Postcard Portraits
The LWRA are proud to launch our online exhibition of the Lanc West Portrait Project: showcasing photographic portraits and stories from the Lancaster West Estate (W11) community, shot by photojournalist Fiona Campbell in March 2021 during London’s third lockdown.
Grenfell Tower Re-wrapping - March 2022
The Grenfell Tower site is managed by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. It’s the department’s job to keep the tower secure and stable until a decision is made about its future.
One of the things the department does is to keep the tower enclosed in two layers of protective wrapping. The outside layer of the wrapping needs to be replaced once a year.
This leaflet explains why, and how the rewrapping process will be managed. Hopefully it will answer any questions you may have, but don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you want more information.
Heat Network Co-Design Working Group
Join the Heat Network Co-DesignWorking Group
This group will bring together residents from across Lancaster West to develop a “Resident PricePromise” for the proposed renewable heat network.
To find out more, please:
Until 23 July: please join a meeting about the future of Grenfell Tower
Following advice from engineers about the condition of Grenfell Tower, the government needs to make a decision, later this summer, about the Tower’s future. Over the past weeks, we have been sharing that advice with you, and hearing any questions and concerns you might have. Until 21 July, you can still book for:
Online presentations for individuals or household bubbles from 6–7.30pm on Wednesdays (book these at: Grenfell2021.eventbrite.com)
And on Fridays during July, come to resident ‘drop-ins’ at:
Friday 2 and 16 July at Unit 30, Baseline Studios, Whitchurch Road, London W11 4AT
Friday 9 and 23 July at The Clement James Centre (the front garden studio), 95 Sirdar Road, W11 4EQ (please email us to book an appointment)
You can find more information about the future of the Tower at: www.gov.uk/grenfell-community-updates.
To get in touch, email GrenfellTowerSite@communities.gov.uk
or phone 0303 444 0011
Community Champions - Power Walking
St. Marks Park, Mondays 10:30am-11:30am from 7th June 2021
Contact Ewa: 07961 232 431 or ewa.kasjanowicz@ckc.org.uk
Money Masterclass May 2021
May 4th to June 1st 2021
Every Tuesday 11:30am - 2:30pm
Contact
Community Champions April 2021
Mondays 22nd March - 10th May, 10-11am
Tuesday 6-7am from 20th April
Tuesday 11am on Zoom
Suitable for age 18+
WELL READ - ONLINE PLAY READING
Tuesdays from 2.00 to 3.30pm / Fridays from 11.00am to 12.30pm.
IT IS FREE TO REGISTER FOR WELL READ
HOW TO REGISTER FOR WELL READ ONLINE PLAY READING
Kensington & Chelsea residents
Please self-refer via this link:
https://communitylivingwell.co.uk/wellbeing-services-referral-form/
We are listed as: 'Well Read (Play Reading)' towards the bottom of the 'SELF CARE' list.
Non-Kensington and Chelsea residents
Please email: wellread@theplaygroundtheatre.london to register.
For more information and to arrange a meeting contact Ewa at
ewa.kasjanowicz@vckc.org.uk or 079 6123 2431
Grenfell Tower ‘drop-in’ meeting 1st April 6-7pm
MHCLG’s regular updates on decisions and activity related to Grenfell Tower and opportunity for you to ask questions.
Join Here (You will need Microsoft Teams on your device for this link to work).
Or join by phone (dial 020 3443 8728 and enter conference ID 157 789 330#)
These meetings are happening monthly but can also contact us at any other time by:
Silchester Arches - New Homes Consultation Round 2
The Council wants to build 600 new homes in the borough, including a minimum of 300 affordable homes to rent. This will be achieved by building on land which we already own, without the loss of any existing homes.
Phase 2
One of the locations being considered as part of the Phase 2 of our Programme is the Silchester Arches site on Silchester Road. The site is well situated and supported by local transport links including the bus routes along Bramley Road. It is currently being used temporarily by Council contractors who would relocate to an alternative site nearby to accommodate the new affordable homes.
