What a day of collaboration we had at the Mount in Acton on Saturday 24th August. After last Octobers successful community event with local group ‘ A Mothers Tear Drop’ we where delighted to co host this event again. Despite the rain the community came together to share an important message s about personal safety and safer communities, and to remind people that fact that violence can never be a solution. This message is something Vanessa from A Mothers Tear Drop has worked tirelessly for the last 20 years in order to raise awareness of and it was once again a joy to host a community fun day with a important message for all.
Ealing and Acton MP Rupa Huq attended the event and and spent time with the community, our traders and she introduced the speakers.
Rev Joseph from St Mary’s Church opened up the church to visitors, accommodated the entertainment and supported ‘A Mothers Tear Drop’ to make this all happen .
Vanessa from ‘A Mothers Tear Drop’, spoke passionatly about the loss of their son Anton and why its so important for young people to understand they have more options than violence.
On the day there was lots happening accross the Mount from a bouncy castle to face painting and lots of good food!
The church was also host to the exhibition of Art by local artist Samuel
We want to thank you to the DJs who came from all over London and gave their time and skills for free .
Our Reduce and Recycle hub hosted a mini hub where they shpwed people how to repurpose old tee shirts into tee shirt yarn!
We also had the NHS blood donation team, and the NHS mobile assessment team who came along to share important health information with the community.
Finally a massive thanks to all the Acton residents for showing up , taking part and standing together that prove there is no #community without #unity!
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