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Lambeth Civic Awards 2012 – nominations now open!
Feb 6th
2012 is the thirteenth year of Lambeth’s Civic Awards. These awards are made by the Mayor of Lambeth to recognise local people who are making a difference in their local community. There is one borough-wide award and one for Norwood, Streatham, Brixton, Clapham & Stockwell and North Lambeth. And a Scarman award for promoting equality and inclusion in challenging circumstances.
If you know someone who freely gives of their time and who deserves recognition then nominate them for anaward by downloading this form and post it back to Cllr Tina Valcarcel, Mayor of Lambeth by Monday 20 February 2012
Click here to download the form
The award ceremony will take place on Wednesday 4th April.
Wondering what has happened to the proposed 255 bus route being extended via Weir Road?
Jan 24th
Are you wondering what has happened to the proposed 255 bus route being extended via Weir Road?
Back in 2009, after years of campaigning by residents and councillors, Transport for London consulted residents in our area about extending the current 255 bus route. The result from across our neighbourhood was an emphatic ‘yes’. Young and old people backed the proposal – to feel safer at night and to cut down on the use of cars and taxis.
From Lambeth’s point of view, it was all systems go.
But the scheme continues to be blocked by Wandsworth who remain concerned about the impact on a small number of residents in Old Devonshire Road, a vital part of the route.
WERA has continued to lobby our local councillors, and Val Shawcross our London Assembly Member, but sadly the issues with Wandsworth don’t seem to be progressing.
Councillor Lib Peck recently said: “We remain committed to getting the bus into our area and will continue to keep up the pressure on Wandsworth. If you would like to add your voice to the campaign, then please contact the local”.
iSource – Homework and Youth Club for ages 11 to 16
Jan 24th
iSource is for young people between the ages of 11 and 16.
From 6:30pm-7:30pm it is open for young people to come and do their homework in a relaxed environment with qualified teachers offering support and help.
From 7:30pm-9pm iSource turns into a youth club offering table tennis (currently with a coach offering pointers with the help of funding from Molly Huggins), pool, football, hockey, movies and more.
iSource is free is you come at 6:30 for the home work club. If you’re coming just for the youth club it is £1.
Venue: St Stephen’s Church Centre, Weir Road, London SW12 0NU
For further information, please contact Hannah Phillips, email: hannah.phillips@stwss.org.uk
Are you set for the Digital Switchover?
Jan 24th
Digital TV switchover is the biggest change in television since the introduction of colour. Are you ready for it?
In April 2012, the digital TV switchover will take place across London. If you are still watching analogue TV (five channels or fewer) on any of your sets, you need to convert them to digital or you will lose TV channels.
Almost everyone will be able to watch Freeview after the switchover, even homes currently out of coverage. Virtually any TV can be converted using a Freeview box, digital satellite service or digital cable.
For eligible older (over 75) or disabled viewers who may find the switch difficult, the BBC-run Switchover Help Scheme can provide everything you need to switch one TV to digital.
If you have any questions, or want to check your options for going digital, visit Digital UK’s website or call their advice line on 08456 50 50 50.
Leaflets in languages other than English as well as videos with subtitles and BSL signing are available from the Digital UK Community outreach page.
For further information on the Switchover Help Scheme visit www.helpscheme.co.uk or call 0800 40 85 900 (textphone 0800 40 85 936).
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Letter to All Residents – AGM 2012
Jan 24th
January 2012
TO: All Residents of Weir Estate
Dear Resident
Weir Estate Residents Association – Annual General Meeting 2012
Weir Estate Residents Association will be holding the Annual General Meeting on:
Tuesday, 21st February 2012, 7pm to 9pm
at The Weir Link, 33 Weir Road, London SW12 0NU
This meeting and election of officers is a very important part of securing the future of Weir Estate Residents Association and the future of our estate in what will be continuing tough times of change and hardship for everyone living on a council estate, and obtaining local council services. Government and local authority cuts are continuing, and this year could prove to be tougher following last year’s cuts.
Associations like ours are at the forefront of fighting for your rights as part of these government changes, with Lambeth council adopting the co-operative council model, and central governments, ‘Big Society’ programme.
If you come along and get involved, you can help to ensure that we can continue to improve your homes, your estate and your community; help to make Weir Estate a safer, cleaner and better estate.
Please do not miss this meeting and think someone else will speak for you, this meeting is your chance to help set the priorities to be tackled for the year ahead, and elect the right people to manage the association.
