The Brent Magazine June 2013 Issue 133

ISSUE NO.133 • FREE FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN BRENT

PUBLISHED BY BRENT COUNCIL • JUNE 2013

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on your side Find out more at www.brent.gov.uk/neg2 or call 020 8937 2462

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Features

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Word Fest A literary festival for bookworms

Helping them learn Support for families and their children

Civic centre opens Your guide to this new public building

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Award winning pre-payment card is changing lives

A class of their own How the council is tackling classroom squeeze

Dance Month Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to shimmy and shake

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

Welcome

Opening this month is the much awaited civic centre (pg 14), this amazing building will be open to the public from 10 June. Make sure you drop by to have a look round or even to enjoy a spot of lunch at the new café.

And speaking of waiting - giving us the chase this month was Brent’s very own legal eagle and celebrity brainbox Shaun Wallace from ITV’s The Chase (pg 9). We caught up with him to find out how he bagged a place in the hot seat.

Shaun’s choice of career was influenced by an inspiring teacher, TBM looked at how Brent is ensuring our kids have access to these live changing people. Read how we’re battling overcrowding by creating bulge classrooms (pg 20).

As festival season is upon us the council has made sure residents don’t miss out.

Brent has a line up to suit all, kicking off festivities with Gladstonbury on 30 June. The one day family event will also usher in a whole months worth of dance related activities (pg 23) which will get you on your feet and getting on down.

All we need now is some sun!

Happy reading, Orla Sedze, Editor, The Brent Magazine

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Ade inspires at new short break centre Wheelchair basketball star Ade Adepitan joined children and young people in shooting for the stars when he gave a lesson in the sport at Brent Council’s new short break centre.

The Paralympic medal winner and TV presenter was among the guests at an event to mark the official opening in Kingsbury.

The Ade Adepitan Short Break Centre, named after the athelete, is a centre of excellence for children and young people aged from five to eighteen with disabilities.

They can spend time at the centre enjoying lots of new experiences, while their families take a short break.

Nursery celebrates first birthday Saint John’s Nursery in Wembley celebrated its first birthday with a day of songs, music and dance performed by the kids. Parents and guardians were entertained and all enjoyed a slice of cake to mark the occasion.

Don’t mind the age gap Young and old came together for a community event aimed at bridging the Gap between ween generations.

The Mind the Gap Community Empowerment nt Event, held at the Roundwood Youth Centre, e, was attended by more than an 300 people and was supported ported by the council’s youth service. vice.

The event included workshops for families, employment information n for young people, a

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bookshop and a range of performances for everyone.

Dumped dog A ten week old Staffordshire Bull Terrier was found dumped iin a box in Queens Park in April - the pup is one of around 15 stray or a abandoned dogs a being picked up by b tthe council each month.

It costs hundreds of pounds each week to p place an abandoned p dog in a shelter, and d iif a dog cannot be rrehomed it may have tto be put down.

Craig Johnston

Brent Council’s animal welfare manager said: “It is important to remember that you will have full responsibility for your dog’s proper care.”

The council offers low cost microchipping and the Mayhew offer free neutering for bull breed and bull breed crosses.

For more details contact Brent Council Animal Welfare Service on 020 8937 5256.

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Willesden gets two meanwhile libraries Willesden Green Library and its services are now being delivered at new locations, minutes away from where the library is being redeveloped.

Two temporary libraries, where customers can access the full collection of seven million books and the Archive service are now open.

The library on Willesden High Road was recently taken over by artists who worked with local schools on graffiti murals.

The new library and

community centre is expected to open in early 2015.

For details of the temporary relocation of services visit www.brent.gov.uk/wgcc

Temporary Willesden Library at George Furness House

From Boris to Brent A local musician, who recently headlined at the Mayor of London’s St George’s Day festival in Trafalgar Square, is just one of the many talented performers to take the stage at this months Gladstonbury festival.

Guitarist Richard Burrell from Kilburn will be playing some of

the songs that saw him beat off tough competition to become a finalist at the Mayor’s Gig competition last year.

To watch him and other performers at this summers fun filled family day head down to Gladstone Park on Sunday 30 June. www.brent.gov.uk/festivals

Do you suspect an adult you know is being abused?

We’re putting the spotlight on safeguarding vulnerable adults with a borough-wide campaign to help residents spot the signs of adult abuse and be aware of how to report it.

The abuse of vulnerable adults is an issue that often goes undetected for a number of reasons. Sometimes the person experiencing it doesn’t realise what’s happening to them is abuse. Sometimes the perpetrator may not realise they are committing abuse.

And sometimes, the abuse goes unreported because a concerned person does not want to appear nosey, or

to falsely accuse someone.

However, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

Brent’s campaign makes it clear that there are no negative consequences for reporting suspected abuse but there are numerous serious consequences for those affected if we don’t report our suspicions.

Abuse can take many forms. It can be emotional, sexual, financial, physical or it can be neglect. To report suspected abuse please call 020 8937 4300 or call 999 in an emergency.

Abuse. See it. Stop it.

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Use the web to banish bugs Don’t let the bed bugs bite, instead grab hold of a mouse and click to banish unwanted pests.

Brent Council’s pest control services have recently launched a new online booking service.

It only takes a few minutes and the council’s specialist team deal with all manner of

unwelcome pests including wasps, bed bugs, cockroaches, mice and rats.

Your treatment will be carried out by a qualified pest control officer at a competitive price.

