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Our BGRMO’s Seaside trip is back! We’re off to Eastbourne on Saturday 15^th August 2026.

We have a limited number of tickets available (70) and priority will be given to estate residents.

The trip will cost £5.00 per person or £15.00 for a family of 4.

Application forms are available at the office and are required along with payment to confirm your booking.

You can also download and print the application form HERE

Our summer camp is back!

CEFL are hosting a summer camp from 27^th July – 14^th August 2026.

If you’re interested, please see link below to register you interest.

Spaces are limited, so be fast!

https://www.bgrmo.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/0-SHARP-Advert-Summer-2026.pdf

Join us to celebrate 25 years of tenant management! We will have a fantastic day celebrating with our residents. Join us between 11AM and 4PM.

Blenheim Garden RMO will be hosting its General Meeting on Tuesday 21^st July 2026 @ 7:00PM for all shareholders.

Please see attached agenda and previous minutes for the meetings.

The meeting will be hosted at the Community hub, 23 Prague Place, London, SW2 5ED. The meeting will also be hosted online. The zoom details are below.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/83140237067

Meeting ID: 831 4023 7067

Passcode: 640424

If you need any further details, please contact the Blenheim Gardens estate office.

Blenheim Gardens RMO’s June newsletter, celebrating 25 years of tenant management is now available to read HERE

Blenheim Gardens RMO’s latest newsletter is now available to read online. Click HERE to the latest news from the estate. If you’d like a hard copy, please come to the estate office.

Acre Lane Ward Panel Meeting : Wed 03 Jun 18:00

Dear Residents of Acre Lane, Your local policing team invite you to join our next Ward Panel Meeting: Acre Lane Ward Panel Meeting What is a Ward Panel? A Ward Panel is a community-led group where local residents meet regularly with our Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) made up of dedicated police officers and PCSOs assigned to your area. Ideally chaired by a volunteer, the panel reviews local crime trends and discusses issues like antisocial behaviour, crime, or safety concerns. Together, we set priorities and action plans to address what matters most to you.   What We Aim to Achieve The Ward Panel is your chance to: Share your concerns and ideas to shape local policing priorities. Collaborate with the police to tackle community issues. Build trust and transparency through open dialogue.   Your voice matters! By attending, you’ll help ensure local policing reflects our community’s needs. No prior experience is needed—just a desire to make a difference.   If you are unable to attend and wish to notify us of your local concerns, then please make sure you complete the Local Matters Survey.   We look forward to seeing you there!

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We are pleased to announce that CEFL’s #Easter Breeze 26, the Easter Holidays SHARP (school holidays active & recreation programme) BootCamp part supported by HAF is now OPEN for registration

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026 at Mid-night

You can read more about the Camp on CEFL’s website: SHARP-Offer and/or use the appropriate link below to access more information and how to register an interest. 

Main Camp Registration Info   Click Link below as to Access the information   MAIN APPLICATION FORM Main Camp POSTER

SEND Camp Registration Info   Click link below as to Access the information   SEND APPLICATION Activity POSTER  SEND Disco Poster

#Easter Breeze 26 BootCamp @CEFLyncx is open to children/young people aged 7 to 15 years olds and offers volunteering/work experience opportunities for young people aged 16 years and over.

During this Easter holidays, #Easter Breeze BootCamp @CEFLyncx is offering young people a safe space filled with 8 days of pure activities including but not limited to, sports, creative acts, fun learning, food and free play. 

The BootCamp is an inclusive provision where all children/young people can come to take part in a diverse range of sports and recreational activities that are developed with them to keep their functional and social skills alive during the school holidays.

The Camp is running as below: 

When?	Monday, 30th March to Friday, 10th April 2026
Time:	10am to 4pm
Where:	(Main Camp) The Windmill Garden (Park), Blenheim Gardens, Brixton Hill SW2 5DA   (SEND Camp) Roupell Park Estate Community Centre, 145 Hyperion House, Upper Tulse Hill, Brixton Hill SW2 1HY

To have a feel of some of the activities we are offering, you can click this link : SHARP-Experience

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026 at Mid-night 

Do note; 

They have limited places and the application will close as soon as soon as they reach their intake capacity therefore, you’re encouraged to apply sooner than later. Places are offered on a strictly, first-come-first-served basis and Lambeth residents will have priority to join the Camp over residents of other Local Authorities.

Thank you and if you have any enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact CEFL by email to community7@CEFI.org.uk

Need help? Our hub is a safe space for you to get support – whether you need to charge your phone, ask for directions, or receive medical assistance. We are here to make Brixton safer for everyone. Our hub runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday on Windrush Square from 3.30pm – 10.30pm, offering support and assistance to residents and visitors to the area.

