linz resident turned Rathbone trainee, Raymond Duhur.
	Bury Ground Force team hits Streetwise 3 Jun 2010 Forget the Chelsea flower show construction learners in Bury are creating gardens of their own helping out a local young person’s service along the way.
	Opening up a door to the law 28 May 2010 Forward-thinking Amy Turney could soon be holding court as a defence lawyer – thanks to Rathbone Sheffield.
	Bolt-on these skills and unlock your potential 25 May 2010 Old trades such as cabinet making could be the key to young peoples’ future success.
	On the fringe of great things 21 May 2010 Swan Lake star Piotr Lorek has been making waves on placement at a Coventry hairdressers.
	Helping Emma branch out and succeed 19 May 2010 When it comes to cultivating child carers, the Redwood House Nursery in Wigan is just the business!
	Buoyed by what Nick and Gill bring 17 May 2010 Dynamic Derby duo Nick Boyes and Gill Briggs have been convincing young people that volunteering and having fun in the classroom are the keys to success.
	Sonias make their dramatic bow 13 May 2010 An Oldham theatre has played a principal role in mentoring a trio of teenagers and introducing them to the arts.
	Going the extra (26) mile 11 May 2010 Eight great mates demonstrated their commitment to young people by completing the London Marathon in aid of Rathbone.
	One Music’s Many Artists 7 May 2010 Rathbone Hackney is creating a CD showcasing the talents of young people.
	Campaign closes at lively Derby 6 May 2010 Tory Jack Perschke became the final politician to visit Rathbone pre-Election.
	Deborah’s done her bit at the Rathbone hustings 5 May 2010 Young people in Bolton were left equipped with all the information they’ll need to make their election choice after candidates from UKIP and the Conservatives called at Rathbone.
	Campaign trail reaches Rathbone Bury 30 Apr 2010 Prospective Parliamentarians from the Conservative and Labour parties came face-to-face at an election grilling in Bury.
	Spekers fight their corner 28 Apr 2010 Rathbone’s new centre on Merseyside is catering for young people by cooking-up careers in food, motor vehicle, construction and hairdressing.
	Re-constructing Cockermouth 26 Apr 2010 Rathbone learners in Workington have been helping to re-build flood damaged property in Cumbria - and getting qualified along the way.
	Tri-ing to win the vote in Trafford 23 Apr 2010 Election candidates from all three major political parties battled it out at Rathbone’s Trafford centre recently to win over the hearts and minds of young people in their constituency.
	Rewarded for the help she gave to her friends 20 Apr 2010 To a back-drop of Beatles songs performed by schoolchildren, Wigan based Aukje Clegg received an OBE for her inspirational work with young people.
	Estate marks Connor’s banging progress 16 Apr 2010 The owners of a country house in Ayrshire were so impressed by a work placement from Rathbone that they offered him a job - and donated the proceeds of a recent sausage sale to our Kilmarnock centre!
	Stop churning out temporary courses 14 Apr 2010 A “great spawning of initiatives and short-term measures” to keep youngsters off the dole queue has been condemned by Rathbone.
	Programme leaves Chelsea far from blue 13 Apr 2010 A scheme to tackle crime by offering young people more positive things to do was rated a winner by teenager Chelsea Harkin plus police, schoolteachers and evaluators from Oxford University.
	Fahima and her team are happy to help you 7 Apr 2010 Rathbone’s centre in Walkden has a new manager who is determined to form a coalition with local businesses in the former mining community.
	Youth’s got Talent! 6 Apr 2010 Hot on the heels of Rathbone Cymru’s Welsh Achievers Awards where Lucie Jones did a surprise performance that wowed audiences, Rathbone Cymru’s centre in Aberystwyth are running a talent show.
	Congratulating the childcare champion 1 Apr 2010 Coming from heroic Dutch stock as her family sheltered Jewish children during the War teacher Aukje Clegg is being honoured with the OBE for her efforts rescuing young peoples’ futures.
	What Hannah has in store for her sisters 29 Mar 2010 A West Yorkshire woman who faced abuse just for being young and pregnant wants to make life more bearable for teenage mums.
	Blooming good show Rose 26 Mar 2010 A Trafford trainee faced an audience of leading educationalists as they debated the thorny issue of how to stop young people from becoming NEET.
