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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 01/10/2026

The glue of our communities most go unrecognised but they keep Britain moving #BlackHistoryMonth

LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 24/09/2026

10 Reasons to support Climate Champions in Westminster. Climate Champions is a resident-led, award-winning project supporting people in Westbourne, Queen’s Park and Harrow Road - visit the link below and download the impact report in full tinyurl.com/4zm4z7sy #climatechampions

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 17/09/2026

Join us on one of our event’s & volunteer if you have the time! Have fun meet new people, different activity each day! www.pdt.org.uk/pdt-events-c... #volunteer #london

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Queen’s Park Community Council @queensparkcc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Get cooking in Queen’s Park! Join our FREE Cook & Eat workshop next week with delicious Food from Portugal! ✨ Learn new culinary skills and enjoy a great meal together. 📅 Mon 17th Aug ⏰ 5 – 8:00 PM 📍 Beethoven Centre 👧 Ages: 12+ Book now 👇 queensparkcommunitycouncil.gov.uk/event/cook-a...

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 13/08/2026

Canal boat looking splendid on the Regents Canal this afternoon in Paddington #canal #Paddington

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 04/08/2026

Every year during Mental Health Awareness Week, the Community Champion Projects across Church Street, Harrow Road, Mozart & Westbourne come together to run a campaign to support residents through activities, events and wellbeing initiatives tinyurl.com/5n76kuhc #wellbeing #mentalhealth

Mental Health Awareness Week Campaign Westminster Community Champions Activities

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 30/07/2026

Two job opportunities! Grand Junction is a venue that promotes arts, culture, and community. In addition to music, they also present arts and heritage events for young people, families, and adults. They are seeking a Building Manager & Venue, Sales & Events Manager tinyurl.com/2c69u5b8 #London #jobs

An orchestra playing at Grand Junction Venue

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Queen’s Park Community Council @queensparkcc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🥊 Build confidence and practical awareness at our FREE Kids Self-Defence session! 📅 Weds 5th Aug 2026 ⏰ 12:15 – 1:15 PM 🎟️ Ages 10–14 | FREE (Priority for Queen's Park, Westminster residents) Book online: queensparkcommunitycouncil.gov.uk/event/youth-... #QueensPark #SummerInQueensPark26

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 08/07/2026

Grand Union Canal with a reflection of Trellick Tower an iconic 31-story Brutalist building #london #grandunioncanal #canals

Grand Union Canal W9 showing the iconic Trellick Tower 31 story Brutalist building Grade 11* listed structure #London

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 19/05/2026

A Salon For Curious Minds: Wild London, this edition welcomes Giancarlo Laurenzi, ex-CEO of the London Wildlife Trust May 28th 7-9pm Maison & Fifth W9 #wildlondon #wildlife @carlolaurenzi.bsky.social 🔜https://tinyurl.com/bdchpf5t

A fox striding through London embankment

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 23/04/2026

Vist this link to find all Paddington Development Trust's events and activites calendar - all happening in north Paddington London tinyurl.com/5h42uj3s

Paddington Development Trust Events & Activites Calendar pictures of people at different community events

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 16/04/2026

April’s Nature of Things is with Joycelyn Longdon - an award winning science communicator, environmental justice researcher and educator, exploring the intersections between climate, technology and culture April 30 7-9pm tinyurl.com/2r5rf5nv #environment #london

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 09/04/2026

Paddington Development Trust Are Hiring! Join Our Health & Climate Team — Two Exciting Full Time Roles Now Open! For more info & to apply visit this link tinyurl.com/2c69u5b8 #job #hiring #healthandwellbeing #paddingtonlondon

Paddington Development are hiring! Join Our Health & Climate Team — Two Exciting Full Time Roles Now Open!

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 01/04/2026

Age 12-16? Interested in Architecture? Join this brilliant youth programme at Grand Junction W2 called ECO MINDS ⛪ 🏢 🏠 Delivered by @archforkidscic and funded by @citywestminster more info & to sing up visit tinyurl.com/5maa58u8 #architecture #greenerliving #london

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 25/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who have registered for our PDT Skills & Training courses. We were thrilled with the high level of interest and are committed to ensuring these sessions provide high quality learning, engaging content & valuable #skills & #training

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 12/03/2026

Blossom in Kensington Park Gardens #london

Blossom in Kensington Park Gardens #blossom #London

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Early spring flowers are a lifeline for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators emerging from winter. 🐝💛 These early‑blooming plants provide the first nectar and pollen of the year, helping pollinators build strength before the rest of the garden wakes up! Check out just a few of them below!🌱

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The Royal Parks @theroyalparks.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

We have an amazing array of wildlife which make the Royal Parks their home 🦢 🐛 🦌 🦔 On World Wildlife Day why not share some of your favourite wildlife photos from the parks 🔽

A heron on the left of the image standing on a riverbank looking over a river with reeds in it.

Four deer, two sitting and two standing, within Bushy Park. Trees can be seen in the background as the sun sets.

A dragonfly on a leave with water behind.

