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Prince Andrew is the guest of honour as Fulham’s studio school – one of the country’s first – ushers in a whole new style of teaching for teenagers

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ELCOME to the sixth edition of h&f buzz. This one is special for me as it’s my first time writing as the Youth Editor, and I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity. I have attended the local Young Reporters’ meetings for about a year now and have written a couple of articles which have been printed in h&f buzz. When you see your article and name in print it is amazing to think all your hard work has been noticed. There is a lot of preparation to create each edition of h&f buzz, involving meetings where articles and ideas are discussed. You can learn more about the whole process from the feature in this issue by Darnell Christie, who was the Youth Editor for the first issue in September 2011. As Darnell says, each h&f buzz represents hours of writing and research, with one of the editor’s jobs being to keep a good balance between news, features and sport. He quite rightly recommends joining the Young Reporters’ group if you are interested in any kind of journalism. The meetings that we have are interesting and fun. I hope to see some of you at the gatherings we will hold this year. If you want to find out more, just get in touch using the details printed below on the left. We also have a picture special showing the machines which are used to print each copy of h&f buzz. This month we’ve also got news about changes to the exam system. We ask if children still enjoy reading books in the age of the

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internet, and we’re sharing the story about the talented performers at the Sulgrave Club in Shepherds Bush who put on a showcase concert every year. Fulham Palace has a new education centre – in the old stable block – and you can read all about it in this issue. There is information on half-term fun at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith, with favourite book characters coming to life. But most amazing is the story of how young people from Hammersmith & Fulham took over the town hall, working with heads of department to have a go at running the borough. I hope you enjoy this edition covering everything of interest for young people from October to now. We don’t miss a thing!

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BUZZ 1.2013 VISIT: Feysal Omar Saalah chats with the Duke of York at Fulham Enterprise Studio. Below, Prince Andrew gets a computer lesson from Danae McGregor. Far right, Omar Ibrahim and Ashaurne Simpson White get royal ICT approval

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CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE staff and students. Fulham Enterprise Studio is trailblazing a new style of teaching for teenagers, combining the national curriculum with practical training which is targeted at giving students the kind of skills employers crave. There are 60 students initially, but the eventual aim is to reach 300 over the next five years. Prince Andrew was told how the studio worked in partnership with companies in Hammersmith & Fulham borough to ensure skills training is relevant and focused. The enterprise studio’s main specialist fields are performing arts production and construction. As well as studying for GCSEs, BTECs and A Levels, students join companies for up to two days a week to get real work experience. Each student has the support of a personal coach. There are now 16 studios around the country, with Fulham the first in the capital. That number is expected to double by September, and the aim is to eventually have up to 200 studio schools in England. Prince Andrew was led around by David Frost and David Nicoll of the Studio Schools Trust, and also met Andrew Christie, director of children’s services at Hammersmith & Fulham. Bernie Peploe, studio principal, highlighted the importance of personal coaches, who ‘bring a nurturing aspect to what is a challenging and businesslike environment’. David Frost, a past director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, told Prince Andrew that the idea for studio schools had come from businesses’ frustration about the quality of young jobseekers.

“What they really meant is about employability skills; understanding about working as a team, having the ability to communicate, and essentially being enterprising in the job,” he said. “What studio schools have done is actually deliver that in what is a very difficult economic time.” Declaring the studio open, Prince Andrew said: “Young people need a great deal of opportunity, but they also need inspiration; they need to be encouraged to aspire to be better than they thought they could be. “Talking to some of the students and businesses here, the relationships between

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The Duke of York pays a visit to the bustling new Fulham Enterprise Studio SAW HAPPY: The Duke of York talks to Fulham Enterprise Studio pupil Perry Teague

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l Perry Teague, 14, pictured above and on front page, has been studying history and construction, and has been voted in to represent fellow students on the school’s development board, where he chairs the organisation committee. Formerly a pupil at next door’s Fulham College, he said that the studio’s learning style appealed to him. “I wanted to experience something different,” he explained. The first few weeks you have to adjust to a different way of learning, but I learn much better here, because there are smaller classes and we get more support with the personal coaches. “There isn’t an average day here, it’s always different and I like that.”

LOOK: The Duke of York chats with Iershad Mohebbi at the new Fulham Enterprise Studio l Danae McGregor, 15, pictured on left, said the studio school’s appeal was that it meant she could do more of what she eventually aims to do as a career. As well as core GCSEs, including English, maths and science, she has opted to do music with business studies and production arts BTECs. She won last month’s team member of the month award for her consistently positive attitude and support and encouragement of others. A singer, she is part of the rock school band and a keen participant of iDebate. Her team is working on Little Shop of Horrors for the summer at the Lyric, and she recently went on a West End theatre walk. “I look forward to lessons now,” she added.

the students, staff, businesses and their parents are important. “But, young people have to realise that in order to be successful they have to have skills, and it is not only about using their hands, but also their mind. “The workplace of the 21st Century is going to require greater flexibility and greater awareness of the use of hands, skills and mind, and studio schools are going to give young people the opportunity to have that choice.” Turning to the students, he told them: “Don’t forget that this school is here to challenge you, it is here to encourage you to learn and you are here because Young you are already motivated. people “I hope you will grapple with and grasp and tackle have to the challenges that you realise have and will be given.” that they The Duke of York also praised the school’s must employer partners for have skills ‘making a difference to the students that are here’. Five years in the planning, the new breed of skills schools is aimed at youngsters who thrive on hands-on learning, rather than traditional teaching methods. Part of the vision is to increase parental choice, bringing a new kind of secondary school to the borough and offering benefits to the wider community. Employer partners for Fulham Enterprise Studio include Age UK, Agilisys, Fulham FC Foundation, Hammersmith & Fulham Council, Kier, The Lyric Hammersmith, Poores builders’ merchant, St George, Thames Water, University of Roehampton, Virgin Media and Willmott Dixon. More employers are expected to join as the Fulham school builds to its full 300 student capacity over the next five years.

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Your 60-Second News l A brush with fame for young fans who tell the tooth Page 13>> l There is nothing like a dame! Sally’s honour Page 19>> l Borough’s primary schools climb league tables Pages 28-29>> l What’s on offer over half-term? H&F Council is hosting hundreds of free or low-cost activities, so see our

12-page guide! Pages 51-62>> l How do you get on with your family? We explore the stresses and strains of home life Pages 66-68>> l Why order a pizza when you can create favourite made-tomeasure toppings at home? Pages 70-71>> l What is going to happen when GCSEs disappear? Pages 72-75>> l The search for the ‘perfect body’, fuelled by features in the glossy magazines, runs the risk

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of creating a surge in eating disorders Pages 78-81>> l Ever dreamed of being in power? Look what happened when the youth took over the town hall Pages 84-87>> l Darnell Christie decides to retire from h&f buzz. Mind you, he has reached the ripe old age of 13! Pages 88-91>> l Ever wondered how this paper is printed? Here’s the story of plates, coloured ink and staples Pages 92-93>> l Pledge from council bridges the care gap! Pages 94-95>>

Picture perfect l A special report on what happened when the talented stars of the Sulgrave Club stepped up to the mic Pages 36-45

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Arts l Creative colours on the Wendell Park walls Page 22>> l If a drummer meets The Snowman, it’s bound to melt your heart Pages 32-34>> l What’s coming up on

Sport l Elvis poses a weighty challenge Pages 96-99>> l The winter chill plays havoc with the primary schools’ football tournament Page 103>> l What happened when Freddie spent a day having fun at his favourite football club Pages 104-105>>

the borough’s big stages? We preview the latest gigs and theatre dates Page 35>> l Ed Sheeran sells out his gigs at the Apollo Pages 46-47>> l Where to brush up your Shakespeare Page 82>>

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Who knew the local panto would go Gangnam? l PSY is the South Korean artist who made Gangnam style such a success that it is now the most-watched YouTube video in the world, as well as the song topping the charts in the UK. But who would have thought that the word would have spread all the way to the borough after the Lyric’s panto Cinderella featured some Gangnam style! I know! In a pantomine I hear you say! Well, some local young people don’t like to admit this... but we have been singing and dancing Gangnam style all the way! I thought I would find out what some young people thought about the Gangnam style and whether they are joining in the new trend. Shakur Warsama, 13, said: “I very much like Gangnam style, it is epic and a great pop tune!“ Nicole Chaaraoui, 13, said: “It is definitely catchy because of the originality and different tone to it, but some day it might get boring.” Will you be the next man or woman to create a new style?

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Our hearts were in Newtown ON December 14 last year, 20 children and six teachers at a school in Newtown, Connecticut, were killed in a horrific gun attack, as well as the gunman’s mother. But three thousand miles away in Hammersmith & Fulham, it was not hard to find local kids who were upset after the senseless killings.

Nicole Chaaraoui, 13, reacted by saying: ”I really have huge sympathy for the children. They were really young, so I guess I feel privileged to still be alive .” And Hajar Gumma, 13, said: ”I really feel sad for the children because those kids never got to live their lives.” Let’s hope there will be no more mass murders of children and adults in the world.

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So do kids still have a love affair with books?

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s technology taking over the lives of young people? Many adults would reply to this with a firm yes. They would argue that young people today don’t read as much as they should. It is true that before the internet was born, young people probably read a lot more books. Our parents are always telling us how they used to love curling up with a book. But it could also be argued that young people today read just as much… just not books! As a result of the invention of the internet, young people are reading more than ever. It may not be stories they are

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reading, but it is still reading. Today they pick up most of their vocabulary from the internet. Most young people enjoy reading, but don’t read much outside school. Over half of all children in England say they prefer to watch television rather than read a book. Although it is a shame that books aren’t as popular as they used to be, at least young people haven’t completely stopped reading.

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According to a recent BBC survey, 17 per cent of young people today say they would be embarrassed if their friend saw them with a book, but no one minds if they are seen on a computer. Isn’t this a bit strange? Shouldn’t people be reading books as well as reading whatever they see online? Many parents would probably say that their children spend too much time on the internet and playing video games, but there are other sides to this argument. Reading is a very important part of life. The good thing is that young people haven’t stopped reading altogether. 11

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A brushathon was held at QPR’s Loftus Road stadium to encourage more than 100 children to take care of their teeth rather than have to visit the dentist to be subjected to the dreaded drill. Starting with the basics, such as how to brush and why we should all look after our teeth, the youngsters heard it from Nedum that brushing doesn’t have to be boring. You can even try doing it

while watching Match of the Day! Nearly half the children in the borough experience tooth decay when they start school, which can lead to gum disease and loss of teeth when they’re older. The smiling youngsters who were gathered in one of the football stadium’s stands also received a free oral health pack including a toothbrush, toothpaste and a brushing chart.

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“I know that this school has only been going for a few months, but it is quite clear from talking to the employer partners here that it is already making a difference to the students that are here. If that has happened in two or three months, just think what is going to happen in four or five years.” HRH The Duke of York, KG

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Opening of new Fulham boys’ school is delayed by a year to find a site

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disappointment”, Mr Wade said final plans for a new site would hopefully be shared with prospective pupils, parents and staff in October. But at least Fulham Boy’s School has a new head in place. Alun Ebeneezer starts work this autumn, recruiting his staff. The new free school is a

joint venture between the Department for Education and the Church of England. Mr Ebeneezer is currently deputy head of St Teilo’s Church in Wales High School, in Cardiff. Previously Mr Ebeneezer served as the assistant head of Treorchy Comprehensive School – the first school in Wales which managed to achieve the level of ‘excellent’ in all 15 areas of the Ofsted inspection. Mr Ebenezer said: “I am delighted to be taking up this position and excited to have been invited to help start a school with such a clear ethos and vision for boys’ education. “Along with strong leadership, high quality teaching and learning is what makes pupils and schools successful.” l For more details, visit: www.fullhamboysschool.org

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HERE is nothing like a dame... which is great news for Burlington Danes Academy headteacher Sally Coates, who has been named as one. She has been made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire – the female equivalent of a knighthood – for her role in transforming the White City academy into one of the most improved schools in the country. Her achievements were recognised earlier in the year when she was invited to share her recipe for success with other teachers at 10 Downing Street. Dame Sally has worked in teaching since she was 22, becoming head Burlington Danes in 2008. She turned round the fortunes of the school that had previously been in special measures. In 2012, 64 per cent of students achieved five or more A*-C grades... up 33 per cent from when the school became an academy in 2006. Explaining her secret of her success, Dame Sally said: “The thing to remember is that everyone wants things to work. The teachers want to work in a good school, the parents want the school to be good and the

children want to be in a good school.” On her Twitter account, Dame Sally said: “Thank you for all the congratulations. Very honoured to receive the award and looking forward to 2013 in a great school.” Hammersmith & Fulham

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Council education chief Andrew Christie said: “Dame Sally has done a wonderful job at Burlington Danes, making a real difference to the lives and aspirations of the young people at her school.” Last year, Dame Sally’s ideas for improving education in Britain were agreed by politicians, with the Education Secretary Michael Gove describing them as “a new set of standards with real teeth”. They came into force in September, requiring all teachers to adopt different ways of doing their job.

