Posts Tagged ‘lambeth womens aid’
Mayor of Lambeth Civic Service
I was delighted when the Holy Trinity Church on Clapham Common agreed to hold the civic service for this years Mayor of Lambeth. I was joined by nine Mayors from other London Boroughs, Councillors, family, friends and guests from across the borough. The service was led by the rector of Clapham, Canon David Isherwood with the [...]
Surviving Domestic Abuse
Today (Friday September 25 2009) The South London Press carried my story of how as I child living in an abusive home I attempted to kill myself. During this week I have spoken at events that dealt with the issue of Domestic Abuse and whilst sharing my own story has been difficult I have been determined to do what I can to help raise [...]
Metropolitain Police – LGBT Domestic Violence Awareness
As part of a series of events across the borough this week that aimed to raise awareness of Domestic Violence, this event forcused on the impact this has on members of the LGBT community. The event included past victims talking about their experience and voluntary groups and authorities discussed how they are working to support people who come [...]
Thornton Ward Safer Neighbourhoods Panel Domestic Violence Awareness Day
As part of a week of events raising awareness about Domestic Abuse Thornton Ward Safer Neighbourhoods Panel held a Domestic Violence Awareness Day. I spoke at the evening seminar about my own experiences growing up in an abusive home and how after surviving this I have been able to go on to build my life away from the abuse that was once a [...]
Lambeth Women's Aid Drop-in Session
As one of the Mayor of Lambeth's charities this year I was pleased to be able to offer Lambeth Women's Aid the use of the Mayor's parlour at Lambeth Town Hall in Brixton. Given their main office is at the refuge which has to be kept annonymous by using the parlour they had an opportunity to meet with people from other organisations in the borough [...]
Mayor of Lambeth Charity Event
The event was primarily aimed at raising money for the three mayors charities; Trinity Hospice; Lambeth Womens Aid and Clapham Youth Centre. The event was sponsored by BT and Veolia with food for the evening donated by Tikka Hut. The evenings entertainers included local student Jessie Sirr; The Boy George Experience and Sandra [...]
Meeting with the Mayors Charities
Today I took my second opportunity since becoming the Mayor to meet with the Mayor of Lambeth Charities which this year are Lambeth Womens Aid, Trinity Hospice and Clapham Youth Centre. It was really useful to catch up with the work that they are doing and to remind them that during my Mayoral year I am here to support them in any way they [...]
Lark Hall Children's Centre opening
Whilst the Lark Hall Children's Center has been open for some time the official opening was an additional opportunity for the centre to engage with the local community that they have been working with. I met lots of enthusiastic people who provide services at the centre which is clearly about every aspect of securing a bright future for [...]
Meeting with the Mayors charities
My first duty as Mayor was to meet with my three chosen charities to discuss how I can best help them during the coming civic year. I was joined by representatives from Lambeth Womens Aid, Trinity Hospice and Clapham Youth Centre. It was a really useful meeting where the charities had a chance to meet each other for the first time and [...]
