BUBBLE
Do something good
Big or small, you can do something good and make a difference to where you live,
with the support of a new project helping to bring people together. Neelum Bains
found out more.
Y
our ‘Bubble’ is the space
you inhabit. It is what
you care about; it is
where you live or what
you do. There is always something
you can do to help your own little
bubble thrive or, maybe, someone
else’s. But, how?
Bubble is a new project
supported by the council which
is helping people to share ideas
and resources – finding ways to
connect likeminded neighbours.
Tapping into, and building up,
the community spirit.
It could be something small
like helping an elderly neighbour
put their bins out each week;
or something large like a big
community event.
Bubble is all about connecting
people. It will help anyone
looking to get involved with
something already happening,
anyone hoping to start
something new, anyone with some
spare time to help someone in need,
or anyone looking for some help
themselves.
Most of all it is about communication
– letting each other know what is going
on in the area and what opportunities
exist to join in.
There is a Bubble website at
www.dosomethinggood.org.uk
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around ealing
Winter 2014/15
GOT A GOOD IDEA?
The site is also the place to go
when you have a good idea.
Whether you want people to
help rally around to tidy-up
an area, or perhaps to have a
street party to get to know the
neighbours better, the website
has a handy set of toolkits and
guides to help get you started.
Projects can be big or small,
depending on what you want
to do and how much time and
support you have.
which gives you a free and easy way
to get involved. And you can connect
via social media, too, on Facebook
and Twitter.
WHAT IS HAPPENING NEAR YOU?
The website gives you information on
local activities and events – anything
from sports and culture to gardening and
horticultural projects.
NEED SOME HELP?
Bubble is also making it easier
for residents to ask for help.
A ‘Get Connected’ section of
the website is designed to put
people in touch with people who
have common interests. It is also
where residents can ask for help
with small jobs they need doing
themselves. This can be for tasks
like walking a dog while their owner is
unwell – the task might be small, and
not take a lot of time, but it can make a
huge difference to someone’s life.
Find out more
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www.dosomethinggood.org.uk
www.facebook.com/ealingbubble
■ www.twitter.com/ealingbubble
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