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FREE FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN BRENT

PUBLISHED BY BRENT COUNCIL

MAY 2013

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Features

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Supply in demand

Welcome

A new service matching Brent contractors with jobs

The first Brent festival of 2013 is fast approaching.

Gladstonbury (page 14) will be the borough’s biggest summer festival packed with good food, great music and a host of entertainment.

If you happen to be a musical maestro, a dancing diva or caterer extraordinaire and would like to get involved in this year’s celebrations then make sure you have a read.

And Wembley has its own reason to celebrate this month as another popup shop opens its doors.

The new club at Cotterell House (page13) is offering local entrepreneurs a space to work for free.

TBM also caught up with Dorinda, a Coming Soon Club success story to find out how she’s getting on a year down the line.

We also got chatting to some of the local business people in the borough who are benefiting from a new ‘match making’ service connecting local tradesmen or contractors to construction opportunities in Brent (page11) and there’s room for more!

And if you’ve ever wondered why we ask you so many questions when you fill out one of our forms then turn to page 19 and you’ll see that we’re not nosey parkers.

Happy reading, Orla Sedze, Editor, The Brent Magazine

Meanwhile in Wembley A local club is changing Wembley

Gladstonbury Get involved in Brent’s biggest summer celebration

What’s with all the questions?

Find out why the council asks so many questions

Fraudster caught on camera Fraudster behind bars thanks to council investigations

Road to independence Young people with special educational needs start their journey

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Update Brent people All in a day’s work

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Issue No. 132 May 2013 BDU 6845 4.13 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, Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley Middlesex.

11 The London Borough of Brent does not accept responsibility for any goods or services offered by advertisers. Publication of an advertisement does not imply recommendation by the council of goods or services advertised.

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Brent Customer Service Office 020 8937 1200 www.brent.gov.uk The Brent Magazine is available in large print and on audio tape.

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Willesden Green redevelopment approved Brent Council and partner Galliford Try announced recently that plans to redevelop Willesden Green had been given final approval by the GLA and the Secretary of State.

The announcement marks a bright new chapter in Brent’s library service.

Willesden Green Library will be transformed into

Willesden Green Cultural Centre, a state of the art library and cultural centre that will act as the main hub for council services and community activity in the south of the borough.

The new cultural centre is expected to open its doors in early 2015. www.brent.gov.uk /regeneration

20p parking for high streets Brent Council will reduce on-street parking charges to boost economic activity on high streets and support the borough’s traders and shoppers.

The changes will see reduced charges of £2 per hour for stays of up to four hours.

This will cut parking charges by 20 per cent from the present £2.40 for a one-hour stay and by at least a third from £6 for stays of up to two hours.

A new charge of 20 pence for stays of up to 15 minutes on-street will also be introduced across the borough.

The new charge for the first 15 minutes and the lower prices are expected to help the local economy in Brent’s town centres by encouraging a higher turnover of parking spaces for shoppers, and by making parking more affordable. The new charges are expected to come into effect in autumn 2013.

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A day to remember at St Mary’s Brent Council Leader Muhammed Butt joined a Chelsea Pensioner, police and servicemen at a special ceremony to protect the war memorial at St Mary’s Church in Willesden from being stolen by applying an anti-theft liquid to help deter thieves.

The ceremony at the church in Neasden Lane was the first of its kind in Brent, but over the next few months all of Brent’s war memorials that have any metal content will be marked with the anti-theft liquid SmartWater to protect them from metal theft.

The memorial commemorates service-men from Willesden who died in the First World War and Second World War. It was marked as part of the In Memoriam Campaign to protect all war memorials by Remembrance Day 2014.

Next year will be the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. The marking was performed by Lance Corporal Matt Croucher GC and also in attendance was Brent Police Borough Commander Matt Gardner and members of the British Legion and Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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Sports centre in Kilburn is back

Mayoral visit to Queen’s Park Lord Mayor of the City of London Roger Gifford and Mayor of Brent Michael Adeyeye planted a common oak tree in Queen’s Park to mark its first Lord Mayoral visit since 1987.

The mayors were taken on a tour of the Quiet Garden, play area redevelopment and the Woodland Walk. A plan to redevelop the play area was developed in 2012 after consultation with the local community and with support from the Queen’s

The Big Lunch Pencil it in your diary, The Big Lunch is back 2 June, so pack your sarnies, rally your friends and neighbours and let’s make this years event a whopper!

Last year’s Big Lunch was a massive success, with eight-and -a-half million people coming together with neighbours,

Park Area Residents Association, which donated £10,000 towards the project last year. The same amount was given by Brent Council’s Ward Working Scheme.

Cllr Michael Adeyeye said: “Brent is delighted to work with the City of London and local community to support and improve this beautiful park, which provides the local population with a much needed escape from the pressures of everyday life.”

friends and family over the Diamond Jubilee weekend.

The Big Lunch is a one day get-together for neighbours – an idea from the Eden Project, funded by the Lottery, encouraging people across the UK to come together for a few hours of food, friendship and fun.

To find out more visit www.thebiglunch.com

Charteris sports centre in Kilburn has reopened under community management and is offering everything from circuit training to zumba.

The sports centre has classes in badminton, capoeira, ballet, children’s karate and more.

For more information on what’s on at Charteris visit www.charterissports.org

Scruffbag wants you!

Scruffbag Productions, a Brent based film company, embarked on writing their debut feature film ‘STONEBRIDGE’ in June 2012 and are now looking for people from Brent to get involved.

They are currently in the third draft phase of the noirthriller set in North West London. Inspired by films such as Shifty, Killing Them Softly and Taxi Driver, the film will be shot in and around the area.

Scruffbag were funded by Stonebridge Ward Working

Team in late 2012 to hold a week long workshop. It proved hugely productive and inspired much of the first draft material. “The community got together and gave us one hell of a week, telling us amazing stories and expressing massive support for the film” says Stonebridge’s co-writer Ross Philip-Lynch.

To get involved visit their blog www.stonebridgethemovie. blogspot.co.uk and follow them on twitter @STONEBRIDGEfilm

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Top transport award for Brent A Brent Council scheme that transformed the area between Wembley Park and Wembley Central Station – known as the Wembley Corridor – has come runner up in the Walking and Public Realm category at the Transport for London Awards 2013.

