All Discussions Tagged 'Community' - goldenlaneestate.org2024-03-29T02:11:13Zhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Community&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCommunity Youth Services for local Children and Young Peopletag:goldenlaneestate.org,2018-11-10:2323372:Topic:679752018-11-10T20:16:22.431ZAsh Rahmanhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/AshRahman
<p><strong>Dear All,</strong></p>
<p><strong>Hope all is well? My name is Ash Rahman, and I am the CEO of a local community, youth and sports community interest company (CIC) called Pro Touch SA. We are based in Camden, but delivery various services across 8 different London Boroughs, and now established for over 12 years having rebranded from Pro Touch Soccer Academy last year in March. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>We are keen to apply for a small pot of funding to City…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Dear All,</strong></p>
<p><strong>Hope all is well? My name is Ash Rahman, and I am the CEO of a local community, youth and sports community interest company (CIC) called Pro Touch SA. We are based in Camden, but delivery various services across 8 different London Boroughs, and now established for over 12 years having rebranded from Pro Touch Soccer Academy last year in March. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>We are keen to apply for a small pot of funding to City of London, to try and deliver a project targeting the Golden Lane Estate and possibly operation from the Community Centre as well as maybe also using the Sports Centre nearby. </strong></p>
<p><strong>I am keen to learn if there are any current services FREE or Paid available to local families with children and young people on the GLE? </strong></p>
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<p>Do you know any children and young people would be interested in community youth and or sports activities?.</p>
<p>The multi-sport and youth activities will available to both boys and girls aged between seven and 19 with the aim of engaging more youngsters with sport and youth (includes arts as well), whilst also building on life skills helping to improve confidence, self-esteem and ambition.</p>
<p>The sessions will include a number of different activities, including fencing, fitness, football, and will also involve an educational training and workshops.</p>
<p>The fun, engaging and challenging sessions can be very rewarding for the youngsters, who may also be able to enter local competitions later in 2019 with progression and development where possible with the Pro Touch or local partnering organisations. </p>
<p>There will also opportunities to volunteer or help running the multi-sport and youth activities, and, in the process, the volunteers could gain sports and youth work awards and qualifications.</p>
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<p>If you would like to share your thoughts and have a chat over the telephone or wish to send us an email, please contact mobile. 07732 872 022 or <a href="mailto:mus@protouchsa.co.uk"><strong>ash@protouchsa.co.uk</strong></a></p>
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<p>Thank you for you time and feedback.</p>
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<p>Ash Rahman</p>
<p><span>Chief Executive</span></p>
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<p><span>Pro Touch SA</span></p>
<p><u><span>C/O The Quarters by Bravo</span></u></p>
<p><u><span>120 Finchley Road,</span></u></p>
<p><u><span>London NW3 5JB</span></u></p>
<p><u><span>United Kingdom</span></u></p>
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<p><span>M: +44 (0)7732 872 022</span></p>
<p><span>E: <a href="mailto:ash@protouchsa.co.uk">ash@protouchsa.co.uk</a></span></p>
<p><span>T: @ash_protouchsa</span></p>
<p><span>LinkedIn: ash_rahman</span></p>
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<p><u><span>Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat: @protouchsa</span></u></p>
<p><u><span>W: <a href="http://protouchsa.co.uk/">protouchsa.co.uk</a></span></u></p>
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<p><span>Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Flipagram @protouchsa</span></p>
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<p><span>Pro Touch SA Community Interest Company. Registered in England and Wales No. <u>10675065</u></span></p>
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<p><span>We are affiliated and associated with Amateur County FA, London Youth and UK Youth.</span></p>
<p><span>We've successfully secured accreditation from FA Charter Standard and Active Westminster.</span></p>
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<p><span>Pro Touch SA former and associated professional athletes:</span></p>
<p><span>Currently at Professional Football Clubs in England and Europe 2018/19 Arthur O - GK (U18s/23s) at Arsenal FC & England International • Brian O - GK (U13s) at Arsenal FC • Christian S (U18s/23s) at Bourmouth FC • Mohamed Eisa (First Team) at Bristol City FC • Abobaker Eisa (First Team) at Shrewsbury Town FC • Calvin Ughelumba (U23s) at Leicester City FC • Kemal W (U12s) at Crystal Palace FC • Haru M (U12s) at Fulham FC • Antonio K - GK (U10s) at Leyton Orient FC • Terrance S (U18s) at Reading FC, Rufus K - GK (U13s) • Jesse A (U12s) duo at QPR FC, James M (U18s/23s) • Essa R (U16s/18s) • Freddie W (U14s) trio at Watford FC • Kevin D - (U18s) West Ham United FC all on either signed schoolboy, scholarship or professional contracts.</span></p>
