Edmonton Green Magazine - JUNE 2021

EDMONTON GREEN

#12 - JUN - 2021

OUR LOCAL MAGAZINE

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH

Meridian Water Plans for the first 300 homes at Meridian Water have been given the green light

Kids

Edmonton Play Streets are BACK!

Live, shop, eat and play local! www.edmontongreenmag.co.uk

Interview

Councillor Chinelo Anyanwu

Community

Enfield Neighbourhood Fund 1 JUNE 2021

Hands - Face - Space - FRESH AIR www.enfield.gov.uk

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V for #Vaccinated

Stand together against coronavirus.

When it’s your turn, take the vaccine.

It’s one of your most effective defences against Covid-19 and the best way to keep your family and friends safe.

You can also book a Covid-19 vaccine online at: www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination Or call 119, 7am- 11pm, 7 days a week.

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HELLO EDMONTON! We are delighted to be back sharing the best local news.

During this period of travel restrictions, we have been able to explore our local areas more.

We are happy to highlight all Edmonton, North London has to offer.

We encourage you to discover local shops, restaurants, cafes, events and entertainment.

It is an exciting month as it is the first time we have released our Magazine online only. We are delighted to continue to share great local events in this way. This month we have lots of local news, interviews, events and information for you to enjoy.

We have been running as an independent magazine for 4 years now and we couldn’t be happier with support and interest in the magazine.

All has been made possible by our local businesses and residents.

As ever, thank you to our advertisers for making this possible.

We hope you enjoy the issue!

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WHAT’S INSIDE...

6 Covid-19 Vaccine Education

8 Platinum Academy

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10 Kids

Play Street is Back!

Community - Edmonton Green

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14 Interview

Councillor Chinelo Anyanwu

16 Live, shop, eat and play local Community

18 Enfield Neighbourhood Fund Fashion

20 Bridal Appointment by Mantriela

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22 Meridian Water

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| COVID-19 |

COVID-19 VACCINE The World Health Organisation has reported that Covid-19 is responsible for at least three million excess deaths in 2020. In the UK, Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on the Black African and Minority Ethnic communities, causing distress to many families.

Here in Enfield, Edmonton has been hit hard but there is still a low uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine in this area.

20,468 people have had the first dose of the vaccination in the local community (48% of the total adult population) vs. 59% borough average, despite the fact it is safe and effective against coronavirus.

In the past few months, Enfield Council has been engaged in various activities to target the different BAME community groups in the borough to encourage them to have the vaccine 6

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when called by the NHS. This work has focussed on advice about the Covid-19 vaccines, how they work and addressed questions and fears people may have.

Webinars have also been organised to increase take up of the coronavirus vaccines and provide vaccine information.

So far, four community webinars have taken place this year which includes the Communities (17 February 2021), Bulgarian (5 March 2021), Turkish (9 March 2021) and the Black African and Caribbean (22 April) webinars. www.edmontongreenmag.co.uk

If you missed them first time round, you can watch them online: Communities webinar: https://youtu.be/7StYjebQCHc Bulgarian webinar: https://youtu.be/lI3-PIVFn9k Turkish webinar: https://youtu.be/XcnjZ4G_qNg Black African and Caribbean: https://youtu.be/ZNjQQa_Y3Go The Council is also running two vaccination campaigns to encourage vaccine uptake.

Our Vaccine Engagement Campaign, features a film in which people urge fellow residents to get vaccinated nine community languages– English, Turkish, Somali, Bulgarian, Greek, Gujarati, Romanian, Polish and Bengali.

It aims to ensure that all of Enfield’s communities understand the importance of having the Coronavirus vaccine and the role it will play in protecting residents.

You can watch it at: https://youtu. be/3CwxJdwWyok The V for Vaccinated Campaign, aims to encourage people to have a coronavirus jab when they are called by the NHS. Residents that have been vaccinated have been supporting the

V for Vaccinated campaign by making a V sign (palm outwards) and taking a selfie. Various photos have been shared on social media since the campaign started with the hashtags #Vaccinated and #KeepEnfieldSafe.

A short film was also created with people from across Enfield, from many of Enfield’s diverse communities supporting the campaign: https:// youtu.be/RYRngpiLxi8 All of the Covid-19 vaccines in the UK are effective against the virus including the new Indian variant.

It is important that you have both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to ensure you are protected in the long term.

The vaccine is one of the most effective defences against Covid-19 and the best way to keep our family and friends safe.

