INTRODUCING... THE SIMON SHADES SOCIAL

**COOKING AND CONVERSATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE BRUN BEAR FOUNDATION!!**

On Saturday 17 July the inaugural Simon Shades Social brings together Lewisham Youth, Lewisham Alumni, Lewisham Celebrities and Lewisham Businesses in open conversation on food and futures!

Connections will be made across generations, cultures and backgrounds. Stories shared, opinions exchanged, experiences compared and contrasted. Attendees will find that the connections made, advice imparted and overall experience will serve them well as they chart their options and map their futures long-after the Simon Shades Social.

Inspiration on future pathways will be provided by the mix of Lewisham Alumni and Lewisham Celebrities participating on the programme and attending across the day

Inspiration on future pathways will be provided by the mix of Lewisham Alumni and Lewisham Celebrities participating on the programme and attending across the day.

Our Alumni and Celebrities have attended the same schools and colleges, walked the same streets and faced similar challenges as our attendees. They will will share experiences including what has worked - and what hasn't - on their journeys and be available to offer both guidance and advice. 

Insights into different facets of Lewisham Life and the the many and varied lives that make up the community and communities of Lewisham with food being the key.

Insights into different facets of Lewisham Life and the the many and varied lives that make up the community and communities of Lewisham with food being the key.

Opportunities abound for our young people to share and shine... through the interaction on the day, by bonding over their favourite dishes - and at least two of our attendees will find THEIR signature dish makes it onto the menu of a local restaurant!

PROGRAMME:

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Programme:

SESSION I: 10.30 A M - 10.40 AM BST

• The Brun Bear Foundation

• The Simon Shades Family

• Inaugural winner of The Simon Shades Scholarship Jacob Sakil

SESSION II: 10.40 A M - 11.15 AM BST

• Founder of the network Spiela Ivan Kayima

• Renowned creative and behavioural education specialist Talmud Bah

• Broadcaster at BBC Asian network, content creator and actor, Islah Abdur-Rahman aka ‘Mistah Islah’

SHORT BREAK: 11.15 A M - 11.20 AM BST

SESSION III: 11.20 A M - 11.50 AM BST

• Spoken Word Artist at Spoken Word Careen Lawrence

• Lewisham Alumni and J P Morgan's Sara Dimtsu

• Lewisham Alumni and student of Criminology and Psychology Kenya Fantie

SHORT BREAK: 11.50 A M - 11.55 AM BST

SESSION IV: 11.55 A M - 12.40 PM BST

• Award-winning presenter, producer and co-host of BBC 1Xtra Talks Shahlaa Tahira

• Former Lewisham Young Mayor Adam Abdullah

• Chair of Lewisham Young Advisors and Youth Activist who lead #DontZaptheZip Joshua Brown-Smith

• Winner of BBC’s Yes Chef! Regan Anderton

CLOSE: 12.40 PM - 12.50 PM BST

• Chair of the Refugee Café Iolanda Chirico

• Founder of Youth Entrepreneurship and Board Member at positive Transformation Initiative Danielle Colleman

• Summer preview including the Young Mayor initiative and THE SIMON SHADES SCHOLARSHIP.

ELIGIBILITY

The Simon Shades Social is open to all.

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ABOUT SIMON SHADES & THE SIMON SHADES SCHOLARSHIP

Simon Shades was a local figure with an infectious smile, lust for life and love for his community. 

Following his untimely passing The Brun Bear Foundation established The Simon Shades Scholarship in the spring of 2019 to honour the life of Simon Shades, his generosity of spirit and legacy of contribution to the community. ​

The scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition. The goal of the scholarship is intended to help the winning candidate fund living expenses and/or tuition fees during their study. The scholarship is a one-time award of £1000. It is funded by The Brun Bear Foundation. ​

The trustees of The Brun Bear Foundation do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability or national/ethnic origin.

To learn more about Simon Shades & The Simon Shades Scholarship please click here

SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

The Simon Shades Social  enjoys the official support of The Lewisham Alumni Network and The Young Mayor Programme. To become an official supporting organisation please contact the organisers in writing here

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

To discuss sponsorship opportunities please contact the organisers in writing here.

RESTAURANTS & CATERERS

To discuss an involvement in The Simon Shades Social please contact the organisers in writing here.

ABOUT THE BRUN BEAR FOUNDATION

The Brun Bear Foundation uses the power of communities to build better futures... 

LOCALLY. We believe charity starts at home... and that's why we are committed to supporting community life and giving back to the London Boroughs of Bromley and Lewisham

GLOBALLY. We are constantly looking at ways we can support medical innovation and research to enable better futures for babies, infants and children globally

IN THE NATURAL WORLD. We respect the roles animal communities serve within our global ecosystem and aim to protect them and their futures too, particularly our founding inspiration - bears.

To learn more please click here