The Brent Magazine issue 116 July/August 2011

ISSUE NO.116 • FREE FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN BRENT • PUBLISHED BY BRENT COUNCIL • JULY/AUGUST 2011

Calling allbookwormsThe summer reading

challenge is on

HeshimaThompsonBrent’s rising star

03.10.11new waste

collection serviceSee Green Pages

inside

�The top GCSE 5A*-C for the last4 years running – 96% in 2010

�The top GCSE average point score forthe last 4 years running – 602 in 2010

�The top CVA (progress students make)for the last 3 years running –1,050 in 2010

�77% 5A*-C including English andmathematics in 2010

�Over 400 A*s and As achievedat GCSE by students in 2010

�Over 75% of students achieved 10or more GCSEs A*-C in 2010

�20th Most Improved Schoolin the country (BBC website)

�Outstanding value-added –Ranked 2nd in the countryfor the progress students make(SSAT March 2011)

�Categorised as an Excellent School(Brent Local Authority 2010)

Wembley High Technology College, East Lane, Wembley, Middlesex HA0 3NTTel: 020 8385 4800 Email: [email protected] Web: www.whtc.co.uk Headteacher: Ms Gill Bal

Outstanding OfstedSubject Inspection (Ofsted January 2011)

Outstanding Ofstedin 24 out of 27 areas (whole school)

Open Evening Wednesday 21 September 2011

5.30pm-8.30pm

You are warmly invited to come

and see our school

Features

10 Platini unveils new pitchFootball legend visits Brent school

13 Best start for young childrenChildren’s centres do more

19 Taking action on shishaAre you aware of the dangers?

20 Clown around with a bookThe Summer Reading Challenge is on!

23 Yellow, blue and greenIkea’s green credentials

Regulars

4 Update

9 Brent people

25 All in a day’s work

27 Secret history

29 Competitions

30 Time out

Issue No. 116 July/August 2011

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Welcome to theBrent Magazinefor July andAugustWhy not kick off this issue byturning to page 10 and readingabout footballing legend MichelPlatini’s visit to open a new pitchat a Brent school.

For all you little bookworms geta wriggle on to your local librarywhere you will find clowns,acrobats and prizes as part of thisyear’s Summer Reading Challengeturn to page 20 to find out more.

And make sure you have a goodread of page 16 which will tellyou about plans to change howyou recycle.

I’m off on maternity leave nowbut am looking forward toreading the next issue of TBMfrom home with the new baby.Until then, thank you to everyonewho has been in touch with storyideas and keep your eyes peeledfor the new editor in theSeptember issue.Rachel GardnerEditor, The Brent Magazine

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One Stop Service 020 8937 1200www.brent.gov.ukThe Brent Magazine is available in large print and on audio tape. Please ring 020 8937 1106Cover image: BSU graduateHeshima Thompson (see page 9).Photograph by Jemma Allett.

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Brent residents can win£25,000 by signing up topay their council tax byDirect Debit.You’ve got tobe quick because you onlyhave until 5pm on 14 July2011 to sign up.

The prize, offered bycouncils and not-for-profitorganisation BACS PaymentSchemes Ltd, encouragesresidents to switch to DirectDebit and payment.

Direct Debit is a cheaper

method for councils and lastyear saved an estimated halfa million pounds. Themoney saved is used tobenefit their local residents.

To enter either return acompleted Direct Debitform to the council, applyonline at www.brent.gov.uk/counciltax or phone 020 8937 1790.

Residents already payingby direct debit will beautomatically be entered.

Wouldn’t it be great if youcould make your home orbusiness greener and savemoney at the same time?The good news is that thetwo can go hand in hand.You can help the planet andyour pocket by cutting backon energy and contribute to meeting the UK’s carbon targets.

To know where to startwe have put together a

‘Green Charter’ showingwhat the council does to begreen, how it assists thepublic and what you can doto reduce energy, waste andwater in your home orbusiness. We will ask youropinion of the ‘GreenCharter’ soon, so look outfor it. For more [email protected] call 020 8937 5380.

Susi Osborne has just released her secondnovel 'Grace and Disgrace', a grippingdrama about a woman living at the centreof a chaotic but happy family, who are herwhole world.

After the success of her debut 'TheRipples of Life', this is your chance to meet

Susi and buy a signed copy of her new book(priced £10.99). Come along to Brent TownHall library on Friday 1 July from 6.30 - 8pmto meet her.

This event is free and light refreshmentswill be available. To book your place call 020 8937 3500 or visit any library in Brent.

Brent presented with ‘HostBorough for London 2012' flag

Meet dramatic author Susi Osborne

Win £25,000 by paying yourcouncil tax by Direct Debit

Easy things you can do tobe green and save money

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Susi Osborne

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On Thursday 2 June, London 2012 presented Brent Councilwith the ‘Host Borough for London 2012' flag to officiallyrecognise that it will be a host borough during the London2012 Games.

Brent will host some of the men's and women's footballmatches at Wembley Stadium, including the finals, as well asthe badminton and rhythmic gymnastics at Wembley Arena.

Olympic champion and current world record holder for thetriple jump, Jonathan Edwards, presented the flag to CllrAnn John OBE, Leader of Brent Council.

To cheer the presentation along, it took place against thebackdrop of Brent Council's half-term Sportsability Club atWillesden Sports Centre.

Sportsability is a multi-sports club for young people withphysical and learning disabilities aged 8-18 providing themwith an opportunity to participate in physical activity andsports.

Cllr Ann John OBE said: "Receiving the flag is a step closerto the London 2012 Games arriving in London and here inBrent. Hosting the football at Wembley Stadium and therhythmic gymnastics and badminton at Wembley Arenabrings the Olympic Games right to the doorstep of ourresidents."

Jonathan Edwards, Olympic gold medallist and London2012 board member said: "I'm thrilled to be here today topresent the London Borough of Brent with the Host Boroughfor London 2012 flag. It’s fantastic to see how inspiredpeople from Brent are about the Games, such as the youngpeople from the Sportsability Club."

On Saturday 4 June, at anawards ceremony, 112children from the WembleyCentral Kumon StudyCentre were honoured fortheir success and continueddevelopment studying on theKumon maths and Englishprogrammes. The committedstudents were presented with

awards to celebrate theirachievement of masteringmaths and English beyondtheir current school level.

The Mayor of Brent,Councillor Aslam Choudry,showed his support byattending the ceremonyalong with 250 otherchildren and parents.

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Brent Council are lookingfor 12 young peoplebetween 14-24 toparticipate in an excitingproject which celebratesthe diversity of theborough in the lead up tothe London 2012 Games.

The project will involvebecoming culturalresearchers where you willtell the story of Brentthrough local people usinga range of research andcreative skills. The findingwill be put towards a

publication to promoteBrent during the London2012 Games.

Young people will getthe opportunity to workwith the Brent Museum, adesigner, photographerand spoken-word artist tolearn new skills.

The project will takeplace during August. If youare interested [email protected] orcall 020 8937 3600 byFriday 22 July 2011.

We’ve been working withresidents to identifyways to improveHarlesden Town Centrefor the past 18months and wouldnow like toknow what you think of the proposals.

In June weasked residentsfor their opinionon plans forStation Road,

one of the main gatewaysinto Harlesden Town Centre. In September we’ll be asking for yourthoughts on further changes to improve the look and feel of

the rest of the town centre. For more

information or to stay up to date withplans visit

www.brent.gov.uk/harlesdentown

Local residents turned up intheir hundreds, at a GreenFair organised by BrentFriends of the Earth in May.There were over twentystalls from environmentalgroups, green businesses andcharities that took part.

Some of the events on theday included a bicycle-powered smoothie maker,showing you can power yourown drink, Dr Bike stallfixed twenty five bikes andgardening advice fromGlorious Gardens.

Over fifty people posedfor pictures with the polarbear at Brent Campaign forClimate Change’s colourfulPolar Bear Zone. Childrenparticularly enjoyed this and they found out aboutclimate change, as well astaking part in parachutegames provided by BrentSchool without Walls, andface painting.

