The Brent Magazine issue 110 January 2011

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ISSUE NO.110 • FREE FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN BRENT • PUBLISHED BY BRENT COUNCIL • JANUARY 2011

Happy New Year!

To all our readers

Meet Kosser Sheikh A mover and shaker in the Muslim community

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BACES

Brent Adult and Community Education Service

Brent Adult and Community Education Service (BACES) is Brent Council’s provider of education and training. Our mission is to broaden minds, create opportunities and change the lives of individuals and communities in Brent.

BACES courses cater for many different types of people with a variety of educational needs. There are accredited and non-accredited courses at a variety of levels and students can choose to progress at their own pace.

“The facilities and the teaching are excellent…

BACES is really wonderful.”

Angelina Frenkel-Webster is an interior designer and decorator. She is studying flower arranging and her next course will be Wedding Planning which will help with her aim of doing flowers for events and weddings.

Look out for the BACES brochure for courses starting from January 2011 or visit the BACES website now and choose from a huge range of exciting opportunities.

They include: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Reading, writing and numbers Courses for adults with learning difficulties English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) English as a foreign language (EFL) Family learning Art, design and practical skills Beauty, hair care and complementary therapies Business accounts management Health, public services and care Fitness and hospitality Computers Languages and communication.

Courses are affordable and you may even qualify to study at a concessionary rate. Sixteen-to-nineteen-year-olds who are not in full time education have free access to accredited courses.

Find out more about enrolling Visit us Stonebridge Centre 1 Morland Gardens, Stonebridge, London NW10 8DY Madison House 24-28 London Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 7HD Carlton Centre Carlton Vale, London, NW6 5RA

Phone us 020 8937 3950 • 020 8937 3636 • 020 8937 3990 Visit our website or pick up a brochure at a Brent library or Brent One Stop Service Centre.

www.brent.gov.uk/adulteducation

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Contents Features The eyes of Brent How StreetWatchers are helping others this winter

Waste not want not Brent's sustainable Civic Centre Find out more about the new building

Coping through the cuts

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Where to get help with your finances

Going green Residents celebrate saving energy

Aladdin's cave Working to reunite burglary victims with their stolen property

Census Help shape tomorrow

Regulars

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Welcome to the February issue of The Brent Magazine

Increasing recycling in 2011

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A happy New Year to all The Brent Magazine readers. I hope you've enjoyed all our issues this year, we've certainly enjoyed making them for you. In this month's magazine we've got stories about the work being done to reunite the victims of burglary with their stolen property (see page 21); or find out how residents have been 'going green' and saving energy in new and exciting ways.( page19) 2010 has also been a very difficult year with the council having to review its spending as a result of government cuts. We've got details of how you can find out more about the council’s plans for the future as well as where to get help if you're facing financial problems. (page 16) Best wishes for 2011.

Rachel Gardner Editor, The Brent Magazine

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Issue No. 110 January 2011 The Brent Magazine contacts Distribution queries and editorial 020 8937 1098 tbm@brent.gov.uk Advertising 020 8937 1097 advertising@brent.gov.uk Published by the London Borough of Brent, Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley Middlesex.

The London Borough of Brent does not accept responsibility for any goods or services offered by advertisers. Publication of an advertisement does not imply recommendation by the council of goods or services advertised.

Printed on 100% recycled paper. Please use your local paper bank when disposing of this and other paper.

One Stop Service 020 8937 1200 www.brent.gov.uk The Brent Magazine is available in large print and on audio tape.

Please ring 020 8937 1106 Cover image: Kosser Sheikh, organiser of United Movers and Shakers (see p9) Photograph by ISABELLE PLASSCHAERT

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Follow the road sign or face a fine Drivers who do not follow the traffic rules will be fined £120 from 1 January 2011.

Cameras have been installed at fixed junctions and Brent is also using mobile CCTV cars which can be taken to congestion or accident hotspots to deter motorists from breaking the traffic rules.

There are 20 offences that – when enforced – should help reduce congestion and improve road safety.

These include no right turns, no u turns, priority to oncoming vehicles, yellow road safety

markings outside schools, no entry roads, one way traffic, cycle routes and not waiting in yellow boxes.

By enforcing moving traffic contraventions Brent will be able to combat dangerous manoeuvres on its roads.

If you are aware of repeated contraventions in your area, please contact the enforcement team on 020 8937 4995 between 8am and 10pm every day except Christmas Day, from 1 January 2011.

For more information visit www.brent.gov.uk/bsr

Brent social care improved new ways of working. It also confirms that adult social care is one of Brent’s top priorities.

Of the 152 councils responsible for adult social care services in England, including Brent, 95 per cent (145) were assessed as performing well or excellently. This will be the last round of CQC Assessment as the process will be replaced by a new system of measuring performance from next year.

For more information please visit www.cqc.org.uk

Brent Council has performed well overall in terms of social care services for adults in the past year, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has stated in the final annual Care Quality Commission assessment for councils.

The council was judged as performing well in six of eight categories and adequate in the remaining two.

The report acknowledged that Brent was planning ahead, working well with the NHS and that progress has been made implementing

Ten years of achievement, ten years of celebration Young people in care have been rewarded for achievements such as academic and sporting success in a fun ceremony at the Hilton Wembley Plaza Hotel.

The Celebration of Achievement event has been recognising the accomplishments of children in care aged from 4 to 25 for ten years.

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David Akinsany, Mayor Cllr Harbhajan Singh and Mr Cee celebrate with cake

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Young people explore Harlesden

Local young people explore ‘identity’ with Brent Museum A group of young people that put their hard work into an art project will see their work displayed at Harlesden Library from January 2011.

Last year, Brent Museum and Brent Archives worked on a project with local young people to explore the theme of ‘identity’.

Young people worked alongside a photographer, film maker and artist to explore the themes ‘fashion and identity’ and ‘Harlesden’s identity’.

The group recorded positive aspects of the area through photography, sketching,

writing poems and interviewing local people.

They used their research as inspiration to create two banners and a short film.

Their work will be displayed at Harlesden Library from January 2011.

This project is part of Stories of the World, one of the major projects at the heart of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. The Cultural Olympiad uses the power of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to inspire creativity across all forms of culture, especially amongst young people.

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Take up the six book challenge Discover the pleasure of reading by taking up the Six Book Challenge from 4 January.

The programme, organised

by Brent Libraries, is encouraging people to read six fiction or non-fiction books by 22 May. Those who take up the challenge will be in with a chance of winning a luxury UK break for two and will receive prizes and

Make your petitions online Residents can now make their views known about issues in the borough by using the council’s new e-petitions facility. Instead of starting a petition by collecting signatures on paper and sending it to the council, it is now possible to get a petition going on the council’s website. After online signatures have been collected, the council will consider if any action is to be taken and post its response on the website. www.brent.gov.uk/epetitions

incentives along the way for writing short book reviews.

Come along to the launch party on 19 January, 12pm at Harlesden Library Plus where Quick Read author Lola Jaye will read from her story ‘Reaching for the Stars’. Lola herself struggled to get her first book published and wants to help others reach their dreams as she believes

Bounce into art Arts organisations or artists in Brent are invited to a series of talks, seminars and networks from January – March 2011. The Brent Bounce sessions will be half days or 2-3 hours in the evening where creative specialists will share their knowledge and experience.

Topics covered will include how to best manage your creative business, financial and marketing sessions.

Register your details on www.theseer.info Visit www.brent.gov.uk /brentbounce

Brent band goes platinum Brent Concert Band won a Platinum Award at the Regional Concert Band Festival in Northampton in November.

Following their success, they now face the challenge of raising £10,000 to take the band to the

National Concert Band Festival in Glasgow in Spring 2011.

They will be holding a number of fundraising events from January in the hope of reaching their target. For more information call 020 8204 8096.

Brent concert band with their award

that with belief, confidence and determination anything is possible.

Whether you are on a literacy course or simply want to get into reading, this challenge is for you. Pick up a reading diary from any Brent Library in January and get reading. Visit www.brent.gov.uk/whatson or call 020 8937 3507.