The scheme dramatically improved pedestrian access to Wembley’s attractions through improvements including; widening pavements around Wembley Park Station; planting

£25,000 council tax competition

shallow rooted trees on walkways and completely re-configuring the traffic system and layout of the Wembley Hill Roundabout.

In July 2012, the improvements were enhanced further when a bow and arrows sculpture called Gift of the Olympics Gods, designed by artist Matt Olsen, was installed on the newly revamped roundabout on Empire Way a week before the start of London 2012.

One lucky Brent resident could be the winner of £25,000 if they pay their council tax by Direct Debit.

Brent Council has teamed up with BACs Payment Scheme, who manage Direct Debit, to run the competition.

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draw Brent residents must register to pay their council tax bill by Direct Debit before 5pm on 12 July 2013 this year. You can return a completed paper Direct Debit instruction form to Brent Council, downloaded at www.brent.gov.uk/counciltax

Green streets not mean streets Four resident groups have come together for a six month campaign of action and education to help make streets cleaner in Kensal Green.

The Green Streets project, supported by Brent Council’s Ward Working Team, organised an event recently to

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advise residents on how to dispose of their household waste in the most environmentally-friendly way with an emphasis on reusing and recycling materials.

Nathalie Monnot, coordinator for the Green Streets project and co-chair of REACH RA (Residents for a Cleaner Harlesden Residents’ Association) said: “We’ll be reminding our neighbours that large items that are often left on pavements, can be collected free of charge by Brent. Alternatively many household items can be taken to the Reuse and Recycle Centre in Park Royal.” www.kensalgreenstreets. blogspot.co.uk

‘Hair’s’ to Brent students

or call 020 8937 1790 with your bank details to set up a Direct Debit over the phone.

Residents who already pay their council tax bill by Direct Debit will be automatically entered into the prize draw.

The prize will be drawn on 18 July.

Two hairdressing students from the College of North West London won second place in the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists competition recently.

Sairah Asghar, 34, from Edgware and Agnesa Restelica, 17, from Willesden, worked together to create the winning look in the Team Bridal category. They chose an Asian bridal theme because they felt this would stand out from the crowd.

The competition tested competitors’ make-up and hairdressing skills, with Sairah doing make-up and Agnesa the hairdressing, during the competition.

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Youngsters’ day in court

Pupils at the recently opened new education centre at Alperton School

Youngsters took on the roles of lawyers, witnesses, magistrates, court staff and a defendant to take part in the 2013 Magistrates’ Court Mock Trial Competition at Willesden Magistrates recently.

The North West London heat hosted ten local schools and leads on to the prestigious

national final at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court in June 2013. The youngsters acted out a court scenario of a defendant accused of assault.

They also learnt about aspects of the criminal justice system as well as public speaking, analysis techniques and working as a team.

A new strategy for SEN children Brent Council has set out a three-year strategy for supporting children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities.

The strategy commits to creating 105 new school places by 2016 for children with SEN and disabilities, raising their attainment, establishing a parents’ group, and working with nurseries and children’s centres to support children earlier.

Councillor Mary Arnold, Lead Member for Children and Families, said: “We want these children and their families to feel valued, participate and have a greater sense of choice.”

A conference to formerly launch the strategy and debate inclusion in schools will be held in June.

Visit www.brent.gov.uk/sen to download a copy of the new strategy.

90 year cheer for a local mama A Brent resident affectionately known as Mama Enid celebrated her 90th birthday in March.

Dozens of well wishers attended, including Newcroft House residents, church

members, and members of Mission Dine Club.

“I am overwhelmed by the number of well wishers, and wish I could celebrate another 90 years,” said Mama Enid.

Roundwood flies flag for youth at job fair More than 250 young people attended a careers fair at the flagship Roundwood Youth Centre recently, offering advice and support on jobs, training and careers.

All young people in Brent who are not currently in education, employment or training were invited along and many parents also attended. Schools and colleges brought students in their final

year of study that have yet to secure a place for September.

Young people had the opportunity to apply for courses, apprenticeships and employment with local colleges, training providers and businesses including Virgin Media, Brent Council, Hilton Hotels and Asda.

For more information contact Brent Connexions on 020 8438 1650.

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Ever wondered what it’d be like pitching an idea on Dragon’s Den? Pretty nerve wracking, according to the owners of one Brent-based business who have first hand experience of facing the Dragons and coming out on top.

Meet James Gold, Richard Gold and Lewis Blitz; twenty-something entrepreneurs whose company Skinny Dip, supplies blinged-up iPhone cases, bejewelled headphones and tantalising tablet covers to the likes of Harvey Nichols and River Island.

The trio, who set themselves up in business straight after graduating from university in 2011 have their warehouse and company offices on the Wembley Stadium industrial estate.

Where did the idea for Skinny Dip come from?

We noticed that mobile phone cases were pretty boring and functional. They were mostly black and weren’t necessarily that appealing to the average smartphone user, especially women.

So we decided to jazz them up a bit.

Smartphones were becoming fashion accessories so we thought it made more sense to sell them through fashion outlets like River Island and Debenhams.

What was it like starting out?

Really hard work, we did everything from scratch. We hired designers, then we flew to China with our design boards to find manufacturers who could produce what we wanted.

As we’d put all our money into buying stock we couldn’t afford to hire any staff so we were the ones who had to unload the containers at 6am, then it was suit on and off to a business meeting.

Tell us about Dragons’ Den We applied to go on the show last February, we were really nervous about going on just in case it all went wrong.

Did you get any offers?

We got three offers from Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis but we decided Peter’s offer was the best for us. In the end we didn’t go into partnership because the company ended up being worth more than the original offer, by the time the legal paperwork had been done.

Brent exclusive!

Take the plunge and add a bit of bling into your life with 20% off accessories in May at www.lets-skinnydip.com when you enter TBM132 at the check out!

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BACES

Brent Adult and Community Education Service

Need new skills for work?

BACES summer courses 2013 enrol today!

Our updated BACES 2012/13 course listings has a huge range of exciting courses for you this summer. View it online at www.brent.gov.uk/baces or pick up a course information sheet from one of our centres.