For more informationabout Brent Friends of the Earth visitwww.brentfoe.com

Residents go green

Brent Black History Month isa fun, friendly, familyfestival that celebrates blackhistory and culture in allBrent libraries, BrentMuseum and Brent Archivesin the month of October.

We are currentlyaccepting applications fromthose authors, poets, artists,dancers, historians, sports

personalities, cultural andcommunity organisations,and other talented peopleor groups who wish to takepart in this year's culturalcelebration.

To register your interest intaking part, or for furtherinformation, please visitwww.brent.gov.uk/bhm oremail [email protected]

Get involved in Brent BlackHistory Month

National awards for outstandingKumon students

We are Brent!

Be at the heart of plans to change Harlesden

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If you want to researchyour family history, BrentLibraries, Arts and Heritageare offering a free trial ofAncestry online. Thewebsite will enable you toresearch your family treeusing census records, birth,marriage, and deathindexes, military records,passenger lists and manyother resources!

We would like to findout whether you wouldlike to see Ancestryavailable in libraries andBrent Archives on apermanent basis, and we

need your feedback, soplease try it out and fill inour survey online to let usknow what you think.

Access the trial fromhome or in any Brentlibrary using the link:bit.ly/kA09pu. We will alsobe holding introductorysessions on Thursday 14and 21 July from 4-6pm atWillesden Green LibraryCentre. To book, or formore information on thetrial, call 020 8937 3541or [email protected] [email protected]

Forget working with Sir AlanSugar! Bagging a place inthe South Kilburn Studioshas been the only positionworth fighting for and nowthe new Brent trainees havebeen picked.

A group of 13 youngapplicants have beenselected to take their place astrainees working alongside a

team that includes a Vogue-featured designer, aphotographer, twofilmmakers and anestablished music producer.

Junior Maduako, 25, fromKilburn is one of thesuccessful applicants. He willbe working with mentor BobClarke from LicklemorProductions who trains in

television production. Juniorsaid: “Although I have onlybeen a trainee for three weeksI am already learning somuch. My only regret is thatthis traineeship finishes inSeptember.” For details onevents or to take part in aworkshop visit www.southkilburnstudios.org/programme

Young people get creative kick-start

Ofsted have praised the KeyStage Three Pupil ReferralUnit in Stag Lane,Kingsbury, giving it a ‘good'Grade 2 rating for its overalleffectiveness following arecent inspection.

The unit, which caters forup to 25 pupils aged 11 to14 with the aim ofreintegrating them backinto mainstream educationas quickly as possible, wasgiven an outstanding ratingfor its care, guidance andsupport towards pupils and

the quality of partnershipworking with parents, carersand specialist agencies.

The inspector reportedthat he left with “fondmemories” and wasimpressed with what thepupils were achieving. Hefound that many of thestudents, when they left theunit, were working at closeto levels expected for theirage and outcomes were inexcess of what might beexpected given theirstarting points.

Stag Lane celebrates itsoutstanding features

Lucozade Powerleague opensnew centre in Wembley

Lucozade Powerleague, theUK’s largest premier five-a-side football centre operatorhas officially opened its 45th centre beside WembleyStadium.

The opening ceremonywas attended by ex-professional footballers andregular Sky Sports punditsChris Kamara and PaulMerson, local dignitaries and

local school children werealso invited along for acoaching session fromofficial FA coaches.

The three acres centrecomprises six 5-a-side andone 7-a-side fully floodlit,artificially-surfaced footballpitches, together withmodern changing facilitiesand a sports bar.

Since its foundation in1983, Powerleague has builtstrong relationships withlocal authorities, propertyowners and developers todevelop state-of-the-artcentres and encourageeveryone to play football and socialise together.

Try out Ancestry for free and tell us what you think

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Brent is marking one yearto go through participatingin the London 2012 openWeekend celebrations.

‘Countdown to theGreatest Show Ever’ will beheld on Saturday 23 July2011 from 12noon-6pm atBridge Park CommunityLeisure Centre.

There will be a range offree exciting activities foryoung people includingurban fashion design, rollerdisco, cheer leading andvarious sports.

For more information visitwww.brent.gov.uk/2012

Meet your local councillorsand join us on a walkaboutaround your localneighbourhood this July.The walkabouts are beingorganised as part of BrentCouncil’s Ward Workinginitiative, in which wardcouncillors, with councilofficers, find out from localresidents what their concernsare about the local area.

We then work togetherwith other agencies like the Police and communityorganisations to try and develop solutions to key issues raised by their residents.

To join your Walkaboutand find out more visit www.brent.gov.uk/wardworking or call on 020 8937 1976.

Bin collections are changingfrom Monday 3 October.Please continue to use yourcurrent system until then.

After 3 October we willstill come to your houseevery week, collectingorganic material like foodwaste and green waste.Recycling such as plasticalong with landfill waste,which can’t be recycled, willbe collected on alternateweeks, that is, landfill one

week and recycling thefollowing week.

At present we recycle 34per cent of waste and wewant to recycle more,aiming for 50 per cent inthe short term, rising to 60per cent. In future thecouncil will accept manymore items for recyclingthan we do at present.

Dumping rubbish thatcould be recycled intolandfills is expensive and

bad for the environment. Itcosts west London localcouncils £50 million eachyear and hits us all throughour council bills. Around 32per cent of this is foodwaste that could easily berecycled and composted.

Turn to the Green Pages(pg15) to find out why theservice is changing and howit will affect you, or visitwww.brent.gov.uk/recyclemore

Recycle more

The World BadmintonChampionships are comingto Wembley Arena from 8-14 August and residentscan net themselves somediscounted tickets.

The organisers of thegames promise badmintonlike you’ve never seen itbefore with fantastic sound,incredible lighting andpyrotechnic displays.Olympic badminton ticketshave sold out so this is yourchance to see the world’sbest players battle it out at

Wembley Arena before thegames.

Badminton England isoffering Brent residents a 20per cent discount on allYONEX BWF WorldBadminton Championshiptickets. To redeem this offerplease state ‘RESIDENT’when purchasing yourtickets by calling 020 8782 5629 or visitwww.badminton2011.co.uk

Talk about it in our Walkabout

The Greatest Show Ever

Young people stuck withideas for what to do in thesummer can now sign upfor Brent Summer University(BSU). BSU, coordinated byBrent Youth Service, is agreat way for 11 to 25 yearolds to take on newchallenges. There is a widerange of courses to choosefrom including cookery,fashion, hairdressing and football.

Courses starton 25 July and run until 18 August 2011.

You can enrol online atwww.bmyvoice.org.uk/bsuor alternatively you canenrol on 9 July at PoplarGrove from 12noon-8pmor 23 July at Bridge ParkLeisure Centre from 2-7pm. For moreinformation call 020 8937 3686.

Sign up for Brent Summer University

Watch badminton best battle it out for less

Introducing a new and improved waste collection service

What OFSTED said:• “An outstanding school that

is successfully raising theachievement of studentsfrom diverse cultural andsocial backgrounds.”

• Students’ outcomes, are“Outstanding, as a result of good teaching and aresponsive curriculum.”

• Students’ attitudes to learning are “exemplary.”

17 individual areasalso received the‘outstanding’ gradeincluding:• Student outcomes

• Student behaviour

• Student attendance

• Safety and safeguarding

• Healthy lifestyles

• Contribution to the community

• Spiritual, moral, social andcultural development

• Curriculum and care,guidance and support

Alperton Community School, Stanley Avenue, Wembley, HA0 4JEContact the school on 0208 902 2038for a prospectus.

Open Evening – Tuesday 27 September 2011, 6.00 - 8.30 pm

ALPERTONCOMMUNITYSCHOOL

OFSTED ‘OUTSTANDING’May 2011

Headteacher Mrs. M Rafee MA NPQH

BRENTpeople

When did you start singing?I’ve been singing all my life, I’m sure Icame out the womb performing. I wasalways singing, dancing and acting; Idid it everywhere; at home, at church,at school, at community events. I was13 when I was approached by theBBC to star in a documentary calledHeart of Harlesden which was viewedby millions.That led to interest frommajor labels and TV producers.

