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June 2025

3rd September 2025 Nick

Forum Update

We take a broad view of what counts as Brixton in choosing what to include in these e-mail bulletins. We still give priority to coming events, and to services or activities that could interest or support local community groups and enterprises. After all, there are other media outlets with more space and resources to celebrate local achievements or comment on topical issues.

Next Forum meeting

The next full Forum meeting will be on Thursday 3 July from 7 pm at the Vida Walsh Centre, 2b Saltoun Road, SW2 1EP (entrance faces Windrush Square).

This will be the Annual General Meeting, when we present our annual report and accounts for the past year, review priorities for the year ahead, and elect a committee to steer the Forum through the next year.

The existing committee also propose an amendment to the Forum’s Constitution. This will amend Subscriptions to Donations, to ensure there is no financial bar to joining in making the proposed Neighbourhood Plan.

If your group wishes to present its work or highlight a forthcoming activity or service, at this or a future meeting, please contact the Forum Secretary at apiperbrix@aol.com

Local News

Neighbourhood Plan

Our application for designation was sent to Lambeth Council’s planners in mid-April.

The Council will shortly invite comments on the Plan boundaries, and you will have 6 weeks to respond. Our proposed boundaries are based on existing Council wards, to make it easier to collect statistics and organise the final ballot. But we could probably cope with individual estates or streets being added or deleted around the edge, though we prefer residents to be included rather than left out.

Re-imagining Atlantic Road

The Brixton BID launches the first of a monthly series of car-free days on Atlantic Road on Saturday 14 June, between 12 and 6 pm. For this first date, the family-friendly street festival aims to transform Atlantic Road into a traffic-free zone with a Celebrating the Caribbean theme in collaboration with Just Vibez and Lambeth Council’s Healthy Neighbourhoods Team. Also look out for a stall promoting the Council’s current plans for the Pop Brixton and International House developments.

These car-free days will continue on the second Saturday of each month into December. Deliveries can still be made to shops before 10 am and after 8-30 pm.

Marking Windrush Day

The Big Caribbean Lunch will be taking place again as an inter-generational event on Windrush Square on Sunday 22 June. This year there will also be pitches for market stalls within St. Matthew’s Peace Garden.

If you would like to be involved, please contact the Friends group at

friendsofwindrushsquare@gmail.com

Myatt’s Fields Park is hosting an afternoon event around the bandstand, also on Sunday 22^nd, 12 to 5 pm, with music performances alongside stalls curated by Black Cultural Market.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour

Residents disillusioned by lack of action from public agencies leads to much anti-social behaviour going unreported. This in turn makes it harder to attract more resources to tackle the problems, so the campaign aims to make reporting easier.

They have already highlighted some useful contacts in a quick-reference guide, from which we quote a few key points:

If crime or ASB is happening now and involves danger or violence, dial 999. If crime has happened and danger is past, dial 101.

To report crime anonymously, dial Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

To report noise, vandalism or environmental issues, phone Lambeth on 020 7926 5000.

For cleaning up graffiti, fly-tipping, e-bikes etc, try www.fixmystreet.com.

To get help for anyone rough sleeping, see www.thestreetlink.org.uk

For ASB within social housing, contact the housing provider.

Also see www.ACTIONonASB.org or send enquiries to aoasb@outlook.com

The Council is due to publish its long-awaited Night-time Strategy later this month.

Searching for Funds

Doubling Your Donations: The Grove Adventure Playground at Loughborough Junction has been selected to take part in the Big Give’s Champions for Children scheme, which means that the Childhood Trust is matching every donation made up to midday next Tuesday 17 June.

Each year, the playground serves 250 children between 6 and 16, but faces a £35,000 shortfall this year. Please donate via the Big Give website at https://donate.giggive.org/campaign/a05ws000002efprya4 or contact hello@loughboroughjunction.org

It can be done! From across the tracks, we hear that Jessop Primary School gained £1000 from Tesco Stronger Starts funding. Although this was only 2^nd prize among competing projects, this is still a useful boost for their drive to revive the playground with new plants and greenery. Success came from enough Tesco customers voting with their blue tokens between January and the end of March.

Arts and Events

Longfield Hall

Saturday 21 June will be an Open Performance night curated by the KWAM Collective, showcasing work including dance, music, sculpture, jewellery and life drawing. Runs 7-30 to 10-30 pm, admission £10 (£5 concessions).

