NEWS AND KEY TOPICS FROM THE CITY OF LONDON
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Lord Mayor’s Show page 2
Autumn 2015 Issue 36
Sculpture in the City page 3
Goodbye to “Bugsy” page 10
City of London School for Girls page 15
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NEWS
School applications PRIMARY SCHOOL Children born between 1 September 2011 and 31
August 2012 should start primary school in September 2016. Applications are open until 15 January 2016. JUNIOR SCHOOL Junior school application is for children currently
attending infant school or in Year 2 of primary school. Parents with children born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009 can apply. Applications are open until 15 January 2016. SECONDARY SCHOOL Children born between 1 September 2004 and
31 August 2005 will be attending secondary school in September 2016. Application deadline is 31 October 2015. 14-19 UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE OR STUDIO SCHOOL Children born
between 1 September 2001 and 31 August 2002 (current Year 9) are eligible to apply for a place at a University Technical College (UTC) or a studio school for the September 2016 Year 10 intake. Application deadline is 31 October 2015.
If you miss the October deadlines call the School Admissions Service on 020 7332 1750 MORE INFORMATION www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/schooladmission
CityResident Public Relations Office City of London PO Box 270, Guildhall London EC2P 2EJ 020 7332 3099 pro@cityoflondon.gov.uk www.cityoflondon.gov.uk 14 NOVEMBER
The Lord Mayor’s Show is 800 Be a part of something really special on a day that’s anything but ordinary! Come along and join in the celebrations to mark this milestone and to welcome the newly elected Lord Mayor. Over 150 floats will be parading the streets with more than 7,000 people and 200 horses taking part. The procession will start at 11am at Mansion House. It will travel down Cheapside, reaching St Paul’s Cathedral, where the Lord Mayor will receive a blessing. It will then
continue to the Royal Courts of Justice before returning via Victoria Embankment, finishing at Mansion House at 2.40pm. Lots happening throughout the day, from the River Pageant at 9.00am to the famous fireworks at 5.15pm. Road traffic and parking are going to be affected in most parts of the Square Mile. MORE INFORMATION lordmayorsshow.london/residents/ www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lmshow
NEWS
Portsoken at the Show Building a float for this year’s Lord Mayor’s Show is the first in a number of events that celebrate the redevelopment of the area and its strong community spirit. Getting residents involved in the project has been a great way to remind everyone that, although there’s a lot of commercial and tourist activity in the area, Portsoken has a strong residential community. Residents, local businesses, the Sir John Cass School and St. Botolph’s Church amongst others from the Portsoken area have all been involved. Their views and ideas are being used to create the themes for the float as well as for the forthcoming community play. We are looking for volunteers to take part in community workshops to decorate the arches and panels that make up a key part of the float. The theme, ‘Living among Giants’, will focus on the people living in an area of big business.
MORE INFORMATION kirsty.leitch@cityoflondon.gov.uk
NEWS
3 TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT www.redcross.org.uk/market
Get your Christmas shopping off to a stylish start Christmas Market 2015, Guildhall Yard 30 November 5.30-9pm – 1 December 10.30am-8pm
Make a date to celebrate the festive season at the Guildhall Christmas Market – The City’s original Christmas Market – supporting British Red Cross. With over 100 stalls selling fashion, jewellery, homeware, gardenware, gifts, books, food and drink, you can do all of your Christmas shopping under one roof.
beauty treatment in our relaxation station.
This is a shopping experience with a difference as you can also enjoy free chocolate and coffee tastings, a basket-making workshop, a fashion show from designers Orla Kiely, Amanda Wakely, Judy Wu, Kelly Simpkin and Daniel Blake, and when you need to take a break from the hustle and bustle you can visit our Art Fair or enjoy an express
The Raffle and Silent Auction will take place both before and on the day where you can have the chance to win prizes such as exclusive tickets to the BAFTA Awards. Proceeds from this event will go towards the lifesaving work of the British Red Cross both in the UK and overseas.
Tickets for 1 December are just £5 and include a complimentary glass of wine. The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress will officially open the Market on Monday 30 November and limited tickets are £35, including a canapé reception.
