Hammersmith United Charities is calling on all women living in Hammersmith to join them in celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March 2017. The 400-year-old charity has planned an afternoon of workshops and activities for women intended to provide local women with an opportunity to try something new, meet new people, challenge themselves, discover new talents, be inspired and have fun. The free event will take place at Askew Road Methodist Church, Bassein Park Rd, White City, London W12 9RN, from 2- 6pm on Wednesday 8th March, International Women’s Day. For more information click here.
The Healthwatch Patient Participation Group (PPG) Project is starting a series of workshops for PPG members. If you would like to receive invitations to these events, please let us know which GP practice PPG you are a member of. Please reply to Odeta.Pakalnyte@healthwatchcentralwestlondon.org or contact Heathwatch on 020 8968 7049 and ask for Odeta.
The Women’s Association for Networking and Development, WAND UK invites you to the next Happy Healthy Family. When: Wednesday 22 February, 10:00 – 14:00 Where: White City Community Centre, India Way, W12 7QT Lunch is Provided & activities include: Tai Chi session by Royal Borough Kensington & Chelsea Leisure Department Sister Size – Bra Measure – Breast Awareness Budgeting Skills and Debt Management Workshop by H&F CAB Financial Capability For further information please contact WAND UK on Tel: 02089624132 or 07813485607(KiKi) or Email: info@wanduk.org
All our eminent speakers are local people supporting our local charity, and giving their time for free. Please come, enjoy their expertise and support The Upper Room. All lectures will take place in St Saviour’s Church, Cobbold Road, W12 9LN, 8.00-9.00pm. Refreshments will be available from 7.40pm. Admission is free, but Donations welcome. Wednesday 22nd February “Brexit from the perspective of the rest of Europe” Misha Glenny Thursday 30th March “What has happened to the unaccompanied child refugees in Europe?” Lord Alf Dubs Wednesday 26th April “Did the baby boomers let their children down?” Lord David Willetts For further information click here.
Are you a Hammersmith & Fulham small business? The council wants H&F to be the best place to do business in Europe. Please join us for this year’s business-boosting event and exhibition. To pre-register for your free ticket, please click here. Exhibit at this event Please call 0333 358 3399 or visit our website for more information. Borough businesses save £100 off the already great-value prices! That means just £199 for a single stand. Exhibitors also get additional opportunities to create new leads by offering free One-to-One advice sessions, or presenting or taking part in one of the seminars on the day. We are currently actively looking for businesses in H&F who can offer advice in accountancy, business law, business development, web design, social media and financial advice. When: Thursday 16 March from 9am to 5pm Where: Hammersmith Town Hall, King Street, W6 9JU
Hammersmith and Fulham Carers Forum is a formal group, supported by Carers Network. This group aims to help local carers: Have their say on local issues for carers Inform the Tri-Borough Carers Partnership Board Help Carers Network plan future events and activities The Forum is currently recruiting a Chair and Vice Chair. To see roles and person specifications click here. H&F Forum members who would like to apply need to send a brief description of themselves and why they wish to apply, and send this to Forum facilitator Alix Richards by Friday 7 April 2017: alix.richards@carers-network.org.uk Please mark email ‘H&F Carers Forum Chair application’ or ‘H&F Carers Forum Vice Chair application’ depending on role you would like to apply for. Alternatively, please post a letter by way of application to Carers Network, Bishop Creighton House, 374-380 Lillie Road, SW6 7PH. The next H&F Carers Forum will be on, Fri 28 April 2017, 1.30pm-3.30pm at Bishop Creighton House, 374-380 Lillie Rd, SW6 7PH.
Thought about fundraising online? Why not attend an event run by Localgiving here at Sobus on 15th February 2017 at 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. The Localgiving support local charitable organisations to diversify their income through online fundraising. They provide tools, training and advice to help local groups connect with supporters online, improve their digital skills and develop practical fundraising experience. It is an event where you will find out about the practicalities of fundraising on line and will be introduced to a pragmatic facility to get started. If you are interested please book with us online. If you would like to know more, then please contact Nigel Jacques. His email is nigel.jacques@b29ab5c8692d7e7444b83a9dfaae2a38-18455.sites.k-hosting.co.uk