Spotlight Magazine, Brent Council

Spotlight October 2005 Issue 43

I NSI DE: Who are the new NDC Board members?

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Report from the Board Hello and welcome to the October edition of Spotlight.

PLEASE advise anyone who is not getting their copy of Spotlight to get in touch with us.

South Kilburn NDC puts out its own magazine for residents every month.

Spotlight is produced to keep you informed on what is going on in your community and to keep residents up-to-date on what we are doing here at the NDC. We want to ensure that everyone who lives in the area receives their copy and want to hear from anyone who is not getting a handdelivered copy through their letter box.

Anyone who is experiencing problems with delivery should contact DISK on 020 7625 2170 or SKNDC 020 7328 9031.

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Summer may be on it’s way out, but it has still been as busy as ever in South Kilburn, we’ve had the Healthy Living Fair (more information on page 6) and the results of the hotly contested Board Elections (more information on page 3, 4 and 5).

On the 18th October we will be holding a who wants to be a millionaire interactive forum. We are looking for your views on all aspects of the work South Kilburn NDC does. The forum runs from 6.30pm – 8.30pm with food and refreshments. Also everyone who attends will receive a £10 high street voucher that can be spent at numerous stores, including Argos, WH SMITH, Boots, Mother Care, HMV and Woolworths to name but a few of the 37 stores. We need to know your views, and look forward to seeing you there.

October is set to be another busy month, and next month you will be able to hear from the new Chair of the NDC Board.

We have recently received some useful comments about the NDC website which we really welcome. We are currently reviewing the methods we use to communicate with you all and the points raised will be taken into account.

Jo Merriman, Editor

Celebrations The month of October is a busy month of celebrations.

The Hindu religion starts the festival of Navratri; a celebration of worship, dance and music held over a period of nine nights in honour of The Divine Mother.

Black History Month in Britain has been celebrated for a number of years and has grown to over 1400 events.

People from black and ethnic minority communities have been promoting their arts and culture.

The Jewish New Year, otherwise known as Rosh Hashanah, is celebrated from sundown on October 3rd to the 13th of October. It is a time of fasting, reflection and prayer.

The celebration of Halloween falls on October 31st.The origins of Halloween date back two centuries ago. The ancient tribes of Celts who lived in this country celebrated the festival Samhain (New Year) on this day with bonfires and wore masks to scare away any evil spirits.

For Muslims the celebration of Ramadan begins and is a holy time when Muslims fast and honour the revelation of the Koran to the prophet Muhammed.

This month Nigerians all over the world will be waving the green white green flag for Nigerian Independence Day on the 1st October!

South Kilburn Festival Committee Ltd are organising a Halloween party for under 12’s on 31st October 6-9pm.

For more information contact Francis at Disk on 020 7625 2170.

Poster Competition Winner

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The Safe & Sound Community Safety Project is proud to announce the winner of the poster competition is Reem Ali aged 12. She won £25 worth of WH Smith vouchers for her poster highlighting the dangers of drinking alcohol and smoking tobacco for young people. Congratulations Reem from Spotlight!

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Do your laundry efficiently by using the warm or cold water setting when washing and rinsing clothes. Modern detergents work the same in hot and cold water.

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The NDC Board Election THE RESULTS After over two months of nominations, campaigning and voting, South Kilburn NDC now have 11 new Resident Board Members to represent your views. The process began in July, with the NDC inviting interested residents to nominate themselves. 22 people were successfully nominated in four separate areas. On the 8 August ballot papers were sent out and the official campaign period began with candidates knocking on doors asking for support and explaining their plans.

Announcing…

ARE wedding bells about to ring?

Have you recently welcomed a new arrival to your family?

Let us know about it.

Please send us notices of marriages, births, deaths, or any other announcements you want to share, and we’ll publish them in Spotlight.

