{"id":301,"date":"2020-04-05T13:16:31","date_gmt":"2020-04-05T12:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/?p=301"},"modified":"2020-04-05T13:16:31","modified_gmt":"2020-04-05T12:16:31","slug":"march-2020-what-was-going-to-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/?p=301","title":{"rendered":"March 2020 – What was going to be"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This page is included as ‘historic documentation’ of events and activities that were in train just as the coronavirus pandemic was beginning to affect public life<\/em> and overtaking the ability of our editorial to keep up <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forum Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our Next Forum Meeting – 23 April<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next Forum meeting\nscheduled for Thursday 23 April has been cancelled<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changing Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The situation with the Corona virus outbreak is changing from day\nto day, so for all events listed in this bulletin, we suggest\nyou check with the organisers whether they are still happening as\nannounced.  Already the annual get-together of leading members of all 14\nNeighbourhood Forums in Lambeth has been postponed until late summer\/ autumn.\nPlease tell us if something your group has announced in these bulletins has\nbeen cancelled, postponed or otherwise altered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Showcase Event – 27 June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We have been working on an\nopportunity for local organisations to set up their stalls and shelters\nin Windrush Square on Saturday 27 June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This sounds a long way\noff, and the Corona virus situation makes it very uncertain, but we had to\napply early to secure the site.  Sadly Lambeth’s application process is\nthe same for small community events as if we wanted to book the whole of\nBrockwell Park for a 50,000 people weekender!  Detailed arrangements may\nchange during negotiations with Lambeth Events staff, but we intend the event\nto be open to the public between 11 am and 5 pm (set up from 9-30 am, clear\naway by 6-30 pm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will be issuing more\ninformation shortly, but it would be good to hear from you soon if you want to\nreserve a pitch, since space is limited. Brixton community organisations and\nlocal charities will have priority.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health and Social Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coronavirus Advice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Subject to the possibility\nof stricter distancing rules, we are sharing some health hints from our friends\nat Brixton Therapy Centre and Age Concern Lambeth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

> Keep your distance –\navoid unnecessary contact like handshakes or hugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

> Wash your hands\nregularly – particularly after using public transport, after any coughs or\nsneezes, and before handling food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

> If you feel unwell,\nstay at home and minimise contact with people, preferably for 7 days. Call NHS 111\nfor advice, rather than go to your GP or hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your organisation\ndepends on just one or two key workers, they should also be following these\nhints for maintaining good general health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

> Make sure you get\nenough sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

> Prolonged use of\nlaptops and i-phones in cafes or at the kitchen table means more strain on your\neyesight and posture than the big old-fashioned PCs in typical offices of 20\nyears ago.  If you have an office, does its layout help or hinder? Take\nregular breaks, move around a bit, even look at the view out the window so your\neyes can shift focus.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

> Go for long walks in\nthe fresh air (weather permitting).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

> Warm up before any\nvigorous exercise, to avoid strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

> Eat healthy – try to\nget your 5-a-day of vegetables and fruit.  Cut down on red meat, sugar and\nrefined carbohydrates.  BTC recommend more garlic, ginger and turmeric,\nand good quality honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Future of Landor Road Hospital site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lambeth Clinical\nCommissioning Group (CCG) and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation\nTrust (SLAM) are reviewing mental health services\nbased at Lambeth Hospital on Landor Road, SW9.  The proposal is to move 4\nacute adult wards and a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit to a new building on\nthe Maudsley Hospital site in Denmark Hill, 3 miles away.  There will be\nno change in the total number of beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 12-week public\nconsultation period was due to start at the end of February, but we are still\nawaiting more details. Meanwhile, we can say that comments should be sent to lambethconsultation@londoncommunications.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changes to Social Prescribing Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Age UK Lambeth have\nannounced that their social prescribing service, launched a few months ago as\nSafe and Independent Living (SAIL) is now rebadged as MyCommunity Lambeth.  What’s more, the service\nis now open to anyone over 18 who is in need of support.  As before,\npeople can access the service on-line through the Age UK Lambeth website, or\ncall the team directly on (020) 7346 6800.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 
\nFunding,\nTraining and Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

