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ISSUE NO.135 • FREE FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN BRENT • PUBLISHED BY BRENT COUNCIL • AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013

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Contents Features

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Welcome

Gladstonbury: a day in pictures Relive the coolest place to be on the hottest day

Benefit cuts continue Advice on how the cuts could affect you

The magic touch Sensory room for kids with special needs

Fostering good futures

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How fostering enriches young lives

Week of action Six days of action in Church Road

Regulars

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Update Brent people

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All in a day’s work Secret history Competitions

Orla Sedze, Editor, The Brent Magazine

What’s on

31 Issue No. 135 August/September 2013 BDU 6916 8 .13 The Brent Magazine contacts Distribution queries and editorial 020 8937 1062 tbm@brent.gov.uk Advertising 020 8937 1076 advertising@brent.gov.uk Published by the London Borough of Brent, Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley HA9 0FJ.

Suns up, schools out and summer’s here – what more can we ask for!

TBM has been braving the sizzling heat to bring you the latest of what’s been going on in the borough.

First up Gladstonbury – which has already proved to be a summer hit, turn to page 10 for all the highlights and to find out what the community thought.

We also took a trip to visit a bright young man at his law school to hear about his experience of being in foster care and to find out why kids in Brent fare better than young people in the care system in many other boroughs, turn to page 16 for more.

And the 30 degree heat didn’t stop council officers, police and other partner agencies hitting the streets of Church Road for the councils week of action where residents voices were heard and the necessary action taken – find out what happened on page 20.

And speaking of action, the next wave of government benefit cuts come in this month affecting over 2,000 residents. All the information you need is on page 13, the rest is up to you!

Happy reading,

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Brent’s first Fairtrade school Pupils from the first school in Brent to achieve Fairtrade School status received a special certificate from Mayor Cllr Bobby Thomas at a Brent Fairtrade Network event.

The youngsters from Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College, visited the civic centre for an evening hosted by experts to discuss

the ethics of global fashion after the disaster at a clothing factory in Bangladesh which killed hundreds.

The school in Harlesden has hosted Brent Fairtrade Network events in the past, including a celebration of Brent’s achievement of Fairtrade borough status in 2012.

Walk raises £25k for sick kids Around 500 people attended a charity walk and raised £25,000 for Great Ormond St Hospital.

The walk, organised by Shree Swaminarayan Temple, was part of a special community weekend to celebrate its 25th anniversary and included other events such as a clean up near Grand Union Canal.

Step LIVE! Over 400 dancers from schools across the 32 London boroughs, including two from Brent, wowed audiences in the Step into Dance programme’s flagship event Step LIVE! 2013.

Step into Dance is the largest community dance programme in the UK, operating in mainstream state secondary schools, Special Educational Needs Schools and Pupil Referral Units.

Addressing affordable housing

A disused car showroom in Wembley has been turned into a contemporary space in which local people are creating fashion, textile products and learning new skills.

Cottrell House in Wembley Hill Road was reopened recently as a

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space to start a new business, enjoy a coffee, run an event or just enjoy the views from a deck chair. It is open six days a week, has WiFi and offers fixed desks and studios for £50 a month. Cottrell House also has ‘free Tuesdays’ where you can hire a space for free from 5-9pm.

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affordable place to live and work.

Lots of ideas were discussed and more will be invited through an online Housing Affordability Taskforce.

Councillor Muhammed Butt, leader of the council, said: “We really welcome this initiative as problems around the affordability of housing in the borough have reached crisis level.”

MP Jack Dromey spoke at the event

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Advice4Renters (formerly known as Brent Private Tenants’ Rights Group) held a Housing Affordability Day on 23 July at the civic centre.

The purpose of the day was to highlight the importance of the council, the voluntary sector and all housing providers working alongside Brent residents to pool ideas about how to make Brent an

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Changes to Blue Badges coming soon The aim of the Blue Badge scheme is to help you park closer to your destination if you have mobility problems. This should make everyday tasks easier.

If you are eligible and have been issued a Blue Badge, you can park without charge or time limit in places such as on-street disabled bays, at on-street parking meters and pay and display machines and on yellow lines for up to three hours, unless a ban on loading

or unloading is in force. The concessions provided under the scheme do not generally apply to off-street car parks, such as those at supermarkets and hospitals, or privately owned roads.

From this autumn, Brent will charge a £10 flat rate for issuing Blue Badges. The £10 fee brings Brent into line with neighbouring boroughs: Harrow, Barnet, Ealing and Camden, as well as Hillingdon

Wild treat for youngsters Youngsters with visual or hearing impairments who receive Brent Council support visited a wildlife park thanks to KidsOut charity and Rotary Club of Northwick Park.

Staff from Sensory Support Service accompanied the children to Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire, home to cheetahs, emus, birds of prey, monkeys and lions.

Ten-year-old Toyosi Ibrahim, said: “I was really excited because we saw lots of animals I had never seen in my life. It was a great experience.”

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Sunny outlook for Blue Sky project More than 100 children and young people with autism spectrum disorders have celebrated the tenth anniversary of Brent Council’s Blue Sky Vision Day Project.

This year’s activities included messy play and face painting at Fawood Children’s Centre in Stonebridge, ten pin bowling at Park Royal

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Dancers have a blast!

Talented young dancers dazzled more than 300 people with their moves at Brent Dance Blast.

The solo and group dancers impressed professional judges Begona Cao, Taofeeq ‘Taz’ Sanusi, and Matthew ‘Mindtrick’ Holt with their

explosive routines at the youth dance competition, organised as part of Brent Dance Month. Dance blast winners were Daniel Isiuwe, street dance group First Impressions, and Urvi Patel.

To see highlights visit www.bmyvoice.org.uk/videos

Discover Brent data Brent Council has set up a new online system which allows residents to access up-to-date data and statistics on Brent’s population, including the most recent census.

Brent Data has almost 400 documents categorised into ten sections, fully searchable by keyword and content.