NEWS
Sculpture in the City Sculpture in the City is a dynamic yearly public art exhibition in the City of London, launching each summer with a new selection of contemporary art pieces placed in the Square Mile. This year the exhibition features 13 works from internationally renowned artists including Damien Hirst, Sigalit Landau, Bruce Beasley and Kris Martin. The 14th and final work, Forever, a monumental artwork made from more than 1000 bikes by the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, was recently installed to coincide with the Royal Academy’s much anticipated exhibition of this celebrated artist.
MORE INFORMATION www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/sculptureinthecity
Now in its fifth year, the Sculpture in the City initiative aims to enhance the urban environment with cutting-edge contemporary works from leading artists. Set amongst London’s iconic architectural landmarks, such as Norman Foster’s Gherkin, The Leadenhall Building (aka The Cheesegrater), and the Lloyd’s building by Richard Rogers, this open-air exhibition not only enriches the experience of residents but draws cultural visitors into this most ancient part of the city. FREE to view anytime, the sculptures are located around St Botolph without Bishopsgate, Lime Street, St Mary Axe, Great St Helen’s and Undershaft.
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Free advice for over 55s Age UK Camden is running a series of information events in the City to encourage older people to take some time to ensure that all their financial and legal matters are in order. These sessions will provide people, particularly those who are ‘asset rich/ cash poor’ and have been affected in many ways by the recession, with the opportunity to speak to qualified legal and financial advisors about will writing, power of attorney, personal wealth planning, inheritance tax, trusts, pensions, investments and planning for a funeral. With the support of Osbornes Solicitors LLP, Ablestoke Financial Planning LLP and funeral directors, Leverton and Sons Ltd. NEXT EVENT 18 November 2015 2-4pm Artizan Street Library and Community Centre www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/artizanstreetlibrary MORE INFORMATION 020 7837 3777 duty@ageukcamden.org.uk
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It isn’t rude to hang up Last year more than £1.70bn was reported lost to Action Fraud across the UK. People were persuaded to hand over anything from a few pounds to several hundreds of thousands of pounds. ‘Boiler room’ cold calls target vulnerable consumers, persuading them to part with life savings for non-existent or overpriced commodities such as diamonds, wine and car parking spaces.
Part of the scam is to have what appears to be a legitimate City of London address by paying monthly fees to virtual office and mail forwarding providers. Trading Standards Officers, working in partnership with the City of London Police under ‘Operation Broadway’, have invested considerable time advising virtual office and mail forwarding providers about their legal responsibilities when taking on new clients. However, the failure by two of the biggest providers to heed the advice led to two successful prosecutions against Servcorp UK Limited and Regus Management UK Limited. No matter how convincing they sound, you should never deal with telephone cold callers. If you have the slightest suspicion, just hang up! MORE INFORMATION Action Fraud 0300 123 2040 www.actionfraud.police.uk
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Register to vote The lists of voters in the City of London are being updated, and we need to know who is eligible to vote at your address. In the City there are two different lists, the Electoral Register (which is used at national and European elections) and the Ward Lists (which are used at City Ward elections for Aldermen and Common Councilmen). Each residential address has been sent two forms, a white form for the Electoral Register and a green form for the Ward Lists. Please complete and return both forms as soon as possible – even if the information on the forms is correct or you do not think anyone at your address is eligible to vote. Elections for the Mayor of London and the Greater London Assembly will take place in May 2016. If you are not registered, you will not be able to vote. Also, the Electoral Register
is used by the credit referencing agencies as part of your credit file so, if you’re not registered, you may have difficulty obtaining credit, a mortgage or other financial services.