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<p><span>Currently at Professional County Cricket Clubs in England Luke Hollman at Middlesex County CC and England International.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span>Between 2006 - 2018 PTSA developed, mentored and guided over 40 plus young "gifted and talented" athletes aged between 9-25 years old signing schoolboy, scholarship or professional contracts with professional football clubs in England.</span></strong></p>
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<li><span>PTSA delivers community youth and sports activities, programmes and projects across 9 different London Boroughs.</span></li>
<li><span>PTSA delivers over 50+ sessions per week Monday - Sunday.</span></li>
<li><span>PTSA has over 300+ registered members.</span></li>
<li><span>PTSA has successfully manage and delivered over 20 plus international football and cultrual residentials in countries including Denmark, France, Spain, Portugal and Macedonia.</span></li>
</ul> Community Centre/Estate Officetag:goldenlaneestate.org,2018-06-04:2323372:Topic:651502018-06-04T21:46:50.716ZTim Godsmarkhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/TimGodsmark
<p>As you may know that despite stating in the planning and listed buildings applications for the refurbishment of the Community Centre that there were no plans to move the Estate Office there they appear to have been planning this all along. Because the planning permission did not permit them to move it in they have been forced to apply for change of use planning permission for the part of the building that they want to use.</p>
<p>The reason for moving the office is to provide more social…</p>
<p>As you may know that despite stating in the planning and listed buildings applications for the refurbishment of the Community Centre that there were no plans to move the Estate Office there they appear to have been planning this all along. Because the planning permission did not permit them to move it in they have been forced to apply for change of use planning permission for the part of the building that they want to use.</p>
<p>The reason for moving the office is to provide more social housing in the base of Great Arthur House but we now learn that one of the flats is going to be used by St Barts and will do nothing to reduce the housing waiting list. Both are valuable uses but the City is essentially giving the Estate Office away to an organisation that is undergoing the biggest PFI contract in the country and which is not short of space.</p>
<p>I am opposed to this because the centre has always been for community use and a part of a valuable community resource is being taken away from us. There are other reasons. The office is too small for all the housing office staff. It has been suggested that the staff hot desk but what do the staff who don’t get a desk do? Huddle under canopies when it is raining? The new office has no windows at eye level so the desire of the staff to hide away that manifested itself when they put mirrored film over the windows of the existing office will make a comeback. Lastly the change may affect the financial position of the Community Centre as it may have to pay business rates which it previously would not.</p>
<p>My main fear is that this is the thin edge of a wedge and the Estate Office will find in the future that it needs more space and as time goes on we may not have a community centre left.</p>
<p>If you are not happy with this please go to the application page at <a href="http://www.planning2.cityoflondon.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=P8PH13FHH3Q00">http://www.planning2.cityoflondon.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=P8PH13FHH3Q00</a> and make your views known.</p>
<p></p> Community Christmas Fair 9th December Tombola Donation wantedtag:goldenlaneestate.org,2017-11-28:2323372:Topic:617822017-11-28T14:50:43.207ZChristohttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/PoliticalMother
This is a call for donations for the Tombola at our Christmas Fair.<br />
We need anything from boxes of biscuits, teas, chocolates to soaps and toys and cuddly toys.<br />
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Please drop off at 26 Bowater House or billclifford@btinternet.com to arrange collection
This is a call for donations for the Tombola at our Christmas Fair.<br />
We need anything from boxes of biscuits, teas, chocolates to soaps and toys and cuddly toys.<br />
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Please drop off at 26 Bowater House or billclifford@btinternet.com to arrange collection Community Centre Big Thankyoutag:goldenlaneestate.org,2017-09-03:2323372:Topic:587762017-09-03T14:27:54.629ZChristohttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/PoliticalMother
Just a few words to say a big thank you to everyone involved in organizing events, preparing the hall, food etc and clearing up afterwards.<br />
The Swing Dance was fun, the quiz suitably challenging , the magician a delight , the fire engine and firefighters, the mounted police with beautiful horses.<br />
So much work goes into creating an event. So thank you very much. Let us look forward to getting our Community Centre back after the exciting refurbishment.