The system could be used by voluntary organisations putting a bid together, a business looking at setting up in Brent, a student wanting to understand Brent, or even an interested resident who wants to see how Brent has changed. Visit https:// intelligence.brent.gov.uk or email census@brent.gov.uk

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See the civic centre behind the scenes amphitheatre which features a community hall, library, customer service centre and civic chamber – as well as an office area used by Brent Council officers.

The building has been awarded the coveted BREEAM outstanding rating, the highest possible. It has solar shading, natural ventilation, combined cooling, heating

Community created space A group of locals came together to turn a piece of disused land into a thriving allotment.

In their bid to transform the overgrown patch of land in a 22 plot of allotment space, the Sudbury Elms Resident

Association was born and the space was opened in July at a community celebration.

To enquire about a plot contact Valerie Hirth on 020 8931 6906 or email valerie.hirth@yahoo.co.uk

Rastamouse book launch Rastamouse creators Michael De Souza and Genevieve Webster will launch their new book Rastamouse and Da Micespace Mystery at the civic centre on 13 September.

The storytelling and fun with Da Easy Crew will be from 5-6pm in the foyer.

Come and help them solve the latest mystery in Mouseland, and see if they can ‘make a bad ting good’. All welcome to this free event.

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and power which utilises waste fish oil.

Tours are free, but firstcome-first-served and limited to 30. Tour times are: 10.30am, 11am, 12noon, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 3pm and 3.30pm.

The civic centre is opening its doors as part of Open House Weekend which will see more than 700 buildings opening across London.

Allotments get a clear up Three allotments were given a clean up by Brent Council, removing waste and debris from the sites. Allotments at Birchen Grove, Bridge Road in Neasden and Longstone Avenue in Harlesden were cleaned up with most of the waste removed for recycling. At present, there are vacancies for allotments at sites in Cecil Avenue, Wembley, Kinch Grove, Kenton, Lyon Park Avenue, Alpterton, Sudbury Court Road, Sudbury, Vale Farm, Wembley, Woodfield Avenue, Wembley and Dors Close, Kingsbury. Allotments cost just 22p a day for a standard size five-pole plot. Apply online at www.brent.gov.uk or call 020 8937 5619.

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Brent Civic Centre is opening on 21 September to offer you a special behind the scenes glimpse of the greenest local authority public building in the United Kingdom.

Tours of the civic centre in Engineers Way, Wembley, will be hosted by its architects Hopkins. They will last one hour and take in The Drum – its stunning public

Carnival style celebrations for new Chalkhill park Around 1,700 people celebrated the opening of a park in Chalkhill, Wembley, which marks the completion of the area’s regeneration

by Brent Council.

Almost £850,000 has been invested in the park which features a children’s play area, outdoor gym, wildlife area and amphitheatre and sculptures.

Allotments officer Vanessa Hampton with crews at Birchen Grove.

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Get ready for the Sudbury Arts Festival On 28 September local quilters will be showcasing their work with displays of handmade quilts, embroidery and appliqué at the Sudbury Neighbourhood Centre from 11am to 4pm. There will be vintage tea and musical entertainment on the day.

Other activities include workshops in performing arts, street dance, drums and Zumba, visual arts and music.

Contact the festival team at Through the Looking Glass, 8 Watford Road, Sudbury HA0 3EW, email clubalice8@gmail. com call 020 8904 1860.

Get back in the saddle with Sky Ride Local Six more free Sky Ride Local bike rides take place in August and September.

Sky Ride Locals are led by British Cycling-trained ride leaders, they follow safe urban and rural routes, vary in difficulty from beginner to experienced and are perfect for friends and families of all ages and abilities.

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Stay safe On2wheels Brent Council has launched its On2Wheels campaign to cut motorcycle and scooter accidents by helping riders to stay safe on the roads.

The campaign asks them to take three simple steps to reduce their risk of accidents: look and look again, be bright and cover up, see and be seen.

The messages highlight how we can help motorcyclists and scooter riders reduce their risks of near misses or serious collisions on the road. On2Wheels is the latest Brent Safer Roads initiative to ensure everyone looks out for

Welcome to the Village Head teacher Kay Johnson has said pupils and staff are over the moon at the long-awaited completion of their new school, the Village, in Grove Park, Kingsbury.

Two thirds of its 235 pupils had moved in by August. It has been rebuilt as a centre of excellence for pupils with special educational needs in a £29 million project by Brent

Council. Its purpose-built facilities will provide the best possible care and education for pupils aged two to 19 with complex learning difficulties and disabilities as well as activities and work-related learning opportunities for the local community. The remaining pupils will move into the Village in September. www.tvs.brent.sch.uk

themselves and others as they travel around the borough.

Visit www.brent.gov.uk/ on2wheels and take our safety quiz.

Roll out of new food waste recycling for flats Brent Council has installed new food waste containers at 193 blocks of flats to enable those households to recycle food waste for the first time.

Residents can put their food waste in special kitchen food caddy liners which are taken out and put into the container, which will be emptied weekly.

Every household in Brent is estimated to create around 3kg of food waste every week.

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Sudbury Residents’ Association will be celebrating arts in the community with the Sudbury Arts Festival 2013 from 26 to 29 September.

The festival includes Brian Evans MBE and the Diva Opera Company with their international cast of gifted young performers, singing popular classical arias at St Andrew’s Church, Sudbury, on 26 September. Another musical performance will be held at St George’s RC Church, Sudbury, with a choral event on 27 September.

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Simon says…

This month TBM has gone all literary by inviting none other than the borough’s first Poet Laureate, Simon Mole to wax lyrical about his life and times.

Words NANCY LUDWIG photo ISABELLE PLASSCHAERT The self-proclaimed “emcee, theatre maker and poet” has been pretty busy since first being given his new position.

He’s been interviewed by the BBC and has already shared his literary skills at the first of a series of free workshops around the borough.

Tell us how it feels to be honoured like this because of your poetry?

It feels great, and I’m hoping to do my home borough proud with the poems that I write during the project! My first piece was inspired by a very long wait at the bar before an end of season England friendly at Wembley, and I’m close to finishing one inspired by a visit to the Neasden temple.

What are you hoping to achieve during your six months as Poet Laureate?

