Newham Mag Issue 321 by London Borough of Newham

Under the Stars

Newham’s seaside

issue 321 // 31 July – 13 August 2015 // Every fortnight

Back to the stadium Thousands enjoy Great Newham London Run (p18)

Safe to cross

UNDER THE STARS

FOUR NIGHTS OF FREE LIVE OUTDOOR MUSIC

THURSDAY 13 AUGUST

MAXI PRIEST ASWAD

FRIDAY 14 AUGUST SUKSHINDER SHINDA

JASSI SIDHU

HUSSNAIN LAHORI RAJA KASHIF & RUBAYYAT JAHAN

ETERNAL TAAL

JANET KAY

HOSTED BY DJ MOSES & TOMMY SANDHU

SATURDAY 15 AUGUST

SUNDAY 16 AUGUST

HOT

CHOCOLATE

CLEM CURTIS & THE FOUNDATIONS SOUL LEGENDS TRIBUTE SHOW

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

FEAT. LAURA WRIGHT FIREWORKS FINALE

Central Park, East Ham, E6 Gates Open 6.30pm Visit www.newham.gov.uk/uts @NewhamLondon #NewhamUTS newhamevents No parking on site, please use public transport. You may be searched as a condition of entry. No glass bottles or dogs allowed on site. Programme subject to change.

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contents 31 July 2015 // issue 321 A After the excitement of the Morrisons Great London Newham M Run and Swim (p18), the next R exciting dates in our summer e calendar are the free Under The c Stars concerts (p14) and Tommy S Sandhu, one of the hosts of the S Asian music night, explains why A he’s looking forward to getting back on stage (p12). There are great prizes on offer in this issue, with a Rugby World Cup giveaway (p9) and the chance to take advantage of the great facilities at the Lee Valley Velopark (p11). Elsewhere, we’re celebrating Newham’s best athletes (10), encouraging residents to get into rowing (p27), and helping kids keep on reading throughout their school holidays (p23). And if you need to unwind, there’s two great beaches on offer just minutes from your door this summer (p17). Don’t forget, the new What’s On In Newham app can help you keep track of everything happening in your local neighbourhood, and right across the borough (p8).

Regulars 04 NEWS – two pages of news from across the borough 06 MAYOR’S VIEW – news from Sir Robin Wales 20 NEWHAM IN PICTURES Mayor’s Newham Show in photos 24 WORKING LIVES – Newham’s crossing guards at work 28 OUR NEWHAM – competitions and community news 30 KIDS CORNER – pictures and puzzles for our younger readers 32 WHAT’S ON – fives pages of activities and events, most of them free

Councillor Clive Furness Mayoral Adviser for Adults and Health

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Features 08 ‘APPY DAYS – launching the What’s On In Newham app 09 WIN WITH PARKLIVES – enter our draw for Rugby World Cup tickets 10 SPORTING TALENT AIMING HIGH – the success of the High Performance Programme 11 LEE VALLEY VELOPARK – win great sporting prizes 12 HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS – Tommy Sandhu hosts Under the Stars’ night of Asian music 14 UNDER THE STARS – get set for Newham’s biggest concerts 17 LIFE’S A BEACH – the seaside comes to Newham 18 A GREAT WEEKEND – the Morrisons Great London Newham Run and Swim 23 SUMMER READING CHALLENGE – keep your kids reading over the summer break 27 LET’S GET READY TO ROW – new watersports courses for residents Love Newham? Download the free Love Newham app and report a range of environmental issues. Visit www.newham.gov.uk/lovenewham

IN BRIEF // Boost on homes front Sanctuary Housing, one of the largest housing associations in the country, has completed a new mixed tenure development in Canning Town. The 44-home Quayside House project in Tarling Road has been developed with Newham Council and the Greater London Authority. It includes social and affordable rent and shared ownership properties. The social rent homes are being made available to people on Newham’s housing waiting list. Councillor Andrew Baikie, mayoral adviser for housing, said: “This high quality development will provide much needed affordable homes for Newham residents.”

Have say on Crossrail improvements Residents are being asked for views on improvements they would like to see around Manor Park Station when Crossrail arrives in 2017. A public consultation is taking place until 4 September. More than 6,000 consultation packs have been sent to residents and businesses. You can also comment in person at Manor Park Library. Experts will answer questions at the library on 27 August from 6-8pm. To have a say visit www. newham.gov.uk/crossrail or email newhamcrossrail@newham.gov.uk with the subject line of Manor Park.

Littlewood sculpture all set A sculpture of legendary theatre director Joan Littlewood is to be unveiled outside the Theatre Royal Stratford East on 4 October. Councilllors on Newham’s Strategic Development Committee have granted final planning consent for the bronze, which commemorates the pioneering director who died in 2002. International artist Philip Jackson, famous for the Champions sculpture in Upton Park, is creating it based on a famous photograph of Joan sitting on rubble outside the theatre in 1967 when the area was being developed.

Rugby will be just the ticket

Ticket designs for fans attending the five matches at the former Olympic Stadium during Rugby World Cup 2015 have been revealed. Newham Council have been allocated 500 tickets to be passed on to residents to watch some of the world’s greatest rugby players for free Cllr Desai and Mayor Sir Robin in September and October, Wales unveil one of the designs including current champions New Zealand whose captain Richie McCaw is pictured on one of the ticket designs. The council are allocating the tickets to residents, organisations, and schools across its eight Community Neighbourhood areas. Also benefiting is East London Rugby Club, based in Memorial Park, West Ham. Councillor Unmesh Desai, mayoral adviser for crime and anti-social behaviour, helped unveil the ticket designs. He said: “We are delighted to have been able to ensure as many Newham residents as possible can attend matches as well as acknowledging our unsung heroes and organisations that play such an important part in their community.”

Reserves are brought to book Newham Council has been The Mayor receives a copy from Mr Barber presented with an historical record of the volunteer military Reserve forces within the borough and across London from 1908 to the present day. Stepping Forward is a detailed reference guide of all units, including G Company 7 Rifles in West Ham, historical listings of Reserve Forces centres and locations of memorials to the fallen. The Queen’s representative in Newham Deputy Lieutenent John Barber presented a copy to Mayor Sir Robin Wales, members of G Company 7 Rifles and youngsters from various uniform cadet services. It will go into the council’s heritage archive while others will go to Newham’s libraries. Only 712 have been produced. Sir Robin said: “This unique record will be important for young and old keen to learn about our volunteer military heritage. It is a valuable memory of all those from Newham who volunteered to serve in the Great War and thereafter and who continue to serve.”

Lesson in right values Youngsters from Year 6 at East Ham’s Cleves School and Plaistow’s Tollgate School came together to present poems and pledges to Mayor Sir Robin Wales about the importance of British values. Sir Robin was invited by pupils to a special assembly at Cleves to hear them sing songs representing the countries of the British Isles including Greensleeves (England), Mary Mack (Scotland), Danny Boy (Northern Ireland), and Land of My Fathers (Wales). British values has been a major topic in the schools this term. The pupils have visited the Council Chamber at East Ham Town Hall and the House of Commons to see how local and national government works. The trips were arranged by school governor and Newham councillor Aleen Alarice. The youngsters have also designed their own coat of arms. Sir Robin said: “It is great to see everyone’s good work in bringing people together.”

Pupils make all the right moves

The Mayor and Cllr Alarice with pupils

Cllr Clark watches the tournament

More than 200 children squared up and showed they had all the right moves when taking part in the Newham Primary Schools Summer Chess Championship. Teams from 14 schools took part at the Old Town Hall in Stratford, with East Ham’s Hartley Primary School eventually crowned champions. There were also individual medals for the top players across the primary school year groups. Councillor Ken Clark, Cabinet member for public affairs, launched the tournament, which was the second as part of Newham Council’s Every Child a Chess Player programme in partnership with the Chess in Schools and Communities organisation. The scheme is taking the game to schools, libraries and community centres. Councillor Clark said: “Chess is a fun skill that young people can learn. It improves their concentration and cognitive skills. Giving children opportunities to do things they enjoy builds their resilience and that’s what we’re about.”

Fly-tipper caught on camera A fly-tipper admitted dumping rubbish in a street in East Ham after being traced back to his home by Newham Council enforcement officers. CCTV cameras caught the man dumping four black bags in Dukes Road at 4am on 7 July. Using the details of the vehicle he was in, the officers went to his home in East Ham and issued him with a fixed penalty notice of £80 and made him pay the £150 costs of clearing and disposing of

the rubbish. Councillor Unmesh Desai, Cabinet member for crime and anti-social behaviour, said: “This should be a warning to all fly-tippers that we are watching and when we find you, we will make sure you pay the price. Quick action by our staff has not only cleared the fly-tip, but also tracked down the culprit and taken him to task.” If you want to report fly-tipping visit www.newham.gov.uk/flytipping

Fly-tipper on CCTV

We’re back in the Stadium The Morrisons Great Newham London Run and Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games showed how lucky we are to have the magnificent world class former Olympic Stadium in our borough. Seeing and hearing it in full swing again for the first time since it closed for transformation work was a fitting way of marking the tenth anniversary of London being awarded the Olympics and Paralympics.

“We secured benefits for Newham residents including free tickets, community athletics, community days in the Stadium and jobs.”

