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his is your second edition of h&f buzz – the newspaper dedicated to providing you with stories that capture the different views and opinions of young people in this brilliant borough. It is also a great guide to what is going on around you in Hammersmith & Fulham, from sport to youth clubs and the arts. From topics and experiences that directly affect you to school activities for primary, secondary and sixth-form pupils and students, we’ve got it all. This issue is packed with such a range of activities and clubs that you can never say you’re bored in H&F. Stories include a special spotlight on Sulgrave Club in Shepherds Bush and how it’s still going strong years after being formed, and the strikes that got you off school – and what young people really thought of them. You thought video games were simply fun but there’s a whole other side to them.. read on to find out. Should we be worried that fewer women are taking part in sport? Find out in our sport section! If you have an issue, news or even your own experiences that you want to share, write an article for us and get involved. That way, your voice will be heard in Hammersmith & Fulham... through buzz.

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film Hugo2D and more this month. Page 14>> l Have your artwork on show for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee party. Page 17>> l Wendell Park welcomes its very own artist! Page 23>> l Interested in backing a Fulham boys’ free school with a Christian ethos? Page 24>> l Youth Parliament – the candidates call for your support. Pages 26-27>>

l Find out what’s going on at your local children’s centre. Pages 34-35>> l Buzz reporter Hanaa finds out what you think about teacher strikes. Page 43>> l Video games: harmless fun or possibly harmful? Darnell checks it out. Pages 48-49>> l Children tell the powersthat-be what services they really want. Page 51>> l Construction work just for blokes? Think again! Sacred heart pupils take a look. Page 54>>

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round up theatre, cinema, music and much, much more on offer in the borough. Pages 58-59>> l Hard-hitting school ply Mogadishu returns to the Lyric in Hammersmith. Page 59>>

take a closer look at the issue. Pages 68-69>> l Chelsea stars on show to kids as the club throw the doors of Stamford Bridge open for training. Pages 74-75>>

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launch: Jane Asher, Fulham Primary headteacher Leesa Schooneman and Jude Ragan, Queensmill headteacher

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l ACTRESS Jane Asher opened a new unit in Fulham which boosts the boroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special schools. The Fulham Primary Queensmill Autistic Spectrum Disorder unit, in Halford Road, caters for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Staff from Fulham Primary and

Queensmill School will run it, to offer an alternative for those pupils who need something slightly more autismspecific than mainstream school, but not as completely autism-focused as the provision at Queensmill. Jane is president of the National Autistic Society. Tracy Williams

The Michelle Bourne Dance Academy Classes take place in the Phoenix and Janet Adegoke Fitness Centre from 11.30 - 3.00pm (depending on age) every week. Children are trained in tap, ballet, contemporary/ jazz and street dance and are currently preparing for a dance production which will take place at the Lyric Theatre on 26th May.

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A selection of pupils have also performed on television with the street dance group 'Chaos' making it to the semi-final of BBC1's Comic Relief Does Glee Club in March last year. Members have also auditioned for Britain's Got Talent and Alesha's Street Dance Stars and regularly perform in shows and competitions.

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Well-placed to expand

l SCHOOLS will benefit from £15million of extra funding to address the shortage of pupil places. Hammersmith & Fulham is among 100 areas to share £500m to provide

more places. Three new schools opened in the borough last year: Ark Conway Primary and two secondaries, the West London Free School and Hammersmith Academy (pictured). Tracy Williams

Top marks for our primary schools as targets are hit u New league table rates the borough with no schools falling ‘below the floor’, as Delyth Bowen reports

rimary schools in Hammersmith & Fulham are the best in England, according to a new league table published by the Department of Education. The borough is one of only two authorities in the country – and the only inner city London borough – where all pupils in primary schools are meeting key educational targets and no schools are falling ‘below the floor’. The other borough achieving this is Havering. A school is deemed ‘below the floor’ where fewer than 60 per cent of pupils achieve the basic standard of level four in both English and maths combined

by the time they leave Miles Coverdale and the school, and fewer pupils than Roman Catholic schools of average make the expected Good Shepherd, Pope John, levels of progress St Augustine’s and St between key Mary’s, where every pupil stage one (at achieved level four or super six or seven higher in maths and school: Miles Coverdale years old) English. The most headteacher Tara Ba and key improved school was with Daisy Ella Averyig St Mary’s, up 31 per and Vea Bautista at cent on last year’s the opening of results. the school’s Cllr Helen playground Binmore, H&F Council’s cabinet member for children’s services, said: “It was only a few years ago that several schools were struggling to reach basic standards but hard work, dedication and persistence from headteachers and their staff, pupils, parents and the council has made this achievement possible.” l The league table figures, which compare every school stage two (aged 10 or 11) in in England, are based on the English and in maths. results of tests taken by more The best performing than half a million Year 6 schools in the borough were pupils in May.

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in the borough in 2011. The West London Free School is already the most popular school in the borough with 1,072 applications this year, and Hammersmith Academy is third with 786 applications. Two academies and the free school are now three of the top four most popular schools. Sandwiched between them is London Oratory with 840 applications. “We have made it our mission to halt the exodus from the local state school sector when children turn 11,” said H&F cabinet member for children’s services, Cllr Helen Binmore. “In 2006, only 45 per cent of local children chose to attend local state schools. That has now risen to 61 per cent. “That’s a result of our Schools of Choice programme that has created more places in the kind of schools parents want for their children and supported schools in dramatically driving up standards.” This year’s GCSE results were the best ever in the borough. Seventy-two per cent of students gained five or more A*-C grades, including English and maths – an increase of 16 per cent since 2008. GCSE performance (where

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Academy results improved from 36 per cent in 2007 to 75 per cent in 2011; Fulham Cross went up from 45 per cent to 72 per cent and Hurlingham and Chelsea rose from 42 per cent to 60 per cent. Under its new leadership, Henry Compton has been the most improved school over the past year.

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students gained five or more A*-C grades, including English and maths) at the borough’s state schools has improved hugely since 2007. At Burlington Danes

H&F has been named the best authority in the UK for the number of state school sixth-formers going to a top university, despite the fact that 36 per cent of pupils

in the borough receive free school meals compared to 17 per cent nationally. State pupils in the borough are 50 times more likely to be accepted at Oxford or Cambridge than pupils in Hackney, Rochdale, Knowsley or Sandwell. Lady Margaret School in Parsons Green was named in the recent Sutton Trust report as having more pupils going to Oxbridge than any other state school in the UK. Meanwhile, after the West London Free School opened its new secondary school, it has also announced plans for a primary school in the borough. H&F Council has given its backing and hopes the school can help to meet the rapidly rising demand for primary places in the borough.

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l DON’T get caught wearing last season’s kit like Jamie and Clint! Here’s the chance to win a free 2011-12 season top from either QPR, Chelsea or Fulham FC. All three of the local Premier League clubs have donated a size small shirt, perfect for the young person in your life. Send your full name, full address, what team’s shirt you want and a daytime phone number and answer to this question: What three Premier League teams play in the borough? to: press.office@ lbhf.gov.uk by February 15. Editor’s decision is final. Usual rules apply.

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irst it was a secondary school – now Toby Young is turning his attention to a younger age range. The writer who was the driving force behind the West London Free School, which opened in Hammersmith last year, has plans for a primary school in the borough run along the same lines. Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) Council has given its backing and hopes it can help to meet the rapidly rising demand for primary places in the borough. The West London Free School will be submitting an application to the Government next month to open primary places in 2013. The plan is to locate the primary school on the Cambridge Grove site where the secondary school is currently based, providing an innovative ‘all-through’ school for children aged three to 19. The secondary school’s long-term home will be Palingswick House in King Street, Hammersmith, from September 2013, pending refurbishment. “Our primary school would offer the same classical liberal education as our secondary school with a core of academically rigorous subjects, complemented by plenty of music, art, drama and sport,” said Young, a West London Free School governor and founding sponsor. “As part of our application

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it’s not sufficient to demonstrate basic need, of which there’s little doubt. “In addition, we have to provide ‘evidence of demand’ so, if you’re the parent or carer of a child who will be applying for a primary school place in either 2013 or 2014, we would like to hear from you.” The school has an expression of interest form online: http://www. westlondonfreeschool.co.uk/ primary-school.html H&F Council is one of the country’s leading supporters of extending parental choice through free schools, with three of them already up and running in the borough.

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highlights aplenty at a Hammersmith school. Not only has Godolphin and Latymer brought in award-winning writer and poet Mario Petrucci (pictured above with pupils) to launch various literary initiatives as a writer in residence, but its annual festival is coming up soon. Mario’s tasks as part of the Iffley Road school’s creative life programme

have included visiting Brackenbury Primary School, where pupils are also taking part in that project. Meanwhile, if you don’t know your Mitt from your Newt, Matt Frei, the BBC’s Washington correspondent, is one of five big names appearing at February’s Godolphin and Latymer Festival. Joining him will be writer, critic and broadcaster Francine Stock; researcher,

writer, and marketing expert Dr Agnes Nairn; Observer associate editor Robert McCrum; and royal author Robert Hardman. The evening lectures are preceded by workshops for Year 5 pupils from Brackenbury, devised and led by sixth-form girls at Godolphin and Latymer. l The festival runs from February 6-10. See www. godolphinandlatymer.com or by emailing festival@ 13

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Latin gets second life in two schools Latin is far from being a dead language – and you could learn to love it. The Mayor of London wants people to ‘love Latin’ in a scheme that hopes to help the Roman lingo shed its old, dull image. In an ambitious plan, he wants to see 60,000 volunteers teaching the language in school sessions across the capital. Latin, the source of so much of the English we speak today, also provides the building blocks on which a whole host of European languages are built. Two Hammersmith & Fulham schools are already taking part: Wormholt Park Primary and Larmenier and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary. The Mayor said Latin ‘provides a universal spanner for many other languages’.

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l THE Kids’ Movie Club at Hammersmith’s Riverside Studios rolls on with films every Saturday at 11am. Next up is Hugo 2D (February 4), Puss in Boots (February 10) and Watership Down (pictured, February 18). Tickets £2.50 kids, £5 adults. For details see: www.riversidestudios.co.uk

Song masterclass – with your own CD after If you aspire to be the next Adele a school-hols academy could hit just the right notes for you.

Song Academy is a children’s songwriting club designed for six to 11-yearolds, and it is coming to Brook Green during February half-term and the Easter holidays. This is in addition to weekly afterschool sessions in

Hammersmith (Mondays and Thursdays) and Fulham (Wednesdays), holiday workshops and birthday parties. Children attending Song Academy get the chance to write and record songs from scratch in collaboration with experienced professional musicians. At the end of each term the children perform in their own gig with a live band of professional musicians and take home a compilation CD of all their songs. l For further details, call/text 07710 023 743, or email: rowena@songacademy.co.uk

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choir, which received a massive 6,800 votes, a trophy, a cheque for £100 for the choir, £100 for its chosen charity (Great Ormond Street Hospital) and the chance to sing on local radio station, ON fm. Eat your heart out, X Factor! If you would like to know more about singing with HammersmithLondon, email: info@ hammersmithlondon. co.uk

Your work up on banners! l In February, HammersmithLondon launches its jubilee street banner festival competition. Professional local artists, every borough schoolchild and all amateur enthusiasts will be invited to contribute a design that, for them, represents Hammersmith in the year of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. It could be based around an architectural landmark that inspires, a particular street or a natural feature that sparkles for you – or just to immortalise a right diamond crowning geezer in your neighbourhood. glory: How are you The winning designs will celebrating then be emblazoned on to the Diamond street banners hung around Jubilee? Hammersmith town centre. l Look out for the launch of the competition in February on www. hammersmithlondon.co.uk

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Fisher’s is frying high once again l FULHAM’S fantastic chippy is back in business, a year after fire devastated the shop. Fisher’s Fish & Chips, which regularly topped London polls for quality and service, was forced to close in December 2010 after fire broke out at 6.30am. Ten people were evacuated from flats above the restaurant/ takeaway at 19 Fulham High Street as fire crews fought for nearly an hour and a half to bring the blaze under control. The chippy had traded successfully for 28 years. It’s a popular stop for families – and for Fulham fans on their way to and from matches, so any supporters heading for the clash with Stoke City at Craven Cottage on February 11 will be welcomed back.

