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Regiment’s horseback parade arrives on borough’s streets The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment paraded through Brent when they took part in a historic ceremony. The regiment, formerly The Lifeguards and The Blues and Royals, did a ‘watering order’ outside central London for the first time as part of a community engagement initiative.
Mayor of Brent Councillor Jim O’Sullivan received a troop at Brent Town Hall, which went on to Fryent Country Park before arriving at Olympic Way by Wembley Stadium. “I was absolutely delighted to welcome the regiment to Brent for this historic visit.
day’s Queen’s Life Guard. Lt. Col. CA Lockhart, Commander of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, said: “We have a proud tradition of diversity and Brent is an excellent example of how people can come together successfully to create a prosperous and fascinating community.” Zahra, from Fryent Primary School with Captain Mundawarara and cavalry.
Kick off for six book reading challenge Adults with low literacy skills can 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 nonfiction books by 22 May. For those who take up the challenge there is the opportunity to improve their reading, take part in readers’ groups in libraries, hear from authors, meet a celebrity
Those residents who are early risers saw the troop as they made their way through Brent and it was quite a spectacular sight,” said Councillor O’Sullivan. The order has been done every day since the 1600s when they parade through central London to exercise horses and riders not participating in that
guest, and a celebration event for those who finish the challenge. Brent libraries will be displaying a ‘quick reads’ section including books by Andy McNab, Cathy Kelly, Alvin Hall and others for people to read. Other events include activities by Queens Park Rangers’ community coaches and the chance to win QPR prizes such as signed T-shirts, and ground tours. Visit www.brent.gov.uk/ whatson or call 020 8937 3507 for more information. QPR goalkeeper Radek Cerny.
All change please for Freedom Passes Freedom Pass holders are being urged to renew their card in January so they can enjoy free travel. The pass is for Londoners aged 60 and over or eligible disabled people and allows them to travel on tubes, buses, and trams for free. Brent Council will no longer be issuing disabled freedom passes to residents who are 60 and over, as the OAP pass can be now used without any time limit. Applicants 60 and over can get an application form from the Post Office from 4 January, which they need to return to a post office with a photograph. Brent Council will send an authorisation form for a
disabled Freedom Pass which applicants must also take to a post office. However, the post office will no longer issue the pass at the counter instead it will be posted out about ten days later. To avoid a rush at post offices, Brent Council has allocated dates alphabetically by surname which are surnames starting A/B/C/D/E, 4-16 Jan; F/G/H/I//J, 18-23 Jan; K/L/M/N/O, 25-30 Jan; P to Z, 1-6 February; if you missed your week, please apply between 8-13 February. Call Brent Council’s Freedom Pass team on 020 8937 4001/4078, visit www.freedompass.org or call 020 7934 9633.
JANUARY 2010
THE BRENT MAGAZINE
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