Harvest Festival! The number of people that we are supporting continues to grow and the generosity of our community is more important than ever this year. Our supplies are gradually reducing and Harvest festival is a key point in the year to replenish our stock room so we wish to thank all of our supporters.
Here is a the 2020 Harvest Wish List: Click here
JOB CLUB AND INTERNET ACCESS
A reminder that this drop in session at Ace of Clubs runs every Thursday Morning from 10:30 – 12:00,
Do online job search, access your Universal Credit account, get help with writing your CV, find out about opportunities for training and volunteering.
For more information see Dena, or just come along on Thursday morning .
One of our loyal volunteers has been growing his dreadlocks for 18 years. He features on our website here in a video saying why he volunteers at Ace of Clubs.
He is planning to get his 5 ft long dreadlocks cut off when he has raised £5,000 in sponsorship money. All the donations will go to Ace of Clubs – a cause close to his heart.
To support Andrew’s fundraising appeal , and to find out more about Andrew, please follow the link bel0w.
Andrew Cozin – Haircut website!
This was our busiest Xmas ever, with 181 people coming for Xmas dinner.
Many thanks to the staff and volunteers who made this possible
Ace of Clubs : Christmas opening hours 2018
Monday 24 to Friday 28 December,
Monday 31 Dec, Tues 1 January
Centre open from 12-2pm
( Lunch only)
Wednesday 2 January onwards
Back to normal (12-4pm)
Ace of Clubs Shops are looking for a part time shop assistant to join our lovely team running two boutique charity shops in South London. This post is for 20 hours a week, paid at £8.80 per hour.
The shop assistants are responsible for all aspects of managing the shop when on shift – opening up, welcoming customers, sorting and displaying donations, operating the till and , cashing up at the end of the day.
We are looking for applications from people with some retail experience, who enjoy working as part of a team to create an attractive shop full of quality items for our loyal customers.
the full job description is here :
SHOP ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
If you think you have the relevant experience ,and have the skills and abilities we require, we would love to hear from you . Please send :
to janicemorrison@aceofclubs.org.uk, by 5:30 pm on Monday 3rd December 2018
CLAPHAM COMMON “CHANGE PLEASE” COFFEE KIOSK OPENS: 12th November
Ace of Clubs are very pleased to be involved with “Change Please” in opening their latest outlet in the kiosk in Clapham Common tube station.
As well as serving excellent coffee, “Change Please” is offering apprenticeships to homeless people.
Ace of Clubs is delighted that one of our regular service users – Marco – has been selected as an apprentice at the Clapham Common kiosk, and will have his first day on the job on 12th November.
Please come and support this brilliant venture , and enjoy a cup of quality coffee too!
ps: You can also buy Ace of Clubs meal tickets at the kiosk. For £1:00 you can buy a homeless person a hot meal at Ace of Clubs.
Ace of Clubs has now switched to our longer winter opening hours .
We are open from 12:00 – 4:00 pm , every day from Monday to Friday.
Lunch is served 12:00 – 1:30pm. and Soup and Sandwiches from 3:00 – 3:30 pm.
Please see the “Whats on at Ace of Clubs” page for up to date information about what is happening this week.
This new course started last Friday. However it is not too late – there are still 3 places available.. For more information, or to book on to the course, phone Miriam on 020 7720 2811, or e-mail miriamkappel@aceofclubs.org.uk
The poster for the course is below
Introduction to computers ; CLICK HERE
“Ace of Clubs in partnership with Morley College will be running an INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
You will learn key computer skills including email, web search and basic Microsoft programmes (Word and Excel). You will be able to gain a City and Guilds Functional ICT qualification as part of the course.
Course dates Fridays, 10.00-12.00 28 September– 7 December, 10.00-12.00
Location Ace of Clubs, St Alphonsus Road, SW4 7AS
To book a place or for more information Speak to Miriam Kappel or phone her on 020 7720 2811.”
The intrepid 8 riders for Ace of Clubs set off from Clapham Common at 8:30 am. The last group arrived in Brighton at 5:30! Special mention must be made of Damasio and Mark, who despite having to walk up all the hills, completed the 55 miles and were still smiling the next day . Here they are at the top of Ditchling Beacon catching their breath before the seven mile descent to the beach
it’s not too late to sponsor the team – just follow this link!
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/acebikeclublondonbrighton2018
(and thanks to those who have already sponsored us)