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l The borough’s historic achievement in having all five of its special schools given outstanding Ofsted reports has been formally praised. Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s full council meeting congratulated Jack Tizard, Queensmill, Woodlane High and

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A class act: Special educational needs teacher Jodie Lloyd, from John Betts primary in Hammersmith, was congratulated for completing her course

Cambridge, as well as the specialist provision at the Bridge Academy. Five special educational needs teachers were also given certificates for completing level 5 OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA examinations) qualifications. Tracy Williams

Less well-off helped by high expectations u Borough named as one of the best for GCSE results from poorer families, writes Louise Raisey

upils from lowincome families in Hammersmith & Fulham are likely to get better GCSE results than children elsewhere. According to new research carried out by the think-tank CentreForum, 56 per cent of pupils from lower-income groups in the borough achieve five GCSEs A* to C including English and maths – the sixth highest number for any local authority in the country. Cllr Helen Binmore, H&F’s cabinet member for children’s services, said:

“Education is the single most important factor in giving future generations a hand-up to succeed in life. Children in H&F schools come from a huge range of backgrounds and we have a high proportion of pupils from low-income families. “Thirty-one per cent of pupils qualify for free school meals compared to 15 per cent nationally. “It is a huge credit to our schools that less well-off pupils do better than they do in other parts of London and the country. The explanation lies in the expectation in all our schools that pupils will do well, whatever their family circumstances.” Tim Leunig, reader in

economic history at the London School of Economics, who is leading the study at CentreForum, presented preliminary findings at a recent meeting in Leeds which identified pupils from the poorest 20 per cent of households nationally and analysed their 2009 GCSE results. While 48 per cent in all income groups gained at least five GCSEs at grade C or above, the figure fell to just 32 per cent for Leunig’s sample.

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1950s It was hidden for two decades but now a fascinating piece of history is being brought back to life at a Shepherds Bush school, as Tracy Williams reveals

MARVELLOUS mural which was concealed for almost 20 years because it went â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;out of fashionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be given a new lease of life at a Shepherds Bush school. The huge design at Greenside Primary showing scenes from the 1950s, such as the first commercial jet, was hidden behind a red curtain in the main entrance hall and has become damaged. School business manager Kate Fishenden rediscovered the images when the curtain was taken

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down for a clean about six months ago and set out to research its history. More than 80 people attended a recent evening to ‘rediscover’ the mural, kicking off a campaign to restore it. The event was organised by a group of parents, staff and governors known as the Friends of the Greenside Mural and included a lecture by a renowned expert on 20th century art and architecture, historian Alan Powers. Painted in 1952-53 by influential English architect and urban designer

Gordon Cullen, the work was commissioned by the architect of the school, Erno Goldfinger, and has earned Greenside, in Westville Road, the star on its Grade II* listing. Kate said: “The students have used it as inspiration for an ‘eco & science’ week. “We plan to integrate it further into the creative curriculum and link its history and subject matter to topic work. “We held the evening to kick off the campaign, raise awareness of this cultural gem in the local community and wider cultural sphere,

raise funds for an initial survey and begin to get Greenside school on the design map.” Amanda Lees, a member of the Friends of the Greenside mural, added: “We were pleased to see so many members of our local community including artists, designers and photographers. “It underlines the mural’s importance to our community as well as to an international audience.” Guests at the evening event included Lucy Cullen, niece of artist Gordon Cullen.

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GUIDE: Chris Guard with Wendell Park pupils Felix O’Brien, Dana Roomi, Amanda Ventura, Kate Havard, Amani Ahmed, Arjeta Gjuci, Maryan Medkour, Ryley Wallis, Roshan Philip-Francis and Mahdieh Noori

ENDELL Park primary pupils have a regular brush with fame as a talented parent and artist has been drafted in to help them get creative. Chris Guard is the Shepherds Bush school’s new artist in residence, helping the pupils unlock their inner Picasso each Thursday with tips and techniques he uses as a professional artist in his studio, which is based at the school. Headteacher Sheila Mears said: “He’s helping them produce some really nice work. And the children like to watch him.” One pupil who has got her drawing down to a fine art is Anisa Nur from Year 5. Her artwork was chosen by Shepherds Bush estate agent Jorgensen & Turner for an advertising campaign (featured on page 22). Geoff Cowart

Pupils have pick of the draw follow my leader: Felix O’Brien (below left) and Wendell Park artist in residence Chris Guard show off their work PICTUREs BY leigh quinnell

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group of Fulham parents are appealing for local support to set up a new Church of England free school for boys aged 11-18 years in the borough. School organisers will be submitting their proposals to the secretary of state for education next month and parents are being urged to register their support now. If successful, the secondary school, based in Fulham, would open in September 2013 with its first intake of Year 7 boys. The Fulham Boys’ School organisers say they aim to provide an outstanding, enterprising education for boys, set within a framework of Christian values. Alex Wade, chairman of the group, said: “From speaking to parents locally, it is clear there’s very real demand for more choice at secondary level, for boys in particular. “Fulham hasn’t got a secondary faith school for boys, other than the excellent but heavily oversubscribed Oratory School, and our ambition is to fill this gap with an outstanding school, with inspirational teaching planned specifically to bring out the best in boys.” While the plans are for a CofE school, organisers are actively encouraging support from across

family: Free school fans Sophia Wade and sons Thomas and Charles

out in force: Parents and children show their support for a Fulham boys’ free school

free schools moves up a gear with a call for support to create faithbased education for boys, reports Louise Raisey

Boys zone! the community. At least half of the places each year could be open to applicants of all faiths and none. Jonny Ambrose, one of the school’s sponsors, said: “We know the funding for new free schools is tough, and while we’re confident in the strength of our proposals we are going to need your support to persuade the Department of Education that a Church of England

boys’ secondary school is needed and will have a positive effect locally. “We won’t be able successfully to create Fulham Boys’ School without your help. In particular, we need to prove there is a demand from parents of current Year 5 and Year 4 boys – moving to secondary school in 2013 and 2014 respectively.” The council’s cabinet member for children’s services, Cllr Helen Binmore, added: “Free schools have proved extremely popular in the borough with lots of applications for the two free schools we already have. “As a council we are giving our full backing to free schools. We believe every child deserves a top-quality education and these initiatives give parents even more choice. “If you are interested in sending your child to the kind of boys’ school being proposed, now is the time to register your support.” l Visit the Fulham Boys’ School website at www. fulhamboysschool.org to register your support by February 15.

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n o i t c Ele time u With her period in office as the borough’s the Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) coming to an end and elections soon for the next one, Chikira Smith-Richards takes a fond look back

am honestly so grateful that I have been given this amazing opportunity, as I have participated in some wonderful, once-in-alifetime experiences. However, I do have some experiences that particularly stand out in my mind and I will never forget. One of these was the annual sitting which took place in Leeds University over a weekend in summer. I got to meet ALL of the MYPs from across the UK and we all took part in a variety of exciting and useful workshops (such as how to run a successful campaign and how to debate effectively). We also got the

THE chosen ones: Hammersmith & Fulham Member of Youth Parliament Chikira Smith-Richards (left) and deputy MYP Josie Durley

great opportunity to sit in the university’s huge lecture rooms and listen to some truly inspirational speeches from a number of different people including Holocaust survivor Iby Knill. Although the annual sitting included quite a lot of workshops it was great fun and the day always ended with evening activities and a silent disco on the final night! Another great experience was the House of Commons debate which took place last November. This was one of the best days of my life. Not just because MYPs are the ONLY group of non-elected MPs ever allowed to debate in the chamber (and this was only the third time that one of these historical debates had happened)... or because it allowed me to have the day off college. It was the atmosphere created

by the passionate speeches presented by the MYPs across the UK that made the day so special. The last thing that I will do as MYP is attend the scrutiny launch which is where MYPs from London will present their reports on the most significant issue in their borough, which will also include recommendations and the opinions of young people. The deputy MYP (Josie Durley) and I wrote our report on crime (‘hotspots’), along with helpful assistance from the young people of H&F and a number of professionals in the crime (prevention) and safety sector. Finally I would just like to thank all of the 1,027 young people who voted for me as MYP and also everyone who has supported me (and the UK Youth Parliament organisation, like John Bercow) over the past nine months: my friends, family, teachers and especially Brenda Whinnett from H&F Council. Good luck to all of the new MYP candidates for H&F – and make sure you make the most of this amazing opportunity!

Fathiya Sheikh

Aged 15, from Parsons Green, would like to be Member of Youth Parliament because she wants ‘to help young people be motivated to reach their dreams and help them stay away from things which may de-motivate their aspirations’.

Tara Lawal Aged 14, from Shepherds Bush, says: “Why I would want to be a MYP you ask? Well, one of my main reasons is because I believe in young people and I think that they should be able to speak their mind, even if everyone doesn’t like what they are saying and because I’m fun, outgoing and because I will fight for what I believe.”

Fred Gill

Aged 15, from White City, says: “I would like to be the MYP because I have been a part of the Borough Youth Forum for several years and I would like to make a step up and have even more of a say and to challenge myself.”

Aisha Bashir Aged 15, from West Kensington, says: “I want to be MYP because I believe that there are still things affecting youths that need to be improved, and I want to voice your opinions and change things for the better; nothing’s perfect but hopefully I will be able to make things as close to perfect as possible.”

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Nada Bashir Aged 15, from West Kensington, is running because she believes that she has ‘the ability to voice the opinions of all young people as well as the ability to tackle issues which affect young people in order to ensure that the voices of young people are finally being heard and that our MPs are taking action’.

Shahrukh Husain Aged 14, from Parsons Green, says: “I want to be MYP because I have good debating and public speaking skills and would like to find out the issues affecting most young people locally, and then try and solve them by discussing the issues with key decision-makers.”

These are the types of questions H&F Council is asking as part of our work to reduce crime even further in the borough. We want to get your views on local community safety problems and suggest areas where we can improve. Have your say now by visiting: www.lbhf.gov.uk/crime2012

The consultation closes at 12.00pm, Saturday 31 March 2012

and your views will help set future crime fighting priorities in the borough.