MORE INFORMATION 0800 587 5537 electoralservices@cityoflondon.gov.uk www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/voting @CityVote
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Supporting carers
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If you are helping someone with any aspect of their daily lives like cleaning, washing or reminding them to take medication, and you are not paid to do so, then you are a carer even if you may not see yourself as one. The City Carers Group invites speakers to talk on a variety of interesting topics and arranges social activities and trips. You may find it helpful to meet up with other carers. Come along to the next meetings for a chat, to share experiences and make new friends. If you prefer one-to-one support, including emotional support and information and advice, City Carers offers a telephone service to discuss your situation more in-depth. The Group meets every second Tuesday of the month (11am-12.30pm) at Tudor Rose Court, 35 Fann Street, Barbican, EC2Y 8DY. Forthcoming dates are 10 November and 8 December.
MORE INFORMATION Elaine Fletcher 020 8206 7505 elainef@eldersvoice.org.uk Adult Social Care Team 020 7332 1224 adultsduty@cityoflondon.gov.uk
The City of London Access Group The City of London Access Group (CoLAG) provides an active focus within the City of London for matters relating to accessibility, work with statutory authorities and others to achieve an accessible environment for the whole community – particularly those with disabilities – and raises public and professional awareness of the difficulties caused by inaccessible buildings and facilities. CoLAG shares a close working relationship with the City Corporation’s Access team which supports and facilitates the Group in a number of ways, including arranging its regular meetings at Guildhall, co-ordinating street surveys and organising visits to specific venues. Members of the Group are volunteers, generally with a
disability who live, work and/or regularly visit the City. They help provide personal input on access to buildings. They meet bi-monthly to discuss updated legislation, news, publications and events affecting disabled people. There is usually a speaker at each meeting giving a presentation on a topical issue. If you are interested in joining the Group, contact the Access Team who will arrange for you to attend a meeting.
MORE INFORMATION colag@cityoflondon.gov.uk www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/accessgroup
Supporting residents leaving hospital Care Navigators play a key role in the community, supporting City residents being discharged from hospital. They meet them in hospital when they are ready to be discharged and work closely with GPs and other health care professionals to make sure all relevant health services are in place. The Adult Social Care Team works closely with Care Navigators to ensure that reablement and other support services are offered to people coming home to help them maintain their independence. This service is delivered by Age UK East London. MORE INFORMATION 020 7332 1224 adultsduty@cityoflondon.gov.uk www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/adultsocialcare
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Recycling: what happens next? The waste and recycling the City Corporation collects from residents is taken to three different facilities in and around London.
bottles and packaging. This reduces the need for virgin materials to be extracted meaning resources are used again and again.
The recyclable materials you put in your clear recycling sacks are sent to a Materials Recovery Facility operated by Veolia in Southwark, where it is sorted into separate recyclable materials which are metals, paper/card, glass bottles/jars and recyclable plastics. These materials are then sold on to various re-processors depending on the demand for that material. They are mostly UK based companies that manufacture new products using the recyclable material, for instance: aluminium cans into alloys; steel tins into steel girders; paper into newspapers or corrugated boxes; glass into road aggregate and plastics into new
Your food waste is sent to an in-vessel composting facility in Kent operated by New Earth Solutions. There, the food waste is transformed into quality compost which is used as a soil improver on local farmland. This means it goes directly back into food production.
MORE INFORMATION 020 7606 3110 recycling@cityoflondon.gov.uk www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/recycling
Your general waste is taken to an Energy-from-Waste facility at Belvedere where it is processed to produce energy. It is transported by barge down the River Thames saving thousands of lorry journeys per year, minimising the impact that waste transport has on the environment.
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Superfast broadband coming to Golden Lane Residents and businesses of the Golden Lane Estate should be able to access broadband speeds of up to 80 Mbps early in the New Year. BT Openreach are expected to begin installation of fibre to the Internal Cabinet during this Autumn/Winter. While the agreed dates for site development and the final ‘go live’ for access to superfast broadband are still to be finalised, it is anticipated that residents and businesses will have a vastly improved online experience from early 2016. This means residents and businesses will be able to enjoy faster upload and download speeds and connection reliability via their internet service provider after the go-live date.
At present, residents on the Estate report that speeds can be a slow as 4mbps – meaning a very poor user experience for even everyday online activity such as browsing the web. The Superfast City Programme Team, a City of London initiative, have been working to encourage telecommunications providers such as BT Openreach to improve the connection infrastructure in the City to enable our businesses and residents to benefit from the provision of superfast broadband.
