Sent on behalf of:

• Abu Bah - Engagement Lead, Thamesmead Moorings
• Khadijah Ahmed, Engagement Lead, Plumstead and Glyndon
• Philip Connolly, Engagement Lead, Charlton
• Rahman Famuditimi – Engagement Lead, Woolwich Common
• Abu Siddiki – Engagement Lead, Woolwich Riverside
• Louise Botfield – Engagement Lead, Sutcliffe Park (Page Estate)
• Brenda Mason – Engagement Lead, Greenwich Peninsula (Caletock & Flamsteed Estates)

We hope that you’re finding these weekly updates helpful. Following feedback from Neighbourhood Engagement Leads, this update will now be once a week, and feature a mix of covid updates and positive updates from communities.

Some of the important information, around how to stay safe, where to get tested, and the support available, will now be available at all times on the Live Well website here.

We would really like to encourage you to share the following information through:

• friends or family who live in your area
• local networks
• neighbour or community groups you may be members of
• with people who you come into regular contact with through your work or local groups

If you haven’t already, it would be really helpful if you could take a couple of minutes to fill out this survey, which allows us to understand how widely this Community Update is being used, and whether it is reaching everyone it needs to. Access the short survey here.

KEY MESSAGES 29/06/2021

 

 
It can be confusing knowing the different types of vaccines, and which one is best for you. All information below is based on NHS recommendations.

We hope that you find the below table useful, and if you have any questions, please let us know or get in touch with your GP or a medical professional.

 

 

 

 

Global Fusion Music and Arts, based in Charlton, are hosting a series of FREE weekly online workshops for Charlton and the wider community.

These will be running until 28^th August 2021.

• Art Club with Anthi Chrysanthou – every Tuesday 8-9pm

• Tai Chi with Chewyeen Lawes – every Thursday 5.30 – 6.30pm

• Meditation with Paul Matania – every Saturday 3 – 4pm

For information on how to join, please see the flyer, email info@globalfusionarts.co.uk or phone 020 8858 9497 or 07976 941 435.

 

 

The community working in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Public Health.

Sent on behalf of:

• Abu Bah - Engagement Lead, Thamesmead Moorings
• Khadijah Ahmed, Engagement Lead, Plumstead and Glyndon
• Philip Connolly, Engagement Lead, Charlton
• Rahman Famuditimi – Engagement Lead, Woolwich Common
• Abu Siddiki – Engagement Lead, Woolwich Riverside
• Louise Botfield – Engagement Lead, Sutcliffe Park (Page Estate)
• Brenda Mason – Engagement Lead, Greenwich Peninsula (Caletock & Flamsteed Estates)

We hope that you’re finding these weekly updates helpful. Following feedback from Neighbourhood Engagement Leads, this update will now be once a week, and feature a mix of covid updates and positive updates from communities.

Some of the important information, around how to stay safe, where to get tested, and the support available, will now be available at all times on the Live Well website here.

We would really like to encourage you to share the following information through:

• friends or family who live in your area
• local networks
• neighbour or community groups you may be members of
• with people who you come into regular contact with through your work or local groups

If you haven’t already, it would be really helpful if you could take a couple of minutes to fill out this survey, which allows us to understand how widely this Community Update is being used, and whether it is reaching everyone it needs to. Access the short survey here.

KEY MESSAGES 22/06/2021

 

Two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine prevents serious illness, hospitalisation and death from the virus. However, having two doses of the vaccine does not necessarily mean you won’t catch COVID-19.

This is why it’s important to carry on washing or sanitising our hands, wearing a face mask, keeping our distance and meeting in fresh air where possible - even after having the vaccine.

The smallest of actions such as these, can make a huge difference in reducing the spread of the virus, and save lives. The more we carry on following this guidance, the sooner life will feel more normal!

 

All adults can now book their COVID-19 vaccine online.

After vaccinating over 50,000 households over the last 2 weeks, the Greenwich ‘Let’s Talk About the Vaccine’ programme will be visiting Charlton House (SE7 8RE) on Thursday 24 June and Friday 25 June.

Come along to this free, walk-in, Pfizer vaccination clinics to get your vaccine. You do not need proof of address, immigration status, ID or an NHS number.

You can also come along to The Valley at Charlton Athletic Football Club, this Saturday 26^th June, 8am – 8pm, to get a Pfizer vaccine. Find out more and book your vaccination slot.

Read more about pop-up vaccination clinics on the SEL CCG website available this week: www.selondonccg.nhs.uk/popupclinics.

 

 

 

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is now the dominant strain in Greenwich. This variant does not cause more severe illness, but it is spread more easily. The vaccine is still effective against this new variant, especially after two doses.