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HE title of investment banker is up there alongside journalists and politicians these days when it comes to popularity. But back in 1926 a group of them set up a Shepherds Bush youth club which is still going strong and has more than 1,000 names on its membership list. Table tennis, pool, non-contact boxing and talent contests are just some of the fun activities you can take part in at The Sulgrave Club in Goldhawk Road. Nick Sazeides, who has worked at the Sulgrave for almost nine years, says that although ma ny cha r it able organisations are feeling the pinch right now, fo r h i s club it is a vintage

period. “I’m quite pleased how things have turned out,” he adds. “We’re able to do more now than ever before.” While the club’s junior section (ages eight to 12) raises its own funds, its senior section (12 to 19) receives funds from Hammersmith & Fulham Council. That has recently been increased, allowing them to maintain and even increase the level of work they do. “We’re very activitybased,” says Nick. “One of the things we do is noncontact boxing training – and we’re linked to the A mateu r Boxing Association, wh ich m e a n s you ng people can get a proper qualification, and even go on to train people themselves. “There are table tennis and pool tournaments. It is all really aimed at getting young people off the streets, and giving them a bit of structure. “Then there are the educational workshops we run: in diet and sexual health, anti-bullying, and anti-gun and knife crime for the older ones.” Nick says 200-250 young

people attend most of the club’s evening sessions. They are held five evenings a week (Tuesday to Saturday), along with special day sessions during the coming February half-term holiday. “We’re now in a situation where we have quite a few people who have developed through the junior section and have stayed on through the seniors too,” says Nick. “It’s fantastic seeing young people develop over the years in that way.” l For a photo gallery showing the winners of The Sulgrave Club’s awards see www.lbhf. gov.uk

song and sport: (Clockwise from above) Sonny Shepherd, Reesa Ambersley, Najma Abukar and Dominic Stewart

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BUZZ 2.2012 proud: Hannah Merrison, Jeta Zhubi, Willow Enis Race and Phoebe McFarlane collect their GCSE results at Lady Margaret last summer. Inset below: Louisa Metcalfe

Now it’s all relatives for local children in care...

Hammersmith & Fulham Council has been named the best local authority in England for making sure children who otherwise would remain in care are placed in loving homes with relatives. Figures released by the Department for Education put H&F at the top of the table for the highest number of special guardianship orders in England. Over the last three years, 16 per cent of all children leaving care went to live permanently with a member of their family, such as a grandparent. At the end of March this year, the figure had risen to 19 per cent. This has led to a big reduction in the number of lookedafter children in the borough’s care over the last five years. It fell by 36 per cent – from 390 in 2006 to 250 at the end of March 2011 – the lowest it has been in all that time. Nationally the number of children being looked after by local authorities increased by nine per cent, going up from 60,300 to 65,520.

Pupils third best in London’s exam results ranking “In 2005, there were 12 London boroughs with better results, so the improvement our local schools have achieved is really remarkable,” says cabinet cember for children’s services, Cllr Helen Binmore. chool pupils in “It is this rapid Hammersmith rise in standards & Fulham coupled with achieved the third more choice best GCSE results for parents that in London. is behind the Government l This year’s huge increase figures just released GCSE results in applications show 71.3 per cent were also the to local schools of pupils passed borough’s best this year. five or more GCSEs ever with 71.3 “Credit for at grade A* to C per cent of these excellent including English pupils achieving results has and maths, up five or more to go to our from 49 per cent in A*-C grades inspirational 2005-6. including headteachers The borough’s English who have high schools significantly and aspirations for out-performed the maths their students, inner London the hardaverage of working just 59.6 per students cent and come and to the third, behind talent and only Sutton dedication and neighbouring of their Kensington & teachers.” Chelsea.

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oin in a range of activities in one of our 16 local children’s centres. Following a major public consultation on the future of children’s centres in Hammersmith & Fulham early last year, the council announced plans to keep all 15 centres open, to open an additional centre, and to reorganise the way the centres are managed to prioritise services for families and

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direct resources where they l Old Oak Community & are most needed. Children’s Centre, Old Oak All 16 centres are now l Avonmore Community run by schools or specialCentre, West Kensington ist voluntary organisations, l Flora Gardens Children’s rather than directly by the Centre, Hammersmith council. l Ray’s Playhouse Ltd, For the first time, local Fulham residents can access any l Cathnor Park Family centre – whether it is near Centre, Shepherds Bush home, work or an older l Bayonne Children’s sibling’s school. Centre, Hammersmith The 16 children’s centres l Pre-School Learning based in H&F are: Alliance Children’s Centre l Randolph Beresford Services Normand Croft Early Years Centre, Community White City School, West l Masbro Kensington Children’s l Fulham fo online In Centre, ShepPalace d an nd ou gr ck For ba herds Bush ur Children’s yo on ils further deta l Masbro Centre, s n’ re ild ch l loca Brook Green Fulham e: se centres, Family l Fulham k .u ov .g hf .lb w ww Centre, Central Hammersmith Children’s l Shepherds Bush Centre, Fulham Families Project & Pre-School Learnl �� Children’s Centre, ing Alliance Children’s Shepherds Bush Centre Services at New l Melcombe Kings Family Space Children’s Centre, l Wendell Park Family Hammersmith Centre, Shepherds Bush

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Centre open 9am-6pm, plus breakfast clubs from 8am in term time. l Daily stay and play l 3 x weekly gym sessions l Forest School – outdoor space where children can learn about nature through related activities l Health and dental drop-ins l Baby and toddler boost sessions l New births – the centre will contact families with information packs and the offer of support l Outreach – via staff, leafleting, community champions l Parent drop-in groups l Special needs support l Family mentor support l Parents’ room – with ICT access available to parents l Parenting courses – Triple P, mellow parenting, Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities l Childminding network drop-in groups l Speech and Language parental advice sessions l Tackling Talking Together – speech and language session l Courses for parents e.g. English l Jewellery making, self defence, yoga/ pilates l Art and music sessions l Curriculum support sessions for parents l Cookery and healthy eating l Family Support l Smoking cessation l Community cafe l Food co-operative l Sensory room l Toy library l Adventure cafe/adventure playground l Ante and post natal midwifery services l Women’s wellbeing day (Women and Young Girls Network) l Creche to support family learning activities l Family learning opportunities, such as photography and music

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Energy fitness programme l Cook and Taste sessions

MASBRO BROOK GREEN (SPOKe)

Opening hours: 9.30am-9pm Monday to Thursday and 9.30am7.30pm on Fridays l Parent and toddler stay and play weekly two-hour session delivered by Masbro Hub l Speech and language therapy session – weekly two-hour, term time only l Stay and play for children with additional needs delivered by Parents Active, term time only l Ante and post-natal classes weekly l Signposting to main hubs for other services

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Opening hours: 9.30am– 9pm Monday to Thursday and 9.30am-7.30pm on Fridays l Weekly two-hour universal stay and play sessions l New births: the centre will contact families with information packs and the offer of support l Weekly two-hour speech and language therapy sessions (term time only) l Parent’s active stay and play sessions for children with additional needs l Weekly ante and post– natal classes l Outreach services for parents and children l One-to-one home visiting for family l Learning journey for children l Childminders’ drop-in l Positive parenting sessions l Lone parent support group l Rising Three’s group for transitions into local schools l Young parents’ group l Weekly bump to baby sessions l Parenting courses – Triple P session every three months l Hit the ground crawling, targeted specifically at expectant fathers l Fathers’ Development Worker programme l Parents’ Forum l Child-friendly dentist checkups l Work with health visitors and midwifery l Vital

development l Early identification of children with special needs l Doorstep library l Adult learning and training courses for parents such as Triple P parenting sessions, first aid, safety in the home, Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities, ‘hit the ground crawling’, healthy child programme, sewing classes l Domestic violence information and signposting l Provide creche facilities l Parenting sessions l Childfriendly dentists and oral hygienist sessions annually at the centre l Boost sessions providing advice on nutrition and healthy lifestyles l Monthly developmental checks for one-year-olds by health visitors l Monthly health visitor clinics l Smoking cessation and sexual health l Child-minding network drop in groups l Sessions for parents on debt advice, benefits and employment

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So what do the 16 local centres provide?

Here is a taster of the range of activities and services at your local children’s centres. For more detail on these and other centres go to: www.lbhf.gov.uk

Core opening hours 9am-3pm l Stay and play drop-in sessions Monday to Thursday 12.15-3pm l Toy and book library l Child psychotherapist sessions l Nutrition advice l Speech and language services l Dental health services l Family support and family information l Jobcentre Plus and health services l Signposting to other services

MELCOMBE (HUB) OLD OAK (Hub)

Opening times: 8am-6pm each day l New births – the centre will contact families with information packs and the offer of support l Outreach and home visiting l Active Play sessions l Family support l Parents’ forum l Focused learning journey activity l Focused workshops on child

Open 10 hours per day, including term time after-school clubs l Two stay and play sessions per week l Health promotion sessions l Weekly health visitor clinics l Dads’ group l Parents’ coffee morning l English classes l Bump2Baby sessions for teenage parents l Family mentoring l Information and advice l Outreach l Housing and Jobcentre Plus surgeries l Music therapy l Childminder support l Employment and training sessions

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l Cathnor Park Family Centre, W12 centres INCLUDE: l Bayonne Family Centre, W6 l Pre-School Learning Alliance Child Services at Normand Croft Commun ren’s Centre ity School, W14 l Fulham Palace Children’s Centre, l Fulham Central Children’s Centre, SW6 SW6 l Ray’s Playhouse Ltd, SW6 l Pre-School Learning Alliance Child Centre Services at New Kings Fam ren’s ily Space, SW6 l Wendell Park Family Centre, W12

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ACTING FOR SCREEN! Monday 13 February 6.00-8.00pm Returning due to popular demand in the summer, this acting masterclass will give you helpful coaching on acting for screen, close ups and camera angles cameras at the ready! Lyric Hammersmith Lyric Square, W6 0QL 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk

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Age 11-19 Enjoy singing in the shower, into the hairbrush or singing along with your favourite artist? Perhaps it’s time to showcase your talent and hone your skills. Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road, W12 9JD 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk

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Wednesday 15 February 6.00-8.00pm Learning an instrument can take a lifetime but this two hour workshop will give you the basics to make beats with your voice. No drum kit required. Lyric Hammersmith Lyric Square, W6 0QL 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk

DANCE!

Thursday 16 February 11.00am-1.00pm Age 11-19 In this street dance workshop you will have the opportunity to work with a professional dancer and learn a choreographed dance to the latest chart hits. Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road, W12 9JD 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk

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Friday 17 February 11.00am-1.00pm Age 11-19 Behind every great actor, there is a very talented writer. Learn some top tips to begin writing your very own play. Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road, W12 9JD 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk

IMPROVISE!