We’ll help you find the right training course so you can get a job or a better one. Many of our courses are free! The open day at the Carlton Centre offers: • free taster courses in childcare, health and social care, retail, ICT, business, accounts, hair and beauty, food and hygiene, health and safety, first aid, events planning and creative industries • advice from teachers about careers • ‘speed interviewing’ to help you make the right impression at interviews • CV writing and job searching skills • budgeting skills

BACES Open Day 22 May 10am-3pm Carlton Centre

• free careers advice.

You can also learn how to set-up and run a business or social enterprise and there will be an English and maths quiz to help you understand what employers are looking for. See you on 22 May!

To find out more call 020 8937 3950 or email guidance.baces@brent.gov.uk The open day is brought to you in partnership with the South Kilburn Employability and Skills Group.

Your place to learn new skills www.brent.gov.uk/baces

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Supply in demand Supply Brent is a brilliant new initiative that creates jobs and drives regeneration by giving local sub-contractors and independent tradespeople a chance to bid for work on major building projects in and around the borough.

Words by NANCY LUDWIG Photos ISABELLE PLASSCHAERT A dedicated website has been set up to help companies to register for the supply of goods or services to building projects in Brent. The website also provides a directory of suppliers so that developers, contractors and commercial teams working across London can find Brent-based skilled workers and specialist services much more easily.

Supply Brent and the contractor Willmott Dixon, recently hosted a ‘Meet the Buyers’ event which was attended by over 70 companies across all construction disciplines and is where TBM was first introduced to two very different suppliers who are glad they got on-board.

Rob Shergold (pictured right) from Togher Construction is full of praise for the initiative, with good reason too – his company won a massive contract worth £2 million to provide the reinforced concrete frame for the Elizabeth House apartments on Wembley High Road.

“Working on Elizabeth House has been great for us. Thanks to Supply Brent and the contractors Wilmott Dixon we’ve now also won another big contract to provide frames for some of the South Kilburn development which we’re just about to start, so it’s all good news.”

Why not join these two local businessmen and add your company details to the list.

Steve Goldring (pictured left) is relatively new to Supply Brent. His electrical cabling company, NCM Distributors, is based in Park Royal and works with companies in and around the borough, including Wembley Stadium.

He’s hopeful that signing up to the scheme will raise NCM’s profile even more and lead to a steady supply of more local contracts.

“It’s a great idea, we definitely wouldn’t have heard about half the building projects that are going on if we hadn’t signed up to Supply Brent.

Being a member also means we can get along to networking events like this which really help to build connections and spread the word about what we do.”

Brent’s Leader, Cllr. Muhammed Butt and Lead Member for Regeneration and Major Projects, Cllr. George Crane were among the guests at Meet the Buyers.

Cllr. Crane was particularly impressed by both the event and its aims: “Supply Brent is a fantastic resource that I think has the potential to really make a difference to local businesses and the landscape of the borough. Events like Meet the Buyers are a great opportunity for suppliers and contractors to network and my thanks go to the Supply Brent team for organising this and the programme of future events.”

To find out more and to register with Supply Brent visit www.supplybrent.gov.uk

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Meanwhile in Wembley…

When Meanwhile Space first raised the shutters on a disused tool hire shop on Wembley Hill Road a year ago, they could not have foreseen the domino effect they would have on one small street corner by bringing one empty shop back into use.

Right: Dorinda Muir, and below: her hat shop in Wembley

WIN! Dorinda is giving two lucky winners the chance to win a hat of their choice, email TBM@brent.gov.uk with the subject ‘hats off’ by 6 May

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Now, a year on, that tool shop has become home to the successful Coming Soon Club which Meanwhile Space and Brent Council set up to link private landlords to artists and entrepreneurs to bring empty commercial properties back into use.

The club now has 350 members and counting. Its windows have been full of handmade jewellery, vintage clothes and handmade hats. Locals began to test out their business ideas, each of whom had an idea about how other unused and empty shops and offices in Wembley could be brought back to life.

And a lot has happened in one year.

Hats off to her One of the Coming Soon Club’s first members is also one of its most successful.

Dorinda Muir walked into the club bearing one of her fabulous handmade hats a couple of weeks after the club opened.

Within a month she was displaying her hats in the window and quickly felt confident enough to apply for a month’s free tenancy in the shop.

Today, Dorinda has opened her own hat shop two doors down in another empty shop which was once a bakery.

“You learn what works by trial and error and the Coming Soon Club can give you a start,” said Dorinda. “I don’t know where I would be right now if I hadn’t had that opportunity to test things out.”

Alison Minto, project delivery manager for Meanwhile Space who set up the Coming Soon Club, said: "We have all been amazed by the talent, imagination and energy that people have brought to the Coming Soon Club in Wembley and it has been so exciting and rewarding to have been able to help them bring their ideas to life."

The latest addition

The mother of all ‘meanwhile’

In April, The Coming Soon Club at Cottrell House was launched bring about the ’Enterprise Space’.

Here, in the former bathroom shop, budding entrepreneurs and artists can work to develop their business ideas outside of their homes, sharing skills, contacts and ideas with the support of onsite business advisers.

The club also offers workspace, a small café, hot desks, co-working desks and creative studio spaces. Later this summer they hope to develop the outside space as a small market area and open up a second room in the building as an arts and events space.

The Pop-Down Square is Coming Soon Club’s flagship project, a flexible building designed by students from The Royal College of Art’s School of Architecture.

This wonderful building has been offered rent free for five years as a prize to whoever comes up with the best way of using it.

The 116 square metre building could be used as an indoor market, a gallery, or a fully-fledged shopping area. The decked outside space is equipped with a moveable ‘pop-down’ screen which could be used as a cinema or the focal point of any live entertainment.

The Make Your Idea Happen Here! competition attracted entries from all over the country and the winner will be announced later this spring in time for the building to be up and running by summer.

Cllr George Crane Lead Member for Regeneration and Major Projects, is thrilled by the way the architecture students took up the challenge of designing a building that not only had to be beautiful, but flexible and useful.

“Pop-Down Square is such a neat response to the brief, it successfully improves the area and can cope with the rigours of major events at Wembley.”

Above: Artist’s impression of how the Pop-down square will look and how it could be used.

Below left: Looking at plans for the makeover of Cottrell House.

Below right: The Coming Soon Club is bringing empty properties back into use and life to the streets of Wembley.

