The Hilden Charitable Fund, based at 34 North End Road, is selling it’s office building and relocating to the Sobus Dawes Road Hub.

We have a wide range of office furniture and equipment that we would like to donate to any Hammersmith & Fulham charities that would be interested. Viewing of the furniture is possible (contact our office on 0207 603 1525) and if you wish to have anything, you must arrange to collect by no later than Friday 3rd May.

Ciaran Rafferty, Director

Furniture inventory & photos                                                             

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

We are pleased to announce that Exit Hate UK will be delivering a FACE-TO-FACE training session, being hosted by Highgate Wood School, and have a few spots available.

The session will cover several topics around grooming, why the Extreme Right Wing is targeting specific groups of people, and also ways in which we as a community can support individuals away from extremism, getting them the right support.

As stated above, the session will be delivered by Nigel Bromage – a former Extreme Right Wing member-  Giving a real insight, as to what it can be like being involved in such groups.  You can hear his story here.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nigel-bromage-former-far-right-extremist/id1465937091?i=1000494386828

If you would like to join us, please find the information below.

Date: 27/02/24

Time:16:30-17:00

Please also find the direct link here – 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exit-hate-vulnerable-support-champions-haringey-face-to-face-session-tickets-844652457237

Mark Elliott lives and works in the borough as a Business Coach and co-founder of a Social Enterprise, Start-up School For Seniors.

He has built and raised funds for unicorn global tech company as well as building a number of his own companies in the fields of consumer eco-electronics, art, software security and now as a Business Coach. Mark specialises in:

·        Finding customers and improving customer retention

·        Branding and marketing including social media

·        Business model reinvention

·        Social enterprises or businesses with a purpose

·        Product development and manufacturing

·        Bootstrapping or starting a company with no money

·        Reducing environmental and social harm

Book a 30-minute meeting now with Mark at the Shepherds Bush Library, to get business advice and support by clicking here

Please note this free business support offer is only available to Hammersmith and Fulham businesses and residents. This service is provided by Hammersmith & Fulham Council and delivered by independent business people who have once upon a time been new business owners. They have developed years of experience across a wide range of areas and are keen to share their knowledge and inspire others.

Hammersmith and Fulham Council is committed to supporting local businesses and offers a range of 1-2-1 business advice clinics and workshops. If you need support for your business, please contact: business-support@lbhf.gov.uk

The VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme is offering free Independent Energy Assessments (IEA’s) to eligible frontline community organisations across England to help them save money and be more energy efficient. Find out more here.

National Storytelling Week runs from 30th January to 6th February and is a celebration of the art of storytelling and the power of stories to connect, entertain, and inspire. During this week, people of all ages come together to share and enjoy stories in various forms, from traditional oral tales to modern narratives. It’s a time to appreciate the rich tapestry of human storytelling and its significance in our lives.

National Storytelling Week is an annual event that encourages individuals and communities to embrace the tradition of storytelling. It’s a time to celebrate the diverse ways in which stories are told, whether through spoken word, written narratives, theatre, film, or other creative mediums. This week provides a platform for storytellers, both amateur and professional, to showcase their talents and engage audiences with captivating tales.

 

A good read

We have a fantastic organisation in Hammersmith & Fulham that’s all about reading and storytelling – the Doorstep Library Network.

“Doorstep Library is a community-focused literacy charity dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children across London and beyond who need our support.  For us the ‘happy ever after’ is when we know the power of literacy and the joy of reading for pleasure are helping a child change their own story for good.”

Doorstep Library recruits and trains reading volunteers to go into disadvantaged areas of London and beyond, to help introduce young children to the pleasure and benefits of reading. Read on

The Kiln have allocated £10 tickets for The Frogs, Spymonkey’s tragically funny attempt to pull off a classic Greek comedy.

Spymonkey are one of the UK’s leading physical comedy ensembles. The Frogs is a delirious trip through Greek theatre, monster-filled Underworld and classic vaudeville double act.

£10 tickets are available for all performances from Thu 8 to Sat 17 Feb.

Tickets must be booked by Fri 9 Feb

You can also get £5 off all tickets for performances from Mon 19 Feb to Sat 2 Mar.

Ticket must be booked by Sat 17 Feb.

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

Please note that the Kiln would not like this offer to be shared on social media.

We are offering free wellbeing activity sessions which are fully inclusive and dementia friendly for H&F residents who are 18+.

The Active Minds Programme includes: Singing for Wellbeing, Dance4Dementia, Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Wellbeing Walks, Swimming and other activities.

The sessions will demonstrate the impact of community activities which bring together residents of many ages, abilities and interests to maintain positive mental health.

Find out more

The Sheila McKechnie Foundation are looking for people who have made change happen most effectively, creatively, and courageously. What they should all have in common is the determination to secure a specific change that will make things better – whether for a group of people, a local neighbourhood or for every single one of us. Nominate someone today here.

Historically, the World Health Organisation has called for an end to violence against women and girls through 16 days of activism that runs from 25th November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) until 10th December, Human Rights Day.

As a Community Organiser, I have met both women and men in this borough who have experienced violence and abuse that for some has lasted for many years. The impact of living with and in this experience has had a measurable impact on the mental health of those who have survived. This article will focus on the experience of women in recognition of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence of women and girls.

For one local resident, she described living with the effects of her experience as impacting on the wellbeing of the children – now young adults – she was trying to raise. She shared that she feels tremendous shame and guilt for what she described as “not protecting my daughters enough” , the poor relationship with the people she was closest to and initially was unsure of who to seek support from.

Some women now describe themselves as survivors – including the female resident above.

Hammersmith and Fulham are fortunate to have a number of organisations – charities and charitable, public and statutory, forums and networks seeking to support residents in need of help, raise awareness and work both collaboratively and in partnership with agencies and organisations to address this.

Events occurring in Hammersmith and Fulham:

Tuesday 12th December – H&F Council – 16 Days of Activism to end Violence Against Women and Girls event.

For tickets, visit Eventbrite: Making an IMPACT on Domestic Abuse Survivors’ Criminal Justice Outcomes Tickets, Tue 12 Dec 2023 at 18:00 | Eventbrite

Useful web links:

Some local voluntary and community organisations operating in Hammersmith and Fulham supporting women and girls experiencing domestic abuse and violence: