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Fresh take on meals on wheels Brent Council is trying a new way of delivering fresh meals to residents homes

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Keeping Brent in business Lots in store for Brent shoppers

Christmas in Cricklewood Find out what festive fun is on offer

Thousands wowed by civic centre spectacular Official opening is a dazzling success

Spotlight on SEN

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World renowned author speaks at Brent conference

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Update Brent people All in a day’s work Secret history

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Happy holidays!

Orla Sedze, Editor The Brent Magazine

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Issue No. 137 November/December 2013 BDU 6953 11.13 The Brent Magazine contacts Distribution queries and editorial 020 8937 1062 tbm@brent.gov.uk Advertising 020 8937 1076 advertising@brent.gov.uk Published by the London Borough of Brent, Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley HA9 0FJ

My feet are a little sore, I’m a bit strapped for cash and I’ve gained a few pounds. Sounds like all the usual symptoms of the holiday season right?

Wrong!

No this has all been happily self inflicted thanks to the arrival of the new London Designer Outlet, where I can be found most lunchtimes and dare I say it, quite often after work.

It’s such an exciting addition to Brent bringing with it thousands of jobs and visitors.

But the council hasn’t forgetten about the businesses on Wembley High Road and has launched an innovative project to ensure shop owners benefit from all the new custom (page 12).

Read about a new mystery shopper scheme and make sure you give some of the local restaurants a try – there are some real edible gems.

And while we’re on the topic of food, TBM has been exploring a new way of providing meals on wheels that has been adopted by the council (page 11) which sees local community groups doing the cooking for those who need meals delivered to their door.

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Wembley Park is the new shopping destination Grab your comfy shoes because the doors to Wembley’s London Designer Outlet are now open and the sales end never!

Shops include Adidas, Caffé Nero, Clarks, Gap, Guess, M&S, Nike, Pizza Express, H&M and Pret A Manger. The new ninescreen Cineworld – the only cinema in a three-mile radius – also opened its doors and is showing all the latest blockbusters.

The outlet has created thousands of jobs and is expected to drive more shoppers than ever to Wembley. Wembley Park also announced plans for a new artisan markets programme that will bring top-quality food, drink and artisan produce to the streets of Wembley Park and provide a significant new attraction for the local area.

For more info on the LDO and Wembley Park visit www.wembley.co.uk/at-the-park

Dance class strictly for you

Budget simulator Ever heard how the council spends its cash and thought you would make better choices if you were in charge?

Brent Council is asking residents to help it decide how it spends and saves money by using its interactive simulator. The simulator shows the impact spending decisions have on council tax and the overall budget.

The council wants as many people as possible to complete the simulator and it will take the results into account when it sets its budget for 2014/15.

Visit www.budgetsimulator. com/brentcouncil before the end of the year.

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Waltz into the new year in style with professional ballroom dance classes starting from 13 January 2014 at the civic centre.

Your lesson will take place in the Grand Hall, the largest event space in the building.

Classes are open to all ages and levels - so why not put your best foot forward and

let our professional ballroom dance teacher lead the way.

A lesson is £4 per person and the classes will run twice a month on alternate Mondays and Wednesdays from 12 - 12.45pm.

The council is also considering holding evening ballroom classes. If you are interested please call 020 8937 5288.

Feed the imagination this December There’s loads going on this December in Brent.

From an authors talk on how to feed a family for under £5, family workshops themed around fruit and veg, live music, and local food businesses serving-up scrumptious tasters to be devoured, you will feel full of healthy goodness.

To top it all, we have Brent’s poet laureate Simon Mole hosting a spoken word celebration event!

We have something for everyone, with events

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running from 6-13 December at Brent Civic Centre.

To find out more just visit www.brent.gov.uk/events

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A view from the top

Wembley is a very special part of our borough. It has a particular place in our nation’s affections as the site of many great moments, but soon it will be known for more than just Geoff Hurst’s 1966 World Cup winning hattrick. Soon, Wembley will be an international destination for leisure and retail.

That’s my vision for Wembley, and the opening last month of the London Designer Outlet – a worldclass centre for designer shopping, boutique eating and drinking and exciting new independent businesses – was a vital step in making that vision a reality.

Brent Council’s Wembley regeneration plan is designed to work for all our residents. It will result in 12,000 high-quality and affordable homes being built in the area and create over 10,000 new jobs for local people. Through our Wembley Works employer partnership programme we’ve already found jobs for hundreds of Brent residents at the LDO. I grew up in Brent. I’m passionate about ensuring our borough’s a great place to live, work and visit, and I know that if we work together as a united community we can turn the challenges we face into opportunities and emerge from tough times as a stronger and fairer borough.

Cllr Muhammed Butt Leader of Brent Council

Scratch and park extended Visitor parking scratchcards can now be used until 31 August 2014, Brent Council has announced.

Although the council had planned to phase them out by the end of October, following the closure of the parking shops which sold them, the authority has now decided to allow more time for residents to get used to the new system.

Councillor Jim Moher, Lead Member for Highways and Transportation, explained: “There are some people who need more time to make the transition to the online or phone system we have offered as part of changes to parking services. That’s why we’ve listened and made this significant change to a scheme which is otherwise now working well.”

