Dog Kennel Hill parking consultation

Dog Kennel Hill parking consultation

Have your say on Southwark Council’s Dog Kennel Hill parking zone study before 17 July

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/ parking/parking-projects/dog- kennel-hill-parking-study- consultation

Come along and talk to officers at the drop-in session being held at:

The Main Hall
Albrighton Community Centre 37 Albrighton Road, Thursday 29 June 2017, 4.30pm to 7.30pm

Your views are very important to us, please return your questionnaire by 17 July 2017

If you haven’t received your consultation pack, please contact us:

Email: highways@southwark.gov.uk

Telephone: 020 7525 2665

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REFUGEE WEEK IN SOUTHWARK

REFUGEE WEEK IN SOUTHWARK

Southwark Refugee Response campaign is this year working with Theatre Delicatessen based in the Old Library, 39 Wells Way, SE5 0PX to put on an array of events during refugee week 17th -24th June.

We have debate, theatre, music, films, story-telling and spoken word. All events are free but donations are requested.
Launch event Saturday 17th June, 12-4pm :
The Refugee Crisis is a Human Crisis – what can we do in Southwark : An afternoon of discussion and films chaired by Giles Fraser, Parish Priest St Mary’s Newington and columnist for The Guardian.


Confirmed speakers include:

Beth Gardiner-Smith: Safe Passage on the Dubs Amendment and what happens now


Shivani Jegarajah: Justitia Chambers, one of Chambers and Partners Best Lawyers 2017, on protecting human rights in a hostile climate


Harriet Grant: award winning freelance journalist on UK government returning refugees to other European countries

Refugees living in Southwark
Councillor Barrie Hargrove: Southwark Council Cabinet Member for Communities and Safety on Southwark’s plans for Syrian refugees

Following the debate we will show some short films

No human is illegal a short film presented by the LAWRS Sin Fronteras Project

Miracle Life a short film from My Pockets, multi award winning production company
Frozen Out: the US interpreters abandoned on Europe’s border a short film presented by photojournalist Alice Aedy

To book a place please visit Eventbrite: https://goo.gl/IXTiOT

Please help us to publicise the events on your websites, on social media and newsletters

Here is the link to the full programme for refugee week 2017 https://goo.gl/Id2giO

Here is a link to the Southwark Refugee Response Twitter account: https://goo.gl/u9BNR9 Please follow us @sthwarkrefugeesand retweet information about the event. Help us to raise awareness of these crucial issues.

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SE5 FORUM AGM 2017

SE5 FORUM FOR CAMBERWELL AGM 2017

Theme: Diversity
Thursday 29th June, 7 – 9pm, Hollington Youth Centre, 56-60 Comber Grove, Camberwell, London SE5.

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The happy hour comedy club

The happy hour comedy club

15 June at 20:00–22:30
The Cambria
40 Kemerton Road, SE5 9 London, United Kingdom

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LONDON BRIDGE VIGIL – TONIGHT @ 6pm / POTTERS FIELDS PARK

LONDON BRIDGE VIGIL – TONIGHT @ 6pm / POTTERS FIELDS PARK

Dear All

Please find below important information regarding the tragic acts of terrorism seen at

London Bridge over the weekend, as well as notice of tonight’s vigil.

LONDON BRIDGE VIGIL – TONIGHT @ 6pm / POTTERS FIELDS PARK

The Mayor of London and the Leader of the Council will tonight host a vigil to honour and remember the innocent people killed and injured during the London Bridge terror attack.

The vigil is open to all Londoners, and to everyone visiting our city.

The vigil will be take place at Potters Field Park from 6pm onwards. Representatives from the Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade, and the London Ambulance Service will be joined by civic, faith, and community leaders from across London.

Those who cannot make it to Potters Fields Park are invited to observe a minute’s silence at 6.20pm in solidarity.

