30 years of Rainbows GB , A chance meeting sees the birth of Rainbows in Great Britain

 

30 years of Rainbows GB

 

From its initial beginnings in 1992

Thanks again to Frank and Sue McDermott and Paul Cronin for their recollections.

 

In 1990/1 Nigel Bavidge (1944- 2010) and Sister Philomena McDermott who were both advisors for the Diocese of Leeds were trained by Suzy Yehl Marta in America. A chance meeting between Frank McDermott a Headteacher from Doncaster and Nigel Bavidge National Director (1991-2003 Chair of Trustees) of Rainbows saw the birth of Rainbows in Great Britain.

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Nigel Bavidge travelled to Doncaster in 1992 and trained around 60 schools in the area including Holy Family Catholic School where both Frank and Sue McDermott worked.

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In 1994 Sheila O’Neill, Sr Theresa Flynn and Fr Des Seddon went to the USA to train as Rainbows Registered Directors/Facilitators, they greatly supported the development of Rainbows in Liverpool. Father Seddon is the Chair of the Management Committee for Rainbows GB.

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In 1995 Suzy came to the UK and trained 25 Registered Directors in Ushaw College over 4 days they were inspired by her and along with many others planted the seed that grew into Rainbows GB

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From these humble beginnings in 1992 Rainbows GB has become a highly respected national charity, supporting children and young people in more than 1400 schools in addition offering high quality training in bereavement and loss across Great Britain.

Friends and colleagues pictured celebrating 25 years of Rainbows GB