The Sandor Report

Argyle Community Association The Argyle community association evolved out of the City of London  Strengthening Neighbourhoods Strategy .  This initiative was started by former Mayor Fontana early in his mandate.  The Strengthening Neighbourhoods committee and Argyle Community committee amalgamates to form the Association. The Argyle Community Association has been active since 2010, although they have several members who have been community activists since 1990. Programming, Initiatives and Partnerships The Argyle Community Association is working to improve their neighbourhood including improving the economic prospects and  erasing the sigma of living "east of Adelaide".  Their focus is encouraging their 1300 plus members to become involved within the community.  This includes activities such as their Santa Claus parade on Dec. 3 2015 as well as lobbying local politicians about the construction of a new community centre and other in...

Old East Village Community Association The Old East Village lies just east of downtown London and some of the city’s other core neighbourhoods like Woodfield and SoHo. The area was developed in a short period of time at the turn of the twentieth century as a residential community supporting nearby industry, and it blossomed in London’s industrial era, but fell on harder times during the city’s suburbanization. Partly to address the lack of organized community support in early revitalization efforts, the Old East Village Community Association (OEVCA) was formed as a residents' association in January of 2003 “to aid and empower residents of the neighbourhood” through advocacy, education and community engagement. Its Constitution and Bylaws were passed at a general meeting in January, 2004.  Programming and Initiatives The association immediately became an active contributor to community development efforts like the Old East Village Community Improvement Plan ...

Old South Community Organization The Old South Community Organization (OSCO) began life as the "South London Community Organization" around about 1975, and was incorporated in 1980. According to the folklore, it came about mainly in response to the construction of the Horton Street "Extension", sometimes called the Horton Street "Expressway" (if you can believe it) and the proposed extension of Ridout Street south of Commissioners Road. Programming and Initiatives OSCO hosts the Gathering on the Green, the largest & oldest community festival in London. It's been going on for over thirty years, since the mid-late 1980's. At various times they've sponsored or supported Cruise Nights, the Jazz & Blues Festival , Halloween in the Village, Christmas in the Village, and a mid-winter Chili Cookoff. In addition to the Gathering, OSCS sells Christmas trees as a fundraiser. Money raised goes to fund a number of award...