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Please join us as we raise money for the Mines District, Llandovery communities in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa.
28th February 2026, New Horizon Centre, South Lodge Avenue, Pollards Hill, CR4 1LT
£20 per ticket.
We are rumbling in our Jumble. Next Jumble Sale is on February 18th at 11am in the New Horizon Centre.
The project is supported from CIL Grant funding from Merton Council.
We are very excited about our back yard rain garden - it's not at an attractive stage quite yet but will be soon!
It was too wet and windy for our volunteers to go outside last week so we made origami carrots instead!
What a beauty!
Research from @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social tells us that 49% of people with limited broadband access feel less confident on-line and looks into the reasons why:
www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/dig...
You can read up on @moneyandmentalhealth.org 's thoughts on Financial Inclusion and this month's Budget statement from the Government here:
www.moneyandmentalhealth.org/financial-in...
Our recommendation for a guide to yesterday's Budget, for ordinary people.
www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/blog/ever...
Come to our AGM on Wednesday 26th November and get involved in planning sports and fitness activities on the new PlayZones scheduled for opening in Pollards Hill Ward in 2026!
Come along to the New Horizon Centre, South Lodge Avenue, Pollards Hill, CR4 1LT next Wednesday 26th November at 3.30pm for some free, pre-Christmas musical fun with RahRah Theatre!
Come to our AGM on Wednesday 26th November and get involved in planning sports and fitness activities on the new PlayZones scheduled for opening in Pollards Hill Ward in 2026!
A lovely, creative, friendly and interesting way to get to know your local area better.
www.slbi.org.uk/event/trees-...
Sellers local to Pollards Hill and/or East Mitcham sought for our Christmas Lights event on 29th November. No tombolas please as we already have several!
Made this using some cheap acrylic paint and a pumpkin lol
Britain is lagging behind the rest of the world on phasing out mercury dental fillings, with 43 countries having already banned mercury amalgam, including the EU, Sweden, Norway, Tanzania, Uganda, Indonesia and the Philippines. www.theguardian.com/environment/... #BBCPM
We have been saying this for a long time.
Not news.
Wonder whether you need to know about AI and if it can ever be trusted? We trust these guys to let you know:
learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai
NEW: EU and NATO states continue to take steps to increase European defenses against covert and overt Russian attacks. FT reported on October 9 that four NATO officials stated that NATO states are discussing more forceful responses to Russia’s increasingly provocative actions. isw.pub/UkrWar100925
The Israeli military said a ceasefire in Gaza had gone into effect, triggering the start of a 72-hour window for the release of hostages by Hamas as part of the first phase of Donald Trump’s peace plan for the territory. on.ft.com/4mWGnGA
Here's a nice upbeat story for the end of the week!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We still have houseplants to give away! Just get in touch first and we will plant them up! Plus ALWAYS, free books! Come and take your pick!
It's true! FREE guided craft sessions, already discussing ideas for making Christmas presents and decorations, any other festivals also welcomed, - with Andrea, who really knows her stuff and is brim-ful of ideas. After lunch at 1pm Weds/Thursdays. Contact christine@commonside.net for details.
Come along to our AGM next Wednesday: 6pm in the New Horizon Centre.