Opportunity to have your say
We held the first round of consultation for the Silchester Arches site in December 2020. The feedback we received highlighted that you wanted a building design that respects the surrounding estate in terms of height and architecture. You also wanted to see shared outdoor space for the new building and a design that addressed air quality and acoustic issues of the site.
In this second round of consultation we will be showing you how we have shaped our proposals to take on board your comments. While we are progressing these proposals we want to know what you think about the opportunities shown in this round of consultation.
How:
You can join one of our two online chat sessions by using this link:
Ahead of the sessions, you can view the presentation on the Council’s website:
www.rbkc.gov.uk/new-homes-silchester-arches
This will provide details about the plans for new homes and other improvements on the Silchester Arches site following the first round of consultation. You will also be able to provide comments and feedback on the plans.
When:
Two online chat sessions on:
Thursday 25 March - 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Saturday 27 March - 10.30am to 11.30am
Read more here
Lanc West Portrait Project - 19th & 20th March
The Lancaster West Residents’ Association is running an exciting new community project with photojournalist Fiona Campbell and we want you to be involved!
Lanc West residents are invited to have their professional portrait taken by appointment on Friday 19th / Saturday 20th March at Baseline Studios. Each participant will receive a set of postcards of their portrait for them to share and send to friends and family.
Please visit the Lanc West Portrait Project page for details of how to participate
Sign up today!
Q&A With James Caspell - Neighbourhood Director 7pm Thurs 19th Feb
We are having a question and answer session this Thursday 19th on Zoom with James Caspell our neighbourhood director. Please register here: https://bit.ly/3rJ2cNF to come along and ask your questions
Christmas Food Packages
To register please email the following details to hello@lancwest.com or text 07875336551
Name
Address
Phone number
Size of Household
Dietary requirements
Q&A on Soil Contamination with Marcus Bell - Updated! 27.11.2020
The RA has funded our own independent expert to help us with the investigation into possible soil contamination after the fire. This is a chance for residents to meet our expert and listen to his report on the work so far.
Watch the video Here: https://youtu.be/dMdyF_QRmmw
Q&A With James Caspell - Neighbourhood Director - Updated! 27.11.2020
Last Thursday the RA hosted a Q&A session with James Caspell, Neighbourhood Director where he gave updates on the Refurb and Anti-Social Behaviour on the estate. Residents also had their questions answered by James. If you weren't able to join, you can view the recording below:
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVFyjgeAbzI
Safeguarding Awareness Week
20th November 2020
The event will include:
Scam awareness during COVID
Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse
Hearing from our Safeguarding Adults Reference Group
Question Time with members of the Safeguarding Board
Music from “Every Voice Counts” Westminster’s Staff Choir
Please sign up for this event via the Eventbrite link below
St Charles Urgent Care Centre to temporarily re-open as pre-booked clinic
On Monday 26th October, St Charles Urgent Care Centre will re-open as a pre-bookable clinic.
If you have a minor injury like minor scalds and burns, minor head injuries or abdominal pain and need same day urgent treatment, your GP or NHS 111 will be able to book you an appointment at St Charles Urgent Care Centre.
The pre-booked clinic will be open Monday – Sunday, 8am – 6pm.
Due to covid-19, the walk-in service at St Charles remains temporarily suspended to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. The walk-in will re-open once it is safe to do so, and we’ll let you know as soon as that’s the case.
Where else can I be treated?
Call your GP practice, or visit your GP practice website
Call 111, or visit www.111.NHS.UK
Call 999 if it’s an emergency & you feel your life is in danger
Contact Information
St Charles Urgent Care Centre
Exmoor Street
London
W10 6DZ
Getting there
Ladbroke Grove (Hammersmith & City / Circle Line)
Bus: 7/316/N7 (Oakworth Road)
For further information please contact wlccg.integratedcare@nhs.net
Together we can fight flu – get your jab
The flu can be serious and some people are more vulnerable to the harmful effects of the flu than others. If you are over 65 years old, have a long term medical condition, are pregnant or a child aged between 2-11 you are eligible for a free flu jab from the NHS. You can book an appointment with your GP or your nearest pharmacy.