	Jake snaps-up national award 23 Mar 2010 Edinburgh lad Jake Duncanson is in the frame for a successful career in photography plus a Rathbone Scotland Achiever of the Year Award 2010.
	Bonding with Brook to help cut knife crime 19 Mar 2010 Young people who have just completed Rathbone’s No Knives More Lives programme joined forces with Richard Taylor and Brook Kinsella to champion a campaign called, “Count Me In”.
	Make a pact to help us progress 18 Mar 2010 A Warsaw born lad wants businesses to give young people a taste of the workplace.
	It’s the place to be for Natalie 15 Mar 2010 A new centre and a pioneering programme named Forest School is enabling young Cumbrians to turn over a new leaf in their education.
	Here’s what Chantal had to say 11 Mar 2010 Would-be air hostess Chantal O'Brien-Mejias (16) took-off to an event examining identity in Hackney. And you can read all about the Entry to Employment student’s flying progress in her supersonic report…
	Meet our friends from Redwood 8 Mar 2010 Young people from a special school have been making towering progress thanks to a partnership with Rathbone Rochdale.
	Duo join Select band 4 Mar 2010 Hackney learners Masuma Begum Ali and Frederick Philpott were dispatched to Parliament recently to give politicians a tidy take on what it’s really like to be NEET.
	Lights, camera, Rathbone! 2 Mar 2010 A university duo enforced their filmmaking expertise at the Rathbone centre in Huddersfield.
	Izy proves whizzy at halting knife crime 19 Feb 2010 A Manchester learner who lost her place at school after an incident with a knife is now helping the fight against violent crime in her city.
	Beating the drum for young people 16 Feb 2010 Soccer stars, soap actresses and businesses – including a Bury music shop - made sure a Rathbone fundraising raffle was all kitted-up with prizes.
	It’s a mans world 12 Feb 2010 Male child carers Joshua Cross and Justin Bennett met up with a genuine trailblazer recently - who encouraged them to keep challenging stereotypes.
	Plasterers stick to helping Debra 9 Feb 2010 A cancer victim who was in need of a helping hand to renovate her home found a friend in Rathbone Bury.
	Get backing Black 5 Feb 2010 Meet Michele – the fundraiser who is about to persuade you to part with your cash and help transform young lives.
	Flexing your v muscle 2 Feb 2010 Young people at vflex Sandwell and Rathbone’s West Bromwich Centre have been working hard on a range of projects to benefit themselves and their local community.
	Lucie sings young peoples praises 29 Jan 2010 An X-Factor finalist and a Radio One presenter joined jugglers, rappers and fashion models to salute the young people of Rathbone Cymru.
	You wouldn’t trade this learning for anything 26 Jan 2010 Want to know the value of apprentices? Then ask the families of the children Jordan Turton works with at a West Yorkshire nursery school.
	Two J’s blaze a trail for males 21 Jan 2010 Ashton duo Justin Bennett and Joshua Cross are playing a major part in helping men enter child care.
	Just the ticket in the battle against cancer 19 Jan 2010 Greater Manchester learners gained complementary entry to the Manchester Versus Cancer annual charity concert.
	Joe thinks Dundee Fitz the bill 15 Jan 2010 Rathbone is doing “extremely vital and valuable work” in helping young people to overcome barriers and achieve.
	Vicki’s going to collar you 12 Jan 2010 Young people from Rathbone Manchester are about to get a handle on knife crime.
	Brendan’s a fan of learning 8 Jan 2010 Trainees at Rathbone Chorley are facing a pleasant problem. Where on earth will they find room to display all of their certificates?
	We found out weather they liked it 4 Jan 2010 Shine on a foundation learning course and we forecast a bright future for you.
	Oldham’s Afghanistan Salute 21 Dec 2009 Rathbone’s Oldham centre has been taking part in a campaign to send shoe boxes full of gifts to troops serving in Afghanistan over the Christmas period.
	Tales to warm your heart by 21 Dec 2009 Meet the young people who succeeded with Rathbone in 2009 – including Bury brickie Becky Wharmby who has just cemented her first full-time job.