The ballot closed on Thursday 8 August, and we now have the results, which are…

Area A (2 to elect) BARRETT, Stephanie SAMUEL, Tanya

311 335

ELECTED ELECTED

Area B (3 to elect) AWOSIKA, Joseph BINNING, Bryan CHARMAN, Pamela CREIGHTON DAY, Tananha CUNLIFFE, Eric IWUJI, Paschal LAWRENCE, Shane PELL, Julie PRINCE, Mary ZULTOWSKI, Michael

166 201 185 91 161 99 111 70 77 56

ELECTED ELECTED ELECTED

AREA C (3 to elect) CLARKE, Radcliffe Royston KILLEN, Richard LESTER, Anthony T.C. (ELLISON, David)

233 286 268 305

Area D (3 to elect) BARNARD, Nelia BROWN, Peter DALSAN, Cecilia JEFFERS, Elcena **JONES, Peter KNIGHT, Venice

167 254 212* 100 212* 226

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ELECTED ELECTED

ELECTED

* Votes verified by manual recount. Candidate elected by drawing of lots ** Peter Jones co-opted on to the Board at the 1st Board meeting.

South Kilburn NDC Chief Executive, Jack Davies said, “He looked forward to working with the five previous board members that were returned and the seven new board members in supporting them to delivering the residents vision of creaing a desirable place to live, learn and work”.

ALL OF THE CANDIDATES WOULD LIKE TO SAY A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED The NDC would like to assure all residents that the whole election process is being reviewed so lessons are learnt ahead of the next NDC election in three years.

For more information on your successful candidates turn to page 4 and 5

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Here's a bright idea . . . use energy efficient light bulbs! These may cost more but they use far less electricity than normal light bulbs saving you money in the long term.

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YOUR NEW NDC RESIDENT BOARD MEMBERS PROFILES Awosika, Joseph Thanks for letting me serve you for the past 4 years. We have made progress – however, there is more to be done. I listen and know the needs and hopes of the residents. I serve on the Board, persuading, influencing, negotiating and making decisions with the Council and Partners for improvements, ensuring we make South Kilburn a place where all people are valued, respected and achieve their potential.

I serve in Community Careers, helping people into learning and work. Also, as Chair of Neighbourhood Management Group, I work with Residents Champions and Service Providers to increase the performance, quality and delivery of service. I have knowledge, advocacy and leadership skills and experience to continue to persuade and lobby with politicians, Council and Government to change and deliver ‘Value for Money’ services for residents, local businesses and faith groups. Please vote for me and support me to continue to serve you!

Barrett ,Stephanie I have lived in Brent for the past 41 years, my children and grand-children are also born here. I am passionate about my community and the people that live in it. My career as a nurse and care-manager, have given me a wide views of problems and needs of different culture within Brent and surrounding areas of the Borough. I have now been volunteer for the (K.C.A.) Tenants Association for B.M.P Peel Precinct for the past year. I also hold coffee mornings in Allington Road. I have attended training sessions, been to several housing meeting and festivals. I have just passed my Community Representative Course and hope to collect my certificate in August 2005. This election will give me a challenge in helping my community, towards a better future.

Binning, Bryan Our family lived in Albert Road since 1966 so we know the area well. I have been a member of the NDC Board from the beginning and have attended various training courses which have equipped me with the skills to ensure that the choices we make will benefit the whole of the community. We have now reached the halfway stage and some of the goals that have been achieved are the introduction of champions who are on call to deal with local problems and wardens to improve security. The show homes will be ready for occupation in March 2006. I hope you will vote for me as there is still a lot more to do and I feel very passionately that the people of South Kilburn deserve high standards of housing, health and education and that employment opportunities are available for all local people.

Brown, Peter I worked for NDC for two years so I know that housing is a key issue for South Kilburn.

We have a ‘masterplan’, but my concerns are: • why create a new South Kilburn if local people can’t afford to live here?

• what community facilities will we get?

• how will new housing connect with existing areas like the Acorn (where I live)?

South Kilburn people are our greatest resource. We must create more training and employment opportunities so that everyone can achieve his or her potential. I will make sure that we have better projects that do this and that work with organisations across London.

NDC can only succeed if local people get involved. If elected I will: • publish my telephone number, and • hold regular surgeries.

We only have one go at spending NDC money well. With your help I can make sure that we do.

