Community Events File
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Drawing Club
Every Tuesday
1 - 3pm
Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, Norwood Road, SE24 9BN
Description With a 'Drawing Growth' theme, everyone is welcome to join the club in the Greenhouses. No experience is necessary, you can find a secluded corner and draw on your own, or join in the drawing class for observational drawing tuition, advice and encouragement. Participation is free but please bring your own sketch book and pencils.
Email angiebrew@mac.com
Exhibition - Not the Royal Academy
Ongoing
Monday to Saturday, 10am - 7.30pm
Llewellyn Alexander, 124-126 The Cut, SE1
Do you ever wonder what happens to the paintings rejected by The Royal Academy? Over 8,000 works are submitted every year to the Summer Exhibition and only 800 of them make it onto the walls of the Royal Academy. This exhibition will hang the best of those paintings, all of which are for sale. When a painting is sold, another one is hung, making it a constantly changing exhibition. Free.
Phone 0207 928 8184 or visit www.llewellynalexander.com
Brixton Farmers' Market
Every Sunday
10am - 2pm
Brixton Station Road, SW2
A new market in the heart of Brixton where you can find organic milk direct from East Sussex, fish straight from the fishing boat in Poole, London baked artisan bread, new season game, the freshest fruit and vegetables, and lots more...
Call 020 7833 0338 or email info@lfm.org.uk
Brixton Splash 2010
Brixton’s largest free community event returns this year under the banner of United Colours of Brixton. The event takes place on August 1st from 12 to 7pm in Atlantic Road and Coldharbour Lane. If you want to volunteer as Event Steward or book a food or craft stall you can call Ros on 020 733 8878 or email info@brixtonsplash.co.uk
Developing Community Wellbeing
NHS Lambeth is seeking to award seven community groups up to £1,000 to improve the wellbeing of their community. This project is sponsored by the Lambeth Psychological Therapies Service. If you would like to apply and find out more about wellbeing you will need to attend one of the following meetings:
-Thursday 17 June, 8pm – 1A Dalbury House, Ferndale Road, SW9
-Wednesday 23 June, 1pm – 322 Brixton Road, SW9
Phone 020 7188 5406 or email jacqueline.levett@slam.nhs.uk
Green Man Skills Zone
Corner of Coldharbour Lane and Hinton Road, SW9
The former Green Man pub on Coldharbour Lane has been transformed into Lambeth’s first employment hub, the Green Man Skills Zone. The centre offers tailored advice for jobseekers and a range of courses to boost the skills needed to get back into work. The skills zone is being run in partnership with Citizens Advice Bureau and Job Centre Plus.
Call 020 7926 5607 or email lambethworking@lambeth.gov.uk
Lambeth Voluntary Action Council
If you are involved in running a voluntary or community association in Lambeth or would like to set up one, LVAC’s new Capacity and Development Team may be able to help you. They provide free expert information, advice and capacity building support to Lambeth’s voluntary and community sector. Other services such as training and accountancy are also provided for free to members of the LVAC.
Call 020 7737 9460 or email lvac@lambethvac.org.uk
The Brixton Pound
The Brixton Pound is a new scheme to support local shops and encourage local trade. More than 80% of the money spent in a large chain retailer leaves the area almost immediately. You can help to maintain the diversity of the Brixton high street and preventing it becoming just another ‘clone town’. The Brixton Pound can be used alongside the Pound Sterling at participating local independent shops. Check www.brixtonpound.org for a full list and how to get your Brixton Pounds.
Clapham Park's regular events
Clapham Park Neighbourhood Surgeries
6.30 - 7pm
1 – 4 Brixton Hill Place, SW2 1HJ
The surgeries are for residents to take up individual issues with officers from Clapham Park Homes and Clapham Park Project’s Wardens and include advice on housing management and maintenance.
Contact Call 020 8678 5900 or visit www.claphampark.org.uk
Ur Life Advice
40 New Park Road SW2 4UN
A new service brought to you by Clapham Park Project, with information and advice on employment, education, training and work experience. Their offices are open Mondays (5 – 8pm), Wednesdays (5 – 10pm) and Fridays (3- 6pm).
Phone Ricky or Samantha on 020 8683 9910 or email urlife@claphampark.org.uk
Aerobics/Circuits Class
Every Monday
6-7pm
Community Resource Centre (corner of Headlam Rd & Kings Av) SW4
£1.50 per session. The first session is free for residents.
Phone Clapham Park Project on 020 8678 5900 or visit www.claphampark.org.uk
Community Exercise Classes
Every Tuesday
10am – 11am
Clapham Youth Centre, 61 Lyham Road SW2
Gentle exercise for all ages and abilities. Qualified exercise instructor. £1.00 per session.