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Citizens Advice Westminster @cawestminster.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

From Westminster Council If you're 16-25 living, working or studying in Westminster, apply for our £1000 funding grant to make your business idea a reality Successful applicants will get a £1K grant to invest in their business idea & 40+ hrs support to help them reach their goals bit.ly/40rw1Wl

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Check out the community cookbook created by you 🥘 Explore 28 seasonal, residentcreated recipes celebrating local culture and sustainable cooking. Find it for free online: www.pdt.org.uk/climate-champions

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 18/02/2026

Wishing all who are celebrating Ramadan a blessed & joyous month 🌙

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The Royal Parks @theroyalparks.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Climate change is a major threat to everybody. Looking forward, we play a crucial role in mitigating the impact caused by the climate crisis in London 🌳 That is why we’re taking action now to create climate-resilient parks for future generations 👪 Find out more by reading on below 🔽

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Sustainability

Our proactive approach to sustainably managing London's Royal Parks

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

1. Bumblebee deep breathing: abdominal pumping moves oxygen to the muscles pre-flight😮‍💨 2. Digging through leaf litter to find a cosy hibernation spot for the winter💤 3. Resting post-hibernation, allowing the body to adjust to being awake☮️ 4. A quick groom (every bumblebee must look their bee-st)🔥

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 12/02/2026

Free discussion on the stories and nature that are hidden within our cities, with award winning author @robcowen.bsky.social Thurs 26th Feb 7-9pm Maison and Fifth, Woodfield Road W9 #nature #london

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 15/01/2026

Hana Sutch, co-founder of Go Jauntly, exploring how moving through a city reshapes our relationship to it. Thursday 29th Jan 7-9pm Maison and Fifth, Woodfield Road tinyurl.com/ydv983eb #urban #nature

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 14/01/2026

Join PDT Employment for another north Paddington Opportunities Fair on the Harrow Road! 📆 Monday 9th February 2026 📍 The Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Road, London W2 5ES 🕚 11am – 2pm For more information please visit 👉 tinyurl.com/5a5372m8

Join PDT Employment for another north Paddington Opportunities Fair on the Harrow Road! Live jobs and career options, exciting training pathways, volunteering opportunities

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Civil Society @civilsociety.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Some 47% of British adults are likely to volunteer at some point this year, according to a new survey by @mariecurieuk.bsky.social

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47% of UK adults likely to volunteer in 2026, survey says

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The Royal Parks @theroyalparks.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

A reminder that our free 'Winter Warmer' online talks return next week 🙌 These sessions, which take place from January to March, are designed to bring a sense of community, discovery and learning to brighten up the long winter evenings ❄️ Find out more about these sessions and book your place 🔽

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 08/01/2026

We share some top tips on staying safe in the cold weather as it becomes harder to cover the cost of energy bills.

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How to survive the cold weather when you're struggling to pay your bills

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 18/12/2025

To Friends, Supporters, and Community Members, As the year comes to a close, we at Paddington Development Trust would like to wish you a peaceful & joyous festive season. Our offices will be closed from Tuesday 23rd Dec & will reopen on Mon 5th January 2026! #grandunioncanal #londoncanal

Grand Union Canal showing canal boats in the snow W10

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Trussell @trusselluk.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🚨 JUST IN: tens of thousands of people will need to turn to a food bank for the very first time this winter. We expect to provide an emergency food parcel EVERY 10 SECONDS.

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 18/11/2025

FOOTBALL FOR FUTURE! Learn about how football clubs, fans, and players can influence sustainability from greener pitches to global campaigns & what that means for culture, community, planet. Nov 27th 7-9pm Mason and Fifth, Woodfield Road W9 lola@pdt.org.uk Free childcare #nature #sustainability

Nature of Things: FOOTBALL FOR FUTURE!

INFO: Learn about how football clubs, fans, and players can influence sustainability — from greener pitches to global campaigns — and what that means for culture, community, and the planet.

WHY COME: Enjoy learning about something new, meet neighbours, grow your knowledge of the world in a supportive space!

DATE: November 27th
TIME: 7 - 9pm
LOCATION: Mason and Fifth, Woodfield Road (book your free place on the Mason and Fifth website) or message Lola lola@pdt.org.uk
Free childcare …

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 22/10/2025

PDT Climate champions will be spending our evening with Şeniz Mustafa from The Ealing Beaver Project talking about BEAVERS in LONDON! Thurs 30th Oct @ Mason and Fifth more info here tinyurl.com/zy3zvz2f #nature #beavers

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 30/09/2025

PDT manages the Stowe Centre, an employment, enterprise and community centre on the Harrow Road W2. Stowe Centre hosts a wide array of community and resident events, such as health and fitness, meetings, and conferences.

