The Brent Magazine issue 129 December / January

ISSUE NO.129 • FREE FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN BRENT

PUBLISHED BY BRENT COUNCIL • DECEMBER 2012 JANUARY 2013

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We Care

Welcome

Cartoon produced by kids for kids entering the care system

So here we are - at the end of another year - I’m sure you’ve heard this a 100 times but here it is again; ‘hasn’t time flown by.’

And I’m not about to waste anymore of yours, instead get stuck in to this months issue by turning to page 13 to find out about a programme that turned a residents life around and prevented a future with diabetes.

Or have a read about a heartwarming film that has been produced by looked after children to prepare other youngsters about to be fostered, pg 10. Then flick to pg 16 to find out what a cracking Christmas line up the businesses of Willesden have for you.

But before I bid you farewell until 2013, I’d like to say thank you to the resident who nominated me for a staff achievement award. It was such a thoughtful gesture that I really appreciated.

My colleagues and I work hard to deliver a magazine that we hope residents enjoy and this award was a lovely end to my year.

Healthy living tastes sweet Meet Miguel whose life was changed by the threat of diabetes

Rocky start for some dogs Some dogs have it ‘woof’ find out how you can help

Electric Christmas in Willesden Enlightening business idea gets shoppers votes

Happy Holidays Seasons greetings and things you need to know to have a Merry Christmas

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Update Brent people All in a day’s work

Until next year, Happy holidays everyone.

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Orla Sedze, Editor, The Brent Magazine

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Please ring 020 8937 1062 Cover image: ‘We Care’ DVD comic characters - Latimer Creative

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Roundwood Youth Centre has landed in Harlesden It was ‘one small step for Harlesden, one giant leap for Brent’ at the launch event for the Roundwood Youth Centre – a state-of-the-art facility so modern it looks as though it’s just landed.

The futuristic building, which has been in development for five years and cost £5m, was recently opened and includes a media area, performance space, IT suite, dance studio and outdoor games area. It was developed through the Myplace initiative and offers Brent’s young people a space to polish up their skills. www.bmyvoice.org.uk/ roundwood

Albert – the new kid of pop

Brent Council’s thriving popup family has a new addition – THE ALBERT – an empty building in South Kilburn which is being transformed into a temporary community space.

THE ALBERT team will offer workshops in writing, cooking, drawing, photography and dance to local residents and will host events such as film screenings, performances, talent nights and pop-up restaurants.

Visit www.thealbert.org.uk or pop in to 1-5 Albert Road, NW6 5DT.

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View from the top

Top of the class for transport

Preston Park Primary students found themselves on the roof of City Hall after receiving Beacon Status for their school travel plan by Transport for London. St Joseph’s Infant School received Platinum Status – the highest accolade – and will be presented with their award at a special ceremony in the New Year.

Re-warding community partners The Re-ward Club has appointed RSPCA North West Middlesex Branch, Elders’ Voice and Harlesden Town Team as its community partners after a public vote.

The club is a loyalty scheme which rewards members for having items repaired or buying second-hand and recycled items

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rather than new. Spending at outlets which support the Re-ward Club earns a shopper tokens which can be cashed in for vouchers or donated to any one of the community partners.

For more visit www.re-ward. me email contact@re-ward.me or call 020 8150 9546.

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all Brent residents a very merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.

As we head into the festive period, it’s important to spare some time to think about the less fortunate people in our community.

Christmas will be a difficult time for many families this year.

We all have a responsibility to help others whenever we are able. We must remember that our success is not sustainable unless our neighbours succeed too.

And as we all know, giving is much more rewarding than receiving! So please do help out where you can over Christmas – whether that’s by stopping for a chat, popping in to see an elderly neighbour, spending time at a homeless shelter or helping in other ways.

This edition looks at some of the things the council is doing to help people get into work and support local businesses. They’re two of our key goals towards making Brent a fairer place, fighting for jobs and growth, and strengthening our sense of community.

Community can make all the difference at a time like this.

Cllr Muhammed Butt, Leader of Brent Council.

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Brent’s parking shops are closing A new parking system will be launched in the New Year which will allow you to apply for parking permits online or over the phone instead of having to go to a parking shop. The new system will also replace scratch cards, with visitor parking being bought

and activated online or over the phone. Existing scratch cards remain valid up until 31 October 2013.

Customers will be required to set up a parking account to buy parking products or renew their existing permit. The new system will automatically check

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whether customers are resident within Brent, so there will be no need for most customers to supply any documentation.

The new system will lead to the closure of the Pyramid House and Walm Lane parking shops in early 2013. www.brent.gov.uk/parking

PJ day makes fundraising kids play

Brent Council is marking Holocaust Memorial Day with a service at Brent Town Hall on Sunday 27 January 2013.

The event, from 11am to 12noon, will remember those who lost their lives in the Holocaust during the Second World War, and those affected by genocide all over the world. The theme for 2013 is ‘Communities Together: Build a Bridge’, encouraging groups and individuals to build stronger and more tolerant communities.

For more information email festivals@brent.gov.uk or call 020 8937 1097.

Sports club for people with learning disabilities opens

Special Olympics GB has started a new club in Wembley to offer sports for adults with learning disabilities.

Special Olympics Wembley is based in Woodfield School, NW9. It will focus mainly on football but will extend to other sports in the future as the club grows.

To join or for more information call 020 7247 8891 email info@sogb.org.uk or visit www.specialolympicsgb. org.uk

Lab to stay another day The Library Lab in Willesden Library has been extended until the end of February.

Brent resident Abi Johnson, who recently joined the team to promote the temporary community space, said: “Residents can escape the hustle and bustle of the high street and focus on their big business idea, redefine a career or catch up on work at the Lab.” www.librarylablondon. wordpress.com

Children at Malorees Junior School in Brondesbury Park wore their pyjamas to school in November and raised over £300 for Children in Need.

Harlesden marks town scheme Harlesden residents celebrated the completion of improvement work on Station Road which forms part of a multimillion pound vision to improve the town centre in November.

New widened footways have been created to make room

for pedestrians, modern eye catching seating and bicycle parking stands have been installed as well as 20 new trees.

Further works are scheduled to begin in the town centre from April 2013.

Abi Johnson at the Library Lab.

Louis Theroux, town centre team members and local school children mark the completion of the work.

