Improving local people’s opportunities in health, employment and community life since 1992 Weekly Newsletter
Edition 50, 28 January 2021 What’s on at WEP – our free online Wellbeing and Employability services
We’re celebrating 50 WEP newsletters since July 2019! I hope that you enjoy reading this week’s newsletter that includes the usual fun things to do, information about what’s going on in the local area and online projects to take part in. For back editions of this newsletter or to be added to the mailing list, please visit the link to our website: https://www.westeustonpartnership.org/about-us-2/newsletters/ or email [email protected].
This national lockdown is taking its toil on all of us, but we will prevail. For more information and the latest advice and guidance click on this link Coronavirus (COVID-19) - NHS (www.nhs.uk.
To book an appointment for Careers Advice, CV surgery or a place on the Dyslexia etc workshop contact David on 07908845154 or [email protected]. For information on Tai Chi, Yoga or Ability Bikes email [email protected] and if you want to know more about Study Support, WE CAN, or anything else email [email protected].
People’s Corner
Amy Winehouse – The Singer’s Camden Connection
Amy Winehouse, the singer songwriter, is well known as the Queen of Camden.
Born 14 September 1983, Amy Winehouse came from a musical family; many of her uncles being professional jazz musicians. She bought her own guitar when she was 14 and began writing songs and singing. When she was 17 she became a featured vocalist with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Her debut album Frank was released in 2003 and the follow up Back to Black in 2006 became the bestselling album in the UK. She won five Grammy awards for this album.
Amy called Camden her playground, a place she lived in, worked in and played in. She resided in Camden for many years, and was living in a flat in Prowse Place when she became an international success. Her favourite pub in Camden was The Hawley Arms and it was sometimes referred to as the Amy Winehouse pub as often she would get behind the bar and serve drinks. Other pubs she frequented were The Good Mixer on Inverness St and she played many of her first gigs at The Dublin Castle on Parkway. Other music venues she sang in were the former Camden Palace and the Roundhouse where she played her last gig on 20 July 2011, just three days before she died.
Amy died alone in her home, 30 Camden Square on 23 July 2011, age 27, of accidental alcohol poisoning. The news shocked the world. Fans flocked to her house to pay tribute and leave flowers outside. Camden Council has replaced the Camden Square street sign many times which has been repeatedly covered in graffiti, and some stolen by fans. A year after her death her house, which had remained unoccupied, was sold at auction for £1.98m. 1
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The Amy Winehouse Foundation was set up by her family to support and help young people with addiction and emotional problems. Camden continues to honour one of its most famous residents. A bronze life size statue of Amy by British sculptor Scott Eaton was placed in Stables Market, Camden Market in 2014. The Jewish Museum London in Camden has shown many exhibitions based on Amy, her family and heritage. It also launched an Amy street art trail of all the murals depicting her around the town. Last year, 2020, Amy was honoured on Camden’s Music Walk of Fame, when a plaque bearing her name was unveiled.
Word Search For Dogs Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining 44 letters spell an Ogden Nash quotation.
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Enjoy Some Uplifting Music
Etta James - I'd Rather Go Blind - YouTube Lady Gaga - "What's Up" 4 Non Blondes Live Cover at #artRaveVienna - YouTube Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder, John Legend perform "Lean On Me" at the 2015 Induction Ceremony - YouTube George Michael, Elton John - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Live) - YouTube Paul Hardcastle - Rainforest/What’s Going On (The Forest Echoes Mix) - YouTube U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - YouTube
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Try This Interesting Brain Teaser A Photo Illusion Puzzle
Bedecked in flowing robes Assuming my humble station I draw the curious globes And strive to enlighten my patron The task I've taken up Providing you with protection Unlike my peers corrupt Distorting your sound perception I shall not be long winded Unless I am cast away Results might be quite splendid Or varying day by day The prudent give me praise The slovenly fools, rejection
For after several days They only see imperfection Answers to this riddle in the next edition. Answers to last week’s puzzle – Salt Shaker.
This Week’s Funny Story
I was at the customer-service desk, returning a pair of jeans that was too tight. “Was anything wrong with them?” the sales assistant asked. “Yes,” I said. “They hurt my feelings.” By A. P.