Charman, Pamela My name is Pamela Charman and I bring to you 5 years experience as a Board Member. I came to Kilburn in 1978 as a Warden to the Elderly & after 16 happy years in Malvern Road I retired. My daughter attended Queens Park School and graduated from Kings College Cambridge; she is now a Barrister at Lincolns Inn. I took an access course for one year at Queens Park B.A.C.S. gained a certificate. Whilst there I applied to six Universities getting five offers, I chose Goldsmiths College New Cross. I graduated from there August 1999 in Art History and English Literature. I joined South Kilburn NDC to pay back the community for my grant to study also my daughters’.

I should if you vote for me, give of my utmost to continue to serve the community, unstinting of my time in pursuing the goal of a safer, cleaner self aware community, made up of many races, yet acknowledging one another with pride to belong here. We have still more obstacles to surmount, prejudices to cope with, but with faith in ourselves we will triumph never fear.

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Consider energy efficiency when you are shopping for new appliances. Look for the energy saving recommendation logo or stamp. It’s your guarantee that the product will save energy, cost less to run and help the environment.

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YOUR NEW NDC RESIDENT BOARD MEMBERS PROFILES Dalsan, Cecilia Hiya, having lived in the area over 19 years I share your concerns, we have all experienced the changes, usually not for the better. Why vote for me? Well foolishly I’ve previously been on the board, and I’m willing to do it all over again. Why? to represent you the community. Why do it, all the meetings etc? Your wants and needs for your area are important. Your children’s’ education, crime, health, increasing employment and most importantly your homes. If elected I will be committed to making this process work, real change for the youth and community. I will be your eyes, ears + mouth, and feed everything back to you the community.

I cannot do this without you, so please vote for me. I thank you and wish us all a better South Kilburn.

Whether I’m on the board or not.

Peter Jones Communities work best if there are relationships of mutual care and responsibility. We all live together, have many different histories, many shared values, and share many activities. We can disagree and still work together to ensure that our community is united in working for a better future. The new NDC Board needs to reconnect with the community so it can be clearly seen to be working for and on behalf of the best interests of all South Kilburn residents. South Kilburn can be a neighbourhood of choice, so that everyone wants to stay here, and feels proud to live here, and where we provide easy access for our young people to good education and training and job opportunities. Vote for me and I promise as a new Board member to be easily contactable and to meet and report back to you regularly. Its your choice, your responsibility, your future.

Killen, Richard I like living in South Kilburn. I’ve met a lot of good people in the area and I think the place is loaded with opportunities to better the quality of life for its residents. I’d like to bring some of the experiences gained from running my own business into the regeneration that’s starting in South Kilburn. The whole area is going to be changed over the next 10 years and there’s a lot of work to be done to make sure we get what will be best for all the residents. The area needs more than New Homes to become more than just another Housing Estate.

It needs community facilities for all as well as places for the young to be themselves. We need to encourage businesses to come here to bring work and wages to the residents. I’d like to represent the interest of all residents on the board.

Knight, Venice When I became a tenant living in the bison block I was shocked at the level of security, it was almost nonexistent and there was a lack of community within the block. I became Chair of Hereford House Tenants Association and I wanted to change the environment we lived in. It has been a struggle but we have achieved some of our goals such as security has improved, cleaner buildings and building community spirit by providing trips and activities. I am also Chair of the South Kilburn Area Housing Board and Granville New Homes Steering group. I am interested in tackling issues that concern residents and I like a challenge.

This gives me the incentive and drive to fight for decent homes and a cleaner environment for residents of South Kilburn. It is important to also listen to residents and the people who work on our estate.

Lester, Anthony I have lived in South Kilburn for 6 years 4 of which I have been involved with trying to make sure South Kilburn becomes a better place to live. At present I am chair of the Housing Forum and Vice Chair of the Granville New Homes for the building of 125 new flats which is the start of the Master plan. I also chair the Carers Group and sit on The Delivery Vehicle Group which is responsible for the completion build of the South Kilburn Area. I now feel with this valuable experience I have gained in the past 4 years that I am now ready, to take on a more important role and make a difference to the area by representing the views and concerns of the South Kilburn residents in the exciting time ahead, by the rebuild of our community.

