Hackney CVS

Hackney Black Women Writers: Professional Development Workshop
2019-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join Joy Francis founder of Words of Colour for a session about creative entrepreneurship and creative wellbeing, and the importance of positioning, self care and sustainability.
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Xenia workshop for women
2019-06-15 10:00 - 12:00
Women from all walks of life are invited to come along and meet, connect and learn in our next Xenia meetup for women. English language learners and women who are confident in English will participate in activities together, discovering the area, talking and forming relationships. At each meetup we use a different theme to enable conversations to flow and friendships to form.
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2019-06-14 10:00 - 12:00
Hackney Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) 2019-2022 Strategy launch. Come and hear from Councillors and professionals working in the Violence Against Women and Girls sector as Hackney launches the updated three year Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy. Date: 14 June. Read more

Come Correct Sexual Health Training
2019-06-14 09:30 - 13:30
Introduction To Sexual Health and Condom Distribution Schemes
This is a half day training course, running from 9:30-1:30. After completeing the training, participants will be able to distribute condoms as part of the Come Correct and The Free Condom Project Schemes. Read more

Supporting asylum seekers and refugees in Hackney
2019-06-13 17:30 - 19:30
Come along to find out how you can support asylum seekers and refugees in Hackney.
The evening will begin with a screening of Child Migrants Welcome?, a short film that explores experiences of welcome and non-welcome of unaccompanied child migrants from across the UK, both from the point of view of the young people themselves but also those who know or care for them. This film is part of the Child Migrant Stories project (www.childmigrantstories.com).
The screening will be followed by a panel talking about how you can support unaccompanied asylum seeking children through different projects. The discussion will include representatives from:
– Hackney Council, who have a specific team supporting young Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers and are currently recruiting hosts and carers for them
– JCORE, who run a befriending project for unaccompanied asylum seekers
– Refugee Support Network, who run an education mentoring programme for young unaccompanied asylum seekers
There will also be an opportunity to view material in Hackney Museum’s collection, which shows that Hackney has been a safe haven for people fleeing countries from around the world, since at least the 17th century.
Whether you have a spare bedroom or a spare hour, come and see how you can help.
This event is co-hosted by Hackney Museum & Hackney Social Services, to mark Refugee Week 2019.
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Hackney Advice Forum meeting
2019-06-13 10:00 - 12:00
Hackney Advice Forum meets on a quarterly basis. Come along to the next meeting to hear from:
– Joanna Blackwood and Poppy Middlemiss from Hackney Council who will present on the Hackney Advice Grant;
– Jackie Brett and Mohammed Mansour who will present on Hackney CVS’s role on Hackney Advice Grant Service;
– Stephen Hanshaw from DWP who will give an update on DWP;
Please click here to book or email Shamima at shamima@hcvs.org.uk to confirm your attendance.

Stop and Search Community Events
2019-06-12 17:00 - 20:00
Stop and Search Community Events. The Metropolitan Police Service are pleased to announce two upcoming events open for local residents to attend. The aim of the events is to provide information to the local community on the police stop and search power. Dates: 12 June and 3 July. Read more

Working Together to Join-up Care in City and Hackney
2019-06-10 14:00 - 16:00
Any member of staff working across City and Hackney – including our voluntary sector – are welcome to attend one of these events, which have been planned to provide you with the following opportunities:

To meet colleagues from partner organisations – the event has built in networking time with refreshments
To explore how we can work in a more integrated way with others – the event will include an exercise in mixed groups to explore some of the opportunities & challenges to integrated work and thinking about creative solutions
To meet some of the programme leaders and ask them questions – leaders from all the key organisations who work in City and Hackney such as the Homerton, East London Foundation Trust, the CCG and both Local Authorities will be attending one of these events each

If you have any questions please email integratedcommissioning@nhs.net.
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Hackney Cultural Strategy Launch
2019-06-06 17:00 - 19:30
This will be an opportunity to hear from Mayor Glanville about the Council’s plans for arts and culture in the borough over the next three years, to meet with other cultural organisations, artists, and people from the voluntary sector from across Hackney and to pick up a hard copy of the strategy.
Information will also be available about forthcoming creative and arts funding opportunities in Shoreditch and Hoxton.
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Hackney Fostering Information Session
2019-06-05 17:30 - 19:30
If you have ever thought about fostering and have a spare room, come and speak to us. These sessions are hosted by the recruitment team and foster carers, providing a perfect platform for you to ask questions and get a real account of the application process and life as a foster carer.
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1-Day Mental Health First Aid Course for Hackney Frontline Professionals
2019-06-03 10:00 - 17:00
Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest have been commissioned by Hackney council to provide this course to frontline professionals who work with Hackney residents, who either have or are at risk of developing poor mental health.
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Dalston Children's Festival
2019-06-01 09:00 - 20:00
Dalston Children’s Festival will take place on Saturday 25 May and Saturday 1 June. It’s a perfect way for Hackney’s under 12’s to be entertained for free whilst giving families the chance to discover the fun to be had in Dalston all-year-round. Read more

