Steps to Work Support Appeal

You'll probably know I was a primary school teacher for many years and I have always been passionate about supporting children and young people as they prepare for life in the wider world.

This is why I have chosen to take part in fundraising for the Steps to Work programme at Strawberry Field.

This fantastic programme gives young people with learning difficulties or other barriers to employment the skills they need to make their way in the world of work. Over 100 people have already completed the programme and around 70% are now in employment.

On 24th March, I'll be 'sleeping out' in the gardens of Strawberry field, along with many other fundraisers.

If you feel able to, I would be so grateful if you could help me help this brilliant charity by making a donation!

This is what Strawberry Field say:

Strawberry Field is a place to explore, unwind and dream in the place, which inspired one of the 20th century's greatest songwriters. The iconic site immortalised by John Lennon in The Beatles hit, Strawberry Fields Forever is now open to the public for the very first time. Previously the site of a Salvation Army children's home where the young John Lennon played in the grounds, Strawberry Field now serves as a unique addition to Beatles tourism. The new site is home to an interactive visitor exhibition, café, shop, calm garden spaces for spiritual reflection and - at its heart - Steps at Strawberry Field, a series of programmes aimed at those with learning difficulties or other barriers to employment.