{"id":787,"date":"2023-09-16T21:37:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T20:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/?p=787"},"modified":"2023-09-16T21:37:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T20:37:06","slug":"september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/?p=787","title":{"rendered":"September 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>JOIN&nbsp;IN&nbsp;OUR&nbsp;NEXT&nbsp;FORUM&nbsp;MEETINGS:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday&nbsp;25&nbsp;September&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;7&nbsp;pm&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Advocacy&nbsp;Academy,&nbsp;Vining&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;SW9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOCUS&nbsp;ON&nbsp;BRIXTON&nbsp;TOWN&nbsp;CENTRE<\/strong><br>Despite&nbsp;seeing&nbsp;off&nbsp;the&nbsp;Hondo&nbsp;Tower&nbsp;proposal&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;at&nbsp;least&nbsp;for&nbsp;now&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;lots&nbsp;of&nbsp;other&nbsp;changes&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;pipeline&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Town&nbsp;Centre.&nbsp;&nbsp;Join&nbsp;us&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;review&nbsp;of&nbsp;current&nbsp;threats&nbsp;and&nbsp;opportunities.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=4f06f825eb&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/brixton-neighbourhood-forum-general-meeting-tickets-715463128477?aff=oddtdtcreator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CREATIVE&nbsp;BRIXTON<\/strong><br>We&nbsp;are&nbsp;planning&nbsp;another&nbsp;meeting&nbsp;for&nbsp;NOVEMBER&nbsp;focussed&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;Arts&nbsp;and&nbsp;Creative&nbsp;Industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Date&nbsp;and&nbsp;venue&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;confirmed&nbsp;soon.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;would&nbsp;like&nbsp;to&nbsp;contribute,&nbsp;contact&nbsp;us&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=45286066b7&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apiperbrix@aol.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>OTHER&nbsp;LOCAL&nbsp;EVENTS&nbsp;COMING&nbsp;UP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EMPATHY&nbsp;MUSEUM&nbsp;IN&nbsp;ATLANTIC&nbsp;ROAD:<\/strong><br>The&nbsp;empathy&nbsp;museum&nbsp;launches&nbsp;a&nbsp;six&nbsp;week&nbsp;residency&nbsp;in&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Atlantic&nbsp;Road&nbsp;arches&nbsp;(opposite&nbsp;Electric&nbsp;Lane)&nbsp;from&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;21&nbsp;September.&nbsp;&nbsp;They&nbsp;will&nbsp;show&nbsp;all&nbsp;their&nbsp;recent&nbsp;projects&nbsp;under&nbsp;one&nbsp;roof,&nbsp;and&nbsp;are&nbsp;curating&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;programme&nbsp;of&nbsp;events&nbsp;and&nbsp;conversations&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;see<a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=01b0ae476c&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;www.empathymuseum.com<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;enquiries&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=00924073d5&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hello@empathymuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HARVEST&nbsp;FESTIVAL&nbsp;AT&nbsp;BRIXTON&nbsp;WINDMILL<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;24&nbsp;September,&nbsp;1&nbsp;pm&nbsp;to&nbsp;5&nbsp;pm,&nbsp;with&nbsp;seasonal&nbsp;stalls,&nbsp;activities&nbsp;and&nbsp;tours&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;mill.