So don’t go hopping mad instead hop online and visit www.brent.gov.uk/pestcontrol

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A new place is Bourne A commemorative plaque has been unveiled to mark the completion of 134 new homes at Bourne Place in South Kilburn.

This is the latest phase of a regeneration programme that will create 2,400 homes in South Kilburn in the next few years.

The event was attended by the Leader of Brent Council, Cllr Muhammed Butt, and development partners Jerome Geoghegan, L&Q’s Group Director for Development and Sales and Darren Welch Pre-Construction Director at building contractor Denne.

Company director fined over dangerous toys A toy importer who supplied retailers in Brent and Enfield with dangerous toys has been fined after a case at Wood Green Crown Court in April.

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The director of Star One International Limited, Mr Guldip Singh Dang, pleaded guilty to six offences relating to the supply of toys that failed to meet the fai essential requirements of The requi Toys (Safety) Regulations 1995 R and one offence offen of supplying a toy that contained a banned substance, contrary s to REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Regulati Mr Dang, of Grange D Farm Far Close, Harrow, was w fined a total of £1,000 and ordered to pay £3,000 costs.

Preston Manor Lower School shortlisted for awards Preston Manor Lower School in Wembley has been shortlisted for two awards - the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards for Infrastructure and Design and Innovation, and highly commended for the Greenbuild Award 2013 for Education Newbuild.

The council invested £8.5 million in the new lower school, which created 420 new primary places from reception to year six at the all-through foundation school Preston Manor, Carlton Avenue, in order to help meet the urgent demand for school places locally.

Don’t let your summer be a washout!

If you are aged between four and 19, and wondering what to do this summer, then look no further!

Details will be announced in the second half of June of the 200 plus fantastic free and affordable activities for local children and young people as part of this year’s Brent in Summer (BIS) programme.

There will be loads of exciting sports, library and youth activities to choose from, so you can do something you love or try something new, learn for the fun of it, develop a new skill or boost your career prospects.

Keep your eyes on www.bmyvoice.org.uk/ brentinsummer to find out more.

Get involved in Healthwatch Healthwatch is the new consumer champion working to improve health and social care.

To get involved and find out more email enquiries@ healthwatchbrent.co.uk visit www.healthwatchbrent.gov.uk

or call 0800 996 1839 (Monday 10am-1pm; Wednesday 2-5pm).

There will be a launch event, on 25 June 6-8pm, Village School, Sports Hall, Kingsbury, London NW9 0JY, where elections of new board members will be made.

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Parking shops are now closed Brent’s parking shops have now all closed and instead residents can use a new online and phone system for parking services.

Park Online allows you to apply for parking permits, arrange visitor parking, renew a residential permit or pay for a penalty charge online or by phone.

For residents without a computer or who are not comfortable with using the internet the phone option allows you to arrange visitor

parking, renew a permit or pay a penalty charge by phone.

The parking shop in Walm Lane, Willesden closed in May and Pyramid House in Wembley earlier this year.

Parking customers will need to set up a parking account with the new system when they first want to apply for parking permits, arrange visitor parking, or when they are due to renew an existing parking permit. It will automatically check whether

Sky Ride Local coming to Brent this summer Starting in June and running until October, Sky Ride Local bike rides will take place every fortnight in the borough.

These fun-filled free rides are led by friendly British Cyclingtrained ride leaders and follow safe urban and rural routes. The rides are a perfect opportunity for friends and families of all ages and abilities to get out on their bikes and explore the scenery in Brent. Rides vary

in levels, from beginners to experienced cyclists, so everyone can pick one to suit their skills and enjoyment.

Free gifts are also available for children aged five to 12 yearsold who register and take part in up to three rides.

Brent’s two Sky Ride Local rides this month are on 9 June, 10am, at Gladstone Park and 23 June, 2pm, at Vale Farm. www.goskyride.com/brent

customers are resident within Brent, so there will be no need for most to provide any documents.

Scratchcards are valid until 31 October 2013 but have been replaced with electronic visitor parking sessions. More details will be published on our website, in permit renewal letters and The Brent Magazine this summer.

For Park Online visit www.brent.gov.uk/parking or call 020 8937 4972.

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Sophie’s stories inspire youngsters Children at Preston Park Primary created paper collage and designs based on stories with book illustrator Sophie Herxheimer as part of a class to promote books and reading.

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school was one of a number of author visits to four schools in Preston and Dudden Hill wards supported by Brent’s Ward Working. Other authors have included Salvatori Rubbino and Rachel Rose Reid.

Does the Dandelion blow you away?

The council has pledged to fund a wind sculpture on Kensal Rise High Street, but plans could get blown away in the wind unless the community get involved.

The Dandelion is expected to kick start a major art trail in this vibrant area and designers Arts Republic need to raise a further £5000 to make it happen.

For more info visit spacehive.com/ dandelionawindbottlesculpture

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As well as working as a lawyer, Shaun has worked with the council, recently hosting the premier of a film made for looked after children.

All rise!

It’s TV’s quiz master The Dark Destroyer, Legal Eagle and The Barrister are just some of the names this month’s Brent person is known by to legions of fans who watch his exploits as a Chaser on the ITV daytime game show - The Chase.

Words and photo NANCY LUDWIG But not content with regularly striking fear into the hearts of willing contestants, Brent-born celeb Shaun Wallace also leads a double life upholding the law as a hardworking criminal defence barrister.