Lola Jaye

Olympic boxer helps give youngsters a fighting chance Olympic gold medal winner, James DeGale, opened a new youth club for 10-15 year olds in Willesden Green in December.

Kings Hall Youth Club will meet every Wednesday between 7 and 9pm at Kings Hall Community Centre.

The club aims to give local youngsters a safe place to meet where they can try out new activities including badminton, table tennis, football, music and art. For more information call 0774 733 7473 or visit www.kingsyouthclub.org.uk

James DeGale opens the new youth club

Share your leftover recipes This festive period, residents in Brent can win £100 to spend on a hamper full of eco goodies, simply by sharing their best Christmas leftover tips.

Brent Council and West London Waste Authority has launched a fantastic competition for residents to swap their best recipes for making the most of their lovely leftovers. The prize is a £100 voucher to spend on a hamper packed with foodie goodies including weighing

scales, cookbooks and more.

Closing date is 23 January 2011. Send your recipe (with full instructions) to info@westlondonwaste .gov.uk or by post to Waste Minimisation Coordinator, WLWA, Mogden Works, Modgen Lane, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 7LP. Include name and address, plus a photo of the meal and what you had for Christmas dinner.

Visit www.westlondonwaste .gov.uk for competition terms and conditions.

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2 for 1 Masters Snooker tickets Masters Snooker features the best 16 players in the world and returns to Wembley Arena in January 2011.

Players set to compete in the event include the Rocket, Ronnie O’Sullivan, world champion Neil Robertson, defending champion Mark Selby and more.

World Snooker have teamed up with Brent Council to offer residents the chance to buy 2 tickets for the price of 1. The offer is valid on any session tickets from 9-14 January 2011. To claim this offer quote the code word “BC241tic” when booking tickets. Book Now:

Latest on housing benefit caps In November’s Brent Magazine, we advised you of the government’s plans to cap housing benefits (HB) for tenants using Local Housing Allowance (LHA) to rent in the private sector. These changes have now been delayed. From April 2011 existing claimants will have their benefit entitlement reviewed on the anniversary of their last claim and will then have up to nine further months before the new caps are imposed.

Anyone making a new claim from April 2011 will be affected by the caps immediately. For full details on the caps to housing benefit visit www.brent.gov.uk/benefits or call 020 8937 1800.

Brent schools to get tickets to London Games Schools are being encouraged to join The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympics Games’ (LOCOG) ‘Get Set’ programme to be in with a chance of seeing their sporting heroes compete lives at the London 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Over 120,000 free tickets to the 2012 Games will be made available to school children in the capital, but to be eligible for them schools must Seb Coe launching ‘Get Set’ in Brent

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be part of ‘Get Set’ education scheme.

Nearly 60 per cent of Brent’s schools are currently signed up to the programme, which aims to maximise children and young people’s awareness of the Games.

For more information visit www.london2012.com/getset

www.worldsnooker.com/ masters or call 0871 2200260.

Tickets are limited and subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

The tournament runs from January 9 to 16, 2011, at Wembley Arena and fans re advised to book tickets early to make sure of their seats.

Celebrating untold stories at Brent Holocaust Memorial Day Brent is marking the nationally recognised Holocaust Memorial Day with an event at Brent Town Hall, on Sunday, 23 January from 3pm to 4.30pm.

The programme will include a talk by Maurice Blik, a holocaust survivor and successful sculptor, performances from interfaith musical group Berakah and male Jewish Choir the London Cantorial Singers. There will also be the chance to see three exhibitions that will be on display – Portraits for Posterity, The Road to Belsen and Untold Stories... tales of Brent. All are welcome to attend.

Holocaust Memorial Day is dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust and other genocides.

There will be creative workshops and author talks in January. For more information, visit www.brent.gov.uk/bhmd

Preston Manor students win £234 from top business Dragons

A team of students from Preston Manor School were awarded £234 by a panel of top business Dragons to deliver their social action project in Brent.

The team of 16-17 year olds have been developing their project since the beginning of term and were

selected from over 50 other school teams to present their idea at Envision’s Pitch 4 Change.

Concerned by the effects of recent funding cuts on the homeless and those at risk of homelessness the Preston Manor students decided they wanted to take action to raise awareness amongst their peer group. With the money they won they plan to make a short film including interviews with a wide variety of charities and distribute the film to as many North London schools and colleges as possible.

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New service helps dog owners find lost pets The council is working in partnership with a ‘Find my Dog’ service to help owners track down their lost pets.

Find My Dog, which is run by Dodadog, uses an electronic alert system to trace wayward canines. It normally costs £1 a month to use the service, but

Summary Care Records Two Brent GP surgeries will start using summary care records (SCR) at the end of January.

Summary care records allow practitioners other than the patient’s GP to access their basic medical information in case of emergency; including the medication they take, allergies they have and any previous adverse reactions.

All residents should have received letters in April from NHS Brent explaining what

information about your animal.

The location where your dog was last seen is logged by the system, which alerts all dodadog members within two square miles by text and email.

For more information and to take advantage of the offer visit www.dodadog.com/findmydog

BYP new members

the records are, how they work and how to ‘opt out’ of the scheme if they wished to do so.

The SCR does not allow full access to a patients’ medical record and the information can only be accessed with the patient’s consent. It is a move towards the Government’s aim of patients ‘owning’ their medical information.

For more information visit www.nhscarerecords.nhs.uk or speak to your GP.

Lottery funding for sports club A sports club for people with learning disabilities has been awarded £4,200 from the Big Lottery Fund.

The money will help the Brent Learning Disability Partnership Sports and Physical Activities Project continue its football

through the council, Brent dog owners who have their animals chipped can sign-up for sixmonths free of charge.

Simply join the scheme through the dodadog application on your phone or computer, then report your lost dog, upload a photo and give general

training with a Queens Park Rangers professional coach.

The sports club is run by service users and volunteers.

For more information on the sports club, contact Joseph Umunegbu or Veronica Demes on 020 8838 4130.

New members of Brent Youth Parliament (BYP) were welcomed at an induction in November at the Wembley Plaza Hotel.

Elections took place during Local Democracy Week in October and the new recruits come from schools, colleges, youth clubs and groups for

young people who have disabilities, are in care, or are refugees. There are currently 72 seats on the parliament.

Members who hold seats are aged between ten and 19 and are elected every two years.

For more information visit www.bmyvoice.org.uk/byp

Apply for primary school place

Volunteers celebrate lottery funding

Parents of children who are due to start at primary or junior school in September 2011 are being reminded that they are running out of time to get their applications in.

The deadline for applications is 15 January, 2011.

Parents who are unsure about the process can attend a public meeting on either 6 January 2011, between 5 and 7pm, at Willesden Green

Library Centre, 95 High Road, London, NW10 2SF, or 7 January 2011, between 5 and 7pm at Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 9HD. All Brent families have to apply to Brent Council regardless of whether the school is in Brent or outside.

Apply online at www.brent.gov.uk /admissions

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Brent’s budget Government cuts explained BRENT ACF Area Consultative Forums Harlesden

11 January 2011

All Souls Church Hall (next to Lloyds TSB), 1 Station Road, Harlesden, NW10 4UJ

Kilburn and Kensal

12 January 2011

Queen’s Park Community School, Aylestone Avenue, NW6 7BQ

Wembley

18 January 2011

Meet the Leader of Brent Council and have your say about the issues that concern you

Patidar House, 22 London Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 7EX

Willesden

19 January 2011

College of North West London (lecture theatre), Denzil Road, Willesden, NW10 2XD

Kingsbury and Kenton

9 February 2011

Kingsbury High School (main hall), Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, NW9 9JR

All meetings start at 7pm For more information contact Brent Consultation Team Tel 020 8937 1055 Email consultation@brent.gov.uk

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www.brent.gov.uk/cuts

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Moving and shaking Brent Kosser Sheikh is a Muslim mother from Brent who has made headlines in Saudi Arabia for a TV programme. She recently set up United Movers and Shakers for people of all faiths.

Tell us about your TV appearances In February 2003 I was selected to be filmed by Channel 4 on my pilgrimage to Mecca. The programme, ‘Hajj, The Greatest Trip on Earth’ made headlines in Saudi Arabia, as this was the first time ever that live filming was made permissible during the Hajj season. The documentary is shown in many schools and is used for educational purposes.