New scratchcards will not be on sale. To set up an online parking account or buy visitor parking visit www.brent.gov.uk/parking or call 020 8937 4972.

Local groups pick a ton of fruit Brent’s fruit picking groups had a bumper harvest this year saving over 2.5 tons of fruit from going to waste in local gardens.

Kensal to Kilburn Fruit Harvesters, which started in 2009, and Willesden Fruit Harvesters, which formed last year, both received start-up funds from Ward Working.

Alongside Mapesbury Residents’ group, they have picked over 2.5 tons of pears,

apples, grapes, quinces, medlars, passion fruit and figs so far this year.

Fruit is given to local schools and charities, such as Kids Company and food banks. Over 100 volunteers, including schools, have helped pick fruit and make juice, chutney and jam.

To get involved email kensaltokilburnharvesters@gmail.com or willesdenharvesters@gmail.com

Above: Michael Stuart (Kensal to Kilburn) and Viv Stein (Willesden Fruit Harvesters) deliver a small selection of fruit they’ve picked to the civic centre to Councillor Butt

Hire energy monitor for free Are you concerned about rising electricity bills?

Why not loan an energy monitor for free from Wembley Library to see the amount of electricity you are using.

You can view the range of monitors available at www.brent.gov.uk/energymonitors where there are three different types to help you monitor your electricity so you can reduce your usage.

It’s easy to loan a monitor, just visit Wembley Library and present your library card.

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No pens Weds!

Grant is not just for nurseries The nursery education grant (NEG 2) helps parents on a low income get the best pre-school care for their two year old children – 15 hours a week, absolutely free.

However, what some parents don’t realise is that many child minders, as well as nurseries, are also able to provide free 15 hour places.

What’s more, in many cases, a child minder might be a better option for some tots and their families, than a nursery.

Brent’s early years and family support operations manager, Sasi Srinivasan explains more: “Because it’s called the nursery education grant, some people understandably assume it’s just that and might not apply for it if they don’t happen to have a nursery nearby or their local nursery’s oversubscribed.

“That’s a real shame, because child minders are equally equipped to provide excellent care to babies, toddlers and older children.”

For further information on NEG 2 telephone 020 8937 2462 or email neg2@brent.gov.uk

Free public performance Brent will be playing its part in the worldwide campaign to eliminate violence against women with a public performance called Hurried Steps at the civic centre on 25 November.

The powerful play about domestic violence forms part of an event marking international White Ribbon Day which also features the Leader of Brent, Cllr Muhammed Butt, publically signing an anti-violence pledge and culminates in the release of symbolic white balloons. For further information telephone 020 8937 4965.

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Pupils at a school in Brent ‘downed pens’ for a day last month, but this was not a form of protest, they were in fact taking part in a national event that encourages learning through talk and listening.

Preston Park Primary School in Wembley took part in ‘No Pens Wednesday’ in October, a national event run by the Communications Trust where every lesson is focused on learning through speaking and listening activities.

The days events included role playing, drama, cooking, maths games, following instructions and treasure hunting.

Rock class is in session Doors to Brent’s Rock School have opened and young people have access all areas.

A brand new initiative launched by Brent Music Service, the rock school, will assist aspiring young rock musicians to develop their talents by providing opportunities to explore new sounds and improve their playing techniques.

There are also plenty of exciting performance opportunities, and even the

possibility of performing at Wembley Arena!

This new initiative is free and open to all intermediate level (minimum of Grade 3 / 4 or equivalent) players of guitar, bass, keyboard, drums or vocals who are residents of, or go to a school in Brent.

For information on how to apply email brentrockschool@ gmail.com Rehearsals are every Tuesday from 6 – 8pm at Kingsbury High School.

Cllr Muhammed Butt joined senior military figures for the historic signing of the Armed Forces Community Covenant to support Brent’s veteran community on 28 October.

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Empowering residents with disabilities Brent is taking part in an international day of events aimed at empowering people with disabilities and opening doors to a more inclusive society.

The ‘International Day for People with Disabilities’ takes place Tuesday 3 December.

Brent Council and Brent Housing Partnership have organised an event open to all residents to address key issues such as looking for work and accessing services.

Head down to the civic centre where you will have the chance to meet and hear from health, employment, leisure and housing providers and

find out about all the opportunities available to you. The event is also a chance for you to have your say on how we can improve services and facilities.

To attend email disabilityday@bhphousing. co.uk or call Minal on 020 8937 2366. We can also arrange for support for you on the day.

University in a league of its own

Left: Rachel Brown-Finnis, England and Everton goalie, who will be a student mentor at Wembley

Pupils at a new university will be hard pushed not to stare longingly out of their classroom window and who can blame them when they are being taught in rooms overlooking the hallowed turf of Wembley.

Wembley Stadium will soon play host to a team of students now that 25 per cent of the building will be used to create the University College of Football Business.

Opening next year, courses will include BA Hons in International Football Business, BA Hons in Sports Business and Sports Law, work experience at the stadium and mentoring from England goalie Rachel Brown-Finnis.

For more info or to enrol visit www.ucfb.com

Mayor helps musicians in the making Two young musical proteges from Brent have won highly sought after four-year music scholarships from the Mayor of London’s Music Fund to help them develop their skills as musicians.

