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Connected Kingston September issue
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We would like to welcome Gurpreet Keila who has joined the team as the new Programme Manager for Connected Kingston. Prior to working with us, she worked as the National Development Manager for the Campaign for Learning. Gurpreet has a background in marketing, fundraising and project management, as well as a keen interest in wellbeing.
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The Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Councillor Margaret Thompson, celebrated the amazing work of Connected Kingston’s Community Champions for helping residents find local services and activities to improve their independence and confidence.
11 Champions joined the Mayor in her parlour on the 9th September for high tea, during which they were all presented with badges as a token of appreciation.
The Mayor of Kingston upon Thames, Cllr Margaret Thompson, said: “I was honoured to host these wonderful Champions in my parlour and thank them for the work they have done. They have all played an important role in helping make this project a real success. Kingston has so much on offer, it is often that people don’t know where to find the information or how to get involved.”
If you would like to find out more or become a Connected Kingston Champion please go to connectedkingston.uk or email info@connectedkingston.uk
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From L to R: Patrick Oderoha (RBK), Phoebe Smith (Hestia), Lesley Searle (Kingston Adult Education), Eustace Karikari (Hestia) , Tulloch Kempe (Staywell), The Mayor, Councillor Margaret Thompson, Debbie Coombs (Staywell), Nadine Lane (RBK), Philippa Leary (KVA) , Marion Caldwell (Staywell), Anna Stuart (Staywell).
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The new version of the Connected Kingston website is now live and includes some new features. If you offer a service, run an activity, club, or group in Kingston you can now fill out the form on the website. Your service will be reviewed and made live in keeping with the terms and conditions.
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Stoptober
Today is the first day of Stoptober, if you are trying to quit smoking for the next 28 days or forever and need some support, check out Kick It on Connected Kingston.
Kick It is a free service which helps people who live, work or study in Kingston to stop smoking.
"I have never known what it is like to be an adult who does not smoke, truly it is a whole new life". Gina, Kingston resident who quit with Kick-it"
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If would like support with adding or editing your listings please get in touch with us on info@connectedkingston.uk
If you have any examples of how you have used Connected Kingston – please let us know on connectedkingston@kva.org.uk
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We have recently updated our training materials and in addition to the Champions training we will be offering signposting training to enable groups and their service users to make the best use of Connected Kingston.
If you or any organisation you know would like to be trained as Connected Kingston Champions please get in touch with Philippa Leary on 020 8255 8040 or email philippaleary@superhighways.org.uk
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If you have any feedback or suggestions to support the Connected Kingston project please contact Gurpreet via email at gurpreet.keila@kva.org.uk or call 020 8255 3335
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