Mark your calendars – we're back for the tenth in our series of Lightning Talks: an evening of short, engaging talks on a range of fascinating subjects, brought to life by passionate local experts, all in support of West London Action for Children. We'd love for you to join us!

The event will take place on Wednesday 23rd September 2026, from 7.00pm. We are once again delighted to be hosted by Amy Shuckburgh at her beautiful studio:

3rd Floor, Curtis Building
28 Paddenswick Road
London W6 0UB

We're also thrilled that this year's event forms part of the Askew Arts Festival – a wonderful community celebration of the creativity, diversity and culture of West London's Askew Road.

Our speakers will bring a fascinating mix of topics, promising an evening full of curiosity, insight and inspiration, while helping to support our vital work with vulnerable children and families across West London.

1. Sophie Harrowes (Hammersmith Academy) — If children are our future

2. Emily Gale — Emily's List

3. Auriol Herford — Art and Children

4. John Hartley (Navy Pilot) — talk title TBC

5. Kati McMillan — Wifi in Rural Africa

6. Rajan Datar (BBC Travel Presenter and award winning journalist) — talk title TBC

Register now to secure your seat!