Just a few words to say a big thank you to everyone involved in organizing events, preparing the hall, food etc and clearing up afterwards.<br />
The Swing Dance was fun, the quiz suitably challenging , the magician a delight , the fire engine and firefighters, the mounted police with beautiful horses.<br />
So much work goes into creating an event. So thank you very much. Let us look forward to getting our Community Centre back after the exciting refurbishment. Updates to FREE Gardening groups on various days, each week, in EC1tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2017-05-18:2323372:Topic:563962017-05-18T13:21:16.326ZGrowing Connections at St Lukeshttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/GrowingConnections
<p><span>Hi neighbours, </span><br></br><br></br><span>We just wanted to let you know about updates to the <strong>Free Gardening Groups</strong> we run locally <strong>each week</strong>. </span><br></br><br></br><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TUESDAYS 2-3.30pm</span></strong> <br></br><span>Gardening for all at St Luke's First Floor Terrace Garden </span><br></br><span>Details: …</span></p>
<p><span>Hi neighbours, </span><br/><br/><span>We just wanted to let you know about updates to the <strong>Free Gardening Groups</strong> we run locally <strong>each week</strong>. </span><br/><br/><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TUESDAYS 2-3.30pm</span></strong> <br/><span>Gardening for all at St Luke's First Floor Terrace Garden </span><br/><span>Details: <a href="http://www.goldenlaneestate.org/events/free-weekly-gardening-session-2" target="_blank">http://www.goldenlaneestate.org/events/free-weekly-gardening-session-2</a></span></p>
<p><br/><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>WEDNESDAYS 1.30-3pm</strong></span> <br/><span>Gardening for Men at King Square Gardens </span><br/><span>Details: <a href="http://www.goldenlaneestate.org/events/free-weekly-men-s-gardening-group-2" target="_blank">http://www.goldenlaneestate.org/events/free-weekly-men-s-gardening-group-2</a></span><br/><br/><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THURSDAYS 2-5pm</span></strong> <br/><span>FREE Weekly Food Growing Drop-in Session </span><br/><span>Details: <a href="http://www.goldenlaneestate.org/events/free-weekly-food-growing-drop-in-session-thursday-pm-in-ec1" target="_blank">http://www.goldenlaneestate.org/events/free-weekly-food-growing-drop-in-session-thursday-pm-in-ec1</a></span><br/><br/><span><em><strong>All are free events</strong></em> - all we ask is you book in advance so we know what numbers to expect, when planning each session, except for the Thursday afternoons which is a bit more relaxed for people who might spontaneously fancy stopping by to help out for a bit. </span><br/><br/><span>You can book directly at St Luke’s Community Centre reception </span><br/><span><em>St Lukes Community Centre</em> </span><br/><span>90 Central Street </span><br/><span>London EC1V 8AJ </span><br/><span>020 7549 8181 </span></p>
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<p><br/><span>Best wishes & hope to see you soon, </span><br/><br/><span>Heather </span><br/><span><em>Growing Connections Team</em> </span><br/><span>St Luke's Community Centre </span><br/><span>90 Central Street</span></p> Volunteering for Golden Lane residents!tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2016-12-07:2323372:Topic:530362016-12-07T12:15:31.377ZVolunteer Centre Tower Hamletshttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/VolunteerCentreTowerHamlets
<p>The Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets’ (VCTH), have recently taken on the role of helping those living, working, or studying in the City of London to start volunteering with charities who need help.</p>
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<p>We have over 150 different opportunities available, from practical work to admin - great for anyone who would like to gain different experiences, meet new people, or simply do some good in the community. We have a trained Volunteering Advisor who can meet you to discuss the kind of…</p>
<p>The Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets’ (VCTH), have recently taken on the role of helping those living, working, or studying in the City of London to start volunteering with charities who need help.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>We have over 150 different opportunities available, from practical work to admin - great for anyone who would like to gain different experiences, meet new people, or simply do some good in the community. We have a trained Volunteering Advisor who can meet you to discuss the kind of volunteering you would like to do, show you what’s available, and assist with the application process.</p>
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<p>The service we provide includes the following, and is completely free of charge:</p>
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<li>An online database of over 150 volunteer opportunities, catering to all interests (from administration to farming, we’ve got the lot!) – feel free to explore <a href="https://vcconnectsystem.org.uk/TowerHamletsVMS2/VolunteerOpportunities/OpportunitySearch" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>1:1 support for people who would like to apply to volunteer – this can be face to face, over the phone, or by email</li>