The main aim of the project is to raise the profile of poetry in the borough – as well as writing my own poems, it feels important to support other voices from within the borough to get heard too.

The first of five free workshops I’m running around Brent took place at the new civic centre in June.

Simon (2nd from right) at the last poetry workshop

Have you got any more workshops coming up?

Yes. On the evening of Tuesday 17 September I’ll be doing another free one at the civic centre in Wembley. The session is open to both beginners and experienced writers, and will explore the idea of journeys, which could lead to writing inspired by any number of things!

You live in Brent – any particular place in the borough that inspires your work?

Yes. I’ve been in Kilburn for five years now and you’re definitely never short of inspiration on the High Road!

Hopefully this project will also give me a chance to get to know other places within the borough that I’m not so familiar with.

Do you think anyone can write poetry?

Definitely! I do a lot of work with young people and often the main barrier is the idea that poetry isn’t for them. I encourage them to have fun with language, to enjoy building new skills, and to write about what they see, what they think about, stuff that’s important to them.

Visit www.simonmole.com

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Gladstonbury a day in pictures Even though temperatures were soaring, Brent Celebrates Gladstonbury Festival was still the coolest place to be.

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“The community atmosphere was great”

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Around 25,000 people – far more than expected – enjoyed food, music, art, dance and sports on a hot summer’s day at Gladstone Park, NW10, on 30 June.

A sizzling set from local singer Janet Kay, Victor Romero and Carole Thompson, all stars of the hit reggae show The Lovers Rock Monologues and performances from the three finalists of the Bmyvoice Talent Tent competition were among the highlights on the main stage.

Other spectators chilled out watching

cookery demonstrations or enjoying dance performances for the launch of Brent Dance Month. There was also sports taster sessions, community stalls, children’s craft activities and the funfair, while our four-legged friends won rossettes at the Woofstock Dog Show.

Cllr James Denselow Brent Council’s lead member for customers and citizens, said: “The success of the event was clear to see in so many of Brent’s diverse communities coming together for an afternoon in the sun.“

A big thank you to the visitors and performers who took part.

Gladstonbury sponsors include George Irvin Leisure, Daniels Estate Agents and Network Living.

Thanks for coming to the event and giving us your feedback. We’re already using it to plan a forthcoming event, which as a result of your comments, will have a strong foodie theme! www.brent.gov.uk/festivals

Chef from Sugar Mill

“I loved everything about it”

“It’s nice to see the budding artists coming up. A very well organised event, well done” Michelle Bourne Academy of Dance

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Benefit cuts continue The government’s roll out of the overall benefit cap begins this month and is expected to impact on 2,200 people living in the borough. TBM looks at who will be affected and why Brent is once again reminding its residents to – act now!

The cap, which will start to affect claimants between 12 August and 30 September, will limit the total amount of benefit that can be claimed by unemployed working-age households to £500 per week for couples/ lone parents and £350 for single people.

The money will be taken straight from your housing benefit.

Two thirds of people affected are expected to lose more than £50 a week with some families losing all of their housing benefit.

Also impacted by the cap are: • Bereavement Allowance • Carer’s Allowance • Child Tax Credit • Income Support • Maternity Allowance • Incapacity Benefit For a full list of benefits affected, please visit www.brent.gov.uk/benfitcuts

But, you won’t be affected if…

• you or your partner work and receive working tax credit, which means working 16 hours a week for single parents, 24 hours a week for couples, or 30 hours a week for single adults • you, your partner, or a dependant in your household is receiving Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment • you are a pensioner • your household is in receipt of Attendance Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance (support component only), industrial injuries benefits or war pensions

What can I do?

Remember Shenaaz Lalji? We shared her story with you in February’s TBM. Shenaaz was out of work and expecting to be affected by these caps. She took our advice and found work which immediately protected her and her family from the cuts.

Our advice is still the same – act now!

You have three options: • Find work to qualify for working tax credit • Make up your rent shortfall yourself • Find somewhere more affordable to live – this may mean moving out of Brent.

We have a team of Council officers working with the Brent Citizens Advice Bureau and Jobcentre Plus to provide a range of support from benefits, housing and employment advice to money management; call us now on 020 8937 2988 or visit www.brent.gov.uk/benefitcuts

• The cap will also be delayed for 39 weeks if you have been in work continuously for the previous 12 months and lose your job through no fault of your own.

Still confused or worried?

Put your questions to the experts during a live ‘Cuts Q&A’ on Twitter 21 August from 12noon -1pm search Brent_Council or email tbm@brent.gov.uk in advance with your queries.

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The magic touch The fun-filled space has been specifically designed for children with special educational needs and has equipment and activities that are particularly beneficial for youngsters with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).

Painted in white – to reflect the light and help create a relaxing environment – the fully padded room includes a ball pool with inbuilt speakers stimulating the senses and creating vibrations. There are touch screens, which light up and make sounds, and moving projections of animals and colours on the walls for children to watch.

Youngsters can also try out a texture wall, a slide and swings and a remote control bubble tube that changes colour.

One side of the room is mirrored because children with special educational needs often rely heavily on seeing themselves to understand and make sense of things.

Teacher Bonnie Burkell said: “We’ve been thrilled with how the children have responded, learning and developing new skills, such as taking turns, and enjoying interacting with one another.

“It’s a tranquil yet enchanting place and we find that children who are having an unsettled day will immediately calm down

Step inside the new sensory room at Fawood Children's Centre in Stonebridge and you are met with bubbles, lights, music and laughter.

Images ISABELLE PLASSCHAERT Words LUCY BAILEY.

once they are in here. There have even been some first words spoken in this room.“ The centre’s governing body has invested £20,000 in the room, which is currently used by Rainbows, a group of nursery-aged children diagnosed with ASD, and play and exploration sessions for under twos.

Bron Michalcova, mum to four-year-old Nicholas (pictured), said: “This is the best sensory room I have ever seen. My son loves to play in it and he gets a lot out of it.”

This September the centre is launching a new stay and play service for kids with special educational needs – parents can also meet each other, listen to guest speakers and get specialist advice.

