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Be part of a bigger story with The Reader…

 

 

“We’re a national charity that wants to bring about a reading revolution so that everyone can experience and enjoy great literature, which we believe is a tool for helping humans survive and live well.

Everything we do – from our Shared Reading groups to our social enterprises, from our publications to The Reader Storybarn – creates lively, connected, warm communities by bringing people together and books to life”.

 

The Reader is looking for new people in West London to train to lead Shared Reading groups locally.

 

Click here to view/download a flyer.

 

Try Shared Reading in Hammersmith & Fulham or in Kensington & Chelsea.

 

Visit The Reader website for more information.

 

 

 

 

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Finalists announced for this year’s H&F Civic Honours

The shortlist of inspirational local people nominated for a prestigious H&F Civic Honours award has been revealed.

These 27 finalists are members of the local community who continue to make an incredible contribution to H&F.

Cathy Maund, director of Hammersmith Community Gardens Association, receives her Civic Honour

Director of Hammersmith Community Gardens Association Cathy Maund (centre) wins the 2018 lifetime achievement award, pictured with Kim Smith (left), H&F Council Chief Executive and Cllr Sue Fennimore (right)

 

Now in their second year, the H&F Civic Honours are the council’s way of recognising the people who lead fantastic efforts to improve life in Hammersmith & Fulham.

 

“We want to make sure we give people doing great things in our community the credit and gratitude they deserve,” said Cllr Sue Fennimore, Deputy Leader of Hammersmith & Fulham. “Which is what the H&F Civic Honours are all about.

“And when you read all the nominations it just really hits home how much is going on to support and inspire people every day.”

 

The finalists have been invited to a gala awards ceremony which was held at Hammersmith Town Hall on Wednesday 12 June.

 

The H&F Civic Honours were launched last year, and are now held annually to celebrate:

  • the bravery,
  • compassion,
  • dedication,
  • kindness
  • and ingenuity of our incredible community.

 

Visit LBH&F website to see names of the winners.

 

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Council apprenticeship – RBKC

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea offers a range of apprenticeship opportunities:

  • Business administration and Customer service (Level 2 and 3)
  • Trades: Installation electrician / maintenance electrician, Advanced Carpentry and Joinery, Plumbing and domestic heating technician, Surveying technician (Level 3)
  • Associate project management, Data analysis, Improvement practitioner (Level 4)
  • HR consultant (Level 5)
  • Building control surveyor (Level 6)

 

Applications for these roles close on 7 July and we expect to hold interviews during the first two weeks of August.

 

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is committed to increasing employment opportunities for local people from all walks of life.

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is also keen to receive applications from candidates who are:

  • A resident in the Borough
  • An RBKC care leaver
  • An RBKC secondary school leaver who left school in the past 5 years.

 

 

How to apply?

Please go to the RBKC Careers portal to see our current vacancies.

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Macmillan Community Connectors training

 

The London Engagement Team at Macmillan have recently finished the design and development of a new Macmillan Community Connectors training programme that we would like to roll out and offer to community organisations for free.

The training sessions covers topics such as:

• Cancer awareness
• Macmillan information and support services
• Asset based community development

Click here to view/download a flyer.

Click here to view a poster.

 

 

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Electoral Review of Hammersmith and Fulham: Warding Arrangements

 

Please click here to see attached letter regarding Electoral Review of Hammersmith and Fulham: Warding Arrangements and click here to see the poster.

 

Also you can visit www.lgbce.org.uk/ to get more information.

 

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Local Committees

 

Do you believe that people should be at the heart of the way our health and care system is designed and delivered?

 

At Healthwatch Central West London we have three local committees that represent the boroughs we work in:

– Hammersmith & Fulham

– Kensington & Chelsea

– Westminster

The local committees are a key aspect of our governance structure and ensure that Healthwatch represents the views and experience of local people.

They provide the link between local people and community members with the board, as well as a way of ensuring that Healthwatch is responsive to local issues and that our work plan is co-produced.

This year the date for our Annual Meeting is Monday 15th July 2019.

 

We currently have vacancies on each of our Local Committees.

We therefore need to conduct a process to fill spaces on each Local Committee.

