Newham Mag Issue 378

12 Overcoming addiction

18 Safe pair of hands

issue 378// 03 November – 16 November 2017 // Every fortnight

Lest we forget A time to remember (p8)

22 They’re the business

Look out for the next issue from 16 November 2017.

Contents.

On the Cover

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08 A TIME TO REMEMBER – Remembrance Sunday 12 DON’T BOTTLE IT UP – help for giving up alcohol 18 LOCKING IT IN – safe as houses 22 GIVING THEM A HAND – awards recognise businesses

12 Overcoming addiction

18 Safe pair of hands

22 They’re the business

issue 378// 03 November – 16 November 2017 // Every fortnight

Lest we forget A time to remember (p8)

In this issue

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11 KEEP ON RUNNING – community track launch 15 GREEN FINGERED – gardening efforts bear fruit 16 POWER OF WORDS – festival celebrates words 21 HEALTH WORKSHOPS – helping you stay well 25 LEISURE CENTRE MAKEOVERS – how we are improving two of our centres 27 FIREWORK SAFETY – staying injury-free at Guy Fawkes 29 READING FOR PLEASURE – thousands rose to the summer challenge Regulars

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03 NEWS – three pages of news from across the borough 06 THE MAYOR’S VIEW – news from Sir Robin Wales 30 OUR NEWHAM – community news 32 KIDS’ CORNER – poems, pictures and puzzles for our younger readers 34 WHAT’S ON – five pages of activities and events for you to try Find us online at www.newham.gov.uk/mag For information on all Newham Council services visit www.newham.gov.uk @NewhamLondon www.facebook.com/newhamcouncil

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News Twentieth anniversary of Pc Nina Mackay’s death marked Family, colleagues, police officers and residents gathered to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Pc Nina Mackay last month.

A memorial service was held in the road where she died on October 24, 1997. The service, in Arthingworth Street in Stratford, was led by senior police chaplain Jonathon Osbourne and attended by Pc Mackay’s family and friends, Newham Borough Commander Ade Adelekan, Mayor Sir Robin Wales, local councillors and Nick Bracken the council’s chief operating officer and former Met commander.

Pc Mackay had been attending a house with colleagues to arrest a man who was in breach of bail conditions. As officers entered the property the man stabbed Pc Mackay in the abdomen. The 25-year-old later died from her injuries.

Wreaths and floral tributes to the fallen officer were laid at the memorial during the service.

Commander Ade Adelekan, said: “Pc Nina Mackay made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. This service serves as a reminder of the bravery and commitment she showed to serving the residents of Newham and London.”

Pc Mackay followed her father, a former chief superintendent with the Metropolitan Police Service, into policing. She was

serving with the Territorial Support Group, a specialist crime and operations unit, at the time of her death.

Sir Robin Wales said: “Pc Mackay died as she went about her daily duties 20 years ago. Her dedication and bravery was remembered this week by her family, friends and colleagues.

“Police officers often find themselves in dangerous situations, directly in harm’s

way, as they protect our residents. We thank all police officers for the bravery they show every day.”

As well as the memorial in Arthingworth Street a nearby road has also been named Nina Mackay Close in her memory.

She is also remembered in the Metropolitan Police memorial garden in Hendon by a Valiant Heart rose that is named after her.

Mayor Sir Robin Wales lays a wreath at the memorial service

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News New fitness suite for women A new gym room for women-only has been unveiled at East Ham Leisure Centre.

A former office in the centre, in Barking Road, has been converted into a purpose-built gym for women to train in. The room has treadmills, cross trainers, exercise balls and resistance-machines.There is also a dedicated weights section and the gym is staffed by female fitness instructors.

Councillor Tahmina Rahman officially opened the gym alongside Newham and Essex Beagles’ rising star Finette Agyapong.

Councillor Rahman said: “It is so important for women to take care of themselves, but some can receive unwanted advances and sexual harassment when visiting a gym.

Now at East Ham women can come into a female-friendly environment, get advice and encouragement from experts and other women who are trying keep fit and healthy.”

The room is open during normal leisure centre hours from 6am to 10pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 8pm at weekends.

Councillor Tahmina Rahman with Finette Agyapong, staff and users

Students tackle extremism with resilience

Councillor Terry Paul with students and staff

Youngsters at a Stratford school showcased the results of a project promoting community resilience as a way of tackling extremism.

The Year 6 children from Colegrave Primary presented films and coursework that promoted the message of resilience to the wider school at an assembly attended

by Councillor Terrence Paul. The school collaborated with Newham Council’s Community Resilience Team to develop the project, called Colegrave Community Cohesion.

The project delivered workshops on identity, challenging extremism and digital resilience. The assembly showcased short films the school had made and a finger-print canvas that demonstrated a shared identity and the importance of pluralism.

Cllr Paul said: “I was very impressed by the work of the students who showed a maturity beyond their years in tackling an issue that clearly resonates with them. They showed a deep understanding of the issues surrounding resilience in the films and the canvas.”

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Stadium parking restrictions Parking restrictions are in place around the London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on West Ham United match days. Controlled parking hours in Stratford Central, Stratford North West, Stratford South West, Stratford South East and West Ham residential parking zones are extended and apply from 8am to 9pm. Only permit holders can park in RPZs. Next event day is: Saturday 4 November (Liverpool)

Councillor Clive Furness marking World Mental Health Day

Residents spent time focusing on their mental health as part of a celebration for World Mental Health Day last month.

The event included discussions, exercise, and musical performances at Stratford Advice Arcade. The celebration was led by Newham’s ASK Forum, which is a service-user group that aims to influence the way services are delivered in the borough.

Clive Furness, mayoral advisor for adults and health, said: “It is essential that we are all aware of our own mental health and prepare ourselves with strategies to cope with the ups and downs in life. Events like World Mental Health Day are an opportunity for us all to focus on our own well being.”

For more information on mental health support services available in Newham, visit www.newham.gov.uk/mentalhealth

Festive clothing workshop Learn to create your own Christmas jumper or embellish and update your party wear at a sewing workshop led by Love Your Clothes. Bring a plain jumper or sweatshirt and learn a range of hand and machine sewing techniques. The workshop will be held on Wednesday 15 November, 12-3pm at Beckton Globe Library. To reserve a place visit www.billetto.co.uk/users/love-yourclothes-london

New toddlers group

Consultation on planning regulations Newham Council is inviting residents to take part in a consultation on the future of planning applications for home extensions and alterations.

The new policy document aims to provide homeowners with greater clarity around the planning process. Feedback from the consultation will be used to finalise the council’s Altering and Extending Your Home Supplementary Planning Document.

The draft document can be seen at www.newham.gov.uk/planningconsultations and comments can be made until Wednesday 13 December 2017 by emailing localplan@newham.gov.uk with AAEYH in the subject line.

Taking a

Chat and Play, a new parents and toddlers group is beginning at Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre. Every Monday from 10.45-11.30am parents, carers and toddlers can join in with singing, dancing, movement games and chat about day to day life with a toddler.

The term time sessions start on Monday 6 November. For more information contact the CNC on 020 3373 0854.

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newham mayor

Mayor’s view Carnival efforts recognised In recent weeks, I and my councillor colleagues have had the pleasure of visiting some of the borough’s schools to thank them for taking part in this year’s Mayor’s Carnival.

The carnival is one of my favourite highlights of the weekend of the Mayor’s Newham Show. The annual free two-day show at Central Park in East Ham is one of the many ways that Newham Council brings its residents together, and the carnival as it parades around the area is a great advert for the fun and games which

are taking place in the park.

This year’s theme, A World of Carnivals, took inspiration from the carnivals from around the globe and celebrated our borough’s diverse communities.

The carnival itself is the culmination of weeks of hard work from residents, schools and their pupils. Every year it gets more difficult to pick a winning team out of the entrants, but this year I was impressed by the efforts made by the pupils of Gainsborough Primary School in Stratford.

Gainsborough Primary School were the winning team

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I was honoured to be able to visit the school to award the schoolchildren with medals and present them with a special silver salver.

My colleagues Councillors Mas Patel and Hanif Abdulmuhit have also been acknowledging the efforts of pupils from Ranelagh and St Antony’s schools respectively.

I hope the children are proud of their efforts and look forward to welcoming more youngsters and community groups to next year’s carnival and show.

Pupils from St Antony’s show off their silver salver

newham mayor

Determination shines through It was a pleasure to welcome Mike Kane MP, Shadow Schools Minister, to the borough. Head teacher Tom Canning OBE showed Mike and myself around his brilliant school, sharing with us a performance from the Tollgate Primary School orchestra and choir.

