http://london.groundwork.org.uk/ News from the London groundwork site en-gb Thu, 17 May 2012 03:27:32 GMT @copyright Groundwork.org /default.aspx?page=12 15 / /images/rssnews.gif Volunteers on the London Climate Change Youth Ambassador programme, sponsored by Johnson Controls, celebrated their achievements at a special event. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/youth-volunteers-celebrate.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/youth-volunteers-celebrate.aspx Tue, 15 May 2012 17:03:24 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles Groundwork London is seeking 300 volunteers this Saturday 19 May for a Capital Clean-up to help London shine ahead of the Olympic Games. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/capital-set-for-clean-up.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/capital-set-for-clean-up.aspx Tue, 15 May 2012 13:17:21 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles In a move towards encouraging local people and businesses to get more involved in their communities through volunteering, Richmond Council has awarded a three year contract to Groundwork London. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/volunteering-richmond.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/volunteering-richmond.aspx Mon, 14 May 2012 11:45:09 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles Sanctuary Housing has teamed up with social and environmental regeneration charity Groundwork London to help out-of-work Hackney residents into employment. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/hackney-employment-scheme.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/hackney-employment-scheme.aspx Mon, 14 May 2012 11:01:39 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles Unity Close in Willesden is set to be regenerated as part of ‘Transform Your Patch’ - a campaign that aims to transform around 165 outdoor spaces across the UK with the support of the public. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/willesden-regeneration-scheme.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/willesden-regeneration-scheme.aspx Mon, 14 May 2012 10:34:32 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles Budding entrepreneurs new to the UK, interested in starting up, developing or expanding their own business are invited to Kick-start Your Business, a series of free learning events under one roof in Thamesmead. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/kick-start-your-business.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/kick-start-your-business.aspx Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:07:21 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles Over 200 people attended a launch party to celebrate a new outdoor gym and activity area on the Pinemartin Close estate in Cricklewood, Brent. The Mayor of Brent cut the ribbon to the park officially open. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/pinemartin-activity-park.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/pinemartin-activity-park.aspx Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:28:45 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles As part of the Transform Your Patch campaign to help transform the UK's outdoor spaces, Robbie Savage visited Peckham Football Club in Southwark where he met young players, took part in a penalty shoot out and held a question and answer session. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/transform-your-patch.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/transform-your-patch.aspx Mon, 14 May 2012 12:20:19 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles A group of eight London housing providers are sharing knowledge and best practice in the design, management and use of housing green space, as part of a new learning initiative delivered by Groundwork London. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/housing-providers-workshops.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/housing-providers-workshops.aspx Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:21:42 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles On Friday 23 March 5:30-7:30pm, Groundwork London’s Climate Change Youth Ambassadors will be at the Sainsbury’s Savacentre in Colliers Wood to share their climate change and environmental concerns with the local community. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/%e2%80%98cool-it%e2%80%99-in-colliers-wood.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/%e2%80%98cool-it%e2%80%99-in-colliers-wood.aspx Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:41:46 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles VOTE NOW! Groundwork London has been shortlisted for the National Trust’s Octavia Hill Awards 2012 in the Green Space Guardians category for championing green spaces and places http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/octavia-hill-awards.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/octavia-hill-awards.aspx Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:38:35 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles An innovatively designed pavilion which symbolises the dangers of the Earth’s changing climate as well as offering residents a place to shelter and enjoy the Brent River Park in Wembley will be officially unveiled in the park on Thursday http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/brent-pavilion-opens.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/brent-pavilion-opens.aspx Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:27:46 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles A unique garden designed for people with dementia has been created for the Alzheimer’s Disease International conference at London’s ExCel Centre. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/conference-garden-created.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/conference-garden-created.aspx Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:07:02 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles A green army descended upon Westcott Park Estate in Acton as 50 volunteers from Britvic joined local residents to set about transforming a patch of derelict land on the estate into a new community garden. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/volunteers-transform-park.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/volunteers-transform-park.aspx Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:33:08 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has partnered with national charity Groundwork to celebrate both charities’ work to get local communities gardening and involve more people in transforming neighbourhoods. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/designs-on-a-greener-future.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/designs-on-a-greener-future.aspx Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:45:09 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles Environmental regeneration charity Groundwork London has launched a new project funded by Marks & Spencer to help rebuild community spirit in Ealing, following the London riots last year. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/ealing-youth-project.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/ealing-youth-project.aspx Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:46:17 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles A celebration event was held for the young people of Cossall Youth Club in Peckham, who showcased their achievements to the local community. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/cossall-youth-celebrate.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/cossall-youth-celebrate.aspx Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:17:21 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg visited Groundwork London’s Hub project in Peckham to unveil details of ‘The Youth Contract’ to the media. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/deputy-prime-minister-visits-g.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/deputy-prime-minister-visits-g.aspx Mon, 14 May 2012 12:20:28 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles Sixth-formers from Capital City Academy in Harlesden spread positive environmental messages to shoppers at IKEA Wembley on Sunday 5 February 2012. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/team-green-at-ikea.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/team-green-at-ikea.aspx Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:18:31 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles Everyone is invited to take part in creating a willow sculpture, at workshops taking place at Deptford Park on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 February from 11am – 4pm. http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/new-artwork-for-deptford-par-2.aspx http://london.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/new-artwork-for-deptford-par-2.aspx Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:01:07 GMT Vivienne Brown News Articles