Edmonton Green Magazine - October 2021 by Edmonton Green Magazine

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#16 - SEP - 2021

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

A month of celebrations in Enfield October 2021

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October 2021

HELLO EDMONTON! Hello Autumn and our lovely readers. We are happy to bring another run down on all of the wonderful things happening in Edmonton this fall. We are incredibly excited to announce and highlight lots of celebrations and events happening for Black History Month, including many shows at the fabulous Millfield Theatre, please make sure to book your tickets early to avoid disappointment. We have many events family friendly events happening at Edmonton Green shopping centre this season. There will be something there for everyone so make sure you come down and join in in all of the activities. Thank you to all of our advertisers, we are so grateful for your continued support. A big thank you to the community and our readers, we hope you enjoy hearing about all the things you can do LOCALLY! Make sure to wrap up warm for those autumnal walks, enjoy those hot chocolates by the fire, get involved in all of the events happening on your doorstep and see you next edition!

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WHAT’S INSIDE...

BHM - Black History Month Enfield Celebrations

Fundraising One Great Day

Community - Local business suporting charity SANDS

Black History Month Voices of Black Folks

Environment Free Bulk Collection

Community Peers Supporting Peers

Kids - Half Term Activities at Edmonton Green Shopping

New Community Pantry opens at Edmonton Library

Health and Wellbeing Bac on Trac Programe

What’s on Millfield Theatre

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October 2021

| COVID- 19 |

PROUD TO PRESENT BLACK HISTORY MONTH ENFIELD A vibrant and engaging programme of events has been launched by local community groups with the support of Enfield Council to celebrate Black History Month 2021. This year’s theme – Taking Pride – will be explored through different mediums including workshops, dance, song, film and art, demonstrating the contribution of the black community to all our livesEnfield Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Cohesion, Cllr Nneka Keazor, said: “This year’s theme encourages black people to share why they are ‘Proud to Be’, to reflect on our history as individuals and as a community and to create a positive future path for younger generations. The packed programme of events curated by Enfield Council reflects the diverse and dynamic communities of Enfield and their amazing achievements. “This Black History Month will also be a time for reflection. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being felt by many in the black community, and indeed other minority ethnic communities. The opportunity to get together to celebrate, share knowledge and collaborate in person, will resonate deeply.” 6

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Highlights include: • The Enfield Caribbean Association who will take over the Millfield Theatre on 16 October 2021. They will look at how black women have helped to change lives for the better. This will feature workshops and presentations before culminating in a roundtable discussion in the main theatre space with a panel of experts including internationally renowned social historian and commentator, Bonnie Grier. • Jason Young at our Gospel Temple Church who will curate a season of films from the Ponders End URC with a focus on a diverse range of topics. The programme will look at how influential black figures and thinkers have been involved in defining moments in history. • Enfield Racial Equalities Council with a webcast on 21 October featuring a panel of respected black figures in politics, business and activism. They will discuss how people can empower themselves to make a difference. • And Enfield Council’s own Ethnic Minority Staff Network will also be involved with a series of events including Enfield’s star of stage and screen Rudolph Walker who will take a wry and insightful look at the impact of television situation comedy from the 1970s to the present.

Enfield Council supports strong and cohesive communities and is committed to creating a fairer Enfield for all. To keep up to date with events and activities hosted or supported by Enfield Council, sign up to Enfield Council’s newsletters at www.enfield.gov.uk/enewsletters . For further information on Black History Month, follow Enfield Council on Twitter @EnfieldCouncil. We’ll be using the hashtag #BHMEnfield.

The events programme is available to view online at www.enfield.gov.uk/BHM2021.

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October 2021

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION… Big Narstie, Sissy Lea and Abena The Actress in the heart of Edmonton Green Shopping Centre helping to raise funds for local charity and GOSH

On 4th September the stage was set for charity at Edmonton Green Shopping Centre with a talent show of young people entertaining the crowd, cheered on by Big Narstie, actress Abena The Actress and local superstar Sissy Lea. The annual fun raising event, One Great Day, took place at shopping centres up and down the country in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and local charities. The team at Edmonton 8