Please book through the website, which has details of other ongoing activities at the Hall opposite Minet Library, https://longfieldhall.org.uk

Performances at Brixton House

One Way Out, 18 June – 5 July

Best friends Devonte, Paul, Tunde and Salim are about to finish college. Four boys confronted by legacy, legislation and leaving school, who will find their way out? This is a story about home, brotherhood and the pursuit of something as simple as a patty.

House of Life by Sheep Soup, Rodeo Productions and Tilted, 2-4 July

Would you like to feel a sense of euphoric togetherness? Are you ready to be 100% never sad again? We have the answer. Led by the glitter-clad RaveRend, House of Life provides a scientifically proven* sense of total togetherness and elevation at a time when people feel more disconnected than ever.

Lil.Miss.Lady by Dominic Garfield with Music by Lady Lykez, 9-20 July

Part rave, part drama – Lil.Miss.Lady explores the history of Grime through the eyes of a trailblazing female MC. From the early stages of Jungle, ravers will take an immersive journey through the sounds and visuals of UK bass music culture – UK Garage, Sub-Low, Funky House, Dubstep and Grime.

For more details and bookings, see www.brixtonhouse.co.uk

Summer Courses at Hausprint

Etching with Copper is a course led by Rob White, starting on 24 June. Rob will also teach a specialist Carborundum course over 4 days in August. Simon Burder will teach a Stone Lithography Day course on Saturday 26 July.

If you are thinking of joining the Etching Year course which starts in the Autumn, there is a free Taster Session on Saturday 12 July, 1 pm to 3 pm – please book in advance via the website, https://hausprint.studio

Hausprint is at Vincent’s Yard, 23 Alphabet Mews (off Hackford Road) SW9 0FN. Enquiries to michelle@hausprint.studio

Community Arts at Art4Space

Once again, a wide choice of crafts sessions and courses are being offered at their studios at 31 Jeffreys Road, SW4 6QU. Some of them are free to eligible age groups!

See for yourself by visiting their Summer Craft Fair on Saturday 19 July, between 12 and 5 pm. For more details of events and courses, see their website at www.art4space.co.uk

Green spaces, Green issues

On Your Bike

Brixton BID continues to sponsor monthly sessions by Dr Bike mechanics for cycle safety checks and essential maintenance. The next will be on Wednesday 25 June, 12 to 3 pm on Bellefields Road SW9, at the corner of Stockwell Avenue outside Bellefields.

Events at Brixton Windmill

Guided tours of the windmill are now taking place on at least one weekend a month, the next being on 14/15 June.

There are also a number of regular weekly activities in the education centre alongside the mill. For all events in Windmill Gardens, please see www.brixtonwindmill.org

Brockwell Park Car Boot Sales

The Friends of Brockwell Park have their next monthly car boot sale in the Lido car park, off Dulwich Road, on Sunday 15 June. Open free to buyers 9 am to 1 pm. Sellers can set up from 7 am, charge £12 per car, £15 per van. Proceeds help fund planting and wildlife projects in the park. Enquiries to membership@brockwellpark.co.uk

Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses

For details of upcoming events and courses at the Community Greenhouses, see the website https://www.brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk/events Highlights include:

Saturday 15 June from 12-30 pm will be a Fermentation Workshop.

Sunday 22 June from 2 pm will be the first workshop in a series on Mexican Embroidery, beginning with traditional styles from Tenango de Doria.

Sunday 22 June is also a live music evening from 6-30 pm, with Mambista and Alvorada.

Thursday 26 June will be an Art in the Garden evening, from 7-30 pm.

Sunday 29 June from 10 am to 4 pm will be a willow-weaving workshop, to make your own hanging basket.

Advice for Greener Business

The Green Skills Hub at London South Bank University (LSBU) may be able to help your business find a niche in the Green Economy. The hub is funded by the GLA as part of the Mayor’s Skills Academies. It can help up-skill your workforce, connect you with like-minded employers and offer other networking opportunities, promote net zero jobs among qualified candidates, and offer support with providing apprenticeships. Enquiries to:

Lsbu-greenskills@outreach.southbankcolleges.co.uk

Within Lambeth, the Lambeth Climate Action Partnership is beginning to make its presence felt, attracting people from both established firms and voluntary organisations, to discuss good practice. Their next event is Adapting to Climate Change, on Thursday 19 June, 5 – 7 pm in Brixton. Enquiries to lcp@lambeth.gov.uk or see their website www.lambethclimatepartnership.org

Health and Social Care

Friendly Digital Support for Disabled Residents

Millennium Community Solutions have launched a drop-in project at Southwyck Hall, behind the Barrier Block. Sessions are available over 12 weeks, from 5^th June until 21 August, on Thursdays between 1 and 3 pm.