Call 020 7926 0761 for more information
Coffee Morning
Every Tuesday
11am - 12.30pm
Homan House, Bourke Close, SW4 8DB
Community Development co-ordinate a weekly coffee morning where residents can meet their neighbours, socialise, make new friends and receive information about activities of interest.
Contact Candice Ampah (Community Development Team) on 020 8678 5926 or email campah@claphampark.org.uk
Time Bank's Tea 'n' Chat
Every Tuesday
2:30 - 4.00pm
All Saints Church, 250 Lyham Road, London SW2 5NP
Pop in for a quick cuppa and learn about what is happening in your area. Find out about Time Bank and the benefits it can offer you.
Call 020 8671 4809 or email roz.mccarthy@slam.nhs.uk
Story Time for under 5’s
Every Wednesday
All Saints Church, Lyham Road, SW2
Join in the stories, singing and fun every week during term time. Free.
Contact: 020 8678 5900
Women’s Group
Every Wednesday
9.15 - 11.30am
Clapham Park Project, 1 -4 Brixton Hill Place, London SW2
An opportunity to share fun ideas and activities with other women, meet neighbours and enjoy some light refreshments.
Contact Roz Thompson on 020 8678 5923 or email rthompson@claphampark.org.uk
Parent and Toddler Group in Spanish
Every Thursday
10am – 12pm
All Saints Church. Lyham Road, SW2
These workshops are a fun and creative way for children under five to learn Spanish. Lots of activities, including Spanish songs, music, stories and an Arts and Crafts session for parents and children.
Call Sonnia Montes on 07946529717
Walk and Talk
Every Thursday
11.30am - 12.30pm
Starts at Clapham Park Time Bank, 22 New Park Road, London SW2
Get fit, take in your surroundings and enjoy the company of friends.
Call Time bank on 07973 327 516, 020 86714809 or email funmi.olowe@slam.nhs.uk or roz.mccarthy@slam.nhs.uk
Shopping Trips
Thursdays, every fortnight
10.00am - 2.30pm
If you’re a local resident who needs help to get out to superstores such as Asda, we can help you. Community Development organise a door-to-door minibus service for residents who aren’t mobile, allowing you to take advantage of special offers.
Call Candice Ampah Community Development Team 020 8678 5926 or email campah@claphampark.org.uk
Friday Night Social
Fridays
5pm - 8pm
All Saints Church, 250 Lyham Road
Want to make new friends? Looking for something different to do? Drop by and find out what is going on in your area.
Call Jennifer on 020 8671 4809
Clapham Park Bike Club
Junction of Plummer Road and Poynders road (behind Poynders Parade shops) SW4
The Clapham Park Bike Club is funded by Clapham Park Project to give young people the skills to build and repair bicycles and also ride them safely and properly. The Repairs Shop is open Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 6pm. The Club is also now open for courses for young people on Thursdays from 4 to 6pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 12pm. Drop by to get your application form.
Mick Pettifer (Project Manager) on 020 8678 5900 or email mpettifer@claphampark.org.uk
Time bank and Clapham Park Reading Group
Various dates/times/venues in Clapham Park
Meet others and discuss books in an informal and non-judgmental atmosphere. All types of books and interests. Find a group to suit you. Free.
Call Funmi Olowe on 020 8671 4809
Lambeth Youth Council
The Youth Council is an award-winning project that allows young people to give their views on issues affecting them and their community. It also works as an aid for other organisations, creating opportunities for young people to get involved in other types of projects and provide them with useful training.
To find out more or to join the Youth Council phone 020 7926 2193 or email youthcouncil@lambeth.gov.uk
Clapham Park Homes Residents’ Panel
Clapham Park Homes invites you to join their key consultative body and directly influence its policies, strategies and budgets. The Residents’ Panel seeks to reflect the diversity of the community and provides the opportunity for residents to be recruited to the CPH Board.
Call Sandra Ferguson or Alexandra Frost on 020 8623 8933 or email Sandra.Ferguson@cphonline.co.uk or Alexandra.Frost@cph-online.co.uk
Over 55’s Luncheon clubs
Ongoing
Various locations across Lambeth
Lambeth council has teamed up with Age Concern to deliver new luncheon club places for people aged over 55 living in the borough. The events provide the perfect place to make friends, have a good time and find about other services in the area while enjoying a hot meal.
To get involved or to find out where you nearest club is call Age Concern Lambeth on 020 7733 0528 or visit www.ageconcernlambeth.org.uk
Free Construction Training
Mace Sustain offers free building and employment skills training to anyone over 18, whether you're employed, un-employed or self-employed. The courses include information, advice and guidance, support with job search and CVs, work experience placements and Health & Safety training. The training leads to recognised qualifications such as NVQ's, ESOL (English for speakers of other languages), literacy and numeracy.
Call Gayle Manning on 07900 563 891 or email gayle.manning@macesustain.com
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