Hackney CVS News in 2012

• 'Phone Before You Go' - Dial 111 for Urgent Care

  08 May 2012 - Organised by City & Hackney Older People's Reference Group How will the new number for urgent care (when it's less urgent than 999 work ? Thursday May 24th 10.30am-12.30pm Holy Trinity Church Beechwood Rd., E8 3DY For help with transport for those with mobility difficulties please call Age UK HAckneuy on 020 7241 5906

• FREE MEMBERSHIP

  02 May 2012 - WOW COMMUNITY CHOIR IS AN INTERGENERATIONAL CHOIR FOR AGES 5 - 50 PLUS. IT IA AN AMALGAM OF PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR SINGERS. JUST BRING YOUR VOICE AS WE ARE NOW OFFERING FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE PHONE OR TEXT 07789452145

• Free online fundraising trial offer with Localgiving.com

  24 April 2012 - East London Community Foundation is delighted to announce its partnership with Localgiving.com, and invite groups to take advantage of a free, no obligation three-month trial.

• London Charity seeks Western Quest Cycle Tour Members

  18 April 2012 - Youth-led Charity The Othesha Project UK are seeking cycle tour members to join a mobile community of change makers, visiting schools and festivals to deliver workshops and plays dealing with issues of sustainability and equality.

• affordable Childrens dance classes

  13 April 2012 - New childrens affordable dance classes at St john at hackney Church starting May .

• NEW COMMUNITY PROJECT : "MIND in Business"

  11 April 2012 - The project is aimed at engaging young people/young adults overcoming mental health challenges in simple enterprise/learning activities. The learning is accredited thus at the end they will receive an award which to some would be the first certificate they have received.

• Totally Tasty Cycle Tour - Members needed

  04 April 2012 - This tour will give you the best of both our signature six week tours and our new food-themed tour, with time dedicated to performing and workshops, as well as learning about food sustainability through diverse visits and volunteering opportunities.

• 'Anne Frank + You' multimedia exhibition 12 April - 3 May 2012

  02 April 2012 - Anne Frank + You is open to all the community, brought to the borough by the Anne Frank Trust UK in partnership with Hackney Community Engagement Board. This is the inaugural exhibition at Empire 2: The Bullion Rooms, Hackney Empire's new creative learning and community space.

• Finding your way - a film made by Hackney young people

  27 March 2012 - The growing problem of youth poverty in the UK today is strongly echoed in this thought provoking documentary made by young people. Many young people living in Hackney are struggling, socially and economcally, due to lack of employment, lack of education and inappropriate housing supply. Poverty figures are at an all time high, affecting approximately 1 in 2 families. Often young people who are suffering from disadvantage find it hard to access resources and provisions...

• Hackney CVS & Partners win £900k from BIG Lottery to help Hackney Families

  09 March 2012 - Hackney CVS & Partners win £900k from BIG Lottery to help Hackney Families

• Children's dance classes

  08 March 2012 - Low cost dance classes for children started at 6 march at St john at Hackney church, lower clapton rd . Tuesdays 4:15-5 mixed creatve dance £2 ages 4-7 , Boys only ages 6-9 Thursdays 4:30-5:30 £2 . 6 week terms . info@adrenalindance.com

• Soul Sister - The Musical

  06 March 2012 - A lunch & show organised by City & Hackney Carers Centre for Adult Carers of Adults

• NOW RECRUITING AFRICAN DANCE TROUPE MEMBERS

  06 March 2012 - Flourish International African Costume & Dance Project is offering free membership to people interested in learning various African dance steps as well as experiencing a make-over in African costumes. They will also have the opportunity to feature at various community events. Places are limited and enrolement is based on first come first served basis. No experience required as long as you express interest in knowing more about Africa and Africans. Free membership is open to persons aged 5-50+

• Easter Playschemes

  06 March 2012 - There will be range of holiday playschemes and activities around the borough during Easter holiday. The details could be found on our website at www. learningtrust.co.uk

• A Film Premiere! "Hackney Carers Speak Out!"

  06 March 2012 - A Premiere of films made by Hackney Carers showing what it means to be a carer in Hackney.

• Dalston Energy Angels

  01 March 2012 - A ground-breaking project to increase energy efficiency in Dalston and the wider Hackney area.

• CEN's Equalities Conference

  23 February 2012 - The Community Empowerment Network brought together thirty representatives from the community to discuss their thoughts on inequality in Hackney this week.