Then, in July 2005 my family and I took part in a BBC1 parenting programme called, ‘Little Angels’ about my three year old tantrum child and the havoc she was creating at home. A child psychologist was sent over to our house with a production team over a period of weeks to help us manage our daughter. The programme showed that Muslims too have problems with their little ones and it is ok to seek help.

What inspired you to start the group, United Movers and Shakers?

How do you think people living in Brent can benefit from what you offer?

My children, my family, my community and my surrounding environment – my desire to help my people, young and old to combat social and educational exclusion.

We believe that our social clubs will help Muslim women become empowered, self confident and self motivated. Many Brent households come from a diverse range of backgrounds other than white UK-born citizens. Many are Muslim from many different parts of the world who are non-english speaking and have children that are low achieving at school as a result of a lack of parental support.

What do you hope to achieve through the group?

Our aim is to foster an inclusive, safe and supportive environment for people of different faiths and cultures where they can learn and socialise. It is my dream to see Muslims from different backgrounds such as Somalia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Algeria and Morroco reach out to each other for support.

Our organisation currently runs three social clubs for Muslim women and teenagers. We provide a vast range of activities, including arts and crafts, health and nutrition advice and ICT training.

Reliable volunteers from all ethnic backgrounds are needed as are potential funders. Visit www.unitedmoversandshakers. weebly.com or call 07932 727 366 for more information.

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Park in heavenly peace…

www.brent.gov.uk/parking

Rest easy at Christmas when your vehicle is properly parked.

Parking restrictions in Brent over the Christmas and New Year period DATE

PARKING RESTRICTION

CAR POUND OPENING TIMES

PARKING SHOP OPENING TIMES

Christmas Eve

Friday

24 December

Normal restrictions

8am - 9.30pm

8am - 4pm

Christmas Day

Saturday

25 December

None

Closed

Closed

Boxing Day

Sunday

26 December

Normal Sunday restrictions

9am - 9.30pm

Closed

Bank Holiday

Monday

27 December

Bank Holiday restrictions

9am - 11pm

Closed

Bank Holiday

Tuesday

28 December

Bank Holiday restrictions

9am - 11pm

Closed

Wednesday 29 December

Normal restrictions

8am - 12 midnight

8am - 6.30pm

Thursday

30 December

Normal restrictions

8am - 12 midnight

8am - 6.30pm

New Year’s Eve Friday

31 December

Normal restrictions

8am - 12 midnight

8am - 4pm

New Year’s Day Saturday

1 January

Normal Saturday restrictions

8am - 12 midnight

Closed

Sunday

2 January

Normal Sunday restrictions

8am - 12 midnight

Closed

Monday

3 January

Bank Holiday restrictions

8am - 12 midnight

Closed

Tuesday

4 January

Normal restrictions

8am - 12 midnight

8am - 6.30pm

CONTROLLED PARKING ZONES

WEMBLEY STADIUM

BRENT CAR POUND

The Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) that operate on Bank Holidays are:

On 26 December 2010 the Wembley Stadium Protective Parking Scheme restrictions will apply throughout the event day zone, as there is an event at Wembley Stadium.

All vehicles that have been removed within Brent are taken to the Car Pound at Pyramid House, Fourth Way, Wembley, HA9 0LJ. The police are informed of all removals. If you believe your vehicle has been removed, you should call the police on 0300 123 1212 or the Brent Car Pound on 020 8937 4990.

Bank Holiday

Chamberlayne Road (KR) Ealing Road (E) Dyne Road (KD) Kensal Rise (KL) Kilburn Lane (KG)

TIME PLATES

Malvern Road (KM)

Please ensure you read the time plate at the location before you park.

Temple Zone (T) Wembley Hill (W)

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StreetWatchers

The eyes of Brent Winter is a busier time than usual for StreetWatcher David Edwards from Neasden. Along with his day job in the council’s emergency planning team, he also reports what he sees in his local area to the council’s StreetCare unit. This can be anything from abandoned cars to street-lighting, fly-tipping or problems caused by ice and snow.

David says: “I know council officers can’t be everywhere so we’re there to report on particular problems. We have a very good relationship and understanding with the council but we don’t spy on people – it’s about improving the area not snooping on my neighbours.”

During the winter it’s even more important people help the vulnerable and prepare for the worst the weather can bring, and David will once again be helping his neighbours.

Although Brent Council will keep main roads and routes clear of ice and snow, during extended periods of severe weather

David’s top tips for winter: • Have bottled water in reserve in case of burst pipes • Stock up on cheap table salt for paths and steps • Have a box of tinned food in reserve in case of severe weather

A team of dedicated volunteers are constantly working to improve Brent for others. Known as StreetWatchers, they are the unofficial eyes of Brent. MARTIN GAVIN spoke to one of them.

side roads and pavements may not be cleared.

David says: “If you clear snow and ice yourself, be careful – don’t make the pathways more dangerous by causing them to refreeze. There's no law stopping you from clearing snow and ice on the pavement outside your home or your neighbour’s house, but do it properly and thoroughly.”

There are 300 grit bins around Brent which can be used for salting the streets, but not for private driveways.

The StreetWatcher initiative, which is entirely supported by volunteers, was set up in 1999 and there are now over 200 StreetWatchers in Brent. David joined in 2003 because he was concerned about his area.

For more information about winter gritting visit www.direct.gov.uk and search for ‘snow’. If you want to become a StreetWatcher visit www.brent.gov.uk/streetwatchers • Have a stock of family medicines to hand for colds and flu symptoms. Check with your GP before taking any medicines, or visit NHS Direct website to check symptoms • Elderly or vulnerable people may wish to leave central heating on low if the temperature drops below freezing outside.

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Waste not want not From autumn 2011 Brent will collect recycling from all flats and houses in the borough as well as accepting many more items as part of a new waste and recycling service.

Producing less waste and cutting down on what we send to landfill is one of the most important ways to tackle global warming at a local level. As landfill waste rots it gives off millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases, these prevent the planet from cooling, adding to global warming and causing major changes to our environment.

Sue Harper, Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services, is in charge of Brent’s waste collection service. “Brent introduced compulsory recycling in August 2008 which resulted in the recycling and composting rate going up from 22.2 per cent in 2007/08 to 28.2 per cent in 2008/09 without anyone being fined,” said Sue. “Increased recycling rates are welcome but are still not enough to meet our responsibilities in the longer term. Our target is to divert 60 per cent of waste away from landfill by 2014. This is ambitious and will only be achieved through residents, businesses, schools and the council itself changing behaviour and thinking very differently about waste.

“Taxes to discourage councils using landfill currently cost Brent £8 million per year, a significant amount of money in these, or any other times. So it’s not just a green crusade, if we can save money on this area we can contribute to the financial stability of the borough as a whole.”

Important features of the new service • All flats will have a new recycling service and be able to recycle additional materials • Organic / food waste collection from every house, every week • Many more items collected will mean less general waste in the grey bin. This will be collected on alternate weeks with dry recycling like plastic and glass in a larger 240L wheelie bin.

Along with recycling it is important to make less waste. It is estimated that residents in West London will have thrown out a whopping 16,500 tonnes of perfectly edible food over the festive period alone, costing each household around £50*. We can also reuse many things that we throw away and the council is currently working with charities and local companies to reuse furniture and electrical items taken to the Reuse and Recycling Centre at Abbey Road. All these things and more are included in the Household Waste Collection Strategy.

The state of the planet is worsening because of the pressure we are putting on environmental resources. These pressures are now affecting people in all countries and responding to this is one of Brent Council’s top priorities.

For more information visit www.brent.gov.uk/waste. Feedback from the consultation will be included in the Green Pages inside February TBM. *West London Waste (www.westlondonwaste.gov.uk)

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DO YOU KNOW A LOCAL HERO?

The awards honour local people for outstanding voluntary and community service and are held annually by Brent Council.

Nominate online at www.brent.gov.uk/communityawards or to get a nomination pack call 020 8937 3673 or email voluntarysector@brent.gov.uk All nominations must be returned by 15 February 2011.