MORE INFORMATION www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ superfastcity @superfastcity
NEWS FROM THE CITY OF LONDON POLICE
talkback Distraction Thefts In recent months there have been a number of ‘distraction thefts’ reported in the Square Mile. Most of these thefts take place between 11.30am and 3pm on weekdays. Thieves visit coffee shops, bars, and restaurants and employ various techniques to distract customers so they can steal mobile phones and other valuable items. They tend to approach victims pretending to ask for directions to distract them, they will lay maps or other props over valuable belongings on the table, using these covers to deftly remove items once they’ve finished talking to the victim.
They may also be “spilling” water on a victim and help to clean it off and, as they pat down their victim, they steal wallets, phones or other items. In one instance, a man entered a fast food chain restaurant on Cannon Street and stole a mobile phone from a table as the victim was eating. The thief put a prop on top of the phone and engaged the victim in conversation. The thief then distracted the victim by making hand gestures towards his mouth whilst at the same time picking up the mobile phone from under the prop, and walked off with it.
VIEW THE DISTRACTION THEFT TECHNIQUE ON YOUTUBE:
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What can you do? n Avoid leaving your phone and other valuables on the table where it can be easily snatched. n Keep your bag as close to you as possible, or right under the table in a restaurant where it can’t be easily riffled through n Be aware of your surroundings. Distraction thefts can also take place on the street or in offices
Continued overleaf: Phone snatching (on bikes)
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Phone snatching (on bikes) The City has seen a spate of phone snatches by thieves riding bicycles. Victims tend to be approached from behind, while they are holding their phone or using it in the street. The majority of thefts take place in the evening between 6pm and 10pm. Offenders, on mopeds or bicycles, mount the pavement and snatch the phone – sometimes using force to knock it out of the victim’s hands.
In one case, a 41 year old man had his phone stolen by a man speeding past on his bicycle. The cyclist mounted the pavement and within a second the phone was snatched and the thief rode off with two other men on bikes. If your phone has just been stolen and the suspect is still in the area call the police on 999. If your phone has been stolen and the suspect is no longer in the area, report it by calling 101, the non-emergency police number.
What can you do? n Avoid walking and texting at the same time – it puts you at risk of injury and the distraction of texting also leaves you vulnerable. n Keep your conversations short. n Be aware of cyclists on the pavements – particularly those riding fast or dangerously. VIEW THIS PHONE SNATCH TECHNIQUE ON YOUTUBE:
http://bit.ly/1J9Xz0C
Project Servator The City of London Police is always looking for ways to ensure the safety of those who live and work in the Square Mile, and is at the cutting edge of new developments in policing. The City’s “ring of steel” was put into place in the mid-90s as a response to the terrorist threats of the time, and now innovative new approaches to street policing are being put into practice to tackle the threats of terrorism and other crimes. One of these techniques is “Project Servator”. The City was chosen as the test ground for this programme. The success of the pilot led to Servator becoming normal practice in February 2014, and has been replicated by a number of other forces. Servator tactics were adopted by Police Scotland during the Commonwealth Games and are also being used by British Transport Police at key transport hubs. Metropolitan Police officers from Westminster are also looking at the tactic as an option. Visitors from overseas, including Australia and Switzerland, have spent time with the City of London Police to learn more about Servator methods and how they can be employed.
