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Spotlight on: Becontree Broadcasting Station

by Sarah | May 8, 2023 | BD_Collective

Becontree Broadcasting Station is an online community radio station serving the Becontree Estate and residents of Barking and Dagenham. We are an open and inclusive radio platform for the local community, offering free workshops, access to radio equipment, and an...

“What I see on my return to BD Collective” – A BLOG FROM RUTH ROBERTSON

by Sarah | Dec 1, 2022 | BD_Collective

I have recently started as one of the new Community Connectors, but this is not my first time involved in the work of the BD-Collective. Prior to going on maternity leave from my previous role at Kingsley Hall in February I was actively involved in the work of the...

Spotlight on: Babyzone

by Sarah | Oct 3, 2022 | BD_Collective

Group for babies (birth to 15 months) & parents. Grandparents, carers, & expectant parents welcome! Drop in Mondays 9:45am — 12 noon St. Chad’s Church HallEric RoadChadwell HeathRM6 6JHContact Church Office: 0208 597 8076Email: sparkles@stchads.churchFree (£1...

STRATEGIC FUNDING BRIEFING – Following on from August 3rd’s meeting

by Sarah | Aug 9, 2022 | BD_Collective

We co-hosted this important workshop last week outlining the opportunities available via the Health Inequalities fund and the Cost of Living Alliance. Please find attached the slides from presentations by Mike Brannan (Public health) and Pip Salvador-Jones...

WHERE WE’RE UP TO – A BLOG FROM AVRIL MCINTYRE

by Sarah | May 12, 2022 | BD_Collective

We are fast approaching the end of Year 3 for BD_Collective and I thought it was timely to take a few minutes to reflect on the developments and where I think we might be getting stuck. We have recently refreshed the website including a new definition for...

Learning from the second year of the BD_Collective

by Sarah | Feb 14, 2022 | BD_Collective

Barking and Dagenham is one of 32 London local authorities, and subject to the challengesfaced by local government across England, the effects of austerity, major social change andthe after effects of the pandemic. The Borough’s residents have the lowest life...