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Newsletter Edition 5, October 2019

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About WEP

West Euston Partnership (WEP) is a charity and an alliance of community, private, statutory and voluntary organisations. WEP is a free community resource offering careers advice, job search, training, internet access and health based activities for everyone and anyone, in particular, those living in Camden from disadvantaged backgrounds that need a helping hand.

WEP News

WEP Cloud Nine Festival

The festival was a great success. WEP’s annual festival that usually takes place outdoors on a weekend was held indoors at the Old Diorama Arts Centre on Thursday 19 September 2019. Over 100 people attended and the day was very busy.

Ruth Siddall, WEP Chair, gave a moving speech honouring the outstanding service and contribution Joynal Uddin, WEP trustee and former chair, made to the Camden community and WEP. Joynal who was unable to attend due to ill health was there in spirit.

The following is some of the feedback from those who attended: A fantastic event! Our mother had an excellent time from start to end. It was so good that she and her friend decided to stay till the end and did not go to another project. It was truly that good.



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Thanks a million for such a good enjoyable fun day that brightened our mother’s wellbeing. One word…Brilliant! Well organised and balanced with numerous things to do... Already looking forward to next year.... …a joyful event to allow the unemployed to have a break from the depressing mindset of job application failure. I am glad I was there.

The programme for the day included Tai Chi ably led by Jude, wonderful music from Regents Park Singers and Khiyo Bengali Band, a superb solo performance from Emmanuelle, stylish haircuts from Hatice, artful face painting from Poppy and Perle, environmentally friendly vegan and

vegetarian food from Global Generation, free business advice from Lucan, drama therapy guidance techniques from Creative Awakenings, relaxing chair massages, arts and crafts courtesy of Lendlease, kitchen remedies advice from WEP Volunteer Bernadette, and information on WEP’s services.



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The audience were spellbound by Bernadette’s presentation on old time kitchen remedies. As promised here are the recipes, please note if you are unwell it’s always best to visit your doctor or local pharmacist:

Bernadette’s Old

Kitchen Remedies

Onion Syrup Cough medicine (Allicin is derived from onions and garlic and is often used for coughs) Components: A glass jar, 1 large onion or 1 ½ medium onions, honey, lemon. Process: In the jar add a third of the onion and a teaspoon of honey repeat this 3 times and the third time add 2 teaspoons of honey and add the juice of either ½ or a whole lemon. Cover and leave to stand for 1 hour. Keep in fridge 7 to 10 days. Dosage: Adult – a teaspoon three times a day, half this dosage for a child. Cabbage to reduce swelling Components: Plastic wrap or gauze, bandages, cabbage (any). Process: Take one large leaf and remove stem, beat with a rolling pin or something similar to make limp, to help this process the cabbage can be put in a warm oven, this is optional. Place leave on affected area, cover with plastic wrap or gauze then bandage. Leave for a minimum of 4 hours, can be left on overnight. Charcoal to treat poison (can be used internally and externally) used in the treatment of gas, diarrhoea, vomiting, eye and ear infections, wounds from poison plants, bee stings and snake bites.



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Components: container for mixture, charcoal log, powder, tablets and capsules, water and flaxseed for poultice. Process: For poisoning – mix 1 – 2 large spoonful of charcoal powder with a small amount of water in a glass, top up with water and stir well. Drink the mixture and drink some water afterwards. For poultice – 1 part flaxseed and 3 parts charcoal with enough water to make a soft jelly, then using a paper towel place jelly on 1 side. Sandwich jelly with the other side to make your charcoal plaster and apply to affected area. This mixture can be made ahead of time and stored in a refrigerator for up to a month or in a freezer for much longer. A big thank you to all those who came to this year’s festival and made the day so special, including partner organisations, funders, WEP staff, volunteers, trustees, stallholders, the local community, Jacob and Old Diorama Arts Centre staff. Our festival funders:

Study Support

WEP’s Study Support project is back! The project runs during term time on Tuesdays, 5.00pm – 7.00pm and resumes on Tuesday 1 October 2019. Young People aged 11 - 16 years are taught by volunteer tutors with a business background and use WEP’s public PCs and printers to do their school work.

If you’re interested in being a tutor, know of

anyone who might be and / or of a young

person who would benefit from this project,

please call 020 7388 7932 and ask for Sharon

or email [email protected]

(Free) Health and

Wellbeing Activities

Regent’s Park Singers The Regent’s Park Singers are back from their summer break on Monday 7 October 2019. During the winter months’ rehearsals will be the first Monday of every month. Come along and enjoy the fun. New members always welcome.

WE CAN

WE CAN (West Euston Connecting and

Networking) aims to tackle loneliness and

isolation by connecting people and groups

using social media to create real face to face

encounters, conversations and activities.

If you’re interested in the WE CAN project,

please call 020 7388 7932 and ask for Sharon

or email [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]




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Yoga classes at the HPod

Stretch and relax your body and

mind! Mondays 12.30 – 1.30pm at the HPod.

Ability Bikes in Regent’s Park

Saturdays 11am – 2pm. Ability Bikes is a safe

and fun way for people over the age of 11

who have physical or learning disabilities to

cycle in Regent’s park. Our bikes are three-

wheeled and can be ridden independently or

with the assistance of a companion. For

pictures of the bikes see:

http://www.westeustonpartnership.org/healt

h-and-wellbeing/ability-bikes/

Bike pick up point: Queen Mary’s Yard, Inner

Circle, Regent’s Park NW1 4NR.