This Week’s Recipe – Easy Wholemeal Loaf
• In a robot/mixer: o Put the water into the mixing bowl first. o Mix all the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl and pour into the water. o With the dough hook on put the robot on level 2-3 until the dough is kneaded together. o Transfer to a floured surface to shape. • By hand: Ingredients: o Mix all the dry ingredients together. • 500g wholemeal flour or any o Make a well in the middle and slowly add the water until other kind of flour. mixed. • 3 tablespoons mixed seeds - o Bring together with hands into a ball. sunflower, pumpkin, linseed etc o Transfer to a floured surface and knead until the dough is (add less or more depending on smooth and elastic. preference). • Add to the loaf tin, cover with cling film and place in a warm oven (50 • 7g dried yeast. degrees centigrade). • I tsp salt. • Leave for about 1 hour until risen and once risen remove cling film and • 250 - 300ml tepid water. bake at 200 degrees centigrade for 45 minutes to 1 hour. 3
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WEP Employability Help
With tighter lockdown restrictions being imposed, the chances of returning to either work or further education may seem even less likely.
But there is no reason to stop career planning and preparing. WEP's Career Advice Service is even more determined to ensure residents remain on track to achieve their training goals and keep them informed of any job opportunities through its excellent network of partners. The service will also continue to provide help with writing CVs and covering letters as well as guidance on completing application forms. It will continue to run its excellent virtual workshops so that people can keep developing their core skills and become "job ready".
Please contact our qualified careers advisor David Hermanstein for further information and to book an appointment. You can contact David on 07908845154 or [email protected]
Could You Benefit By Having A Virtual WEP Office?
Our virtual office will allow you to manage your business from home. We’ll help by: • Handling your post and answering your calls • Providing you with a telephone number and business address • Providing you with meeting space at reduced prices • Offering you reasonable rates and a flexible contract Email: [email protected] for more information.
WEP Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation
Feeling bored and alone with time on your hands? You need a hobby! I’ve been knitting and found it relaxing and instructive. Knitting allows
West Euston Connecting And Networking you to make something unique that can be for yourself or a gift for a friend. For more information check out this website - Beginners Hub | Stitch & Story - Stitch & Story UK (stitchandstory.com).
WEP Regent’s Park Singers
The Regent's Park Singers next monthly meeting is online on Monday 1 February 2021, 7.00pm - 8.30 pm. Weekly meetings start from April 2021. Please book a place first by phoning Diana on 07572 884 861. Why not give it a try, you will be made to feel very welcome.
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WEP Online Study Support For Young People
Online Study Support sessions for young people aged 11 - 16 on Tuesdays, 5.00pm - 7.00pm during term time. These are virtual sessions via Zoom. Young people are supported by volunteer tutors with a business or university background. If you’re interested or know of anyone who might be interested in attending and getting help with their studies/homework please get in touch by email - [email protected].
WEP Maths Homework Corner
CIRCLE GEOMETRY b) 1. Find the area and perimeter of each of the following figures. Assume that the value of 휋 is 3.1416 or use the 휋 button on your calculator.
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ANSWERS: a) Circumference = 퐶 = 2휋r
= 2 x 3.14 x 1 = 6.18 cm Hence this represents the circumference of both half circles b) at the ends of figure a) put together. The rectangle in the centre has dimensions 3cm x 2cm and hence the perimeter of figure a) = 6.18 + 3 + 3 = 12.18 cm Area of the two end half-circles = 퐴 = 휋푟2 = 3.14 (1)2 = 3.14 cm2 Then add the area of the rectangle = 3 x 2 = 6 cm2 Thus the total area = 9.14 cm2 b) Circumference = 퐶 = 2휋r
ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK’S QUESTIONS = 2 x 3.14 x 3 = 18.84 cm CIRCLE GEOMETRY Hence this represents the circumference of the full circle of Find the area and perimeter of each of the following figures. figure b). The figure contains only 2 of 4 quarter-circles hence Assume that the value of 휋 is 3.1416 or use the 휋 button on the curved perimeters total your calculator. = (2/4) x 18.84 = 9.42 cm. The straight lines of this perimeter total a) 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12 cm Thus the total perimeter of the figure = 9.42 + 12 = 21.42 cm. Area of the two quarter-circles is half a full circle 1 1 = ( ) 퐴 = ( )휋푟2 = 0.5 x 3.14 (3)2 = 14.13 cm2 2 2
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Sign Up to WEP Code Club!
Sign up to Code Club and Learn how to create computer games:
Start date: Wednesday 17 February 2021, 5.00pm – 7.00pm Duration: 6 week course Projects: Memory, Dodgeball, Brain game, Catch the dots, Clone wars and Create your own worlds.