Each year the flu kills on average 11,000 people and hospitalises thousands more. The flu virus spreads from person to person, even amongst those not showing symptoms.
By having the flu vaccination, you will help protect yourself and others from what can be a severe, and sometimes fatal, illness which could lead to a hospital treatment.
Protect yourself and your loved ones #FightingFluTogether.
More at www.grenfell.nhs.uk
Grenfell environmental checks invitation to attend a virtual community event on Tues day, 20 October at 9.30 to 10.30 am
This is an opportunity to find out about the soil sampling plan for Stage 2 of the environmental checks around the Grenfell Tower Site. This will include the:
Sampling locations
Number of samples and at what depth
Chemicals to be tested
Testing fruit and vegetables
You will also be able to ask the scientists any questions you may have about the environmental checks. The scientists will be:
David Dyson, Project Manager – AECOM environmental specialists
Professor Alan Penn, Chief Scientific Adviser – Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Professor Gideon Henderson, Chief Scientific Adviser – Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Dr Paul Nathanail – the Suitably Qualified Person
Representatives from the Food Standards Agency and the North West London Clinical Commissioning Group will also be available to answer any questions.
To take part:
The event will be hosted on Microsoft Teams Live Events, and a link to the event and joining instructions will be sent out beforehand. To attend you will need a desktop or laptop (Windows or Mac), tablet or phone (Android or iOS) with access to the internet. You will also need up-to-date versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer 11, as well as speakers or headphones.
If you are unable to attend on the day, a video of the event will be posted on YouTube and we will share the link once it’s available.
If you would like to ask the scientists a question, you can:
Email it to the team at: environmental-checks@communities.gov.uk
Or call the team on: 0303 444 9086
Grenfell Tower safety works:
Community events on 21 and 23 September
We are holding two events this month for you to speak to us about the safety works taking place in the Tower and to ask us any questions.
Online question and answer event:
When: Monday 21 September, 6pm–7pm
Where: please visit bit.ly/21sept2020event
A write-up and video of this event will be shared afterwards.
Community drop-in event:
When: Wednesday 23 September, 4.30–6pm
Where: rooftop area of the North Kensington Resource Centre, Whitchurch Road (W11 1WF). COVID-19 guidance will be followed to ensure public safety.
To find out more:
The Tower is safe and these works will ensure its continued stability. Read more at:
www.gov.uk/grenfell-community-updates
To contact the site team:
NHS North Kensington services
I want to see my GP
Since the beginning of the outbreak GP surgeries now offer patients a telephone call back first.
If the GP feels that your problem or query can be dealt with safely over the phone or by video, the consultation will be done in this way. This could be for things such as writing a sick note or doing a letter in support of housing.
However, if your GP needs to see you in person for an examination; they will make an appointment to see you at the practice.
This is done in the safest way possible to ensure that the virus doesn’t spread among patients and your practice will give you instructions.
You can now also e-mail your practice using ‘e-consult’. You will usually receive a reply within 48 hours, which can be a written response, phone call or appointment in person.
Speaking to your GP in a different language – NHS interpretation service
All practices have access to a translation service called ‘Silent Sounds’ to help you make an appointment or speak to the doctor or nurse in your language.
The receptionist will be able to identify that you need an interpreter and will connect you to the service, if not you or a family member can say ‘Silent Sounds’.
I have an appointment at the hospital– is it safe?
If you have an appointment at the hospital it is safe to go.
NHS services are now organised differently to keep you safe.
You will need to wear a mask and your temperature will be checked when you arrive.
If you are going into hospital overnight the hospital will give you all the instructions you need which will keep you safe.
Don’t go to the hospital if you have symptoms of coronavirus, let the reception know and stay at home and get a test.
