An afternoon at POP3

On Monday afternoon Miss John and Mr Hopkin's group visited POP3 in the Malmesbury area.

The POP centers offer a safe place for young people to gather, whether to play, socialise or do homework.  They are given a hot meal and an opportunity to shower, as these simple things that we take for granted are not guaranteed when the children return home.  By providing an environment that is both supportive and fun, the centers aim to keep the children within their boundaries and therefore out of mischief.

More established POP centers like this are used to having groups to visit.  We received a warm welcome and were soon making friends.