WEST LONDON GRID ARCHIVES
Welcome to the archives of West London Grid. Here you will find links to all
previous articles sorted by the month they were published.
Each month's stories and articles are based around a local event but go on to
include relevent links, places to find out more and further learning opportunities.
For example, the article on a local flowershow will include links to local gardens
and ways to find out more about local courses, whether you want to identify
plants or improve your gardening skills.
TREACL PROJECT
TreaclProject - Exciting New Free Training Courses for Voluntary Sector
The Courses
As part of the AES Treacl Project, free courses are being offered to local
tutors, support workers and volunteers in using a learning management system
(LMS).
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JUNE 2005 ARTICLES
Bedford Park Festival
11 - 26 June 2005
June sees the arrival of the Bedford
Park Festival with a fortnight of fun, fancy dress, art and architecture.
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School Dinners
With a lot of media attention being paid to the debate about healthy school
meals recently, it can be a bit difficult for busy parents to keep track.
Recent months have seen a lot of debate school meals. With the likes of government
spokespeople and television personalities like Jamie
Oliver all making their contributions, it's not always easy for parents
to keep track on the current thinking and advice on healthy eating for children.
Or adults for that matter.
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Sustaining
London
London Sustainability Weeks, taking place from 5 to 19 June, aim to be the
biggest ever celebration of making London a greener, cleaner and healthier place
to live.
This year’s London Sustainability Weeks will take place from the 5th
until the 19th of June. This years events, aimed at making London a cleaner,
greener, healthier place to live, promises to be the biggest of the annual events
yet. More...
MAY 2005 ARTICLES
Discover your potential during Adult Learners’ Week
Hammersmith & Fulham's Adult Learners’ Week runs from 17 –
27 May - various locations
Features a free activities roadshow, which will be visiting a shopping centre,
community centre or hospital near you.
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Walk into Spring
7 May 05 - Harrow and throughout Spring and Summer across west London
Guided walks around London are a popular activity, ever thought about being
trained to lead them?
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Get The Bug
Dancing is both a great way to express yourself and exercise. And there's
nothing quite like the Lindy Hop or "Jitterbug" to put the swing back
into exercising…
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APRIL 2005 ARTICLES
Music in the Air
West London has always offered a lot of opportunities in music. Whether it’s
learning to play an instrument, getting the skills to break into the music industry
or simply being an audience member. This spring shows that it’s “business
as usual”.
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Arts
& Crafty
A major exhibition of the Arts & Crafts movement works has opened this
spring and promises to be one of the cultural highlights of the year
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April Festival
Hammersmith and Fulham Festival 2 - 17 April 2005, venues throughout Hammersmith
& Fulham
A spanking new festival kicks off in April. The Hammersmith & Fulham Festival
promises a fortnight of cultural, entertainment and leisure events across the
borough
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MARCH 2005 ARTICLES
Back On The Water
If you're prepared to risk the brisk Spring weather this March, you could be
in for a treat as the annual Head of the River Race kicks off.
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Hot Lips
The "Tongues of Fire" festival will see venues all over London screening
some of the best films celebrating the contribution of Asian women to the cinema.
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Westwords Get Ready To Go Live
Westwords Live, the biggest ever literature festival in west London is gearing
up to kick off. Fancy yourself as a published author? Or maybe your favourite
writer is involved in one of the many events. Best to plan ahead and not be
left out.
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FEBRUARY 2005 ARTICLES
My Bloody Valentine
Who would have thought that the world's most sickly sweet unofficial celebration
could have such a gruesome history? But, Valentine's Day is stooped in a grim
history of associations.
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Westwords Get Ready To Go Live
Westwords Live, the biggest ever literature festival in west London is gearing
up to kick off. Fancy yourself as a published author? Or maybe your favourite
writer is involved in one of the many events. Best to plan ahead and not be
left out.
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Our Friends in Berlin
In innovative scheme connecting language learners in Hammersmith & Fulham
with residents of the twinned borough of Neukoelln in Berlin is now being opened
up to others.
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JANUARY 2005
New Years Resolutions...
Try something different this January
Need to get over the winter blues? Fancy learning a new skill?
There are courses starting in West London this January to suit every taste.
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Free web design training by West London Grid
Are you interested in creating a simple web site for your community group or
organisation?
Do you already have a site but lack the skills to update it?
Could your site be improved so that it serves your groups needs and promotes
your organisation?
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Art Needs Your Vote!
Are you one of the members of the public who wonders how expert juries can
award “rubbish” prestigious art prizes? Well now the Centre of Attention’s
annual prize exhibition at the Pearlfishers Gallery in west London allows you,
the public, to decide.
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DECEMBER 2004 ARTICLES
Helping Out At Christmas
Across London, organisations rely on volunteer support to bring traditional
seasonal care to those in need. Maybe you want to be one of the many that help
each year.
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Art Needs Your Vote!
Are you one of the members of the public who wonders how expert juries can
award “rubbish” prestigious art prizes? Well now the Centre of Attention’s
annual prize exhibition at the Pearlfishers Gallery in west London allows you,
the public, to decide.
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Lighting the Way
If the seasonal spirit of giving to others appeals, then one of the ways you
might like to give is to help others learn. An exciting new project, LAMP, has
just been launched to provide learners in a deprived area benefit from an adult
mentor. And, as a mentor, you will receive too.