COVID-19 Guidance
How do I protect myself and my family?
Wash your hands regularly and for longer (at least 20 seconds).
Social distance (2 metres)
Wear a mask in public places and on transport, particularly when you can’t social distance
Stay at home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms
I think I might have coronavirus
The most common symptoms of coronavirus are a cough, high temperature or loss of taste.
If you have symptoms stay at home, everyone in your household will need to stay at home too for 14 days.
Book a free coronavirus test for you and anyone else with symptoms in your home including children.
Getting a test
The test can be delivered to your home or you can go to a testing centre. To book visit www.nhs.uk/coronavirus.
If you aren’t online you can call the helpline 119. You can also speak to someone in another language on this number.
The nearest walk in testing centre to North Kensington is Harlesden Community Gardens - Challenge Close, Harlesden, NW10 4BF. You must book an appointment and can call them direct on 020 8937 4440 between 9am-5pm.
My condition has got worse
Grenfell environmental checks – last month’s virtual community event, next steps and opportunities to be involved
In summary:
At our virtual community event on 20 July, residents had the opportunity to ask questions to the scientists who are carrying out, supporting or overseeing the environmental checks.
You can watch a video of the event on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/hxyfql-ePno. You can also see a summary of the questions and answers from the event in this community update.
We are making progress on Stage 2 and the next step will be the site ‘walkovers’ during the weeks of 17 and 24 August, to survey the 34 locations identified for sampling.
There will be opportunities for you to take part in the site walkovers and safety will be our priority.
Stage 1 of the two-stage environmental checks into potential land contamination around the Grenfell Tower site was carried out in spring and summer 2019. A full report on the results was published in October 2019.
Stage 1 of the two-stage environmental checks into potential land contamination around the Grenfell Tower site was carried out in spring and summer 2019. A full report on the results was published in October 2019.
Stage 1 involved a site survey, exploratory soil testing and a pilot study to inform the approach to Stage 2. The results of Stage 1 indicated that the levels of chemicals found in the soil were consistent with those generally found in London and that there was no increased risk to health from land contamination because of the Grenfell Tower fire.
To reduce uncertainty about any health risks, Stage 2 will involve an investigation of the area involving more detailed soil sampling. The results will be used to consider any possible risks to public health. The initial design for Stage 2 was developed by AECOM, the independent specialists, from the findings of the research, the sampling and the results from Stage 1. This was published on gov.uk as Technical Note 18.
Stage 2 will focus on the chemicals where a potential ‘significant contaminant linkage’ was found under Stage 1. This means the link between the chemicals found in the soil, how people could come into contact with them and who or what may be affected as a result. These chemicals are lead and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), as under Stage 1 these chemicals exceeded screening levels in some areas. These contaminants are commonly found in urban areas and in most cases were within the normal background range for London, which means they could have originated from historic sources.
In addition, dioxins and furans will be investigated further as these chemicals are particularly associated with fires, and asbestos will also be investigated further.
see the full update here including the map of the sampling points
Health Partners Programme
We are proud to be a part of the Health Partners Programme with other community, voluntary, faith groups and residents associations working in the community of North Kensington, brought together by NHS West London Clinical Commissioning Group. The Health Partners Programme brings organisations together with the common goal of supporting local people to improve their health and lead long and healthy lives.
For more information visit www.grenfell.nhs.uk/community/health-partners-programme
How is your health? The NHS is here to help
The NHS in North Kensington provides a range of services for people affected by Grenfell; including Enhanced Health Checks, emotional and mental wellbeing support and therapeutic services, and a specific Dedicated Service for survivors, bereaved and residents of Grenfell walk.
For more information including accessing services during Coronavirus, visit the NHS Grenfell website www.grenfell.nhs.uk
Grenfell environmental checks: joining instructions to attend a virtual community event on Monday, 20 July at 11am to 12 noon
What is the event for?