Sensory play and exploration sessions for under twos, every Wednesday from 3.30–5pm and Tuesday from 11.30am–1pm. Open to families within the Fawood, Curzon Crescent and Challenge House catchment areas.

New stay and play service, Monday from 3.30–5pm for under fives in Brent with SEN. Call Fawood on 020 8965 9334.

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Fostering go

Since April, 347* children left their natural families and are being brought up by a foster carer or are living in a residential home, and for many the outlook is bright! TBM looks at exactly what Brent is doing that makes it better than the rest.

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In fact, when it comes to helping vulnerable children come through, arguably, the most harrowing experiences of their lives, Ofsted has found that the quality of our foster carers and the support we give children and young people are among the best in the country.

So much so that a child leaving care in Brent does so with significantly better life chances, on average, than a child facing similar challenges in many other London boroughs.

Paul Egunjobi (pictured) is a fantastic example of how a successful placement can change the course of a young person’s life for the better.

Paul was removed from his family home at the age of eight to live with a foster carer because of family issues.

After a shaky start, he soon settled into his new home and gradually began to feel better about himself. He excelled at school; gaining nine GCSEs and three top grade A Levels – in politics, history and philosophy –

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and has just completed the first year of a law degree at BBP Law School.

Paul said: “I’ve had such a lot of support from my foster family and Patricia, my foster mother has been fantastic. It hasn’t been easy for either of us, especially at the start when I was settling in but I really appreciate everything she’s done for me.

“When I first arrived I really wasn’t very confident, I wouldn’t look anyone in the eye, but she told me to look up, accept who I was and be proud of myself.

“Now I can’t believe I’ve done my first year at law school.

“I’d tell any kids going into foster care now that it’s not necessarily a bad thing, sometimes you just have to accept that it’s probably what’s best for you right now. But you’ll end up developing your character. I’ve learned to create my own path rather than following what someone else has done and I think that’s definitely down to being fostered.”

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good futures “I was initially sceptical, I thought that the children would be bad or troublesome because I wasn’t educated about fostering but actually that’s not the case at all.

Brent provides brilliant training and support to foster carers.”

Theodora Duckworth (pictured) has been a foster carer for 13 years after starting out as a childminder.

She normally cares for older children and teenagers but is currently busy bringing up two boisterous siblings aged six and ten.

“Put simply, I love children, which is why I was a childminder for 19 years.

“I was initially sceptical, I thought that the children would be bad or troublesome because I wasn’t educated about fostering but actually that’s not the case at all.

“Brent provides brilliant training and support to foster carers. My supervising social worker suggests the training I should take depending on the child I’m going to be looking after.

I’ve learned about child protection, helping children who’ve been abused, anything really.

“The training you get is transferable too. Most of the qualifications are NVQ Level which can help towards becoming a teaching assistant.”

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There are a whole range of free training courses available to foster carers, many of which are NVQ level or above.

If you’d like to help make a difference to a child’s life visit www.brent.gov.uk/fostering call 020 8937 4538 or come along to our information evening at 6.30pm on Thursday 5 September at Brent Civic Centre. *Figures correct at time of print – figures apply to this financial year April 2013 – March 2014. **For an emergency placement (payment for first four weeks).

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This dynamic building plays an important role in delivering council services as well as offering a thrilling programme of arts, culture and community activities. The civic centre has free wi-fi, a restaurant, coffee shop, garden area with seating and a library with over 35,000 books, computers and iPads.

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21 ambassadors for 21 wards We are looking for young ambassadors aged 7-16 to represent each of Brent’s 21 wards to officially open the Brent Civic Centre. This is your chance to be part of this historic event and open this landmark building along with the Mayor and the Leader of the Council. All winners will also get the fantastic opportunity to feature in a specially commissioned soundtrack which will be played during the grand finale performance. >em je [dj[h For a chance to win and be part of this historic event simply send your drawing/collage/photograph or write a poem which illustrates: “What you love about where you live!”

Remember to be creative!

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Winners have to be available to attend the ceremony on 6 October 2013, as well as some dates during September for film/sound recordings related to the ceremony performance.

The closing date for entries is Friday 30 August 2013.

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action July saw a week of action in Church Road, NW10. This was the first of a series of weeks of action which will take place across the borough throughout the next 12 months.

Over the six days (15-20 July) local residents and businesses in Church Road had the opportunity to talk about what matters most to them or their local community – and what everyone could do about it.

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“We were able to take immediate action on some of the most urgent issues the public identified and we were given some great ideas about the best way to approach resolving other ongoing problems. I’m looking forward to the other upcoming weeks of action

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Church Road, NW10 saw council, police and fire officers, along with community and voluntary organisations, working closely together over a week in July. TBM decided to find out what was going on. Words CHERYL CURLING Photography COLIN PATTISON across the borough as they’re an excellent way to engage local residents and businesses around the issues that matter to them the most.”

With the glorious weather encouraging residents out, the week of action certainly saw a lot of activity.

With a key theme every day reflecting local issues, everyone concluded it was a great way to get involved.

For a flavour of the activities that took place read on.

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Monday – Safer homes

Tuesday – Healthy and well

Wednesday – On your side

Brent Council’s housing officers spent the day knocking on doors and meeting residents, advising on private tenants’ issues. They were joined by staff from Brent Housing Partnership (BHP) and Catalyst who provided information in relation to the specific concerns of their tenants.

Responding to concerns about street drinking, licensing officers from the council and police carried out 11 visits on local businesses and advised on issues including broken CCTV, identifying the correct licences were in place and advising on appropriate training.

The fire service attracted a lot of attention with their fire engine outside the Unity Centre and offered free inspections and fire alarms to local residents and businesses.

The Unity Centre also had activities on offer from Elders Voice which proved popular with older people attending the keep fit class and coffee morning.

Parents were particularly interested in the healthy eating display and younger people were positively engaged in the dangers of drugs by the drugs charity Brent CRi.

The council’s welfare benefits team were on hand to advise about the impact of welfare reform and issues relating to benefits. The market area was very busy and councillors took the opportunity to carry out a walkabout to find out some of the issues relating to the area.

