Conversation Café is a welcoming and safe drop-in session. It is an opportunity for Harrow residents to meet face-to-face with friendly staff from the London Borough of Harrow and community partners.
All Harrow residents are welcome to come along for a chat. We especially encourage people who feel vulnerable, as well as those living with a disability or who are unpaid carers. We can also help you:
- Access information online
- Create your own My Harrow Account which can help you manage your council tax and housing.
- Get support from our partner voluntary organisations and charities.
When can I attend a Conversation Café event?
We usually hold the Conversation Café every Tuesday between 10am and 2pm at St Peter's Church, Sumner Road, West Harrow HA1 4BX.
Citizens Advice Harrow join the team at the St Peter's event every Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.
- St Peter's Church every Tuesday 10.00am – 2.00pm until 17th December 2024 (Christmas break). Colbeck Road, West Harrow, HA1 4BX
- Flash Musical Theatre every Wednesday 10.30am – 1.30pm until 18th December 2024 (Christmas break). Methuen Road, Edgware, HA8 6EZ
- Red Brick Café every Thursday 10.30am – 1.30pm until 19th December 2024 (Christmas break). Wealdstone Centre, 38 – 40 High Street, HA3 7AE
- North harrow Community Library every Wednesday 2pm – 4pm. North harrow Community Library, 429 – 433 Pinner Road, North Harrow, HA1 4HN
Events at St Peter’s Church
We are running a series of events. All workshops run from 11am-12pm.
- Tuesday 19 November, Fraud and Scams: Learn how to identify common financial scams and protect yourself from fraudsters.
- Tuesday 26 November, Cost of Living: Understand how to tackle the rising cost of living with budgeting tips, savings strategies and debit advice
- Tuesday 3 December: Join us for a special Conversation Cafe as part of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence meet partners and support services:
- Domestic abuse services
- Asian Women’s Resource Centre
- LGBT+ support
- Harrow Carers
- Harrow Association for Disabled People
- Housing Services
- Adult Social Care
The NHS team will be at St Peter's Church events on the following dates:
- Tuesday 19 November, 10am to 2pm
- Tuesday 26 November, 10am to 2pm
- Tuesday 3 December, 10am to 2pm
- Tuesday 17 December, 10am to 2pm
They will offer Covid and flu vaccines for those qualifying, health and wellbeing advice, blood, BMI and blood glucose checks and conversations about smoking and alcohol.
Other available help
We are unable to support residents to complete any type of forms including benefit, housing, and universal credit; however, the following organisations may be able to help:
- If you have a disability, contact HAD (formerly Harrow Association of Disabled people). You can call them on 020 8861 9920.
- If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing your home, you can visit the Housing Needs Team at Sheldon House, Gayton Road, Harrow HA1 2FB, Call 020 8424 1093.
- If you need help with benefits and Council Tax, call 020 8901 2610 if you prefer to speak to someone.
Hosting a community event in Harrow?
If you are hosting a community event in Harrow, invite the Conversation Café team to join you! We can provide information, advice, and support to Harrow residents.
For more information, please email conversation.cafe@harrow.gov.uk.