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An Experiment in Funny Returns to White City, Autumn Agents of Change Networking Event and Maker Challenge January 2020

Dear friends and neighbours,

Please see below for upcoming opportunities taking place in the local area.

LOL-Lab 2019 – Apply now

Are you keen to get involved in an experiment in funny?

If so, why not apply for LOL-Lab 2019? A free programme for local residents to try their hand at stand-up comedy, training alongside Imperial College researchers. Over four free training sessions led by a professional comedy trainer and Lol Labbers from 2018, you will learn how to produce and deliver your very own stand-up with fellow residents and researchers from Imperial College London! At the end of the training, everyone taking part has the chance to show off their new skills at a comedy showcase event at the Queen’s Tavern, White City and raise money for a local cause.

“Comedy is a medium for breaking down barriers and getting people talking to one another about things they share in common.” Lol Lab participant 2018. The process of devising a stand-up routine allows you to work on communication skills, build confidence in public speaking and learn about science in an informal setting, as well as being an excellent and innovative way of improving the connections between the public and researchers in the local area.

No experience or smart jokes required – you bring the energy and we’ll bring the training!

Training sessions:

  • Wednesday 27th November, 18.00 – 20.00
  • Wednesday 4th December, 18.00 – 20.00
  • Monday 9th December, 18.00 – 20.00
  • Wednesday 11th December, 18.00 – 20.00
  • Finale – Friday 13th December – 20.00

Location: The Invention Rooms, White City.
Interested? Sign up here. Please note, places are limited at the deadline is Wednesday 6th November.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Keisha on k.khyne-sam@imperial.ac.uk. 

Agent of Change Autumn Networking Event – Register today

Are you female living or working in the North of Hammersmith and Fulham? Are you passionate about making or supporting positive change locally?

If so, we would love for you to join us on Wednesday 13th November at The Invention Rooms, White City from 18.00 – 20.30. Agents of Change is a unique, community based, quarterly network and leadership programme for women who live and work in the North of Hammersmith and Fulham. Supported by a consortium of local organisations which include Imperial College London, Hammersmith United Charities, LBHF and The Lyric. Agents of Change recognises the fundamental role of female leadership in communities and is working to build a long-term local network, which supports women to fulfil their potential in a wide variety of roles. In addition to the network, we run a free 6-month community leadership programme, designed by local women, for women. At our autumn networking event, you’ll hear from inspirational leaders, meet and connect with local women from across the north of LBHF and find out how you can support or connect with female change makers in the local area. To find out more about Agents of Change, please visit:  https://www.agentsofchange-whitecity.co.uk/ and to register for the event please click here.

 Maker Challenge – Apply for January 2020

Do you know someone aged 14 – 18 who likes making? Applications for our Maker Challenge programme are now open!

Over 12 weeks, local young people aged 14-18 will prototype, design and make with access to cutting-edge equipment in our state-of-the-art workshop. We’ll teach a crash-course in 3D printing, laser-cutting, woodworking, electronics, programming and working with materials.  At the end of the programme, everyone will present their creation and prizes will be awarded to the most creative designs.

Dates: Every Tuesday or Thursday evening (4.30pm-7.30pm) from January 11th-April 4th. This includes 4 weekend sessions (11/01, 12/01 or 18/01, 15/02, 04/04); no sessions take place during half-term.
Location: Makerspace, The Invention Rooms, White City.

Application deadline: Sunday 15th December 2019

To apply please click here. if you have any questions, or would like to discuss your application, please contact Rebecca on r.sweeney@imperial.ac.uk.

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Third sector- Why The Changing Landscape Of EU Integration Matters To You

The experience of being European in the UK is changing: and so, therefore, is the role of the third sector in attending to the needs of our communities. But are we adapting adequately to the changing needs of our population?

Do we understand the potential implications of current changes on the groups we serve?

Join New Europeans and the Brexit Civil Society Alliance on November 19th from 4.30 – 7pm at City Hall for a discussion of key issues for Europeans – and therefore, for the third sector.

We will be touching on the EU Settlement Scheme; hate crime and discrimination; and representation and community cohesion. We will also be launching the results of New Europeans’ research on the preparedness of the sector to support clients accessing the Settlement Scheme (the survey is still open until November 6th – please participate here).

We are particularly interested in inviting organisations to who do not already work in the immigration, migrant integration or advice sectors. We want to share and explore how these issues affect the third sector as a whole.

The event is free but registration is required. Book your place here.

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Annual General Meeting

GROVE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
7 Bradmore Park Road,
Hammersmith,
W6 0DT

 Friday 8th November 2019
at 3:00 p.m.
In the Lower Hall

 GUEST SPEAKER

Susan Manasian
New Quaker Meeting House
Bradmore Park Road

This is an open meeting & everyone is welcome to attend

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED

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Invitation to Tender for Office Cleaning Services

An invitation to Tender for Office Cleaning Services for Dawes Road Hub. For further information, please use the information and links below.

Company: Sobus

Contact: Carita Magnani

Contact details: carita.magnani@sobus.org.uk / tel: 020 7952 1230

Tender deadline: 12 noon, Friday 15th November

Contract start date: Sunday 19th January 2020

Tender for Cleaning Contract

Health & Safety Questionaire

Cleaning Schedule

 

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Fully serviced, affordable, private office in Fulham – Available Now!

A small, private office has become available at our business hub on Dawes Road in Fulham, which is within walking distance of all local amenities and transport links (Fulham Broadway Tube Station and a variety of bus routes). The office has four desk spaces and three large storage cupboards and would ideally suit a single organisation requiring their own private space.

To view the office or to make enquiries, please call Dawes Road Hub: 02079521230
Or email: sue.spiller@sobus.org.uk / carita.magnani@sobus.org.uk

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Reducing Violent Crime: What Psychologists can contribute?

The DCP London Branch is keen to consider what psychologists can offer to help reduce violent crime in London and have put together an interesting event which brings together innovative psychological interventions to reducing violent crime.

 

We welcome local, community services and individuals to join the discussion and contribute to finding and co-creating solutions.

 

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Roman Raczka (Division of Clinical Psychology England Chair)
  • Karyn McCluskey  (Chief Executive of Community Justice Scotland)
  • Estelle Moore (Head of Psychological Services Broadmoor Hospital)
  • MAC-UK (Leading innovative projects co-produced with the most excluded young people)

 

  • Time and Date: 11 November 2019 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Location: BPS Offices, 30 Tabernacle Street, EC2A 4UE
  • Price: FREE for DCP members, £35 for BPS members, £50 for Non-members. We have a number of free places for those who are unwaged; please, contact MemberNetworkServices@bps.org.uk

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Register for a place here: https://www.bps.org.uk/events/reducing-violent-crime-what-can-psychologists-contribute

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The Importance of Being Breast Aware

 

 

Happy Healthy Family Club

Promotes Wellbeing

 

Every last Wednesday of the month.

Activities include Zumba

 

Workshops + Presentations Raffle & Auction

 

 

OUR MESSAGE

  • Accept who you are
  • Eat Healthily
  • Keep Active

 

 

Topic of the Month

The Importance of Being Breast Aware

Guest speaker – Charlene Imbert

Founder of: Sister Size

 

Wednesday 30 October 2019

  10.00 – 14.00

 

Click here to get more information.

 

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Enter your business into the H&F Brilliant Business Awards

Hammersmith & FulhamImage result for H&F Brilliant Business Awards

 

 

 

“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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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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