Ngozi Omolaiye Press and New Media Officer Enfield Council

For more information on getting a vaccination in Enfield, visit: bit.ly/nclcovidvax

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PLATINUM ACADEMY IS ENROLLING FOR SEPTEMBER 2021!

Back in September 2020, Nina Lewis-Hart, with the help of Big Narstie’s ribbon cutting skills, opened Platinum Academy of Performing Arts at Millfield House.

Platinum Academy Student’s end of the year show rehearsal at Millfield Theatre

Platinum Academy is North London’s leading full time college where young people from the age of 16 can train in all areas of performing arts and receive a national diploma qualification at the end of the two/three year programme.

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students and are so excited to share the news that they have received investment from some local businesses committed to supporting the arts and creating opportunities for young people, meaning they will be offering full scholarships to new students worth up to £15,000!

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“At Platinum Academy of Performing Arts, we want to share a united passion for our industry. We are dedicated to leading training in the performing arts and access to higher education and career opportunities in the creative industries. Our training is delivered by a faculty of experienced professionals and practitioners. Together, they enable our students to develop the skills and techniques to excel into highly competent performers and artists who are ready to pursue a career or begin higher educational training in the arts.”

- Nina Lewis-Hart, Principal

Platinum Academy Opening Ceremony 2020

Auditions will take place over the next few months for young people aged 16+ who have a passion and drive for the arts.

Please email admin@platinumacademy.co.uk to register your interest or find out a little more about what they offer.

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EDMONTON PLAY STREETS ARE BACK! Edmonton Parents Get Together kick off the reopening of Enfield playstreets - join us for the next one on Exeter Road on Sunday 6th June!

Playstreets are a great way to bring the community together.

By closing the road for a few hours to through traffic, children are able to reclaim their street to play safely - all on their doorstep.

Last month’s Exeter Road Playstreet saw an amazing 150+ visitors in just a few short hours, where families and neighbours came to chat, dance, swap plants, play, get

creative, and eat cake - we even had some sunshine amid the May showers!

Edmonton Parents Get Together is THE local Facebook group for families in the area. Founded in 2019, the group aims to help build a positive network for parents living and raising their children in N9 and N18.

Members share local info, groups and pre-loved items to give away, and much more!

Please join the group for all Playstreet updates! www.facebook.com/groups/EdmontonParentsGetTogether/

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EDMONTON GREEN SHOPPING CENTRE KEEPS IT LOCAL WITH COMMUNITY AT ITS HEART With the hopes of brighter days ahead, rules gradually lifting and retailers given the green light to open their doors, the team at Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (EGSC) continue to play their part to keep loving local.

The community has always been at the heart of Edmonton Green and this is becoming ever more apparent with the recent partnering with Blaze Communication, Tiger Monkey and Doodle Designs.

Local marketing agency, Blaze Communication from Bush Hill Park, has been appointed to work on all marketing and events within the Centre. Tiger Monkey, based in Enfield, has been commissioned to create a welcoming, community-themed artwork on the concourse to brighten the surroundings, whilst Doodle Designs, also from Enfield, will be creating an imaginative play area on the North Square. Both designs will be finalised incorporating the community input from workshops held within the Centre.

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opportunities for 16 to 24 year olds within the borough.

Sabri Marsaoui, Asset Director at Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, said, “The community has always been at the heart of Edmonton Green and this is a further way for us to support local businesses. Having partners closely connected to our vision, passion for the community and becoming fully emersed with our future plans for the Centre is really exciting.

“We want to ensure that we utilise what is on our doorstep and we now access all our support services such as marketing, communications, design and printing all within our borough.”

Loving local has never been more important and the campaigns across the country have been so prominent over the past year. Encouraging people to support their local shopping centres and high streets is paramount but it is also essential that we support local and independent service businesses.

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smaller businesses, some that are family run, but it makes such a difference when you work with people that know the local area like you do and have a real vested interest in helping and supporting their local community too. We are really excited about our partnership with Blaze Communication and the future of Edmonton Green Shopping Centre,” continued Sabri.

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on his days as a young boy and said, “I remember visiting the market here with my grandparents as a young lad. Knowing that I can now play a part to ensure that the Centre is still going for generations to come fills me with pride. It really is a place for the entire community. We are thrilled to be working alongside Edmonton Green Shopping Centre.”

Plans are underway for the rest of the year and the community is truly being embraced.