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and install solar panels l Burlington Danes, Shepherds Bush £117,375 to improve science facilities l Fulham College Boys’ School £60,000 for new energy-efficient lighting. As the number of children across London reaching primary school age is rising rapidly, extra places are badly needed to cater for future demand. Burlington Danes secondary school is to receive £4.5m to create a new primary school in the north of the borough and neighbouring ARK Bentworth primary, one of the borough’s new free schools, will get £500,000 to expand. There are major expansion plans in the programme for St Stephen’s and Pope John primary schools, who will get £5.4m and £4.5m respectively to expand the number of places they provide. There is £7,770,000 more for smaller improvements to the classrooms, toilets and

TOTAL CASH FOR SCHOOLS: other building and facilities in£33.3m 38 more schools across the borough. lJack Lady Margaret, Tizard special school isFulham also getting £6m£440,000 to l The London Oratory, Fulham £2.4m l West London Free School, Hammersmith £299,309 l Fulham Cross, Fulham £184,000 l Burlington Danes, Shepherds Bush £117,375 l Fulham College Boys’ School, Fulham £60,000 l Wormholt Park, White City £500,000 l Good Shepherd, Shepherds Bush £328,000 l Fulham Primary, Fulham £176,000 l John Betts, Hammersmith £105,000 l St John’s Walham Green, Fulham £100,000 l Addison Primary, West Kensington £77,000 l Brackenbury Primary, Hammersmith £40,000

develop food technology and sensory areas and upgrade specialist lifts. “Standards in our schools have been rising dramatically over recent years making them more popular than ever,” says Cllr Helen Binmore, H&F cabinet member for children’s services. “Combined with a growing local population of children, this means we need more places in popular schools to make sure as many parents as possible get their children into their schools of choice.” Many primary schools in the borough have already expanded to cater for rising demand for places and 73 per cent of local children secured a place in their preferred school last September, compared to 70 per cent the year before. More local children than ever before are now attending local state schools rather than going outside the borough or to private schools.

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ARENTS got an eyeful when they arrived at Wendell Park primary school for a chat with teachers. On show around the walls of the Shepherds Bush school was a collection of colourful and inventive designs by the pupils.

Led by artist-in-residence Chris Guard, the pupils worked with watercolours and acrylic paints to create the works. Landscapes and beach scenes were the most popular settings, Chris said. “I like to try to develop a bit of confidence in the children when they start

their paintings or drawings,” Chris said. “Now they come into class and off they go! “A bit of encouragement seems to have helped and it really shows in the art they’ve created.” Pupil Enny Idowu agreed, saying that art class was “interesting and fun”.

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It’s the latest wheeze for girls’ parties at the Brook Green tea shop pink wafer biscuits and chocolate brownies replacing ice cream and lemonade. Parties also offer face-painting, biscuit decorating and jewellery making, with events staged in the tea room, where sophisticated young ladies sit at French boudoir furniture. Parties for groups of eight, 16 or 20 start at £10.50 per young lady. Tea room owner Lulu Gwynne said: “It’s wonderful to hear the excitement build as the dressing-up box is opened and the mild manners turn to shrieks of laughter.” l Betty Blythe of 73 Blythe Road, Brook Green, W14 0HP. Call 020 7602 1177 or visit: www.bettyblythe.co.uk

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rimary schools in Hammersmith & Fulham are continuing to improve, with results well above the national average. A recent publication of school league tables in England shows that the number of 10 and 11year-olds hitting Level 4 or higher in their SAT exams is 81 per cent – up 4 per cent on last year, and creeping above the national average of 80 per cent. The Key Stage 2 results also show that five schools in the borough – Good Shepherd, St Stephen’s, Pope John, St Mary’s and The London Oratory – are at the top of the table with all pupils, 100 per cent, achieving Level 4 in both English and mathematics. Expected progress in English is up by three per cent on last year in the borough, and is above the national average of 89 per cent, while expected progress in maths is also better than 2011 figures, up two percentage points at 88 per cent and 4 per cent above the national average, which stands at 84 per cent. In London, there were 70 schools where every pupil reached Level 4 in English and maths – up from 48 schools last year. Cllr Helen Binmore, H&F Council’s cabinet member for children’s services, said: “These results show that our schools and pupils are

BULLSEYE: A Kenmont Primary pupil takes aim, left. Fulham Primary pupils prepare for carnival

continuing to work hard to achieve high educational standards and that things are continuing to improve. “We know there is still more to be done. “But this year’s figures show we have taken great leap in the right direction, and with more schools of choice than ever for parents, we are looking forward to continued success for our primary schools, teachers, their pupils and parents.” The borough’s most improved schools are Fulham Primary and Wendell Park in Shepherds Bush, where the percentage of pupils achieving Level 4 or above in English and maths combined moved up to 93 per cent and 85 per cent

respectively – both high above the national average and both having improved by a staggering 28 per cent. Results at Kenmont School in the north of the borough have also improved massively, with figures there shooting up by 54 per cent overall since 2009. This year’s statistics show that the percentage of pupils achieving Level 4 or higher in English was 90 per cent, maths was 93 per cent and with both subjects combined, it stands at 87 per cent. Kenmont’s figures in 2009 were 44 per cent in English, 59 per cent in maths, and 33 per cent in English and maths combined.

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Siblings should have the opportunity to stay together in foster care. Across Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster there is an increased demand for foster placements for sibling groups. Wherever possible

we try to place siblings together in foster care, but we need more people to come forward to provide placements for sibling groups. If you have ever thought about fostering and you have got the energy, space and time in your lives to foster sibling groups please get in touch with us.

Freephone 0800 169 3497 /adoptionandfostering www.lbhf.gov.uk /fostering www.rbkc.gov.uk/fostering www.westminster.gov.uk/fostering

All children have the right to be loved Mable, foster carer The doorbell rang. Brothers Sam, three, and Thomas, six, were standing there. Mabel, a friendly and inviting foster carer with a beaming smile, will never forget that moment. “They came in, shouting ‘Charrrrrrrge!’ They wanted to see everything at once; it was a whirlwind!” she remembers. That was July 2011. They’re still with her, and are very much part of the family. Sam didn’t speak and wasn’t potty-trained. He was withdrawn and he just pointed at what he wanted. “You should see him now. He’s full-time at nursery. He says: ‘I’m a big boy now; I go to toilet on my own.’” Thomas was hyperactive. Both boys had complex health and developmental needs because they had been so neglected. Today, they are good sleepers, and eat anything. Sam calls Mabel ‘the bestest mum in the whole wide world’. The siblings maintain contact with their birth family, so Mabel sends their birth parents photos of them on birthdays and supports the boys with regular contact. “They’re lovely boys. They see me as their lifejacket!” she said. “Having siblings is more complex. You have to divide love, care and attention between two. Their needs are different. It takes time, patience and understanding to deal with each child’s issues as they arise.” Structure is vital. “You have to set clear boundaries as it’s easy for things to get out of hand with two children. In a way you have to be more organised as it’s double the work and you have to spend one-to-one time with each.

“They shower at 7, have hot chocolate at 7.30, and are in bed by 8. The little one knows when it’s 7pm, and puts out two cups and spoons… plus one for me! He also puts the cereal bowls out for both of them in the morning. Looking after sibling has its rewards. “They pull strength from each other. Looked-after siblings support each other; which eases the separation from their birth parents.” Mabel, now in her 50s, came into foster care after a career in nursing and teaching. Her own two grown-up daughters and grandsons (one a teenager who wants to go into the police) get on well with the boys she has fostered. “I went to an evening session where they explained about being a foster carer, other carers speak about their experiences, and the training, finances and type of children you could care for was discussed. That was helpful. You have time to ask questions, which is important… but all I wanted to know was how soon I could foster!” In the end, it took just over a year. Today the process is thorough, but more streamlined, at around six to eight months. Her first placement was a disturbed eightyear-old boy. “It was hard at the beginning. It took a lot of talking to reassure him and get him to relax and settle. “He opened up to me when he realised I was concerned about him and his safety. What he told me [about his past] meant I eventually had to make a statement to court.” He stayed 18 months, before moving to his ‘forever’ family. Fostering has its highs and lows. One challenge Mabel has found is dealing with other people’s reactions to her boys, especially if they’re playing up on the bus. “They look at you as if you can’t cope, and they look at the children as if they’re spoilt. They just don’t know what’s going on underneath.” The rewards are seeing children achieve and improve. “You need patience, encouragement and perseverance, but I think the rewards are almost greater when you see a child with more complex problems overcome them… when they return from school with the certificates they’ve been awarded. “Children come into care for different reasons, and from different backgrounds. They need to be part of a caring family, and need to feel that they’re being listened to. Enjoy what you’re doing! They’re children, and all children have the right to be loved. “I’m looking forward to seeing these two develop and achieve. The youngster one, Sam, wants to be a fireman. Fireman Sam!” All names have been changed.

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A dog’s best friend A WISH COME TRUE: Skinsman Andy Burrows has always had a quirky desire to produce a Christmas record

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– and that’s fair enough.” In the end, the 23 minutes of film took a crew of 94 – comprised of 47 artists and 30 animators – to create the sequel. And like the original, it tells the story of a young boy who is taken on a magical adventure by the snowman he’s built in his garden on Xmas eve. While the setting has moved from Brighton to London and the iconic tune Walking in the Air has been replaced by Andy’s impressive Light the Night, the original look and feel of the film remains. ANDY BURROWS IS COMING TO TOWN... If the music of The Snowman and the Snowdog struck a chord, you may be excited to hear that Andy has hinted that he may be performing the song Light the Night at his February 21 gig at Bush Hall in Uxbridge Road, Shepherds Bush. Although he’s keen to show off tunes from his new solo album Company, he dangled this morsel to his snow-friendly fans: “We’re putting a lot of effort into the live show. I want it to be a good night out. I want the lights to be dim, the crowd to be chilled and for everyone to have a nice evening. “It would be cool to throw in a few tunes that aren’t on my album. Maybe something from The Snowman and the Snowdog? Maybe something from Razorlight? Who knows!”

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SNOW JOKE: Andy Burrows jumped at the chance to help create the music to Snowman and the Snowdog

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l PRIZE-winning show from the Royal Exchange Theatre, with siblings Tiana, Tionne and Tanika all at home guarding a dark secret. Written by Janice Okoh and directed by Sarah Frankcom, the dark comedy about family, fantasy and childhood has special £10 ticket deals for anyone under 26. Mention your age at the time of booking. Cheap tickets only apply up to April 13. 020 8743 5050.

The Nightingale Lyric Theatre March 2

Rita Ora O2 Shepherds Bush Empire February 5

Wallace & Gromit Hammersmith Apollo March 31-April 1

l AIMED at under eights, The Nightingale is an adaptation of a Hans Christian Andersen tale about a lonely king who has everything he wants... except friendship. All tickets are £8 (with a family ticket for four costing £30), and the show lasts just under an hour. The Hammersmith theatre’s messy play sessions are held after performances. Book tickets at 020 8741 6850.

l GLIMPSE Rita Ora as she sets out on her Radioactive tour... but only if you’ve already snapped up a ticket. The sold-out gig also features Iggy Azalea, and after Shepherds Bush the singers continue to Bournemouth, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Rita will be singing songs from her 2012 debut album, Ora, and trying out material from the new album, due out this year.

l LIVE interactive show for all the family featuring everyone’s favourites Wallace and Gromit in a specially filmed animation. Audiences will see the duo’s backstage exploits as they prepare for the first performance of Wallace’s new work, My Concerto in Eee, Lad. Nick Park’s Lancashire man-anddog pairing were last seen on stage at the BBC Proms. You can book on 0844 249 1000.