	Gourmet day at Derby 15 Dec 2009 Raising cash for a boy with a rare form of cancer proved a piece of cake for Rathbone learners in Derby.
	Pulsating bash fashions cash 14 Dec 2009 Good hearted learners from our Dewsbury centre pumped all their energies into a fund-raising fashion show for the British Heart Foundation.
	Mike selected to meet the manager 7 Dec 2009 A would-be electrician sparked the interest of Sir Alex Ferguson recently – when he relayed his story about escaping civil war in Africa.
	Wes revives flagging fortunes 2 Dec 2009 It’s official; Cheshire children have booked themselves a brighter future thanks to Rathbone trainee, Wesley Riley.
	Placement partnership unveiled 26 Nov 2009 A restoration and renovation business involved in both public and private sector markets is restoring young peoples’ prospects in Bolton.
	Friend indeed to kids in need 24 Nov 2009 Rathbone learners – and the young ones they look after – set the standard for caring during the BBC’s flagship charity campaign.
	Well Dun indeed 20 Nov 2009 Our inventive and tireless Tayside centre has won a major work and enterprise honour.
	Cementing a place for women in construction 18 Nov 2009 A couple of Bury brickies are demolishing the myth that building is just a job for the boys.
	Let’s stop the labelling 16 Nov 2009 Fashion student Shannon Kenny is robbin’ hoodies of their negative image.
	Twins peak at Distington 12 Nov 2009 Caring sisters Aimee and Danielle McMullen shared the limelight at a special “passing out ceremony” at Rathbone Workington.
	Silence proves golden 11 Nov 2009 Rathbone Dewsbury resembled a library recently as trainees kept it quiet for charity.
	Why not toddle along to Wakefield? 9 Nov 2009 Rathbone’s new base in West Yorkshire is helping those nursing an interest in childcare to take their first steps into the profession.
	Ambassadors go radio gaga 3 Nov 2009 Rathbone teens hijacked South Wales’ airwaves to get young people to help their community.
	Helping to arrest the slide 29 Oct 2009 One of Britain’s top police officers stopped off at Rathbone Trafford to see how learners are making a dramatic bid to understand the realities of drugs and crime.
	Sandwell teens take their bow 23 Oct 2009 Rathbone has helped students from the West Midlands to have their moment in the limelight.
	Rathbone: the LGA is right 22 Oct 2009 Responding to the Local Government Association and Centre for Social Justice report, Dr Richard Williams says: Focus on the complexity of young people’s needs, not the complexity of local and national bureaucracy.
	Not just boys under the hood 19 Oct 2009 Bradford Apprentice Jeanne Goodall is getting her career in gear – so that she can give dodgy male mechanics some stick.
	Rachel steps up 16 Oct 2009 A would-be fitness instructor is no longer letting her problems weigh her down. Read all about how Rachel Shillcock pushed-up her job prospects!
	Dominic gets some direction 13 Oct 2009 BAFTA award-winning film maker, Dominic Savage, joined Keighley learners in a bid to broadcast their voices across the nation in a new BBC1 drama.
	At the cutting edge 5 Oct 2009 Rathbone youth workers are to visit schools in Manchester – to try and persuade young people not to brandish a blade.
	How Kayleigh cares! 30 Sep 2009 Looking after older folks with dementia is about as tough a job as it comes – but that hasn’t stopped Mansfield learner Kayleigh Stuart from proving she can do it.
	Emily’s walking on Eyre 28 Sep 2009 One Wigan learner has batted away any learning difficulties getting in the way of her dreams by netting a winning education and an Olympic Gold and Silver medal!
	Cultured Hort is blooming with Rathbone 23 Sep 2009 Budding Chorley learner Daniel Hort is plotting a career in gardening.
	How Zat for a day out? 17 Sep 2009 Four lucky learners from our Bolton centre are set for a matchday treat thanks – to the Bench!
	Taking steps to help Emily 15 Sep 2009 Workington MP Tony Cunningham learned how a new programme has been enabling young people to take great strides in their search for work.
	Mayors check-out Oldham’s progress 11 Sep 2009 A Barclays-backed programme to help young people budget better got a very civil civic reception in Oldham.
