From mid-March, GCDA was asked to work with Lewisham Local around the food emergency response in the borough as part of our Be Inspired programme, with a particular focus on facilitating surplus supply coordination for community projects. A Lewisham surplus food hub is now operating twice-weekly (Tuesdays and Friday) at The Barn, Phoenix, Green Man. Our GCDA colleague Laura … [Read more...]
FOOD SUPPORT IN GREENWICH
We are proud to say that the Royal Borough of Greenwich has become a blueprint for London’s emergency food response in the face of the Covid-19 crisis. A ground-breaking partnership between GCDA, the borough council and CACT (the Charlton Athletic Community Trust) has led to consistent and hugely valued food assistance for families and individuals in most need. To date we have … [Read more...]
Distance Dining on BBC Radio You and Yours
Gary Mack, who heads up GCDA’s Community Development Programme is to be featured on BBC radio this week talking about his favourite subject - food! Gary, who joined Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency as a volunteer five years ago, has a background in high-end retail, but his real passion is cooking for friends. "I learned to cook at state school in … [Read more...]
Struggling with your energy bills due to Covid-19?
To book a FREE telephone advice session with a trained adviser, please call 0808 169 1779 or email energy.advice@selce.org.uk.Alternatively, if you are involved in community groups which are offering support to those self-isolating, or vulnerable individuals, please help us spread the message. We are able to send you both online and print … [Read more...]
The Hill Station – this is community
After Jacqui Shimidzu took sole responsibility of the Hill Station in 2015 she continued to build on the solid foundations you and so many others had laid, including Stephen Carrick-Davies. Her generosity, collaborative and creative approach helped to embed the HS in the community, making it a space for everyone. In fact her passion for supporting initiatives … [Read more...]