• 'Get Active' Frenzy at St Paul's Church

  23 February 2012 - An impressive crowd accompanied the Get Active For Wellbeing Conference on the 21st of this month which consisted of stalls, speeches and an array of music and dancing.

• Artburst Minis on tour at a Children's Centre near you!

  22 February 2012 - The award winning Artburst Minis sessions are for families in Hackney with children aged 2-5yrs. Lots of creative fun. Free of Charge! Please see leaflet and booking details.

• Stop Press: New IARS Chair & Vice-Chair, and a new Patron

  22 February 2012 - IARS is pleased to announce the appointment of John Palmer as its new Trustee Chair and Keith Griffiths as Vice-Chair. Sir Bert Massie CBE also joins the charity's other four Patrons.

• Disability Backup February Forum Meeting

  22 February 2012 - Disability Backup will host their February Forum meeting, at Queensbridge Sports and Community Center - 1.30pm to 3.30pm

• Sh! Sh! Shhh! It’s Sustainable Hackney

  20 February 2012 - Hackney’s major environmental campaigns have merged to campaign for change in the borough and today Sustainable Hackney launches a new website to support its work at sustainablehackney.org.uk

• Digital Switchover Help Scheme

  15 February 2012 - Extra assistance with the switchover for those who qualify

• Parliament

  09 February 2012 - Meg Hiller MP, has an adjournment debate on benefits for terminally ill people from 6pm today. May be worth a watch!

• London Children's Book Swap- 25th Feb

  08 February 2012 - Shoreditch Trust’s Waterhouse Restaurant hosts Hackney’s venue for the London Children’s Book Swap. In Hackney, Children and families can visit Shoreditch Trust’s canalside Waterhouse Restaurant on the 25th February from 11am to 3pm and bring along old books to swap and get new stories to share. There will also be free boat trips courtesy of Laburnum Boat Club, illustration workshops, book giveaways, story-telling and plenty more.

• Fuel Poverty Volunteer Programme Deadline Extended

  06 February 2012 - Deadline for tenders now 12pm Friday 10th February

• Goo REDNeck Campaign Update *2

  24 January 2012 - the redneck campaign to address racism in the community in a innovative way is getting momentum , since launching the campaign to enlighten youths about the social ill classed as racism , it has become part of the vIrgin Media young pioneers group, it has had interviews done by teatree films and has had a string of sponsors from local radio stations based in hackney and islington to a range of nationwide artists. we are reporting back to HCVS as we have youths on the campaign who worked with

• Free Music Production programme for London young people affected by the London Riots

  19 January 2012 - Are you a Vocalist, Songwriter or Poet? Or a Music Producer or Sound Technician? If you are aged 16-25, live in London and are not in work or education, and have been affected by the London riots then we might have the course for you.

• Art Therapy Open Group " Creative E- Motions"

  18 January 2012 - At Kings Crescent Sport and Youth Club. Age group 16 to19. Hands inc.

• Office Space available at The Round Chapel

  17 January 2012 - We have a small office for rent (space for 2 people)- in our bustling community building. Features: Wooden flooring, large windows

• New Website for Hackney Community Law Centre

  13 January 2012 - Hackney Community Law Centre has launched an expanded and revamped website for the residents of Hackney

• St Mary's Secret Garden is hosting its Annual General Meeting

  12 January 2012 - Please come and join us at St Mary's Secret Garden and find out how we have done over the year and help us plan for the future. Refreshments served.

• NEW Dance classes for Adults

  06 January 2012 - Chisenhale is delighted to introduce New adult classes starting January 12th 2012. Dance & Stretch for complete beginners; a fun class with contemporary, jazz dance stretching and floor work, every Monday 6pm and Beginners Contemporary Dance; Energetic class suitable for beginners to immediate, every Thursday 6pm. To book please call us on 02089816617

• Childrens Dance Classes for ages 2-11 years

  06 January 2012 - Chisenhale's popular weekly dance classes are a fun introduction to creative movement. These classes concentrate on developing imagination, co-ordination and expression through dance, movement, expression and play.