Whether you are just starting out or only need extra support, come and get connected in a friendly and accessible space. They can introduce you to a range of digital devices and assistive technology. The project is supported by Lambeth Council and Disability Advice Service Lambeth (DASL).

Access: 50 yards down Moorland Road from Coldharbour Lane, turn right at glass wall.

Enquiries to Gail at 07 951 087 923.

Advice services for older people

Age UK Lambeth has re-organised its drop-in advice sessions. They now take place at 10 Acre Lane, SW2 (opposite the Town Hall) on 3 days a week – Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – between 10 am and 3 pm. Or you can phone 0333 360 3700, lines open 9-30 am to 4-30 pm.

Mentors Wanted!

The Kids Network supports little Londoners at a big moment – in the lead-up to the transition from primary to secondary school. The Network matches them with volunteer mentors from their local community for weekly sessions across a year. As a mentor, you will be trained to lead fun, child-led activities, whether that’s playing games, exploring the city or simply having a chat. You will be making a real difference through building their confidence and resilience, shaping a brighter future one session at a time.

Ready to start your mentoring journey in Brixton? If you have any questions, or would like more information, please get in touch with Niamh Lynch, volunteer operations lead, at m.lynch@thekidsnetwork.org.uk or see www.thekidsnetwork.org.uk

Learn about your local Hospice

Royal Trinity Hospice at Clapham is offering a free talk and tour on Wednesday 16 July between 6 and 8 pm, for potential volunteers and supporters, and for professionals in health or social care, to give a better understanding of what the Hospice does.

Arts,, Community, Events, News

MARCH 2025

12th March 2025 Nick

Forum Update, March 2025

Action on Anti-Social Behaviour – public meeting on Monday 24 March.
There’s a small gap in Forum meetings while we tie up the loose ends in our Neighbourhood Plan application. There’s plenty of other grassroots activity in the meantime – and we specially wanted to remind you about the follow-up meeting on Anti-Social Behaviour in and around Brixton Town Centre. It will be at Pop Brixton, Popes Road SW9 from 7 pm (doors open from 6-30 pm) – please reserve a place via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1253076478479?aff=oddtdtcreator

Linked to this, AoASB are running a survey to get a clearer picture of the local issues right now, to see if they have changed since last year. The survey will be open until 11 April. See https://forms.gle/zLTiTpooc4nvY3Hn9

There’s a clutch of other presentations coming up about Central Brixton…

SOMERLEYTON ROAD: amended versions of the plans for the long-delayed development will be shown at the Brixton House Theatre on
– Thursday 13 March, 4 pm to 7 pm;
– Saturday 15 March, 10 am to 1 pm;
also see www.thisisSomerleyton.co.uk

BLUE STAR HOUSE: Derwent are showing their proposals on the same dates, also at Brixton House Theatre:
– Thursday 13 March, 4 to 7 pm in Studio 5;
– Saturday 15 March, 11 am to 2 pm in Studio 6.
Also see www.bluestarhouseconsultation.co.uk

WINDRUSH SQUARE:
Friends of Windrush Square have arranged 2 workshop sessions at the Black Cultural Archives on:
– Wednesday 12 March, 5-30 to 8-30 pm;
– Wednesday 26 March, 5-30 to 8-30 pm.
Enquiries to friendsofwindrushsquare@gmail.com

Other Coming Events

Brixton’s Newest Youth Club
The launch of Just-Us, a new youth space for young people ages 14 to  24. It operates every Wednesday between 3 and 7.30pm at the Advocacy Academy, 2 Beehive Place, SW9 7QR.
It aims to be a free and inclusive space for young people in the heart of Brixton.
Just-Us will be led by young people who have been trained in youth work and community organising by the Advocacy Academy. It will evolve in collaboration with those who come to the space, so that it grows to reflect their needs and dreams for what it can be.
Enquiries to betty@theadvocacyacademy.com

The Circus comes to Brixton!
The latest exhibition at Lambeth Archives on Brixton Hill highlights the origins of circus traditions in the north of the borough.
In 1770 Philip Astley opened his Amphitheatre in Westminster Bridge Road (now the site of St. Thomas’ Hospital), beginning the tradition with trick-riding, rope acts and tumbling. It continued on the site until 1893, eventually adding clowns, acrobats and animal acts.
Other nearby entertainment venues are also featured on contemporary posters and illustrations, including the Canterbury Music Hall and Vauxhall Gardens. These will be on display during normal opening hours until 12 April.