We showed the shadow minister the successful partnership between Newham Council and our schools, with Tollgate being an example of how our programmes have integrated alongside their children’s teaching.

Every Child a Musician is one of those programmes, showing our determination to work with schools to ensure that no matter what a child’s background they get opportunities to learn skills and experience extra-curricular activities.

Newham’s Every Child a Musician Programme is the largest children’s music service in the country. It provides free weekly music tuition to children in our primary schools and gives each participating child a musical instrument which is theirs to keep.

Since the programme began in 2010/11, it has delivered more than 1.2 million free music lessons.

Mike Kane MP enjoyed a free school meal with a pupil

Learning an instrument is proven to improve a child’s performance in class, but it also means they learn a valuable skill of playing an instrument and reading music. After an excellent performance from the orchestra and choir, Mike joined in, showing us his flute playing skills.

We also know that times are hard for all of us at the moment.

Councils are facing drastic cuts and families have less pounds in their pocket. This is why since 2009 we have provided free school meals to all children in primary education. It ensures they have a hot meal and can focus on learning. It also saves parents and carers £437 a year.

These policies of universalism and opportunity are exactly what we are about at Newham and it was a pleasure to show Mike what a radical and progressive local government can achieve.

I know it inspired him and showed him our determination despite tough times.

I would like to thank all the staff at Tollgate Primary School for the excellent work that they do and thank all of the children for being a delight to listen and talk to.

The shadow minister also joined the children for a music lesson

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Time to remember and honour our brave Remembrance Sunday is a time when the nation comes together to commemorate those who have died in the service of their country.

Marked on the Sunday nearest to Armistice Day, it is a time that relatives and serving members of the armed forces join together with dignitaries to take part in acts of remembrance.

There are also those who choose to remember on their own, and observe the two minute silence in the comfort of their own home. Among them is Lesley Soloman, 63, who will watch the televised national service of remembrance from her Manor Park home.

She said: “I was brought up in this area during a time when buses and cars

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would stand still and everybody would stop what they were doing to observe the two-minute silence. Remembrance Sunday is really important to me.�

Lesley has strong links with the armed forces. Her maternal grandfather, Sidney Gullen, served with the 6th Essex Regiment during WWI, and was an ARP (Air Raid Precautions) Warden controlling traffic in Manor Park when Captain Blaney was trying to defuse a bomb in 1940. Her father also served in Palestine with the North Somerset Yeomanry in World War II.

Lesley Soloman

Mayor Sir Robin Wales said: “Remembrance is a time when we pause in our daily routine to remember and honour those men and women who over the years have given their lives to the nations’ cause and to protect the freedoms of others.”

On Sunday 12 November, the Mayor and members of the Royal British Legion will join Newham residents to reflect on the sacrifices made by our armed services in conflicts past and present.

East Ham Cenotaph, Central Park, High Street South, E6.

Members of the Royal British Legion will parade from High Street South to Central Park at 10.30am where the ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Cenotaph at 10.55am. The service will be led by Reverend Fred Ashford-Okai. Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales will be attending.

All Saints West Ham Parish Church, Church Street, E15.

The service will commence at 10.45am; guests are asked to be seated by

10.30am. The service will be led by Reverend Stephen Chandler. Deputy Mayor (Statutory), Councillor Ken Clark, will be attending.

St Luke’s Memorial, Tarling Road, Canning Town, E16 The service led by Ven. Emeka Ejinkonye will commence at 10.45am. Deputy Mayor, Councillor Lester Hudson will be attending.

“Remembrance is a time when we pause in our daily routine to remember and honour those men and women who over the years have given their lives to the nations’ cause and to protect the freedoms of others.”

St Mark’s Memorial, Factory Road, E16 (grounds of Brick Lane Music Hall, North Woolwich & Silvertown) There will be a parade from the Royal British Legion Club, 14 Constance Street,

Canning Town to St Marks Memorial at 10.30am. The service is scheduled to take place at 10:45am. Councillor Joy Laguda, Chair of Council and Councillor Paul Sathianesan will be attending.

Armistice Day – to be commemorated on Friday 10 November 2017 This year it is the 99th anniversary of the Armistice, the agreement in which Germany surrendered, ending hostilities on the Western Front and 72 years since the end of the Second World War. A service of remembrance will be observed on Friday 10 November at 10.45am at the Cenotaph in Central Park, East Ham. A two minute silence will take place at 11am. Newham schools will be taking part. This year the event is being organised by St Joachim’s Roman Catholic Primary School with support from Newham Council. The service will be attended by Councillor Paul Sathianesan.

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ON TRACK FOR DELIVERING LEGACY World class Olympians will share Newham’s latest sports venue with schoolchildren and local residents at the London Marathon Community Track in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

To mark the opening, a special PE lesson for pupils from the nearby Bobby Moore Academy was held with Team GB’s World Championships medallists Asha Philip and Rabah Yousif. Philip and Yousif competed in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and will now be based at the track as their club, the Newham and Essex Beagles, will be making the community facility their new home.

Students from the academy, which opened in September, were coached by the two Olympians.

Councillor Mas Patel, Community Lead Councillor for Stratford and New Town

also joined the group to launch the track.

The track, provided by the London Marathon Charitable Trust, plays a key role in delivering a local legacy from the 2012 Games for many local sport groups including the Newham Athletics Network, English Athletics, Altis FC, the West Ham Foundation and West Ham Ladies.

It will be available for community use throughout the year with designated sessions for schools and community groups as well as pay and run sessions for local residents. The track will also have a new clubhouse area and gym.

Mayor Sir Robin Wales, said: “It is great

to see the London Marathon Community Track now open. Our youngsters will share this incredible resource with gold medal winning athletes from Newham and Essex Beagles who will make this track a fitting new home.

“This was a key part of the legacy from the 2012 Games and something we fought for to encourage increased sports participation throughout the borough.

I look forward to watching our young people make the most of this track, be inspired by the athletes who also use it and go on to achieve their own gold medal success.”

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Malgorzata Dyrda

Alcohol dependency destroys countless lives every year, not just of those who are affected directly but entire families. It also has a huge impact on the wider community.

One person who has experienced firsthand the devastating impact of alcohol is Forest Gate resident Malgorzata Dyrda.

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She has been slowly reclaiming her life with help from an organisation that provides an integrated drug and alcohol recovery service, Change, Grow, Live (CGL) based in Canning Town.

Malgorzata, 37, a Polish national came to the UK in 2012.

She said: “My story started when I was 17 or 18-years-old. Access to alcohol was very easy, as I used to live in the countryside and so many families were making homemade wines, liquors and beers from the fruits they were growing.”

Her drinking began innocently enough at parties and celebrations but it soon escalated.

She married a Bangladeshi man but this proved to be a “toxic relationship”.

“My husband used to go to Bangladesh, leaving me for four months at a time without any moral or financial support.” She recalls: “This was the best and the worst time of my life: on the one

hand there was nobody criticising me, on the other, the children were asking about their dad and I made up excuses for him, as I was never sure when he would be back.”

Last year, her two children aged three and four were taken away from her because of her alcohol addiction. Now she is turning her life around so that she can get them back.

“ I realised that I had a problem with alcohol but as long as I was doing my day to day routine, I did not notice the very thin line of me becoming an alcoholic.”

“I realised that I had a problem with alcohol but as long as I was doing my day to day routine, I did not notice the very

thin line of me becoming an alcoholic.

“It took me three months to stop drinking and the group meetings helped me to understand my problem, accept it and fight it to ensure that I stay sober.

“CGL changed my life for the better and I found my self-confidence and true value through volunteering at CGL.”

“It took me three months to stop drinking and the group meetings helped me to understand my problem, accept it and fight it to ensure that I stay sober. ” Public Health England estimates there are approximately 3,615 alcohol dependent drinkers in Newham. Currently, about 14 per cent of this population are accessing treatment from CGL. Residents

can refer themselves for treatment as Malgorzata did, or get referred by their GP, hospital or through council services.

Lee Cockram a Building Recovery in Communities Co-ordinator at CGL supports a team of 20 volunteers to facilitate the clients’ recovery.

He said: “We support people who have substance misuse issues. We assess them, put together a recovery plan and give them ownership (of it). We help them to learn new strategies, get them out in the community, attend courses and get involved in volunteering.”

