Friday 26 August 2011

Five free things to do this bank holiday...

1. Notting Hill Carnival
28th-29th August, 09.00 - 19.00
London's biggest street party with music, costumes, dancing and lots of tasty food.

Until 4th September
The Scoop (next to City Hall), SE1 2DB
Theatre in outdoor sunken amphitheatre, seating 800.
Around The World In Eighty Days originally by by Jules Verne- 18.00
The Mother by Bertolt Brecht - 20.00

28th August 13.00-17.30, 29th August 13.00-16.00
National Theatre, SE1 9PX
Quirky stalls, crafts, food, performances and live art.

August 28th, 12 - 21.00
Leonard Street, EC2A 4RH
Day of music, dancing, dressing up, games,and food.

Until 4th September, 10.00-18.00
Museum of London, EC2Y 5HN
Exhibition with over 200 images documenting everyday street life.



Friday 19 August 2011

Home Goal

For those of you who thought the World Cup was another three years away, think again. The Homeless World Cup kicks off in Paris on Sunday 21st August, the first of seven fast and furious days of street soccer, and England are one of the 48 nations taking part.

The first Homeless World Cup was in 2003 and has engaged with over 100,000 homeless people since with an impressive 70 grass roots football programmes initiated worldwide.

This annual event gives homeless and socially marginalised players from all over the world the chance to feel accepted, represent their country and above all the courage to re-evaluate their lives. The mission to end homelessness is working with over 70% of players changing their lives following the tournament. Players have gone on to rebuild family relationships, overcome addictions, find accommodation and employment, including professional football coaches and players.


Wedge thinks this is a wonderful event and wishes the England 2011 team the very best of luck for the tournament. Who knows, maybe football will finally come home this year!


Friday 12 August 2011

The Wombles of London

This week we have seen a hoard of devastating images of London. The riots have destroyed an enormous amount of homes and businesses, of which a huge majority were independent.

However, alongside these horrific images, have been ones of hope and community. Brooms being held up high in solidarity as London has come together to clean up the mess caused.

Throughout this week, several clean up operations have been taking place all over the capital, with people from all age groups and backgrounds joining forces to help London get back on its feet. A real sense of community and pride has been demonstrated and the feeling of hope restored, which is wonderful to see.

Gestures of goodwill have flooded in as well. Free food and drink has been given to the volunteers during their clear up mission. MyBuilder is co-ordinating more than 300 tradesmen to donate half a day's labour free of charge to help victims of the riots. £22,000 was donated from members of the public to the Malaysian student Ashraf Rossli who was attacked, robbed and hospitalised during the riots.

There are still plenty of ways to help, financially and non-financially via these websites: