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Curious Chemical Catalysts

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Explore Chemical Catalysts and see some amazing reactions with our Imperial Researcher Richard Kong.
About this Event
From the food we eat to the air we breathe, we all rely on chemical reactions, but some of these reactions need a helping hand. This is where our researchers look to catalysts, materials that help reactions happen!
In this workshop you will learn about the basics of chemical bonds through some exciting demonstrations delivered by Imperial researcher Richard Kong, before learning more about Imperial’s work developing new catalysts and why they are so important.
After picking the chemical reaction of your choice (perhaps turning carbon dioxide into diamonds or breaking down plastic) you will learn about the features of catalysts by making a catalyst monster. At the end of the workshop, we shall look at some real catalysts on the large screen and compare them to our own.

 

 

 

Further information

This free workshop is open to residents living in North LBHF and North Kensington. There will be a demonstration at the start of the workshop, so it is important that you arrive on time for your session.

As this is a family event, children aged 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged between 12 – 15 will only be allowed to participate if they have given an emergency contact name and phone number via the booking form.

 

When: Friday 25th October

Where: The Invention Rooms Café

Slots: 14.00 – 16.00

 

To register, click here.

 

 

 

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Make a Skeleton – Family Workshop

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Bones might be spooky, but they are also useful too! You will explore anatomy and skeletons through live demonstrations before making your own model skeleton to take home. You’ll discover how we use bones to move around and then consider how you might engineer these different features by making and taking home a model skeleton.

 

Further infrormation

This free workshop is open to residents living in North LBHF and North Kensgnton. There will be a demonstration at the start of the workshop, so it is important that you arrive on time for your session.

As this is a family event, children aged 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged between 12 – 15 will only be allowed to participate if they have given an emergency contact name and phone number via the booking form.

 

When: Tuesday 22nd October

Where: The Invention Rooms Café

Slots: 11.00, 12.00 and 14.00.

 

To register, click here.

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Spooky Circuits – Family Workshop

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Physics doesn’t have to be hard…..make some spooky lights with our soft squishy circuits!

 

You will explore the amazing conductive powers of play dough and learn about electrical current. By using different types of dough, you will be able to make and take an amazing 3D model that can light up and conduct electricity. Aimed at children aged 5 – 11 years old, this family activity is open to residents living in the north of LBHF and North Kensington.

 

With googly eyes, teeth and Halloween colours, why not make the spookiest electric circuit you can?

 

Further infrormation

This free workshop is open to residents living in North LBHF and North Kensgnton.

There will be a demonstration at the start of the workshop, so it is important that you arrive on time for your session.

As this is a family event, children aged 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged between 12 – 15 will only be allowed to participate if they have given an emergency contact name and phone number via the booking form.

 

 

When: Monday 21st October

Where: The Invention Rooms Café

Slots: 11.00, 12.00 and 14.00.

 

To register, click here.

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Volunteer Coordinator – Opening Doors

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Could you be the Opening Doors Volunteer Coordinator for the next two years?

Are you looking for a change and a challenge working with volunteers to deliver sporting and arts’ activities for people with learning disabilities?

Opening Doors is Yarrow’s volunteer project funded by City Bridge Trust, supporting people with learning disabilities to access art, sport and cultural activities in London by matching them with volunteers with shared interests.

The project has been running for three years and has just been awarded a grant to continue for a further two years. Last year Opening Doors delivered a staggering 391 activities for people with learning disabilities. The range of activities was enormous, everything from rock climbing to supper clubs, film making to theatre trips, badminton to rugby!

Opening Doors is all about making sure that people with learning disabilities take a full and active part in their community and try lots of new and exciting activities. It’s about empowering people with learning disabilities, increasing confidence, widening social networks improving wellbeing. The project is open to people with learning disabilities across London, not just Yarrow people, so Opening Doors’ potential to expand is huge.

The new 2-year funding also provides for an Opening Doors website to help us reach our target of providing 400 opportunities and activities this year for people with learning disabilities.

It will be an exciting, challenging and very busy two years. It will also be great fun!

 

To get more information about the job click here, to view/download the application form – click here.