The awards ceremony will take place on 11 May 2011.

Photos posed by models www.paphotos.com

BRENT COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS AWARDS 2011

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UK’s greenest public building

The appointment of Skanska UK – named industry leader in the Sunday Times Best Green Companies Awards 2010 – to build the nine-storey landmark building, will help Brent Council to build the UK’s greenest public building.

Brent’s new Civic Centre will be sustainable, use low energy, and is targeted to achieve a BREEAM* ‘Outstanding’ rating.

Aktar Choudhury, Project Director for the Civic Centre at Brent Council, says: “This is not just about the materials, it is also about how the building will be used and the benefits it will bring to the local community and the environment. We intend to use locally sourced materials, provide jobs for local people, and play a role in meeting national targets for reducing carbon emissions by 34 per cent by 2020 and 80 per cent by 2050.”

The ‘sustainable strategy’ encourages

local buying, meeting low carbon emission targets and building to a sustainable design using sustainable construction methods. These include rainwater harvesting systems, saving energy, using sustainable materials, reducing waste and increasing recycling opportunities, as well as using renewable energy and measures to address future climate change.

Energy and water consumption will be measured and displayed on screens in the entrance hall. Moving to the new Civic Centre will deliver benefits and cut costs.

For example: • Reductionin carbon emissions by 30 per cent.

• The new building will cost less to run and maintain, saving Brent Council around £2 million per year.

• Business and commuter transport journeys will be reduced.

Brent Council is determined to deliver the UK's most sustainable public building.

PRAFULA SHAH finds out more.

The Civic Centre will also be fully accessible by public transport – helping to reduce car journeys and the associated impact on the environment.

The new Civic Centre is expected to be completed and occupied by mid-2013, accommodating up to 2,000 staff and councillors while providing outstanding community facilities, including a state-ofthe-art library and customer contact centre.

Visit www.brent.gov.uk/civiccentre for more. *BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is the leading and most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings. It sets the standard for best practice in sustainable design and has become the accepted measure used to describe a building's environmental performance.

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Helping you through the cuts

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The current recession is a worrying time for both residents and businesses in Brent.

But the council is here to offer support and advice, while keeping people informed about how government cuts will affect local services in the future.

The economic position for local authorities has worsened following the government’s recent Comprehensive Spending Review, which reduced the funding for public services by around 26 per cent over the next four years.

The Leader of the Council, Ann John and Deputy Leader, Muhammed Butt, will speak to residents about the impact of central government cuts on people in Brent at the upcoming area consultative forum meetings. See the inside front cover for times, dates and venues.

Help to manage your debts If you're feeling stressed because of debt or financial problems, don't wait for things to get really bad before seeking help; there are various organisations you can turn to.

Among them is St Gabriel’s Church in Cricklewood, which has joined a project called Christians Against Poverty to provide debt management and counselling for local people.

You don’t need to be a Christian to receive their help.

As well as managing a person’s debt by organising their repayments, the group’s organisers will offer advice and work to reduce any payments.

Clients can stay in touch throughout the debt repayment period, until they are completely free of debt.

“Our aim is to give them back their dignity and help them manage their debts.”

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Steve Hartnoll, centre manager at Cricklewood, said: “Around 30 per cent of people we work with have either thought about or attempted suicide.

These people often become so ashamed they keep their curtains closed and stop opening the front door to anyone. Our aim is to give them back their dignity and help them manage their debts.”

Take your money to the max In July Brent Council launched its Money Max Team to help local people get access to financial advice.

Social workers, occupational therapists, members of the housing advice team and other council staff who have regular contact with residents can refer people they think may need extra help with their money to the Money Max Team.

The team can help you make sure you’re receiving the benefits you’re entitled to along with a whole range of advice, from what to do if you’re made redundant to where to get help paying your energy bills.

Residents can book a 40-minute appointment for money guidance with a member of the team on Wednesday 26 January,Wednesday 23 February or Wednesday 30 March.

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Council tax help Anyone finding it difficult to pay their council tax should get in touch with the council.

Help is available and residents may be entitled to council tax benefit or a discount.

It may also be possible to set up a payment plan based on individual circumstances.

But be warned, the council will take action to recover unpaid council tax and people who don’t get in touch could be taken to court.

Independent debt advisors recommend payment of council tax should only rank behind mortgage or rental payments.

Credit Union To help protect council tenants and leaseholders from loan sharks, Brent Housing Partnership is working with Ealing Credit Union (ECU).

ECU offer people on low incomes affordable loans, help to save and other financial products and services such as a bill-payment facility Unlike banks, credit unions share profits with their members through regular dividend payments.

Online More help and advice is available on the Brent Council website for anyone suffering financial hardship.

There is also information on benefits, employment opportunities, housing help, training and health advice for anyone with financial worries.

To find out how the council is managing its budget visit www.brent.gov.uk/cuts

Help and advice Brent Council Money Max Team 020 8937 4319 email moneymax@brent.gov.uk Brent Council Tax help 020 8937 1790 email counciltax@brent.gov.uk Ealing Credit Union 020 8756 3864 email admin@creditunionsolutions.co.uk Financial hardship advice www.brent.gov.uk/financeadvice The cuts explained www.brent.gov.uk/cuts Christians Against Poverty 0800 328 0006 www.capuk.org

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Congratulations!

Since we introduced compulsory recycling, residents are now recycling 30 per cent of household waste. Let’s make 2011 an even better year for recycling using this handy guide.

Green box

Organic bin Food waste: All cooked and raw fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, eggs, tea bags, coffee grounds, scraps and bones ideally wrapped in newspaper.

Cardboard: Cereal boxes, card and cardboard egg boxes.

Garden waste: Dead flowers, grass and plant cuttings, hedge/branch trimmings, weeds, fallen fruit, leaves and twigs.

Food and drinks cans, foil and aerosols: Kitchen foil, foil cake and tart tins, foil ready meal trays, wash and squash.

We do not accept soil, rubble, plant pots, treated wood, plastic.

Telephone directories, newspapers and magazines: Including junk mail and envelopes.

Place shredded white paper in a plastic bag.

Mixed glass: Wash and remove lids.

Textiles and clothes: Please place in a plastic bag. We don't accept, sleeping bags, pillows, duvets or cushions.

Plastics: Shampoo, shower gel, detergent, water and drinks bottles wash and squash, remove tops.

Used engine oil: Please put in a sealable container and label.

Batteries: Spent single-use and rechargeable household batteries. Put in a clear plastic bag and leave on top for easy identification.

We do not yet accept food and drink cartons, plastic trays, plastic pots, plastic tubs, cellophane, polystyrene, mirrors, broken glass, wrapping paper or electrical items.

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Brent Going Green Brent Council asked residents to volunteer to monitor energy use in their homes, helping them to change their habits and save money.

Brent Going Green Challenge celebrated helping local people save hundreds of pounds on their energy bills over the last six months at a special awards night.

Residents who had reduced their energy costs by the most were presented with an award by the Mayor of Brent, Councillor Harbhajan Singh.

The top award for saving the most amount of energy during the project was won by the Walerych family from Carlton Avenue West. Their energy bills had gone down substantially by around 15 per cent since they started monitoring energy use.

As part of the scheme, between May and November, 180 residents used monitoring equipment at their homes in an attempt to cut energy use and reduce CO2 emissions.

The participants were lent monitoring

devices and encouraged to talk about their experience and pass on any tips on energy saving by using social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Blogger.

Kathy Ritchie from Wembley Central, who also saved 15 per cent during the six-month period, received an award, as did Ms Watson from Harlesden who monitored electricity use from the start of the project and still continues to do so.

A full report on the Brent Going Green Challenge and its impact on energy efficiency will be available in January 2011 and the council hopes to continue with a similar project in the future.

For more information visit www.brent.gov.uk/brentgoinggreen or sustainablebrent.org.uk

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Aladdin’s Cave for burglary victims Laptops, MP3 players, mobile phones and jewellery were among the treasure trove of goods residents could search through at Brent Town Hall, to hopefully be reunited with their stolen property.