Hannah McKoy-Salt (left aged 9) who plays the violin is from Princess Frederica Primary School and Saffron Adewusi (right aged 9) who plays the trumpet is from Mount Stewart Junior School.

Mini-stroke: not just a funny turn Has your face ever tingled?

Did you stumble over your speech for a short time? Have you experienced pins and needles down your arm?

These can all be signs of a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA). The Stroke Association is calling on Londoners who have had a TIA (also known as a mini-stroke) to take part in the charity’s new survey. Each year, around 50,000 people in the UK have a TIA/mini-stroke.

The charity wants to raise awareness of TIA/ministroke, what action people take when they have one and how it’s affected them.

The survey is available online at www.stroke. org.uk/tiasurvey and runs until 30 November, or if you would like to receive a printed copy please, ring 020 7566 0300.

Save the date for National Holocaust Memorial Day Join us on National Holocaust Memorial Day to remember those affected by the Holocaust and genocides from around the world.

The event will explore the journeys people were forced to undertake and honour the survivors with a programme of guest speakers and musical performances.

Monday 27 January, 2014, 5:30-6:30pm, Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley HA9 0FJ. For more information call 020 8937 1097.

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Papa’s spice Farra and Lawrence Gomez are two brothers from Brent who founded their own successful sauce-making company which fuses the best of African and British recipes.

This original twist has already resulted in them being finalists in the category of Best New Food Product at the Natural and Organic Awards 2013 and BBC Good Food Champions.

What was your father’s influence in you setting up your company PaPa Spice?

The recipes are inspired by our father who was a chef for the president of Gambia in west Africa for 25 years. He was a very hard worker, who wasn’t paid much but was very particular about the quality of his work.

When we were growing up, his favourite saying was ‘I don’t mess with my kitchen’ meaning it had to be immaculately clean, the food had to be healthy and only fresh ingredients could be used.

When did you first learn to cook?

Lawrence watched our mum cook and then he started working as a porter at The Ivy restaurant, working his way up from making starters to dinners. Farra is more of an experimental cook, he cannot go into a kitchen and follow a straightforward recipe. Farra does the business side of PaPa Spice and Lawrence manages the kitchen.

What is the idea behind Afro-Brit™ cookery?

Afro-Brit™ is about fusing recipes. If you order a meat dish at an African restaurant you get chilli as a side but no mint or cranberry, when you order lamb or turkey at a British restaurant you get a

choice of mint or cranberry but no chilli. We love both so decided to put mint in our chilli sauces – which is unheard of. The only rules we have are to keep it healthy and do not use preservatives or additives.

What are your memories of growing up in Brent?

We grew up in Chalkhill in Wembley and loved it. We used to spend all day playing football and basketball. Brent is an amazing place to grow up and we will never go far from the area. Our kitchen is in Park Royal and the support we get from the local community is great. www.papaspices.com

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Fresh take on meals on wheels Customers who receive meals on wheels are now able to opt for meals supplied by a network of local community groups as well as order ‘meals to go’ from their favourite restaurants and takeaway food outlets.

As well as saving taxpayers around £300,000 a year, customers are seeing greater choice and quality for the same price.

Ashford Place is one of the five community groups the council has worked with to deliver this offer and Carmen Llorente, Capacity Building Director at Ashford Place, told TBM what this means to their customers and also the local community.

“When we were approached by the

Meals are freshly prepared and delivered piping hot to the homes of Brent residents

council to take part in this scheme we wanted to make sure that it met the needs of the customer but also of those in the community” Carmen explained.

“Our menus are very varied - Western, Afro Caribbean, vegetarian, Asian and halal. They are all home cooked and prepared by qualified and experienced chefs who make sure they meet nutritional values and provide a balanced diet. But they are not ‘one size fits all’ and we can provide specific requests for individual customers.

“For instance, one of our customers likes fruit but only likes exotic Afro Caribbean fruit, so we supply it. We also have customers who don’t like salt in their food so we leave it out of their order. We

label everything for the customer so they know what they are getting.

“We don’t use traditional ‘takeaway’ containers for the food but good quality containers that allow us to put different foods in compartments, even down to keeping gravy separate for those who like it on their meat but not on their veg, or vice versa.

“We even supply plates and cutlery so the customer doesn’t have to do any washing up, just put the lid back on and give it back at the next delivery.

“The feedback we are getting is really good. The scheme is also benefiting the disadvantaged and unemployed as we can offer local apprenticeships and job opportunities. It’s a win-win all-round!”

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Keeping Brent in business With the holiday season around the corner, Meanwhile Space, a pioneering social enterprise, is injecting Brent’s high streets with some festive fizz whilst helping local traders cash in on the UK’s annual spending spree.

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NANCY LUDWIG

Photos Queens Parade shop manager Livija Dale prepares a christmas window display

CARMEN KLAMMER AND PHIL TULL

While award-winning projects like the Queen’s Parade pop up shops in Willesden have been successful in attracting trade, getting punters to visit local stores to bag a bargain is no mean feat.

Luckily retail experts like Meanwhile Space’s Associate Director Diana Grisales are here to help shopkeepers in Brent stay in business during challenging times.

“Shops and cafes in Wembley Triangle especially have lost a lot of customers in recent years but now the London Designer Outlet is open they could potentially have a lot of new customers and they need to be ready.” explains Diana.