Would you like to join the Enterprise Hub in Cottrell House, or have a business idea which needs some high street presence?

Visit www.comingsoonclub.co.uk

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Brent Celebrates Gladstonbury Festival, on Sunday 30 June, the event will feature international food, art, music and dance and is expected to attract a family audience of up to 20,000 local people. If you want to be involved in one of Brent’s biggest and most exciting festivals this summer, then read on!

Join in at Gladstonbury!

There will be loads of great acts and activities on the day but, right now, potential supporters and sponsors are needed.

Stall holders and caterers should return a completed expression of interest form to the council by 30 April if you want to take part.

You have the chance to feature in the shopping zone, offering delicious food from many of Brent’s different communities, and the community zone, providing advice and information to visitors.

Local dancers and musicians have the chance to take part in a competition to find Brent’s brightest talents.

Volunteers are needed and will be trained.

You can gain experience in roles such as stewarding and production assistance.

Other attractions on the day include: • art, dance and music workshops • trial sports sessions • cooking demonstrations • funfair rides from Irvin Leisure • the launch of Brent Dance Month.

Councillor Lesley Jones, Brent’s Lead Member for Customers and Citizens, said: “Gladstonbury will be the main outdoor event staged by the council but remains a community event and we are encouraging and helping make it happen. Now’s the chance to get involved!”

The festival will be at Gladstone Park, NW10.

We’ll reveal more details at www.brent.gov.uk/ whatson and in June’s Brent Magazine.

Volunteers, sponsors, caterers and stall holders should contact 020 8937 1097 or festivals@brent.gov.uk

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…communal food waste containers for flats Plus: see inside for your chance to WIN a year’s supply of caddy liners

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Food waste collections – Brent’s going flat out

Using a food waste container

Brent Council is introducing a new food waste collection service for blocks of flats across the borough.

This means thousands of households who currently cannot recycle food waste will soon receive a new and improved recycling service.

The new service will see communal food waste containers installed outside blocks of flats around the borough. The units are easy to use and mean you can recycle food waste without spills or mess.

Residents will be able to place food

waste in a kitchen caddy and when full, empty this into the communal food waste unit in the grounds of the block of flats. Food waste will be collected weekly and turned into compost. If you would like your flats to receive a communal food waste container, call 020 8937 5050.

If you live in a street level property continue to use your green bin or kerbside container for food waste.

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Line your kitchen caddy with one of the liners.

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Put your food waste in the caddy – put in all food waste such as vegetables, fruit, cooked and uncooked leftovers, tea bags, coffee grounds and pasta.

Over a quarter of waste sent to landfill is food waste.

It costs £43 to turn one tonne of food waste into compost but £105 to send one tonne to landfill, where it rots and creates methane gas.

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When the caddy liner is full, remove it from the caddy and put it in your food waste container

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Brent’s got food waste in the bag!

Congratulations to everyone who entered our previous competition to win a year’s supply of compostable bags.

We’re making progress with recycling food waste now in Brent.

Win a year’s supply of caddy liners* Answer the following question and fill in the details over the page for a chance to win.

Which of the following materials must you NOT use to wrap yourr food waste?

Carol Allen, who lives in Wembley, was one of the winners of the competition and uses her compostable bags every day.

“My whole family of four gets involved. It’s rewarding and we all feel like we’re doing our bit to recycle more because now we don’t throw any food out into the landfill bin,” she said. “Everything goes in the kitchen caddy then out into the organics bin.”

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B. Plastic bag

Carol’s tip “If I run out of kitchen caddy liners, I use newspaper or a paper bag to wrap my food waste in. It’s just as effective.”

C. Paper bag

D. Compostable caddy liner

NO PLASTIC BAGS

*eight rolls of kitchen caddy liners equates to a year’s supply. There are 40 prizes to be won.

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What’s with all the questions…

Pen in hand you reach the final page of the form and there it is, the dreaded equality section, a quick glance at the first question, you roll your eyes and shriek: ‘What’s that got to do with the council’?

As part of Brent Council’s duty as a local authority, we occasionally have to ask you some personal questions, but it’s for a good reason – honestly!

Here we answer your questions and explain why we ask you for certain information.

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Why does the council ask so many personal questions?

It’s not because we’re nosey! Asking these questions can help us to improve the services we deliver to Brent residents. If monitoring shows certain groups of people aren’t using particular services we can take action to address this. Brent is committed to ensuring everyone gets equal access to all our services – regardless of who you are.

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What’s my sexual orientation or my ‘gender status’ got to do with you?

Many groups in society suffer from direct or indirect discrimination. Sharing this information helps us to identify where there may be issues or need for improvement. For example, many young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender become unintentionally homeless as a result of their sexual orientation and we need to make sure these groups are comfortable accessing our housing services.

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Does the council actually use this information for anything?

Yes! We have used the information you give us in lots of ways, including: • ensuring we have library collections that reflect the interests of our library users • helping us to improve the school attainment of children from ethnic minorities • improving disabled access to our allotment services.

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What if I don’t want to provide this information?

No problem – answering these questions is always voluntary.

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I thought I had already provided this information?

New rules under The Equality Act 2010 mean we have to ask questions we may not have asked before, so we may contact you again – we also want to ensure everyone’s data is up to date and accurate.

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Will my information be safe and who will have access to it?

All your data is stored safely and kept confidential, it will not be shared without your permission and is only accessed by a small number of staff responsible for analysing it.

If you have any further questions or concerns or need help with completing a form, please contact the council’s Diversity team on 020 8937 1623 or email diversity@brent.gov.uk

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Above: Footage from actual surveillance shows Kalloo walking around unaided and arriving at council offices using crutches.

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Brent Council hit the headlines after its successful investigation and prosecution of a fraudster, who is now behind bars, after claiming more than £100,000 intended for disabled adults.

Kelvin Arnold Kalloo, 35, of Tithe Farm Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, is serving a two-and-a-half year prison sentence given to him in March after falsely claiming money that should have gone to those that need it most.

Kalloo received more than £100,000 in Direct Payments over eight years from Adult Social Services Departments at Brent and Central Bedfordshire Councils. He had claimed to be partially sighted and physically disabled.

