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Computer Support

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Technical SupportDuring the current lockdown we are forced to make more use of technology to keep in touch with others.

We at Sidings are offering support for people struggling with technology, possibly by talking you through a process over the phone, working with you on your computer remotely or merely providing moral support.

Computer Tutorials

We are also offering free and simple computer-based tutorial videos with accompanying notes.

Go to the St@rt Learning Paint website which gathers together all the resources you need to learn how to be creative on the computer. If you have young children with you then it will be a great opportunity to give them a creative outlet and it’s a lot of fun.

If you, or anyone you know, would like to take advantage of any support then get in touch with Geoff at ukonline@sidings.org.uk or phone 020 7372 0242.

We’re here to help!😃

Geoff Stilwell

Update CoronaVirus COVID 19

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Sidings Community Centre is closed to the public as from Friday 20th March.

It is with great regret we are taking these steps, but we must share in the nation’s joint responsibility to reduce non-essential social contact to help delay the spread of the COVID19 virus. We hope all our users, volunteers, partners and supporters stay safe and well during this period of social distancing over the next 12 weeks, and possibly further into the summer. Let’s also remind ourselves and others to be kind to any neighbours in need

Due to further restrictions to non-essential journeys brought into force from Tuesday 24th March, staff will be working from home until further notice. We will keep in touch with our users, offering support and information about access to online services and community-based initiatives, particularly aimed at those most vulnerable in the community. We will remain in active contact with partners, to share news and maintain online networking. Further updates will be on our website as the situation evolves, www.sidings.org.uk

These are strange and unsettling times, but we are heartened by the willingness of many in the community to help those who are in need of support.

In the meantime, from all at Sidings – we wish everyone to “stay safe and well”.

Sue Measures
Centre Manager

Make your own Fabric Face Mask.

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HELPFUL TIPS TO CREATE YOUR OWN FACE MASK

Have a look at the links for the best and most effective use. 
Examples of the face masks from the tutorial links. (Face masks created by Camden ACL sewing tutor)
 
 

FACE MASK PATTERN/TEMPLATE: Mask-both-adult-modified

What Are The Best Materials for Making DIY Masks?

 

Let us know how your face masks turned out by tagging us on twitter: @Sidingscc – Instagram: @sidingsscc or Facebook: Sidings Community Centre.

Enjoy and stay safe.

Financial Support from Camden Council available to households

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£3million hardship fund to support residents through coronavirus crisis

Camden Council will give three-month Council Tax holidays and one-off support payments to help residents struggling with their finances as a result of the coronavirus.

Please visit the link below for further details on how to apply.

https://news.camden.gov.uk/3million-hardship-fund-to-support-residents-through-coronavirus-crisis/

Advice and Support for anyone facing Financial Difficulties Living in Camden

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Dear All,

Here is another very useful and potentially vital source of advice and support for anyone who is facing financial difficulties.
I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that the Debt North Camden Project is available to help community members who may be facing debt issues.
It is even more important that during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic we make sure that people in our community are accessing services available to them to help prevent them falling further into debt.
I can offer one to one debt advice and financial capability sessions for the moment, over the phone, to anyone living in the project’s area. I can also give full details of emergency measures introduced to hep people with financial issues as a result of being impacted by COVID-19
The Debt North Camden Project is funded by the Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust, you can find a full list of streets covered by the project on their website: https://www.hwct.org.uk/area-of-benefit/
Click on the links below to view the areas covered by The Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust.
Josephine Jija (Money Adviser – Citizens Advice Camden) can take referrals from individuals or organisations and can be contacted directly on the number below or by emailing: debtnc@camdencabservice.org.uk
Debt North Camden:07471522753
 

Update CoronaVirus COVID 19

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24th  March 2020 Update

Sidings Community Centre is now closed to the public as from Friday 20th March.

It is with great regret we are taking these steps, but we must share in the nation’s joint responsibility to reduce non-essential social contact to help delay the spread of the COVID19 virus. We hope all our users, volunteers, partners and supporters stay safe and well during this period of social distancing over the next 12 weeks, and possibly further into the summer. Let’s also remind ourselves and others to be kind to any neighbours in need

Due to further restrictions to non-essential journeys brought into force from Tuesday 24th March, staff will be working from home until further notice. We will keep in touch with our users, offering support and information about access to online services and community-based initiatives, particularly aimed at those most vulnerable in the community. We will remain in active contact with partners, to share news and maintain online networking. Further updates will be on our website as the situation evolves, www.sidings.org.uk

These are strange and unsettling times, but we are heartened by the willingness of many in the community to help those who are in need of support.

In the meantime, from all at Sidings – we wish everyone to “stay safe and well”.

Sue Measures
Centre Manager

Notice to all Parents & Carers using Sidings Adventure Soft-Room

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Notice to all Parents & Carers using Sidings Adventure Soft-Room

As we all know, the coronavirus COVID19 is spreading throughout the UK and various steps are being recommended to help delay the spread of the virus.

Therefore Sidings Community Centre has taken the decision to close the Adventure Soft-Room Drop-in sessions until after the Easter Holidays.   We know this will be a big disappointment to children and parents/carers. However we felt that this was a responsible action, a preventative step in the interests of the health of young children and their families.

Whilst we have had NO direct incidences of any COVID19 or contact being reported at the centre, we considered this to be an appropriate preventative course of action.

We aim to re-open the Adventure Soft-Room after the Easter School Holidays, depending on the situation and further public health advice, which will be on Tuesday 21st April. During this time we will take the opportunity to clean the soft-room equipment so it will be fresh and ready for use for everyone.

Please check on our website after the Easter Holidays to confirm re-opening time on www.sidings.org.uk.

In the meantime we say to everyone “Stay well, take care and Happy Easter”

Yours sincerely,

 

Sue Measures,

Centre Manager.