“Wembley Fringe is a new programme we’re running to help traders identify their assets and attract customers back.

“A lot of the businesses have been here for 30 years and they’ve never had to think about merchandising or marketing, so this

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has been really good for them.”

Wembley Fringe encompasses clever, customer-catching ideas; including the Hidden Gems Award, where consumers vote for their favourite stores and the top nominees attend a ceremony to celebrate at the civic centre on 6 December.

A voucher scheme has also been set up where shoppers are given £10 to spend locally in return for providing honest feedback on each individual business.

“By having to write a review in exchange for free vouchers, the customer becomes the critic and it makes businesses open to positive and negative feedback, which is quite a brave thing to do” Diana said.

Food for thought If there’s one thing Wembley does well it’s food, but some cafes and restaurants in the area aren’t the best at letting people

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know just how great their offer is. That’s why a large part of Wembley Fringe is dedicated to putting these businesses on the culinary map, with a range of enticing offers to tempt the taste buds.

Wembley’s restaurant rehabilitation kicked off with a grand tour of the food outlets that make it such a taste sensation. An invited panel of 20 lucky, local, gastronomes set off on their factfinding feast of five eateries last month.

Each of the participating food outlets laid on free food to tempt the taste tourists.

Volunteer food critic Amisha Gundecha said: “When I heard about this tour I jumped at the chance. I ended up enjoying loads of restaurants I would never have tried. The Blue Room had fantastic food and a really nice atmosphere. I’ll definitely be going there again.”

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Bina Relwani, owner of Wonderland kid’s clothing store on Wembley High Road, is one of the traders taking the Wembley Fringe challenge to attract more shoppers to the area.

Pop-up kitchen Away from Wembley, Meanwhile Space is helping fledgling food businesses get off the ground at its Carlton Kitchen project in South Kilburn.

The scheme, which includes activity space, a café and workspace offers start-up, community and existing food businesses the chance to deliver activities, services and businesses related to food from the premises.

Project Manager, Cassandra Walker, told TBM: “Setting up a food business can be an expensive and complicated process. So allowing people to test ideas and reach the community not only saves massive amounts of money and hassle, but enables them to get direct feedback on their product.

“So far we have a regular foodbank, food growing, herbalists, supper clubs and events companies all working side by side.

“We’re planning a big spread throughout the festive season so I hope lots of people will visit us and try something new.”

For more information about Wembley Fringe and Carlton Kitchen visit www.meanwhilespace.com

What’s on at Queen’s Parade Throughout December, Queen’s Parade will be open late every Thursday until 9pm. They will also be holding special shopping days on 5, 12 and 19 December offering a host of fun festive activities, including:

The Wembley Food Tour stopped at the Liquor Station

Dosa Express, Ealing Road

Lago Blu Italian restaurant on Wembley High Road

• Christmas cards, gift wrapping and lantern making workshops • Beautiful table decorations • A Secret Santa service • Raffles Mulled wine and mince pies are on offer too!

This season’s fun launches with a special event on 5 December and ends with a closing party on the 19 December.

Follow Queens Parade on Facebook for more info.

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Around 2,000 visitors will enjoy a handmade gift market, hot food stalls, street theatre, a laser-light show, arts and crafts, mulled wine, stage entertainment and carols.

Winterfest is organised by Cricklewood Improvement Programme (CIP), which was set up by Ashford Place (formerly known as Cricklewood Homeless Concern) in 2009. It involves local

community and resident associations supported by funding from the Mayor of London and Brent and Barnet councils.

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8h[djĤi d[m Y_l_Y Y[djh[ ef[d[Z m_j^ W XWd] m^[d W \WdjWij_Y \h[[ ZWo e\ [dj[hjW_dc[dj WdZ [l[dji Ykbc_dWj[Z _d W if[YjWYkbWh i^em e\ W[h_Wb WYheXWj_Yi WdZ fohej[Y^d_Yi$ Over 5,000 local people celebrated the official opening of the ultra-modern Brent Civic Centre by enjoying music, dance, arts and performances catering for all of the borough’s diverse community.

The day included free workshops and performances from the Tricycle Theatre, English National Ballet, Kilburn’s Institute of Contemporary Music, London School of Samba, Hypnotick Dance Group, Mahogany Carnival Arts and many more.

There was also a succession of performances in the main foyer from local bands and the council’s music service, a 5k fun-run around Wembley Stadium, Adanta African dance and theatre, mass Zumba, a poetry slam and Angels Cheerleading Academy.

The day culminated with Brent Mayor Cllr Bobby Thomas and Council Leader Cllr Muhammed Butt being joined on stage by 21 young ambassadors, one for each of Brent’s wards, to cut a ribbon and declare Brent Civic Centre open.

The finale was a breath-taking outdoor evening performance by circus group

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Upswing on the outside of the building which combined aerial dance, pyrotechnics, costumes, stilt walking and music, all supported by Arts Council England.

The day of events and the new community building both got the thumbs up from local people.

Pictured below, Hubert Pereira, at the event with his twin Harold, said: “It was a good event, the music was really good. The building is fantastic, very modern, a real architectural marvel.”

