If you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans+ and aged over 50, come along to our first group on Friday 31st January 2-4pm at Elgin Close Resource Centre in Shepherds Bush. For further details of the group and venue click here
Due to popular demand our free digital marketing workshops have returned! With the Covid-19 national lockdown requiring many businesses to close, Hammersmith & Fulham Council is helping local businesses to boost their online presence asas the nation emerges from the latest Covid-19 lockdown. The virtual workshops will be delivered by Samer Bata from the Knowledge Acedemy to give business owners the essential digital skills they need to promote their business online.
Who can attend?
The training is open to all businesses in H&F and local residents looking to start a new business.
What will I learn in the workshops?
The workshops will focus on –
Building simple and effective marketing strategies
Mobile marketing platforms
Social Media
Email Marketing
Search Engine Marketing
When will the workshops begin?
There are five separate course dates to choose from with each course consisting of two sessions (each session lasts three hours and will take place via Zoom). Each course is open to 30 people. The time and dates are:
Course 1 : 26 and 27 April 2021, 6pm to 9pm
Course 2 : 3 and 4 May 2021 , 6pm to 9pm
Course 3: 10 and 11 May 2021, 6pm to 9pm
Course 4 : 17 and 18 May 2021, 6pm to 9pm
Course 5 : 24 and 25 May 2021, 6pm to 9pm
Please note, the content for each course is the same so please do not sign up for more than one course. For more information, please contact Sam Ridley at sam.ridley@lbhf.gov.uk.
This will be H&F Council’s third annual awards celebrating those individuals and organisations who give their time to help to enrich the lives of others in the borough. This year, we are looking for nominations in the following categories:
- Most dedicated volunteer
- Bringing people together
- Community organiser
- Acts of compassion
- Contributions to art, culture or heritage
- Contributions to health and well-being
- Improving our environment
- Lifetime achievement
You can nominate anyone who lives, works, studies or volunteers in the borough, or any community or voluntary group or organisation. All nominations will be put before a panel of judges and the finalists will be invited to an awards ceremony in early June (exact date and venue tbc), at which the winners will be announced.
Visit the story on the council website for more information, a link to the nomination form – and also to see the video from last year’s awards event at the town hall.
If you know someone who deserves recognition for their hard work and dedication, nominate them now! Nominations close on Monday 9th March 2020.
Media Trust is thrilled to announce the launch of our fourth annual Women’s Voices event in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Date: Thursday 5 March 2020
Time: 12:45-17:30, followed by networking and drinks
Location: Academy London, 123 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria SW1W 9SH
We’re offering 30 charities that support, campaign and advocate for women and girls the opportunity to work with their own team of media and creative industry volunteers. Each team will have the combined skills to help their charity build an effective, impactful and compelling communications campaign. The afternoon will also include light lunch when you arrive.
Get involved, get support
To apply, simply head over to the Media Trust website and complete the application form.
With limited places available, we are looking for strong applications that clearly outline a specific communication challenge including: reaching new audiences, developing a new campaign, or raising awareness about your cause.
The deadline for applications is Friday 24 January at 17:00. Successful charities will be notified by Friday 31 January.
All applicants must:
- Be a UK registered charity that supports, campaigns and/or advocates for women and girls
- Only submit one application per charity
- Ensure two relevant members of staff, one of which is a senior leader/decision-maker are available to attend the event on 5 March 2020 from 12:45-17:30
- Take part in one case study post event
To read more about what to expect on the day check out the highlights from Women’s Voices 2019. If you have any questions, please email Carly Bell on carlyb@mediatrust.org.
In our ever-changing world, it’s never been more important to prepare for what could be around the corner. All about leading through challenging times, this one-day event on 31st March 2020 is for those responsible for shaping the future of their organisations. New for 2020, you will…
Build bonds
Get sound advice
Revel in passion and experience
Debate critical strategic issues
Get answers
Perfect your game plan
Super Early Bird (half price) tickets are available, but for a limited time only…Book now.
A unique opportunity for balanced discussion of key issues underlying the outbreak of violence in the capital, to discover how those affected by crime, offending and harmful behaviors and those who have caused harm, can repair the harm and restore balance in our communities. Click here for flyer.
The first event is on 8th January and places are limited.
Email: admin@aopm.co.uk/ Tel: 07849 600087/ Web: www.aopm.co.uk
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@sobus.org.uk
Hammersmith & Fulham Council would like to invite you to attend our end of year celebration event for our Community and Maternity Champions
Wednesday 11 December, Bush Hall, Shepherds Bush, W12 7LJ
Arrivals and refreshments from 10am for a 10.30am start Lunch will be provided at 1pm.
Please register using this link here
Promotes Wellbeing
Every last Wednesday of the month. Activities include Zumba
Workshops + Presentations Raffle & Auction
OUR MESSAGE
- Accept who you are
- Eat Healthily
- Keep Active
Topic of the Month
Sexual Harassment and Becoming Active Bystanders
Speaker: Kelsey Mohamed – Cradle Community Organization
Wednesday 27 November 2019 – 10.00 – 14.00
Venue Address:
Small Chapel, St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing
Exmoor Street,
London
W10 6DZ
Free Lunch
All Women Welcome
WAND UK Office: 0208 962 4132 |Mobile: 07813485607 Kiki |Email: info@wanduk.org
St. Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing, Exmoor Street, London W10 6DZ
This year, West London Business and the Park Royal Business Group invite you to celebrate the holiday season at the House of Commons on 5th December, 7pm-10pm in the beautiful Terrace Pavilion. Join us for a great night of networking in magnificent surroundings!
This year, we will hold a panel discussion on the following theme: “How can business and government work together to deliver benefits for the community?”
Panel:
Tom Levitt
Former Labour MP for High Peak
Mary Macleod
Former Conservative MP for Brentford and Isleworth
This will also be the occasion to celebrate with those who made it to the shortlist for the West London Business Awards 2020!
If you have any questions about the reception please email pim.ungphakorn@westlondon.com or call 020 8607 2500
Save the date!
- Carers Network Annual General Meeting
- Friday 13 December 2019
- 12.30pm to 3.30pm
- Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London W10 4JL. Map here.
Business meeting
We will discuss the formal business required at an AGM – Carers Network’s annual and Treasurer’s reports, performance, achievements and plans for the future.
Speaker
We are very fortunate to have Roy Lilley as our speaker. Roy is a broadcaster, commentator, writer and journalist, focusing on the NHS and associated issues. Roy will be speaking on the future of the NHS, carers accessing the NHS and reflecting on his own experience of being a carer.
Participation
We’ll finish the event with a dynamic African-Caribbean music and dance participatory workshop session with members of the Carl Campbell Recycled Teenagers’ 50+ dance programme. The session is geared towards improving mental and physical health and wellbeing and all those attending are welcome to join in with the workshop.
We’ll have mince pies to round off the event.
Please do let us know if you are able to attend so we can ensure we order enough refreshments for everyone.
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
Registered Charity No.1071089
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Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.