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TRIUMPH OF THE GRASSROOTS is a multi-media documentary, utilising stunning photography, commentary and period music, to showcase over 40 years of charitable and humanitarian work at a ‘grassroots’ level by Afrikans. Those who arrived in Britain from the British Commonwealth, including the Caribbean and the Continent of Africa, during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
Afrikans and others were invited by the British government to assist in re-building Britain’s war-torn economy, and in the process, they made invaluable and lasting contributions to British Social History.
Through forty years of photographic evidence, we follow the innovative and creative community development work undertaken by these new comers to Britain, which has had a deep and lasting influence on the host community and has added values to Britain’s existing social structures.
Over four decades, the Vince Hines Foundation, a registered community, education and training charity, based in west London and operating within the general Self-Help Movement, initiated a number of social, artistic and cultural initiatives including education, careers information, advice and guidance, relating to training, community support, musical endeavours, outreach activities and business development, on a solution focus basis.
For yours and other viewers convenience, this documentary can be viewed on YouTube here ‘TRIUMPH OF THE GRASSROOTS’
Food for London grant information:
Food for London is the new Evening Standard Dispossessed Fund campaign highlighting the disconnect between the prevalent food poverty that exists in London and the tonnes of surplus food that is thrown away or fed to animals.
Through this fund, the aim is to support groups working across London who are turning edible food surplus into a social solution; who are diverting fresh food that is fit for human consumption away from being wasted and using it to feed people in need; who are developing solutions to improve how food is redistributed; who are striving to reduce food waste at production or store level and in the home; and who are directly delivering solutions to alleviate hunger and food poverty in London. The Fund is also keen to support projects that encourage volunteering opportunities for people to get involved.
If you are a charity, community group, CIC or social enterprise tackling food waste and/or using fresh food to address food poverty, you can apply for a grant of between £1,000 and £20,000. Applications must be received by 11 November 2016 and successful applicants will be notified in February 2017.
You can access the Fund Guidance notes and online application form at: http://www.londoncf.org.uk/grants/food-for-london.aspx
Once you have read the guidance notes, if you still have any questions you can contact The London Community Foundation team on 0207 582 5117 or email applications@londoncf.org.uk.
Hikayetna: Storytelling from Syria
A night of art from Music to poetry and storytelling to present Syrian voices in the UK
Hikayetna is a new art project to tell the stories of Syrians from all over the world. Vivid, moving and first hand stories will be heard.
Through this project we hope to spread Syrians’ thoughts, words, and feelings, especially Syrians living in refugee camps. We aim to make their voice heard by different audiences around the world, who would have never had the chance to hear those stories otherwise.
Tickets only £10
Thursday, October 20, 2016
7:30pm 9:00pm
Canvas Cafe42, Hanbury Street London, England, E1 5JLUnited Kingdom
Hikayetna’s Vision
All of us share common hopes, fears and feelings We live by dreaming, hoping of a better tomorrow. With the destruction of the shiny side of Syria, we are constantly looking for stories of hope which giving us the optimism. and looking to work together to build our communities.
The entry deadline for the Hammersmith & Fulham Brilliant Business Awards 2016 has been extended.
We are responding to a number of pleas from businesses in H&F who haven’t had the time to pull the information together, but who very much want to enter Hammersmith & Fulham’s premier business awards.
The Judges’ Prize deadline has been extended by one week to Friday 28 October. But don’t sit back and relax – get on with your entry now!
Judges’ Prize
Entries now close Friday 28 October
An extra week for you to do your entry!
Public Vote
Nominations close Sunday 6 November
Ceremony
Thursday 17 November
Judges’ Prize
Enter yourself for up to two of the following:
- Best Customer Service
- Best New Business (under 18 months)
- Best Place to Eat
- Best Place to Drink
- Best Independent Retailer
- Best Creative Business
- Best Small Business (employing 10 people or less)
- Best Local Employer
- Best Social Enterprise or Charity
- Best Technology Business
- NEW Best Health and Beauty Business
- NEW Best Design and Interiors Business
- NEW Best Arts Business
Just download the entry form from the awards website. The website explains what the judges are looking for. If you enter up to two categories, you increase your chances of winning!
