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Two new schools for more young people! New schools in Fulham and Hammersmith will help pupils and parents stay local

EW schools are coming to help offer local pupils and parents more places in borough schools as the population soars. Over the next two years, the number of local youngsters in need of a school place will grow by about 10 per cent. The explosion in the number of school-age children means that the new borough schools will allow more pupils and parents to stay local. CONTINUED ON pageS 4&5>>

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o, this will be the last time I write for h&f buzz! And I felt it would be the right thing to do to give a little insight into my time as a young reporter in Hammersmith & Fulham. It may sound a bit cheesy, but it all started when I decided I wanted to pursue a career in publishing. Before it got too late I wanted to get all the information on the skills I would need to get into writing, and what I could study to help me. A lot of my research has led me to believe that even though I can get good grades in school, I would also need plenty of work experience to help me develop as a journalist/ writer. Knowing this, I hopped on the best opportunity I got! Which was to write for h&f buzz! To be honest, I was extremely nervous at the beginning! I hadn’t prepared myself for having to interview complete strangers, or even stop people in the street to ask their opinion. But now I know these are the most important skills in journalism. Although I didn’t have much experience, in writing for h&f buzz I got the chance to explore each aspect of what it is to be a reporter, and I overcame any fears of communicating as I progressed. As a writer, I have learnt that research is key to finding the right story, and that the research can help you structure your story in the right way. I have learnt to become more open to new things, such as interviewing people, and I have learned a lot from talking to professionals

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about their work – especially when it concerns young people in the borough. This has helped me gain some insight into what the council does to provide a supportive and worthwhile community for young people today. Speaking of the future, I am planning to go to university to study journalism. And my experience working on h&f buzz has already impressed universities – they’ve told me so! After that, I want to work towards gaining more experience in the industry, so I can build a career in publishing. So why not give it a go? Whether it is writing or taking photos, get in touch via the email address or phone number on the left.

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CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE The two new free schools in Hammersmith & Fulham are among 102 new schools that were approved by the Department for Education in July. A primary school for West London Free School (WLFS) in Hammersmith, and Church of England school, Fulham Boys’ School (FBS), have been given the green light to open from September 2013. The news comes as WLFS – one of the first 24 free schools to be approved in the UK – nears the end of its first year. Toby Young, school governor and founding sponsor of WLFS, said: “It’s fantastic news. Any child at the primary will automatically transfer to the secondary so in seven years time at least half the children entering the secondary will already have had an excellent education.” The expansion of WLFS will help meet the rapidly rising demand for primary places in the borough. The plan is to locate the primary school at Cambridge Grove, where the secondary school is currently based, providing an innovative ‘all-through’ school for children aged three to 19.

RIGHT NOTE: The West London Free School is set to expand to include a primary school at its new site in Palingswick House, Hammersmith

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Demand for school places outstrips supply in the borough

The secondary school’s long term home will be Palingswick House, Hammersmith from September 2013, pending refurbishment. The school also has a sibling policy that means any sibling of a child already at the secondary school will automatically get into the primary, and vice versa. FBS, which does not yet have a site, aims to open in September 2013, with a first intake of 120 Year 7 boys. It will become the first all-boys Church of England school in the borough, matching parental demand for a school to mirror the set-up of all-girls’ C of E school, Lady Margaret. The proposed admissions policy for FBS will give priority to C of E families for 50 per cent of the places, if oversubscribed, with the other 50 per cent will be open to families of all faiths or of none. FBS chair, Alex Wade, said: “This is fantastic news for Fulham parents.

BUZZ 9.2012 OH BOY! Local demand means an all-boys Church of England secondary school is set to open in Fulham in 2013

Two new schools for more young people! There’s currently a big gap locally at secondary level for boys, and we’re delighted that the department has bought into our vision for an outstanding education, specifically designed to raise local aspirations and bring out the best in boys.” H&F Council is one of the country’s leading supporters of extending parental choice through free schools, with two free schools already up and running in the borough. H&F cabinet member for children’s services Helen Binmore said: “This is great news for the borough. It gives parents even more choice when making the important decisions about their child’s education. “WLFS has proved incredibly popular with local parents, and these two new schools are wonderful additions to the borough, bringing much needed extra spaces. “Demand for primary school places outstrips supply in the borough

and these new schools will help us to deliver our commitment to providing a first-rate education for all local children. And Fulham Boys’ School is a great option for parents who want their sons to go to an all-boys primary school with a faith background – and offers

Of the 102 new free schools approved in the UK this summer: l 40 are primary schools l 28 are secondary schools l 10 are ‘all-through schools’ – primary and secondary combined l Five are independent schools which are joining the state sector l Five are special schools l 12 are ‘alternative provision’ such as schools for those expelled from mainstream schools

parents this opportunity for the first time.” According to current projections, 1,643 children of primary school age will be applying for reception places in 2013. There are currently 1,508 places available. Additional permanent and temporary ‘bulge’ places are currently being developed in schools where demand is greatest. These include St Stephen’s Primary School, Pope John Primary School and Burlington Danes Academy. Current data indicates that over the next few years a further three additional forms of entry will be required in the north and two additional forms of entry will be required in the centre of the borough. The council’s strategy of ‘Schools of Choice’ placed parental preference as a key priority when considering expansion or development of schools. Funding for the projects will be given by the government at no financial detriment to other schools.

Your 60-Second News l What’s on offer over half-term? H&F Council is hosting hundreds of free or low-cost activities, so just have a look at our 11-page guide! Pages 59-69>> l Do kids spend too much time on Facebook and the web – and not enough time outdoors? One young person says yes Pages 22-24>>

l New jobs and training advice service is coming to your school as Neets decline Pages 12-13>> l Full list of open days and evenings at secondary schools Pages 18-19>> l Summer in the City scheme boasts record numbers of young people Pages 40-41>> l Band Camp at the Lyric could launch next chart success! Pages 42-43>> l Wendell Park pupils unveil wave power at their new radio station! Pages 50-52>>

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l All of the pictures and stories from every school in this summer’s A Level and GCSE results Pages 72-104>> l Upsy Daisy cupcakes scoop national award for yumminess. Have a taste! Pages 106-108>> l Paddington Bear drops by Foyles at Westfield to delight youngsters Pages 112-113>> l Foyles offers £5 off purchase of children’s books at Westfield store this autumn Page 10>> l Full round-up of Olympic action and events in the borough Pages 114-116>>

Picture perfect l Hammersmith actress Scarlet Billham tells how she took the lead role in the new blockbuster play ‘Morning’ at the Lyric Pages 26-29

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Arts l From glee club to choir, two new singing groups arrive in Fulham Page 39>> l New music tuition deal includes Aurora Orchestra, Royal College of Music and

Sport l New basketball/netball courts in Ravenscourt Park are a dream come true Page 118-119>> l The key clashes for QPR, Chelsea and Fulham between now and Xmas Pages 120-121>> l Fulham FC unveils new family zone for 5-0 victory in

Royal Albert Hall in ground-breaking deal for pupils Pages 36-37>> l Cuppa crazy? 16-year-old tackles whirlwind tour of Caffè Neros this summer, including Fulham branch. Pages 46-48>>

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Sign of the times as old Pavilion set to become new hotel in the Green

FUTURE LOOK: The Pavilion is set to be a new hotel in Shepherds Bush Green

u At one time it was the leading cinema of its day, but now the Pavilion is being reborn as a 242-bedroom hotel. Excitingly, the original curved glass roof is being recreated, writes Archie Scott

ONDER what’s going on in Shepherds Bush? The answer is that the Pavilion is being brought back to life as a 242-bedroom hotel with two restaurants, conference rooms, a bar and a gym. Today, the Pavilion cuts a sad figure as the demolition experts rip it apart. But once it was the talk of the town as the Pavilion’s towering facade won an award in 1923 when it was originally opened as a revolutionary new cinema. The experience it provided would have been incredible

for its time – with space for its own symphony orchestra, around 3,000 seats and an advanced lighting system. It was a big part of the area’s social life with its ornate interior, illuminated with solid silver lamps, around two-miles of carpet and decoration with three shades of copper. In 1944 this grand interior was destroyed when the building suffered a direct hit from a Nazi flying bomb. In 1955, after being repaired – although not quite to its original magnificent standard – it was reopened as the Gaumont Theatre. This was the last time the building was used as a cinema, because it was altered again in 1969, adding another floor in the process. The lower section was transformed into a bingo hall, while the upstairs remained as a cinema, but of lesser significance. In 1983, the cinema finally shut, leaving the huge building used as a Mecca Bingo Hall. Since 2001, the bingo hall has been shut and the building has only occasionally

been used for events, such as the launch party for the second series of Channel 4’s show Skins. Now the building is making a return as a major part of the newly landscaped Shepherds Bush Green. The facade will be left mostly the same and the original curved roof will be built again out of glass so that the building’s appearance will remain nearly the same as it looked 89 years ago. Giles Phillips, who has owned the nearby Albertine wine bar in Wood Lane for 30 years, said that rumours of a grand reopening of the building as a hotel have been around for about 12 years – but added that the recent building works have been ‘very exciting’. “I’ve watched the various changes in the building since it was a cinema and bingo hall. It should give another boost to improve the image of Shepherds Bush Green,” he added. The Pavilion has been an interesting part of local life so it will be very intriguing to see the final outcome.

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New career TRAINING & advice comes to your school u A new programme of advice and support will help ‘Neets’ – young people who are ‘not in education, employment or training’, reports Delyth Bowen

oung people will be offered information, advice and guidance on possible careers at their schools when the new term begins this September. Schools across the country – including Hammersmith & Fulham – will have to provide pupils, aged 13 to 16, with information and guidance on careers under nationwide changes to the Education Act. The new set-up means that young people will have careers, education and training services in school with the council continuing to encourage and assist pupils into further education or employment. Those not in school

and aged up to 19 (or 24 for pupils with a learning disability) will continue to receive advice and guidance through their support workers, Neet-specific training and educational courses and through the National Careers Service. The National Careers Service will offer advice and support to young people across the borough, through their website or by telephone, and will direct young people to local projects and other courses. The changes mean that the Connexions OneStop Shop in King Street, Hammersmith, closed at the end of August. The service had been very poorly used

with just 113 visitors since April 2012, and many of those being from outside the borough, according to the council. According to figures for the last four months, 67 per cent of people who use Connexions are already in training, education or employment, while 15 per cent of visitors do not live or go to school in H&F. Staff currently working there will transfer to new school-based roles and the building will be kept by the council to be used for other frontline services. H&F Council leader Nicholas Botterill said: “This new way of providing careers advice will be hugely

MY CAREER PLAN>> Leslie Redway, 19, said:

“I was studying to be a plumber at college and needed a part-time job to help me get by. A friend told me about the chance to be trained to be a young adviser. Now that I’ve been doing that for the past three years it has made me realise that my true passion is working with people, so I want to do a degree in teaching.” As told to Nick Skoric l For more details on the scheme, visit: www.youngadvisors.co.uk

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beneficial to young people as the links between students, teachers and careers advisers will become closer and pupils will be able to get advice in their schools rather than travelling to an office in Hammersmith. “As careers advisers work side-by-side with teachers, the service will be more personalised to each young person and ultimately even better than today’s system.” The number of young people in west London who are not in employment, education or training (known as Neets) is the lowest it has ever been – bucking the

‘NEET’ STUFF! The latest figures published by the Department for Education show that in Hammersmith & Fulham only: l 4.8 per cent of young people aged 16-19 are ‘Neet’ - well below the national average of 6.1% l That is a massive drop of 11.1% since 2005 when the Neet figure was 15.9%

WORK IT: Matthem McCarthy, Nicole Gordon and Delen Chambers got jobs at Westfield with help from the council

national trend. The latest figures published by the Department for Education show that in H&F only 4.5 per cent of young people aged 16-19 are ‘Neets’ – well below the national average of 5.9 per cent. That is a drop of 11.1 per cent since 2005 when the Neet figure was 15.9 per cent. “We have the lowest number of young people not in education, employment or training we have ever had and young people, whether they are in school or not, will continue to have specialist careers and training advice from support workers.”

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l Children with impaired hearing and their families in Hammersmith & Fulham get ‘excellent’ support from the council and other services, a report says. The Ear Foundation, which helps deaf children use technology to the full, made summer visits to Charing Cross Hospital, H&F Council’s sensory and language impairment team, the borough’s speech and

language therapy services, schools and a nursery. Dr Sue Archbold, charity chief executive, praised a service with “parents and families at the core, with some truly inclusive education and multiprofessional working.” The charity’s verdict pleased Cllr Helen Binmore, cabinet member for children’s services, who

said: “Teachers, assistants, specialist staff and clinicians have worked hard to ensure hearing-impaired children get the best start possible.” Sites assessed included New King’s primary, Fulham, Vanessa Nursery, Shepherds Bush and Wormholt Park primary, White City, where classrooms and communal areas have been acoustically improved.

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Play time is over!

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u You start to think summer will never end, then it’s all over again, writes Nazret Ghermit

he thought of summer is going out with friends, going on holiday, late nights, late mornings and watching lots of television. The six weeks soon went by and back to school we went. If anyone had to chose

between going back to school or having a longer summer I know which most of you would pick! I wonder what others may have been getting up to during the summer, and if it was anything like my summer. Me? Well, I stayed in London as I was busy getting my new uniform and new school shoes ready. I had to be prepared as I was going in to year 9, which is going to be an important year for me – choosing my options,doing the best I

l Pack your bag e nig ht before so you don’tht for anything in the morn get ing l Always get your un ifo ready the night befor rm e l Set your alarm in ple nty of time to get read you are not in a rush fory so bus or late to school the l Don’t forget to ve some breakfast asha say this is the mostexperts important meal an wi ll get your brain ready to dlea rn l Be happy! You’l see your friends and makelne w ones

can, seeing friends, meeting new teachers and learning new things. For some, it means starting a new school, finding your way round, making new friends and learning subjects. If you’ve never done them before, that can really be scary!