The Delta variant has been found to have slightly different symptoms, such as a sore throat, runny nose, fever and headaches. Many people mistake these for hayfever, which is why it’s really important to get tested at least twice a week, using home testing kits which can be sent to your home, or picked up from various community spots around the borough. Find out more about rapid testing.

Active Heels is a weekly walking group for women of different backgrounds to motivate each other. It brings women together to discover themselves, be free spirits, be happy and mindful.

It reminds women they are not alone, and gives the opportunity to have a normal experience with other like-minded women, if they are caring for children with special educational and disability needs.

It takes place every Wednesday morning at 10.30, meeting at Winns Common Outdoor Gym. For more information and to book a place, please contact admin@anahuna.org.uk or 07438 915 934.

 

 

The community working in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Public Health.

Dear resident,

Thamesmead East Police are appealing for information after a woman was seriously sexually assaulted by a masked man with "bandy legs" in Thamesmead.

The incident took place as the victim was walking along Thames Path at around 3pm on June 15.
The suspect is described as black, medium build, approximately 5 ft 8ins, with very dark eyes and bandy legs.
He was wearing a black hooded zip jacket, with the hood over his head, black baggy shorts and socks with flip flops. He was also wearing a black face mask.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who was at the location at the time and may have witnessed the incident or have any information that could assist police with the investigation.

Anyone with information should contact police on 020 8721 2630 and quote CAD 6340/15Jun21.

 

Regards,

 

Report crime by calling 101 or in an emergency call 999.
Remember, you can also report crime online on our website: https://www.met.police.uk/

To find out more information about our updated privacy practises and how we process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 please visit our Privacy Notice on the Met Police website https://www.met.police.uk/privacy-notice

If you do not wish to receive further communications from your Local Policing Team please inform us by replying to this email

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Sent on behalf of:

• Abu Bah - Engagement Lead, Thamesmead Moorings
• Khadijah Ahmed, Engagement Lead, Plumstead and Glyndon
• Philip Connolly, Engagement Lead, Charlton
• Rahman Famuditimi – Engagement Lead, Woolwich Common
• Abu Siddiki – Engagement Lead, Woolwich Riverside
• Louise Botfield – Engagement Lead, Sutcliffe Park (Page Estate)
• Brenda Mason – Engagement Lead, Greenwich Peninsula (Caletock & Flamsteed Estates)

We hope that you’re finding these weekly updates helpful. Following feedback from Neighbourhood Engagement Leads, this update will now be once a week, and feature a mix of covid updates and positive updates from communities.

Some of the important information, around how to stay safe, where to get tested, and the support available, will now be available at all times on the Live Well website here.

We would really like to encourage you to share the following information through:

• friends or family who live in your area
• local networks
• neighbour or community groups you may be members of
• with people who you come into regular contact with through your work or local groups

If you haven’t already, it would be really helpful if you could take a couple of minutes to fill out this survey, which allows us to understand how widely this Community Update is being used, and whether it is reaching everyone it needs to. Access the short survey here.

KEY MESSAGES 15/06/2021

 

 

Doing it all, protects us all; this is why we should continue to follow COVID-19 guidance this summer and get our vaccine when it is our turn.

It is important to remember:

• hands, face, space and fresh air. Although up to 6 people (or a group of any size from 2 households) can meet indoors, why not take advantage of the sunny weather and meet friends and family outdoors as the fresh air helps to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
• Don't forget to wear a face covering when indoors or on public transport.
• To help keep numbers down, you can take part in twice-weekly COVID-19 testing. Find out more about COVID-19 rapid home tests and how you can get them.
• Get your vaccine. People aged 23 and over can now book online.  Greenwich also have free walk-in vaccination clinics until 18 June as part of our ‘Let’s talk about the vaccine’ programme. Find out more about the pop-up clinics.

 

 

One of the community projects that successfully won some funding at our last Community Voting Day, was the 'Buds of Barnfield' Community Garden. They have their own Instagram page, which features some really lovely photos of the progress the garden is making. The Community Garden has had a really positive impact on the residents of the Barnfield Estate in Woolwich, and they are excited to continue to work on the project.

View 'Buds of Barnfield' instagram page here.

If you live in Woolwich Riverside ward, Caletock Estate and Flamsteed Estate in East Greenwich, or the Page Estate in Eltham, and would like to secure funds for projects to help reduce the impact of coronavirus and improve the health and wellbeing of communities where you live, you can apply to secure funding grants from £500 to £2,000.

Applications close on 28th June followed by a virtual Community Voting Day on 17th July where your project could be voted for by your local community!

Apply online on the Royal Borough of Greenwich website