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5 MINUTES WITH COUNCILLOR CHINELO ANYANWU Get to know the recently elected Cllr Chinelo Anyanwu We are looking forward to welcoming her to her new position serving Edmonton, Jubilee Ward. She will play a key role in community engagement and experience.

Find out all about her connection with Edmonton and her aims for the next coming years.

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I’m very gratefully to be given the opportunity to serve the residents of Enfield.

I was born and brought up in Edmonton and have great memories from my first job at Giftland on Fore Street, to attending many funfairs at Jubilee park with my school friends.

I look forward to being a very active ward councillor facing issues headon, working together with my ward colleagues Cllr Alev Cazimoglu and Cllr Nesil Caliskan to serve the residents in Jubilee ward.

A top priority for me is to support the efforts of the council to keep our streets clean. It is unacceptable that some inconsiderate residents and businesses dump rubbish on our street corner and alleyways. I will be working to help tackle this issue - I encourage residents that witness fly-tipping to please report it and support the council in taking enforcement action whenever it can.

I also know that community safety is really important to residents. As a mother of two, I understand the challenges parents face bringing up children in a safe environment and ensuring they have access to a variety of positive activities. The children of our community are the future, I plan to work with schools in the ward to inspire, champion and celebrate young people. That’s why I support the council’s Summer University programme so that in July and August thousands of places will be offered on free courses, for young people aged 11 – 19.

I am concerned that the Conservative government funding cuts mean that Enfield has lost 241 PCs and Police Community Support Officers.

I will continue to campaign for more neighbourhood police officers I welcome Enfield Council investing in more than 300 CCTV cameras, helping the police make around 1,000 arrests a year.

I have met many Jubilee residents over the past few weeks and look forward to meeting many more, alongside the community groups and friends of the park.

In the meantime, if you are a Jubilee resident that needs help with any casework, please do not hesitate to contact me Cllr.Chinelo.Anyanwu@ enfield.gov.uk

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LIVE, SHOP, EAT AND PLAY LOCAL

La Dolce Piazza at Edmonton Green Shopping Centre

With the easing of some restrictions (from 12 April 2021), residents and those who work and study in Enfield are being asked to support their local businesses while continuing to observe safety precautions.

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as well as hairdressers, barbers, leisure centres and gyms. Restaurants, pubs and cafes can host customers outdoors at tables, and you can meet with up to six people or one other household outside too.

To show your support for local businesses why not download and display our Live Shop Eat and Play Local

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campaign poster. You can also watch our latest animation on YouTube.

If you have visited a business that has particularly impressed you and you’d like to recommend it, or if you run a business and would like to tell us what you are doing in your community, use the hashtag #LiveLocalEnfield on social media. We will like and share as many of these posts as possible.

By shopping on your high street, you will be supporting a local supply chain from producers to employees. National data show that for every £1 spent with a local, independent business, between 50p and 70p circulates back into the local economy.

While out and about, you should continue to observe the hands, face, space and fresh air recommendations. This means

washing hands often and thoroughly for around 20 seconds, wearing a face covering when inside a public space or where it is difficult to socially distance and keeping a distance of around two metres where possible from people not in your household or bubble.

In addition, you should look out for QR code posters that should be displayed by some businesses. Using the NHS COVID-19 mobile app, you can scan the QR code. This will mean NHS Test and Trace will be able to contact customers with public health advice should there be a COVID-19 outbreak.

You may also notice COVID marshals in town centres and parks who will help to advise and support members of the public and businesses on following social distancing rules and other safety measures.

Information about staying safe, getting tested and contact tracing can all be found at www.enfield.gov.uk/covid19. In addition, Enfield Council’s newsletters will help you keep up to date with all the latest information about enjoying Enfield safely.

Sign up at www.enfield.gov.uk/enewsletters.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD FUND OPENS FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL PROJECTS

The Enfield Neighbourhood Fund is officially open, offering community groups the opportunity to access a share of a £1.4 million fund spread over the next two years.

Enfield Council is inviting groups to submit proposals that will help transform their neighbourhoods, create positive change and improve outcomes for residents, particularly as the borough emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The fund will offer grants from £10,000 to £60,000 to charities, voluntary groups, public bodies, educational institutions and other community groups based in the borough.

