Hackney

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Equalities training, Hackney CVS

Submitted by Janine on Mon, 17/07/2017 - 12:03

21/07/2017 - 10:00

Venue: Hackney CVS, Dalston Lane.

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Poetry on the Picket Line, Hackney Picturehouse, 15 April 2017

Submitted by Janine on Sun, 16/04/2017 - 21:02

Janine Booth, Matt Abbott, Mark Coverdale and Fran Isherwood entertaining the troops - well, pickets - during the latest strike action for a living wage and decent workiing conditions at Hackney Picturehouse cinema.

You can donate to the strike fund here.

Hackney Picturehouse community picket, 15 April 2017

Matt Abbott, Hackney Picturehouse community picket, 15 April 2017

Mark Coverdale, Hackney Picturehouse community picket, 15 April 2017

Janine Booth, Hackney Picturehouse community picket, 15 April 2017

Fran Isherwood, Hackney Picturehouse community picket, 15 April 2017

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Autism in the Workplace Training at Volunteering Matters, Hackney

Submitted by Janine on Thu, 10/11/2016 - 13:45

27/01/2017 - 10:00

Details here.

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Hackney CVS Autism Training

Submitted by Janine on Fri, 23/09/2016 - 21:07

20/10/2016 - 10:00

Understanding autism equality in the workplace
Booking fee: £20

Who is this course is for?
This half-day workshop is for anyone who works in the voluntary or public sector that wants to gain an understanding of the Autism spectrum.
Course aim:
The course equips participants with an understanding of the needs of people with ASD and enables them to develop strategies and tools for working with people.

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Heart of Hackney festival

Submitted by Janine on Sat, 23/04/2016 - 11:19

15/05/2016 - 13:00

Janine will be performing poetry and running a stall with al her books on sale!

Here's the blurb ...

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Poetry with your Vegan Lunch in Hackney

Submitted by Janine on Sat, 02/04/2016 - 17:13

16/04/2016 - 10:00

Enjoy cruelty-free cuisine at Cafe SoVegan at the Royal Sovereign with the accompaniment of Janine's poetry.

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Speaking about Autistic Adults at Hackney Health and Well-being Board

Submitted by Janine on Sun, 07/02/2016 - 20:49

On 13 January, I addressed Hackney's Health and Wellbeing Board as part of its Patient Voice agenda item, discussing provision for autistic adults in the Borough. Rather belatedly, Hackney is now considering a draft plan to implement its duties under the Autism Act. Here's what I said ...