Nearly 200 Brent people attended the event, which was organised by the Metropolitan Police Service in Brent and the council, and was only the second of its kind in the borough. Four victims of burglary identified property they believed could belong to them and detectives are now taking steps to establish correct ownership.

The goods on display had all been recovered by the police – but not reclaimed. Representatives from the police, council, fire service and voluntary organisations, including Victim Support, were also there to give crime prevention advice and support.

Residents could also take along their valuable items and bicycles to have them marked.

Detective Inspector Reeves said: “I was pleased to have so many people attend the event. Police often recover stolen property when criminals are arrested or stolen cars are found, but it can be difficult to identify its owners. Everything on display at Brent Aladdin's Cave belongs to someone and it is important that as police we do everything we can to return property to its rightful owners.”

Police advise residents to keep a written record of serial numbers, for example of bikes, computers and TVs, and to write down the IMEI number for mobile phones.

The serial number can be registered online through a property register website www.immobilise.com

Victims of burglary in Brent were reunited with their lost treasures at a special event in Brent Town Hall recently.

Words ANNA MACARTHUR

The festive period is a busy time for everyone – including criminals. Residents should take the following steps to prevent their home being burgled.

• Mark your property with a UV pen or use the on-line property register website www.immobilise.com • Always lock all doors, windows, gates, sheds and garages • Make sure all ladders, tools and wheelie bins are secured so they can't be used to break into your house • Make your home look occupied when you're out or away. Lights on timer and a radio left on, can help give the impression someone is home • Close your curtains when it gets dark and make sure your valuables are out of view • If you are going away for New Year, ask a friend, trusted neighbour or family member to keep an eye on your home.

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Protector of the past They organise exhibitions, school visits, family workshops, and look after a large collection of historic objects, documents and photographs for people to use, enjoy and learn from.

Gillian says: “It's always fascinating to see new objects that are added to our collection; I get to see pieces of history every day. A few months ago, one of the museum volunteers listed the contents of an old haberdashery shop so it was very special to see the old balls of wool and threads in their box.

“The museum is important because we are looking after the past in order to educate future generations and for them to appreciate their history. In today’s fast and furious culture it is very easy to forget to look back and learn from the past, and understand how we got to where we are today. We definitely bring history alive. The oldest item that

we have in our collection is a make-up palette dating back to Egyptian times.

“When we are planning for the next exhibition, we take a lot of inspiration from our collections, our communities in Brent and the history of the area. Our current exhibition ‘Fabric of a Nation’, which runs until 27 February, shows different cloths from Ghana. We worked alongside Brent residents of African origin, who designed and made a powerful piece of art – their own large piece of cloth which explores their roots.

“My favourite exhibition was definitely The Divine Cat, our first loan from the British Museum.

“When we had the cat on display, one little boy and his mum were fascinated by it.The cat is a representation of a goddess so it was lavishly decorated with gold earrings, a silver necklace and scarab beetle on its head. The little boy said ‘Mum can we dress

work

As the manager of Brent Museum and Archives, Gillian Spry and her team ensure that residents can enjoy the history of their local area. Interview COLETTE BROWN. Photography ISABELLE PLASSCHAERT. our cat like this when we get home?’ It’s memories like these that keep me smiling.

“Our collections catalogue is now online and we are always keen to explore new technologies and ideas. Over the next year or so we hope to have online exhibitions, so people can see what we have to offer from the comfort of their own homes.”

What's on at Brent Museum • Learn to embroider, Monday 17, 24 and 31 January, 6 -9pm. Create your own designs on a tea towel, bag or pillowcase. Inspired by the Fabric of a Nation exhibition.

Led by an experienced craft tutor.

Call 020 8937 3600 to book a place.

• West African Textiles, Thursday 20 January, 6.30pm. Talk by Helen Wolfe from the British Museum.

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150 not out Wembley Cricket Club at Vale Farm is 150 years old this year. DANIEL STEADMAN finds out more about the club’s legendary teams, past players and famous victories.

Clambering through the bric-a-brac of the local nursery that Wembley Cricket Club shares its pavilion with, club historian John Haskell pauses. “I’ve got something that’ll make you smile” he says, ducking under the bar and bringing back two well-worn photographs of past first XIs. The first is a pre-First World War image from 1912, showing a young team in an unknown park; the second is an older team from 1920, all huddled around a stern figure in the front centre. “That’s AH ‘Tiny’ Hancox,” explains Haskell, “He was an important figure in Wembley cricket; a giant of a man who joined the club in 1906. He was basically the Freddy Flintoff of 1920s English cricket.”

Celebrating its 150th anniversary, Wembley Cricket Club has a fascinating history, full of highs, lows and characters like ‘Tiny’. Legends of the modern game such as 1960s England international John Price and 1970s Australian batman Dav Whatmore made Wembley CC their home and the club has played host to some impressive opposition over the years.

During the Second World War matches included contests against the British Empire XI and a victory over the Australian Imperial Forces team, captained by future Australian captain Lindsey Hassett.

“The most memorable match with a touring team was the West Indies in 1948,” says Haskell. “Not only does it show how

important the club was, but also how good the team was. We beat them by a single wicket!” To confirm this famous victory, Haskell produces a scorecard showing the West Indies XI all out for 119 runs with a Wembley reply of 123 runs for nine wickets.

After yo-yoing up and down the local leagues in recent years, Wembley CC now play in Division 3 of the Middlesex County Cricket League and run five Saturday teams, two Sunday teams and a thriving youth system of five boys teams and two girls teams. “We’re proud of our youth system and we want to get the club back to the top of the league”, says Haskell. With as rich a history as Wembley CC, the top is undoubtedly where the club belongs.

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Number crunching Ahead of the March 2011 census, we talk to Research Analyst John Birkett about how young people can improve the borough by filling out their census form Calculating how many people live in Brent has more of an impact than most of us realise. The government bases the amount of funding it gives to a borough on these figures, so taking part and filling in your form in March will help improve your community in the future.

The 2001 census revealed some interesting facts about the borough; more women than men live in Brent and over half its residents were born in the UK. It also revealed that young men in their twenties had the lowest response rates.

John Birkett, Demographic and Research Analyst, said “The Census is important because it will allow the council to plan services like school places – it may not seem relevant, but young people who need council services over the next ten years, wherever they are, can improve them by filling out their Census form.”

Having registered the borough’s 2001 population at 263,464 people, Brent Council is committed to increasing the Census response rate in 2011 from the 79 per cent achieved in the 2001 Census, which compared favourably to other London boroughs with a similar ethnic and social mix.

Members of the public can get involved in the Census in March next year (and get paid while doing it) by taking one of the many jobs available.

A Census workforce with local knowledge and community connections is one of the best ways for Brent to get an accurate count.

Visit www.brent.gov.uk/jobs for more information. To find out more about the census visit www.brent.gov.uk/census or to apply for jobs go to www.censusjobs.co.uk

“Young people who need council services over the next ten years, wherever they are, can improve them by filling out their Census form.”

Above: John Birkett, Demographic and Research Analyst

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Advertise on Brent buses

There are over 90 vehicles available in Brent for advertising.

This is a great opportunity to promote your products or services and receive unparalleled local coverage and frequency.

Rates start at only ÂŁ120 per bus for a six week campaign (minimum of ten buses to be ordered). Call 020 8937 1097 or email advertising@brent.gov.uk

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COMPETITIONS

Win your 90 minutes at Wembley Stadium An escorted tour of Wembley Stadium makes an exciting day out for the whole family. Stroll into the player's dressing room and walk through the tunnel towards the hallowed turf, then climb 107 steps, standing triumphantly in front of the royal box and see the FA Cup. For Brent residents, we have four pairs of tickets for the Wembley Stadium tour. For a chance to win, send in the correct answer to the following question:

When is the Champions League Final taking place at Wembley Stadium?

