1. Walworth Society General Meeting – Wednesday 16th November 7pm.
Just to remind you that our next general WS meeting will be held online on Wednesday 16th November starting at 7pm. Our agenda for the November meeting is:
- Welcome, apologies and introductions.
- Action points from our October 2022 meeting and matters arising.
- Walworth Town Hall Community Space – update from Manisha Patel Chair of the WTH Community Space management board.
- Local List consultation – how to get involved in nominating buildings in Walworth.
- Walworth Heritage Action Zone – update.
- Walworth Stories – update.
- Planning Matters.
- Other current issues.
- AOB.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting if you can make it.
Join in on Zoom, click here or log on with meeting ID: 897 8880 8923 Passcode: 251914.
For the minutes of the October WS meeting click here.
The presentation at our October meeting from Nick Wolff concerning the Southwark Council Economic Strategy consultation can be downloaded here.
2. We Walworth Neighbourhood Welcome, Wednesday November 30th
A message from We Walworth
‘We’ve been starting conversations in Walworth about food and inequality as a neighbourhood. It’s never been more important; the cost-of-living crisis is hitting everyone. Too many of us can no longer afford the odd meal out or take away while others are struggling to put food on the table at home.
Meanwhile local traders, shops, cafes and other food businesses are facing rising costs, they have families to feed and wages to pay and they’re struggling to keep prices down and some are facing going out of business.
These are massive challenges that none of us can solve alone. We need to find a different way, there is a huge power unleashed when we come together and bring our collective tools. We’re going to start by having a conversation: please join us on Wednesday, November 30th 10:00 to 14.00, Walworth Living Room• All Saints Hall, Surrey Square, Walworth, SE17 2JU
You’ll be able to access engagement training and together we’ll go out and speak to our neighbours. Together we’ll explore and learn about:
- Techniques to engage with people we don’t yet know
- Identifying great ideas and leaders in our community
- Why do we want to organise around connections and networks
- Find out more about the project.
We’re asking for a few hours of your time for food, to meet new partners and to begin to engage with our neighbourhood afresh around food. The agenda will run like this: Eat together (food provided), 1 hr; Training, 1hr; Engagement; 1hr, Reflections, 1 hr. All are very welcome.
For more information email tyler.fox@pembrokehouse.org.uk, click here or go to actionnetwork.org/events/we-walworth-neighbourhood-welcome/.
3. United St Saviour’s Charity – New Trustees Needed.
A message from United St Saviours Charity:
‘Dear Community Partners, We are looking for 3 new trustees who will help us meet our ambition for a united, thriving, and equal Southwark. Ideally, with a link to Southwark, we’re keen to find people who can bring a mix of perspectives and understanding.
Alongside a passion for the area and the people of Southwark, we’re particularly interested in recruiting trustees who bring the following experience:
- Property management and development
- Community investment and/or grant-making
- Influence and connections
- Lived experience of the social and economic challenges we try to address
Closing date end of December. To find out more click here or email mcraddock@ustsc.org.uk or got to www.ustsc.org.uk.
4. Notting Hill Genesis Training
Training opportunities from NHG.
Back On Track Coaching: This is a 1-hour coaching session delivered by a professional coach to boost your confidence, get you more focused on what you want and get you back on track with your career. The sessions are online via Zoom and can be done from the comfort of your own home. The sessions will be held on 16th of November with various slots available. To find out more and to book a space please click here or go to backontrackcoaching.eventbrite.co.uk
Digital Skills Training: This course is designed to give you the basic digitals skills essential for everyday life. The course will cover aspects of basic desktop icons, using an email, using the internet safely, using Microsoft packages, using social media, understanding files folders and shortcuts as well as many other essential skills. The course will be delivered over 4 weeks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am – 1pm and will start from Tuesday the 15th of November. To find out more and to book your space please click here or go to wearedigital.eventbrite.co.uk
If you have any questions or need further information, then please contact Soif on 07775411209 or by email on soifur.rahman@nhg.org.uk.
| 5. Surrey Gardens TRA & St Paul’s Church Christmas Fayre Christmas Fayre at St Paul’s Church, Lorrimore Sq, SE17, 12.00 to 16.00 Saturday 10th December. Details below, click here for more info. |
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| 6. Kennedys At our October meeting local architects, IDK , reported on progress at Kennedys, 305 Walworth Rd. Attached is a copy of the presentation slides, click here. All pics included in the slides and the one below are provided by IDK. |
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7. Southwark Help Pages
Southwark Council have brought together a range of help pages, click here to:
- Check if you could get a Council Tax reduction
- Check what benefits you’re entitled to
- Get help in an emergency or crisis
- Help with energy bills
- Which home appliances waste the most energy?
- Get a home improvement grant to help reduce your winter fuel bills
- Free swim and gym in Southwark
- Get help with food:
- Find out about a range of food support schemes in Southwark
- Free school meals for primary-aged children
- Free healthy food and milk for your young child
- Enjoy free films, books and Wi-Fi and computer use with your library card
- Find mental health and wellbeing support
- Help to find a job and career advice
- Save money with Southwark’s reusable nappy packs trial
- Get medicines or health care advice free from your local pharmacy
- Cheaper broadband and phone packages if you get benefits
- Domestic abuse and how to get help
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