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Subject: London Civic Forum e-bulletin: June 2009


A Letter from the elected Chair of London Civic Forum, Andrew Wakefield:

After more than a year’s negotiation with the Mayor and GLA we received notice
at the end of April 2009 that our 3 year funding agreement 2005-2008 would not
be renewed.  The executive have been fortunate to be offered pro bono assistance
to develop a new business plan.  Please join us at a special members meeting on
June 22nd at 6pm at 18a Victoria Park Square, Bethnal Green, E2   to hear these
options and make your contribution to our discussions.  I look forward to seeing
you.
Andrew Wakefield

To confirm attendence, contact  chloe at londoncivicforum.org.uk 020 8709 9787

DATES FOR YOUR  DIARY - JUNE 2009

June 2009 is the second annual Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month.
Inspired by October’s Black History Month and the February LGBT history month,
Britain’s 300,000 Gypsies, Roma and Travellers are getting together to raise
their profile. The communities have lived, worked and travelled throughout
Britain for over 500 years but have been almost entirely written out of British
history.  See the website http://dmtrk.com/JD-15E8-3X1WD-AOM9-0/c.aspx   and
download the booklet
http://dmtrk.com/JD-15E8-3X1WD-AOM8-0/c.aspx . Further information tel: Rocky
Deans 0208 937 3329

June 4th-28th: Love London 2009 ‘Green Festival’ has over a hundred green events
across the capital, bringing communities together to share ideas and celebrate
innovations.  These events provide fun days out and engage Londoners in building
a sustainable future for our city. See online list of events at
www.lovelondon.org.uk.

Monday 8th,  Evening ;  Royal Festival Hall foyer, The Campaign for Real
Democracy (CRD) is holding an initial London meeting on how to strengthen the
London-wide network of local democracy groups, between now and 2012.  All are
welcome.  Further information at www.newsov.org  crdlondon at gmail.com

Friday 12th, 2pm-8pm, Hammersmith Irish Cultural Centre, Blacks Road,
Hammersmith: Irish Gypsy and Traveller Movement Pavee Ceilidh : The event will
include talks and presentations including a showcase the Heritage Lottery funded
Irish Traveller Oral History Project and the launch of a DVD on Irish Traveller
History and Culture, which will be circulated free of charge to schools across
the UK. There will also be music, performance and stalls. This event is part of
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2009.
http://dmtrk.com/JD-15E8-3X1WD-AOM7-0/c.aspx  info at irishtraveller.org.uk 020
7607 2002

Tuesday 16th, 5.45pm – 8.00pm, Barham Park Lounge:  ‘Planning for Community
Needs in Brent’ – a Policy Voice event with Just Space voluntary and community
sector network on planning.
marian at londoncivicforum.org.uk  020 8709 9773

London Civic Forum Members Meeting:  Monday 22nd June
To confirm attendance, contact chloe at londoncivicforum.org.uk
020 8709 9787

The Charity Fair, 24th and 25th June
Low price and FREE seminars and masterclasses on everything that is vital and
much that is desirable for a voluntary organisation or charity.  Also advice,
information and networking throughout the event
http://dmtrk.com/JD-15E8-3X1WD-ANRN-0/c.aspx
enquiries at dsc.org.uk
Tel: 020 7391 4800
Fax: 020 7391 4808

Tuesdsay 23th-Wednesday 24th Excel Centre, Skills and Business Expo 09
http://dmtrk.com/JD-15E8-3X1WD-AOM6-0/c.aspx

Tuesday 30th ‘Fitting The Bill’ - A one-day conference on the  future of
policing in the UK takes place on 30th June At The Law Society Hall, 113
Chancery Lane, London WC2A  from £172.50
http://dmtrk.com/JD-15E8-3X1WD-ANRM-0/c.aspx

Tuesday 30th, 09:30 – 4.30pm, NCVO, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL, London’
s BAME Third Sector: Managing the Economic Downturn conference
http://dmtrk.com/JD-15E8-3X1WD-AOM5-0/c.aspx

(This is an extract from the June Bulletin - if you want to read the entire
newsletter you can download it from the London Civic Forum web site - see below)

• London Civic Forum
• 18a Victoria Park Square
• London E2  9PB
• T: 020 8709 9770
• F: 020 8709 9771
• W: http://www.londoncivicforum.org.uk
• E: info at londoncivicforum.org.uk