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Bike scheme gets pupils cycling Islamia Girls’ School students have been given bikes thanks to a new scheme which recycles unclaimed bicycles from the police.

The ReCycle project is coordinated by environmental charity Sustrans, Brent Police and Brent Council and also offers cycle training, maintenance and advice for pupils. More pupils are now cycling to the Queen’s Park school and two teachers have been trained as cycle instructors to help the pupils. So far 35 unclaimed bikes have been restored by Sustrans and the scheme will be rolled out to three other schools in the borough. Brent Council has paid for new bike parts, helmets and high visibility vests to allow the students to use their bikes safely.

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Parking permit change Brent Council is changing parking permit charges for resident, visitor, business and all other permit types from 7 January 2013.

This pricing change, including increases, reflects the rising costs associated with permit administration and prices of permits in neighbouring councils in London.

A 3.5 per cent RPI increase will be applied to residential permits.

For new prices of all other permit types, please see the charges document at www.brent.gov.uk/parking

Reading challenge returns to libraries in Brent The Six Book Challenge returns to Brent’s libraries again on 2 January to help adults improve their reading skills.

People who take part are invited to pick six books of their choice and complete a reading

diary in order to receive prizes along the way and the chance to win a trip to the West End of London and an ebook reader.

Visit www.brent.gov.uk/ libraries or call 020 8937 3400 for more information.

Brent supports low carbon schools

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Three more retailers will open in Wembley Central creating new jobs in the area, developer St Modwen has announced. They include a Tesco Metro store, Sports Direct and The Gym and together will create dozens of new jobs as well as bringing new customers to Wembley Central.

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Brent Council is helping schools to cut carbon dioxide emissions by launching one of the first local authority-hosted websites to help schools embrace a low carbon future.

The website, available to every Brent school, offers information about energy efficiency and climate change issues through blogs, videos and resources and guides to download.

The Brent Low Carbon Schools website is part of the local authority’s campaign,

supported by the Brent Climate Change Strategy, to encourage schools to reduce their carbon emissions significantly. In 2011/12, schools in the borough (excluding academy schools) emitted around 16,070 tonnes of carbon dioxide, which accounted for more than 50 per cent of the local authority’s emissions. Brent schools have a target of reducing their total carbon dioxide emissions by 25 per cent by 2014.

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Brent ready for winter weather’s return Brent Council is ready to help keep the borough moving if freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall affect northwest London this winter.

The authority is on standby and has already devised plans that aim to ensure that the major road network, 95 per cent of bus routes, high roads, town centre streets and steep hills stay open. The council has access to around 2,400 tonnes of grit, also known

as rock salt, and more than 300 yellow grit bins will be installed so residents can grit icy or hazardous pavements themselves when required.

The council has also published guidance about where and how the grit should be used properly – the grit must be used to clear pavements and public roads only – not private property such as a driveway or paths. www.brent.gov.uk/winter

Win top seats for The Arabian Nights The Tricycle Theatre is offering residents the chance to win top seats to watch its first festive production ‘The Arabian Nights’.

Set in Baghdad, a young woman starts a revolution through the power of storytelling. For three years King Shahryar has taken

Great service Mr Mayor!

The Japanese Olympic badminton team dropped in to thank the Mayor of Brent, Councillor Michael Adeyeye, after the council allowed them to use Vale Farm Sports Centre in Wembley to train for the 2012 Olympic Games.

The Mayor with Mr Keita Masuda, Japanese badminton national coach, and the Japanese badminton team.

bloody vengeance against the women of his city, marrying a new bride every night and killing her in the morning.

Night after night the King’s newest bride weaves tales of seduction, silliness and suspense, but how long can her stories save her?

We have three pairs of

WEEE can recycle more Every business in Brent can now get its waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycled for free.

123 Recycle, set up by DHL Envirosolutions, collects and recycles unwanted items such as laptops, faxes, calculators, desk lamps, TVs, microwaves and videos. Employees can bring in items from home to be picked up as part of a company’s collection.

A Brent business can book a collection from 123 Recycle by calling 0800 085 1050 or visiting www.123recycleforfree.com

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tickets for the show email tbm@ brent.gov.uk with your contact details by 19 December to win.

The Arabian Nights runs until 12 January. Brent residents can get a discount of £1 on standard adult tickets. www.tricycle.co.uk

Apply online for primary places Brent’s parents and guardians have until 15 January 2013 to apply online for primary school places.

The secure online application system can be used 24 hours a day, seven days a week up until the application deadline, and you can attach any documents needed for an application. The application website www.eadmissions. org.uk can be accessed through www.brent.gov.uk/ admissions which also has information about schools in Brent.

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Santa’s sprinters If you see Father Christmas running through Gladstone Park on a Saturday morning over the next couple of weeks, it doesn’t mean you’ve been enjoying too much of the Christmas spirit. It’s probably just participants of Brent’s Gladstone ‘parkrun’ out for a festive fancy dress jog.

Willesden Green resident Glen Turner set up the free five kilometre event which takes place in Gladstone Park every Saturday morning all year round.

Participants wore horrific outfits to mark Halloween and will get into the seasonal swing of things by donning Santa hats and costumes at their run on December 22.

The fancy dress fun is only one of the things that makes the global phenomenon of parkrun different from many other organised runs.

Participants are of all ages and abilities, including wheelchair users and people running with their dogs. And everyone is invited to go for a coffee at the park cafe afterwards.

Event director Glen said: “It’s a free, timed event, run by volunteers, fun and informal. You get some runners aiming to get a personal best and people who run some of the way, walk for a bit, then run again.

“There are people who never run but volunteer, cheering people on. People develop an affinity with their parkrun, develop a whole new set of mates out of it, parkrun is not a race – it's a run where you make friends.”

Glen’s parents, who were both keen runners, got him into running when he was six. Since then the UNISON worker has taken part in triathlons and ultramarathons – sometimes covering distances of 60 or 70 miles – all over the UK and the world.

He said: “Running is great on so many levels. The health and fitness benefits are significant, it makes you a much more positive person and there is an enormous community out there. I’ve made some great friends through running.”

Over 400 people have signed up to the Brent event since Glen set it up in July, with the support of Brent Council and sponsors.

He said: “I always wanted to have my own parkrun and when I realised Brent didn’t have one, it was a fantastic opportunity.

