Café Bridge in Parsons Green


Café Bridge is a fun and sociable way to play bridge, with people playing hands across 8 different cafés, bars and restaurants on Parsons Green.

These events can attract over 200 people and create a real buzz around the green. But they are not just about playing bridge; they are also about making a tangible difference in Hammersmith and Fulham. The last 4 events have raised over £16,500 that directly support H&F Giving’s efforts to empower the local community.

The partnership with the fabulous Andrew Robson Bridge Club on Parsons Green has helped the events sell out in record times. Other local bridge clubs, including The Hurlingham Club & Young Chelsea Bridge Club, have also helped create these fantastic social events, that allow bridge communities far and wide to come together and enjoy the game while connecting with each other.

After the play has ended, everyone culminates together at the Andrew Robson Bridge Club for the awards ceremony, drinks reception and raffle. The phenomenal Andrew Robson OBE, an influential charity supporter, England player and Times columnist, giving away some fantastic prizes.

Bridge players old and new, and at every level, have had some amazing days together on Parsons Green. Thank you to Victor at BrAin Bridge and Michael for the amazing work they do in setting up and running the incredible Café Bridge events.

We’d also like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful cafés, bars and restaurants of Parsons Green for hosting Café Bridge: The White Horse, 1910 Cantina, Duke on the Green, Eat Beirut, Hally’s, Megan’s by the Green and Ollie’s House, and to those amazing organisations that have provided some great prizes for the coveted raffle, including the Novotel West London.

We look forward to warmly welcoming back everyone who has joined us before and extend a special welcome to those joining us for the first time.

To join us all for the next Café Bridge event in Parsons Green in July or pre-register, please email [email protected] or click here for more info.

H&F’s Big Christmas Day Lunch 2024

H&F’s Big Christmas Day Lunch is back for 2024! This year we are hoping to host up to 500 older people who live in the borough this Christmas, providing a free two-course Christmas meal and a day of festive cheer including entertainment from a live band.

With the help of our friends at Blueprint Partners, we were able to create this short video highlighting just how important this event is to residents. Check out what they have to say about the event below.

To sign up, donate, sponsor the event or to simply find out more information, click here.

Winter Support Fund

We are delighted to launch the Winter Support Fund small grants scheme, awarding grants to community organisations which support those most in need in the local community. This will be through direct support to residents facing crisis or poverty.

 

The £200,000 Winter Support Fund is being administered by H&F Giving on behalf of H&F Council. We want to distribute £200,000 to local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations to support households in Hammersmith & Fulham which otherwise might face crisis and to provide them with food, fuel and support for other essential living costs.

Click here to apply and learn more about the funding available: Winter Support Fund – An online application process for local groups.

Deadline is Thursday 7 December, midnight so don’t miss out! Any questions, please reach out to us!