Purpose: to ensure grassroots community issues and solutions are at the heart of London’s health inequality strategy and policy implementation The event is organized by Community Development Network London and Just Space as part of the #ourwayahead movement, in partnership with the Greater London Authority and London Metropolitan University. There will be a mix of […]
Active Citizens are individuals across the world who want to make a difference in their community. They are people and institutions established, trusted and valued in the community – volunteers, staff, apprentices, religious leaders, politicians, youth workers, social entrepreneurs etc. They are influential and working to improve the lives of people living in their community. […]
Compassionate Neighbours is free community-led support at St Joseph's Hospice for anyone living with or caring for a person with a serious, long-term or terminal illness, or a person who is frail and/or isolated. This is a 2 day training on 21st and 22nd November. For more information please contact Joy on 020 8525 3206, j.kahumbu@stjh.org.uk or CN@stjh.org.uk.
This practical training session aims to provide an understanding of Data Protection Principles, Data Sharing Protocols, and Collection and Managing good quality data using the MS Access service user database. We have developed an MS Access database that will help you improve your data entry procedures, recording, storing and reporting. Are you still using excel […]
Join this creative workshop You will have opportunity to use different techniques to produce your own earrings, bracelets and necklaces to take home, using a selection of cool colours and beads. No experience needed When? Date: 25th November 2017 Time: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm Where? Princess May Primary School, Princess May Road, London N16 […]
This is an internationally recognised and certificated Youth Mental First Aid training delivered by certified Mental Health First Aid England instructors. Do you work with Young people in Hackney? Do you want to learn how to promote a young person's mental and emotional wellbeing? Then attend this course which will […]
Looking to cut back on spending, but don’t know where to start? Come along to our relaxed workshop where you will be provided with: • tips to improve your money skills; • help with making a budget; • tools to set financial goals. Date: Thursday 30th November 2017 Time: 9.30am – 11.30am Venue: Thomas Fairchild […]
This fast-paced, interactive course will cover: • Preparing for a meeting, • The role of minute taking • The writing of minutes. During this bite-sized session you will learn how to: Identify areas of concern in minute taking Prepare for a meeting Recognize what to record and how to record minutes (Please note, this is […]
This taster workshop is aimed at unemployed BAME women interested in setting up their own businesses. The 2-hour session will enable you to explore ideas about the types of businesses you are interested in starting up. It will outline the 4 key steps when starting a business: getting advice, developing a business plan, getting finance, […]
This 3 hour training session will provide Adult Social Care staff with the knowledge you need to support the Slavery Safeguarding Lead (SSL). These sessions are open to Hackney ASC staff and to all members of the CHSAB. Read more here.
Would you like the chance to join, shape and develop a peer support network for Hackney based CEOs and Directors working in the charity, voluntary, social enterprise sector? If yes - come along and tell us what sort of network you would like to see. There are lots of suggestions on the table including: - […]
Boost your confidence and realise that your skills and personal qualities count! Try out this workshop and if you like it sign up for the longer pathway course. Date: Tuesday 12th December 2017 Time: 9.30 am – 11.30 am Venue: Thomas Fairchild Children’s Centre, Napier Grove, N1 7HX Buses: 76, 141, 21 or 394
This internationally recognised and certificated 2-day Youth Mental First Aid training is for those working with young people. This course will provide you with the information, tools, and techniques needed to support a young person who might be experiencing mental and emotional distress. Within each section, there is a clear focus on the issues faced […]
Do you want to learn English for life and work? There are free ESOL classes in Hackney to help you. Come to the ESOL advice day below and an adviser will check your level of English and help you to find a class. There are classes in the morning, afternoon and evening. Tuesday 19 December […]
A community concert for everyone. Featuring The Camden United Gospel Choir, St Katherine's Gospel Choir, The VMC Gospel Choir and others. More information in the leaflet here.
Wednesday, 22 November 2017 - Wednesday, 28 March 2018 12 noon - 3pm. Are you fed up of watching the telly? Wish to meet people who are over 50 and connect with people? We can help. Every Wednesday you can come and join us for tea/coffee and chat. Bring a friend or 2, sandwich and […]
Saturday, 06 January 2018 - Sunday, 11 February 2018 Are you passionate about film? Want a career in the film industry? If so, the BFI Film Academy is for you. This course offers you the chance to be part of our future film industry. To apply go to our website or call/email and we can […]
Trace the area's place in Hackney's history and people who have lived there. Visit two little known Victorian gems: Allen Gardens and St. Andrew's Church, with its beautiful murals. Meet 11am Stamford Hill entrance to Abney Park Cemetery N16 0LH. £10 (£8 concessions). To book email sea@walkhackney.co.uk/text 07710 414 240. Contact: Sean Gubbins. Email: sean@walkhackney.co.uk
MRS Independent Living Peer Support Project is running a 12 week course for Older People who have been diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes. The series will run from 10.30 – 12.30 am on Tuesdays from the 9th January 2018- 27th March. If you are unsure about the changes in your life style you should be […]
This introductory course is for people with health and safety responsibilities in community and voluntary sector organisations, who want to learn about the rights to working in a safe and healthy environment and how to enforce these rights. The session will cover: The Health & Safety at Work Act The Management of Health & Safety […]
Guest speaker: Jill Ellis Consultant Community Paediatrician, Hackney Ark Come and join us as we learn more about what Down’s Syndrome is, what causes Down’s Syndrome and what services there are in Hackney for families needing support. Also a chance to ask questions and meet other parents. Within this group we discuss issues that affect […]
