Latest News from Blythswood Care

Blythwood News - Message from the CEO

2011-12-20T15:17:55Z

Blythwood News - Jackie & Elma were motivated by the gospel

2011-11-30T09:13:21Z

The death of Blythswood’s patron Elma Ross in October was a huge loss to Blythswood but the work that her husband began in 1966 touches more lives than ever today. We need God’s gifts of faith and wisdom to carry on, says chief executive James Campbell.

Blythwood News - Educating Children with Special Needs

2011-11-30T09:09:52Z

Five-year-old Kichu is hyperactive. He has poor language skills and difficulty in learning. But at a special school in his home state of Kerala, he is receiving speech therapy and one-to-one tuition to help prepare him for mainstream school. Read how your support is helping children like Kichu in India

Blythwood News - Shelter helps aids orphans in Zimbabwe

2011-11-30T09:08:56Z

Laina was just two when her father died. Her mother died three years later. Now 11, she is cared for at Harare Shelter, supported by Blythswood Care. Laina is one of more than 100 children in Zimbabwe for whom Blythswood’s help has been a safety net.

Blythwood News - Volunteering helped Mike choose a career

2011-11-30T09:07:53Z

Mike was starting his last year at school when he volunteered to help one of Blythswood’s projects in Romania. Now at university, he tells how his experience at Talita Kum influenced his decision to become a teacher and helped him be sensitive to the needs of children at school.

Blythwood News - Pastoral Care helps parentless teens

2011-11-30T09:06:57Z

When their mum died, Sebi and his brother were sent to one orphanage and their sisters to another. Church became the highlight of his week – “The people were nice to us and I felt accepted.” Read how the care of a pastor supported by Blythswood makes a difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people like Sebi.

Blythwood News - Hungry, homeless woman saved from suicide

2011-11-30T09:05:34Z

Sunduramma stood by the canal and wept. Why suffer any more? She would drown herself now and put an end to it all. Find out how a child stopped Sunduramma from taking her own life.

Blythwood News - CAMPERVAN SOLD

2011-11-10T13:21:50Z

Blythwood News - MRS ELMA ROSS 1944-2011

2011-10-19T20:40:47Z

Mrs Elma Ross, a patron of Blythswood Care, died this morning, Wednesday 19 October 2011.

Blythwood News - Run for Romania Drymen 10K

2011-09-01T08:47:26Z

The 2011 Run for Romania Dryman 10K was enjoyed by runners from across scotland.

Blythwood News - Practical gifts for families in need

2011-08-30T10:10:22Z

By filling shoeboxes with useful gifts, you bring joy and practical help to families like this one in Albania who barely survive on an incredibly low income. Read the moving story of little Alush and his family who received your message last Christmas – somebody cares for them!

Blythwood News - You make them feel that someone cares for them

2011-08-30T10:08:32Z

Your generosity in filling a shoebox touches hearts, say Blythswood’s chief executive, James Campbell. As Blythswood’s 2011 Shoe Box Appeal gets under way, it’s in your power to make a vulnerable child or older person realise that someone does care for them.

Blythwood News - Present amazes lady released from prison

2011-08-30T10:06:48Z

Life has not been easy for Tamara. When Blythswood’s partners in Moldova presented her with a shoebox she was amazed that anyone would show kindness to her.

Blythwood News - Brick Worker boy loves body spray

2011-08-30T10:05:27Z

Crippled by polio, Asif (11) gets around on his crutch and even works with his parents in a brick factory. He was beaming with happiness when he received this gift from Blythswood’s Shoe Box Appeal.

Blythwood News - Crayons let Elenka develop her talent

2011-08-30T10:02:44Z

Elenka (10) was so pleased to find coloured crayons in her box when Blythswood shoeboxes were distributed at her school in southeast Bulgaria. She loves to draw but her parents cannot afford to buy artwork materials.

Blythwood News - Sponsored Toddle 2011

2011-07-04T10:18:11Z

The Merseyside sponsored toddle took place on Friday 1^st July. 50 children participated in the sponsored toddle, raising £800+ for Blythswood Care.

Blythwood News - Care and education let children flourish

2011-06-20T11:12:04Z

Your support for Blythswood is helping disadvantaged children and young adults to feel valued and to achieve more than they ever dreamt was possible, says Blythswood's chief executive, James Campbell.

Blythwood News - Good books for children in Pakistan

2011-06-20T11:03:54Z

Rita's parents cannot afford to send all their children to school. But the eight-year-old loves to read and was thrilled to receive a book from Blythswood Care.

News Items - BLYTHSWOOD FASHION SHOW - EAST KILBRIDE

2011-06-20T10:59:12Z

Everyone went away with a smile on their face and a bag in their hand - at least, that was the impression of those organising the Blythswood Care Summer Fashion Show and Sale at the West Kirk, East Kilbride on June 9

Blythwood News - Learning and loving: pre-schoolers need both

2011-06-20T10:13:49Z

Despite have learning difficulties Gabriela has learned to express her feelings and to stand up for herself. Read how Blythswood supports disadvantaged children in Romania during their vital early years.

Blythwood News - Training teachers for special education

2011-06-20T10:12:57Z

At a college supported by Blythswood, school teacher Bincy (23) trained to educate children with special needs. Now she teaches them traditional Indian dancing as well as basic every-day skills.

Blythwood News - Ex-orphanage boys learn to take responsibility

2011-06-20T10:11:19Z

After a tough upbringing in care, Eugen has learned to take responsibility for his own progress. Blythswood's Daniel Centre gives ex-orphanage youngsters the support they need to achieve independence.

Blythwood News - Suits on Bikes.. On the Road Again

2011-06-01T10:42:23Z

BUDAPEST, 2 June 2011: For the eighth consecutive year, Suits on Bikes returns to Transylvania continuing the race for raising more funds for underprivileged children. This year, Suits on Bikes will continue to focus its support on its ambitious project in Jimbolia.

Blythwood News - Scottish Schools Enterprise Challenge

2011-05-25T16:45:41Z

News Items - Durable Riches

2011-02-21T09:39:11Z

I SOMETIMES think about one of my former school friends, called James. He was an orphan who was sent from Glasgow to live in a farming community in the North. We played together, and together we made plans for the future. He always enjoyed coming to my home; and although his foster parents were kind and affectionate to him, he longed for the time when he would have a home of his own.

News Items - Bucket of Love helps Bejenari

2011-02-21T08:54:33Z

Bejenari has been an invalid since she was a child. Now in her sixties she struggles to get by on a pension of less than £14 per week. Recently she received a Blythswood Bucket of Love from Dima Sevastian, pastor of Betina Baptist Church in Chisinau, Moldova.

News Items - Sharing the gospel through tracts

2011-02-21T08:53:23Z

A Liberian footballer who became a Christian after reading a gospel tract from Blythswood Care is now a church planter and pastor.

News Items - Supporting early education in Romania

2011-02-21T08:50:45Z

Manu is learning her letters with help from Blythswood Care. The seven year old started school in September and at the same time enrolled in Talita Kum, Blythswood’s after-school programme for children from low-income families in Jimbolia, Western Romania.

News Items - Giving children energy to learn, grow and play

2011-02-21T08:49:51Z

Like growing lads everywhere, twelve year old Chukka enjoys his food. The day this picture was taken, dinner at the children’s home where he lives consisted of boiled rice with curried fish, followed by a banana sweet.

News Items - Ensuring Families in Crisis don't go hungry

2011-02-21T08:48:35Z

Joan* was referred to Highland Food Bank just before Christmas by the Homeless Day Centre in Inverness. Alone and in her forties, she was living in a camper van while the north of Scotland experienced its coldest winter in more than 30 years.