Samuel, Tanya Since 1998 I’ve been involved in South Kilburn’s regeneration; by attending the wrong meeting! From that meeting I got involved to help spread the word. I’ve been chair of the board ever since and have grown and learned much over the years; not to waste opportunities given to make a difference. I firmly believe in this and our NDC. Living here, there are 1000 things to be done better but many things being done right. SKNDC was recently graded excellent. Much of the hard work is finally being recognised. However, SKNDC has yet to meet its full potential and I would love the opportunity to see our work completed. It’d be lovely to walk round our area and see adults I helped as children with a promising future ahead. I am passionate, committed and genuinely care about South Kilburn, so please consider me as a choice when voting. Thank you.

T.C. Ellison, David I want to be the voice of the unheard, the face of the unnoticed. I want to help remind people that South Kilburn is not just about peel precinct or the tower blocks, it is from Kilburn Lane, Oxford Road and up to Wells Court.

Changes are happening and I want the old and young to have their concerns voiced and acknowledged and answered. I want the community to know they can make a difference on how things are done. I want to help find solutions to some of their everyday problems, I want the vulnerable to be and feel safe about where they live.

I don’t want to just talk about it, I want to do something about it. I have lived here for 32 years it’s time to give something back to my community and that time is NOW.

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We’ve got the feel good factor in South Kilburn!

On Saturday 3rd September a Healthy Living fair was held from 11 am -4pm in Peel Precinct. The fair was organised by Health Matters which is run by Brent Primary Care Trust and funded by South Kilburn New Deal for Communities. Health stalls were open for everybody to receive information from experts, health checks and complimentary treats.

The weather was great as the sun shone brilliantly all day. Over 100 residents joined in the celebration, bringing colour and vibrancy to the fair. Residents tantalised their taste buds as they were treated to a fabulous healthy living feast and refreshments all day provided by Abs’ Treats.

Residents enjoyed a range of healthy activities and demonstrations which included; Active South Kilburn project launching health exercises with residents, there was also Stop-Smoking advice, professional martial arts demonstrations, a children’s workshop and a picture interaction for children to draw and paint.

T.C Ellison played a great set of party tracks to set the mood of the day and there was also singing from Charlotte Punnett.

Health Matters is a community health resource centre focusing on health promotion activities. It is open to all South Kilburn residents. It provides a base for projects such as Making Connections (carers), QPR Football project, Young Parents Peer Education project (KYC), Phoenix (Mental Health for Refugees), ASK (Active South Kilburn) and Healthy Living Initiatives. There is also a drop-in support for bereavement, general counselling and diabetes.

Contact David Marin at 5 Peel Precinct or call 020 7625 2531 for more information on health.

Alternatively you can email healthmatters_sk@hotmail.com

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Line dry clothes whenever you can, instead of using the tumble dryer. When you do need to use the washing machine or dryer run full loads. Alternatively use the half load or economy programme if your machine has one.

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First Ever NDC Youth Board Meeting Wednesday 7th September was a first for South Kilburn NDC as members of its pioneering Youth Board met for the first time. The South Kilburn Youth Board is the first democratically elected NDC youth body that gives young people the chance to make their own decisions about the issues that affect their lives.

Claire White, Project Manager Young People and Education, said “establishing the Youth Board shows that South Kilburn NDC are leading the way in empowering young people and letting them make their own decisions. This is a great opportunity for the young people in this area and we wish them every success.”

The Youth Board is made up of 12 young people aged between 11 and 24 who have responsibility over a budget of £15,000 to improve the lives of young people in the area.

The Youth Board will soon be consulting with young people in South Kilburn to find out exactly what it is you want from South Kilburn and what you would like to see happen. You have now voted for the young people that you wanted to represent you. It is up to you to tell them what you want them to do for you.

Dwight Okeke, 11, the youngest member of the Youth Board said, “we are all really excited about being members of the Youth Board as we can make a real difference for all the young people of South Kilburn.”

For more information about the Youth Board and who has been elected please go to www.skfreshsay.co.uk

A Visit from Australia On the 4th of August, South Kilburn New Deal for Communities (SKNDC) received an international visit from Simon Scrase. He is the Employment and Training Manager for Neighbourhood Renewal in Victoria, Australia. His purpose for visiting was to discuss international approaches to working with communities with low employment. He also visited two other Neighbourhood Renewal areas in the UK. Simon was welcomed to SKNDC and met with all the theme managers who delivered a presentation outlining their themes outcomes, projects, visions and strategy. Simon was then taken to Merle’s Dinner for a taste of Caribbean cuisine, something that he had previously requested in an email he sent when he was back in Australia!

