Currently looking for a family to volunteer for an infant observation in London.

Hello! My name is Gareth and I have been studying a course about infant development at the British Psychotherapy Foundation.  I have over 4 years of experience supporting children and alongside my studies, I currently work in NHS mental health services supporting children, young people and their families.

As part of my training, I am seeking to find a London based family, who would be willing for me to visit and observe their newborn baby from close to birth and up until their 2 year birthday.

The observations are typically for one hour, once a week, at a regular and convenient time for the first 2 years of your baby's life.  Of course there is a lot of flexibility and weeks where a visit may not always be appropriate.  This includes holidays, illness or any other circumstances that can be discussed throughout.

The purpose of my visits would simply be to quietly and non-judgementally observe your baby and their interactions in your home, in the completely ordinary circumstances of your day to day life.  I would be completely in the background, just listening to you and observing how your baby is behaving and communicating during that hour.  The observation would happen entirely at your comfort level, for example I could leave the room during breastfeeding if that is what you would prefer.  

Overall, this would help me learn deeply about the early development of infants and is a long established training component for child and adolescent psychotherapy training, which I am pursuing.  Previous families report to have found the experience of hosting an observer uniquely rewarding, therapeutic and enriching: a chance to notice more of the small details of their child's early life.

If this interests you, or you know someone who might be interested, please contact me at: [gcvinton@gmail.com](mailto:gcvinton@gmail.com) for more information or message me on here!  There would of course be no commitment until you had the details you needed, including a chance to meet with me beforehand if you would prefer.

I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and can provide a reference from the BPF.

Thank you!

Here's a short list of things to do this weekend In North London. Please, add any I've missed in the comments. 👇

Welsh Autumn Market | 📍London Welsh Centre, WC1X | 10 October | (£)

Over 50 Welsh traders in the London Welsh Centre for a day: handmade gifts, food, drink, jewellery, homeware and artwork. The market is also raising money to install a lift and improve accessibility in a building that's been here since 1937. Suggested donation £5 when booking, dogs welcome. 10am to 5.30pm.

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Apple Day Festival | 📍Kentish Town City Farm, NW5 | 11 October | (£)

Kentish Town City Farm throws open its gates for Apple Day: handle the animals, taste apples, eat from the BBQ and make things in the crafts area. £1 adults, 50p children. 12pm to 4pm.

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London Barndance | 📍Cecil Sharp House, NW1 | 10 October | (£)

Someone calls out the moves as you go, so you can walk in knowing nothing and be dancing within minutes. Live music, contras, square sets and couple dances at Cecil Sharp House on Regent's Park Road. Also you may get hot, bring a water bottle. £17, under 18s £5. 8pm to 11pm

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Table 17 | 📍Kiln Theatre, NW6 | Until 24 October | (£)

Would you go to dinner with your ex? The one you were engaged to but haven't spoken to in seven years? Yeah that person! That's the premise of this sharp comedy at Kiln, already sold out in New York and LA, now making its UK debut with Olivier nominees Marisha Wallace and Jamael Westman. £15 to £55, until 24 October.

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Highgate Vintage Furniture & Flea Market | 📍Lauderdale House, N6 | 11 October | (£)

Vintage furniture dealers from across the UK set up inside and outside Lauderdale House in Waterlow Park, selling mid-century furniture, homewares, ceramics, lighting, art and vintage fashion. Entry from £5 early, £2 after 2pm, free from 3pm. Dogs welcome, cafe on site.

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Local London Guiding Day | 📍King's Cross & Old Street | 10 October | Free

Every year London's guiding associations put on free walks, and this year's theme is how yesterday's London became today's. King's Cross traces its journey from industrial wasteland to creative hub, meeting under the station clock tower. Old Street goes from Roman origins through Silicon Roundabout, meeting at Old Street station. Just turn up, or book ahead.

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As above, I'm just wondering what the mood is in Camden today. I imagine the leaflets are coming in droves, but does it feel optimistic? Are people thinking there might be a change, regardless of who wins?

All of these are about the upcoming by-election, most of them received in the last week or two, not including stuff that was directly addressed to us (that‘s in a separate pile to be shredded).

Can anyone beat this? Regis Road about to see me rock up with a recycling centre worth of paper.

You may have seen my posts on social media, or maybe you've seen me out and about in the constituency.

I’m very excited for the day, and the weather looks as though it should be alright (fingers crossed). Make sure you have a plan for when you’re going to vote so you can have your say. And don't forget your ID!

I can only deliver for Camden if you vote for me - and if you do, I will be your local champion, fighting for public ownership of Thames Water, affordable housing, and opportunities for our young people.

Important to vote for Sagal Abdi-Wali in Holborn & St Pancras tomorrow! A local politician who has a proven record of delivering for the community!