If you are interested in joining one of our Local Committees, please read the accompanying documents to get more information about the role and whether you are eligible to stand.

 

To put yourself forward for election, please complete the application form and include a brief statement of your skills and experience (no more than 300 words) and return it to Alex Weston by 2nd July 2019.

 

If we receive more nominations than the places currently available, we will hold an election.

For more information on what local committees do, what their roles and responsibilities are, who can apply, and more, read our Information for Local Committees.

 

If you need any help while completeting your application, or would like further information, please email alex.weston@heatlthwatchcentralwestlondon.org

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Full funding on courses for individuals and organisations

 

We Find Any Learner has full funding on courses for individuals and organisations working or wanting to work within the Health, Child, and Social Care sectors.

 

These courses are all nationally accredited and have been designed around a flexible learning delivery model to ensure they are easily accessible within the workplace.

This means learners do not attend a classroom but still receive high-quality support throughout their learning journey.

 

For a full list of what is available please look below or visit www.wefindanylearner.co.uk.

 

For more information or to book instantly please call 01226 958 888 or email nick@wefindanylearner.co.uk.

 

Alternatively, you can complete our online enquiry form or download a booking form.

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Free tools to beat workplace stress…

 

 

 

Mindful Work helps organisations manage stress and therefore increase productivity within the workforce.

 

Upcoming Free Live Webinars;

–       Managing the Stress of Work Overload – June 12th. 

Key issues and questions will be discussed with the stress team at HSE.

 

 –       Management strategies to reduce stress – July 11th. 

With stress increasing, Rachel Suff of CIPD considers how stress can be addressed in management strategies.

 

There will be more free live webinars available later on this year, to book your place Click Here or go to the Webinars Page on our website.

 

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School Holiday Activity Fund

John Lyon’s Charity gives grants to benefit children and young people up to the age of 25 who live in nine boroughs in North and West London: Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and the Cities of London and Westminster.

The Charity’s mission is to promote the life-chances of children and young people through education.

 

The School Holiday Activity Fund is designed to enable organisations to deliver fun and accessible activities for children and young people during the school holidays.  This includes all half-term breaks, Easter, Christmas and the summer holiday.

The Fund will pay for the running costs of holiday programmes that provide young people with activities in supportive and accessible environments.

Please note that the maximum grant allowance is £4,000.

 

Applications to the School Holiday Activity Fund (SHAF) can be made by registered charities or mainstream state schools that are based in the Beneficial Area.

 

Organisations that are currently in receipt of a grant from John Lyon’s Charity for core services are also eligible to apply to this Fund as long as funds from the Charity are not already being used for holiday activities.

 

You can apply to the School Holiday Activity Fund for a variety of activities.

 

Examples could include (but are not limited to):

  • holiday drop-in activities
  • arts activities
  • sports projects
  • family activities
  • trips out of London
  • camping trips.

 

Grants could be used for:

  • equipment (not IT equipment)
  • sessional staffing costs
  • transport
  • venue hire
  • other direct project costs.

 

To apply, complete an online application form using our Grants Portal now. If it is your first online application to the Charity, you will need to create a new login. The online application process will provide all the information you need.

 

Organisations can apply to the School Holiday Activity Fund once a year for a maximum of three consecutive years. Then a break of at least one year must be taken.

Applications to the School Holiday Activity Fund can be submitted at any time, but must be submitted by the following deadlines:

 

Summer holiday –  1 June

October half-term – 21 September

Christmas holiday – 16 November

February half-term – 18 January

Easter – 1 March

May half-term – 25 April

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Penultimate Puzzle and Pizza Night

 

After over a year of puzzle events, we’re extremely close to finishing The Invention Rooms 4,500 piece Fantasia Puzzle – thanks to the effort of over 100 volunteers!

 

This Friday, we’ll be running the penultimate Puzzle and Pizza Night at The Invention Rooms Café from 5.00pm – 8.00pm.

The evening is open to everyone aged 10 and over, who lives in Hammersmith and Fulham.

You’ll get to meet local residents, learn more about The Invention Rooms and… eat Pizza!

 

If you would like to attend, then please sign up via the Eventbrite link.

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