To book your place email [email protected]
The WEP Black Dog Theatre Creation Is Back By Alfie James
Following the wonderful success last year, I'm really chuffed to be able to restart the Black Dog Theatre Creation this year. The project is always good fun and we're always looking for new members to join. Due to the lockdown, we will be running our weekly workshops on Zoom (it's dead easy to use and free). If you're interested in any aspect of theatre, would like to make some new friends and work with some terrific people whilst having some fun and putting together a little play then please do get in touch. Please don't be put off by the Zoom aspect as we can help if you're not sure about how to use it.
• When: Tuesdays (We start on Tuesday 9 February 2021) • Time: 1.00pm - 2.15pm • Where: Zoom (Normally held at the H-POD)
Please contact Alfie either on 07858625622 or email him at [email protected]
WEP Online Tai Chi Classes
Every Thursday, online, from 1.45pm. How to participate in WEP’s Tai Chi classes online using Zoom:
1. Complete this set up before the meeting is due to start. 2. Get comfy and have some water to hand. Make sure you are happy with your visible surroundings (you can choose to turn off your camera if you prefer, but it allows me to help you if I can see you). Make sure that there are no trip hazards around and that you can safely move your arms around you without hitting any obstacles. 3. You do not need to download Zoom but you can if you wish. 4. You can use your phone but a larger device like a laptop, desktop or tablet, is better.
How to join the lessons Open the link below. Meeting ID: 980 989 8140 / Password: 2henQV • Make sure your device’s sound input and output is on. • Turn off alert sounds in your system settings so you won’t be interrupted. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9809898140?pwd=M3c0VnBXRXk5L0NybFhFRmtkaG8vQT09 Stuck? For help, go here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us
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Westminster Kingsway College ESOL Classes Update
During this time Westminster Kingsway College will be following government regulations and have started all their classes online via MS Teams. Email either [email protected] or [email protected] for more information and enrolment details.
COVID-19 Community Response Team Survey
As many of you are aware the voluntary sector has been working hard in partnership with the Council to provide support to Camden residents who are vulnerable and need support around food provision. As this work has been developing we are keen to expand the offer to residents in a coordinated way and so are asking organisations who are providing COVID support to residents during the pandemic, whether it be food support, mental health support, debt advice and so on, to please fill in the survey using the link below and submit to Camden Council. The survey should not take more than 5-10 minutes and will be able to help us to plan and promote support to residents in the forthcoming months. Please complete and return the survey by Wednesday 3 February 2021.
Survey link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=NEqPXtsrVEi7QrTQx9AkbNL4pjaWX0VMoK_MalzNJ8FUQjBK MkUxM1UwMVg3TzJaUVZIT1gxSE1TNi4u
Age UK Camden Update
Age UK Camden Information and Advice Service are currently offering Benefit Check appointments for Camden residents aged 55+ or the carers of residents aged 55+. A Benefit Check ensures older Camden residents are receiving their full-entitlement to the welfare benefits available to them and helps to raise awareness of the Warm Home Discount - a one-off payment of £140 to help with energy costs for those who meet the eligibility criteria.
With the on-going lockdown and people spending more time at home, fuel energy consumption will increase, and many older residents may struggle to pay their energy bills this winter. If you have any clients who may benefit from a Benefit Check appointment please contact us at: [email protected] or call 020 7837 3777.
BWA Community Based Outreach Service
Are you elderly, shielding or vulnerable? Aged 50+ and Bangladeshi living in Camden? If yes, we can offer the following help and support with • Befriending Calls from Monday – Sunday, 10.00am – 4.00pm • Welfare Help • Support and Advice • Home Visits • Essential Shopping Medication • Hot Meals You can self-refer to our service or be referred by a professional. For more information you can contact Minara Uddin email: [email protected] or call: 07943 739787
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Brixton Finishing School Rolls Out A Free, Nationwide Virtual ‘School’ to ‘rewrite’ The Creative Industries ‘Talent Blueprint’
18 - 25 year olds can sign up now! The AD-Cademy has been designed to upskill participants in key aspects of marketing, creativity and digital, helping them build their network and increase their chances of winning a role through employability workshops including personal branding, accountability, interview tips and CV writing.
