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Friday Jun 09, 2006

media scoops and campaigning in the sun

Oh it's been a varied few days. I've managed to begin to really feel like I work here, with some substantial task being thrown my way, coupled with some more of the humourously mundane. In fact, I even managed to combine both of these with my first dabbling at writing press releases..

yes, the Shelter charity shop in Wakefield had a new kitchen fitted last week. Not only that, but the kitchen was donated and fitted by local handymen from the Mears Group, who are the biggest social housing renovaters nationwide. A press release was duely sent out to local papers across the region and a photocall arranged to capture the spotless new cupboards, state of the art fridge and whistling shiney kettle.

The little known but very highly regarded Wakefield Express and Star turned up and captured, i believe, the scoop of the year thus far. If only the Times had known in advance...

In addition to capturing local column inches I had the chance to add my services to Shelter's sign up campaign at last weekend's Camden Green Fair. The sun shone, the organic cider was delicious and we achieved a huge number of sign ups for our Full House campaign which is calling for the Government to tackle the huge problem of overcrowded homes in the UK today.

The final triumph for the Shelter Press team recently has been the success of the launch of Shelter's Home Is campaign in Scotland. We are asking people to log on and tell us what home means to them. So what does it? Have a think and let us know at http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/howtohelp/howtohelp-4695.cfm?frmAlias=banner 

To me right now it should mean a big garden full of friends, tunes and kronenburg so I can enjoy this amazing weather over the weekend...

Posted by Rachael ( 11:52 AM )
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