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Simon Community house in Hackney - the truth
Hack May 22 2009

Simon will continue to operate the property as a move-on house for at least the next six months

Rumours reached The Pavement that the Simon Community's accommodation in Hackney was closing. But on inspection it appears the s...

House of St Barnabas - correction and update
Hack May 22 2009

The Soho hostel will not be providing accommodation after renovation work begins

We mentioned the future for 'new residents' in our article last month on the women's hostel in Soho. But now Eluned Santos, Chie...

At your convenience
Hack May 21 2009

The humble public lavatory is on the decline in London

A recent report stated that the number of public lavatories in London has fallen by 40 per cent in the last six years. That's on...

St Marylebone: rough sleepers moved on
Hack May 21 2009

You may think a church would be the last place to turn away those in need, but this is just what has happened at the parish church of St Marylebone

The St Marylebone parish church, in conjunction with Westminster Council, has moved on a group of rough sleepers who bedded down...

Ten years of Simon Community street cafe
Hack May 21 2009

The Street Cafe is a chance to find a little peace, have a cup of tea and read the paper

The Simon Community celebrated 10 years of its Street Cafe on June 27. Between 5pm and 7pm, regulars, invitees, trustees, vo...

New art workshop for homeless
Hack May 21 2009

Capital A aims to make London galleries more accessible with tours and workshops

A new organisation has launched in London to join the likes of SMart and Crisis Skylight. Capital A is made up of four volunteer...

Learning a trade at West London Day Centre
Hack May 21 2009

The centre has set up a project so homeless people can learn a range of trades that could secure a college place, a job and a career

If you want to get back to work but don't feel you have the right skills, help is at hand. The West London Day Centre (WLDC), wo...

Street count figures
Hack May 20 2009

September numbers for Westminster

A Westminster street count on 27th September revealed 108 rough sleepers, plus 33 A8 nationals....

Rough sleeper murdered
Hack May 20 2009

Stratford man killed just days before he was to move off the street

A man who was sleeping rough was murdered in the early hours of Saturday 9th September. Gary Turner, 43, was found dead in St...

Toilet fumes at CSTM
Hack May 20 2009

Centre gives the all-clear... and changes its loo cleaner

An incident in the showers at St Martin's (CSTM) caused a bad smell and a member of staff to be taken to hospital. In the wee...

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