Thursday – Safer streets

Friday – Cleaner streets

Saturday – Brent Connects

Children at Leopold Primary School were given advice on personal and road safety by the local police and out on Church Road itself the police carried out speed checks on passing traffic to help keep the children safe.

At the Unity Centre the council’s Ward Working team gave everyone a chance to have their say – and get something done about it.

The council’s graffiti removal team came along in response to concerns about graffiti and cleaned up the street furniture. They were joined by colleagues from Recycling and Waste who cleared away dumped rubbish to further improve the cleanliness of the area.

A stall was set up in the main market which acted as the meeting point for residents to engage with councillors, council officers, police, victim support, BHP, private tenants advice and Brent CRi. Burglary prevention facts, housing advice and where to go for local clubs and activities all proved very popular.

To see a short video of the activities on the Wednesday go to www.brent.gov.uk/ weekofaction. Future dates are to be confirmed but will be published on the council’s website shortly.

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I’ve never made compost before. Is it complicated?

First, find the right site in a sunny spot. Ideally put your bin directly on soil for good compost drainage.

Great.

What next?

It’s easier than you think. We’ll have you composting in no time!

Add in your ingredients. You want half greens and half browns!

What are browns?

And greens?

Browns are torn up cardboard, egg boxes, egg shells, toilet roll centres, scrunched up or shredded paper, fallen leaves and twigs.

They rot slowly and provide carbon.

Greens rot quickly releasing nitrogen and moisture. These include tea bags, coffee grounds, uncooked vegetable and fruit waste, grass cuttings, hedge or plant prunings, and old flowers.

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Is there anything I can’t compost?

Don’t put in nappies, glass, plastics, metal, diseased plants or cat and dog poo!

Can I put in cooked food, bones, meat, rice, pasta or cheese?

No way! They all go in your organics container for recycling.

So when will my compost be ready?

In about six to 12 months. You’ll know because it looks crumbly and dark, and smells fresh. If it looks lumpy with a few bits of eggshell that’s fine

Do I need to do anything else?

Stir it up with a fork once a month to get air in.

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Your composting questions answered

Great, that’s going to save me a lot of money – free compost!

Why does a compost bin save money?

You’re not sending your waste to landfill, which costs Brent £107 per tonne, and as the average household produces a tonne of waste per year, you are saving a lot of money by composting.

Is it better for the environment?

Yes. If raw fruit and vegetable waste goes to landfill, it is starved of oxygen and produces methane which is a damaging greenhouse gas. If you compost your raw fruit and vegetable waste, it does not produce methane.

Will it attract rats and foxes if I compost at home?

No. Rats and foxes are attracted to meat and cooked food. You cannot put these items in your compost bin, so you will be fine. Meat and cooked food, such as pasta and rice, should be placed into your green organics bin or food waste container.

I don’t have much food waste, so can I still compost?

Yes, you save cash and it means your food waste won’t end up in landfill.

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Absolutely. You can still place most garden waste in your compost bin, and top it up with cardboard and paper, and don’t forget your tea bags and coffee grounds.

Specia l offer!

Brent residents can order compost bins at a special rate from Get Composting. Contact them at www.getcomposting.com or call 0844 571 4444.

You can buy a 220 litre bin for £16.98 plus delivery or a 330 litre bin for £19.98 plus delivery. The delivery charge is £5.49. Both bins have a sliding hatch for easy access to your compost. Buy one and get the second one at half price.

The contents of my compost bin don’t seem to be turning into compost It can take from 6 to 12 months for the compost to appear, and this process is faster if you place your compost bin in a sunny spot in your garden.

Why do I need to put both greens and browns into my compost bin?

If your compost is just made up of greens, such as grass cuttings, it will be too wet and slimy. If it is just made up of browns, such as cardboard and egg shells, it will be too dry. You need a balanced mixture of both to produce a good quality compost.

A special thank you to Carol and Stella from NW2 residents’ association for appearing in this issue of Green Pages. Green Pages is Brent Council’s quarterly residents’ recycling newsletter produced by Brent Council in association with Veolia. For further information visit www.brent.gov.uk/recyclemore or call 020 8937 5050.

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A head for housing There are over 13,000 council homes in Brent and keeping the properties and estates in tip-top condition is a mammoth task which has been charged to the newly appointed managing director of Brent Housing Partnership (BHP).

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Tom Bremner’s arrival coincides with the organisation entering into another ten year agreement with Brent Council to continue with the management of its homes.

Tom said: “We are thrilled to have been given an extension for another ten years. We intend to work closely with Brent Council and residents can expect to really benefit from this.

“Housing is very important as it can change people’s lives. I think both housing and community go hand in hand.”

“BHP has always had a positive relationship with our residents which can be demonstrated in feedback from our many resident satisfaction surveys.

We want this to continue as we work towards dealing with the impact of welfare reform, the increasing demand for housing and providing more affordable homes for local people.”

BHP joined over 2,000 council staff when it moved to the new civic centre in August.

“The move is good for us as we are based in a state-of-the-art building with excellent facilities which our residents can make the most of,” explained Tom.

“Being based in the same building makes it much easier to work together with the council and provide a better and more convenient service for residents.

Now, residents can meet with our officers, visit Brent Council’s customer services team and borrow a book from Wembley Library all at the same time.”

Tom comes to BHP with over 20 years experience in the housing sector.

He is passionate about housing and building stronger communities. Tom added: “Housing is very important as it can change people’s lives. I think both housing and community go hand in hand, and that is why at BHP our main goal is to strengthen communities as well as provide the physical shelter.

“We have been delivering some excellent community projects in the last few months including allotment projects, gang awareness sessions in local schools and youth engagement work. I want to reassure our residents that we will continue with these sorts of projects – strengthening communities will be a priority over the next ten years.”

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Freedom in Brent The former president of South Africa Nelson Mandela was recently awarded Honorary Freedom of the Borough.

You may not be aware, but Mandela has a long history with Brent. He made one of his last speeches as a free man at the Willesden Trade Congress and was supported by key figures in Brent in the fight for his freedom.