<br>Access&nbsp;off&nbsp;Brixton&nbsp;Hill&nbsp;via&nbsp;Blenheim&nbsp;Gardens,&nbsp;SW2,&nbsp;more&nbsp;event&nbsp;details&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=da241fd39e&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.brixtonwindmill.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SHAMHA&nbsp;COMMUNITY&nbsp;DRUMMING:<\/strong>&nbsp;Free&nbsp;sessions&nbsp;are&nbsp;continuing&nbsp;through&nbsp;September&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Stockwell&nbsp;Park&nbsp;Community&nbsp;Trust,&nbsp;Aytoun&nbsp;Road&nbsp;SW9,&nbsp;on&nbsp;Fridays&nbsp;between&nbsp;5&nbsp;and&nbsp;7&nbsp;pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;Drums&nbsp;provided,&nbsp;everybody&nbsp;welcome.&nbsp;More&nbsp;details&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=84daaba0c4&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.shamhavibration.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BLACK&nbsp;CULTURE&nbsp;MARKET,<\/strong>&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;30&nbsp;September&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;1st&nbsp;October,&nbsp;11&nbsp;am&nbsp;to&nbsp;5&nbsp;pm&nbsp;both&nbsp;days,&nbsp;downstairs&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Department&nbsp;Store.<br>Kicking&nbsp;off&nbsp;Black&nbsp;History&nbsp;Month&nbsp;with&nbsp;black-owned&nbsp;businesses&nbsp;offering&nbsp;a&nbsp;variety&nbsp;of&nbsp;food,&nbsp;drinks,&nbsp;gifts,&nbsp;cards,&nbsp;art,&nbsp;jewellery,&nbsp;clothes,&nbsp;accessories,&nbsp;skincare&nbsp;and&nbsp;male&nbsp;grooming&nbsp;products.&nbsp;Admission&nbsp;free&nbsp;but&nbsp;please&nbsp;book&nbsp;in&nbsp;advance&nbsp;via&nbsp;Eventbrite,&nbsp;or&nbsp;contact&nbsp;the&nbsp;organisers&nbsp;if&nbsp;interested&nbsp;in&nbsp;trading&nbsp;at&nbsp;this&nbsp;or&nbsp;future&nbsp;events&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;see&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=a55db532fc&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.blackculturemarket.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BRIXTON&nbsp;HOUSE&nbsp;THEATRE:<\/strong>&nbsp;Tony&nbsp;Cealy&nbsp;presents&nbsp;&#8220;Without&nbsp;Planning&nbsp;Permission&#8221;&nbsp;performed&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;Black&nbsp;Men&#8217;s&nbsp;Consortium,&nbsp;4&nbsp;to&nbsp;6&nbsp;October.<br>Combining&nbsp;themes&nbsp;of&nbsp;climate&nbsp;crisis,&nbsp;environment,&nbsp;racial&nbsp;and&nbsp;social&nbsp;justice&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;for&nbsp;tickets&nbsp;see&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=74d6a6cf6f&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/brixtonhouse.co.uk\/&nbsp;<\/a>and&nbsp;follow&nbsp;the&nbsp;links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BROCKWELL&nbsp;PARK&nbsp;COMMUNITY&nbsp;GREENHOUSES:<\/strong><br>Gardening&nbsp;Year&nbsp;Workshops&nbsp;will&nbsp;run&nbsp;through&nbsp;the&nbsp;year&nbsp;from&nbsp;October&nbsp;to&nbsp;June&nbsp;next&nbsp;year,&nbsp;with&nbsp;monthly&nbsp;sessions&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;pay&nbsp;what&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;basis.&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;aim&nbsp;is&nbsp;to&nbsp;cover&nbsp;the&nbsp;essentials&nbsp;of&nbsp;running&nbsp;a&nbsp;productive&nbsp;kitchen&nbsp;garden,&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;ornamental&nbsp;borders&nbsp;and&nbsp;basics&nbsp;like&nbsp;composting.