Commonside Trust

Commonside Community Development Trust in the New Horizon Centre: a dynamic, creative & caring community hub for all in Pollards Hill and environs.

[Commonside Trust @CommonsideTrust]

Here's our latest update and plans for the start of 2025!
https://t.co/Vog5ITmOGW

[Commonside Trust @CommonsideTrust]

Our Friday Yoga sessions are just £4 and now run from 1pm - 2pm to help parents/carers fit in the class before the school run!
Check out this post on Nextdoor: https://t.co/0HxVpsMuFM

[Commonwealth War Graves @CWGC]

We have worked with volunteer researchers (including the In From the Cold Project) to identify over 1,700 members of South African labour units who will be named on the new memorial in Cape Town.

We spoke to their descendants, hear their heartfelt stories below:

[Euractiv @Euractiv]

Albania on course for unpredictable election as diaspora register in droves https://t.co/W2mwZhHBoD

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

⚠️ If you buy something that turns out to be unsafe from a retailer, you have rights.

Under the Consumer Rights Act if an item is faulty you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Follow our guide to #ProductSafety ⤵️
https://t.co/y0i3CtiQOg

[Resolution Foundation @resfoundation]

Although inflation has fallen a bit, prices are still high and rising.

Since July 2021, prices overall are up 22%, energy prices are up 55%, and food is up 33%.

[Metropolitan Police @metpoliceuk]

Three people have been arrested after the murder of 14-year-old Keylan Bokassa on a bus in Woolwich on 7 January.

Two boys, aged 15 and 16, remain in custody after being arrested today on suspicion of murder.

A 44-year-old woman also remains in custody for assisting an offender.

Read more about our investigation ⬇️

https://t.co/DASARGvMrA

[Canal & River Trust @CanalRiverTrust]

Good morning from us and this little robin ❄️

[Merton Mencap @MertonMencap]

THIS THURSDAY in-person from 10am-12pm!

Hear about the Transition from Primary School to Secondary School for your child with an EHCP🏫

Meet the MIASS team,EHCP co-ordinators & SEN team manager

BOOK HERE:
📞ring or text: 07929 670645
✉️[email protected]
*See flyer*

[Veterans’ Foundation @VeteransFdn]

Join us in remembering Bill Gladden, WW2 veteran, who would've turned 101 yesterday. 🕯️

Bill served with the 6th Airborne Reconnaissance Regiment and was wounded in Normandy just 12 days after deployment. He spent the next three years recovering in a UK hospital.

[The proper blokes club CIC @BlokesClub]

Announcement.. 📣

We are partnering with British Land to deliver drop in sessions in Surrey Quays shopping centre this year to allow us to reach more men in need of support. (Dates/times/location 👇)

[Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission @GrenfellTowerMC]

We remember today, as we remember every day, those we have lost. #foreverinourhearts💚

[RecoveryCollegeSWL @RecoverySWLSTG]

Today and tomorrow the @RecoverySWLSTG is running open days for anyone interested in knowing more about what we offer. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in to chat to one of our trainers or peer trainers about which of our courses may be of benefit to you.

[Commonside Trust @CommonsideTrust]

Parents and carers can access free advice and support from @TheParentsZone's #EverydayDigital service - see below for the link:

https://t.co/8lHXxzWFn3

[Commonside Trust @CommonsideTrust]

Check out this post on Nextdoor: https://t.co/72hPjPoQ5r

[Historic England @HistoricEngland]

Birmingham was the second most bombed city in the UK during the Second World War. More than 12,000 homes were destroyed.

Over 4,000 prefabs were built across the city as part of the Temporary Housing programme. 🛠️

Many remain and 16 on Wake Green Road are Grade II listed.

[Commonside Trust @CommonsideTrust]

@womensaid @jessphillips So do we.

[Women's Aid @womensaid]

We, alongside 99 organisations working to end domestic abuse and all VAWG, have written to @jessphillips MP after the misogynistic & far right attacks we’ve seen against her in the last week. We stand in solidarity with Jess, just as she has stood with countless women & children.

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

🧸 We’re giving thousands of families and children across England better local services and support.

Through £126 million of Family Hubs and Start for Life funding, we will help set every child up for the best start in life.

Learn more: https://t.co/poSskywy2H

[Commonside Trust @CommonsideTrust]

Fridays 10am - 4pm in Pollards Hill Library you can access the Citizens Advice Cost of Living Service.

[CA Merton & Lambeth @CAMertonLambeth]

Our Merton Cost of Living Service is here!
Pollards Hill Library
Fridays 10am-4pm
Providing advice support including debt, budgeting, welfare benefits, information on Merton and Government cost of living support.
(Pre-booked appointments only)
@Merton_Council
#CostofLivingMerton