Shaun, who describes himself as a “true son

of Brent” found fame back in 2004 when he become the first black person to win the BBC general knowledge quiz, Mastermind and has been in demand ever since.

Luckily for us, he took time out from being a law enforcing, celebrity brainbox to pop into the TBM offices for a chat.

And what about your legal career, how did you get into that?

Tell us about your big break.

Do you like living in Brent?

Well obviously Mastermind was a major moment for me. Being the first black man to win brought me a lot of attention but it was after I came second in the show, Are You An Egghead? that The Chase’s producer, Mark Lebett asked me and the winner Barry Simmonds to be in the pilot show.

Since then The Chase has grown from being just ten episodes per series to 150 in the forthcoming series.

I love it; it’s such a colourful and lively environment to be in. I live in Monk’s Park which has changed so much over the last 40 years. It’s much more cosmopolitan now which has added to its vibrancy.

I’ve wanted to be a lawyer since I was 11 years old mainly because of a stand out teacher called Gordon Small at Aylestone High School, who was a barrister.

What’s the best place in Brent?

The stadium, it’s one of the most famous places in the world. I could sail up the Amazon and if I met someone and said I was from Wembley, I guarantee they’d say “Ah, Wembley Stadium!”

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You’ll be welcomed to the new Wembley Library in Brent Civic Centre with world music, art, poetry, film and more from 17 to 29 June as Wembley WordFest celebrates the opening of these exciting contemporary new spaces.

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Peter Conradi kicks off the festival’s songwriter, who fuses African melodies author talks at Wembley Library. The with jazz and folk, will play in the Foyer author of The King’s Speech will discuss with her band. They’ve already performed royals past and present on 17 June from at the Royal Festival Hall. There’s Brent’s 7-8pm. At the library on 18 June is writer Finest on 27 June from 7-9.30pm in the Dorothy Koomson who will speak about Grand Hall. The concert features Brent her new book Rose Petal Beach and her Concert Band, Brent Junior Singers and writing life from 7-8pm. Top author Kate Regent Brass, who will premiere a piece Mosse, author of Labyrinth, discusses her by composer Raymond Yiu inspired by latest book The Citadel on 28 June from Brent’s diversity.

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To mark the official opening of Wembley Music will be filling the civic centre Library on 18 June the winners of the during the festival. On 17 June it library card design competition will will resonate to the evocative be announced by renowned Win a sound of marimbas Kobo ereader designer and Wembley local performed by duo Wayne Hemmingway from Anyone who joins Meridan from 4-5.30pm. Simon Mole will Brent Libraries from 12noon-2pm in the 17 June to 1 August will also be crowned that week Foyer. World music be entered into a prize as Brent’s first ever Poet

by ZambianLaureate. He’ll perform at draw to win a Kobo Scottish singer Poetry in Word – an evening ereader. Sign up Namvula is on 18 of poetry and the spoken at Wembley June from 5.30-6.10pm word with guests Inua Ellams, Library. and 6.30-7pm. The John Agard and Warsan Shire on

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Tull – a play about the first black officer 21 June from 7-8.30pm in the Conference in World War One and Spurs footballer Hall. Simon stays with the festival for Walter Tull – will be performed on 22 Every Picture Tells a Story: Brent Journeys June from 5-6pm.

– as part of Refugee Week 2013.

For children there will be Roald Dahl’s Students perform and exhibit poems, Swashboggling Storytelling and Craft stories and animations created with the Workshop on 29 June from 1.15-5pm in animator Steve Merchant exploring the library. A schools’ session suitable for refugees’ lives on 21 June, 3pm at ages six to nine is on 26 June with Wembley Library. children’s author Sean Taylor at Films will be screened in the Civic 11am and 1.30pm at the Grand Hall. On 22 June centre culture library. There’s also family Steven Spielberg’s We have a brilliant activities including Meet adaptation of Michael programme of exhibitions the Gruffalo! on 22 June Morpurgo’s novel War and events in 2013. Visit from 11am-4pm, Horse will be screened www.brent.gov.uk/civiccentre and Brent at 6.30pm. A film of call 020 8937 3119 or email Museum invites Maurice Sendak’s classic arts@brent.gov.uk for up- you to Build your children's story Where to-date information and own Wembley! on the Wild Things Are is on the full Wembley 23 June at 12noon. The 22 June, 1-2.30pm WordFest guide. films are in association with and 2.30-4pm, again Lexi Cinema and cost £3. Book at at Wembley Library. www.brentcouncilarts.eventbrite.co.uk Finally, if you want to explore or pay on the door. Plus, scenes from your emotions join children’s

illustrator and author duo Ros Asquith and Mary Hoffman for an enjoyable children’s story and craft workshop on happy, sad and funny feelings. They’re the award-winning team behind The Great Big Book of Families and Great Big Book of Feelings. Their event is 29 June from 12.15-1.15pm.

Word Fest authors: Peter Conradi (far left), Kate Mosse (left), Sean Taylor (below) and Dorothy Koomson (below right)

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Celebrate your special day at Brent Civic Centre Wembley

Book your wedding ceremony or civil partnership at Brent’s exciting new venue.

Call our team now on 020 8937 1010 or visit www.brent.gov.uk/reg

Helping them learn Hilary Turner

By the age of four around half of all the children in Brent – as in many other parts of the UK – have not reached the expected standards in speaking and listening.

Helping Me Learn aims to raise awareness among parents of young children on how they can boost their children’s communications skills and stop them from falling behind.