CGL has three hubs in Newham: Canning Town, Stratford and Manor Park. The Canning Town hub includes access to a garden next door (see page 15 for more details). The hubs offer a range of services to get residents to stop using drugs or alcohol and develop coping mechanisms to stay sober and drug free.

Support and advice I f you or someone you know is

struggling with drink or drugs, free support and advice is available.

Contact the CGL on newham. referrals@cgl.org.uk or 0800 652 3879. Visit www.newham.gov.uk/ adultsocialcare for more information on the range of support available.

Think you might be drinking too much? Take the online test Visit www.dontbottleitup.org.uk to take the two minute alcohol test and get free, personalised advice about your drinking.

If you have a phone or tablet, you can also download the free DrinkCoach app to help you track and change your alcohol intake.

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Matt Gregory, left, and David Hibbert, right, in the garden

An oasis of calm Alcohol Awareness Week runs from 13-19 November as a way of raising awareness of the impact that drinking has on people, their families and the community at large.

Newham residents trying to overcome alcohol and drug addiction with the support of Change, Grow, Live’s Beckton Road Hub can step out into a green oasis and join a gardening group to connect

with nature.

The “garden” in the middle of Canning Town is a project run by Build on Belief, a peer-led organisation committed to supporting residents affected by substance misuse to overcome their dependence.

The garden is run by David Hibbert who set it up six months ago with plants donated by friends and associates. It is available to Newham residents on Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons to visit and garden.

Matt Gregory, a service user representative at CGL, volunteers at the garden. He said: “Six months ago I had never been in a garden. It has such a calming atmosphere when you get

out here in the fresh air. You would not think you are next to a main road and a McDonalds. Its like a green oasis.”

David added: “I grew up in Gloucestershire with a lovely garden and I wanted people here in Canning Town to have exactly what I had. They can come in here, see plants and smell something that maybe they smelt when they were with their mum or gran. There is a part of their childhood that was beautiful, before they became involved with alcohol or drugs.

Its their chance to reconnect with that.”

The garden recently received a London in Bloom award (level 4, which is classed as Thriving) under the ‘Its Your Neighbourhood’ category. It’s the first of its kind for CGL Newham.

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Enjoying the word on the page, screen and stage

Inua Ellams

Newham Newham Council believes in bringing literature alive for everyone in the borough which is why it is working with Discover Children’s Story Centre to run the first ever Newham Word Festival, from 6 to 19 November.

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Word and book lovers of all ages can head to libraries, community centres and arts venues to enjoy 14 days of activities as writers, poets and other literary and arts’ stars promise to delight and entertain young and old with fiction, poetry, family events, current affairs, local history, film, sport, political commentary and visual arts.

A total of 155 events are planned with the help of almost 100 artists and performers.

Councillor Ken Clark, Deputy Mayor (statutory) said: “As well as bringing some of the UK’s best known authors and poets to our borough, the Newham Word Festival also gives our many local artists a platform to showcase their amazing work.

I hope as many residents as possible take the opportunity to get involved, and to discover how an enjoyment of reading and words can enrich our lives.”

Education & Outreach More than 1,000 children and young people will be at the heart of the Newham Word Festival.

They will be receiving ideas and inspiration from writers and illustrators including Jeremy Strong, Juno Dawson, Alex T. Smith, Sita Brahmachari, Patrice Lawrence, Katherine Webber, Joseph Coelho, Frances Hardinge, Polarbear, Neal Layton, Simon Bartram, Marcia Williams, SF Said, Catherine Johnson, Sally Nicholls, Catherine Barter, Katherine Woodfine and the Wimpy Kid Show.

6-19 November

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Families Programme highlights for families include an event with best-selling, awardwinning artist and illustrator Oliver Jeffers who will be reading from his new book Here We Are – Notes for Living on Planet Earth. John Hegley will be sharing his poems and songs, while Arena Illustration will be programming a mini-festival featuring fantastic author/ illustrators Jonny Duddle and Kristyna Litten.

One of Britain’s best-loved comedy performers and writers, Andy Hamilton will read from his new book The Star Witness and Sunday Times best-selling author Ben Aaronovitch will discuss his PC Peter Grant series of novels. Celebrated author of The Baby Ganesh Detective Agency series V aseem Khan will lead a panel on how to write crime fiction.

The Sugar Girls authors Duncan Barrett and Nuala Calvi will be exploring the uproarious local history of the Tate and Lyle factory with some of the original sugar girls.

Amy Lamé (From Prejudice to Pride: A History of LGBTQ + Movement) and Juno Dawson (The Gender Games) will be in conversation.

Nigerian rap artist and author BREIS will be performing songs and talking about his new books. Awardwinning poet and playwright Inua Ellams has invited residents to enter a competition to join him on stage, and Colombian poet Sonia Quintero will curate drop in sessions on hip-hop, spoken word, poetry, slam, rap and classical poetry at the pop-up Poetry House.

There will be workshops and exhibitions to enjoy, including script writing, playwriting, filmmaking, bookmaking and sessions run by Rosetta Arts and Forest Gate Arts.

Amy Lamé (Credit: Christa Holka)

Oliver Jeffers

Booking Most Newham Word Festival tickets are free, but some events do carry a fee – please see individual listings for information on how to book. For events in libraries, you can book at the front desk or telephone in advance. For more information visit www.newham.gov. uk or go to www.discover.org.uk/ newhamwordfestival17/

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Keep burglars at the door In the 12 months to the end of July there were 2,240 burglaries in Newham involving homes, businesses and community buildings. They rose from a year low last September to a high in December. Locksmith Daniel Lee has some tips to keep burglars at the door.

Daniel, from Plaistow, is a member of the Guild of Master Craftsman and set up The Lock Company (TLC) in 2008 at the age of 21 with wife Carleene. He said: “We got married and decided to start a business.

I was a locksmith with another company but we decided to go out on our own.

“Carleene came up with the acronym TLC. I thought it was nice. It makes you think warm thoughts. Our base is in

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Canning Town but we are a mobile service covering all over London pretty much.”

The 24-hour emergency locksmith and security service has three vans on the road and a team of engineers.

Daniel added: “The only job I have done since the age of 15 has been a locksmith.

There was a man in my mum’s church who was a locksmith. I asked him if I could go out on a Saturday to see what

I thought of it. I loved it. One minute you were dealing with someone getting locked out, the next you had an eviction or were securing a property involved in a crime. Being a locksmith you also have to be a social worker and at times a security guard. ‘‘That’s what drew me to it and I have built the company from the ground up.’’

Carleene does the paperwork while

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FIVE TOP TIPS 1. U se what you’ve got.

“I go to many burgled homes with doors that have five or six points of locking, but people haven’t lifted the handle and turned the key. You can’t just leave doors on the latch.”

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ecent door, decent lock, D decent frame.

“You might have a decent door but not a decent frame. You might have a decent frame but not a decent lock. If you don’t apply all three, one is bound to fail.”

3. O utside lighting.

“This is a must, especially at the back because burglars don’t like being lit up. This will decrease the chance of someone trying to break into your property.”

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n alarm.

A “Burglars don’t want the noise.”

5. H edgerows or bushes.

“Make sure they are cut back.

Don’t give anyone a place where they can not be seen from the road.”

Daniel Lee gives home security advice

Daniel is out in the van. He has provided a service to Newham Council on many occasions in homes, schools and parks.

The father-of-four said: “Newham has an ever changing landscape and that’s what makes it so intriguing. There is so much regeneration and change. That is why it is an exciting place to have a business. The more homes you build the more door locks and window locks there

are and that could mean more business for me.

“I want to grow the company in the next five years and double our workforce.

I want to ensure people have a decent wage, but if I can continue to make a modest living and be a good husband and father, I will be happy with that.”

Daniel has offered some advice on home security:

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Independent member needed for Audit Board Do you live or work in Newham?

Do you want to extend your skills and abilities?

Do you have knowledge of governance, risk management, internal controls, public sector, accounts, regulation and compliance?

Could you challenge and contribute to the council’s control framework?

If you can answer yes to these questions, you may be the person we are looking for.

The council’s Audit Board is looking for an independent member who can challenge and direct the council’s control framework.

The independent member would serve for a period of three years with an approximate start date of January 2018.

You would be required to attend evening meetings up to eight times a year; each

meeting usually lasts about two hours.

While it is a voluntary position, you will be able to claim travelling and subsistence allowance.

If you are accepted, a full induction and training will be provided.

