If you’re coming to #whampgather this Thursday, you’re in for a treat. It promises to be the biggest and best yet. [if you have a ticket and realise you can’t make it, do please let me know]. Regular whampgatherers know … Continue reading →
Local cycling enthusiast Eugene has had a great idea that will get you fit and raise money for The Winch. Let me hand over so he can tell you all about it. The weekend before last, I took part in … Continue reading →
You all know that we raise money for The Winch. At the last Whampgather all the money we raised from the raffle – which was just shy of £600 – went to support the youth charity’s drama group this term. … Continue reading →
Tonight’s whampgather (The Alliance, Mill Lane, 7.15pm, ticketholders only I’m afraid) will once again be raising money for The Winch. Specifically, its drama programme Drama Massive. Each term a slightly different group of 8-14 year-olds attend the weekly workshops, and … Continue reading →
It’s International Women’s Day this Friday – arguments aside about whether 50% of the population should probably get more than 1/365th of the days – it’s a day that highlights inequality at both global and local levels. West End Lane … Continue reading →
Fancy tackling a three hour spin class – all for charity? I thought so. Read on dear friends, read on. Long time #whamper (well, ok, technically Willesdener), Esther Foreman is doing an Arctic hike for the MS Society in April. … Continue reading →
Chilly isn’t it? Expect you’re digging out that winter coat from the back of the wardrobe to keep you nice and warm as you trudge from your centrally heated house to the hot tube to your heated office and back. … Continue reading →
Some more recent arrivals to West Hampstead Life may not be aware that I actively support local youth charity The Winchester Project. You can read a bit more about the genesis of that support here. If you’d like to know … Continue reading →
A guest blog by Charlotte, who needs your help: My friend Kathleen recently turned 100. “What’s your secret?” I asked as we tucked into tea and cake at a special party to celebrate her landmark birthday. “I always eat wholemeal … Continue reading →
Cancer Research UK is looking to form a fundraising group in this area but needs your help. As a Fundraising Group, you would decide to organise what fundraising events you want, how often you want them and you will be … Continue reading →