<br>In&nbsp;the&nbsp;meantime,&nbsp;there&#8217;s&nbsp;a&nbsp;Fermentation&nbsp;Workshop&nbsp;on&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;17&nbsp;September&nbsp;at&nbsp;1.30&nbsp;pm,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;Natural&nbsp;Dyeing&nbsp;Workshop&nbsp;on&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;2September&nbsp;at&nbsp;2&nbsp;pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;For&nbsp;all&nbsp;event&nbsp;details,&nbsp;se the&nbsp;website&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=f96ed0863e&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk\/events<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HEALTH&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;SOCIAL&nbsp;CARE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HEALTH&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;WELLBEING&nbsp;SURVEY&nbsp;CLOSES&nbsp;15&nbsp;SEPTEMBER:<\/strong>&nbsp;Lambeth&nbsp;and&nbsp;Southwark&nbsp;Councils&nbsp;have&nbsp;jointly&nbsp;commissioned&nbsp;an&nbsp;on-line&nbsp;survey&nbsp;by&nbsp;Opinium.&nbsp;&nbsp;This&nbsp;is&nbsp;to&nbsp;enable&nbsp;long-term&nbsp;planning&nbsp;of&nbsp;health&nbsp;services&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;two&nbsp;boroughs.&nbsp;&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;spare&nbsp;15&nbsp;minutes,&nbsp;the&nbsp;webpage&nbsp;is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=5055455489&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/survey.opiniumresearch.co.uk\/<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;follow&nbsp;the&nbsp;links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>YOUTH&nbsp;MENTAL&nbsp;FIRST&nbsp;AID&nbsp;COURSE,&nbsp;21&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;22&nbsp;SEPTEMBER:&nbsp;<\/strong>Art4Space&nbsp;are&nbsp;hosting&nbsp;another&nbsp;Mental&nbsp;Health&nbsp;course&nbsp;at&nbsp;their&nbsp;Jeffreys&nbsp;Road&nbsp;studios.&nbsp;&nbsp;This&nbsp;one&nbsp;focusses&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;needs&nbsp;of&nbsp;young&nbsp;people,&nbsp;including&nbsp;anxiety,&nbsp;depression&nbsp;and&nbsp;eating&nbsp;disorders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Once&nbsp;again,&nbsp;the&nbsp;course&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;led&nbsp;by&nbsp;It&#8217;s&nbsp;a&nbsp;Playground.&nbsp;&nbsp;Booking&nbsp;enquiries&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jewels@art4space.co.uk\">jewels@art4space.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FUNDING,&nbsp;TRAINING&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;SUPPORT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GRANT&nbsp;DEADLINES&nbsp;REMINDER:<\/strong>&nbsp;Our&nbsp;usual&nbsp;reminder&nbsp;of&nbsp;closing&nbsp;dates&nbsp;approaching&nbsp;for&nbsp;grants&nbsp;previously&nbsp;notified&nbsp;by&nbsp;Integrate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2023&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=19afec86ee&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Which?&nbsp;Fund<\/a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;support&nbsp;consumer&nbsp;protection&nbsp;and&nbsp;advice&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;18&nbsp;September.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=fd082d18e8&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leap Co Create Fund&nbsp;<\/a>to&nbsp;support&nbsp;work&nbsp;with&nbsp;under-5s&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;29&nbsp;September.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=5dc1fcfdc4&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arts&nbsp;Society&nbsp;Charity&nbsp;Grants<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;30&nbsp;September.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=1f29f4e52e&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time&nbsp;after&nbsp;Time&nbsp;E-waste&nbsp;Fund<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;20&nbsp;October.