For more information, please click the following link; Brixton Safe Hub – Brixton Bid

Blenheim Gardens RMO has scheduled our next General Meeting for Tuesday 17^th March 2026 at 7:30 – 9:00PM.

Please click to see the agenda for the meeting and previous minutes.

The meeting will be held at the community hub, 23 Prague Place, London, SW25ED or alternatively you can join us online via zoom. Details to join are below;

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89866646892?pwd=bFokHMXHwuo507vhsLhHSK9u1L8C4K.1

Meeting ID: 898 6664 6892

Passcode: 764089

We hope to see you there.

If you have any queries prior to the meeting, please call us on 0207 926 0158.

Blenheim Gardens RMO has been contacted about some exciting apprenticeship opportunities in the local area being hosted by Wates.

The apprenticeships will go live on the 10^th February and the window for application will be open for roughly a month.

Wates are running a workshop in their Finsbury Park office, SPACES 17, City North Place, N4 1LZ on the 5^th February to help people understand and apply for these opportunities.

A list of the apprenticeship opportunities are below;

Job title and apprenticeship level	Location
Apprentice Bricklayer – level 2	Barnsley
Apprentice Carpenter – Level 2	Walton on Thames
Apprentice Carpenter – Level 2	London (Brixton)
Apprentice Carpenter – Level 2	London (Croydon)
Apprentice Electrician – Level 2	London (Brixton)
Apprentice Electrician – Level 3	Walton on Thames
Apprentice Plasterer – Level 2	London (Brixton)
Business Admin – level 3	TBC
Business Admin – level 3	London (Enfield)
Customer Service Apprentice – Level 3	Walton on Thames
Customer Service Apprentice – Level 3	London (Brixton)
Customer Service Apprentice – Level 3	London (Croydon)
Procurement & Supply Chain Apprentice – Level 3	London
Quantity Surveyor Apprentice — Level 5	Guildford (Surrey)

Wates need to log the names and details of those who are interested in attending their workshop. If you’re interested or know of anyone that maybe, please provide the following information to the RMO at blenheimgardens@lambeth.gov.uk

• Name
• Age
• Apprenticeship/course you are interested in (refer to the table above)
• Whether or not you are currently in education
• If you are a local resident to the apprenticeship on offer

Please feel free to share widely.

We wish you the best of luck if you pursue any of these opportunities.

#Break-B4-Easter BootCamp @CEFLyncx is open to children/young people aged 7 to 15 years olds and offers volunteering/work experience opportunities for young people aged 16 years and over.

During this Spring school holidays, #Break-B4-Easter BootCamp @CEFLyncx is offering young people a safe space filled with 5 days of pure activities including but not limited to, sports, creative acts, fun learning, food and free play. 

Our BootCamp is an inclusive provision where all children/young people can come to take part in a diverse range of sports and recreational activities that are developed with them to keep their functional and social skills alive during the school holidays.

The is running as below:

When?	Monday, 16th to Friday, 20th February 2026
Time:	10am to 3pm
Where:	The Windmill Garden (Park), Blenheim Gardens, Brixton Hill SW2 5DA (Main Camp)   Roupell Park Estate Community Centre, 145 Hyperion House, Upper Tulse Hill, Brixton Hill SW2 1HY (SEND Camp)

You can read more about our Camp at our website: SHARP-Offer and/or use the links below to access more information and how to register an interest for your child to join as you see fit/appropriate with their needs. 

With Christmas coming, we wanted to provide a reminder about keeping your home safe during the festive season.

Please see the below slideshow, with some helpful tips!

https://www.bgrmo.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lambeth-Christmas-Fire-Safety.pptx

Age UK are offering a 1-to-1 energy advice service if you’re struggling with bills. Open to anyone 18+ in Lambeth. 

Please see their contact details below:

Email: energyboost@ageuklambeth.org

Telephone 020 7346 6800 (option 2) 

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 OPEN for Applications

Click for APPLICATION FORM  

We thought to let you know that the #WinterBreeze 2025 SHARP, the December SHARP (school holidays active & recreation programme) @CEF Lyncx is Open for Registration. 

At #Winter Breeze 2025, the December school holidays BootCamp, we are offering a safe space filled with pure Active Sports, Creative Activities, Fun Learning, Food and Play activities. A space where children/young people can take part in a diverse range of sports and recreational activities that keeps their energy intact ready for the new term. 

The Camp is open to 7 – 15 year olds and offers volunteering/work experience opportunities for young people over 16 years old with priority of a place offer given to Lambeth residents over other borough residents.

To learn more about the offer, visit their Website and you can also click this Link POSTER to view a poster or use the link at the end of this sentence if you would like to have a feel of some of the activities they are offering: SHARP-Experience

The #Winter Breeze 2025, the December school holidays is running 5 days spread in 2 halves from:

• When? 