Holiday Fun Children from South Kilburn enjoyed their summer holidays with outdoor activities and day trips away from the familiar South Kilburn surroundings.

From Monday July 25th through to 26th August the Holiday Provision project took groups of children, accompanied by youth workers and DISK (Developing the Image of South Kilburn)staff to Whipsnade Zoo, Chessington and Thorpe Park. Other day activities included go-karting, dry slope skiing, paintballing and fruit picking.

Look out for trips in October. For more information please contact Natasha Thomas at DISK on 0207 625 2170 for details of school holiday activities.

Simon said: “It was an honour to share the NDC Delivery Team's enthusiasm and passion to bring about significant change to an area that has in the past been neglected. It is now asserting itself as a community that cares and aspires. I look forward to visiting here again in five to ten years time to see the regeneration of the area!”

Safe and Sound October Events Safe & Sound are offering South Kilburn Residents and service providers the following FREE full day sessions and training opportunities.

• Drug Awareness Training -Wednesday 5th October 2005 • Communicating With Drug Users & Managing Aggression Training – Wednesday 19th October 2005.

For further information or to book a place contact Maria Willoughby at Safe & Sound on 020 7624 9926.

• Adult Self Defence Classes - Thursdays 6.30pm to 8.30pm, October 6th to November 3rd at Craik Court E N E RGY SAVI N G TI P

Meeting Room, Carlton Vale, NW6.

• Drama Performance Evening - Blue Sky Arts & Media present a play examining family issues and conflicts.

Thursday October 27th, 7.00pm to 9.00pm at the Marian Centre, 1 Stafford Rd, NW6. Refreshments will be provided.

This will be followed by a forum with audience participation and lively discussion.

For more information call Jamie Benfield Support Co-ordinator the Safe & Sound Project 020 7624 9926.

Use the kettle to boil water for cooking instead of heating it on the stove.

Not only is it more efficient but it generally takes less time too!

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Security Warden Profile: Bridgette Bridgette Hall Bridgette is a remarkable young woman. She is the supervisor of a team of 5 security wardens working from an office in William Saville House on Denmark Road. Dedicated to her job for over 2 years, she works 6 days a week from 3pm to 3am. A shift as a warden is never ordinary. You never know when the phone will ring or what the call will be about. Everything and anything from problem drug users to a baby trapped in a bathroom.

Bridgette understands how tough and lonely life can be living in a modern city, but she displays nothing but charm preferring to take a friendly approach with trouble makers. She says, “Tell them something nice about them or make them laugh”. This is her attitude to defusing aggressive situations. Her enthusiasm is as wide as her smile and she loves knowing that she has made a difference to the safety of those living in South Kilburn. The estate wardens always work in patrols of 2 and carry ID at all times.

If you are experiencing anti-social problems in your area you can call the helpline on 020 8451 5050. The team guarantees a 45 minute response time to all calls.

Peer Education Project The Peer Education Project funded by SKNDC has been running for 18 months. We are now recruiting for our fourth course starting in October for young people and young parents from the South Kilburn area.

Kilburn Youth Centre’s Peer Education Project has enjoyed 18 months of success in training over 20 young people and young parents from South Kilburn as Peer Educators. Our trained peer educators have reached over 2000 young people in schools and youth groups in delivering sessions on Sex and Relationship Education as part of the National Curriculum. The peer educators run sessions on a variety of topics around negotiating sex, managing relationships, decision making, the realities of being a young parent, and exploring different views, values and attitudes to sex and relationships.

If you are interested in becoming involved in this exciting project and are between 16-25 years old please get into contact with us. We are recruiting between 6-8 peer educators for our training course starting on Thursday 6th October. All training is free and we pay expenses for attending training and for any sessions you deliver. You can even get an NVQ in Sex and Relationship Education at the end of the course.

For more information on the Peer Education Project contact Paula Valentine or Kristina Leonnet at No. 2 Peel Precinct, South Kilburn or call on 020 7625 2535.