As a non-voting member of the Audit Board you would be expected to: • Encourage and promote good governance within the council, particularly in relation to internal control • Challenge the council’s internal control framework to ensure that it is fit for purpose • Help ensure that the work of internal and external audit are complementary so resources are used effectively • Review the council’s accounts and follow up any control issues raised concerning them • Help ensure that there is effective and adequate internal audit, counter fraud and risk management provision • Provide independent assurance that recommendations made by internal and external audit are acted upon.

How to apply

To apply, send your CV with a supporting statement demonstrating your knowledge and how you can contribute to the key accountabilities in accordance with the requirements to: Joy George Corporate Governance, Strategic Services Newham Dockside 1000 Dockside Road London E16 2QU We are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of employment with the London Borough of Newham. We welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

If you have any questions about the role you can also call Joy on 020 3373 1256 or email joy.george@newham.gov.uk The deadline for applications is Friday 24 November 2017

Avoiding ill-health is everyone’s business We want our residents to enjoy good health throughout their lives. But we can only do this in partnership with communities, employers, local businesses, schools and colleges and the health and care services.

We want improved health and reducing preventable illness to be everybody’s business from individuals taking care of their own health to communities taking ownership of their neighbourhood and employers supporting the health of their employees.

We are living longer and the gap in life expectancy between Newham residents and the average for England has reduced. However, we are not enjoying good health as much as we could because we are developing age-related

illnesses that can lead to disability and reduced quality of life.

Councillor Clive Furness, mayoral adviser for adults and health, said: “We can reduce our risk of developing heart disease and some cancers by being more physically active, having a balanced healthy diet and if we stop smoking.

“That is why we have been running a series of workshops in our community neighbourhood centres, bringing together residents so we can hear from

them about how we can support them to make changes that will prevent ill health and enjoy an improved quality of life.”

If you want to get involved the next workshops will be on Monday, 20 November, at Manor Park Community Neighbourhood Centre and on Tuesday, 21 November at East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre. Speak to your local community neighbourhood team to find out what help and advice might be available on leading a healthier and happier life.

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Celebrating business success

Newham Council believes in supporting existing businesses and helping entrepreneurs to set up in Newham because they play a valuable role in regenerating our borough.

That is why the council sponsored the first ever Business Awards organised by the Newham Chamber of Commerce last year. The Newham Chamber of Commerce is a membership organisation which works hard to support local businesses to succeed in the tough world of business and commerce.

This year’s event took place at the Old Town Hall in Stratford and attracted more than 200 guests from businesses and local partnerships. Awards were given across a range of categories with sponsors including Newham Council, Aspers Casino, London City Airport, Newham College of Further Education, Tate & Lyle Sugars, Gallions Reach Shopping Centre, Lall Ondhia chartered accountants, Canary Wharf Group, Brandstad & Wiseman Lee and McDonalds Restaurants.

Newham Council sponsored the Young Entrepreneur of The Year award, a category open to a young business owner

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or employee (under the age of 30) who has demonstrated vision and creativity.

The winner was Vivek Nandha of VNY Security Ltd in Plaistow. Vivek went to school in Newham, grew up and continues to live here and has established business premises in the borough. VNY Security offers high quality security training to people looking to get into the security industry or who are already in the sector.

Mayor Sir Robin Wales said: “Businesses make a huge contribution to the life of our borough – through jobs and driving regeneration – and both make Newham a place that people want to visit, work and stay. It is only right that we take the time to recognise the vital role that they play. We are very pleased to sponsor the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.”

This year’s judging panel was led by Councillor Mas Patel and Councillor Lakmini Shah. Nick Bracken, Chief Operating Officer at Newham Council

represented the organisation.

The award winners were: Business of the Year Winner: Satchel Sponsor: Aspers Casino Westfield Stratford City Young Entrepreneur of the Year Winner: Vivek Nandha Sponsor: Newham Council E-Business of the Year Winner: Satchel Sponsor: Lall Ondhia Chartered Certified Accountants Business Person of the Year Winner: Stephen Evans Sponsor: Canary Wharf Group Customer Service – Large Business Winner: Holiday Inn & Staybridge Suites Sponsor: Gallions Reach Shopping Park

Councillors Shah and Patel present the award to Vivek Nandha with Mr Bracken

Green Business of the Year Winner: Together!2012 CIC Sponsor: Brandstad & Wiseman Lee Best Innovation in Business Winner: London Academy of IT Sponsor: Tate & Lyle Sugars Corporate Social Responsibility Winner: University of East London Sponsor: London City Airport Community Involvement Winner: East End Community Foundation Sponsor: McDonalds Training and Development Winner: Holiday Inn & Staybridge Suites Sponsor: Newham College of Further Education Small/Micro Customer Service Winner: My Web Hero Sponsor: Stratford Original

Sole Trader/Micro Business Winner: My Web Hero Sponsor: Alan Patient & Co Two highly commended entries in the Young Entrepreneur of the Year category were also presented with awards this year; Sam Cox of GrowUp Community Farm, and Louise Leolin & Christian Lovdal of DinoByte Labs.

GrowUp Community Farm creates innovative urban farms to educate and engage communities with sustainable food production in cities. They are based in Stratford where they run the UK’s first aquaponic farm in a shipping container.

DinoByte Labs is a London based indie games start-up, co-founded by Louise Leolin and Christian Lovdal in 2015 (both UEL alumni). DinoByte is built on their love for games, rampant creative imagination and a drive to make an impact in the industry.

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LEISURE CENTRES GET MILLION POUND BOOST To ensure our residents get access to the best facilities to help them stay fit and healthy, Newham Council is spending up to £1.6m in funding to improve two of its leisure centres.

Newham Leisure Centre will gain new cardio and strength equipment for both able-bodied and disabled customers and the ground floor gym will be extended, with a larger free weights area. At specific times, the top floor of the gym will be dedicated to female members for women-only sessions.

At Balaam Leisure Centre, every piece of equipment will be replaced and a new exercise station installed. Members will be able to make the most of new classes taking place in a specially equipped hot yoga studio with room for 50 customers.

Balaam members will also be able to enjoy the gym 24 hours a day, with a duty manager on site from 10pm to 6am.

During refurbishment, the gym and studios will be temporarily closed at both leisure centres from early November.

Both leisure centre pools will close from

mid-December and changing facilities may be affected for a longer period. Both sites will reopen in early January 2018.

While the refurbishment work is being carried out, Balaam and Newham Leisure Centre members will be able to use East Ham and Atherton leisure centres and Manor Park fitness centre.

Councillor Forhad Hussain, cabinet member for sports and leisure, said: “The improvements to both leisure centres will ensure that those residents who are trying to lead healthy lifestyles will have access to the most modern and up-to-date equipment to help them. We are committed to having state of the art facilities in our borough and we believe in supporting our residents to stay fit through exercise.”

For more information, please contact activeNewham on 0300 124 0123.

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Standing up to violence against women and girls Newham Town Hall, 328 Barking Rd, East Ham, E6 2RP Tuesday 28 November, 9am-1.30pm

Come along to a free event to show your support for the United Nation’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls.

Refreshments will be provided. Entry is on a first-come-firstserved basis. Please arrive early and wear something orange to show your support.

Activities on the day include: • survivor stories • music and performances • adult social care and health information and advice stalls.

For more information, email Noreen.Mukalazi@ newham.gov.uk or call 020 3373 0332 /07814 615 350.

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CELEBRATING SAFELY WITH FIREWORKS Although tens of thousands of Newham residents enjoy the free Guy Fawkes fireworks display organised by Newham Council many will continue to set off sparklers, rockets and other pyrotechnics well after 5 November.

If you are among them make sure you stay safe, and follow our guide to the safe use of fireworks.

Remember, remember…

• only buy fireworks marked with the British Standard Kitemark BS7114 • don’t drink alcohol if you’re setting off fireworks • store your fireworks in a closed box • follow the instructions on each firework • light fireworks at arm’s length, using a taper • don’t ever go near a firework that has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off, it could still explode • never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them • always supervise children around fireworks and sparklers

• light sparklers one at a time – and wear gloves • never give sparklers to a child aged under five, and remember that sparklers can stay hot after they’ve been put out • keep pets indoors.

It is against the law for anyone to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am, except on Guy Fawkes Night (November 5) when the cut-off is midnight.

Newham Council is working with the police and the London Fire Brigade to tackle anti-social behaviour and ensure your safety. If you witness any crime or anti-social behaviour please get in touch.

Call our Enforcement and Safety Team on 020 8430 2000 or email asb@newham.gov.uk or visit www.newham.gov.uk

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Attention all working parents!