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 18/09/2025

Step into an evening of big ideas, burning questions, and burgeoning kinship. Nature of Things is a monthly open lecture series designed to unpick the environmental issues shaping our lives tinyurl.com/ydv983eb #london

Nature of Things FT Tom Lathan Mason & Fifth Westbourne Park

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 28/08/2025

Mozart Community Champions Project Leader PDT are looking for a friendly person with outstanding relationship building and organisational skills, passion for health and wellbeing, to run our Community and Maternity Champions project in the Mozart Estate W10 tinyurl.com/5x6j7ska #london #employment

Maternity Champion in the Mozart Estate W10

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

☀️ Summer at The Exchange is here! 🎉  Enjoy a packed line-up of FREE & donation-based fun at our new community hub! 🧒🎨🎭🍳💃 From crafts to cooking - there’s something for everyone! Kicking off tomorrow 📅✨ 📍61 Elgin Ave,W9 www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-exchan...  #SummerHolidays #TheExchange #FamilyFun

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 29/07/2025

The Climate Champions have produced an amazing community, seasonal, cookbook, jam packed full of delicious recipes submitted by local residents. tinyurl.com/jt4rw489 #cookbook #community #climate

The Climate Champions at Paddington Development Trust Seasonal Cookbook

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

We're offering grants of £500 to £5,000 for creative community events at the North Paddington Canalside Festival, taking place across four weekends in September 2025: bit.ly/3HpS89l Join our drop-in Q&A session on Wednesday 11 June, 3-5pm at Grand Junction, Rowington Close, W2 5TF: bit.ly/4kqS73z

People dining and walking along North Paddington Canalside lined with trees and outdoor seating near moored boats on a sunny day.

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 05/06/2025

Grand Junction, run by Paddington Development Trust, needs your help to raise £25,000 by the end of August to keep its doors open and continue running vital community classes and activities for local adults and children. #community #paddingtonlondon #donate youtu.be/qBYS1SDBLaw?...

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Grand Junction Summer Appeal

YouTube video by Grand Junction W2

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The Food Foundation @foodfoundation.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

🥳 Great news that #FreeSchoolMeals are being extended to all families in England receiving Universal Credit! Around 500,000 children will benefit from today's announcement - we'd love the government to consider auto-enrolment as part of the roll out. Read more: bit.ly/4ksjevh

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

'Westminster Pink' 🌺 #RoseWednesday 📍 Queen Mary’s Rose Gardens, The Regent's Park, NW1 4NR. 🚇 Nearest tube stations: Regent’s Park or Baker Street. 📅 Visit end of May or June. ✅ Save this post in your free places to visit this summer folder. #WestminsterInBloom #RegentsPark #LondonInBloom

Rose variety Westminster Pink at The Regent's Park

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Lloyds Bank Foundation @lbfew.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

‼️ CLOSING NEXT WEEK! Deadline: 5pm, 29 May. Don't miss the opportunity to send through your application for an unrestricted grant of £75,000 for three years under our racial equity programme! www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/funding/raci...

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Apply for funding under the racial equity programme

This programme is for small charities and CIOs led by and working with people are experiencing economic inequity because of their race or ethnicity. Eligible charities can apply for funding of £75,000...

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 12/05/2025

Heritage and Volunteer Manager (Full time) Grand Junction are looking for a passionate and skilled person to join their Grand Junction team to lead the Heritage and Volunteer programmes in Paddington, London for more info & to apply visit the link below #heritage #job www.pdt.org.uk/heritage-and...

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 10/04/2025

This week is 50+ Plus Skills Week, which offers workshops, online courses, and mentorship programs specifically designed for older adults www.pdt.org.uk/pdt-employme...

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Our Fairer Westminster Delivery Plan in its third year – we reflect on significant milestones making a difference to people’s lives. One highlight is our Community Participation Charter, which we co-created with 300 residents and staff. Learn more: www.westminster.gov.uk/fairer-westm...

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Introducing an amazing after-school youth club for young people 🎨 🤸 📍 Grand Junction, North Paddington 📅 Every Wednesday term time 🕓 4-7pm 🚸 Ages 8-13 A space for children to relax, play games, do arts and activities and enjoy healthy food ⭐ Find out more: grandjunction.org.uk/events/youth...

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 10/04/2025

The PDT Employment SWEET project is designed to help women make changes in their lives and achieve their goals, helping women from ethnic minorities in West London who would like to get a full or part time job, training or doing a work placement #london www.pdt.org.uk/sweet-project/

The SWEET project is designed to help women make changes in their lives and achieve their goals. It helps women from ethnic minorities in West London who would like to get a full or part time job or at least to take the first steps towards getting a job, for example by starting some training or doing a work placement.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 09/04/2025

Youth clubs like Avenues Youth Project do incredible work with young Londoners to keep them safe and help them thrive. My London VRU is funding sport and physical activity sessions like this during the holidays and throughout the year to ensure young people have access to positive opportunities.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan with youth workers observing young people playing football

Young people playing football at a youth club

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan with London VRU Director Lib Peck, youth workers and young people at Avenues Youth Project

Young people playing a game of pool in a youth club

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LovePaddington @pdt.org.uk · 20/03/2025

Part Time Community Project Worker The Grand Junction team is looking for a friendly, organised individual who is passionate about working with communities in Paddington for more info & to apply visit www.pdt.org.uk/community-pr... #London

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