To book, please call 020 7388 7932.

Tai Chi classes at the HPod

Improve your posture, balance and muscle

strength! Mondays 1.45pm – 2.45pm at the

HPod. With another class on Thursdays

1.45pm – 2.45pm at the HPod.

Monthly Health Walks

Next walks: Wednesday 9 & 23 October

2019. Get active and join our free and

friendly Health Walk in beautiful Regent’s

Park. Meet lovely people, get fitter, enjoy a

cup of tea and a chat. Feel refreshed in body

and mind. 20% discount at Benugo café in

the park. Meet at 9.45am at WEP. The walk

will take about 80 minutes.

No need to book. More dates coming soon!

Silver Cycling in Regent’s Park

Tuesdays 11am – 2pm. Bike pick up

point: Queen Mary’s Yard, Inner Circle,

Regent’s Park NW1 4NR. Are you 50+ and

fancy cycling with others? Join us for a free

one-hour session. Electric bikes and specially

adapted bikes (tricycles available), so if you

don’t know how to cycle you can still join us.

You can cycle along the Broad Walk or round

the virtually traffic-free Inner Circle. 20% off

in the park café! Please book first by calling

020 7388 7932.

For more information please contact WEP on

020 7388 7932 or email

[email protected]

For unemployed Camden residents aged 18

and over.

Our qualified Information Advice & Guidance

Officer can provide one-to-one support with:

Career planning and options

Links to local job opportunities

Job searching and completing application forms

Writing a CV

http://www.westeustonpartnership.org/health-and-wellbeing/ability-bikes/

http://www.westeustonpartnership.org/health-and-wellbeing/ability-bikes/




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Interview Skills

Information on further training Our sessions take place at:

Kentish Town Library (Monday AM) 262-266 Kentish Town Rd, NW5 2AA

Pancras Square Library (Wednesday AM) 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG Camden Town Library (Thursday AM) 218 Eversholt Street, NW1 1BD WEP, 29 – 31 Hampstead Road, NW1 3JA (Monday PM, Tuesday AM, Thursday PM)

Computer Skills Workshop

Thursdays 10.00 am – 12.00pm or 1.00pm – 3.00pm Need to know how to do something on the computer? Apply for universal Credit, search the internet, keep safe, write a CV, set up an email, use spreadsheets… You can learn what you need to know. Come as many times as you want.

Performance Coaching

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 11.00am – 1.00pm come along to a free workshop at the HPod. Performance Coaching offers quick and easy techniques that instantly increase your sense of personal power.

CV Surgery

Tuesdays, between 10.00am and 1.00pm, weekly free help to write and/or improve your CV. You can also come to our drop-in session at WEP every Friday (11am – 1pm). No appointment required.

Do you have the following?

Or you think you do?

Thursday 2 October 2019 at WEP, 6.00pm – 8.00pm we are offering free advice and guidance to help you at home, work or in study.



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Want to learn how to set up your

own business?

Thursday 17 October 2019 at WEP, come to our free one-to-one Business Advice sessions in the morning. You will receive useful tips on:

Marketing, Research and Promotion.

Securing Finance.

Drafting a Business Plan.

Registering Yourself as Self-Employed.

Are you unemployed? Would you

like to improve your interview

skills?

5-day interview course starting Monday 4

November 2019, 10.15am – 12.15pm, take

part in mock interviews, role playing games

and confidence building exercises.

To book an appointment for careers advice, the CV surgery, business advice or the interview skills course contact David on 020 7388 7932 or at [email protected]

Could you benefit by having an

office in central London’s iconic

knowledge quarter?

The Knowledge Quarter in Central London boasts a concentration of some of the world’s most prestigious knowledge institutions including: British Library, British Museum, The Crick Institute, The Institute of Physics, The Turing Institute, National Gallery, University College London, School of Oriental & African Studies, University of the Arts College of fashion and design, etc.

West Euston Partnership, a charity that provides employability help as well as health & wellbeing activities for the local community, is offering a ground floor office space of approximately 1,800 square feet, at 29-31 Hampstead Road, London NW1 3JA with excellent transport links and optional additional room available on a first floor mezzanine level.

Meeting space hire at WEP

’Fantastic location, great facilities and people

friendly venues’

We have comfortable meeting rooms

available for hire at our premises.

For more information please contact WEP on 020 7388 7932 / [email protected] or [email protected]






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Upcoming Events and Activities WEP Lunch, Health and Wellbeing Event 13 November 2019. WEP Christmas Party 11 December 2019.

Our Funders

Get in touch

We welcome feedback from our service users

so we can continue developing and improving

our services.

[email protected] www.westeustonpartnership.org Twitter: @WEPNW1 Facebook: http://on.fb.me/12pDPIk WEP, One Stop Shop, 29-31 Hampstead Road,

London NW1 3JA (next door to Sainsbury and

3 minutes walk from Warren Street and

Euston Square stations, 5 minutes from

Euston Station and less than 10 minutes from

Great Portland Street Station. Buses 10, 18,

24, 27, 29, 30, 73, 88 and 134 stop close by).

WEP HPod, Cumberland Market, London NW1 3RH (next door to Regents Park practice, 7 minutes walking distance from WEP office). Charity No. 1125253 Company No. 03390585


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