 

Please note: the closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 28th October.

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Grants Available to Support People Living with Dementia

Alzheimer's Society

Accelerator Programme invests in innovations to improve the lives of people affected by dementia.

 

 

Do you have an idea for a product or service that will change lives?

 

Engineers, designers, developers, innovators, entrepreneurs, or anyone with a good idea – we want to hear from you.

 

Your idea could be a simple product that makes an everyday task easier for a person living with dementia.

 

You may have an innovative idea for a new service or way of working for care home staff.

 

 

To bring your idea to life, our programme offers a 12 month partnership including:

– bespoke business support and investment up to a value of £100,000

– an expert innovation buddy from Alzheimer’s Society to develop their idea during a 12-month partnership.

 

Who can apply?

By backing passionate people with innovative ideas, we’ll accelerate the development of new products and services with the potential to benefit thousands of people.

We are looking for applications from teams or individuals at any stage of the product development journey, from a great idea that needs testing through to proven products that need a push to maximise their reach.

 

Our Accelerator Programme will be accepting applications from 8 October 2019.

 

Click here to find more information and how to apply.

 

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Enter your business into the H&F Brilliant Business Awards

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“We’re working hard to make H&F the best place to do business in Europe,” said Cllr Andrew Jones, H&F Cabinet Member for the Economy and the Arts.

“Enter our Brilliant Business awards this year and shine a light on your business.”

 

The awards form part of H&F Council’s Industrial Strategy (pdf 2.6MB) which aims to make the borough the best place to live, work and play in Europe.

 

Judges’ Prize

Enter your business into up to two of the categories below and increase your chances of winning an award.

  • Best Community Focussed Business or Social Enterprise – NEW
  • Best Creative Business
  • Best Cultural or Arts Business
  • Best Customer Service
  • Most Inclusive Employer – NEW
  • Best Place to Drink
  • Best Place to Eat
  • Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Best Independent Business on the High Street
  • Best Small Business
  • Best Micro or Nano Business or Sole Trader – NEW
  • Best Night Time Economy Business – NEW
  • Best Technology Start-Up

An expert panel of judges will then draw up a shortlist and decide who deserves the glittering gong at the gala presentation on Thursday 21 November at Olympia London.

Entries close on Friday 25 October.

 

Public Vote

Get residents, shoppers and workers in the borough to nominate you as their favourite business in Hammersmith, Fulham and Shepherds Bush.

There is no application process – just encourage your customers to say you’re the best!

Promote the awards in store and online and ask people to nominate you at the awards website. Each nomination counts as a vote.

 

Closing date for public nominations is Sunday 10 November.

  • Best Fulham Business
  • Best Hammersmith Business
  • Best Shepherds Bush Business

 

The five businesses with the most votes in each category will be invited to the gala presentation on Thursday 21 November at Olympia London, with the winner being the one who gets the most – it’s that simple.

 

 

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Course

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshops Information

Mental health is just as important to our overall wellbeing as physical health, in some cases more so, yet we tend to pay far less attention to it. The mental health of young people is particularly important. Half of all long-term mental illness in adulthood starts by 15 and three quarters by 18.

 

Youth workers and coaches can do a great deal to prevent this, without being experts. We train to give physical first aid without hesitation – so why not mental first aid too?

 

Local authorities up and down the country see mental health as their top priority. They know that ignoring the problem is unaffordable because of the impact on the economy: young people with mental health problems find it harder to get or stay in work, they are more likely to get into legal trouble and will need more attention from their GP or hospital. Interventions, such as Mental Health First Aid, are both evidence-based and cost-effective.

 

Training your volunteers and coaches is money well spent and will allow your organisation to make a vital contribution to the health of the local population.

 

What Is It About?

Learners will explore the most common mental health conditions experienced by young people and discover what youth and sport workers can do to prevent and/or intervene when needed.  The ‘Lite’ version provides a taster of the content for the ‘Full’ course.  Learners on the full course cover topics such as child and adolescent development, bullying and cyber bullying, substance misuse and protective factors.