What’s your advice for other young people?Anything is achievable. I alwayswanted to do music.The worlddoesn’t owe you anything but ifyou’re able to work hard, developyour talent into a skill and have the drive, focus and persistence,you will achieve what you want.

You’ve taken part in BSU. What has that done for you?BSU gave me a platform to developmy skills. I did the acting, dance andsinging classes, among others.Theyhave varied courses and facilities forpeople with different interests. I’dadvise youngsters to take advantageof it and start building theirexperiences in the things they want todo. Having BSU as a platform helpedto develop and hone in on what I do.I’ve acted in EastEnders E20, SpooksCode 9, as well as starring in PrimeSuspect, Casualty and The Bill. I’vealso toured with Amy Winehouse andhave performed at the Grammys,MTV EMAs, MOBOs. Performing atsuch events has been inspiring and agreat way to network and showcasemy passions, as well as see the world.

What are you working on now?I’m currently finishing my debutalbum, touring, working on newacting projects, writing a sitcom andstarting a performing arts school.

Where do you want to be in five years time?I’d like to think I would have soldmillions of albums worldwide,touring my music globally, will bestarring in and producing sitcomsand films and will be known as oneof the best ‘triple threat’ acts. Myperforming arts school would havedeveloped a lot of young talent andgiven them a fantastic platform andI would have continued to show theworld that great things come fromeverywhere, especially the UK andespecially Brent.

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Born toperform

Toured with AmyWinehouse, starred inseveral TV shows, had overa million views on YouTube;Brent Summer University(BSU) graduate HeshimaThompson is paving theway for young performers.

Visit Heshima’s website, www.breakTheMould.net and his YouTube profile, www.YouTube.com/Heshima For information on Brent Summer University visit bmyvoice.org.uk/bsu

Platiniunveils new pitchFrench footballing legend and 1984 European Championship top goalscorer Michel Platini and David Bernstein Chairman of the FootballAssociation visited St Gregory's Catholic Science College to open a newall-weather grass pitch on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Finalat Wembley Stadium. Photography ISABELLE PLASSCHEART.

“We love footballin this country and like

UEFA believe elite footballcannot flourish without healthy

grassroots – we need to raise thelevel of ability at the grassroots

if we want to develop topplayers for the future.”

– David Bernstein,FA Chairman


The borough’s budding footballers cannow practice their skills on a fantasticnew pitch that has been graced byFrench legend Michel Platini – andhope that some of his talent brushes off on them.

The new hi-tech pitch in WoodcockPark, Kenton was donated to thecouncil by UEFA and will be managedby Brent Council, St Gregory’s Schooland Middlesex FA for use by pupilsand the wider community.

Also at the official handover were SirTrevor Brooking, the FA’s Director ofFootball Development and England andFulham striker, Bobby Zamora, whoboth joined school pupils on the pitchto test out the new surface. They werelater joined on the pitch by MichelPlatini before each footballer then tooka penalty, much to the delight of St.Gregory’s pupils and teaching staff.

Brent Council Leader, CouncillorAnn John OBE, was also pitch side,along with the newly sworn in Mayor,

Councillor Aslam Choudry and Brent'sChief Executive, Gareth Daniel.

In her speech to the crowd of schoolchildren and members of the FA,Councillor John said: “I’m thrilled towelcome the legendary MonsieurPlatini to our borough, and delightedchildren and families in Brent will enjoythis all-weather pitch for many years.”

St. Gregory’s head teacher, AndyPrindiville, also spoke of his pride atwelcoming such distinguished guests tohis school for the unveiling.

FA Chairman, David Bernstein said:“We love football in this country andlike UEFA believe elite football cannotflourish without healthy grassroots – weneed to raise the level of ability at thegrassroots if we want to develop topplayers for the future.

"This facility will allow localschoolchildren to fulfill their potentialwhilst offering the wider community ofyoung people a first rate training andplaying facility."

Michel Platini (far right) shares a jokewith Trevor Brooking (centre) and Bobby Zamora (far left)

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Anybody interested in hiring the pitchshould contact St. Gregory’s School on020 8907 8820.

Brent Fun Run and Walk

Barham ParkFrom now until March 2012

Fryent Country ParkFrom now until March 2012

Gladstone ParkFrom now until March 2012

King Edward VII ParkFrom now until March 2012

Queens ParkFrom now until March 2012

Roe Green ParkFrom now until March 2012

Roundwood ParkFrom now until March 2012

King Edward VII Park5 July - 13 September

Roundwood Park9 July - 17 September

Roe Green Park10 July - 11 September

Sunday 18Septemberat FryentCountry Park

Meet Wenlock and Mandeville, theLondon 2012 Olympic and Paralympicmascots, at the Fun Run and Walk

A fun day out for runners, walkers, families and friends

Why not use these free jogs and walks to get ready for the Fun Run and Walk? You don’t need to book – just turn up. You can walk or jog at your own pace. All walks and jogs are led by a qualified and experienced leader. For more information and full details visit www.brent.gov.uk/sports

Healthy walks programme Jogs programme

Get in shape with our free Healthy Walks and Jogs Programme

Have you been inspired by theLondon 2012 Olympic andParalympic Games? Now is yourchance to get more active.

The Brent Fun Run and Walk willtake place at Fryent Country Park,a nature reserve in the heart ofthe borough. The route is relativelyflat and ideal for beginners,

families and regular runners alike. You can enter on your own andmeet people on the day, or takepart with friends, work colleagues,school friends or family.

For more information and an entryform visit www.brent.gov.uk/sportsemail [email protected] or call 020 8937 3707.

1.5km walk (5 years+) 11.15am5km run/walk (15 years+) 11.30am

Hundreds of parents use midwiferyservices every year at the WelcomeChildren’s Centre in Wembley.

On offer are post-natal clinics, wheremidwives check the weight of babiesand the health of their mums. There arealso ante-natal clinics, home visits tomum and baby and help with arranginghospital visits and scans.

Until now, parents at WelcomeChildren’s Centre have been the onlyones in Brent able to use midwiferyservices through their centre but that is all about to change.

Children’s centres offer health, earlyeducation and family support services toparents with children under the age offive.Typically, this includes speech andlanguage support, child health clinics,parenting groups and Job Centre Plusand Citizens’ Advice sessions.

Faced with the need to make hugesavings, Brent Council has reorganisedchildren’s centres to ensure the 17 in theborough stay open for the immediatefuture. A number of changes are beingintroduced as part of the process.

Services will continue to be offeredto everyone who is eligible but morewill be targeted at vulnerable families.This means that parents who need itmost will get support.

Sessions are being delivered moreevenly across the local area so that everyparent should be within a short journeyof at least one children’s centre.

And closer working between BrentCouncil and NHS Brent means that

over the next few months morechildren’s centres will offer health andmidwifery services such as breastfeeding support, weaning and nutritionadvice and help to give up smoking.

Sue Gates, Head of Integrated andExtended Services for Brent Council,said: “We want children to be betterprepared for life and for meeting life’schallenges – physically, socially andemotionally.

“All the research shows that theearlier you can support families withyoung children, the less serious theproblems they face as they get olderare. These changes will help givechildren the best start in life.”

For more information [email protected] or call 020 8937 3001.

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Over the next few months more Brent children’s centres will begin offering health and midwifery services such as breast feeding support, weaning and nutrition advice and help to give up smoking.

Best start foryoung children

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TENNIS PROGRAMMEOrganised by Brent Council’s Sports and Parks Service

www.brent.gov.uk/sports

Adults, children and young people of allabilities are welcome!

Chelmsford Square18 June - 23 July

Alperton Sports Ground30 July - 3 September

Gladstone Park28 July - 1 September

Preston Park10 September - 8 October

Eton Grove15 October - 19 November

King Edward VII Park14 January 2012 - 18 February 2012

Woodcock Park25 February 2012 - 31 March 2012

£20 per six week course for adults£15 for young people

For more information, details and addresses seewww.brent.gov.uk/sports or call 020 8937 3707

Summer Sports 2011Holiday programme for childrenand young people

Get involved in Olympic and Paralympicsports in Brent this summer

Activities include: full day activities,archery, basketball, trampolining, digital dance, horse riding, kayaking,dance, tennis, disability activities andmany more.

