I will be striding (definitely not sprinting!) for Sidings Community Centre on Saturday 22nd March at 9am in the Park Run on Hampstead Heath. I will be part of a great team of volunteers, well-wishers, staff and Trustees running and walking to raise funds to support the fantastic range of activities on offer at Sidings.

As many local people already know, Sidings is a much-loved and valued community hub in the heart of West Hampstead. We support, connect and celebrate our community through a 7-day-a week programme of affordable or free activities. Funds raised will go towards services such as our friendly nursery for 2-4 year olds, the popular Sidings Youth Project, a wide range of creative and well-being activities for adults, Digital Inclusion & ESOL classes, as well as support services such as our weekend Food Bank and weekday Warm Hub Cafe. The centre also provides an important community base for lots of workshops and events in partnership with other local groups and Camden-council led projects.

But like many community voluntary organisations, Sidings is facing challenges to continue our activities and pay the ever increasing bills.

So – I will be joining our wonderful team of trustees, staff and volunteers have offered to run (or walk)for Sidings at the park run on Hampstead Heath on Saturday 22nd March. It would be great if you can make a donation to help me raise funds towards our Spring 25 fundraising target. Big thanks!!