 

Learners will be able to:

  • challenge the discrimination surrounding mental health
  • define mental health & common issues
  • relate to other people’s experiences
  • look after their own mental health
  • protect a young person who may be at risk
  • spot the signs of mental health issues in young people
  • give help, support and guidance to any young person who needs it

 

Who Is It For?

Volunteers, coaches and project managers

When?

Youth Mental Health First Aid – 2 day course
Thursday 17th & Friday 18th October, 9am – 4:30pm

Venue:

BNP PARIBAS, 10 Harewood Avenue, London, NW1 6AA

 

Click here to book your space.

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Prince’s Trust – Training course opportunities for young people

 

Prince’s Trust – Training course opportunities for young people 16-30 and who are NOT in Education, Training or Employment. 

 

You can take that step

We believe you have the talent to achieve anything you want to in life. That’s why we make your journey to success even easier by giving you the skills, tools, training and confidence you need to secure the job you want.

 

Our programmes:

– Start your business. Take that idea you’ve been dreaming of and, with our Enterprise training, mentoring and funding, become your own boss.

– Get a job. Get to know an industry that suits your personality, with free ‘on-the-job’ courses that will help you gain valuable experience.

– Build your confidence. We’ve got a range of programmes to develop your skills and boost your confidence. Try something different with new friends today.

 

 

 

Visit Prince’s Trust Website to find out more.

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Crowdfunding: Ride Side-by-Side

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Crowdfunding: Ride Side-by-Side

 

The History of Bikeworks

In its short history Bikeworks has already achieved a significant amount making a positive difference to the lives of many thousands of people, winning numerous awards and expanding the reach of its work outside of East London.

 

Who will it effect:

Participants over 60 who have an issue with mobility, social isolation, or be visually impairment.

 

How it Works

People will book a trip by phone. A rider will pick them up, riding a side by side cycle and take them on a trip of their choice for an hour and half.

 

Why it’s a great idea:

Ride Side-by-Side will tackle loneliness and isolation. People will have an opportunity to chat with their co-rider (Pilot), interact, tell stories about themselves and reminisce.

Ride Side-by-Side will help people with things they need to do like shopping, visit friends and family, explore the borough or get to an appointment.

It will have a broader impact with regards to reducing motorised trips and showcase other ways to get around that are emissions free.

By giving people the opportunity to be active, reduce their reliance on the NHS since it will improve their well-being due to the exercise and the conviviality.

 

Steps to get it done:

  • Produce and distribute project publicity materials
  • Engage local social housing estates and organisations
  • Run 4 ‘roadshows’ at key locations in the borough ahead of the launch
  • Take 4-8 people out on cycle trips of their choice every week
  • Collect quantitative & qualitative data
  • Collect materials for case studies and project video
  • Publish project report
  • begin delivery in 2 additional locations

 

The project cycles are power assisted to enable riders to travel further and ride for longer in any road environment.

 

How will the Money be Used

The funding will be used to purchase a small fleet of these cycles for the project, to train and pay the ‘pilot’ and for development work linking to local social housing estates, care homes, dementia groups, older people’s networks and groups for the visually impaired.

 

To get more information, visit Bikeworks Website.

 

To view/ download the flyer, click here.

 

 

 

 

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Free Tavistock Relationships Training: Reducing Parental Conflict

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Free Tavistock Relationships Training: Reducing Parental Conflict – why it matters and what we can do to help?

 

Free half day CPD certificated training for children and families voluntary sector agencies,  schools and health visitors working in Westminster, RB  Kensington and Chelsea, Camden, Hammersmith and Fulham, Croydon, Brent and Lambeth (8 places per local authority area).

 

Date: Tuesday 22nd October 9am registration for a 9.30 start until 12.30pm

 

Venue: Tavistock Relationships, Hallam House, 56-60 Hallam Street, W1W 6JL (nearest tubes, Oxford Circus and Great Portland Street)

 

Learning outcomes

  • Brief overview of research, established and new
  • Think about the nature of conflict for parental couples, living together or apart
  • Think about the impact on the child of parental conflict and what we really do to help
  • Find out about how to refer families for help effectively

 

 

Click here to view/download the invitation and find out more how to book a place.

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