Local History Walks starting up
The Lambeth Local History Forum has just published its list of guided walks taking place around the borough over the next 12 months.   The number of walks on offer has grown to 120+, with contributions from local amenity groups and the Lambeth Tour Guides Association. There are some new routes or topics around the Brixton area, and many are still free, though early booking is advised. See www.lambethlocalhistoryforum.org.uk

Easter Egg Donations Wanted
We have mentioned before some of the kids’ activities at St. Vincent’s/ Brixton Community Base, Talma Road SW2 1AS. They are now seeking donations of Easter eggs for two events they have coming up, their end-of-term Easter party on 29 March and a larger community event on 12 April.
Eggs should be unopened and nut-free. You can bring them to the centre during the week on Wednesday-Saturday, or contact Leanne at LeanneT@svp.org.uk or text to 07 960 445 930.

Effra Space
Gentle yoga with movement £8 info@effra.space https://effra.space/

Loughborough Road Histories
Brixton’s four-legged performers, Thursday 20 March, 6.30pm Brixton Library.
Brixton has always been home to performers but not all of them have been human. Find out more about these 19th and 20th century animal performers and where around Brixton they could be found. An illustrated talk in association with Brixton Society.
More details about the event and to book here.

Women of Lambeth Cemetery walk. Saturday 29 March, 11.30am.
Entertainers, campaigners, crooks, artists and more. Teaming up again with Geoff Simmons to share the stories of some incredible women. Of course we will be visiting Loughborough Road orchid artist Nelly Roberts on the 66th anniversary of her death and three years since we unveiled a plaque on her previously unmarked grave.  More details and to book here.

Rapport Festival of Film

Now in its 6th edition, is set to bring the best of UK and International Black independent film to the heart of Brixton. Taking place from 4th to 6th April 2025 at the iconic Ritzy Picturehouse, the festival promises three days of cinematic brilliance, immersive discussions, and community celebration.

Where: Ritzy Picturehouse, Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, London, SW2 1JG
When: 4th – 6th April 2025
Tickets: Available now at https://rapportfestival.com/festival-of-film-2025/

Activities at Art4Space
A wide choice of crafts sessions and courses are being offered at their studios at 31 Jeffreys Road, SW4 6QU. Some of them are free to eligible age groups.
For more details, see their website at www.art4space.co.uk

Green spaces, Green issues

Brockwell Park Events
Once again, Lambeth Council is proposing a series of commercial music events in a large area within Brockwell Park, in the run-up to the Lambeth Country Show on 7 & 8 June.
However, there is increasing concern at the cumulative damage to the park, with a busy annual programme not providing enough time for the park to recover.
In addition to 17 event days, the overall time required to set up and take down for all these events means that the Council has to apply for planning permission: comments on application 25/00693/RG3 must be sent in by 27 March to CBebb@lambeth.gov.uk

Events at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses
Just a taster – there’s more on their website at https://www.brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk/events
Introduction to Green Woodwork – from log to spoon, Friday 14 March, 12-30 pm.
Fermentation Workshop, Sunday 16 March, 12-30 pm.
Our Garden in the City, creative-writing workshop, Sunday 23 March, 10 am.
Live Music – Hop Skotshne klezmer band, Sunday 27 April, 6 pm.

Events at Brixton Windmill
Guided tours of the windmill, on at least one weekend a month, start from 29/30 March. As for other events, please see the website for details and booking, www.brixtonwindmill.org
A highlight will be MayFest on the first Spring Bank Holiday Monday, 5^th May, open 1 pm to 5 pm.