Bolt, David Weir and Hannah Cockroft. The buzz for both the Great Newham Run and the Anniversary Games brought home why we were prepared to put our money where our mouth is and invest in the Stadium on behalf of Newham residents. We agreed from the outset to provide a fixed £40m loan investment, which is repayable so we expect no long term cost to the council. In addition we secured benefits for Newham residents including free tickets, community athletics, community days in the Stadium and jobs. If it wasn’t for our support, what might

have been a 25,000-seater stadium after the 2012 Games is becoming a fantastic multi-purpose stadium for athletics, football, rugby, motor sport and concerts amongst a whole range of activities. Almost 7,000 residents will be going to the Stadium for free in 2015 alone. During the Anniversary Games that included more than 1,500 variously from people who have found jobs through our employment service Workplace, residents who make a contribution to what’s going on where they live, people on our activity programmes, the Newham Volunteers

Starting the Newham Run with Paula Radcliffe and Brendan Foster

I laced up my trainers and joined 17,000 others, including more than 1,500 Newham residents who took part in the Great Newham London Run for free, to be the first to take to the famous track once more. The atmosphere around the whole course in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park was electric but I can truly say nothing beat running into the transformed Stadium and the euphoric moment of crossing the finishing line. It was a very proud, if tiring, feeling to know we had been on the same track as greats such as Mo Farah, Christine Ohuruogu, Usain

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and others. This adds to the 4,000 in the Stadium for free at the Great Newham London Run and another 500 nominated by our community neighbourhoods teams, rugby programmes and schools, to attend matches during Rugby World Cup 2015. The staggering thought also is that a minimum of 4,000 residents will be attending West Ham United league games from the 2016/17 season onwards. On top of this we have secured year-round access for school clubs to a new floodlit community track that will also be home to Newham and Essex Beagles athletics club, ten exclusive mass participation events in the Stadium per year for Newham residents, a training and education centre in the Stadium, and 75 per cent of jobs created at the Stadium will go to Newham residents.

“Despite being one of the most deprived boroughs in the country, Newham is being hit the hardest by those cuts and other increasing cost pressures.” However, our ability to continue to make this kind of investment in the future of our borough and residents will be severely restricted due to the continued deep cuts in our funding from the Government. Despite being one of the most deprived boroughs in the country, Newham is being hit the hardest by those cuts and other increasing cost pressures.

The transformed stadium

Swimmers in action

We have already had to cope with £106 million of savings over the past five years and next year we need to save another £50 million. This is going to be extremely tough and from Monday (17 August) we are launching an eight-week consultation asking residents for views on the services that matter most to you. This is one of the biggest challenges

that that this council has had to face in its 50 years history. I would urge every single resident to ensure they have their say and make their views count during the consultation. People can find out more at www.newham.gov.uk/ budgetchallenge It is only by coming together like we did during the 2012 Games that we can ensure tackle this challenge head on.

with Sir Robin Wales

‘Appy Days for Newham residents What’s On in Newham is a new app, free to download on Android and Apple devices. The app tells you everything that’s going on in your local community neighbourhood, making sure you don’t miss a thing. It lists events happening across the summer and in each area’s community and leisure centres, libraries, and parks. It also has information on the vast array of Newham Council organised activities taking place over the school holidays for children and teenagers, including sports taster sessions, summer school courses and reading challenges. Information on the thousands of free activities and sessions being held in the borough’s parks as part of the ParkLives scheme, a joint project with Coca Cola, can be found through the app. The app received its official launch at the Mayor’s Newham Show, held in East Ham’s Central Park on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July. In the Community Neighbourhoods tent, residents were

Councillor Clark (centre) and Cllr Hussain (right) demonstrate the new app

shown the ropes by councillors including Ken Clark, cabinet member for building communities, public affairs, planning and regeneration, and Forhad Hussain, the deputy cabinet lead for building communities. Since being introduced to the new app, residents have been checking out what’s on in their local area, and feedback has been positive: “Thanks, all downloaded. It looks like a great app. Loving the street sign designs!” Daniel P “This is amazing! Downloaded the app!” Shiny B

Following the official launch, Councillor Clark said: “I am really excited about this new app which I urge all of our residents to download. It is a fantastic way of keeping our residents aware of what is happening in their communities and the information we can provide on it will continue to grow.” You can get a link to your app store to download the app at www. newham.gov.uk/ neighbourhood events, or scan the QR code

Win a pair of Rugby World Cup tickets

with ParkLives in Newham! To celebrate the launch of the ParkLives summer programme we are giving away a pair of Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets, with runners up winning official Rugby World Cup 2015 rugby balls. The ParkLives summer programme began on Monday 27 July with daily activities in parks across the borough, more than 31 different activity types and 900 scheduled sessions. Alongside the more traditional outdoor activities like rounders, tennis and yoga, the new summer ParkLives timetable includes quirky activities such as DJ-ing, family hula fit and Bollywood dancing! Free sessions will be held between 12 noon and 4pm, seven days a week and will run from 27 July to 30 August in: > Stratford Park, West Ham Lane, Stratford, E15 > Plashet Park, Plashet Grove, E6 > Central Park, High Street South, East Ham, E6

> Keir Hardie Recreation Ground, Tarling Road, E16 > New Beckton Park, Savage Gardens, Beckton, E6 Activities will also be taking place in the following parks on selected days: Abbey Gardens E15, Newham Dockside E16, Hermit Road Recreational Ground E16, Gooseley Playing Field E6, Newham Leisure Centre E13, Memorial Park E15, Priory Park E6 and Forest Lane Park E7. Please visit www.parklives.com for full timetable and more information. ParkLives activities are suitable for all

fitness levels. Children under the age of 13 need permission form a parent of guardian over 18 to take part, and will need to be supervised.

Enter and win For your chance to win a pair of Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets just answer this simple question: Who was the England captain when England last won the Rugby World Cup? Send your answer to newham. mag@newham.gov.uk or by post to Newham Mag, 1000 Dockside Road, London E16 2QU before 15 August. This competition is open to Newham residents only â&#x20AC;&#x201C; good luck!

Sporting talent aiming high The Newham High Performance Programme helps our borough’s most promising young sporting stars make the most of their potential. Over the weekend of 11 and 12 July, three athletes from the programme, all from Newham, grabbed a clutch of medals in competitions across the world. Victoria Ohuruogu, 22, sister of Olympic gold medallist Christine, won Gold for Great Britain in the 4x400m relay at the European under-23 Championships in Estonia. Together with her team, Victoria, a member of Newham & Essex Beagles athletics club, broke the national under-23 record as the team finished in 3 mins 30.07 seconds. Meanwhile Finette Agyapong, 18, also from Newham & Essex Beagles, won gold in the 200m at the English Schools’ Championships in Gateshead, crossing the finish line in an impressive 24.26 seconds. Finally, Christian McNeish, 18, who only took up Taekwondo two years ago, took the bronze for Great Britain in the 68kg category of Taekwondo at the World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea. The Newham High Performance Programme was launched in 2012 to celebrate Newham’s role as a host for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Run as a partnership between Newham Council and the University of East London, the programme aims to create a world class support environment to nurture sporting talent within Newham, and to increase the representation of Newham residents at national and international level in sport. The programme specifically identifies talented sports performers within the borough and builds on the work of schools, clubs and other community partners in supporting their talent. Mayor Sir Robin Wales welcomed the latest results. He said: “Almost all of the London 2012 Games took place in Newham, so it is fitting that we created this programme to ensure our residents and our budding sports stars had a meaningful and lasting legacy from the Games. It’s wonderful to see the programme yield results like these and we congratulate these stars of the future. They’re doing Newham proud.”

Finette Agyopong

Christian McNeish

Victoria Ohuruogu (second left)

Lee Valley park: WIN big with our exclusive prize draws this summer The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a venue we can all be proud of, and its world class facilities are available for Newham residents to embrace the Olympic legacy. The Newham Mag has teamed up with Lee Valley Regional Park to offer residents two fantastic sporting prize draws. Win a BMX, road or mountain biking session Lee Valley VeloPark is the only place in the world where you can enjoy all four Olympic cycling disciplines in one place: track, BMX, road and mountain biking. Two pairs of lucky winners will receive a one-hour taster session, introducing you to the exhilarating cycling sport of your choice, with supervision by expert coaching staff. Race along the one mile road circuit; jump the 30 bumps of the Olympic BMX track or challenge yourself across five miles of mountain bike trails. There’s no need to have your own bike – everything you need is supplied. Please note, BMX participants must be aged 7+, mountain bikers must be 10+ and road riders must be 12+. To find out more, visit www.visitleevalley. org.uk/velopark

Win tickets to the Unibet EuroHockey 2015 Championships The Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre is a top class, multi-sport venue, and hosted the Paralympic Tennis competitions in 2012. This August, the site welcomes the Unibet EuroHockey Championships 2015. We have two pairs of tickets to give away for the double header on Monday 24 August in the Women’s Championships. This event features Scotland v Germany, followed by England v Italy, with the first game commencing at 5.15pm. To find out more, visit www. visitleevalley.org.uk/hockeytennis

To be in with a chance of winning, send your name, age, phone number and address via post to Newham Mag, 1000 Dockside Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London E16 2QU or by email to newham.mag@ newham.gov.uk by 10 August, specifying which draw you are entering.

Home is where the heart is Tommy Sandhu is the host of BBC Asian Network’s weekday breakfast show, and along with DJ Moses, will host Newham’s Under the Stars night of Asian music on Friday 14 August. “This one means more to me than other live event that I host because it’s my home borough – it’s where I was raised,” said Tommy, who was born and raised in East Ham and started DJ’ing while at university in Bournemouth. On his return to London, as well as helping out at his family’s newly opened business, the Custom House Hotel, he started getting gigs at some of London’s biggest nightclubs before getting a slot at the BBC Asian Network. He said: “When I joined six years ago, it was at the time they announced the Asian Network would close down. But the whole strategy at the Asian Network changed, and now we’re the strongest we’ve ever been, and you can feel it. We’re talking to all the generations and cultures out there, whether that’s Bangladeshi, Punjabi, Gujurati, Pakistani or anything else. You have to bring them together, and what unites them is their Britishness. We celebrate being here, being in Britain, but with our quirky history, culture and music that makes us wonderful.”