Moving into the new civic centre will save the borough around £2.5 million a year and the building has been recognised as the greenest public building in the UK. Cllr Butt said: “The event was about bringing people together to celebrate this fantastic state-of-the-art building, our vibrant borough and the local talent who performed on the day.

“It was a fantastic experience.

Everyone really enjoyed the day and celebrated the work the council has done to make the civic centre truly a community building.”

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Picture of the day: Congratulations to Khalid Obeirne who took part in our twitterthon and won a pair of tickets to tour Wembley Stadium.

Spectator Joe Harbinson said: “It was a good day, very well organised. It was nice to see such a strong community building in an area next to an icon like the stadium.”

Mum Sameer Bhole said: “It was really nice, we appreciated the day. Inside, it was really nice for the children too.”

Bhauna Thakershi, enjoying the event with her son and husband, said: “We all loved it!”

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Spotlight on SEN Two events aimed at informing and involving parents and carers of children with special educational needs (SEN) are being held at the civic centre early next year.

Australia running a private practice and The first features the internationally travels extensively to present workshops renowned clinical psychologist and and programmes for author, Professor Tony parents, professionals and Attwood (pictured right). individuals with Aspergers.

His visit on 13 January The event is open has been organised by the to parents, carers, Brent Outreach Autism professionals and Team (BOAT), a councilresidents and will explore run service for children ‘managing feelings and and young people who the emotions of children have been diagnosed on the and young people on the autism spectrum and who autism spectrum.’ It takes attend mainstream schools. place from 6 – 9pm in Professor Attwood the Drum at Brent Civic has lectured worldwide Centre. Tickets cost £15 about his research with for parents and £25 for young people on the professionals.

To book autism spectrum. He Psychologist and author, contact Imogen BoSmith has published several Professor Tony Attwood on 020 8937 3826 or scientific papers and books email Imogen.Bosmith@brent.gov.uk including ‘Asperger’s Syndrome – The council is also hosting the Brent A Guide for Parents and Professionals’, Parent Special Educational Needs which has sold over 350,000 copies Conference on 29 January. Acting during a career spanning over 30 years.

Director of Children and Families, Born in the UK, he now lives in

Sara Williams, will talk about new education reforms for anyone upto 25 year olds and what it will mean for youngsters with SEN in Brent.

Brian Lamb, OBE, a consultant specialising in SEN and disability issues and a former government advisor will give a national perspective about the changes, and Daisy Russell from the National Parent Partnership Network (NPPN) will speak from a parents point of view.

Cllr Michael Pavey Lead Member for Children and Families said: “Special Educational Needs is a hugely important part of what we do as a council. I’m delighted that these two events will raise awareness of this priceless work and hope that they will generate some exciting new ideas for the future.”

To book a free ticket telephone 020 8937 4901 or email lunch will be provided. www.brent.gov.uk/sen

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Envirocrime – why we’re seeing red From dumped bags of chicken carcasses to abandoned furniture and builders’ waste – some of Brent’s high streets are blighted by illegal dumping.

It’s the job of the Environmental Crime Prevention Team to help clean up Brent’s high streets and residential areas.

“The council doesn’t collect business waste,” explains enforcement officer Dennis Lewis. “Traders are responsible for disposing of any commercial waste in a safe and environmentally friendly way, including recycling where possible. It’s my team’s job to educate people about their responsibilities and stop waste being illegally dumped. Residents rightly hate seeing rubbish piled up in their high streets and dumped food waste which only attracts rats.”

The team has recently stepped up its enforcement actions in town centres such as Willesden, Harlesden and Kilburn with a new initiative involving red sacks.

“Instead of dumped waste being cleared up immediately it’s now put into distinctive red sacks. The red sacks really stand out and carry a warning message about fines if you are caught illegally dumping waste,” says Dennis.

Brent Council’s Environmental Crime Prevention Team are dealing with illegally dumped waste by educating traders and residents and prosecuting offenders.

Our team then investigates and will take firm action against anyone who dumps waste illegally. “We issue fixed penalty notices of £300 for failure to lawfully get rid of trade waste, and if you don’t pay the fine you can be prosecuted,” he adds.

In other cases they prosecute offenders in the courts and the fines issued can be substantial. Anyone prosecuted by Brent Council and found guilty will receive a criminal record and will find his or her details published on Brent Council’s website under the prosecutions register.

GUILTY Martin J Corcoran, Lynton Close Offence: Flytipping Fined £550 Costs £500 Victim Surcharge £55 Khan Naeeb of Khan Autos, High Road, Wembley Offence: Failure to produce valid waste transfer notes Fined £450 Costs £700 Victim Surcharge £45 Director of Armaan Film Production Ltd, Windermere Avenue, Wembley Offence: Failure to produce valid waste transfer notes Fined £500 Costs £806.60 Victim Surcharge £50 Loula Hardi Ofleh, Church Road, Harlesden Offence: Failure to produce valid waste transfer notes Fined £200 Costs £1212.50 Victim Surcharge £20 Want to see more? www.brent.gov.uk/prosecutionregister To report fly-tipping or illegally dumped waste call 020 8937 5050.

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advert From Facebook and YouTube to buses and billboards we are surrounded by adverts.

They pop up on our phones and tablets and we encounter hundreds daily. Whether you like them or not advertising is big business, but have you ever wondered about the origins of the humble advert.

