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Maxilla Memorial and Healing Space

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Maxilla Memorial and Healing Space

The Maxilla memorial and healing space, incorporating the ‘Wall of Truth’, is a space created by and for members of the community in response to the great suffering after the fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017. 

Sitting underneath the Westway flyover and in direct line of site to nearby Grenfell Tower, the space has been a site of healing and memorial services since the days immediately after the tragedy. Today, the space incorporates community art, Hope Garden and the Wall of Truth. 

As custodians of this land, we are committed to ensuring the space is respected, safe and accessible for everyone in our community. 

Availability

Monday-Sunday, between the hours of 9am-9pm 

Capacity

Standing capacity: 200 people. 

Suitable for

Music/ Performance/  Film Screenings / Talks/ Readings/ Meetings/ Spoken Word/ Oration / Crafting/ Community Gardening / Community Market/ Performance/ Dance / Yoga – light exercise/ Martial Arts.

Notice!

Please note that local residents have asked not to permit filming related to the Grenfell Tower fire on the Westway estate, including around the Wall of Truth, unless under very particular circumstances and where the project is community-led, for memorial and healing purposes. If would like to make a request please contact us at least two-weeks in advance to discuss using this form. 

Conditions of hire

These spaces are available to hire by our member organisations, local community groups, charities and CIC’s based in North Kensington.

While we generally do not charge a fee for community event licenses, we do ask event hosts to consider the necessary expenses of logistical items such as toilets, security, waste control etc. We will be unable to issue licenses without assurances on these items from event hosts.

Event hire process

Event process timeline 

  • Submit an application online – Select the event space you’re interested in and complete the form.
  • Receive an Event Consultation invitation – this will be sent to you shortly after receiving your application.
  • Attend your Event Consultation – Discuss your concept, logistics, and required documentation with our Events Manager.
  • Site visit (recce) – Walk through the space with our Events Manager and Senior Technician to visualise your event. This visit is required before completing your risk assessment.
  • Submit all paperwork – At least 7 working days before your event.
  • Settle any additional costs – We’ll confirm these with you if applicable.
  • Event documents reviewed – Our team checks everything is in order.
  • License issued – Once approved.
  • License signed and returned – Your event is now confirmed and you can start promoting it.
  • Receive your space information pack – Final details for your event day.

Documentation

Below is a list of documents that may be required when booking a space.

  • Event Proposal
  • Event Schedule
  • Risk Assessment
  • Public Liability –  TENs (Temporary Event Notice, issued by the local authority)
  • Method Statement
  • Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Waste Plan
  • Security Plan

*Some may not apply, depending on the nature of the event. Once collected, the paperwork is sent our Events Manager for further review, before a space license is issued by our Leasing Officer.*

Set-up and on-site assistance

The space come at a dry hire, this means that as an event hosts, you will be responsible for all aspects of your event, including logistics, relevant paperwork and reasonable steps to avoid noise and nuisance.

Last minute technical assistance may not be possible, and any technical assistance required after office hours and over the weekend will incur an extra charge.

Power/Electrics

There are no electrical points at this space. 

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Under the Westway flyover, between St Mark's Road and Bramley Road.

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