“It doesn’t matter what your level is, parkrun is for everyone – even chubby fellows with beards, dressed in red!”

Register for free at parkrun.com/gladstone or email gladstoneoffice@parkrun.com

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Watch out Disney, step aside Marvel, a group of looked after Brent children have just made a new cartoon and comic book called We Care all about their experiences of being fostered.

“I thought it was such a great idea to have kids explaining exactly what it’s like going into care.”

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What’s more We Care has already wowed a Tricycle Cinema audience at its world premiere last month, which was hosted by resident and celebrity brainbox Sean Wallace. The animated film is now set for a special screening at the British Film Institute (BFI) in the New Year.

The groundbreaking DVD, which features the children’s voices and their specially created superhero, ‘Protector’, is part of an information pack. It contains a comic book guide and personal dairy, that’ll be given to Brent children who are about to go into foster care or a children’s home.

We Care’s young creators, who range in age from seven to 13years-old, worked with volunteers, project coordinator Shirley Ricketts (pictured) and the production company Latimer Creative all through the summer to bring their story ideas to life.

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Footage from these weekend work sessions – two of which took place at the Learning Zone in Wembley Stadium – has been made into a special, ‘Making of We Care’ DVD for each child to keep as a memento of their time working on the project.

When 23-year-old volunteer Soroush Shakeri (pictured) heard about We Care he couldn’t wait to get involved and immediately offered to help the children bring the cartoon to the big screen.

Soroush, who grew up in care, has just graduated from the University of West London with a Degree in Music Technology and now has ambitions to become a teacher or youth worker.

At We Care’s joyful Tricycle premiere he told TBM a bit more about his involvement in the ground-breaking production.

“My social worker first told me about the project and I thought it was such a great idea to have kids explaining exactly what it’s like going into care because it can be a scary experience. I also thought it would be a great opportunity for me personally to do some volunteering work that would be really rewarding and help me in the direction of career I’m taking.

“Shirley then contacted me and told me more about what she wanted me to do, which was basically to make sure the kids concentrated on the tasks they were given and get them to participate in all the activities. I had to encourage them to be creative and speak up with their ideas of how they wanted the cartoon to go.

“It’s been a great experience working with these kids; helping them to stay focused on their tasks and encouraging them to give us ideas about what they wanted to see in the cartoon.

“I didn’t go into care until I was a teenager so it was really interesting talking to the children about what they’ve been through. They’ve taught me a lot about what it’s like being in care from an early age and I’m sure it’s going to be really valuable to other kids going through the same thing.”

Also at We Care’s exclusive screening was Brent’s Lead Member for Children and Families, Cllr Mary Arnold who was thrilled with the finished product:

“Congratulations and a huge thank you to all of the children who took part in this project and, by using their own experience, managed to produce this exemplary film.

“Congratulations to Latimer Creative too. We Care really is a triumph and I am convinced it will achieve the children's objective and help make life a little easier for the hundreds of other children in Brent who face the daunting prospect of going into care.”

Above, below and left: Animated characters from the film and comic.

Far left top: the launch at the Tricycle Cinema, below left: Shirley Ricketts and Soroush Shakeri

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Healthy living tastes sweet Miguel Moura got the shock of his life when his GP gave him the results of his health check.

“When he said I was pre-diabetic, I went crazy,” explained 47 year old Miguel. “He said that if I didn’t change my lifestyle, in four or five years I would have diabetes. It really scared me.”

Caused by high blood sugar, diabetes results in preventable complications such as heart disease and blindness and can, ultimately, lead to an early death.

In 2010, the father of two was a prime candidate. He weighed 105kgs (16.5 stone), smoked, took little exercise and ate far too much. A typical breakfast was four slices of toast with butter and jam and three bananas. He was ‘addicted to crisps.’

Mr Moura said: “I knew salad was healthy, so I would have two steaks, a big pile of chips and salad, and think that was good.”

He had already begun losing weight when his GP referred him to a unique scheme run in partnership by NHS Brent, Ealing Hospital – Community Services Brent, local GPs and Brent Council.

Over six months, participants in the Intensive Lifestyle Intervention (ILI) have regular nutrition education sessions with dieticians to learn about healthy eating. They also take part in supervised exercise sessions at Vale Farm and Bridge Park.

Today, Mr Moura weighs around 80kg (12 stone 8lbs), has stopped smoking, runs regularly and eats a much healthier diet.

He said: “I learned a lot, the healthy way to eat, how to keep your weight good and have a balance. I feel well, really well.”

Over 260 pre-diabetics have taken part in the ILI since it started last year.

A third are no-longer pre-diabetic and two thirds show an improvement in blood sugar levels.

Top tips for healthy living

• make sure you have three regular meals every day – starting with breakfast

• have your ‘five plus a day’ – two fruits and at least three vegetables

• limit sugary drinks – make water your first choice

• fancy something sweet? Try a lowfat yogurt, fresh fruit or a small portion of dried fruit

• 30 minutes moderate exercise five times a week

• try the council’s affordable exercise programmes – gentle aerobics, healthy walks or football sessions. www.brent.gov.uk/sports

“I learned a lot, the healthy way to eat, how to keep your weight good and have a balance. I feel well, really well.”

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Brent Community Champions Awards 2013 It’s time to recognise Brent’s unsung ‘gold medal’ winners Honouring those who have given outstanding community and voluntary service in Brent, these awards are given to people who: # work for a voluntary organisation or group # are school governors # run or work for youth organisations # are good neighbours.

You can nominate by using the online application pack, which will be available from 1 January 2013 at: www.brent.gov.uk/communityawards Those who do not live in Brent, but who volunteer in the borough can be nominated.

Please return completed nominations by 15 February 2013 to bccawards@brent.gov.uk or by post to: Brent Community Champions Awards Room 221, Town Hall, Forty Lane Wembley, Midlesex HA9 9HD

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Rocky start for some dogs We’re working with the Mayhew Animal Home on a simple but ingenious scheme that benefits dogs and their two legged friends, and helps us cut the cost of transporting abandoned dogs to kennels outside Brent.

The dog fostering programme allows people to take unwanted dogs into their homes short term until they are permanently adopted by new owners.The programme’s so effective because it not only frees up valuable space at the Mayhew – for the growing number of abandoned animals – it also allows people the chance to experience the joys of having a dog with none of the associated hassles of being a full time pet owner.