This is an opportunity to meet the scientists who are carrying out, supporting or overseeing Stage 2 of the environmental checks around the Grenfell Tower site. You will be able to find out more about their roles, what has happened so far and what will happen next.
You will then have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the environmental checks during a question and answer session.
How do I take part?
The event will be hosted on Microsoft Teams Live Events. To take part you will need a desktop or laptop (Windows or Mac), tablet or phone (Android or iOS) with access to the internet. You will also need up-to-date versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer 11, as well as speakers or headphones.
To join the event please click on the link below:
Alternatively, you can dial in by phone, although please note this will mean that you won’t be able to see the scientists or the presentation
Please use the telephone number and conference id below to join the event:
Telephone: 044 20 3443 8728
Conference id: 839986701#
We recommend that you join the event a few minutes before it is due to begin.
more details here
Safety Works at Grenfell Tower - July 2020
For more information:
For the site management team: Email GrenfellTowerSite@communities.gov.uk / phone 0303 444 0011
Join our online Q&A event on Monday 27 July, 6pm–7pm (please email us for joining details and to send us your questions). Another event will take place in September and details on that will follow nearer the time.
Telephone ‘drop-ins’ are taking place on Wednesdays, 10am–12noon: Phone 0303 444 9086 See the digital signs around the site, which will contain the latest information about the works. This update and letters about these safety works are available online at: www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/grenfell-community-updates.
Grenfell 3rd Anniversary
Grenfell Art Therapy (online) 12th June 2020
Closure of Portobello Road 10am-4pm Mon-Sat
Covid-19/Coronavirus
Please see our new section on the website where have tried to put as much helpful information for residents to help them stay safe and well in this global health emergency.
Public Health England
Guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK and protecting older people and vulnerable adults
Background and Scope of Guidance
This guidance is for everyone. It advises on social distancing measures we should all be taking to reduce social interaction between people in order to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). It is intended for use in situations where people are living in their own homes, with or without additional support from friends, family and carers. If you live in a residential care setting - guidance is available at residential care setting
Please click here to read the full guidance
Following from yesterday's email about the closure of The ClementJames Centre due to the Coronavirus outbreak, please see below for updated contact details for each of the centre's programmes during this period.
For referrals/enquiries and to arrange phone appointments for Employment Support, please email employment@clementjames.org
For Wellbeing, please email wellbeing@clementjames.org
For Advice & Guidance support, please email advice@clementjames.org
For Literacy & Numeracy, please email lit-num@clementjames.org
For Adult Learning queries, please email adultlearning@clementjames.org
For IntoUniversity North Kensington, please email youngpeople@clementjames.org
For any other queries, please email reception@clementjames.org
We look forward to working with you and will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.
Best wishes,
The ClementJames Centre
URGENT! Basic Supplies Needed
Fit For Life Youth Hiring
Grenfell Recovery & Wellbeing
The Grenfell Recovery & Wellbeing Service along with the Recovery & Wellbeing College and Lancaster West RA offer a programme of free workshops focusing on wellbeing.
Lancaster West Community Centre, 1A Station Walk W11 1WF
A Statement from the Lancaster West RA
The Lancaster West RA are shocked and appalled that one of our Community was subject to a racist attack and robbery on Saturday 15th by a group of white thugs. It is almost unbelievable that someone should be attacked like this in 2020 when doing nothing more than going about their job.
Ladbroke Grove and Notting Hill have a long and noble history of being at the forefront of the fight against racism in this country. From the 1958 race riots which led to the foundation of the Carnival to the Mangrove Café in All Saints Road, our community has always stood up against racism in any form. Lancaster West has been a beacon for a vibrant, integrated community and has produced so many stars of music, sports and the arts.
There is no room for prejudice of any kind in our area and we call on the police to find these people and deliver the justice they deserve.
We urgently call on the police to step up and ensure that this kind of behaviour is consigned to history, where it belongs and will offer help and support to anyone in our community who is attacked in this way.
