Over 500 contacts in our last Action Saturday!

Ferndale had a really successful Action Saturday last weeked with 40 or so activitists from across London coming to the ward to help us talk to local residents.  We managed to speak to over 500 residents in the course of the day, which is a fantastic achievement!

Of course, our canvassing efforts need to build on Saturday's results. We need local members out on the doorstep and/or leafletting more than ever in the run-up to next May's mayoral elections.  We're not just campaiging for Ken.  Val Shawcross is the Assembly Member for Lambeth and Southwark and she has been working tirelessly to ensure that people know about the elections and what a difference it will make to have Ken back in City Hall.



Even if you only have hal-an-hour to spare, get in touch and I can let you know when the next campaigns day in Ferndale will be running.  Don't forget to also keep an eye out for your weekly email updates from your ward secretary.

Jail sentence for primary school worker

From Press Association court copy:

 

A primary school worker has been jailed for taking part in looting during the August riots, court officials said.

Alexis Bailey, 31, from Battersea, south London, received a 12-month prison sentence at Inner London Crown Court.

Bailey was arrested in Richer Sounds in Southend Road, Croydon, and has since been sacked from his job as a learning mentor at Stockwell Primary School.

He pleaded guilty to burglary with intent to steal at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court in August.

His employer Lambeth Council said last month that his behaviour was "incompatible" with the standards expected of those working in schools.

Campaigns update

October was a successful month for campaigning in Ferndale.  We made our target of 50 contacts on teh doorstep by going out canvassing on Saturday 1st and Sunday 16th, whilst this evening two-thirds of the ward recieved a Val Shawcross leaflet.  We'll be be doing a Sunday blitz to cover the remaining parts of the ward in the near future.

As the GLA elections draw ever nearer, we are keen to have the involvement of more local residents.  Whether you are interested in door-knocking or leafleting, there is always something for you to do.  Get in touch to find out more!

Canvass for Ferndale and work on your suntan - the best way to start October

With temperatures promising to stay high over the weekend, why not join councillors and members of Ferndale Labour to do a spot of canvassing whilst working on your suntan?  We will be meeting on the steps of the town hall at 11am before walking up Acre Lane to canvass residents near to the Genesis development.  For more details, contact Vaila McClure, ward secretary, on 07973 332 069 or friendsforferndale@hotmail.co.uk.

Don't forget, this weekend is also Lambeth Open, an annual event which gives you the chance to discover the creative talents living and working around Lambeth.  Artists and crafts people will be opening their doors free of charge to allow you to see what they do and how they work.  Lambeth Open: Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October 2011, 10am to 6pm.