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DanceWest Free Free Christmas Holiday Club

DanceWest is producing a Free Holiday Club from 19-23 December.

This is exclusively for children 4-11 years receiving free school meals or families receiving Universal Credit living in Hammersmith & Fulham. ⁣Please may I ask you to circulate the information below and the flyer enclosed with any families, organisations or schools you support?

Our programme will enable the children to have fun, be creative and have access to an action packed programme of festive dance activities and workshops. The children will receive a healthy snack on arrival, a hot lunch each day and a healthy snack to take home.

Parents and carers can sign up for an entire week or day by day but unfortunately we have limited places!

Free Christmas Holiday Club
Where: DanceWest, Sands End Arts and Community Centre, Peterborough Road, SW6 3EZ.
When: 10.00-14.00
1. Monday 19 December
2. Tuesday 20 December
3. Wednesday 21 December
4. Thursday 22 December
5. Friday 23 December
For: Children aged 4-11 years.
Cost: Free. Family must be receiving Universal Credit or the child must be on free school meals.
What’s provided: Fun dance activities, classes and a hot lunch each day. Leading the programme is a qualified team of DBS teachers, liability with first aid. Two teaching assistants support the children throughout the day and supervise at break and lunchtimes.
How to sign up: http://www.dancewest.co.uk/holidayclub
Further info: Imogen@dancewest.co.uk/ 07494513079

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FREE Invite to the covid-19 vaccinations and maternity/pregnancy online event

Do you want to find out more about what it means to get the Covid-19 and the flu vaccinations whilst you’re pregnant? If yes, then join this webinar on the 30 November from 6 to 7.30pm.

 

The event is open to all residents in North West London, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have concerns about fertility.

 

A panel of experts will be on hand to answer your questions.

 

Just click on the link below to register, you will receive the online teams’ link 24 hours before the event is due to start. Please pass onto others who you think maybe interested

 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/north-west-london-nhs-covid-vaccine-maternity-webinar-tickets-461019621097

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Revealing my Secrets for Making the Ask

‘We’ve worked with UNHCR teams in the Gulf to help them secure $350M in a year from Islamic donors, with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to persuade Ted Turner to hand over $1M in 15 minutes, and with Paisley Museum on put together £45M for a rebuild over two years.’ Read more here.

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Cost of Living Support Hub

During the cost of living crisis, many more individuals will reach out to charities for vital support. We understand the pressure on services and staff alike, so we’ve put some of our key resources in one place. From funding guides and staff training to insightful commentary, articles and links, these are resources designed to help you to help others, especially those seeking welfare support. View our cost of living support hub here.

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Energy Saving Tips from The Mayor Of London

 

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It’s Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month

Men’s Health Awareness Month is dedicated to bringing awareness to a wide range of men’s health issues.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health, read through our blog which will guide you on ways to help and seek advice. 

 

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Carers Rights Day in H&F, by Sharon Tomlin, Sobus Community Organiser

Carers Rights Day is usually held each year in November created by Carers UK to recognise the support and raise awareness of the rights of unpaid carers (carers). This year it will be held on 24th November.

As an annual nationwide event Carers UK suggests the following on how to help:

  • ensure carers are aware of their rights
  • let carers know where to get help and support
  • raise awareness of the needs of carers.

Read on

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Trustees’ Week 2022, by Sue Spiller, Sobus CEO

7th -11th November is Trustees’ Week 2022, a time for us to come together to celebrate the achievements of our trusty trustees!

The national theme of this year’s celebration is “making a difference in changing times”. As our external environment continues to change, we are all facing new challenges. The positive impact made by trustees more valuable now than ever, as the organisations they work so hard to steer and support emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic and face the tough cost of living crisis ahead.  The commitment, time and effort given by trustees to help their organisations and the communities they support is truly remarkable.  Thank you. Read on

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