For more details please contact theSports and Parks Service on 020 89373707 or go to www.brent.gov.uk/holidayactivities to view the summer programme brochure. Activities can nowbe booked by calling 020 8937 3730.

GreenGreenPagesages www.brent.gov.uk/recyclemore July/August 2011

www.brent.gov.uk/recyclemore

recyclemoreBrent Council is introducinga new and improved wastecollection service so thatyou can recycle more

Find out why, how and when inside

03.10.11the date foryour diary

The shortage of landfill space means Brent has to pay a tax todump everything we don’t recycle. That tax hits us all through ourcouncil bills and the tax rate is going up. So we have decided tochange how we collect your waste so that more gets recycled.

At present we recycle only 34 per cent of our wasteand we want to raise that to 60 per cent.

Our new waste collection service will:

• help everyone in Brent torecycle new materialsfor the first time

• give most residentsa separate collectionof food waste

• send less waste tolandfill, with lessnegative impact onthe environment

• save money on thetax that we pay tothrow away valuablematerials.

Want to find out more?Visit www.brent.gov.uk/recyclemore


With Brent’s new improvedwaste collection servicewe can all recycle more

Why is Brent’swaste collectionservice changing?

Newbiggerbins

Newfood wastecontainers

Newmixed

recycling


Get ready forthe big changeto your wastecollection service

Dry recycling If you currently use a green box forrecycling, from September you willreceive a wheeled bin with a blue lid,just like the one in the picture below.

All the materials that you currentlyrecycle in the green box will continueto be collected. But for the first timeyou will be able to recycle mixedplastics containers, cardboardand cartons.

The new recycling bin will be collectedon the alternate week to your landfillwaste bin (the grey wheeled bin).

The new recycling service will bemixed. This means that recyclingwill be collected together andthen taken away to be sorted.

Organics recycling If you currently have a green organicsbin, you will continue to use it forfood and garden waste. The greenorganics bin will be collectedevery week.

If you do not have a green organicsbin, you will receive a new smallcontainer to collect food wasteseparately, like the one in the picturebelow. The food waste containerwill also be collected every week.

Landfill waste You will continue to use the greywheeled bin for waste that cannotbe recycled or composted.

The grey wheeled bin will be collectedon the alternate week to your dryrecycling bin.

Tel: 020 8937 5050

It isimportant

that you donot use the

new containersuntil we ask

you to

Meet thenew bins on

the block

Grey wheeledlandfill waste binsfor non-recyclables

Alternate weeklycollections

New blue-toppedrecycling bins formixed dry recycling

Alternate weeklycollections

Green organicsbins for food andgarden waste

Weekly collections

Food wastecontainers

Weekly collections

How will the wastecollection service change?If you live in a house or a flat in a converted propertyand currently have a green box

When is the wastecollection servicechanging?

From 3 October 2011 you will receivea new, improved waste collectionservice. The new service will make iteasier for you to recycle more bytaking mixed dry recycling.

We will send detailed information toeach household about the changesto your service when we deliver thenew bins and containers.

We aim to introduce new recyclingfacilities for your block of flats bythe end of March 2012. In themeantime please continue to usethe recycling sites that are

located throughout the borough.You can find the location of yournearest recycling site on the BrentCouncil website.

If you live in a house or a flat in a converted propertyand currently have a green box, OR If you live ina purpose built block of flats and currently havecommunal recycling bins


GreenPages Brent Council’s quarterly residents’ recycling newsletterproduced by Brent Council in association with Veolia.For further information visit www.brent.gov.uk/recyclemoreor call 020 8937 5050.

If you live in a purpose built block of flats and currentlydo not have access to communal recycling bins

Dry Recycling The current recycling service for flatswill be replaced with a mixed service.This will be easier, more convenientand less time consuming thanseparating out items such as glassand plastic bottles. You will be ableto put all the recycling materials inany recycling bin.

All the materials that youcurrently recycle will continueto be collected. But for thefirst time you will be ableto recycle mixed plasticscontainers and cartons.

If you live in a purpose built block of flatsand currently have communal recycling bins

Communalrecyclingbins for ALLmixed dryrecycling


It isimportant thatyou continue to

use your existingrecycling service

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Shisha, for those of you who don’tknow, is a water pipe used for smokingflavoured tobacco. It originated around600 years ago in India and the MiddleEast and is still around today.

A common past-time in Brent foryoung people is to smoke shisha, assome regard it as something sociable,while others a chance to relax.However, what these people are not aware of is the outcomes ofsmoking shisha.

A lot of rumours about shisha are outthere and it is time people are able todistinguish them from the truth. BrentYouth Parliament, NHS Brent andvoluntary organisation Shishawareworked in partnership to produce ashort film about shisha to raiseawareness of the health effects ofsmoking shisha amongst young people.

There was a workshop carried out byShishaware with around 50 young

people, who are members of BYP, todevelop their knowledge about smokingshisha. At the beginning of theworkshop it was pretty clear that theydidn’t really recognise the truth aboutshisha, which was highlighted when wedid a true or false activity. In spite ofthis they were still aware that shisha didnot have a positive impact on yourhealth.

BYP members designed, producedand helped edit the shisha short film‘Shisha - Don’t be Fooled’. The shortfilm is part of a resource pack for NHSBrent that is currently being deliveredto all secondary schools in Brent.

To find more information aboutShishaware please visit:www.shishaware.org. To view the shishashort film, visit www.bmyvoice.org.uk/byp

Please note, the shisha short film isnot meant to scare or upset you it isjust there to give you the facts.

Taking action onshisha


Brent Youth Parliament (BYP) and NHS Brent have beenworking together on a campaign to raise awarenessamong young people about smoking shisha. BYPmember and one of the campaign’s leading lights THIVYA JEYASHANKER describes the campaign and the short film the group produced about shisha.

Clown around Whether you’re young or old, there’s fun to be had with books this summer. This year’sSummer Reading Challenge is packed with events for children and families.

Story and craft sessions, family learningworkshops and animal roadshows areamong the activities on offer during Julyand August.

Youngsters aged between four and 12are invited to take part in the annualNational Summer Reading Challenge (23 July - 4 September).

The aim of this year’s challenge –called Circus Stars - is to get youngstersexcited about books and help themdiscover the fantastic world of acrobatsand clowns at the same time.

As well as collecting stickers and otherprizes in return for reading books oftheir choice, youngsters who successfullyread six books will receive a medal andcertificate at their local library.

To take part, register at your locallibrary from 4 July.


The Magic Circus (launch event)Theatre show by The Magic Carpet CompanySaturday 23 JulyWillesden Green Library, 11am-12.15pmTown Hall Library, 3-4.15pm

Circus Zoolab – animal roadshowLive snakes, frogs, scorpions, rabbits andmuch more. Children aged 5 and above.Tuesday 16 AugustTown Hall and Ealing Road librariesThursday 18 AugustWillesden Green Library and Harlesden Library PlusTuesday 23 AugustKilburn and Kingsbury Library Plus

Circus Stars ShowtimeStory and craft workshops. Children aged 5 and aboveTuesday 26 JulyKilburn and Kingsbury Library PlusThursday 28 JulyWillesden Green Library and Harlesden Library PlusWednesday 24 AugustEaling Road and Town Hall libraries

Immi's Ice CircusStory and craft workshopsChildren aged 5 and aboveMonday 5 JulyKensal Rise and Cricklewood librariesWednesday 27 JulyEaling Road and Town Hall librariesThursday 28 JulyPreston Library and Neasden Library PlusFriday 26 AugustKingsbury Library Plus andHarlesden Library Plus

You can make up the tricks!Paper clowns, puppets and pop-upbooks. For children aged 5 and aboveFriday 12 AugustKingsbury Library Plus and Ealing Road LibraryFriday 19 AugustTown Hall and Kilburn librariesThursday 25 AugustWillesden Green Library and Harlesden Library Plus

