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From September 2016 Reachout Social Club at Fulham Good Neighbours is being transformed into Fulham Lunch Club. We hope to ultimately become the world’s smallest lunch club for 10 housebound older people requiring transport. The club takes place on Wednesdays and a typical afternoon has the following programme: 13:00 Lunch 13:45 Guest Speaker or Performer 14:30 Board Games and Crosswords 15:30 Tea and Cake We are encouraging new members to join us and the club is FREE of charge. Address: Rosaline Hall 70 Rosaline Road London, SW6 7QT Tel. 020 7385 8850 Email: info@fulhamgoodneighbours.org Volunteers Needed: We are always looking for volunteer drivers and volunteers to help out on the day so please get in touch if you would like to assist the local community.’
This September Open Age are partners in delivering the NHS supported Expert Patients Programme (EPP) What You Need To know: Who is it for? Locals living with one or more long-term health conditions. These include asthma, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), depression, diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), heart disease. This course is Free of Charge What will you learn? The course will cover methods & ways to help you cope with your health condition &improve your quality of life. Topics covered include: Dealing with symptoms like pain and tiredness, Coping with depression, Relaxation techniques, Physical activity & Healthy Eating Essential details: When: This is a six week course commencing Monday September 19th. Each session runs from 10:30am until 1pm, Tea Break with refreshments included. Where: Fulham Good Neighbours, 70 Rosaline Road, SW6 7QT For further information & to Book Telephone: Elizabeth Goldrick or Catherine Pymar at Open Age on 020 8962 4141
Autumn Programme 16 September Designing volunteer roles 20th September Safeguarding 22nd September Bank Reconciliation (for Open Age Group Members and Guests) 7 October Recruiting volunteers 13th October Bank Reconciliation (for Open Age Group Members and Guests) 14th October Full cost recovery budgeting 20 October Volunteer organisers’ forum 21 October Job searching using social media 4 November Induction and training of volunteers 7 November Quality standards 17th November Best practice in handling Petty Cash 25 November Retention, reward and recognition of volunteers Dates to be advised Human Library anti-discrimination and stereotyping events Volunteers and the law Manual handling To book a place email enquiries@hfvc.org.uk or call 020 8741 9876
Never Judge a Book by its Cover Wanted! Human Books Would you or a service user from your organisation like to challenge negative perceptions, prejudice, discrimination, stigma and stereotyping? Then why not become a Talking Book with HFVC’s ‘Human Library’. This exciting project aims to break down barriers and create a better understanding through interaction and dialogue between people. Just like in a real library, a visitor to the Human Library can choose a Book from a range of titles, however, the difference is the Books are people and reading is a conversation. The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. A place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered. The launch of the HFVC’s Human Library will take place at Lyric Square, Hammersmith, W6 0DA on the 28th September 2016 11:00 – 14:00 and will continue over a 9 month period in 9 other locations across Hammersmith and Fulham Get involved: We are looking to recruit individuals to be Books. This can be for a 2-3 hour Library event or several. Training will be provided and travel expenses paid If you would like to get involved or want more information, contact Ann-Marie T: 020 8741 9876 E: ann-marie@hfvc.org.uk For more information on the Human Library concept, visit www.humanlibraryuk.org
Mytime Active invites you to our showcase event from 2pm to 5pm on Tuesday 20 September. We will be providing an update on our child and family healthy lifestyle service in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and the Borough of Westminster. Through interactive workshops and presentations, you will have the opportunity to learn more about our successes and how we can support you in the future. Speakers include Dr Paul Sacher, Nutritionist, and Marg Mayne, CEO of Mytime Active. The showcase is free to attend, and refreshments are provided. Venue: Baden-Powell House Conference Centre, 65-67 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5JS For more information, please call the office on 0208 323 1725 or email VictoriaOfficeTeam@mytimeactive.co.uk Register now
Crowdfunding platform launches in H&F – residents, community groups and third sector organisations invited to find out more. Do you have an idea for a project to improve your community, but not sure how to fund or plan it? Want to hear more about how crowdfunding could help? Through Spacehive, a civic crowdfunding platform, people in other boroughs have raised anything from a couple of hundred pounds to six-figure sums for their ideas, with projects including community festivals, improvements to parks and playgrounds and high street projects to support local businesses. Join Spacehive as they host an Ideas Event for Hammersmith & Fulham: Date: Tuesday 9th August Time: 6pm – 8pm Venue: White City Community Centre, India Way, W12 7QT The aim of this event is to give as many people as possible the chance to learn how to put together a strong crowdfunding campaign and receive support and advice from Spacehive. So if you have any ideas of projects that might improve your local area, bring them along and Spacehive can help you turn them into a reality! BOOK YOUR PLACE To attend simply register online at: http://spacehivelbhf.eventbrite.co.uk If you have any questions please email mailto:Beth.Morgan@lbhf.gov.uk
This event is for providers interested in developing and delivering accommodation, care and support services for people with learning disabilities and people with complex needs in London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and City of Westminster. Thursday 28 July 2016 1.30 — 5.00 pm Small Hall, Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London, W8 7NX We want to consult with the market on delivering our strategies for personalisation, choice and control for people with learning disabilities, and the management of personal budgets through Individual Service Fund arrangements. We want to facilitate the development of partnerships between providers – large and small – who share our vision of people having real choice and control to live well and contribute to their own communities. Providers offering community support, supported living, and accommodation based support are encouraged to attend, network and discuss innovative approaches to providing flexible support. At the event you will have the opportunity to: Hear about the local strategic direction and commissioning plans Discuss local needs, demand and aspirations Share ideas for extending choice and developing the local market Network with other providers Meet with Commissioners from the Councils Registration Information Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis and limited to two representatives from each organisation. To book a place, please email Marjana Tharin: Marjana.Tharin@rbkc.gov.uk Please email if you are unable to attend but would like to have the information from the event sent to you, or if you would like an individual meeting with a Commissioner to discuss the startegy.