Help Revamp Papa’s Park
The Pulross Area Play Association (PAPA) was set up in the 1990s to rescue a derelict Council playground and save it from developers.
It’s been a popular local amenity in an area short of open space for children’s play, but the little community building is showing its age.
PAPA have planning permission to replace the former road-sweepers hut with a purpose-designed building, and have launched a crowd-funder to pay for it. For more details, see the website www.papaspark.co.uk or follow the fund-raising Instagram @papasnewhall.
Please consider donating to the new café and hall via https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/papas-park-ltd

On Your Bike
Brixton BID continues to sponsor monthly sessions by Dr Bike mechanics for cycle safety checks and essential maintenance, and the next will be:
Wednesday 26 March, between 12 noon and 3 pm, outside Stir Coffee on Brixton Hill, SW2.

Funding, Training & Support
Training Opportunities
Social enterprises and small businesses within the Brixton BID area should be able to join their free training courses. Next up are:

Health & Safety (level 2), 18 March, 10 am to 4 pm at Brixton House Theatre.
Food Safety (level 2), 9^th April, time and venue as above.
Personal Licence (level 2), 22 April, time and venue as above.

Enquiries to admin@brixtonbid.co.uk

Community, Events, News

NOVEMBER 2023

9th November 2023 Nick

NEXT FORUM MEETING

Thursday 23 November, 7pm at the Vida Walsh Centre, 2b Saltoun Road, SW2 1 EP (facing Windrush Square). We will be following up some topical issues this time, including:
A report from Friends of Windrush Square;
Anti-Social Behaviour in the Town Centre;
Based on this and other local concerns, should we put together a Neighbourhood Plan?

NB: We will feature Brixton’s Arts and Creative Industries at the following meeting in the New Year. This is also likely to be our Annual General Meeting, when we review the past year and elect a new committee.

MORE LOCAL EVENTS COMING UP

THEATRE OF THE OPPRESSED Wednesday 15 November:
The last of a series of workshops run by Tony Cealy at the Advocacy Academy, 7 Vining Street SW9.
Story-telling, learning and communal sharing, 3-30 to 7-30 pm – open to people of all age and abilities, no theatre experience necessary. Please book via Eventbrite.

BROCKWELL LIDO Sunday 19 November:
The Brockwell Lido Users Group and the Brockwell Lido Steering Committee hold their joint Annual General Meeting at 10-30 am on Sunday 19th at the Lido, when members will be able to vote in their new committee.

BLACK CULTURE MARKET Christmas Edition, Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 December:
Downstairs at the Department Store, 248 Ferndale Road, SW9, open 11 am to 5 pm each day. Free event, but please book via Eventbrite.
If you are interested in trading at these events, please contact the organisers via https://www.blackculturemarket.co.uk

WINTER MARKET around Brixton Windmill, Sunday 10 December:
12 noon to 3-30 pm with a range of stalls including food and drinks, live music, craft workshops for children, and of course, Santa’s Grotto.
Also a festive wreath-making workshop for adults, 12-30 to 2 pm, fee £12 – please book in advance at www.brixtonwindmill.org

CHRISTINGLE IN MYATT’S FIELDS PARK Saturday 16 December
2 pm to 5 pm, to include a Christmas market, carol-singing and a Christingle-making workshop for kids. More details from enquiries@myattsfieldspark.info

FUNDING, TRAINING & SUPPORT

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
We occasionally hear of local projects recruiting paid staff, though our publication schedule seldom ties in with closing dates for applications.
One that just fits in is at the St. Vincent’s Centre in Talma Road, SW2 1ASwhere they are seeking a part-time Activities Co-ordinator (22.5 hours a week). The role is to develop the arts and cultural programme at the centre, as well as establishing long-term food and service projects in the area.
More details can be found at https://svp.org.uk/work-with-us but the closing date is 15 November.

GRANTS REMINDERS
Once again, a reminder of approaching deadlines for grants previously notified by Integrate – if you missed the news, contact eoin.heffernan@integrateagency.co.uk

Make it Big with Pathway Fund: deadline Thursday 16 November.
Lambeth Advice Services Grants: deadline Wednesday 22 November.
Dying Matters – Hospice UK Community Grants: deadline 24 November.

GROW AT HOME, EAT BETTER
Afreesixweek minicourse aimed at local food growing groups, to be held at Myatt’s Fields Park greenhouses. More details from Fabrice at fabrice@myattsfieldspark.info

TRAINING WITH BRIXTON BID
Our local Business Improvement District is offering free training sessions for small businesses and social enterprises within the BID catchment area. Book via their website at https://brixtonbid.co.uk/event-type-training/ or enquiries by e-mail to admin@nrixtonbid.co.uk Upcoming events include:

Emergency First Aid at Work (level 3) – 15 November.
Food Safety (level 2) – 20 November.
Social Media – 22 November.
Anti-Terrorism Training – 28 November.