A new Brent Council project is helping local parents give the best start in life to their young children.

Photos ISABELLE PLASSCHAERT. Project lead Martyn Pendergast said: “Parents don’t realise what an important role they have in developing their children’s communication skills. What parents say and do with their young children is crucial.

“There are lots of fun, easy, everyday things parents can do – such as reading, playing and talking with their children as well as praising them.

“You don’t need qualifications or to spend a lot of money on educational material – all you need is to give your child lots of attention in a patient, positive way every day. We are offering tips and advice on how best to do that.

“It’s the communication, not the language that is important!”

“For example, parents who speak a language other than English should use the language they feel most comfortable in – it’s the communication, not the language that is important!”

Hilary Turner, Services and Childcare Coordinator, at Fawood and Curzon Crescent children’s centres, said: “Your local children’s centre can also support your child’s early learning.

“For example, parents repeating what they say and talking to their children about what they are doing when cooking, doing the housework and shopping are ways which will help their child get better at talking.

“There are also lots of fun and easy activities that parents can do together with their child but it is important they get their children involved and let them take the lead where possible, rather than just showing them how to do it.”

To find out how your local children centre can help or to download useful information visit www.brent.gov.uk/helpingmelearn for details of your local children’s centres, contact CFIS on cfis@brent.gov.uk or call 020 8937 3001.

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The new Brent Civic Centre opens its doors to the public this month. This groundbreaking building will be the focal point for the borough’s diverse community, a place where residents can meet, eat, borrow a library book, watch a show, and even get married.

Councillor George Crane, Lead Member for Regeneration and Major Projects said: “This exciting new facility for the people of Brent is a real tribute to the team work and dedication of officers, councillors and our external partners. We have successfully met our target of reducing, from 14 out-dated buildings spread across the borough, into this one superb new centre, accomodating 2,000 employees all at no cost to the taxpayer. We have the greenest public building in the UK, and we look forward to welcoming residents to everything under one roof.”

Civic cent What customer services will be available?

The civic centre is open to the public from 10 June. Residents will be able to visit the brand new Customer Services Centre and registration offices or use the new and modern self service facilities available. As well as accessing information about a wide range of customer services, including council tax, benefits, school admissions, social care and welfare assistance, this will be the place to register births, marriages and deaths.

Step-free access is via three scenic lifts, or via a spiral staircase from the self-service area situated below the centre.

Private meeting rooms are also available.

While you’re there Browse around the exhibition space, or borrow a book from the new state-of-the-art Wembley Library, which also offers extensive free online access. It has its own coffee shop, or you can drop into the Melting Pot restaurant, to enjoy a range of snacks, meals and take-away food. If the sun is shining, enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding area from the Bridge. Weddings will be fully catered for with the new Wedding and Civil Partnership Room, which has its own landscaped garden, and from later this year you will be able to attend ticketed events at the Drum - the civic centre’s event space.

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Did you know… as well as being a brilliant place to visit and work, it was recently announced that the civic centre received an ‘Outstanding’ rating for design. Brent’s Civic Centre is now officially the greenest public building in the UK.

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re opens Did you know… the civic centre is expected to save the council up to £2.5m a year through reduced operational costs such as heating, lighting and maintenance, as well as rents on leased offices.

Did you know… the civic centre will see a 33 per cent reduction in carbon emissions and the total energy consumed is estimated to be less than half of a conventional similar building. The naturally ventilated building employs a host of sustainable and energy efficient features.

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Brent celebrates

Brent’s big FREE festival of international food, music and dance!

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Main Stage hosted by Mr Cee

Celebrating Brent’s diversity, the main stage will showcase a range of music from up-andcoming musicians and artists. With over six hours of live music and dance performances, there’s something for everyone!

We are delighted to announce that Janet Kay, Victor Romero Evans and Carole Thompson stars of the hit reggae show the The Lovers Rock Monologues will be performing a range of their hits.

And Upswing will be performing their show ‘Loved Up’, a light hearted, fast paced fusion of bungee and hip hop. Look out for Upswing taster workshops for your chance to get up in the air!

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Brent Dance Month Arena

Brent Dance Month, an extravaganza of dance during July, launches at Gladstonbury!

Get involved in fun and energetic dance sessions and find out more about classes available throughout July! If dancing is not your thing, burn some calories by hopping on Wheely Groovy’s pedal bikes - your cycling will generate power for the sound system!

12noon Monkey Music and Leaping Lizards in association with Busy Rascals Pre School award winning music and movement classes using instruments and props.

Come along with your family and friends and enjoy a laid back afternoon in the park. Get involved in workshops, listen to live music and sample some delicious international cuisine!

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Cardio Celli with Cullen Academy

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DanceXercise with Hypnotik

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Dancehall vs Soca with Tasmania Fitness

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Zumba with Donna

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Bollywood with Encee Academy of Performing Arts

Proud sponsors:

Sunday 30 June 2013, 12noon to 7.30pm Gladstone Park, Kendal Road NW10 1JH

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BMyVoice Talent Tent

Fancy yourself as the next Adele or Wiley?

Whether you’re a soloist or group, MC or beat boxer, come on down to the BMyVoice Talent Tent and show off your lyrical skills.

Selected winners will get the chance to go on the main stage and perform! Don’t forget your backing track (CD or iPod) and follow @BMyVoice on Twitter for updates!

Look out for guest appearance from reggae artist G Starr.