The term ‘advertising’ was coined in 1655 however English newspapers date back to the1620s and from early on these papers carried advertisements.

With the festive season approaching we decided to take a trip down memory lane to have a look at some of the seasonal advertising from 1870-1900. Brent Archives hold microfilms of Brent’s first local papers of which the earliest is The Kilburn Times, first published in 1870. The adverts in these papers are as interesting as the news.

Newspapers in this period had advert-only front pages, with more ads scattered inside. The publishers liked the income, but they did not want advertising to overwhelm news, so banned large fonts. Advertisers cleverlyy worked round this, leaving spaces to draw the eye to the ad, or filling columns with repetitive text.

Few ads were illustrated, and virtually no Christmas ones are. Some of the shops featured in the adverts are local, like the Kilburn Bon Marché, but others are in Marylebone.

Some shops did not bother making their ads seasonal. H. Green of Kilburn kept advertising wedding and birthday presents even in mid-December. As time went on Christmas adverts became more numerous and sophisticated.

Though the style may be different, the Christmas adverts do not feel that outdated. They start later in the year, but are just as commercial as advertisements today.

In a time when religion was more powerful than now, at least in the middle class, religious sentiments are totally ignored. Christmas adverts stress presents, food, drink, and shopkeepers making money! www.brent.gov.uk/archives

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Win health club membership for the family worth £1200 Get fit and have fun with the family courtesy of Everyone Active, the new operators of Vale Farm Sports Centre, who are giving readers the chance to win a 12 month family membership.

This fantastic prize will give two adults and two children 12 months unlimited access to the centre. The adults will have use of the spacious 50 station gym, over 40 exercise or indoor cycling classes every week and unlimited swimming in Vale Farm’s beautiful six lane, 25 metre swimming pool.

And the kids receive swimming lessons for 12 months, use of the gym and specialist classes.

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Win Tricycle theatre tickets Tricycle Theatre is offering one lucky reader a pair of tickets to see ‘Once a Catholic’

by Mary J. O’Malley on Tuesday 3 December.

The nuns at Our Lady of Fatima preach chastity and diligence as the swinging sixties approach.

Final exams loom.

The day of reckoning is nigh.

But for the girls in class 5A, their last year in uniform is set to be one of discovery of the less holy kind…

To win tell us: What is the name of the class the girls are in?

Terms and conditions: non exchangeable, non refundable.

Only valid for 7.30pm performance on Tuesday 3 December 2013.

WIN CLOTHES SHOW LIVE TICKETS Clothes Show Live 2013 is set to be the hottest ticket on the fashion calendar this year.

And luckily for readers, TBM has hooked up with the clothes show team, to offer four fashionistas a ticket for themselves and four friends to this year’s most prestigious fashion event at Birmingham NEC from 6 – 10 December.

Over 500 leading fashion and beauty brands, non-stop catwalk shows, gorgeous celebrities, tempting bars, and inspirational fashion demonstrations will all be spread over five exciting days.

There’s something for everyone so whatever your style, it’s time to make space in your wardrobe. clothesshowlive.com T&C: Tickets are valid across all days of the show

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TIMEout

What’s going on…

Your guide to what’s on in Brent during November and December 2013.

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 tbm@brent.gov.uk or tel 020 8937 1062.

CHILDREN NORTH WEST LONDON NCT, THE CHARITY FOR PARENTS Weekly meet ups for pregnant women and new parents each week in Brent – make friends and get information and support. We also organise sales of baby clothes and equipment. Volunteers to help run our group are always welcome. www.nct.org.uk/branches/ north-west-london SING & SIGN CLASSES Learn the fun way classes in Queens Park, Kensal Rise & Willesden Green. Call Versha 07790 955 576 www.singandsign.co.uk LGBT YOUTH CLUB Lesbian, Gay, Bi and unsure under 19s youth club. Wed in Kilburn 07931 336 668 www.mosaicyouth.org.uk

SHACADEMY A creative speech, drama and confidence company for young people. One to one tuition for children leading to accredited exams. Regular theatre and confidence workshops at Mini Picassos. shacademy.co.uk 07812 160 251

WEMBLEY BOYS’ BRIGADE & GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION Anchors 5-8 year olds, juniors 8-11 year olds meet 6.15-7.30pm Thur.

Company section meet 7.15-9pm. Park Lane Methodist Church, Wembley www.parklanemethodist. org.uk

COMMUNITY WILLESDEN LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY. Wed 20 Nov. Talk by David Unwin, ‘Willesden Building Department memories’. 7.30pm at St.Mary’s Parish Centre, Neasden Lane, NW10.

Members free, visitors £1 TAI CHI Practice in a lovely, calm, bright space, every Tue 10-11.30am. Ideal for older learners, Chalkhill Community Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley HA9 9FX. Call 07747 444 895 £6 per class drop in or £20 per month.

PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY Pop up studio for all ages.

Only pay for what you paint. Items from £5.

Sat 23 Nov, 2.30-5pm, St Michael’s Church Hall, Knatchbull Road, NW10. www.wonderfullymade by.com

Paint your own pottery See: Community

THE WEMBLEY & DISTRICT CENTRE Local group of the National Trust. We meet on the third Thur of the month, 8-10pm at the Sudbury Neighbourhood Centre, 809 Harrow Road, Wembley. Great variety of speakers booked for 2013.