“I love the event, and it’s a great line-up this year” Looking forward to hosting a night of Asian music at Under the Stars for the third time, Tommy explains that he recognises the same community spirit in Newham that he enjoys on his radio show. He said: “For me, when I’m on stage, I see little kids who are there with their parents, and I see myself as a kid, because our family used to go to similar events. There’s a really nice family atmosphere at Under the Stars, and it strikes a chord with me, and makes me feel proud to be up there on that stage. “Also, the set-up is great for families, and it’s something I mention to other people that organise these kind of events. There’s an area at the front

for people to stand and go crazy, but there’s also a lot of tables and seats for all the mums and dads, and aunts and uncles whose knees aren’t what they used to be! People can dance and get noisy, or sit down to relax and enjoy the show. So I love the event, and it’s a great line-up this year.” A great line-up indeed – Friday’s show includes performances from some of the biggest names in British Asian music, including Sukshinder Shinda, Jassi Sidhu, Hussnain Lahori, Rubayyat Jahan and Raja Kashif and Eternal Taal. Tommy is especially looking forward getting up on stage, and has worked with a number of the artists in the past. He said “It is especially exciting because they are such great artists. Sukshinder Shinda, for example, brings so much authenticity, and has a real richness in his vocal ability. Jassi Sidhu is a big vocal performer who has some really big songs, and Eternal Taal did a charity day at the BBC recently and danced with Dermot O’Leary – they introduced him to Asian music. That whole line-up will turn Under the Stars into something really out of this world.” Undoubtedly, Tommy thinks fans of Asian music are in for a great night. Even the Great British summertime weather can’t get in the way. He adds: “I remember we were very lucky last year. The weather will hold out again! I’m the good luck for Newham Under the Stars. Whenever I’m on the sun shines!”

Under The Stars Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 August Central Park, East Ham, E6. Gates open 6.30pm www.newham.gov.uk/uts Tommy Sandhu presents BBC Asian Network, 6-10am, weekdays at www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork

Tommy at the BBC

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Newham’s most popular music event returns from Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 August. In the previous issue of the Newham Mag, we profiled Maxi Priest, Aswad, Sukshinder Shinda, Jassi Sidhu and other artists performing on Thursday and Friday nights. Here we take a look at the acts performing on Saturday and Sunday. All four concerts are absolutely FREE, with fun guaranteed in East Ham’s Central Park.

SATURDAY 15 AUGUST

Hot Chocolate

Clem Curtis & The Foundations

Hot Chocolate Everyone’s a winner when they catch our headline act on Saturday night! Hot Chocolate had their first Top 10 single in 1970, and were one of the defining bands of the next two decades, with more than 30 hits over the next 15 years. Three members of the band reformed in 1992, and the classic single You Sexy Thing reached number one in 1997 after it was featured in the movie The Full Monty. Don’t miss original band members Patrick Olive, Harvey Hinsley and Tony Connor, joined by Andy Smith, Steve Ansell and singer Kennie Simon.

Soul Legends

Known as the Godfather of English ssoul, Clem Curtis and his band The Foundations were firm favourites on the F 60s circuit, and were a huge influence 6 ffor other soul artists that followed in the UK and around the world. U The Foundations will take you back in time on Saturday night with a b sselection of their hits, including their number one Baby Now That I’ve n Found You and the feel-good favourite F Build Me Up Buttercup. B

Soul Legends Clem Curtis

Direct from the USA, popular tribute act Soul Legends revive the spirit of soul live on stage, performing the greatest hits of Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Barry White and more, putting you in the party mood. Amazing performers, choreography and costumes revive much-loved classics including Respect, Soul Man, River Deep Mountain High, Midnight Hour, You’re My First My Last My Everything, and I Feel Good.

SUNDAY 16 AUGUST

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

One of Britain’s most celebrated ensembles, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) return to Under the Stars for a sensational live classical music concert under the baton of conductor Paul Bateman.

Sixty-four world-class musicians will perform two sets of popular classics. They will be accompanied by singing from award winning tenor John Pierce, and soprano Laura Wright, one of the biggest-selling classical artists of the decade, and the England rugby team’s first ever official anthem singer. In celebration of Newham hosting five matches for Rugby World Cup 2015 later this year and the national Festival of Rugby, the concert will include the rugby classics World in Union, Swing Low Sweet Chariot and Jerusalem. Children from Newham’s Every Child a Musician programme, known

as The ECaM Stars Orchestra, will also take to the stage to showcase their skills. The evening will end with an unmissable red, white and blue fireworks display, choreographed to music in support of the British teams taking part in Rugby World Cup 2015.

YOU CHOOSE, THEY PLAY Back by popular demand, the Audience Choice spot returns to Under the Stars on Sunday 16 August. This is your chance to choose a piece of classical music for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to play this year as part of their set. Vote for your favourite from:

John Pierce

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Composer: Strauss | Piece: Radetzky March Composer: Debussy | Piece: Clair de Lune Composer: Mussorgsky | Piece: Pictures at an Exhibition: The Great Gate of Kiev Composer: Bizet | Piece: Carmen Suite No.1: Prélude and Aragonaise Composer: Coates | Piece: The Dam Busters March

To cast your vote, visit www.newham.gov.uk/rpo before Thursday 6 August. Programme is subject to change.

For more information on all four nights of Under the Stars visit www.newham.gov.uk/UTS Follow us on Twitter @NewhamLondon Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/NewhamEvents

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Life’s a Beach this summer

How long does it take you to get to your nearest beach? Southend-on-Sea and Brighton are both more than an hour away. Luckily, this summer, it will only take you around ten minutes. As we keep our fingers crossed for the sun, the sand has come to Newham this summer, with two beach locations just moments from your doorstep. The urban beach at Royal Victoria Dock returns for its third year, and for the first time Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (QEOP) hosts BeachEast. Head down to the Royal Docks to enjoy a 200-tonne sandy oasis. As well as lounging on the beach, visitors can try their hand at paddle boarding or take a trip on the Silver Queen – a boat used in the Dunkirk evacuations during the Second World War. The beach is ideally located for a number of local attractions, including the ExCeL London exhibition centre; the SS Robin, the world’s oldest complete steam coaster; and the Emirates AirLine cable car with its panoramic views of London. There are also a range of options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink just a short walk away.

The urban beach at the Royal Docks supported by Newham Council and others, is open every day, from 10am8pm, for free. For more information about the urban beach, and about other activities at London’s Royal Docks this summer, visit www.londonsroyaldocks.com Meanwhile over in Stratford, BeachEast is offering masses of sand, a kids’ paddling pool, funfair rides, two beach bars and a host of sporting events in the heart of QEOP. Situated next to the Aquatics Centre, the beach has planned a programme of activities throughout the summer holidays including volleyball, cricket, football and fitness classes. BeachEast is open every day from 10am-10pm and is running a prize draw for one lucky winner to pocket a £1,000 prize. For more information visit www.beacheast.co.uk Both beaches are open until the end of August.

Royal Victoria Dock

Beach East Royal Victoria Dock

A great weekend of sport The weekend of 18 and 19 July was a Great weekend for Newham, with thousands taking part in two of the largest mass sports participation events in the country. Saturday saw 1,500 people take to the water for the Great London Newham Swim, a mile long swim under the shadow of the O2 and Emirates Air Line. And on Sunday 17,000 people laced up their trainers for the first Morrisons Great Newham London Run, crossing the finish line in the Olympic Stadium. The first to finish was John Beattie, running for Newham and Essex Beagles Athletics Club, completing the course in 31 minutes 44 seconds. He said: “I wanted to win. It was quiet on the course, I could have run faster but when I came round on the track I wanted to savour the moment. Mo Farah was one of the big winners here at London 2012 so it’s great that another Newham and Essex Beagle club runner should pick up the title. It’s been an amazing day.”

Katie Perrie and Matt

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One competitor shocked the thousands of spectators in the crowd by asking his girlfriend to marry him. Katie Perrie, 31, accepted the proposal from boyfriend Matt Simpson, who said: “I’ve been planning it for a while. It seemed like the right place, as she loves running and both our parents are here today.” Mayor Sir Robin Wales was delighted with the weekend’s sporting events. Speaking after completing the run, he said: “This has been a great weekend of

sporting events in Newham. So many people have had an opportunity to try running and swimming in some inspiring locations at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the Royal Docks. Events like these are key to inspiring budding athletes to get up and become active.”

