{"id":649,"date":"2022-05-11T15:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T14:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/?p=649"},"modified":"2022-05-11T15:42:03","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T14:42:03","slug":"may-2022-e-bulletin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/?p=649","title":{"rendered":"May 2022 e-bulletin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We’ll Meet Again<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A live meeting of this Forum will be held on Tuesday 5th July, 7 pm at International House.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After 2 years of postponements and occasional on-line meetings, we are finally getting together for real, in the 3-Space Event Space on the ground floor of International House, at the corner of Popes Road and Canterbury Crescent, SW9 7QD.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will be our Annual General Meeting, which means we will review the annual report and accounts, and elect committee members for the year ahead.\u00a0 We also hope to have a guest speaker or two, to be confirmed next month.
Meanwhile, we are trying to get out and about again, and meet more of you face-to-face.\u00a0 Clashes of dates and the demands of our day jobs mean we cannot follow up every invitation, but we are making an effort!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diary of Local Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Summer Events in Brockwell Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Final details have just reached us for the Summer event series that will run from Friday\u00a027 May\u00a0<\/strong>to Sunday\u00a05 June.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Sections of the park will be closed off from Monday\u00a016 May\u00a0<\/strong>for setting up, and clearing away should be completed on\u00a0Monday 13 June.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around the park, there will be a number of road closures, access restrictions and extra parking controls during the major show days.\u00a0 Some of these will only apply during peak exit times from the events (9 pm to midnight) but for full details of access restrictions in and around the park, please see the Community page on the website:\u00a0https:\/\/www.brockwell-live.com\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that the Railton LTN access restrictions will continue during these events.Ticketed concert days are Friday 27 to Sunday 29 May and Thursday 2 June to Sunday 5 June.\u00a0 In addition, there are free-to-enter community events –\u00a0Brockwell Bounce\u00a0<\/strong>– on Monday 30th, Tuesday 31st and Wednesday 1 June.\u00a0\u00a0If issues arise between 16 May and 13 June, you can contact the Residents Hotline at 020 8050 4367 or at\u00a0community@summereventsuk.co.uk\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council contacts are Lambeth Events on 020 7926 6207 (office hours) or the Noise Monitoring team on 020 7926 5000 between 9 pm and 5 am on event days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lambeth Country Show\u00a0will take place on Saturday and Sunday\u00a016\/17 July\u00a0<\/strong>– more about that next time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baking Beside the Windmill<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Friends of Windmill Gardens\u00a0<\/strong>have organised a series of adult baking classes in the education centre next to the windmill, led by Fabio, the Italian baker.\u00a0 They will run for 3 to 4 hours at weekends from this month.\u00a0 Sessions will explore recipes for tarts, breads, cakes and pastries.\u00a0 Spaces are limited, so please register your interest by e-mail to\u00a0info@brixtonwindmill.org<\/a> For more about this and other events in Windmill Gardens, also see their website,\u00a0www.brixtonwindmill.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loughborough Park Food Forest<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Friends of Loughborough Park\u00a0<\/strong>have received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to replant part of this public open space.\u00a0 The aim is to create a new Food Forest, using forest garden permaculture techniques, both to improve biodiversity and to provide lots of edibles.\u00a0 You are invited to join with the Friends and\u00a0Urban Canopy<\/strong>\u00a0to create the new garden at a series of sessions, with all tools provided. Planting sessions will be near the eastern edge of the park, close to Loughborough Park itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Site Prep Days<\/strong>:\u00a0removing weeds, clearing paths and cutting back shrubs: Tuesdays 17 & 24 May, 6 to 9 pm; Wednesdays 18 & 25 May, 10 am to 1 pm; Sundays 22 & 29 May, 12 noon to 4 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planting Days:\u00a0<\/strong>introducing new plants, including activities suitable for children: Monday 30 May, Tuesday 31, Wednesday 1 June, and finally Friday 3 June, all sessions 12 noon to 4 pm.All enquiries and offers of help to Lydia at\u00a0friendsofloughboroughpark@gmail.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love Your Local Market<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