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KEY SITES: Greenside Primary school, BBC TV Centre, below, and Maggie’s Centre, below right

u Not all buildings in London’s Open House weekend welcome children, but a few examples of great architecture do, writes Tim Harrison

T’S Open House weekend, and 18 borough buildings of special architectural merit are open for viewing. Among them is Greenside primary school in Westville Road, W12 – a Grade II* listed building, designed by the great Erno Goldfinger. Built in 1952, the building qualifies for a star on its listing status because of the fine Gordon Cullen mural in the foyer, completed in 1953. Goldfinger invented his own prefabricated concrete system for the building of what was originally called Westville Road Primary

School, using the same technique for an infants school in Putney. As a result of using the revolutionary construction method, both schools were built in just 24 days! The scheme was part of a wider move to meet the increase in demand for new schools and buildings in Britain after the Second World War. Other Erno Goldfinger London buildings included in the weekend’s celebration of fine architecture include Trellick Tower and Balfron Tower. The Friends of the Greenside Mural have started a campaign to restore the Cullen mural, and are currently raising funds to

achieve the goal. Half-hourly tours of the school will take place between 1 and 5pm on both Saturday September 22 and Sunday September 23, with the last entry being at 4.30pm. Children’s activity sheets have been drawn up, and there will be a pop-up vintage tearoom for visitors. Other buildings which throw their doors wide for the Open House weekend include BBC Television Centre in Wood Lane, where pre-booking is required (call 0370 901 1227 and only children aged nine or over are allowed in to join the tours of the studios) and Maggie’s Centre – the funky, modern orange building outside Charing Cross Hospital in Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith.

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Wednesday 17 October 6.30pm

Thursday 4 October 4.00 to 7.00pm Wednesday 10 October 4.00 to 7.00pm

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Fulham College Boys’ School Part of the Fulham College Federation Kingwood Road, SW6 6SN Tel 020 7381 3606 Saturday 22 September 10.00am to 12 noon Thursday 27 September 5.00 to 7.30pm Thursday 4 October 9.00 to 11.00am Tuesday 9 October 9.00 to 11.00am

Fulham Cross Girls’ School Part of the Fulham College Federation Munster Road, SW6 6BP Tel 020 7381 0861 Wednesday 26 September 10.00am to 12.00 noon Tuesday 2 October 2.00 to 4.00pm

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All secondary schools are holding open days and evenings in the coming weeks. The events give parents the opportunity to speak to teachers and students, and to see what the school can offer, so that parents can make an informed decision when choosing a school for their child. Hurlingham & Chelsea School

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Wednesday 19 September 6.00 to 9.00pm Head will speak at 6.00pm

Wednesday 26 September 6.30 to 8.30pm Executive Head will speak at 8.00pm

Thursday 11 October 6.00 to 9.00pm Head will speak at 6.00pm

Tours of the school Monday 24, Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 September, and Monday 1, Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3, and Thursday 4 October. 9.15am and 10.30am

Lady Margaret School Parsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green, SW6 4UN Tel 020 7736 7138 Thursday 4 October 4.45 to 7.30pm Head will speak at 5.00, 6.00 and 7.00pm Friday 5 October 9.45am to 12.00 noon Head will speak at 10.00am and 11.00am Friday 5 October 2.00 to 3.00pm Head will speak at 2.15pm

The London Oratory School Seagrave Road, SW6 1RX Tel 020 7385 0102 Tuesday 25 September 6.30pm Monday 1 October 2.30pm

Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road, W6 7DG Tel 020 8748 7600 Wednesday 19 September 9.30 to 11.00am. Latest arrival time 10.00am. Head will speak at 10.40am Thursday 20 September 9.30 to 11.00am. Latest arrival time 10.00am. Head will speak at 10.40am Thursday 20 September 4.00 to 6.00pm. Latest arrival time 4.50pm. Head will speak at 5.30pm

The West London Free School Cambridge Grove, W6 0LB Tel 020 8600 0670 Wednesday 19 September 4.30, 5.30 and 6.30pm Monday 24 September 4.30, 5.30 and 6.30pm

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u Is Britain becoming a nation of square-eyed geeks? Beatrice Warren says teenagers should get out more before they forget all about the pleasures of parklife

oung people have stopped turning to parks for fun because they are too busy online. Ravenscourt Park, once swarming with young children,

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COMPUTER now lies empty more often than not on warm summer days. Where it used to be bustling with activity, it is now a pale shadow of its former self. More young people are spending their time on the internet and playing computer games. For many children, it is almost

impossible to imagine a life without all the technology... but what did we used to do? How did we have fun when not addicted to a screen? Whatever the experts may say, there is surely a strong argument to suggest that our new technology is having a negative impacts on most of

the world around us. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just teenagers, but even younger children who have started to become infatuated with computer screens. So what what would life be like without Facebook, Twitter and smart phones? Can you even remember? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not unusual to hear STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 24

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our parents talking about how they grew up with an ordinary landline telephone. Some were even lucky to have a television. Can you believe mobile phones and social networking sites never existed in the old days! Instead young people would be playing in the parks, helping with household chores, reading, taking part in sports and clubs or studying hard! One of the worst offenders is in my house – my 18-year-old sister Tavie. “I have to check my Facebook at least twice a day, and, once on the computer, I often find myself wasting away at least two hours on Twitter or Facebook,” she said when I asked her just how much time she spent online or on her phone each day. “But I find I’m constantly on my phone; as soon as I leave the school gates it comes out, and often I don’t

YOUR SHOUT How much time do you spend on the ‘net AND WHAT SITES?

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hour every day. (But it used to be 12 hours a day!) I talk to friends, listen to/ download music

School website, BBC bitesize, YouTube, Facebook Some young people spend too long on the computer and some harm themselves as a result

hour every day. I contact friends, use it for course work and also for entertainment

Facebook, YouTube They are good to to socialise but at one point it was making me antisocial as I was spending most of my time on the computer

I can’t even tell you! But I use my phone 24-7 to talk to friends, listen to music and play games

Facebook, Twitter, Tumbler, Messenger and other sites Can be good for education but distract me from studying

‘I’m constantly on my phone. I HAVE TO CHECK FACEBOOK AT LEAST TWICE A DAY & THEN I WASTE TWO HOURS ON TWITTER’

put it down till I go to bed.” Fifteen-year-old Mina Mahdi of Fulham admits to spending up to four hours a day staring at screens, and uses Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Blogger, Wordpress and Hotmail. “I use them to communicate with friends and family, and for my own entertainment,” she said. “I usually send around 40 messages a day, and receive around 30 to 40.” Does she think it has a harmful effect? “I think technology is having a negative impact on my life,” she admitted. “It distracts me from the world and destroys my life. I think that without technology, life would be much easier and you wouldn’t spend the extra money repairing your technology. “Without the use of the

RADIOHEAD: OK COMPUTER

SO WHAT DOES THE FUTURE SOUND LIKE?

l RECORDED in 1994, Oxford band Radiohead took their first big leap into the unknown with their weird and wonderful third album. For the first time, lead singer Thom Yorke went from pop to Robocop as he focuses on the role of technology in our lives – from the daily use of computers, of course, to how these new technological powers can be misused. And at that time, Thom didn’t even own a smart phone! GC

internet or the phone, I’d probably go out more often, and see my friends instead of talking to them on the internet or the phone. “We would most likely have better relationships. I would concentrate on my school work more... and achieve higher grades, without distractions!” Although in some situations the technology we have is exceptionally useful and can help us in dangerous situations, a lot of our technology use is unnecessary and timeconsuming. Is it taking the childhood away from children? Does staring at screens remove the opportunity to enjoy spontaneous and carefree imagination by playing games in a park, rather than living in a virtual world? You decide.

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SCARLET

FEVER INTERVIEW

Scarlet Billham is a name to watch. The Ravenscourt Park teenager currently stars in the show Morning, at the Lyric. She told Tim Harrison how she began a stage career

T the age of 19, many performers are taking their first tentative steps in the spotlight. But for Hammersmith actor Scarlet Billham, the Lyric stage feels like a second home. “I joined classes here when I was 13, so it feels like I’ve been here a million years,” she says with a cheeky smile,

curling her black ringlets round her fingers. Scarlet, who strolls to the theatre from her home near Ravenscourt Park, is Stephanie in Simon Stephen’s dark comingof-age play Morning. Directed by the Lyric’s Sean Holmes, it won over critics at the Edinburgh Fringe last month, giving Scarlet a taste of 270strong audiences, the experience of a three-week production run and full confirmation of acting as her career choice.

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TOP OF THE MORNING: Ted Reilly plays Stephen, and Scarlet Billham is Stephanie in the Lyric’s current production PICTURE BY MARC BRENNER

“The play’s a crazy spiralling manifestation of my character Stephanie’s thoughts, and the reception we got [in Edinburgh] was amazing,” she says, recalling the buzz of hearing that The Guardian had given the show four stars. “I love the way Simon writes,” she adds. “I don’t really like happy plays. I mean, I like happy things too – I’m not a miserable Goth – but I like grit, and everything

I like is in this character.” Stephanie is 17, has finished college and should be going to uni, but is stuck in a dead-end town, trapped with a boyfriend. The play, which incorporates music by Michael Czepiel, is the first that Simon has written specifically for young performers. It’s the perfect challenging vehicle for STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 28

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TENDER MOMENTS: Scarlet Billman plays alongside Myles Westman (Alex) in Morning. Below, Scarlet in rehearsals at the Lyric Theatre PICTURE BY MARC BRENNER, PICTURE BELOW BY ALEXANDER FLEMING

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Scarlet, whose first show at the Lyric – a summer workshop production – came when she was the youngest player in the youngest section of the Lyric Young Company. “The LYC has been great; we’ve become a massively big group of friends and I’ve learnt so much from the people here… and we only had to pay a fiver a year!” Scarlet auditioned for her part in Morning back in March, after finishing a Lyric run in the title role of Alice by Heart, a rock musical version of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. After training as a musician at the Brit School (“My main instrument is my voice”), and taking acting classes at the Lyric and at Rada, Scarlet has focused on the stage. “I went to drama school when I was younger,” she says. “My mum and dad and grandparents brought me up together, and I’d always be acting out scenes from Disney films, so it was a natural choice.” For Scarlet, the Lyric Young Company has been the spur to develop, learn from older performers and absorb the lessons and directions from masters such as Sean Holmes. “We’ve all worked very closely with Simon and Sean,” she says.

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When I was younger I’d always be acting out scenes from Disney films

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Evolution from cocooned childhood to fully fledged adulthood is explored via dark and light

l SIMON Stephens, award-winning English playwright as well as artistic associate at the Lyric theatre, has produced yet another thought-provoking showpiece. Morning involves a mix of characters and their take on their circumstances, and brings to the stage the very point of no return for many teenagers. Its apt title does well to both conceal and also confirm this transition. The evolution from cocooned childhood to fully fledged adulthood, prepared (or in some cases not being prepared) for their next experiences in life, is explored through both darkness and dramatic light. The play begins with two friends about to go their own way at the end of summer. Though their paths eventually separate, they will always share one tragic, shocking moment that will haunt them forever. The nature of the play as well as the delivery of the speech depicts the harsh reality of the world. Life is no fairytale. The one word best played upon in the play is ‘hope’. It is lack of

hope that separates the young teenagers. Nearing the climax of the play, Stephanie – one of the main protagonists – expresses that “everybody wants hope shining through the darkness, and there isn’t any”. It underlines the perception of darkness and loneliness many young people feel. However, this play also demonstrates that teenagers can be hopeful and should aspire to continue with their education as it is one of the few keys to the shining door in the darkness. The play is thoroughly engaging and relevant. The music enveloped the audience, bringing the set and viewer together. The clever use of food and drink on stage as well as a ‘live’ fire allowed the audience to engage all senses. The explored themes of love, death, friendship and family ensured that the audience were engrossed. The play is relevant to young adults, with a good cut-off age of 14. It was done delicately enough to be enjoyable. For me, this play was five out of five.

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...AND OUR REVIEWERS SAY

Muna Ali Age 15 Pupil of Fulham Cross Girls’ School l MORNING is about a young girl named Stephanie who is experiencing the death of her mother. To cap it all, her best friend Cat is leaving for university. Stephanie and her best friend commit a terrible crime. Stephanie feels as if she isn’t liked by anyone. That is very hard to deal with, especially when your mum is dying and also your best friend is leaving to go to university. I found this play very interesting and exciting as it was full of surprises.

“One rehearsal we all ended up playing volleyball together in the rehearsal room!” The Edinburgh experience is one she’ll treasure for a long time, from dishing out flyers in the Royal Mile to drum up audiences for the early shows, to the unnerving business of hearing an audience laugh when least expected.

Lyric Young Company l The LYC offers a supportive and challenging introduction to the theatre for Hammersmith & Fulham youngsters. Open to all west Londoners aged 11 to 25, it teaches performance skills, operates masterclasses led by some of theatre’s biggest names, and runs a lively writers’ programme. For more details visit: www.lyric.co.uk/lyc

“Although the current show has the same cast as Edinburgh, there are a few tweaks to refresh it, and I know I can still do more with my character,” she says. “I loved what David Farr did here, but I’ve also loved every bit of work Sean has done. When I saw Punk Rock, I thought ‘That’s it!’” l Morning runs until Sept 22 at the Lyric. www.lyric.co.uk

Young people take over Town Hall u Want to run your local council for the day? Or do you have a great idea that could help residents? If so, this is your chance, says Geoff Cowart

VER wanted to run Hammersmith & Fulham Council? Well, here’s your chance as young people in the borough are invited to take some of the top jobs and spend a day running the local authority. The friendly coup happens on Friday, November 23, with plenty of challenges, work experience and behind-the-scenes roles on offer for young people across the council. Last year, 15-year-old Klaus Visha took over the reins of running the Children’s Services department and said: “I wanted to see how unfortunate children and families get the help they need from the council.” If you want to take part, email: youth_involvement@lbhf.gov.uk

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RAMADAN DIARIES A lot has been said about the month of Ramadan, but it goes well beyond avoiding food and drink, writes Leila Chentouf

HE sun shone, but for 34 per cent of H&F, ice cream has been off the menu. For 30 days, to August 18, Muslims have taken part in Ramadan. The basic principle is to focus on religion; abstaining from food in the day, and not drinking water. When you break the fast, at 8.30pm, you sit down and enjoy a meal with your family. Then, during the night just before the sun comes up, everyone rushes food down their

throats, eating half of the fridge! Ramadan is a time for reflection, to test your inner self and find a better person inside. With summer holidays, it can seem like a punishment. While parks are full of people having picnics, you’re low on energy, stuck on the couch with the remote. But it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the summer. Everyone has their own experience, and it lets me become a better person.

THREE VOICES

Farzana Hossain

Shvonne Pecco

Fatima Chentouf

Ramadan is the month to care about others. I think fasting for 30 days requires a lot of commitment, and if you do it, it shows that you are willing to sacrifice. It keeps me very focused and I am less distracted by other, less important, things.