Susannah Britcher from Wembley is foster ‘mother’ to Rocky, a bright and bouncy Lurcher puppy who was recently rescued by the Mayhew after being abandoned in a park.

“I’ve fostered 25 to 30 dogs, all different shapes and sizes, young and old and it’s been a wonderful experience. When my own dog died and my son went off to university I really wanted another dog but I didn’t want the commitment of owning a pet.

“I was already a fan of the Mayhew; my old dog came from there, so that’s how I heard about fostering.

“It’s easy to sign up and Mayhew are really supportive. They provide a vet and help you if you have any worries about the dog’s health or behavioural issues. They give you training sessions too which are great. When I started out I thought I knew all about dogs, since doing the training I now realise I knew nothing.”

Abandoned dogs are a real problem for council’s across the country, as Brent’s pest control and animal welfare manager Craig Johnstone explains: “Every year we see more and more abandoned dogs and often they’re abused or neglected. Dealing with them is not just heartbreaking, it’s also costly. Last year the council spent £14,000 keeping unwanted dogs in kennels outside Brent.

“We’re known as a nation of dog lovers but seeing so many strays, especially at this time of year, I sometimes think the opposite’s true. People like Susannah restore my faith a bit but we desperately need more animal lovers to give temporary homes to unwanted dogs.

Please, think twice about buying a pet as a gift this Christmas.”

To find out more about fostering a dog, visit www.themayhew.org.uk or telephone 020 8969 0178.

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The good folks of Willesden have pulled another Christmas cracker. With businesses preparing for their busiest shopping period inviting window displays have been created thanks to an electric community idea – but who will get your vote?

Photos: ISABELLE PLASSCHAERT

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Shops on Queens Parade

The shop windows on Willesden High Road have rarely looked more inviting.

And with the pop up shops nestled on Queens Parade flourishing since their launch in 2011 – as part of the council’s regeneration plans for the high road – you can find goodies that are handmade, homemade or heartfelt.

The stores, which in November won Brent Council the Regeneration and Renewal National Award for boosting High St vitality, sell anything from vintage clothing to handmade cakes and owners have been getting creative with their window displays too.

The shops have also recently been joined by pop up venture Electric House located on Willesden Lane – offering locals an exciting new community space.

Local artists will display their work in the building until the end of January, while local shop owners can attend free workshops aimed at helping them design creative and exciting window displays.

Visitors to Willesden can vote for their favourite window display by visiting Electric House until 20 December with the winning shop being announced on 21 December.

It’s hoped the new venture will help to further encourage shoppers back to the area, while supporting local businesses.

To support the different regeneration projects, the Willesden Green Team was recently launched; a group of local residents, businesses and organisations with a passion for improving the area.

As well as working to tidy up and brighten the area, the volunteers have secured ‘Town Team Partner’ status. This means they will be given support from the government to improve the local environment and services, while creating new business and employment opportunities.

Louise Wadsworth, Willesden Green Team’s chairperson, said: “We’re working hard to try and bring more business here.

“It’s great to see the shops looking so festive. People have really put in the effort. I hope people come down and see what Willesden has to offer.

“We believe small businesses are the starting point for regeneration and it’s the variety of small independent traders that gives Willesden Green its appeal.”

Anyone who lives, works or owns property in Willesden can join the team.

Visit: www.willesdengreenteam.co.uk or email: info@willesdengreenteam.co.uk for more information.

Visit www.willesdenwindows.com to find out what else is happening on Queens Parade this Christmas.

Rebel Bakery NEW SHOP Homemade cakes and puddings Jardins D’Eden Hand made soap and essential oils Paint Mine Website and graphic design services Vintage Green Vintage clothing and styling My Pop Up Design Shop Handmade crafts and interiors The Unlimited Print Shop Screen printing workshops Punch & Juicy Juice and healthy living workshops Floral & Hardy NEW SHOP Horticultural accessories, plants and advice There are also many other unique and independent shops on Willesden Green High Road.

Opposite bottom left: Art on display at Electric House Opposite left: centre and below on this page: Christmas shop window displays in Willesden Opposite centre: Louise Wadsworth, Willesden Green Team’s Chairperson Above left: Electric House

What’s on Throughout December Electric House, Willesden Lane Exhibitions and workshops to help retail owners create impressive window displays.

Best Christmas Window Competition Vote for your favourite at Electric House.

For more information on Electric House events email diana@meanwhilespace.com

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adds seasonal sparkle to Kingsbury Brent would like to thank Tilda for sponsoring this year’s winter lights on Kingsbury Road. Senior Brand Manager Lena Sagar said: “Tilda Legendary Rice are pleased to be supporting the community in Brent. Tilda is often thought of at festive seasons when families are looking for the best for their gatherings. Wishing all of Brent much happiness in the festive season and beyond.”

If you would like to sponsor the winter lights next year, contact Saida Ladha at advertising@brent.gov.uk or 020 8937 1097

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Cut out this advert and take it along to one of our sports centres to claim your free gift when you purchase a B.Active card. * Terms and conditions apply.

Valid until 31 March 2013. While stock lasts.

Brent Sports and Parks Service 020 8937 3707 www.brent.gov.uk/bactive

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Your collections may change over the Christmas holidays.

Please check your collection calendar for up to date collection days. You can also check your calendar online using the ‘My Brent’ search facility at www.brent.gov.uk

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Please enter your name, address and contact telephone number and email address, and tell us the correct answer. Send your completed entry to Recycling and Waste, 3rd Floor Brent House, High Road, London HA9 6BZ or e-mail your answer to recyclemore@brent.gov.uk

Win a year’s supply of kitchen caddy liners

Which of the following items can be recycled using your blue top recycling bin?

A Polystyrene packaging

C Christmas cards

B Empty crisp packets

D Used paper plates

Either post your entry back to us or email your reply to recyclemore@brent.gov.uk. The closing date is 11 January 2013.

Even if you are not a winner this time, you can still buy kitchen caddy liners for your food waste from www.caddyliners.com

Brent’s quarterly residents’ recycling newsletter produced by Brent in association with Veolia. For further information visit www.brent.gov.uk/recyclemore or call 020 8937 5050.

Brent www.brent.gov.uk/recyclemore

Happy holidays From everyone at Brent we wish you a happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year. It will be business as usual for many services provided by the council while the rest of us are busy celebrating.

