Transforming lives through Kindness, Belief and Hope
Support during the summer
Welcome to our bumper summer edition of our newsletter covering both August and September!
We know that with the cost-of-living crisis impacting across the nation, the summer months can be difficult, especially for families, so we are dedicating this edition to all things summer: what we are doing, what is going on in the community and what support is out there to get you through the summer months.
Pecan’s doors will be open with services running as normal, so read on to find out more about what will be happening at Peckham Pantry, Southwark & Lewisham’s Women’s Service, Employment Support, Southwark Foodbank and HOurbank.
TOP TIP
Keep hydrated in the hot weather by drinking lots of water. You can use Refill.Orgs app to find refill stations all around London so you can fill up for free.
Website: www.refill.org.uk
Useful Information for the Summer:
- Southwark’s food and fun holiday programme 2022
www.southwark.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/health-advice-and-support
- Holiday Play Schemes
www.southwark.gov.uk/childcare-and-parenting - Help End #SUNPOVERTY
www.escentual.com and In Kind Direct
- Kids Eat Free
kiddoadventures.com
- Understanding Universal Credit
www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk
- Grants for school uniforms
www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-education
Summer events at Pecan
Left to Right: 1. Temi from Peckham Pantry had a the opportunity to meet the Jamaican High Commissioner at the Pride of Jamaica event 2. We had our summer Tesco National Collection with the support of volunteers 3. Thanks to The Green Community Centre for their donation 4. Goodbye to our Marketing Intern Tayo 5. Thanks to our volunteers at the St. George’s session 6. The Women in Prison summer event 7. Thanks to Devin and LSC for their consistent support 8. Goodbye and good luck to our Southwark Foodbank volunteer Neil (front) who starts a new job in August 9. Summer children’s activity booklets donated by Bookmark Charity for families that access our food services. 10 & 11. Women’s Summer Event 12. July Foodbank Friday
Women's Service
Our summer programme at the hubs
Women’s Service, including workshops, coffee mornings, and hub lunches will be running throughout the summer. Please come along as we would love to see you! Our timetable is as follows:
Tuesday
10am-12pm | Drop-in Coffee Mornings with pastries at the Peckham Hub.
10.30am-12.30pm | Healing the inner self with Andrea at the Peckham Hub.
2-3pm | Movement class with Kellie at the Peckham Hub.
Wednesday
2-3pm | Wellbeing with Alex on Zoom
Thursday
10am-12pm | Drop-in coffee mornings with pastries at the Peckham Hub.
2-3.30pm | Storytelling with Sam Adams at the Peckham Hub.
Friday
11.30am-12pm | Reading group with Cat on Zoom.
For details of the zoom links and locations please email: womenshubs@pecan.org.uk
Peckham Pantry
As summer is here it is important to remember that the Pantry is here to help make your money go further, especially when schools are closed. At the Pantry, from time to time we are fortunate to be able to offer shoppers free items, such as salad packs and lettuce to certain vegetables. So make sure you shop regularly, and also after 8 shops the 9th is FREE, but don’t forget to bring your membership card.
If you regularly shop at the Pantry, not only do you benefit from buying £15 or more worth of food at the price of £4.50, but you can also use the Healthy Start card. The paper voucher is being phased out and a prepaid card introduced. This card will be automatically topped up every 4 weeks with your payment.
Have a good summer and see you at the Pantry.
Southwark Food Bank
Supporting the Trussell Trust with their ongoing campaign to tackle the cost-of-living crisis during the summer
At Southwark Foodbank, we will be supporting the Trussell Trust with their ongoing campaign tackling the Cost of Living Crisis.
Together, we will be taking action this summer to campaign for a stronger social security system to protect people from debt and destitution. Stay tuned for more updates on our social media. If you would like to get involved in campaigning and local organising, please contact Flora, Community Engagement Officer.
We need support
Employment Support
Our doors are open throughout the summer
Our service is here throughout the summer and our doors are open to support old and new clients into employment.
We have two training sessions planned for the summer period:
- Food Hygiene Level 2 | Tuesday 12 August
- Health and Safety Level 2 | Tuesday 19 August
Please note, as it is the summer break children can come with you to an appointment. We have a table with pens and paper, but feel free to bring your child’s choice of book, toy or entertainment.
HOurBank
August and September Oyster Days
Members Update!
Our members split into two groups for their July Oyster Day. One group had a lovely walk in Peckham Rye while the other group relaxed in the local café Criterion and had lunch. A perfect way to start the summer.
The Tuesday café and Thursday reading/discussion group are now on a summer break until September, but the Oyster Days continue.
The HOurBank Oyster Day programme:
- August Oyster Day | 26 August: A visit to Sky Gardens on Friday 26 August, the previous trip proved extremely popular, so some members wanted to visit the Gardens again.
- September Oyster Days | 2 September: A Day trip to Brighton seaside on Friday 2 September and up to 20 members can travel by train to Brighton for the day out. There will be something for everyone to enjoy including the beach, gardens to stroll through, shopping in the Lanes, and Brighton Pier.
PLEASE NOTE: For the Brighton trip, a £10 non-refundable deposit towards train travel cost is required.
- A Special Oyster Day | 6 September: A Tour of Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 6 September, when members will get a chance to see furnished rooms and artworks in Buckingham Palace.
If you would like to enjoy a day out with members of the HOurBank community and to join, then contact us for more information.
Email: peter.aleksin@pecan.org.uk
Tel: 020 7732 0007
August & September Community Noticeboard
Free events and useful links for Summer 2022
- Small Island Vibes | 4-7 August 2022
A four-day free exhibition of events, music and activities taking place on Peckham Square.
website: Small Island Vibes > Peckham Platform Bermondsey Square Jazz Days 2022 | 7 August, 2-5pm
This is a Free event that takes place in Bermondsey SquareSE1 3UN
Email: spierre@umat.org.uk
website: www.southwark.gov.uk/events-culture-and-heritage- Inclusive Dance | 22-26 August 2022, 10am-1pm
Venue: Pembroke House, 80 Tatum Street, SE17 1QR.This course is FREE and specifically for young adults aged 16+ who have learning disabilities.
website: www.pembrokehouse.org.uk/events - Peckham Festival | 16-18 September 2022
A community festival celebrating creative and cultural Peckham.website: www.peckhamfestival.org - Events in Southwark
website: Events – Southwark Council - Citizen Advice Southwark, Peckham
Citizens Advice Southwark
Volunteer with Pecan
- Central Team Receptionist
4 Hours per week minimum | Based in Peckham - Southwark Warehouse Volunteers
4 Hours per week minimum | Based in Peckham - Peckham Pantry Ambassadors
4 Hours per week minimum | Based in Peckham
Poem by Josh, Employment Service
As the seasons change
Situations may change as well
We are still Pecan.
We show kindness
The kind of kindness that doesn’t end at a CV,
Advocacy, the Pantry or even a Food parcel delivery.
But the kind that reaches out, extending infinitely
We are still Pecan
We show belief.
And believe you me there are trials and tribulations
that test us constantly.
Because before the success story, there’s the struggle,
the recovery, the question of if we’ve done all we can
We are still Pecan.
We show hope
And hopefully,
What we do is enough.
