Brixton

Tuesday 27th October
10am – 12pm

We will be having an awareness event at Stay & Play to promote the book My Blood, Your Blood, by Laura Henry-Allaine (author and creator of JoJo and Gran Gran). The story is based on a little girl and her dad who both have sickle cell and the impact of blood donations.

We have a limited number of FREE copies of the book to give away on the day.

As well as sharing the importance of blood donation, there will also be information stands on how to keep you and your family well and other helpful services in Lambeth.

Supported by the National Literacy Trust.

 

Saturday 3rd October
10am – 12pm

Laura Henry-Allaine (author and creator of JoJo and Gran Gran) will be joining us to share the story of My Blood Your Blood, the story is based on a little girl and her dad who both have sickle cell and the impact of blood donations.

We have a limited number of FREE copies of the book to give away at this event. Scan the QR code in the flier below to save your copy.

Supported by the National Literacy Trust.

 

KEEN is a youth-led inclusion charity that operates a specialised branch program in Myatt’s Field. They provide free, supported one-to-one sports, games, and activity sessions designed for disabled children and young people or those with emerging additional needs.

The Rising Stars programme is explicitly tailored for children who may find loud or busy environments overwhelming, need extra time to engage, or are currently awaiting an official assessment or diagnosis.

Thursdays 10.30am – 12pm

Myatt’s Field North Centre
24 Crawshay Road
SW9 6FZ

Parent/Carer Peer Support Group with Children with SEND

Fridays at 11.30am – 2pm (term time only)

Whippersnappers
Brockwell Lido
Brockwell Park
Herne Hill
SE24 0PA

If you are a parent or carer of a child or young person with SEND (no diagnosis necessary) and are looking for a friendly welcoming space to connect with others going through the SEND journey, then come along to our FREE sessions. Please note, unfortunately there is no creche provided.

If you’re wondering if your child may have SEND and they are pre-school age, you can also bring them along to our free stay and play sessions at The Liz Atkinson Children’s Centre, 9 Mostyn Rd, SW9 6PH on Mondays 1.30pm-3pm.

More info: info@whippersnappers.org
Or visit the Whippersnappers website

 

 

Apple Day at Loughborough Farm

Celebrating the iconic and versatile apple!

Sunday 18th October
12pm – 4.30pm

Expect apple pressing, spring bulbs to take home, free food from The Platform Cafe & kids’ activities.
Brought to you by Loughborough Farm

Venue:
Wyck Forest Garden
Millbrook Rd, London SW9 7JD

 

SEND Baby and Toddler Stay and Play Sessions

Every week Mondays at 1.30pm – 3pm

14th September to (and including) 7th December

No session on Monday 26th Oct due to half term

Venue:
Liz Atkins Children Centre
9 Mostyn Rd, London SW9 6PH

Funded by Walcot Foundation

Free information and advice for parents and carers at 

Baytree Centre advisers will be available on Wednesday mornings to offer support with benefits, housing, employment, family support, wellbeing and more.

Wednesday mornings 16th September – 16th December
9:15am–12:15pm

St Stephen’s Children’s Centre
Meadow Pl, London SW8 1XZ

Appointments need to be booked in advance: 020 7735 1540

 

What we can help with:

Family Support: accessing services & activities, applications for 15/30hrs childcare
Employment Support: preparing a CV, job search, interview skills
Welfare benefits & finances: making applications, understanding letters, form filling,
managing bills and accounts
Education & training: finding and applying for courses; accessing funding
Wellbeing: accessing support for mental and physical wellbeing
Housing: reporting disrepair, sending medical evidence, making a complaint

 

Come along to our stall outside the Farm on Loughborough Road to buy plants and flowers and support our community gardening project.

Saturday 5th September

11am-3pm

Loughborough Rd, London SW9 7XD

 

Back to School Drive
Brought to you by Brixton Soup Kitchen. Feel fresh and ready for a brand new school year.
Free school uniform, shoes, stationery, food & drink. Get a fresh hair cut or braids.
Education is power!
Windrush Square
Effra Rd
Brixton SW2 1JQ
Saturday 29th August
1-6pm

Loughborough Junction Action Group (LJAG) are hosting Connecting and Cooling Fiveways, a free community event outside The Platform Cafe
Friday 14th August
12pm–3pm 

Everyone is welcome to come along and find out more about staying cool and safe during this summer’s hot weather.

There will be free cooling food and drinks from the cafe and fun activities, as well as opportunities to connect with local projects and pick up a free plant to take home.

Do come down for a chat and cool down with us!
The Platform Cafe
2 Ridgway Road, Loughborough Junction, London SW9 7AH