Here is some information that will help you have a relaxing break.

On your side at Christmas ‘Tis business as usual over the festive period

• Staff will be keeping you updated with news or urgent information throughout the holiday via www.brent.gov.uk Facebook and Twitter.

• Emergency social workers will be working Christmas day, Boxing day and all through the night.

• Waste and recycling dates can be found on your collection calendar, visit www.brent.gov.uk/recyclemore to view your calendar online or call 020 8937 5050 to request one.

• Emergency planners will be on standby in case of a major incident, local people are advised to call 101 in non-emergency situations.

• Christmas lunch, tea and coffee served from 24-29 December, 10.30am-3.30pm at: – Michael Hollings Centre, Sutherland Place W2 – Cricklewood Homeless Concern, Ashford Road, London NW2 – The Church Hall, Lady Margaret Road, London NW5.

Park in heavenly peace Rest easy over the holiday if your vehicle is properly parked. www.brent.gov.uk/parking

Date

Parking restriction

Car pound opening times

Parking shop Walm Lane opening times

Christmas Eve

Monday 24 December

Normal restrictions

8am - 8pm

8am - 4pm

Christmas Day

Tuesday 25 December

None

Closed

Closed

Boxing Day

Wednesday 26 December

Bank Holiday restrictions

9am - 11pm

Closed

Thursday 27 December

Normal restrictions

9am - 11pm

8am - 6.30pm

Friday 28 December

Normal restrictions

8am - midnight

8am - 6.30pm

Saturday 29 December

Normal restrictions

8am - midnight

Closed

Sunday 30 December

Normal restrictions

8am - midnight

Closed

New Year’s Eve

Monday 31 December

Normal restrictions

8am - 8pm

Closed

New Year’s Day

Tuesday 1 January

Bank Holiday restrictions

9am - 11pm

8am - 6.30pm

Wednesday 2 January

Normal restrictions

9am - 11pm

8am - 6.30pm

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ALL IN Aday’s

work

Excellence in the workplace Brent hosted its annual Staff Achievement Awards in December, recognising the individuals and teams who have been nominated for giving excellent public service.

The process started back in July when nominations were opened. Nominations came in from members of the public wishing to recognise council officers and teams who make a difference to their community. Council staff also nominated teams and colleagues who they felt strive to consistently deliver excellent services.

Interim Chief Executive Christine Gilbert said: “These awards are an opportunity to celebrate the passion and commitment that many staff at Brent show in going the extra mile to serve local people.

“I should like to give particular congratulations to the Sports Development Team, our Team of the Year. They have established strong and creative partnerships, both locally and nationally, which are bringing huge benefits to Brent residents.”

Team of the Year Sports Development Team The judging panel felt that this team show commitment, dedication and belief in the work they are doing and that they truly want the residents of Brent to benefit from the work they do.

They have successfully secured funding and delivered many different projects that hugely benefit Brent.

These include: • getting people on their bikes with a cycling project • London Youth Games – a mini Olympics for young people with schools and sports clubs • 2012 taster sessions of Olympic and Paralympic sports.

Left to right: Sarah Hawken, Richard Collinson, Jo Creary, Cheyenne Green.

The team are often cited as an example of good practice by other authorities and are highly regarded in Brent and the wider sporting community. This year has seen a legacy of sporting achievements including: • affordable sports opportunities for children and young people such as archery, fencing, horse riding, basketball and more • coaching bursary providing up to 75 per cent off sports qualifications from level one to three • a range of opportunities for adults such as 50+ tennis and aerobics, antenatal and postnatal yoga, healthy walks and more. www.brent.gov.uk/sports

“They have established strong and creative partnerships… bringing huge benefits to Brent residents.”

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Change a child’s life If you’ve been asking yourself if fostering or adoption is for you, why not talk to us?

Call, or come along to one of our information evenings: Thursday 7 February 2013 or Thursday 7 March 2013 6.20pm start The Unity Centre, 103 Church Road, NW10 9EG 020 8937 4538

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www.brent.gov.uk/fas

SECREThistory

Christmas wishes

Tucked away in Brent Archives are a set of 48 Christmas cards which belonged to a family in Brent and offer an endearing look at their yuletide greetings for nearly 30 years.

The Reeves family lived on Denzil Road in

Among the cards, flowers and winter

Neasden. Their Christmas card collection

scenes predominate. Ivy, symbolising

dates from 1906 to1930.

friendship and fidelity because it clings, as

After she married, Mr Reeves’ daughter Nancy, gave the cards to one

well as children.

Two of the cards in the Reeves collection

of her husband’s friends’ children,

are classic ‘hands-across-the-sea’ types, a

who lived in Kingsbury, and she

popular theme at a time of mass emigration.

donated them to the museum in 1998.

The cards offer a charming view of family life. Several are from Mr and Mrs Reeves to their daughter and others are from friends and relatives to Nancy’s mother.

One bears a note from Nancy stating that

One of these, also featuring ivy, was sent

by Mr Reeves’ nephew Will from the sloop (small ship) HMS Crocus in 1917.

Several of the pre-1914 cards, notably those with postcard backs, were printed in Germany. They feature Central European

she received it aged seven, while a later one

designs. One shows a wintery scene with a

is from Nancy’s first sweetheart, Charlie,

small boy and a Dachshund, while others

who lived next door.

feature domed churches and St Nicholas

The cards are also of interest as historical

figures who are neither the plump

documents. Christmas cards first appeared

American Santa nor the traditional English

in 1843 and quickly turned into a global

Father Christmas we have come to expect.

success. Victorian and Edwardian ones

The Brent Museum and Archives

mostly featured winter landscapes rather

wishes you all a very Happy Christmas

than religious themes.

and prosperous New Year!

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Kindervine Day Nursery and Preschool

Free childcare for two and three year olds.

No deposit required.

Register now!

At Kindervine Day Nursery and Preschool we pride ourselves on delivering a high level of early years childcare and education to all our children.

Our nursery’s environment focuses on encouraging children’s independence and choice, to support their learning and confidence.

We have a highly qualified team of staff committed to promoting the uniqueness of your child to an optimum outcome.

Unimix House, Abbey Road, Park Royal, NW10 7TR Tel: 020 8965 3993 www.kindervinedaynursery.com Email: admin@kindervinedaynursery.com We are near Central Middlesex Hospital and Asda in Park Royal.

