MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS
Mothers and Daughters or (M.A.D) is an annual event is for young women and their mothers* in the area to come together, as a celebration of diversity, with a focus on health, creativity and participation.(* denotes all women who make a contribution to the development of young women) The day brings women of all ages together to experience some Complimentary Therapies (such as Reihki, Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology among others) and beuaty treatments (such as Manicures, Facials, Pedicures, Hair Braiding, Threading) with qualified therapist at exceptionally reduced rates. This event has enabled many of those attending to experience some of these treatments for the first time, as they would not usually have the means to resource the experience. By creating a safe environment that supports participants to develop knowledge and skills that promote health and well being the event has run for a successful seven years. The aim is to engage with women from a diverse range of cultural and ages groups to attend the day. View the Mothers and Daughters Gallery View the Mothers and Daughters Rewind Gallery
BODY MIND & SOCIETY
A project that focuses on body image for young women who are participating. It looks at the perceptions that have been brought about through everyday life. A variety of activities are available e.g. Fashion/Talent Show, Drama, Healthy Eating and many more. The young women documented each area of work in detailled exercise sheets which was brought to together with other young women's work, nationally and developed into a work manual. The project is available in a documented format and the exercise sheets can be utilised for any group work
SAFER SURROUNDINGS - Safety Audit Young women compile their own safety audit of their local area, by walking the area, taking photgraphs and interviewing local residents over a number of weeks. They collated their findings and made a report which they collectively presented to relevant bodies that have decision-making authority for their area, i.e. Housing Development, Councils, Police. After the presentation a review date was arranged so that the young women could look at progress/developments and also ask further questions to the decision-makers about thier committment to ensuring that their surroundings becomes and remains safer. This project comes in a documented format, and training is available which Juice facilitates to groups to compile their own safety audit. B.Y.E The BYE (Black Youth Experience) steering group, offers support to African Caribbean young people, to develop their experiences and knowledge of other African Caribbean young people locally, nationally and from around the globe. The group were fortunate to visit Jamaica in February 2004 as part of the Jamaican International Youth Exchange. The young people who were fortunate to be a part of this experience were able to gain first hand experience of how Jamaican young people live. They visited four schools, arigcultural establishments and many dignatories as well as some of the fabulous tourist attractions, eg. Dunns River Falls, Milk River Bath.
