Check out what’s happening in Brent this month, and get involved!
Biodiversity and Planting Day
Saturday 12 October
10am-12pm, 1.30pm -3.30pm
Willesden New Cemetery, Franklyn Rd, London NW10 9TE
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Kingsbury Green Corridors Wednesday 16th October, 6-7pm |
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| The Kingsbury Green Corridors Project aims to create greener, safer, and better-connected walking, wheeling, and cycling routes across the Kingsbury Green Neighbourhood area.
This online briefing will provide an update on the progress so far and share more information about how to get involved. Wider engagement on the design ideas is planned for November 2024, including online surveys, and in person workshops and drop in events. Please RSVP via Eventbrite to receive joining instructions. |
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Future Climate Heritage Walk & Litter Pick Presented by the Church End & Roundwood Environmental Network Saturday 19 October, 10am – 2pm |
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| We will be visiting sites in Brent where the community and council are taking climate action and contributing to our future climate heritage story. Collaborative efforts are contributing to a cleaner, greener Brent, as well as help us to reach net zero carbon emissions in Brent by 2030. |
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Symposium on ‘The Connection Between Faith and Climate Action’ Tuesday 22 October, 10am – 2pm |
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| Brent Council and the London School of Economics Religion and Global Society research unit (LSE RGS) invite you to a Symposium on ‘The Connection Between Faith and Climate Action.’
LSE RGS will be presenting their policy and research work around faith and climate change – and the importance of working with faith communities to bring about positive behaviour change. Brent Council will also be showcasing their grassroots work with faith communities in the borough. |
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Repair Café Saturday 26 October, 11am – 3pm |
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| The next Brent repair café is taking place at the Church End and Roundwood Unity Centre on 26th of October. Whether you want to fix your bike, your old jeans or house electricals, we’ve got you covered – and it’s entirely free! To register, please sign up using the link below: |
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Pantomime for the Earth: Jackie and the Greenstalk Wednesday 23 October, 11:45am Brent Civic Centre (Atrium), Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0FJ |
| Come join Jackie and the Greenstalk, the upcoming eco-pantomime in Brent which has been organised by Friends of the Earth for all the family. Watch as Jackie and her friends bravely take down the GIANT multinational and work to bring about an end to climate change. It is admission free, but donations are welcome. |
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Veolia Sustainability Fund The deadline for the Sustainability Fund has been extended to 14 October
The Sustainability Fund will provide cash sponsorship, in-kind resources or staff volunteers to support not-for-profit organisations and community groups to transform their local community or environment. A successful project will provide evidence of one or more of the following:
Veolia’s team looks favourably on projects that have considered the long-term or ongoing benefits for the community and will consider all projects based on merit. Larger projects that require more funding are sometimes considered.
Who is it for? Any not-for-profit organisation, community group or individuals can apply to the Sustainability Fund.
For further information and to apply, click the link below. |
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