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.

The owners welcome us to a tasty lunch for only £5. There are only 25 places and attendance needs to be pre-booked by contacting Fulham Good Neighbours on 020 7385 8850.

Next monthly meeting on Tuesday, 21st February 2017 between 12PM and 3PM at

The White Horse, 1-3 Parsons Green, London, SW6 4UL.

 

Working in a small venue means that the Gate’s Apprentice observes all of the activities behind running a theatre. A condition of the apprenticeship is ensuring that you have satisfactory college work. As such, this is an exciting learning opportunity.

If you are 16 – 24yrs old and living in London you are eligible to apply. You do not have to have any GCSE or A levels or you may have several, as long as you are not a graduate, you can apply. Due to a condition of our funding you need to have lived in the following London boroughs for at least two years: Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea, and Westminster.

The deadline for applications is 10am Monday 20th Feb 2017. All applications must be submitted via www.londontheatreconsortium.com. For further information, including Open Days and links to Application Forms, click here.

Do you or someone you care for have a chronic condition?
Learn how to become a patient ambassador with the European
Patient Ambassador Programme. For further information, please click here.

Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment. For more information, click here, call 01226 958 888 / 07403 765 278 or email nick@wefindanylearner.co.uk. Alternatively you can fill in an online enquiry form and download a booking form.

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

An event which celebrates diversity in the borough and at the same time raises much needed funds for two charities; Foodbank and Mind.

When: 11th March 2017, 6pm

Where: Hammersmith Town Hall, King St, W6 9Ju

For further information and to book, please click here.

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@sobus.org.uk

Tree Shepherd with Wormholt and White City Big Local, Petit Miracles, LBHF and Hammersmith United Charities is offering you an 8-week course in Enterprise Training at the Wood Lane Community Centre, plus free supported trading at the Petit Miracle Hub, business workshops, networking opportunities, mentoring and financial assistance. The course is free for those on benefits.

The training will take place from 9.30am-4pm on:

2nd, 9th, 16th , 20th & 23rd March

20th & 27th April

4th May

To register your interest please click here or call 020 3697 1537.