The AD-Cademy is curated by the award winning employment inclusion project, Brixton Finishing School. The AD- Cademy’s aim is to ensure the progression of multicultural and white working class talent into the creative and technology industries - whatever your passion is there is a potential role for you. All types of talent are welcome, and we are particularly interested in those with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) backgrounds as there is a shortage of talent for well paid roles with excellent progression potential in the paid media industry. Register interest on our website https://brixtonfinishingschool.org/adcademy/. We are currently in beta testing so registrants will receive notifications to start the course in February 2021.
British Library Public Meeting
Please join us at an online Camden Development Management Forum to find out about pre application redevelopment proposals at British Library, 96 Euston Road, NW1 on Tuesday 2 February 2021, 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Register to attend online at https://camdenplanning.councilsuk.live/britishlibrary. You can also find more information about the proposals on the developer consultation website at https://blextension.co.uk/. If you do not have access to the internet please contact Dawn Allott on 020 7974 1797. The proposal is an extension to the British Library, Euston Road, NW1 on the land to the north of the existing British Library to provide: • Additional library facilities. • New commercial floorspace. • Internal and external public spaces. • Works in relation to Crossrail 2. • The demolition and relocation of the existing British Library Centre for conservation. After a presentation by the developer there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions and to give your views on the proposals.
Your Say On Improvements To Green Spaces In The Euston Area
In order to mitigate against the local impacts of HS2 construction, Camden Council is improving six existing green spaces in the Euston area. We will improve the following green spaces: Munster Square, Clarence Gardens, Cumberland Market, Hope Gardens Ampthill Square and Churchway Estate. Groundwork London is organising a series of FREE online workshops where you can meet the project team, view concept designs and share your ideas/give feedback on the proposed improvements. Upcoming workshop dates: • Hope Gardens and Cumberland Market: 26 January 2021, 5.00pm-6.30pm • Churchway Estate: 2 February 2021, 5.00pm - 6.00pm • Munster Square and Clarence Gardens: 4 February 2021, 5.00pm - 6.30pm You can sign up to the workshops by using the Eventbrite link here. Or join directly using the Zoom link below for all workshop. You do not need to download zoom or have a zoom account but you can if you wish. You can join using your phone, tablet, or computer. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87509805963?pwd=Ullvd0tXck1xRmRpd1Z3STc2NElTQT09
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The Recovery College Update
Our online courses are open to anyone who lives or works in Camden and Islington, or who has a professional, family or carer connection to these boroughs. Anyone enrolling from out of borough without such a connection will be placed on a waiting list – they will only get a place if their chosen course does not book fully with Camden and Islington residents. What’s on offer: • How to cope with traumatic events, three sessions 28 January, 4, 11 February 2021, 11.00am - 12.00pm • Making the most of your memory, three sessions 29 January, 5, 12 February 2021, 2.00pm – 3.00pm • LGBT+ and mental health, 2 sessions 1, 8 February 2021, 11.00am-12.00pm • Psychosis: ways of understanding the experience, 2 sessions 3, 10 February 2021, 2.00pm – 3.00pm Spring courses video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMKzmChhHWg&feature=emb_logo
For more detail, you can find our Spring term 2021 course guide and calendar on our webpage www.candi.nhs.uk/recoverycollege (and attached). Students can enrol any time during term for courses running January to March. Enrolment is via the link on our webpage - https://www.candi.nhs.uk/our-services/education- and-employment/recovery-college/recovery-college-enrolment. We take enrolments all term.
COVID-19 Information From Camden Council
There are lateral Flow Testing centres for people who are not showing COVID-19 symptoms. Test sites across Camden are open Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm. You’ll receive your results within 45 minutes. Book a free test by clicking the link to your chosen test centre below:
• Book a test at Swiss Cottage Library, 88 Avenue Road, London NW3 3HA • Book a test at 33-35 Jamestown Road, NW1 7DB • Book a test at the Charlie Ratchford Centre, Belmont Street, Chalk Farm, NW1 8HF • Book at test at the Triton Café, Regents Place, 17 - 19 Triton Street, Regent's Place London NW1 3BF Sign up to become a COVID-19 Health Champion here (please share this link with your networks): • Information: https://www.camden.gov.uk/covid-19-health-champions • Sign up here: https://survs.com/survey/7qzk99jupy Videos about the COVID-19 vaccine: • https://youtu.be/b2Ald__AhbI - ‘BAME celebrities call out vaccine misinformation’ • https://youtu.be/qHC0Ljg2ZV0 - ‘Call-to-action: vaccine roll-out priorities’
Urban Partners Virtual Work Experience
Wizdom Tileyard are partnering with Urban Partners as part of the Next Generation project to offer online Virtual Work Experience for young people from 15+ during Half Term for 5 days between 15 -19 February 2021. There will be two programmes that students can apply for: • City Planning and Construction (Argent, BAM and LendLease). • Creative Industries (Tileyard, Ted Baker and Hospital Records). To apply the young people need to click this link https://bit.ly/upcareersignup by Friday 29 January 2021 and we will contact them by Monday 8 February 2021 to confirm whether they will be able to take part. Each Virtual Work Experience will include a 5 day project that builds on experiences from the different businesses that operate in the chosen industry. These projects will provide each beneficiary with relevant experience and access to networks within the industries increasing the chance of future employment. For more information contact [email protected] or call 07957974444.
