Businesses and local residents are being asked to donate spare laptops to support young people in Hackney who do not have access to a computer at home. During the coronavirus pandemic, many young people were able to keep up with online lessons and school work at home. However, around 4,000 pupils are believed to not have sufficient access to ICT...
Welcome to the first Homerton & Clapton Window Wanderland We’ve all be inspired by the rainbows for the NHS and carers, and by Black Lives Matter posters in our windows. This half term, with your help, we will transform the neighbourhood – which is home to the wonderful Homerton Hospital – into a magical outdoor gallery for all to enjoy! Please join us!...
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Protect your friends and family’ Letter going through doors in Hackney from Philip Glanville, Mayor of Hackney. He says: Together, we will get through this. The Council and the NHS are here to support you – whether you need help with accessing money, food or essential supplies, are worried about your mental health or need support with home-schooling. I know...
Hackney, along with all other London boroughs, will be moving into new, additional Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions on Sunday 20 December, to help combat the spread of the virus in the capital. All non-essential shops must close, along with hairdressers, nail bars, indoor gyms and leisure facilities. People should not travel unless absolutely necessary, and work from home wherever possible. Christmas bubbles...
Congratulations to Bishop Woods Almshouses, winner of a Hackney Design Awards heritage and restoration award.
Volunteering opportunities starting 15th December to help at the first Hackney GP/ primary care COVID vaccine site at Elsdale Street Practice E9. Other sites to open in due course. Ability to speak different languages used in the community a bonus. Sign up here: https://vcconnectsystem.org.uk/HackneyVMS2/VolunteerOpportunities/DetailsForSearch/2975
Food Hubs now open. Deliver a food parcel to your nearest food hub now. For locations, or to donate cash visit https://bit.ly/HackneyFoodFund
The countdown continues….. just 2 days to go.CPNAG AGM – join us (virtually) and get involved, hear what the Group have accomplished and what’s been happening at the Pond, and in the area, and hear Sam Parry, Parks Development Manager, talk about biodiversity. As a change from previous AGM’s, please provide your own hot beverage and biscuits (Yes, I know...
The Local Buyers Club and Hackney Foodbank are turning Halloween on its head this year. Residents are asked to Trick or Eat – donating non-perishable food at collection points in various Hackney streets on October 31st. See https://www.localbuyersclub.com/trick-or-eat
