EHCVS International Walk & Talk group visit Parliament by MP invitation the Labour MP Dr Rupa Huq

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Ukrainian refugees and other residents of Ealing, participants of International Walk&Talk group, visited the Parliament.

During this special tour, Dr Rupa said about how Parliament functions and her role as the Labour MP for Ealing Central and Acton.

Participants had an unforgettable and informative tour of the entire Palace of Westminster, which included visits to the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

About International Walk & Talk:

The International Walk&Talk activity is a part of Community Connections EHCVS programm that offers a highly interactive and engaging walking experience, ideal for individuals seeking to practice their English language skills while connecting with people from diverse corners of the globe.

As the initiative progressed, participants collectively establish new objectives. Nowdays their aspirations extended beyond walking to encompass exploration of Ealing’s landmarks and its surrounding regions, England’s National Heritage sites and attractions.

Ealing Council will be hosting a Teams meeting on 21^st September for people who might be interested in applying for a warm space grant. The intention is to give potential applicants the opportunity to raise questions about the criteria necessary to be approved for the grant before the application period comes to a close on 29^th September. Anyone wanting to participate simply needs to join the meeting on the day via the link below

21 September 2023 10:00-11:00

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

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Meeting ID: 328 310 958 792
Passcode: F5h7AU

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Or call in (audio only)

+44 20 7660 8164,,897308179#   United Kingdom, London

Phone Conference ID: 897 308 179#

The National Lottery Community Fund is running an event for groups who have not been funded by them in the past. Please see details below:

The first section of the event will be primarily aimed at those who haven’t received funding from us with the second section more suited to all as a chance to network, share learning, and discuss how we can best support the sector. As such, if you only want to attend the second half then that is fine.

Event Details:

Date: 28/09/23

Time: 1800-1905 (session will open online at 1745 for informal chat)

Duration: Appx 95 minutes

Location: Online (MS Teams)

Agenda:

• Section 1
  • Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)
  • Icebreaker Activity (10 minutes)
  • Overview of The National Lottery Community Fund (15 minutes)
  • Sharing Success Stories (10 minutes)
• 5 Min break
• Section 2 (appx 1845 start)
  • Local Support – sharing information about local networks and forums (10 minutes)
  • Breakout Sessions + Networking (30 minutes)
  • Q&A (5 minutes)
  • Closing Remarks (5 minutes)

During the event, you will have the opportunity to engage with fellow grant holders, share your experiences, and explore potential collaborations. Our goal is to raise awareness of the different areas we provide support, to increase shared learning, and to share information about other sector support.

I’m excited to have you join us for this special occasion, and we look forward to your valuable contributions and insights. Your presence will undoubtedly enrich the event and help us achieve our objectives of collaboration, sharing, and learning.

In the coming days, we will send you further details, including registration information and access links. If you have any questions or specific topics you’d like to see addressed during the event, please do not hesitate to reach out.

To book on to the session, please follow the link here.

To complete the survey online click here https://talk.hounslow.gov.uk/assets-conversation

Warm and welcome spaces

The NHS England Health Inequalities Fund has allocated £60,000 of funding to support organisations to contribute towards either setting up a new warm space or expand an existing service throughout autumn and winter. One-off grants of £1,500 are available for organisations located within the borough of Ealing.

The grant could be used to help your organisation to:

·       increase the use of your space or extend the time the space is open

·       start up a new space or activity

·       contribute towards an increase in utility bills due to opening longer or for energy efficiency measures

·       provide additional refreshments

·       provide activities for the elderly, children, and families over and above those already offered

·       provide activities that support the health and wellbeing of your local community over and above those already offered

·       contribute towards additional volunteer expenses

Note: Grants are not available for organisations who are just continuing with an existing service throughout the winter.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 29 September 2023. 

For more information on how to apply visit warm and welcome spaces