Posts Tagged ‘deputy mayor of lambeth’
Le Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Certificate Awards Ceremony
On 15 December I attended La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' Schools Certificate Awards Ceremony. The event was preceded by the annual carol service which included readings from the students, a medley of music from the school band and of course the school choir singing a selection of seasonal music. Councillor Florence Nosegbe was the nights guest [...]
Streatham Choral Society Christmas concert
On Saturday 13 December I attended the Streatham Choral Society Christmas Concert with Councillor Daphne Marchant. The programme feature a mixture of hymns, readings, organ solo, vocal ensemble and many seasonal tunes from the choir. Festive songs included The First Nowell, O Come All Ye Faithfull and Once in Royal David's City. Among the hymns [...]
West Indian Ex-Servicesmen / Women's Association Pensioners Christmas Dinner 2008
On Thursday 11 December I attended the West Indian Ex-Servicesmen / Women's Association Pensioners Christmas Dinner 2008 at their centre in Clapham Manor Street close to Clapham high street. It was a wonderful afternoon with great food and entertainment, and we had a chance to catch up with some old friends whilst making some new ones, and was [...]
Street Pastors 5th Annual Celebration
On Saturday 29th November I attended the Street Pastors 5th Annual Celebration accompanied by Councillor Christina Valcarcel. The event began with a Graduation ceremony at St Marks Church in Kennington followed by a dinner at the Hotel Ibis in Earls Court. Throughout the day we heard about the great work by Street Pastors who are an [...]
Bereavement Centre Launch, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
On Tuesday 25 November I attended the launch of the Bereavement Centre at St Thomas' Hospital. Supported by Guy's and St Thomas' Charity, the Beareavement Centre is housied in a private space which allows staff to provide practival help and informal support to bereaved people. I was interested to learn of the 'tell us once' project that works [...]
Lambeth Living Tenants Conference
On Saturday 15 November 2008 I attended the Lambeth Living Tenants Conference 2008. The annual conference was held this year at Lambeth Town Hall and I attended on behalf of the Mayor of Lambeth to host tea with delegates and the annual prize draw.
LSBU Honorary Awards Ceremony
On 19 November I attended the London South Bank University honorary awards ceremony at Southwark Cathedral. Each year the university awards Honorary Degrees and Fellowships to individuals who have made a unique and exceptional contribution in their field. Honored this year: Graeme Catto, President General Medical Council, Doctorate of [...]
The Friendly Almshouses Christmas Serendipity
On Thursday 13 Novemeber I attended the Friendly Almhouses Christmas Serendipity, held at the friendly Almshouses in Brixton. The Friendly Almshouses, originally established in 1802 as the Female Friendly Society is a Registered Charity, and a member of the Almshouse Association. The social event is for residents and friends with items for [...]
Brockwell Park fireworks
Arriving at Brockwell Park to give the countdown to the launching of the fireworks was hugely exciting. As I counted down thousands joined in, anticipating the delights to come. Unfortunately despite a huge roar from everyone there was a delay whilst they held on for late comers. Following a further countdown the fireworks finally brightened [...]
Caribbean Hindu Society Diwali Celebrations
The Caribbean Hindu Cultural Society is one of the oldest Hindu Societies in the U.K. On Tuesday 28 October the Deputy Mayoress and joined them for a Diwali Celebration. We were welcomed by the President of the Association who introduced the festival which was a mixture of prayer, readings, song and dance. His Excellency Laleshwar KN Singh, The [...]
Passing out parade at Hendon
Friday 13 June 2008 Today I attended a passing out parade at the Police Constable Foundation Training Centre in Hendon. This was for an occasion following police students completing a 29 week intensive training course. I was joined at the event by Councillor Imogen Walker, who is chair of Environment and community safety sub-committee. We were [...]
Excite! Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall
Saturday 7 June 2008 My final engagement on a very busy Saturday was attending Excite, an evening celebrating the great tapestry of London. The event was to celebrate the London Philharmonic Orchestra's involvement with the local communities of Lambeth and Southwark over the past 75 years. Here is the description of the evening from the Excite [...]
LIVE event against gun, knife and drug crime
Saturday 7 June 2008 The LIVE (pronunced as in Live the life) event was advertised by its organisers as a demonstration of unity and solidarity bringing together young people from all backgrounds and walks of life to unite against the prevailing gun and knife culture of our youth generation. The event was full of an amazing array of talent from [...]
West Norwood Cemetary & Crematorium open day and re-dedication of memorial garden
Saturday 7 June 2008 Several previous Mayors had told me how the role of Mayor helps give you an in-depth knowledge of Lambeth. After a few engagements I already agree with their view and my visit to West Norwood Cemetery & Crematorium was clear evidence - revealing to me an amazing historical gem that I had passed many times never knowing [...]