Closing date for entries is Friday 28 October. The judges will draw up a shortlist from which they will decide a winner.
Public Vote
Get yourself nominated in one of these three categories:
- Best Fulham Business
- Best Hammersmith Business
- Best Shepherd’s Bush Business
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 nominations is Sunday 6 November.
Download your printable ‘Vote for Me’ poster from our website
Social Media
Use the awards social media channels to raise your business profile, network online and connect with other borough businesses.
Help encourage people to nominate their favourite business and get some free publicity for your business |
We will be encouraging people to nominate their favourite business by giving them a chance to win a prize draw.
To get people voting, please consider offering a prize for the draw.
A bottle of wine, lunch, an item from your shop or a free service from a haircut to a dry cleaning voucher… please offer anything that you think will help us promote the awards.
We will publicise all prize contributors and their business on the awards website.
To offer a prize, please email Nicki.Burgess@lbhf.gov.uk or call 020 8753 5695.
| Any questions? |
| Email Nicki.Burgess@lbhf.gov.uk or call 020 8753 5695. Good luck! |
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Let Me Play is delivering a range of Free activities in the October Half Term for young people aged 11-19 based within Hammersmith & Fulham.
Activities are delivered in 3 different strands: Sport, Performing Arts and Art & Fashion. The sessions provide an opportunity for young people to keep active during the holidays, try something different and learn new skills. The programme takes place at a variety of different venues across the borough and runs from Monday 24th October to Friday 28th October. Some highlights include:
SPORT – Zorb Football, H&F Basketball Cup, MMA, Tennis and Swimming – Inflatable Obstacle Course
PERFORMING ARTS – Street Dance, Ballet, West End Workshop, Drama and Vocal Masterclass
ART & FASHION – Hairstyling at Westfield, Fashion Design, Art Attack and Bake Off
All sessions are free of charge and all abilities are welcome. To find out more details and book places go to www.holidayactivities.uk or contact Let Me Play at: info@letmeplay.co.uk or on 020 3475 7511.
Please pass on this information to anyone that you think may be interested.
In Shared Lives , an adult with Learning Disabilities and/or mental health needs moves into the home of the carer. Together they share family and community life. There is a matching process which ensures that there is compatibility.
Carers receive training and support and a weekly fee of between £400 and £600 per week
Come and find out more on: Thursday 27th October, 6:15 – 7:45pm. At Bishop Creighton House, 378 Lillie Road, SW6 7PH
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Did you know that last year 955 homes in Hammersmith and Fulham were burgled?
FREE HOME SAFETY, SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY CHECKS
Bishop Creighton House can carry out free home security, home safety and fire safety checks in your home. If any additional security equipment is needed we can supply and fit this for a fee of £10 (free to those receiving benefits).
This service is for people aged over 65, those with a disability and victims of hate crime, burglary and domestic violence who live in H&F.
All our staff are fully trained and DBS checked.
FREE FIRE ASSESMENT AND FLAME RETARDANT BEDDING
If you are concerned about a client who smokes in bed, then we can carry out a FREE fire safety assessment. We also provide FREE smoke alarms, flame retardant bedding and deep ashtrays as well as advice about smoking.
SUBSIDISED DRAUGHT PROOFING
We are providing a draught proofing service in time for the cold winter months. The following charges include labor and materials
- External doors (3 sides) £5
- Internal or external door brushes £5
- Letter boxes £5
- Windows £5
To find out more or request a referral form
020 7385 9689 option 2 for Safer Homes
Need a hand with your fundraising?
DSC’s Fundraising Fair is a jam-packed 2-day event with a variety of workshops for fundraisers at all levels. Whether you’re after some application tips, looking to breathe life into your campaigns, or want to learn more about the new Fundraising Regulator, the fair covers topics from digital fundraising to proposal writing, crowdfunding to trustfunding. You can mix and match to meet your own needs with 43 workshops starting at £35 per session or a day rate of £160.