Friday 17 February 2.00-4.00pm 11-19 Improvisation is a key tool for any budding actor and this masterclass will give you a drilling in how to make theatre Queen Caroline Community Centre, Queen Caroline Street, W6 9BS 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk

MUSIC PRODUCTION

Friday 17 February 6.00-8.00pm Be your very own music producer in this two day course. Whether you want to make beats, spit bars, sing or simply learn the role of a producer come and make your own track which you can take home. Lyric Hammersmith Lyric Square, W6 0QL 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk

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JEWELLERY MAKING

Monday 13 February 11.00am-1.00pm No outfit is complete without some eye catching jewellery! Have the opportunity to design your very own necklace, ring or earrings to match your own unique style and individuality. Lyric Hammersmith Lyric Square, W6 0QL 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk

COSTUME DESIGN

Monday 13 February 2.00-4.00pm Age 11-19 Get a unique insight into a day in the life of a theatre costume designer. Learn about the process from design to reality and have a chance to create something yourself. Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road, W12 9JD 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk

GRAFFITI T-SHIRT DESIGN

Tuesday 14 February 11.00am-1.00pm There is no better way to promote your creativity then wearing it! Using graffiti-inspired art and techniques, come and design your very own t-shirt. There will be no two the same! Lyric Hammersmith Lyric Square, W6 0QL 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk

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Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 February 2.00-4.00pm Age: 11-19 This two day Graffiti course will give you all the skills to create your own piece of graffiti art inspired by famous street art across LDN! Queen Caroline Community Centre, Queen Caroline Street W6 9BS 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk

POP ART

Tuesday 14 February 2.00-4.00pm Age 11-19 The magic of theatre is often created with a lot of help from a creative set designer. Learn the tricks of the trade in this unique masterclass. Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road, W12 9JD 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk

Thursday 16 and Friday 17 February 11.00am-1.00pm Come on this two day course and learn step by step how to create your own iconic piece of POP ART for your bedroom wall! Lyric Hammersmith Lyric Square, W6 0QL 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk

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Thursday 16 and Friday 17 February 2.00-4.00pm Age 11-19 Masks can be the perfect disguise, transform a character or be an integral element to a costume.

Wednesday 15 February 11.00am-1.00pm Take on the challenge and see what you can create out of another’s waste. Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, W6 0QL 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@ lyric.co.uk

STAGE MAKE UP

Wednesday 15 February 2.00-4.00pm Age 11-19 You’re playing an old person, a zombie, a wounded soldier - it’s important to know how to make it look as realistic as possible. Come and learn how the theatre professionals create these looks for stage. Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road, W12 9JD 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@ lyric.co.uk

MASK MAKING

Have the opportunity to make your own on this two day course - what character will you become?! Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road W12 9JD 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@ lyric.co.uk

SPORT ACTIVITIES

Street Dance Academy

Monday 13 to Friday 17 February 12.00-4.00pm A week long intense Street Dance Camp for young females, led by JADE! Lock, pop, hip and hop you will learn all the moves to your chosen dance tracks, with the chance to perform at the end of the week. Fulham Cross Girls School, Munster Road, SW6 6BP 0845 009 0933

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Friday 17 February 1.00-5.00pm Age 11-19 A fun, action-packed afternoon of basketball skills, shooting, games and tournaments. Shoot out competition and scrimmage - don’t miss out on a chance to win some great NBA prizes. Burlington Dance Academy Wood Lane, W12 0HR 0845 009 0933

Over 14s Football Club

Monday 13 to Friday 17 February 12.00-4.00pm Four sports a day for five days including Football, Cricket, Basketball, Dodgeball, Handball and Rugby. Venue: Henry Compton School, Kingwood Road SW6 6SN 0845 009 0933

Monday 13 and Wednesday 15 February 4.00-5.00pm Age 14-19 A senior football session for aspiring footballers in Hammersmith & Fulham. Taught by a professional coach, you will polish your skills and practice in games with your peers. Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road, W12 9JD 0845 009 0933

STREETDANCE CLUB

BOXING

Multi-Sports Camp

Tuesday 14 and Thursday 16 February 6.00-7.00pm Age 11-19 Two evening Street Dance workshops for young people beginners or experienced dancers welcome. You will learn specialist dance skills at this class and how to choreograph moves to chosen dance tracks. 87 Masbro Rd Shepherds Bush, W14 0LR 0845 009 0933

Tuesday 14 and Thursday 16 February 4.00-5.00pm Age 11-19 A class for all levels of boxers, those more experienced will have the opportunity to assist the coach and learn new skills. Look out for the Let Me Play signs to guide you to the correct gym Phoenix High School The Curve, W12 0RQ 0845 009 0933

Football Tournament

YOUTH PROJECTS

Wednesday 15 February 1.00-4.00pm Age 13-19 Come on your own or as a team for this one-off Football Tournament. There will be lots of prizes for winners and runners up, as well as skills masterclasses by professional football coaches. Linford Christie Stadium Du cane Rd, W12 0DF 0845 009 0933

Lots on offer this school holiday for young people aged 11-19

Masbro youth project

Mondays from 5.00-8.00pm Wednesday and Friday from 6.00-9.00pm Age 13-19 87 Masbro Rd Shepherds Bush, W14 0LR 020 7603 8172

College Park youth project

Monday 7.00-10.00pm Age 13-19 City Mission Community Project, 2 Scrubs Lane NW10 6RB 020 8969 2528

Connexions One Stop Shop Monday to Friday 1.00-5.00pm Age 14-19 Do you need help to make choices about college, 6th form places, apprenticeships or finding a job? Then pop into the One Stop Shop and meet with a Personal Adviser. 181 King Street Hammersmith W6 9JT 020 8741 2441

Youth Project@ Fatima centre

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 6.30-9.30pm 13-19 Fatima Centre Commonwealth Avenue, White City, W12 7QR 020 8969 2528

Sands End youth project

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6.30-9.30pm Age 13-19 The Adventure Playground in William Parnell Park Marinefield Rd 020 7736 6572

Sulgrave youth project

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 6.30-9.30pm Age 13-19 287 Goldhawk Rd Hammersmith, W12 8EU 020 8748 3561

White City Old Oak youth project

Tuesday from 6.30-9.30pm and Friday from 7.00-10.00pm Age 13-19 76 Braybrook Street, Old Oak W12 7PH 020 8969 2528

All activities should be open to all young people, including those with disabilities. If you are unsure whether they can access the activities, give the project a call. This holiday you can also access activities in Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.

Brunswick Club

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 6.30-9.30pm Age 13-19 34 Haldane Rd Fulham, SW6 7EU 020 7385 4856

ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES FOR DISABLED YOUNG PEOPLE

HAFAD holiday programme

Monday 13 to Friday 17 February 9.30am-4.30pm Age 11-25 A week’s programme of activities for young disabled people which includes, arts, cooking and music production Greswell Centre Greswell Street, Fulham SW6 6PX 020 7471 8510 Advanced booking required

Carers Service

Access one to one carers services for children and young people to take part in activities or for respite. Disabled children’s team 020 8753 3321

Respite

The Haven offers both for day based and overnight stays for children aged 9-18.

Disabled children’s team 020 8753 3321 The Queensmill Playscheme Disabled children’s team 020 8753 3321

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IMPROVISE!

MUSIC PRODUCTION

ART & FASHION ACTIVITIES

JEWELLERY MAKING

COSTUME DESIGN

GRAFFITI T-SHIRT DESIGN

SET DESIGN

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POP ART

RECYCLED FASHION

Thursday 16 and Friday 17 February 2.00-4.00pm Age 11-19 Masks can be the perfect disguise, transform a character or be an integral element to a costume.

Wednesday 15 February 11.00am-1.00pm Take on the challenge and see what you can create out of another’s waste. Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, W6 0QL 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@ lyric.co.uk

STAGE MAKE UP

MASK MAKING

Have the opportunity to make your own on this two day course - what character will you become?! Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road W12 9JD 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@ lyric.co.uk

SPORT ACTIVITIES

Street Dance Academy

P: 0845 313 3933 E:ÀV#OEKI JRY XN W:ZZZ OEKI JRY XN \RXWKOLIH Basketball Jam

Over 14s Football Club

STREETDANCE CLUB

BOXING

Multi-Sports Camp

Football Tournament

YOUTH PROJECTS

Lots on offer this school holiday for young people aged 11-19

Masbro youth project

Mondays from 5.00-8.00pm Wednesday and Friday from 6.00-9.00pm Age 13-19 87 Masbro Rd Shepherds Bush, W14 0LR 020 7603 8172

College Park youth project

Monday 7.00-10.00pm Age 13-19 City Mission Community Project, 2 Scrubs Lane NW10 6RB 020 8969 2528

Youth Project@ Fatima centre

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 6.30-9.30pm 13-19 Fatima Centre Commonwealth Avenue, White City, W12 7QR 020 8969 2528

Sands End youth project

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6.30-9.30pm Age 13-19 The Adventure Playground in William Parnell Park Marinefield Rd 020 7736 6572

Sulgrave youth project

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 6.30-9.30pm Age 13-19 287 Goldhawk Rd Hammersmith, W12 8EU 020 8748 3561

White City Old Oak youth project

Tuesday from 6.30-9.30pm and Friday from 7.00-10.00pm Age 13-19 76 Braybrook Street, Old Oak W12 7PH 020 8969 2528

Brunswick Club

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 6.30-9.30pm Age 13-19 34 Haldane Rd Fulham, SW6 7EU 020 7385 4856

ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES FOR DISABLED YOUNG PEOPLE

HAFAD holiday programme

Carers Service

Access one to one carers services for children and young people to take part in activities or for respite. Disabled children’s team 020 8753 3321

Respite

The Haven offers both for day based and overnight stays for children aged 9-18.

Disabled children’s team 020 8753 3321 The Queensmill Playscheme Disabled children’s team 020 8753 3321

Lots on offer this school holiday for young people aged 11-19

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One strike t u o e r ’ e w d n a (of school) F u So what do H& teens think about teachers, pensions and a day off?

views of the world: Buzz reporter Hanaa Foura (above left) puts the questions to borough teenagers Fatima Jawad (above right and inset below), Sarah Foura (inset below left) and Avishkar Chetri, below right

By Hanaa Foura

s you will probably remember, the teacher strikes have happened again – basically the day that we missed school! I asked a couple of local young people aged 15 to 17 from (and even my sister!) for their thoughts about the strikes. Here’s what they had to say. Hanaa Foura Do you agree with the strikes? Avishkar Chetri Not really. Services have broken down this week, causing a lot of inconvenience. HF How do you feel about pensions? AC Well, I believe pensions are important. We would work until we dropped dead if we didn’t get pensions. HF Do you think that school closing for the day is the right thing to do? AC It’s OK if it’s justified.

HF Do you agree with the strikes? Fatima Jawad Yes, I do agree with the strikes because I think people have the right to withdraw their labour when they are not satisfied with the changes being made.

the strikes? Sarah Foura Yes, because they have l Schools were a right to have a closed as teacher walked out in a say against the 24-hour public government’s sector strike on decisions. November 30 over HF How do proposed changes to pension plans. you feel about Locally, 32 schools pensions? were closed and 50 SF I think people per cent of teachers should definitely took part on the day get pensions. HF People work How do you their whole life and deserve feel about to get pensions because you pensions? can’t work physically all your FJ I think life, and isn’t our tax going having towards our pensions? So pensions there’s no need to get rid of it. is important because it provides HF Do you think that school people with the closing for the day is the support they need, right thing to do? and cutting them SF Yes, because by striking will create many they are showing there’s a problems as some problem that needs to be people can’t solved, and it shows turn to other that they’re fighting alternatives. for their right to HF Do you think get pensions. that school Even if there’s closing for the no school for day is the right a day, that thing to do? really hasn’t FJ I think it’s affected me in necessary as long a bad way so as you have a I do think justified reason. it’s the right HF Do you thing to agree with do.