30 hours free childcare for children aged 3 and 4 years

See who is offering places in Newham at www.newham.gov.uk/30freehours 020 3373 0980 • 30hourschildcare@newham.gov.uk

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A summer of reading – even for toddlers Thousands of Newham’s young residents spent their summer weeks at the borough’s libraries, immersed in tales of animal antics as they took part in our annual Summer Reading Challenge.

This year’s challenge had an Animal Agents theme and included a variety of events and appearances by well known children’s authors including Tony Ross, Nick Sharratt, Gareth P Jones and Guy Bass.

Last year we saw a record number of children attend and this year there was an increase on last year’s figures, with more than 18,000 youngsters joining in. They had the chance to play detective at a forensics workshop, or take part in an animal themed poetry workshop.

The challenge also involved

more than 500 under 4s who took part in The Little Summer Reading Challenge for the first time. This year’s event involved more than 200 young volunteers, called Reading Hackers, who gave up their summer holidays to help younger readers and become positive role models.

The aim of the challenge, which began on 15 July, was to encourage children to read or share six books of their own choice over the summer.

Newham Council’s community neighbourhoods worked with 23 schools and succeeded in getting

almost 14,000 children to join their local library. Staff also reported a 26 per cent increase in the number of children who finished the challenge and a 30 per cent rise in the number of youngsters borrowing books.

Councillor Quintin Peppiatt, cabinet member for children and young people, said: “Once again, our youngsters have shown that there is nothing quite like a good book to keep you entertained and the fact that increasing numbers of them take part in our Summer Reading Challenge every year, shows they enjoy it.”

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Jerry rose to the Broadgate Tower Challenge

A round 100 people took up the challenge of scaling down one of London’s tallest structures to raise money for Richard House Children’s Hospice.

They included corporate teams from Baker and McKenzie, Careys plc, Clifford Chance, Eversheds, the Financial Conduct Authority, Marks and Spencer as well as committed individuals.

Among them was Jerry During, whose twoyear-old son Myles received treatment at the Beckton hospice. Jerry said: “I had never done anything like this before but wanted to take on something that would be a real challenge to show how much we appreciate the specialised care they give to Myles”.

As a charity, Richard House provides its services free of charge to families that need them. The majority of its funding comes from the generosity of the public.

This year the hospice needs to raise £3million to be able to continue to provide care for life-limited children and young adults as well as support for their families.

Staff and students at Curwen Primary can be forgiven for feeling flush after their school was awarded no less than four Gold awards. They were handed out by the Primary Geography Quality Mark, Leading Parent Partnership Award, International School Award and Transport for London Stars Award.

The Primary Geography Quality Mark is seen as a key strategy for raising the quality of the subject in primary schools and has been driving improvements in geography at the Plaistow school since 2006.

Emma White, assistant head teacher, said: “We are delighted that Curwen Primary School has been highlighted as ‘leading the way in providing excellent and innovative geography’.

Our vision for geography is to inspire a sense of awe and wonder and enable children to make sense of a continually changing world.”

The other awards recognise the school’s Thousands efforts to involve parents and carers with of residents attended the day children’s learning, its achievements in international learning and inspiring children to transform their travelling habits.

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A group of young pupils paid their respects to those who died in the First World War during a three day visit to France.

The 40 Year 5 and 6 children, from Central Park Primary School in East Ham went to Warsy, where they stayed at the magnificent Chateau de Warsy, surrounded by acres of unspoilt woodland.

They saw sites associated with the Great War and the extent of the damage done with a trip to a mine crater memorial and Pozieres and Thiepval cemeteries.

They were accompanied by staff including head teacher Darren Williams.

It was at Thiepval that the children helped one of their teachers locate her great-great uncle – Private Frederick Adams (one of the West Ham Pals) of the 33rd Battalion Essex Regiment. They also laid a wreath for the missing soldiers whose bodies were never recovered.

More than 100 people celebrated the traditional Chinese mid-autumn festival at an event held by Newham Chinese Association.

The event was attended by guests of honour including Councillor Ayesha Chowdhury and Teon Yau, Director of Yau Clan Association UK as well as Chinese residents living locally.

Founded in 1987, Newham Chinese Association aims to help residents to improve social links, make new friends, learn to use public transport and participate in social activities, including Tai Chi, Cantonese Opera, Salsa Fitness dance, Majong and lunch club.

The audience enjoyed a performance by the Cantonese opera group, a traditional Chinese lion dance, moon cakes and a six-course Chinese dinner. ABP London also supported the event and donated raffle prizes.

Youngsters present mental health ideas to NHS Students from St Angela’s Ursuline School in Forest Gate had the opportunity to raise awareness of young people’s mental health issues when they presented to NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

The Year 10 pupils talked about the impact that mental ill health can have on young people and why it is important to raise awareness of where to get help and support. The group set out their hopes for the future, including at least two specially trained teachers in every school, peer mentoring, and awareness raising in assemblies.

A series of workshops are being held as part of the students’ work with HeadStart, a project supported by Newham CCG and Newham Council to raise awareness of mental health issues.

Newham CCG Chair Dr Prakash Chandra said: “The pupils gave a passionate and informed presentation to the board and it was really encouraging to see what an impact the HeadStart campaign has had on the school and its approach to dealing with mental health.”

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FIVE PAGES OF ACTIVITIES MOSTLY FREE, ALL FUN

WHAT’S ON? Download our What’s On app at www.newham.gov.uk/neighbourhoodevents

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FOOD ACADEMY LUNCH CLUBS

Green Street Youth Works (11-19yrs) - a chance to drop in for activities and a chill zone for youngsters, aged 11 to 19. On Wednesdays, from 5.30 to 8.30pm and Thursdays at Katherine Road Community Centre, 254 Katherine Road, E7.

Join our free fun lunch clubs for hands-on cooking classes to prepare delicious food as well as enjoying fun activities to promote wellness. For women only. Advance booking required. Email hello@foodacademy.co.uk for more details.

Tuesdays, 10am-12pm and 12.30-2.30pm and Fridays, from 10am-12pm and 12.30-2.30pm at East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre, 328 Barking Road, E6.

Introduction to Tae Kwondo and self defence (4-14yrs) - booking is essential. On Fridays from 6.45 to 7.45pm. Call Green Street Library to book on 020 3373 0857 or email: CN.Greenstreet@newham.gov.uk UK Wall Ball Research - 20-week project for stroke patients. A fun, social activity involving left to right coordination using a ball. Suitable for stroke rehabilitation or survivors. On Fridays from 3.15 to 4.15pm at Plaistow Library, North Street, E13.

TRY SOMETHING NEW TIME FOR TECHNOLOGY Drop-in support session to get you online, complete online applications and understand gadgets. Fridays from 2 to 3.30pm, at Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre, 2-6 Woodgrange Road, E7.

Indicates free sessions Libraries unless stated.

Storytelling Mon, 10.30-11.15am, Custom House; Tues, 10.30-11.30am, East Ham, Tues, 10.45-11.30am, Tues, 1.15-2pm, Canning Town; Tues, 10.30-11.30am; Tues, 11am-12pm, Fri, 11am-12pm, Stratford; Fri, 10.30-11.30am, Manor Park; Tues, 10.3011.30am, The Gate; Tues, 10.30-11.15am, Thurs, 2-3pm, Plaistow; Tues, 10.30-11.15am, North Woolwich Stay and Play Support for parents and carers to develop their child through play.

Sat, 11-12pm, Green St; Tues, 8.15-10.15am, Thurs, 8.15-11.15am, The Gate; Weds, 10am-12pm, Sat, 11am1pm, Stratford

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Reading Together Thurs, 2.30-3pm, Custom House Baby Yoga Five-week course. Register at Rebecca Cheetham Children’s Centre on 020 8534 3136 Weds, 1-2pm, Stratford Baby Rhyme Time (Up to 12mths) For babies and parents to enjoy songs, develop communication skills through sign. Weds, 12.30-1.30pm, Manor Park Triple P Parenting Parenting techniques for children aged 18 months and above. Tues, 5.30-7.30pm, East Ham; Weds, 12.45-2.45pm, Manor Park Sensory Storytelling Run by St Stephen’s Early Start.

Fri, 1-2pm, Green St Bumps and Bundles Group Interactive session for parents and carers of babies under 18mths.

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Indicates free sessions

Mon, 10am-12pm, Stratford Music and Movement Tues 9.30-10.15am, Plaistow Bumps and Babies For babies under 12 months Fri, 2–4pm, The Gate Toy Library Come and borrow a child’s toy using their library card.