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They can sing, they can dance and they can play the drums! Shepherds Bush youngsters have star quality. Tim Harrison reports

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ATCH out for the name! Destiny McDonald has won a Shepherds Bush youth club’s top talent show for the second year on the trot. The 12-year-old singer gained the most votes from the 150-strong audience at the Sulgrave Club’s recent annual awards night and variety show. Her version of Alicia Keys’ biggest hit single, the soulful 2007 song No One, dazzled everyone. Nick Sazeides, manager of the Goldhawk Road youth club, told h&f buzz: “I thought the quality of the acts was really good, and it was a very difficult decision for the audience to choose the best one.” Other acts on stage at the Sulgrave were Harrison Harley, an 11-year-old who performed his own rap song, and singing double act Daeshaun Campbell and Cheyenne Lawrence, both aged nine. Warwick Budd, aged 11, performed a solo drum act, playing to one of his own tracks, while Enny Idowu, 10, was another of the talented singers in the showcase. STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 38

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REMEMBER THE FACE Destiny McDonald, 12, is crowned the Sulgrave Club’s talent show winner for the second year running

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A BIG VOICE: Clockwise from left, Destiny McDonald takes the top prize. Enny Idowu, 10, gives it her all at the Sulgrave Club’s talent show (main picture and below) and Destiny hits the right note in rehearsals

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BUST A MOVE: Daeshaun Campbell and Cheyenne Lawrence, both 9, wow the crowd with their duet

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RAP ATTACK: Harrison Harley, 11, drops a rhyme at the Sulgrave Club

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sets with Give Me Love, during which he instructed the crowd to film him and send in their videos to make one huge ‘fan film’. The results are now on his website (www. edsheeran.com). Did you make the cut? Halifax-born Ed is no stranger to the borough’s music scene as he was asked by Fulham rapper Example to join a 2010 tour before recording his breakthrough Live at the Bedford EP – the sister pub of The Distillers in Fulham Palace Road.

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Monday 18 to 11.00am-2.00pm Age: 11-19 street dance Learn all the latest popping, locking moves including a professional and breaking with end with will coach. The week a performance. elsea School Hurlingham and Ch , SW6 3ED Peterborough Road 0845 009 0933 y.co.uk yohana@letmepla Parsons Green

Tennis Club LDF

Street Ball – Basketball Week LD F

Monday 18 to Friday 22 February 1.00-4.00pm Age: 11-19 A full week of coaching fro a renowned street playe m r, plus games and tournament s with loads of prizes. Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road, SW 6 3ED 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.u k Parsons Green

Multi Sports Camp LDF

Monday 18 to Friday 22 February 1.00-4.00pm Age: 11-19 A week of multi-sports including basketball, football, do dge ball, cricket, rugby, tennis, ro unders and loads more. Linford Christie Stadium, Artillery Way, off Du Cane Road, W12 0AE 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.u k East Acton/White City/W ood Lane

ry Monday 18 Februa m 0p 1.00-3.0 Age: 11-19 r all abilities, Tennis coaching fo ill allow nw this weekly sessio tennis skills and you to build your borough. e make friends in th is Courts Bishop’s Park Tenn , SW6 6DX Bishop’s Park Road 0845 009 0933 Football Camp LDF y.co.uk yohana@letmepla Monday 18 to Friday 22 February Putney Bridge 2.00-4.00pm Age: 11-19 Learn new skills and dr ills from professional coaches; tak e games and tournament part in s with lots of prizes to be won. Linford Christie Stadium, Artillery Way, off Du Cane Road, W12 0AE 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.u k East Acton/White City/W ood Lane

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Football Tournament over 16s LDF

Tuesday 19 February 5.00-7.00pm Age: 16-19 Come along to our regular holiday football tournament to play for fun and a trophy. Come on your own or with a team and we will get you involved! Linford Christie Stadium, Artiller y Way, off Du Cane Road, W12 0AE 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.uk East Acton/White City/Wood Lane

Zumba and LDF Fashion Design

sday 21 February Tuesday 19 to Thur 11.00am-3.00pm Age: 11-19 , followed by Zumba warm-ups n design shio dance themed fa p . Expect worksho es ag through the e m so ith off w learning and finish and fitness! es ov m more Zumba Masbro Centre W14 0LR 87 Masbro Road, 0845 009 0933 y.co.uk yohana@letmepla lympia Shepherd’s Bush/O

White City Football Club LDF

Tuesday 19 February 5.00-7.00pm Age: 11-19 Join your friends and coach every week for football skills and games. Old Oak Community Centre 76 Braybrook Street, W12 0AP 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.uk East Acton

Twilight Street Dance LDF

(You must pre-book) Wednesday 20 February 5.00-7.00pm Age: 16-19 ament Dance in the dark street dance Football Tourn ma ster class for all levels. F LD s 6 under 1 Wes ry t London School for Dance Tuesday 19 Februa 25 Bulw er Street, W12 8AR m 0p .0 1.00-4 084 6 5 009 -1 0933 Age: 11 ll? ba ot yoh fo ana to @le tmeplay.co.uk Under 16 and in to play games, ce an ch She ur phe yo rd’s is Bush Market is Th some prizes for in w d an n fu ve ha team. yourself and your adium, Artillery Linford Christie St Road, W12 0AE Way, off Du Cane 0845 009 0933 y.co.uk yohana@letmepla City/Wood Lane East Acton/White

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Kayaking Club LDF

(You must pre-book) Thursday 21 February 1.00-3.00pm Age: 11-19 A fun two hour trip up the river and back with your frie nds! Furnivall Sculling Club 19 Lower Mall, W6 9DJ 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.u k Hammersmith/Ravensco urt Park

Basketball Jam LDF

Friday 22 February 2.00-6.00pm Age: 13-19 Fast paced and fun, th is Basketball Jam will be fill ed with competitions, skill drills and loads of prizes. Professional co aches will be on hand to give you tips! Ealing, Hammersmith and We College, Gliddon Road, W1 st London 4 9BL 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.u k Barons Court

Hip Hop Dance LDF

Friday 22 February 4.00-5.00pm Age: 11-19 Join this master class, wi th performing hip hop da ncers! Masbro Centre 87 Masbro Road, W14 0L R 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.u k Shepherd’s Bush

M USIC AN D PE R FOR M ING ART ACTIVITIES Shakespeare Master Class

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Monday 18 February 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 ous Romeo From Shakespeare’s fam the to and Juliet balcony scene , join us th be ac M battle scenes of s. for a masterclas Lyric Theatre, t, W6 0QL Lyric Square, King Stree 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Hammersmith

Sketch Show

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Monday 18 February 2.30-5.00pm Age: 13-19 al element Slapstick comedy is a vit friends ur of British theatre. Get yo er clown inn ur yo d fin d laughing an master class. in this one off comedy Lyric Theatre t, W6 0QL Lyric Square, King Stree 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Hammersmith

Street Theatre

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Tuesday 19 February 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 of From the bustling streets pping sto Brazil, you need a show au ur dience’s performance to grab yo do just that attention. Learn how to le! tac by creating a street spec Lyric Theatre t, W6 0QL Lyric Square, King Stree 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Hammersmith

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Commedia Dell’arte

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Broadway

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Tuesday 19 February, 2.30-5.00pm Age: 11-19 Masked theatre is an exciting element of Brazilian theatre and a specialist skill! Have fun making your own masked scenes and learn the power behind the mask! Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Hammersmith

Thursday 21 Februa ry, 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Jazz hands, smile s, singing and dance routines ga lore in this Broadway-inspire d masterclass. From ‘Phantom’ to ’ learn from an infa Wicked’, mous top-selling New York musical . Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric .co.uk Hammersmith

Physical Theatre

Street Dance

LDF

Wednesday 20 February 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Merging dance with theatre, physical theatre is growing in popularity! Come and get your head round the basics and create some dynamic performances. Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Hammersmith

Puppet Making

LDF

Wednesday 20 February, 2.30-5.00pm Age: 11-19 Puppets are used across Europe in theatre and this is your chance to design and make your own. Get arty and crafty learning the secrets of how to create a puppet. Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Hammersmith

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Thursday 21 Februa ry, 2.30-5.00pm Age: 11-19 We take it back to the ‘old skool’ in this Hip Hop w orkshop, paying homage to its Ch icago roots. Send your audien ce into a spin. Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric .co.uk Hammersmith

Singing with Fr iends

LDF Friday 22 February , 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Singing with frien ds is a huge part of African culture. Le arn and make a beautif to harmonise ul having fun with yo sound whilst ur friends! Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric .co.uk Hammersmith

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3.30-6.00pm St Michael’s Centre

5.00-8.00pm 87 Masbro Road

OLD OAK YOUTH PROJECT 7.45-10.00pm 76 Braybrook Street

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3.30-6.00pm St Michael’s Centre 5.00-7.00pm Old Oak Youth Project

5.00-7.00pm Linford Christie Stadium

OLD OAK YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-9.30pm 76 Braybrook Street

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3.30-6.00pm St Michael’s Centre

5.00-7.00pm West London School for Dance 6.00-9.00pm 87 Masbro Road

6.30-9.30pm 34 Haldane Road

WHITE CITY YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-9.30pm Fatima Centre

SULGRAVE YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-9.30pm 287 Goldhawk Road

WHITE CITY YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-9.30pm Fatima Centre

9.30am-4.30pm Greswell Centre

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1.00-4.00pm Linford Christie Stadium 1.00-3.00pm Furnivall Sculling Club

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3.30-6.00pm St Michael’s Centre 6.30-9.30pm 34 Haldane Road

6.30-9.30pm 287 Goldhawk Road 6.30-9.30pm Fatima Centre

SANDS END YOUTH PROJECT 6.45-9.45pm Marinefield Road

9.30am-4.30pm Greswell Centre

SATURDAY 23RD SULGRAVE YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-9.30pm 287 Goldhawk Road

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6.30-9.30pm 34 Haldane Road

6.30-9.30pm City Mission Community Project

SANDS END YOUTH PROJECT 6.45-9.45pm Marinefield Road

OLD OAK YOUTH PROJECT 7.00-10.00pm 76 Braybrook Street

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9.30am-4.30pm Greswell Centre

10.00am-3.00pm Phoenix High School

11.00am-1.30pm Burlington Danes Academy 11.00am-1.30pm Lyric Theatre

GOT TO DANCE CAMP 11.00am-2.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

ZUMBA AND FASHION DESIGN 11.00am-3.00pm Masbro Centre

MULTI SPORTS CAMP 1.00-4.00pm Linford Christie Stadium

9.30am-4.30pm Greswell Centre

10.00am-3.00pm Phoenix High School 11.00am-1.30pm Lyric Theatre

11.00am-1.30pm Burlington Danes Academy

GOT TO DANCE CAMP 11.00am-2.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

ZUMBA AND FASHION DESIGN 11.00am-3.00pm Masbro Centre

MULTI SPORTS CAMP 1.00-4.00pm Linford Christie Stadium

STREET BALL – BASKETBALL

FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT UNDER 16s

FOOTBALL CAMP

STREET BALL – BASKETBALL

FOOTBALL CAMP

SKETCH SHOW

FOOTBALL CAMP

PUPPET MAKING

SCREEN PRINTING

COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE

ELECTRONIC TEXTILES

MASBRO YOUTH PROJECT

SCULPTURE

TWILIGHT STREET DANCE

WHITE CITY FOOTBALL CLUB

MASBRO YOUTH PROJECT

FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT OVER 16s

BRUNSWICK CLUB

1.00-4.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School 2.00-4.00pm Linford Christie Stadium 2.30-5.00pm Lyric Theatre

3.30-6.00pm St Michael’s Centre

5.00-8.00pm 87 Masbro Road

OLD OAK YOUTH PROJECT 7.45-10.00pm 76 Braybrook Street

1.00-4.00pm Linford Christie Stadium

1.00-4.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School 2.00-4.00pm Linford Christie Stadium 2.30-5.00pm Lyric Theatre

3.30-6.00pm St Michael’s Centre 5.00-7.00pm Old Oak Youth Project

5.00-7.00pm Linford Christie Stadium

OLD OAK YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-9.30pm 76 Braybrook Street

STREET BALL – BASKETBALL 1.00-4.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School 2.00-4.00pm Linford Christie Stadium 2.30-5.00pm Lyric Theatre

3.30-6.00pm St Michael’s Centre

5.00-7.00pm West London School for Dance 6.00-9.00pm 87 Masbro Road

6.30-9.30pm 34 Haldane Road

WHITE CITY YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-9.30pm Fatima Centre

SULGRAVE YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-9.30pm 287 Goldhawk Road

WHITE CITY YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-9.30pm Fatima Centre

9.30am-4.30pm Greswell Centre

10.00am-3.00pm Phoenix High School 11.00am-1.30pm Lyric Theatre

11.00am-1.30pm Burlington Danes Academy 11.00am-2.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea 11.00am-3.00pm Masbro Centre