This meeting is very important and we encourage your participation at this and future meetings.
Please attend and make sure your views are heard. This will be a very exciting year ahead for all on the estate, with the completion of the Weir Community Garden; and your involvement in this meeting and the future of WERA will ensure we can continue to do major projects such as this.
The agenda will be available at the meeting and available online on our website www.wera.org.uk, in the week prior to the meeting.
Our annual report will be published on 21st February 2012, the date of the Annual General Meeting, and will be available at the meeting, as well as being available online; residents who are not able to attend the meeting, can request a copy by writing to us at the address (or email) overleaf.
If you would like to discuss any of the information in this letter, or for further information about the AGM, or to nominate yourself or someone for a position, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@wera.org.uk
As part of this pack, we have attached the role descriptions for the main positions:
● Chair
● Vice-Chair
● Secretary
● Treasurer
● Committee members
Yours faithfully,
WERA Executive Committee
Weir Estate Residents Association
c/o The Weir Link ▪ 33 Weir Road ▪ London ▪ SW12 0NU
e: info@wera.org.uk ▪ w: www.wera.org.uk
Lambeth College Open Evening
Jan 24th
Lambeth College Open Evening – February 8th 2012 – 5pm-8pm
If you are thinking about studying for a new qualification to help with your job prospects, entry to higher education or if you would like to develop a new interest, come to the Lambeth College Open Evening. We have a course for you.
Come and meet our staff and students, have a look around our Clapham and Vauxhall centres and sample for yourself the many courses, training programmes and apprenticeships we offer.
Not only can you pick up information on our huge range of courses and subjects available, you can talk directly to Lambeth College staff to help you make your choices.
You can also find out about help with fees and finance and money matters for young people.
- Guided tours of our fantastic facilities
- Meet and chat to staff and students
- Get valuable advice on choosing the right course for you
- Exhibitions of students’ work
Don’t miss this great opportunity. If you would like more details please contact our Course Advice Team by email, call 020 7501 5000 or visit our website http://www.lambethcollege.ac.
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Would you like a stall at the Weir Community 2012?
Jan 23rd
The Weir Community Day 2012 will once again be held in the month of June, and this year we are looking to see if residents would like to have a staff at cost, to sell arts; crafts; produce of hobbies, interests etc. It would increase the variety of stalls on offer at the event, and may be a good opportunity to test a local business idea; but this is limited to the ideas mentioned above, and we are not able to have food stalls. Last year, a Weir Estate Resident sold jewellery as part of the event. This is also a good opportunity to establish links with other local organisations.
If you would like further information, please contact us info@wera.org.uk
Free mosaic making classes/workshops
Nov 23rd
Free mosaic making classes
Mosaic making for all ages.
Learn new skills and meet new people in a flexible and friendly environment with professional teaching staff.
At The Weir Link, 33 Weir Road, London SW12 0NU
on Thursday 24th November, Saturday 26th November, Sunday 27th Nov, Thursday 1st December and Thursday 8th December 10-3pm
Learn how to make beautiful mosaics for your home and garden.
Take part in making permanent artworks for Weir Garden. We need your help to make the Weir Community Garden a special place for growing, eating and sharing.
Come along, have your say and get involved.
For more information call 07867 683169 or email touchwoodtrees@yahoo.com or drop in!
Free Micro-chipping for cats and dogs
Nov 18th
Lambeth Living working in conjunction with the RSPCA London South East Branch has arranged a Free Micro-chipping day for cats and dogs.
The micro-chipping will take place at Central Area Housing Office, Greenleaf Close, Brixton, SW4 9QU, on Friday 16th December 2011, 4.30pm to 7pm.
Micro-chipping will be done free of charge, with donations gratefully received by the RSPCA.
No appointment is required.
For further information, contact 07952 680 522.
The project is supported by Lambeth Council Environmental Services.
Lambeth Council Housing Strategy
Nov 18th
Lambeth Council are planning their new housing strategy for 2012 to 2016 and want your feedback to help create a shared vision for all housing in the borough, setting out how they will work with their partners and residents to improve housing and housing services.
They would like you to tell them what your key priorities are by completing an online survey by 31 December 2011.
Lambeth Council want to be the first Cooperative Council and with the help of people like you, they are taking a new approach to developing a strategy that will be coproduced with resident input.
