There's a whole host of activities for children and young people in Lewisham listed in the Summer's Alive 2008 brochure, including events at Ladywell Leisure Centre and Lewisham Library.  Too many to list here, but I was especially intrigued by the "Aqua-Max Crash Courses" at Ladywell Pool.  I wonder if Mr Calo has any involvement?

Anyway, full details at the Summers Alive website.  

Thought I'd give a plug to the launch of jobclubs for parents which will be taking place at Lewisham Town Hall Civic Suite from 10am to 3pm on 6 August. 

You can find out about:

• childcare as a career; and
• jobclubs for parents with children under five, with a chance to talk to back to work benefits advisers, careers advisers from New Horizons and Opening Doors, and Jobcentre Plus who will be there with their database of current vacancies.

Some good news for residents on the Orchard Estate who have been complaining for years of the poor service they have been getting from Lewisham Council as landlords.

Negotiations for the transfer of homes on the Orchard Estate and Village Court, have been given the go-ahead.

The go-ahead was given by the Council at a meeting on 9 July after hearing the result of a resident ballot to see whether they were in favour of the transfer or not. The ballot followed 3 years of extensive consultation with residents, which included them choosing Broomleigh Housing Association as their preferred Registered Social Landlord last summer, should a transfer take place.

Tenants were balloted between 19 May and 9 June 2008 on whether they wished a stock transfer to take place, with a resounding 92% of people voting in favour of a transfer. 8% of people voted against the transfer. The ballot turnout was 74%.

Action for Refugees in Lewisham have asked me to post the following ad on my blog:

ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN LEWISHAM 

C/O Volunteer Centre, 2nd floor showroom
                                                                                                                                       HE OLBY, 307-313 Lewisham High Street
                                                                                                                                            London SE13 6NW            


Action for Refugees in Lewisham(AFRIL) aims to  relieve the poverty of refugees, advance their education and educate the public of their rights and needs.

To meet our key aims  the Rainbow club is for refugee children and children with English as a second language  aged 5-11 to raise their achievements and academic excellence.


We are looking for an experienced and motivated teacher to teach
ENGLISH/MATHS
2 hours weekly on Saturdays @ £ 17.50 per hour.



Applicants will:
Have experience of teaching English/Maths in primary schools and the British Education system
Uk or overseas teaching qualifications
Ability to relate to young people and gain their confidence


Please send your CV and supporting statement explaining how you meet our requirements to the above address.
Or email to: j.chirico@ntlworld.com




Afril is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community in particular local refugees who are positively encouraged to apply.


Funded by the London Borough of Lewisham(Children Fund)



Action For Refugees In Lewisham is an independent charity providing free advice, support and information to local refugees and asylum seekers.
Registered Charity: 1116344; Company Limited by Guarantee: 5819537

Just to let people know that the Council will be delivering leaflets this weekend consulting on a proposed 20mph zone in the central Lewisham area.  The boundaries of the proposed zone are formed by Lee High Road to the north, Lewisham High Street to the west, then up along Mount Pleasant Road, Stainton Road, with Brownhill Road forming the southern boundary, and the Hither Green railway line forming the eastern boundary.  The leaflet will be consulting on traffic calming measures for the area.