1.00-4.00pm Linford Christie Stadium 1.00-3.00pm Furnivall Sculling Club

1.00-4.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School 2.00-4.00pm Linford Christie Stadium 2.30-5.00pm Lyric Theatre

3.30-6.00pm St Michael’s Centre 6.30-9.30pm 34 Haldane Road

6.30-9.30pm 287 Goldhawk Road 6.30-9.30pm Fatima Centre

SANDS END YOUTH PROJECT 6.45-9.45pm Marinefield Road

9.30am-4.30pm Greswell Centre

SATURDAY 23RD SULGRAVE YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-9.30pm 287 Goldhawk Road

10.00am-3.00pm Phoenix High School 11.00am-1.30pm Lyric Theatre

11.00am-1.30pm Burlington Danes Academy 11.00am-2.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

1.00-4.00pm Linford Christie Stadium

1.00-4.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School 2.00-6.00pm EH&WL College

2.00-4.00pm Linford Christie Stadium 2.30-5.00pm Lyric Theatre

3.30-6.00pm St Michael’s Centre 4.00-5.00pm Masbro Centre

6.00-9.00pm 87 Masbro Road

6.30-9.30pm 34 Haldane Road

6.30-9.30pm City Mission Community Project

SANDS END YOUTH PROJECT 6.45-9.45pm Marinefield Road

OLD OAK YOUTH PROJECT 7.00-10.00pm 76 Braybrook Street

SANDS END YOUTH PROJECT 6.45-9.45pm Marinefield Road

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Storytelling

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Friday 22 February 2.30-5.00pm Age: 11-19 From generation to generation stories are passed down. Using inspiration from African folktales, learn how to create an exciting, suspense filled story. Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL 020 8741 6869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Hammersmith

ART AND FASHION ACTIVITI ES Eco Art – Recyclable

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Monday 18 February 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Fusing layers of plastic bags with an iron focussing on colour, words and icons. It’s exciting to make interesting designs from ordinary materials. Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane, W12 0HR 020 7352 3931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Wood Lane/White City

Screen Printing

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Monday 18 February 3.30-6.00pm Age: 11-19 Screen printing workshop combines a printing technique t that uses woven mesh to suppor g pin an ink-blocking stencil, pum ink into the mesh openings. m Combining image transfers fro ting photocopies with stencil prin on fabric, simple embroidery and reverse appliquÊ. St Michael’s Centre Townmead Road, Fulham SW6 2SR 020 7352 3931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Fulham Broadway/Parsons Green

Wearable Tech

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Tuesday 19 February 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Learn how to make your own soft circuit, using hand stitched components and colourful LEDs, ing along with basic crafting and sew s. the clo r skills to brighten up you Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane, W12 0HR 020 7352 3931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Wood Lane/White City

Sculpture

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Tuesday 19 February 3.30-6.00pm Age: 11-19 n Create sculptures out of chicke and ric wire, mod rock, fab papier machÊ. St Michael’s Centre Townmead Road, Fulham SW6 2SR 020 7352 3931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Fulham Broadway/Parsons Green

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Mood Board Design and Fashion LDF

Wednesday 20 February 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Learn some eye-catchin g design techniques, use them to make a mood board, and disco ver some professional fashion illu stration techniques. Burlington Danes Academ y Wood Lane, W12 0HR 020 7352 3931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Wood Lane/White City

Electronic Textiles

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Wednesday 20 February 3.30-6.00pm Age: 11-19 Learn the basics of electr ical textiles by making cool ipod/M P3 and phone covers/cases that light up when used! St Michael’s Centre Townmead Road, Fulham SW6 2SR 020 7352 3931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Fulham Broadway/Parson s Green

Clothing Cut and Paste LDF

Thursday 21 February 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Design, customise, paint and sew tired garments and res urrect them as new creations of life using fabric paints, scrap fab ric, jewellery pieces and fabric glue. Burlington Danes Academ y Wood Lane, W12 0HR 020 7352 3931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Wood Lane/White City

Biscuit Cities

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Thursday 21 February 3.30-6.00pm Age: 11-19 Create a building from biscuits, wafers and other unusual architectural delicacies, cemented together with icing sugar. In this workshop you will work on creating a landscape and feast of edible town planning! St Michael’s Centre Townmead Road, Fulham SW6 2SR 020 7352 3931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Fulham Broadway/Parsons Green

Batik

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Friday 22 February 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Using a flour paste to create drawings and patterns on fabric, everyone can create and dye a t-shirt to take home. Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane, W12 0HR 020 7352 3931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Wood Lane/White City

Animation

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Friday 22 February 3.30-6.00pm Age: 11-19 Create your own music stopmotion animation using different and fun techniques and materials of your choice, and then watch it on the big screen! St Michael’s Centre Townmead Road, Fulham SW6 2SR 020 7352 3931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Fulham Broadway/Parsons Green

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YOUTH PROJ ECTS Old Oak youth project

Monday 7.45-10.00pm Tuesday 6.30-9.30pm and Friday 7.00-10.00pm Age: 13-19 76 Braybrook Street, Old Oak, W12 7PH 020 8969 2528

Masbro youth project

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Monday 5.00-8.00pm Wednesday and Friday 6.00-9.00pm Age: 13-19 87 Masbro Road, Shepherds Bush, W14 0LR 020 7603 8172

White City youth project@ Fatima Centre

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

Sands End youth project

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6.45-9.45pm Age: 13-19 Marinefield Road, Adventure Playground in William Parnell Park 020 7736 6572

Sulgrave youth project

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

Brunswick Club

d Friday Wednesday, Thursday an 6.30-9.30pm Age: 13-19 m, SW6 7EU 34 Haldane Road, Fulha 020 7385 4856

project College Park youth Friday 6.30-9.30pm Age: 13-19 Project City Mission Community B 2 Scrubs Lane, NW10 6R 020 8964 6010

HOLIDAY PL AYSCH E M ES

ildcare If you are looking for ch check d, over the half-term perio n tio out the Family Informa Service Directory: 0845 313 3933 fis@lbhf.gov.uk www.lbhf.gov.uk /fisd

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ACTIVITIES AN D SE RVICES FOR DISAB LE D YOU NG PEOPLE

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HAFAD holiday programme LDF

February Monday 18 to Friday 22 9.30am-4.30pm Age: 11-25 activities A week’s programme of which le for young disabled peop and ts or sp e, nc da s, includes art vance music production – ad booking required Greswell Centre SW6 6PX Greswell Street, Fulham, 020 7471 8510

uled/ Short Breaks (sched ) LDF prearranged respite day based The Haven offers both children r fo and overnight stays aged 9-18. on Disabled Children’s Team 020 8753 3321

LIB R AR IES Fulham Library

598 Fulham Road, SW6 5NX 020 8753 3877 Parsons Green

Hammersmith Libr ary

Shepherds Bush Road, W6 7AT Tel: 020 8753 3823 Hammersmith Broadwa y

Askew Road Library

87/91 Askew Road, W12 9AS Tel: 020 8753 3863 Goldhawk Road/Shephe rd’s Bush Market

Shepherds Bush Libr ary

6 Wood Lane, W12 7BF Tel: 020 8753 3842 Wood Lane/Shepherd’s Bush Market More information on Hammersmith & Fulham libraries is also available at ww w.lbhf. gov.uk/libraries and by ca 0303 123 0035, our 24 lling hour renewal and informatio n line.

Sessional Carers Service LDF

s services Access one-to-one carer ople pe g un yo for children and for or s itie tiv to take part in ac e. pit res ed ng scheduled/prearra Disabled Children’s Short Breaks Team 020 8753 2311/2312

The Antony Lillis Playscheme LDF

Disabled Children’s Team 020 8753 3321

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SPORT AN D LE ISU R E CENTR ES Fulham Pools

Cost: Contact provider Normand Park, Lillie Road, SW6 7ST 020 7471 0450 West Brompton

Lillie Road Fitness Centre

TE NN IS COURTS Bishops Park

Cost: Contact provider Bishops Park, SW6 6DX 020 7736 3854 www.rockslane.co.uk Putney Bridge

Hammersmith Park

Cost: Contact provider Lillie Road, SW6 7PD 020 7381 2183 Parsons Green

Cost: Free South Africa Road, W12 White City

Hammersmith Fitness and Squash Centre

Cost: Free Bryony Road, Off Bloemfontein Road, W12 White City

Cost: Contact provider Chalk Hill Road, W6 8DW 020 8741 8028 Barons Court

Phoenix Fitness Centre and Janet Adegoke Swimming Pool

Cost: Contact provider Bloemfontein Road, W12 7DB 020 8735 4900 White City

Linford Christie Outdoor Sports Centre

Cost: Contact provider Artillery Way, off Du Cane Road, Wormwood Scrubs, W12 OAE 07908 788739 East Acton

Wormholt Park

OTHE R OPPORTUN ITI ES SAFE Holiday Programme 18 to 22 February 10.00am to 3.00pm Age: 8-16

Parents must also attend registration at 9.30am on Monday 18 February or pre-registration on Friday 15 February between 4.00pm and 6.00pm or on Saturday 16 February between 9.00am and 12 noon.

Come and take part in a variety of activities including futsal, football, table tennis, box-fit and taster sessions in other sports (all participants must bring a packed lunch and water). Phoenix High School, Bloemfontein Road entrance, adjacent to Phoenix Fitness Centre and Janet Adegoke Pool, Bloemfontein Road, W12 7DB 020 8749 1141 White City/Wood Lane

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LITTLE CLICKER: Let your fingers do the talking; a nursery pupil designs a new generation car

t h g u a t e r a e Little Peopl n a c y a d a e l p that an ap y t i v i t a e r c r i e h t inspire u Technology is just easy-peasy for three-year-olds, writes Shan Ellis

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N APPLE a day keeps the boredom away. That’s the motto of Little People nurseries in Fulham and Shepherds Bush as the chain announced that it is investing in iPads and iMacs for three and fouryear-olds to use. The pioneering centres say that computers are just one way that children are learning to use a range of technology in schools – a goal set out by the Government in the Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines. “Computers do not replace traditional learning,” said Jane Gleasure, managing director of Little People Day Nurseries. “But working in pairs or small groups, children use their fingers to click on different icons to solve a puzzle or make

a painting onscreen, and then press a button to have it printed!” Whether it is shapes, colours, numbers or listening activities, the nursery believes that teaching children about computers will be increasingly valuable in the future. “Studies have shown children using computers at an early age make gains in intelligence, non-verbal skills, structural knowledge, long-term memory, manual dexterity, verbal skills, problem-solving, abstraction and conceptual skills,” Jane said. “We believe that is true. But for us, it’s also just another fun activity to share within the Montessori schoolroom.” l For more details on Little People Day Nurseries, visit: www.littlepeople.co.uk 63

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u Characters from books spring from the pages to make half term an enchanted time at the theatre for youngsters of all ages, reports Shan Ellis

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UPPETS, magicians, witches, unicorns and a pigeon driving a bus are all set to make your February half term and beyond enchanted at the Lyric Hammersmith in King Street. Characters from all your favourite books will be treading the boards for your entertainment, including a stage version of Oliver Jeffries best-seller How To Catch a Star. Published by Hammersmith-based HarperCollins, the story is about a boy who loved stars so much he wished he had one of his very own – so one day he decides to catch one! The show is recommended for ages three to seven, and runs February 19 to 23.

BUZZ 1.2013 STAR STUDDED: Clockwise from top left, Oliver Jeffries’ How to Catch a Star, Nobody Rides the Unicorn, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and CBeebies star Patrick Lynch in the Egg & Spoon Show – all coming to the Lyric in the next few months

Later in the year, CBeebies star Patrick Lynch stars in Lyngo Theatre’s hilarious Egg & Spoon Show, a wonderful multisensory adventure for the under fives. Lie back on the floor cushions, and let Percy and April guide you through the year. Taste the snow of winter and snuggle up beneath the night blanket on May 4. For slightly older adventurers, help beggar girl Zoe save the faraway land of Joppardy from being swept away by fear generated by the evil Dr Slythe in Adrian and Sasha Mitchell’s Nobody Rides the Unicorn. Zoe knows she must set the unicorn free, but will she be putting herself in terrible danger if she does? Beautifully crafted puppets, live music and moments of magic bring this original tale to life. For ages four to seven, on March 9. Or watch out for a daydreaming pigeon in author and illustrator Mo Willems’ Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus! Because when the bus driver takes a break, he’s bound to want to take it for a drive. Ages three to seven on April 6. Each Saturday show is followed by a chance to get your hands dirty and paint your favourite character in the messy play workshop. You can even take a little magic from the day home with you. l For times, tickets and more details, visit: www.lyric.co.uk or call the box office on 020 8741 6850.