News just in that Lambeth is running a promotion campaign for Brixton’s street market between Friday\u00a013 May<\/strong>\u00a0and Sunday\u00a05 June<\/strong>, following the first upgrading works in Brixton Station Road.\u00a0 Expect to see extra stalls and events on Saturdays in particular.\u00a0 Enquiries to Oladayo Bello on 07 710 026 240 or at\u00a0obello@lambeth.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Culture Market returns, 4 & 5 June<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Once again, the Black Culture Market will be taking over the Downstairs space at the Department Store at 240-250 Ferndale Road SW9.\u00a0 The organisers promise a different selection of traders on Saturday and Sunday, in both cases a mix of African and Caribbean inspired entrepreneurs, traders and crafts-people. Open between 11 am and 5 pm each day, free admission but please book tickets via Eventbrite:\u00a0https:\/\/eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/black-culture-market-tickets-288460913357<\/a> If you want to trade at this event, refer to their website,\u00a0https:\/\/www.blackculturemarket.co.uk\u00a0<\/a>or contact\u00a0hello@blackculturemarket.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funding, Training and Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grant Deadlines coming up<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our usual quick reminder, in case you missed previous notices from\u00a0Integrate\u00a0<\/strong>– contact\u00a0eoin.heffernan@integrateagency.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyday Heritage Grants from Historic England:\u00a0<\/strong>Looking to celebrate working class histories, ethnic minorities, women’s and LGBTQ+ stories linked to overlooked heritage sites.\u00a0 Closing date Monday\u00a023 May.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LEAP Co-Create Fund\u00a0<\/strong>to support work with Early Years children, closing date 12 noon on Monday\u00a030 May.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>There is also an on-line briefing on the funding scheme on Monday\u00a016 May.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fore\u00a0<\/strong>opened its Summer funding round on 19 April, no set deadline but it’s first come, first served, so time is running out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arnold Clark Community Fund\u00a0<\/strong>offers grants of up to \u00a31,000 to community groups and charities, particularly those whose activities have been affected by the Coronavirus pamndemic.\u00a0 Closes on Thursday\u00a030 June.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training Opportunities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Integrate\u00a0<\/strong>also offer occasional on-line sessions to share experience from other projects or fill skills gaps – contact as above to book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30 May\u00a0<\/strong>– Meet the founder of HABITS of London CIC, 10 am to 12 noon.\u00a0 Helen Raphael discusses her social enterprise, providing employability support for Lambeth residents aged 16-30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13 June\u00a0<\/strong>– Cybersecurity 101, 1o am to 12c noon on Zoom, a practical workshop led by Shurel Reynolds for small and medium-sized organisations, featuring data protection, GDPR and cybersecurity tips.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Brixton Creative Works\u00a0<\/strong>offers a free blended package of business advice, coaching and accredited training to creatives or freelancers working in Lambeth.\u00a0 Enquiries to 020 3735 8955 or e-mail to\u00a0BCW@getsetuk.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also a programme for Creative employers, including advice on recruitment and working standards – contact 07 443 839 421 or e-mail as before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Support for Dementia patients and their carers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Age UK Lambeth\u00a0<\/strong>has shared details of two regular sessions available for Lambeth residents living with dementia, and their carers: On Monday afternoons,\u00a0Age Exchange\u00a0<\/strong>run sessions at\u00a0Stockwell Park Community Centre,\u00a0<\/strong>Aytoun Road SW9 0TE, between 1-30 and 3 pm.\u00a0 Cost \u00a36 per session but no charge for carers.\u00a0 Enquiries to Lydia at 020 8318 9105 or\u00a0hello@age-exchange.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age UK Lambeth<\/strong> are opening another branch of their Magnolia Club for people with dementia on\u00a017 May,\u00a0<\/strong>to run on Tuesday afternoons from 3 pm to 5 pm. This will be at the\u00a0Myatt’s Fields North Centre,\u00a0<\/strong>24 Crawshay Road, SW9 6FZ and operate on a free, drop-in basis. Enquiries to 0333 360 3700.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mental Health Awareness<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 12 May\u00a0<\/strong>will be a\u00a0Health & Wellbeing Event\u00a0<\/strong>at the Marcus Lipton Youth Centre, Minet Road SW9.\u00a0 It will be open between 12 noon and 5 pm, with free food, free massage, and a chance to try yoga, boxing and fitness techniques.\u00a0 Organised by ML Community Enterprise and Ecosystem Coldharbour – see\u00a0www.ecosystemcoldharbour.org\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art4Space\u00a0<\/strong>will be hosting further\u00a0Mental Health First Aid Courses\u00a0<\/strong>at their base at 31 Jeffreys Road SW4 6QU.\u00a0 The next course will be for those working with young people, on\u00a030 June & 1 July.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>To register, e-mail to\u00a0info@itsaplayground.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mosaic Clubhouse\u00a0<\/strong>in Effra Road publish an occasional bulletin of their activities, which can now be found via Issuu – see\u00a0https:\/\/issuu.com\/mosaicclubhouse\/docs\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

News from Urban Growth<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Urban Growth are hosting a monthly series of weekend gardening workshops until September, in the\u00a0Paulet Estate Community Garden.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>This is next to the\u00a0Remakery,\u00a0<\/strong>at the corner of Lilford and Paulet Roads, SE5.\u00a0 Topics will include creating living walls, growing mushrooms, making your own fertilisers and botanical dyes, as well as saving different types of seeds.\u00a0 Enquiries to\u00a0info@urbangrowth.london<\/a>\u00a0or sign up via Eventbrite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weekly Thursday gardening volunteer sessions are continuing, led by Taye, head of food growing.\u00a0 Sessions are at\u00a0Pop Brixton\u00a0<\/strong>between 10 am and 11-30 am, and at the\u00a0Brixton Orchard\u00a0<\/strong>between 1 pm and 3 pm.\u00a0 Sign up via Eventbrite or just turn up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paused for Upgrades?