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=e657fdddd1&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foyle&nbsp;Foundation&nbsp;Small&nbsp;Grants<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;no&nbsp;set&nbsp;date&nbsp;but&nbsp;early&nbsp;application&nbsp;advised.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=d6988d0082&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National&nbsp;Grid&nbsp;Community&nbsp;Grant<\/a>&nbsp;programme&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GRANTS&nbsp;FOR&nbsp;ARTS&nbsp;RESEARCH,&nbsp;PUBLISHING&nbsp;AND&nbsp;EVENTS:<\/strong><br>Applications&nbsp;are&nbsp;invited&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;range&nbsp;of&nbsp;grants&nbsp;and&nbsp;fellowships&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;Paul&nbsp;Mellon&nbsp;Foundation,&nbsp;closing&nbsp;date&nbsp;6&nbsp;October.<br>Support&nbsp;is&nbsp;also&nbsp;available&nbsp;for&nbsp;conservation&nbsp;and&nbsp;digitisation&nbsp;of&nbsp;art&nbsp;material&nbsp;and&nbsp;records.&nbsp;&nbsp;Full&nbsp;details&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=61b400652d&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/paulmelloncentre.grantplatform.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SUPPORTING&nbsp;LOCAL&nbsp;BUSINESSES<\/strong><br><strong>The&nbsp;Brixton&nbsp;Business&nbsp;Improvement&nbsp;District<\/strong>&nbsp;(BID)&nbsp;is&nbsp;about&nbsp;to&nbsp;start&nbsp;a&nbsp;ballot&nbsp;of&nbsp;local&nbsp;businesses&nbsp;to&nbsp;seek&nbsp;renewal&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;BID&nbsp;for&nbsp;another&nbsp;5&nbsp;years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Voting&nbsp;begins&nbsp;on&nbsp;18&nbsp;September&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;enquiries&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admin@brixtonbid.co.uk\">admin@brixtonbid.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The&nbsp;Impact&nbsp;Brixton&nbsp;Hub<\/strong>&nbsp;is&nbsp;running&nbsp;sessions&nbsp;on&nbsp;how&nbsp;to&nbsp;SET&nbsp;UP&nbsp;YOUR&nbsp;BUSINESS&nbsp;at&nbsp;its&nbsp;base&nbsp;above&nbsp;Electric&nbsp;Avenue&nbsp;on&nbsp;Thursdays&nbsp;14&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;28&nbsp;September&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;range&nbsp;of&nbsp;expert&nbsp;advisers&nbsp;on&nbsp;hand,&nbsp;followed&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;launch&nbsp;party&nbsp;to&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;enterprises&nbsp;already&nbsp;running&nbsp;under&nbsp;the&nbsp;Impact&nbsp;Hub&nbsp;umbrella&nbsp;on&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;29&nbsp;September.&nbsp;&nbsp;All&nbsp;enquiries&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:team@impactbrixton.com\">team@impactbrixton.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CREATIVE&nbsp;COURSES:<\/strong><br><strong>Slaughterhaus&nbsp;Gallery<\/strong>&nbsp;are&nbsp;running&nbsp;a&nbsp;variety&nbsp;of&nbsp;workshops&nbsp;and&nbsp;courses&nbsp;on&nbsp;different&nbsp;print-making&nbsp;techniques&nbsp;this&nbsp;Autumn.&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;gallery&nbsp;and&nbsp;print&nbsp;studio&nbsp;is&nbsp;located&nbsp;in&nbsp;Vincent&#8217;s&nbsp;Yard,&nbsp;off&nbsp;the&nbsp;southern&nbsp;end&nbsp;of&nbsp;Hackford&nbsp;Road&nbsp;(119-123),&nbsp;SW9.&nbsp;Enquiries&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@slaughterhaus.net\">info@slaughterhaus.net<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;reminder&nbsp;that&nbsp;<strong>Art4Space<\/strong>&nbsp;are&nbsp;about&nbsp;to&nbsp;start&nbsp;two&nbsp;courses&nbsp;at&nbsp;their&nbsp;Creative&nbsp;Learning&nbsp;hub&nbsp;at 31&nbsp;Jeffreys&nbsp;Road,&nbsp;SW4&nbsp;6QU<br>Creative&nbsp;Community&nbsp;Champions&nbsp;runs&nbsp;on&nbsp;Tuesdays,&nbsp;10&nbsp;am&nbsp;to&nbsp;12-30&nbsp;pm&nbsp;from&nbsp;19&nbsp;September.