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Help St Lukes host their homeless guests this winter

Every Winter, St Luke’s Church in West Norwood opens its doors to a small group of people who have no permanent place to live. They are invited to come into a warm room, eat a meal, stay the night and have breakfast in the morning.

Kingswood Arts launches Crowdfunder

Kingswood Arts has launched a Crowdfunder campaign to raise £20,000 for a recording studio and youth club at Kingswood House! Their goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where young people from the Kingswood estate can explore their creativity and build new skills. 

The Hope’s Time to Give Campaign:

The Hope's Time to Give Campaign is back, teaming up with Centre 70 to support low-income families in our community with Christmas hampers. Each hamper, valued at £45, is filled with everything needed for a Christmas dinner, along with treats and daily essentials.

Co-op Funeralcare: Advent Calendar Appeal

This Christmas, Co-op Funeralcare at West Norwood is asking the community to donate advent calendars to help brighten the holidays for local families. Your kind donation will be given to the local foodbank, helping families at Christmas.

Cost of living advice

A reminder that Lambeth Council has an extensive advice page on ways to help you cope with the increases in the cost of living.

Seach for boys from Tulse Hill School

Ingrid Pollard, a renowned artist celebrated for documenting Black British life, is searching for teenage boys she photographed at Tulse Hill School in 1989. The school closed a year after Pollard took the photos, making them both a reflection of the boys' lives in the 80s and a final snapshot of the school.

New Sustainable Drainage System approved for Norwood Park

Lambeth Council has approved a £1.4 million Sustainable Drainage System project for Norwood Park. The initiative aims to manage surface water runoff, reduce flood risk, and improve climate resilience through green infrastructure solutions like rain gardens and permeable paving.

Lambeth expands School Streets

Lambeth Council has created 40 School Streets to protect pupils, staff and parents from air pollution and reduce road danger around the school gates during the busiest times of the day.

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