STRIKE FACTS

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What are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; subjects? l Science, technology, engineering or maths-related infomation: (Clockwise from right) Tumba Bokula, Faiza Ali and Amal Abdullah; Firas Hazim finds out about the work of the BBC Academy from Alison Hunter; Farhad Yusuf and Sabrina Atwal from University of Westminster

BUZZ 2.2012 fact finders: Lubna Kaimeh (left) and Horaya Ali with Simon Reynolds from Royal Holloway, and a group of visiting students eager to find out about science, technology and maths careers

Students – look into your future!

u With the UK keen to encourage hi-tech companies it is a great time to find out about careers in this exciting and growing sector, as Tracy Williams writes

ALUABLE advice on high-flying careers in science and technology was on offer at a Shepherds Bush conference. More than 120 Hammersmith & Fulham students took part in the event at Phoenix High School’s brand-new Post 16 centre. The half-day event for sixth formers who are thinking of going to university showcased job opportunities that can come from studying science, technology, engineering or maths (Stem) related subjects. Exhibitors from 15 British universities attended as well as employers from six companies, i n c l u d i n g Hammersmithbased L’Oreal, IBM, Thames Water, the Met Office and a medical professional from the Royal Free Hospital. Each ran short workshops highlighting the range of careers open to students who go on to study a degree in a Stem-related subject.

There was also advice from university admissions service Ucas on how to apply to higher education institutes. Students from Hammersmith & West London College, William Morris Sixth Form, Latymer Upper School, Burlington Danes Academy, Hammersmith Academy, Sacred Heart High School and Phoenix High attended the conference. Adiyasuren Ganbuatar, 16, from Phoenix High, said: “The L’Oreal presentation was excellent. I want to go to

university to study accounting and from the exhibition I have been able to learn more about my course.” Cllr Helen Binmore, Hammersmith & Fulham Council cabinet member for children’s services, said: “This was a great opportunity for students to find out more about what their study options for the future could be. The more informed they are, the better decisions they can make about what university course will suit the career path they are considering.”

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Are you playing a mug’s

Game? rovide u Video games p ness a huge bit of busi t are u for companies – b mply they harmful or si ng harmless for you stie hri people? Darnell C ok lo r takes a close

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veryone has an opinion on video games – your mum, dad, grandparents, teachers, politicians, media and scientists – and whether they are a good influence on young people or not. Video games can be good or bad depending on what they’re about. A study carried out by the BBC showed that in Britain alone, a third of children in their early teens

played video games on a daily basis, and seven per cent of children played at least 30 hours a week. This study also showed that when using video games in education it benefited children immensely as many young people who played video games got good grades in their exams. Some young people even went on to higher education which shows some video games can be helpful.

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Your shout Josephine Onwubiko, 18, right, completely detests violent video game. She says such games would certainly cause an impact on our society. She believes video games should be monitored closely by the parents of the children who play them.

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According to research, it did say: “I believe that anyone can even make young people’s should be able to play video brains think harder and be games of any age because more active. some people may have a more Another study from a developed, sensible mind from parenting website showed a younger age than others.” that people who I also played educational wanted to video games gained find out valuable longwhat type of term skills such as games young surgical skills. You p e o p l e may be wondering mostly play. how video games Most of are related to better those I asked surgical skills – – 60 per cent well, it’s because – preferred to in video games, play war and especially those action type that involve having games. The to aim at a target, rest preferred include hand-eye to play co-ordination. platform This skill is a games very good one to such as have in many jobs Mario and not just useful Brothers. in surgery. When Lastly, video I asked games are just t h e m generally a much whether more fun and they were Games can interesting way to a w a r e benefit learn, and some of the may think its much possible people and better than writing effects of help get all the time. This playing some types is very healthy v i d e o for the brain, and g a m e s , of jobs speaking of health, especially the video games can be popular war very physical, and and action reduce the risks of high blood games, half of them said they pressure, strokes and cancer. did. Video games can be real life A 14-year-old boy said: savers! Or at least I think so... “Yes, I do realise the effect However, we also have to that video games cause. I have remember that some video realised that sometimes some games are not as helpful as people can suffer from the others and some scientists impact of video games, and have linked aggression, anti- a small number of lives have social behaviour, obesity and been partly ruined. But, I also serious addiction to violent know that games can benefit games. There are many that people and help people get can influence young people’s some types of jobs.” mind because of the negativity However, half of those I involved within them and the asked still didn’t realise there violence – this is why age were any effects from playing ratings are essential on video these types of video games. games. After my research I went out l As we’ve seen, video games on the streets of H&F to find can be good or bad depending out what young people really on what they’re about think about video games. – they can help you or I managed to interview 10 be absolutely no use at youngsters aged 13-18, male all. and female. When I asked the Many games have young people if they believe side effects and can that they should be able to play influence the any game, no matter of the age minds of young rating, 80 per cent said yes and people in age ratings shouldn’t apply. particular, but However, a girl aged 15, who can really wanted to remain anonymous, b e n e f i t

Frederick Gill, 15, left, says he is aware of the negative and positive effects of video games. He believes most games are good. Ezra Gill, 13, right, says he isn’t aware of the positive and negative effects of video games. He says that most video games have a good effect on society but not every game is good.

Fourteen-year-old Keisha Morris says she is aware of the positive and negative effects of video games. She adds that many video games, but not all, can lead to violence in our society. Keisha (below) said: “I think that violent video games do lead to violence in our society. “When I am in class people throw pencils and rubbers at each other saying ‘head shot!’ or ‘five streak kill’. This is what is on the video games and the young people are copying it, as it is glorified.”

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SPOTTED!

Iggle Piggle & the Pontipines from BBC’s ‘In the Night Garden’ Wendell Park, ShepheRds Bush W12 PICTURE BY REBEKAH WILSON 9 January 2012

What services do you really want? Tell us... u Imaginative ways of involving youngsters in shaping their own services have earned H&F one of the first places in a trailblazing national project, writes Louise Raisey

etter opportunities for young people in the borough are in the pipeline after it was chosen as one of four new youth innovation zones across the country. Designed to develop creative approaches to youth services, the zones are a cornerstone of the Government’s new vision for

holding councils to account, and to work more closely with voluntary organisations and local businesses. H&F’s ground-breaking Youth Commissioners Programme is just one of the reasons it has been picked. “Young people go out and monitor all youth provision, interviewing checklist: Children have been youngsters and heavily involved workers and in redesigning providing feedback Hammersmith on the quality of & Fulham’s services. They youth also commission services services. Cabinet member for children’s services Cllr Helen Binmore said: “H&F has led the way in redesigning its youth service based on the views of local young people. “They are bright, enthusiastic and, of course, are the people who use the service. “Their views have been hugely influential in rethinking how services are designed and run.”

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BUZZ 2.2012

We’re taking over at the Brunswick club!

Take the test with a right royal reward u Challenge yourself by tackling the Duke of Edinburgh Award, says Tracy Williams

Compton, Lady Margaret, Phoenix High, William Morris Sixth Form, St James Girls, The Moat and Hafad (Hammersmith & Fulham Action on Disability) were joined at the ceremony by their families, DofE programme staff, teachers and volunteers. Cllr Helen Binmore, H&F Council cabinet member for children’s services, was on hand to present the 18 silver and 68 bronze DofE awards which took 12-18 months to complete.

Youngsters from a Fulham youth club took over the annual awards ceremony as the adults watched on. ant to Volunteers from the experience Brunswick in Haldane Road new activities? night’s the ed organis not only Develop existing skills? entertainment but went on to The Duke of Edinburgh club the as perform host and (DofE) Awards are just recognised the achievements the thing! year. the over rs of its membe More than 80 young The girls showcased people from Hammersmith the down designs their own & Fulham attended a town catwalk in a fashion show hall reception to receive local with after working their awards in November. volunteer fashionista Lyn Participants from Henry drama The osi. Gbadam club also showed off their picture special! improvisation skills. The winners were For more snaps from the H&F Duke presented their prizes by their of Edinburgh Award ceremony see: www.lbhf.gov.uk/dofe fellow peers as Paige Dwyer, 17, and Sean Legg, 15, hosted the ceremony. One of the toughest awards to win on the night was the Silver Youth Challenge, where participants had to complete six challenges from fundraising on the streets of Fulham to setting up their own netball team. Volunteer Hayley McCarthy, 17, was delighted with the evening. “It was really l For more hard for us to pull it inf ormation we but r all togethe go to www. managed to make a thebrunswick successful night. And club.org.uk now I cannot wait for it bring so next, what is on!” she said. The club have diversified their activities to attract more girls from the local Fulham area. Nick Skoric 52

Duke of Edinburgh Award factfile>>

l The scheme is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of activities for those aged 14-24 l There are three progressive levels: bronze, silver and gold, which when completed, lead to a DofE award l Activities include: volunteering – helping people in the community; physical – participants improving in an area of sport, dance or physical fitness; skill – focusing on developing practical and social skills; expedition – where participants train for, plan and complete an adventurous journey. The final level, gold, is a residential project which entails staying and working away from home doing a shared activity l DofE programmes are run at the majority of secondary schools across the borough. If you are interested in taking part contact the DofE leader at your school l To discuss how to participate or continue the DofE programme contact Jesse Foyle at: Jesse.Foyle@ lbhf.gov.uk More details can be found at: www.DofE.org and the DofE London page: www.DofE.org/London

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u A hole in the heart, swollen brain and a daily battle with sickness could not stop Kate McDevitt from taking a gold award

“I was determined to a condition that swells the complete the gold DofE brain causing problems programme despite with vision and other my health,” says Kate motor skills. McDevitt. The former Cambridge “I’ve been in and out School pupil says her of hospital all my life DofE programme made –I was born with three her realise anything is kidneys, a hole in the possible. “I can’t believe I heart and a swollen managed to get through it brain – and battle daily all,” she adds. “It seemed bouts of sickness but like a mountain to climb my DofE programme but I did it.” has showed me I can She took part thanks achieve anything.” to her membership of The 25-year-old, Hammersmith and Fulham from West Kensington, Action on Disability carried out a variety (Hafad), which runs a of activities including youth service for 16-25sailing, swimming for year-olds, and was one charity, hiking through of only two participants the Lake District, to complete their DofE helping in a nursery and programmes. work experience on the Esme Young, training London Underground. and progression worker Kate is one of the at Hafad, said: “She first disabled people in persevered through 12 Hammersmith & Fulham months of volunteer to achieve a DofE award work, staying away from and her feat was even home for nights more impressive on end.” as she also suffers from honour: Waiting to hydrocephalus, be called up at the town hall Duke of Edinburgh Award ceremony (far left) and Cllr Helen Binmore with Emmanuelle Andrews (below)

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BUZZ 2.2012 working experience: Sacred Heart girls took up tools to learn about the construction industry

Building up a new set of skills Construction has an image as a man’s world but a scheme is fighting back at that stereotype, reports Tracy Williams

AMMERS and nails rather than pens and paper were the tools wielded by a group of girls learning about traditional building skills. The pupils aged 15-16 from Sacred Heart High girls’ school in Hammersmith tried surveying, tiling, painting and decorating, plumbing and carpentry as part of a scheme to encourage women into the construction industry. Their work at the Aspen Gardens Residents’ Association community

certificates for completing the 12-week programme at a recent ceremony in the White City BBC Media Village. Sacred Heart assistant headteacher Elizabeth Hidson said: “Many of our girls aspire to university courses such as architecture or engineering, and they were quick to see how useful this course would be for their futures. “We are very proud of our girls for their willingness to embrace the challenges of the l London’s programme.” largest college is in Students centre, also H&F... and has launched had the in W6, came a work academy for opportunity through the young people to find to meet First Start construction jobs. women programme See www.wlc.ac.uk/ from various supported by college/news/article. different Hammersmith asp?newsID=1451 professions in & Fulham the construction Council’s industry, such as Education Business surveyors, architects Partnership. and construction managers. This scheme, run by White City construction group Kier, gives students the opportunity to experience a number of building trades in a real workplace in their community. Kier has previously run similar courses, but this was the first open exclusively to girls. Ten pupils were awarded