I have friends that fast and see lots of people going to the mosque and wearing religious clothes during Ramadan. I’m not Muslim, but I would fast to know how it feels, and if I am strong enough to handle it. I think it would teach me patience.

Ramadan allows me to become more grateful. It teaches me to appreciate food and water much more and to be grateful that I have these things. I always learn more about my religion, but also Iearn a lot more about me as a person.

Age 15 l from Fulham

Age 15 l from SHEPHERDS BUSH

by Francesca Scott

The war changed us, says Mabel. So are young people less likely to help others these days?

OUNG people today have had no experience of the horrors of war... and are less kind and helpful as a result! That’s what Mabel Roberts, 89, says as she thinks back 70 years to a chapter of London history that really was dark! “It was pitch black at night, even the slightest crack of light would have given us away,” she said of Hammersmith & Fulham’s nightly blackout. In 1939, in the Second World War, every house had to be completely dark, under pain of severe penalties from patrolling

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THE BIG QUESTION

OLDEN DAYS: Mabel Roberts, 89, says today’s young people are less likely to help others

wardens, who made sure of those strange flying no chink of light could be bombs. When their visible to German bombers distinctive drone sound overhead. cut out, you knew the But although the war bomb had started to fall.” was frightening, it also Mabel also recalls produced a more helpful, ‘smog’, the blanket of co-operative community. pollution that once “I have great smothered neighbours of my London. generation,” said But her Mabel. “If they real memory Send your go to the shops, is that thoughts to: they ask if I need when life press.office anything. That’s was tough, @lbhf.gov.uk really what’s missing people were with younger people more ready to today.” help each other. Another of Mabel’s Is she right? Are young wartime memories is the people today less likely to doodlebugs. offer help to others? What “We were all terrified do you think?

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Lyric game was great. So why the long face?

THREE WISE MEN: Putting on masks was a key part of a confidence-boosting Lyric summer workshop

WHAT I DID THIS SUMMER... u Learning about acting proved a fun way to spend time in the holidays, especially when you’re being taught by enthusiastic coaches, and get the chance to try on different masks, writes Dounia Pajoheshfar, Here are her experiences at the Lyric

games; a way for all of us to get T’S amazing how masks to know each other. can make everything look We knew each other’s different, especially when names in no time, and all the thought of standing up in started to be really relaxed front of everybody sounds a around each other. little bit scary! After a fun hour, everybody This summer I went to a workshop at the Lyric Theatre in was loosened up and ready to start acting. Hammersmith, with masks as We were put into pairs and the focal point. asked to create freeze frames Each was different in colour representing a winning lottery and facial expression, and we ticket. were all very excited to try After that we did another them on. group activity with the theme of Everybody took turns, with the Olympics and sport. half of us trying them on while We had to get up in front the other half watched. of the whole class and act out It was all part of the Lyric actor olympics workshop, led by a specific sport. I had to do skydiving... and found it rather freelance acting coach Cheryl embarrassing, especially in Malcolm, and Dominic Ebbasi, front of everybody. a young artistic I wasn’t the only associate at the one who found it theatre. a little bit scary, The workshop but it was also a was run in the great socialising creative space, one platform, and a big of the many areas I found it confidence booster. of the theatre. One 14-year-old The events really scary, told me: “I found it are popular. This but I still really scary getting workshop was enjoyed it! up in front of fully booked with everybody, but I still over 11s, and the enjoyed it!” atmosphere was Overall, it was a lively and friendly. great success and I am happy I The workshop had started took part. It was uplifting. off with us collectively playing

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HIGH NOTE: The Aurora Orchestra. Below, Year 13 Burlington Danes pupil Semere Abraham wins H&F music service prize

u A notable collaboration between the Aurora Orchestra, Royal College of Music and the Royal Albert Hall is great news for local music-loving pupils. Geoff Cowart lends an ear...

IG changes to the way music is taught to local children and young people have been launched this month. Pupils will soon enjoy a newlook music curriculum after trial collaborations with top orchestras and venues proved a great success, says Sarah Crompton, music service co-ordinator for H&F. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are exciting times for local pupils,â&#x20AC;? she said. A new element of the music service is to bring children from different schools together to perform with pupils from six local schools at the Royal College of Music. In addition, string players from two schools performed at Royal Festival Hall with the Aurora Orchestra, while 12 schools took part in a storytelling concert with

the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and 10 schools joined workshops at the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington. These partnerships have now been made permanent, with children from neighbouring Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea schools also taking part. Ms Crompton added: “The value of music has an impact on all other areas of learning.” The news comes hot on the heels of the H&F summer music festival, which saw 300 pupils and 150 parents flock to Hammersmith Town Hall in July. This year’s performance heard Guyanese songs and percussion performed by All Saints primary pupils, an African drumming project and also excellent rock bands, a brass group and a full orchestra with bassoon, strings, full wind and brass sections. “Local schools are exploring music beyond the classical Western traditions,” said Ms Crompton. For the first year, the music service held a small competition for students who attended their Saturday music centre. The winner was Semere Abraham, a year 13 pupil from Burlington Danes, who performed a piano solo rendition of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic ‘My Favorite Things’ at July’s gala concert.

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MUSIC TO MY EARS! IN TUNE: From top, 300 pupils get dancing at July gala concert; above, All Saints primary pupils sing a Guyanese song; below, the Music Centre wind band

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We have glee... and want to share it!

OUR SONGBIRDS: Members of Fulham Glee Club hold their performers’ certificates at Sulivan primary, watched by teachers Jo Holland, Natalie Eley, Helen Roberts and Emily Murray PICTURE BY JUSTIN THOMAS

l RIDING on the coattails of the American TV series Glee, a song and dance group has started at Sulivan primary school, Fulham. Fulham Glee Club meets on Tuesdays, giving children from Sulivan, New Kings, Fulham primary, Langford and St Thomas of Canterbury a chance to perform. Funded by the Thomas’s Schools Foundation, the club is run by music teacher Jo Holland. “They sing, dance and learn performance skills,” she said. There were 25 eight to 11-year-olds in the club last year, with a concert including Walking on Sunshine and Thank You For The Music. The new glee club starts on October 9 after school. For details, call Jo Holland on 07717 318158. TH

Children’s choir aims to be in good voice

u A new choir will give vocal coaching and concert experience to young singers in Fulham, writes Tim Harrison

NEW children’s choir offers coaching and encouragement to young voices in Fulham, with the chance to join the first performance of a work based on The Jungle Book. The Fulham Children’s Choir is starting rehearsals on Tuesdays, 5.15 to 6.30pm at St Peter’s church, off Filmer Road. Choir directors Christopher Wray and Hermione Ruck Keene aim to work with young singers to develop their skills.

Boys and girls aged six to 13 will have musical and vocal training in a fun atmosphere, and get the chance to perform in concerts, some with the Fulham Camerata adult choir. A big concert is planned for next June at The Oratory School, where a commissioned work based on The Jungle Book will head the programme. There are no auditions – enthusiasm is all that’s needed, with all abilities welcome. “It’s always been our idea to start a youth choir. We’ll sing light songs, children’s songs and classical music

too,” said Christopher Wray, who teaches at Lady Margaret School, Parsons Green. As musical director of Fulham Camerata and Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society, he can call on a lot of talent to help with the venture. “There’s no pressure on any of the young singers at all,” he stressed. “We’re also playing getting-to-knowyou games, and holding singing workshops.” Information at www.fulham childrenschoir.com or telephone 020 7736 2761.

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More young people than ever before ar’s enjoyed this ye art ity. Geoff Cow C e th in r e m m Su ck at the takes a look ba ther events of ano son successful sea

ID you have fun? It’s official – this year’s Summer in the City events across H&F attracted more young people than ever. More than 1,100 young people attended the Summer in the City holiday programme – which represents more than 10 per cent of the borough’s population aged 13-19. Deyana Kader, 15, said: “The summer programme was good and fun and I really liked everything about it because there was so much to do.” There was also a nine per cent increase in the number of girls that took part this summer compared to last – or 373 in total. Meanwhile, the art and fashion programme saw an 177 per cent increase in young people taking part compared to last year. The workshops saw young people personalise FUN TIME: bags, bikes and trainers, Top, in the hat, design murals, bake with Joshua Jocoltchocolate, make perfume Pelly; above, Julia and try out some fashion Stammers; and, photography. in red, Heidi Gee The summer’s sports enjoys her dance class activities saw more than 650 young girls and boys

BUZZ 9.2012 POINT: Terryn Algar with Ahmed Asad; Fares Chambane and Karen Shand; (inset) Amiya Williams

BRACES: Olivia and Danielle Amadi dress Brima Kamara; South Park cheers, Kyle Mark shows off his headband and, left, coach Yusuf Jimacale simply shows off!

taking part in the kayaking, basketball, street dance and football – a 40 per cent improvement on last year. “I went to two weeks of basketball camps and I’ve really improved,” said 15-year-old Keane Mason. And the music and arts events attracted 150 young people, meaning a 27 per cent increase on last year to help out producing a play, mix music, learn stage combat and even create a battle of the bands. And 15 per cent more young people attended activities for the disabled than last summer.

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BAND u You heard their names here first! Subtle Envy, String Theory... all got their first big break at the Lyricâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Making the Band summer event, writes Hollie Evans

nspired by the popularity of talent shows like The Voice and X Factor, the Lyric offered a platform for talented young local musicians, singers, rappers, dancers with Making the Band! Under the watchful eye of four industry professionals, 25 young people were transformed into four all-singing, all-dancing and all-playing bands, giving the likes of One Direction and Little Mix a run for their money. Over five days at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith this summer, the groups each reworked, mashed up, produced, harmonised and choreographed a musical number, and then

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CAMP IN TUNE: From bottom left, Kierah Nabena; Nikita Daniel, Amanda-Elinah Muitsho, Lorraine Obamanu, Wilhemina Gilbertson; Pearl Duce, Umut and Salil Halil PICTURES BY JAMIE LUMLEY

performed the results to rapturous applause at a final studio showcase. Working alongside the talented young people were singer/songwriters Byron Gold and Dionne Reid, both of whom write their own music which has featured on Choice FM and BBC Radio 1 Introducing. Choreographer Delycia Belgrave put the groups through their paces, making sure all dance moves were slick, while music producer Gus Miller worked with individual groups to create their bespoke musical arrangements.

The 25 young people transformed into String Theory, 3 Parted Ways, Little Beat and Subtle Envy as well as all performing as the Making the Band collective with a rousing rendition of ‘No Regrets’ to close the show.

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It was a celebration of talent, and gave a positive message

Young people played ukuleles, violins, guitars and drums, and learnt everything from microphone technique to song-writing. As well as a celebration of young people’s talent it was also an opportunity to work together, build self-esteem and give a positive message. There’s no doubt we will be seeing a few of these faces on our screens and on the radio waves soon… So watch this space! l Hollie Evans is the Young People’s producer at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith. For more details on Making the Band, visit: www.lyric.co.uk

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Hammersmith Army cadet gains top award at camp in Wales

AWARD: Cadet Sergeant Gemma Lightfoot

l ARMY cadets from 207 Hammersmith ACF (Royal Signals) were among nearly 500 cadets from London who have just returned from their annual summer training camp in Brecon Beacons. Clay target shooting, kayaking, obstacle courses, high ropes, paintball and first aid training were just a few of the varied activities for the cadets. During the two-week camp, 16-year-old Cadet Sergeant Gemma Lightfoot, of New Kings Road, Fulham, completed the senior cadet instructors course – run by the attached Army staff – which will now allow her to train other cadets. Gemma, a pupil at Fulham Cross Girls’ School, has been a cadet for four years. She said: “It was a brilliant experience where I really learned how to be a better instructor, as well as making new friends.” Gemma’s brother, Cadet Lance Corporal Grant Lightfoot, was also at camp. GC

Young and old combine for BBC’s Take Two film project l MEMORIES of senior citizens in Queens Park Rangers’ Extra Time fitness club were caught on film by Henry Compton School students working with BBC experts in a summer project which saw their edited documentary broadcast to intrigued shoppers on a giant screen at Lyric Square, Hammersmith. One interview subject was Diana Norman (pictured) who enjoys tai chi sessions at Loftus Road. Fulham Cross girls also took part in the BBC Take Two project, creating a short screen drama on the portrayal of youth in the media, focusing on how teenage pregnancy is addressed. Tim Harrison

Isabella swims her way to top gong

l HATS off to Isabella Hindley (left) who has been named young athlete of the year in the 2012 community sports awards. The event – the third of its kind in Hammersmith & Fulham – was staged at Hammersmith Academy, with Olympic bronze medallist Tasha Danvers the guest of honour. Isabella, of the Chelsea & Westminster swim

club, won the young athlete prize, while the girls’ indoor cricketers scooped team of the year. Other awards included Anthony Rhoden (coach of the year), Hammersmith & Fulham Rugby Club (club of the year), Lewis Nsumbu and Yelmar Mademow of Fulham FC Foundation Kickz (young volunteers of the year) and Lucinda Tauchert of H&F Rugby Club (senior volunteer of the year). TH

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Stage, rattle & roll!

u If you’re searching for stardom, follow the King, reports Tim Harrison as wannabes from Fulham sing Elvis songs to make a big impression

GROUP of young performers from Fulham’s Stagecoach drama school can now add the West End to their CVs, thanks to Elvis. Seventeen students from Stagecoach earned an ovation from the audience at Her Majesty’s Theatre for their sevenminute slot alongside other young stars of the future from stage schools across the UK.

The cast members, aged eight to 15, rehearsed for 17 weeks ahead of Graceland Revisited, which featured modern takes on Elvis Presley classics Moon River, Rubbernecking and Stop, Look and Listen.

HANDS UP: Stagecoach Fulham pupils give it a go on stage. Inset, Elvis Presley

Stagecoach Fulham principal Alison Bullman was impressed, especially as her protégés were performing alongside much more experienced students. “I was hugely impressed by the professionalism, discipline, focus and passion,” she told h&f buzz. l Stagecoach Fulham runs classes on Saturdays at Lady Margaret School, Parsons Green. Call Alison Bullman on 0845 202 5727 or visit: www.stagecoach.co.uk/fulham

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BEANS u A remarkable 16-year-old guitarist played 31 Caffè Nero coffee shops in 18 days, including the one in Fulham Road – sometimes playing three shops in 24 hours! Geoff Cowart asks when he started playing music... and who’s driving?

