North meets South Big Local

Bridging our Communities

Together we work to strengthen and grow our community through partnership and sharing of aspirations and innovations.

Current projects

Green & Open Spaces

This is a project is about working with the community and others to improve the green spaces, outdoor environment and facilities available in our area so that more people can benefit from them and use them for a variety of social, health related and other activities. Construction of fantastic new play, gym, gardening and relaxation facilities in Tantony Green park will start soon and be completed by April 2019. Read on to see some amazing artist's illustrations and find out how we got to this exciting stage.

Strengthening Communities

For 2018-19 we have brought together Children, Families & Young People and Older People under Strengthening Communities, similar to our first plan. We feel this better represents the cross-cutting needs of people in our area. Strengethening Communities project is about improving activities and opportunities for children, families, young people and older people - all valued members of our community.

Community Economic Development

This project is about supporting individuals to maximise their potential, from skill building to financial resilience, through access to information and services, affordable finance, training, employment and enterprise opportunities.

Strengthening Communities

For 2018-19 we have brought together Older People and Children, Families & Young People under Strengthening Communities, similar to our first plan. We feel this better represents the cross-cutting needs of people in our area. Strengethening Communities project is about improving activities and opportunities for children, families, young people and older people - all valued members of our community.

Community Engagement & Partnership Support

This project is about enabling our community to have a Voice and access to information, so they can continue to identify and refine their needs and take action to meet them.

Community enagement projects include our popular Dragon's Den grants and Community Heroes volunteers. We also offer support with governance and funding advice to groups in our area.

Dragon's Den

Dragon's Den is about people in our community and groups that have something positive to offer being funded to run local projects. So if you've an idea - whether it's community gardening in the park, fitness for young people, support for older people or a children's activity - why not apply? Our Small grant of up to £500 for individuals or up to £1,000 for groups runs all year round. The large grant for 2019 is now closed. Read on for how to apply for a Small Dragon's Den grant, and to find out our about some of the projects previously funded through North Meets South's Dragon's Den grants.

It is a legal requirement to wear face coverings in all these settings:

places of worship
libraries and public reading rooms
community centres
social clubs
funeral directors
premises providing professional, legal or financial services
shops, supermarkets and indoor shopping centres
public transport and indoor transport hubs
cinemas
theatres
bingo halls
concert halls
museums, galleries, aquariums, indoor zoos or visitor farms or other indoor tourist, heritage or cultural sites
nail, beauty, hair salons and barbers – other than where necessary to remove for treatments
massage centres
public areas in hotels and hostels
tattoo and piercing parlours
indoor entertainment venues – like amusement arcades, funfairs, adventure activities including laser quest, go-karting, escape rooms and heritage sites
storage and distribution facilities
veterinary services
auction houses

It is now illegal to meet with people from other households socially in groups of more than 6, indoors and outdoors, including in private homes.

COVID-19 Secure places of worship, restaurants and hospitality venues can still host larger numbers in total but groups of up to 6 must not mix or form larger groups, except for individual households or support bubbles that aready include more than 6. Education, work settings, and organised team sports are unaffected, as are weddings and funerals of up to 30 people.

If you have symptoms of coronavirus - a high temperature or a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change in sense of smell or taste - do not leave your house other than to get a test. It takes less than a minute and is free. The test can be booked or ordered as soon as symptoms begin at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119, and you can expect your result the next day.

Click the picture below to download our Summer 2020 newsletter:

Check out the latest news on the Padnall housing development.

Watch a video: https://youtu.be/4pJWgnPcfDw or read about it here.

TFC

Please note: TFC won't run Thursday 17 Sep

Four FREE counselling sessions for Marks Gate/Chadwell Heath residents. Contact TalkSpace on 020 8595 8806:

12 weeks free karate! Contact 07702 670813 / 07966 984883:

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Use your creativity to beautify our area!