Digital Signs at the Tower Site
Community Ownership
Event on Saturday 15th February to explore the future for the Esatate
Letter to the Inquiry 5th Feb 2020
Flourish The Seasons
Present free family art for North Kensington this half term at Maxilla Studios W10 6NQ
Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission
Drop in events to here about the commission, further information below or on their website https://www.grenfelltowermemorial.co.uk
Our Stories
Share your stories with the community, with live music and poetry on Sat 7th March at Bay 20 Community Centre, 71 St. Marks Road, W10 6JG.
Information about the programme and facilitators is available at
Creative Story-Telling
6 weeks of workshops for 13-18 year olds every Thursday 5:00-7:30 at Bay 20. Sign-up here: goldandashes.eventbrite.com
Healing Hands Parenting Group
The first Monday and Third Friday of every month 11:00AM - 6:00PM
The Map Is Not The Land - Art Project
We are pleased to announce an exciting new ACAVA
project starting in January 2020.
Working with artist Teresa Paiva, North Kensington
residents will co-design and fabricate a new artwork for
the railings outside ACAVA’s Maxilla Studios in Maxilla
Walk.
The Map is not the Land invites participants to consider
the local and the global, the personal and the collective
and the manmade and the natural, to create a series of
interlinking 3D imagined spaces using plastic caps, clay,
casting techniques and paint.
Places on this project are for adults only and booking is
recommended.
TO BOOK A PLACE PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
WWW.ACAVA.ORG FOR DETAI LS
OR EMAIL LISA.NASH@ACAVA.ORG
The leaflet is available here
Sustainability Lunch and Learn
Changes to the Grenfell Night Telephone Service
full details are here
Public Health Training at the Curve
Courses starting in February 2020.
Please register for interest by emailing christina.charles@rbkc.gov.uk or call 0207 221 9836
MEDIATION SERVICES
NHS HEALTH SERVICES 2019
Lancaster West Jam Sessions
Kensington Palace Trips
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING
20 th NOVEMBER 2019, 6.30pm
Notting Hill Methodist Church
240 Lancaster Road
London
W11 4AH
James Caspell, W11 Neighbourhood Director will be
attending the meeting alongside committee members.
They would like to answer as many of your questions as
possible. If you have a question that you would like
answered on the night please email them to
info@lancwestra.com by 12pm on 19 th November 2019.
Free Wellbeing Workshops
Lancaster West Residents Association - Response to Phase 1 Report
Lancaster West is the estate which included Grenfell Tower and much of which was evacuated on the night of the Fire. All the residents still live with the trauma of that night and have a permanent reminder of the tragedy in the shape of the shrouded tower that still looms over us.
Today our thoughts are for those who lost their lives on the 14th June 2017 and the bereaved, survivors and residents of Lancaster West Estate.
Though it has been a long time in coming we are happy the first stage of the report is so clear in its conclusions. We hope this is the start of a proper examination into what lead to that horrific night of 14th June.
Most importantly we are so glad to see the simple statement that the cladding applied in the refurbishment of the Tower was not compliant and that it was the major cause of the catastrophic and rapid spread of the fire.
We, the residents saw on the night how heroic the firefighters were, but the report makes it clear that the management of the Fire Brigade has lessons to learn. From early on it was obvious that the stay-put policy was wrong.
Despite the media's focus on the criticism of the Fire Brigade in the report, we are happy that finally:
The Council and their arms-length management of the TMO have come under the kind of scrutiny they should have done at the start.
Shoddy maintenance, Fire doors that didn't work and No plans of the building or any idea of who lived in it.
They have many questions to answer and it is striking that over two-and-a-half years later, the flats underneath are still subject to a fire-watch as they are unsafe. How long will it take for the report's recommendations make the Government take action to allow people able to sleep safely at night?
We look forward to the second phase of the report and hope that all of the people involved in creating this disaster: RBKC Council, the disgraced TMO, the disastrous refurbishment of the Tower with its ACM cladding and the manufacturers of it are held to account both in the inquiry and the subsequent police investigation.