BUZZ 9.2012 REGULAR JOE: 16-year-old Harry Houseago went on an epic tour of coffee shops

INGER and guitarist Harry Houseago may only be 16, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no newcomer to the music business. After all, the teenager has been a finalist at UK Live & Unsigned, and won the V Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open mic competition. But this summer, he embarked on a far more gruelling tour of 31 coffee shops in 18 days, including branches in Fulham Road and Westbourne Grove. STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 48>>

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On one day the Dulwichborn musician played Chichester, Portsmouth and Havant. But why, I asked? “I like the idea of bringing live music to people who might not go to gigs,” Harry said. “Not many young people get to go to gigs – especially when it’s another young person performing. “So I just want people to hear my music. If the dream comes true, I’d very much like a Top 20 or Number 1 album in two years. Or a Mercury Prize! Or an Ivor Novello award! It’s a big dream but you have to dream big.” And it wasn’t just the coffee shops Harry hit this summer. He also tackled gigs at schools and festivals across the south of England. “I wish I had done this tour before taking my geography GCSE! It would have been very helpful.” Dreams of a career in music began early. His musicloving mum Annie – who is now his manager and doing the driving on his tour – got him playing the guitar as a wee little thing. “I remember sitting on my mum’s knee and she was shaping my hands to play chords,” Harry said. “As soon as I was strong enough to hold the strings down myself I was playing the guitar non-stop.” Today, Harry plays in a few different bands at school, plays double bass in the jazz band, sings in the choir and performs in musicals. What’s it like playing for his peers at schools? “It’s funny. The girls often clap along and scream – but some of the

A HIGH NOTE: Harry Houseago took his trusty guitar across the south of England this summer

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boys really try hard not to like me. But when someone comes up at the end and tells me they write songs and want to know how to get gigs I think it’s lovely. Harry is one step closer to achieving his dream with

the recent release of his debut The Bicycle That Can Fly EP. But I almost get the sense he’d play the guitar and sing if no one was listening. “I just love playing music,” he said breathlessly. And I believe it.

l HE’S BACK! 19-year-old pop-star Conor Maynard (left) was last seen serenading the young ladies of Godolphin & Latymer School in Hammersmith. Young reporter Sophia Dowson-Collins grilled him in the May edition of h&f buzz on winning an MTV award. Now, he heads to the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire to perform on October 29. Tickets £18.50. For details, visit: www.shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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Lianne La Havas O2 Shepherds Bush Empire October 11

l THE 22-year-old south London singing sensation first wowed the world with her performance on Later with Jools Holland last year. Now Lianne comes to the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire to play tunes from her superb debut album Is Your Love Big Enough? – hailed as the ‘hottest record in the world’ by BBC Radio 1’s Zane Lowe! For times, tickets or details, visit: www.02shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

Shakespeare Festival Riverside Studios November 6-10

Handa’s Surprise Lyric Theatre September 28-30

Ed Sheeran Hammersmith Apollo October 13-17

l The Shakespeare Schools Festival works in partnership with the National Theatre to help 700 schools from across the UK stage abridged Shakespeare productions in their local professional theatre. It’s your chance to see four youthful half-hour productions of different Shakespeare plays. For times, tickets or details, visit: www. riversidestudios.co.uk or call 020 8237 1111.

l Travel to Kenya with Handa as she sets out on a journey to surprise her best friend. With a blend of live music, song and puppetry, this captivating production includes some very mischievous animals. Extra performances will be held on Friday, September 28, for schools groups and the public. For times, tickets or details, visit: www.lyric.co.uk or call 020 8741 6850.

l DON’T even think about it! Tickets to see head-turning Ed Sheeran play at the HMV Apollo sold out in minutes. And then he announced another date. Same result. So, unless you are very lucky or very quick, you will have to ask your friends how the gig was. But hey, you probably saw him perform a cover of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here in the closing ceremony of the Olympics!

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u Wendell Park pupils cut the ribbon and hit the airwaves on their new station after months of hard work and preparation. Geoff Cowart tunes in...

UPILS in Shepherds Bush are riding the airwaves after launching a new radio station at their school! The first broadcast of Wendell Airwaves went out in June as Wendell Park primary pupils invited Shepherds Bush jazz singer and radio producer Josephine Pembroke to cut the ribbon on the new station. Josephine, decked out in a dazzling pink dress and gold sequin jacket and joined by Mr Tickle, told a crowd of pupils, parents and teachers that the station is a ‘great’ chance for youngsters to ‘learn about the power of radio’ and improve their ‘speaking skills’.

ON THE AIR: Josephine Pembroke, far left, cuts the ribbon as Tallulah Guard and Isabelle Foster are the first Wendell Park pupils on air The station is run by pupils in Year 5 and 6 and is on air each Friday afternoon for 15 minutes. However, pupils are already planning to broadcast for longer. The station can be heard throughout

the school through each classroom’s interactive whiteboard. And the radio station will be going global after podcasts become available through the school’s website! The station was created with funding from The Mercers’ Company, which also provided funding for the school to hire radio expert CONTINUED ON page 52>>

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Kary Stewart to help train the pupils and get them on air. Kary said: “The radio station is a great way to help the pupils develop and extend their speaking and listening skills.” And the school’s senior manager Rosie Peters said not only had the station had its funding renewed, but she also had a few ‘big name’ interviewees lined up for the youngsters to tackle – but wouldn’t reveal any names. Watch this space! l To listen to the launch broadcast of Wendell Airwaves online, visit: www. wendellparkprimaryschool. co.uk and choose ‘Wendell Airwaves’ from the menu on the left-hand side of the page

WAVE POWER: Top, Josephine Pembroke from Gorgeous Radio and Mr Tickle open the Wendell Park Airwaves. Left to right back row: Kary Stewart, Rosie Peters, Jason Williams, Hamsa Haybe, Tallulah Huard, Isabelle Foster, Akira Etienne Williams, Jemma Johnson, Zeynab Shirak, Josephine Pembroke, Ahmed Omar. Front row left to right: Nayyaf Alotaibi, Alfie Harris, Naziniah Mungtire. Left and above, Tallulah Guard and Isabelle Foster, and right, Mr Tickle

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“Outstanding because we ensure outstanding achievement for all students and strive constantly to provide the best possible care and education for each individual… students are exceptionally well prepared for the future.” Our results have improved for 6 successive years! 2012 Best Ever GCSE Results: A* - C 97% Including English and Maths – 74% Joint Winner SSAT English Award 2012 FULHAM CROSS GIRLS’ SCHOOL PROVIDES AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATION FOR GIRLS AGED 11-16, PROMOTING A LOVE OF LEARNING WITHIN OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY. YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR AUTUMN TERM OPEN SESSIONS TO SEE WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL SO SUCCESSFUL.

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u What happens when you allow youngsters’ imaginations to run wild? You end up with big cats on the streets of Fulham, trying to make a meal of the mayor, writes Tim Harrison

TAY in your homes! Wild lions are on the loose in the streets of Fulham. In another piece of dramatic news, the ferocious animals were deliberately released to try to devour the Mayor of London! The surreal scenario emerged when young students of the Stagecoach drama school in Fulham let their imaginations soar to conjure up a series of 10minute dance, song and drama shows at the end of a four-day summer workshop. “When you let the kids’ creativity run wild, the results are amazing,” said Stagecoach Fulham principal Alison Bullman. Organised at Lady Margaret School in Parsons Green – where the stage school’s regular Saturday classes are held – the summer workshops were split into two categories, junior and senior. Twenty little performers aged four to six enjoyed three-hour classes on four successive days, building up to a halfhour variety show on stage for friends and family, with a mix of songs, dances and even poetry. On the same days, 38 senior youngsters (aged six to 18) trained during the morning, then spent the afternoons writing, choreographing and directing their own minishows. One show centred on the opening of a new zoo in Fulham (something, to be fair, the area has needed for a long while). The Mayor was in charge of the zoo, but owners of another rival zoo tried to sabotage the new venture by releasing lions on to the streets of SW6.

ACTS: The workshop with (inset) principal Alison Bullman; Rosie Walker and Nicolas Pardo and, left, Louis Bowden and Lucas Pardo

In a second production, the young performers presented The Mystery of the Seventh Sea, a pirate tale full of intrigue, blackmail and kidnapping, taking place on a film set. The third show, featuring students of all ages, was about the theft of a winner’s trophy at the London Olympics, and involved a search for clues around the capital, taking in many landmarks. The characters portrayed on stage included The Queen and the Prime Minister.

Stagecoach principal Alison Bullman coached the drama, Charlie Steer focused on the dance, while Duncan Brickenden was the seniors’ singing coach. What gave the shows added interest was the inclusion of several overseas visiting students in the cast line-ups, including youngsters from France, Spain and Hong Kong. “Our ethos is about building confidence, and although the girl from France could hardly speak English at all when she arrived, by the time of the show she was singing on stage,” said Alison. l For details of Stagecoach courses, call Alison Bullman on 0845 202 5727 or visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/ fulham

Executive Principal: Bernie Peploe NPQH Vice Principal/Head of School: Peter Haylock MA NPQH

Autumn Term Open Events Saturday 22nd September 10:00am – 12:00noon Executive Principal will speak at 11:00am Thursday 27th September 5:00pm – 7:30pm Executive Principal will speak at 6:00pm

An Exciting New Era for Education in Kingwood Road, Fulham Fulham College Boys’ School is open and ready to build on GCSE results that put the school in the top 2% nationally for the progress that students make from Year 7 to Year 11. You are warmly invited to attend one of our Autumn term open events to find out more about the school and the brand new Fulham Enterprise Studio – the first Studio School in inner London. Our staff and students sum up the aims and values of the school in one word – ACHIEVE. Come and join our success!

Kingwood Road, London SW6 6SN Tel: 020 7381 3606 Fax: 020 7386 9645 Email: FCBS@fulhamcollege.net

Thursday 4th October 9:00am – 11:00am Executive Principal will speak at 10:00am Tuesday 9th October 9:00am – 11:00am Executive Principal will speak at 10:00am

u Ballroom, disco, hip-hop, salsa... you’re never to young to learn new dance moves, writes Tim Harrison

FUN, funky dance class for the underfours is getting west London hopping and jumping. Gina Field (pictured) brought diddi dance to the area in March last year, starting with one class a week in West Kensington. Now she has 15 classes and running every week, and will soon launch regular sessions in Fulham. “Diddi dance is a funky, fun and active dance class for girls and boys aged between 18 months and four years,”

explained Gina. “I always wanted to set up classes for children to dance, allow their free spirit and confidence to grow, and let them enjoy themselves.” The 45-minute classes introduce youngsters to different styles of dance from all round the world, with bells, dance ribbons and hoops. There are 14 different themes, from salsa, disco and hip-hop to Bollywood, Irish and ballroom. As well as regular classes, diddi dance can also organise

private birthday parties. Parents are encouraged to join in too, leading website Netmums to recently vote diddi dance a favourite pre-school activity. Gina, who grew up in Oxford and now lives in Ladbroke Grove, actually trained as a psychiatric nurse before focusing on nannying, and then dance classes. “I was quite shy as a child, and the classes let children join in, or watch if they prefer that,” she said. “There’s no pressure!” Classes are designed to complement the early years foundation stage. Friday morning classes are staged at 10am at St Mary’s church, 2 Edith Road, W14. Trial classes are free. l For more details, visit: www.diddidance.com or call Gina on 07426 009 179

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SPORT ACTIVITIES The following activities are all learning disability friendly.

Tennis Club Monday 29 October 1.00-3.00pm Age: 11-19 Tennis coaching for all abilities. This weekly session will allow you to build your tennis skills and make friends in the borough. Bishops Park Tennis Courts Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park Road SW6 6DX 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.uk Nearest tube: Putney Bridge

Street Dance Monday 29 October 4.00-5.00pm Age: 13-19 Come and try out your street dance moves! Masbro Youth Centre 87 Masbro Road W14 0LR 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.uk Nearest tube: Shepherds Bush

Got to Dance Camp Monday 29 October Friday 2 November 1.00-4.00pm Age: 11-19 Learn all the latest Street Dance moves with a professional coach. Then showcase your skills at the end of the week! Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road SW6 3ED 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.uk Nearest tube: Parsons Green

Street Ball Basketball Week Monday 29 October Friday 2 November 2.00-4.00pm Age: 11-19 A full week of coaching from a renowned Street Baller, plus games and tournaments with loads of prizes. Ravenscourt Park Ravenscourt Avenue W6 0SL (look out for Let Me Play Banner - at the Basketball Courts) 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.uk Nearest tube: Ravenscourt Park

Football Camp Monday 29 October Friday 2 November 2.00-4.00pm Age: 11-19 Learn new skills and drills from professional coaches, take part in games and tournaments with lots of prizes to be won. Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road SW6 3ED 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.uk Nearest tube: Parsons Green

Football Tournament under 16s Tuesday 30 October 1.00-4.00pm Age: 11-16 Under 16 and Into Football? This is your chance to play games, have fun and win some prizes for yourself and your team. Linford Christie Stadium Du Cane Road W12 0DF 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.uk Nearest tube: East Acton

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Tuesday 30 October Thursday 1 November 11.00am-2.00pm Age: 11-19 Locking, popping, breaking and loads moreâ&#x20AC;Ścome show off your moves. Ealing Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road W14 9BL 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.uk Nearest tube: Barons Court

Tuesday 30 October 5.00-7.00pm Age: 13-19 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 Nearest tube: Shepherds Bush Market/ East Acton

Fashion Design and Zumba (You must pre-book your place) Tuesday 30 October Thursday 1 November 2.00-5.00pm Age: 11-19 Zumba warm-ups followed by dance themed fashion design through the ages. Expect workshop learning and finish off with some more Zumba moves and fitness! Ealing Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road W14 9BL 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.uk Nearest tube: Barons Court

Football Tournament over 16s Tuesday 30 October 5.00-7.00pm Age: 16-19 Join 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 Du Cane Road W12 0DF 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.uk Nearest tube: East Acton

Sports Camp Wednesday 31 October Friday 2 November 2.00-4.00pm Age: 11-19 Multi-Sports including Basketball, Football, Dodgeball, Cricket, Rugby, Tennis, Rounders and loads more Linford Christie Stadium Du Cane Road W12 0DF 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.uk Nearest tube: East Acton

Kayaking Club (You must pre-book your place) Saturday 3 November 1.00-3.00pm Age: 11-19 A fun two hour trip up the river and back with your friends! Furnivall Sculling Club 19 Lower Mall W6 9DJ 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.uk Nearest tube: Ravenscourt Park

Basketball Jam Saturday 3 November 4.00-7.00pm Age: 13-19 Fast paced and fun, this Basketball Jam will be filled with competitions, skill drills and loads of prizes. Professional coaches will be on hand to give you tips! Ealing Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road W14 9BL 0845 009 0933 yohana@letmeplay.co.uk Nearest tube: Barons Court

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Twilight Street Dance (You must pre-book your place) Saturday 3 November 5.00-7.00pm Age: 13-19 Dance in the dark to celebrate bonfire night! Street Dance master class for all levels West London School for Dance 25 Bulwer Street W12 8AR 08450090933 yohana@letmeplay.co.uk Nearest tube: Shepherds Bush Market

MUSIC AND PERFORMING ART ACTIVITIES The following activities are all learning disability friendly.

