In the new year, Stratford East welcomes Eclipse Theatre’s new play THE GIFT by Bruntwood Prize-winner Janice Okoh, directed by Dawn Walton. As pioneers of putting Black British stories on stage, Eclipse Theatre’s previous shows include ★★★★★ hit Black Men Walking (Royal Court). Inspired by the life of Sarah Forbes Bonetta – an African girl gifted to Queen Victoria – THE GIFT is a subversive comedy drama about imperialism, cross-racial adoption and cultural appropriation. “The company making strides in telling black Britain’s lost stories” The Stage, on Eclipse Theatre SPECIAL OFFER: Get top-price tickets for £10 (Price Bands A and B) with promo code GIFT10.* The £10 ticket offer are for the following dates and time: Thu 30 Jan, 7.30pm Fri 31 Jan, 7.30pm Mon 3 Feb, 7.30pm Tue 4 Feb, 7.30pm Wed 5 Feb, 7.30pm To book please call the Box Office on 020 8534 0310 or online and use the promo code GIFT10
We live in a rapidly changing world with digital technologies influencing the way we shop, travel and communicate with our loved ones. Often, we lose sight of the fact that there are still a lot of older people who are digitally excluded. Too often this can cause older people to miss out on services and financial benefits they are entitled to. Therefore, at Fulham Good Neighbours we are running the second year of our Digital Inclusion project. By matching volunteers with local older people who wish to learn how to use laptops, smartphones and the Internet, we aim to tackle isolation in our local community. If you know someone who could benefit from a friendly meeting and one-to-one lessons on how to use the Internet, please contact us at info@fulhamgoodneighbours.org or call 020 7385 8850. We are also looking for more volunteers who could spare a couple of hours a month to support an older person. If this could be you or someone you know, please visit our website www.fulhamgoodneighbours.org and contact us for more details. Click here for the information leaflet.
We have access to a range of fully funded level 2 courses that offer huge advantages, helping you to learn and progress. We want to support you in focusing on retraining or up-skilling, providing you with motivation, job satisfaction, and brand new qualifications. Online learning gives you the flexibility to study all from the comfort of your own home or office with no strict deadlines or timetabling. Our free courses are fully accredited by NCFE and successful completers will be awarded a formal qualification. There is a range of courses to choose from including business admin, data protection, a variety of digital marketing workshops and a host of health and social care courses to name a few. View our full list of free courses here
Bikeworks exists to enable everyone to get the enjoyment and benefits of cycling. A not-for profit company that makes an impact on society through cycling. Cycling is good for health and wellbeing, saving money and most of all offers enjoyment and fun. You can join various cycling projects across Hammersmith and Fulham that will help you fix your own cycle and learn basic and intermediate cycle mechanics skills. You can also improve your riding with cycle training giving you the skills and confidence to cycle wherever you wish. Or simply enjoy cycling in a local park on some of Bikeworks wonderful cycles at our Cycling Club. Cycling Club on Little Wormwood Scrubs – this takes place every Friday and on alternate Saturdays between 1100-1300. Anyone can join. You get the chance to ride on one of our wonderful cycles. Beginners and intermediate cycle maintenance training & Recycle the way you travel These courses run regularly on Maxilla walk. These are free if you live, work, or study in Hammersmith and Fulham or Kensington and Chelsea. You will learn to fix your cycles and get some cycle training Cycle Skills training for people in Hammersmith and Fulham See https://www.bikeworks.org.uk/ for information Call to Action Bikeworks will be launching Ride Side By Side in the Spring, a cycling project for people over 60, with a mobility issue or visual impairment (See https://www.spacehive.com/ride-side-by-side) . If you’d like us to run a taster session for your community group or organisation in H&F please get in touch. Email david.dansky@bikeworks.org.uk Call 020 8980 7998
After years of dedication from the current Chair, we are now seeking a new Chair to lead the organisation. At the same time we are presenting a great opportunity for up to two new trustees to join the Board. Trustees are appointed on a three year basis. Currently we are a diverse board of 8 which includes local residents and trustees from across the voluntary, statutory and private sectors. The positions We are currently recruiting three new trustees. We are seeking a new chair to lead Sobus and two trustees with knowledge in the either Contract Law or Property management. All Trustees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to equalities and diversity, and be active contributors to the running of the organisation. How to Apply To find out more or to receive the Chair or Trustee job description, please contact Sue Spiller, CEO of Sobus on 020 7952 1230 or email her at sue.spiller@b29ab5c8692d7e7444b83a9dfaae2a38-18455.sites.k-hosting.co.uk To apply send your CV and a covering letter, including the details of two referees to Sue Spiller.
Our community hall is available to hire, and is currently under-utilised. We would like to attract more hirers. It is a large community hall (Maximum occupancy 80) with kitchen and toilets, on the ground floor and fully accessible. Cost of hire Bayonne Estate residents – £25/hour + £100 refundable deposit Non-residents – £35/hour + £100 refundable deposit Address Rene Davis Memorial Hall Bayonne Estate Laundry Road W6 8PZ Contact Linda Charlesworth Tel: 07939 665 834 Email: twynholmtra+booking@gmail.com Web: https://www.twynholmtra.co.uk/hall-hire Hammersmith & Fulham website lists venues for hire here: https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/community/community-space
Friday 13th December, 8.30am to 10am at Freston Road Hub, 196 Freston Road, W10 6TT: Are you ready for end of year taxes? Hear from local business finance expert Ily Maisanda Find out more about what’s happening at Imperial College’s local development Sample some delicious seasonal nibbles from “Roti Mums” Meet and network with other local businesses, enjoy free tea and coffee and a festive mince pie! For further information, contact Natasha or Charlene: Tel 020 7952 2160 or email reception.frh@b29ab5c8692d7e7444b83a9dfaae2a38-18455.sites.k-hosting.co.uk
If you’re a #smallbutvital charity in or around London, don’t miss the FSI’s popular small charity training this 4th and 5th February. Explore 14 different courses covering topics such as trusts & foundations, project management, fundraising strategy, charity leadership, earned income and many more! These sessions are heavily subsidised and fill up fast, so book your spaces now: https://bit.ly/2OqX8N7 Full course list: Boards That Work for Charity Leaders Demonstrating Your Impact Developing Community Fundraising Developing Corporate Relationships Developing Your Earned Income – Enterprise Your Mission Developing Your Fundraising Strategy (alternative 15thJanuary session available) Fundraising for Charity Leaders Fundraising from Trusts & Foundations Legacy Fundraising Major Donor Fundraising Project Management Risk Management for Charity Leaders Stewardship – Retaining & Maintaining Donors Strategy Development for Charity Leaders
A new community group is using knitting and crocheting sessions to help combat loneliness – while giving the clothing they make to homeless people to stay warm! ‘The Purls Club’ was formed this summer and meets each week at The Invention Rooms Cafe on the Imperial College campus in White City. If you’d like to meet new people, get creative and help homeless people too, come along to a session. For more information call 07862 294 794 or click here.