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.’

 

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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

 

 

 

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Autumn Programme

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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

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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

 

Free training with a global investment management firm
About the session:
In this session you will gain a practical understanding of the traits and skills of a competent project manager, five processes for a successful single phase project, and a selection of basic tools and techniques.
Thursday 28 July | 10.00am – 1.00pm
PIMCO
11 Baker Street
W1U 3AH
About the facilitator:
Eddie Lang is a senior vice president in the strategic operations group based in the Munich office. Eddie is charged with overseeing European strategic projects within the London and Munich offices. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2005, he was a manager in the strategy and business architecture group at Accenture, focusing on banking and capital markets. He has 14 years of business management experience and holds an MBA from Saint Mary’s College Graduate School of Business and an undergraduate degree from California State University, Sacramento.
How do I book a place?
If you would like to attend, please email Frankie Bowmaker
f.bowmaker@onewestminster.org.uk
The deadline for responses is Friday 22nd July and there are only 10 spaces available

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.