Despite driving three different vehicles, walking unaided and working in Watford Market, Kalloo, who lives in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, claimed he was permanently disabled as a result of a car crash.

He failed to disclose to either authority that he was related to his carer, who was his wife, that he had income and, at times, up to four properties.

His fraud was discovered after Brent Council officers began investigating him as part of an antifraud drive focusing on Direct Payments. Direct Payments is money paid directly to a person if they are assessed by a local authority as needing support from Adult

Social Services. They can arrange their own care instead of Adult Social Services providing it for them.

Officers visited a property in Kilburn back in 2008, and noticed some paperwork addressed to his wife but identifying her as his carer.

With their suspicions raised officers carried out further investigations including covert surveillance which showed him driving three different vehicles and walking completely unaided even though he claimed to be severely disabled.

Additional surveillance showed him working at his family business in Watford Market, again without any aids or apparent issues with his sight.

Simon Lane Head of Audit and Investigation said: “Strong reliable surveillance was crucial to this case.

In instances of fraud we have to provide solid evidence to a jury to ensure a successful prosecution – it takes time and is essential and in this case, it really paid off.”

Brent’s investigation team uncovered the fraud over two years and, following his arrest, continued to work with Brent’s legal service to bring Kalloo to justice.

At his sentencing in March 2013

the judge commended the Brent Council officer for his handling of the investigation.

Despite maintaining his innocence throughout the seven-week trial last year, the jury returned unanimous verdicts on ten counts of fraud between 2002 to 2010.

Councillor Ruth Moher, Brent Council’s Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Corporate Resources, said: "I welcome the sentence against Kalloo. Fraud against the social care system directly affects some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

“We are determined to root out fraud in this and all our services and take the strongest possible action against fraudsters.

“We will not be deterred by the prospect of complex, lengthy investigations and will continue to prosecute those individuals who seek to line their own pockets at the taxpayers’ expense and those in genuine need.

“It is unfair that while times are hard for many in Brent a very small minority of people think it’s OK to make fraudulent claims for benefits and services."

The cost of fraud Fraud is a significant problem. It affects everyone in the UK. In 2012, The National Fraud Authority (NFA) estimated that: • each year public, private and third sector organisations as well as individuals, lose over £73billion to fraud; • fraud costs every adult in the country about £1,460 a year; and • fraud against public sector organisations costs £20.3 billion, with fraud against local government costing more than £2.2 billion a year. *extracted from: Audit Commission – Protecting the Public Purse 2012

Report benefit fraud on 020 8937 1279 MAY 2013

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Road to independence

on your side

Walking to school or catching the tube is something that most young people take for granted, but for pupils with special educational needs (SEN), it’s not always quite so easy. But thanks to a scheme at Woodfield Special School, more young people are being given the chance to travel independently.

The Kingsbury school has been at the forefront of a programme over the last two years, training more than 50 pupils with mild learning difficulties (MLD) to be safe when out in the community and to get from home to school on their own.

When pupils start at Woodfield, they are mostly brought in by a council-provided bus service.

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As they get older, the focus on encouraging greater independence means travelling to school by themselves on public transport becomes a realistic option.

With the support of parents, pupils from year 9 to the sixth form are assessed by the school’s travel trainer, Vicki Snowden.

They then begin a training programme made up of a series of practical lessons and computer work, incorporating stranger danger, road safety, what to wear in different weather conditions, how to use Oyster cards and remembering to take keys. Pupils are also accompanied on different journeys and routes before they are allowed to travel on their own.

“Many children with MLD have never used public transport and are nervous about travelling independently because they wouldn’t know what to do if they missed their stop,” said Miss Snowden.

“They may also have had limited interaction with members of the public and at times take things literally. For example, they are taught not to speak to strangers so they literally won’t talk to anyone. However, they need to learn the difference between good and bad strangers in case they need help.

“Being able to get on the bus to go to the cinema or walk to a café to meet friends is something that most young people don’t think twice about but for our pupils it’s a huge step forward. Why should they be cut off from the same opportunities that other young people enjoy?”

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Pupils brush up on road safety skills before hitting the streets.

For some pupils, the programme can take several years to complete but the school aims to have them all trained and safe on the streets by the time they reach the sixth form.

Independent travel is especially important for year 10 pupils from Woodfield who now have the opportunity to study for their GCSEs at a mainstream school thanks to a new £500,000 inclusion centre which opened in the grounds of Alperton Community School last September.

"I’ve learnt how to do things on my own”, says 14-year-old pupil Luc Zagbo. “I know how to be safe and who to call when there’s an emergency. It makes me feel great and happy because I don't have to depend on other people.”

Head teacher, Desi Lodge Patch, says independence skills are at the heart of everything Woodfield does.

“Travel training gives pupils a new found independence and greater choice,” she says. “It helps them grow up and take responsibility. We are very proud of everyone who has completed the programme and is now safely travelling to and from school every day.”

Brent Council spends around £3.5 million a year on providing transport, like buses and taxis, for pupils with SEN. Travel training schemes mean that as well as developing young peoples’ independence, the money that is saved providing transport can be ploughed back into other areas of education.

Duncan Matthews, the council’s independent travel programme Manager, says Woodfield’s travel scheme reflects the council’s own approach. “Our new travel policy focuses on promoting independent travel for those pupils who are able and willing, whilst still thoroughly risk assessing students’ journeys and maintaining direct parental involvement in the process.

“Our aim is to support even more pupils to develop the skills they need to travel on their own through an accredited travel-training scheme, whilst still providing transport assistance for pupils with medical needs and others who cannot travel independently.”

“Travel training gives pupils a new found independence and greater choice.”

Desi Lodge Patch Head teacher, Woodfield Special School

For more information about SEN travel training contact Duncan Matthews on 020 8937 6786 or email duncan.matthews@brent.gov.uk

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ALL IN Adays

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means business Looking for somewhere memorable to host a party, want to stun your wedding guests with fantastic views or need an interesting meeting space that will get your guests talking – then why not hold your next event at the new Civic Centre?

The state-of-the-art facilities and enviable location – between two iconic landmarks, Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena – makes the Civic Centre a highly sought after venue.

Kat Parker, Brent’s new conference and events sales manager, is the person responsible for a collection of 20 event spaces in the Civic Centre.