SO WHAT EXACTLY IS PROJECT SERVATOR, AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOU? Project Servator is an innovative new approach to street policing which aims to be unpredictable and to stay one step ahead of criminal behaviours, especially those relating to terrorism. For example, one activity it aims to reduce is hostile reconnaissance. This is when potential terrorists observe locations with the intention of collecting information to plan a terrorist or hostile act against a target. Project Servator prevents this by creating an unpredictable environment with different types of deployments so that criminals are caught unawares. Servator deployments use all available tactical options to ensure that they are unexpected in the way they operate, as well as where and when they are deployed. Sometimes an area is swamped with uniformed officers, dogs, and horses. Sometimes plain clothes officers survey an area, and sometimes an area is filled with uniformed officers working closely with plain clothes officers. Specially trained officers then monitor the
behaviour of those in the area to check for anyone who is behaving suspiciously, threateningly or unusually. Servator was intended to combat terrorism, but an unexpected positive side effect has been the strong success it has had in combating other forms of crime. Drug related crime and driving related offences are two examples of this. Those driving without a licence or insurance, or those hiding drugs in their car or on their person are likely to exhibit nervousness at the sight of police. Since Servator was introduced, 65% of stop and searches have resulted in an arrest, caution or fixed penalty notice. This helps to make the City of London safer for everyone. The project was instigated by the Home Office, which has been keen to see the progress made in the City. Home Office Security Minister John Hayes visited the project in July at a deployment in Tower Bridge to see the tactics first hand.
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SO WHAT MIGHT YOU SEE AROUND THE CITY AS A RESULT OF PROJECT SERVATOR?
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF PROJECT SERVATOR A CASE STUDY
n Deployment of specialist teams trained to spot anything unusual in the environment. n Highly visible teams deployed using all the assets of the City of London Police, such as dogs and horses, to deter and disrupt terrorist and criminal activity. n Unpredictable deployments across the City which are designed to cause minimum disruption to the public.
but we hope that criminals are now aware that plainclothes officers are watching their movements and will stop them in their tracks.
On Wednesday 5 August, a 21 year old woman was pulled over for driving suspiciously. A search of the vehicle revealed six wraps of cocaine, three ecstasy pills and a bag of cannabis. She was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs and was bailed.
However, you might see nothing at all! Servator deployments are unpredictable, and covert officers might move amongst you unnoticed. Obviously, City residents will expect a uniform police presence on their streets,
We are working with organisations such as the One New Change shopping centre management team to help them understand how Servator will help them, and to know when to report issues on their grounds.
In addition, Servator officers also work closely on community engagement with businesses, residents and visitors to the City. Such engagement aims to deter crime and encourage reporting of suspicious activity.
At the same time, officers stopped a BMW heading in the opposite direction. The driver produced a fake Greek driving licence and the passenger was found to be wanted for immigration offences. A search of the car by a police dog helped turn up 24 wraps of cocaine. Both men were arrested.
Fatjon Kurmekaj, 29, from Albania, was charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession of a false ID document. Shkelzen Hajdarmataj, 25, from Albania, was charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine. The pair were remanded in custody after appearing at the City of London Magistrates Court on 6 August. An officer who was assisting with the search of the BMW then witnessed a suspected drugs deal nearby on Monument Street. The Audi involved was stopped on London Bridge and the driver produced a fake Greek driving licence and identity card. The
vehicle was searched by a police dog and a large quantity of cash and four socks containing 53 wraps of cocaine was found hidden behind the steering wheel. The man was charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of a false ID document, driving without a licence and with no insurance. He was remanded in custody after
appearing at the City of London Magistrates Court on 6 August. Sergeant Matt Timms from the City of London Police’s Project Servator team said: “This was a very successful operation on London Bridge with four drug related arrests in the space of an hour. The vehicles were stopped after our specially trained officers indicated that the drivers were acting suspiciously. This prompted the vehicles to be searched thoroughly using police dogs. As a result large quantities of drugs were seized. We will continue to use these innovative tactics to deter terrorism and catch those committing crime in the City of London.”
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City Police says goodbye to the City’s longestserving horse “Bugsy”, who was officially known as James after ex-Commissioner James Hart CBE QPM, joined the City Police in 2004. At over 18 hands, he was the biggest horse on the force, and was also the first piebald (black and white) horse in the country to serve with the police. Over the past 11 years, Bugsy was involved in all the major deployments of police horses in London, including the G20 protests in 2009, student demonstrations, the London riots, the Olympics, Trooping the Colour, the State Opening of Parliament and every Lord Mayor’s Show in the last ten years. In 2014, he even escorted the Lord Mayor’s coach. He was known as a very brave, courageous and loyal horse and his calming presence helped many other horses to come through their training. A real professional while on the job, Bugsy also had a cheeky side. Jesse Wynne, a Sergeant in the Mounted Branch, says: “He wasn’t just our biggest horse – he was one
of the biggest personalities too. He was a ladies’ man, and had a real distrust of men. He sometimes used to do a runner up the yard while they were trying to put his kit on! He also had a real love-hate relationship with our farrier, and point-blank refused to be shoed at Wood Street Police Station. He only allowed the farrier anywhere near him at Bushy Park Stables.”