Finally, this report and its minute-by-minute examination show the true horror of that night and what happens when the Government and Local Authorities prioritise profit over lives. We hope it brings the real change to Social Housing policy and the attitude to its tenants.
Leaseholder Meeting - Wed 6th November
Meeting for Leaseholders Wednesday 6th November in the Main Meeting Room, Kensington Leisure Centre, Silchester road W10 6EX.
Grenfell Environmental Checks
The initial Stage 1 test results have been released by the Government and can be seen in full at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/grenfell-environmental-checks-stage-1-report. They have also provided a summary of the report and the process involved in making it here.
Members of the AECOM team will be available to discuss any questions you have about the results at a drop-in event on Saturday, 19th October, in the meeting room at the Kensington Leisure Centre, Silchester Rd, Notting Hill, London W10 6EX.
Additional drop-ins with the environmental checks project team will also take place on:
Tuesday, 15th October between 12 – 5pm at The Curve, Bard Road, London W10 6TP
Thursday, 17th October between 3 – 5pm at Bay 20, 71 St Mark’s Road, London W10 6JG..
Any queries can be sent to: environmental-checks@communities.gov.uk or by calling 0303 444 0078
Fire Cadets Opportunity
Fire cadets is an exciting youth engagement programme offering young people the opportunity to engage with the LFB and gain important qualification. More details here
Free Coffee Morning
Every Monday morning in the Community Centre from 10am-12pm. Launching Monday 14th October
Visit by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Commission 2nd Oct
Commissioners from the Archbishop of Canterbury are visiting the estate on 2nd October and are keen talk to residents.
They will be an open event for residents in Clement James Church between 5:30-6:30. They are investigating the Social Housing crisis in the UK and particular way in which it effects people in North Kensington, including the way in which it may have contributed to the problems that led to the fire at Grenfell Tower.
Cycling Events in K&C Oct-Dec 2019
New cycling initiatives in Kensington and Chelsea this Autumn.
To find out more, please check-out the links above or or to book a place email cycling@rbkc.gov.uk
Premier League Inspires Traineeship commencing Monday 29th October 2019
Strictly limited places for young people aged from 16-24 run by Queens Park Rangers FC Community Trust.
If you are interested or know a young person who would be interested in this programme please download the referral forms and return them.
Rise Youth Group
RBKC Grenfell Community Leadership Programme
The Grenfell Leadership Programme is to provide local individuals and organisations access to a free programme of workshops and training to support them and to strengthen their skills.
It’s will also help them prepare for applying for a grant from the Grenfell Projects Fund which is due be agreed by the RBKC Leadership Team in September
Read more about it on their website https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/grenfell-response-and-recovery/community-leadership-programme or see the booklet here
Prince’s Trust Opportunities
Are you or do you know a young person of 18-30? Please see here on our website for courses and opportunities from the Prince’s Trust and details of how to apply
Baby & Me - Fun Sessions for pre-walking Babies
Tuesdays 10-11:30am from 17th September
Baby Massage Course for Parents
Thursdays 1:45-3:00pm from 17th September
Health & Strength Workshops
Thursdays 10am-12pm from 19th September
Grenfell Memorial Community Mosaic Workshops
Details of the new workshops are available here
LETTER FROM THE MHCLG
The MHCLG have written to us promising further Government funding of the estate refurbishment and that the council will increase their funding to deliver the first two stages of the refurbishment without further delay.
THE CURVE SUMMER PROGRAMME from 29th July to 23rd August
All the activities and classes at the Curve for the summer. You can read and download the programme here
NORTH KENSINGTON RESOURCE CENTRE
BETWEEN TESTERTON AND HURSTWAY WALKS
THE LANCASTER WEST CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY NETWORK HAS A CONSULTATION ABOUT DEVELOPING THIS SITE ON SATURDAY 20TH JULY from 11.00am - 4.00pm
THE RA HAS A LEASE ON THIS BUILDING AND HAVE NOT BEEN CONSULTED ABOUT THIS EVENT.