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Get active in Brent! Take part in free and fun activities, get info on running clubs, sports centres and much more. Try your hand at a number of different sports with local clubs and coaches providing FREE taster sessions in: • Netball by England Netball • Rugby by Kilburn Cosmos RFC

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International Food Market

Calling all foodies!

Tantalize your taste buds with food from around the world. Enjoy and savour Indian street food, Mauritian, Iranian and Caribbean to name but a few.

Watch live cooking demonstrations throughout the day. Local and professional chefs will be cooking up a storm in the kitchen!

Come and chill out at Wembley’s Sugar Mill Desserts lounge where you can purchase an array of delicious cakes or enjoy a refreshing drink at the Kilburn Cosmos RFC Bar. (Please note that the bar will be strictly over 21’s).

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• Basketball by Brent Ballers • Tennis by Lawn Tennis Association • Volleyball by Willesden Volleyball Club • Football by Kinja FC Improve your skills and beat the coaches with prizes to be won throughout the day!

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Community Knowledge and Shopping Zone

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Cycle Zone

Bring your bike along for free security marking and maintenance by Dr Bike. Other activities include BMX tasters and info on British cycling and Sky Rides.

We strongly recommend that you use public transport. The nearest London Underground station is Dollis Hill (Jubilee Line). It takes around five minutes to walk from the station to Gladstone Park.

Buses: 226 (Kendal Road), 232 &182 (Crest Road) and 245 & 332 (Dollis Hill Lane) Visit www.tfl.gov.uk or call Transport For London on 0843 222 1234 to plan your journey

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Show starts at 3pm with pre registration from 2.30pm. £1 per entry.

Owners are responsible for their dogs and all dogs must be kept on leads in the main festival area. Love your park and pick up your pooch’s poop or you could be given a fixed penalty notice of £75!

Irvin’s Leisure will be bringing you all the favourite rides and funfair attractions to spin, scream and shout to!

Fun and interactive stalls from local sports and community groups, charities and local businesses.

Take a wander round the various gift stalls where you can buy handmade items such as clothes, jewellery and toys. Kids activities include craft making, temporary tattoos and face painting.

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Plastic fantastic Award-winning pre-payment card is changing lives in Brent. Words by NANCY LUDWIG. Photos by ISABELLE PLASSCHAERT.

A charge card invented by Brent and the company Prepaid Financial Services is transforming the way vulnerable adults or their carers pay for the assistance they need.

In fact the ground-breaking pre-paid card is so revolutionary it recently won a major European financial industry award and was mentioned in the Wall Street Journal last summer.

The chip and PIN card can be used by adult social care users (or their representatives) who receive direct payments. This is money paid directly to a person for things like: carers; therapy sessions; transport to and from day care or anything else that’s on their agreed personal care plan.

Last month it triumphed at the Paybefore Europe Awards and now other local authorities are eager to introduce similar cards.

As a full time carer for his adult daughter who has moderate learning difficulties and mobility problems, Bennett (pictured) uses a prepayment card to pay for all her care needs.

The card has improved both his and his daughter’s life.

“My daughter used to be in a care home outside Brent but in 2007 she came back home to live with us.

“My wife work’s full time. I’ve stopped work for medical reasons but even so I couldn’t cope with our daughter on my own. She has severe epilepsy and other complex needs so she requires a lot of assistance.

“She also has a female carer who comes to our home every morning for her personal care. My daughter is a young woman of 28 so obviously it would be inappropriate for me to do this for her.

“Money goes into her care account every month and all the transactions I make for her are instantly updated online.”

“In the past I had to send cheques to suppliers which they then had to send back to the council for approval, so this system saves so much more time.

“In fact I can’t think of an easier way of paying for her needs.”

For more information about the Direct Payment scheme, visit www.brent.gov.uk/communitycare.nsf or contact the helpline on 020 8937 4157.

“Direct Payments have offered my daughter independence and choice. Money goes into her care account every month and all the transactions I make for her are instantly updated online.

Invoices from external companies are paid much more quickly now too.

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A class of their own A once semi-derelict community centre has been transformed into classrooms as Brent Council seeks out ways to ensure each child in the borough has a school place.

An extra 4,410 Brent primary pupils are expected over the next few years. As in many other parts of London, hundreds of new families are arriving every year, including some children from overseas who have never been to school before and need additional support.

In response, just this year alone, Brent Council and local schools have created 430 extra high-quality temporary places at sites such as Stonebridge Primary School’s annexe, and over £12m was invested to create 120 permanent reception places for autumn 2012.

Councillor Michael Pavey, Brent’s Lead Member for Children and Families, said: "A high quality school place is an absolute right for every child. We are moving heaven and earth to guarantee this in Brent.”

After successfully lobbying for government help, Brent has embarked on a planned four-year programme to build the 630 extra reception places it estimates will be needed by September 2016, at a cost of £92m.

As part of the next stage, Brent is discussing possible future expansions with a number of schools, and preparations are being put in place for more temporary ‘bulge’ places.

Along with extra places created by the £29m rebuild of the Village School, the council is also looking at other ways to meet the soaring demand for special educational needs places.

The council estimates another 2,850 extra secondary places will also be needed by 2020-21 and is lobbying the government for the additional £82million needed to meet that demand.

Councillor George Crane, Brent’s Lead Member for Regeneration and Major Projects, said: “We have been very successful in highlighting the need for government support for primary expansions and we will now be working hard to make the case for support for creating more secondary places."