Kat says: “I am really excited to be on board working with this building. The Civic Centre is a striking venue which will be able to accommodate events from four to 1,000 guests.

“It is my job to make sure client needs are met and I will do that by recommending the spaces and bespoke packages that are the most appropriate for each event. My team and I will work

closely with customers to design their event and aim to exceed their expectations.”

The spaces within the Civic Centre have been designed to the highest standards; the rooms are light and airy and there are outside terraces and gardens which are perfect for summer events. In addition, most of the spaces enjoy unrivalled views of Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena.

The whole venue is modern and sophisticated and will have some really exciting integral technology, including the ability to stream an event straight onto the internet.

“This is perfect for wedding guests who may not be able to make the big day but can view the event live online” said Kat. Other features include highspecification conference and meeting equipment, integrated lighting and sound equipment and live performance facilities.

“It’s a very exciting time, an event at the Civic Centre will certainly be a memorable one. Since joining I have been working with my team to make sure we are in the best position to deliver a first class service for all of our clients when the Civic Centre opens in the summer.”

For further details please email kat.parker@brent.gov.uk

Image of the Grand Hall inside the new Civic Centre

“This is perfect for wedding guests who may not be able to make the big day but can view the event live online”

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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 2 May, Thursday 6 June and Thursday 4 July 6.20pm start The Unity Centre, 103 Church Road, NW10 9EG 020 8937 4538

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SECREThistory

Local shops take on Mr Selfridge

The Kilburn Bon Marché shop pictured in 1909

Harry Gordon Selfridge opened his renowned store in Oxford Street on 15 March 1909. In response to its arrival the Kilburn Tradesmen’s Association held a major shopping event, called the Kilburn and Brondesbury Shops Exhibition, between 10 -15 May to remind shoppers what they had to offer.

In this period, Kilburn High Road was a regional shopping centre, the shopkeepers drew in custom from Pinner, Elstree, Highbury and Uxbridge, and even as far as Watford, Amersham and Richmond.

The high road boasted a wide variety of shops, ranging from seed merchants, butchers, opticians, a WH Smith’s and an Italian or Swiss owned café, to several

The popular ITV period drama Mr Selfridge was filmed in a carpet warehouse in Neasden, where set designers built a replica of the 1909 Selfridges store.

Back in May of the same year real local shop owners could be found preparing for an exhibition to showcase shopping on the Kilburn High Road.

The booklet produced to promote the shopping event

minor department stores most notably the Kilburn Bon Marché and BB Evans & Co. During their exhibition week the traders arranged special window displays and competitions, BB Evans offered a first prize of £5 (about £180 today) to the person who picked the best-dressed windows as decided by the managing director of department store Swan & Edgar. And to lure customers, shops stayed open late on the Thursday, which was usually early closing.

The shop owners also published a well-illustrated booklet entitled Six Interesting Days, containing adverts and competitions, a brief history of Kilburn and observations about modern shopping, as well as arguments in favour of shopping

locally rather than in the West End. Like department stores, the booklet was aimed largely at women and included enticing adverts such as The Bon Marché ad for its ‘cosy tea room which is a rendezvous for ladies.’

Compared to Harry Selfridge’s marketing approach, which demonstrated his support of the suffragettes in his promotional material, the Kilburn and Brondesbury exhibition booklet was far less forward thinking, referring to women as ‘little housewives.’

Nevertheless, the big Kilburn stores survived the threat of the West End giant but are now long gone, although some BB Evans stained glass is said to survive at No. 142 Kilburn High Road.

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COMPETITIONS

Win a place on an Asian bridal course!

TBM has teamed up with the College of North West London to offer two winners a place on a popular Asian Bridal Hair and Beauty Course (worth £165 per person) held at the chic new salon in the Wembley Park Campus.

The course will teach you how to create picture perfect bridal looks that include dramatic eyes, glamorous hair and stylish henna patterns.

The six week course begins on 14 May 2013 and you can choose either an afternoon (2.30-5pm) or evening classes (6-8.30pm).

To win tell us: What college does the Asian bridal makeup course take place at?

(Students bring their own makeup - prizes only valid for date listed)

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 6 May 2013

Win a pair of tickets to see The Ladykillers TBM has teamed up with the Vaudeville Theatre to offer residents the chance to win one of six pairs of tickets to see The Ladykillers.

The Ladykillers tells the classic black comedy tale of a sweet little old lady, alone in her house, pitted against a gang of criminal misfits who will stop at nothing.

Posing as amateur musicians, Professor Marcus and his gang rent rooms in the lopsided house of sweet but eccentric Mrs Wilberforce. The villains plot to involve her unwittingly in Marcus’ brilliantly conceived heist job.

Mrs W. is alone with five desperate men. But who will be forced to face the music?

To win tell us: What does the W stand for in Mrs W?

Win a pair of tickets to The Match Box The Brent Magazine has teamed up with the Tricycle Theatre to offer three pairs of tickets, to see the London Premiere of a new play by Frank McGuinness.

The ties that bind can never be broken.

For Sal, they hang like a noose around her neck, just loose enough to keep a small but potent flame alive inside.

The Match Box tells a passionate story of one woman’s journey through forgiveness, revenge and redemption.

To win tell us: What is the name of the main character in this play?

Tickets are non exchangable, non refundable.

Must be booked in advance. Subject to availability.

Valid for the performance of The Match Box on Mon 13 May 2013.

Pair of tickets valid for Mon-Thurs performances from 1-23 July (excluding 9 July), subject to availability www.tricycle.co.uk www.theladykillers.co.uk

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What’s going on…

Your guide to what’s on in Brent during May 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 advertisment to appear, include a picture and a title and email tbm@brent.gov.uk or tel 020 8937 1062.

CHILDREN LITTLE STARS DANCE CLASESS Weekly dance and performing arts classes for 2-8 yrs at Hazel Road Community Centre, NW10. Call Kirstie on 07949 136 224 BABY BOP Local weekly song and dance class for baby’s to pre-schoolers. Every Thursday at 10am (excluding half terms).