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u This September Fulham will host a school which promises a dynamic design, as Delyth Bowen writes

FULHAM school federation will open one of the first ‘studio schools’ in London this September to deliver a concept designed to focus on individual needs. Fulham Enterprise Studio, a mixed-sex school for 14 to 19-year-olds, will be based next to Henry Compton School, which will become known as Fulham Boys’ School. At the same time, the current Federation of Fulham Cross Girls’ School and Henry Compton Boys’ School will go by the new name of Fulham College, incorporating all three schools. Studio schools, a new concept in education, look and feel more like a business than a school, with a longer working day and yearround opening. They are small mainstream schools for about 300 students that teach the national curriculum and deliver the same key qualifications as traditional schools, in a way that combines academic and vocational qualifications with real work experience. Working closely with local employers, Fulham Enterprise Studio will offer a range of academic and vocational qualifications including GCSEs in English, maths and science, as well as paid work placements linked directly to employment opportunities in the local area. Students will learn skills that can be used in the workplace. For example, ‘hands-on’ projects such as writing reports or conducting surveys can be commissioned by local businesses, and each week students will work

utive principal of the new move: Bernie Peploe (above) is exec ols such as Fulham Cross. scho bine com will h whic ge, Colle Fulham Kamaran and Erna Sylejmani Inset below: Fulham Cross pupils Roza’s language conference year last at e seen during a trading gam

Studio school will make you feel grown up as employees in real businesses, with those aged 16 and over earning a proper wage. Bernie Peploe, executive principal of Fulham College, said: “Choice is at the heart of success in education.

“Young people are individuals and they don’t all suit the same learning style. The dramatic improvement in boys’ GCSE results this year and ongoing successes at Fulham Cross are the result of a sustained focus on individual pupils’ strengths and needs. “Introducing more choice in the style of education with a studio school is a natural development in the federation’s drive for continued success.”

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EVENT Arts Education Project PLACE

Apothecary Gallery, Hammersmith ONLINE See www.london apothecary.co.uk

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creAtive types: Students from Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College and examples of work from their Apothecary Gallery show

alented young art students are having their work showcased to the public as part of a series of exhibitions run by a Hammersmith gallery. The Apothecary in Greyhound Road teams up with borough colleges every year for an Arts Education Project. The first shows of 2012 involve Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College in Barons Court, and level 3 art and design students feature in a display called Portrait & Gesture (private view from 5-6.30pm on Monday, January 30, exhibition runs until February 5). Attention then switches to William Morris Sixth Form art

students for a private view from 5-6.30pm on Monday, February 6 (show until February 18), while A2 photography students from the same school, in St Dunstanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road, Hammersmith, are the focus on Thursday, February 20 (same times). The Bridge Academy in Finlay Street, Fulham, may feature after that. The Apothecary Gallery has run the project for the past four years. l If you are unable to attend the private views, contact the gallery on 020 7381 5727 or email info@londonapothecary. co.uk to arrange to see the exhibition. Visit www.londonapothecary. co.uk

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u Stuck for ideas on things to do? Buzz brings you a round-up of some the best events co of ming up in the borough Continued on pages 58 -59>>

Play deals with issue of one family – and a nanny... l Bringing up a family is not always easy. A problem son and a failing business? And heavily pregnant at the same time? In Bush Theatre’s Our New Girl, behind the shiny door of Hazel Robinson’s perfect London home nothing is as it seems. Her plastic surgeon husband Richard has embarked on his latest charitable quest in Haiti, leaving Hazel with her troubles.

When a professional nanny arrives unannounced on the doorstep, she finds her home under the shadow of a perfect stranger with a dark agenda of her own. The play runs until February 11 at the new theatre in Uxbridge Road, Shepherds Bush, with performances at 7.30pm or 2.30pm on Saturdays. Tickets: £10-£20. For details, visit: www.bushtheatre. co.uk or call 020 8743 5050.

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in a tight spot: Matt Smith is at the centre of the interactive Doctor Who Experience in Olympia

Taking time out THEATRE

Lyric Hammersmith King Street, Hammersmith W6 Box office: 0871 2211729 www.lyric.co.uk l Mogadishu March 27-31, evenings 7.30pm, matinees 28&29 1.30pm. Free post-show Q&A 29th. Friends performance 31st 7.30pm. Ages 14+ See story on the right for more details. Tickets: £12.50£35. £12.50 nights: March 27 & mid-week matinees, all tickets £12.50.

captured, she finds herself at the Russian Space Centre learning to fly a rocket and digging holes in the moon. This cosmic adventure features plenty of dance, music and puppetry. All tickets £8. Family ticket £30 (for four people).

l Cinderella February 14-18, Matinees: 11am & 1pm. Ages 5-11. Cinderella is taunted by her evil stepsisters and is made to do endless chores and housework. Suddenly her wishes are answered when her magic l Little Red fairy godmother Riding Hood arrives to help February 4. her. This Matinees: classic story 11am & is given a t for 1pm. Ages mischievous l Keep an eye ou ops sh 4-7. An twist with Easter craft work five enchanting vivid for children aged lace retelling of storytelling. to 12 at Fulham Pa w. a children’s All tickets £8. this April. Check ww favourite. Family ticket fulhampalace.org Remember to £30 (for four watch out for the people). hungry wolf. All tickets £8. Family ticket £30. l The Owl and the Pussycat February 24-26. Matinees: l Muttnik – the first dog in 11am & 1pm. Ages 3-7. The space! Owl and the Pussycat set out February 11. Matinees: 11am on the high seas with only & 1pm. Ages 3-7. When some honey, plenty of money Muttnik the stray dog is and a runcible spoon, to help

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them find their way. Features Edward Lear’s beautiful poetry plus lots of live music, making it the perfect accompaniment to classroom learning, particularly in English and music. This season the Lyric is also offering two very special Friday performances for school and nursery groups. Tickets are just £6 for schools and nurseries and to make a booking call 0871 22 117 20 or email schools@lyric.co.uk with your school’s name, estimated group number and chosen performance time. All other tickets £8. Family ticket £30 (for four people). l The Lyric runs numerous events for young people – see the website for full details: www.lyric.co.uk Bush Theatre 7 Uxbridge Road W12 Call: 020 8743 5050 www.bushtheatre.co.uk l Our New Girl Runs until February 11.See larger story on What’s On section front page for more details.

MUSIC

HMV Apollo Queen Caroline Street,

Fulham Palace Bishop’s Avenue SW6 Tel: 020 7736 3233 www. fulhampalace.org l Mini Mozarts Feb 14, 10am & 11am. Children’s music workshop for 2 to 5-yearolds. Includes singing, percussion instruments and exploring rhythm and sound. £10 per child, accompanying adult free.

cinema

Riverside Studios Crisp Road W6 Bookings/ information: 020 8237 1111 www. riversidestudios. co.uk l Kids’ Movie Club @ Riverside Saturday Mornings is children’s time at Riverside’s cinema! Riverside shows big screen gems for children of all ages. Come early and have brunch in the cafe. A child must accompany an

adult to all the screenings. Tickets: adults £5, children £2.50 l Hugo 2D (U) Feb 4, 11am. The story of an orphan boy living a secret life in the walls of a Paris train station.

Atkinson’s Mr Bean travels to America where he is given the responsibility of taking a valuable painting to a Los Angeles museum.

family fun

Fulham Palace Bishop’s Avenue SW6 l Puss in Boots (U) Tel: 020 7736 3233 Feb 11, 11am. www.fulhampalace. A story about org the events l Museum leading up to l Try the Music drop-in the swordHouse for Childre afternoons n fighting in Uxbridge Road February 5 cat’s Shepherds Bush, , and March fo meeting plenty of courses r 4, 2-3.30pm. an with Shrek workshops: www. d Try on period and his musichousefor costumes and friends. children.co.uk handle artefacts. Free, no booking l Watership required, all ages Down (U) welcome. Feb 18, 11am. A group of rabbits flee their doomed Olympia Two warren and face many Hammersmith Road dangers to find then protect Olympia W14 their new home. www.eco.co.uk Ticket hotline: 0844 l Bean (U) 209 7354 Feb 25, 11am. Rowan l The Doctor Who Experience Until February 22, 10am-4pm. A unique walkthrough experience where you can step inside the Tardis to take a starring role in your very own adventure. This fully contained interactive Doctor Who experience puts you at the heart of the action, including special scenes filmed with the current Doctor Matt Smith. An exhibition will chart the success of the show from the first series in 1963 to the most recent episodes. You will also l Following its world premiere and be able to get up sell-out runs at the Lyric and Royal close and personal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, last year, with sets from Mogadishu returns for one week only as recent series as a part of a UK tour. well as confronting Set in an inner-city school, the play numerous monsters follows the story of a well-intentioned including several white teacher, who finds herself the generations of the victim when caught up in a school yard Daleks, Cybermen, fight. While trying to protect a black Silurians, an Ice student from exclusion, the tables are Warrior and a turned as he convinces his friends to Zygon. See: bit.ly/ spin a story of lies accusing her of racial doctorwhotickets assault. See listings for full details. or call 0844 209 7354 for tickets.

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Hammersmith Call: 0870 606 3400 www.ticketmaster.co.uk l Nicole Scherzinger + Angel + Mindless Behaviour Feb 19, 7pm. The multitalented global pop star is looking to prove why she has become one of the most successful artists in the UK this year. Following her run of hit singles, including number one song Don’t Hold Your Breath and her debut solo album Killer Love hitting the top 10, she has amassed a huge international following with around 141million YouTube views, nearly 2m Facebook fans and over 757,000 twitter followers. Since fronting one of the world’s most famous female collectives, Nicole Scherzinger has not only firmly established herself as a solo artist, but she has gone on to become a TV personality as a judge on the US X-Factor. Tickets: £28.50.

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The wheel

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I get around: The Wheely Bug is not just about bugs – mice, cows, tigers and pigs have also joined the range

u The toy world is buzzing with a range of sit-on animals all going by the name of ‘bugs’, as Tim Harrison reports

ERE’S a wheely good idea to help the toddler in your life get a bit of independence – the Wheely Bug. Designed in Australia in 2005, the number of different rideon models has been steadily expanding into a full menagerie. Where better than Buzz to mention that the early bee model has now been joined by ladybirds, mice, cows, tigers and pigs. The beauty is that they’re sturdy and

wood-based, young riders push along with their feet – so they’re perfect for gently building muscles, and there isn’t far to fall! They are a colourful, safe way to encourage mobility and independence. The large and small sizes means that they appeal to the one, two or three-year-old in your life who’s determined to go places. Built to help children on the brink of walking to post-toddler stage, the bugs go all directions on a flat surface, or round in circles, with the animal bodies having a sturdy wipe-clean surface. The base is solid smooth plywood, and the little sprung ‘feelers’ at the front are stainless steel. The handles are aluminium, so they won’t rust. Prices start from around £50. l Wheely Bugs are stocked at Little Heroes, 638 Fulham Road, Fulham, and at The Little Toy Shop in the Pottery Café, 735 Fulham Road, Fulham, and at Mothercare in King’s Mall, Hammersmith.