“ Events like these are key to inspiring budding athletes to get up and become active”

Newham residents get running

“I’ve taken part in all four Newham London runs, and it’s great to come back to the stadium. It’s all about a living legacy. My little girl is here today and she has watched me. I hope to inspire her to take part in sport as well.” Colin Kumi

“There was a great atmosphere, it’s brilliant finishing inside the stadium. It’s great that we have got the stadium as part of Newham. I always use the Aquatic Centre and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on our doorstep.” Beth Wright, who ran with husband Stuart

“It was hard, but coming in to the stadium you get such a boost. It’s great to see every generation here.” Chantelle Miller, who ran with nephew Reece

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1 Join the parade! Colegrave Primary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual carnival works its way across local streets, E15. 2 Pupils from The Royal Docks Community School E16, join rugby stars Jason Robinson and Natasha Hunt to film an advert showing how much fun can be had with a rugby ball. 3 Best of British! Pupils from Cleves and Tollgate schools, celebrate British values in a special assembly, E6. 4 Students get crafty as they learn the benefits of recycling at New City School, E13 5 Anyone for tennis? Youngsters get involved in a tennis session run by Newham Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leisure provider activeNewham, in Stratford Park, E15

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25 JULY – 6 SEPTEMBER

SUMMER READING

CHALLENGE 2015 Newham’s annual Summer Reading Challenge encourages children aged four to 11 to read at least six books during their summer holiday. Every time your child finishes a book borrowed from one of Newham’s libraries, they get stickers and rewards, and there’s a certificate and medal for everyone who finishes. This year’s theme is Record Breakers. It’s great fun for every child, and it helps keep their reading skills up during the long summer break. The challenge has now begun, so join in to celebrate some awesome achievements from all over the world. As well as encouraging budding bookworms to keep up their reading over the summer holidays, Newham’s libraries are hosting lots of free

events and activities. Writing and drawing competitions will get kids creative, with the chance to win wonderful prizes. Winners from each library will be entered into a final record breaking showdown to see who tops the bill as this year’s record breaking writer and record breaking drawing champion. Each one of Newham’s ten libraries will also be hosting activities such as storytelling sessions, rhyme and song workshops for under fives, musical activities organised by Newham’s Every Child a Musician programme, plus sessions to teach kids about recycling and fitness too. Councillor Quintin Peppiatt, cabinet member for young people, is encouraging

as many young people to get involved. He said: “Reading is the gateway to so many different opportunities for young people. It introduces them to new cultures, helps enhance their vocabulary and will help them find new interests. It is really important that children keep up their reading during the summer months as it can often dip, and this challenge is a great way to keep our young people excited about books.” Address details for your local library can be found in the What’s On Guide on page 38. For more information on events taking place in all Newham libraries please visit www.newham.gov.uk/libraries or call 020 8430 2000.

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Walk This Way Newham Council employs 58 crossing guards who keep schoolchildren safe on the roads every day that their school is open, whatever the weather.

Ajmer Sahota’s patch is on the corner of Lathom Road and Keppel Road in East Ham. He has been helping youngsters make their way to Lathom Junior School for more than ten years. As well as a crossing guard, Ajmer is a pillar of his local community. He first

came to Britain with his family from the Punjab in 1963. His father fought, and won medals, for the British Army in the Second World War. Ajmer’s own career saw him working on the production line for Ford at their factory in Dagenham. He moved to his East Ham

home in 1980 and has been a Newham resident ever since. He is devoted to his five children and 12 grandchildren – one of the reasons he decided to become a ‘lollipop man’ in the first place. He said: “I do have a lot of grandchildren. At my crossing, there’s a

Ajmer Sahota

As well as the social side to his work, Ajmer also relishes the opportunity to stay active. He said: “It’s good for me and helps me stay healthy. I like having the routine. I usually wake at half past two in the morning for prayer and I work at the school twice a day, which gets me some exercise as well. And I like to cycle around the local area when I can.” Although Ajmer has now retired from full-time work, and receives his state pension, he has no intention of giving up his work as a crossing guard. He said: “I will carry on doing this for as long as I can and for as long as they let me!

“ I will carry on doing this for as long as I can and for as long as they let me!”

lot of people passing all the time and I get to say hello. I especially love children and meeting them. You get to know people as well. There are some kids who have left school, got married, and now have children of their own. So now I see their children coming to the same school,

which is nice.” Newham’s crossing guards are managed by the council’s highways and traffic department and receive training both in a classroom setting and also on the streets before qualifying and working in their community.

“I enjoy the job and am very happy doing it. I don’t really think there are any downsides to what I do. I think, over the past ten years, the roads have certainly got a bit busier, but I still like it! As a crossing guard, everyone pays me respect, even police officers. People often stop their cars and say ‘Hello Mr Sahota’, and that’s a thing nice for people to do – I appreciate that.” Over the years, there’s also a lot Ajmer has learned about his local community, and the people living in his area. But he never tires of meeting people and whenever possible, he tries to make people smile. He added: “I have worked at other schools, but have mainly been outside Lathom School, and I have met people from all different communities doing this job, so you learn about people and about the nature of people and what they’re like. For example, sometimes you see a child who is not looking very happy and has a miserable face – perhaps they’re not having them best time at school. But when I see them, I make sure that I smile, and I say hello, and then they always smile back, and then you look up and see the parents are smiling too. If children are happy, their parents are happy too.”

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SATURDAY 25 JULY - SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER This year, children can take their reading to new heights with the 2015 Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is Record Breakers - so join in to celebrate some awesome achievements from all over the world. Visit your local library to register and take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge and join in the fun, free, creative activities.

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Let’s get ready to row Newham’s Royal Docks are one of the borough’s most historically important areas, with a proud industrial past, and an exciting future, focused around a number of regeneration projects. Did you know that Newham’s Dockside also boasts one of the country’s top facilities for water sports? The London Watersports Centre – previously known as the London Regatta Centre – sits beside Royal Albert Dock. The centre already encourages young people to try out rowing, kayaking, sailing and other sports. Now, with a partnership between London Youth Rowing, the Sea Cadets and Newham Council, the Watersports Centre is offering a new programme of activities for Newham residents. These new classes are perfect for beginners, and will help everyone to make the most of this fantastic facility. Some of the new classes being offered include: > Mums Afloat – women’s only sessions, timed to take place after the school run. Coffee and biscuits in the café bar after each session > Keep Active – there’s no age limit of fitness. Keep Active is for older people who want to get up and out and keep healthy

> Team-Building – designed especially for businesses or larger groups. These offer rowing, sailing, paddling, raft-building and dragon boating, and can include catering on request > This Girl Can – women’s only sessions on the weekend > Saturday Club - Sailing and Paddling training and racing courses All of these new programmes are guided by qualified and experienced coaches, so you can concentrate on having fun. Six week courses are priced at £85, reduced to £40 for juniors and concessions, or just over £6 per session. The price includes all equipment, coaching, safety equipment and certification. Different rates apply for corporate courses. For more information and times and dates of courses, and for more about the London Watersports Centre, visit www.londonyouthrowing.com or call 0207 473 3553.

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SUMMER ON THE GREEN, UNDER THE A13 For the third summer in a row, the underpass of the A13 flyover in Canning Town will come alive with music, dancing and laughter. From the beginning of August until mid-September, there’ll be live events every Friday night each with a completely unique line-up. Expect games and workshops, live music, dance classes, and performances. All the events are free to join and all ages are welcome. The A13 Green project aims to create an urban village green where people can meet and enjoy themselves. It’s being organised by social enterprise The Brick Box working with Newham Council, who are keen to hear from anyone interested in getting involved whether it’s performing, organising, volunteering or something else. Email them on hello@thebrickbox.co.uk

Students have it down to a fine art Stratford School Academy has been feeling more like a gallery recently, hosting their annual exhibition showcasing work from the students’ final GSCE pieces. The event, hosted at the school in Forest Gate, saw a high turnout of admiring students, staff and parents. Students also provided musical entertainment, with a spot of DJ’ing thrown in for good measure. Year 11 Art sketchbooks and Design and Technology portfolios were on display and it was a chance to celebrate the creative projects and pieces that students have been working hard on for the past two years. The exhibition was curated by former pupil Ajay Pabial, who is currently studying for a degree in Fine Art at the University of Reading. g.

Artwork from the exhibition

Become part of Newham’s theatre heritage Theatre Royal Stratford East is offering people the opportunity to leave their mark on the theatre by naming a new seat in their auditorium, which is currently undergoing a major refurbishment. There are seats available to be named in the stalls, dress and upper circle with a personal message or name of the donor’s choice, costing from £25 per month. People naming a seat will join an array of famous people who have already named seats such as Maureen Lipman, Michael Palin, Elizabeth Taylor and Barbara Windsor. Theatre Royal Stratford East is one of Newham’s most famous arts institutions, with an international reputation. The 450 seat Grade II* listed theatre’s renovation will be completed ahead of their new season, which starts in September. For more information, email development@ stratfordeast.com or call 020 8279 1105.

The theatre undergoing renovation

New look for Old Manor Park Library Arts organisation Create and education charity Bow Arts, in partnership with Newham Council, have announced plans to redevelop The Old Manor Park Library on Romford Road. The Grade II listed building has been unused for three years, and will be redesigned as a centre for artists, creative businesses and the community. The new centre is due to open in October and will incorporate affordable artist studios, meeting spaces and new arts space Rabbits Road Institute. The project is being supported by £177,500 from the Mayor of London’s High Street Fund and the building has been provided on a seven-year lease from Newham Council.

Have your say on the Silvertown Tunnel London is growing faster than any other European city. Its population of 8.6 million is on track to hit ten million by the 2030s. In East London alone the population is forecast to increase by 600,000 during the same period. Silvertown Tunnel is a proposed new link between the Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks, with the aim of providing congestion relief to the nearby Blackwall Tunnel, improving journey times and connectivity, and supporting growth for new housing and jobs on the area. A major consultation is planned by Transport for London starting in September and everyone is invited to respond to this. This consultation will help shape TfL’s application to Government for Development Consent. If approved construction could start in 2017 and be complete by 2021/22. For further information visit www.tfl.gov.uk/silvertown-tunnel

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Poem I’m proud to be a refugee I come from a place which I never knew, where loads of people hated the things I used to do. Loads of people there loved to read, but if you were caught you’d be beaten and bashed. It’s like soldiers are the great proud trees, and we are just tiny hopeless seeds. I thought I didn’t belong here, I thought I had no home, and the people I once knew, had left me alone. We are Refugees. But that doesn’t make me feel sad. In fact it makes me feel proud, because we stood against those who are bad, and we stuck together and fought for our lives. That is the way to survive. Be proud you are alive!

