THE May meeting of women’s community group Ciren Belles welcomed Elizabeth Breakspear-Jones to tell them more about her work with young families through the Children’s Centre.

Elizabeth’s passionate dedication to making a difference shone through in her account of how working in a playgroup inspired her to retrain to work directly with vulnerable families.

In the midst of national cuts to funding and diminishing resources, Elizabeth shone a light on how the Centres offer a lifeline to families struggling to cope, for all kinds of reasons.

The Belles got to see the positive side of her challenging role as she shared with them a couple of heart-wrenching and ultimately heart-warming stories of the difference the Children’s Centres are able to make.

Elizabeth’s uplifting account showed how, by offering parenting classes, practical advice or sometimes just a sympathetic shoulder to lean on, lives can be turned around and given hope for a brighter future.

Next month, on Thursday, June 21, Ciren Belles will join with their sibling group The Cirencester Parish Men’s Group for a picnic – whatever the weather!

For more details, follow us on Facebook by searching for @CirenBelles.

Ciren Belles is open to women of all ages and backgrounds in Cirencester. It is a chance to get together once a month to grow friendships and hear inspiring speakers or enjoy informal social events.

Meeting are every third Thursday of the month upstairs at Somewhere Else, with a 7.30 for 8pm start. For further information, contact Rev Katie Richardson (revkatie@cirenparish.co.uk) or Vikki O’Keefe (vikki.okeeffe@gmail.com) or ring 01285 659317.