What is a hate crime? A hate crime is a crime committed against someone because of their disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation. This past year has seen a 'spike' in the number of hate crimes all over the country. The aim of National Hate Crime Awareness Week is not only [...]
If you've ever wanted to try disability sports, but didn't know where to begin, here's your chance to access inclusive dance and sports activities. Local volunteer champions Space for Us have teamed up with Burnt Oak Leisure Centre to bring you an afternoon of fabulous, inclusive disabled sport. Give it a go! Monday 29th October, Barnet [...]
Recently, homes, workplaces and community groups across the country pushed out all the stops with coffee (and cake) mornings to raise money for Macmillan Cancer. Staff and service users at CommunitySpace proved to be no exception. They raised £60 in one morning to donate to Macmillan Cancer. It was a win-win kind of morning at [...]
Barnet Homes’ annual community sporting event had some special guests this year; police horses, the new Mayor of Barnet plus a visit from Flower Lane! Urban Gamez is one of the biggest community events on the Barnet Homes calendar and takes place down on the concourse at Grahame Park. The service users pictured arrived just [...]
British summertime is traditionally a temperamental time for weather – any given day could be rain or shine. Not this year! the summer of 2018 has definitely been about sunshine as the Met Office predict that this glorious heatwave will last until the end of August. The all-time record in the UK is 38.5° C [...]
Exactly two years ago, The Mayor of Barnet opened the sensory gardens at Rosa Morison. It was a community effort, with young people in the area raising money for garden plants. But maintaining a garden is a lot of work! Luckily, once again, a group of young people have taken up Rosa Morison as a [...]
Flower Lane staff, parents and carers work hard throughout the year on fundraising, through fairs, raffles and other events. Some of the money raised, by Flower Lane Action Group, contributes towards trips for service users – which this year arrived just in time for the heat wave! This year, most of the service users at [...]
For many young people who have just finished their exams, a summer of fun stretches ahead. However, a selection of youngsters who come from schools and colleges across North West London have decided to use their free time to help others. They have signed up to the National Citizens Service, which is a 3 – [...]
Back in 2009, the Eden Project came up with the concept of holding The Big Lunch. Through this idea, the Eden Project supports and encourages people all over the UK to build stronger communities and increase local connections. The Big Lunch is about people coming together over food and drink, for no specific reason other [...]
Who knew sitting in a chair could be so energetic? This week service users at CommunitySpace were treated to a robust session of Chair Aerobics as part of a day dedicated to supporting them to lead healthier lifestyles. Mencap's Learning Disability Week had the theme of health this year. The object of the week is [...]
