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You Have Been Framed!

The right frame for a picture can make a huge difference to a print or image. FrameWorks is part of the KibbleWorks Enterprises, based not far from the main Kibble campus in Paisley. George Rae is a professional picture-framer and he explains more about the business and the young people on placement.

Thank you for the Music!

Some of the most loved films have memorable soundtracks, but even corporate DVDs can benefit from a great backing track to complement the words and images. MusicWorks is part of the KibbleWorks enterprises. Brendan Merrick explains how music is also playing a key role in the development of the young people placed there.

Adding a Touch of Colour

Personalised t-shirts and mugs are great ways to mark special occasions like birthdays, and stag and hen nights. PromoWorks is part of the KibbleWorks group of businesses. Sarah Speight describes the services they provide and how this can help the young people on placement.

Looking After Carers and Young People

We hear from therapists Wendy and Debbie from the Foster Care Associates. They are speaking to Professor Leon Fulcher about how therapists can help both the young people and the carers.

Challenges in Foster Care

Foster Care Associate therapists Wendy and Debbie describe some of the challenges within their work. They are speaking to Professor Leon Fulcher on behalf of the Foster Care Associates.

Latest news stories from Kibble

Nothing stops a jail sentence like a job

Kibble’s award hat trick

Sunshine and flowers make it a right royal day at Kibble

Global Citizenship & Environmental Study Project

Article from Herald Magazine, Nov ’07 - It's going to Work at Kibble.

Investing in Young People

Herald Society Social Care Supplement - March 2007

Kibble ROCCs! - June 2006

SBC..........what we've won! - June 2006

Vulnerable young Scots to benefit from lottery cash - May 2006

Kibble Collects Glasgow Airport FAB 40 Community Award - May 2006

Men Can Care shortlisted in the Community Care Awards 2005 - December 2005

Kibble wins Enterprising Solutions Young Social Enterprise Award 2005 - November 2005

K in the Park - July 2005

Warehouse will save groups loadsamoney - July 2005

Kibble receives grant to expand services - June 2005

Learning to Care - June 2005

Good Clean Fun - June 2005

Tommy Arthur embarks on new career as a Foster Carer - May 2005

Jim gains Scottish Progression Award and job - February 2005

Kibble raise money for Tsunami Appeal - February 2005

Rugby player backs Men Can Care - January 2005

Charity Fund Raising - November 2004

Foster Carer - A Job for You? - August 2004

Care Accolades 2004 - May 2004

Intensive Fostering Service - May 2004

In Kind Direct at KibbleWorks - March 2004

KibbleWorks - March 2004

Kibble - Social Enterprise of the Year 2004 - February 2004

Buchanan Unit opens as tribute to Employee - February 2004

New all weather sports area at Kibble - February 2004

Kibble wins Upstarts Award - February 2004

 

 

 

 

 


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Trio charged with Kinsella murder

Three people are charged with the murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella who was stabbed to death in north London.

Top spy seriously ill in hospital

Britain's top spy, Alex Allan, the chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee, is unconscious and seriously ill in hospital.

B&B fund-raising effort rescued

Efforts by Bradford & Bingley to raise £400m have been rescued after a would-be US investor pulled out.

MPs vote to keep homes expenses

MPs vote against giving themselves an above-inflation pay rise, but to keep their second homes allowance.

Betancourt reunited with family

French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt holds an emotional reunion with her children after six years as a hostage.

UK treatment of Iraqis 'shameful'

A former defence chief says he feels ashamed at the treatment of an Iraqi family who sought safety in the UK.

Mayor's aide in cash claim probe

An aide to London mayor Boris Johnson had faced allegations of financial misconduct when he was a vicar, it is revealed.

US 'pregnant man' has baby girl

An American man who was born female but underwent gender realignment surgery, gives birth, US media report.

She should be so lucky - Kylie attends Palace for honour

Singer Kylie Minogue is formally appointed OBE by the Prince of Wales at a Buckingham Palace ceremony.