<li>Presentations about our service and the benefit of volunteering to groups of people who are actively interested</li>
</ul>
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<p>If you would like to begin volunteering, arrange a presentation for a group of people who are interested in volunteering, or if you know an organisation based in the City that is looking for volunteers, please do get in touch on <b>0207 377 0956</b> or by emailing <strong>info@vcth.org.uk</strong>. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310561059?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310561059?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p> Open Garden Estates 18-19th June 2016tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2016-05-27:2323372:Topic:519042016-05-27T16:47:43.424ZTobyhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/Toby
<p>Dear Golden Lane Estate</p>
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<p>I am not a resident here but an architecture student - I hope you don't mind my joining and posting hereby. I tried to contact you / GLERA through the email address goldenlane@cityoflondon.gov.uk which I was given when I phoned the estate office but I'm not sure the message will have gotten through:</p>
<p>I'm helping to organise an event called Open Garden Estates coming up in a few weeks across London - 18th-19th June…</p>
<p>Dear Golden Lane Estate</p>
<p></p>
<p>I am not a resident here but an architecture student - I hope you don't mind my joining and posting hereby. I tried to contact you / GLERA through the email address goldenlane@cityoflondon.gov.uk which I was given when I phoned the estate office but I'm not sure the message will have gotten through:</p>
<p>I'm helping to organise an event called Open Garden Estates coming up in a few weeks across London - 18th-19th June</p>
<div><a href="http://opengardenestates.com/" target="_blank">http://opengardenestates.com/</a></div>
<div>Open Garden Estates is an opportunity for residents to open up their estate’s green areas, communal spaces and private gardens to the public, and help change the widely held but inaccurate perception of council estates as ‘concrete jungles’. Walking tours for visitors for example are designed to show each estate in its best light, to highlight how well they are designed, and increased awareness of the strong and mixed communities that live on them.</div>
<div>I just wondered if either the allotments or chess club activities I've heard about - or any other space/group of Golden Lane might be interested in taking part in Open Garden Estates by welcoming the public for a morning or afternoon on the 18th or 19th of June.</div>
<div>Myself or one of our volunteers could come and chat to anyone who would be interested and maybe expand the afternoon by adding a reading or something relating to the social or architectural history of the estate or to any of the current residents initiatives / interests.</div>
<div>Apologies for the long message (and the short notice!). I hope that you will feel free to ask anything if you might be interested in taking part. </div>
<div>Thanks and Kind Regards</div>
<div>Toby</div> City Life Community Fairtag:goldenlaneestate.org,2014-05-29:2323372:Topic:416582014-05-29T15:01:59.242ZWill Cooperhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/WillCooper
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I am writing to let the Golden Lane community know about an event that the City’s Department of Community and Children’s Services will be holding on <strong>Sunday 20 July</strong>. As you may know we have historically held a fun day called City Life for children and families every September in Leadenhall Market. The Community Fair will be a bigger event for all ages and held here in the Guildhall Yard. The concept for the day is loosely based on a summer fete with a full-sized…</p>
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I am writing to let the Golden Lane community know about an event that the City’s Department of Community and Children’s Services will be holding on <strong>Sunday 20 July</strong>. As you may know we have historically held a fun day called City Life for children and families every September in Leadenhall Market. The Community Fair will be a bigger event for all ages and held here in the Guildhall Yard. The concept for the day is loosely based on a summer fete with a full-sized festival stgae and market stalls run by local groups and organisations. Our aim is for residents from all corners of the City to come together and if possible get involved too. </p>
<p>Updates about performers and other content will be posted regularly on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityFYi" target="_blank">FYi Facebook page</a></p>
<p>Acts confirmed so far include the <a href="http://www.bellesoflondoncity.co.uk/" target="_blank">Belles of London City</a> female Morris dancers, and <a href="http://www.apollo5.co.uk" target="_blank">Apollo 5</a> - an acapella vocal group. We are also hoping to secure at least one very special guest.</p>
<p>Lots of the children's activities from City Life will be at the Fair, such as facepainting, crafts, soft play and balloon modelling. We will also have a fun fair tea-cup ride! There will be plenty for older residents too, including a licensed bar.</p>
