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Celebrating Windrush in Hyson Green

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From Right to left, Mel Barrett CEO, Cllr Bryan, Pastor Clive Foster and Cllr Audra Wynter

On the 22nd June all residents of the city were able to take part in the* socially distanced  Windrush celebrations, which started at the Council house then took place across the wards*. The Cllrs would like to thank the Vines Community Centre for co-ordination of the event and working with other partners in the ward. For example the New Art exchange had a variety of activities like poetry and singing by Nottingham artists and hosted Take 1 Dancers performing outside their venue on Gregory Boulevard.     

Hyson Green Youth Club also contributed to the day by inviting attendees to join them at their venue, *to recognise the contributions of elders and ancestors from the Windrush generation, showcasing how they contributed towards the building of a culturally diverse community and enhanced the social norms in British society*.

For example having a range of  activities which were intergenerational, music performances, dominos for the elders. Another  important part of the day was the 2min silence held for Sophia Ramcharan, who passed away earlier this year, who was a well-known volunteer in the city and made a substantial difference to ensuring black arts were made more accessible for local people in the ward.   

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Ward walks resuming in Hyson Green & Arboretum

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Cllr Bryan did a ward walk on the 4th of August in the Hovendon Gardens area of the ward. Accompanied by Street Scene operatives, the SPCO Ryan Pinkett and Sam Masood the Housing Patch Manager.

The last eighteen months have been difficult for the country, not least our ward, Covid has impacted our lives in such a way that no one could anticipate. *Many of the services delivered by NCC,  that you relied on, to keep our ward clean and safe were all affected.* Many Street Scene staff were relocated in an effort to keep our community safe and essential services like waste collection going, both during the initial pandemic and more recently as cases of the delta variant have soared.

*As your Councillors we appreciate your understanding, we are working with a number of Nottingham City Council officers and other partners to restore the services you value.* It will take time to getting back to some kind of normality.

However,  Covid-compliant ward walks have now resumed in the ward, picking up a number of issues for resolution.

Bridlington Family Fun Day
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A successful fun day was delivered in partnership with Take 1 studios, the Neighbourhood Development Team and the Family mentor service on Thursday 5th August.

A variety of family friendly activities were delivered for people of all ages at the event. The morning started with a community litter pick of Bridlington Park by SSBC, as the Skills Mill team continued to work on the painting the park railings as part of the regeneration plan for the Park.

Promptly at 12am the event was opened by Courtney Rose of Take 1, with use of the Bouncy Castle followed by a variety of information stalls for example healthy eating, the CPO team , the Family mentor service provided a number of activities that went down a treat like jiggle & Wiggle, the Baby clothes bank , read on Nottingham gave free books were given out on the day, with a free barbeque kindly provided by Himmah.

At 1.00pm the Sherriff Merlita Bryan then gave a tribute to Deborah Burton and planted a tree in her memory. Deb’s she was known locally, was a long serving volunteer of BOBs Tenants and Residents Association, she was someone who as part of that group worked to encourage community cohesion and running the original fun days on the park.

The police provided a patrol car and uniforms for children to dress as mini Police. In addition, Welter weight champion, Ekow Essuman visited the event with his belts, and took time to speak to young people providing much needed inspiration and motivation, as part of the boxing activity provided by Daniel Brown who runs DCT Boxing Club. (Dreams come True) from Hyson Green Youth Club.. It was truly a fun filled day for all who attended. 

 

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Cllr Bryan planted the tree in memory of Deborah Burton, a keen volunteer lived across from the park and worked to improve the lives of local people

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Bee Hotels are a hit!

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*The Ward Cllrs and residents of Meden Gardens were pleased to receive a Bee Hotel for the complex, in early June.*

*Interested? Read more about who built the Air BEE n B, and why they're popping up around the city. [ [link removed] ]*


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FREE Bands in the Park concerts

Join us in our beautiful Green Flag award winning park for a *summer series of free concerts. *

There are also Bands in the Park concerts at Victoria Embankment [ [link removed] ]


* *19 September – Cool Jazz [ [link removed] ]*
* *26 September – Deep Down Brass [ [link removed] ]*
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FREE activities and lunch for your kids this summer hols! ??
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Did you know that children who get free school meals will be able to:


* go along to *FREE* holiday clubs every day with fun activities and a healthy, tasty lunch all included

*Click here to find a session near you [ [link removed] ]*

Holiday clubs are also open to children who don't receive free school meals, with very limited places allocated on a first come first served basis. Contact the provider of the club you're interested in directly

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Nottingham City Council has a new email topic that you might like to sign up to, with information, help and advice on debt, bills, benefits, mental health, finding a job and lots more. It also has the latest info on free school meal schemes over school holidays

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Meet your local Councillors!
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Councillor surgeries restarting from September

Drop-in surgeries with your local Councillors *are restarting from September* why not come along to ask a question or share an idea on how to make Meadows ward better place to live. 

Details and venues will be available soon - we'll drop you another email with the latest before September.

*Do you have an idea which could help improve the local area and benefit local residents?*

If yes, why wait, local community groups and non-profit making organisations can apply to ward Councillors for small amounts of ward funding.  For more information, contact your local Neighbourhood Development officer on [email protected], telephone 07949 267649

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Need help and support in Hyson Green and Arboretum?

* *Nottingham City Council's Welfare Rights Team - 0115 915 1355 - call for help weekdays 9am - 4.30pm for advice on bills, benefits, debt, housing and eviction issues and more*
* *Mental Health help - call Turning Point on 0300 555 0730 [ tel:03005550730 ] (9am-11pm every day)*
* *Domestic violence and help for women: Juno Women’s Aid [ [link removed] ] 0800 800 0340*
* *Domestic violence and help for men: Equation Men’s Support [ [link removed] ] 0115 960 5556*
* *Need help finding a job in Nottingham? See jobs and apprenticeships and get training or careers support with Nottingham Jobs  [ [link removed] ]*

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