West Hampstead Community Food Hub
The West Hampstead Community Food Hub based at the Sidings Community Centre supports over 100 local families with a weekly food bag.
Here’s how you can help:
Donate Food:
We are continually grateful for donations of
non-perishable food (in particular cereal, long-life milk, tinned tuna, pasta, rice, pasta sauce).
You can drop donations at any of these local venues:
• Little Waitrose: 319 West End Lane
(any time they’re open)
• Paramount Properties: 150 West End Lane
(Mon to Fri 9am-6pm)
• Emmanuel Church: Lyncroft Gardens
(Thur 10am-12 & 5:30pm-7:30pm)
• Sidings Community Centre: 150 Brassey Road
(Fri 6pm-7pm)
Donate Funds:
We rely on regular donations from the community to:
• Buy fresh fruit and veg to include in all food parcels
• Supplement donations of non-perishable food
If you’re able to make a regular donation you can set up a standing order
via the Sidings Just Giving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/sidingscc
Or you can also make a one-off donation via our Food Hub Just Giving page
here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/whcfh
Volunteer:
If you’d like to volunteer, send your name, and mobile number to whcfoodhub@gmail.com and we’ll add you to the WhatsApp group we use to
coordinate volunteering
Further Information:
Please visit West Hampstead community Food Hub website to learn more about the project and how you can get involved.
West Hampstead Community Food Hub
Social Media:
Please follow the West Hampstead Community Food Hub on:
Twitter: @w_hub
Instagram: @whampfoodhub
Financial Support from Camden Council available to households
£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
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-
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Click on the links below to view the areas covered by The Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust.
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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
IMPORTANT HELPFUL LINKS TO USE DURING THE LOCKDOWN
Handy Links
Home Schooling
BBC Bitesize – Educational Resources
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesizeEducational Home Learning Resources
Educational Home Learning Resources
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/teacher- essentials/home-learning
Language Classes – Free of charge
https://www.duolingo.com/mobile
Learn My Way – Free Online Courses
https://www.learnmyway.com/
Maths with Carol Vorderman
https://www.themathsfactor.com/
Maths Revision
http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/students/ index.html
Skills & Careers
https://youthworksupport.co.uk/wp-content/ uploads/2020/03/Skills-Careers-activities- booklet.pdf
Zoom – Online Video Tutorial
https://youthworksupport.co.uk/wp-content/ uploads/2020/03/YP-Practical-Guide-to- Zoom.pdf
Fitness Routines
PE Fitness Session with Joe Wicks aka The Body Coach
https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
Physical Activity Timetable from London Youth
https://londonyouth.org/what-we-do/sports/stay-in- workout/ ?utm_source=Current+members+Newsletter&utm_campai gn=1fe977169e-
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Speedy Food Deliveries
Camden Council Emergency Food Response
https://news.camden.gov.uk/camden-council-and-age-uk- camden-pilot-emergency-food-delivery-measures-for- vulnerable-residents/
First Choice Produce – Food delivery service for fruit and veg, milk, bread
(Delivered within a few days)
https://www.firstchoiceproduce.com/
Entertainment
National Theatre – Free plays being streamed online
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/nt-at- home?queueittoken=e_safetyevent25mar20~q_910f9dc d-38a4-4c1c- a3eb35589b4e64bd~ts_1585562503~ce_true~rt_safety net~h_868f3bc5e4f9b5086aa2ea8776018c68c6b1f7a10 ed098f35388b56cffdd1920
Local Support & Advice
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Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources
https://youthworksupport.co.uk/wp-content/ uploads/2020/03/IMG_20200323_195451.jpg
Coronavirus Anxiety Help
https://www.themix.org.uk/mental-health/ anxiety-ocd-and-phobias/how-to-deal-with- corona-anxiety-35761.html
Notice to all Parents & Carers using Sidings Adventure Soft-Room
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.
SIDINGS CC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021
Sidings Community Centre invites All members and users to the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 7th December 2021 from 6.30pm – 8pm.
6.30pm Supper Snacks & 7pm – 8pm AGM
* Welcome and Apologies
* Acceptance of Minutes from 2020 AGM
* Presentation of Annual Report
* Presentation of Annual Accounts 2020/21
* Appointment of Auditor
* Election of Trustees/Directors
* Close of Meeting and on with Social!
8pm onwards social with food & music.
We invite all who come to enjoy food and refreshments following the meeting.
If you would like to attend please contact the centre office on office@sidings.org.uk or phone/text 07483 378339.
For those who can’t attend on-site, there will be an opportunity to join via Zoom.
The centre is keen to recruit new trustees to broaden the skills set and bring in more diversity to the board. You can also support the centre by renewing your membership or becoming a new member. Please contact the centre office to find out more ahead of the AGM.
Thank you for supporting the centre and we look forward to seeing everyone.