In 1990, shortly after his release from prison, Nelson Mandela visited Brent to attend a concert in his honour at Wembley Stadium.

During this time the council began the process of awarding Mandela the Freedom of the Borough – one of the highest awards a borough can bestow on an individual and is awarded to ‘persons of distinction and any persons who have rendered eminent services to the borough’.

Council papers from 6 April 1990, reveal that the award was proposed ‘in recognition and admiration of his life and struggle for the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities’, which was recognised as the same guiding principle as the council’s.

A beautiful hand-painted scroll was created, complete with its own engraved silver case. The award was not made at

this time due to political disagreements within the council, so the scroll remained in Brent Museum… that is until this secret history was rediscovered in 2013.

In June 2013, whilst moving from the town hall to the new civic centre, papers relating to the historic award were found and Brent Council called a special meeting where all the political parties unanimously agreed to present the award.

Cllr Muhammed Butt, Leader of Brent Council said: “It’s a great honour to right a historic wrong and give Nelson Mandela the Freedom of the Borough which he should have had 23 years ago.”

To make an appointment to visit the archives contact archives@brent.gov.uk. Brent Museum is currently closed for redevelopment but is delivering Museum on the move find out more at www.facebook.com/ brentmuseumandarchives Top: Badges that were sold at the Nelson Mandela concert Above: Cllr Len Williams greeting Nelson Mandela.

Right: The scroll depicts the flag of the African National Congress as well as the old Wembley Stadium

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Calling all cocktail lovers!

TBM has teamed up with Après London to offer you a night out which guarantees a whole lot of fizz, sparkle and pop!

Après is one of London’s best-kept secrets. Located opposite the world renowned Selfridges, it has a cocktail bar, lounge and VIP room and is perfect for casual drinks or a big night out.

You and up to ten friends can enjoy an evening at Après London where you will be served unlimited ‘make your own Bellini kits’. Each kit includes a chilled bottle of prosecco and your choice of seven delicious purees (three per kit). And that’s not all - you will also be able to order whatever food you like from the Après menu.

To win this amazing prize tell us: How many purees can you choose from?

Valid on any weekday until 31 October 2013.

apres-london.com Send your entries on a postcard with your name, address and daytime telephone number to: (name of competition) The Brent Magazine, 4th floor, Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 0FJ or email competition@brent.gov.uk (add the name of the competition to the subject line and provide your contact details). Competition deadline is 2 September 2013.

WIN tickets* to Badminton’s London Grand Prix We’ve got five pairs of tickets to give away to London’s biggest Badminton games.

Badminton’s highly anticipated London Grand Prix, in partnership with Adidas, will be taking place at the Copper Box Arena on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from 1–6 October 2013.

Players from all over the world will be coming together in an event which is very much part of the Olympic Legacy and the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) Grand Prix Gold event series.

TBM readers have the chance to be a part of this unique event and experience the athleticism, speed and power of badminton at the semi finals.

All you have to do is tell us: What does BWF stand for?

For info or tickets visit www.londongrandprixgold.com *Tickets valid for 5 October.

Competition deadline is 2 September.

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What’s going on…

Your guide to what’s on in Brent during during August and September 2013.

To get your event listed for free email us using the subject heading ‘What’s On’. Describe your event, in no more than 50 words, tell us what section you want your ad to appear, include a pic and a title and email tbm@brent.gov.uk or tel 020 8937 1062.

LGBT YOUTH CLUB Lesbian, Gay, Bi and unsure under 19s youth club every Wednesday in Kilburn.

07931 336 668 www.mosaicyouth.org.uk

NORTH WEST LONDON NCT, THE CHARITY FOR PARENTS Weekly meet ups for pregnant women and new parents each week in Brent – make friends and get information and support. We also organise sales of baby clothes and equipment. New volunteers to help run our group are always welcome. www.nct.org.uk/branch es/north-west-london

GIRLS SELF DEFENCE BOXING CLASS 8yrs+, free session, scheduled to start around 5pm in September Zumbatomic fitness party, mums and children. Wed 1-2pm, £4 per class. www.chalkhillcentre.org

THE 2ND WEMBLEY BOYS’ BRIGADE & GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION Anchors 5-8, juniors 8-11 meet 6.15-7.30pm Thurs.

Company section meet 7.15-9pm. Park Lane Methodist Church Wembley www.parklane methodist.org.uk

CHILDREN SING & SIGN CLASSES Learn the fun way, classes in Queens Park, Kensal Rise & Willesden Green.

Versha: 07790 955 576 www.singandsign.co.uk

SHACADEMY A creative speech, drama and confidence company for young people. One to one tuition for children leading to accredited exams. Fast track tuition period during the summer.

Regular theatre and confidence workshops at Mini Picassos. shacademy.co.uk 07812 160 251

BUSY RASCALS Based at The Queensbury in Willesden Green NW2 brings activities into the local community for parents and their babies/ children. We run parent and baby/children’s classes (music, dance etc) workshops (first aid etc) and events daily Mon-Sat between 9.30-11.30am. www.busyrascals.com

COMMUNITY BRENT & HARROW NAT ORG OF THE WIDOWED 27 Aug, talk on writing a novel. 10 Sept, Card Making. 24 Sept, Reflexology. All at a new venue: The Bridge HA3 5BD, 7.30pm.

Rhona: 020 8969 3198 NORTHWEST LONDON WI The NW London WI is fundraising at Queens Park Day. Check out homemade cakes and cordial and chat to the group. We meet at The Alice House on 2nd Monday each month. £33 annual fee. www.nwlondonwi.com

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TAI CHI Practice in a lovely, calm, bright space, every Tuesday 10-11.30am ideal for older learners, Chalkhill Community Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley HA9 9FX. Call 07747 444 895. £6 per class drop in or £20 per month.

THE WEMBLEY & DISTRICT CENTRE Local group of the National Trust. We meet on the third Thursday of the month 8-10pm at the Sudbury Neighbourhood Centre, 809 Harrow Road, Wembley. We have a great variety of speakers booked for 2013.