<br>Creative&nbsp;Enterprise&nbsp;runs&nbsp;on&nbsp;Wednesdays,&nbsp;10&nbsp;am&nbsp;to&nbsp;12-30&nbsp;pm&nbsp;from&nbsp;20&nbsp;September.<br>More&nbsp;details&nbsp;of&nbsp;all&nbsp;their&nbsp;courses&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=fc3992e999&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.art4space.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>OTHER&nbsp;NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VOTER&nbsp;SUPPRESSION<\/strong><br>The&nbsp;next&nbsp;scheduled&nbsp;election&nbsp;is&nbsp;that&nbsp;for&nbsp;London&nbsp;Mayor&nbsp;in&nbsp;May&nbsp;next&nbsp;year,&nbsp;but&nbsp;there&nbsp;is&nbsp;always&nbsp;the&nbsp;possibility&nbsp;of&nbsp;byelections&nbsp;(there&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;coming&nbsp;up&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;Councillor&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;north&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;borough)&nbsp;so&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;worth&nbsp;a&nbsp;reminder&nbsp;now.&nbsp;&nbsp;You&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;show&nbsp;a&nbsp;photographic&nbsp;proof&nbsp;of&nbsp;identity&nbsp;when&nbsp;turning&nbsp;up&nbsp;to&nbsp;vote. You&nbsp;may&nbsp;already&nbsp;have&nbsp;something&nbsp;suitable,&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;wide&nbsp;range&nbsp;of&nbsp;documents&nbsp;are&nbsp;accepted,&nbsp;but&nbsp;otherwise&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;apply&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;free&nbsp;Voter&nbsp;Authority&nbsp;Certificate&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;more&nbsp;information&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=b62fb65158&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\">www.lambeth.gov.uk\/vote<\/a>&nbsp;The&nbsp;other&nbsp;essential&nbsp;is&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;electoral&nbsp;roll&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;place,&nbsp;itself&nbsp;a&nbsp;challenge&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;turnover&nbsp;of&nbsp;flatsharers&nbsp;in&nbsp;rented&nbsp;accommodation&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;register&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=1f0dc7bfb8&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\">www.gov.uk\/register-to-vote<\/a><br>Although&nbsp;the&nbsp;Government&nbsp;has&nbsp;talked&nbsp;about&nbsp;reducing&nbsp;the&nbsp;franchise,&nbsp;currently&nbsp;British,&nbsp;Irish&nbsp;and&nbsp;European&nbsp;Union&nbsp;citizens&nbsp;are&nbsp;all&nbsp;eligible&nbsp;to&nbsp;vote,&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;Commonwealth&nbsp;citizens&nbsp;with&nbsp;leave&nbsp;to&nbsp;remain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NEW&nbsp;DISPOSAL&nbsp;SERVICE<\/strong><br>Lambeth&nbsp;Council&nbsp;has&nbsp;introduced&nbsp;an&nbsp;alternative&nbsp;to&nbsp;its&nbsp;paid&nbsp;bulky&nbsp;disposal&nbsp;service.&nbsp;&nbsp;Working&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;Emmaus&nbsp;charity&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;homeless,&nbsp;items&nbsp;which&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;reused&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;collected&nbsp;for&nbsp;free,&nbsp;restored&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;charity&#8217;s&nbsp;workshops&nbsp;and&nbsp;then&nbsp;sold&nbsp;in&nbsp;their&nbsp;shops.&nbsp;&nbsp;Collection&nbsp;slots&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;booked&nbsp;via&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/brixtonforum.