Tues, 11.15am-12.15pm, Beckton Globe

Chatterbooks (7-12) A new book club to inspire young children to read for pleasure. It includes fun and creative activities to encourage young children to participate and read in an interactive way.

Sat, 2.30–3.30pm, Plaistow; Weds, 5-6pm, The Gate; Tues, 4-5pm, North Woolwich, Mon, 4-5pm, Custom House; Mon, 4-5pm, Canning Town, Thurs, 4-5pm, Beckton Globe; Mon, 3.30-4.30pm, Manor Park; Sat, 3-4pm, Canning Town Games Club (7-16yrs) Sony PS3, XBox360, Wii, board games and more. Tues, 3.30-5.30pm, Custom House; Weds, 3.30-6.30pm, The Gate; Thurs, 4-6pm, Canning Town; Thurs, 3.30-5.30pm, Plaistow Arts and Craft Workshop (6-12yrs) Sat 2-3pm, Canning Town; Sat, 2-3pm, Custom House; Sat, 1-2pm, Green St; Sat, 2-3pm, North Woolwich; Tues, 3.30-5pm, Sat, 11am12.30pm, Plaistow; Tues, 4-5.30pm, The Gate, Tues, 4-5.30pm, The Gate East Ham IT Youth Zone Support in using IT for homework and fun. Mon, 4.15-6.15pm, East Ham Family Movie Club Sat, 3-4.30pm, Green St (up to 12yrs); Sat, 2-4pm, Plaistow; Sat, 5.30-7.30pm, East Ham; Thurs, 4-7pm, North Woolwich; Fri, 4-6pm, The Gate; Sat, 2-4pm, Beckton Globe

Young People’s Positive Activities (9-19yrs) Weds, Fri, 7-9pm, Harold Rd Centre Lego Club Create Lego models based on weekly themes. Sat, 3-4pm, The Gate; Sat, 2-3pm, Green St The Chill Spot (11-19yrs) Activities include table tennis, discussions, creative workshops. Mon, Weds, 3.30-6pm, Stratford Code Club (7-11) Scratch, Python, cartoons, websites and more. Booking required. Sat, 10-11am for beginners or 11am-12pm for improvers, Custom House, Tues, 4-5pm, Green St; Sat, 1.302.30pm, Beckton Globe Performing Arts Activities A range of dancing and singing, family arts activities.

Fri, 5-7.30pm, East Ham Youth Works Taekwondo, Sony PS4, careers, chill zone, healthy living and other activities for ages 11 to 19. Weds, 5.30-8.30pm, Thurs, 5.30-8.30pm, Katherine Rd C.C. Homework Club All young people can get study support from volunteers. Age: Varies site to site Fri, 4-5pm, Beckton Globe; Mon, 3.305pm, Sat,10.30am-12.30pm, Plaistow; Fri, 4-6pm, Canning Town; Fri 4-5pm, East Ham; Sat, 2-3pm, Green Street; Mon, 3.30-4.30pm, North Woolwich; Mon, 4-6pm, Stratford; Sat, 10.30am-12.30pm, The Gate Science Club Conduct experiments, watch demonstrations and record the results. For 5-12 years.

Thurs, 4-5pm, The Gate Junior Football Sports Coaching (7-12yrs) Fri 4-6pm, Jack Cornwell C.C. Street Dance (13-19yrs) Learn Street Dance and develop new skills and fitness

every week, Mon 4.30-5.30pm, Plaistow Craft4Me Have family fun making and crafting with our craft4fun volunteers. Mon, 4.15-5.15pm, Beckton Globe Tae Kwondo Classes Free classes for 4-14-year-olds.

Sat, 12-1pm, Custom House and Canning Town CNC, 18 Rathbone Market, Barking Road, E16. Contact Master Khan on 07984684805 or email: Khanqukblackbelt@yahoo.co.uk Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a concern about your drinking, call Alcoholics Anonymous for meetings in Newham on 020 7407 0700.

Chess Club Tues, 3.45-5.15pm, Beckton; Mon, 5.30-7.30pm, and Thurs, 5.30-7.30pm, East Ham; Thurs, 5.30-7.30pm, Stratford; Tues, 1-2pm (adults), 5.307.30pm (children), The Gate; Thurs, 5-6pm (beginners), Thurs, 6-7pm (improvers), Custom House; Weds, 5-6pm, (children), Weds, 6.307.30pm (adults), 5.30-6.30pm (children), Canning Town; Weds, 5.30-7.30pm, Green St; Weds, 3.30-5pm, Plaistow Coffee Mornings Mon, 11am-12.30pm, North Woolwich; Thurs, 10.45am12pm, Canning Town; Tues, 11am-12.30pm, Custom House, Fri, 11am-12pm, Green St; Third Tues of the month, 10am-12pm, Plaistow Do It Online (18yrs+) Computer classes. Weds, 10am-12pm, Stratford; Tues, 2-3.30pm, North Woolwich; Thurs, 1.15-2.15pm, Custom House, Weds, 10am-12pm, Plaistow; Mon, 1-2.30pm, Canning Town; 1.30-2.30pm, North Woolwich; Fri, 2-3.30pm, Beckton

ICT Drop-in Session Set up a My Newham profile and create an email account.

Weds, 11am-1pm, The Gate Life in the UK Classes 12-week course to support prospective candidates who wish to take the life in the UK test and B1. Contact 020 8542 3904 for information. Weds, 12.30-2.30pm, Fri, 10am–12pm, Plaistow; Fri, 12.30pm-2.30pm, Green St; Weds 10am-12pm, East Ham; 12-2pm, Stratford; 10am-12pm, Beckton ESOL for Beginners For adults seeking to improve their English. Tues, 9.30 11.30am, Weds, 9.30-11.30am, Jack Cornwell C.C. Basic Computer Skills Fri, 10.30am-12.30pm, Manor Park English Conversation Club Practise spoken English. Mon, 6-7.30pm, Weds, 10.3011.30am, Manor Park; Thurs, 3-4pm, Rabbits Rd Institute; Sat, 10am-12pm, Stratford; Mon, 10-11am, Jeyes C.C; Mon, 10-11am, Plaistow; Thurs, 10.30-11.30am, Sat, 2-3pm, Tues, 11.30am-12.30pm, North Woolwich, Green St Stratford London Toastmasters Public speaking club. First and third Mon of month, 6-8pm, Stratford Docklands Drop-In Group Weds, 12.30-3pm, Beckton C.C. Poetry Group (16+) Sat 11am-1pm, Mon, 6-7.30pm, Stratford; Weds, 6-7.30pm, East Ham; Tues, 2-3.30pm, Jack Cornwell C.C. Thurs, 6-7.30pm, Green St mail sonesquin@hotmail.com International Lunch Club £3 per meal. Mon, 12pm, Beckton C.C. Table Tennis Mondays Mon, 8.15am-4pm, The Gate

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Board Games for Adults (18+) Carrom Board, chess and other board games for adults. Thurs, 5.30-7.30pm, The Gate Workplace Drop-Ins Thurs, 16 Nov, 3-5pm, Manor Park CNC; Thurs, 16 Nov, 2-5pm, Custom House & Canning Town CNC; Weds, 15 Nov, 3-5pm, East Ham CNC; Weds, 15 Nov, 2-4pm, Stratford. For more information email: rehana.b@newham.gov.uk Creative Writing and Poetry Group (16+) Thurs, 6.307.30pm, Canning Town Pop In Bingo (18+) Come and join with your local community and get ready to shout Bingo. £1 per book. Tues, 1-2pm, North Woolwich Model Train Workshop Join other enthusiasts. Mon, 1-3.30pm, North Woolwich Book Club and Creative Writing Group Hosted by Vaseem Khan, author of The Baby Ganesh Detective Agency Series.

Ages 15+. Tues, 6-7.30pm, Manor Park Adult Reading Groups Come and talk about your favourite books and discover new writers. Third Thurs of the month, 6.30-7.30pm, East Ham CYANA Cancer You Are Not Alone, Information stall/drop-in advice session, 4th Thurs of the month, 3-5pm, The Gate National Careers Service Find out about different careers and what qualifications or skills you require. To book an appointment contact 07415241941. 1st and 3rd Thurs of the month, Stratford Memory Lane Café People with dementia and their carers can come together and share experiences, exchange information and socialise.

