The annual Tesco supermarket collection will be on Thursday, 21, Friday, 22 and Saturday 23 November. As usual it will take place at the Streatham and Brixton stores which will generously add an additional 20% to the total amount collected.
This is a great opportunity to help our local Foodbank without having to make a regular commitment. To sign up for a shift click on one of these buttons:
It is known that young black men often present late to mental health services in Lambeth, therefore South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust’s Mental health Promotion Team is working in partnership with Black Thrive to change this and improve the wellbeing support that is on offer for Black men in Lambeth.
A free flu vaccination is offered on the NHS to those who are at increased risk from the effects of flu. These include people aged 65 and over, pregnant women, those with underlying health conditions and children (aged 2-10). If you’re eligible, you can get your flu vaccination from your general practice or pharmacy to help protect yourself this winter. Pregnant women may also be offered the vaccine through their maternity service.
Sade Cole who organised Black History Month writes:
“Norwood Forum kindly donated towards Feast Black History Month held on Sunday 6 October 2019. Norwood Forum's donation went towards providing a Ghanaian drumming workshop organised by One Drum held in front of St Luke’s Church. The One Drum performance included a history of the drums and gave children and mums & dads a chance to play, sing along and dance.
Get involved by volunteering or hosting a community tree-planting event. Whether you would like to set up your own event or volunteer with a community group near you, you can help The Mayor of London plant thousands of trees this autumn. Sign up for one of the community tree packs with TCV, or join an event near you. Find out more here.
Background
One of London’s large ‘Magnificent Seven’ cemeteries, West Norwood Cemetery opened in 1837 to relieve the overcrowding in small parish graveyards caused by the huge increase in the capital’s population during the 19th century. Grade II* listed, West Norwood was the first in the UK to be designed in the Gothic Revival style. It is home to 69 listed monuments, many of which have become run down in recent years.
HLF Parks for People Funding
On Friday Thames Water provided our local councillors with an update on the ongoing repair on Knight’s Hill:
The Lambeth Safeguarding Children Partnership is to hold a number of free training courses for those working with children and young people in Lambeth. Develop your skills, meet professionals from a range of organisations and find out about local support and services available.
Further information: Lambeth Safeguarding Children Partnership.
"The Waterworks" an exciting new bar/kitchen venue for West Norwood based at the site of the old underground lavatories in Robson Road, SE27.
West Norwood shopkeeper Toyin Oke is on the hunt for creative and talented exhibitors who are able to captivate eager Christmas shoppers at an Xmas Fair on Saturday 14 December 2019 (11am-4pm):