Dinosaurs’ circus, cartoon workshopsFor children aged 5 and above Wednesday 3 AugustEaling Road and Harlesden Library PlusFriday 5 AugustKingsbury Library Plus and Town Hall LibraryFriday 12 AugustKilburn and Willesden Green libraries

Circus Stars – storytelling dramaworkshopsFor children aged 8 – 11 Friday 5 AugustWillesden Green Library CentreFriday 12 AugustTown Hall Library and Harlesden Library Plus

Create a clown maskFor children aged 5 and above Tuesday 16 AugustKilburn LibraryThursday 18 AugustKingsbury Library Plus

Family learning workshopsHere’s a list of some of the events takingplace. More information and the fullbrochure available atwww.brent.gov.uk/summerreading

Make your own juggling balls Monday 25 JulyWillesden Green and Kilburn librariesFriday 29 JulyEaling Road and Harlesden Library PlusSaturday 30 JulyTown Hall and Kingsbury Library PlusCircus in a boxMonday 1 AugustWillesden Green and Kilburn librariesThursday 4 AugustTown Hall and Kingsbury Library PlusFriday 5 AugustEaling Road and Harlesden Library Plus

Bookstart story and rhyme withMaisy Mouse (under 5s)1 week beginning 8 AugustMonday 8 AugustPreston Library

Tuesday 9 AugustEaling Road and Town Hall librariesWednesday 10 AugustWillesden Green and Kingsbury Library PlusThursday 11 AugustKilburn Library

Picture book picnic (under 5s)Week beginning 25 JulyAll libraries. See www.brent.gov.uk/summerreading

Circus time (under 5s)Week beginning 22 AugustSee www.brent.gov.uk/summerreading

Make your own troup of acrobatsChildren aged 5 and above.Monday 8 AugustKensal Rise Library and Neasden Library Plus.Tuesday 16 AugustPreston and Cricklewood librariesMonday 22 AugustPreston and Kensal Rise Libraries

with a book

Download the full Summer ReadingChallenge programme of events atwww.brent.gov.uk/summerreading


Stick to the rules or get three pointson your license and a £60 fineBrent Council and its partners are working to keep children safe. Play your part by following road safety rules.

For more information visitwww.brent.gov.uk/bsr

• Do not park on the markings outside schools.

• Make sure you and all passengerswear seatbelts.

• It is against the law to use a hand-heldphone while driving.

ORPAY UP

BUCKLEUP

Brent Safer Roads

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IKEA Wembley is one of the businesses workingclosely with Brent Council on the Climate ChangeSteering Group to improve sustainability and helpmake Brent one of the cleanest and greenest placesto live in London.

Yellow,blue andgreen


If you’re the world’s largest furniture store what do you do with severalthousand tonnes of waste material each year? Recycle it of course, and atIKEA Wembley that means 91 per cent of everything used in the33,000m2 store, including items taken back by customers for recycling.But Nuno Costa, one of the store’s managers responsible forsustainability is not happy. He wants that figure up to 98 per cent in ayear’s time.

“Our commitment to recycle and reuse is why we always try to walkthe extra mile in order to put sustainability at the centre of ouroperations. We are not only recycling very effectively, which is verysatisfying, but we’re making money by doing it, which helps us to keepcosts down and prices low.”

As well as the moral argument, the company has a convincing businesscase for recycling plastic, cardboard and other materials. Waste isprocessed and packed before leaving the Wembley store and then sold onfor raw materials. The team is also studying the possibility of compostingfood waste on site.

The Swedish company promotes recycling and furniture reuse via itswebsite and in store, as well as educating staff and customers to thinkabout sustainability. This includes donating old furniture to charity orpassing it on to neighbours and friends when it is replaced.

“At IKEA we strive to create a better everyday life for many people allover the world, and this means taking responsibility for the future of ourworld,” says Nuno.

Brent Council is working with partners in the public sector and majorprivate companies to improve the environment and address climate change.If your business would like to join the Climate Change Steering Group, orjust become more sustainable, telephone Brent Council on 020 8937 5316.To get involved as an individual visit www.sustainablebrent.org.uk

Brent Council is working withpartners in the public sector

and major private companies toaddress climate change.

COMMUNITY SAFETY FOR ALLHow concerned are you about crime, disorderand anti-social behaviour in Brent?

Although Brent has seen an overall reductionin crime by 20 per cent we need your help tobring crime down even more. Community SafetyRoadshows are just one of many initiatives inBrent to reduce crime and the fear of crime.

Come out, get involved and make thedifference by visiting one of our roadshows.

Learn how Brent Council, local police, BrentNHS and voluntary sector groups work togetherto support community schemes such as theDrug Intervention Programme which aims tobreak the cycle of crime and drugs.

Find out how:

• to report anti-social behaviourand what to expect

• to protect yourself and property

• you can help break the cycle of crime and drugs

ROADSHOWSTuesday 12 July, Comber Close, London NW2

Thursday 4 August, Gladstone Park,Dollis Hill Lane, London NW2

Tuesday 26 July, Kilburn Tube Station,Kilburn High Rd, London NW6

Saturday 22 October, Aladdin’s Cave,Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley HA9

USEFUL NUMBERS

Brent Drug Intervention ProgrammeConfidential help and advice on anydrug or alcohol concern 24/70800 107 1754Integrated Community Safety Team020 7937 2961Call 0300 123 1212 in a non-emergency

Emergency always dial 999

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Jeff ’s team works with council servicesand communities in Brent to deliverenvironmental sustainability in theborough. This includes everything fromimplementing the Climate ChangeStrategy to reducing carbon emissionsand supporting Brent SustainabilityForum and Fairtrade.

Jeff says: “The team encouragesreductions of carbon emissions in theborough particularly through cutting theamount of energy being used.

We also encourage sustainable travel,waste reduction and thinking about theglobal impacts of what we do on thenext generation.

We are currently working across thecouncil to achieve a 25 per centreduction in the council’s carbonemissions by 2014.

Soon the council will have to pay a newcarbon tax, which is calculated based onthe amount of energy it uses each year.Current estimates indicate that this couldbe £338,000 based on £12 a tonne ofcarbon. But this price is planned to riseannually up to £30 a tonne.

We are working to reduce the amountof energy the council uses so that ourbills become smaller. Cutting theamount of waste the council sends tolandfill and reducing our water bills willalso help to save money.

We need to persuade individuals andorganisations to change their behaviourto be more environmentally friendly andreduce greenhouse gases, as this is vitalfor future generations to be able toenjoy what we have now.

The job has changed a great dealsince I joined the council. There is muchmore emphasis on dealing with climatechange, reducing the amount of energyused by the council, schools, residentsand businesses as well as supportinglinks with the community onenvironmental issues. Fairtrade is now more actively supported by the council and Brent SustainabilityForum’s activities go from strength to strength.”

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Finding ways the councilcan help local people tochange the way theybehave towards theirenvironment is a priority forJeff Bartley’s EnvironmentProjects and Policy Team.

Carboncounting


Get involved with green issues through the Brent Sustainability Forum website at www.sustainablebrent.org.ukor attend the next meeting on 6 September, 7pm, Council Chambers,Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane.


The festival centered around a nationalexhibition promoting the economic andsocial recovery of the country after theSecond World War.The main celebrationwas held on the south bank of the riverThames, but other events were organisedacross Britain, including in Brent.

At the time Brent was split into thetwo boroughs of Willesden and Wembleyand each entered into the festival spiritwith very different levels of enthusiasm.

Willesden held events throughout thesummer. Concerts and children’sentertainment were organised in itsparks and 500 schoolchildren took partin a display of folk dancing. Many of theactivities were planned to support thewar-damaged economy and promote

feelings of progress and recovery, withlocal people even helping to tidy upbomb-sites. In September a specialshopping week was held to promotelocal business.

The Willesden festival programmewould have been fuller but it was badlyaffected by adverse weather, with streetparties drenched in torrential rain, andsome events called off.