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WHAT’S ON? FIVE PAGES OF ACTIVITIES MOSTLY FREE, ALL FUN

OUR THRILLING THREE... Meet and Greet with Tom Palmer – Tues 11 Aug, 2pm, Stratford Library. Q&A session with the children’s author, as well as rugby-themed activities, as part of a book tour celebrating Rugby World Cup 2015. Bee Scene – Thurs 6 Aug, 11am-1pm, Canning Town Recreation Ground, Prince Regent Ln, E16. Explore wildflower meadows, and help to find the 15 flowers that sustain our bee population. Tea Dance – Mon 17 Aug, Old Town Hall, Stratford E15. £3 for residents (with proof of address), £5 for nonresidents. Includes three hours of ballroom dance music, refreshments, sandwiches.

TRY SOMETHING NEW... SEA CADETS The Sea Cadets, based in the Royal Docks, E16, have launched a free Saturday morning club opening to 10-18 year-olds living in Newham. Every Saturday between 10am-1pm until October, young people will get the chance to take part in various Sea Cadet taster sessions such as sailing, rowing, canoeing and kayaking. All activities are run by fully qualified instructors and all safety equipment will be provided. As the weather gets warmer, this is the ideal time to try something different, have fun, make new friends and learn new skills. Places are limited so to avoid disappointment, book a place via email lgoodey@ms-sc.org or phone 0207 055 0585. The sessions are held at the London Regatta Centre, E16 2QT.

FUN FREE ACTIVITIES EVERYDAY WITH PARKLIVES The ParkLives summer programme is bigger and better than ever with free sessions taking place between 12 noon and 4.00pm, seven days a week until 30 August. From Hula Hooping to Self Defence and Zumba, there truly is something for everyone. Some places are limited so please sign up at www.parklives.com to book a session and view the timetable of activities. Parklives activities are suitable for all fitness levels. Children under the age of 13 need to be supervised.

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Toy Library Introducing toddlers to borrowing toys. Thurs, 10.30-11.30am, Beckton Rhyme Time Mon, 4-4.45pm, Canning Town; Tues, 10.30-11.15am, North Woolwich Storytelling Mon 11am-12noon, Tues 10-11am, Beckton; Tues 1011am, Thurs 2-3pm, Plaistow; Tues, 10.30-11.30am, Canning Town; Tues 11am-12noon, Fri 11am-12noon, Stratford; Thurs, 9.45-10.45am, East Ham; Thurs, 2-3pm, North Woolwich; Fri, 1011am, Manor Park; Sat, 11.30am1pm, Green St Stay and Play Support for parents and carers to

develop their child through play. Term time. Mon, 10am-12noon, Green St; Tues, 9.30-11.30am, Jeyes C.C; Tues, 10am-12noon, Grassroots Music and Movement Sessions for parents/carers and children. Mon, 10.3011.30am, Grassroots YOUNG PEOPLE

Board Games Club (7-13yrs) Play chess, Checkers, Ludo, Pictionary and more. Term time. Thurs, 4-6pm, Custom House; Thurs, 5-7pm, Green St; Sat, 2.30-4pm, Manor Park Games Club (7-16yrs) Sony PS3, XBox360, Nintendo Wii, board games and more. Tues, 3.30-5.15pm, Custom House; Mon, 3.30-5pm, Plaistow; Thurs, 4-6pm, Canning Town; Wed, 3.30-5pm, Forest Gate

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booking required, contact library directly. Tues, 10am-12noon and Thurs 10am-12noon, The Gate; Tues, 10am-12noon, East Ham; Tues 10am-12noon and 2-4pm, Plaistow; Mon, 10am12noon, Manor Park; Weds, 2-4pm, Stratford; Tues, 11am1pm, Thurs, 10am-12noon, Green St; Thurs, 10am-12noon, Katherine Rd C.C; Wed, 10am12noon, Plaistow; Mon, 1-2pm, Canning Town

Safer Neighbourhood Team Drop-in Mon 19 Aug, 6-7pm, Green St; Fri, 12noon-1pm, Stratford

Children’s Movie Matinee (0-13yrs) Sat 3.30-5.30pm, Green St

Knit & Natter (16yrs+) Weds, 10am-12noon, Beckton; Fri, 10.30-11.30am, Canning Town; Fri, 10am-12noon, East Ham; Tues, 10.30am-12.30pm, Manor Park; Weds, 10.30am12.30pm, Green St

Get on Target Business Advice Surgery Tues, 12noon-2pm, North Woolwich. Call 07931 576 483 to book.

Let’s Start Sewing (7-16yrs) Beginner sewing classes. Sat, 12noon-3pm, Woodman C.C. Woodman St, E16. Email theteam@kefoundation.org.uk

ICT Surgery IT advice for all ages. Mon, 10am12noon and 2-3pm, Plaistow; Wed, 10.30am-12noon, Stratford; Fri, 2-4pm, Canning Town

Spelling Bee Club (7-13yrs) Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri, 2-3pm, Green St

Love Newham app drop-in Learn how to report issues via the app. Mon, 10.30-11.30am, The Gate

Froud Young Project (7-16yrs) Activities for young people. Mon, 3.30-5.30pm, Jack Cornwell C.C Arts and Craft Workshop (5+yrs) Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri at 3-5pm, Sat at 1-2pm, Green St; Tues, 4-5pm, Plaistow; Sat, 2-3pm, Canning Town; Sat, 2-3pm, Custom House; Sat, 1-2pm, North Woolwich Young Readers Club (7-12yrs) Read and discuss your favourite books. Tues, 4-5.15pm, North Woolwich; Sat, 10.30am12noon, Manor Park

Spanish Club (7-14yrs) Weds, 4-5pm, Beckton. Email vane_macia@hotmail.es ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT Time-2-Craft (16yrs+) Sat, 10am-12noon, Stratford Chess Club Mon, 5.30-7.30pm, and Thurs, 5.30-7.30pm, East Ham Weds, 3.30-5pm, Green St Thurs, 5.30-7.30pm, Stratford Fri, 3.30-5.15pm, The Gate Coffee Mornings Mon, 11am-12.30pm, North Woolwich; Tues, 10-11.30am, Beckton; Tues 11 Aug, 10.30am-12noon, Manor Park; Tues, 11am-12.30pm, Custom House; Thurs, 10-11.30am, Canning Town; Thurs 13 Aug, 10am-12noon, Stratford; Fri, 10-11am, Jeyes C.C Do It Online (18yrs+) Six or eight-week basic computer training. Advance

Community Links Drop In Debt, housing and benefit advice. call on the number below to make an appointment or more info. Mon 3 Aug, 12noon-2pm, Green St. Call 0203 373 9857; Thurs 6 Aug, 3.30-5.30pm, Katherine Road C.C. Call 0208 548 9845; Tues 11 Aug, 3-4.30pm, Manor Park. Call 0203 373 0858 ICT Drop-in Session Set up a My Newham profile and create an email account. Fri, 10am-12noon, The Gate; Fri, 10am-12noon, Green St Bingo Night (16yrs+) Thurs, 6-7pm, Green St East Ham Youth Zone Sony PS4, DJ decks and other activities. Tues, 4-7pm, East Ham Happy Living Club Indoor and outdoor activities for over 50s. Tues and Weds, 1.30-5.30pm, Jeyes C.C

Deafroots Deaf Club Learn new and exciting things. Mon, 1.30-3.30pm, Stratford. Members £1, Non-members £2 Support in Action Thurs, 12noon-4pm, Jeyes C.C Martial Arts (16yrs+) Tues, 5-6pm, Jack Cornwell C.C

SpEC Speaking English with Confidence Mon, 10-11am, North Woolwich; Mon, 10-11am, Plaistow; Mon, 11am-12noon, East Ham; Mon 10-11am, Mon 1.30-2.30pm (for people with special needs), Weds 10-11am, Thurs 10-11am, Green St; Tues 1.30-2.30pm, Thurs 6-7pm, Sat 10am-12noon, Stratford; Weds, 10-11am, Manor Park; Weds, 11am-12noon, Canning Town; Weds, 11am-12noon, The Gate; Tues, 10.30-11.30am, Custom House Chai and Chat Women Group (18yrs+) For women who use mental health service. Weds, 10.30am-12.30pm, Plaistow Ebony East Steel Pan Academy Tues, 4.30-6.00pm (11-16yrs); Weds, 3.30-5.30pm (8-11yrs), One Love Community Centre, 1 Bishops Ave, E13 0PU. Call 07565124701. £4, 1st session free Friday Film Club Fri, 2pm, Plaistow Newham Steelband Sessions for beginners Tues and Thurs, 6.30-8.40pm, Canning Town Caravanserai, 110-116 Silvertown Wy, E16. £4. To register call 07927 644 629 Sewing Bees (18yrs+) Sat, 2-4pm, The Gate

Adult Reading Groups Thurs 6 Aug, 6.45-7.45pm, Plaistow; Sat, 12noon-1pm, Green St (This month’s book: The Invisible Library by G. Corgan) Rabbits Rd Institute Conversation Club Thurs, 3-4pm, Manor Park Together We Can Fortnightly social group for adults under 50 who have had a stroke. Fri 7 Aug, 2-4pm, Plaistow Grants Surgery Find out more about applying for Lets Get the Party Started and Go For It Grants. Mon 3 Aug, 3.30-5pm, Green St; Thurs 13 Aug, 4-6pm, Manor Park UEL Drop-in Tue 4 Aug, 10am-12noon, The Gate Build on Belief Drop-in social club and support group for those with alcohol or substance issues. Sat and Sun, 12-4pm, 3 Beckton Rd, E16 4DE. For more info, call 07872 002 245 or visit www. buildonbelief.org.uk COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Bumps and Babies (up to 1yr) A free homebased meet up, Weds, 1-3pm for expectant parents and those with babies. Email newham@nct.gov.uk Meet and Greet Mums, Bumps and Babies Fri in various cafes around Newham. Visit www.netmums. com or email jojostevie@live.com Mums2be Meetup Information and support for expectant parents. 3rd Sat of every month, 10-11am. Email newham@nct.gov.uk Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre Mon, Needlecraft, 10am12noon, £2. Tues, Parent and nd Toddler Group, 10am-12noon, n,