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BIG HUG: What does your family look like? Five local young people share their experiences

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hat’s life like in your home? Is your pet pampered? Does your sister get on your nerves? You’re not alone! Five h&f buzz writers share the highs and lows of being part of a busy family in 2013. Beatrice Warren With six children in my family, it is rarely quiet. However, the chaotic household seems to have become a peaceful dwelling since the eldest daughter, Octavia, moved out to university. Although there are still five children in the house, it seems much quieter and more peaceful knowing that the table is missing one person; it makes it feel bare and empty at supper. However the mornings are still littered with everyone racing for the bathroom and searching for his or

her shoes and school uniform; the afternoons cluttered with disputes about which radio station to listen to in the kitchen. And the weekends are still crammed with arguments about whose turn it is to clear the table and the evenings crowded with fights over where people sit to watch TV. Having four sisters and one brother is very busy and disorganised, and involves daily shouting matches about ‘borrowing’ each other’s clothes. But I can’t imagine living in a smaller family, and wouldn’t give my family up for anything. Nada Montague I have a big family. There are eight children (including me), with two sisters who are called Hana, 12, and Salsabeel, 11. I have five brothers, Omar, five, Ibrahim seven, Mahmood, eight, Mahammed, 18, and last but STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 68

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not least Abdurrahman, who is 19. We may all have fights, but we sometimes eat with each other. My parents somehow cope with us lot. We have a new family member – he joined us in July. He is a grey and black tabby cat! He has four white socks and a few white bits under his neck, above his tummy and under his tummy. His name is Captain Ninja Jack, we call him Jack or Jackmo, and he is five months old.

LEAVE ME ALONE: Loving families can still have fights, our young writers suggest

Archie Scott In the Scott home, there are often arguments and competitions. There is an argument every single meal time over where the three sisters will sit; they all usually try to get the seat on the corner nearest the middle of the room. These arguments can get quite intense when one person gets up and returns to find their seat taken. This raises an argument about whether they had left their seat or whether they were just coming back. Similar arguments are present when it comes to deciding where to sit when watching the television. The two places on either end of the sofa are fought over often until there are tears! The two front seats in the back of the car are also viciously fought over; huge wars begin with grudges which often last for days! This is why I try to avoid the car.

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Francesca Scott There are six people in my family. I have two little sisters called Taisy and Xanthe. Unusual names I know… Taisy is short for Anastasia, she’s nine and can be really annoying at times. But she’s also funny and a bit mad. Xanthe is six. She’s just a really smily, happy person. My sisters like to wear my clothes. Then there’s my older brother Archie. He is 15 and he loves to annoy me! He doesn’t like it when I ask him questions; he thinks I’m stupid but I’m not! It’s fun to embarrass my family. I like acting really uncool around my sister’s friends. My dad embarrassed us once when I was rowing with friends and he came to the river bank and shouted my name. It was awful! I’m not part of a huge family, but it’s not small either. We always fight about what to watch on TV or which chair we sit in. We also disagree a lot. Sometimes it feels like there should be a fifth child, but six in my family is perfect for me. We are a strange family but I can’t imagine being with anyone else.

Hanan Faisal I live with both of my parents and my two young brothers. At times it can be agitating having two brothers and no sisters. However, it can be cool because you have siblings to have fun with. In the mornings, it can be a hassle because I have to impatiently wait for my brothers to leave the bathroom. Also, I hate it when my favourite programme is on and my brother decides to randomly change the channel. I couldn’t imagine myself being the only child – I would despise the feeling of isolation!

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A training centre for these stable pupils

ALL HAIL CAESAR: Pupils from Sir John Lillie School in Fulham enjoy dressing up in ancient garb

u Museum’s teaching base made possible by the generosity of an admirer, writes Tim Harrison

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N EDUCATION centre, named after a prominent Hammersmith resident, has opened in a stable block in Fulham Palace. The Jessie Mylne centre is named after the last surviving member of the Scott family of Ravenscourt Park. Born in 1854, she died in 1940 and left a bequest to Hammersmith Council which was eventually used to set up the Museum of Fulham Palace, which opened in 1992. Her gift has also made possible the education centre, opened in what used to be the palace’s Victorian stable block by the mayor, Cllr Belinda Donovan. Fulham Palace has provided an education service for years, but now has

a dedicated home. The centre will serve schoolchildren and families, and there is an office upstairs for staff. The opening ceremony also served as a thank-you to part-time education officer Jenny Kershaw, who has worked at Fulham Palace for 18 years. Her replacement is Eleanor Sier, who has joined the palace as the learning officer. Fulham Palace is celebrating gaining a commendation in the

Sandford Award for Heritage Education from the Heritage Education Trust. The award, valid for five years, recognises quality and excellence in the educational services and facilities at a site. The Grade I-listed Fulham Palace was the country residence of the bishops of London for centuries, right up until 1973. Since April 2011, the palace has been managed by the Fulham Palace Trust. The education service welcomes more than 100 school classes a year to learn about the history of the site. Pupils from local schools Sir John Lillie and Flora Gardens were among the first to use the new facilities. Sessions include toys, creepy crawlies, Romans, Tudors and the Second World War. The Jessie Mylne Education Centre houses Fulham Palace’s extensive costume collection. Admission to the palace and its grounds is free. For more details, visit: www. fulhampalace.org 69

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DON’T ORDER IT –MAKE IT!

I’ve always loved pizza, and it’s so easy to make. In fact, it’s an absolutely topping experience, says Beatrice Warren. Follow her kitchen tips and you’ll soon be creating your own tasty feast

Ingredients

l 450g of flour (strong white bread flour) l ½ a tablespoon (the big serving spoon) of sugar l 1 teaspoon of salt l 6g (½ to ¾ of a sachet) of instant yeast l 100ml of extra virgin olive oil l 300-350ml of warm water

HOW TO MAKE

1 Sift the flour into a food processor, add the salt, sugar and instant yeast and turn it on at full speed. 2 Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil through the feeder tube and then half the warm water (pour it in slowly while the food processor is still on).

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ELL I’ve gone from burning toast to making a pizza... so I thought I would share this with you so we can conquer the myth that young people can’t cook! Sometimes it is quite nice to eat a pizza you made yourself; it is easy, quick and you can decorate it however you want – no fussing over who wants which topping. You can make your own little pizza and put as many (or as few) toppings on it as you want. So below I’m sharing my favourite pizza recipe. Try it – don’t be frightened! It’s easy...

8 Put the oven to its highest temperature half an hour before you want to start cooking the pizza. 9 Knock the dough down (remove the air by kneading it again) and divide it into two pieces. 10 On a very floury surface, flatten out both halves of the dough. 11 Put a little olive oil on the pizza again and then add your toppings before putting the pizza in the oven for 10-15 minutes until LITTLE the cheese is CHEF: completely For extra melted. flavour,

add chunks of buffalo mozzarella

3 Add the rest of the water a spoonful at a time, until the mixture changes from a breadcrumb consistency to a slightly sticky ball of dough. 4 Leave the food processor on for another 5 minutes. 5 Put the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead it (work and stretch the dough) by hand for 3 minutes. 6 Brush a little olive oil on the edges of a bowl, then put in the dough in a ball and cover this in a little bit more olive oil. 7 Cover the bowl with a cloth and put it in a warm place until it has doubled in size (this should take about an hour).

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I like adding some buffalo mozzarella (around 100g on each pizza), cutting it into little squares and sprinkling it over the top. It is also quite nice to have some tomato salad on the side to make your fresh pizza meal a bit more interesting.

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u A shake-up of the exam system is looming, harking back to the 1980s. Hajar Ragab checks reaction to the new English Baccalaureate

he Government is planning to replace GCSEs with the new English Baccalaureate from 2015. Outlining details of the new qualification in the House of Commons, Education Secretary Michael Gove confirmed that the exam, based on O Levels, would be more rigorous than GCSEs. He said: “GCSEs were conceived and devised at a different time, for a different world. “The old model, the 1980s model, is no longer right for now. We believe it is time to

raise aspirations and restore rigour.” He recognised that some people might be concerned that the change could lead to more students failing, but warned against the fatalism of thinking that great teaching can do little to help pupils of all abilities succeed. Under the new system, pupils will sit one test at the end of their second year of study, as used to be the case with O Levels, rather than taking modular GCSE exams with coursework submitted over two years. To prevent some exam boards setting easier tests

BUZZ 1.2013 ALL SMILES: Pupils rejoice after receiving their GCSE results at Burlington Danes. But will pupils still be celebrating in 2017 when a new exam is introduced?

URE than others, there will be only one authority setting all tests in each subject. Hajar Ragab, h&f buzz young yeporter, looks at how young people in the borough are reacting to the new exam.

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OODBYE GCSEs. Hello O Levels! From September 2015, all young people in the UK will need to take the new test. But is it a good move to scrap GCSEs? The first of the new-style exams will take place during the summer term of 2017.

I know some of you may think this is miles aways and this will never affect you! However, this overhaul of GCSEs is the biggest reform in schools exams for a generation. As pass rates have been increasing every year since the introduction of the GCSE in the 1980s, O Levelstyle qualifications – to be called English Baccalaureate Certificates (EBCs) – will replace the current GCSE examinations and will be introduced in traditional academic subjects such as English, maths, humanities and science to limit the

number of top grades achieved. So this will potentially mean working harder for lower grades and this will make it harder for young people to get into college and university when it is already difficult. I’m sure most of us would prefer A* grades. On the other hand, it makes it harder to differentiate between the top students in terms of applying for uni. The O Level-style qualification consists of a traditional three-hour exam at the end of the two years STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 75

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Fulham Broadway says: Konnichiwa! Ciao! Olá Hello! You’ve just got in and you’re out on your feet. You’ve spent all day in the office, the last thing you want to do is spend all night in the kitchen. Let’s go eat Sushi you suggest but you know he’s thinking Italian. How about Peri Peri? Preferring pizza he replies. OK, it’s a wrap! No it’s not, it’s a pizza.

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of studying, which means that no modular assessment contributes to the final grade of the pupil. Due to this, many young people are against the axing of the GCSE as they believe that this new examination style will only favour the most academically able students. So what chance will pupils have to shine with the new test, and is it fair that they are subject to the new system while their predecessors have had an easier ride? In addition, it has also been announced that the CSE (Certificate of Secondary Education), similar to the older-style qualification, will also be reintroduced as an alternative to O Levels for pupils that are less academically able. Education Secretary Michael Gove explained: “Children are working harder than ever, but we are hearing that the system is not working for them.” Many believe the contrary; they believe that this system is working for the majority of students, which is borne out by the increasing pass rates. Also, many say that this major reform will damage the quality of secondary school education and that it is not clear it will ensure a breadth of knowledge and skills. They argue that pupils will be discouraged from continuing to study English and maths until the age of 18, and that changes in the examination system alongside the raising of the school leaving age is not a good idea. Nevertheless, one

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advantage of this reform that has been supported by the vast majority of people is the fact that there will, in future, only be a single examination board that will set the O Level papers for English, maths and science. The aim of this is to prevent competition between the different exam boards, with the result that all pupils will take the same exam.

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u For more than 50 years, the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme has helped teenagers challenge themselves and develop new skills. Record numbers of Hammersmith & Fulham young people now take part, reports Tim Harrison

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Hammersmith Town Hall, with presentations made by Cllr Helen Binmore, H&F cabinet member for children’s services. She gave out more than 80 DofE bronze and silver awards to young borough achievers, and congratulated them on their hard work and commitment.

