A slightly shorter bulletin this time, but we hope to announce at least an on-line Forum meeting shortly.\u00a0 If you have a burning issue to raise, or a presentation you want to share with Forum members, please contact us urgently – see final section of this bulletin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday (16 October) in and around St. Mark’s Church, Kennington, at the north end of Brixton Road.\u00a0 Open from 10 am to 3 pm. More details at\u00a0https:\/\/beta.lambeth.gov.uk\/bhwb<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday 24 October\u00a0in Wyck Forest Garden, between Barrington and Millbrook Roads and Loughborough Road, open between 12 noon and 5 pm. Windmill Tours:\u00a0<\/strong>An extra weekend of tours is offered on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14\u00a0November, open between 1 pm and 4 pm.\u00a0 For full tours, book via the website, and check for any late changes www.brixtonwindmill.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n Half Term Boot Camp<\/strong><\/u>:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Once again, the Windmill Education Centre is hosting a 5-day programme of activities run by CEF-Lyncx, from Monday 25\u00a0October\u00a0to Friday 29th, between 10 am and 4 pm daily.\u00a0 Limited places for 7-16 age range, details at\u00a0www.cefi.org.uk<\/u><\/a>\u00a0or enquiries to\u00a0community7@cefi.org.uk<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Christmas Fair<\/strong><\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong> Plans are being made for this event in Windmill Gardens, on Sunday\u00a012\u00a0December, between 12 noon and 3-30 pm, with a variety of stalls from local groups and makers, as well as Father Christmas in the mill.Funding, <\/p>\n\n\n\n Integrate\u00a0recently circulated details of several funding schemes, but deadlines are approaching for: We have been reminded about two sources of help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n On\u00a0Thursday mornings\u00a0at the Platform Cafe in Wyck Gardens<\/strong> (corner of Loughborough Road and Rathgar Road SW9) – drop in any time between 10-30 am and 12 noon.\u00a0 Caspar from\u00a0Clear Community Web\u00a0will be on hand to help with your questions or setting-up new kit.\u00a0 To confirm, phone 07 523 646 277 or e-mail to\u00a0info@clearcommunityweb.co.uk<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Millennium Community Solutions\u00a0<\/strong>have their\u00a0Call Mo free helpline, so if you are having problems with your PC, phone or tablet, they can help you solve them.\u00a0 They specialise in Assistive Technology.\u00a0 Call 07 539 016 464 between 11 am and 4 pm, Tuesday to Thursday only, or e-mail to\u00a0<\/strong>gail@millenniumcommunitysolutions.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Equality, Diversity and Inclusion<\/strong> On-line training for community organisations is being offered by Integrate on\u00a0Monday\u00a08 November\u00a0from 10 am to 11-30, presented by Elizabeth Takyi.\u00a0 Please book through\u00a0eoin.heffernan@integrateagency.co.uk<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Closing down a service\u00a0<\/strong>is the topic for another free on-line seminar, on Wednesday\u00a015 December.\u00a0\u00a0The Covid crisis has upset the business plans of many community organisations, so they may be facing up to closing or scaling back their services, or ending a programme earlier than planned.\u00a0 This session looks at how to minimise the impact and explore alternative provision.\u00a0 Booking as above. Social Enterprise or Small Business?\u00a0<\/strong>The Business Show\u00a0returns to Excel London on\u00a024 & 25 November.\u00a0\u00a0There are usually a wide range of short seminars you can drop into, but there are also a number of masterclasses focused on business growth and start-ups, which you are advised to book in advance.\u00a0 See\u00a0<\/strong>www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk<\/a><\/u> Consultation on the\u00a0Railton\u00a0and\u00a0Oval\/Stockwell\u00a0LTNs has just closed.\u00a0 Another round of consultations, on the\u00a0Ferndale, Tulse Hill\u00a0and\u00a0 Streatham Hill\u00a0LTNs is expected to start shortly.\u00a0 Enquiries or comments to lowtrafficneighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk<\/a><\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/a> but you are welcome to share your views with us too. In July last year, the Brixton BID floated its own proposals for extensive pedestrianisation within the Town Centre, under the “Brixton Playground” banner.\u00a0 However, their idyllic vision of street-side cafe tables and planters ignored the practical issues of delivering goods to the shops and cafes in the arcades and adjacent streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the recent “Space in Between” week of events organised by\u00a0Make It In Brixton, the BID re-opened the debate about how to adapt Atlantic Road to competing modern needs.\u00a0 This time, there seemed to be more realisation of the practicalities of deliveries, and the recent surge in Deliveroo-style pick-ups from restaurants.\u00a0 Expect more about this soon.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n We Rise<\/strong>\u00a0were recently commissioned by Lambeth Council to evaluate their Digital Inclusion Fund.\u00a0 Digital exclusion is a reality for many young people so We Rise team members brought lived experience to the the project, as well as learning the skills to be fantastic researchers.