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£1; Bingo, 10am-12noon, £1 Wed, Keep Fit, 10-11am, £2 Employment 1-2-1 support, by appointment. Creche available Thurs, Tai-Chi, £2, first session free, 10.30am12noon; Line Dancing, £1, first session free, 1-3pm; Mon-Fri, After School Club for Gallions, Britannia Village, St Joachim’s and Drew primary schools. Mon-Fri, Open Access After School Club, 4-6pm, £3 per day. Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre, Albert Rd, E16. Call 020 7476 1666. Visit www.rdlac.org.uk. Junior Volunteer Police Cadets (10-12 yrs, term time) Wed, 3.30-5pm, Little Ilford School, Browning Rd, E12, £1. Senior Volunteer Police Cadets (13-17 yrs) Wed, 6.30-9pm, Little Ilford School, Browning Rd, E12, £2.50. Thurs, 6.30-9pm, Eastlea Community School, Exning Rd, E16, £2.50. Call 07500 881 378 BOXING AND SELF DEFENCE Boxing (Newham College) Mon, 5-6pm, East Ham College, High St South, E6 Fight For Peace Boxing Mon to Fri, 4-5pm 10-14yrs Mon to Fri, 5-9pm, 14+yrs Woodman St, North Woolwich, E16. Call 020 7474 0054 Punch Out (16yrs+) Fri, 4-5pm, Katherine Rd C.C Gurumu Taekwondo Mon and Weds. Children 6-7.30pm. Juniors and seniors 7.45-9.45pm, Monega Primary School, Halley Rd, E12 6TT. Call 07931 709 140. Fees apply. West Ham Boys ABC Mon, Wed, Fri, mixed (8-16yrs), 5-6pm. Sat, boys (6-11yrs), 10-11am, girls (7-16yrs), 11am12noon, £2. 2 London Rd, E13. Call 020 8472 3614 Indian Martial Arts Tues and Thurs, 5.30pm. Sun Tue

9.30am. Martial Arts Centre, 27 Romford Rd, E15. £5 or free for INUF users. Call 07703 594 398.

& Tennis Centre, £3. Pre-booking essential, email michelle.daniel@ activeNewham.org.uk

Intense Fitness (14yrs+) Workouts, boxing and wrestling. Fri, 8.30-10pm. £5. The Hartley Centre, E6. Call 07878 253 642

Mini Tennis Tues, 4-5pm, and 5-6pm, East Ham Leisure Centre, 4-8yrs; Thurs, 4.30-5.30pm and 5.306.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, 4-8yrs and 8-16yrs. £50 for 10 sessions. Email michelle.daniel@ activeNewham.org.uk

HEALTH AND FITNESS Janice’s Fitness Mon, 7.15-7.45pm, flatter abs, £3, The Hartley Centre, E6. Call 07818 000 643 Twisted Pink Street Dance 7-11yrs, Thurs, 6-7pm, St Luke’s Church, Tarling Rd, E16. 12+yrs, Fri, 6-7pm, Maryland Studioz, 84 Leytonstone Rd, E15. £3. Call 07961 544 017 Zumba fitness Mon and Weds, 7-8pm, £5 and £4 for 2nd class. Vicarage Ln Community Centre, Govier Cl, E15. Call 07500 898 665 Zumba Weds and Thurs, 7-8pm, London Tamil Sangam Centre, 396 High St North, E12 6PG. £5. Call 07720 805 505 Unity Zumba Mon, 8-9pm, Hartley Centre, Barking Rd, E6. Tues, 8-9pm, St Mark’s Centre, Tollgate Rd, E6. Weds, 8-9pm, Hartley Centre, Barking Rd, E6. Thurs, 8-9pm, St Mark’s Centre, Tollgate Rd, E6. Sun, 6.30-7.30pm, The Well Community Centre, Vicarage Ln, E6. £5. Call 07886 884 573. Let’s Yoga Thurs, 6.30-7.30am, Grassroots, £5; Sat, 10am12noon, Jeyes C.C, £1; Wed, 7-9pm, Jeyes C.C, £1; Thurs, 7-8.30pm, Field C.C, Free Lee Valley Cycling (12-25yrs) Wed, 4.30-6pm, Lee Valley VeloPark, £5 or £50 for 12 wk course. Pre-booking essential, email michelle.daniel@ activeNewham.org.uk Indoor Tennis Mon, 6-8pm, Lee Valley Hockey

Outdoor Tennis (14-25yrs) Fri, 5-7pm, Stratford Park. Email michelle.daniel@ activeNewham.org.uk Tone-Tastic (18yrs+) Mon, 2-3pm (free), Fri, 10.3011.30am, (£1.50), Field C.C Salsa Dancing (18yrs+) Tues, 11.45am-12.45pm, Field C.C Ballroom Dancing (18yrs+) Thurs, 2.30-4pm, Field C.C Athlefit All ages and abilities. Wed, 11am12noon, Jack Cornwell C.C Zumba All ages and abilities. Tues, 10.3011.30am, Field C.C (£1); Mon, 9.30-10.30am, Jack Cornwell C.C (£3); Fri, 9.30-10.30am, Jack Cornwell C.C (£2, over 50s free). Aerobic Exercise Workout and body stretching Tues, 9.30-10.30am, Jack Cornwell C.C. £2 Zumba fitness with Jess Tues, 5-6pm, Focus E15, Brimstone House, 10 Victoria St, E15 4NX (Free); Sat, 10.3011.30am, Weds, 6.30-7.30pm, Asta Community Hub, 14a Camel Rd, E16 2DE, £2.50. 07884951484 SalsaPam Zumba (11+) Mon 6.30-7.30pm, Thurs 6.30-7.30pm, Queens Rd West Community Centre, E13 0PE. £5 per session or £25 for a one month pass (approx. £3 per class) Mash It Up, Dancehall fitness Mon, 6.30-7.30pm, Asta

Community Hub, 14a Camel Rd, E16 2DE. £2.50. 07884951484 50+ ACTIVITIES Get Active, Get Healthy – Walk to the Park Mon, 10.30-11.30am, Manor Park Age UK East London Nordic Walks (18+) Tues, 9.30-10.45am, meet at Age UK East London Newham Branch, 655 Barking Rd, E13 Sun, 10-11am, meet at entrance of the Copper Box, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20. Call 07989 938 242 Health Walks Mon, 2pm, meet at the War Memorial, Central Park, E6. Call 07518 750 120. Tues, 10am, meet at Pret a Manger at Stratford Station. Call 0300 124 0123. Tues, 1.30pm, meet at the corner of Wanstead Flats at the junction of Capel Rd and Woodford Rd. Call 0844 414 2728. Wed, 10.30am, meet at Hamfrith Centre, McGrath Rd, E15. Call 07870 291 120. Thurs, 1.30pm, meet at the corner of Wanstead Flats at the junction of Capel Rd and Woodford Rd. Call 07908 744 555 Thurs, 2pm, meet at the War Memorial, Central Park, E6. Call 07518 750 120 Fri, 10.30am, meet at St Mark’s Community Centre, Tollgate Rd, E6. Call 07908 744 555 Newham Striders Daily walking group Call 0300 124 0123. Nordic Walking Wed, 9.30am. Meet at Field C.C. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Call 07783 660 429; Fri, 6.308pm. Meet at Newham Leisure Centre, E13; Sun, 10-11.30am. Meet at East Ham Leisure Centre, E6 Young at Heart Bingo Club Mon, 12noon-4pm, £1. Jeyes C.C Ballroom Dancing Mon, 10am-12noon, St Paul’s

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Indicates free sessions

Church Centre, Burges Rd, E6. £4. Call 07761 209 463

Flanders Field, Melbourne Rd entrance, E6. Call 020 8586 7070

Community School, E13. Call 07717 281 529

Active Centre Bingo (50+yrs) Thurs, 7-9pm, Jack Cornwell C.C; Mon, 12noon-4pm, Jeyes C.C

Caravanserai Garden Volunteering Thurs and Sat, 11am-3pm, Silvertown Wy, E16. For information call 07773 863 384

Keepfit Wed, 10am, £1, Chandos East Centre, E15. Call 07950 944 095

Over 50s club Thurs, 10am-12noon, Beckton ICCAN Faith based group with cultural activities. Fri, 12noon-2pm, Jeyes C.C Active & Connected Social group for gay and bi men. Last Thursday of each month. For info call 020 7791 2855 Active Centre 50+ Group Weds, 12noon-4pm, Field C.C Dominos Group Fri, 6-10pm, Field C.C Chair Based Yoga Tues, 12.30-1.30pm, Manor Park Fifty Plus Men’s Group Tues and Thurs, 2-5pm, Katherine Road C.C Forever Young Enjoy community activities and make new friends. Wed, 11am-1pm, Beckton; Wed, 10.30am-12.30pm, Field C.C. GREEN Green Gym Weds, 10am-1pm, meet at Visitor Centre in East Ham Nature Reserve, Norman Rd, E6. Call 07845 973 156 Green Volunteering Tues and Thurs, 10am-2pm. Silvertown Wy, E16 (opp. Hallsville Rd)

DOORSTEP CLUBS Call 0300 124 0123. unless otherwise stated. Athletics Club (14yrs+) A multi-sport session focusing on athletics, football and the gym. Tues, 6-7pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13. Call 07718 394 756 Gym & Basketball (14yrs+) Tues, 6-10pm, £2, Rokeby School, Barking Rd, E16 Stunt & Tumble (14yrs+) Thurs, 7.30-9pm, £5, Talent Cheer & Dance, Gallions Reach, Armada Wy, E6. Call 07866 612 610 FEMALE SPORTS