H&F has 13 centres delivering the DofE awards, with record numbers of young people taking part in a programme which has run for more than half a century. Join in the fun at Burlington Danes Academy, Hammersmith Academy, Fulham College Boys’, Lady Margaret, Phoenix High,

JOY: Lads from Fulham Boys College show off their DofE awards

Sacred Heart High, The Moat, William Morris Sixth Form, Hafad, St James Girls, St Paul’s Boys and, from September, the West London Free School. l If you are interested in taking part in the DofE ask your school/college DofE co-ordinator or email Jesse Foyle, DofE manager for LBHF: jesse.foyle@lbhf.gov.uk

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ady Gaga once rightly said: “Don’t you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can’t be exactly who you are.” However, as young people, to be ourselves in a world that is constantly trying to make us something else is proving to be a very challenging task. With images of picture-perfect models plastered on billboards, the internet and even on our well-loved big red buses, teenagers (girls and boys alike) are constantly asked to believe that the better your body looks, the more popular and liked you are. Of course, this pressure is often the reason why many young people in our communities are fooled into believing that dangerous and fatal diseases such as anorexia and bulimia can help them become as picture-perfect as the celebrities and models which have taken over our lives. According to a survey carried out by Bliss magazine recently, 63 per cent of young people said they felt pressured into changing their appearance. But when the survey asked from where the pressure came, the majority said it was from the media. I asked Sarah Hassanain and Osna Sultani, both 14 and from Chelsea, what they thought of these surprising results. Sarah told me: “It is the manipulated pictures in the media that continue to give us false images of what our bodies should look like.” Osna agreed, and added: “It is these images that create unfair expectations for young people. We’re STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 80

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 78 told that in order to blend in with society, we should look like these celebrities.” What is extremely upsetting, however, is the fact that the young people who have fallen victim to an eating disorder are unaware of the dangerous consequences they are facing. To get an understanding of this issue, a few of my peers were asked to share their thoughts. Sahar Messenger, aged 13, from Fulham, said: “Anorexia can affect young people’s lives in general, because it makes concentrating in school harder, as it weakens the brain.” Miski Mohamed, aged 13 from Hammersmith, said: “Anorexia is dangerous. Some may think it’s good, but it isn’t, because it can kill.” When I asked some of my peers what advice they would give to young people who lack confidence in their looks, they had the following to say. Aya Yazidi, aged 14 from Fulham, said: “My advice would be to make yourself healthier by eating healthy food and doing normal amounts of exercise, instead of being anorexic.” Angie Reda-Kahila, aged 15 from Hammersmith, said: “You must believe in yourself and that your natural, original figure is the best image instead of trying to fit yourself into a fake image which wouldn’t suit you.” Another confidence-drainer which many young people constantly fall victims to is bullying. I spoke to Aya Yazidi, who is well known among her peers for being caring and helpful to everyone. Aya said: “Bullying is very wrong, because the victim is constantly being humiliated.” When I asked Aya what advice she had for anyone being bullied, she said: “Contact childline for advice, or change your number and e-mail and make sure you only give both to the people you trust.” Personally, when I used to get bullied, I tried all sorts of ways to solve my situation. I repeatedly visited the headteacher’s office to confide in her, but she would always give me the same reassurance and reply, which didn’t exactly change anything. I even confronted the bully herself and told her everything I thought of her... but that didn’t work. However, there was one way of easing my frustration that I found most comforting. I wrote poems, stories and even drew pictures of my feelings towards all bullies. I felt that slowly, by maintaining this, I overcame my anger and frustration, and found ignoring the bully much easier. If you are being bullied, my advice would be to never let the bully’s opinion of you define who you are, and remember, the bully is only trying to bring you down because they know you are above them. If you are being bullied, or know someone that is, and aren’t quite sure what to do, remember to contact childline on 0800 1111. Other than bullying and body image, young people nowadays feel less confident about their progress at school, which has been reflected in the big drop in GCSE results this year. Of course, education is important. Aya Yazidi said: “Education is important because it helps you achieve the goals you’re aiming for in life.” Miski Mohamed said: “Education helps young people have a brighter future and school also helps young people socialise.” Angie Reda-Kahila said: “Education opens doors for us in the future which we will not be able to open without an education”. Since she is now in her final year of secondary school, I asked her what doing her GCSEs was like. “GCSEs are very stressful

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NEED HELP? n A good website for both young people and parents about the emotional health and wellbeing of children www.youngminds.org.uk n The NHS has special Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services based in Hammersmith www.camhscares.nhs.uk n Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC) has 23 years of experience as a UK national eating disorder organisation www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk n Or ask a parent, your local GP or your school nurse for any help with anorexia, bulimia or any other problem you are experiencing.

to me, because it is these grades that will determine whether or not I will have a good future,” she said. My maths teacher, Mr Becker, has continually supported me through my studies, and has never failed to encourage us. Does he think students are taking their education less seriously today? “Students are well aware of how important education is,” he said. “However, some students realise later than others, and therefore don’t achieve their potential.” I also asked Mr Becker what advice he would give to students who feel stressed about their progress at school. He said: “My advice would be to develop a short-term and long-term plan and to set yourself realistic and smart targets.” I asked my peers about what advice they would give to students who feel stressed: Ksenia Shilina said: “My advice would be not to panic; take it seriously, but not too seriously, or else you’ll only make learning harder for yourself.” Aya Yazidi said: “My advice would be to use your school planners wisely to organise your time and to make use of the resources around you to help you gain the help and knowledge you need.” Being young isn’t easy, but it is a stage everyone goes through. Try and enjoy these days; be confident and happy, and take risks. We are that generation, and all we need is confidence.

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HALL OR u Run-down building in Hammersmith is transformed into lively performance space, with a selection of Shakespearean scenes taking centre stage. Tim Harrison reports on the rebirth of an underused church hall

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DINGY old church hall near Ravenscourt Park tube station has been transformed into a lively community theatre space. The old hall in Ravenscourt Road has been restored and redecorated from floor to ceiling, and

now boasts impressive sound and lighting systems, and even a built-in smoke effects machine. It has been named Ravenscourt Arts. It can seat up to 180 people, and has already hosted a shoal of arts events including The Shakespearience, a free production in which actors affiliated to the Royal

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Shakespeare Company from the Bard’s Stratford upon Avon home performed sections of Romeo and Juliet, the Merchant of Venice and Macbeth to young audiences. During a week of shows in October, more than 1,300 people saw the production, including youngsters from 14 local primary and secondary schools, including St Paul’s School, Avonmore School, Flora Gardens, John Betts, St Peter’s, Miles Coverdale, Acton High, Sion-Manning girls’ school, Brackenbury, Melcombe, St Mary’s, Queen’s Manor and Parayhouse School. It featured Elizabethan and medieval era music played by Perkelt, a band from the Czech Republic.

The rebirth of the underused hall attached to Ravenscourt Baptist Church was masterminded by senior minister Darren Hirst, whose background is in music journalism and record production. His vision has been to design a space to attract a wide range of different activities to the building. Stefan Reckless, who is in charge of young people’s and children’s activities at the church, told h&f buzz: “The old hall, and the building itself, was quite run down, and Darren had the idea of transforming it for performing arts use.” The space has recently been used for a Polishlanguage children’s theatre

performance of Aladdin, while the new-look hall has also hosted several fashion shows, featuring a catwalk snaking through the seats. Also on the cards in coming weeks are several music events, one featuring a band from Poland. Other activities for young people at Ravenscourt Baptist Church include Frantic Fridays, the youth club for eight to 11-year-olds, and a Tuesday night senior youth club for 11 to 16s. l For information about the youth clubs, or about hiring the performance space, call Stefan Reckless on 07807 666 220, or email: stefan_reckless2@hotmail. co.uk

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TAKE u The revolution starts here! Young people from the borough swept into the offices of the town hall to take charge of Hammersmith & Fulham and learn how a busy London authority is run, writes Javan Rose

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EENAGERS took over the town hall to run Hammersmith & Fulham for the day! Youth Takeover Day saw 40 youngsters shadow council officers to learn what they do and see how our local council is run. From web designers to library managers, staff were joined at their desks and in their offices by young people. It was a chance for us to share our views about the local area with council officers. Pupils from Fulham Cross, Phoenix, Lady Margaret and Bridge Academy took part in working at the town hall for a day. November’s STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 86 85

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event finished with an awards ceremony and a presentation in the council chamber at Hammersmith Town Hall, presided over by H&F mayor Belinda Donovan. For me, the best part of the idea of Youth Takeover Day is that it is a day dedicated to helping teenagers on their path to independence. It allows young people to work with adults and gain the experience that will benefit them in their years of employment,

enabling both generations to learn from one another while the voices of the young are being heard. Other young people agreed. “It was really interesting and such a fun experience. I’d love to do it again,” said Georgia French, 14, who worked as a mystery shopper with Trading Standards. “It was a great opportunity and I learnt so much about council services,” agreed Zen Erasmus, 13, who worked in Economic Development.

Throughout Youth Takeover Day, my friends and I learned many important things about the council and local government. But for more details, I asked Brenda Whinnett (who is pictured right), H&F Council’s Youth Voice Co-ordinator and organiser of the Youth Takeover Day about what it’s like to work for the council

WHAT SKILLS HAVE YOU BROUGHT TO YOUR JOB AND WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED? Passion for working with young people and enabling them to have a voice. Being flexible, creative, down-to-earth and approachable and fun-loving. Ability to negotiate between the wishes of young people and demands of the role, council priorities and available resources. WHAT IS YOUR MAIN ROLE IN YOUTH TAKEOVER DAY AND HOW DOES IT FIT IN WITH YOUR EVERYDAY JOB? I was project co-ordinator for Youth Takeover Day. This is the second year we have run the event and it is my favourite project of the year as it is an opportunity for council services (including those that would never usually work with young people) to open their doors to young people and to enable them to make decisions about things affecting them in their borough. My role is to enable young people to influence decision-making and to actively shape the services they receive. This is a really effective way of doing that, which is fun, meaningful and useful for both staff and young people. WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND WHEN IT COMES TO WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE? Thirteen years’ experience working with young people in various different roles, including as a youth worker, Connexions Personal Adviser and project worker, a trainer and a Youth Voice Co-ordinator. HOW DO YOU REACH OUT TO YOUNG PEOPLE? Through events such as Youth Takeover Day and our youth projects including the Borough Youth Forum, UK Youth Parliament elections and, of course, h&f buzz newspaper where young people can write and have their articles published on things that matter to them and affect them in their borough. We have an annual survey for young people across the borough to find out what the top issues are for them and the topic becomes the focus for the Borough Youth Forum for the year ahead. There is also the H&F Youth Involved Facebook, a page that we use to consult young people and that they can use to

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get in touch with us and comment on our services. Our Borough Youth Forum and Young Advisers also spend a lot of time out and about, speaking to young people in youth clubs, and on the streets to find out their views and promote opportunities. If young people are interested in getting involved in any of these projects they can email: youth_involvement@lbhf.gov.uk HOW DID YOU COME TO WORK IN YOUR JOB? DO YOU ENJOY IT? After years of working in the youth sector, I developed a passion for youth participation

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and developing projects to enable young people to find their voices. I have been doing the job since 2009 and I absolutely love it. For me, it’s the best job in the world, because I get to do different things every day and to work with young people. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO WORK IN THE SAME ROLE AS YOU? Get out there and get as much experience as possible, volunteer to develop your skills – there are loads of opportunities with H&F Volunteer Centre and I welcome anyone wanting to volunteer on our youth voice projects, including the Borough Youth Forum. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUNG ADULTS ABOUT THE WORLD OF WORK? Same as above! Try out different roles by volunteering and find what you are good at – and most importantly what you enjoy!

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ELLO! I’m Darnell, I’m 13 years old, and I am an ex-young reporter for h&f buzz. My time as a young reporter has been re great; the have been highs and not-so-highs, but my fellow young reporters and I have always seen it through. Here is my story about my time as a young reporter for h&f buzz, and some of the rewards and challenges I have encountered...

been created and the first edition of h&f buzz hadn’t yet been made. We started by introducing ourselve and we were given an introduction s about the newspaper, and what we were actually going to do. We were then told that we’d gain various skill such as interview techniques which s you could put on your CV. I was eve n more intrigued. After the first meeting I was stunned; I never thought a young DAY 1: THE VERY START person like me would be given an rs orte Rep ng Before I joined the You opportunity this great! I was definite an ly (and it couldn’t be easier... just send coming back. ent@ email to youth_involvem The second meeting was lbhf.gov.uk) I was looking for abo ut choosing a name for the e som an opportunity to get newspaper, and getting ready st. nali jour a as experience to start writing our articles. I particularly enjoyed We all came in and begun a DID IT! ted YOU wan and y TS aph RIO photogr to discuss possible newspaper s. skill chance to present my names. It was a long and Y A PL S ed D pen hap IL so CH It just difficult process, names were that at a meeting with the all over the place, debates at ers sion mis youth com were everywhere, but we Hammersmith & Fulham came to a conclusion, the the red offe was I , Council name had to be BUZZ! It was g thin opportunity to do the short, catchy and just right. sm. nali jour – do to I wanted Eventually, as the meeting I immediately applied to join progressed, we started to talk about from and p grou rs’ orte Rep ng the You creating our articles, and what we there my journey began. were then going to do. Soon I came to the decision that I MEETINGS wan ted to write an article about vide The first meeting was interesting. games, and the positive and negativ o the as r’ e Everyone was a ‘first time effects of them. Young Reporters group had just CITY THE CIT SUMMER INre classic is

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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 or bad depending be good they’re about. A studyon what carried out by the BBC in Britain alone, showed that children in their a third of early teens

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

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What kept me going was my motivation. Every day my article seemed to get bigger and better, and I was YOUR SHOUT quite content with what I had achieved so far. The next point was to start interviewing and taking pictures, which I was really avid to do. However I needed time. I had to think about all the questions I needed answered, and which ones were really relevant. It did take a while, but I did it. All that was left now was to interview. Finally for me the best part was here. I hit the streets of Hammersmi & Fulham and started ‘firing’ questioth ns and ‘snapping’ pictures. It was really interesting to hear everyone’s views – they were mixed, passionate and simply entertaining read. That was what I was aiming for.to Soon, all I had to do was to fit all of the interviews and photos into my article. The deadline was reached, the articles were edited and submitted for the first edition of the newspaper (pictured on opposite page).