Wembley Borough Council, on the other hand, elected not to undertakeany official festival activities. The sole celebration to take place was a stage production of Merrie England by the Wembley Philharmonic Society.A complaint to the local newspaperbemoaned the lack of festival spirit

in the borough.This summer the Southbank Centre is

hosting events for the 60th anniversaryof the Festival of Britain, and BrentMuseum will be taking part by holdingan indoor street party at WillesdenGreen Library Centre on Wednesday 24 August, 1-4.30pm.

The centre will also join in the fun atSouthbank on Sunday 28 July, whereBrent residents will mark thecelebrations of 1951 with a display of Indian folk dancing. [email protected] or 020 8937 3600 to find out more.Keep up-to-date with our blog atwww.brentmuseumandarchives.wordpress.com

SECREThistory


A very BritishcelebrationEvents are taking place across London this summer to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain.


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CommunityCareers Centreoffers the following courses:

Basic Skills Numeracy andLiteracy Level 1 and Level 2 ESOL Classes Entry Level 3,Level 1 and Level 2Life in the UK Test Certificate

A basic skills and ESOL initialassessment is provided to helpyou enrol onto the right course.

We also offer European ComputerDriving Licence training (all 7Modules) and accreditation of priorexperience and learning.

We work in partnership with UKNaric, which is the national agencyresponsible for giving advice andguidance on comparable levels ofoverseas qualifications.

We help people get into educationor training; into apprenticeshipand help to find work; workplacements and with localvolunteering opportunities.

We offer mentoring, motivationaland life coaching advice. Businesssupport, business planning andICT consultancy services areavailable on request.

Enrolment is ongoing, howeverplease book early to reserve yourspace. Careers information,advice and guidance for all ageswill be provided.

For full information, drop in or callthe Admin Team on 020 7372 3613email us or visit our website:[email protected]

The Enterprise Suite,21-23 Peel Precinct, Carlton Vale,London NW6 5BS

Improve yourliteracy andnumeracyskills

Win Wembley Stadium ToursAn escorted tour of Wembley Stadium makes an excitingday out for the whole family. We have four pairs of ticketsfor the tour exclusively for Brent residents. For a chance towin, send the correct answer to the following question:

When will England play Holland?

Send your answer to Wembley Stadium Competition, Room9, Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley HA9 9HD or emailyour answer to [email protected] by 8 August.

The events calendar is correct at the time of going to print and is subject to change, for thevery latest information on events at the stadium visit www.wembleystadium.com/events.Terms and Conditions • Only one entry per person allowed • Prizes/tours must beredeemed within 12 months • Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult • No cashalternatives • Employees of Wembley Stadium and their families are not eligible to enter.• Prize winners must adhere to terms and conditions; visit www.wembleystadium.com/tours• Subject to availability • pre-bookingrequired

Wembley Stadium events7 August Community Shield10 August England vs Holland27 August Carnegie Challenge Cup6 September England vs Wales23 October Buccaneers vs Bears NFL

Last months winnersStadium competition:Mrs N Fernandez, Doris Pond,Alec J Field, Versah Patel.

Tricycle competition:Margaret McBride

Win tickets to see the fastest racketsport on the planetin action!This year the Yonex BWF World BadmintonChampionships is coming to Wembley Arena on 8 -14August and we want you to experience this high octanesporting event first hand. We have ten pairs of WorldBadminton Championship tickets up for grabs and allyou need to do is answer this simple question:

How many days are the World BadmintonChampionships on at Wembley Arena for?

Send your answer to Badminton Competition, Room 9,Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley HA9 9HD or emailyour answer to [email protected] by 27 July.Terms & Conditions Entrants must be 16 years of age or older on date of entry. Competitioncloses on Wednesday 27 July 2011. Winner’s tickets will be distributed prior to theChampionship to the address supplied by entrant. Tickets can not be sold or exchanged fortheir monetary value. Tickets will be valid for either the 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th date of theChampionships.

AAT Approved course provider and Computer Based Exam Centre

• AAT courses – starting July, August and September 2011

• ACCA courses – starting September 2011 and February 2012

• Flexible study options – day, evening and weekend courses

York House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0PATelephone 020 8795 0750 Mobile 07760 558 228 or 07907 454 262Email [email protected] www.pat4success.co.uk

ProfessionalAccountancy Tutors


CHILDRENTRICYCLE THEATREWORKSHOPSTues 26 JulIn My Garden 10.30am-12pm, 5-7 yrs. £7/£5.Create your dreamgarden to take home..Drama, Thrills & Spills1.30 - 3pm, 8-10yrs.£7/£5. Games, role-playand improvisation, Weds27 Jul. Summer DramaPlayhouse 10.30am-11.30am, 3-5 yrs, £6/£4.Stories and songs fromfairytales. Thurs 28 Jul &Fri 29 Jul. Summer SoulSchool 10.30am-3.30pm,12+ yrs, £20/£10. 020 7328 1000www.tricycle.co.uk

DOWN SYNDROME TIGER CUBSThurs 5-6pm footballcoaching run by QPR,Woodfield SchoolGenwood Avenue, NW9020 8740 2585 07815 670 806

KIDS BOXING (non-contact) classes 4-11 yrs. 3 days per week4-5.30pm. Book yourplace. £3 per class. KidsBoxing (non-contact)Classes 11+. Tues andThurs 6-7pm. £4 perclass. 020 8205 3155 or [email protected]. RealFitness, 162 Anson Road,Gladstone Pk LondonNW2 6BH.

SUMMER BIBLE SCHEMEMon 25 - Thu 28 July.Crafts, cooking, singing,drama, games, etc. for 5-12 years. Fri 29 zoo trip(extra). Registration £30pw per child. WillesdenNW10. Maria 07951 [email protected] SupplementaryGreek School, 10am-1pm, Language andtraditional dancing,Kingsbury High School,Princes Avenue ,Kingsbury NW9 9JR,07967 810 210.

MAINLY MUSICWeds 9.45-11am £2.50music, dancing andinstruments with socialmorning tea andplaytime for parents,carers and children underfive Wembley ChristianCentre. Carlton Ave East,Forty Avenue corner07900 460 [email protected]

FRESH ARTS THEATRE SCHOOLDrama, dance andsinging workshops forchildren aged 3-12.Newman CatholicCollege, NW10 3RN andat Grimsdyke School,HA5 4QE. Call 08542 699 529 or visitwww.fresh-arts.co.uk

PIONEER EXPLORER SCOUTSWeds 8-10pm for 14-18years, Stember Hall,Leighton Gardens, NW1001582 703 121

PRIDE JUDO CLUBMons and WedsChalkhill CommunityCentre. 8-12yrs Mons 7-8pm, Weds 6.30-7.30pm. 12 and above,Mons 8-9pm, Weds7.30-8.30pm. £3 persession, first session free.Lionel Hibbert 0798 533 6181.

FRENCH CLASSESWeds, Thurs after-schoolin Kensal Rise ages 5-11;07753 693 720

GIRLS’ BRIGADEWeds 5.15-8.30pm forfive-year-olds andupwards, QueensburyMethodist Church,Beverley Drive 07961 321 237

LONDON IRISH MUSIC SCHOOLSats, traditional Irishmusic for under 14s;Oliver Goldsmith Primary,Kenton www.londonirishmusicschool.co.uk 020 8205 7231

ALPHA AND OMEGA NURSERYNow registering babiesand children from 6months to 4 yrs.Reported 'Good' byOfsted standards 50Church Road LondonNW10 9PY 020 963 9989

NOAH’S ARKTues 10.30am-12.30pm,Thurs 1.30-3.30pm StJohn’s Church, HarrowRoad, Wembleycommunity playgroup £1per family per session07768 453 931

3RD WEMBLEY SCOUTSFris Cubs 7-8.30pm,Scouts 7pm-9pmClivedon Hall CliftonWay, Alperton callAndrew Stevenson 020 8997 0951 020 8902 6902