Fright Write Monday 29 October 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Twilight or Frankenstein, prove your fright factor in this writing masterclass. Learn skills to create a scary story to be used in our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fright Nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Workshop... Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street W6 0QL 02087416869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Nearest tube: Hammersmith

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Monday 29 October 2.00-5.00pm Age: 11-19 Have you got what it takes to scare, induce goosebumps and strike fear into the hearts of all your friends? Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street W6 0QL 02087416869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Nearest tube: Hammersmith

Wednesday 31 October 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 This drama workshop will give you the chance to create your very own ghost story as well as perfect your acting skills. Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street W6 0QL 02087416869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Nearest tube: Hammersmith

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Tuesday 30 October 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 From Little Shop of Horrors to The Rocky Horror Show - get your vocal chords into shape in our Halloween themed musical theatre singing workshop. Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street W6 0QL 02087416869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Nearest tube: Hammersmith

Wednesday 31 October 2.30-5.00pm Age: 11-19 Get creative in this shadow puppet workshop and learn how to make your own shadow designs. Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street W6 0QL 02087416869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Nearest tube: Hammersmith

Monster Musical Mash Tuesday 30 October 2.30-5.00pm Age: 11-19 Learn the musical moves to accompany the melody! Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street W6 0QL 02087416869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Nearest tube: Hammersmith

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Mask It Thursday 1 November 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Masks are the perfect disguise, create your own mask invention! Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street W6 0QL 02087416869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Nearest tube: Hammersmith

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Thursday 1 November 2.30-5.00pm Age: 11-19 Masked theatre is a skill come and join our master class and tips on how the professionals do it! Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street W6 0QL 02087416869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Nearest tube: Hammersmith

Friday 2 November 3.30-5.00pm Age: 13-19 Another chance to come and learn how the theatre professionals create realistic looks for stage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; aliens, wounded soldiersâ&#x20AC;Ś Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street W6 0QL 02087416869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Nearest tube: Hammersmith

Graff Smash Friday 2 November 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Spray, graff and grime come and take the time to design! Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street W6 0QL 02087416869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Nearest tube: Hammersmith

Special FX Face Friday 2 November 2.00-3.30pm Age: 11-19 If you plan to be an alien or a wounded soldier, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to make it look as realistic as possible. Come and learn how the theatre professionals create these looks for stage. Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street W6 0QL 02087416869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Nearest tube: Hammersmith

Fright Fight Saturday 3 November 4.00-6.00pm Age: 13-19 In every scary movie there is always a fight sequence BUT how do they really do stage combat? Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street W6 0QL 02087416869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Nearest tube: Hammersmith

Get Down Saturday 3 November 6.00-8.00pm Age: 13-19 Its time to get funky! This street dance class will teach you a routine and perhaps even create a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thrillerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; inspired showcase! Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King Street W6 0QL 02087416869 hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk Nearest tube: Hammersmith

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HAFAD PROGRAMME 9.30am-4.30pm Greswell Centre

SAFE PROJECT 10.00am-3.00pm Phoenix High School

FOOD ART 11.00am-1.30pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

CATWALK MAKE UP 11.00-1.30pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

HAIR BRAIDING 11.00-1.30pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

FRIGHT WRITE 11.00am-1.30pm Lyric Theatre

MONSTER MUSICAL MELODY 11.00am-1.30pm Lyric Theatre

GRIM TALES 11.00am-1.30pm Lyric Theatre

TENNIS CLUB 1.00-3.00pm Bishops Park

STREET DANCE CAMP 11.00am-2.00pm EH&WL College

STREET DANCE CAMP 11.00-2.00pm EH&WL College

GOT TO DANCE CAMP 1.00-4.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

STREET BALL - BASKETBALL 2.00-4.00pm Ravenscourt Park

FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT UNDER 16s 1.00-4.00pm Linford Christie Stadium

STREET BALL - BASKETBALL 2.00-4.00pm Ravenscourt Park

FOOTBALL CAMP 2.00-4.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

STREET BALL - BASKETBALL 2.00-4.00pm Ravenscourt Park

FOOTBALL CAMP 2.00-4.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

FRIGHT NIGHT 2.00-5.00pm Lyric Theatre

FOOTBALL CAMP 2.00-4.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

SPORTS CAMP 2.00-4.00pm Linford Christie Stadium

FOOD ART 3.30-6.00pm Old Oak Community Centre

FASHION DESIGN & ZUMBA 2.00-5.00pm EH&WL College

STREET DANCE WORKSHOP 4.00-5.00pm 87 Masbro Road

MONSTER MUSICAL MASH 2.30-5.00pm Lyric Theatre

SHADOW LAND 2.30-5.00pm Lyric Theatre

MASBRO YOUTH PROJECT 5.00-8.00pm 87 Masbro Road

FOOD ART 3.30-6.00pm Old Oak Community Centre

SPECIAL EFFECTS 3.30-6.00pm Old Oak Community Centre

COLLEGE PARK YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-9.30pm City Mission

FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT OVER 16s 5.00-7.00pm Linford Christie Stadium

MASBRO YOUTH PROJECT 6.00-9.00pm 87 Masbro Road

OLD OAK YOUTH PROJECT 7.45-10.00pm 76 Braybrook Street

WHITE CITY FOOTBALL CLUB BRUNSWICK CLUB 5.00-7.00pm 6.30-9.30pm Old Oak Youth Project 34 Haldane Road SANDS END YOUTH PROJECT 6.45-9.45PM Marinefield Road

WHITE CITY YOUTH @FATIMA CENTRE 6.30-9.30pm Commonwealth Ave

SULGRAVE YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-9.30pm 287 Goldhawk Road WHITE CITY YOUTH @FATIMA CENTRE 6.30-9.30pm Commonwealth Ave OLD OAK YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-9.30pm 76 Braybrook Street

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SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER

HAFAD PROGRAMME 9.30am-4.30pm Greswell Centre

NAIL ART 11.00am-1.30pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

SAFE PROJECT 10.00am-3.00pm Phoenix High School

KAYAKING 1.00-3.00pm Furnivall Sculling Club

FACE PAINTING 11.00am-1.30pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

SPECIAL EFFECTS 11.00am-1.30pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

CATWALK MAKE UP 3.30-6.00pm Old Oak Community Centre

MASK IT 11.00am-1.30pm Lyric Theatre

GRAFF SMASH 11.00-1.30pm Lyric Theatre

FRIGHT FIGHT 4.00-6.00pm Lyric Theatre

STREET DANCE CAMP 11.00am-2.00pm EH&WL College

GOT TO DANCE CAMP 1.00-4.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

BASKETBALL JAM 4.00-7.00pm EH&WL College

GOT TO DANCE CAMP 1.00-4.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

SPECIAL FX FACE 2.00-3.30pm Lyric Theatre

TWILIGHT STREET DANCE 5.00-7.00pm West London School for Dance

STREET BALL - BASKETBALL 2.00-4.00pm Ravenscourt Park

SPORTS CAMP 2.00-4.00pm Linford Christie Stadium

GET DOWN! 6.00-8.00pm Lyric Theatre

FOOTBALL CAMP 2.00-4.00pm Hurlingham & Chelsea

SULGRAVE YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-9.30pm 287 Goldhawk Road

SPORTS CAMP 2.00-4.00pm Linford Christie Stadium

STREET BALL - BASKETBALL 2.00-4.00pm Ravenscourt Park

FASHION DESIGN & ZUMBA 2.00-5.00pm EH&WL College

SPECIAL FX FACE 3.30-5.00pm Lyric Theatre

MASKED THEATRE 2.30-5.00pm Lyric Theatre 0QL

NAIL ART 3.30-6.00pm Old Oak Community Centre

HAIR BRAIDING 3.30-6.00pm Old Oak Community Centre

MASBRO YOUTH PROJECT 6.00-9.00pm 87 Masbro Road, W14

BRUNSWICK CLUB 6.30-9.30pm 34 Haldane Road

SANDS END YOUTH PROJECT 6.45-9.45pm Marinefield Road

WHITE CITY YOUTH @FATIMA CENTRE 6.30-9.30pm Commonwealth Ave

OLD OAK YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-10.00pm 76 Braybrook Street

SULGRAVE YOUTH PROJECT 6.30-9.30pm 287 Goldhawk Road

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ART AND FASHION ACTIVITIES The following activities are all learning disability friendly.

Food Art Monday 29 October 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Learn the art of preparing and presenting food and showcase a menu of creative ideas. Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road SW6 3ED 02073523931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Nearest tube: Parsons Green

Face Painting

Food Art

Monday 29 October 3.30-6.00pm Age: 13-19 Learn new skills, explore products and gain some inspiration in face painting. Old Oak Community Centre 76 Braybrook Street W12 0AP 02073523931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Nearest tube: East Acton

Tuesday 30 October 3.30-6pm Age: 13-19 Another chance to come and learn the art of preparing and presenting food and showcase a menu of creative ideas. Old Oak Community Centre 76 Braybrook Street W12 0AP 02073523931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Nearest tube: East Acton

Catwalk Make up Tuesday 30 October 11.00am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Learn techniques to create stunning catwalk make up. Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road SW6 3ED 02073523931 tania.moore@rbkc. gov.uk Nearest tube: Parsons Green

Hair Braiding Wednesday 31 October 11am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Learn the art of how to braid hair in different styles including Corn Rowing, Lace, Extensions, Twist and French Braiding. Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road SW6 3ED 02073523931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Nearest tube: Parsons Green

Special Effects Wednesday 31 October 3.30-6pm Age: 13-19 This course will introduce you to the world of TV and movie special effects and make-up Old Oak Community Centre 76 Braybrook Street W12 0AP 02073523931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Nearest tube: East Acton

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Face Painting

Hair Braiding

Nail Art

Thursday 1 November 11am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Another chance to come and learn new skills, explore products and gain some inspiration in face painting. Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road SW6 3ED 02073523931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Nearest tube: Parsons Green

Thursday 1 November 3.30-6pm Age: 13-19 Another chance to come and learn the art of how to braid hair in different styles including Corn Rowing, Lace, Extensions, Twist and French Braiding. Old Oak Community Centre 76 Braybrook Street W12 0AP 02073523931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Nearest tube: East Acton

Friday 2 November 3.30-6pm Age: 13-19 A practical and exciting taster workshop for those wanting a career in Health and Beauty or Fashion. Old Oak Community Centre 76 Braybrook Street W12 0AP 02073523931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Nearest tube: East Acton

Special Effects Friday 2 November 11am-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Another chance to be introduced to the world of TV and movie special effects and make-up Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road SW6 3ED 02073523931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Nearest tube: Parsons Green

Nail Art

Saturday 3 November 11am-1.30pm Age: 13-19 Another chance to come to this practical and exciting taster workshop for those wanting a career in Health and Beauty or Fashion. Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road SW6 3ED 02073523931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Nearest tube: Parsons Green

Catwalk Make Up Saturday 3rd November 3.30-6pm Age: 13-19 Another chance to come and learn techniques to create stunning catwalk make up. Old Oak Community Centre 76 Braybrook Street W12 0AP 02073523931 tania.moore@rbkc.gov.uk Nearest tube: East Acton

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YOUTH PROJECTS College Park youth project Monday 6.30-9.30pm Age: 13-19 City Mission Community Project 2 Scrubs Lane, NW10 6RB 020 8969 2528

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 Monday 5.00-8.00pm; Wednesday and Friday 6.00-9.00pm Age: 13-19 Learning disability friendly 87 Masbro Rd 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 Rd Adventure Playground in William Parnell Park 020 7736 6572

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

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

ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES FOR DISABLED YOUNG PEOPLE

Sessional Carers Service

The following activities are all learning disability friendly.

Access one to one carers services for children & young people to take part in activities or for scheduled / prearranged respite. Disabled Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Short Breaks Team 020 8753 2311 / 2312

HAFAD holiday programme

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Monday 29 October to Friday 2 November 9.30am-4.30pm Age: 11-25 A weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme of activities for young disabled people which includes arts, dance, sports and music production advance booking required Greswell Centre Greswell Street Fulham SW6 6PX 020 7471 8510

Disabled Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Team 020 8753 3321 All activities should be open to all young people, including those with disabilities. If you are unsure whether they can access the activities, give the project a call.

Short Breaks (Scheduled / Prearranged Respite) The Haven offers both day based and overnight stays for children aged 9-18. Disabled Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Team 020 8753 3321

HOLIDAY PLAYSCHEMES If you are looking for childcare over the half-term period, do check out the Family Information Service Directory: 0845 313 3933 fis@lbhf.gov.uk www.lbhf.gov.uk/fisd

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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES SAFE Holiday Programme Monday 29 to Friday 2 November 10.00am-3.00pm (Parents must also attend registration at 9.30am on Monday) Age: 8-16 Come and take part in a variety of activities including futsal, football, bmx biking, table tennis, cheerleading, box-fit and taster sessions in other sports (all participants must bring a packed lunch and water). Phoenix Fitness Centre and Janet Adegoke Swimming Pool, Bloemfontein Road, London W12 7DB 020 8749 1141 Nearest tube: White City

LIBRARIES Fulham Library 598 Fulham Road, SW6 5NX 020 8753 3877 Nearest Tube: Parsons Green

Hammersmith Library Shepherds Bush Road, W6 7AT 020 8753 3823 Nearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

Askew Road Library 87/91 Askew Road, W12 9AS 020 8753 3863 Nearest Tube: Goldhawk Road/ Shepherds Bush Market

Shepherds Bush Library 6 Wood Lane, W12 7BF 020 8753 3842 Nearest Tube: Wood Lane/ Shepherds Bush Market More information on Hammersmith & Fulham Libraries is also available at www.lbhf.gov.uk/libraries and by calling 0303 123 0035, our 24 hour renewal and information line.

