Who is your Community Development Officer?
Hi, I'm Edmond Wong! I joined Abri as a Community Development Officer in June 2024, focusing on Longwood Park, Slough. It’s great to have the Byron Centre at the heart of Longwood Park, making it easy for residents to join activities and share their feedback. I’m truly grateful to meet so many dedicated community members who have eagerly come forward to share their ideas and collaborate on improving the neighbourhood.
Before this role, I gained extensive experience in community work in Hong Kong. After relocating to the UK with my family in 2021, I spent two years working in homeless services before taking on my current position. I am excited to use my experience to develop projects that address the community's needs.
In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, working on DIY projects, and gardening. I am also a football fan—it is so great to finally watch matches at a more comfortable time, unlike in Hong Kong, where I need to stay up late to catch them!
You said, we did
You said: We want more opportunities to access the community pantry around working hours
We did: We extended our evening sessions of the pantry from once a month to twice a month, offering greater access to those that work during the day.
You said: Accessing services is a struggle due to the proximity of Longwood Park to amenities
We did: We arranged for Solutions4Health to attend the weekly Community Hub at the Byron Centre, to offer free health checks for local people.