Basketball Sessions Tues, 4-5pm, Chobham Academy, 40 Cheering Ln, E20 Dare2Dance (12-16yrs) Street dance, Fri, 3.30-5.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 Female Boxfit (14yrs+) Mon, 4.15-5.15pm, Balaam Leisure Centre, E13. Call 07970 783 526 Girls Football (11-16yrs) Tues, 4-5.30pm and Thurs, 5-6pm, Newham Leisure Centre. Fri, 5-7pm, Memorial Park, E15 Girls Group Cycling (11-15 yrs) Tues and Thurs, 5-5.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13

Ladies Only Keep Fit Wed, 10am, £1, Chandos East Centre, Chandos Rd, E15. Thurs, 10am, £1.50, Rokeby Centre, Rokeby St, E15 Zumba Fitness (16+) Mon, 6.30-7.30pm, 395 High Street North, E12 6PG; Weds, 6.30-7.30pm, Unit 1 the Mews, Kempton Rd, E6 2LD. Contact 07508 222 752. £5 Women United AFC (11yrs+) Mon (term time), 6-7.15pm, £1, Kingsford School, E6. Call 07792 932 979

Zumba and Tone Tues, 1.15-2.15pm, £1. St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Barking Rd, E6. Call 07944 775 679 Women’s Martial Arts (16yrs+) Tues, 5.15-6.15pm, Jack Cornwell C.C. Ring 07473 030 250.

Women’s Bootcamp Circuits Mon, 6.30-7.30pm, Chandos East Community Hub, E15. £4. Call 07956 944 252

4.30-5.55pm, St Angela’s Ursuline School, E7. Email cnourrice@englandathletics.org Family Swims Sat, 4.30-5.30pm, Newham Otters Swimming Club, Newham Leisure Centre, E13. Call 0300 124 0123. Sun, 12.30-2pm, Family Swim, Balaam Leisure Centre, £5. Call 0300 124 0123

Get Fit for Free Tues, 1.30-3.30pm and Fri, 10am-12noon. Gym use for people with learning disabilities. Newham Leisure Centre, E13. To book an induction call 0300 124 0123 Sensory Play (U5yrs) Wed, (term time) 1.30pm-3pm, Oliver Thomas Children’s Centre, Mathews Ave, E6. Email Naomi. ferron@oliverthomas.newham. sch.uk or call 020 8821 0997 Swim for Families Dealing with Autism Wed, 4-5pm, Balaam Leisure Centre, E13. Call 0300 124 0123 Support In Action (18yrs+) Indoor and outdoor activities, advice and support. Thurs, 12noon-4pm, to Jeyes C.C RUNNING

Abs Blast (11-15yrs) Thurs, 5.30-6.30pm, £3.10, Newham Leisure Centre, E13

Beckton Park Run Sat, 9am, Beckton Park South, E16. Call 07718 394 756 www.parkrun.org/beckton

Female Only Gym Sessions Mon, 3-4pm, 16-25yrs. Mon and Wed, 7.30-10.30pm. Yues and Thurs, 12noon-1.30pm. Sun, 3-5pm, 11-15yrs. £4.65. Newham Leisure Centre.

East End Road Runners Tues and Thurs, 7pm. Sun, 9am. Meet on the track. Coached sessions for all abilities. Newham Leisure Centre, E13. Call 07979 261 647

SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

West Ham Park Run Sun, 11am. Meet at Central Park Keepers Lodge. Call 020 8257 4505

Garden Club Tues, 1-3pm, Thurs, 4-7pm, Sat, 10am-4pm, Abbey Gdns, Bakers Row, E15

Just Play (14yrs+) Wed, 6.30-8pm, multi-sports (term time). Cumberland School, E13. Call 0300 124 0123

Gardening Thymes Gardening Club Fri, 11am-1pm, Bowling Green, Central Park, High St South, E6

Athlefit (14-18yrs) Athletic fitness, Wed, 5.30-6.30pm, £1. Flanders Community Centre, Napier Rd, E6. Call 07718 394 756

Ability Club (14-25yrs) Multi sports for disabled young people. Wed, 5.30-6.30pm and Fri, 4.45-6pm, NewVIc, E13

Grow Together Be Together Community Gardening Club Wed, 10am-1pm. Sat, 1pm-3pm

Get Back into Netball Tues, 6-7.30pm, juniors, 7.30-9pm, seniors, £2. Lister

Athletics (8-18yrs) Tues, 4.15-6.15pm, Brampton Manor, Roman Rd, E6. Thurs,

Run England £2 unless stated. Sun, 10am12noon, Newham Leisure Centre, E13, (meet on track). Mon, 4-5.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 (meet on track). Mon, 5.45-6.45pm, Newham on). Dockside, E16 (meet at reception).

Indicates free sessions

Wed, 12noon-1pm, Newham Dockside, E16 (meet at reception). Thurs, 5.15-6.15pm, UEL Docklands Campus, E16 (meet at reception). Sat 10-11.30am, Wanstead Flats, E12 (meet at Harrow Rd Changing Pavilion). Sat 10-11.30am, Memorial Park, E15, £4 (meet at car park). Call 07718 394 874 SPORTS Newham and Essex Beagles Athletics Club. Mon and Wed, 6-9pm. Foundation Groups (8-10 yrs), Mon, 7-8pm and Wed, 6-7pm, £5. Terence McMillan Stadium, Newham Leisure Centre, E13. Visit www. newhamandessexbeagles.co.uk BMX (6-16yrs) Sun, 10am-12noon, £3. Gooseley Playing Fields, St Albans Ave, E6. Call 07961 333 615 Fencing with Newham Swords Tues, 6-9pm, Thurs, 6-9pm, Fri, 7-10pm. Classes for adults (18+), and mini-pirates (4-7yrs). UEL SportsDock Call 07956 618 898 Indoor Cricket (8-16yrs) Wed, 6-8pm, £2, Lister Community School, E13, email michelle.daniel@ activeNewham.org.uk Black Arrows Badminton Club Adults: Fri, 7-9pm, Juniors: Sat, 10am-12noon, £3.70, East Ham LC. Adults: Weds, 7-10pm, UEL SportsDock. Call 07932 037173 FOOTBALL AIR Football (16yrs+) Tues, 1-3pm, Fri, 10am- 12noon, Memorial Park, Memorial Ave, E15. Fri, 3-5pm, Beckton Powerleague, E6. Visit www.airfootball.co.uk Football and Athletics Thurs, 4-5.30pm, Britannia Village, 65 Evelyn Rd, E16

Football & Multi Sports Mon, 4-5.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13. Wed, 5-6pm, Stratford MUGA, West Ham Ln, E15 Mayor’s Football League U10yrs, U12yrs, Mon, 4.306pm, U16yrs, U18yrs, 6-7pm Newham Leisure Centre, E13 Premier League (16yrs+) 6-a-side (4 subs) Weds, 7-10pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 WHU Kicks Mon, Tues, Fri, 4-7pm, WHUCST, Beckton 3G, 60A Albatross Cl, E6. Thurs, 6.30-7.30pm, Little Ilford Learning Zone, 1 Rectory Rd, E12. Thurs, 6.30-7.30pm, Stratford Park MUGA, West Ham Ln, E15. Sat 10.30am-12noon, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 Ascension Football Sat, 10-11.30am, £3. Reception to 11yrs. King George V Park, King George Ave, E16. Call 07806 584 925 BASKETBALL Basketball & Multi Sports Fri, 5-6.30pm, 8-19yrs, Snowshill MUGA, Snowshill Rd, E12 Basketball Sessions Thurs, 5.30-6.30pm, Little Ilford Learning Zone, 1 Rectory Rd, E12 National League Mon, 6-8pm, U13/14yrs, Tues, 6-8pm, U15/16yrs, Rokeby School, E16. Thurs, 4.30-6pm, U13/14yrs boys, U14yrs girls; 6-8pm, U16yrs, Newham Leisure Centre, E13, 6-8pm, U18yrs, Cumberland School, E13 NCFE Sports – Basketball Thurs, 5-7pm, East Ham Leisure Centre. To register email sports@newham.ac.uk or call 020 8257 4255 Senior Programme Mon, 7.30-9.30pm, Division 2 women and division 3/4 men. Rokeby School, E16. Call

07947 401 616 Newham All Star Sports Academy (NASSA) Sessions £1 unless indicated. Juniors, Fri, 4-6pm Cumberland School, E13. National league U13yrs, U14yrs, U16yrs, Tues, 6-8pm, Rokeby School, E16. National league U18yrs, Tues, 8-10pm, Rokeby School, E16. National league U13yrs, U14yrs, U16yrs, Thurs, 6-8pm, SportsDock. National league U18yrs, Tues, 8-10pm, UEL SportsDock. Junior boys and girls, Sat, 10.20am12.20pm, UEL SportsDock, £2. Call 07703 503 995. www. nassasports.org.uk Youngbloods Basketball All sessions cost £1. U12yrs, mixed, Sat, 1-3pm, East Ham Leisure Centre, E6. U13/14yrs boys, Mon, 6-8pm and Wed, 4.30-6pm, St Angela’s School, E7. U13/14yrs girls, Mon, 4.306pm and Wed, 4.30-6pm, St Angela’s School, E7. U15/16yrs boys, Tues, 6-8pm, St Angela’s School, E7. Thurs, 8pm, St Bonaventure’s School, E7. U17/18yrs boys, Mon and Wed, 8-10pm, St Angela’s School, E7. Call 07958 307 657 COMMITTEE MEETINGS All meetings take place at Newham Town Hall, Barking Rd, E6, unless otherwise stated. Mon 3 Aug, Newham Partnership – Community Safety Partnership Executive Group, Newham Dockside, E16, 2pm CONTACT THE MAYOR The Mayor does not hold surgeries in August. Email him at mayor@newham.gov.uk or write to: The Mayor, LBN, 1000 Dockside Road, E16 2QU.