SPORT AND LEISURE CENTRES Fulham Pools Normand Park, Lillie Road, SW6 7ST 020 7471 0450 Cost: Contact provider Nearest Tube: West Brompton

Lillie Road Fitness Centre Lillie Road, SW6 7PD 020 7381 2183 Cost: Contact provider Nearest Tube: Parsons Green

Hammersmith Fitness and Squash Centre Chalk Hill Road, W6 8DW 020 8741 8028 Cost: Contact provider Nearest Tube: Barons Court

Phoenix Fitness Centre and Janet Adegoke Swimming Pool Bloemfontein Road, W12 7DB 020 8735 4900 Cost: Contact provider Nearest Tube: White City

Linford Christie Outdoor Sports Centre Artillery Way, off Du Cane Road, Wormwood Scrubs, W12 OAE 07908 788 739 Cost: Contact provider Nearest Tube: East Acton

HOLIDAY PLAYSCHEMES If you are looking for childcare over the half-term period, do check out the Family Information Service Directory: 0845 313 3933 fis@lbhf.gov.uk www.lbhf.gov.uk/fisd

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u Forget all the headlines you’ve read about falling grades... H&F pupils have achieved a two per cent rise in top A*-C marks

upils at schools in Hammersmith & Fulham have once again achieved a sensational set of A Level results. Provisional results for the borough show that an incredible 98.1 per cent of students in the borough passed with A*-E grades – in line with the national average. The pass rate at grades A*-C was 76.5 per cent, or two per cent higher than last year’s results and 0.1 per cent above the national average. The number of A and A* results in Hammersmith & Fulham is 27.2 per cent, an 0.8 per cent increase on last year’s results and 0.6 per cent above the national average. These results are even more impressive as this is the first year where exams have been sat under newly published rules designed to stop the number of teenagers gaining top grades from going up year after year. This crackdown on socalled ‘grade inflation’ has

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BIG CALL: Lady Margaret pupil Fiona Chittick, 18, celebrates her results

Special praise must be given to the teachers and parents who have supported students in the tough exam period

meant that, for the first time in 20 years, fewer As and A*s are being handed out in an attempt to return to realistic results. Nationally, 26.6 per cent of exams were given an A or A*, down from 27 per cent last year – a record drop of 0.4 per cent. The figures are taken from pupils at Lady Margaret Girls School in Parsons Green,

William Morris Sixth Form in Hammersmith, London Oratory in Fulham and Burlington Danes Academy, in Shepherds Bush. H&F Council leader Nicholas Botterill said: “These exceptional results are a testament to the hard work that the pupils have put in over the past two years. “Special praise must also be given to the teachers,

parents and guardians who have supported the students steadfastly during the tough examination period. “These are the first examinations to be sat under the new guidelines designed to clamp down on ‘grade inflation’, so their performance is even more praiseworthy.” And William Morris Sixth Form principal Kevin Gilmartin said: “ Yet again we are very proud of our students’ results. We were judged as being ‘outstanding’ in our last Ofsted inspection and we are delighted that we are maintaining those standards. “

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JOY: (clockwise from top) delight for London Oratory head boy Conor Godsall; Mary Llewellyn-Smith; Louis Cowling, James Kent; Shannon Henry, Elinor Smith

LONDON ORATORY

u The second highest results in the school’s history produce wide smiles on London Oratory students’ faces

P The HIGH JUMP: (from top) sixth-formers take a step forward; students compare results; and a big smile from Samuel Abreyo, 18, who achieved three A* grades and a B at London Oratory

UPILS at London Oratory have been celebrating the second highest scores in the school’s history after collecting their A Level results. More than 70 per cent of students scored grades A* to B at A Level, with a quarter of students achieving three As or more. Cambridge University is calling for Mary LlewellynSmith, 17, of Addison Gardens, Hammersmith, who got three A*s and an A and will study veterinary science. She said: “I am shocked, happy and surprised. I can’t wait to celebrate with my friends!” And it was all smiles for Elinor Smith, 18, who opened her results to find two A*s and an A. She will now go on to study English at Bristol. She said: “I am so happy – and so relieved!” Headboy Conor Godsall, 18, who achieved an A* and three As, is currently an intern at the Bank of America, and plans to study history and German at the University of Warwick. He said: “Maybe

after that I’ll pursue a career in diplomacy.” Simon Au,18, will take up a place to study engineering at Cambridge after achieving three A*s and an A. He said: “It’ll be great to celebrate with my parents.” Samuel Abreyo, 18, was ‘relieved’ to get three A*s and a B, and is looking forward to studying English at Bristol. He said: “Now I can finally stop working, relax and stop worrying.” Meanwhile, aspiring legal brain Aidan Swietochowski, 18, achieved two A*s and two As, and will spend the summer doing a law internship before starting his law degree at York. Louis Cowling, 18, was also relieved to have got his three As and is headed for Bath to study politics and economics. After getting two As and a B, Charis Darninsuang said she will ‘enjoy being free’ before studying English at Sussex. She added: “I’m very excited – I didn’t think I’d get those results, so I’m very pleased.” Assistant headteacher Gary Howells said: “A large number of pupils are confirmed with places at Russell Group universities, including eight for Oxford and Cambridge. “These results are a tribute to the hard work of our highly motivated students and our committed staff.”

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A LEVEL RESULTS

u Staff and students get credit for academy results which have made principal Sally Coates so proud

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ALL SMILES: (clockwise from top left) Semere Abraham, 17; Bogdan Ciovina, 18; Haengeun Chi, 18, who achieved three A*s and is bound for Imperial College; and Nashia Rahman, also 18

TAR student Haengeun Chi led the way when three A*s as Burlington Danes Academy announced its A Level results. More than 80 per cent of students scored A*-Cs, up from 68 per cent last year, while an outstanding 28 per cent were either A* or As. Haengeun, 18, who lives in Fulham, will go on to study maths at Imperial College after gaining an A* in the subject, as well as further top grades in physics and further

maths. She also got an A in English literature. She said: “I’ve done better than I thought I would, as I thought I’d get two A*s and not three. I can’t wait to go to university, but I’ll miss it here.” Another top performer was Nashia Rahman, 18, who got an A* in maths, as well as an A in art. She is heading to Royal Holloway to study maths and philosophy and said: “I feel great.” Burlington Danes Academy principal Sally Coates said: “I am extremely proud of these results. which are testament to the incredible efforts of students and staff. “I am particularly pleased that the vast majority of our students are using these grades as a springboard to higher education.”

BURLINGTON DANES ALL SMILES: Burlington Danes student Mustafa Hussein, 18, opens his envelope and is keen on the contents!

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A LEVEL RESULTS

BENCHMARK: (clockwise from top) Sophie Holmes and Lizzie Buckner; Eden Gill-Holder, Olivia Beckett, Sophie McGrath, Lara Baxter and Abigail Fox; as Fiona Chittick calls home

SUCCESS: (clockwise from left) Sophie Holmes and Lizzie Buckner, both 18; twins Rhiannon and Felicity Thompson-Ambrose, 18; and Eden GillHolder, also 18, waving her grades in delight

LADY MARGARET

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u With 70 per cent of grades at the top three levels, it’s been an amazing summer for Lady Margaret School

ady Margaret School pupils are celebrating another year of A Level results success as 70 per cent of all grades were at A*, A or B. The school is proud to have doubled the size of its sixth form over the last two years and maintained its record of high academic success. Abigail Fox, 18, scored an A* and two As will study English at Cambridge. She said: “I am very excited, I didn’t expect it. “I’m going to have a nice dinner with my family to celebrate and then get going on my reading list.” Twins Rhiannon and Felicity ThompsonAmbrose, 18, achieved a C and two Bs, and a B and two Cs respectively. Horse-mad, the girls are ‘really happy’ to be going on to study Equine Business Management together at Hartpury College. Eden Gill-Holder, 18, described herself as “very, very relieved” to have got three As and is now heading

to Bristol to study politics. Lara Baxter, 18, will pursue maths at Manchester after netting an A*, two As and a B at AS Level. She said: “I’m looking forward to going out to celebrate!” Zoe Moass, 18, is Americabound for her gap year after achieving three As. On her return, she will study psychology at Exeter. She said: “I am very, very pleased. I’ll go out for dinner to celebrate with my family, and see friends.” Sophie Holmes, 18, scored an A*, A and a B and said she was “really happy” that she will now study chemistry at Durham. Elizabeth Buckner, 18, achieved three Ds, and is looking forward to studying

business media at the Oxford Media and Business School. She is planning on building a career in public relations or advertising. Fiona Chittick, 18, is Oxford Brookes-bound to study business after securing an A and two Cs. She said: “I’m excited now; I was really nervous before.” Headteacher Sally Whyte, pictured, top, with Cambridge-bound Abigail Fox, said: “A Levels are challenging and students who have worked hard for two years to achieve grades deserve congratulating. The results are down to the hard work of staff and students. “At Lady Margaret School we are proud of the achievements of all our girls.”

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A LEVEL RESULTS

u Tension turned to relief for William Morris sixth-formers as results reached the St Dunstan’s Road college

BLISS: (clockwise from top left) Mohammed Abdi and Quazi Haydar; Pooja Kawa, Patricia Da Silva and Delia Ann O’Brien jump; Vinoth Rasanayagam; and Sakeena Amjad, 19

FTER months of nervous anticipation pupils returned to the school gates of William Morris Sixth Form to collect their A Level results. For some it was a moment of excitement – for others a moment of extreme anxiety. At the St Dunstan’s Road school it was As and A*s that were very much the order of the day. For 18-year-old Vinoth Rasanayagam, ripping open

his brown envelope was a moment of pure joy as he completely surpassed his expectations gaining A*s in biology and chemistry and an A in maths. The fantastic set of results means Vinoth can start his six-year medicine degree at the learning hospital at St George’s Hospital in Tooting. He said: “I did well – and much better than I expected. I’ve spent the summer trying not to think about it. I’ve been on holiday and have been very relaxed. “It’s only really in the last few weeks that I’ve become nervous. Now, that has turned to relief and I’m very, very pleased! I’m looking forward to starting my medicine degree. But for the next few weeks I’m going to celebrate and relax.”

WILLIAM MORRIS

celebrating: Above, Hassan Elmi, 19; and top, big smiles from students Delia Ann O’Brien, with an A*, an A and a C; Pooja Kawa with two As and a B; and Patricia Da Silva, with an A and two Bs

Meanwhile, Quazi Haydar, was blown away when he saw he had received three As for physics, chemistry and maths. “It was a big surprise as I was very nervous. I got an email from Royal Holloway University this morning, so I knew I had at least A-B-B – but to get three As… wow!” Quazi said. “I’ve got on to my computer science course so I’m happy, and as that doesn’t start until the end of September. I might go on holiday now.” William Morris principal Kevin Gilmartin said: “Yet again we are very proud of our students’ results. “We were judged to be ‘outstanding’ in our last Ofsted inspection and we are delighted that we are maintaining those academic standards. “These results are only possible because of the huge dedication and post-16 expertise of our staff. “In times of increasing selectivity in other institutions we have proved yet again that our longstanding model of inclusive excellence not only works, but changes the lives of hundreds of our young people every year.”

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EALING, HAMMERSMITH & WEST LONDON COLLEGE

u Ealing, Hammersmith & West London students overcame challenges to attain very good results

E THUMBS UP: (opposite, top) Tressan Shanique Grant, 20, and Edna Dove, 19; below, Afzal Djalal is pleased with an A in chemistry; (this page, top) Liban Kiggathi, 18, worked hard to achieve two As, a B and a C; while, above, a fellow student at Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College spells out her support on a balloon

cstatic teenagers could be found collecting their A-Level results at Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College in Gliddon Road, Hammersmith. Friends Tressan Shanique Grant, 20, and Edna Dove, 19, were delighted they received the grades needed to get on university courses in biomedical science. Fulham resident Tressan got As in biology, chemistry, maths and mechanics, as well as a B in physics. She is now heading to the University of Sussex. Chiswick resident Edna Dove, 19, got Bs in maths,

chemistry and biology and is off to study at Bradford University. Edna said: “I wasn’t expecting anything, I just did my best on the day, but I’m really happy with these grades. I tried to ignore thinking about it over the summer, but I got a bit nervous. I only slept a few hours last night.” The college achieved an overall pass rate of 93 per cent – with 60 per cent of students awarded A* to C. Assistant principal for curriculum Emma Jarman said: “These are really good results from a conscientious group of young people, many of whom have come from extremely challenging backgrounds and who balance other commitments while studying. “We would like to congratulate all our students on their successes as we recognise their considerable efforts over the last two years.”

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AS LEVEL RESULTS

u Phoenix does well in its first year as a sixth form, while Hammersmith Academy’s grades also impress

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ROTHERS Hirbod and Hirad Kamalipour, 18, went head-tohead in a battle for the best AS grades at the Hammersmith Academy – with Hirbod coming out on top! The brothers both scored an A in maths – but the balance of their other results gave Hirbod the advantage. “I’m so happy with the A

because I tried really hard and was very nervous before getting the results,” Hirbod said. While Hirad chipped in: “It’s a friendly rivalry. My grades were OK but my brother did better!” Meanwhile, Ryan Sibley, 18, is dreaming of a media career after getting a B in the subject, and the same grade in geography. He said: “I’d love to do video editing.” The academy only opened last year and head Gary Kynaston was delighted with its early progress. He said: “It’s been a really positive first year and there have been some very strong results. “We’ve offered 19 subjects

and hope to meet even more requirements in the future.” Meanwhile, Phoenix High headteacher Alan Streeter said he was ‘pleased’ with the results in the school’s first year of sixth-form operation. He said: “We are very encouraged by the AS results of our learners. Almost all of them have achieved their target grades and it bodes well for an excellent future for the Phoenix High’s post-16 centre.” Leading the way was Ahmed Ibrahim, 17, with an A in physics and Bs in chemistry and biology. He said: “I was very nervous because I thought I was going to get Cs, so I’m feeling a mixture of relief and happiness now.”