“We are doing everything we can to create a good school place for every local pupil.”

– Cllr Michael Pavey

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How it works

Why we love our school

Stonebridge Primary School’s annexe is a vibrant place, with smart, modern facilities and happy, well-behaved children.

It’s hard to believe that a year ago, the building on Twybridge Way was an empty, semi-derelict community centre.

Brent Council has totally refurbished it including new floors, modern toilets, new furniture and a total redecoration to create 180 extra high-quality temporary primary school places, in six classrooms.

Headteacher Sophie Allen said: “We worked closely with Brent on this project, to ensure that the building could be used to its full potential in order to support the children’s learning.

People walk in here and they say ‘wow’.

“We are able to offer children who otherwise might be out of school, a good school place, and we all support that.”

The annexe is a short walk from the main Stonebridge Primary site but a ‘two sites, one school’ policy ensures both buildings share the same ethos and high standards.

The school’s recent Ofsted report endorsed the approach, with inspectors finding Stonebridge to be a good school and praising what has been achieved at the annexe.

“I like the children at my school, I like to play and share.” – Galiana Todorvoa, 4

“I like to play with my friends, they are all here.” – Jessica Pedro, 5

“I like maths and I like the certificates we get for showing a considerate attitude and respect.” – Deniro Burt, 6

“I like the teachers, they give us certificates and pencils, and we get biscuits for coming in on time.” – Hussein Tormos, 6

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Dance month Launching at Brent Celebrates Gladstonbury on 30 June, Brent Dance Month promises a July that will get your toes tapping and body gyrating.

A swinging start

A magical family day

Upswing will kick off the month with a performance of ‘Loved Up’, a lighthearted fusion of bungee and hip hop.

Then on Saturday 27 July. get along to their circus and dance workshops held at Granville Youth Arts Plus, 80 Granville Road, Kilburn NW6. 5RA.

Classic to contemporary

Work up a healthy sweat Body of Change will deliver Dance into Health, a dance therapy workshop for those of all abilities aged 18 and over.

Saturday 13 July, 2-4pm at Brent Mencap. £4 to attend, more details from bodyofchange@live.co.uk

Humpty Dumpty by Second Hand Dance will provide a chance for 4 -7 year olds to go on a journey through a magical landscape of words and actions. Sunday 7 July at the new Wembley Library.

Performance at 12.30, 1.30, 3 and 4pm.

For the whole family, come along to Step Up to the X, a family day using dance inspired games! Saturday 20 July, 11am-4pm at Granville Youth Arts Plus.

Show off your moves The youth dance competition, Brent Dance Blast, returns in the new lavish setting of the Civic Centre Grand Hall.

Friday 12 July, 6-9pm, Civic Centre, Engineers Way.

The English National Ballet are working on a project which fuses classical and contemporary dance styles, with taster workshops and auditions held at the Civic Centre. Check out our website for details on how to register for either 6 or 13 July sessions.

A dazzling feast for your eyes For those who love dance but would rather watch than take part, the Lexi Cinema will be screening the award winning ballet documentary, ‘First Position’ on 7 July, 2-3.30pm.

Tickets £5 book online www.thelexicinema.co.uk or call 0871 7042069.

This is just a taste of some of the treats we have in store.

Full details are available from libraries and customer service centres or download the programme at www.brent.gov.uk/arts For more info email arts@brent.gov.uk

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Evidence of IOM success Male, 36 years

E Everyone loves a good crime story, but often the work that goes into securing convictions and working with offenders to prevent reoffending is not always acknowledged – TBM spoke to DS Cara Roberts to find out more.

“The police, working closely with the council, probation service, drug intervention programmes, prison link workers and Brent Housing Partnership, are able to plan a local response to those who cause the most harm and commit the most offences in the borough” explained Cara.

“This is known as Integrated Offender Management (IOM). It’s not new, but it is new

to Brent and something we are embracing in the Community Safety Partnership.”

IOM works with the offender to identify the reason why they continually commit offences and then helps to stop them. This requires the support of all the partners involved and also, most importantly, the offender.

“The team want to see from the offender an acceptance of the offence committed, to agree a way forward and an absolute expectation that they will not reoffend. The same team that is there to help them will be the team that also ensures they are taken into custody and to court if they reoffend,” Cara added.

Currently Brent IOM are monitoring 56 prolific offenders who have committed offences including shoplifting, burglary, assault, anti social behavior, theft, gang affiliation, and possession and supply of drugs.

To date they have achieved a 43 per cent reduction in offending within this group.

Convictions for theft, burglary and possessing drugs, worked with the police, probation, drug intervention team and social services tackling his drug addiction through secure residential rehabilitation. He is out of rehab, has stopped offending and continues to address his drug addiction.

Male, 38 years 56 convictions for over 100 offences was released from prison and agreed to sign up to IOM but did not engage so was being monitored. Within hours of his release he was alleged to have committed a further burglary and was rearrested.

The team identified a further eight offences for which he was believed responsible.

He was taken to court, remanded in custody and recalled to prison where he awaits trial.

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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 6 June, Thursday 4 July and Thursday 5 September 6.20pm start The Unity Centre, 103 Church Road, NW10 9EG 020 8937 4538

www.brent.gov.uk/fas

Have your company name seen by millions of people 24 hours, 365 days a year. Sponsor a high profile roundabout in Brent!