St Mary and St Andrews Church Hall, Dollis Hill, NW2. Call Debbie on 07903 563 660 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 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

LGBT YOUTH CLUB Lesbian, Gay, Bi and unsure under 19s youth club every Wednesday in Kilburn. 07931 336 668 www.mosaicyouth.org.uk

LIFE DRAWING Classes every Wed and Thurs 7.30-9.30pm at Mini Picassos, 8 Station Terrace, Kensal Rise, London NW10 5RT. All materials included £20 per session, beginners welcome. 07903 638 817 www.minipicassos.co.uk

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4TH BRONDESBURY BROWNIES/ GUIDES Senior section girls only.

Thurs, 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

PEBBLES AT STONEBRIDGE New parent and toddler group term time only 10.30am-12noon at Stonebridge Evangelical Church, Hillside, London NW10 8LB, with play, crafts, singing and storytime, £1 entry.

Call Carolyn on 07811 350 161 PIANO TUITION Sasha 07506 198 999 SING SPANISH Spanish classes for children aged 3-8, NW6/NW10.

07976 050 977 www.espanaviva.biz THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE COMPANY (TYPTC) – MAMAS AND BUBBAS A bonding experience for parent and toddler; fun, movement, music, nursery rhymes, stories and songs. 2-4 years, Wed 11.30am-12.30pm, Kingsgate Community Centre, Kingsgate Road, NW6 2JH. To enrol or to book a free trial call 07572 929 168 www.theyoungpeoples theatre.co.uk

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THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE COMPANY (TYPTC) Professional training in performing arts for children and young people aged 2-16yrs. Drama, dance and vocal tuition.

Kingsgate Community Centre, Kingsgate Road, NW6 2JH. To enrol or to book a free trial call 07572 929 168 www.theyoungpeoples theatre.co.uk

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Get down on it with Ceroc at Brent Town Hall every Tuesday evening

COMMUNITY NORTH WEST LONDON LESBIAN AND GAY GROUP Mons 8.30pm, Tenterden Sports Centre, Preston Road, Wembley.

07941 707 884 WEMBLEY ART SOCIETY Fri 10am-12noon at The Church of the Ascention, The Avenue, Wembley Park HA9 9QL. £30.00 per annum. Call Jean 020 8205 5734 Madeleine 020 8423 2223

4TH NEASDEN BROWNIES Girls aged 7-10 only, Tues 6-7.30pm, St Mary’s and St Andrew’s Church Hall, Dollis Hill lane, NW2 07794 018 819 THE 2ND WEMBLEY BOYS’ BRIGADE AND 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 SOCCER TRAINING Fri 6-8pm, for children, first session free. Capital City Academy NW10 mdipaola@cyworks.co.uk

WILLESDEN LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Wed 15 May 7.30pm St Mungo’s. Talk by Cliff Wadsworth Lost Railways of Willesden and Environs.

Members free, visitors £1.

WEMBLEY HISTORY SOCIETY 17 May at 7.30pm ‘What goes on in City Hall’ – an inside view from Brent and Harrow GLA member, Navin Shah. St Andrew’s Church Hall, Church Lane (opp. Tudor Gdns), Kingsbury NW9 8RZ 020 8200 0211 21 June at 7.30pm ‘Brent – Our changing borough since the 1950’s’ Dr Jim Moher is our guide for this illustrated look at Brent’s history.

St Andrew’s Church Hall, Church Lane (opp. Tudor Gdns), Kingsbury NW9 8RZ 020 8200 0211

NORTHWEST LONDON WOMENS INSTITUTE Our venue and dates have changed so that now we meet on the 2nd Monday of the month at The Alice House, 55 Salusbury Road, NW6, almost opposite Queens Park Station email nwlondonwi@gmail.com

CEROC DANCING Modern jive classes, Tues 8-11pm. Beginners welcome, great fun and 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

DRAMA DANCE TEA DANCE Mons, Weds 1.30-4.30pm £4 Brent Town Hall 020 8937 6206. Mon and 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 THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE COMPANY (TYPTC) STREET DANCE 5-8 years, Wed 4.305.30pm. 9-13 years, Wed 5.30-6.30pm. Learn urban dance moves to the latest dance tunes, taught by industry pros who regularly feature in popular music videos.

Kingsgate Community Centre, Kingsgate Road, NW6 2JH. To enrol or to book a free trial call 07572 929 168 www.theyoungpeoples theatre.co.uk

FRESH ARTS THEATRE SCHOOL Sat, 10am-1pm. Drama, dance and singing for ages 3-13. At Newman Catholic College, Harlesden Road, NW10 3RN. Call 0845 269 9529 or 07506 363 585 www.fresh-arts.co.uk MADHATTERS THEATRE CLUB Wed evenings.

We’re a small and friendly theatre group looking for new members interested in community drama. No experience needed!

020 8452 5239 www.madhatters theatre.org.uk

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LEARNING ART CLASSES Tricycle Theatre Kilburn 269 Kilburn High Rd NW2 Tues 7-9pm, £30 concessions, £35 full for five weeks, Contact Mary call (pm) 020 8141 6367 or mstreherne@gn.apc.org FRENCH TUITION By fully qualified native speaker. Exam preparation a speciality.

Telephone 07762 254 845 LEARN ENGLISH Experienced, popular private/college teacher offers English tuition and exam preparation. SATs, 7+, 11+, G.C.S.E. Ms Randel, Wembley Park 07983 085 746 GCSE TUITION AND REVISION CLASSES Maths, science and English. £14.50 ppph.

Mitec. Wembley 020 8900 0505 CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TUTORS English and Maths tuition by experienced Cambridge University graduates at competitive prices 11+, SATS, GCSE, A Level and help with UCAS applications and securing a place at Cambridge/Oxford. All tutors CRB checked and do home visits. Call 07828 691 216

MAY MUSIC – ACE CAFÉ, FREE ENTRY Wed 1 May, 6-11pm Hot Rod Night “Spring Riot” with Last Train from Memphis + DJ’S Little Carl and Jimmy Guntrip. Sat 25 May, 7pm-11pm – Rhythm n’ Cruise Rockin’ Record Hop with DJ Jimmy Guntrip and Guests. Mon 27 May, 12noon Margate Meltdown (Margate Seafront) with Lew Lewis and The Twilight Trio + DJ’s George and Bill Guntrip.

MANOR AND PHILBEACH SINGERS Tues 7.30-10pm Goodwill Hall, Chichester Rd, Kilburn Park. No singing experience needed, no auditions 020 8455 8865 RAPOLOGY! Are you interested in making your own music?