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Third Weds of the month, 123pm, Jack Cornwell C.C. Together We Can Fortnightly social group for adults under 50 who have had a stroke. Fri, 2-4pm, Plaistow Community Cooking Project Join our six week cookery course, and learn to cook exciting, tasty and nutritious simple dishes. Advance booking is required. £6 for the course.

Tues 10am-12pm or 12.302.30pm, East Ham ESOL Entry (16+) Free ESOL language classes for adult learners seeking to improve their English language.

Registration required through Newham Adult Learning Service ESOL Team 020 3373 0755.

ESOL Pre-Entry, Mon and Thurs, 10-11.30am, ESOL Entry 3, Tues and Fri, 9.30am12noon, Stratford; Tues, 10am-2.30pm, Plaistow Board Games for Adults Come along and play board games such as Rummikub and Ticket to Ride. Thurs, 5.307.30pm, Forest Gate.

Dominoes (13+) If you’re new to domino games, or just need a brushup on the basics come along and join in. Sat, 2.30-7pm, Beckton; Wed 2–4.30pm, Mon 1.30–4.15pm, Beckton C.C; Thurs, 5.30-7.30pm, The Gate Citizens Advice Sessions Free advice sessions on money management, energy saving tips as well as debt and income maximisation. By appointment only. First Mon of month, 11am-1pm, Manor Park CNC Oral Health Drop-n First Thurs of month, 3-5pm, Forest Gate CNC UEL Drop-in First Tues of month, 10.30am12.30pm, Forest Gate CNC

Dementia Cinema Aimed at dementia patients.

Refreshments provided. Cost is £4 although carers go free.

Advance booking is required for wheelchair users. Last Monday of month, 12.30pm, Stratford Picture House, Gerry Raffles Square, E15.

Newham Steelpan Classes Learn to play the steelpan.

Fri, 5-6.30pm, Stratford Library Newham Super Choir All ages. Tues, 10.30am-12pm.

Beckton C.C.

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 Boxing and Self Defence Tues, 5-6pm (16+), 4-5pm (6-11yrs), Jack Cornwell C.C. West Ham Boys ABC Mon, Weds, Fri, mixed (8-16yrs), 5-6pm, Sat, boys (6-11yrs), 10-11am, girls (7-16yrs), 11am-12pm, £2.

2 London Rd, E13.

Call 020 8472 3614 Martial Arts Learn new skills, self defence.

Adults, £3. Thurs, 6-7pm, Beckton Globe Bootcamp and Karate Tues, 5-6pm, Bootcamp; Thurs, 5-7pm, Karate, both at Newham College, Stratford Campus, Welfare Rd, Stratford Kickboxing and Yoga Sat, 10-11am, Katherine Rd C.C. Martial Arts For children aged 7 to 12 with

a professional teacher. £2.

Mon, 6-7.30pm, Tues, 6.457.45pm, Thurs, 4.45-5.45pm.

Beckton Women’s Boxing Monday’s 9.15-10.15am, Katherine Rd C.C.

Breathe Easy Group (Over 18s) For people with lung conditions and their carers. First Thurs of month, 12.30-2.30pm, Beckton C.C Salsa Dancing (18yrs+) Mon, 3.15-4.45pm, Beckton C.C; Tues, 11.45am-12.45pm, Field C.C; Sat, 6-7.30pm, Stratford; Sat, 2.30-5pm, The Gate; Mon, 4-5pm, East Ham Nordic Walking Weds, 9.15-10.30am. Meet at Field C.C. Tai Chi Class Fri, 10.30-11.30am, Beckton C.C. Weds, 8.15-9.15am, (book in advance, library members only), The Gate.

Fri, 5-6pm, Beckton Globe Yoga £5. Thurs, 6.30-7.30am, Grassroots; Free. Mon, 6-7.30pm, Beckton; £1. Weds, 6-7.30pm, East Ham; Sat, 10am-12pm, Plaistow; Thurs, 6.15-7.45pm, The Gate; Thurs, 6-7.30pm, Stratford; Tues, 1.30-2.30pm, £1, Mon, Tues, 6-7.30pm Green St; Weds, 12.30am-1.30pm, Katherine Rd C.C. First call £5, then £8, Mon 7.15-8.45pm, Maryland Studioz, Leytonstone High Road, E15 Tone-Tastic (18+yrs) Mon, 2-3pm, Field C.C. Stroke Club (18+) For men and women living with the effects of stroke. Weds, 2-5pm, Katherine Rd C.C. Hula Hooping Fun sessions. No experience

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needed, Weds, 6-7pm, Stratford

Jeyes C.C.

Pilates Classes (18+) Mon, 9.30-10.30am, Jack Cornwell C.C; Thurs, 6-7pm, Manor Park; Tues, 6.30-7pm, Beckton Globe

Active Centre Group Weds, 12-4pm, Field C.C; Mon, Weds, Fri, 1.30-4pm, Beckton C.C.

Tai Chi in the Park (18+) Forest Lane Park, E7. Meet at corner of Forest Lane and Magpie Close. Monday, 11am-12pm Plaistow Social Walk Fun social walk to improve your fitness and make new friends.

For all ages and abilities. Meet at Plaistow Library to start off on the walks. Tues and Sat, 10-11am Modern Arnis Filipino martial art with sticks.

Tues, 4-5pm (children), Thurs, 5-6pm (women), Sat, 11am12pm (children), Jack Cornwell C.C. Walking Yoga Meet Stratford Library and walk to Stratford Park for yoga Open to all. Thurs, 2-3pm.

Zumba Let the music free your body.

Registration essential. Bring water and a towel, for all ages and abilities.

Tues, 10.30-11.30am, Field C.C (free); Mon 9.3010.30am (£3) Fri 9.3010.30am (£2) Over 50s free, Jack Cornwell C.C; Fri 12.301.30pm Over 50s free, The Hub; Fri 6-7pm (free) Canning Town; Weds, 6.30-7.30pm (free) Manor Park; Tues 5-6pm (free) Stratford

Quadrille Dancing Try this classic dance style. Mon, 1.30-2.30pm, East Ham Bingo Mon, 11.30am-1.30pm, Beckton C.C; Mon, 12-4pm, Jeyes C.C. ICCAN Faith based group with cultural activities. Fri, 12-2pm,

Dominoes Group Fri, 6-10pm, Field C.C, Weds, 1.30-4.30pm, Plaistow Forever Young Enjoy community activities and make new friends. Weds, 11am-1pm, Beckton; Weds, 10.30am-12.30pm, Field C.C. Happy Living Club Indoor/outdoor activities.Tues, Weds, 1-5pm, Jeyes C.C. Holiday Spanish Club Weds, 12.30-1.30pm, Manor Park Walking Football Email: dgheerawo@ westhamunited.co.uk or call 07803 201299. Tues, 10-11am, Priory Park, E13 Get Active, Get Healthy, and Exercises for Fitness Thurs, 11am-12pm, Jack Cornwell C.C. Get Active, Get Healthy – Walk to the Park Mon, 10.30-11.30am, Manor Park Chair Based Exercise For all fitness levels.

Fri, 10.30-11.30am, East Ham; Tues, 12.30-1.30pm, Manor Park; Mon, 12.301.30pm, Green St Fitness Fitness circuit, mixed, 9.15-10am, Thurs; Fitness circuit, mixed, 10-10.45am, Thurs; Zumba, 1-2pm, Tues, ladies only; Exercise for ladies, 9.30-10.30am, Fri; Exercise for ladies, 10.30-11.30am, Fri, yoga for ladies, 1-2pm, Fri. Katherine Rd C.C. Games and Friendship Club Chat and make friends over games and a cuppa. Thurs, 11am-1pm, East Ham

Carers Exercise Class Thurs, 11am-12pm, Manor Park Zumba Women only session. Tues, 1-2pm, Katherine Rd C.C. Singing for Health Variety of music styles. Tues, 2-3.30pm, Jack Cornwell C.C. Bollywood Moves Women only Mon, 10.3011.30am, Thurs, 11-12pm, Katherine Rd C.C. Drop in Embroidery Class No previous experience necessary, materials supplied.

Mon, 11am-1pm, East Ham Ballroom Dancing Join Stratford Latin and ballroom dance classes.

Learn new moves, get fit and make new friends. Over 50s, free session. Mon, 12-12.45 for beginners, 1-1.45pm for advanced, Carpenters and Docklands Centre Get Active, Get Healthy, - Line Dancing for Fitness Age: 50+ Come along and learn the choreographed dance of line dancing. Thurs, 10.3011.30am, Bryant Street C.C

Green Gym Meet at Visitor Centre in East Ham Nature Reserve, Norman Rd, E6. Weds, 10am-1pm, and last Sat of month, Call 07845 973156 Green Volunteering Tues and Thurs, 10am-2pm Silvertown, Wy, E16 (opp.

