Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic: Lambeth Council advice

Lambeth Council has a web page of locally tailored advice here, covering:

How Lambeth is responding as a council
Business rates relief, grants and other support for businesses
Other useful links

Clear Community Web: IT help in these current times

Based at the Upper Norwood Library, Clear Community Web can help non-profits, community groups and local residents during these confusing times. Via one to one sessions and small group support, advice and hands-on help is offered to:

Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic: Lambeth signs pledge to support community groups

Lambeth Council has advised:

“along with a wider group of funders, Lambeth Council recognises that the covid-19 outbreak is an exceptional event that will have an impact on civil society groups, and want to offer reassurance that we stand with the sector during this time.

To make good on that pledge Lambeth Council has signed up to London Funders which commits the organisation to taking a flexible, friendly and financially understanding approach when supporting the groups we fund and support.

COVID-19 and the temporary closure of the South London Theatre

In accordance with government advice in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, theatres are shutting their doors, including our local South London Theatre. Here’s the SLT message in full:

Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: UK government advice and local response

Learn about how to protect yourself from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and actions everyone should take on these two websites:
NHS: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Government: www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response

Friends of Gipsy Hill: lamp post banner competition

With the support of the local community and traders, Friends of Gipsy Hill have secured funding for an exciting project to install at least two lamp post banners, starting at the entrance to Gipsy Road, for the display of local artwork! They are calling on all local talent (of any age) with a connection to the area to submit artwork that brightens the area, captures the spirit of Gipsy Hill and represent the great restaurants, pubs and shops, through artwork.

The theme is: “eat, drink, entertainment”.

Windsor Grove: scrap metal yard

Following the public consultation exhibitions in December 2019 on the proposed development of the Windsor Grove site by Southwark Metals, Norwood Forum made representations on a number of issues. A few weeks ago we received a response from the consultants working on behalf of Southwark Metals. Essentially, we were informed that further information on the most important issues of:

#ThrivingNorwood

Promoting community engagement to support emotional, physical and social health

Under '#ThrivingNorwood' you will find collected together all of our health and wellbeing projects and initiatives, including:

Launch of Northwood GP Co-op Gardening Club

When: Tuesday 3 March 2020 10am-12noon
Where: The North Wood Group Practice, 61 Crown Dale, London, SE21 3NY

Are you registered with the Northwood GP practice and would like a little gardening “therapy”.
Gardening for all abilities from beginners upwards. All tools provided. Six raised beds for vegetables. Plus general gardening

Following the launch meet up, meetings will be Tuesday from 10am - 12noon
Please e-mail csp@norwoodforum.org for more details.

Journey2Work: assistance for unemployed local people

Aged 40 or over and out of work for at least six months?
Looking for a new direction?
Want to tap into jobs from top employers close to home?
With free support for success from application to interview stage?
And free on-going mentoring once you secure your brand new job?

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