PARENT TODDLER GROUPThurs 9-10.30am 50p Barham PrimaryWembley 020 8902 3706

7TH BRONDESBURYBROWNIESTues 6pm for girls aged7-10 in Willesden 07810 653 225

SEA TRAINING CORPSThurs 7.15-9.15pm SeaPirates 7-9 yrs; Thurs7.15-9.15pm juniors;Mons and Fris 7.15-9.30pm Sea Cadets;Mons and Fris 7.15-9.30pm Marine Cadets;youth group for boysand girls, Cool Oak Lane,NW9 020 8205 4492www.seacadet.org

SING AND SIGN CLASSESMon-Fri, for babies 6-18months. Willesden Green& Kensal Rise 07790 955 576

SOCCER TRAININGFris 6-8pm, for children,first session free CapitalCity Academy [email protected]

SPLASH FOOTBALLSats 10am-12pm, ages5-15. Claremont HighSchool, ClaremontAvenue, Kenton, £30 for5 weeks 07863 165 737

MUM AND TODDLERThurs 10am-12noon,Preston Mall CommunityCentre, Kenton £2 020 8204 1148

WILLESDEN DISTRICT SCOUTSGroups throughoutWillesden for ages 6-18,adult volunteers needed 0208 459 [email protected]

4TH NEASDEN BROWNIESTues 6-7.30pm, St Mary’sand St Andrew’s ChurchHall, Dollis Hill lane,London NW2 6HE. Forgirls aged 7-10 only.07794 018 819.

COMMUNITYCHRIST IN THECOMMUNITY23 Jul 12noon-7pm,Roundwood ParkAnnexe. Entertainers,bouncy castle, exhibitionstalls and Afro-Caribbeancuisine. Free.

INTERNATIONAL EVENINGFri 1 July 6-9pm MitchellBrook Primary School Fri 1 July Internationalevening event 6-9pm.Salsa, BBQ, Africandrummers and dancers,go-karting.

QPCS CARNIVAL 9 Jul Queens ParkCommunity School,Tiverton Rd entrance12noon-4pm. Fun run11am, register atwww.ptfaqpcs.brent.sch.uk. Flea market,music, dance, climbingwall, yoga and beautytreatments. £1 foradults, 50p children.

COMMUNITY FUN DAY16 July Barham Park,12noon-8 pm. Activities, entertainment,concert, [email protected]

OLD KENTON LANEALLOTMENTSASSOCIATIONSat 16 July, 10am-4pm.50 Old Kenton Lane,NW9 9NE. BBQ andbring and buy. Tables £5.Turn up on the day.

WEMBLEY AREACONSULTATIVE FORUMTues 12 July. PatidarHouse. 22 London Road (off Wembley High Road)Wembley, HA9

WILLESDEN AREACONSULTATIVE FORUMWed 13 July, College ofN.W. London, DenzilRoad, Willesden, NW10

GONG MEDITATIONI hour guided meditationthrough chakras usinggongs, temple bells andTibetan singing bowls.£5, 1st Weds of month.14 Drayton Road, NW104EL. Also individualsessions in T’ai Chi.Sandira 07940 804 098.

KINGSBURY AND KENTONAREA CONSULTATIVEFORUMTues 19 July, KingsburyHigh School, PrincesAvenue, Kingsbury, NW9

BRENT PENSIONERSFORUMWed 6 July 10am -12noon. Brent TownHall. 020 8795 3151.

NORTH WEST LONDONWOMEN’S INSTITUTE First Thursday of themonth 7.30pm NorthLondon Tavern onKilburn High [email protected]

KINGSBURYHORTICULTURALASSOCIATIONThe Pavillion, Old KentonLane Allotments,Kingsbury, London NW9.Contact Joyce on 0208 2053 457. Flowerarranging takes placeevery Wed 8-9.15pm

MOSAICMosaicYouth.org.ukweekly youth club forlesbian, gay and biteenagers 08000 433 411

NORTH WEST LONDONLESBIAN AND GAY GROUPMons 8.30pm, TenterdenSports Centre, PrestonRoad, Wembley 07941 707884

OVER 50S DISCUSSION GROUPTues 11am-12.30pm TheGallery, Willesden GreenLibrary 020 8452 8739

WILLESDEN GREENWRITERS GROUPThurs 8-10pm WillesdenGreen Library Centrewww.willesdengreenwriters.com

DANCESEQUENCE AND TEA DANCINGMons 2-4pm sequencedance Thurs 2-4pm teadance £1.50 all ageswelcome King’s HallCommunity Centre 155 Harlesden Road,Willesden 020 8459 3487

BALLROOM AND LATIN Mons 7.30-11pm BrentTown Hall, Forty LaneWembley 020 8855 6868

BELLY DANCING Mons 7.30-8.30pm(beginners), 8.30-9.30pm(improvers) £48 for 6weeks £8 drop-in FitnessFirst 492-498 High Rd,Wembley, www.hayaam.com07855 362 849

SELF EXPRESSIVE DANCETues 8-9.30pm, £7.50,Holy Innocents ChurchHall, Bacon Lane 020 8205 6751

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What’s going on…The essential guide to music, drama, sport, workshops and much more. Find out what’sgoing on in Brent during July/August 2011. To get your event listed [email protected] or telephone 020 8937 1098.

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BRENT MUSEUMHigh Road, NW10020 8937 3600

BRENT ARCHIVES Ist Floor, Willesden Green Library Centre, NW10020 8937 3541 [email protected]

PAUL DAISLEY HALLForty Lane, Wembley,Middx HA9 Box Office020 8937 6206/6203

TRICYCLE THEATRE CINEMA AND GALLERY269 Kilburn High Road,London NW6 Box Office Theatre020 7328 1000Cinema 020 7328 1900Disabled access to auditoriumand cafe, induction loop inauditorium Minicom 020 7625 5105

WEMBLEY ARENABox Office 0870 060 0870www.livenation.co.uk/wembley

BARHAM PARK LIBRARY Harrow Road, Sudbury, Middx020 8937 [email protected]

CRICKLEWOOD LIBRARY 152 Olive Road NW2020 8937 [email protected]

EALING ROAD LIBRARY Ealing Road, Wembley, Middx020 8937 [email protected]

HARLESDEN LIBRARYCraven Park Road, Harlesden,London NW10 020 8937 [email protected]

KENSAL RISE LIBRARY Bathurst Gardens, NW10 020 8937 [email protected]

KILBURN LIBRARYSalusbury Road, London NW6 020 8937 [email protected]

KINGSBURY LIBRARY PLUSKingsbury Road, Kingsbury,London NW9 020 8937 [email protected]

NEASDEN LIBRARY277 Neasden Lane, LondonNW1 020 8937 [email protected]

PRESTON ROAD LIBRARY Carlton Avenue East, Wembley,Middx 020 8937 [email protected]

TOKYNGTON LIBRARY Monks Park, Wembley, Middx 020 8937 [email protected]

TOWN HALL LIBRARYBrent Town Hall, Forty Lane,Wembley, Middx 020 8937 [email protected]

WILLESDEN GREEN LIBRARYHigh Road, Willesden, London NW10 020 8937 [email protected]

VENUES

LIBRARIES


NY PILATES STUDIOTues 8.30-10pmLonsdale Rd NW6 020 7372 3490

Sats 2-3pm 105Salusbury Road NW6, £7per lesson or £50 for 8sessions to be usedwithin 3 [email protected]

LINE DANCINGFris 7-9pm £5 beginners,Chalkhill CommunityCentre, 113 ChalkhillRoad, Wembley 020 8385 1836

DA SALSA ROOMSalsa classes & club freestyling night everyMonday. 7.30- 8.30pmAbsolute Beginners &Beginners classes £6,8.30- 9.30pm Bridge theGap classes £6, 8.30-9:30pm Improvers &Intermediates classes £6,or two classes for £9.9.45-11.30pm, club &free styling nightHeritage Inn CaribbeanRhum Bar & Restaurant,301 CricklewoodBroadway, London NW26PG. 07961 [email protected]

DANCE AT THE TRICYCLEWe'll Meet Again. Freeactivity group for theover 60s, includingDrama, Art, Dance andT'ai Chi. Call Anna 020 7372 6611.