Send or email your answers to Wembley Stadium competition at the address below. For information on event times visit: www.wembleystadium.com/events

Wembley Stadium Event Calendar 27 February 3 April 16 April 17 April 14 May 28 May 30 May 4 June 1 - 6 July 8 - 9 July 7 August

Event starts

Carling Cup Final 4pm Johnstone's Paint Trophy 1.30pm FA Cup Semi Finals TBC FA Cup Semi Finals TBC FA Cup Final TBC Champions League Final TBC Championship Play Off TBC Euro 2012 Qualifier: England v Switzerland TBC Take That TBC Take That TBC FA Community Shield TBC

This events calendar is correct at the time of going to print and is subject to change and updates.

More events are expected to be booked for 2011 – these will be added to the calendar as and when confirmed. Please visit www.wembleystadium.com/events for the very latest information.

Competition Terms and Conditions • Only one entry per person allowed • Prizes/tours must be redeemed within 12 months of receiving confirmation • Children under 16 must be accompanied on the Stadium Tour by an adult and have consent of their parent/guardian • No cash alternatives for any prize will be offered • Employees of Wembley Stadium and their families are not eligible to enter. Prize winners must adhere to Wembley Stadium Tour’s terms and conditions, available at www.wembleystadium.com/tours • All prizes/tours are subject to availability and pre-booking is required.

Win tickets to the Masters Snooker final at Wembley Arena

Win tickets to the Hockey Super Sixes Final

Masters Snooker returns to Wembley Arena in January 2011. Players set to compete include the Rocket, Ronnie O’Sullivan, world champion Neil Robertson and defending champion Mark Selby.

Watch the fastest show in town - hockey’s showpiece event comes to Wembley Arena on Sunday 30 January and you could be there courtesy of The Brent Magazine. Win a pair of tickets to the final and witness the thrill, the passion, the breathtaking speed and the glory! See British Olympians play in the flesh and enjoy live entertainment. For your chance to win, simply answer this question and send your answers to the address below.

We have teamed up with Masters Snooker to offer one lucky winner a pair of tickets to the final. For your chance to win, simply answer this question and send your entry to the address shown.

Which venue is hosting the Hockey Super Sixes Final?

Who is the masters’ defending champion?

If you don’t win, you can still be there. Brent residents can buy 2 tickets for the price of 1. To book call 0871 220 0260 quoting ‘BC241tic’. Limited availability. Terms and conditions apply.

And, if you’re not lucky enough to win, you can buy tickets in advance at just £15 for adults and £5 for under 18s, Super Sixes Finals is a fun, affordable day out!

For more information or to buy your tickets, call 0844 815 0815 or visit www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Send your entries on a postcard with your name, address and daytime telephone number to: (Name of Competition), The Brent Magazine, Room 9, Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley HA9 9HD or email competition@brent.gov.uk (add name of competition to subject line). The deadline for all competitions is Friday 14 January 2011.

Last month’s winners: Tricycle tickets Mrs M Power.

Stadium Tour tickets Mick Morns, Cheryl Dennis, Mustafa Anjari and Justine Stoddart.

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What’s going on…

The essential guide to music, drama, sport, workshops and much more. Find out what’s going on in Brent during January 2011. To get your event listed email tbm@brent.gov.uk or telephone 020 8937 1098.

CHILDREN KINGS HALL YOUTH CLUB New members' club for 10-15 year olds, supervised by trained youth workers and volunteers. Weds 79pm, Kings Hall Community Centre, 155 Harlesden Rd, Willesden Green, NW10. Limited places. www.kingsyouth club.org.uk to download a membership form. youthclub@tiscali.co.uk AIR CADETS Mon and Thurs 7pm 406 Squadron Willesden 020 8451 0406 ARTALIKE Sats 10am term-time; Sats 10am-noon ARTTEEN 714 £5, Kensal Rise 07946 755 847 ART CLASSES Mini Picassos for children aged 4-6 yrs and 7-11yrs; toddler Picassos 15 months-3 yrs, Gracelands Cafe, Kensal Green 07903638817 DANIEL’S DEN Mons 1-3pm, Thurs 9.30am-11am, 11.30am1pm, Tues 10am-noon St MIchael and All Angels Church, Hillside, StonebrIdge, Fris 9.3011am, 11.30am-1pm St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michael’s Ave, Tokyngton Tues, 1-3pm, Gladstone Park Primary School, Dollis Hill www. danielsden.org.uk MUM AND TODDLER Thurs 10am-12noon, Preston Mall Community Centre, Kenton £2 020 8204 1148

BRONDESBURY GUIDES Tues, 6pm for girls aged 10-14 in Willesden 07810 653 225 DOWN SYNDROME TIGER CUBS Thurs 5-6pm football coaching run by QPR, Woodfield School Genwood Avenue, NW9 020 8740 2585 07815 670 806 11TH 4TH BRONDESBURY BROWNIES AND GUIDES Thurs Brownies 6.308pm. Guides 7-8.30pm.

07981 174 634.

FRENCH CLASSES Weds, Thurs after-school in Kensal Rise ages 5-11; 07753 693 720 GIRLS’ BRIGADE Weds 5.15-8.30pm for five-year-olds and upwards, Queensbury Methodist Church, Beverley Drive 07961 321 237 LONDON IRISH MUSIC SCHOOL Sats, traditional Irish music for under 14s; Oliver Goldsmith Primary, Kenton www.london irishmusicschool.co.uk 020 8205 7231 MAINLY MUSIC Weds 9.45-11am £2.50 music, dancing and instruments with social morning tea and playtime for parents, carers and children under five Wembley Christian Centre Carlton Ave East, Forty Avenue corner 07900 460 875 daveandmarc @gmail.com MINI-SOCCER Suns Year 3 9.4510.45am Year 4-Year 6 10.45am-12noon Uxendon Manor School, Vista Way, Kenton, 6 weeks £30, call George Lappas 07957 229 518

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GRANVILLE PLUS YOUTH ARTS CENTRE Free creative learning activities for young people aged 11-25yrs. Mons guitar (intermediate): 5.30-7pm,Taekwondo 6-8pm, vocal training (20min private lessons) 6-9pm,guitar (beginners) 7-8.30pm, song writing 7-9pm, street dance 79pm. Tues Brent Youth Circus Company 6-8pm, online drama project 6-9pm, fashion as a business 6-9pm, discipline dance 7-9pm. 80 Granville Road, Kilburn, NW6 5RA. 020 8937 3612 tina.ramdeen@ brent.gov.uk MONKEY MUSIC Thurs children aged 3 months - 3 years; St James’s Church Centre, Stanley Avenue, Alperton www.monkeymusic.co.uk 01895 674 587 NOAH’S ARK Tues 10.30am-12.30pm, Thurs 1.30-3.30pm St John’s Church, Harrow Road, Wembley community playgroup £1 per family per session 07768 453 931 PARENT TODDLER GROUP Thurs 9-10.30am 50p Barham Primary, Wembley 020 8902 3706 PIONEER EXPLORER SCOUTS Weds 8-10pm for 14-18 years, Stember Hall, Leighton Gardens, NW10 01582 703121 SEA TRAINING CORPS Thurs 7.15-9.15pm Sea Pirates 7-9 yrs; Thurs 7.15-9.15pm juniors; Mons and Fris 7.159.30pm Sea Cadets; Mons and Fris 7.159.30pm Marine Cadets; youth group for boys and girls, Cool Oak Lane, NW9 020 8205 4492 www.seacadet.org SPLASH FOOTBALL Sats 10am-12pm, ages 5-15. Claremont High School, Claremont Avenue, Kenton, £30 for 5 weeks 07863 165 737

7TH BRONDESBURY BROWNIES Tues 6pm for girls aged 7-10 in Willesden 07810 653 225 SING AND SIGN CLASSES Mon-Fri, for babies 6-18 months. Willesden Green & Kensal Rise 07790 955 576 SOCCER TRAINING Fris 6-8pm, for children, first session free Capital City Academy NW10 mdipaola@cyworks.co.uk 3RD WEMBLEY SCOUTS Fris Cubs 7-8.30pm, Scouts 7pm-9pm Clivedon Hall Clifton Way, Alperton call Andrew Stevenson 020 8997 0951 020 8902 6902 WILLESDEN DISTRICT SCOUTS Groups throughout Willesden for young people aged 6-18, adult volunteers needed 0208 459 3737 enquiries@willesden scouts.org.uk

COMMUNITY MOSAIC weekly youth club for lesbian, gay and bi teenagers 08000 433 411 mosaicyouth.org.uk NORTH WEST LONDON LESBIAN AND GAY GROUP Mons 8.30pm, Tenterden Sports Centre, Preston Road, Wembley 07941 707884 OVER 50S DISCUSSION GROUP Tues 11am-12.30pm The Gallery, Willesden Green Library 020 8452 8739 WEMBLEY NATIONAL TRUST 3rd Thurs of month, 8-10pm Sudbury Neighbourhood Centre 809 Harrow Road, Wembley 020 8904 5940 WILLESDEN GREEN WRITERS GROUP Thurs 8-10pm Willesden Green Library Centre ww.willesdengreen writers.com

DANCE SALSA Mons, salsa lessons at St Joseph’s Social Club, Empire Way, Wembley.