	Passed – with flying colours 7 Sep 2009 Katie Harrison is all set for a career in hairdressing – thanks to a new scheme organised by Rathbone and leading East Midlands’ hairdressing group, Kieran Mullin Ltd.
	Sheffield steels itself for Rathbone 26 Aug 2009 Young people in Stocksbridge could be about to find it easier to get into the job market.
	Happy to help you Rhonda 24 Aug 2009 A 64-year-old care worker from Corby is completing an apprenticeship - thanks to Rathbone.
	Warm reception for North pole project 17 Aug 2009 Young people from Doncaster are carving out a brighter future for themselves - by creating totem poles for a country park!
	Volunteer day takes the biscuit 12 Aug 2009 Rathbone’s vflex team was hobnobbing with the people of the West Midlands recently – in an effort to get them volunteering.
	Oh brother, we’ve trained another 5 Aug 2009 Andy Flanders is following his family into engineering thanks to a new partnership between Rathbone and Training Services 2000 Ltd.
	Not Browned-off by our idea 30 Jul 2009 Two Rathbone Cymru learners came face to face with the British Prime Minister – and found he was party to their notion of lowering the voting age to 16.
	Born to make parents happy 28 Jul 2009 Lessons in bringing up children should not be viewed as a punishment - say Rathbone parenting workers in Pemberton.
	Diane is in the Know 16 Jul 2009 The Deputy Mayor of Knowsley helped Rathbone return to Merseyside by opening our new Knowsley centre.
	Self-raising flower girl 16 Jul 2009 Young mum Gayle Mather is blooming at Rathbone’s new centre in the south Manchester borough of Trafford.
	Going down a storm 14 Jul 2009 Rathbone’s youth engagement work in Belfast received a vote of confidence from the Northern Ireland Assembly.
	Under starters orders for the Doctor 8 Jul 2009 Learners from Rathbone Oldham made a healthy contribution to a local hospice – by pounding the streets during the town’s “People’s Carnival”.
	No doubting Thomas’ commitment 6 Jul 2009 Rochdale tutor Thomas Tapfumaneyi is using his experiences of growing up in Zimbabwe and doing lessons “under a tree” to help learners blossom.
	Bank On It pays off 30 Jun 2009 A number of Oldham learners have pinned down the basics of banking – thanks to a new Barclays backed scheme.
	Welcome to the centre of attention 25 Jun 2009 Would-be military man Alex Johnson has battled a lack of self-confidence to succeed at Rathbone’s newest centre in Kirkby.
	Let’s hope they are well Met 23 Jun 2009 Four Rathbone peer mentors from Hackney will inspect a warm welcome from top cops when they make the case for young people at a special meeting with the Metropolitan Police.
	Laying down the case for women brickies 15 Jun 2009 Spirited Chantelle Thompson has become the first female in Britain to pass a Level 1 Basic Skills qualification* in building.
	Notable success for Lisa 10 Jun 2009 Stand aside Susan Boyle and beat a retreat Alexandra Burke, Rathbone has its own singing sensation in the shape of Wigan learner, Lisa Sharples.
	There’s mortar volunteering than you think 2 Jun 2009 Experienced brick layer turned Rathbone mentor Mike Lomas (pictured) is helping to build-up the profile of doing good during National Volunteering Week.
	Friends make united stand 28 May 2009 Three mums are using their experience of motherhood plus techniques they learned on a Rathbone course to improve family life in Wigan.
	Brave soles set a blistering pace 22 May 2009 Trainers from our Barrow centre are joining the fight to heal cancer – by setting off on a ten-mile stroll.
	A Tree-mendous effort 20 May 2009 Businesses should take a leaf out of the Cherry Tree Café’s book – and offer young people work experience opportunities.
	Andy Raleighs to the cause 15 May 2009 Do-gooding West Yorkshire youngsters were saluted recently by a giant of Rugby League.
	Life tracks suits Belfast 12 May 2009 A new programme which “meets young people where they are” has made a positive difference to over 150 lives in Northern Ireland.
	Catherine takes the great LEAP forward 8 May 2009 A champion Chorley trainee is taking her first steps towards a career in childcare – thanks to Rathbone.
	Something constructive in store 5 May 2009 Trainees from Rathbone Bury helped supermarket Sainsbury’s sweep back the years – by building their Bolton branch a Victorian shop-front.