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CONTACT DETAILS LIBRARIES & COMMUNITY NEIGHBOURHOODS Beckton Globe 1 Kingsford Wy, E6 Canning Town Barking Rd, E16 Custom House Prince Regent Ln, E16 East Ham 328 Barking Rd, E6 Green Street 337-341 Green St, E13 The Gate 6-8 Woodgrange Rd, E7 Manor Park 685-691 Romford Rd, E12 North Woolwich 5 Pier Parade, E16 Plaistow North St, E13 Stratford 3 The Grove, E15 Archives and Local Studies 020 3373 6881 Community Outreach 020 337 30813

LEISURE & SPORTS VENUES Balaam Leisure Centre 14 Balaam St, E13 East Ham Leisure Centre 324 Barking Rd, E6 Newham Leisure Centre 281 Prince Regent Ln, E13 NewVIc Prince Regent Ln, E13 UEL SportsDock Docklands Campus, University Wy, E16

COMMUNITY CENTRES (C.C) Beckton Community Centre 14 Manor Wy, E6, 020 7511 1214 Field Community Centre 147 Station Rd, E7 020 8536 2800 Grassroots Centre Memorial Park, Memorial Ave, E15 020 3373 0650 The Hartley Centre 267 Barking Rd, E6 The Hub 123 Star Ln, E16 020 3373 0750 Jack Cornwell Community Centre Jack Cornwell St, E12 020 8553 3459 Jeyes Community Centre 1 James Cl, E13, 020 8548 9788 Katherine Rd Community Centre 254 Katherine Rd, E7 020 8548 9825 St Mark’s Community Centre 218 Tollgate Rd, E6 020 7511 1214 Vicarage Ln Community Centre Govier Cl, E15, 020 8519 0235 The Well Community Centre 49 Vicarage Ln, E6, 020 7586 7070

London Borough of Newham Members’ allowances – Publication of allowances paid to members and co-opted members in the 2014/2015 financial year As part of the legislation that sets out the arrangements for the payment of allowances, details of amounts paid to each Member of the Council and each Co-opted Member of a Committee must be published within the local authority’s area. This notice sets out the relevant information for the 2014/2015 financial year. During the 2014/2015 financial year, the Council operated the following allowance scheme: Basic Allowance per councillor:

£10,829 per annum

Mayor’s Allowance:

£81,029 per annum

Deputy Mayor’s Allowance:

£4,000 per annum (pro rata)

Special Responsibility Allowances (in addition to the basic allowance) for posts with different levels of responsibility attached to them: Band

SRA Allowance 1 April 2014 – 4 June 2014 £

SRA Allowance 5 June 2014 – 31 March 2015 £

6,679

3,621

5,176

13,358

7,762

10,347

20,037

14,488

18,624

26,716

22,765

26,901

31,042

33,395

Special Responsibility Allowances (in addition to any other allowance) for Members appointed to represent the Council on the following Bodies (this allowance to cease if that Body establishes a scheme of its own): External body

SRA £

East London Waste Authority

1,035

Annual Allowances for non-elected co-opted/independent members serving on the following: Committee/Sub-committee/Commission

Annual Allowance £

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

497

Scrutiny Commissions

497

Chair of Standards Advisory Committee

1200

Standards Advisory Committee

800

Childcare/dependants allowance – £7.27 per hour up to 10pm and £9.70 per hour after 10pm irrespective of the number of people cared for. Travelling Allowances – The reimbursement of actual travel costs incurred whilst undertaking duties outside Newham. Subsistence Allowances – The reimbursement of actual subsistence costs incurred whilst undertaking duties outside Newham. This allowance is limited to a maximum daily rate of £28.99 for meals and a maximum overnight rate of £116.15 for accommodation. The Council is required to publish details of the payments made to each Member of the Council and each Co-opted Member of a Committee in respect of the following allowances:

• • • • • •

Basic Allowance Special Responsibility Allowance Travelling Allowance Subsistence Allowance Dependants’ Carers’ Allowance Co-optees’ Allowance

Details of the amounts paid to each Member in the 2014/2015 financial year are set out in two Schedules. The amounts shown are before the deduction of Tax and National Insurance. Schedule 1 details the payments made to each elected Member under the scheme. Schedule 2 details payments made to Co-opted Members. Kim Bromley-Derry Chief Executive June 2015

SCHEDULE 1 – Current Members of the Council serving from 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015 Initials

Name

R H S O A J A J F S P L N A A D F F B M I J R U A R I C O J A Z P L F I K K A

WALES~ ABDULMUHIT# AHMAD MBE* AKIWOWO# ALARICE# ALEXANDER~ BAIKIE~ BECKLES# BOURNE~ BRAYSHAW~ BRICKELL* CAMERON* CHADHA* CHAUDHARY* CHOWDHURY~ CHRISTIE~ CLARK# CLARKE# COLLIER~ COLLIER* CORBETT~ CORBETT~ CRAWFORD~ DESAI~ EASTER# FIAZ OBE# FIBERESIMA~ FURNESS~ GANGADHARAN* GRAY~ GRIFFITHS~ GULAMUSSEN# HOLLAND~ HUDSON~ HUSSAIN~ IBRAHIM# JENKINS OBE* KAZI OBE* KELLAWAY

Basic Allowance £

Special Responsibility Allowance £

Travelling Allowance £

Subsistence Allowance £

Dependants’ Carers’ Allowance £

Telephone Allowance £

0 9,118 1,645 9,118 9,118 10,734 10,734 9,118 10,734 10,734 1,645 1,645 1,645 1,645 10,734 10,734 9,118 9,118 10,734 1,645 10,734 10,734 10,734 10,734 9,118 9,118 10,734 10,734 1,645 10,734 10,734 9,118 10,734 10,734 10,734 9,118 1,645 1,645 2,385

81,029 5,492 0 0 0 920 32,977 0 920 11,903 0 0 0 0 6,412 11,903 27,458 5,492 0 0 34,012 0 34,012 32,977 0 0 0 32,977 0 644 0 0 0 36,977 32,977 5,492 0 0 6,540

0 0 0 159 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 84 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 83 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 180 0 0 0 0 0 240 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 83 0 0 0

SCHEDULE 1 – Current Members of the Council serving from 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015 Initials

Name

O J S R J S A C C R P F F M A M S M T G Q R T E P P K L P A M E R A S R W H M J N T

KHAN# LAGUDA~ MAHMOOD* MANLEY* MARRIOTT# MASTERS# MCALMONT~ MCAULEY~ MCLEAN MIRZA* MURPHY~ NAZEER~ NEKIWALA~ NICHOLAS NOOR# PATEL~ PATEL~ PATEL# PAUL~ PEARSON* PEPPIATT~ RAHMAN~ RAHMAN# ROBINSON~ SATHIANESAN~ SCHAFER* SCORESBY~ SHAH~ SHILLINGFORD* SINGH~ SKYERS* SPARROWHAWK~ TALATI* TAYLOR* THOMAS~ TRIPP# VAUGHAN~ VIRDEE~ WALLS# WHITWORTH# WILSON~ WILSON

Basic Allowance £

Special Responsibility Allowance £

Travelling Allowance £

Subsistence Allowance £

Dependants’ Carers’ Allowance £

Telephone Allowance £

9,118 10,734 1,645 1,645 9,118 9,118 10,734 10,734 7,300 1,645 10,734 10,734 10,734 1,645 9,118 10,734 10,734 9,118 10,734 1,645 10,734 10,734 9,118 10,734 10,734 1,645 10,734 10,734 1,645 10,734 1,645 10,794 1,645 1,645 10,734 9,118 10,734 10,734 9,118 9,118 10,734 5,844

0 10,983 0 2,220 0 5,492 24,542 5,519 0 0 5,492 0 0 0 0 5,492 5,492 5,492 13,559 0 3,983 6,412 0 32,977 0 0 19,193 11,903 0 1,839 0 4,047 0 0 0 0 13,559 0 10,983 0 2,576 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 141 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 213 285

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 175 0 0 750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 83 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Notes 1. All Members who are provided with a computer at home to support their work as a Councillor and use the computer for personal use are required to make a payment of £60 per year. This contribution is taken from the basic allowance (Column 3) before payment of the basic allowance is made. 2. All Members are required to pay fees (£35 per annum) to the Data Controller in respect of Data Protection Registration. This contribution is taken from the basic allowance (Column 3) before payment of the basic allowance is paid. 3. The SRA (Column 4) paid to Councillor Hudson included an additional pro rata payment of £4,000 in recognition of being appointed as Deputy Mayor. 4. The SRA (Column 4) paid to Councillor I Corbett and Councillor Crawford included an additional payment of £1,035 permitted under the allowance scheme as the Council’s representatives on the East London Waste Authority. 5. * denotes members serving to Elections in May 2014 # denotes members elected from Elections in May 2014 ~ denotes members who were re-elected in May 2014 Elections Following the death of Councillor Kellaway in June 2014, Councillor T Wilson was elected in a by-election. Councillor McLean’s term expired mid term; re-elected in a by-election held on 7th May 2015

SCHEDULE 2 – Co-opted Members serving from 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015 or part thereof Initial

Surname

Basic Pay £

Kemp

414

Wilson

994

Glazzard

800

Goddard

800

Hussain

800

Robinson

800

Van Bussel

800

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