Rates start from just £3000 for one year. Sites now available in Sudbury, Park Royal and Kingsbury.

Sealed bids now being taken for top location Kingsbury roundabout.

Starting at £4500!

Call 020 8937 1076 Email advertising@brent.gov.uk Web www.brent.gov.uk/advertising

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Steaming ahead

150 years ago, on 9 January 1863, the world’s first underground train ran between Paddington and Farringdon.

The train was hauled by a Great Western Railway (GWR) steam locomotive.

The opening of underground stations such as Willesden Green back in 1879 helped suburbanise the area and had a knock on effect on Cricklewood where trams coming from Willesden served the area in the years before the First World War. From 1905 the Metropolitan began using electric locomotives, but some steam-hauled passenger trains continued.

Wembley’s massive suburbanisation between the wars is significantly dependent on the Underground and kick-started by the British Empire Exhibition, which was held there because of Wembley Park railway station.

The last steam passenger train ran in 1961.

As well as carrying passengers, up until the mid 60’s, steam engines were also used for non-passenger work, including ex-GWR 5700 class 0-6-0 locomotives, designed in the late 1920s. These were small, short tank engines with overhanging rectangular water tanks called ‘panniers’

Above, the first train on the Metropolitan Railway (first underground train in the world) and, below, the last working steam train on the Metropolian Line - L.94 at Neasden on 6th June 1971

Some of the first steam-hauled underground trains ran through our borough bringing with them change that drove the local economy creating jobs and developing new suburbs.

on each side of the boiler.

The pannier engines were based at the Metropolitan depot in Neasden. Once a day one would carry rubbish to Watford tip, others were used as far afield as Acton and Earls Court.

Brent Museum and Archives hold a range of Metropolitan Railway line material, ranging from tickets and badges to photographs, including one from a Wembley News article (pictured) of the last working steam train on the Met line.

Pannier engine L.94 did the last trip on the 6 of June back in 1971 where it ran between Moorgate and Neasden.

2,000 people paid £1 each to see it leave Moorgate. They then travelled to an open day at Neasden by faster trains. The steam train was greeted at Neasden by the Mayor of Brent, himself an employee of London Transport.

L.94 is now preserved by the Birmingham Railway Museum.

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COMPETITIONS

Win a VIP night out at West London’s hottest nightspot - Love & Liquor Want to party like a VIP? TBM has six VIP guest list passes, a VIP table and bar tab of £150 to spend on a big night out at Love & Liquor.

Shaking up West London’s night-clubbing scene since its launch in September, Love & Liquor has seen some of the world’s finest DJ’s grace the decks including Pete Tong, Norman Jay, Seth Troxler and Trevor Nelson. Styled in deconstructed, New York dive-bar fashion complete with exposed brickwork, neon light boxes and giant street-art murals it’s no wonder it’s become the go-to weekend party venue for ‘those in the know.’

To win this glamorous night out for you and your friends just answer the following question: Which city is Love & Liquor inspired by? www.loveandliquor.co.uk Valid until end of July redeemable Friday nights only.

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 Thursday 5 June 2013

Win a pair of tickets to see Private Lives at the Gielgud Theatre TBM has six pairs of tickets to see Private Lives up for grabs.

Elyot (Toby Stephens) and Amanda (Anna Chancellor) are glamorous, rich, reckless… and divorced. Five years later, their love for one another is unexpectedly rekindled when they take adjoining suites of a French hotel while honeymooning with their new spouses, Victor (Anthony Calf) and Sibyl (Anna-Louise Plowman). This chance encounter instantly reignites their passion, and they fling themselves headlong into a whirlwind of love and lust once more, without a thought for partners present or turbulences past.

Following a sell-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre, this much-anticipated transfer is set to blaze across the West End stage this summer in an explosive production that proves Noël Coward still has the power to thrill, provoke and delight.

To win a pair of tickets tell us: What were both the two main characters doing at a French hotel? www.privateliveswestend.com Tickets are valid on Monday – Thursday performances until 2 July 2013 - subject to availability.

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What’s going on…

Your guide to what’s on in Brent during June 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.

WEMBLEY ART SOCIETY Fri 10am-12noon at The Church of the Ascension, The Avenue, Wembley Park HA9 9QL £30.00 per annum or £2.00 per morning. Call Jean 020 8205 5734 Madeleine 020 8423 2223

CHILDREN 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 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 SOCCER TRAINING Fri 6-8pm, for children, first session free. Capital City Academy NW10. mdipaola@cyworks.co.uk 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 Every Wed & Thurs 7.309.30pm 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

THE YOUNG PEOPLES THEATRE COMPANY (TYPTC) Professional training in performing arts for children and young people aged 2-16. 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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KIDS BOXING CLASSES 8 years + in a safe environment, our fun (non-contact) boxing classes help kids to develop and improve their technical boxing abilities, physical fitness and self-defence. First class free. For more information call: 07572 433 412 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 4TH BRONDESBURY BROWNIES/GUIDES/ SENIOR SECTION GIRLS 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 THE 2ND WEMBLEY BOYS’ BRIGADE & GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION Anchors 5-8, juniors 8-11, meet 6.15-7.30pm Thurs. Company section meet 7.15-9pm. Park Lane Methodist Church Wembley www.parklane methodist.org.uk 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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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

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

07941 707 884 TAI CHI Practice in a lovely, calm, bright space, every Tuesday 10-11.30am ideal for older learners, ChalkHill Community Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley HA9 9FX. £6 per class drop in or £20 per month Call 07747 444 895 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

WEMBLEY HISTORY SOCIETY 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 CHALKHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE ACTIVITIES Table tennis, girls only, aged 11-18yrs,free club 4.30pm to 6.30pm every Wed. Junior table tennis club for 8-11yrs only, free club 3.30pm to 4.30pm every Wed. Zumbatomic fitness party for mums and children, £2 per mum for 1st time goers, £4 per mum usual class price, Wed’s at 1pm.