Get your car ready for winter with our FREE 40-point Maintenance & Safety Check.

Oh, and a cup of tea and a biscuit for you (it’s just part of our service, you see).

• Detailed report generated for your records

Tony Fowkes Automobiles

• Free advice and tips from our technicians

Come: 18 Corby Road, Park Royal, NW10 7AH Call: 020 8965 5014 Click: TonyFowkesAutomobiles.com

• Takes around 30 minutes

Opening hours: 7.30am - 6pm Mon - Fri

• No booking required, just pop in

Please visit our website for a map of our location.

We’re close to Asda, Park Royal.

Think car, think Tony Fowkes Automobiles Service • Diagnostics • MOT • Body • Paint

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Open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm In addition we offer early drop off at 7am and late pick up at 7pm.

COMPETITIONS

Win tickets to meet Justin and Friends Brent Magazine has teamed up with BBC Worldwide to give two lucky readers the chance to see Justin Fletcher's brand new show which comes to Wembley Arena on 6 and 7 April 2013.

Justin and Friends will bring together his most-loved characters in one spectacular show and promises to have children and parents dancing in the aisles. Joining Justin on the stage for singing, dancing and hilarious comedy sketches will be some of the biggest stars from Britain's most popular children's channel CBeebies.

Our first prize winner will win a family ticket for four to the show and will get to meet Justin in person! Our second prize winner will receive a standard family ticket for four to the show.

Both winners will receive a copy of the fantastic new DVD, Something Special: Mr Tumble and Me, which features a compilation of eight episodes from Justin’s fun and colourful TV show, Something Special.

To be in with a chance tell us:

what is the name of Justin’s new DVD? For tickets and the most up to date information about the show please visit www.bbcliveshows.com

Send your entries on a postcard with your name, address and daytime telephone number to: (Name of Competition), The Brent Magazine, Room 9, Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley HA9 9HD or email competition@brent.gov.uk (add name of competition to subject line).

Competition deadline is Monday 7 January 2013

Tractor Ted giveaway Brent Magazine has teamed up with Tractor Ted, just in time for Christmas, to giveaway ten sets of the Tractor Ted All About Tractors book, Tractor Ted Meets More Animals DVD, in which Ted encounters some of the more unusual farm animals including buffalo, wild boar and llamas, and a Tractor Ted lunch tin.

Tractor Ted is a cartoon green tractor who narrates books and DVDs which teach young children from two to six years about farming and the countryside, using real life footage and photography with interactive games, songs, counting and amusing mishaps that make children laugh.

There are more than 15 DVDs and a series of seven books covering looking after animals, the seasons and how our food is made as well as a popular range of toys, clothing and accessories which all make for great stocking fillers.

To bag yourself some goodies just tell us:

what three unusual farm animals does Tractor Ted meet in his DVD Tractor Ted Meets More Animals? www.tractorted.co.uk

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TIMEout TIME

What’s going on…

Your guide to what’s on in Brent during December and January.

CHILDREN

COMMUNITY

LITTLE STARS DANCE CLASESS Weekly dance & performing arts classes for 2-8 yrs at Hazel Road Community Centre, NW10. Call Kirstie on 07949 136 224

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS Sunday 23, 10.30am Family Service, Sunday 23, 6.30pm Carol Service followed by mince pies, Tuesday 25, 10.30am Christmas Day worship, at Lindsay Park Baptist Church, The Mall, Kenton, HA3 9TG.

BABY BOP Local weekly song & dance class for baby’s to pre-schoolers. Every Thursday at 10am (excluding half terms).

St Mary & St Andrews Church Hall, Dollis Hill, NW2. Call Debbie on 07903 563 660 HILLSIDE PERFORMING ARTS Free street dance classes for 8-16 yr olds every Sat 1-2pm. Children’s piano lessons available at Hillside Hub NW10 8LE, Cherrelle 07506 198 999 www.hillsideperforming arts.com SOCCER TRAINING Fri 6-8pm, for children, first session free.

Capital City Academy NW10. mdipaola@ cyworks.co.uk SING SPANISH Spanish classes for children aged 3-8.

NW6/NW10 07976 050 977 www.espanaviva.biz LGBT YOUTH CLUB Lesbian, Gay, Bi and unsure under 19s youth club every Wednesday in Kilburn 07931 336 668 www.mosaicyouth. org.uk PIANO TUITION Sasha 07506 198 999 THE 2ND WEMBLEY BOYS’ BRIGADE & GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION Anchors 5-8, juniors 811 meet 6.15-7.30pm Thurs. Company section meet 7.15-9pm. Park Lane Methodist Church Wembley www.parklane methodist.org.uk

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OVER 50s DISCUSSION GROUP Tues 11am-12.30pm The Gallery, Willesden Green Library 020 8452 8739

Drama Workhouse DRAMA WORKHOUSE Sat crew workshop for children 1-2pm 7-9 yrs; 2-4pm 10-12 yrs; 4-6pm 13-18 yrs; under 10s £25 a term, over 10s £40, Dudden Hill Centre, 19 Dudden Hill Lane, NW10; Adults Mons 8-10pm £9.50 Tricycle Theatre, NW6 07958 653 725 STREET/COMMERCIAL DANCE CLASSES Thurs 7:30-8:30pm, age 11+, Kings Hall Community Centre, 115 Harlesden Rd, Willesden Green £5 Call 07889 869 900 annalynn.dance @gmail.com

DOWN SYNDROME TIGER CUBS Thurs 5-6pm football coaching run by QPR, Woodfield School Genwood Avenue, NW9 020 8740 2585 07815 670 806 4TH BRONDESBURY BROWNIES/ GUIDES/ SENIOR SECTION GIRLS ONLY Thursday, Willesden Green Brownies 7-10 yrs: 6.30-8pm 07961 315 153 Guides 10-14 yrs: 7-8.30pm 07981 174 634 Senior Section 14-25 yrs 7-8.30pm 07739 016 985

TODDLER PICASSOS Painting, water play, play dough & songs. 15 months - 3 yrs. First class free. 8 Station Terrace, Kensal Rise, London NW10 5RT. Phone to book 07903 638 817 www.minipicassos.co.uk FRESH ARTS THEATRE SCHOOL Drama, dance & singing taught by industry pros for children aged 3-16.