Reading is Fundamental ‘Reading is Fundamental’ was a project sponsored by WH Smith and organised

by South Kilburn New Deal for Communities. Other organisations supporting the event were Sure Start, OK Club and Destiny African Culture and Entertainment Group.

Abiye Sandra Whyte from Destiny: African Culture and Entertainment developed a small play based on the children's book, The African Princess at The Community Resource Centre on Albert Road. Many parents and children came to watch the play. The children who participated performed well, and kept the audience entertained with an excellent script and

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brilliant dancing. Each child received a free book of their choice and special packs including stationary and book discount vouchers. Many thanks to the kids who took part in the play: Jaden, Nathan, Natasha, Emmanuel, Renee, Ann-Marie, Christiana, Beverly, Michael, Junior, Princess, Jeffery, Osomidi, Mudia, Molly, Katrina and Abdul.

Destiny African Culture and Entertainment meets every Saturday at The Community Resource Centre at 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Activities for children include dance, drama, poetry and storytelling.

Please ring Abiye to enrol your kids on 0208 815 5917 or 07956188931.

For dishwashers, tumble dryers and washing machines try and put them on after 9 pm when electricity rates are cheaper.

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We are here to help!

Jennifer Parris-Buckley is a new Outreach Worker for Safe and Sound Community Safety Project based at 58 Peel Precinct.

Jennifer says: “You will see me regularly around South Kilburn at different times of the day sometimes knocking on people’s doors to find out if residents wish to take up the offer of our free home security assessments and equipment services.” She also adds: “My role includes assisting with the resolving of neighbourhood disputes and conflicts so please feel free to get in contact with me”.

If you are interested in taking up this offer or to find out about other free resources offered by Safe and Sound, please contact Jennifer on 0207 624 9926 or 07818090193.

We also welcome Roy Bell as the new Drugs and Alcohol Outreach Worker also based at 58 Peel Precinct. He wants to provide support for communities to handle the effects of substance misuse. He provides counselling and is available for home and project appointments.

He told Spotlight:” If anyone in the community is concerned about somebody that they know is experiencing difficulties or issues with drugs or alcohol and is in need of some type of treatment intervention then please get in contact with me”.

If you would like to arrange an appointment or have an informal chat with him please call 0207 624 9926 or 07717862926.

Roy declined from having his photograph taken as he wishes to remain anonymous.

Treasured Memories Elders Voice proudly presented an exhibition at Len Willams Court on Friday 26th August at 2 – 4pm. It included wall paintings and a video of the art group at work. This exhibition was the result of a partnership between Elders Voice, Age Exchange and Len Williams Court.

Elders Voice Project commissioned Age Exchange in March 2005 to start a reminiscence and art project for older people in South Kilburn. Age Exchange were instrumental throughout each session in enabling participants to feel confident to express themselves within an atmosphere of trust and support. Participants were able to share their memories and experiences of childhood, schooldays, growing up, work and leisure with each other.

Jenny Davison development worker for Elders Voice said, “I am impressed by the level of engagement of all the participants, and their willingness to share with the rest of the group”.

DO YOU have an issue you want addressed by South Kilburn NDC? Then why not book a spot to tell us about it at the next Residents’ Reps meeting?

Meetings are held once a month in the evening between 6pm and 8pm To book a space or for more information contact Patricia on 020 7372 6061 or email issues@skndc.net

Artwork exhibited included the works of the participants: Margaret Fitzgerald, Mary Joseph, Bashir Odabashy, Bill Cochrane, Juliet Phillips, Mustafa Mansourian and Lorena Joseph of Len Williams Court.

If you would like to get in contact with Elders Voice please contact Jenny Davison on 0208 968 8170 or email JennyD@eldersvoice.org.uk.

Running on Sunshine - a first for London in South Kilburn Two pioneering 'noiseless' wind turbines have been installed on the site of the new Granville Plus Children's and Community Centre.

The ring around the blades is designed to smooth out vibration, so there is no noise.

These are the first of their kind installed in London and will be monitored to see how effective they are. They are designed to generate 1.5kw each of electricity which will be used directly by the Granville Plus building. To get an idea of how much electricity this is, 3kw of electricity would be enough to E N E RGY SAVI N G TI P

run approximately 90 light fittings or 18 computers or 7 fridges! How amazing is that?