020 8902 1324 ROE GREEN WALLED GARDEN OPEN DAY 14 Sep 11am-4pm.

Free entry. Plant sales, homemade cakes, refreshments etc.

SEWING CLASSES IN CHALKHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Tues 4-6pm and Sat from 2.30-4.30pm.

Learn how to sew using a sewing machine and the machine parts and the up keep of the machine. fashionchangedmylife@ gmail.com NORTH WEST LONDON LESBIAN AND GAY GROUP Mons 8.30pm, Tenterden Sports Centre, Preston Road, Wembley.

07941 707 884 QUEENS PARK COMMUNITY SALE Buy and sell good quality secondhand and handmade items. A sale held in the heart of our community on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, at the Salusbury Rooms, alongside the Farmer’s Market.

07591 172 509 www.queensparkcomm unitysale.co.uk

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CRAFT AND FOOD MARKET Roundwood Park Cafe Market. 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 12noon. Friendly community event selling juices, oils, cake, bread, crystal, incense, kids clothes, massage, fruit and veg, glassware, china, jewellery, plants, herbs, pepper pots, music, baby stuff, fudge, knitting, DJ and drummers. Everyone welcome, free entry.

WILLESDEN LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY EVENT Wed 18 Sept, 7.30pm.

St. Mary’s parish Centre, Neasden Lane. Talk by David Unwin ‘Willesden Building Department Memories’. Members free, visitors £1.

QUEENS PARK COMMUNITY CHOIR No auditions, learn by rote songs from around the world and across the ages.

First session free. Mon eve term time, from 8-10pm at The Music Room, Salusbury School, Salusbury Road, Queen’s Park, for info: queenspark choir@gmail.com 07828 413 484

DANCE NEW TEA DANCE AT BRENT CIVIC CENTRE Mon (not bank holidays) at The Grand Hall, Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley. Doors open 12.30, Tea Dance from 1.30-4.30pm. £5 per person. Licensed bar and refreshments available.

020 8937 4340 ENCEE ACADEMY – DANCE Encee Academy. Kathak dance classes: Sat & Sun. Bharatnatyam dance classes: Tues & Sat. Bollywood: Wed & Fri, Senior Citizen Yoga: Fri morning. Starting soon: tabla, Hindustani vocal classes. Patidar House 22, London Road, Wembley.

020 8795 1648 encee@patidars.org

Roundwood Park café market See: Community KIZOMBA LESSONS Wed 8-9pm beginners welcome at Arista Bar 232 Church Lane, Kingsbury NW9 8SN. Call Luis: 07429 839 575

DRAMA MADHATTERS THEATRE CLUB Wed evenings. We’re a small and friendly theatre group and looking for new members interested in community drama.

No experience needed!

020 8452 5239 www.madhatterstheatre. org.uk TRICYCLE THEATRE Want to work with professional writers or perform on stage at the Tricycle Theatre? Two week-long summer projects for young writers and actors aged 18-25 taking place at the Tricycle in August. www.tricycle.co.uk Apply through IdeasTap www.ideastap.com

LEARNING FREE PERSONAL SAFETY/ SELF DEFENCE TRAINING PROGRAMME For women aged 13+, Sun until 29 Sep, at Willesden Sports Centre, 5.30-7.30pm. Contact Louise: clmwillesden@ harpersfitness.co.uk 020 8955 1127. Sev: info@sevnecatitraining. com or 07050 614 116

ART CLASSES Tues 7-9pm, Tricycle Theatre Kilburn, 269 Kilburn High Rd NW2. £30 concessions, £35 for five weeks, contact Mary (pm) 020 8141 6367 or mstreherne@gn.apc.org

ENVIRONMENT BARN HILL CONSERVATION GROUP Sun, Fryent Country Park; Tues, Thurs, Sat, Roe Green Walled Garden 020 8206 0492 www.bhcg.btck.co.uk

MUSIC MANOR AND PHILBEACH SINGERS Tues 7.30-10pm Goodwill Hall, Chichester Rd, Kilburn Park. No singing experience needed, no auditions 020 8455 8865 AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER- ACE CAFÉ Wed 7, 6-11pm, Hot Rod Night with Josie & The Outlaw + DJ Little Carl, FREE. Sat 10, 9pm-2am, Elvis Tribute Night with Lee Jackson & The Roomates + DJ Adam Grant’s Big Screen Elvis Disco. Entry £12. No under 18’s.

Sat 31, 7-11pm, Rhythm n’ Cruise Rockin’ Record Hop with DJ Jimmy Guntrip, FREE. Wed 4, 6-11pm, Hot Rod Night with Donna Dunne & The Moon Budgies + DJ Little Carl. Entry Free.

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TIMEout VENUES FREE TENNIS OPEN DAYS Join uPlay Tennis and find out about their exciting tennis programmes for adults and children in Brent! Chelmsford Sq., 17 Aug, 10am-1pm, Woodcock Park, 24 Aug, 10am-1pm.

020 8922 0122 info@uplaytennis.com

Live music at the Ace Café See: Music Fri 13, 7pm til late, Ace Cafe Reunion Weekend Party with Serious Charge + DJ’s Bill & Jimmy Guntrip, Entry Free. Sat 14, Noonlate, Ace Cafe Reunion Weekend Party with The Cheaterslicks, The Boom Boom Booms, The Fireballs, The Revolutionaires + DJ’s Bill & Jimmy Guntrip & Graham Urquart. Entry Free. Sun 15, Noon-5pm, Ace Cafe Reunion (Brighton Seafront) with Sixteen & The Sidewinders + DJs Bill & Jimmy Guntrip.

Entry Free. Sat 28, 7-11pm, Rhythm n’ Cruise Rockin’ Record Hop with DJ Jimmy Guntrip & Guests. Entry Free

SPORTS & LEISURE ACTIVE WITH BRENT Tue, Return to Football, 7-8pm, £2, Ark Academy, Bridge Road, Wembley just turn up. Tue, 50+ gentle Aerobics, Kingsbury Fitness First, 1.30-2.30pm.