OTHER NEWS

NEXT STEPS FOR SOMERLEYTON ROAD
There was strong interest at our last Forum meeting in how Lambeth would take forward the housing development along Somerleyton Road. A design was approved some years ago, but Homes for Lambeth failed to follow up on it. Lambeth is now looking for a partnership with a private developer. It is currently looking for 12 local stakeholders or residents to join a “Meet the Bidders Day” to help select that developer and shape local engagement. Total commitment is 12 hours between December and February, and panel members will be paid. Priority is being given to residents or organisations based in Windrush Ward, but closing date to apply is 26 November. Find the application form at bit.ly/meetthebidders

NEW PLAY STREETS
From 13 November, Lambeth Council is introducing several new play streets on a 6-month trial basis. Motor vehicles (except permit holders) will be banned from those streets Mondays to Fridays during school term time, for an hour in the morning (typically 8.15 to 9.15am) and again in the afternoon (typically 3 to 4 pm). This is intended to cover the peak periods when children are travelling to and from school. On our patch, the roads affected are:

– Lambert Road, between Branksome and Strathleven Roads.
– Mandrell Road, the whole length.
– Strathleven Road, between Lambert and Mauleverer Roads.
– Minet Road, between Lilford Road and Rupert Road.
Enquiries to schoolstreets@lambeth.gov.uk

WORK ON RAILTON ROAD
The latest phase of street landscaping for the Railton Road LTN will take place between 8 November and 15 December, between 198 Gallery and the corner of Herne Place. This will be followed by some road surfacing work on that section, on 16/17 January. During these periods, the 322 bus will be re-routed Atlantic Road/ Coldharbour Lane/ Effra Road/ Dulwich Road and then resume its normal route. Enquiries to lowtrafficneighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk

COPING WITH STORM RAINWATER
Something we have had plenty of in the past few weeks! Lambeth is trialling some new techniques to reduce the risk of flooding when the drains can’t cope with the flow of rainwater. A new landscape layout has been designed for the Effra Road frontage of the St. Mathew’s Estate, including one temporary and two standing ponds, with new paths and damp-tolerant planting.
Details can be found via the Consultation pages on the Council’s website – but the deadline for responses is Tuesday 14 November. Send comments to lambethbeeroads@lambeth.gov.uk or use the on-line survey form.

LAMBETH CIVIC AWARDS
An opportunity to thank your leading volunteers or highlight your group’s work. Deadline for nominations is Sunday 26 November, culminating in a presentations event expected in late February. Details on the Council’s website at www.lambeth.gov.uk/lambeth-civic-awards-2024

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH
Art4Space are due to host a couple more sessions on Mental Health First Aid at their studio in Jeffreys Road, SW4. Sessions are led by It’s A Playground.
Refresher half-day for previous attenders on Friday 17 November, fee £150, or £125 for Lambeth residents.
Adult Mental Health: Two-day course on 23 & 24 November.
Bookings via www.art4space.co.uk

Solidarity in a Crisis (SiaC) offers support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, in Lambeth, Southwark or Lewisham. They offer an out-of-hours crisis helpline – 0300 123 1922, 6 pm to midnight Monday to Friday, midday to midnight at weekends. They also have a Community Team who can offer individuals a course of three to six one-to-one support sessions. For more information, e-mail them at communitycrisis@certitude.org.uk

TALKING ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
Two upcoming free events, both at St. Matthew’s Church at the foot of Brixton Hill SW2 1JF:

Let’s Talk about Mental Health, Tuesday 14 November, 11 am to 1 pm, in the Level 2 co-working zone (with free pizza!).
This workshop is to enable local people to share their experiences – anything shared will be anonymous.
Organised by Lambeth Healthwatch and the Lambeth Living Well Collaborative, to reserve a place e-mail to info@healthwatchlambeth.org.uk

Lambeth Open Space Event to help shape Mental Health services in Lambeth, Thursday 23 November, 9-45 to 4-30 pm, food provided.
Led by Public Service Works with the Lambeth Living Well Collaborative, to reserve a place e-mail to Beth.Towle@seldonics.nhs.uk