Classes for all levels, beginners to intermediate from 7.30pm. Free dancing afterwards until 11pm. salsa@mambocity.co.uk or 0705 0696 480 Fris 7.30-8.30pm Willesden Sports Centre Thurs 8.15-9.30pm £4.50 07961 281 989 Mons 6.30-7.30pm Salsasize dance and exercise £4 Chalkhill Community Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley 020 8385 1836 Da Salsa Room. Salsa classes & club free styling night every Monday.

7.30-8.30pm Absolute Beginners & Beginners classes £6, 8.30-9.30pm Bridge the Gap classes £6, 8.30-9:30pm Improvers & Intermediates classes £6, or two classes for £9. 9.45-11.30pm, club & free styling night with salsa con timba music to practise your moves. Heritage Inn Caribbean Rhum Bar & Restaurant, 301 Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 6PG. 07961 281989 info@dasalsaroom.com www.dasalsaroom.com BELLY DANCING Mons 7.30-8.30pm (beginners), 8.30-9.30pm (improvers) £48 for 6 weeks £8 drop-in Fitness First 492-498 High Rd, Wembley, www.hayaam .com 07855 362 849 Tues 8.30-10pm NY Pilates Studio, Lonsdale Rd NW6 020 7372 3490 Sats 2-3pm 105 Salusbury Road NW6, £7 per lesson or £50 for 8 sessions to be used within 3 months eliftarakci@yahoo.co.uk BALLROOM AND LATIN Mons 7.30-11pm Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane Wembley 020 8855 6868 BOLLYWOOD AND SEMI-CLASSICAL INDIAN Suns 11.15am-12.15pm Fitness First 197 Alperton Road 07930 593 988 rupal@classic-creations .info DANCE AT THE TRICYCLE Street Dance. Free classes for 5-18 year olds. Call Anna 020 7372 6611 for more details or visit www.tricycle.co.uk We'll Meet Again. Free activity group for the over 60s, including Drama, Art, Dance and T'ai Chi. Call Anna 020 7372 6611

ADULT BALLET COURSE 11 wk course from 17 Jan, tues at Salusbury School. Beginners 1 6.307.30pm, improvers 7.308.45pm. Weds at The Corrib Rest, beginners 1 6.30-7.30pm. Beginners 2 7.30-8.30pm. www.balletforyou.co.uk 07956 260 108 ADULT STREET DANCE Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, £5.

15 New Bridge Park Centre, Stonebridge 020 8937 3730 LINE DANCING Fris 7-9pm £5 beginners, Chalkhill Community Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley 020 8385 1836 SEQUENCE AND TEA DANCING Mons 2-4pm sequence dance Thurs 2-4pm tea dance £1.50 all ages welcome King’s Hall Community Centre 155 Harlesden Road, Willesden 020 8459 3487 TEA DANCE Mons, Weds 1.30-4.30pm £4 Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane Wembley 020 8937 6206. Fris 24.30 pm Chalkhill Community Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley 020 8385 1836

DRAMA CHAMELEONS Sleeping Beauty. Thurs 13 - Sun 16 Jan. Paul Daisley Hall, Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley, HA9 9HD. Thurs 13 Jan 7pm, Fri 14 Jan 7pm, Sat 15 Jan 2pm and 6pm, Sun 16 Jan 1pm and 4.30pm. £10 or adults, £8 concessions. www. thechameleons.co.uk or 020 8123 6443 DRAMA WORKHOUSE Saturday Crew workshop for children 1-2pm 7-9 years; 2-3pm 10-12 years; 4-6pm 13-18 years; under 10s £25 a term, Over 10s £40 a term; Tues adult classes 8-10pm £9.50 Dudden Hill Centre, 19 Dudden Hill Lane, NW10 www.dramawor khouse.org.uk 07958 653 725 MADHATTERS Box office 020 8452 5239 www.madhatterstheatre.org.uk

ENVIRONMENT BRENT FAIRTRADE NETWORK The next meeting of the Brent Fairtrade Network is on Wed 26 Jan 7.30-9.30 Brent Town Hall.

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TIMEout KINGSBURY WALKERS Weds 1.55pm, Meet Bush Farm, Slough Lane and Salmon Street junction.

020 8907 2836 BARN HILL CONSERVATION GROUP Programme of events at Fryent Country Park (Sunday) and Roe Green Walled Garden (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) 020 8206 0492 www.bhcg.btck.co.uk

EXHIBITIONS BRENT MUSEUM ‘Fabric of a Nation’ discover the beautiful printed textiles and garments of west Africa, Willesden Green Library Centre, Willesden High Road 020 8937 3600

LEARNING WORKERS EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION Thurs 10am classes held in coffee lounge at St John’s Church Wembley, entrance via gate in Harrow Road 020 8904 5940 READING GROUP Tues 10.30am-12.30pm free weekly shared reading group looking a short extracts from novels, journalism, short stories no homework or preparation needed.

Led by novelist and writer Shahrukh Husain and supported by Royal Literary Fund; Kilburn Library Salusbury Road, NW6 020 8451 1834 shah.hussein@ btinternet.com WILLESDEN GREEN LIBRARY 27 Jan 6-7pm. Willesden author and journalist Monica Porter will talk about her latest book Long Lost: The Story of the Newspaper Column that Started the Reunion Industry. www.monica porter.co.uk READING GROUP Mon 10 Jan 1.302.30pm, St Raphael’s Intergenerational and Children’s Centre, Rainborough Close, NW10 0TS. To find out more and book a place contact library staff at Tokyngton Library.

020 8937 3590 TAMIL READING GROUP Last Sat of month 2.30-4.30pm Tamil literature, language and culture with guest speakers; Willesden Green Library Centre NW10 020 8937 3400 yamuna.tharmendiran @brent.gov.uk

MIDDLESEX ITEC GCSE tuition in maths, English, science for 14-19 years at Middlesex ITEC 020 900 0505 UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE Courses, talks and workshops 020 8933 7558 www.brentu3a.org.uk

MUSIC VOCALITY WILLESDEN COMMUNITY CHOIR Mons 8-10pm first session free, gospel, African, pop and more, Willesden Green Library Centre, Space 2 95 High Road, NW10 07985 094 322 WILLESDEN GREEN CHOIR Mons 8-10pm. Songs from all over the world, no auditions, first session Free. Willesden Green Library Centre, Space 2, NW10 2SF. www. vocalitysinging.co.uk

SPORTS & LEISURE GET FIT WHILE YOU SIT Mon 10 Jan 10.30am12pm, 5 week course, Kingsbury Library Plus, 522524 Kingsbury Road NW9 9HE. Booking essential. www.brent.gov.uk /libraries 020 8937 3520 BRIDGE CLUB Fris 1-4.30pm, Dennis Jackson Centre, London Road. Alison, 020 8902 5331 TENNIS LEAGUE Beginners to advanced players (men and women) competitive matches on the public courts Gladstone Park. Winners of each group win £20 and everyone who completes three matches by the half way point receives a free tube of tennis balls. Entry: £10 24 Jan - 20 March. www.localtennisleagues .com/gladstonepark gladstoneparktennis league@gmail.com 0750 320 1732 Closing date Thurs 20 Jan KIDS BOXING CLASS Mon-Fri 4-5pm £3 Per session. Ages 4-11.

