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Fostering Open Evening
4 December, 4-8pm. Learn more about Fostering in Hackney and the different schemes available, including our Intensive Foster Care programme from members of the Fostering team and foster carers. Refreshments and Crèche facilities will be provided.
See the Adoption and Fostering Open Days web page for more information.
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans (LGBT) History Month
LGBT History Month takes place every year in February, celebrating the lives and achievements of the LGBT community. The Pre-Launch LGBT History Month 2009 will be taking place from 6.30pm on Wednesday 19 November, at Hackney Free and Parochial School. To book a place e-mail rsvp@lgbthistorymonth.org.uk asap or go to the LGBT History Month website.
Moving to Secondary School (for parents of children with special needs)
Wednesday December 17, 1.30-2.30pm OR 4pm-5pm. The Learning Trust is holding twoworkshops for parents of children with special needs on Moving to Secondary School at the Linden Children's Centre 86-92 Rectory Road, N16 7SH. Interested parents who have children in either year 5 or 6 should email gemma.ross@learningtrust.co.uk
Rights for Mixed Race Group
Every Wednesday, 2 – 4pm. Et Cetera Gallery, 1A Darnley Road London E9. Please contact Mirella Manni, PRA services at www.praservices.org.uk
Dalston 4 London: Free Business Support
Every Friday 11am - 1pm. Venue: Ochre Works Cafe, Gillett Square. You are welcome to drop in for a chat with HCD’s project staff and others to discuss your business start-up idea or your current businessneeds in Dalston. It will be an opportunity to pick up useful information, make contacts and expand your networks. Please contact Colin Jones, Hackney Co-Operative Development (HCD) C.Jones@hced.co.uk
Youth Outreach Projects
Mon-Friday, 9-6pm. 13-19 yrs. Use new music studio and boxing ring. Day activities include paintballing, and learning interview techniques. For Clapton, Millfield, and Kingsmead estates. Free. Pedro Club, 175 Rushmore Rd, E5. Info: 0208 985 3800; James.Cook@rathbone.co.uk; www.rathboneuk.org.
The Connexions Centre
Connexions at 27b Dalston Lane has closed down. In May/June a opening a fantastic new Connexions Centre at ‘Spaceworks’, 63-67 Dalston Lane (near Sainsbury’s roundabout), will be opening. From 1 April you will need to call us on 08450 774 474 to make an appointment to see us, we will arrange to see you somewhere in Dalston and will give you an appointment time.
Dads' Club
A programme of activities for all fathers and male carers. Come along - meet other dads, take part in activities and go on trips with your children. For more info contact the Fathers' Worker on 020 7254 9939 / 07847 164460 or email andrew.laird@learningtrust.co.uk
Do you have a long-term health condition?
Such as heart/lung disease, back pain, diabetes, migraine, arthritis, IBS, osteoporosis, ME, MS, crohn’s, stroke, depression etc. Join a FREE six week (2 1/2 hrs per week) self-management course and learn new ways to deal with your condition including pain/symptom management, relaxation, exercise, fatigue, dealing with negative feelings. Next courses in Hackney starting in March and April 2008. Help with transport may be available. For more info call 0844 888 2111 (low cost call) or 0207 380 6509 or visit our website www.arthritiscare.org.uk
Smoking Cessation Session
Help for women to give up smoking. Special offer, limited period only. Info/appt: 07940 219880.
Peter's Community Cafe
Mon, Tue and Wed 12-7pm. Cheap, wholesome food (free for those who can't afford to pay), a place for local people to get together. Peter's Church (crypt), De Beauvoir Sq, N1.
Business Success Seminars
Free training for Hackney businesses that are already trading. Subjects include more profit, marketing, selling and raising finance. Dates and info: HBV Enterprise Centre, 34-38 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ. 020 7254 9595 or www.hbv.org.uk
PRA's Et Cetera Gallery and Studios
Provides art-based rehabilitation service for those experiencing mental health problems and exhibition gallery for project members and the wider community. An opportunity for gallery members to show their work alongside established artists and others from community groups. Booking/enquiries call 020 8985 4617, email etceteragallery@praservices.org.uk or visit www.praservices.org.uk
Working Links
Provides help to anyone who is, aged 50+, a lone parent, receiving incapacity or health-related benefits. It’s voluntary, so won’t affect your benefits. Info call Natasha Wilson or Shevaun Carneiro on 020 8525 5409/5426.
Anika Patrice Project
Set up in early 1991 for carers of people with learning difficulties who come from African, Caribbean and Asian communities. Volunteers required to work alongside staff to provide and develops services and activities which encourage skills in independent living, and education. Info call Indira Rambhojun on 020 7923 9033.
Domestic Violence Self-Help Support Group
Tuesdays 10am-12pm. The Asian Women’s Advisory Service (AWAS) is offering a free and confidential service for women subjected to domestic violence. AWAS, 161 Mare St, E8. Info call Qumer-un-nisa 020 8533 5796.
De Beauvoir Gardeners
Meets first Tuesday of each month, 8pm. St. Peter's Crypt, De Beauvoir Rd, N1. Non-members £3. For info call 020 7249 4815 or email celiabarlo@googlemail.com
All Faith Fellowship International Ministries
Sun 5.30-7.30pm at The Round Chapel, 1D Glenarm Rd (off Lower Clapton Rd) E5. For info call 020 8885 4945, email info@allfaithfellowship.org.uk
Asian Women’s Advisory Services
Interfaith volunteering project for Hindu, Muslim or Sikh women aged 16-25. For info call 020 8533 7483 or email ifawas@hotmail.co.uk
Hackney Plant Rescue Service
If you have any unwanted pot or house plants we’ll take them and look after them for you, call Becky on 07966 942234
Flower Arrangement
Wed 11am - 12noon for over 50s at Wayside Community Centre, 24 Chatsworth Rd E5. Info call Lareisse Blackman 020 8986 7531
Grasshoppers in the Park Nursery
Friendly, small nursery taking children from age two to five. Music, arts, crafts and outings most days. Also serves organic vegetarian food. St Thomas' Church, 37 Clapton Common, E5. Reasonable rates. Info: 020 8806 8440.
Headway
Charity day service to adults with acquired brain injury. Headway East London, Timber Wharf, 238-240 Kingsland Road. More info: 020 7749 7790; Christina.Nettleford@headwayeastlondon.org
Lunch Club
Wednesdays, 12-3pm. 50 yrs+. Free. Wayside Community Centre, 24 Chatsworth Road, E5 0AP. More info: Jean John, Wayside Community Centre 020 8986 753.
Page updated: 21 Nov 2008