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In Wyck Gardens, the\u00a0Platform Cafe\u00a0<\/strong>is currently closed for refurbishment, but expects to be back in action next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the corner of Coldharbour Lane and Moorland Road, despite the hoardings around the Domino Club, the\u00a0Brixton Soup Kitchen\u00a0<\/strong>is still active in providing hot meals and food packs for the homeless, between 1 pm and 3 pm Monday to Friday. For more details, see\u00a0https:\/\/lnkd.in\/estjSkxh<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southwyck Pantry<\/strong>\u00a0re-opened at the Moorland Estate Community Centre, 50a Corry Drive, off Somerleyton Road, on 5th May.\u00a0 Continuing on Thursdays, they will offer 10 fresh fruit\/ vegetable items plus up to 10 cupboard items, for \u00a35. Enquiries to\u00a0info@healthylivingplatform.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southwyck Community Hall<\/strong>,\u00a0off Moorland Road SW9 8UR,\u00a0will re-open on Friday\u00a013 May\u00a0<\/strong>as the Brixton Coding & Arts Centre, managed by Millennium Community Solutions. This will provide a training space for information technology and coding for all ages and abilities.\u00a0 There will also be space for the community to explore and develop art in all its forms.\u00a0 Enquiries to\u00a0gail@millenniumcommunitysolutions.com<\/a>\u00a0or 07 951 087 923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outdoor Yoga<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses\u00a0<\/strong>are now hosting outdoor yoga sessions on Saturday mornings on the decking outside the greenhouse.\u00a0 To book and pay online, go to:\u00a0https:\/\/www.naturalconnection.org.uk\/yoga-for-all<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advice Surgeries on Council Estates<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Details have been received of a series of tenant advice surgeries on major Lambeth Council estates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Matthew’s Estate<\/strong>, Brixton Hill:\u00a0sessions held at St. Matthew’s Hall, 10 St. Matthew’s Road SW2 1NH, on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10 am to 1 pm from\u00a019 May.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edmundsbury Estate<\/strong>, Ferndale Road:\u00a0sessions held at Edmundsbury Community Hall within the estate, on the 2nd Friday of the month, 10 am to 1 pm from\u00a013 May.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tulse Hill Estate<\/strong>:\u00a0sessions held at the Jubilee Community Hall, SW2 2LY on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 2 pm to 4 pm from\u00a01 June.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art Exhibitions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Brixton Art Prize:\u00a0<\/strong>Closing date for entries is\u00a015 May,\u00a0<\/strong>entries may be in any media, on the theme of conflict and integration, culminating in a group show for shortlisted artists at The Department Store between 30 June and 3rd July.\u00a0 First prize \u00a31000 and a London solo show, runner-up prizes of \u00a3750 and \u00a3500.\u00a0 Entry fee \u00a315 – for more details see the website,\u00a0https:\/\/brixtonartprize.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Brixton Bugle Art Show\u00a0<\/strong>– a reminder from last month’s bulletin: The closing date for entries is\u00a020 May,\u00a0<\/strong>leading to the Art Show at Brixton Tate Library between\u00a04 and 26 July.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Initially, send up to 3 digital photos of your work to\u00a0arts@brixtonblog.com\u00a0<\/a>together with your name, address, e-mail, contact phone number and social media, together with the title and brief description of each work.\u00a0 You can submit up to two pictures, but each must be no larger than 1 metre square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Other exhibitions at Brixton Tate Library:\u00a0<\/strong>The latest art exhibition in Brixton Library is “Peripheral Visions, Marginal Figures” by Martin Grover, continuing during library opening hours until\u00a031 May.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The following show will be a retrospective of the work of Marion Jones (1952-2021), open\u00a06 to 28 June.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have your say on Lambeth United<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A reminder from our last bulletin, that Lambeth Council is reviewing place-names with likely links to Slavery and the colonial past.\u00a0 Comments can be made on their Commonplace website until\u00a031 May\u00a0<\/strong>– see\u00a0https:\/\/lambethunited.commonplace.is<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in Touch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Share Your News – and Views!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feel free to make use of these bulletins to share your concerns, to announce events and services, or just to report what your group or enterprise is doing.We aim to publish monthly, around the 10th of the month, so we really need to hear from you before\u00a05 June\u00a0<\/strong>for the next issue.\u00a0 Keep it clear and simple, because we don’t really have the time for re-writes, or to chase you if your press release was garbled.\u00a0 Continue to send your news to\u00a0apiperbrix@aol.com<\/a>\u00a0for the time being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is our mailing list up to date?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have some 500 contacts on our e-mail list, but are you still there?Please tell us, by e-mail to\u00a0admin@brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org<\/a>– If you want these bulletins sent to a different e-mail address, so you get them more reliably or quickly.- If you want to add a colleague or neighbour to our mailing list (no extra charge at present!)- If you have moved away, or are no longer interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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