020 8937 3722.

Healthy Walks Programme www.brent.gov.uk/sports BACK TO NETBALL Sessions provide a gentle re-introduction for women 16+. Whether it is about rediscovering sporting abilities you forgot you had or about getting active again, sessions cater for all abilities. Mon 6-7pm, £3. Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre NW10 0RG. adele.burnett@england netball.co.uk 07872 407 212 SEA URCHINS Thurs 8pm, swimming club for young people and adults with learning difficulties. Willesden Sports Centre, NW10, free. Jean 020 8452 6912

GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS FOR OLDER PEOPLE Age UK Brent is starting a new exercise class in Neasden on Friday afternoons. An hour’s gentle exercise at the SPA London Centre, 519 North Circular Road, Neasden, NW2 7QG. Ken: 020 8965 7711

ZUMBA CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS Mon 8.15-9.15pm and Sat 10-11am, St Mary & St. Andrews Parish Hall, Dollis Hill Lane, NW2 6HE. Wed 8-9pm, Raw Spice, Cinnamon suite, 117-115 West Hendon Broadway, NW9 7BP. All welcome. £5 per person.

JU GO KEN AT ABBEY DOJO All ages welcome to learn martial art for self-defence, health and fitness. Tues 8pm at Church of Ascension, The Avenue HA9 9QL. Fridays 7.30pm at Church of Annunciation, 194 Windermere Avenue HA9 8QT. Roland: 07974 356 945 www.abbeykempo.com

ADULTS BOXING AND CROSS-TRAINING CLASSES Real Fitness, Willesden Green, offers boxing and cross-training classes for adults at all levels of fitness and ability. In addition to gym and weights facilities, our classes include, boxing/ kick-boxing, bootcamps, circuit training & Personal Training, FIRST CLASS FREE. 07572 433 412 YOGA Classes 7 days a week, all levels. Morning and evening classes, back care, meditation and relaxation classes, gentle yoga. Pay per class or £35 ongoing monthly membership (unlimited classes). 133 Salusbury Road, Queens Park. 020 7328 7163 www.yogaindailylife. org.uk PRESTON PARK BOWLS CLUB Free coaching and loan of bowls. Preston Park Recreation Ground, Carlton Avenue East.

020 8933 9358 020 8204 1223.

SELF DEVELOPMENT

INNER SPACE WEMBLEY Free courses and seminars: meditation, positive thinking, overcoming anger etc.

Inner Space, 528 High Road, Wembley, HA9 7BS. 020 8903 1911 www.innerspace.org/ wembley MEDITATION/ COMBAT STRESS Authentic mindfulness meditation techniques on weekly basis in groups or 1-2-1 coaching. Suitable for all levels. Led by Karuna, a former Buddhist monk. www.akanista. com/meditation-classes info@akanista.com 07784 436 783.

ALL EVENTS ARE SELECTED AT THE EDITOR’S DISCRETION

ROUNDWOOD PARK BOWLS CLUB Tues and Thurs afternoon from 2.30pm. Roundwood Park, Harlesden Road, Willesden, London, NW10 3SH. Free tuition and loan of bowls available for beginners.

020 8459 1325 YOGA Classical Hatha Yoga for Beginners St Luke’s Church, Fernhead Road London W9 3EH Wednesday Evenings 7-8pm £8 drop-in/ £40 for 6 sessions.

Nina: 07984 781 880 nina.weisfeld@gmail.com LADIES YOGA Enjoy the benefits of yoga with 15 years experienced yoga instructor and a member of CTHA. Lata Shah: 07570 118 229 lata.shah@btconnect.com WU SHU KWAN – CHINESE KICKBOXING Sat 3-5pm, Willesden Sports Centre, Donnington Road, NW10 07835 244 398.

Sat 10am-12midday, St Augustine’s Church Hall, Wembley Hill Road, HA9.

07958 908 892 www.wushukwan.com

BRENT ARCHIVES George Furness House 2-12 Grange Road Willesden NW10 2QY 020 8937 3541 archives@brent.gov.uk THE DRUM Brent Civic Centre Engineers Way Wembley HA9 0FJ 020 8937 4340 TRICYCLE THEATRE CINEMA AND GALLERY 269 Kilburn High Road London NW6 Theatre Box Office 020 7328 1000 Cinema 020 7328 1900 Disabled access to auditorium and cafe, induction loop in auditorium Minicom 020 7625 5105

LIBRARIES EALING ROAD LIBRARY Coronet Parade, Ealing Road Wembley HA0 4BA 020 8937 3560 ealingroadlibrary@brent.gov.uk HARLESDEN LIBRARY Craven Park Road Harlesden, NW10 8SE 020 8937 3570 harlesdenlibrary@brent.gov.uk KILBURN LIBRARY 42 Salusbury Road Kilburn NW6 6NN 020 8937 3530 kilburnlibrary@brent.gov.uk KINGSBURY LIBRARY PLUS Kingsbury Road Kingsbury NW9 9HE 020 8937 3520 kingsburylibrary@brent.gov.uk WEMBLEY LIBRARY Brent Civic Centre Engineers Way Wembley HA9 0FJ 020 8937 3500 wembleylibrary@brent.gov.uk WILLESDEN GREEN LIBRARY George Furness House 2-12 Grange Road Willesden NW10 2QY 020 8937 3400 willesdengreenlibrary@brent.gov.uk WILLESDEN GREEN LIBRARY The Lewinson Centre 165-167 High Road Willesden NW10 2SG 020 8937 3400 willesdengreenlibrary@brent.gov.uk

WEMBLEY STADIUM EVENTS Challenge Cup Final, 24 August England vs Moldova, 6 September Danone Nations Cup, 7 September Roger Waters - The Wall, 14 September

AIKIDO CLASSES Wed 8-10pm, St Andrews Church, Scout Hall, Church Gardens, Harrow Road, Sudbury.

Steve: 07775 588 343

Steelers vs Vikings, 29 September England vs Montenegro, 11 October England vs Poland, 15 October Subject to change www.wembleystadium.com/events

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