You will find a list of events happening at Blenheim Gardens on this page. For other activities in Lambeth please visit http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/Services/LeisureCulture/Arts/ArtsDirectory/FestivalsEvents_EXTRA.htm

David Miliband visits Blenheim Gardens Estate

The Right Honourable David Miliband, Labour MP for South Shields, came to the Blenheim Garden Estate for a meeting with Lambeth Council leader Councillor Steve Reed and Councillor Florence Nosegbe before canvassing door-to-door in support of mayoral candidate Ken Livingstone. You can read the full article on Brixton Blog.  

Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with BGRMO!

Sunday, 3 June 2012 11am to 4pm in the meadow area on Blenheim Gardens Estate.

The activities will include:

• DJ music
• Inflatable castle
• Competitions
• Face painting
• Food
• Non alcoholic drinks
• and much much more!

We hope that you will come along to support your local community on this special occasion.

Vote for the Brixton Windmill

The Great Exhibition 2012 gives everyone the chance to nominate their own personal "Great" inGreat Britain, in the year that we celebrate the Queen's diamond jubilee and host the Olympic Games. Friends ofWindmillGardens  have nominated Brixton Windmill in the category "Landmarks and attractions". If we receive 100 votes, we automatically get entered into the awards scheme, with a chance to be awarded the accolade "Best in Britain 2012".

We're up against some stiff competition, including Stonehenge, Hadrian's Wall andSt Paul's Cathedral. But even if we don't win, by reaching 100 votes we will gain some useful publicity - we get a free poster and e-badge to encourage even more votes.

So vote now at http://www.thegreatexhibition2012.co.uk/greats/brixton-windmill - and get your family and friends to do the same! You will have to register your email address to prevent you from entering more than once.

Outings for older residents

In conjunction with Blenheim Gardens Estate, King's Acre Church and the Clapham Youth Centre.

Visit Kelsey Park, Beckenham

Wednesday 16 May. Meet at 11am, home by 4.30pm. Contribution £3. Travel by minibus. See the beautiful Rhododendrons.

Outing to Horniman Museum and Gardens

Wednesday 13 June. Meet at 11am to return at 4pm approx. Contribution £3. Travel by minibus. Meet outside the King's Acre Church.

Day trip to Brighton

Wednesday 11 July – All day trip to Brighton. Cost is £6 to include minibus transport. We shall meet at 9am outside King's Acre Church and return about 6pm.

If you would like to be included in any of the above trips, please book in advance by calling at the King's Acre Church (side entrance in Mauleverer Road via large gates) between 2pm and 4pm on a Wednesday afternoon and pay your money to Roberta and enjoy a cup of tea and cake. There is an exercise class for older people during February and March. Do come and join in!

The Labour Leader, Ed Miliband visits Blenheim Gardens RMO

On Monday 13 June 2011, Blenheim Gardens RMO welcomed Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband to the estate.

During the visit, Ed discussed with residents their experiences of living on a tenant managed estate and how the services compare to those formally provided by the local authority.

It was evident that Ed was impressed with what Blenheim residents had achieved in managing their own estate services.

The RMO would like to thank the residents who participated in making Ed's visit to the estate an interesting one.

Bingo nights

Please contact the estate office for details.

Boxing classes

Coming soon for the young people on the estate. Please contact the estate office for details.

Clapham Youth Centre

The Clapham Youth Centre is part of the Knight's Association (the KA) of Youth Clubs. They were the first to pioneer youth work in south London.

Watch Your Weight Group

Starts Monday 16 April 2012

A Healthy lifestyle is key to a healthy body and mind. Why not join us every Monday from 2pm to 3.30pm, cost is £2.50

Get weighed if you want to, talk about healthy food options and an exercise class to suit all levels.

Clapham Youth Centre
61 Lyham Road
London
SW2 5DH
Phone and fax: 020 7274 3011
Email: info@claphamyouthcentre.org.uk

Listen to a track recorded by young people during the Summer Uni Project in the Clapham Youth Centre here: http://www.claphamyouthcentre.org.uk/Movies/i%20can%20sing.mp3

Coffee mornings

Every Wednesday in the Blenheim Gardens Community Hall in 23 Prague Place between 10am and 12pm.

DIY classes

Please contact the estate office for details.

Edible Gardens

Blenheim Gardens Estate boasts the first edible estate project in London. The Blenheim Edible Estate was developed in 2008 and encourages local residents to becoming actively involved in growing fruit and vegetable for local residents. For more information regarding Blenheim Edible Estate please contact the project coordinator Victoria Hogg on 07887 853 399 or email bgedibleestate@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blenheim Gardens Edible Estate project won £1,000 from the O₂ It's Your Community award

Blenheim Edible Estate is a Project Dirt initiative. Project Dirt is an active community, linking environmental projects being undertaken by real people.

Our local teenagers doing us proud and putting Blenheim Gardens Estate on the gardening map - watch the video.

Fitness classes

Please contact the estate office for details.

Friends of Windmill Gardens

The Friends of Windmill Gardens is a local residents' group established in 2003. Their aim is to restore the windmill and to transform the surrounding park into an area that will be valued by all the local community.

Knitting club

Blenheim Gardens RMO is pleased to announce that a knitting club will be operating from the Community Hub, 23 Prague Place, SW2 5ED, each Monday from October from 2pm to 4pm.

Whether you're an experienced knitter or a novice, why not come along and pick up some tips from other estate residents? Free tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

Recyclebank scheme

Residents on Blenheim Gardens Estate can now take part in the new Recyclebank scheme and earn discounts for recycling that can be used in local shops, cafes, restaurants and leisure facilities.

Lambeth residents are the first in London to be able to participate in the Recyclebank scheme, which has been introduced by the council to boost recycling levels and reduce the amount the borough spends disposing of waste.

Residents who sign up earn points every time they recycle. The points can then be used for a fantastic selection of rewards.

By simply recycling your waste and letting Recyclebank know, you could make up to £75 a year in savings when visiting restaurants or buying anything from books to clothing. You will even be rewarded with 300 Recyclebank points just for joining the scheme!

To sign up and start earning points visit www.recyclebank.com/lambeth

In anticipation of this scheme and the fact that recycling has been made compulsory in the borough's revised tenancy conditions, Blenheim Gardens RMO has introduced ten new recycling chutes on the estate in addition to the existing recycling banks offered. We have placed two of the new recycling chutes in Glanville Road, one in Blenheim Gardens, two in Prague Place and five in Ramilles Close. Blenheim Gardens Estate is therefore leading the away on estate recycling.

Together Helping Integrate Society (THIS)

Better Learning and Knowledge Support (BLKS)

'Empowering young people to build better communities at home and abroad'

Saturdays during term time from 10am to 2pm
Blenheim Gardens Community Hub, 23 Prague Place, London SW2 5ED

phone: 07438 395 005
email: blkssatschool@yahoo.com

For more information please see the PDF at the bottom of this page.

Organic Garden Club

The estate's Children's Food Growing Garden is now flourishing between Ramilles Close and Blenheim Gardens at the end of the mall.

Please get in touch if you can volunteer some of your time to secure to the future of the children's garden on the estate.

The Children's Organic Garden meets every Saturday between 2pm and 4pm at the organic garden area between Blenheim Gardens and Ramilles Close. Telephone Jean on 020 8683 9584 or hand in your name at the estate office.

Walkabout Wednesdays

They are usually held quarterly, on a Wednesday, from 2pm and a voucher incentive is offered to participants. For more information or to confirm your attendance please contact the estate office.

 

(updated 24/4/2012)