Hallsville Rd) Garden Club Tues, 1-3pm, Thurs, 4-7pm, Sat, 11am-4pm, Abbey Gdns, Bakers Row, E15 Gardening Thymes Gardening Club Fri, 11am-1pm, Bowling Green, Central Park, High St South, E6

Caravanserai Garden Volunteering Thurs and Sat, 11am-3pm, Silvertown Wy, E16. For information call 07773 863384 Greenway Orchard Volunteering Join the Green Gym and get dug in with some gardening.

Greenway at the access point on Boundary Rd, E13 Thurs, 11am-2pm Community Food Growing Project Come and grow together in our new community growing space.

Weds, 12-2pm, East Ham Foraging Walks Cultivate an appreciation of nature. All ages. Thurs, 6-8pm, North Woolwich

Basketball Sessions Tues, 4-5pm, Chobham Academy, 40 Cheering Ln, E20 Female Boxfit (14yrs+) Mon, 4.15-5.15pm, Balaam Leisure Centre, E13. Call 07970 783 526 Girls Group Cycling (11-15 yrs) Tues and Thurs, 5-5.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 Modern Arnis Martial Arts (16yrs+) Tues, 5-6pm.

Call 07473 030 250, Jack Cornwell C.C. Female Only Gym Sessions Mon, 3-4pm, 16-25yrs. Mon and Weds, 7.30-10.30pm. Tues and Thurs, 12-1.30pm. Sun, 3-5pm, 11-15yrs, Newham Leisure Centre, E13. £4.65 Get Back into Netball Tues, 6-7.30pm, juniors; 7.30-9pm, seniors. £5. Lister Community School, E13. Email: opanetballclub@hotmail.com Abs Blast (11-15yrs) Thurs, 5.30-6.30pm, £3.10, Newham Leisure Centre, E13

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Female Only Zumba Tues, 6-7pm, Forest Gate Community School, Forest Ln, E7. Thurs, 6.30-9pm, The Well C.C, Vicarage Ln, E6. £1. Call 07741 292893; Thurs, 10.1511.15am, Stratford, £2.50; Mon, Weds, 6.30-7.30pm, Asta Community Hub, 14A Camel Rd, E16 2DE. £2.50 Dare2Dance (12-16yrs) Street dance, Fri, 3.30-5.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13

Ability Club (14-25yrs) Multi sports for disabled young people. Weds, 5.30-6.30pm and Fri, 4.45-6pm, NewVIc, E13 Swim for Families Dealing with Autism Weds, 4-5pm, Balaam Leisure Centre, E13. Call 0300 124 0123 Family Swims Newham Otters Swimming Club, Newham Leisure Centre, E13, Sat, 4.30-5.30pm. Call 0300 124 0123. Family Swim, Balaam Leisure Centre, E13. £5 Sun, 12.30-2pm. Call 0300 124 0123 Get Fit for Free Gym for people with learning disabilities. Newham Leisure Centre, E13. To book induction call 0300 124 0123 Tues, 1.30-3.30pm and Fri 10am-12pm.

Beckton Park Run Sat, 9am, Beckton Park South, E16. Call 07718 394756 www.parkrun.org/beckton East End Road Runners Meet on the track. Coached sessions for all abilities. Newham Leisure Centre, E13. Tues and Thurs, 7pm. Sun, 9am. Call 07979 261647 Run Together £2 unless stated. Sun, 10am12pm, Newham Leisure

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Centre, E13 (meet on track).

Mon, 4-5.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 (meet on track). Mon, 5.45-6.45pm, Newham Dockside, E16 (meet at reception). Weds, 12-1pm, Newham Dockside, E16 (meet at reception).

Thurs, 5.15-6.15pm, UEL Docklands Campus, E16 (meet at reception). Sat, 10.30am12pm, Wanstead Flats (meet at corner of Capel Rd and Centre Rd). Sat, 10-11.30am, Memorial Park, E15, £4 (meet at car park). Call 07718 394874 Running and Athletics Newham & Essex Beagles Athletics Club. Visit www.newhamandessex beagles.co.uk for more details

Black Arrows Badminton Club Adults: Fri, 7-9pm, Juniors: Sat, 10am-12pm, £3.70, East Ham LC. Adults: Weds, 7-10pm, UEL SportsDock.

Call 07932 037173 Adult Tennis (16+) Sat, 9-10am, 10-11am, 11am12noon, Central Park (tennis courts), High St South, East Ham, E6 6ET. Sun, 9-10am, 1011am, 11am-12pm, Stratford Park (tennis courts), West Ham Ln, Stratford, E15 4PT Contact: michelle.daniel@activenewham. org.uk 07741 293513 Table Tennis (14yrs) Thurs, 4.40-6pm, Newham College, East Ham Campus, E6 6ER. Email: sports@ newham.ac.uk

AIR Football (16yrs+) Tues, 1-3pm, Fri, 10am12pm, Memorial Park, Memorial Ave, E15. Fri, 3-5pm, Beckton Powerleague, E6.

Visit www.airfootball.co.uk Mayor’s Football League U10yrs, U12yrs, Mon, 4.30-6pm, 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, 6.307.30pm, Little Ilford Learning Zone, 1 Rectory Rd, E12.

Thurs, 6.30-7.30pm, Stratford Park MUGA, West Ham Ln, E15. Sat, 10.30am-12pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13

CONTACT DETAILS LIBRARIES & COMMUNITY NEIGHBOURHOODS CENTRES

Beckton Globe 1 Kingsford Wy, E6 Canning Town Barking Rd, E16 Custom House CNC Prince Regent Ln, E16 East Ham CNC 328 Barking Rd, E6 Green Street 337-341 Green St, E13 Forest Gate CNC 2-6 Woodgrange Rd, E7 Manor Park CNC 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 Church of God 37 Manor Park Road, E12, 020 8911 9494

LEISURE & SPORTS VENUES

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 Senior Programme Division 2 women and division 3/4 men. Rokeby School, E16.

Mon, 7.30-9.30pm Call 07947 401616 COMMITTEE MEETINGS Meetings take place at Newham Town Hall, Barking Road, E6, unless otherwise stated. Mon, 6 Nov, 7pm, Local Development Cttee; Weds, 8 Nov, 7pm, Audit Board; Tues, 14 Nov, 7pm; Strategic Development Cttee, Council Chamber, Old Town Hall, Stratford CONTACT THE MAYOR Here to Help sessions Please register 30 minutes before session starts.

Thurs, 9 Nov, 11am Canning Town Library, 18 Rathbone Market, Barking Road, E16 1EH Telephone surgery Weds, 8 Nov. Please call 020 8430 2000 between 10am and 11am and leave your contact details.

All listings may be subject to change. Please contact individual events and activities before attending.

Atherton Leisure Centre 189 Romford Rd, E15 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 C.C.14 East Ham Manor Wy, E6, 020 7511 1214 East Ham Market Hall Myrtle Rd, E6 1HY, 020 8471 0292 Field C.C. 147 Station Rd, E7 020 8536 2800 Grassroots Centre Memorial Park, Memorial Ave, E15, 020 3373 0650 The Hub 123 Star Ln, E16 020 3373 0750 Jack Cornwell C.C. Jack Cornwell St, E12 020 8553 3459 Jeyes C.C. 1 James Cl, E13, 020 3373 2205 Katherine Rd C.C. 254 Katherine Rd, E7, 020 8548 9825 St Mark’s C.C. 218 Tollgate Rd, E6, 020 7474 1687 Vicarage Ln C.C. Govier Cl, E15, 020 8519 0235 Harold Rd Centre 170 Harold Road, E13 0SE, 020 8472 2805 Queens Market Green St,E13 Rabbits Rd Institute 835 Romford Rd, London E12 5JY Royal Docks Learning Activity Centre Albert Rd, North Woolwich, E16 2JB St John’s Green Community Garden Albert Rd, North Woolwich E16 2JB St John’s Church Broadway, Stratford, E15 1NG St Bartholomew’s Church & Centre, 292b Barking Road, E6 3BA London Road, 1 London Road, E13 0AT The Community Resource Centre, 200 Chargeable Lane, E13 8DW 020 3373 2697 St. Paul’s Church Centre, 227 Burges Rd, E6 2EU

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