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New Homes New Technology

24th April 202326th May 2023 Westbourne Campaign, Community, Environment, WAES, Zero Carbon 2040

Did you know new homes won’t have gas boilers? They will have new climate friendly heating systems

Prepare for the future; find out from an expert about new sustainable technology

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Green Minds: nature connection to support mental health

18th April 202318th April 2023 Westbourne Campaign, Community, Environment, Exercise, Gardening, Health

This programme is designed to help individuals cultivate a deeper connection with nature and improve their mental well-being.

Through a series of guided activities, participants will have the opportunity to explore and connect with nature in meaningful ways.

Advice Community

Community Resilience Workshop

18th April 202318th April 2023 Westbourne Campaign, Community, Environment

The information will be very relevant to residents, and everyone will be able to ask specific questions that they are concerned about to the subject matter experts about the topics covered.

Campaigns Community Education and Classes Food Groundwork Healthy eating Stowe Centre Uncategorised WAES Westminster Adult Education Services

Free Cooking Classes

17th April 202326th May 2023 Westbourne Adult Education & Classes, Campaign, Community, Food, Groundwork, Healthy eating, Westminster Adult Education Service

Join us at THE STOWE CENTRE for this FREE 7-week course and learn how to prepare healthy and delicious meals using affordable, household ingredients as well as a session learning how you can reduce your energy bills

Active Westminster Everyone Active Exercise Health Westminster City Council

Active Westminster Weekend

6th April 20234th July 2023 Westbourne Active Westminster, Campaign, Community, Everyone Active, Exercise, Health, Mental Health, WCC

Saturday and Sunday
15th and 16th April 2023

ACTIVITIES ARE FREE ALL WEEKEND INCLUDING:

FREE swimming FREE gym / junior gym
FREE taster sessions from AW Mark clubs FREE PT tasters FREE fitness classes FREE yoga FREE pitch use FREE badminton FREE inclusive activities AND much much more!

Advice Campaigns Community Families Food Future Men Parenting Queen's Park Children's Centre

Fathers for Futures

6th April 20236th April 2023 Westbourne Campaign, Community, Future Men, Men, Parenting

The course will help you to:
● Build positive family relationships
● Manage anger and stress
● Implement effective discipline strategies
● Gain confidence and communication skills
● Understand your child’s development
● Recognise and value your family and cultural traditions
● Meet other fathers and share ideas
All groups end with a celebration and you will receive a certificate and a parent manual.

Campaigns Education and Classes Young People

Free tech, Coding and Digital IT course level 1

28th March 20239th July 2024 Westbourne Age 16 - 25, Campaign, Community, Education and Classes, Training, Young People

For 16 – 25 year olds who are unemployed, gap year students, not in education, in between jobs / colleges or ex-offensers

Apps Design / Apps Construction / Computer Game Coding / Design / Computer Game Programming / E-Commerce / Digital Marketing

This is 4-week course delivered by professional digital tech specialists

Children Families Food Young Children

Kids eat free or for £1 – Easter 2023

25th March 20231st August 2023 Westbourne Campaign, Children, Families, Food, Parents

PLACES WHERE KIDS EAT FREE (OR FOR £1) DURING EASTER HALF TERM 2023.

Campaigns Community Derry Hall Education and Classes Middle Eastern Women and Society Organisation

English Conversation Classes

16th March 202322nd April 2025 Westbourne Campaign, Community, Derry Hall, MEWSO

English Conversation Class
Thursdays 3 – 4 pm

Campaigns Community Environment Gardening Green Westbourne Hammersmith Community Gardens Westminster Adult Education Services

Six Week Beginners Gardening Course

28th February 202324th April 2023 Westbourne Community, Environment, Gardening, Hammersmith Community Gardens, WAES

Weekly Topics
• Seed sowing – how, when and where
• Sustainable gardening – composting/ collecting water / upcycling / how to control pests
• Gardening for wildlife – Making a bird feeder / bird houses / Making mini bug hotels
• Befriending weeds – What are weeds? how to control them / benefits of weeds
• Making a window sill planter to take home
• Visit to Phoenix Farm

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Host A Street Party For The Coronation

26th February 202326th February 2023 Westbourne Campaign, Community, Environment, Events, Food, Fun, Young People

To celebrate the Coronation Westminster Council are supporting residents and community groups to host street parties.

The Coronation is taking place on Saturday 6 May, with a weekend of celebrations.