Hackney Town Hall tour and Vaults
2019-05-31 17:00 - 19:00
A town hall is more than just a building: it represents both local government and the community, and provides a public space where the two can meet.
Residents and visitors to the borough can take a 45 minute guided tour around the building to find out more about its history and architecture. Followed by a visit to an illuminating display in Hackney Town Hall’s newly refurbished vaults that concludes the tour sheds light on the building’s origins and proud history, with original architectural elements on display alongside civic memorabilia such as the original mayoral robes and a room that looks at local democracy and the function of the council today.
If you have any access needs please contact the Speaker of Hackney’s office on 020 8356 3591. Hackney Town Hall is fully accessible.
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Sustainable Procurement Strategy
2019-05-30 14:00 - 17:00
Are you interested in winning contracts from the Council? Do you want to shape how the Council buys from the voluntary and community sector? If so then join us as the Council launches its new Sustainable Procurement Strategy. Date: 30 May. Register here

Dementia User Involvement Group
2019-05-28 13:30 - 15:00
City and Hackney Dementia User Involvement Group. An opportunity for people with dementia to have their concerns heard, influence local and national services and share their ideas. Come to the meeting on 28 May. For more information please contact
hackney@alzheimers.org.uk or call 020 8533 0091. Read more

Hackney-Islington Young Londoners Fund Network
2019-05-23 10:00 - 12:00
Hackney CVS together with Voluntary Action Islington, on behalf of the GLA, have launched the Hackney-Islington Young Londoners Fund Network. One of our roles is to support prospective applicants to YLF Round 2, which is launching mid-May. The network will be hosting an information session on Thursday, 23 May 2019, from 10am to 12 noon. Register here.

'Let's talk Prevention - Hackney'
2019-05-21 17:00 - 19:00
NHS City and Hackney Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) invites you to the event ‘Let’s talk Prevention – Hackney’. Volunteer to improve residents’ health and wellbeing. Date: 21 May. Read more

Domestic Violence & Abuse
2019-05-20 09:00 - 16:30
Group B/C: Domestic Violence & Abuse: Dynamics, Identification & Response. A one day course to encourage reflective practice and analytical thinking around the impact of domestic violence & abuse. Date: 20 May. Read more

Black Men’s Health Solutions
2019-05-18 13:00 - 18:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
An Open Space for a Cross Generation Conversation

As part of this year’s Mental Health week male members of the African and Caribbean community will reflect on health, healing and help across the generations.
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Hackney Dementia Festival
2019-05-16 14:00 - 16:00
Hackney Dementia Festival 2019, celebrating Dementia Action Week and the continued involvement of people living with dementia in arts, culture and sport.Thursday 16 May – Wednesday 29 May. Download the programme here.

Making Hackney Work For You
2019-05-09 13:30 - 16:00
Hackney Council and the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission are hosting an engagement event for all businesses in the borough. Date: 9 May. Read more

Community Engagement Event
2019-05-08 18:00 - 20:00
Come to a free Community Engagement Event organised by Metropolitan Police in Tower Hamlets to take part in a discussion about anti-social behaviour and drug dealing. Date: 8 May. Read more

Rainbow Grow
2019-05-07 05:00 - 19:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
Rainbow Grow is a Hackney-based, LGBTQI+ led community gardening initiative open to all those who support the aim of providing a friendly space for members of the LGBTQI+ community. They meet weekly in Dalston at Hackney CVS. The next meetings will be on Tuesday 7 May and 21 May, 5:00-7:00pm. On Saturday 18 May they will have a Mushroom Growing day. Read more

Community choir
2019-05-04 10:30 - 12:30
A community Choir for people of ALL ages (6 to 96!).
No prior experience required. All are welcome.
Great to experience with family or friend.
The Choir session will take place every Saturday 10.30am – 12.30pm at Homerton Library.

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Power and Politics of African & Caribbean Hair and Fashion
2019-05-02 18:00 - 20:00
Join Hackney Museum in celebrating and exploring the power and politics of African and Caribbean style and hair by helping us create a special exhibition for October 2019.
Come share your stories, memories, items or photographs, and get involved by sharing the people, places and events that you want to see in the final displays.
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Hackney Young Futures Commission Launch
2019-05-01 16:00 - 18:00
Hackney Young Futures Commission Launch: Time To Be Heard. Are you aged 10-25 and from Hackney? Hackney Young Futures wants to find out how you view Hackney as a place to live, the changes you would like to see, and how you want to be involved in the decisions that affect your life. Date: 1 May. Read more

European Settlement Scheme Workshop
2019-04-24 12:30 - 15:30
European Settlement Scheme Workshop with Hackney Council. This workshop aims to co-ordinate the activities of VCS Organisations and the Council in ensuring every eligible resident knows about and applies for EUSS. Please fill in the form and submit it by Monday 22 April to sign up.
The workshop will be held at the Tomlinson Centre, Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND.

2019-04-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
Join Rainbow Grow, LGBTQI+ gardening initiative. They meet every Tuesday at Hackney CVS from 5pm tp 7pm.

Grow in Hackney Wick - community resilience
2019-04-09 19:00 - 23:30
Grow in Hackney Wick – community resilience. This evening wants to better understand the possibilities of resilience by showing solidarity and supoprt to others working in community spaces, projects and compaigns. Everyoe Welcome. Date: 9 April. Read more

Easter holiday play scheme
2019-04-08 10:30 - 17:30
Hackney Play Association. Free Easter holiday play scheme for children and young people aged 6 – 15. Opening times: Monday 8 – Friday 12 April, 10.30am – 5.30pm; Monday 15 – Thursday 18 April, 10.30am – 5.30pm. For more details contact Nicola: nicola.butler@hackneyplay.org.
