THE MOMENTUM PROJECT

Call for young singers, performers and life enthusiasts in the...

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:04:52 +0000

Call for young singers, performers and life enthusiasts in the Docks to join the Singstars choir.

Every monday 4.30 to 6.30pm at Asta Centre, Camel Rd Silvertwon.

Join in to create original songs and perform at the Crystal during Tedx Newham on May 11th!

Thanks North Woolwich and Silvertown residents, we had such a...

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:19:56 +0000

Thanks North Woolwich and Silvertown residents, we had such a great time Saturday!

Agatha and Janette made delicious cakes and Food For All prepared an incredibly tasty meal using exceeding produce donated by supermarkets.

We also had good food for thoughts as result of our public consultation.

What do we wish for our community? What do we want to see implemented?

Lots of great dreams to transform into reality in 2013!

Winter Feast in the Docks, delicious food cooked by Food For...

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:18:00 +0000

Winter Feast in the Docks, delicious food cooked by Food For All

Residents get together for a hot drink and a chat during...

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:17:00 +0000

Residents get together for a hot drink and a chat during Momentum’s Winter Feast.

Getting ready for a great day this coming saturday! For For...

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:11:35 +0000

Getting ready for a great day this coming saturday!

For For All http://foodforall.org.uk/ will prepare some seriously tasty meal using extra produce donated by supermarkets and Royal Docks local chefs Agatha and Janette will surely impress us with their xmas dessert!

Also we’ll play using models and interactive methods developing together your ideal public space in the Docks. Join us and make Saint John Green the ultimate space for the community!

Saci Lloyd of the Momentum Project speaking about a carbon zero...

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:14:03 +0100

Saci Lloyd of the Momentum Project speaking about a carbon zero London at this wonderful event at the Southbank Centre with the amazing Caroline Lucas, George Monbiot, Giles Frazer, Kevin Anderson and Andrew Simms.

How to get around in the future city. Love it!

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:45:11 +0100

How to get around in the future city. Love it!

Wow went to opening of the Siemen’s Crystal building,...

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:53:48 +0100

Wow went to opening of the Siemen’s Crystal building, London’s newest landmark building and the world’s first center dedicated to improving our knowledge of urban sustainability.

Urban sustainability is among the most critically important global issues of the 21st century. Over half the world’s population live in urban areas - from small cities like York, to megacities like New York - and by 2050 that proportion will rise to 70% of all humanity.

The big challenge is that cities now consume about 75% of all the world’s energy and emit around 80% of all greenhouse gases. The fight against climate change will therefore be won or lost in cities, so it’s crucial we make our urban habitats more efficient, cleaner and better to live in - not only for ourselves, but for future generations and the earth’s diverse ecosystems.

Introduce Amina and Chrystal to the kids from North Woolwich and...

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:51:00 +0100

Introduce Amina and Chrystal to the kids from North Woolwich and Silvertown, bring in a donated piano and the extraordinary skills of self-taught classical pianist Hilton and this, my friends, is what you get: Newham State of Mind! Please spread this video far and wide - it’s Olympic-sized inspiration!

This is what happened when the piano arrived. It was badly out...

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:27:42 +0100

This is what happened when the piano arrived. It was badly out of tune but you get an idea of what this young man was capable of. The kids in the community turned the inspiration into something wonderful with the help of Amina Gichinga (a music coach). The video of what happened next day should be ready in a couple of weeks.

Press Release For Immediate release Local Legacy ‘Games’ begin...

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:17:37 +0100

Press Release

For Immediate release

Local Legacy ‘Games’ begin in Olympic Borough of Newham

Royal Docks Community Hub Transformed
Spontaneous block party
Take what you learned to your lives.

A community centre in Newham’s deprived Royal Docks was completely transformed this weekend as part of a community development initiative launched by The Momentum Project [1] leading to an impromptu block party for local people.

The Asta Community Hub in Silvertown became the surprise launch pad for the ‘Oasis Game’ an innovative community development project developed in the favelas of Sao Paolo, Brazil [2]

The hub received a dynamic face-lift over two days when the group and residents came together to play the Oasis Game.

The Oasis Game invites local residents to realise their dreams for their community. Through play, it pulls many different groups into joint action - from residents to community groups to business – and it encourages everyone to bring their most unique and valuable talents to a project over a two-day period. [3] Tate & Lyle and B & Q made contributions and the game was also supported by Global cosmetics company, Lush.

Tracy, community links manager for Silvertown said, “It’s said there’s no community cohesion round here. But when this began, word got around. People who never even knew the community centre was here, brought along their friends. We had people arriving from outside the area. Seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces made me so proud. I’ve been going round thanking everyone.”

Saci Lloyd, co-founder of the Momentum Project, said, “I’m not surprised by what happened this weekend. Newham is a very exciting place to be right now: the Olympics, the new green enterprise zone, it’s the youngest, most vibrant and fastest-growing borough in London. But I’ve never felt such a buzz. This weekend it felt like it’s finally waking up. It’s the real Olympic legacy.”

Mick, local resident, 91, said, “It reminded me of when the docks was a real community. I’m speechless.”

The Momentum Project plans to roll out the ‘Game’ across Royal Docks and Newham.

ENDS

Saci Lloyd 07903 890701
Tracy Asta Hub Manager 07584 212393

Photos courtesy of Alessandro Stellari and can be freely used. Further photos available at info@momentumproject.co.uk

[1] Momentum Project Websites http://www.momentumproject.org.uk/
http://momentumproject.tumblr.com/

[2] The Asta Hub http://www.community-links.org/local-services/asta/

[3] Brazil Oasis Game http://institutoelos.org/en/teste/

What a transformation! The celebration begins!

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 17:39:21 +0100

What a transformation! The celebration begins!

10 minutes to go before we’ve got to finish and start...

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:46:05 +0100

10 minutes to go before we’ve got to finish and start tidying up! No pressure…

Things are starting to look bright and colourful!

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 12:12:25 +0100

Things are starting to look bright and colourful!

Multitalented @Sacilloyd painting outlines for the kids to...

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 12:08:40 +0100

Multitalented @Sacilloyd painting outlines for the kids to colour in.

Everyone is busy at work now. We’re trying to get done by...

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 11:26:15 +0100

Everyone is busy at work now. We’re trying to get done by 3.30pm so that the celebration can start at 4.

Thank you to...

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 11:17:06 +0100

our photographers Mara Verduin, Alessandro Stellari (and @Nukapai for all the amateur iPhone snapshots).

Some more pictures from Friday. These were taken by Alessandro...

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 11:02:05 +0100

Some more pictures from Friday. These were taken by Alessandro Stellari.

We gathered around at about 9.30 to start planning the...

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 10:48:11 +0100

We gathered around at about 9.30 to start planning the day’s work again.

Last day of the Oasis game! More plants to be planted and much...

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 08:57:11 +0100

Last day of the Oasis game! More plants to be planted and much more work to be done. Everyone is tired but in high spirits.