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I thought it would be just the right topic to get me started on my journalism journey. We were given a Are you playing a mug’ couple of months to s create our articles, s ting with other mee to discuss our progress... and this was the hard part. A few days later I chose to make a start on my article. Research was the first step. E I spent hours on the computer and in the library, researching things to do with video games.

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HOLD THE FRONT PAGE: Four editions of h&f buzz – September, May, March and January – in 2012

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 89 DEADLINES, DEADLINES... Time went by and the whole cycle The anxiety then began. The very first started all over again. Soon, though h&f buzz was on its way. I decided that I would need to leav , There was one more thing we e le the Young Reporters group, because needed – a guest editor for the who I was already extremely busy newspaper. The draw had to take place with other extra-curricular activities, and I couldn’t between all of the Young PAPER TRAIL Reporters. And I won! handle it all at the same Where does time. h&f buzz come from? YOUNG EDITOR However I really didn’t SEE PAGES I was then given the chance want to leave straight away, 92-93 so I decided… I’d make one to edit the newspaper. It was last article to get my story out a long task, but fun. Everything to there and appreciate the final was now up to date and ready chance I’d have to make my last be published. article with the Young Reporters. September 2011 had arrived and This has been it. After saying all the first EVER edition of h&f buzz was my goodbyes, this has been my last published. article. When I got the newspaper I was so proud. THANK YOU YOUNG REPORTERS, All those hours of writing and unt research, all the meetings, the amo AND GOODBYE! As a final word, I’d like to urge of effort and hard work, everything anyone who is interested in getting had really paid off, and it all felt involved in journalism to take this AMAZING. chance and apply to be a Young It looked good, and I was already Reporter. You really won’t regret it! optimistic for the next edition. My Email youth_involvement@lbhf. friends, family and even neighbours gov.uk or call 020 8753 6232. were very proud of me.

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The September 2012 edition of h&f buzz used: l 4 tonnes of 43-gram recycled newsprint – which would cover more than 23 acres! l 50 kilos of ink! l 176 aluminium printing plates! l And 10 copies of the newspaper were printed every second!

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WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS FINE PRINT: Above, here is the printing press that creates your h&f buzz newspaper in Norwich. The two control room operators make sure the four separate aluminium plates for colours cyan, magenta, yellow and black are running properly – or ‘in registration’

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OUR PLEDGE: Chanel Medrano and H&F cabinet member Helen Binmore at the launch of the Opportunity Fund PICTURES BY LEIGH QUINNELL

u Youngsters who are looked after by the council can now get help with life’s little extras via a new fund, writes Louise Raisey

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hildren in care rarely get the added extras most families provide to help their children do well in life. That is set to change as children who are ‘looked after’ by the council can now apply to a special Opportunity Fund for help with extra tuition, sports equipment, driving lessons and so on – anything that other children might benefit

from in order to fulfil their ambitions and make the most of their talents. A celebration event to launch H&F Council’s pledge to all children in care also saw the official launch of the new H&F Opportunity Fund and highlighted some of the achievements of children in care at Hammersmith Town Hall. “We want to bridge the gap between a doting parent and a corporate parent,” said H&F cabinet member Helen Binmore. “We are all corporate parents for these young people and so I am asking everyone to help me extend the ‘bank of mum and dad’ to give our looked-

after children some of the same advantages our own children might have. “Backing the aspirations of our young people and taking real parental responsibility means putting our hands in our own pockets. “Importantly, the scheme is designed to give young people a ‘hand up’ rather than a ‘hand out’ as part of the council’s wider Borough of Opportunity campaign. “That means young people will be asked to make a contribution themselves. “For young children that could be a commitment to tidying their room regularly or helping with housework, and for older children that

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New pledge to offer children in care chance of a head start

A BRIGHT NEW DAY: EC&O Venues presents a £5,000 cheque for the Opportunity Fund to the Children in Care Council. Left, H&F mayor Belinda Donovan finds two volunteers to sign the new H&F pledge

could be matching the funding with some money of their own.” Set up by H&F Council and administered by donation management charity the London Community Foundation, the fund’s coffers are being filled by councillors and council officers via the Give as You Earn scheme and through local business and charity contributions. The first major business donation of £5,000 has come from the Earls Court & Olympia Venues’ charity fund. “This year EC&O is celebrating 10 years of its Charitable Trust and I can’t think of a more fitting way

to honour such a landmark,” said Anna Golden, commercial director at EC&O Venues. “This very worthy cause offers us a real chance to support young people in the area. We look forward to working with H&F Council and The Opportunity Fund over the coming months and providing continued support for their incredible work.” The celebration event included a prize draw for the young people, with prizes including an Microsoft Xbox donated by Cargo Homeshop, a gaming accessory from Game, tickets to watch Fulham rapper Example donated

by EC&O Venues, a month’s membership donated by Virgin Active gym, a free haircut at salon Toni & Guy, a laserjet printer from WH Smith, a gift set from Boots, a voucher from Café Brera, and Tesco vouchers. The day also showcased some of the exceptional talent the fund aims to nurture, including an art exhibition by young people in care. Rachel Bicknell who attends the Brit School also read a moving poem that she wrote about going into care. l For more details about the Opportunity Fund, call Etiene Steyn on 020 8753 5024.

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YOURWE I G H T PULL u You want to stay fit and healthy and grown into a big strong boy? Just follow The King. Tim Harrison joins Elvis in the gym, and learns how to flex his muscles

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KEEP-FIT tournament is proving a hit with secondary school students, and could eventually spread across the capital. The London Schools Fitness Challenge was devised by Hammersmith & Fulham youth worker Elvis Hall, and piloted by The Bridge Academy in Finlay Street, Fulham. “The idea is to develop healthy competition and get young people involved in fitness and sports,” said Elvis, who has qualifications as a personal trainer, fitness coach and youth worker. Initially the challenge is aimed at all the borough’s secondary schools, for boys and girls, but eventually Elvis hopes to expand the competition to cover schools in H&F’s partner boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster. The challenge began in September when Elvis encouraged pupils at The Bridge Academy to demonstrate their skills in STORY CONTINUES ON page 98>>

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10 basic physical exercises, pitting their strengths against others in their year. Working closely with PE staff in borough secondary schools, he then rolled the challenge out to include students at Fulham Boys’ College, the Oratory and Phoenix High. In June the finals will be staged, with the two top pupils from each year competing against each other. Trophies will then be given to the best performing schools, with certificates for individuals. “It’s basic exercise that all kids can do, so

they are developing their own fitness as well as representing their school and year, and improving their health for the future,” said Elvis. “The young people represent their school and their year, and become advocates and champions of a healthy lifestyle and leadership within their school. “So far the young people who have participated have demonstrated true commitment and have really performed to their best and encouraged each other while taking part.” It has proved slightly harder to get girls

BUZZ 1.2013 WEIGHT AND SEE: Elvis Hall trains Dominic Toussaint, Vlad Cevchenko and Martin Shaw, and (inset) the pupils try pull-ups

involved in the fitness challenge, but some are now showing an interest. “The good thing about the challenge is that everyone can improve, and the idea is to try to keep improving. Each youngster gets a booklet to monitor their improvements.” Elvis has been encouraged by the mix of team spirit and individual competitiveness which the challenge has unearthed, with the rolling results posted on school noticeboards as a further encouragement, and an incentive to join

in the annual London Youth Games. “The boys really enjoy it, and push themselves against their own previous bests,” he said. “PE teachers are supporting me in the challenge and are really helping out. “Now I hope that following the successful pilot all the borough’s secondary schools get involved.” As well as hoping to involve H&F’s two partner boroughs, Elvis aims to get London Mayor Boris Johnson working on his fitness… perhaps starting with a few press-ups.

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SHEPHERD & THE SHEEP!

BUZZ 1.2013 PARK BATTLE: Clockwise from far left, Rikardo Kolaj sprints away; Good Shepherd celebrate with trophy; Aidan Atkinson offloads; Rhys McCarthyJones makes a move for St Stephens; Isaac Seyoumi breaks a tackle PICTURES BY JUSTIN THOMAS

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THERS may follow like sheep… but when it comes to tag rugby, Good Shepherd is way out in front. The youngsters from the school in Wendell Park, Shepherds Bush, have retained the trophy they first won a year ago in Hammersmith & Fulham’s primary school

rugby tournament after an impressive run of matches on a rare sunny autumnal day at Fulham’s Hurlingham Park. The dozen competing teams, split into two mini leagues, played each other once to set up two semifinals, with the winners of one league playing the runners-up from the other. Reigning champions Good Shepherd A won four of their matches and drew the fifth (against St John’s), while in the second league Queen’s Manor primary of south Fulham won all five of their league matches to finish with maximum points in the frantic non-contact sport. The semi-finals were both

nail-biters. Sir John Lillie lost their game to Good Shepherd A by 4-3, while St Stephen’s slipped past Queen’s Manor by four tries to two to set up the Good Shepherd v St Stephen’s final. St Stephen’s scored first, but Good Shepherd A immediately counterattacked, scoring four tries in quick succession. “It was an exciting game of rugby, a worthy end to the tournament, and both teams are to be congratulated on their fine performances,” said organiser Deryck Fill. Sir John Lillie scored the greatest number of tries in any single game, STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 102

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BUZZ 1.2013 GOTCHA: Left, a nimble Good Shepherd player stops Isaac Seyoumi in his tracks. Above, Good Shepherd A captain Ronan Gilbert, 10, proudly lifts the trophy

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touching down nine times in a high-scoring match against Brackenbury which finished 9-2. Calculating tries scored against tries conceded, the best try difference was 14, achieved by Pope John. Four of the 30 league matches were drawn. St Stephen’s were rewarded with silver medals, Good Shepherd A retained the trophy and were presented with gold medals, and there were bronze

medals for the players from Sir John Lillie and Queen’s Manor. Good Shepherd A will go on to represent Hammersmith & Fulham in the 2013 Youth Games. Both teams in the final were also presented with an H&F Rugby Club branded rugby ball, in what is becoming a welcome tradition, cementing links with the club. Later Deryck Fill paid tribute to the work of Rory Greenslade-Jones and

his team from the RFU – Martin, James and Calum – for refereeing the games professionally and efficiently, and for supporting the primary schools’ tag rugby tournaments for so long. “It was a tournament played in the best of spirits, and it was one that everyone I spoke to seemed to enjoy,” said Deryck. The next major tag rugby event in Hammersmith & Fulham is the spring tournament on Wednesday April 17 at Hurlingham Park.

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ROZEN pitches, frozen players, frozen spectators. As the borough’s premier youth football tournament enters its winter phase, cancellations are coming thick and fast. The recent icy spell followed two months of on-off rain, disrupting the 22-year-old Mayor’s Cup. Organiser Deryck Fill warned that the backlog of unplayed games could affect Hammersmith & Fulham’s Youth Games entry. Schools playing catch-up have been warned some ties may be settled by the toss of a coin! “There is little spare capacity, particularly in the north of the borough, so schools must organise postponed games as soon as possible, or matches may have to be conceded, and no one wants that,” he said. All 34 schools in the borough are competing, with Ravenscourt Park and Hurlingham Park pitches used to the full. 22 The grand finals of both March Hurlingham girls’ and boys’ sections Park will be played on March Fulham 22 at Hurlingham Park. Defending their title, and going for a third successive trophy in the boys’ section, Larmenier & Sacred Heart demolished Holy Cross 6-0, while Sir John Lillie defeated Avonmore 8-0. Fulham beat Avonmore 3-0, while Langford’s 4-0 win over St John’s was another stand-out result. All Saints pipped St Augustine’s 2-1, while Sir John Lillie beat St Thomas by a single goal. Wormholt Park look strong in the north with wins over St Mary’s, Canberra and Greenside. In the girls’ tournament, Greenside and Brackenbury (the 2012 champions) set the pace, while Pope John, Good Shepherd and Kenmont also recorded victories. Recent stand-out results include Holy Cross’s 8-0 walloping of New King’s. Meanwhile, Deryck Fill is glued to the weather forecast. “Five teams still have a 100 per cent success rate in matches, but all that will change, I have no doubt,” he said.