Call 020 8902 1324.

BRENT PENSIONERS’ FORUM First Wed of every month 10-12noon at Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley. Includes a variety of knowledgeable guest speakers, pensioners’ issues discussed, etc. Everyone welcome. Call Vi Steel on 020 8795 3151 or email violetmsteele@yahoo.co.uk NORTH WEST LONDON LESBIAN AND GAY GROUP Mon 8.30pm, Tenterden Sports Centre, Preston Road, Wembley. 07941 707 884 QUEENS PARK COMMUNITY SALE Buy and sell good quality second-hand and handmade items. Held in the heart of our community on the 1st and 3rd Sun each month, in Salusbury Rooms, alongside the Farmer’s Market. Call 07591 172 509 or visit www.queensparkcom munitysale.co.uk

DANCE NEW TEA DANCE AT BRENT CIVIC CENTRE Mon (not bank holidays) and Wed at The Grand Hall, Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley. Doors open 12.30pm, Tea Dance from 1.30-4.30pm. £5.00 per person. Licensed bar and refreshments available.

Call 020 8937 4340 ENCEE ACADEMY – DANCE Kathak dance classes, Sat & Sun. Bharatnatyam dance classes, Tue & Sat. Bollywood, Wed &,Fri. Senior Citizen Yoga, Fri morning. Starting soon, tabla, Hindustani vocal classes. Patidar House, 22 London Road, Wembley.

Call: 020 8795 1648 email: encee@patidars.org

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BACES See: Learning

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LEARNING BACES From Afro-Brazilian music and drumming to Yoga, at Brent Adult and Community Education Service we’ll have a class to suit you! Pick up a brochure from libraries or from one of four centres or visit www.brent.gov.uk/baces for our course listing.

GCSE TUITION CLASSES Maths, Science and English. £14.50ppph MITEC, Wembley, 020 8900 0505 MATHS DEN Sat, Maths tuition for children aged 7-11 in small groups. £10 per hour Tel: 07974 225 342 mathsden@yahoo.com IMPROVE YOUR SPANISH Learn quickly with this immersion programme, the assessment is absolutely free and the learning plan is tailored to your needs. £15ph.

10% discount when pre-booking 10 sessions. blablando@outlook.com.

07533 143 784 GERMAN CONVERSATION CLASSES Preston Park area for advanced speakers, i.e. post GCSE. Please call 020 8452 5239 for info.

ENVIRONMENT BARN HILL CONSERVATION GROUP Sun, Fryent Country Park; Tue, Thur, Sat Roe Green Walled Garden 020 8206 0492 www.bhcg.btck.co.uk

MUSIC HIP CAFÉ Exciting, uplifting and inspirational live music with an eclectic mix of musicians ranging from jazz, gospel and soul.

Next event 30 Nov, at the Blue Check Restaurant, Wembley. Please contact hipcafe15@gmail.com or call 07939 239 053 for more info. (No bookings via the restaurant).

ACE CAFÉ DECEMBER MUSIC - ALL FREE APART FROM THE NEW YEARS EVE PARTY. Wed 4, 6-11pm, Hot Rod Night with DJ Jimmy Guntrip. Sun 22, 7pm, Annual Xmas Carol Service. Sat 28, 7-11pm, Rhythm n’ Cruise Rockin’ Record Hop with DJ Jimmy Guntrip. Tue 31, 9pm-2am, New Years Eve Party with the Roomates + DJ Flat Top Dave. (Includes hot supper & free raffle). £15 Advance/£20 Door.

Sorry no under 18s.

MANOR AND PHILBEACH SINGERS Tue 7.30-10pm Goodwill Hall, Chichester Rd, Kilburn Park. No singing experience needed, no auditions 020 8455 8865

SPORTS & LEISURE DEMEL PRO FOOTBALL ACADEMY Football coaching for children, age 3-12 years, Newman College. Sat from 10am-1pm to enhance young talent and provide a fun and safe environment in football. Contact Melissa on 07872 553 922 or email info@dreamandachieve. co.uk FUN & FITNESS CLASS. Ladies only. Tue 8pm. £5 Kingsbury Baptist Church Hall, Slough Lane, Kingsbury NW9 8XL. All levels welcome, just turn up. Increases energy, cardiovascular fitness, weight loss and the ability to cope with stress. Registered Exercise Professional. For info call 07944 523 260 SEA URCHINS Thur 8pm, swimming club for young people and adults with learning difficulties. Willesden Sports Centre, NW10. Free.

Call Jean 020 8452 6912

TIMEout VENUES WU SHU KWAN CHINESE KICKBOXING Sat 3-5pm, Willesden Sports Centre, Donnington Road, NW10 07835 244 398.

Sat 10am-12midday, St Augustine’s Church Hall, Wembley Hill Road, HA9 07958 908 892 www.wushukwan.com

Capoeira classes See: Sports and leisure

ZUMBA CLASSES FOR ALL Mon 8.15-9.15pm and Sat 10-11am, St Mary & St. Andrews Parish Hall, Dollis Hill Lane, NW2 6HE. Wed 8-9pm Raw Spice, Cinnamon suite, 117-115 West Hendon Broadway, NW9 7BP. All welcome, £5 per person.

