It was a pleasure to join the Shree Swaminarayan Temple for their anniversary event in September, followed by Diwali celebrations in October.
Streatham
Welcoming Civil Rights Leader Dr Julius Garvey to Streatham
I was honoured to welcome Dr Julius W Garvey to talk about the work of the APPG on Reparations and the need for a global movement working together towards reparatory justice.
Opening the Streatham Festival
It was great to open the Streatham Festival in October with a launch party at Streatham Library and preview of the art trail which took place in shops all over Streatham in October.
Tackling Addiction with The Nehemiah Project
I visited The Nehemiah Project, an independent recovery charity which works with vulnerable adult men with a history of addiction, to celebrate Black History Month.
Tackling Food Insecurity in Streatham
I visited Brixton and Norwood food bank in October to raise awareness of the urgent need for food, clothing and sanitary product donations.
Celebrating 150 years of Streatham and Brixton Chess Club
I joined Streatham and Brixton Chess Club at Streatham Library to kick off a tournament marking the club’s 150th anniversary.