THE clock is ticking down to a dazzling dance extravaganza at the Lyric theatre – but you still have time to join the fun. Children from The Michelle Bourne Dance Academy in Shepherds Bush are trained in tap, ballet, contemporary/ jazz, musical theatre and street

dance and are preparing for the big show at the Hammersmith venue on May 26. Lessons are held for youngsters aged five and above at the Phoenix and Janet Adegoke Fitness Centre from 11.30am3pm every Saturday. Michelle has been running the

academy for 13 years and she also has primary school classes during the week at St Augustine’s, Fulham, and The Good Shepherd in Shepherds Bush. l Join the academy by either turning up between 11.30am and 3pm on Saturdays, or by calling 07852 932 473. Send an email to info@ michellebourneacademy. co.uk for more details.

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The Bourne supremacy

armed forces: Michelle Bourne academy youngsters performed on TV as dance group Chaos for Comic Relief Does Glee Club last March

Focused on developing a new image for youngsters MAGIC: Hanif Kapadia of Kodak Express in Uxbridge Road can work wonders on your child’s photo. Before and after, left

u If you want to be a dragon, elf or fairy, this shop can achieve it, as Tim Harrison reports

DMIt it, you’ve always wanted to soar into the sky on the back of a fire-breathing dragon! Hanif Kapadia is the man who can make it happen. He’s also your first port of call if you want to sprout fairy wings or reinvent yourself as an elf. Hanif is king of the image manipulators. For the past decade he has run the Kodak Express at 216 Uxbridge Road, Shepherds Bush, creating magical

canvases and framed prints. Bring in an ordinary photo of your child, and a couple of days later your lad has turned into a Johnny Depp-style pirate, or a dragon rider.

Girls become fairies, babies turn into elves and there are also baby rhymes, incorporating your child’s name. The £35 cost includes a 10x8in portrait. l Call in, or ring Hanif on 020 8743 3788 or visit: www.qualityphotos.co.uk

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Oarsome mosaic hbours Church – joined the artist and neig ulham’s sporting heritage features n. ope aic mos the lare dec to in a riverside mosaic making a The mosaic near Putney Bridge r safe k wal e rsid rive Get of tch stre station is an arty contribution to thetical prac a with and brighter. e... ativ H&F Moving initi The semi-circular design at Carrara purpose. It opens up and beautifies the has ge Brid of Wharf, near Putney a neglected, vandal-prone stretch r for safe area the university boat race at its heart. ing mak k, wal e rsid rive Mosaic expert Tamara Froud everyone to enjoy. flats in ts den resi ed consult Twenty-five saplings have along Fulham’s river walk been planted behind the before a team of artists mosaic and the paving and spent a month in a studio lighting has been upgraded. assembling a design. l Tamara was a i c e “I met local people It was spreate commissioned to create to c from Willowbank, the design after a Carrara a n i g Swanbank and Carrara n Wharf resident admired somethi ondon Wharf to discuss what she did at nearby All one art of L know they wanted, and I also p ts Sain Primary School, I went to the Lilla Huset Bishops Avenue, Fulham. archive in Hammersmith Tamara grew up in the to research Putney Bridge and now runs her own area and the traditions of the company, Mosaic Art Ltd. “It was area,” said Tamara, 40. to create something in a part of cial spe Children from the 1st Fulham London I knew,” she said. TH ts Rainbows – based at nearby All Sain

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Gift of the garb

picture special By Da vid Tett

EVENT Black History

Month, Hammersmith & Fulham PLACE St Peter’s school, St Peter’s Road, Hammersmith ONLINE For more details see www.blackhistory-month.co.uk

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Sport

u From park kickabouts to playing Brazil Pages 66-67>> u Hula hoops make a comeback! Page 68>>

: the Best of the west xtures QPR ruary 4: Wolves (h) next five Prem fi clubs... l Saturday,y, Feb ruary 11: Blackburn (a) Feb urda h Sat l g u o r o b e h t ruary 25: Fulham (h) r Feb y, fo l Saturda y, March 3: Everton (h) l Saturda l Saturday March 10: Bolton (a)

Chelsea l Sunday, February 5: Manchester United (h) (a) l Saturday, February 11: Everton l Saturday, February 25: Bolton (h) l Saturday, March 3: West Brom (a) l Saturday, March 10: Stoke (h)

Fulham l Saturday, February 4: Manchester City (a) l Saturday, February 11: Stoke (h) l Saturday, February 25: QPR (a) l Sunday, March 4: Wolves (h) (a) l Saturday, March 10: Aston Villa

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u Enjoy a great day out with the family at Craven Cottage

UZZ has teamed up with Fulham FC to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a family package (tickets for two adults and two juniors) to see the Premier League clash against Stoke City on Saturday, February 11. Last season’s corresponding match at Craven Cottage saw Fulham

register a 2-0 win with both goals scored by Clint Dempsey. The US international (pictured below) has been in scintillating form for the Whites so far this season. His first-ever career hat-trick against Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup last month was quickly followed by another hattrick, this time in the Premier League against Newcastle United. l For a chance to win the

rout: Bobby Zamora and Anton Ferdinand during October’s Fulham v QPR clash, won 6-0 by the Whites – Hoops look for revenge on February 25 PICTURE by action images

family package, all you have to do is answer this question by Tuesday, February 7: What is the name of Fulham’s furry mascot? Send your answer to press. office@lbhf.gov.uk with your full name, full address and a daytime phone number. The Editor’s decision is final. Usual rules apply. l Tickets are on general sale for the Stoke match and are priced just £10 for juniors (aged 15 and under). Family packs (two adults and two juniors) are available. For further information visit www.fulhamfc.com/tickets. l See page 77 for details of football schools in the borough.

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s t u o b a k c i k m o Fr h t i m s r e m m a H in ! a n a h G o t k r a P ea u It’s been quit lented ta e journey for th since Albert Adomah osts alp jumpers-for-go ourt sc n ve a games in R tes, a m Park with his on is writes Tim Harr

N INTERNATIONAL football star who was spotted as a teenager during kickabout games in a Hammersmith park wants other youngsters to follow his lead. A decade ago, Bristol City winger Albert Adomah, 24, was a shy teenager, watching from the sidelines as a council-funded youth project, the street wardens, organised jumpers-for-goalposts matches. “I used to play five-aside games with them in Ravenscourt Park,” he told buzz. “We used to just turn up and play the matches. I lived 10 minutes’ walk away; I was 15. We weren’t all good, but we all just wanted to play.” Today Albert is a first-team player at Bristol City. The five goals he’s scored this season have played a crucial part in moving the Robins clear of the drop zone. Better still, he has established himself as a full international player after two appearances in recent months for Ghana. But he has never forgotten his old mates in

Hammersmith & Fulham, and makes a point of looking them up every time he’s back. One great mate is Allan Richards, the H&F Council street warden who persuaded Albert to stop watching the Ravenscourt Park kickabouts and take part. “The football helped several lads turn their lives around,” said Allan, 32, who still works for the council. “I’m in regular contact with them. I played in goal for them sometimes!” Albert used to hang out with the lads at the Becklow Gardens flats in Shepherds Bush, but friend: H&F street warden Allan Richards helped to set Albert Adomah on the road to stardom

as the boys became more involved in the football project, the standard started to improve. As a five-a-side street team, with players aged between 15 and 18, Albert and his mates competed in the Unity Cup in Lambeth, representing H&F. “I think that project was really good for youngsters,” said Albert. “It keeps them off the streets and gives them something to focus on. One day they spotted me playing in the park. I asked if we could join in and I’ve never looked back.” The football kickabouts were, in Allan’s opinion, a great way to give youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds a chance to make something of themselves. “The advantage was we were all young,” said Allan who grew up in Ladbroke Grove and admits to a ‘misspent youth’ in Shepherds Bush. “Albert? He was just in a different league. A lot of street

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footballers play with their head down, but he had excellent touch, pace and skill. He’s a natural. You would never see Albert without a football. “He took it seriously, and we did a lot of engagement with them all. There was a huge drop in antisocial behaviour in the blocks when the football began.” Inspired by a new sense of purpose, the articulate, family-orientated Albert did an apprenticeship in painting and decorating. But football was his real aim, and he went for trials with Harrow Borough. In January 2008 the Lambeth-born 6ft 1in midfielder/winger went from Harrow to Barnet, where he proved an electrifying force. The early signs had been there in Ravenscourt Park. Allan said: “It was his mentality – Albert never got angry at football. A lot of the younger ones we had to coach in appropriate behaviour; not fighting, not swearing and not bringing on to the football pitch what went on in the road. “But he was a leader. We were playing one five-a-side league game and we were losing 5-2, and Albert pulled them together and said ‘We can still win this!’ They all switched on, and we won 13-5. It was a 12-minute game!” In the summer of 2010 Albert signed a three-year deal with Bristol City. In his first season he was named the club’s player of the year. Allan and Albert were briefly reunited when he was back in west London for the recent Nigeria v Ghana friendly. It followed hard on the heels of Albert’s international debut for Ghana, when he came on as a 77th-minute sub in the 1-0 defeat to five-times world champions Brazil at Fulham’s Craven Cottage ground. Albert had gone full circle, making his international debut in the same borough where he first kicked a football competitively. Ghana coach Goran Stevanovic said: “I’m very positive about Adomah and about his future. I was pleased with how he played and his training throughout the

ro o t s : Albert Adomah pictured where his football career all began – in Ravenscourt Park

week. He will be a part of the national team in the future.” Albert, who can speak the native Ghanaian language Twi, said: “This is the first time I’ve played for my country, and hopefully I’ve shown them what I can do going forward. I’m delighted, and hopefully if I get another

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Albert is a natural – you would never see him without a football

chance I’ll take it. I’m thinking positive.” His immediate target remains boosting Bristol City’s place in the Championship table. Albert said: “We’ve struggled, but we’ve got a new manager and we’re moving up the league. I’m still enjoying it; I’m still really enjoying it.” Although he just missed out on representing Ghana at this month’s African Cup of Nations, Albert’s chance will come. The council remains committed to boosting young people’s prospects via football projects organised in partnership with the three Premier League teams in the borough, including QPR’s White City Rangers and Chelsea’s Kickz.