Police puppy finds live ammunition It’s been a busy time for the City Police’s new dogs – and one of them has already emerged as a bit of a natural at sniffing out trouble. George, a 16-week-old black Labrador puppy, was walking with his handler Scott around the River Shuttle in the London Borough of Bexley one Sunday morning, when he made a surprise find: some live ammunition. Scott, who lives in the area, said: “he hasn’t even started his training yet, but he must have a natural aptitude. He was nosing around the base of a tree, in some foliage, and I came over and had a look and saw he’d found some ammunition. I couldn’t believe it!” Scott called the Metropolitan Police and local officers attended and removed the ammunition. The Dogs Unit handles dogs which are specially trained to sniff out items such as drugs, explosives and money. In addition to the specialist ‘sniffer’ dogs, the unit has several ‘general purpose’ police dogs.
Bugsy loved tomatoes, and it wasn’t unknown for him to unseat his rider occasionally and find his own way home as if nothing had happened. He was also known for his love of a good shoulder scratch, keeping officers as scratching slaves until he was happy.
When the dogs are not on duty, they live with their handlers. If you’re keen to learn more about the City Dogs, check out their Twitter feed @CityPoliceDogs
Unfortunately, in recent years he had suffered from arthritis in his front legs and this had got progressively worse, and after veterinary advice the decision was made that it would be in his best interests to be put down.
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Sergeant Wynne added,“He was greatly loved by all officers and staff and his loss will be felt deeply.”
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
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GOLDEN LANE SPORT & FITNESS
Escape Pain Have you been experiencing knee or hip pain for longer than six months? Are you over 45 and able to exercise? Would you like to understand more about your condition and learn how to cope with pain? Escape-pain provides people with a better understanding of their condition. It teaches them simple things they can do to help themselves with, by taking them through a progressive exercise programme so they can learn how to ease the pain and continue to stay healthy and fit. Escape-pain, is a rehabilitation programme for people with chronic joint pain that integrates educational self-management and coping strategies with an exercise regimen individualised for each participant. The programme is delivered to small
groups of people in 12 classes, twice a week, for six weeks. There are two components to the programme: an education component where people learn about the origin of their pain, simple ways to cope with it, why they experience it and what might be causing it; the second part consists of an exercise regimen where people take part in a series of training sessions tailored to each individuals’ needs and abilities. Robust evaluation shows that Escape-pain can help reducing pain and improve physical mobility and can improve psychosocial consequences of pain, like depression. The programme, not only reduces healthcare costs, but also helps with giving people selfconfidence by making them feel more in control of their situation. MORE INFORMATION The programme is run in partnership with the Health Innovation Network.
Golden Lane Sport & Fitness Sports Development 020 7250 1464 csd-col@fusion-lifestyle.com www.goldenlanefitness.com Facebook GoldenLanefitness Twitter @goldenlanesport
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Feel Alive
Not everyone is a natural born gym bunny, wants to run a marathon, climb a mountain, cycle across a desert or be a champion! For some people, it’s just about finding the activities they love doing, and doing them just because it makes them feel good. The team at Golden Lane Sport & Fitness can help you discover the things that make you happy, healthy and feel completely alive. Come down for a free trial. There are no fees to pay if you decide to join. MORE INFORMATION www.feelalive.today/free-pass
Dementia Friendly Community Status Mental Health Crisis Helpline 020 8510 8366 City and Hackney
24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Helpline
Call 020 8510 8366 for expert advice and guidance in times of mental health distress. All calls will be answered by qualified professionals who are experienced in dealing with mental health and are available to listen, help and support your needs.
local services, if you want this, and aims to empower and encourage you on your road to recovery.
