The seasonal COVID-19 booster is now available, free, for those who are at greatest risk of becoming seriously ill from the virus. 

You are eligible for the spring booster if you are:

• aged 75 years and over
• a resident in a care home
• immunosuppressed (have a weakened immune system)

You can use the national booking system to book an appointment or ask at a pharmacy or clinic offering the vaccination service.

Book through the national booking system here: 
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/covid-19-services/covid-19-vaccination-services 

Find a pharmacy or clinic offering the vaccination here:
www.nwlondonicb.nhs.uk/your-health-services/Covid-19/where-get-your-vaccine

You do not need to be registered with the NHS and do not need to bring any identification. 

Vaccinations are available until 30 June.

There is a lot going on over the next few months to help you grow your business, diversify your skills and network with local organisations.

Book on to our free business advice clinics with advisors specialising in marketing, cost reduction, start-up methodology and more. Or find out what support is on offer from external organisations including the West London Chambers of Commerce and Grow London Local on our support and advice webpage.

If you think opening a market stall might be the next business move for you, learn all you need to know and more at Shepherds Bush Market’s trader academy. Free sessions run every Friday afternoon.

Or cut down on costs and train yourself and your staff with our subsidised, in-person Level 2 Food Safety course at the Macbeth Centre.

Meanwhile, London Tech Week is right around the corner. Taking place across three days at Olympia Events in June, you can learn about the latest tech and what’s right for you and your business with free tickets for start-ups.

 

The Kiln have allocated £10 early bird tickets for The Ballad of Hattie and James, starring Sophie Thompson, Suzette Llewellyn and Charles Edwards.

The £10 tickets are available for performances from Thursday 11^th to Wednesday 17^th April.

You can also get £5 off tickets for performances from Friday 19^th to Monday 29^th April.

Please note that these offers must be booked by Sunday 14^th April.

To book please call the Box Office on 0207 328 1000 or online and use my promocode BID.

Get ready to fire up the grill and have a blast at Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham’s Spring BBQ!

Join us on Sunday, 28th April, for our third annual Spring BBQ bash.

This event holds a special place in our hearts – it’s one of those rare weekends where everyone comes together – friends, family, and neighbours – to enjoy delicious food, fun games, and a day out in the sunshine (fingers crossed!).

We’re all about spreading joy and giving back, which is why this event isn’t just about having a good time – it’s about supporting older people in our borough to lead happier lives, and we’d love for you to be a part of that. Whether you’re munching on burgers, trying your hand at games, or simply basking in the sun in the garden, your presence makes a difference.

So please mark your calendars and try your luck at our games! Just make sure to let us know you’re coming by registering here – https://giving.give-star.com/event/age-uk-hammersmith-and-fulham/spring-bbq-2024

We will be holding our next residents’ drop-in on Thursday 7 March from 4 pm until 7.30 pm at the Marketing Suite, in the Maclise Road Surface Car Park to the north of Olympia Way. This event will have a focus on transportation and the operational management of the estate as we move towards new venues opening in 2025. Members of the team from the Olympia exhibition business, Olympia estate business, Yoo Capital and Laing O’Rourke will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, and we have invited consultants from Momentum Transport to focus on transport.

Please do let us know if you are unable to make the times advertised, and we can arrange to see you separately. If you would like that, please let us know.

Tosin Adewumi

Head of Community Engagement

Olympia London

72 Hammersmith Road

London

W14 8TH

T: 0207 598 2555

Working days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday