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(click here to go to main
news page) CONSULTING SERVICE USERS
This took place at Ocean in Hackney and was organised by Hackney Social Services. Many service users from different organisations attended the event, including a number of people from HILT.
Jackie Lewis gave a demonstration of her computer skills, and
Ian Bond, HILT’s Outreach Manager chaired a lively debate
about the quality of services that people receive in Hackney.
There were performances of music and dancing throughout the day, including Kurdish Folk dancing and traditional African drumming. Food and drink were provided and the event was attended by staff from many different organisations. MAKING PLANS FOR THE FUTURE 
VOLUNTEER AWARDS Five of HILT’s volunteers received awards at a ceremony held at Hackney Town Hall on 30th March. The awards were presented to HILT volunteers for their involvement in the Millennium Volunteers Scheme (click here for the Millennium Volunteers website). This scheme is run by the government in order to recognise the achievements of young volunteers (aged 16-24). The awards ceremony was organised by Hackney Youth Service and was part of a celebration of the achievements of Hackney’s young people
There were performances from rapper Ice-Burg Slim and reggae
artiste Pete Campbell among others. Everyone went home well-fed
as a special buffet was laid at the end of the night.
The puzzlemaking sessions offer a relaxing situation in which to reflect and share time. The film will be submitted to festivals around the world. Anyone interested should contact Dave Brown or Sonia Briggs on 020 7251 4843 or email bigdavebrown@tiscali.co.uk.
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Xenia at Lower Clapton Road Flat 2 recently took a short winter
holiday at Center Parks near Cambridge. She had a great time even
though the weater was very chilly. There were lots of different
activities on offer. Xenia particularly enjoyed the wildlife walks,
the swimming and the curry. She was accompanied by project workers
Linnet and Tiina. Xenia would thoroughly recommend a Centre Parks
holiday to other service users who are looking for a short break
not too far from home and reasonably priced.
March
31st was the date for the Supporting People Service User Consultation
Event.
Many
of HILT’s service users attended and took part in the debate,
including Betty Steingold, Kehinde Ogundeji Chris Coakley, Nick
McGivern, Karl Purdon, Clare Grant and Irma Henry.
Awards
were presented to volunteers from different youth organisations
in Hackney including Connexions and The Huddleston Centre.
COME
& MAKE JIGSAW PUZZLES