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Wednesday, 6 November 2013

Hidden Homes Delay

Grange rear elevation, with new flats 
The Hidden Homes team have informed LETRA that the planned start date for the two new infill flats at  the Grange, has now been put back until the new year, with a likely start of 13th January.
The works are to begin with the demolition of 11 external sheds, followed by the construction of 37 new sheds and lastly the two flats. The estimated completion date for the project is now the end of May 2014.

Monday, 4 November 2013

H&F Remembrance Sunday, 10th November

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The two annual H&F Remembrance Sunday parades and services take place on the 10th November in Fulham and Shepherds Bush. 
Here are the info links for them:

Friday, 1 November 2013

A & E Closures

A&E
CLOSURES
Government back A&E closures at Charing Cross
& Hammersmith hospitals
  • Hammersmith Hospital A&E will close
  • Charing Cross A&E replaced by a Minor Injuries Unit with no ‘blue light’ service
  • Charing Cross Hospital still threatened by demolition with 60% of the site earmarked for luxury flats
  • 500 acute beds will be lost
  • The UK's leading stroke unit will go
To keep up the fight join on:

Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Avonmore Library - Your Money & Welfare Reform

FREE EVENT 
ALL AGES WELCOME

Want to manage your money better?
Then come and listen to a talk by the
Citizens Advice Bureau on
MANAGING MONEY AND
WELFARE REFORM
 at
AVONMORE LIBRARY
on
THURSDAY 31st OCTOBER
At 1.30 p.m.
(The talk will end at 3.00 p.m.)

One of a series of
Monthly Managing Your Money Sessions

Monday, 14 October 2013

Grange Hidden Homes Consultation

Grange Hidden Homes Consultation 
Residents Hall 
Thursday 17th October 4 to 7pm
The Hidden Homes team are holding a final pre-construction consultation event in the Residents Hall this Thursday, 17th October from 4 to 7pm.
The scheme at the Grange will comprise of two new one bedroom apartments for Discount Market Sale (Affordable Housing) together with 37 new sheds and landscaping works
At the meeting you will be able to discuss with them the progress and learn details of when the scheme is due to start on site (estimated early November 2013) and the timetable for works (due for practical completion May 2014).
They will also advise you of the contractor details, method statements and site welfare facilities and how they intend to minimise disruption to residents on site during construction.
An update will also be given concerning site investigation works for damp and lift contract works taking place at the Grange.
We look forward to seeing you at the resident consultation.

Thursday, 3 October 2013

Free Jobs Fair at QPR 11th October

Andy Slaughter MP’s Employment Skills Fair
Friday, 11 October
11am-2pm
Queen’s Park Rangers Football Club
Loftus Road Stadium
Main entrance, S Africa Road W12 7PJ

The current employment climate is tough for young people and there is a lot of competition for good jobs.  Having the right skills when applying is vital.

I am trying to help young people in Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush compete in the job market and as part of this I am inviting you to an event to help give you the confidence and skills to use in your job search.

Come and meet experts who can help you find a job and show you how to make the most of your skills when you apply. You can also practise your interviewing skills and get advice about your CV. 

Programme:
11.00   Arrive, refreshments, introduction from Andy Slaughter MP
11.30   Main presentation from Tina Rycroft of the Plus Team www.theplusteam.co.uk
12.30   Break for sandwiches
13.00   Small group sessions with advisors from Job Centre Plus and the National Careers Service.

This event is free and refreshments will be served.  If you would like to attend, or know of someone who would benefit from this event, please e-mail me at andy@andyslaughter.com to reserve a place. 

The event is aimed at 18 to 24 year olds, but older people can attend. 
Space is limited so it is very important that you register via e-mail. 
I look forward to seeing you on 11 October,
Andy Slaughter MP