Whether it’s reading bedtime stories, killing time on your commute or following tried and tested recipes, we’ve all appreciated a good book at one time or another. As the UK’s biggest charity publisher, it would be rude of us not to celebrate World Book Day, so here’s something special for you. Purchase your copy of Collaborative Working for only £2.75 – that’s including P&P! But be quick; offer ends next week (12 March). Discover more book bundles and special offers Happy reading!
Homes4Health programme provides free home energy visits and support to residents to help them keep warm, make their home energy-efficient, save money on energy bills and improve their health. Delivered by the environmental charity Groundwork London in partnership with the Council, this free service offers health and financial advice to some of Kensington and Chelsea’s residents – particularly young families and elderly residents and those with multiple health conditions. Interested? You’ll find more information here.
Author talk 10 March – 6.30pm to 7.30pm Kensington Central Library We are very excited to announce this talk by Jennifer Nadel, who will discuss the book she co-wrote with Gillian Anderson (yes, that Gillian Anderson) – a friend and co-conspirator with whom she concocted an inspiring, empowering and provocative manifesto for change aimed at women everywhere. We is a not a theoretical treatise but instead a rallying cry to create a life that has greater meaning and purpose. Do something special for the International Women’s Day – come along, this promises to be a thrilling talk! For more information and to book click here.
Carers Network have launched a new project called Carers Cuppa in partnership with Charing Cross Hospital. Each hospital will have a designated “Carers Cuppa” table within the hospital cafés, offering a place to support unpaid carers of the sick and disabled. Carers Cuppa Volunteers will reach out to hidden carers and highlight that the Carers Cuppa table is designated place to meet other unpaid carers in a similar position, whilst networking with hospital staff to promote the project to patients. The volunteer will also promote our services and facilitate referrals to Carers Network. For more information,click here.
Good Thinking is a FREE, NHS-approved website which has been used by over 400,000 people to help relieve anxiety, stress and depression. This resource can be used anywhere at anytime to access a list of online tools, free apps and urgent support information. Please visit the website if you would like some support: Link to Good Thinking: https://www.good-thinking.uk/
Our crowdfunding campaign to support free training in the local community is live and ends on 4th March. Please see the campaign page and rewards at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-square-boxing-club We’re offering lots of great rewards at heavily discounted prices. e.g. a taster class for £10. For info, our first free community training sessions with the Community Actions project start this week for children and will run for 6 weeks every Thursday (details on above campaign link).