Paddington Picnics, Cosmic Round Up, Martyn's Law Webinar No images? Click here July 2025Paddington Picnics - 7 August 2025We’re excited to be hosting two outdoor picnics in Norfolk Square this August. Join us for the first on Thursday 7th August, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Step away from the hustle of Paddington and enjoy a seaside-inspired afternoon filled with live music by Silver Dixie Trio, British sunshine, and relaxed summer vibes. Bring your own picnic or grab something from a nearby café—we’ll have deckchairs and blankets ready for you to lounge on. Keep up to-date by following us on social media @inpaddington COSMIC ROUND UP We are delighted to announce we have sold 141 ducks for Cosmic ahead of their annual Rubber Duck Race on Thursday 31st July. Our team ran pop-ups at Paddington Square and 50 Eastbourne Terrace to raise awareness of the charity within the local community. WESTMINSTER VISUAL MERCHANDISING SCHEME Westminster City Council has just launched their visual merchandising grant scheme. The scheme aims to help local shop owners refresh their window displays to attract more customers and boost business success. Applications are now open until Tuesday 30th September 2025. MARTYN'S LAW WEBINAR On Thursday 17th July, our Operations Manager, Russell Hawkins, ran a webinar on Martyn’s Law. The webinar shares the latest updates and practical guidance on how your business can adopt best practices in preparation. SECURITY SNAPSHOT We invite you to read PaddingtonNow’s July Security Roundup. Each month we will provide an overview of the key accomplishments from our community safety team, along with any additional updates. GREAT BIG BUTTERFLY COUNT Butterfly Conservation has launched the Great Big Butterfly Count 2025. Until 10 August, spend 15 minutes in any outdoor space and count the number and type of butterflies you see. Your efforts will help to protect UK wildlife for future generations. |