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u With the number of women taking part in sport decreasing, Buzz reporter Sabrina Nasir asks why this is and what can be done to help

High hoops

hen not a single women was included in the shortlist for the Sports Personality of the Year award it caused widespread dismay. But should we be more worried that the number of females taking part in sport as a whole is showing a decrease? The Women’s Sports and Fitness Foundation, a UK charity, is concerned about the recent trend. According to figures released by Sport England, the number of women taking part has fallen by 61,000

u Want to burn calories and have e? fun old-school styl revival! Try the hoop Izzy Macpherson reports

What do Pamela Anderson and Elmo have in common? They have both succumbed to the addictive, lowimpact aerobic activity that is hooping. As a mediocre hooper compared to hooping artistes such as Safire or Christabel Zamor, both of whom have helped bring back the ancient Egyptian toy into public consciousness, I have suddenly become aware of the amazingly under-rated benefits. Hooping has been proven to aid weight loss, burns up to 600 calories an hour, tones the core, improves blood flow and reduces stress. It is also ridiculously easy to learn and can cost as little as 68

to 2,761,000 while the figure for men has increased. Who or what is to blame – our generation of young women for not being as interested? Or does society just not value them as much as men when it comes to sport? Two per cent of newspaper sports coverage is dedicated to women’s events. We have so many teenagers now whose thoughts are dominated by being thin instead of healthy. I asked H&F girls for their opinions and they had many ideas about why fewer women are interested in sport (see Your Shout column on the

£15 to maintain. It can be done by the young and old, outside or inside, wearing whatever you like in a small space. For those who want to explore hoop dance there are hoop classes, hooping festivals, world hoop days and hoop jams all growing in strength right here in London. In fact, it was to a local hoop jam in Hammersmith that I took a friend, who probably would have preferred to watch X Factor instead. She began the jam sceptical, but became frighteningly enthusiastic by the end! The beauty of hooping is it need not be taken any further than the standard gyrations of the hips that most people associate with hooping. With a little effort, a new hooper could accomplish a variety of tricks: from the vortex to the booty bump. My friend soon discovered that it takes some time before you can master the more difficult tricks without smacking someone in the face. But she also proved that the golden rule of hooping is to have fun –and never to underestimate a children’s toy. l Regular hoop jams are held at Holy Innocents Church, Upper Hall, Ravenscourt Park, W6, on Thursdays, 7.30-8.30pm. For more details about Hooping in Hammersmith, visit www.hoopandglory.co.uk

right for a few). Reasons included the ‘masculinity’ of many sports and greater opportunities for men to follow it as a career. One answer is to target young women through clubs in our area. An organisation which recently just started in Hammersmith & Fulham is certainly hoping to reverse the recent trend. The company is called MBS, which stands for Mind, Body & Soul. It is getting together a ‘soul girls’ basketball team, under the direction of a head coach called Huggy who has been working with the community

for more than 25 years. Sessions are held in Fatima Community Centre in Commonwealth Avenue, White City, on a Thursday from 6.30-8.30pm, and also on a Saturday morning from 11am-2pm at the Harrow Club in Latimer Road (Kensington & Chelsea). Sessions are tailored to improve young women’s fitness and sports skills through fun and innovative training methods. To find out more about MBS you can either email soulgroup1@ gmail.com or on Facebook ‘SOUL l Figures publish | Basketball, Sport England in ed by Sports, Skills & revealed the size December of Fitness’. gap in sport. At pr the gender We need in eight (2.761mill esent, one more ideas like regularly play spor ion) women t in this right now. While this has in England. I didn’t think significantly in th creased I’d say this, but years, it still trails e past five behind girls – we need our participation, with men’s girl power back. one in five (4.176 m) taking part

women in sport: (Clockwise from left) Thames Valley Harrier Lisa da Silva, H&F boxer Hannah Beharry and Hammersmith fencer Hannah Bryars

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Sporting chance

The facts

Your shout Huda Abdow, 18, from William Morris, said: “Most girls believe that it’s the man’s role to be more involved with sport so they can feel like they have something masculine, and it also links to boosting their ego a bit about themselves, so they can be more protective. However, if it’s a girl trying to get stronger and be more protecting it might be a bit awkward towards the man.”

Tayla Dhyll, 15, from Fulham Cross school, said: “General aspects of sport are usually linked to males, and this has a negative effect on girls. For example, young girls don’t want to be seen as masculine.”

Rana Hassan, 14, also from Fulham Cross, said: “I think it’s mainly because of boys taking it on further and maybe carrying it on as a career. Women, however, just don’t have time for sports because they have other priorities to fulfil. Men do tend to enjoy sports a lot so they make it their top priority to be taking part. “Also, most parents don’t encourage their daughters to interact with sports and games because most of them have an ideal career for their child or children, so they want them to focus on that without affecting the most important subjects they need to work on.”

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Boxing boost from £90k grant u Young boxers at a Fulham club can look forward to new facilities at the school where they are based, writes Tracy Williams

£90,000 funding boost for sport has left a Fulham school pleased as punch. Hurlingham and Chelsea, which has a solid history of promoting boxing, can expand its facilities thanks to the cash

knock- out:

Tori Chipping spars at Sands End Police Community Boxing Club, held at Hurlingham and Chelsea School

injection from the Mayor of London’s Sports Legacy programme. Along with Sands End Police Community Boxing Club, the school offers boxing sessions twice a week, supported by funding from Hammersmith & Fulham Council. These are held immediately after classes for pupils and then there is an open session for the public later in the evening. There is also a public session held every Saturday. Hurlingham and Chelsea’s business manager, Ian

on guard:

Ali Yusuf at Sands End Police Community Boxing Club

Illett, said: “One big purchase we will be making is a mobile boxing ring, with the remainder of the money being invested on infrastructure and the gym refurbishment. “The mobile boxing ring can be demounted during the school day, allowing the PE department to have full use of the gym during the day. “The boxing club will then set up the ring as when it is needed.” It is not just boxing that will benefit from the school’s investments, however. Ian said: “While no plans are finalised just yet, the aim is that the school will be offering various types of physical activity sessions which will be open to the public. “The school is endeavouring to become a hub within the community and these building plans are just one element of achieving this. The school has moved on from a bleak future six years ago and is now achieving its highest results with an outstanding judgement from Ofsted.” Work on the upgrade started on December 19 and includes plans to redevelop the sports areas which have become run down. Ian said: “The sports redevelopment includes a fitness suite, activity room for yoga and pilates as well as improved facilities in changing areas and upgrading the sports hall ceiling.”

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u Title goes to W12 primary school in H&F rugby contest, reports Dan Levene

closely fought final saw Good Shepherd take top honours in a tag rugby borough battle. The Shepherds Bush school was crowned Hammersmith & Fulham primary schools champion for autumn 2011 after the all-important match at Hurlingham Park. They managed to edge out local rival Langford 5-3. Ten teams gathered in the November sunshine to scrum down for the trophy, which involved some of the most flowing

rugby the tournament has seen in recent years. Special mentions went to St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Pope John, who both ran in an impressive 23 tries each, despite not making the final. The games were refereed by Rory Greenslade-Jones and a team of officials from the

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Tag crown in the bag as Good Shepherd triumph RFU. Sides from All Saints, Sir John Little, Fulham, Wendell Park, St Stephens and Bentworth also took part. Tag rugby returns to the local primary schools calendar on May 2, when the summer tournament takes place.

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tag bearers: (Clockwise from main picture) Bliss Ukueku, Dylan Remmer-Riley and Thibaut Garrett all from Sir John Lillie; and Good Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ronan Gilibert (on the right) makes a grab for the tag of Tastae Andall-Gibbons from Langford PICTUREs BY leigh quinnell

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Training spotters u Torres, Drogba, Cole and Mata seen in close-up action? Lucky kids had the chance thanks to a Chelsea charity day, as Dan Levene reports practice makes perfect: Fernando Torres puts on his shooting boots (left), Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas directs the Stamford Bridge training session (top right) and Frank Lampard wraps up well (below right) PICTUREs BY action images

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IDIER Drogba and Fernando Torres were among the stars on show at a top-flight training session as Chelsea threw the doors of Stamford Bridge open to the community. Thousands of youngsters went to the free event organised as a fundraiser for the charity Help a Capital Child. Among the visitors were children from youth projects in Hammersmith & Kids from the Fulham which Venture Community benefit from financial Association in support from the Ladbroke Grove give their views charity. They looked on as big-name stars were put through their paces on the Stamford Bridge pitch by boss Andre Villas-Boas. At one stage there was a scare for the fans, when club l When Charlie captain John Terry had to be Baverstock, 12, said he carried off by team doctors was a Chelsea fan, his because of an injury to his leg. friends shouted ‘no way – But a club spokesman said it he’s Man United!’ Whoever was only a minor tweak to his he supports, he said: “It’s achilles tendon, and it should great to see the players not be a long-term problem. close up though – that’s Richard Horsnell, grants not something you get manager for Help A Capital every day, Child, said: “We’re very lucky is it?” that Chelsea, over the last three years, have not only helped to raise money for us but have also given the opportunity for children from some of the projects we support to come down here. “A lot of these children have never been to Chelsea before, so to be on top of the players as we were today, and to watch them train... experiences like that, you just can’t buy. “Afterwards, the manager came down to give them goodie bags. The children have had such a good time.” Children from the Venture Community Association in Ladbroke Grove were among those cheering on Blues stars such as Ashley Cole and Juan Mata. “They have an adventure playground, afterschool projects and play schemes as well at the community association,” said Richard. “It forms a mini-hub for the whole community.”

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l Kerry Hood, seven, said: “It’s amazing being here and seeing all the Chelsea players. They’ve been really nice to us. Chelsea are my favourite team.”

l ‘Tiny’ Tyler Blanco, 11, said: “Fernando Torres is my favourite player. I like him because I am part Spanish. If he plays games, he will score goals for Chelsea. But he can’t score from the bench, can he?”

l Elijah Carter, 10, said: “Chelsea are just the best team, and this has been a great day. My favourite player is Didier Drogba, just because he is so good.”

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New goals for Fulham’s Baird Fulham defender Chris Baird is better known for keeping the ball out of the net than getting it in there. In four years with the club he has scored just two goals. But when he swapped roles for a day he learnt how to get the ball into the net in a rather different way – with his hands. Baird tried playing netball with Superleague side Surrey Storm, as part of an initiative which aims to get more people shooting hoops. Fulham FC Foundation has teamed up with the sports training venue Surrey Sports Park in a deal that will see more community projects delivered by the football club at the elite

net results: Chris Baird took up netball for a day

facility owned by the University of Surrey. Baird said: “Football is a recognised sport throughout the world. It’s important to use

the power of football and global appeal of the Premier League to promote many other sports available to young people.” Dan Levene

Premier clubs run range of soccer school sessions u The borough’s three top-flight teams can help you to learn skills, reports Dan Levene

f you have an on-theball youngster in your house, why not sign him or her up for one of our local Premier League football clubs’ holiday soccer courses? Fulham will have a whole series of courses up and running at various venues across the borough during February half-term, from Monday to Friday, February 13-17. Courses range from Billy’s Beginners, a two-hour introduction to football for three to five-

year-olds, to the more intensive Player Progression, which is aimed at 11 to 14-year-olds. There are also courses for six to 10-year-olds, as well as young goalkeepers. Call the Fulham Foundation on 0870 442 5432 for bookings or to request further information. Chelsea, meanwhile, offer a similar range of courses, with ‘mini kickers’ for three to five-yearolds, a series of soccer schools

fine example: Frank Lampard’s Chelsea are running football schools for youngsters

for five to 15-year-olds, and specialist goalkeeping courses for those aged seven to 15. They also have advanced courses for both outfield players and goalkeepers. All soccer schools and courses run daily during half-term at Battersea Park, Barn Elms Sports Centre and a number of other London locations. And there are regular Saturday clubs in Holland Park. For further details call 020 7957 8220 or email: londondevelopment@ chelseafc.com QPR have a selection of soccer schools during the halfterm week for children aged five to 14. Sites include the Linford Christie Stadium in Du Cane Road, and prices start at £12 per day when booked in advance. For information call 020 8740 2509 or see: www. qprcommunitytrust.co.uk

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