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ISA FOOTBALL ACADEMY Soccer coaching for children in Reception Year 6. Evening & Weekends. Indoor and outdoor venues in NW9 & NW6. Unique training system led by UEFA A (Level 4) coach. Call George 07957 229 518 george@isacoaching.co.uk www.isacoaching.co.uk BEATBOX FIGHT KLUB 8.15-9.15pm Tue, St Mary and St. Andrews parish hall, Dollis Hill Lane, NW2 6HE. Full body workout using boxing gloves and pads to a fast beat. All welcome. For info call Donna 07957 458 537 or email donnasheehan @sky.com

CAPOEIRA CLASSES A combination of Dance, Music and Martial Arts from Brazil. A fantastic tool to improve coordination, strength, flexibility, team work skills and self defence. Tue and Thur 4.30-5.30pm and Sat 1-2pm, Willesden Sports Centre. Prof.Topera 07403 085 918 www.capoeiraesporao.com ACTIVE WITH BRENT Tue, Return to Football, 7-8pm, £2, Ark Academy, Bridge Road, Wembley.

Just turn up. Tue, 50+ gentle Aerobics, Kingsbury Fitness First, 1.30-2.30pm.

Call 020 8937 3722.

Healthy Walks Programme www.brent.gov.uk/sports GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS FOR OLDER PEOPLE Age UK Brent is starting a new exercise class in Neasden. Friday pm. An hour’s gentle exercise at the SPA London Centre, 519 North Circular Road, Neasden, NW2 7QG. Call Ken on 020 8965 7711

AIKIDO CLASSES Wed 8-10pm, St Andrews Church, Scout Hall, Church Gardens, Harrow Road, Sudbury.

Contact Steve on 07775 588 343 YOGA Classical Hatha Yoga for Beginners, St Luke’s Church, Fernhead Road London W9 3EH. Wed 7pm-8pm. £8 dropin/£40 for 6 sessions.

Call Nina 07984 781 880 or email nina.weisfeld@ gmail.com ADULTS BOXING AND CROSS-TRAINING CLASSES Real Fitness, Willesden Green. Boxing and Cross-Training classes for adults at all levels of fitness and ability. In addition to gym and weights facilities, our classes include, Boxing/ Kick-boxing, Bootcamps, circuit training & Personal Training, FIRST CLASS FREE. For more info call 07572 433 412

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

Ring 020 8933 9358 or 020 8204 1223 for details.

ROUNDWOOD PARK BOWLS Tue and Thur pm. From 2.30pm, Roundwood Park, Harlesden Road, Willesden, London, NW10 3SH. Free tuition and loan of bowls available for beginners. Contact 020 8459 1325

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 SOUND MEDITATION One hours relaxing Sound meditation on 3rd Thur of every month.

Willesden NW10 4EL. Cost £10. Call Sandira 07940 804 098 or email info@chisound healing.co.uk MEDITATION/ COMBAT STRESS Authentic mindfulness meditation techniques on weekly basis in groups or 1-2-1 coaching. Suitable for all levels. Led by Karuna, a former Buddhist monk. Visit www.akanista.com/me ditation-classes email info@akanista.com or call 07784 436 783

ALL EVENTS ARE SELECTED AT THE EDITOR’S DISCRETION

BRENT ARCHIVES George Furness House 2-12 Grange Road Willesden NW10 2QY 020 8937 3541 archives@brent.gov.uk THE DRUM Brent Civic Centre Engineers Way Wembley HA9 0FJ 020 8937 4340 TRICYCLE THEATRE CINEMA AND GALLERY 269 Kilburn High Road London NW6 Theatre Box Office 020 7328 1000 Cinema 020 7328 1900 Disabled access to auditorium and cafe, induction loop in auditorium Minicom 020 7625 5105

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 WEMBLEY LIBRARY Brent Civic Centre Engineers Way Wembley HA9 0FJ 020 8937 3500 wembleylibrary@brent.gov.uk WILLESDEN GREEN LIBRARY George Furness House 2-12 Grange Road Willesden NW10 2QY 020 8937 3400 willesdengreenlibrary@brent.gov.uk WILLESDEN GREEN LIBRARY The Lewinson Centre 165-167 High Road Willesden NW10 2SG 020 8937 3400 willesdengreenlibrary@brent.gov.uk

WEMBLEY STADIUM EVENTS England vs Chile, 15 November TBC England vs Germany, 19 November TBC Rugby League World Cup Semi, 23 November TBC

Sound meditation See: Self development

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New Primary School at Wembley High Following on from Wembley High Technology College’s success as one of the highest achieving schools in Brent, we are delighted to announce that a brand new Lower School is planned to open in September 2014. Places will be available for Reception age children.

There will be: • Places for 4 to 5 year olds (90 places are available) • A brand new school with state-of-the art buildings, equipment and facilities • The highest quality teaching and learning • A strong focus on core skills of Literacy and Numeracy as well as developing pupils’ skills across the seven areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage • A supportive and caring environment for pupils to thrive in, pastorally and academically.

For more information about the school and our admissions policy, contact the school for a Prospectus or visit our website at www.whtc.co.uk