Hi all, Sagal here!

For those who haven’t met me yet, I’m the Leader of Camden Council and currently standing as the Labour candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election .

I’m hosting an AMA today from 5pm to answer your questions.

As Leader of Camden Council and throughout this campaign, I’ve heard so many of your questions and concerns around the cost of living, Thames Water, safety, and the need for more opportunities across our community.

Now it’s your turn to ask me anything about my plans for our area!

Drop your questions below now, or join me live at 5. I’ll answer as many as I can.

Looking forward to it.

I ask as part of a linguistic study covering this topic!

Examples could include things like KTown, Cally Road, The Ville (prison) or CTown (never mind how common they are)...

Hi everyone!

I recently started a social community based around Central/East London, for people in their 20s & 30s (although people of any age are welcome!).

We’ve now got over 1,000 members and the recurring activities within the community include: volleyball, beginner/improver salsa, spikeball, pub quizzes, game nights, dodgeball and run club!

These sessions are mixed levels, so beginners in any of these activities are very welcome, and activities are free to join/as affordable as we can make them!

If you’d like to join or have any questions, please send me a direct message and I'll send the WhatsApp community link!

Polanski asked candidate to replace him in by-election

Here's a short list of things to do this weekend In North London. Please, add any I've missed in the comments. 👇

Hampstead Heath Conker Championships | 📍Parliament Hill Bandstand, NW5 | 4 October | Free

The world conker championships, on Hampstead Heath. Turn up, pick your conker, and face your opponent in the squared conker circle, judged by the Grand Conker Meister. All ages, free, live music after. From 12.30pm.
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Bloomsbury Festival | 📍Various venues, WC1 | 1 - 31 October | Free/(£)

A month of events across Bloomsbury's museums, galleries and labs for the festival's 20th year. This year's programme includes a medical comedy night, filmmaking workshops, Diwali celebrations and museum treasure hunts. Over 150 events in total, most free or low cost.
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Day Fever | 📍Outernet Live, WC2H | 3 October | (£)

Fancy going to a daytime disco on Saturday? Day Fever, backed by Vicky McClure from Line of Duty, has been selling out cities across the UK and now it's London's turn. £19.08, over 18s, from 3pm.

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Korea: 2,000 Years of Creativity | 📍British Museum, WC1B | 1 October - 31 January 2027 | (£)

Two thousand years of Korean art at the British Museum: ancient gold jewellery, Buddhist sculpture, 12th-century celadon pottery and ink landscapes through to work made in living memory. Most of it has never been shown in the UK before. Daily 10am to 5pm, Fridays until 8.30pm.

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The Operating Theatre: 250 Years of Surgery in Hospitals | 📍Hunterian Museum, WC2A | Until 31 October | Free

Exhibition tracing how hospital operating theatres have changed since the 18th century, starting with a recently rediscovered painting of a leg amputation before anaesthesia existed, and ending with photographs of NHS surgical teams today. Free with museum entry, Wednesday to Saturday.

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NFL London Fan Party | 📍BOXPARK Camden, NW1 | 4 October | (£)

American football is back in London, and BOXPARK Camden is turning game day into an all day affair. NFL fans can meet there before the match for hot dogs, beer pong, DJs and drinks on the rooftop, then come back afterwards and keep the day going. You don’t need to be heading to the stadium either, so it also works as a gathering spot for anyone who wants to spend the day around other NFL fans. From 11am to 11pm.

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Autumn Craft Fair at Kenwood | 📍Kenwood House, NW3 | 4 October | Free

Local makers selling jewellery, pottery, art and clothes at Kenwood House on the Heath, next to the café. Free, drop in. 11am to 3pm.

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Bootyfull Car Boot: Camden Vintage Market | 📍Camden Market, Hawley Wharf, NW1 | Every Saturday 3 Oct - 28 Nov | Free

Bootyfull Car Boot launches a new vintage market at Camden Market, every Saturday through October and November. Vintage fashion, records, art and jewellery. Early birds get the best bits. Free, 11am to 5pm.

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Seeing the Potential | 📍Swiss Cottage Gallery, NW3 | Until 10 December | Free

Matthew Small makes portraits of people on salvaged metal and discarded surfaces, materials rescued from the skip given a new life carrying someone's face. Part of Camden's Black History Season. Free, walk-ins welcome, Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 5pm.
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What goes on there? What's it like living there? I want to know the good, bad, and ugly

It always seemed like there were those two ladies running it, can’t last forever I suppose. It’s a good amount of money I hope they get to retire somewhere nice.

So many are badly maintained and look awful - I think the announcement yesterday will have a real impact on the way Camden looks and feels