Merk Chicken is a bi-monthly club night in East London showcasing old school garage, jungle and grime.
Their next event will take place on 17th September at the Camp Basement and will raise money for those affected by the recent riots.
For more information see the Facebook page and click attending.
Hope to see you there!
9 September 2011
8 September 2011
Wandsworth Launches Disorder Review
Wandsworth Borough Council has appointed independent commissioner Neil Kinghan to look into "what happened and why" during the serious disorder in Clapham Junction, as well as the disturbances in Tooting and Balham.
Wandsworth Council are holding a series of public meetings in Battersea Arts Centre on 12th September, Samaj Hall, Tooting High St on 13th September and Wandsworth Civic Suite on 19th September. UK Disaster Relief will attend these meetings, so if you have any thoughts on the charitable response to the riots, please come and let us know
Wandsworth Council's report will be published in October.
UPDATE The Croydon Guardian reports today that Croydon Council will also be holding an independent enquiry
Wandsworth Council are holding a series of public meetings in Battersea Arts Centre on 12th September, Samaj Hall, Tooting High St on 13th September and Wandsworth Civic Suite on 19th September. UK Disaster Relief will attend these meetings, so if you have any thoughts on the charitable response to the riots, please come and let us know
Wandsworth Council's report will be published in October.
UPDATE The Croydon Guardian reports today that Croydon Council will also be holding an independent enquiry
7 September 2011
Croydon Victims Speak Out
Families affected by the recent riots have spoken to the Croydon Guardian today. Joan Smith, of Reeves Corner, speaks of her fear at having to leave her home after it was set alight. Carla Rees had to flee her home on the corner of London Road and St James Road. Ms Rees, who lost 15 flutes in the fire is grateful to Myall Music Store who have set up a collection fund for her. Mrs Smith is grateful to the council for their response, and is waiting on insurance. Our thoughts, as always, are with these victims.
UKDR works with local groups to make sure that all money raised is targeted effectively and fairly. If you would like to donate to UK Disaster Relief then please visit our Charity Giving page or text UKDR01 with your amount (for example £5) to 70070.
Once again, thank you for your generosity.
UKDR works with local groups to make sure that all money raised is targeted effectively and fairly. If you would like to donate to UK Disaster Relief then please visit our Charity Giving page or text UKDR01 with your amount (for example £5) to 70070.
Once again, thank you for your generosity.
5 September 2011
Homelessness in Haringey
According to estimates, up to 62 households have been displaced by the riots in Haringey due to fire and other damage to their homes.
Our thoughts are with those families. If you want to donate to UK Disaster Relief then please visit our Charity Giving page or text UKDR01 with your amount (for example £5) to 70070.
Thank you for your generosity.
Our thoughts are with those families. If you want to donate to UK Disaster Relief then please visit our Charity Giving page or text UKDR01 with your amount (for example £5) to 70070.
Thank you for your generosity.
Can you help?
We're compiling a list of what would be needed if all lost in a disaster. For example, school uniform and clothes for an 8 year old; 4 year old; 15 year old.
Be glad to hear what people would consider an appropriate list (eg. do you need 5 changes of clothes? Should children's shoes be Clarks or similar so have to go to a specialist children's shoe shop? If calculating need to eat out, should one take McDonalds or KFC as the standard, or a healthier café option?).
UKDR Visiting Community Meetings in Camden and Tottenham
People from the UK Disaster Relief team will be visiting community meetings in Camden and Tottenham this Tuesday as part of our research into the aftermath of the riots. We will be visiting the Tottenham and Seven Sisters Area Forum at Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, and the Camden Summit at Kingsgate Community Centre.
Both meetings start at 6.30pm, so if you were affected by the riots, and would like to discuss the help you received, or would just like to give your perspective, please find us at these meetings.
If you're not able to attend, but would still like to talk to us please email info@ukdisasterrelief.org.uk, or call Kieran on 0207 794 9835.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Both meetings start at 6.30pm, so if you were affected by the riots, and would like to discuss the help you received, or would just like to give your perspective, please find us at these meetings.
If you're not able to attend, but would still like to talk to us please email info@ukdisasterrelief.org.uk, or call Kieran on 0207 794 9835.
We look forward to hearing from you!
2 September 2011
Thanks to all our eBay supporters!
We would like to say a huge thank you to all of those people who have donated to, or are buying and selling products for UK Disaster Relief. So far, over 500 sellers have agreed to donate a percentage of their sales to UK Disaster Relief, raising lots of money to help people who were affected by last months UK riots.
Money is raised for charities on eBay through MissionFish. When you sell and item, you can choose a listed charity to donate to. You can also search for items which are raising money for charities if you are a buyer, or donate when you reach checkout -plenty of opportunities to help UK Disaster Relief!
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