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London Faiths Forum

National Day of Reflection 23rd March

The overall purpose of the Day of Reflection is twofold – to remember those we have lost during the pandemic, and also to pay tribute to the ongoing work of thousands of people, professionals and volunteers, who have supported us all during this time. Full information is available here.

  • A Minute of Silence at 12 noon which can be observed as a private moment or at your workplace or community. You can also join the Minute of Silence online from 11.50 where a short programme will include a specially written poem and the London Community Gospel Choir. (Register before the day.)
  • Wall of Reflection. A Wall of Reflection in your community is a place to share thoughts about those we have lost and those who continue to serve. You can display photos, poems, objects, music, stories, articles, hobbies or recipes – whatever feels right for you. A full guide is available to download and materials are available from any Marie Curie shop.
  • Tea and biscuits. This can either be in connection with a Wall of Reflection or as a stand-alone activity.  This is simply an opportunity to bring people together in your community – maybe those who have lost loved ones, or just a gathering of people who would like to reflect on the experience of these two years.

You can add your local activities to the national activity map by completing the online form here (where you can indicate whether your event is private or public).

 A full day of online activities – to participate in any or all of these you should register in advance.

  • 7.00-9.00pm. Coming Together in Hope; A National Service of Reflection for Black Communities affected by Covid 19 pandemic.  This is a Christian service to which everyone is invited. The service takes place in person in Birmingham and is co-organised by London-based Ubele Initiative. To attend in person register here. To view via a livestream on Youtube use this link which will go live on the day.  Ubele are also planning an evening event at the Conway Hall in London – if you are interested please contact us and we will send details as soon as we have them.
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Small Charity Week 2022

We want to know how you would like to get involved with Small Charity Week. As a small charity, or funder, or sponsor, we want to know your ideas and what you’d like to contribute to the week.  We’re open to all suggestions and excited for what we can achieve together. So, if you have the time, we’d love it if you could join our session on the 9th March at 14:00 to discuss co-designing this Small Charity Week. Click here to join us

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All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Charities and Volunteering

APPG will be holding their next annual general meeting on Wednesday 9 March at 11:00, they’ll be discussing Communities Leading Change – the role of communities in levelling up. Click here to register your place.

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People Arise Now Monthly Community Connect Event

Community Connect Initiative

Together we can arise and make a difference in our communities.

Join us for our next meeting on Tuesday 22th February 2022.
 
For more information click on the link: www.peoplearisenow.org 
 

 

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Bayo – To Support Your Mental Health and Wellbeing

Bayo is a space to find collectives, organisations and services from across the UK – run by and for the Black community – to support your mental health and wellbeing.

Developed by The Ubele Initiative, Mind, Young Minds and Best Beginnings, Bayo was funded by The National Emergencies Trust and is run by The Ubele Initiative.

Find your space

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Keeping Our Youth Safe

The Youth Engagement and Diversion Team (Hammersmith and Fulham) are holding a community event aimed at parents/guardians to make them aware of organisations and support networks which are available within the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.

The event will be held on Friday 25th February 2022 at 17:00hrs – 20:00hrs at Queen Park Rangers Football Club, Loftus Road Stadium, South Africa Road, London W12 7PJ.  

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Ubele Circles with Michael McMillan

Based on Sankofa principles of seeking knowledge from the past to benefit the futures of generations to come. The Ubele Circles Project is an opportunity for you to explore anti-racist activism in Britain. You will be a part of a group which will come together to learn from an elder social activist and will examine their role in British social activism and the changes they have contributed to making. By the end of the process we hope for you and your co-learners to write a blog showcasing your learning.

The Circle will take place between February – March 2022 and will be led by social activist, artist, curator and educator Michael Mcmillan. This circle will run for a duration of 4 weekly sessions. Michael will facilitate interactive sessions exploring activism through an artistic lens.

If you are interested in being a part of The Ubele Circles Project, we require you to commit to meeting weekly between 6 pm – 7:30 pm on the dates outlined below;

Wednesday 16th February @ 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Wednesday 23rd February @ 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Wednesday 2nd March @ 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Wednesday 16th March @ 6 pm – 7:30 pm

Application deadline: Monday 14 February 2022

Click here to apply

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Planning Aid for London (PAL)

Planning Aid for London (PAL) offers free advice to individuals and groups with questions about planning, regeneration, neighbouring development, building work and more. We also work with community groups that are faced with high levels of development, and want to have an influence on the planning process. Our advice is independent, professional, confidential, and free of charge.

See the Flyer  with more information about our offer; for further information you can also go to our website planningaidforlondon.org.uk.

When helpful, it is possible to refer clients, colleagues, or contacts to our advice line. The quickest way of obtaining planning advice is by submitting a planning enquiry. You can do this at planningaidforlondon.org.uk/contact/.

Are you interested in working together more closely? Please get in touch!

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Dry January Zoom Meeting Wednesday 19th January

Change Grow Live-Connecting London would like to invite you to a Zoom event next Wednesday 19th from 1pm-3pm to mark this year’s Dry January. The theme this year is, ‘Get your You back’ and we will be hosting various people to help inspire.

We are very pleased to be joined again by William Porter the author of Alcohol Explained  https://www.alcoholexplained.com/

Also, we have contributions from Club Soda who have recently started an alcohol free off-licence, and Alcohol Change who are the charity which is behind the Dry January campaign, to name a few.

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