PUBLIC STATEMENTS REGARDING THE ATTACKS

The Leader of Southwark Council, Cllr. Peter John, released the following statement in the aftermath of the attacks: http://www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2017/jun/southwark-council-responds-to-london-bridge-attack

Finally, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, released the following statement in response to the attacks: https://twitter.com/MayorofLondon?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROMOTE AND DISTRIBUTE THESE STATEMENTS TO FRIENDS, FAMILY, RESIDENTS AND CONTACTS IN SOUTHWARK AND BEYOND.

KEY ADVICE AND LINKS TO FURTHER INFORMATION

Anyone affected by the events on Saturday night are encouraged to visit the Home Office website for signposting to guidance and support.

The message to all Southwark residents and visitors remains to be calm but vigilant. If you see or hear anything suspicious which might be terrorism-related, the police Anti-Terrorist

Hotline is available 24 hours a day on 0800 789 321 to report concerns. The police emergency number should always be used in any instance where there is deemed to be an immediate risk of harm.

Southwark Council and the police continue to work closely to ensure a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime in any form. Anyone who experiences an incident of hate crime is encouraged to report it to the police at the earliest opportunity.

More information around reporting and support is available at: http://www.2.southwark.gov.uk/hatecrime

Kind regards

Grace Semakula

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Looking after my mental health

FREE TALK: Looking after my mental health

on Thursday 1st June 2017
18.30 – 19.30
at Camberwell Library in Meeting Room 3

For more information contact

Caroline: 07957294444

houghcaroline@hotmail.com

www.aspiring2wellness.com

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Have you ever wondered what happens to your waste?

Have you ever wondered what happens to your waste?

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Mindfulness in daily life workshop

Mindfulness in daily life workshop with qualified life coach and former GP Dr Caroline Hough 

Mindfulness is about being in the present moment. There is a strong evidence base showing it improves wellbeing. Why not come to a workshop. Experience mindfulness exercises, increase your knowledge, appreciate how to use mindfulness in your daily life and build skills to manage your emotions and enhance your well being.

Saturday 24 June 2017 10.00 – 16.00

Cost £75

Location: Fashion Conscious wellness

28 Grove Vale, East Dulwich SE22 8EF

For more information & to book contact

Caroline: 07957294444

houghcaroline@hotmail.com

www.aspiring2wellness.com

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Where Next for Localism?

Where Next for Localism?

Developing a Southwark Community Response
Workshop on: Tuesday 30th May 2017
6.30 to 9.00pm
At: Cambridge House, 1 Addington Square,
Camberwell, SE5 0HF

More Workshop Details and Booking Your Place
For more details about the Localism Act, the Commission on Localism, and this workshop; please visit http://www.southwarkcan.org/where_next_for_localism , where you will also be able to book your place.

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Swing Patrol Peckham

Swing Patrol Peckham

Fun, friendly swing dancing classes in Peckham. No partner needed!

For more information: http://www.swingpatrol.co.uk/class/peckham

John the Unicorn, 157–159 Rye Lane
London, United Kingdom

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Spring Reign: A story from the Syrian conflict. Based on real-life accounts of refugees, aid workers, activists, and journalists.

Spring Reign: A story from the Syrian conflict. Based on real-life accounts of refugees, aid workers, activists, and journalists.

 

A story from the Syrian conflict: based on real-life accounts of refugees, aid workers, activists, and journalists.

In the besieged city of Aleppo, Salah and Aisha have lost control of their lives and are falling headlong into an uncertain future. The Syria they hoped to change is gone. In its place there is only violence and destruction. How will they survive as they fall further away from hope, from what they know and from what they used to be?

Compelling and moving contemporary theatre, based on real-life stories. 

Post show talk Wednesday 24 May.

To book and more info, click HERE.

£14 / £10 concs. Or £5 with an ARC (Application Registration Card).

Buy 10 tickets get the 11th FREE.

 

Ages 15+     

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Pond life

Pond life

Pond life

Saturday 11th June

10-12pm

Centre for Wildlife Gardening,

28 Marsden Road, SE15 4EE

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