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HIV Still An Issue
The first of December has become the regular date when communities, local to
global, mark the impact of HIV on peoples’ lives and use the day as an
opportunity to raise awareness. West London has a number of events and initiatives
taking place that play their part in this worldwide initiative.
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NOVEMBER 2004 ARTICLES
You’ve Been Tangoed!
For two performances only, artLAT bring their “Tiempo de Tango”
to Watermans Art Centre in a dazzling multimedia show rooted in the traditional
tango. With its sleek movements and fiery undertow, perhaps Argentina’s
most sensual export is a good way to keep warm as the nights grow colder.
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Greeks Tearing Gifts
The classic Greek play, The Bacchae tells of a bunch of women who end up literally
tearing apart their king who has foolishly decided to spy on their secret revels
to the god of dance and wine. If Kneehigh Theatre’s modern retelling of
this tale of a girls night out that really gets out of control teaches us one
thing, it’s that audiences have been fascinated by tales of violence and
excess for thousands of years.
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Gunpowder, Treason and Plot - Fireworks in West London - Various
Check out the various firework displays and bonfire celebrations in west London.
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London West Learning Partnership "Transforming Learning" event on 26 November
2004
Ealing City Learning Centre, Acton High School, The Greer Centre, Gunnersbury
Lane, Acton, London W3 8EY
The London
West learning Partnership will be running the "Transforming Learning" event
on the 26th November 2004.
This event which is aimed at helping west London providers improve their ability
to make use of e-learning in their teaching and training practice is open to
all providers -whether schools, colleges, adult education or vocational training
providers- and staff working in teaching and training.
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OCTOBER 2004 ARTICLES
Official re-launch of Sands End Community Centre
Official centre launch 10.30am by Cllr Charlie Treloggan, Mayor of London Borough
of Hammersmith & Fulham
Celebrate the launch of our new Sands End community centre with fun activities
for all the family.
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Getting Down To Business - West London Business Advice Open Day
Small and medium-sized enterprises play an important role in the economy of
West London. But, are those who are running such businesses –or thinking
about setting one up- fully able to take advantage of opportunities and cope
with a competitive environment?
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Black in The Picture - Black History Month
Black history, or rather a black perspective of history, has played an important
role in the works of British artist Yinka Shonibare. Nominated for this year's
Turner Prize.
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Artists At Work - Artists’ Open Studio Days
Ever wondered what artists do all day? If you’re one of the people whose
idea of the artist’s life is one of drinking until the wee hours in bohemian
bars and spending all day in bed, perhaps a visit to some working artists studios
might show things in a different light.
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Past Caring
Mary Seacole was a nursing pioneer from Jamaica who overcame the prejudices of
her day to play an important role in nursing the wounded during the Crimean War.
Is her example something that can inspire others to follow a career in the caring
professions?
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Strong Language
Creative writing is more vibrant than ever in west London. Whether as en enjoyable
pastime or a stepping stone to a career as a writer, west London is packed full
of creative writing opportunities. And Westwords, an Arts Council literature
development project, is here to help these opportunities grow.
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SEPTEMBER 2004 ARTICLES
Farmers Markets
Regular farmers markets in the West London area, links to foodie websites and
cooking courses.
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Back to School
There are lots of interesting courses ongoing in west London. So, if you fancy
a bit of Abstract Painting or Yoga For Beginners, do you know the easiest way
to sign up?
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Cruising Down The River
For many of us in west London, the Thames is a local resident. Look at the
history of the river race and how the Thames has shaped London.
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Annual Open House Weekend Event, 18 & 19 Sept, 2004 – All over London
Admit it or not, most of us are curious about other people’s homes and
how they live their lives. The annual Open House Weekend will provides us all
with a good excuse to get a good look into other peoples’ homes. Links
to home and architectural resources.
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Creative Top Tens
Westlondgrid’s first Creative Top Ten is now online. Creative Top Tens
is an online project the aims to give people an insight into what some local
people involved in media in different ways rate in their field of interest and
to give you a few fun tips on where to find interesting goodies on the Net.
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AUGUST 2004 ARTICLES
On Track with HypaTrax
If you’re young and you haven’t found the right job or course for
you, things can be tough. If like many young adults you haven’t found
it easy to get a job or find the right course for you, but you have a burning
desire to get into the music industry, then maybe HypaTrax is just what you
need.
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White City Summer
History of the White City Olympic village and a guide to local sporting opportunities
.
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Dance Hall Daze - Riverside Studios
A look at Literary Ireland in West London including links to playwrights and
theatres.
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Family Learning
What was on in the area and links to family learning sites.
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Carnival!
The tradition of Carnival is one that has become an essential part of every
London summer. Learn about the history of the carnival and how to get involved
next time.
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Mela
The London Mela is one of the most significant South Asian festivals in Britain.
Discover it's history and follow links to resources of all things Asian in West
London and beyond.
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JULY 2004 ARTICLES
Gardening Events & Opportunities in west London
Looking at local gardens and links to gardens and gardening courses in West
London.
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Marvellous Productions Children's Theatre
Children's Theatre in West London and drama courses and links.
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