On Sunday 30th October from 11am to 4pm at the Wilderness garden, MHA Communities South London is hosting a fundraising event to support MHA’s aim at tackling loneliness and isolation in vulnerable older adults and to celebrate Black History Month by recognising the contributions that Black people make to the UK every day.

We should be delighted if you and your family, friends and colleagues would be able to join us for either the whole, or part of the day.

Please book your ticket as soon as possible via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/418818797297

Throughout the day there will be music and entertainment; poems and shared experiences, stalls with food and refreshment all provided by black owned organisations and businesses from the local community, but also activities and fun for all alongside a face painter.

We really hope that you will be able to join us and support our charity MHA Communities South London as we progress our endeavour to support vulnerable older people in Croydon.

*** TICKETS PLEASE READ BELOW ***

All amounts are suggested donation.
TICKETS are purchased online and on the day and will guarantee you access to our event.
TICKET Entry is £3 suggested donation for online tickets and £5 suggested donation on the day of the event.

Reserve your place by booking the General Admission ticket.

Due to Eventbrite settings, you can only purchase one ticket at the time per person. Children up to 12years old are free and do not need a ticket.

TICKET *sales* end on Saturday 29th October at 6pm.

We are still looking for donations for baking and cakes for MHA together with additional volunteers to help us to make the event a great success.

If you are able to assist and support our cause, please get in contact with our Communities Manager, Marco Galli, on 07597 135 220 or email at marco.galli@mha.org.uk

Are you a black-owned business providing food and/or merchandise?
Do you perform and would like to participate and promote your organisation?
Get in contact with us!

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHACommSouthLondon/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHA_Wilderness

Heritage and architecture are being celebrated in Bromley this week as a record number of Bromley buildings open their doors to visitors looking to explore the borough’s fascinating history.

Over 20 attractions will open in Bromley for the Open House Festival between Thursday 8 September and Wednesday 21 September.

Attractions in Bromley include Camden Place, an 18th Century mansion that once housed Napoleon lll; The Old Palace at the Civic Centre, formerly the official residence of the Bishops of Rochester; Scadbury Moated Manor, the Tudor structure allowing special public access for the first-time following specialist repair works earlier this year; and the world-famous, Grade I listed Crystal Palace dinosaurs, where guided tours around the Park and a number of family activities will be held.

Bromley are a borough partner for Open House festival, which is now in its 30th year. Other Bromley venues participating in the Open House Festival include Bromley Little Theatre, which originally housed a Victorian bakery and stable; Bethlem Royal Hospital, to include a visit to the onsite Museum of the Mind and art gallery; and St Mary’s Church Bromley, which will host a number of events during the period, including from the Rock Choir.

To find out more about these events, including how to book some of the exciting tours and activities involved, visit the Open House website

MHA Communities South London and Croydon BME Forum are inviting the young people of Croydon to join us for an intergenerational summer day on Wednesday 24th August at the Wilderness garden.

The concept of our intergenerational workshop is to connect the old and young through activities, to build a bridge among the generations and also share their experience as well as recognizing and learning about the skills and insights of younger people.

Are your children aged between 6 to 13 years old?

Are they interested in getting involved in a fun learning day at the Wilderness garden?

We have an exciting programme of activities to take part in!

Join our Tales of two Tails; Games at the Outdoor Classroom; Wellbeing walks exploring the senses followed by a storytelling session.

Young and Old people will come together and join our exciting programme of activities, learn from each other and share and listen to each other experiences.

Details of our intergenerational summer day:
Cost: £2 per children; £5 per adult age 55 or over
Capacity: 20 children and 20 old people (MHA Communities South
London & Croydon BME Forum)
Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Location: The Wilderness garden, 17 Shirley Church Road,
Croydon CR9 5AL

To reserve your place by Wednesday 17th August, contact us by phone on: 07597135220 or email: southlondon@mha.org.uk .