The fundraising event will run from 2pm to 7pm at the Brixton Immortals Domino Club Backyard in Coldharbour Lane, Brixton and feature a range of activities. The Brixton Immortals, which formed in the 1970s, is a team and wider community social club playing dominoes in Brixton.
The Brixton Soup Kitchen, which shares a site with the Brixton Immortals, helps the homeless and vulnerable, providing food, support and company in a warm and friendly environment.
Cllr Dr Mahamed Hashi, Lambeth’s Cabinet Member for Safer Communities, who co-founded the soup kitchen, said: “These organisations contribute so much to Lambeth and I want to thank them for organising this event.
“It’s an opportunity to raise awareness of their work, build our community bonds and have a good time, so I’d encourage local people to come along.”
The family-friendly fundraising event will feature:
• Face painting and a kids’ creative workstation
• Domino workshops and a tournament
• Live DJs, poets, and artists
• A Cook-Off Showdown between Brixton Immortals and Brixton Soup Kitchen
• Complimentary food provided by Milo & Red Peas and the Brixton Soup Kitchen
• NHS Health, Well-Being, and Social Advice teams offering free advice
• Drinks on sale, raffle prizes, and donation collections on the day
The event will be at 297-299 Coldharbour Lane.