NO DECISIONS WILL BE MADE ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE RESOURCE CENTRE WITHOUT THE VERY FULLEST POSSIBLE CONSULTATION WITH ALL THE RESIDENTS
Environmental Checks - stage 1 Results - Sat 20th July
Westway Sports and Leisure Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd, London W10 6RP
On the day there will be a 15 minute presentation from the Stage 1 specialist AECOM
Sessions will be at 11:30am-12:30pm 2:00pm-3:00pm 2:30pm-3:30pm
LWRA June Newsletter
Our June newsletter is out with the schedule of activities for the 2nd anniversary of the fire, distribution of scarves and badges, the Lancaster West awards ceremony and some tickets for Kew Gardens.
You can read it here
AECOM site walkabouts
AECOM will be undertaking the site walkover/recce of the exploratory sampling sites on Thursday and Friday, 23rd and 24th.
There are 20 proposed sites and the AECOM team will need about half an hour to survey each site, so the process will involve two full days. These locations have been selected on the basis of community input from the workshops, information following the fire and proximity (within 1km) to the Tower.
Please note, this is exploratory sampling and so does not represent a definitive list of everywhere that will be tested, as the main sampling will take place in Stage 2.
More details here.
Grenfell Walk - Community Art Project
Lancaster West Residents Association, Grenfell Walk Residents Association and Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team will be collaborating to create community led art designs for the hoarding along Grenfell Walk
If you are a local artist, community group, school or faith based organisation we are keen to hear from you.
For further information or to register your interest, please
email arts@lancwestra.com or call 07858 926397 to register your interest by Friday 10 May.
More details here
Professor Anna Stec’s Report on Contamination on the Lancaster West Estate
We, the Lancaster West Residents Association, are deeply concerned by the findings of Professor Anna Stec's report of cancerous and asthma causing contaminants in the soil and environment surrounding Grenfell Tower. Residents' continuous complaints of health problems (such as the infamous Grenfell cough) have been dismissed up until now.
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council is moving incredibly slowly, it has taken RBKC 21 months to appoint a specialist independent contractor to investigate the possible contamination of the air and soil. We need action now. They are taking chances with their residents' health.
Parents in the area are extremely concerned,. There are primary schools very close to the tower and the Kensington Aldridge Academy sits underneath. The KAA are being forced to think of relocation again due to the findings of Prof Stec's report. These children have just returned with the assurance that the area is safe.
We demand immediate response to the following questions:
Why were students and residents moved back into the area without the essential safety checks
Why has it taken 17 months before there was a proper investigation of the contamination?
Why were residents, of Lancaster West and the surrounding area, told it was safe to eat locally grown food and vegetables if they were washed thoroughly, which now proves not to be true?
What screenings will be put in place to ensure residents within the affected zones are monitored closely, and what date will this start?
When will central government or the local council contact residents to inform them of the findings and what is their immediate plan of action?
How will these findings affect the future of Lancaster west estate?
Will the council leaders attend a Committee meeting to discuss the toxicology report and answer Committee questions?
Can professor Stec attend a Committee meeting to go through her findings, discuss risks and recommendations?
We ask for a concerted program of total decontamination of the soil around the tower and surrounding relevant areas. And a long term health screening program both for the residents and those who work in the affected area.
Update on Tower wrapping
I regret that works to replace wind-damaged wrapping on Grenfell Tower started this morning, before we had informed you.
This had not been our intention and I am escalating with site contractors as a matter of urgency to understand what happened so that we can avoid it happening again.
I understand how upsetting it can be to see things happening to the Tower which you are not already aware of. Unfortunately, because works have started, for safety reasons they need to be completed. This will be done by the end of the day today.
No further works to replace the wrapping will be started until we have informed you of what you can expect to see and when.
Please accept my apologies,
Doug Paterson
Grenfell Site Management