More Training through the FSI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Training and information\nresources from the Foundation for Social Improvement to tell you about this\ntime – more details are on their website at www.thefsi.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Charities Coalition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another body offering\ntraining and support to small charities, membership is free and aimed at bodies\nwith an annual income below \u00a3350,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They provide four key\nservices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Helpdesk and information\nservice, accessible by phone or e-mail, and backed-up by a weekly e-bulletin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Mentoring by experienced\npeople from larger charities, businesses or the public sector, for periods from\na few weeks to 6 months. For more information contact mentoring@smallcharities.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Training, typically at\n\u00a330 per session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Policy and Advocacy, to\nraise the concerns of smaller charities with policy-makers and funders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further information,\ncontact them at info@smallcharities.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training Hub by the Barrier Block<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Southwyck Community Hall\non Moreland Road SW9  recently re-opened as a community training\nhub.  Millennium Community Services CIC provide community-led training\nservices, including a Job Club, art sessions, IT skills, and English as a\nSecond Language.  Further planned services include fitness for all ages,\nmotivational speaking, and internet radio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on the courses and their availability contact\u00a0gailalisonthompson@yahoo.co.uk<\/a>
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So you need more volunteers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remember, the first step\nis always to consider what tasks need doing, and then think about how new\npeople would best work with your team – do you need a specialist to sort out an\nissue and then move on, or do you need extra pairs of hands to help you cope\nwith more users? Here’s a few sources to explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Town Hall Time Bank<\/strong>:\u00a0Did you realise that all Lambeth Council staff can take up to 21 paid hours per year to volunteer within the borough? The Town Hall Time Bank is a joint effort between Time4Lambeth and the Lambeth Forum Network (LFN). Enquiries to\u00a0timebank@lambeth.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link UP London<\/strong>:\u00a0They aim to connect volunteers with professional skills to local community groups, charities and social enterprises. They cureently operate in Lambeth and Wandsworth.\u00a0 Projects or placements are usually short-term, structured and flexible to fit into busy schedules.\u00a0 For more info, see their website\u00a0www.linkuplondon.org<\/a>\u00a0or contact them at\u00a0hello@linkuplondon.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paxton Green Time Bank<\/strong>:\u00a0The emphasis is on encouraging individual residents to share and exchange their skills and time.\u00a0 Present coverage extends down the eastern side of the borough, overlapping into Southwark too.\u00a0 For more, see their website\u00a0www.pgtimebank.org<\/a>\u00a0or e-mail to\u00a0broker@pgtimebank.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More News and Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Subject to late changes. Please\u00a0 check their latest information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Impact Brixton re-launch in their new home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The former Impact Hub will\nofficially re-launch in the former Photofusion Gallery on Thursday 26 March.  They are offering 30 days free\nmembership to anyone who signs up before midnight on the 26th.  The new\nspace extends to 6,000 square feet and includes a podcast room, meeting rooms,\nevent space, training room, industrial kitchen and business concierge\nservice.  The official address is 17a\nElectric Lane, London SW9 8LA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among other things, they\nare looking for Hosts to join their monthly membership programme – volunteer\nfor 4.5 hours a week to support the running of the space, and in echange\nreceive 100 hours per month of free workspace, plus access to free member\nevents, a registered business address and discount rates for room hire. \nEnquiries to team@impactbrixton.com<\/a> or\nsee www.impactbrixton.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Events at Brixton Library<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adventures with Electricity: Thursday\n26 March from 7 pm. Local musician and writer Peter Phillips describes the life\nand work of his grandfather Percy Phillips. \nIn 1955 Percy opened Liverpool’s first recording studio, Phillips Sound\nRecording Service, which recorded the first discs of Ken Dodd, Billy Fury and\nthe Beatles. Hear archive recordings and see original photographs from the\nstudio, followed by Q&A.  Free event, organised by the Library Friends\nand the Writers’ Group at Brixton Community Base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Windrush and beyond – tracing your African Caribbean ancestors: Saturday 28 March, 2-30 to 4-30 pm, a masterclass led by\nPaul Crooks, author and genealogist. Free but book with the library or\ncontact TODell@email.lambeth.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring Bazaar: also\non Saturday 28 March, in front of the library railings, 11 am to 2 pm,\nincluding a gardening workshop.  Organised by the Friends of Tate Library\nBrixton to help raise funds for library-based activities.  Followed by the\nlaunch of a gardening book at 2 pm in the main library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tai Chi extended: Friends\nof Tate Library have agreed with the funders for the free Saturday morning\nsessions to be extended until 4th July. \nDue to the high turnout, no new registrations can be accepted.  If you\nhave been registered but can no longer attend, please notify foftlbrixton@gmail.com<\/a> because there are still people on the waiting list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brixton Windmill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The fast changing public\nhealth situation has regrettably led to the cancellation of open days, schools\nvisits, guided walks and events until at least May, however Tai Chi and\nvolunteer gardening continue for now at Windmill Gardens. Milling is also\ncontinuing, and stockists of the flour (along with the latest news) can be\nfound on the website  www.brixtonwindmill.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Longfield Hall activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Please see the website for\nthe latest, or contact details, www.longfieldhall.org.uk\/events<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planning ahead – reminders………..<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brixton Liveable Neighbourhood consultation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although\nconsultation on the first phase closed on 7th March, there will be a further\nround in May, this time focussing on the Town Centre, the St. Matthew’s Estate,\nand on streets west of Brixton Hill, between Blenheim Gardens and Acre Lane.\nMore details nearer the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affordable Workspace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lambeth has\npublished a draft Supplementary Planning Document <\/em>(SPD)\nto amplify its updated policy in the Lambeth Local Plan.  Basically, it\naims to safeguard some premises for local businesses, and to keep their rents\naffordable, but will it be effective?  Or will developers find ways to\nignore it? The deadline for comments is 7th\nApril.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Draft Design Code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is another\nSPD, expanding on several policies in the Lambeth Local Plan.  Some of\nthis replaces earlier guidance on home extensions and new basements, but the\nmost important section is that on Tall\nBuildings.  Several new towers are being proposed around Brixton\nand at Loughborough Junction, despite the lack of infrastructure to make them\nwork.  Again the deadline for comments is 7th\nApril.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find more\ndetails of these proposals via the Consultation pages on the Lambeth Council\nwebsite, www.lambeth.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, if you\nhave specific concerns or queries, please share them with our colleagues at\nthe Brixton Society who have been\nfollowing these issues. E-mail to planning@brixtonsociety.org.uk<\/a> or see related items on their website, www.brixtonsociety.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Share your news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want something to\nappear in the April issue, try to send it before 29 March.  These\nbulletins are often put together in a hurry, from a fat folder of e-mails and\npress releases, so there may not be time to check details with you if we get\nincomplete or conflicting information.  Please send to the Forum Secretary\nat apiperbrix@aol.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep our mailing list up-to-date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please notify us at admin@brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– If you are changing your\ne-mail or other contact details;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– If you want too add a\ncolleague or neighbour to our e-mail list;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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