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WHAT’S ON
CHILDREN’S HAIRITAGE - KIDS WORKSHOP Kids workshop to help youngsters express, learn and enjoy their curl or coil pattern in a natural way. HAIRITAGE1 Queens Parade, Willesden Lane, Willesden Green, London. Last Sunday of each month, 9.30am to 11am (term time only).
BRENT START MATHS WORKSHOPS Get tips on helping with homework Key Stages 1-4. For parents and children 5+ Wembley Library. Wednesdays in September, 3.30pm (term time only). BOOKSTART STORY AND RHYME TIMES FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5 Brent Libraries Every Tuesday from October, 11–11.20am. COMMUNITY
PLACE OF WELCOME Place of Welcome at Brent Hub provides the community with a place to interact with one another, enjoy games and have engaging conversations. Brent Hub Community Enterprise Centre 6 Hillside, London. Wednesdays, 10am to 12pm (term time only). PROUD COFFEE LGBT OLDER PEOPLE COFFEE AFTERNOON Proud Coffee is a free afternoon for older LGBT people in Brent. Elders Voice, 181 Mortimer Road, Kensal Green, London. Wednesdays, 2.30-4pm HESTIA BRENT RECOVERY CAFÉ The Recovery Cafe provides a welcoming, safe and supportive environment for adults in Brent who are in a mental health crisis or feeling distressed.Tokyngton Community Centre, St Michaels Avenue, Wembley HA9 6SA. Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 6pm to 11pm (term time only). HEALTHY MINDS COMPUTER CLASS FOR OVER-55s A free computer class covering the basics, that aims to improve participants’ confidence when using information technology. Elders Voice, 181 Mortimer Road, Kensal Green, London. Wednesdays, 1 to 2pm (term time only). QUEENS PARK LATES Queens Park Lates an evening market for all the family opens 17 April Salusbury Road Primary School, Salusbury Road. Fridays, 6 to 10pm (term time only). FOSTERING
ONLINE FOSTERING INFORMATION EVENING Join the local group of caring people who look after Brent’s vulnerable children. Attend one of the monthly information evenings taking place on 1 October or 5 November to discover fostering and find out how you can help children in care. The sessions are currently happening on Zoom so you don’t need to leave home to participate. Visit brent.gov.uk/fostering to sign up for the event.
HEALTH AND FITNESS
PILATES FOR FITNESS, FLEXIBILITY AND RECOVERY FROM INJURY AND JOINT PAIN Suitable for all, this careful class is particularly suitable for those with back or shoulder pain and stiffness. Beginners welcome. Father O Callaghan Centre, Hay Lane, Kingsbury, NW9 0NG. 10 September 2020, 6.50 to 8.00pm (term time only). PILATES FOR FITNESS, FLEXIBILITY AND RECOVERY FROM INJURY AND JOINT PAIN Suitable for all, this careful class is particularly suitable for those with back or shoulder pain and stiffness. Beginners welcome. Father O Callaghan Centre, Hay Lane, Kingsbury, NW9 0NG. 17 September 2020, 6.50 to 8.00pm (term time only). PILATES FOR FITNESS, FLEXIBILITY AND RECOVERY FROM INJURY AND JOINT PAIN Suitable for all, this careful class is particularly suitable for those with back or shoulder pain and stiffness. Beginners welcome. Father O Callaghan Centre, Hay Lane, Kingsbury, NW9 0NG. 24 September 2020, 6.50 to 8.00pm (term time only).
OUR PARKS SESSION - ALPERTON Get fit for free with OurParks. Alperton - One Tree Hill Thursdays, 10-11am. OUR PARKS SESSION - WEMBLEY Get fit for free with OurParks. Wembley - King Edward VII Tuesdays, 6pm-6:45pm. OUR PARKS SESSION - CHURCH END Get fit for free with OurParks. Church End - Gibbons Rec Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am. OUR PARKS SESSION - HARLESDEN Get fit for free with OurParks. Harlesden - Roundwood Park Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm. OUR PARKS SESSION - STONEBRIDGE Get fit for free with OurParks. Stonebridge - Tokyngton Rec Tuesdays, 10.30-11.30am.
If you would like your event included in these pages, submit the details at www.brent.gov.uk/events
OUR PARKS SESSION - DOLLIS HILL Get fit for free with OurParks. Dollis Hill - Gladstone Park. Sundays, 10-11am and 11am-12noon. OUR PARKS SESSION - QUEENS PARK Get fit for free with OurParks. Queen’s Park. Thursdays, 10-11am. OUR PARKS SESSION - KINGSBURY Get fit for free with OurParks. Kingsbury - Roe Green Saturdays, 10.30 -11.30am. RUN WITH ANDY - ONE TREE HILL - WALKING AND RUNNING My aim is to get people out and show them that running and walking can be fun and enjoyable! One Tree Hill Recreational Ground, Norton Road, Alperton, HA0 4QN. Tuesdays in September, 6.45 to 8.30pm (term time only). BRENT DOLPHINS SWIMMING CLUB Dolphins Swimming Club aims to promote the teaching and coaching of all aspects of swimming, including teacher training and lifesaving for those aged 5 and over. Vale Farm and Willesden Sports Centres. Everyday besides Sunday, 7-10pm (term time only).
SELFDEVELOPMENT
FAMILY LEARNING: ADULT LANGUAGE AND LEARNING 10 week course delivered in partnership with Brent Start. Brent Libraries. Monday 28 September, Wednesday 30 September, Friday 2 October, 10.15am-12.15pm. MOVE ON WITH CONFIDENCE Move on with confidence. Brent Libraries. Monday 28 September, 10.15am-12.15pm. FAMILY LEARNING: MATHS TO THE RESCUE 10 week course, for families: KS1 and 2 Maths. Brent Libraries Thursday 1 October 4–6pm. FAMILY LEARNING: MATHS TO THE RESCUE 10 week course, for families: KS3 and 4 Maths. Brent Libraries Tuesday 29 September 4–6pm. FAMILY LEARNING FESTIVAL Family Learning workshops: CartBuild and Momentoframe. Brent Libraries Wednesday 28 October, 11–1.15pm and 2.15–4.30pm. FAMILY LEARNING FESTIVAL Family Learning: Making Magnificent Mandalas workshops. Brent Libraries Saturday 7 November, 11-1.15pm and 2.15-4.30pm.
Community Partners
Opportunities for Businesses to Have a Big Presence in Brent
Brent Council are offering a sponsorship initiative to local businesses that reaches the heart of the Brent community. The scheme allows businesses to advertise on both lamppost banners and roundabouts, affording them continuous and guaranteed exposure during these unprecedented times.
A few key benefi ts of the scheme:
• Your name will be seen every day in prime locations across Brent • Reach up to 14 million local residents & passing commuters every month • Cost-effective way to get your business noticed • Both short and long term campaigns are available • Promote your events and offers • Provide directions to your premises • Continuous 24/7 exposure • Helps your business to become an integral part of the local community
To register your interest, please get in touch with Community Partners on 01422 322255 who manage the scheme on behalf of Brent Council.