They can also provide you with confidential support, referrals to
MORE INFORMATION www.nhs.uk
The helpline is available 24 hours a day including weekends, bank holidays and out of office hours.
The City of London has been awarded Dementia Friendly Community Status by the Alzheimer’s Society. The award is in recognition of the City Corporation’s commitment and actions to improve inclusions and quality of life for people with dementia living within the Square Mile.
MORE INFORMATION yvonne.weinberg@cityoflondon.gov.uk marion.willicomelang@cityoflondon.gov.uk www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementiafriendlycommunities
NOTICEBOARD
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Tower Bridge Exhibition
A snapshot of things to do near you in the next couple of months Science Theatre in the Engine Room
Interactive performances to entertain, inform and explain how the amazing steam-powered engines raised the mighty bascules of Tower Bridge in the Victorian era. Activities will take place at Tower Bridge Exhibition on 28 November, and are included within the general admission. Not available for pre-booking. www.towerbridge.org.uk
Looking for work this Christmas?
With Christmas on the horizon, the Cheapside & Aldgate Employment Project is gearing up to help City residents looking for short and long-term retail, hospitality or construction jobs in these areas over the festive season. Eligible City residents will receive employment training and support from Step Ahead, a recruitment agency delivering the project on behalf of the City of London, the Aldgate Partnership and the Cheapside Business Alliance. 020 3637 2538 Tracy@stepahead.co.uk www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/cityresidentjobs
Stay and Play at Shoe Lane
Under-fives can play with a selection of toys, meet other children, and take part in fun activities in a safe and friendly environment. Tuesday 10am-12pm (with Rhymetime) www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/shoelanelibrary
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Pilates classes
Guildhall Yard Market
Artizan Street Library offers a selection of Pilates classes for beginners to the more experienced. Evening classes for low-waged City residents on Wednesday at 7pm. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ artizanstreetlibrary
Guildhall Yard now hosts a regular lunch market with more than 20 stalls serving mouth-watering dishes from around the world. Come and gobble on some proper Greek wraps, Jamaican jerk chicken, cracking Korean dumplings and more. There are also plenty of sweet treats, including gourmet brownies and decadent doughnuts. Thursday 3 December 12noon-2.30pm. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ guildhallmarkets
The Girls Network
Weekly group offering girls aged 10-19 the opportunity to explore their artistic, creative and practical interests in a ‘girls only’ environment. Monday 4-6pm The Green Box, Mansell Street Estate, E1 8AH
Christmas at Leadenhall Market
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Lights Switch-on 20 November, 5-6.30pm Join the Lord Mayor for the official opening of Christmas in the City and stay for food, drinks and lots of fun and entertainment.