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Knowledge Quarter Young Person Activity Magazine
Want something interesting for your young child to do? Check out this link for first issue of the Knowledge Quarter’s activity magazine - https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/65092875/kq-playground-issue-01.
Paid Work Opportunities for People Who Have Been Laid Off/Reduced Income
Local adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.
Support For Businesses – The Transition Period Has Ended And New Rules Are Here
The UK has left the EU customs union and single market and now enjoys a zero tariffs, zero quotas relationship with the EU as an independent trading nation. There are new rules for businesses and you should act now to comply with these new rules. Visit gov.uk/transition and use the checker tool to quickly identify and sign up to receive updates on the actions that your business needs to take. You can also sign up to receive the regular Business Readiness Transition Bulletin. Some companies now have 3 months to supply additional information to Companies House. These are: • EEA companies which have registered under the Overseas Companies Regulations. • Overseas companies with a UK or EEA registered corporate director or secretary. • UK companies with a director or secretary which is not a UK registered limited company. Find out what information you must file, and how to do this.
Support for the Blind and Partially Sighted During COVID-19
Please contact the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) Helpline on 0303 123 9999 for the information and advice to help you with your specific needs during the COVID-19 crisis.
Employment Support for Disabled Residents via Scope
Scope will be providing phone and digital support during the COVID-19 crisis until further notice. Career Pathways - Career Pathways provides careers advice and information for young people aged between 16 - 25. You’ll have up to three sessions with a specialist advisor to develop your career goals and create an action plan to help you achieve them. Visit www.scope.org.uk/career-pathways Starting Line - Starting Line is a group learning programme for people at the start of their journey into work, training or volunteering. Sessions take place two times a week for seven weeks. They’ll help you grow in confidence and develop your job searching skills. Visit www.scope.org.uk/starting-line Kickstart - Kickstart provides one-to-one support for people looking for paid work. Your advisor will help you search for jobs, prepare for interviews and support you once you’ve found a job. Visit www.scope.org.uk/kickstart
Support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residents During COVID-19
Royal Association for Deaf People’s (RAD’s) desk-based advice support (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10.00am – 4.00pm) continues to be a remote service. RAD support is available via an accessible remote service including webcam, facetime, text and where safe, welfare visits for elderly and vulnerable clients in line with current (and up to date) guidance. RAD also provide information on employment, education and training. The days and times of their service (10.00am – 4.00pm) remain the same. Please feel free to visit RAD’s website www.royaldeaf.org.uk or contact Nicole Campbell at [email protected]. 10
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Achieve Ability – Help with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Dyscalculia and Autism
WEP works in collaboration with Achieve Ability to support people who have dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD or autism spectrum disorder. Another term used for people with these conditions is neurodivergent. WEP and Achieve Ability is offering a telephone information, advice and guidance service for neurodivergent people to help them tackle barriers in the areas of employment, education and training. Feel free to contact us to arrange a telephone session with our advisor via David on 07908845154 or [email protected].
Donate to WEP!
If you would like to donate to WEP, please go to our website - www.westeustonpartnership.org and click on the donate button or email [email protected]. If you shop with Amazon you can make a (small) percentage donation to WEP. Just login using https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ at the start page. You should get a prompt to select your chosen Charity – search for West Euston Partnership and it should come up. Every little helps!
WEP Funders Awards
GREATER LONDON ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2020: Most Dedicated Community Employment Support Organisation - North London and Most Dedicated Providers of Community Wellbeing Initiatives
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