At Granville Plus there will also be photo-voltaic panels which generate electricity directly from the sun, and solar-thermal panels, where the sun is used to heat the hot water for the building. These photovoltaic panels and small wind turbines are called 'microgenerators'.

Ken Livingstone and The Greater London Authority hope that new buildings being built should generate 10% of the energy they use. We hope that the new flats and houses in South Kilburn will be taking up the challenge and incorporating their own renewable energy sources.

Anne Thorne Architects Partnership

Use a shower if you have one and you’ll save time, money and water!

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Take part in revealing the History of South Kilburn Do you remember Frank Sinatra and Chet Wilson playing in South Kilburn?

Can you remember one of the many local ‘characters’ from the area or are you one of them?

Were you a member of The South Kilburn Flying Club?

Do you have pictures showing how different South Kilburn used to be?

If you can answer yes to any of the above, The Story of South Kilburn Project needs YOU! A group of residents are working on a project to record and preserve the history of the area.

We are looking for anyone who is interested in history or has a story to tell about the area to come and join us.

EVERY South Kilburn resident is welcome. History has no barriers just lessons to teach and memories to share.

For more information, please contact Marlene McEachrane, Widening Participation Theme Manager on 0207 372 6061.

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Auntie’s Kitchen Cures We’ve all been affected by a cold at some point in our lives: fever, runny nose, sneezing, tickly cough, sore throat, muscular aches and pains and generally feeling low and lethargic.

They usually last 3-10 days. During that time encourage your body’s natural defenses by taking lots of rest and eating nutritiously. Eat plenty of fresh fruit, raw vegetables and salads.

Garlic and onions have powerful antiseptic and decongestant properties. Drink plenty of fluids to replace what you lose through sweating and sneezing; lots of plain water, fruit juice and herbal teas, or hot water with lemon and honey mix. Avoid diary products as they encourage the body’s production of mucus.

Take up to 10 x 200mg Echinacea capsules daily for up to 4 days to boost the immune system.

Eating pumpkin seeds and shellfish will help boost your zinc levels, which is essential in fighting off illness and helps your body to absorb vitamin C.

New look to the Sir Robert Peel Pub If you haven’t noticed the new look Sir Robert Peel pub in the Peel Precinct, you had better look again! The public house locals and staff have given the much loved pub a new lick of paint. It now stands as a proud new pub with its new and inviting green and cream varnished window sills.

for many years now. They’ve done their best to make the place look good. It fits in with the surroundings”.

This Sir Robert Peel pub was originally built in 1967.Anne and Frank Sweeney have owned this pub for the last 25 years whilst raising their children. Anne Sweeney says, “The paint has done the world of good to the look of the pub and everyone has noticed it”. She also added, “since we’ve been here, we’ve had very little problems”.

One of the locals, John Cassidy who lives at 51 Peel Precinct said: “This has been my local pub

Our Trip to Southend-on-Sea The Cleanest Block Competition that was organised by the Neighbourhood Management team and its partners, BHP & Connaught cleaning company had been a huge success and the winning blocks prize was a trip to the seaside!

having fun on the various rides. The rain started, but that did not have any impact on them because they had already had a glorious day out!

On August 13, 2005, at 7.45 am, residents from the winning blocks assembled at the Peel Precinct, they set out at 8.00 am and arrived at Southend-on-Sea at 9.50a.m. It was not a very sunny day but the weather was favourable to the group, although the children managed to enjoy it, scooping sand up with their buckets and spades.

Residents were able to interact with one another.

The children enjoyed it so much and had a great time together. Some of them even took a trip down the theme park and it was interesting to see others

by Frances AmpiahKwofi Resident Champion

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KIDS KREW WELCOME back to Kids Krew – the feature designed especially for South Kilburn’s youngest residents.

This month we are pleased to introduce another member to you. Members have special access to the competitions and offers on this page. This is also where members can publish their drawings, poems stories or whatever else they want to share.