<p>If you would like to run a stall or activity at the event I would love to hear from you. Otherwise please just come along and enjoy the day!</p>
<p>For any more information about the event please contact me directly, either through here or by email <a href="mailto:will.cooper@cityoflondon.gov.uk">will.cooper@cityoflondon.gov.uk</a> or phone 020 7332 3126.</p> City of London Brass Band to launch at St Giles' Cripplegatetag:goldenlaneestate.org,2013-10-14:2323372:Topic:374582013-10-14T23:25:08.366ZMartyn Stogdenhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/MartynStogden
<p><span>City of London Brass Band is an exciting new music project run by traditional British brass band network, North London Brass, rehearsing at St Giles' Cripplegate, the church in the Barbican.</span></p>
<p>It's our vision to build a wonderful band of musicians drawn from the diverse communities of residents, workers, students and visitors that make up the area's rich diversity - a band of which the community can be proud and enjoy hearing perform.</p>
<p><span>City of London Brass Band…</span></p>
<p><span>City of London Brass Band is an exciting new music project run by traditional British brass band network, North London Brass, rehearsing at St Giles' Cripplegate, the church in the Barbican.</span></p>
<p>It's our vision to build a wonderful band of musicians drawn from the diverse communities of residents, workers, students and visitors that make up the area's rich diversity - a band of which the community can be proud and enjoy hearing perform.</p>
<p><span>City of London Brass Band will be rehearsing Wednesday evenings at: </span></p>
<p><span>St Giles' Cripplegate </span><br/><span>Fore Street </span><br/><span>Barbican </span><br/><span>London </span><br/><span>EC2Y 8DA </span></p>
<p><span>North London Brass works with around 100 players rehearsing at our existing bases in Enfield, Muswell Hill and Putney. We perform at some great places and events including The Royal Hospital Chelsea, The London Marathon, The Royal Air Force Museum London, Alexandra Palace, Dean's Yard Westminster Abbey and more.</span></p>
<p>We're recruiting now for our new City of London Band and we welcome experienced brass players of any existing standard, returning players (the current record is some 40 years between putting down and picking up instruments!) and learners of all ages.</p>
<p>We work with excellent professional coaching staff and encourage a supportive and inclusive environment. </p>
<p>Please take a look at the details on our website at <a href="http://www.northlondonbrass.co.uk">www.northlondonbrass.co.uk</a></p>
<p>If you would like to follow this up, please email us on martyn.stogden@yahoo.co.uk </p>
<p><span>We look forward to speaking with you soon and to welcoming you to our NLB City of London Brass Band. </span><br/><br/><span>Martyn </span><br/><br/><span>Martyn Stogden BA(Hons) Music & Lit </span><br/><span>Director - City of London Brass Band</span></p>
<p><span>North London Brass</span></p>
<p><span>07906 901 383</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.northlondonbrass.co.uk">www.northlondonbrass.co.uk</a></span></p> Market Day 4th Junetag:goldenlaneestate.org,2011-05-07:2323372:Topic:156822011-05-07T16:52:02.468ZChristine Cliffordhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/chrisbill
<p><strong>We are looking for donations for competiton and raffles prizes.</strong><br></br><br></br>Can you help Market Day be a resounding success this year. We would like to have a raffle, funds all going to support future community events for Golden Lane estate residents.</p>
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<p>So we need:</p>
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<li>some good raffle prizes</li>
<li>prizes for best cakes ( it would be nice to have an adult and child category and maybe types of cake. Suggestions for those too please</li>
<li>If we have…</li>
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<p><strong>We are looking for donations for competiton and raffles prizes.</strong><br/><br/>Can you help Market Day be a resounding success this year. We would like to have a raffle, funds all going to support future community events for Golden Lane estate residents.</p>
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<p>So we need:</p>
<ul>
<li>some good raffle prizes</li>
<li>prizes for best cakes ( it would be nice to have an adult and child category and maybe types of cake. Suggestions for those too please</li>
<li>If we have a children's fancy dress competition we need appropriate prizes for that.</li>
</ul>
<p>Ideas? Well may be you provide a service you could donate, take someone's photo, cut someones hair, cook someone a meal, donate tickets for the theatre, cinema, a free walking tour, bottles of wine, chocolates, free cakes for a month, a basket of fruit and or vegetables. Maybe you have contacts & connections you could get a donation from.</p>
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<p>Please let us know on here as soon as possible so that we can promote these activities well ahead.</p>
<p>citycliffords09@gmail.com</p>
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