Newman Catholic College, Harlesden Road, NW10 3RN. Sat 10am1pm call 0845 269 9529 www.fresh-arts.co.uk

4TH NEASDEN BROWNIES Girls aged 7-10 only.

Tues 6 - 7.30pm.

St Mary’s & St Andrew’s Church Hall, Dollis Hill Lane, NW2 07794 018 819 SING AND SIGN CLASSES Mon-Fri, for babies 6-18 months. Willesden Green and Kensal Rise 07790 955 576

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CLUB HOUSE FOR 50+ Crochet class 10.30am12pm Tues. Basic French, 1-2.15pm Tues. Spanish conversation (must have some basic knowledge) 2.30-3.45pm Tues.

Movement to music, 6 weeks, 4.45-5.45pm Tues from House at 181 Mortimer Road, Kensal Green, NW10 5TN 020 8206 7513

NORTH WEST LONDON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE First Thursday of the month 7.30pm upstairs at the North London Tavern, Kilburn High Road NW6 nwlwi@hotmail.co.uk NORTH WEST LONDON LESBIAN AND GAY GROUP Mons 8.30pm, Tenterden Sports Centre, Preston Road, Wembley 07941 707 884 WEMBLEY & DISTRICT CENTRE OF NATIONAL TRUST Come along on the 3rd Thursday every month (if Friday is a bank holiday then 2nd Thursday) at 8pm, Sudbury Neighbourhood Centre, 809 Harrow Road, Sudbury. Interesting speakers every meeting, welcoming atmosphere, bring & buy & books table, tea, coffee & biscuits.

To get your event listed for free email us using the subject heading ‘what’s on’.

Describe your event in no more than 50 words, tell us what section you want your ad to appear, include a pic and a title and email TMB@brent.gov.uk or telephone 020 8937 1062.

DANCE CEROC DANCING Modern jive classes, Tues 8-11pm. Beginners welcome, great fun & sociable partner dance – you don’t need to bring a partner. Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley HA9 9HD Call Alan 07860 250 961 www.clubceroc.com SELF-EXPRESSIVE DANCE Creative dance / movement & verbal sharing for personal development. De-stress & build self-confidence & assertiveness. Groups or individuals. Weds & Sats in Kingsbury NW9. rmussi01@googlemail. com 07985 137 682 STREET DANCE CLASSES Piano & free street dance classes for children. For more info contact Cher on 07506 198 999 TEA DANCE Mons, Weds 1.304.30pm £4 Brent Town Hall 020 8937 6206 Fri 2-4.30 pm Chalkhill Community Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley 020 8385 1836. Mon & Thurs 2-4pm, King’s Hall Community Centre, 155 Harlesden Road, Willesden Green, £1.50

BALLROOM AND LATIN Mons 7.30-11pm Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane Wembley 020 8855 6868

DRAMA MADHATTERS THEATRE CLUB Meets in Willesden on Wed eves. We’re a small and friendly theatre group and looking for new members interested in community drama.

No experience needed!

020 8452 5239 www.madhatters theatre.org.uk

KINGSBURY AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY (KAOS) Perform two shows a year ranging from operetta to modern musicals and rehearses on Mondays at Queensbury Methodist Church, Beverley Drive, Queensbury, HAQ 5ND at 8pm. New members both onstage and backstage are always welcome. For more information contact 020 8959 7468 or visit www.kaosonline.org

LEARNING HELP GETTING A JOB Ealing Road Library Free CV and Job search workshop 18, Feb, 2013 10am-12noon. Free CV workshop 25, Mar, 2013, 10am-12noon Harlesden Library Plus Free CV & Job search workshop, 28 Jan 2013, 10am-12noon Town Hall Library Free Interview Skills workshop, 25, Jan, 2013, 10am-12noon.

Free Job Search Workshop, 22 Feb, 2013,10am-2noon Free Interview Skills Workshop, 22, Mar, 2013, 10am-12noon All are advanced booking at the library.

ART CLASSES At the Tricycle Theatre Kilburn 269 Kilburn High Rd NW2 Tuesdays 7-9pm, £30 concessions £35 full for five weeks, for info call Mary (pm) email 020 8141 6367 mstreherne@gn.apc.org

TIME TIMEout ENGLISH TUITION One-on-one, groups, adults, children, all levels.

CELTA qualified teacher, £15/hr in Kilburn. eflkilburn@yahoo.co.uk WORKERS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION Thurs 10am. Classes held in coffee lounge at St John’s Church, Wembley, entrance via gate in Harrow Road.

020 8904 5940

ENVIRONMENT BARN HILL CONSERVATION GROUP Suns, Fryent Country Park; Tues, Thurs, Sats Roe Green Walled Garden. 020 8206 0492 www.bhcg.btck.co.uk

ACTIVE WITH BRENT Tue, Return to Football, 7-8pm, £2, Ark Academy, Bridge Road, Wembley – just turn up.

Tue, 50+ gentle aerobics, Brent Town Hall, 10-11am, £2, just turn up. Tue, 50+ gentle Aerobics, Kingsbury Fitness First, 1.30-2.30pm, call 020 8937 3722

MUSIC MANOR AND PHILBEACH SINGERS Tues 7.30 -10pm Goodwill Hall, Chichester Rd, Kilburn Park. No singing experience needed, no auditions 020 8455 8865 ACE CAFÉ Sat 12 Jan 9pm-2am Elvis Birthday Party Nite starring Danny Fisher with Elvis in Mind + DJ Bill Guntrip. Entry £10. Sorry No Under 18s Sat 19 Jan 7-11pm Motown Night with DJ Little Diane.Entry Free Sat 26 Jan 7-11pm Rhythm n’ Cruise with DJ Billy Guntrip.