\u00a0 Both the young people and the Lambeth team (Chloe Bernard-Grahame, Emily Wester and Juliet Amoa) gained a great deal from working in this way. Despite Government and the Hospitality Industry being keen to return to normal, Coronavirus cases remain stubbornly high.\u00a0 Please continue to wear a mask on public transport, while shopping and in other enclosed spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For latest details of vaccination clinics, both regular sessions and special events, the best source is www.selondonccg.nhs.uk\/popupclinics<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n A 2-day course is being provided for members and staff of Lambeth organisations on Thursday 21 and Friday 22\u00a0October, between 9-30 and 4-30 pm each day.\u00a0 For further information, contact\u00a0ermias.alemu@slam.nhs.uk<\/u><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/strong>kathleen.bertrand-grell@slam.nhs.uk<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Age UK Lambeth <\/strong>have reminded us about their Maqnolia Club, a drop-in group for people with dementia and their carers.\u00a0 The Brixton Hill group meets at St. Saviour’s Community Centre, 24 Blenheim Gardens, SW2 5BZ, on Fridays between 2 pm and 4 pm.\u00a0 Enquiries to Kim on 07 832 328 335.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also send to this address if you want something featured in the agenda for our next Forum meeting. We’ll Meet Again A slightly shorter bulletin this time, but we hope to announce at least an on-line Forum meeting shortly.\u00a0 If you have a burning issue to raise, or a presentation you want to share with Forum members, please contact us urgently – see final section of this bulletin. Coming Events Black Communities Health … Continue reading October 2021<\/span> Apple Day at Wyck Gardens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Events at Brixton Windmill<\/h3>\n\n\n\nTraining and Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Grant deadlines approaching<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
National Emergencies Trust<\/strong>:\u00a0closes Friday 22 October.
British Science Week Grants<\/strong>:\u00a0closes Monday 8 November.
If you missed the original e-mail circulars or newsletters, contact\u00a0eoin.heffernan@integrateagency.co.uk<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nHelp with your Information Technology?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Trustees Week<\/strong> – If you are a Trustee, or management committee member, of a charity or community organisation, look out for on-line training and resources on offer between\u00a01st and 5th November.\u00a0\u00a0Numerous events, most of them free, are being listed on the website:\u00a0https:\/\/trusteesweek.org\/events\/category\/events\/<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also pick up details of more specialist trade shows, exhibitions and seminars, so if you have a particular interest, get in touch and we will pass on details to you – contact\u00a0apiperbrix@aol.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn Other News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA new look at Atlantic Road<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
100 years ago, the Police insisted that market stalls should be removed from Atlantic Road, to enable the buses to pass through.\u00a0 Roll forward to 2017, and new layouts were being thrashed out between Lambeth Council, the Forum and Brixton BID.\u00a0 Those got bogged down by Transport for London’s ambitions for reducing traffic over a wider area.\u00a0 Then Covid came along, with attendant emergency measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNature and Art on the Street<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Taking advantage of one of the “parklets” introduced on Railton Road,\u00a0Art4Space\u00a0and\u00a0Father Nature<\/strong>\u00a0combined to run a series of family-friendly practical\u00a0 activities outside the Hamilton Supermarket.\u00a0 Sessions were run after-school on Friday afternoons, and on Saturday mornings, between 10 September and 2nd October.
For other activities being run by Art4Space, see their website,\u00a0www.art4space.co.uk<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\nInvolving Young People<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For more details see\u00a0https:\/\/lnkd.in\/gDjJyWGh<\/a>
Young people bring real added value to research, and can deliver quality results.\u00a0 If you or anyone you know commissions research, please consider engaging a team of diverse young people.\u00a0 Enquiries to\u00a0abigail@werise.org.uk<\/u><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or follow @werise to find out how they are driving diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHealth & Social Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Coronavirus Update<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mental Health First Aid Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Support for People with Dementia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Keep in touchShare your news!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>We are keen to share news and requests from our member groups in these bulletins.\u00a0 Distribution is normally monthly, so to appear in the November issue, please\u00a0send in your news before the end of October, to the Secretary at\u00a0apiperbrix@aol.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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