Non-contact boxing. Real Fitness London Ltd 162 Anson Road, Gladstone Park, NW2. www.realfit ness.org.uk Book in advance realfitness@ hotmail.co.uk 020 82053155 or Wayne on 07717005264.

LADIES KEEP FIT Weds 7.30-8.30pm Mandhata Centre, 20a Rosemead Avenue, Wembley 07930 593 988 rupal@classic-creations .info

BRONDESBURY BOWLING CLUB Evenings and daytime including free tuition, Chatsworth Road 020 8438 0302 BROTHERS PEARSE CAMOGIE CLUB Ladies’ hurling club, all levels welcome, call Mary Cahill 07904 685 276 CENTURY BOWLS CLUB Indoor and outdoor bowls, free coaching available, social actitivities, Logan Road, Wembley 020 8904 3261 FUN AND FITNESS Tues 8-9pm ladies only all levels exercise class; £4 Kingsbury Baptists Church hall, Slough Lane, NW9 07944 523 260 PILATES Mons 7-8pm, Sats 1011am Living Well Health Club, Wembley Plaza Hotel, Empire Way, £5 07903 937 909 Thurs 7.30pm beginner to intermediate, feel strengthened, lengthened and relaxed. The Lady House, Hay Lane Kingsbury, book in advance Di Hurley 07958 140 003 PRESTON PARK BOWLS CLUB New members welcome, free coaching and loan of bowls, Preston Park Recreation Ground, Carlton Avenue East 020 8933 9358 020 8427 1590 QUEENS PARK HARRIERS Tues & Thurs 7-8pm, Willesden Sport Centre www.queenspark harriers.org.uk SHORINJI KEMPO MARTIAL ART Tues 8-9.30pm Church of Ascension, The Avenue, Wembley; Fris 7.30-9pm at St Erconwald’s Church Hall, 112 Carlton Avenue East, Wembley 07404 039 087 SUDBURY COURT BADMINTON CLUB Thurs 8-10pm, The Mall, Kingsbury 020 8904 6698 SUDBURY COURT RUNNING CLUB Tues and Thurs 7.20pm, (1st Tues of month for beginners) meet at Wembley and Sudbury Tennis and Squash Club, Sylvester Road, Wembley; social runs and group runs www.sudbury court.org.uk 020 8904 8814 TAEKWONDO Mons 7-9pm, Sat 1011am Holy Innocents Church Hall, Bacon Lane Kingsbury 07799 546 428

WU SHU KWAN Chinese kickboxing.

Sats 3-5pm, Willesden Sports Centre, Donnington Road, NW10.

07835 244 398 www.wushukwan.com TAI CHI Tues 10-11.30am all levels 10-week course £40, concs £12.50 BACES 3 Madison House 24-28 London Road Wembley 020 8795 3977 Tues, 6.30-8pm beginners, 8.30-9pm advanced, St Anne’s hall, 125 Salusbury Rd, NW6 07939 043 580 Weds, 1.30-2.30pm, £2 over 55s, beginners, gentle movements (health questionnaire must be completed first) Fitness First, Kingsbury 07957 185 367 TAEKWONDO Tues 6-9pm, Thurs 67.30pm, Ealing Road Methodist Church 07832 447 763 Mons 6.30-8pm, Weds 6.30-8pm, Cardinal Hinsley School NW10 07832 447 763 WEMBLEY BOWLS CLUB Weds 3pm onwards all levels welcome, tuition offered by experienced lawn bowls players King Edward VII Park, Park Lane Wembley 020 8907 8626 WEMBLEY AND SUDBURY TENNIS AND SQUASH CLUB Social and competitive play; active juniors, Sylvester Road, off Harrowdene Road.

020 8998 3677 020 8902 8098.

WEMBLEY CRICKET CLUB Men’s, boys’ and girls’ cricket teams, coaching for girls and boys Sats 10am-11am at Oakington Manor School, Wembley 020 8902 6096 020 8904 2644 WHIST CLUB Tues 7.30-10.15pm Kingsbury Horticultural Association, The Pavilion Old Kenton Lane Allotments, new members welcome call Bill 07957 965 692

WILLESDEN & DISTRICT TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE Founded in 1935, new clubs wanted for 2010-211 season 020 8965 2800 YOGA Mons-Suns beginners and advanced classes in hatha and dynamic flow yoga; pre and post natal and children’s classes; Special Yoga Centre 2a Wrentham Ave, Kensal Rise, 020 8968 1900 www.specialyoga.org.uk Mons 6.30-7.30 pm, Thurs 7-8pm, Sun 1112noon, special Jan course £60, drop-in £10 Gladstone Community Centre, 162 Anson Road 07901 650 763 Mons 12pm, Sats 9-10am, £2,50 per lesson Dudden Hill Centre, Dudden Hill Lane, NW10 0208 459 1107 Tues 7.45pm sahaja yoga at Victoria Hall, Sheepcote Road, Harrow 020 8097 5985 Weds 10.30am-12.30pm Dudden Hill Community Centre, 19 Dudden Hill Lane, NW10 bhakti yoga free classes, call Karano 020 8450 9603 07913 897 406 Thurs 7.30pm-9pm experienced students, Victoria Hall, Sheepcote Road, Harrow 020 8861 5663 Tues 9.20-10.30am Laughter Yoga, Roundwood Park Cafe, NW10. Children free, refreshments provided www.lifebulb.org Thurs 7.15–8.30pm Evening Laughter Yoga, Nest Cafe, Willesden Green Station, NW2 4QT. £10/£8 www.lifebulb.org BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU Kids classes Tues, Weds and Thurs from 4pm.

Adult classes Tues and Thurs 7-8.30pm and Sun 3.30-5pm. Willesden Sports Centre, Donnington Road, NW10 07092 845 640 or www.bjjschool.co.uk

Reading group See: Learning

JANUARY 2011

VENUES BRENT MUSEUM BRENT MUSEUM High Road, NW10 020 8937 3600 BRENT ARCHIVES Ist Floor, Willesden Green Library Centre, NW10 020 8937 3541 archives@brent.gov.uk PAUL DAISLEY HALL Forty Lane, Wembley, Middx HA9 Box Office 020 8937 6206/6203 STABLES GALLERY ARTS CENTRE Gladstone Park, Dollis Hill Lane, London NW2 020 8452 8655 Thursday – Sunday 11am-6pm TRICYCLE THEATRE CINEMA AND GALLERY 269 Kilburn High Road,London NW6 Theatre Box Office 020 7328 1000 Cinema Box Office 020 7328 1900 Disabled access to auditorium and cafe induction loop in auditorium Minicom 020 7625 5105 WEMBLEY ARENA Box Office 0870 060 0870 www.livenation.co.uk/wembley

LIBRARIES Barham Park Library Harrow Road, Sudbury, Middx 020 8937 3550 barhamparklibrary@brent.gov.uk Cricklewood Library 152 Olive Road NW2 020 8937 3540 cricklewoodlibrary@brent.gov.uk Ealing Road Library Ealing Road, Wembley, Middx 020 8937 3560 ealingroadlibrary@brent.gov.uk Harlesden Library Craven Park Road, Harlesden, London NW10 020 8937 3570 harlesdenlibrary@brent.gov.uk Kensal Rise Library Bathurst Gardens, NW10 020 8937 3660 kensalriselibrary@brent.gov.uk Kilburn Library Salusbury Road, London NW6 020 8937 3530 kilburnlibrary@brent.gov.uk Kingsbury Library Plus Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, London NW9 020 8937 3520 kingsburylibrary@brent.gov.uk Neasden Library 277 Neasden Lane, London NW1 020 8937 3580 neasdenlibrary@brent.gov.uk Preston Road Library Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, Middx 020 8937 3510 prestonlibrary@brent.gov.uk Tokyngton Library Monks Park, Wembley, Middx 020 8937 3590 tokyngtonlibrary@brent.gov.uk Town Hall Library Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley, Middx 020 8937 3500 townhalllibrary@brent.gov.uk Willesden Green Library High Road, Willesden, London NW10 020 8937 3400 willesdengreenlibrary@brent.gov.uk THE BRENT MAGAZINE

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