How to make pom poms:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXFCO3LBJss

Interactive map of where you'd like to beautify: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1zSD2yzVS4kdksRAqKe6y9LqDw7Xtf7j2&ll=51.58385490064677%2C0.13203084999998005&z=14

Contact Phillippa for supplies: 07984 145794

or phillippa@wearestreetspace.org

Collection box for pom poms or knitted flowers is in Rose Lane Co-op.

food help

Children or grandkids aged 0-6? We can also help you get them free second-hand clothes. Contact Ola at North Meets South on 07419 285839

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Read NMS's 'coronavirus help' Spring/Summer 2020 newsletter - just click the picture:

LOOKING FOR A JOB?

CHECK OUT VACANCIES AVAILABLE DURING LOCKDOWN:

Click VACANCIES and MORE VACANCIES to download local and nearby jobs available right now!

TRAINEE INVESTIGATORS - Government's Serious Fraud Office:

Reference number: 67535

Salary: £25,582, fixed term 18 months

Inquisitive mind? Do you want to make a difference and be involved in the investigation of some of the UK’s most serious and complex fraud and corruption cases? Central London office.

APPLY: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1684429&csource=csalerts

Deadline: Friday 25 September

YOUNG PERSON INTERESTED IN A CAREER

IN CLOUD SUPPORT?

AWS re/Start is a free 12 week bootcamp to kickstart your career in tech as a Cloud Support Practitioner, run in collaboration with Amazon Web Services and Prince’s Trust. You don’t need any existing experience or qualifications to be part of this training programme.

Visit https://uk.generation.org/london/get-into-technology

Eligibility requirements:

- Aged 18-29

- Not currently in education, training, or stable employment

- Able to travel into central London

- Available for 12 weeks, and ready to start a full time job straight after the course

Census 2021 high-volume recruitment:

Get involved in the first ‘digital census’ in history! A wide range of temporary part-time and full-time roles will be available offering contractual periods between a couple of weeks to several months.

Candidates can apply for officer (those working in the field), supervisory or managerial roles (subject to individual experience). The recruitment ‘Go Live’ date is 6 July 2020. All adverts will be accessible on www.censusjobs.co.uk You can also use this link to ‘register’ your interest now.

EXTRA HELP WITH FINDING WORK

When coronavirus is over, why not come to North Meets South's Community Job Club: Mondays 10am-12pm at Marks Gate Community Centre. We can help with job search, CVs, applications, interview preparation and confidence-building.

SOME USEFUL LINKS:

Citizens Advice: Coronavirus and what it means for you

Money Advice: Coronavirus and what it means for you

Stepchange (debt support): Coronavirus and your finances

Online learning resource for all ages: https://www.london.gov.uk/coronavirus/london-learning-at-home

The government's online home-schooling classroom: https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom

Read our newsletters for more. Or click on the Community Links tab on our website for helplines.

loanshark

Loan sharks are NOT your friends – they are highly manipulative criminals who take advantage in times of hardship. Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of illegal money lending: http://bit.ly/2Q0Yej9 You can check if a company is authorised to lend money at www.loansmart.org.uk For confidential help, call 0300 555 2222 or text 07860022116 or visit www.stoploansharks.co.uk

Click here to get involved with NMS:

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OUR SMALL GRANTS ARE ALWAYS OPEN!

Want to do something special for our community? See the Dragon's Den section below left for how you can apply for a small grant to turn your idea into a reality!

bursary

Click here for the Training Bursary criteria & application form.

Please note, NMS's regular face to face clubs are postponed until further notice:

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cuppa

reading club

chair yoga

food club

Green Shoes Arts Workshops

Free for adults experiencing loneliness, depression, anxiety or any other mental health challenge:

Music & Songwriting, Mondays 12-1.30pm

Visual Arts, Wednesdays 12.30-2.30pm

Drama & Performance Skills, Thursdays 2-4pm

Sessions take place at Chadwell Heath Community Centre, High Road RM6 6AS.

To register or inquire please contact Steve on admin@greenshoesarts.com or call 0208 227 3872

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