QUEENS PARK COMMUNITY CHOIR No auditions learn songs from around the world and across the ages. First session free. Mon eve term time from 8-10pm at The Music Room, Salusbury School, Salusbury Road, Queen’s Park. More information call 07828 413 484 or email choirgmail.com

Get down on it with Ceroc at Brent Town Hall every Tuesday evening CEROC DANCING Modern jive classes, Tues 8-11pm. Beginners welcome, great fun & sociable partner dance – you don’t need to bring a partner. Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley HA9 9HD. Call Alan 07860 250 961 www.clubceroc.com ENCEE ACADEMY – DANCE Kathak dance classes, Sat & Sun. Bharatnatyam dance classes, Tues & Sat. Bollywood, Wed & Fri, Senior Citizen Yoga, Fri morning. Starting soon: Tabla, Hindustani vocal classes at Patidar House 22 London Road, Wembley. Call: 020 8795 1648 or email: encee@patidars.org

TEA DANCE Mons, Weds 1.304.30pm £4 Brent Town Hall. LAST DANCE ON WED 26 JUNE. 020 8937 6206 BALLROOM AND LATIN Mons 7.30-11pm Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane Wembley 020 8855 6868

DRAMA FRESH ARTS THEATRE SCHOOL Affordable drama, dance and singing taught by industry pros for children aged 3-13. Classes at Ark Academy in Wembley and Newman Catholic College in Harlesden on Sat mornings.

Call 0845 269 9529 or 07506 363 585 or visit www.fresh-arts.co.uk

Queens Park Community Choir in full voice: see community

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No experience needed!

020 8452 5239 www.madhatterstheatre. org.uk

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

LEARNING ART CLASSES Tricycle Theatre Kilburn 269 Kilburn High Rd NW2 Tues 7-9pm, £30 concessions £35 for five weeks. Contact Mary (pm) 020 8141 6367 or mstreherne@gn.apc.org

GCSE TUITION & REVISION CLASSES Maths, science & English £14.50 ppph Wembley 020 8900 0505

MUSIC

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 every Tues 6.30-8.30pm at Chalkhill Community Centre www.londonurban artsacademy.org/enrolfor-free

SPORTS & LEISURE 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 BACK TO NETBALL 10-12 week re-introduction 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

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

SEA URCHINS Thurs 8pm, swimming club for young people and adults with learning difficulties. Willesden Sports Centre, NW10, free, call Jean 020 8452 6912

JUNE MUSIC – ACE CAFÉ, FREE ENTRY Wed 5, 6-11pm – Hot Rod Night with The Cheaterslicks + DJ Little Car. Sat 29, 7-11pm – Rhythm ‘n’ Cruise Record Hop with DJ Jimmy Guntrip

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 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

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

Tue, 50+ gentle aerobics, Brent Town Hall, 10-11am, £2, just turn up.

Tue, 50+ gentle Aerobics, Kingsbury Fitness First, 1.30-2.30pm, call 020 8937 3722. Healthy Walks Programme – visit www.brent.gov.uk/sports ADULTS BOXING AND CROSS-TRAINING CLASSES Real Fitness, Willesden Green, offers 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 AIKIDO CLASSES Wed 8-10pm St Andrews Church, Scout Hall, Church Gardens, Harrow Road, Sudbury Contact Steve on 07775 588 343 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.yogaindaily life.org.uk

ZUMBA Zumba classes for all levels with Donna Sheehan, fully qualified ETM level 2 and Zumba instructor. St Mary & St. Andrews Parish hall, Dollis hill lane, NW2 6HE. Sat 10am and Mon 8.15pm, Wed at Raw, Cinnamon Suite, West Hendon, NW9 7BP 8pm.

All welcome.

PILATES Mon eve, 7.00pm at Kingsbury Services Club, Stag Lane. Beginners welcome. Experienced instructor will help you to improve your posture, strength and flexibility.

Especially beneficial for back problems and toning abdominals.

Call Di on 07958 140 003 LADIES YOGA Enjoy the benefits of yoga with 15 years experienced yoga instructor and a member of CTHA. Mrs Lata Shah. Tel 07570 118 229 or email lata.shah@ btconnect.com

SELF DEVELOPMENT

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

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. Visit www.thechildrenstrust. org.uk/headat or call 01737 365 890 for more information.

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/ meditation-classes, call 07784 436 783 or email info@akanista.com

See: Self development – Meditation/ combat stress

ALL EVENTS ARE SELECTED AT THE EDITOR’S DISCRETION

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

WEMBLEY STADIUM EVENTS UEFA Champions League Final, 25 May Championship Play Off Final, 27 May England vs Republic of Ireland, 29 May International Stadiums Poker, 31 May to 5 June Capital Summertime Ball, 9 June Bruce Springsteen Concert, 15 June The Killers Concert, 22 June Robbie Williams Concert, 29–30 June and 2–5 July Subject to change www.wembleystadium.com/events

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