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Nacoa Advent Care Messages 2018

The festive season can be difficult for families blighted by alcohol problems. Christmas and New Year is meant to be a time of celebration and togetherness, making it doubly sad for children living under the shadow of parental alcoholism. It can be a distressing time, reinforcing feelings of isolation and a sense of being different. …

| December 14, 2018

The festive season can be difficult for families blighted by alcohol problems. Christmas and New Year is meant to be a time of celebration and togetherness, making it doubly sad for children living under the shadow of parental alcoholism. It can be a distressing time, reinforcing feelings of isolation and a sense of being different. …

‘Jingle My Bells’ – Charity Single Released

Christmas is difficult time for children affected by their parent’s drinking. But we think is still so important to find moments of fun and enjoy what the season has to offer. Cole Silva has given us that this week! We are so delighted to announce the release of Cole Silva’s new joyful Christmas tune, ‘Jingle …

| December 7, 2018

Christmas is difficult time for children affected by their parent’s drinking. But we think is still so important to find moments of fun and enjoy what the season has to offer. Cole Silva has given us that this week! We are so delighted to announce the release of Cole Silva’s new joyful Christmas tune, ‘Jingle …

In conversation with new trustee Katy Stafford

This month, we are delighted to announce the appointment of two new Trustees, Kate Tojeiro and Katy Stafford. Both appointments bring their wealth of professional expertise and business experience into the Nacoa fold. Trustees are elected by the Nacoa membership, and are responsible for making sure Nacoa is doing what it sets out to do. …

| November 28, 2018

This month, we are delighted to announce the appointment of two new Trustees, Kate Tojeiro and Katy Stafford. Both appointments bring their wealth of professional expertise and business experience into the Nacoa fold. Trustees are elected by the Nacoa membership, and are responsible for making sure Nacoa is doing what it sets out to do. …

Review of Jane Elson’s COA book ‘Will You Catch Me?’

Author of children and young people’s fiction, Jane Elson, has this month published her much-anticipated new novel, Will You Catch Me?. A story of a young girl fascinated by wildlife, Nell Hobbs, who struggles growing up as a child of an alcohol-dependent parent. Nell is a budding naturalist, with a flair for animal rescue. In …

| October 11, 2018

Author of children and young people’s fiction, Jane Elson, has this month published her much-anticipated new novel, Will You Catch Me?. A story of a young girl fascinated by wildlife, Nell Hobbs, who struggles growing up as a child of an alcohol-dependent parent. Nell is a budding naturalist, with a flair for animal rescue. In …

#Upfest2018: Dave’s Fundraising Cats

Every year, the extended Nacoa volunteering team gets out on to the streets of Bristol to help organise Upfest, Europe’s largest Urban Art Festival. The festival started as a small fundraiser in a local bar in Bristol, and has grown into a national phenomenon, covering over 2 miles of Bristol streets and attracting over 40k …

| October 5, 2018

Every year, the extended Nacoa volunteering team gets out on to the streets of Bristol to help organise Upfest, Europe’s largest Urban Art Festival. The festival started as a small fundraiser in a local bar in Bristol, and has grown into a national phenomenon, covering over 2 miles of Bristol streets and attracting over 40k …

Helpline Counsellor Jamie – Community Hero Award 2018

Regular helpline volunteer, Jamie Brett, has been awarded a 2018 Community Hero run by the national charity The Giving Machine. The Community Hero Award is a national initiative seeking to celebrate ‘unsung heroes out there doing amazing things in their community. People who make a difference to their community and always go that extra mile …

| September 21, 2018

Regular helpline volunteer, Jamie Brett, has been awarded a 2018 Community Hero run by the national charity The Giving Machine. The Community Hero Award is a national initiative seeking to celebrate ‘unsung heroes out there doing amazing things in their community. People who make a difference to their community and always go that extra mile …

A Transcontinental Triumph: David’s Fundraising Blog

Nacoa simply could not be here without our amazing supporters and fundraisers. Among those who take on incredible feats of strength and endurance to raise funds and awareness for Nacoa is David, who is shortly returned from his astounding ‘self-supported’ transcontinental race across Europe. Here is his blog describing his incredible journey, and the experiences …

| August 30, 2018

Nacoa simply could not be here without our amazing supporters and fundraisers. Among those who take on incredible feats of strength and endurance to raise funds and awareness for Nacoa is David, who is shortly returned from his astounding ‘self-supported’ transcontinental race across Europe. Here is his blog describing his incredible journey, and the experiences …

Researching parental alcohol misuse at university – Kirsty Kerr

To raise the profile of children affected by parental alcohol problems, it is incredibly important to promote research at universities in this still under-represented area. In the below piece, Kirsty Kerr describes why she has focused her university studies to reveal the realities of mental ill health and parental alcohol misuse. Kirsty’s Research In May this year, I …

| August 14, 2018

To raise the profile of children affected by parental alcohol problems, it is incredibly important to promote research at universities in this still under-represented area. In the below piece, Kirsty Kerr describes why she has focused her university studies to reveal the realities of mental ill health and parental alcohol misuse. Kirsty’s Research In May this year, I …

#Upfest2018: Volunteer Kate’s Blog

Nacoa volunteers donated over 1,000 volunteer hours at Europe’s largest urban art festival, Upfest, helping to raise awareness and funds for those affected by their parent’s drinking. Over 35,000 people visited Bristol to witness 400+ artists painting live across 40 venues. Paintings ranged from intricate treatments on board at Bedminster’s tranquil St Francis Church to …

| August 13, 2018

Nacoa volunteers donated over 1,000 volunteer hours at Europe’s largest urban art festival, Upfest, helping to raise awareness and funds for those affected by their parent’s drinking. Over 35,000 people visited Bristol to witness 400+ artists painting live across 40 venues. Paintings ranged from intricate treatments on board at Bedminster’s tranquil St Francis Church to …

Volunteer Awards Evening 2018 – The Winners!

This year’s Volunteers Awards Evening was graced by the presence of the Deputy Lord Mayor of Bristol Councillor Lesley Alexander and Nacoa Patron of 16 years, Tony Adams. Hilary Henriques welcomed friends, supporters, members and volunteers who joined together to celebrate 28 years providing information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parents drinking, …

| July 3, 2018

This year’s Volunteers Awards Evening was graced by the presence of the Deputy Lord Mayor of Bristol Councillor Lesley Alexander and Nacoa Patron of 16 years, Tony Adams. Hilary Henriques welcomed friends, supporters, members and volunteers who joined together to celebrate 28 years providing information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parents drinking, …

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