Refugee Week is a nationwide programme of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK, and encourages a better understanding between communities. Refugee Week 2017 starts in under a fortnight, and there are plenty of London activities to choose from. Plus here are two local events to share: 1. […]
Read More →We’re sharing our monthly update about Gardens of Refuge.Gardens of Refuge is our 2017 partnership project with CARAS and The Grange to provide therapeutic and positive experiences for people of refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds who live in South-West London.There are four interrelated project strands to share:> Carpentry project with the Youth Club > Family Activity […]
Read More →TTT’s 10th local Carbon Conversations series continues – the free weekly local facilitated meetings where participants can explore their own practical options for low-carbon living. The sessions are not only about ‘counting carbon’ and understanding our carbon footprint; they are also about exploring our own values and preferences in a safe and facilitated setting with […]
Read More →30 Days Wild In Wandsworth is aimed at encouraging us all to share enjoying being outdoors in the city during June ’17. Being outdoors is not one size fits all: read a book under a tree, walk to work, make a daisy chain, join in activities like the Park Run or swim at the Lido. […]
Read More →All the plants shared out through Pollinator Paths Wandsworth are settling into their new homes – a delightful fact to think about when you consider there are 60 participant plots in the borough! June 4th: As part of the PPW project we’re offering a diverse set of free monthly workshops at the 4 project hub […]
Read More →We had a fun, busy and instructive Sunday afternoon meeting the local participants in the Pollinator Paths Wandsworth project, and welcoming visitors who found us because we joined in with the Chelsea Fringe and Wandsworth Arts Fringe. Getting the new planter home People told us they appreciated being able to have a detailed and friendly […]
Read More →On Sunday the Tooting participants in the Pollinator Paths Wandsworth project are collecting their plants to grow on during 2017. Come to the Community Garden at 5 North Road, SW16 1RN between 12:00 midday and 4:00 pm. Some of the beautiful plants that project participants can grow on at home We’ll advise you on how to […]
Read More →We’re continuing our 2017 Gardens of Refuge project with local refugees and asylum-seekers with workshops during May and into June.Alongside that long-term project, we want to share three diverse and fascinating events in Tooting which celebrate refugees and migration: To celebrate Refugee Week in June: 1. Queens of Syria – free film Sunday 18th June […]
Read More →Over seventy years ago the organic agriculture pioneer Sir Albert Howard stated : “The health of soil, plant, animal and man is one and indivisible” Taking care of the soil where we grow our food, making compost, reducing waste, healthy eating, exploring the ‘circular economy’ of growing plants, beginning to understand the web of beneficial organisms […]
Read More →Two timely and exciting conversations for Green Drinks next Wednesday – Foodival 2017 and the General Election! 7.30pm – 9.30pm at The Selkirk Pub, Selkirk Road Have you ever been interested in our annual Food Festival – Foodival!?! Perhaps you’ve participated? Grown chillies on a balcony or visited Tooting Community Garden one Sunday lunchtime? Perhaps […]
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