HAMMERSMITH ACADEMY & PHOENIX HIGH

TOP STUDENTS: (opposite, clockwise from top left) Hammersmith Academy success stories Ryan Sibley, 18, now planning a media career after gaining a B in maths; twins Hirad and Hirbod Kamalipour, 18; Manar Hisbani and Rhia Harry, both 17; (this page, clockwise from top) Phoenix High’s Sergejs Vosels, 18; Ahmed Ibrahim, 18, who attained an A in physics and Bs in chemistry and biology; Adam Omer, 17; and Thabo Xabanisa, 18. Head Alan Streeter said he was pleased with the school’s very first sixthform results

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GC SE RESULTS

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WELL DONE: Sacred Heart pupil Jessica Moss-Gallant picks up 10 A*s! Below, Henry Compton pupil Ali Mitib checks his results to find two A*s and seven As

u Gaining 10 A* grades suggests that Jessica Moss-Gallant of Sacred Heart is really at the top of her game. She is just one of scores of success stories from the borough aWords by Delyth Bowen, Adam Courtney, Greg Burns & Matt Isard aPictures by Kevin Poolman, David Tett & Darren Gerrish

UPILS in Hammersmith & Fulham were among the 600,000 young people collecting their GCSE results. There were scores of success stories across the borough, with cheers, screams and tears of joy in local schools. They included Sacred Heart student Jessica Moss-Gallant, 16, who cut short a family holiday in France to pick up her GCSE results in Hammersmith. Her results were an astounding clean sweep of 10 A* grades. “It is pure relief,” she said. “I had butterflies this morning and was so nervous. I was predicted to do well but not all A* grades. It is almost unbelievable. I have worked hard and I only allowed myself a few days off, but I revised constantly and it has paid off!” Jessica is now set to begin her A Level studies in philosophy, English, economics and politics at St Paul’s next month.

The day also marked a significant milestone in the history of one Fulham school. When the new school year began this month, Henry Compton Boys’ School no longer existed – it is instead known as Fulham College Boys’ School. But the boys went out on a high, with a 95 per cent pass rate for pupils achieving five or more GCSEs at A*-C level – an improvement of 18 per cent from two years ago. One star pupil was Ali Mitib, who posted two A*s and seven As. He said: “I was quietly confident. But now I’m relieved that all of my hard work paid off. You get out what you put in, you need to work to succeed.” H&F Council’s cabinet member for children’s services Helen Binmore visited schools in Hammersmith and said: “There have been some real success stories and it goes to show that putting in the hours and dedication really does reap rewards. I wish all of our students the best.”

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GCSE RESULTS

TAKE HEART: (clockwise from top) Jan Parnell, H&F school standards commissioner; Ali Niklewicz, 16; Freddie Buller, 16; Isabella Scullion, 16; and Cllr Helen Binmore; a hug of relief; Freddie Buller with her results; Hannah Hoban, 16; and cries of delight from Sacred Heart 16-year-olds Natalia Kruk, Eilish Thoumine and Angjela Nikaj

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Louise O’Sullivan, 16, was delighted with her results of eight A*s and two As. She said: “It is a great feeling to have done so well. I think we are going out for a nice meal tonight to celebrate!”

TOP MARKS: (clockwise from top) Emma Lally, Lorea Johnston and Louise O’Sullivan, all 16; Isabella Scullion, 16, checks her results; Natalia Kruk, Eilish Thoumine and Angjela Nikaj; and a big smile of relief and joy from Louisa Tooth, 16, all of Sacred Heart

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JUMPERS: (top) Joshua Hinh got four As, four Bs and a C, Illia Marynin got one A*, five As, four Bs and two Cs, Ahmad Shareef got two A*s and four As; (below) Ali Mitib got three A*s, five As and a B, Daniyal Durrani got two A*s, seven As and four Bs, and Ali Noor got an A*, four As and two Bs

HENRY COMPTON

BEATING THE ODD: Omar Ismail missed six months of the academic year after getting stuck in his homeland, but achieved five A*s and an A. Top, the sun shone on results day at Henry Compton School with (from left) Najim Kakar, Peter Haylock (head of school), Joshua Hinh, Youness Sebbhar, Ali Noor, Justin Othman, Ali Mitib, Daniyal Durrani, Illia Marynin, Ahmad Shareef, Abid Ferozdin, Mustafa Fadl and teacher Penny Harwood

u If you miss half the year, you’d expect your grades to suffer, but Omar Ismail refused to let it interrupt his studies

omali student Omar Ismail defied all odds to post five A*s and an A at Henry Compton Boys School – despite missing six months of the year after getting stuck in his homeland. The 16-year-old arrived in this country in 2009 and joined the Fulham school in 2010. But disaster struck when he had to return to the country last year and wasn’t able to return until February because of family issues. It didn’t stop him though, and his remarkable performance was echoed by a number of students in a record-breaking year for the school, with 95 per cent of boys achieving five A*-C grades, up 18 per cent from two years ago. Fifty-four per cent achieved five A*-C grades,

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including English and maths. That compares with 49 per cent of students who got five or more GCSEs at A*-C, including English and maths, last year. Ali Noor, speaking after getting one A* and four As, said: “I feel good and want to thank the teachers for supporting me.” Bernie Peploe, executive principal at Henry Compton, said: “These results have shown that every student can be successful if they have the drive and motivation to succeed. And our success

is driven through excellent teaching, discipline and a personalised approach to the curriculum for each student.” This year’s school leavers constitute the final Year 11 group at Henry Compton School. Now that the new academic year has started, the school has become Fulham College Boys’ School, as part of the Fulham College Federation. Students at the school had a 100 per cent record in achieving A*-C grades in science – the school’s specialism.

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u With 77% of language students gaining A*-C grades, no wonder Lady Margaret School’s head is delighted

inguists and scientists shone at Lady Margaret, as the Parsons Green school posted yet another impressive set of GCSE results. Seventy-seven per cent of language students achieved A*-C, while science pupils attained a 76 per cent pass rate. Two students, Charlotte Chiew and Fiona Hudson, scored an incredible 12 straight A*s. Charlotte, 16, from Fulham, said: “I had faith in myself but I could never have imagined doing this well in my wildest dreams. I had to look over them again. It’s such a relief.” Other high achievers were Ivana Smokovic, Thea Christy-Parker and Immy Kendall, all 16, who all posted 10 A*s. Ivana, from Olympia, said: “I’m shocked and thrilled because I was

PRIDE: (clockwise from top), Thea Christy-Parker and Olivia Hogan, 16; Charlotte Chiew, 16, who got 11 A*s; Ivana Smokovic, 16, who got 10 A*s and two As; and Olivia Hogan can’t believe what she’s reading!

so nervous.” And Thea, from Wimbledon, said: “I’m happy, especially with my grades in art and maths.” Meanwhile, Immy said: “I worked so hard. I’m really thrilled.” Exuberant Hana Kadri, 16, was delighted with her three

A*s, saying she was in ‘shock’, while Olivia Hogan said she was ‘very happy’ with her five A*s, four As and two Bs. Headteacher Sally Whyte said she was pleased with the overall performance of students who ‘did themselves proud’.

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WELL DONE: (top) Immy Kendall, 16, who gained 10 A*s and Thea Christy-Parker, 16, who achieved 10 As; a hug of relief; and (left) Hannah Kadri whoops with joy after collecting her results at Lady Margaret

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SO PLEASED: (clockwise from top left) Phoenix High School students Kaiya Sylvestre, 16, and Dionne Bazil, 16; 16-year-old Usmaan Akhtar with his results; Abdullah Khan, 16 (main picture); and Geoffrey Antwi, 16

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u Joy and sadness for Phoenix High pupils as old pals celebrate results... but will now see less of each other

alesha Jarrett and Jochelle RoachGriffith admitted their GCSE joy was tinged with sadness at Phoenix High School. The pair have been friends ever since joining the Shepherds Bush school in 2007 and have spurred each other on in their studies. But now the duo are preparing to split up with Talesha’s four A*s, two Bs and one D, seeing her head to nearby Hammersmith Academy, while Jochelle’s three As, four Bs and three Cs, have earned her a spot at Lady Margaret School in Fulham. “We are over the moon with our results,” said Talesha. “I did better than I thought I would in some of my subjects.” Rochelle said: “It is sad that we won’t be together any more. We have been

SEE YOU: (top) Jochelle Roach-Griffith and Talesha Jarrett, both 16; and, above, Denis Jevtic, 16, Majed Bader, 16, and Dario Jovanovic, 16

in the same class for five years but we will stay friends forever.” Abdullah Khan, 16, was equally pleased with his five As, three Bs and two C grades after turning around his performance. He said: “I started Year 11 and my results were bad and I wasn’t really interested or achieving what everyone knew I could. “But the teachers here were fantastic and really got me re-engaged with my subjects and now I have my reward. “I am thrilled because it was nerve-racking this morning. But now I can relax

and look forward to going to William Morris Sixth Form to do A Levels in maths, physics, economics and chemistry.” The school, which has seen its first AS Level results since becoming a sixth form, believes it is on an upward curve. Sir William Atkinson, executive head, said: “We are very pleased with our results. Some of our youngsters have matched their expectations but many have exceeded them which is fantastic. “Many are staying on at our sixth form which is also a credit to my staff and teachers and really encouraging.”

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u Hard work pays off for the girls of Fulham Cross, with a string of standout performances at GCSE level

CREAMS and tears filled the library at Fulham Cross Girls’ School as students learned their GCSE fate. The school had its best GSCE results to date with 97 per cent of the girls achieving five A*-C grades, while 60 per cent achieved at least one or more A or A*. School head Denise Fox said: “I’m extremely proud of these fantastic results. It’s down to the hard work and commitment of both the students and the staff who supported them.” Standout performances came from 16-year-olds Sidra Zubair (two A*s, seven As), Yasmin Ali (five A*s, four As), Muntahab Begam (six A*s, four As), Lina Hashem (two A*s, seven As), Rachel Bicknell (two A*s, seven As), and Hajer Hammad (seven A*s, four As). Muntahab said: “I was shocked and surprised, but in a good way. I didn’t feel like I had done well, but the hard work paid off.”

IT’S A RESULT: Fulham Cross girls celebrate with party poppers (top); pupil Muntaha Begum, 16, got six A*s and four As; and (left) Lina Hashem with head Denise Fox

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GIVE US A HUG: Hurlingham & Chelsea students Lana Sabah (left) and Jessica Lopez are delighted with their results, and (opposite page, clockwise from top left) Amy Schouwenburg, Lana Sabah, Jessica Lopez and Idil Abdullahi

u Perfectionists at Hurlingham & Chelsea say they could have done even better, underlining the school’s high standards after another excellent year

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eaming Lana Sabah was among the top performers at Hurlingham & Chelsea School. The 16-year-old from Fulham got three A*s, five As and three Bs and could hardly contain her excitement, saying: “I can’t believe it! I’m going to go and show off to my mum!” Portuguese Jessica Lopez, 16, got an A* in her native language, as well as As in English literature and religious studies. She said: “It’s even better than I expected but I worked really hard and this is the result. I can’t stop smiling.” Idil Abdullahi took her exams a year early aged 15, yet was disappointed despite getting an A* in German among her results. “I wanted to do a bit better,” she said. It was a similar story for keen pianist Amy Schouwenburg, 16, who wanted more than a B in music, although she posted As in three other subjects. “Music is my thing and I should have got an A,” she said.

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u I wish they all could be California girls! Burlington Danes pupils head to the beach after great results

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wapping sun-soaked California for Shepherds Bush is surely not many teenagers idea of the perfect trade. Add picking up your education in a different country and making new friends, and you could excuse even the brightest youngster from letting their standards slip. But not 16-year-old Lacy Cano who moved to London in November and had six months to adapt to life at Burlington Danes Academy, in Du Cane Road, before sitting her GCSE exams. Nevertheless, the bright teen got six A*s – alongside an A and B – and praised the school for helping her make the transition. She said: “I am so happy with my results and really, really pleased. It has been hard to start a new school

BEACH GIRLS: Top, Lacy Cano, 16, and Charlene Villanueva, 16; and, above, Gianina Graham, 16, who had five A*s among her results

in a new country at such an important time. “But the teachers and everyone here made me really welcome from the first day and that helped me settle in. “It is a great feeling and I am going to stay on at the sixth form to do English, history, maths and Spanish at A Levels” Gianina Graham, 16, was celebrating five A*s, two As and three Bs, and will stay on at the school’s sixth form to study history, English, media studies and biology. She said: “It is quite

overwhelming right now. I was nervous this morning but now so relieved. I just called my mum and she was going crazy on the phone. “She was so happy and shouting so much that I had to hang up!” A total of 64 per cent of students achieved five or more A*-C grades – down on the 75 per cent of 2011 – but still up 33 per cent from when the school became an academy in 2006. Principal Sally Coates said: “I congratulate all the students on their hard work and their results.”

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JOY: Back row, above, Ayub Warsame, 16; Zwan Mahmod, 16; Mohamed Mustafa, 16; and Joshua Conyard, and (front) Temegshen Kahsai, 16, and Adekunle Awodele, 16. Below, celebrating their results, from left, Lia Stephenson, Zainab Ali, Kelsey Kenny, Tasmin Khaled, Fred Gill and Jay Clarke, all 16

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u Students grade themselves more harshly than the examiners in another bumper results year!

wo Patricks were among the high achievers at London Oratory as Patrick Kearney and Patrick Keefe posted eight and nine top grades respectively – and were understandably ecstatic. Patrick Kearney said: “I have no idea how I managed that! I did do a lot of revision but I’m still not sure how I did that well.” And Patrick Keefe joked: “I slipped the examiner £20!” Julian Vallender, 16, was another high achiever, gaining six A*s and four As and declared he was ‘pretty chuffed’. But friend Paolo Granelli was harsh on himself despite his two A*s and nine As, saying: “I should have done better.” Ailbhe Ferguson and Edward Collier achieved three and seven A*s respectively but both had the same reaction to the results, saying that they were only ‘mildly happy’.

PLEASED: Opposite, from left, Patrick Kearney (one A*, eight As), Patrick Keefe (nine A*s, three As) and Julian Vallender (six A*s, four As); this page, Paolo Granelli (two A*s, nine As), Ailbhe Ferguson (seven As, five Bs), Edward Collier (seven A*s, six As); and, above, Peter Adams

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BRIGHT FUTURE: Lucas Duncan of the Bridge Academy is aiming to do business studies next

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HE Bridge Academy in Fulham is a pupil referral school run on different rules to mainstream schools. For example, only one third of this year’s GCSE students started at The Bridge in year 10. The remaining two thirds joined part way through the two-year course. Given that, the school’s 85 per cent pass rate was hailed as outstanding by director of learning Heather Ballantine. Heather said: “We don’t judge ourselves by A*-C grades. It’s been a good year with some very good results and some very good individual stories of achievement.” One student, Lucas Duncan, 16, missed a year and a half of school but passed five exams. He said: “We did better than we expected. It was a particularly difficult year group.”