KIDS KREW MEMBER PROFILE MY NAME: Sharane AGE: 5 years old KIDS KREW MEMBERSHIP NUMBER: SHR018SKNDC HOBBIES: Going to the park and swimming FAVOURITE PERSON: My Auntie Carol HAPPIEST DAY: Christmas Day WHAT I LIKE BEST ABOUT SOUTH KILBURN: The parks Congratulations Sharane! One KIDS KREW member profile will be featured in Spotlight Magazine each month.

Kids Krew would also like to wish a very happy birthday to Kids Krew member Thuraia Clachar whose birthday is on the 7th October!

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October Kids Krew Competition Have you got sharp eyes? Name all of this month’s celebrations in Spotlight as soon as you can. The first person to send them in will receive a £10 voucher to spend in the high street!

Send your entries to the FREEPOST address below.

To become a member write Kids Krew, Spotlight, South Kilburn New Deal for Communities FREEPOST NAT 11268 London NW6 5BR (no stamp is required) and we’ll send you a membership form.

We have also been asked by a number of residents to form a Krew for older residents. If you have any ideas or interests you would like us to include in Spotlight, regardless of your age, please get in touch with Edel Meremikwu on 020 7328 1199 or email e.meremikwu@skndc.net.

Peter Cull Poem

By Rev Bertha During A Special Tribute to Peter Cull (1935-2005) founder of The Over 50’s Festival.

P ETER CULL had been a noble example E xceptional friend to both strong and feeble T ake heart family and community mourners E nding his role with Over 50’s and Pensioners R ejoice ! Peter has joined the faithful conquerors

Fancy a ‘cuppa?

DROP in for a chat and a cup of tea or coffee every Tuesday from 10am to 11am at the Salvation Army in Chichester Road, South Kilburn.

For more information contact Julie Pell on 020 7328 1312.

C alled home but cannot be forgotten U ntil we join him as a saint in heaven L ord, as we bid PETER CULL farewell L et SOUTH KILBURN NEW DEAL tasks excel!

Switch all electrical appliances off at the switch instead of using the standby function, because the appliances are still using electricity.

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Widening Opportunities Projects Presents It's time to grow. Learn how to, at: POWER 4 YOUNG MINDS Designed to help you fulfil your potential.

The project will focus on: Studying for A-Levels Studying at University Studying beyond University Choosing a Career You can learn: How to develop your potential and the skills you need, what kinds of courses are like and how to choose the course that’s right for you. As well as how to apply and about the different places you can study, insight into the different career choices that are available to you plus tips, insight, contacts and much more!

For more details, please contact Lucy Bernard on 07930 587 578 or email Power4youngminds@hotmail.co.uk.

Alternatively contact Re Piddington at at Widening Opportunities on 020 7372 7419

LEARN ABOUT A GENTLE WAY OF DEALING WITH YOUR FEELINGS? COME ALONG AND FIND OUT ABOUT THE

HEALING LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS Talks/Demos on Flower Essences will take place on the following dates and times: Date

Time

Venue

13 Sept

6-7 pm

3 Oct

6-7 pm

14 Nov

6-7 pm

Albert Road Centre, 6 Albert Rd, NW6 (across the street from the Housing office)

Come along and find out what flower essences can do for you and how to participate in a ten-week project.

Designed and printed by Disc To Print · 020 7625 5225

To sign up for a talk/demo, please contact: DAVID MARIN at HEALTH MATTERS on 0207 625 2531 PRESENTED BY: BRENT PCT

Supported by

and the Munro Health Co-Op

Contact us Main office: Project Team: Corporate Services/HR & Communications: Finance Team:

Tel: 020 7328 1199 Tel: 020 7372 6061 Tel: 020 7328 9031 Tel: 020 7624 4319

Fax: 020 7328 1047 Fax: 020 7328 6862 Fax: 020 7328 1047

South Kilburn New Deal for Communities 23 Peel Precinct South Kilburn NW6 5BS – www.skndc.net

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Spotlight Issue 43 October 2005. Produced by South Kilburn New Deal for Communities in partnership with DISK, Unit 2 Masefield House, Stafford Road NW6 5YU. South Kilburn New Deal for Communities (NDC) reserve the right to use any photographs that have been taken at NDC events, meetings and projects for NDC marketing and publicity purposes.