PSBL May 2022 Newsletter

Plaistow South Big Local Community E–News

Here is our pick of the events and opportunities happening this May. I hope you enjoy the read!

We are excited to celebrate Eid with you this year on 12^th May at New City Family Centre and to be offering digital training for our Elders on the 26^th May in our new premises in Memorial Church.

Our sad news is that our Chair Patrick Pieroni is leaving us to work in Ireland. We would like to say a very big Thank you to Patrick for all the hard work, dedication and commitment over the last few years. We have been very lucky to have him and wish him all the best for future endeavours.

We are always looking for new members for our steering group – please do get in touch if you would like to know what this may entail.

Hoping to keep in touch with you on our Social Media: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Sheba Choudhury, PSBL Director

Get digital help, give digital help – a mini workshop for elders

Thursday 26th May 2.30 – 4.00 pm – Plus Centre, Memorial Church.

We are working with Skills Enterprise to support the residents of Rowntree Close by introducing them to a learning scheme called ‘Learn My Way’. This is open session for all Residents of Plaistow.
This is to build up skills and confidence with digital skills such as booking appointments, seeing family snaps, finding out about local activities and news.

Our digital champions project is about learning and also sharing.
We are hoping that once you learn something you can help someone else with it. For more information click here

Lets Celebrate Eid!

We would like to invite you to join our Eid celebration event in partnership with New City School on Thursday 12th May 12.30 – 2.30pm at the New City Family Centre, Tunmarsh Lane, E13 9NE.

We are hoping it will be a lovely opportunity to celebrate Eid together and meet people from other cultures to learn and share about the festivity of Eid.

PSBL to support a street party in Woodside Road

Exciting times ahead with many street parties taking place in Newham over the Jubilee weekend!

We are taking part too!
We are supporting residents in Woodside Road to run their first party.

Hoping that the residents will have a fabulous time and get the confidence to run parties in the future. This has been funded by The Council’s Queens Platinum Jubilee Community Fund.

Lots of happy children at the Greenway Orchard Easter treat and nature hunt

Over 35 children came to our first Easter Treat and Nature Scavenger hunt at the Greenway Orchard.
Children found flowers, bugs, birds and all sorts as well as a voucher for the beautiful Easter eggs and sweets from Plaistow’s Cali Candy shop.
Parents joined in too and were able to meet the Green Gym Orchard volunteers and at least 2 have signed up for volunteering! Definitely an event to repeat!

New City Guide Dogs Fundraiser

New City Family centre celebrated with tea and cake and by gathering friends & family to host a tea party in aid of ‘Guide Dogs’.

The family centre received a visit from Liam Archer and his Guide Dog – Usher. Liam allowed attendee’s to pet Usher as you would not normally distract a service dog. The Fundraising continued after school with cakes being sold and a Guess the dog’s name competition.

New City were delighted to raise over £250 for this worthwhile cause.

Community Assemblies are back with another £100,000 available to improve our neighbourhood!

This is an opportunity to discuss the local priorities in your area and develop community project ideas to make Plaistow a better place to live. You can also find out how to apply for funding to bring your ideas to life.

The event is on Monday 23^rd May.
It will be a hybrid event so you can join in person or online.
Click here to register for the in-person event (At Plaistow Library, E13 9HL)
Click here to register for the online event

Anyone who lives, works or learns in the neighborhood can attend. There will be a British Sign Language Interpreter (BSL) available at each event.
For more information, visit newhamco-create.co.uk/folders/assemblies-2022 or contact CN.Plaistow@newham.gov.uk

FREE Taster courses from Birkberk!

Birkberk university are offering FREE taster sessions. Find out more by clicking the links below or contact Laura at: l.bradnam@bbk.ac.uk

Is University for me? 5^th May 14:00 online.
Critical Thinking Skills Workshop. 24^th May 15:30 Stratford Library.
Psychology for Education Taster course. Begins 7^th June 18:00 online.

Plaistow Resident? Are you part of the WhatsApp Group?

There’s a great WhatsApp group in Plaistow that was set up during lockdown – Plaistow Residents Group.

The group hold meetings and events both online and in person, signpost, share news and support each other to fundraise.
It’s proved to be a valuable resource to all involved and currently has over 80 members!

Use this link to join Plaistow Residents Group
https:chat.whatsapp.com/Du3Ngp9G22s9cn4bt0ddys

Help prepare you for that interview

Elba are working with HSBC to help you prepare for that interview.
Attend a session delivered by HSBC volunteers where they will give you all the top tips surrounding interview techniques.

Wednesday 11th May 2022 11:30 – 12:30 BST
To register click on the link below, places are limited!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preparing-for-a-video-interview-tickets-310444747597

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2nd-8th May

Baby Buddy is the free pregnancy and parenting app, which is here for all parents, co-parents, and caregivers.

If you live in Newham and are expecting a baby or have recently had one, Baby Buddy app has everything you need to look after yourself and give your child the best start in life.

Baby Buddy is the world’s first app to provide free daily personalised content for dads and non-birthing co-parents. In the latest version, you can now get information on pregnancy, birth and up to your baby’s first birthday, plan your birth, record growth milestones and more!

Health professionals can set up a profile on Baby Buddy and use it with the families they work with. The app is endorsed by Royal Colleges and the UK’s leading healthcare organisations.

Search ‘Baby Buddy’ to download from your app store or download it here: bit.ly/BabyBuddy2