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LET THEM EAT CAKE lively traditional tearoom decorated in cool blue and white. The cupcake which so impressed the judges at the Institute of Contemporary Arts was an unusual boozy mojito creation, made with rum and topped with mint and lime buttercream. “I made it for the first time for a new year party,” Emily revealed. “Then I jazzed the recipe up for the competition.” Its secret, apparently, is its “sticky rum toffeeness”. Upsy Daisy opened in 2010 as the antidote to samey coffee shop chains, with everything made from scratch on the premises. Buttercreams for cupcake icing are whipped with real vanilla, all flour is organic and eggs are free-range. “Before I went into baking I was in a film and television art department, making props and dressing sets,” said Emily, who feels her creative talents work just as well in the oven as the studio. “I’ve always liked practical A cupcake that could make you squiffy things and cookery. Both my are good cooks and won the judges over at this year’s national parents I grew up in a household baking finals. Tim Harrison met the woman where a proper meal was always made.” who brought the trophy to Hammersmith Emily, whose childhood was spent in the Wendell Park area of Shepherds Bush, HE’S the cupcake the 30-year-old baker has met partner Matthew when queen with the run with partner Matthew the pair were working at soft centre! Emily Warren for two years. the Ginglik nightclub Johnson outmixed and The shop – a on Shepherds Bush outbaked 60 rivals to mecca for the Green. “We both es bring the 2012 national St Peter’s CofE Emily shar had an urge to cupcake champion’s title to primary school a simple cup carve out our own Hammersmith. yummy mummies cake recipe! path, and wanted The trophy now has pride at morning coffee to do something to PAGE 108 of place in the window of and afternoon use our creativity,” the Upsy Daisy Bakery at tea time – is one said Emily. 387 King Street, the popular of Hammersmith’s cake-and-coffee stop which independent gems; a bright, STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 108

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Upsy Daisy’s success is partly down to the variety of teas and coffees on offer, and partly to the delicious baking from the kitchen at the back of the shop. “Tea is the cornerstone of Englishness, and we use loose-leaf teas brewed to the optimum,” said Emily, who admits to drinking “bucketloads of tea” every day. While most provincial towns still boast traditional English tearooms, contemporary London seems sadly lacking in examples of

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EVER heard Abba’s ‘Dancing Queen’ performed on the steel drums? Well, you should have joined the Caribbean party at Ladybird Nurseries! The Goldhawk Road nursery threw the bash for children and parents in August, complete with top musical medleys, a bumbling magician and heaps of West Indian food and punch. “It was a lovely day,” said Ladybird manager Lee Anderson. “It’s nice for parents to meet each other and for the little ones to enjoy the party!” Established in 1991, the nursery cares for young ones from six months to five years.

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u A furry friend drops into Westfield bookstore as kids get their paws on his books. Geoff Cowart reports

ADDINGTON Bear was guest of honour at Foyles in Westfield, meeting fans and encouraging them to read Michael Bond’s stories about him. The furry book character from darkest Peru was on hand to lead games for the youngsters, including offering them tips on how to find him throughout London – especially at Paddington station. “We played life-sized board games and ate marmalade sandwiches. The children’s faces lit up when he appeared,” said Hannah from Foyles.

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being in the race,” he said after catching his breath. “I’ve run a personal best and I’ve run 0.3 seconds quicker than I thought in the Olympics – but I’ve come last! So I’ve got mixed emotions.” Although Osagie came home in eighth, the race was so fast that his time was faster than the winning time in the last three Olympics! Osagie, 24, who trains at St Mary’s University College in Twickenham, became the first British man to make an Olympic 800m final for 20 years.

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Runners say: Jess we can! l MORE than 40 young athletes from the borough struck lucky when they were offered tickets to see Jessica Ennis compete in the first day of the heptathlon finals in the 2012 Olympic Games. The youngsters, from schools across the area, were given the tickets in recognition of their participation in the 2012 Mini Marathon. Geoff Cowart

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l PUPILS from Sacred Heart High School had an Olympics to remember after being chosen to help form a 2,000-strong guard of honour of young people at the opening ceremony, as well as volunteering at the aquatics centre. During the opening ceremony, the girls held lanterns and the Cambodian flag (top),

according to Elle Harker, the school’s PE teacher. “There were about 20 countries that we could support and I chose Cambodia. I wanted the girls to learn about a south east Asian country – a country that is so different to ours.” Meanwhile, nine volunteers at the aquatics centre (left) were joined by teacher husband-and-wife team Ross and Jackie Greenwood. Jackie said: “They were excited to see the athletes up close!”

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BUZZ 9.2012 l If you thought that the London Olympic Games was just about sport think again! Over three days, chainsaw artist Shane Green created a large sculpture of two basketball players from an old tree trunk (pictured above) in Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith. He also created a sculpture of hurdles in Bishops Park, Fulham, and sprinters in Wormholt Park, White City. In total, Shane created 18 tree trunk sculptures using his chainsaw in three weeks during the Olympics, working in 10 different London parks.

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l DID you notice these two gigantic sculptures in Shepherds Bush Green this summer? The temporary sculpture was designed by artist Elliott Brook to commemorate the Green as the site of the football finals in the 1908 London Olympics.

l LET ME get to the point – did you see the ‘gift from the gods’ in the shape of an enormous javelin that landed near the northern bus station at Westfield shopping centre? The temporary sculpture was created to honour the 2012 London Olympic Games. Meanwhile, pupils from Fulham Primary School hung a huge mural in Fulham Road to celebrate the torch relay and cycle race that passed through the borough.

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H P DREAMS sports in the borough, and the council teamed up with the English Outdoor Basketball Initiative (OBI) to create the Olympic legacy facilities. The total cost of the scheme was £197,500 with the OBI providing £75,000, Sport England £72,000 and H&F Council £50,000. H&F cabinet

HIGH SCORE: The courts in action; and former England star Steve Alexander, left

u New courts and hoops in Ravenscourt Park prove to be a slam dunk for local basketball and netball stars. Jon Weisgard takes aim

orld-class basketball and netball courts in Ravenscourt Park have been officially opened by former England international Steve Alexander. The new courts, which meet international standards, were unveiled in August.

The Ravenscourt Park facilities include an internationalsized basketball show court, new netball and basketball playing surfaces and brand new three-on-three basketball training and competition areas. Seating for spectators and the landscaping around the courts has also been improved. Basketball and netball are two of the fastest growing

member Greg Smith said: “This summer’s Olympics really have inspired a generation to take part in sport. “And who knows? It is certainly possible that these new courts may help Great Britain to unearth some of the future stars of the 2016 Rio Olympics.”

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MATCHES & KEY CLASHES! u They say there are no easy games in the Premier League, and this fixture list seems to prove it, writes Tim Harrison

T’S a hectic schedule from now until New Year for west London’s trio of Premier League clubs, with a string of tough fixtures for each team. Pick of the crop are Arsenal v Chelsea on September 29, QPR v West Ham on October 1, Chelsea v Fulham on November 28 and QPR v Fulham on December 15… which could turn out to be the spiciest game of the lot! With both Fulham and the Hoops playing at home on Boxing Day, it’s Chelsea fans who have to do the turkey trot… out to Norwich for the December 26 match at the Canaries’ Carrow Road roost.

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PARK AND WHITE: The party in Bishops Park saw Fulham FC fans – and even a girls soccer team from Boston! – take part in pre-match fun and games. Bottom, Frankie Bailey, 7, shows off her FFC paint. Below right, Billy the Badger bounces with Michael Murphy, 9, and Jack Tarrant, 4 PICTURES BY JUSTIN THOMAS

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u The Whites opened the season with a 5-0 drubbing of Norwich. But plenty more goals were scored in Bishop’s Park long before kick-off, reports Tim Harrison

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ULHAM’S claim to be London’s most familyfriendly football club was underlined on the opening day of the season when hundreds of youngsters enjoyed the pre-match build-up in Bishops Park. Target-scoring practice, face painting in the club colours and fivea-side matches pulled in the crowds ahead of the Fulham v Norwich game, which also saw the unveiling of a new family seating zone in Craven Cottage (see page 124). Some of the most enthusiastic participants in the family area were members of a girls’ soccer club from Boston, Massachusetts, and their supporters. Fresh from watching the Community Shield in Birmingham and beating Manchester City’s ladies’ youth team 6-0, they were among the noisiest fans during the afternoon. A couple of inflatable mini pitches were the biggest draw with Fulham Foundation coaches supervising the five-a-side teams. One team featured three players with Max on their shirtbacks, two Duffs and a Petric. Goal of the game was when Petric sent Duff through, exchanged passes with two Maxes before one Max beat another Max to score. As 3pm neared, the young marksmen finally dragged themselves away from the park and into the stadium to cheer on the Whites’ comprehensive 5-0 victory over the Canaries.

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IN THE ZONE WHITE ON: Dad Gavin Evans in the family zone at Craven Cottage with his daughters Josie, Roz and Annabel. Top right, dad Dan Lee with his son Daniel

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u The new family zone at Craven Cottage is the latest option for loyal Whites on matchdays. Geoff Cowart takes a seat

OOTBALL is a game of two halves. But take the kids to Craven Cottage and the fun starts long before a ball gets kicked. With clubs looking to win over the next generation of fans, Fulham FC unveiled a new and improved family zone during its matchday opener against Norwich last month. The club have now set aside 1,550 seats at the Cottage end

of the Johnny Haynes stand for families, with the chance to meet Billy the Badger, and free magazines other goodies a major draw. There is also a giant photo wall for youngsters to have their pictures taken with Cottage stars, as well as plasma screens to play video games. The club have also set aside tickets to certain matches for ÂŁ1, with 2012-13 junior memberships available for ÂŁ10.

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MAYOR’S CUP PREVIEW 2012-13

GAME ON! u As the first of 22 matches kicks off in the Mayor’s Cup, Tim Harrison hears that the young stars will benefit from an Olympic boost

HE Olympic effect should give west London’s premier youth football tournament an added boost, organisers believe. The Mayor’s Cup, which has been running for 22 years, kicked off at the weekend with a string of eye-catching ties, including Brackenbury v Wendell Park for boys and St Paul’s v Queens Manor for girls. Deryck Fill, who masterminds the tournament, said he was expecting matches to benefit from the Olympics and Paralympics bounce – with the stardust rubbing off on

the initial rounds of the Mayor’s Cup. All 34 schools in the borough have been paired up for early matches, with both Ravenscourt Park and Hurlingham Park pitches in regular use. Defending their 2012 title, and going for an extraordinary third-year-running boys’ victory, are Larmenier & Sacred Heart, who just shaded a thrilling final this March in Ravenscourt Park, beating St Peter’s on penalties. Larmenier began their defence last weekend against Holy Cross, while the 2012

girls’ champions Brackenbury face Kenmont next week. The competition is played over 22 weeks – including the dreaded chilly winter afternoons. Fulham FC will continue to provide referees for the matches played at Hurlingham Park, while QPR sports staff will provide the men in black at Ravenscourt Park. “I hope everyone enjoys the competition,” said Deryck, who believes that the tournament helps foster the kind of competitiveness and sportsmanship which has graced this summer’s London Games.

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Calling all girls! Build on Team GB’s Olympic glory at Lillie Road’s five-aside league

u Inspired by the women’s football at London 2012? Here’s a great chance for girls – and boys – to succeed, as Tim Harrison reports A COUNCIL-backed young footballers’ league is looking for new Lampards, Hangelands and Taarabts. The Lillie Road Youth League runs five-a-side teams at U8, U10, U12 and U14 levels, then seven-a-

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u Sleepover adventures are extra special when you drift off alongside major trophies, and lifesize photos of your footballing idols. Tim Harrison settles down for the night

VERYONE loves a sleepover, but when you’re bedding down for the night in the heart of the UK’s best interactive football museum, it really is as good as it gets. After football itself, Chelsea’s junior sleepovers are one of the most popular activities at Stamford Bridge. It all began in March this year, when 80 junior Chelsea members enjoyed the first event.

“A truly wonderful experience – we loved it,” said Sue, mother of eight-year-old Kate. “The kids had a brill time!” added Dave, whose 10-yearold sons Harry and George also spent the night in the club museum. “We especially enjoyed meeting Stamford the Lion and visiting the dressing rooms.” “We’ve already booked in to the next one,” said Kelly, mum of Laura and Pete aged seven and 11.

so anyone can come along between 10am and 1pm to find a team that suits them,” said Lesley. The U8s play round-robin games, with a rota drawn up so each player plays twice in a week. Everyone’s a winner, as everyone gets participant medals. All the younger age ranges are boys and girls, but the U16 seven-a-side teams are boys only. Lesley hopes that the buzz of excitement that surrounded women’s football during the Olympics will

mean more girls take up the sport. There are seven pitches at the Lillie Road rec, at the corner of Lillie Road and Fulham Palace Road – two larger seven-a-side pitches, and five small five-a-sides. While training takes place on a Saturday, the matches are staged on Sundays under the umbrella of the London FA. If you’re interested in joining or starting a team, call Lesley on 07884 488 784 or email: Lesley.thomas73@ ntlworld.com

“A wicked night; I can’t wait for the next one,” added Peter, eight. So what makes Chelsea sleepovers so special? The all-night extravaganza for junior supporters includes a fun-filled evening of activities, before everyone finally nods off in the shadow of the Champions League trophy. There’s a behind-thescenes tour of the stadium, including the press room where youngsters can role-

play being the manager, giving quotes to reporters after a game! The home dressing room is next on the agenda, before everyone walks out of the tunnel and takes a seat in the home dugout. Just to make certain everyone sleeps soundly, there’s a five-a-side football game on an inflatable pitch, and the chance to meet mascot Stamford the Lion for a museum tour. In the morning, breakfast

is provided. All youngsters need to bring is a sleeping bag, pillow and mat, toothbrush and a torch. Tickets are £40 for children and £15 for adults. You can book sleepover places by calling 0871 984 1955 during office hours on weekdays. “It was a great day out and I loved staying over at Stamford Bridge,” said Thomas, aged nine, summing up the mood after the last museum night in SW6.

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side games for U16s, on larger pitches. It’s one of the most historic youth football leagues in the country at nearly 50 years old. “We’re looking for trainers and people running their own teams,” explained Lesley Thomas. Compared to many youth leagues, the Fulham outfit is remarkably cheap, with teams paying £90 for the whole year, with everything included. “Most of the clubs train at Lillie Road rec on Saturdays,

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