	The theatre of dreams 1 May 2009 Rathbone has opened a new centre in the shadow of one of the world’s most famous football grounds.
	Awards day Beckons 23 Apr 2009 Homeless teenager turned youth mentor Becki-Joe Christie is a Rathbone North West Achiever of the Year 2009.
	An Ell of an achievement 16 Apr 2009 A West Midlands childcare apprentice is about to light-up an awards ceremony after “clicking” with two Rathbone centres.
	All shook up by Mayoral visit 14 Apr 2009 Derby learners discovered that their Mayor is concerned about crime, is totally dedicated to her city and likes to listen to Elvis!
	Luton lad lines-up title 9 Apr 2009 On the ball learner Dominic Honegan is one of Rathbone’s premier Midlands and South Achievers of the Year.
	Bury’s Becky braves the brickbats 2 Apr 2009 Eighteen-year-old Becky Wharmby is striking a constructive blow for women in the building business.
	Helping to give them a brake 31 Mar 2009 Rathbone Bolton is enabling young people to steer a career in car mechanics.
	A-roving Ana goes 23 Mar 2009 Carlisle learner Anastasia Relph is about to join apprentices from Land Rover on the trip of a life-time to Kenya.
	Have a ball volunteering 18 Mar 2009 Shake a leg and get involved in improving life in the West Midlands. That’s the message from vflex and one of its ‘prima volunteerers’ – dancer Christian Velayo.
	Nursing an interest in others 13 Mar 2009 Would-be health worker Lydie Swedi was one of hundreds of Rathbone students to offer their support to the Comic Relief campaign.
	Moving forward with Rathbone 10 Mar 2009 Robert Cottington has made a striking change to his life – thanks to our new centre in Runcorn.
	Katie’s on the crest of a wave 6 Mar 2009 Cut-above Ayrshire learner Katie Bain is a Rathbone Scotland Achiever of the Year 2009.
	Ian answers the call 2 Mar 2009 The founder of one of the world’s leading telecommunications businesses has been appointed Chairman of Rathbone.
	For Dean’s a Jolley good fellow 27 Feb 2009 A Wigan learner has a great future in store – after earning an Apprenticeship qualification and a major award.
	Tennant in the House 25 Feb 2009 A Hawick teenager who has battled shyness is on his way to Holyrood to receive a Rathbone Scotland Achiever of the Year Award.
	Cabbage Patch sows seeds of hope 24 Feb 2009 A Motherwell nursery school that has helped nurture budding child carers has won a Rathbone Scotland Achiever of the Year Award.
	Parents pleased with council’s support 19 Feb 2009 Residents who use children’s centres would recommend them to anyone – but some confusion remains as to exactly what services they offer.
	Helping to ful-Phil young people’s dreams 16 Feb 2009 A caring Oldham Tutor is enabling disadvantaged teenagers to get a head-start in the search for work.
	Marching to Holyrood 9 Feb 2009 Next month, seven young Scots will be trotting off to Parliament to receive Rathbone Achiever of the Year Awards for 2009.
	Walk off with a brighter future 29 Jan 2009 Make giant strides with Rathbone at their new centre in the Salford suburb of Walkden.
	All’s well – that’s Sandwell 26 Jan 2009 A scriptwriter/director is set to help pupils on the verge of exclusion in the West Midlands to stage a dramatic recovery.
	Peter gives Enquiry handle on Apprenticeships 22 Jan 2009 “Open doors for every young person wanting work-based learning” is the message our learner delivered to the Skills Commission’s Apprenticeship Enquiry at the Houses of Parliament.
	Slaying the dyslexia dragon 19 Jan 2009 A voice-activated computer program has enabled a learner with dyslexia to progress on to a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Childcare.
	Luke who’s nursing an interest in childcare 12 Jan 2009 Rochdale trainee Luke Dinsdale has become the latest Rathbone learner to challenge the myth that men can’t work in nursery schools.
	Feast your eyes on Rotherham 23 Dec 2008 Learners at one of our South Yorkshire Centres have had a taste of success thanks to Rathbone - and TV chef, Jamie Oliver!