Monday, 22th to Wednesday, 24th December 2025

Monday 29th to Wednesday 31 December 2025

• Time: 10AM to 3PM
• Where: Our GreenHut, The Windmill Garden (Park), Blenheim Gardens, Brixton Hill SW2 5DA

See the attached Poster and you can read more about #Winter Breeze 2025, the December school holidays  BootCamp and Register an interest at the website: SHARP-Offer

Alternatively, you can use the link below to access the application. 

Click for APPLICATION FORM  

The Closing Date for Application is, 

Friday, 12th December @ mid-night

Do note; 

There are limited places and the application will close as soon as soon as capacity is reached therefore, you’re encouraged to apply sooner than later. Places are offered on a strictly, first-come-first-served basis and Lambeth residents will have priority to join the Camp over residents of other Local Authorities. 

Damp and condensation remains’ a problem for too many of our residents.  There are lots of factors that can cause damp and condensation, which can be a challenging to manage.  BGRMO however is determined to overcome these challenges and make the following 10 commitments to our residents experiencing mould and damp:

1. The RMO is committed to resolving issues in partnership with you and will communicate with you in a sympathetic way,
2. We will quickly diagnose the damp in your home. By prioritising inspections based on your individual circumstances and we will attend on an emergency or urgent basis when needed.
3. We will agree an action plan with you to resolve the damp, that will include timeframes and send it to you within 3 days of the inspection.
4. We will survey our managed stock and help to identify mould and damp issues at every opportunity such as when the annual gas service is being completed, whilst we are undertaking works in the property and or completing tenancy reviews.  This approach will help us identify properties that are prone to mould and damp.  This will inform more regular and targeted maintenance.  We will also provide financial support and advice to residents experiencing fuel poverty, if this is noted as a contributory factor to the mould and damp being experienced,
5. We will check in with you regularly after the work is completed to make sure that the treatment has been effective,
6. We are investing in technology and working with partner organisations to help us understand and resolve damp issues, 
7. We will prioritise resources to tackle mould and damp issues,
8. We will work to secure additional funding to support upgrades to improve ventilation and insulation to make your home healthier and warmer,
9. We will offer alternative temporary accommodation, if we are unable to resolve the issues being experienced,
10. We will review our commitments annually

What you can do to help us achieve our commitments:

• Report incidents of mould and damp to us as soon as you notice it,
• Ensure the fans in your home are clean and always switched on; report any faulty fans to us.
• Remove all furniture away (around 12 inches) from walls to ensure there is an airflow around the furniture
• Do not overfill cupboards, since this restricts airflow,
• Keep pan covers on saucepans and pots when cooking,
• Open windows and leave window vents always open,
• Avoid drying clothes in doors, especially on radiators,  
• Wipe off condensation from windows and use moisture absorbers, which can we obtained from the RMO,
• Let us know if your boiler is not working correctly or if you need advice on using it,
• Turn your heating on to ensure the property is warm particularly during the winter months,

Get in touch if you are experiencing financial difficulties and struggling to pay your utility bills,

Awaab’s Law is named after Awaab Ishak, a 2-year-old who tragically died in 2020 from a lung condition caused by mould in his home. His parents told their social landlord about the mould many times over 3 years, but nothing was done to fix the problem. We want to say thank you to Awaab’s family for their work campaigning for a law to make sure social landlords make repairs to their homes within set timeframes. Awaab’s Law aims to make sure no one else has the same experience, and to make sure social landlords fix serious problems quickly.

What is this guidance for?

This guidance aims to help you to understand what Awaab’s Law means for you. It explains what landlords must do and what steps you can take if your landlord doesn’t meet their responsibilities.

Homes that are safe are essential for good health, so it is important to report hazards – particularly if they are having an impact on your health, or make you feel at risk. Your landlord cannot treat you unfairly for making a complaint. They should make clear how you can raise an issue.

A brief summary of Awaab’s Law can be found on the Make Things Right Campaign website.

Quick guide to Awaab’s Law

Emergency hazards and significant damp and mould hazards (as set out in Section 5) must be dealt with by your landlord within set timescales. You need to provide as much information as you can on the hazard and who lives in your home to your landlord, so they can make an accurate decision. Further detail on the information your landlord might need is in Section 6.

Summary of Awaab’s Law:

• emergency repairs must be done within 24 hours
• significant damp and mould hazards must be investigated within 10 working days and made safe within 5 working days
• if your home can’t be made safe in time, your landlord must offer you somewhere else suitable to stay until it is. More information on suitable alternative accommodation can be found in Section 9
• your landlord needs to tell you what is happening once you have reported an issue and if action they take is covered by Awaab’s Law. They must give you a written summary within 3 working days of an investigation finishing. More information on written summaries can be found in Section 8
• if you report an issue and it hasn’t been sorted or you’re not happy, you can complain to your landlord through your landlord’s complaints process
• if you’re not happy with your landlord’s final response to your complaint, you can take your complaint to the Housing Ombudsman
• you can also go through the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims. This is a process that helps tenants and landlords try to fix issues before going to court. More information on the routes to take if your landlord doesn’t act can be found in Section 11

2. What does Awaab’s Law include

Awaab’s Law means that social landlords must investigate significant hazards caused by damp or mould and all emergency hazards in your home and make them safe within set deadlines.