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=41f4dd0a933ab7c1c2f1d9ed7&amp;id=2f205f7f6a&amp;e=d014828a82\" target=\"_blank\">www.lambeth.gov.uk<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;phone&nbsp;0300&nbsp;123&nbsp;2001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BEFORE&nbsp;YOU&nbsp;GO&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Something&nbsp;to&nbsp;share&nbsp;with&nbsp;us?<\/strong><br>If&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;doing&nbsp;something&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;Brixton&nbsp;area,&nbsp;we&nbsp;encourage&nbsp;you&nbsp;to&nbsp;use&nbsp;these&nbsp;bulletins&nbsp;to&nbsp;tell&nbsp;other&nbsp;Forum&nbsp;members&nbsp;about&nbsp;your&nbsp;events&nbsp;and&nbsp;activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;You&nbsp;are&nbsp;also&nbsp;welcome&nbsp;to&nbsp;present&nbsp;your&nbsp;work&nbsp;at&nbsp;a&nbsp;Forum&nbsp;meeting,&nbsp;or&nbsp;raise&nbsp;a&nbsp;concern&nbsp;for&nbsp;discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please&nbsp;send&nbsp;items&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;October&nbsp;bulletin&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Forum&nbsp;Secretary&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:apiperbrix@aol.com\">apiperbrix@aol.com<\/a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;3rd&nbsp;October&nbsp;so&nbsp;we&nbsp;can&nbsp;publish&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;10th.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also&nbsp;use&nbsp;this&nbsp;contact&nbsp;to&nbsp;suggest&nbsp;items&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Forum&nbsp;agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is&nbsp;this&nbsp;your&nbsp;best&nbsp;e-mail?<\/strong><br>We&nbsp;want&nbsp;these&nbsp;bulletins&nbsp;to&nbsp;reach&nbsp;all&nbsp;community&nbsp;organisations&nbsp;and&nbsp;activists&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;wider&nbsp;Brixton&nbsp;area.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please&nbsp;contact&nbsp;us&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admin@brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\">admin@brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org<\/a><br>&#8211;&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;add&nbsp;a&nbsp;colleague&nbsp;or&nbsp;neighbour&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;mailing&nbsp;list.<br>&#8211;&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;want&nbsp;bulletins&nbsp;sent&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;different&nbsp;e-mail&nbsp;address,&nbsp;so&nbsp;you&nbsp;see&nbsp;them&nbsp;sooner&nbsp;or&nbsp;more&nbsp;reliably.<br>&#8211;&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;have&nbsp;moved&nbsp;away&nbsp;or&nbsp;are&nbsp;no&nbsp;longer&nbsp;interested.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JOIN&nbsp;IN&nbsp;OUR&nbsp;NEXT&nbsp;FORUM&nbsp;MEETINGS: Monday&nbsp;25&nbsp;September&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;7&nbsp;pm&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Advocacy&nbsp;Academy,&nbsp;Vining&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;SW9 FOCUS&nbsp;ON&nbsp;BRIXTON&nbsp;TOWN&nbsp;CENTREDespite&nbsp;seeing&nbsp;off&nbsp;the&nbsp;Hondo&nbsp;Tower&nbsp;proposal&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;at&nbsp;least&nbsp;for&nbsp;now&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;lots&nbsp;of&nbsp;other&nbsp;changes&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;pipeline&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Town&nbsp;Centre.&nbsp;&nbsp;Join&nbsp;us&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;review&nbsp;of&nbsp;current&nbsp;threats&nbsp;and&nbsp;opportunities.