Free sessions for children aged 5-8 living in Lambeth who access benefits related free school meals.
The sessions are delivered by a literacy and numeracy specialist who has expertise in engaging children in key stage 1 & 2 and supported by a team of learning volunteers.
Parents/carers can stay and join in with learning or drop off (with learning materials to take home).
Time & day: Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:30pm-6pm. This programme runs in term time only and places are limited.
SGN Safe & Warm Project
The Safe & Warm project is a community outreach scheme which aims to help people with their energy bills, provide safety advice, and help them to access discount schemes and services.
As part of this year’s project, funded by the SGN and CSE, we are offering a range of FREE one-to-one sessions for all on all of the topics listed.
If you would like to take part in any of the above or discuss how we can assist you, drop into the Hub office at the Upper Norwood Library, or contact us on 0208 670 4321 or at emily.blundellowers@unlt.org
Energy Outreach Project 2023/24
The Energy Outreach Project (Formerly the Big Energy Saving Network) is a community outreach project targeting vulnerable energy consumers. It aims to help people with their energy bills by encouraging them to take action, including: switching, accessing discount schemes, signing up for the PSR and taking measures to make their homes more energy efficient.
As part of this year’s project, funded by CAB, we are offering a range of FREE services for:
Organisations working with vulnerable people (group training).
Energy consumers (in-person group sessions for individuals).
‘With the rising cost of living at the forefront of residents minds, it's crucial that we are well-equipped to support residents when they express concerns about being able to afford to run their homes. Our webinar with BESN did exactly this, providing our frontline colleagues with energy advice, insight, and resources that can be shared with residents who are feeling the pinch due to the cost of living crisis. The webinar was invaluable and we are so grateful to BESN for helping us to better support residents.’
Maria Moriarty, Head of Resident Engagement and Corporate Experience at Network Homes
Chairs, Chat & Connect
A series of exercise classes for older adults. To focus on low-impact exercises such as chair-based and other forms of low-impact activity exercises for older people. This is to maximise health benefit whilst minimising risk of impact on joints and bones.
Participants will also get the chance to meet others, share a cup of tea and find out about other health & wellbeing services available locally.
This activity will be at Upper Norwood Library Hub, Thursdays 11:00-12:30pm
The activity is free to participate in and you can simply turn up, there is no booking required.
The classes will be run by a specialist who has experience of working with older people and tailoring exercise programme to their specific needs.
English Classes
We're offering a series of tutor-led classes aimed at improving learners’ confidence in speaking English. There are weekly classes for beginners and those at intermediate/improver level.
The classes will be held in person. Once you've registered, you'll be able to attend weekly classes for the duration of the year.
If you would like more information before registering or require help, please contact us on info@unlt.org or 0208 670 4321.
If you're interested, please click the register button and complete the application form. Taster sessions are available.
English in schools
Our ESOL hub volunteers deliver weekly classes in primary schools for people with limited English who live locally. Sessions help with communication and support those with children to learn at school. If you are a local school who would like to find out more please contact us on info@unlt.org or call 0208 670 4321.
Holiday Activities Fund
We have been running children’s skill-based holiday camps for the past 4 years achieving outstanding levels of positive feedback from parents and children. We work in partnership with Lambeth and Croydon libraries to enable Council assets to benefit local children.
Our experienced facilitators support children to build creative confidence, learn new skills, make new friends, develop social skills, build a joy of reading, improve literacy skills alongside physical and healthy eating activities to improve physical health.
As part of the project we’ve visited local allotments to find out how food is grown!