Reading groups
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Last Minute Christmas Shopping 14-18 December, 12noon-2pm Come to Leadenhall for live entertainment every lunch time and have some fun while you shop! @LeadenhallMkt
Lunchtime and evening groups at Artizan Street, Barbican and Shoe Lane libraries. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ libraries
Youth activities Thursdays drop-in sessions with games, crafts and a chance to learn new skills while hanging out with friends. 10-13 year-olds: 4-6pm 14-19 year-olds: 7-9pm The Green Box, Mansell Street Estate, E1 8AH
Artizan Arts
Weekly creative and artistic activities for young people aged 10-19. Friday 6-9pm www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ artizanstreetlibrary
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EXHIBITION
Guildhall Library Talbot House: ‘An Oasis in a World Gone Crazy’ Until 8 January
In 1915, army chaplain Philip ‘Tubby’ Clayton established the Everyman’s Club at Talbot House in the small town of Poperinge, only a few miles from the front line in Ypres. In the house, rank was irrelevant, orders were prohibited, and all soldiers were encouraged to forget about the war. This exhibition tracks the story of Tubby and this ‘oasis’ for soldiers during the First World War. It will include items from Talbot House, the memoirs of Tubby and the actual hut in which he wrote them after fleeing the Germans. Admission free
MUSIC
Spitalfields Music Winter Festival 4-15 December
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ guildhalllibrary
TOUR
Billingsgate Roman Bathhouse Tour
Every Saturday and Sunday until 12 December
Lower Thames Street is home to one of Roman London’s most fascinating remains. Discovered in 1848, the Billingsgate Roman Bathhouse is now open to the public. Explore this fascinating insight into ancient life in the City on a 45-minute guided tour and discover how the Romans lived in Londinium. If you are keen to uncover more
of Roman London, the City has a wealth of Roman heritage – all yours to explore. Download the self-guided walk Roads to Rome, or pick up a leaflet from the City Information Centre. Please note that this archaeological site is not accessible for wheelchair users. £8 adult, £6 concessions www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ romanbathhouse www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/walks
This year’s Spitalfields Music Winter Festival has something for everyone with world class music alongside some of classical music’s brightest new stars to add some musical sparkle to your winter festivities. Festival highlights include the return of renowned choir The Sixteen to Hawksmoor’s iconic Christ Church Spitalfields with a beautiful seasonal programme, and newcomers Solomon’s Knot promise to dazzle with their performance of JS Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. There will also be performances by two of Europe’s finest ensembles Les Arts Florissants and B’Rock, as well as the chance to hear from some of the UK’s rising classical music stars, The Riot Ensemble and The Marian Consort.
The Disappearing Dining Club presents an intimate and extravagant banqueting experience where you can enjoy a three course meal and music from Mara Carlyle and Liam Byrne in a surprise East End location. For younger ears, there’s the return of the award-winning interactive Musical Rumpus concerts for babies and toddlers and the introduction of a new Sound Explorers series for 5-7s. There’s also a chance to go behind the scenes of the creative process and see new work being devised as part of a new Works in Progress series. Box office 020 7377 1362 www.spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk
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LIVE EVENTS
Sound Unbound
Guildhall School of Music & Drama presents
31 October - 1 November
The Barbican and its family of orchestras join forces to stage Sound Unbound: The Barbican Classical Weekender. This ambitious weekend-long project offers audiences a chance to discover some of the greatest music ever written, in an informal festival environment. Sound Unbound will take over the Barbican Centre featuring over 50 short concerts across 48 hours in different locations that will showcase an unparalleled variety of music and artists. Alongside the live music programme a range of conversations and debates will take place throughout the weekend, while a team of expert hosts will
guide audiences through the plethora of music on offer. Performers include Jeremy Denk, Max Richter, Gabriel Prokofiev and James Rhodes, to name a few. Composers include music by Vivaldi, Mozart, Handel, Ravel, and Beethoven. www.barbican.org.uk
Guildhall Symphony Orchestra Michail Jurowski conductor Julian Clef piano Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 in C, Op. 15 Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 in E minor Op. 93
Written in 1953 following the death of Stalin and considered a commentary on the Soviet dictator’s rule, Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony has been described as ‘forty-eight minutes of tragedy, despair and terror, followed by two minutes of triumph’.
LUNCHTIME CONCERT
City of London School for Girls
Wednesday 25 November, 7.30pm Barbican Hall
Lulu By Frank Wedekind, in a version by Nicholas Wright Christian Burgess director Agnes Treplin designer
Wedekind described his 1894 play as a “monster tragedy”. The Guildhall School presents Nicholas Wright’s thrilling and explicit version of the original text, with five actresses sharing the role of Lulu, in a kaleidoscopic journey of sex and death through Germany, Paris and London. 27, 28 and 30 November, 1 and 2 December, 7.30pm 30 November and 2 December, 2pm Guildhall School, Silk Street Theatre
20 November, 1-1.45pm
The concert features a range of music performed by Year 12 pupils and will take place at St Giles’ Cripplegate Church. Admission free www.clsg.org.uk www.stgilesnewsite.co.uk
Admission tickets from £10, concessions available Barbican Box Office 020 7638 8891 www.barbican.org.uk
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