Enfield Council is looking to fund innovative projects that will help reduce deprivation, improve the environment or widen access to opportunities, such as jobs, training and local services. They should be linked to the Enfield Poverty

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“We hope many local organisations will take advantage of the funding available. We want to support projects that will make a real difference to the lives of people in our communities. We also hope to see a wide range of proposals from our diverse communities, that will help people get more actively involved in their neighbourhoods.”

- Cllr Nesil Caliskan, Leader of Enfield Council

and Inequality Commission findings and final report.

Projects could include improvements to open spaces, new community facilities, a scheme to combat loneliness or foodgrowing initiatives.

The Council is particularly keen for groups to be able to demonstrate how their proposed projects will make a real difference to local people and must have tangible outcomes.

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The first bidding process ends on 9 July 2021. The second will take place in mid-2022. Read more and apply online.

The funding comes from the Community Infrastructure Levy, known as CIL, which is a levy on new developments that is used to support and deliver infrastructure to the benefit of local communities and neighbourhoods.

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| Fashion | Mantriella Summer 2021 Collection

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5 TOP TIPS TO HAVE A GREAT BRIDAL APPOINTMENT Going wedding dress shopping can be both exciting and nerve-racking.

You want to find the dress that gives you the ‘yes’ moment while making sure it fits you and your style.

Plan some time to relax, grab a bite or bubbly (or both) before!

Enjoy your time with the bridal party (big or small) before diving into your dress search. It also gives yourself and everyone time to relax and enjoy the moment. This gives you time to set the tone for the kind of wedding dresses and shopping day you have in mind.

Timing You have a lot of different planning and time scales to think about while planning a wedding.

Make sure you leave plenty of time to search for and order your perfect dress.

Here at Mantriella, if a bride is making a bespoke dress it can take up to 4 months in total.

Pick the right personalities for you Some people prefer a quiet appointment and others may want lots of different outspoken opinions. It is completely down to you. Make sure you have those who will make it fun, make memories and get the advice you want. If you don’t want to have many conflicting opinions then a smaller bridal party is often best.

Make it yours Before your appointment it is important to spend some time thinking about the style of wedding and dress you love. If there is anything we can do to make the appointment more ‘you’ let us know. We would love to make sure it is as you as possible.

Bring the right underwear and shoes If you will be wearing heels on the day it is a good idea to bring some with you. It makes it easier to imagine the dress and adds the correct height. Nude coloured underwear can help you focus on the dresses and allow you to feel more comfortable on the day.

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We Can’t Wait To See You! Visit: www.mantriella.co.uk IG: @mantriella

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MILESTONE REACHED AS FIRST HOMES SET TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON MERIDIAN WATER Plans for the first 300 homes at Meridian Water have been given the green light by Enfield Council’s planning committee.

Regeneration specialist Vistry Partnerships is working in partnership with the council to bring forward the proposals which form part of Meridian One, the first phase of this major regeneration scheme.

In total, the Meridian Water masterplan is earmarked to deliver 10,000 new homes.

In addition to the first 300 homes, Vistry Partnerships will be working with the council to bring forward a planning application for up to a further 700 homes within phase one later this year, including 50% affordable housing across the Meridian One site.

Enfield Council Leader, Cllr Nesil Caliskan, said: “This is a huge moment for Meridian Water and a giant leap forward for housing provision in Enfield. Meridian Water will provide thousands of good quality affordable homes in our borough and will play a major role in tackling the housing shortage here.

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Pictured are Cllr Nesil Caliskan, Leader of Enfield Council, and Matthew Taylor. Managing Director of Vistry Partnerships Lon Developments.

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“Enfield Council is at the forefront of major infrastructure and house building schemes in our borough delivering affordable housing for residents” Commenting, Matthew Taylor, Managing Director of Vistry Partnerships London Developments said: “We’ve worked closely with Enfield Council to develop these plans and these new homes will play a significant role in revitalising the area for local

people. Designed by Hawkins\Brown and HTA Design with Fisher Cheng and Urban Projects Bureau, Meridian One is a huge opportunity to transform this area into a vibrant place for people to live.”

Construction of the new homes is due to start in July 2021 and the first homes are due to be completed by September 2022.

“We’ve worked closely with Enfield Council to develop these plans and these new homes will play a significant role in revitalising the area for local people.

Designed by Hawkins\ Brown and HTA Design with Fisher Cheng and Urban Projects Bureau, Meridian One is a huge opportunity to transform this area into a vibrant place for people to live.”

Matthew Taylor, Managing Director of Vistry Partnerships London Developments

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