	The leader’s on our wavelength 22 Dec 2008 Peter Goldsworthy, the Leader of Chorley Borough Council, joined Chorley FM DJ Trevor Cooke to broadcast the achievements of Rathbone learners in Lancashire.
	Rathbone breaks into banking 18 Dec 2008 Barclays have leant their support to learners at Oldham – by offering them priceless advice on budgeting.
	No looking back for vflex Walsall 16 Dec 2008 Super-volunteer Rebecca Fletcher persuaded West Midlands companies and organisations that doing good deeds “is just the business”.
	Edhilson makes them sit up and listen 11 Dec 2008 Hackney learner Edhilson Bernado made Minister Liam Byrne “prick up his ears” at a recent Government event by asking him: “Shouldn’t teachers be a bit more street-wise?”
	Samantha Allis in wonderland 8 Dec 2008 Things are stacking-up nicely for a Somerset shop-worker – and it’s all thanks to a new Rathbone drive to encourage young people in the county to become apprentices.
	Make a fresh start in Mansfield 4 Dec 2008 Rathbone’s newest Centre in the East Midlands helped Jordan Kerry find a future - within half-an-hour of opening its doors.
	We were pleased to meet you, too 28 Nov 2008 “Inspirational and uplifting”. That’s what Oldham West and Royton MP Michael Meacher said of his local Rathbone Centre - as he opened its doors to learners.
	Programme gives learners a life-line 24 Nov 2008 Young people have been getting life-changing advice on everything from good diet to decent parenting – thanks to a new scheme pioneered in Cumbria.
	Kerslie’s taking care seriously 20 Nov 2008 Workington learner Kerslie Williams is well on the way to a career caring for others.
	Lessons plan to up-skill parents 13 Nov 2008 The teenage years needn’t be traumatic. That’s the Rathbone message as it launches a series of classes aimed at parents of children aged 9-16.
	Bell opens Boro’ Centre 6 Nov 2008 Sir Stuart Bell MP chimed in a fresh era for Rathbone Middlesbrough - by opening up their brand new base.
	United in helping young Trafford 31 Oct 2008 Youth workers from Rathbone will be offering vulnerable young people individual support and even free child care in Trafford, Greater Manchester.
	Lord Mayor feels right at home 23 Oct 2008 The Lord Mayor of Newcastle-upon-Tyne found out just what Rathbone is doing to help young people on his patch.
	Psychology star books a place with Rathbone 20 Oct 2008 A chance meeting in a coffee shop persuaded psychology student Ashley Ollerhead to volunteer to work in our Ashton Centre.
	MP helps to finish the paint work 16 Oct 2008 Diane Abbott MP stepped into Rathbone Hackney - and brushed-up the centre’s image.
	New men on the block 14 Oct 2008 Oldham learners Adnan Rahman and Gavin Woodward are bucking a national trend – by becoming male Childcare workers.
	Fighting Rathbone’s corner 10 Oct 2008 A firm of solicitors is rewarding four striking learners – by treating them to a day at the football.
	A fitting gift for Peter’s progress 9 Oct 2008 Kilmarnock learner Peter Morrison has received all the tools of the plumbing trade – as a retirement present!
	The doors are open 6 Oct 2008 Paul Rowen MP made a recent visit to a Rathbone project that has helped over a thousand young people in Rochdale.
	Terry makes grand progress 30 Sep 2008 A Newport lad who fitted his learning around caring for his family and old folks has brought home a Rathbone Achiever Award.
	Capital report from Investors in People 29 Sep 2008 Rathbone is an organisation which develops its staff and listens to their opinions. Says who? Its own employees!
	Chips are up for Aberdare learner 23 Sep 2008 It may not have been plain sailing – but would-be carpenter Robert Owen has turned his life around and become a Rathbone achiever.
	Proof that you can make it in childcare 17 Sep 2008 Laura Yaxley has become Rathbone Bradford’s first ever fully qualified nursery nurse.
	Apprenticeships should work for all 12 Sep 2008 Plans to bolster apprenticeships may benefit some – but more should be done to help disadvantaged youngsters access work-based learning.
	Magic outcome for animal carer 9 Sep 2008 Would be vet Vikki Thomson has become one of the first students ever to move onto university from Rathbone Carlisle.