Entry Free

VENUES

SPORTS & LEISURES RAGGAROBICS Circuits every Wednesday at Bridge Park 8-9pm, £5 Get fit. Call Jason 07557 123 760

HEALTHY WALKS PROGRAMME visit www.brent.gov.uk /sports GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS FOR OLDER PEOPLE Age UK Brent are starting a new exercise class in Neasden on Friday afternoons. An hour’s gentle exercise at the SPA London Centre, 519 North Circular Road, Neasden, NW2 7QG. Call Ken at Age UK Brent for more details on 020 8965 7711

BRENT MUSEUM High Road, NW10 020 8937 3600

GET ACTIVE WITH SALSA! Mons at the Heritage Inn, Caribbean Rhum Bar & Restaurant, 301 Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 6PG. Beginners: 7.30-8.30pm, Improvers & Intermediate 8.45 - 9.45pm. £7 or £10 for two classes. www.cubanvibes.com or call 07961 281 989 ZUMBA! Mon 8.15-9.15pm Sat 1011am St Mary & St Andrews Church Hall, Dollis Hill Lane, NW2 6HE. Wed 8-9pm at Raw Spice, West Hendon, NW9 7BP. Thur 8-9pm Newman Catholic College, Harlesden, NW10. No need to book. £5 per class. Parking at all venues

PRESTON PARK BOWLS CLUB Free coaching and loan of bowls Preston Park Recreation Ground, Carlton Avenue East 020 8933 9358

MEDITATION Open class, Sun 11.30am-12.30pm, all welcome, led by former Buddhist monk Karuna Priya. FREE 1st class then £24 for 4 classes, or £7 on day Gracelands Yard, 102 Liddell Gardens, Kensal Rise, London, NW10 3QE, call Karuna 07784 436 783

WOODCOCK PARK BOWLS CLUB Bowls, open days and fetes, Kenton 020 8907 9076

KINGSBURY WALKERS Weds 1.55pm, Meet Bush Farm, Slough Lane and Salmon Street junction. 020 8907 2836 WALKING GROUP Thur, 2-3pm, Willesden Sports Centre, Donnington Road, NW10 3QX. Free. Call Age UK Brent 020 8965 7711

Elvis Birthday Party Nite at The Ace Café

Wu Shu Kwan at Willesden Sports Centre.

See: Self Development

HOCKEY Senior sessions. Weds 810pm; juniors (u9-u16) Suns 10am. Jewish Free School, The Mall, Kingsbury HA3 9TE Gary Thompson on 07946 576 968 www.harrowhc.co.uk SEA URCHINS Thurs 8pm, swimming club for young people and adults with learning difficulties. Willesden Sports Centre, NW10, free, call Jean 020 8452 6912 BRONDESBURY BOWLING CLUB Evenings and daytime including free tuition, Chatsworth Road 020 8438 0302

WEMBLEY BOWLS CLUB Weds 3pm tuition offered. King Edward VII Park, Park Lane, Wembley.

YOGA Mons-Suns Special Yoga Centre, 2a Wrentham Ave, Kensal Rise, 020 8968 1900 www.specialyoga.org.uk Mons 6.30-7.30pm, Thurs 7-8pm, Sun 11am12noon, 12 sessions £40, drop-in £10, Gladstone Community Centre, 162 Anson Road 07901 650 763. Wed 10.30am-12.30pm Dudden Hill Community Centre, 19 Dudden Hill Lane, NW10. Bhakti yoga free classes.

07913 897 406.

Tue 9.20-10.30am Laughter Yoga, Roundwood Park Cafe, NW10. Children free, refreshments provided.

YOGA IN DAILY LIFE Classes Mon - Sat, day & eve, 133 Salusbury Road, Queens Park 020 7328 7163 www.yogaindailylife. org.uk. All welcome!

YOGA FOR LADIES Mon-Tues-Weds 07570 118229 Parking: spaces in yard & on streets.

KIXA CENTRAL POWER CLASS (Mixed & women only) Sun 10.30am-12.30pm, Ark Academy Bridge Road, Wembley Park, London, HA9 9JP £10.

Contact Junior 07923 043 183 proteksinternational@ yahoo.co.uk

SELF DEVELOPMENT INNER SPACE WEMBLEY Free courses and seminars: Meditation, Positive Thinking, Overcoming Anger etc.

Inner Space, 528 High Road, Wembley, HA9 7BS. 020 8903 1911 www.innerspace. org/wembley TAE KWON-DO Our leading martial arts programme teaches students realistic selfdefence, respect, focus and improves their fitness. Most importantly they enjoy themselves while learning key life skills in a safe, friendly environment. Mon and Thu evenings 5.30pm Preston Manor High School, Carlton Avenue East, Wembley HA9 8NA. Sun and Thu evenings 6.15pm. Roe Green Junior School, Princes Avenue, Kingsbury NW9 9JL. www.realblackbelts.co. ukinfo@elitetaekwondo london.com 07944 145145 TAI CHI Phoenix Tai Chi. Tues 1pm at Vale Farm, Wembley, Eddie Ong 07900 687 498 www.taichilondon.com 07404 039 087 WU SHU KWAN Chinese kickboxing Sat 3-5pm, Willesden Sports Centre, NW10 07835 244 398 www.wushukwan.com

BRENT ARCHIVES Ist Floor, Willesden Green Library Centre, NW10 020 8937 3541 archives@brent.gov.uk PAUL DAISLEY HALL Forty Lane, Wembley, Middx HA9 Box Office 020 8937 6206/6203 TRICYCLE THEATRE CINEMA AND GALLERY 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 Box Office Theatre 020 7328 1000 Cinema 020 7328 1900 Disabled access to auditorium and cafe, induction loop in auditorium Minicom 020 7625 5105 WEMBLEY ARENA Box Office 0870 060 0870 www.livenation.co.uk/wembley

LIBRARIES EALING ROAD LIBRARY Coronet Parade, Ealing Road, Wembley HA0 4BA, 020 8937 3560 ealingroadlibrary@brent.gov.uk HARLESDEN LIBRARY Craven Park Road, Harlesden, NW10 8SE 020 8937 3570 harlesdenlibrary@brent.gov.uk KILBURN LIBRARY 42 Salusbury Road, Kilburn NW6 6NN 020 8937 3530 kilburnlibrary@brent.gov.uk KINGSBURY LIBRARY PLUS Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury NW9 9HE 020 8937 3520 kingsburylibrary@brent.gov.uk TOWN HALL LIBRARY Brent Town Hall, King’s Drive, Forty Lane, Wembley HA9 9HU, 020 8937 3500 townhalllibrary@brent.gov.uk WILLESDEN GREEN LIBRARY 95 High Road, Willesden NW10 2SF 020 8937 3400 willesdengreenlibrary@brent.gov.uk

WEMBLEY STADIUM EVENTS England v Brazil 6 Feb 2013 TBC League Cup Final 24 Feb 2013 TBC Subject to change

All events are selected at the editor’s discretion.

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