Follow us on Twitter @LovePaddington, to be the first one to find out what we’ve got in store for you on 7th of July at Westbourne Summer Festival 2013.
Over the next few weeks, we will be gradually revealing the acts that will be performing on the stage. And not just that! We will also be posting about the brilliant attractions, workshops and the beach decorations that will be appearing at the festival.
Get involved and find out everything through our Twitter page.
Westbourne Summer Festival is back this year with more fun for all. Expect live music, performance, activities for young and older, delicious food and plenty of local information. So put Sunday 7th of July in your diary, and watch this space for more details closer to the time.
This year’s festival will be part of series of events taking place in north Paddington, under the umbrella of Paddington Festival, which will combine film screenings, stand-up comedy, dance, music and much more over the summer period between 15th June and 31st of August. For more information and the programme of events check the website paddingtonfestival.co.uk
Happy new year from all at Westbourne Forum!
We hope that 2013 will be a happy and prosperous year for you.
PDT are attending this annual delegates assembly to reaffirm our membership of London Citizens. This is a chance to find out what has happened in West London this year, including about the London Living Wage campaign and making the streets safer through City Safe. It should be an inspiring evening and a chance to think about what we want to do here in North Westminster over the next year.
If you are interested in joining us for the evening please let Charlotte know on charlotte@pdt.org.uk or 020 7266 8252.
Westbourne residents should have recently had the latest copy of our local bulletin, Westbourne People, delivered to them. If you did not you might not be on our mailing list, so please contact gary@pdt.org.uk with your name and contact details to be added.
Alternatively, you can download a copy by clicking here: Bulletin April2012
Westbourne Forum have been working on a project to improve the Westbourne shopping parade on Harrow Road for over a year, and on Thursday 8th December we celebrated the end of the project with coffee and croissants at the Blue Nile Bakery.
For years, residents had been saying the parade looked tatty. Then. despite a strong local campaign, national cuts forced the closure of the post office. Westminster Council pledged £60,000 for measures to help the shopping parade, and asked Westbourne Forum to work with the shopkeepers to deliver the scheme.
A common design for 22 new shop signs, plus a new colour scheme, has given the parade more identity, whilst keeping the character of the different shops. The shopkeepers were also offered expert advice on how to improve sales. Helen Kay and Sheba Begum from Westbourne Forum have worked closely to support the shopkeepers throughout. On top of this we helped get agreement to sort out the old pavement – the Council then took the lead, with funding from Transport for London.
Shamseldin Mahmoud from the Blue Nile says ‘it’s made the parade more presentable and it feels a more professional environment for my business. Helen and Sheba from the Forum have been great, listening to us and respecting our ideas’.
Our thanks go to the support of the stakeholders and of course all the shopkeepers whose cooperation and enthusiasm made the project such a success!
The latest edition of the Westbourne People Bulletin is out, with latest news and info about upcoming events.
On Saturday 3rd December we have a family Winter Craft event at the Stowe Centre in the foyer, between 12.30pm and 3pm. This will be an opportunity to get creative and make cards and gifts at this family friendly event! All materials are provided!
On Monday 5th December we have a Forum get-together & Christmas party again at the Stowe Centre, between 6.30pm and 8.30pm – everyone is welcome, and as well as some fun, there will be some essential business taking place
Finally, on Wednesday 7th December we have a BME Photography Exhibition, and this photo exhibition will give an insight into the contribution made by BME people to the World wars. The guest speaker Linda Bellos will be talking through some rarely seen photos.
We really look forward to seeing you all there to share some mince pies, mulled wine and some hot chocolate!!!
Westbourne Forum invite you to a social event and quiz night on Monday 3rd October 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Stowe Centre 258 Harrow Road, W2 5ES.
Please come along at 6.30pm for a delicious home cooked meal and drink. Then take your teams as the quiz starts, with various rounds and difficulties to get you thinking!
If you are interested in coming along as a team, please get in touch with Gary on gary@pdt.org.uk or ring 0207 266 8253. Individuals are also welcome as there will be the chance to make up a team on the night.
Booking in is essential so we know how many people to cater for, so please get in touch! Vegetarian and Halal options will be available.
You might have seen someone from the Forum out and about this month, or maybe someone knocked on your door.
We have started the process of consulting local residents about the upcoming Westbourne Green Masterplan, visiting people door to door to let them know what is coming!
Westbourne Green has been earmarked by Westminster Council as an area for potential future regeneration. The Masterplan will consider how housing in the area can be improved or increased, alongside other potential changes to community facilities, green spaces and the shopping area along Harrow Road.
The Masterplanners are currently coming up with designs based on ideas that residents have already provided. Over the next month we will be working with the local schools to generate even more ideas. There will be lots of opportunities for residents to share their views. It is a really great way to have a say about the future of your neighbourhood and your community!
Please get in touch if you have any questions about the Masterplan or if you would like to help us out. Keep an eye on this website for any future events and activities.