TEA DANCEMons, Weds 1.30-4.30pm £4 Brent TownHall, Forty Lane Wembley020 8937 6206Fris 2-4.30 pm ChalkhillCommunity Centre, 113Chalkhill Road, Wembley020 8385 1836

DRAMAMAN OF THE MOMENT Play by Alan Ayckbourn.East Lane Theatre14,15,16, 20, 21, 22, 23July 2011 at 7.45pm.Tickets £9 (in advanceonly). Box Office 07762 622 215

DRAMA WORKHOUSESaturday Crew workshopfor children 1-2pm 7-9yrs; 2-4pm 10-12 yrs; 4-6pm 13-18 yrs; under10s £25 a term, Over10s £40 a term; DuddenHill Centre, 19 DuddenHill Lane, NW10 2ET.Mons adult classes 8-10pm £9.50 TricycleTheatre, 269 KilburnHigh Road, NW6 7JR.www.dramaworkhouse.org.uk 07958 653 725

ENVIRONMENTKINGSBURY WALKERSWeds 1.55pm, MeetBush Farm, Slough Laneand Salmon Streetjunction. 020 8907 2836

BARN HILLCONSERVATION GROUPEvents at Fryent CountryPark (Sunday) and RoeGreen Walled Garden(Tues, Thurs, Sat) 020 8206 0492www.bhcg.btck.co.uk

BRENT FAIRTRADENETWORK13 July, Brent Town Hall,Council Chambers, 7:30-9 pm

LEARNINGWORKSHOPSFri 15 July, 6pm. Freesessions from BACES,including yoga, knittingand jewellery making.8pm Author LucyCavendish and friendschat about their shortstories, Ten Past Eight.Willesden Green Library

FRENCH TUITION By native speaker inKensal Rise, all levels.07762 254 845

BRENT ADULT ANDCOMMUNITY EDUCATIONSERVICE A range of courses foradults from accounts toyoga! www.brent.gov.uk/adulteducation for a fulllist of courses or callCarlton 020 8937 3990,Madison House 020 8937 3636.

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATESMon eves, GracelandsYard, Kensal Rise, Fridaymornings., KingsCommunity Hall,Harlesden Road NW1007976 050 977

PRIVATE VIOLIN LESSONSQualified violin teacher(GSMD) Kingsbury, allages and levels (grade 1- 8). Music theory (grade1 -5) Free [email protected]

READING GROUPTues 10.30am-12.30pmfree weekly readinggroup, Kilburn LibrarySalusbury Road, NW6020 8451 [email protected]

TAMIL READING GROUPLast Sat of month 2.30-4.30pm Tamil literature,language and culture;Willesden Green LibraryCentre NW10 020 8937 [email protected]

WORKERS EDUCATIONALASSOCIATIONThurs 10am classes heldin coffee lounge at StJohn’s Church Wembley,entrance via gate inHarrow Road 020 8904 5940

MUSICMANOR AND PHILBEACH SINGERSTues 7.30-10pmGoodwill Hall, ChichesterRd, Kilburn Park. Nosinging experienceneeded. No auditions.020 8455 8865.

SINGING LESSONSSat-Wed contemporarysinging lessons andmusic theory, beginnersto intermediate levels,Neasden Lane 07796 372 [email protected]

VOCALITY WILLESDENCOMMUNITY CHOIRMons 8-10pm firstsession free, gospel,African, pop and more,Willesden Green LibraryCentre, Space 2 95 HighRoad, NW10 07985 094 322

WILLESDEN GREEN CHOIR Mons 8-10pm. Songsfrom all over the world,no auditions, first sessionFree. Willesden GreenLibrary Centre, Space 2,NW10 2SF. www.vocalitysinging.co.uk

SPORTS & LEISUREZUMBAMons 7pm and Weds6.15pm £5/class,Chalkhill CommunityCentre, 113 ChalkhillRoad, HA9 [email protected] 340 300

SEA URCHINS SWIMMINGCLUB FOR ADULTS ANDYOUNG PEOPLE WITHLEARNING DIFFICULTIESThurs 8pm WillesdenSports Centre. Free. Jean020 8452 6912.

THE GALLERY ATWILLESDEN GREENMay 3 - July 12, Tues 7-9.30pm. Ten week term,plus half term, colourpainting, drawing andwater based art work,from still life offlowers,fruit & veg andobjects.Tuition in portraitalso available.£6 concessions, £7 full,per evening. Pay in fourweek installments of £24or £28 ( non refundable )Bring your [email protected] 0208 141 6367

KINGBURY BOWLS CLUBNew members weclome,free coaching and loanof bowls. Eton GroveOpen Space 07505337501 or Barry 82043097

RAGGAROBICSTues 8-9pm, Bridge ParkCommunity LeisureCentre, £5 per session.Jason 07557 123 760.

ROUNDWOOD PARKBOWLS CLUBNew members wanted.Longstone Ave entrance.Half price membership£40. Free coaching. 020 8965 2800.

MUM'S DAYTIME KEEP FIT CLASSESEvery Wed, Thurs & Fri09.30-10.30am. Firstclass is free, £5 per class.020 8205 [email protected] Real Fitness, 162Anson Road, GladstonePk London NW2 6BH.

NIAWeds, 9.15am. Holisticworkout that combinesthe power of martialarts, the balance andalignment of yoga andAlexander Technique.Roundwood Park Cafe.£5. Gita 07507 [email protected] 07970 131123www.nialondon.com

PILATESMons 7-8pm, Sats 10-11am, living Well HealthClub, Wembley PlazaHotel, Empire Way. £5.07958 140 003.

BRONDESBURY BOWLINGCLUBEvenings and daytimeincluding free tuition,Chatsworth Road 0208 438 0302

BROTHERS PEARSECAMOGIE CLUBLadies’ hurling club, all levels welcome, call Mary Cahill 07904 685 276

FUN AND FITNESSTues 8-9pm ladies onlyall levels exercise class;£4 Kingsbury BaptistsChurch hall, SloughLane, NW9 07944 523 260

LADIES KEEP FITWeds 7.30-8.30pmMandhata Centre, 20a Rosemead Avenue,Wembley 07930 593 [email protected]

QUEENS PARK HARRIERSTues & Thurs 7-8pm,Willesden Sport Centrewww.queensparkharriers.org.uk

SHORINJI KEMPOMARTIAL ARTTues 8-9.30pm Church of Ascension,The Avenue, Wembley; Fris 7.30-9pm at StErconwald’s Church Hall,112 Carlton AvenueEast, Wembley 07404 039 087

WU SHU KWANChinese kickboxing. Sats 3-5pm, WillesdenSports Centre,Donnington Road,NW10. 07835 244 398www.wushukwan.com

TAI CHITues 10-11.30am alllevels 10-week course£40, concs £12.50BACES, 3 MadisonHouse 24-28 LondonRoad Wembley 020 8795 3977Tues, 6.30-8pmbeginners, 8.30-9pm advanced, St Anne’s hall, 125Salusbury Rd, NW607939 043 580Weds, 1.30-2.30pm, £2 over 55s, beginners,gentle movements(health questionnairemust be completed first)Fitness First, Kingsbury 07957 185 367

KIXA CENTRAL POWER &SELF DEFENCE CLASSESWillesden, Mons 7.30 - 9pm, Dudden HillCommunity Centre,Dudden Hill Lane,London NW10 2ET.Harlesden, Thur 7.30 -9.30 pm, St MathewsChurch Hall, St Mary'sRoad, Harlesden, London NW10 4AU. 07717 [email protected]

WHIST CLUBTues 7.30-10.15pmKingsbury HorticulturalAssociation, The Pavilion, Old Kenton Lane Allotments, new members welcome call Bill 07957 965 692

WILLESDEN & DISTRICTTABLE TENNIS LEAGUEFounded in 1935, new clubs wanted for2010-211 season 020 8965 2800

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSUKids classes Tues, Wedsand Thurs from 4pm.Adult classes Tues andThurs 7-8.30pm and Sun3.30-5pm. WillesdenSports Centre,Donnington Road, NW10 07092 845 640www.bjjschool.co.uk

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The Brent Magazine issue 116 July/August 2011