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/brixton-neighbourhood-forum-general-meeting-tickets-715463128477?aff=oddtdtcreator CREATIVE&nbsp;BRIXTONWe&nbsp;are&nbsp;planning&nbsp;another&nbsp;meeting&nbsp;for&nbsp;NOVEMBER&nbsp;focussed&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;Arts&nbsp;and&nbsp;Creative&nbsp;Industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Date&nbsp;and&nbsp;venue&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;confirmed&nbsp;soon.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;would&nbsp;like&nbsp;to&nbsp;contribute,&nbsp;contact&nbsp;us&nbsp;at&nbsp;apiperbrix@aol.com OTHER&nbsp;LOCAL&nbsp;EVENTS&nbsp;COMING&nbsp;UP EMPATHY&nbsp;MUSEUM&nbsp;IN&nbsp;ATLANTIC&nbsp;ROAD:The&nbsp;empathy&nbsp;museum&nbsp;launches&nbsp;a&nbsp;six&nbsp;week&nbsp;residency&nbsp;in&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Atlantic&nbsp;Road&nbsp;arches&nbsp;(opposite&nbsp;Electric&nbsp;Lane)&nbsp;from&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;21&nbsp;September.&nbsp;&nbsp;They&nbsp;will&nbsp;show&nbsp;all&nbsp;their&nbsp;recent&nbsp;projects&nbsp;under&nbsp;one&nbsp;roof,&nbsp;and&nbsp;are&nbsp;curating&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;programme&nbsp;of&nbsp;events&nbsp;and&nbsp;conversations&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;see&nbsp;www.empathymuseum.com&nbsp;or&nbsp;enquiries&nbsp;to&nbsp;hello@empathymuseum.com HARVEST&nbsp;FESTIVAL&nbsp;AT&nbsp;BRIXTON&nbsp;WINDMILL&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;24&nbsp;September,&nbsp;1&nbsp;pm&nbsp;to&nbsp;5&nbsp;pm,&nbsp;with&nbsp;seasonal&nbsp;stalls,&nbsp;activities&nbsp;and&nbsp;tours&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;mill.Access&nbsp;off&nbsp;Brixton&nbsp;Hill&nbsp;via&nbsp;Blenheim&nbsp;Gardens,&nbsp;SW2,&nbsp;more&nbsp;event&nbsp;details&nbsp;at&nbsp;www.brixtonwindmill.org.uk SHAMHA&nbsp;COMMUNITY&nbsp;DRUMMING:&nbsp;Free&nbsp;sessions&nbsp;are&nbsp;continuing&nbsp;through&nbsp;September&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Stockwell&nbsp;Park&nbsp;Community&nbsp;Trust,&nbsp;Aytoun&nbsp;Road&nbsp;SW9,&nbsp;on&nbsp;Fridays&nbsp;between&nbsp;5&nbsp;and&nbsp;7&nbsp;pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;Drums&nbsp;provided,&nbsp;everybody&nbsp;welcome.&nbsp;More&nbsp;details&nbsp;at&nbsp;www.shamhavibration.org BLACK&nbsp;CULTURE&nbsp;MARKET,&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;30&nbsp;September&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;1st&nbsp;October,&nbsp;11&nbsp;am&nbsp;to&nbsp;5&nbsp;pm&nbsp;both&nbsp;days,&nbsp;downstairs&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Department&nbsp;Store.Kicking&nbsp;off&nbsp;Black&nbsp;History&nbsp;Month&nbsp;with&nbsp;black-owned&nbsp;businesses&nbsp;offering&nbsp;a&nbsp;variety&nbsp;of&nbsp;food,&nbsp;drinks,&nbsp;gifts,&nbsp;cards,&nbsp;art,&nbsp;jewellery,&nbsp;clothes,&nbsp;accessories,&nbsp;skincare&nbsp;and&nbsp;male&nbsp;grooming&nbsp;products.&nbsp;Admission&nbsp;free&nbsp;but&nbsp;please&nbsp;book&nbsp;in&nbsp;advance&nbsp;via&nbsp;Eventbrite,&nbsp;or&nbsp;contact&nbsp;the&nbsp;organisers&nbsp;if&nbsp;interested&nbsp;in&nbsp;trading&nbsp;at&nbsp;this&nbsp;or&nbsp;future&nbsp;events&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;see&nbsp;www.blackculturemarket.co.uk BRIXTON&nbsp;HOUSE&nbsp;THEATRE:&nbsp;Tony&nbsp;Cealy&nbsp;presents&nbsp;&#8220;Without&nbsp;Planning&nbsp;Permission&#8221;&nbsp;performed&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;Black&nbsp;Men&#8217;s&nbsp;Consortium,&nbsp;4&nbsp;to&nbsp;6&nbsp;October.Combining&nbsp;themes&nbsp;of&nbsp;climate&nbsp;crisis,&nbsp;environment,&nbsp;racial&nbsp;and&nbsp;social&nbsp;justice&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;for&nbsp;tickets&nbsp;see&nbsp;https:\/\/brixtonhouse.co.uk\/&nbsp;and&nbsp;follow&nbsp;the&nbsp;links. BROCKWELL&nbsp;PARK&nbsp;COMMUNITY&nbsp;GREENHOUSES:Gardening&nbsp;Year&nbsp;Workshops&nbsp;will&nbsp;run&nbsp;through&nbsp;the&nbsp;year&nbsp;from&nbsp;October&nbsp;to&nbsp;June&nbsp;next&nbsp;year,&nbsp;with&nbsp;monthly&nbsp;sessions&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;pay&nbsp;what&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;basis.