Do you have lyrics that you want to lay down on a track? London Urban Arts are offering workshops and accreditations in Music Production and running every Tues 6.308.30pm at Chalkhill Community Centre, www.londonurbanarts academy.org/enrol-for-free

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SPECIAL EVENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A BRAIN INJURY Are you aged 14-19 and have a brain injury because of an accident or illness? Want to meet other young people like you? The Children’s Trust’s “Where’s your head at?” event is for you. Call 01737 365 890 or visit www.thechildrenstrust. org.uk/headat for more information.

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

See music: 27 May, Margate Meltdown (Margate Seafront) with Lew Lewis & The Twilight Trio

Photo: Nottingham Trent University

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

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SPORTS & LEISURE WANT TO PLAY NETBALL FOR BRENT? London Netball Academy welcomes junior members For fun or competition.

Years 5-11. Sessions: Sats 1-3pm at Preston Manor Academy, Carlton Avenue East, Wembley. First 2 sessions are free. Contact londonnetballacademy @gmail.com or Louisa on 07534 521 965 BACK TO NETBALL 10-12 week reintroduction for adult females of all ages.

Sessions at Bridge Park Mon 5.30-6.30pm, £3 per session. Contact Adele Burnett for more information on 07872 407 212 or adele.burnett@england netball.co.uk www.englandnetball. co.uk/my-game/backto-netball

YOGA Classes 7 days a week, all levels, morning and evening classes, back care, meditation and relaxation classes, gentle yoga. Pay per class or £35 ongoing monthly membership (unlimited classes). 133 Salusbury Road, Queens Park 020 7328 7163 www.yogaindailylife. org.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, 1011am, £2, just turn up.

Tue, 50+ gentle Aerobics, Kingsbury Fitness First, 1.30 -2.30pm, call 020 8937 3722. Healthy Walks Programme – visit www.brent.gov.uk/sports

AIKIDO CLASSES Wed 8-10pm St Andrews Church, Scout Hall, Church Gardens, Harrow Road, Sudbury Contact Steve on 07775 588 343 SEA URCHINS Thurs 8pm, swimming club for young people and adults with learning difficulties. Willesden Sports Centre, NW10, free. Call Jean 020 8452 6912 HAYAAM BELLY DANCE SCHOOL Mon: Level 1 and Level 2 belly dancing courses suitable for: 16 and older at Wembley Fitness First, 492 High Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 7BH 7:40pm to 8:30pm Cost: £50. Call 020 8123 7383 www.hayaam.com Hayaam@hayaam.com

BRENT MUSEUM High Road, NW10 020 8937 3600 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 BARHAM PARKLIBRARY LIBRARY Harrow Road, Coronet Parade, Sudbury, Ealing Road, Middx 020 8937 HA0 Wembley 35504BA, barhamparklibrary@brent.gov.uk 020 8937 3560 ealingroadlibrary@brent.gov.uk CRICKLEWOOD LIBRARY HARLESDEN 152 Olive Road LIBRARY NW2 020 8937 Craven Park 3540 Road, cricklewoodlibrary@brent.gov.uk Harlesden, NW10 8SE 020 8937 3570LIBRARY EALING ROAD harlesdenlibrary@brent.gov.uk Ealing Road, Wembley, Middx

GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS FOR OLDER PEOPLE Age UK Brent is 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 on 020 8965 7711

KILBURN 020 8937LIBRARY 3560 ealingroadlibrary@brent.gov.uk 42 Salusbury Road, Kilburn NW6LIBRARY 6NN HARLESDEN 020 8937 3530 Craven Park Road, Harlesden, kilburnlibrary@brent.gov.uk London NW10 020 8937 3570 KINGSBURY LIBRARY PLUS harlesdenlibrary@brent.gov.uk Kingsbury Road, KENSAL RISE LIBRARY KingsburyGardens, NW9 9HE Bathurst NW10 020 8937 8937 3660 3520 020 kingsburylibrary@brent.gov.uk kensalriselibrary@brent.gov.uk

CENTURY BOWLS CLUB Indoor and outdoor greens, coaching and bowls provided.

Competitions, leagues and social activities. Open all year.

Logan Road, HA9 8PY 020 8904 3261 ROUNDWOOD PARK BOWLS CLUB Tues and Thurs afternoon from 2.30pm at Roundwood Park, Harlesden Road, Willesden, London, NW10 3SH. Free tuition and loan of bowls available for beginners.

Contact 020 8459 1325

VENUES

ALL EVENTS ARE SELECTED AT THE EDITOR’S DISCRETION

TOWN HALL LIBRARY KILBURN LIBRARY Brent TownRoad, Hall, London NW6 Salusbury King’s Drive, Forty Lane, 020 8937 3530 Wembley HA9 9HU, kilburnlibrary@brent.gov.uk 020 8937 3500 KINGSBURY LIBRARY PLUS townhalllibrary@brent.gov.uk Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, WILLESDEN LIBRARY London NW9GREEN 020 8937 3520 95 High Road, kingsburylibrary@brent.gov.uk Willesden NW10 2SF NEASDEN LIBRARY 020 8937 3400 277 Neasden Lane, London willesdengreenlibrary@brent.gov.uk NW1 020 8937 3580 neasdenlibrary@brent.gov.uk

WEMBLEY STADIUM PRESTON ROAD LIBRARY EVENTS Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, Middx 020 8937 3510 The FA Carlsberg Vase Final, 4 May prestonlibrary@brent.gov.uk Conference Premier Play Off, 5 May TOKYNGTON LIBRARY The FA Cup Final, 11 May Middx Monks Park, Wembley, League 2 Play-Off 020 8937 3590 Final, 18 May tokyngtonlibrary@brent.gov.uk League 1 Play-Off Final, 19 May

TOWN HALL LIBRARY UEFA Champions League Final, 25 May Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Championship Play 020 Off Final, May Wembley, Middx 8937273500 England v Republic of Ireland, 29 May townhalllibrary@brent.gov.uk Subject to change WILLESDEN GREEN LIBRARY High Road, Willesden, London www.wembleystadium.com/events NW10 020 8937 3400 willesdengreenlibrary@brent.gov.uk

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