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Bring a pillow and bed down for a night at the Bridge l SLEEPOVERS are back at Stamford Bridge. After the success of earlier events, the first museum sleepover of 2013 takes place on Saturday, February 23. It’s a chance for junior supporters to take part in an exciting night of activities before going to sleep in the club museum. As well as the sleepover, young supporters will be given a tour of the stadium, with a visit to the press room and home dressing room, before walking down the tunnel and sitting in the home dug-out, as well as playing a game of five-aside football on an inflatable pitch and meeting club mascot Stamford the Lion. This event is suitable for children aged five-10. All children must be accompanied by same-sex adults. All youngsters need to bring is a sleeping bag, pillow, mat, toothbrush and torch. For full details and to book, visit chelseafc.com/ tours or call 0871 984 1955.

NIGHT, NIGHT: Freddie Farage soaks up the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge

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l STAMFORD the lion, Chelsea’s forgetful mascot, has lost his treasure, and is hoping young Blues fans will join him at Stamford Bridge at half term to find it. Parents and youngsters will have to help Stamford decipher riddles to find the treasure in different parts of the stadium… with gifts awaiting each child at the end. The treasure hunt takes place at 12.30pm on Friday February 22. The day includes a behind-the-scenes tour of Stamford Bridge, access to the dressing rooms, tunnel and pitchside area, and entry to the Chelsea FC museum. The cost is £16 apiece for adults and children, and bookings can be made at: www.chelseafc.com/tours

A stadium with an incredible store of odd memories... l Stamford Bridge is an unusual stadium because it was built nearly 30 years before the football club was created. It was originally used for athletics! l When junior members join, one of the first things they receive is a Chelsea bootbag, the must-have accessory for all budding Oscars and Matas. l Over the years, Stamford Bridge has been used for loads of sports including cricket, rugby union, baseball, American football, midget car racing and greyhounds.

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u There’s plenty more to do than simply watch football at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge stadium. Tim Harrison reports on one young fan’s dream day in SW6

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HORT of lining up alongside Juan Mata and David Luiz to play Man United, 10-yearold Freddie Farage did everything possible on a matchday. The mad-keen Chelsea fan timed his big day out perfectly. It was Halloween, the Blues were playing Utd in the Carling One Cup, and Freddie cheered until he was hoarse as Chelsea triumphed 5-4 in a ding-dong thriller. “It was brilliant,” said the youngster, who met his pals outside Chelsea’s interactive museum after having his picture taken with his football heroes at the Stamford Bridge photowall. “I had such an amazing time,” he told h&f buzz. “I didn’t realise there

was so much to do! I visited the museum, played on FIFA 13, got my face painted and played Match Attax before the game even started!” Freddie, a junior club member, moved a step closer to his dream of playing in royal blue by honing his shooting skills at the adidas shooting gallery. He tested his reaction times against the batak wall before challenging his friends on the Xbox in the family stand. The wannabe striker then took his place pitchside to watch the players warm up for the glam fixture, and try to bag an autograph or two. “I enjoyed the entertainment in the family stand,” said Freddie. “The highlight was definitely meeting Stamford the Lion! I can’t wait to come back. Come on you Blues!”

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He checked his height against lifesize pictures of the squad. At 130cm, he’s catching Juan Mata (170cm)… but still has a way to go before overtaking goalie Petr Cech (196cm)! He still had time to enjoy the skills of a balloon modeller before meeting mascot Stamford. Wendy, Freddie’s mum, told h&f buzz: “We always have a great time when we visit Chelsea. We try to arrive a couple of hours before kick-off to let the kids enjoy all on offer. “The club has done a great job in creating a family atmosphere.” The match Freddie picked proved one of the most exciting of the season. Ryan Giggs put United ahead after 22 minutes, David Luiz equalised, then Hernandez gave United the lead. Gary Cahill brought Chelsea level again with a header before Nani again put United ahead. It looked all over, until Eden Hazard rolled in a penalty in stoppage time to force a further half hour. Dan Sturridge and Ramires made it 5-3, and Giggs pulled back another from the spot for a 5-4 finish.

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The lengths some people will go to! Take a plunge! u Inspired by 2012, the local swimming club is thriving, but there’s still room for keen newcomers, as Tim Harrison reports

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NE of the best supported swim clubs in the capital welcomes youngsters inspired by the 2012 Olympics. Chelsea and Westminster Swimming Club, founded in 1947, has 400 members aged three to 19. Training in Hammersmith, Westminster and Chelsea, the club has a partnership with Latymer Upper school, near Hammersmith town hall, which provides time slots from 6am to 7.30pm… especially helpful for senior swimmers, who train up to18 hours a week. The link is vital as pool space is at a premium following the closure of Kensington Leisure

Centre last month for reconstruction over the next two years. This winter the club came fourth in London in the Arena National Swimming League. Hammersmith pupils Georgie Boyle and Bella Hindley competed in the Olympic trials and have represented London and Great Britain. Bella, the 2012 H&F Young Athlete of the Year, won silver in the Junior European Championships. Another keen member is Daniel Leznin, a borough resident who was 2011 Junior Sports Person of the Year. Skilled club coaches have also meant Latymer

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Upper has had parallel success, and can claim to be London’s top swimming school. A Year 8 and 9 relay team (Spencer Matthews, Rowan Thomas, Holly Addison and Georgie Boyle) recently came second in the National Schools 4x50m freestyle final. The club runs afternoon sessions for local children on Tuesdays and Thursdays (Years 3-6 from 3.40-4.30pm, and 4.30-5.30pm for older children who can swim at least 50m). It costs £70 a term for one session a week. Visit: www. cwswimming.com or email: headcoach@ cwswimming.com There are always gaps after half term, as some youngsters opt for other activities. The club continues to negotiate for pool time with other schools, and has arranged Friday morning sessions at St Paul’s girls’, 7-8am.

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FEEL THE FA CUP BUZZ!

u Who would have thought it? Chelsea v Brentford is the pick of the games in a month that sees Rangers under the cosh and Fulham stuttering to a halt. So bring on the Bees and salute the magic of the cup, writes Tim Harrison

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HE Hoops are battling for survival, Fulham are becalmed and Chelsea are in Europe... but the eyes of west London are on the replay of the drawn Brentford v Chelsea FA Cup clash on February 17. With Stamford Bridge no longer a citadel, 6,000 Bees fans will be Brentford’s 12th man at the Shed end as the sides meet again to see who will face Boro in the fifth round. There was little surprise about Fulham’s 4-1 exit at Old Trafford, but QPR’s 4-2 home defeat by League One MK Dons was a genuine shock – especially with the Dons 4-0 up after an hour. Now the Hoops’ concentration is on league points, with the desperate scrabble for safety meaning nothing short of victory in the home ties against Norwich City (Feb 2) and Manchester United (Feb 23) will be good enough. Sandwiched between them is a tricky match away at Swansea (Feb 9). Chelsea’s congested February fixture list has some intriguing matches, with Petr Cech returning to the club he left as a teenager – Sparta Prague – in the Europa League. “It is fantastic for me to be able, after 12 years, to finally play a Czech team in a European competition,” said Cech. “Although the ideal scenario was to play them in the Champions League, this is one of the positives from not being able to play in the Champions League now. “We will try to win the Europa League now, and it is great for me to have this experience of going home and playing for Chelsea in Czech Republic.” Cech was 19 and playing for Sparta when he set a record for the Czech league: 900 minutes without conceding a goal. “For Sparta, every European game is a game of their lives, which makes it even harder to play against,” he said. Chelsea are away to Newcastle (Feb 2), when Demba Ba returns to the club he knows well. After the home game against Wigan (Feb 9), the Blues play the two legs of the CLASH: Sparta Prague double-header, with that tricky Brentford Harry Forrester of the Bees and rematch in between. The Blues’ last match of the month is Fernando Torres against reigning league champions Manchester City. meet on Feb 17 Fulham have tough home games against Manchester PICTURES BY United and Stoke City, but also a potentially winnable ACTION IMAGES match against Norwich (Feb 9), with the East Anglians experiencing a dip in form in recent weeks.

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VICTORS: Nicol David (above left) and Amr Shabana both retained the silverware they first won at Queen’s last year

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u Behind the dramatic glass sides of the Queen’s Club show court, the world’s squash aces did battle. Tim Harrison looked through the clear walls to bring you this report

ICOL David has defended her ATCO PSA World Series squash title in the glass showcase court at West Ken’s Queen’s Club. The Malaysian superstar defeated British champion Laura Massaro 3-0 (11/3, 11/2, 11/9) in 37 blistering minutes, despite raucous local support for Massaro, including cheering from the winners of a competition in the sister publication to Buzz. It means that David remains unbeaten at Queen’s, which hosted the prestigious finals for the second year running. It was also the second tournament in a row in which she and Massaro met in the final after the World No1 edged out the English player at the recent Cayman World Open last month. “I knew I had to start strongly because she’s in front of her home crowd, otherwise she’d feed off the crowd,” said David. Massaro was disappointed, but said she would leave Queen’s Club in a positive frame of mind. “I’d say this week has been 80 per cent positive, and the key is to take the good from that and learn from the 20 per cent that wasn’t so good,” she said.

The Egyptian Amr Shabana lifted the men’s trophy for the second year, beating England’s Nick Matthew 3-1 (4/11, 11/2, 11/4, 11/7) in 57 minutes. “It’s amazing to win here again,” said Shabana. “I’ve been playing this tournament 10 years and love it.” He was full of praise for Matthew after their high-octane final inside the 360-degree glass court. “Nick is one of the best athletes. When you play him there are few areas to hit to where he won’t punish you.” “I didn’t play badly, he was just too good, but he would have been too good for most people today,” said Matthew. “I tried to get my game in gear but he just wouldn’t let me.” The event was watched by an audience which included Your H&F Magazine competition winners: Tom Morgan of Bromyard Avenue, W3; Renae Graham of Matheson Road, W14; Samuel Giles of Biscay Road, W6; D McDevitt of Ceylon Road, W14; James Appleby of Shottendane Road, SW6; Megan Lindsay of Nascot Street, W12; Andrew Mitchell of Aycliffe Road, W12; Patrick Lynchehaun of Roxwell Road, W12; John Dean of Whittingstall Road, SW6; Charlie McCall of Clockhouse Place, SW15; Alistair Robertson of Addison Gardens, W14; and S O’Brien of Stonor Road, W14. 109

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l IT’S the Disney story of an arcade-game bad guy who embarks on a quest to prove he’s really a good guy, Wreck-It Ralph journeys through wildly diverse arcade game worlds, including the 1980s-era, 8-bit video-game world, the original first-person shooting game and the candy-coated cart-racing game. The film opens on February 15. For your chance to win one of five free soundtracks on CD, email your name, postal address and answer to this question: What is the name of the strong guy pictured above? to: press.office@lbhf.gov.uk by February 15. Editor’s decision is final. CDs will be sent via post. Usual rules apply.

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l FOOTIE fans, here is your 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 supporter in your life. Send your full name, full postal 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. Look sharp!

WIN TICKETS Buy a Fulham FC Junior Membership before 31st January 2013 and you will be entered into a draw to win an Adult and Junior ticket for the upcoming SW6 derby at Craven Cottage between Fulham FC and Chelsea FC. Call 0843 208 1234 (option 2) and quote ‘Buzz Magazine’ to be in with a chance of winning.

Tickets are in the family section for home supporters only, non refundable/exchangeable. Terms and conditions apply.

Friday 22nd February 12:30pm

Includes: Behind the sce nes tour, including dres sing rooms and the tunnel Access to the Chelsea FC Mus eum ‘Treasure’ for every child Unique photo o pportunities

Just £ 16 ad ults and £ 16 kid s To book or for more information visit chelseafc.com/tours

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