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The Great Big SE4/SE23 Raffle
from SE23 May 2020
by SE Magazines
Inspired by the idea of SE22 local Victoria, Nicola and Amanda are hosting The Great Big SE4 and SE23 Raffle to support their local small, independent businesses. The Covid-19 pandemic has hit these businesses hard, being the heart and soul of the community and facing the most trying times as they battle through adapted models of operation or are currently forced to remain closed. Through the purchase of tickets, currently in excess of 6200 sold, the raffle funds buying products and services from these indies, to help them find their way forward. Both women are passionate about the community and the impact it has, and have looked for a way to repay the spirit - in particular for Amanda, who found so much support from individuals and businesses in 2019 after the birth of a very poorly baby. Along with many prizes from local businesses there is one very special prize - a 7 night stay for up to 6 people in Prado Lobero, Candeleda, Spain. This is a BONUS prize, that has been kindly donated by a Brockley resident who saw a post about the raffle in the I Love SE4 Facebook group. She wants absolutely nothing in return - she just really wanted to do something to help support the raffle and local independent businesses, as well as give people in the local community something
to look forward to. She also sees the donation of the prize as a show of support for the village of Candeleda where the cottage is located, which like many other Spanish village communities has been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis. Here is what she said: “We all need something to look forward to in 2021! So we are offering as a prize a 7 night stay in the delightful cottage of Prado Lobero in Candeleda, Spain – about 2 hours West of Madrid. The cottage sleeps 6 people and is set in a large meadow on the Southern slopes of the Gredos Mountains. With gorgeous views and terraces on which to sip a glass of wine or “refresco”, it has its own swimming pool and garden and is the ideal place to just do nothing! It also has incredible nature and bird life, fabulous walking, mountain biking, horse riding and wild water swimming. Perfect for recovery from 2020 Covid-19 year. The village of Candeleda, like so many others in Spain which depend on visitors and tourism, has been having a terrible time in recent weeks. Local jobless levels, already high, are now at record levels (over 50%), the army and police have been controlling entrance and exit into the town, shopping has only been allowed once a week depending on the number on your national ID card and no outdoor exercise has been allowed at all. In addition, the town has a high proportion of vulnerable older residents with so many younger families migrating to cities like Madrid to try to make ends meet. By entering the raffle you are helping local independent businesses in SE London, but if you win this prize you will also helping to rebuild a vibrant local community in Spain!”
You can still buy raffle tickets via: https://raffall.com/15277/enter-raffle-to-win-thegreat-big-se4-se23-raffle-hosted-by-nicola-johnson
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Wednesdays 13, 20 & 27 May: Online New Mums’ Group
10.30am-12pm. Free online weekly drop-in group for mothers with children under one. Becoming a mother can come with a range of feelings, both positive and negative. Many mums feel worried and confused if they are struggling with negative feelings after having a baby. This free online group, will provide a supportive environment where mothers can get together with others who may be struggling with one or more aspects of being a mum. This could be feeling low in mood, anxiety about being a good parent, feeling isolated and lonely, sadness about changes in your relationships, etc. The group is facilitated by assistant psychologists at Circle Psychology Partners and under the supervision of Dr Christine Langhoff, a clinical psychologist who specialises in perinatal difficulties. All sessions are free and will be held using Zoom. You will need to register in order to access the link to join each session. www.bellhouse.co.uk
Sunday 17 May: Online Sauerkraut Fermentation Workshop
2pm-3.30pm. Join us for this online workshop to learn how to make delicious Turmeric Sauerkraut. Lorraine Liyanage from South London Ferments will show you how to make Turmeric Sauerkraut from a few easy-to-access ingredients, with full instructions on how to ferment the kraut at home. This is a delicious food that is full of healthy probiotics that boost your gut health. The recipe used in the workshop is raw and vegan. If turmeric is not your thing, simply leave it out. Prior to the event, Lorraine will send out all the information on what you need to make along at home. Join us on Zoom and find out more about this delicious wonder food! This event is a joint fundraiser for Bell House and Lorraine’s chosen charity, Westminster House Youth Club. We ask for a donation of £10 or more to reserve a place and all proceeds will be divided between the two charities. www.bellhouse.co.uk.
Monday 18 May: Music and Dyslexia: An Online Talk for Parents and Music Teachers
7.30pm-8.30pm. What are the main difficulties that a student with dyslexia faces while learning music and specifically an instrument? Maria Nikitidou, a Curriculum Music Teacher, will lead this talk based on her ongoing research on Music and Dyslexia. The talk will touch upon the following questions; how to identify the signs that your music student might be dyslexic? Which are the main difficulties that dyslexic students have during a music lesson? How to best support their musical learning? Alongside this, some practical tips and easy to make resources will be offered. This session is open to parents, music teachers and instrumental teachers/tutors. The session will last for one hour, with an optional Q&A session for the last 30 minutes. www.bellhouse.co.uk
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