Awaab’s Law means:

• emergency hazards (for example, dangerous electrical faults, damaged external doors or windows and major leaks) must be investigated and made safe within 24 hours
• significant damp and mould hazards must be investigated within 10 working days of it being reported and then must be made safe within 5 working days of the investigation finishing 
• your landlord must give you a written summary of what they found and how they will make the property safe within 3 working days after the investigation is finished
• if more work is needed to stop the hazard from coming back, your landlord must start the work or make plans for the work to begin within 5 working days of the investigation finishing. All work must begin within 12 weeks at the latest
• if your home can’t be made safe in time, your landlord must offer and find you somewhere else to stay for free, while they do the works needed to make your home safe for you to return

Your landlord must keep you updated throughout the process and give you advice on how to stay safe while repairs are being made.

For even more information on Awaab’s Law, please click the following link: Awaab’s Law: Guidance for tenants in social housing – GOV.UK

Family Halloween at Brixton Windmill Sunday 26 October, 1pm to 4pm Join us for an afternoon of spooky activities! We’ll have free drop in craft activities all afternoon inside Brixton Windmill Centre. Pumpkin carving will run all afternoon at £3 per pumpkin – we’ll have lots of tools for you to use and the pumpkins will be ready prepared for you. Children must be accompanied by adults please. Our scary storytelling sessions run at 1.30pm and 2.45pm. Places are limited so get here early to sign up!

Regular activities at the Windmill Centre Wednesdays 10.30am – Beginners’ Tai Chi for 50+ (Drop in – no booking required). Free. Thursdays 10am to 2pm – Community Club for people aged 60+. Activities include chair exercise, arts and crafts and cooking. Lunch is provided. We are always happy to welcome new members!  Fridays 9am to 10am  – Yoga Class with Wild Balance . Contact Natasha at hello@wild-balance.co.uk for more info and to book a slot.  Fridays 12noon to 1pm – Pilates(drop in). Beginners’ class. Mats provided. Suggested donation £5 per class.  Saturdays 11.30am – Tai Chi in Windmill Gardens (pay what you can) First Saturday of the month – 1pm to 3.30pm – Gardening Group. Join our volunteer gardeners to help Windmill Gardens stay beautiful.

Blenheim Gardens RMO is excited to let you know we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our team.

We are recruiting a new caretaker to join our current compliment of staff, completing various outdoor tasks and keeping the estate clean for our residents.

If you’re interested in joining us, please apply at the following link. Blenheim Gardens RMO jobs and careers | Indeed.com

All successful candidates will be subjected to an interview. Please apply and we will be in touch. Good luck!

CEFLyncx: OPEN for Applications (#Autumn’s Out October 2025 SHARP  BootCamp), the Autumn School Holidays BootCamp

We thought to let you know that the #Autumn’s Out October 2025 SHARP  @CEF Lyncx is Open for Registration. 

At #Autumn’s Out October 2025 SHARP BootCamp, they are offering a safe space filled with pure Active Sports, Creative Activities, Fun Learning, Food and Play activities. A space where children/young people can come to take part in a diverse range of sports and recreational activities that keeps their energy intact ready for the new term. 

The Camp is open to 7 to 15 year olds and offers volunteering/work experience opportunities for young people over 16 years old with priority of a place offer given to Lambeth residents over other borough residents.

To learn more about the offer, visit their Website and you can also click this Link POSTER to view a poster or use the link at the end of this sentence if you would like to have a feel of some of the activities offered: SHARP-Experience

The #Autumn’s Out October SHARP  is running 5 days from:

• When? Monday, 27th to Friday, 31st October 2025
• Time: 10AM to 4PM
• Where: GreenHut, The Windmill Garden (Park), Blenheim Gardens, Brixton Hill SW2 5DA

See the attached Poster and you can read more about #Autumn’s Out October SHARP  BootCamp and Register interest at the website: SHARP-Offer

Alternatively, you can use the link below to access the application. 

APPLICATION FORM  

The Closing Date for Registration is, Friday, 17th October @ mid-night

Do note; 

There are limited places and the application will close as soon as soon as they reach the intake capacity therefore, you’re encouraged to apply sooner than later. Places are offered on a strictly, first-come-first-served basis and Lambeth residents will have priority to join the Camp over residents of other Local Authorities. Thank you and if you have any enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact CEFL on email community7@CEFI.org.uk