&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;aim&nbsp;is&nbsp;to&nbsp;cover&nbsp;the&nbsp;essentials&nbsp;of&nbsp;running&nbsp;a&nbsp;productive&nbsp;kitchen&nbsp;garden,&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;ornamental&nbsp;borders&nbsp;and&nbsp;basics&nbsp;like&nbsp;composting.In&nbsp;the&nbsp;meantime,&nbsp;there&#8217;s&nbsp;a&nbsp;Fermentation&nbsp;Workshop&nbsp;on&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;17&nbsp;September&nbsp;at&nbsp;1.30&nbsp;pm,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;Natural&nbsp;Dyeing&nbsp;Workshop&nbsp;on&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;2September&nbsp;at&nbsp;2&nbsp;pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;For&nbsp;all&nbsp;event&nbsp;details,&nbsp;se the&nbsp;website&nbsp;https:\/\/www.brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk\/events HEALTH&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;SOCIAL&nbsp;CARE HEALTH&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;WELLBEING&nbsp;SURVEY&nbsp;CLOSES&nbsp;15&nbsp;SEPTEMBER:&nbsp;Lambeth&nbsp;and&nbsp;Southwark&nbsp;Councils&nbsp;have&nbsp;jointly&nbsp;commissioned&nbsp;an&nbsp;on-line&nbsp;survey&nbsp;by&nbsp;Opinium.&nbsp;&nbsp;This&nbsp;is&nbsp;to&nbsp;enable&nbsp;long-term&nbsp;planning&nbsp;of&nbsp;health&nbsp;services&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;two&nbsp;boroughs.&nbsp;&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;spare&nbsp;15&nbsp;minutes,&nbsp;the&nbsp;webpage&nbsp;is&nbsp;https:\/\/survey.opiniumresearch.co.uk\/&nbsp;and&nbsp;follow&nbsp;the&nbsp;links. YOUTH&nbsp;MENTAL&nbsp;FIRST&nbsp;AID&nbsp;COURSE,&nbsp;21&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;22&nbsp;SEPTEMBER:&nbsp;Art4Space&nbsp;are&nbsp;hosting&nbsp;another&nbsp;Mental&nbsp;Health&nbsp;course&nbsp;at&nbsp;their&nbsp;Jeffreys&nbsp;Road&nbsp;studios.&nbsp;&nbsp;This&nbsp;one&nbsp;focusses&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;needs&nbsp;of&nbsp;young&nbsp;people,&nbsp;including&nbsp;anxiety,&nbsp;depression&nbsp;and&nbsp;eating&nbsp;disorders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Once&nbsp;again,&nbsp;the&nbsp;course&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;led&nbsp;by&nbsp;It&#8217;s&nbsp;a&nbsp;Playground.&nbsp;&nbsp;Booking&nbsp;enquiries&nbsp;to&nbsp;jewels@art4space.co.uk FUNDING,&nbsp;TRAINING&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;SUPPORT GRANT&nbsp;DEADLINES&nbsp;REMINDER:&nbsp;Our&nbsp;usual&nbsp;reminder&nbsp;of&nbsp;closing&nbsp;dates&nbsp;approaching&nbsp;for&nbsp;grants&nbsp;previously&nbsp;notified&nbsp;by&nbsp;Integrate.&nbsp; &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/?p=787\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">September 2023<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":789,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[6,5,1],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-16-at-21.24.14.png?fit=2294%2C1288","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7U1Ik-cH","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/787"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=787"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/787\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":791,"href":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/787\/revisions\/791"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=787"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}