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Green chose to support Youth & Community Connexions (NYCC), an onsite charity supporting local young people as well as the wider community. From 11am to 4pm on Saturday 4th September, families were spoilt for choice with carousel rides, face painting, meeting superheroes and a full-on talent show. All proceeds made during the day were split between Youth & Community Connexions and GOSH. To top it all www.edmontongreenmag.co.uk

off, Crosstree Real Estate Partners (Crosstree), owners of Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, have matched all funds raised so each charity gets an even bigger portion! Rebecca Bird, Retail Manager at Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, said, “It was such a wonderful atmosphere and we are so proud to have been a part of this. Supporting the local community is something we strongly believe in and we are over the moon with the money we raised on the day. Crosstree’s generous donation has meant that both charities will receive £706.16 and knowing that locally this will go towards the learning hub for NYCC means a lot to all of us involved.” Cynthia Cobourn, Director of NYCC, said, “This weekend was something

the team were all looking forward to for a while and I couldn’t be prouder of all those involved. A great day was really had by all and we were able to raise funds and awareness in the process. “We are so grateful to everyone that came to support us on the day and help us raise the much-needed funds. And thank you Crosstree for the additional donation. We are blown away.” Rebecca continued, “It really felt emotional being involved in this event and every time we get the community together in Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, I am truly filled with so much pride. Community for us is what it is all about. Keep your eyes peeled for what we have throughout the year!”

The team at Edmonton Green are working hard to continue their summer success of events and will be keeping us on our toes with even more events scheduled throughout the year. Keep an eye on the website, follow them on social media or request to receive the monthly newsletter for updates.

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October 2021

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AUSTIN DAVIS FUNERAL DIRECTORS SUPPORTS LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENT AND RAISED MORE FUNDS FOR THEIR CHARITY OF THE YEAR SANDS. WHY SANDS? We chose SANDS as our charity of the year because sadly 15 babies die everyday in the UK. Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity in the UK. Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it. We have raised in total so far this year £630.00. Our Principal Funeral Director is taking part in SANDS October fundraiser by trying to walk 310000 steps during October.

If you would like to donate please send a cheque or pop into see us. 020 8191 9828 | www.austindavisandson.co.uk

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Life After Loss Has the COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted your mental health? If you live, work or study in Enfield, we can help. •

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Contact us today Mind in Enfield and Barnet and Citizens Advice Enfield are partnering to provide a service supporting the community recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

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October 2021

| Black History Month |

THE VOICES OF BLACK FOLK: IN UNEXPECTED PLACES A play written and directed by Khareem Jamal

Africology Productions is pleased to announce ‘The Voices of Black Folk: In Unexpected Places’. The latest installment in their ‘Voices of Black Folk’ series dedicated to shining a light on the forgotten rich history of black voices across the UK and Europe. Written and directed by Khareem Jamal, (playwright of Black Heroes In the Hall Of Fame and The Abolitionist), ‘The Voices of Black Folk: In Unexpected Places’ shares with us the fascinating lives of Septimius Severus, Queen 12

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Philippa of Hainault, Ottobah Coguano and Joseph Bolgone all who pop up in history in places we wouldn’t expect such as the Roman empire, the British Royal family and the French Revolution. Delving deep into our history, we learn about the true character of black leaders such as Septimius Severus, played by Lloyd Reid, who was an African emperor of Rome, who campaigned in northern Britain in an attempt to subdue the Scots and expand the empire, and who for a short period made the city of York the de www.edmontongreenmag.co.uk

facto capital of the Roman empire. We learn about Queen Philippa of Hainault, played by Misie Goode, who thanks to Netflix’s ‘Bridgeton’, has surfaced more prominently as a previous member of the British royal family. Married to King Edward III in 1328, Queen Philippa bore him thirteen children and in so doing sowed the seeds of discontent among the Plantagenets that would lead to the Wars of The Roses- a series of civil wars fought over control of the English throne in the mid-to-late fifteenth century. The story of Ottobah Coguano is also told. Played by Tosin Olomowewe, Ottobah was a former slave turned abolitionist and political activist who was kidnapped at the age of 13 from the ‘Gold Coast’ and taken to the Caribbean. Purchased by a British merchant, he was brought to England and eventually given his freedom. Ottobah made London his home and fought tirelessly for the “immediate” abandonment of the evil institution of slavery, becoming the first African to be published in English. His book, ‘Thoughts and Sentiments of The Wicked Traffic Of The Slavery And Commerce Of the Human Species’ (1787) caused a sensation with its unapologetic demand for abolition. Lastly, we learn of the irrepressible genius that was Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George, played by Mico Simonde, a man with many talents, who was a French

classical composer, virtuoso violinist, a conductor of the leading symphony orchestra in Paris, a renowned champion fencer and an anti-slavery abolitionist and commander of his own regiment in the French Revolution ‘the Légion nationale des Américains & du midi’- the first all-black regiment in modern European history. This is show for all the family, book your tickets today for an experience that is both entertaining and educational and not to be missed!

‘The Voices of Black Folk: In Unexpected Places’ is showing in London on 8th and 9th October at Theatre Peckham; 20th and 21st October at Millfield Theatre and in Birmingham on 14th and 15th October at the Crescent Theatre.

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October 2021

| Environment |

FREE BULKY WASTE COLLECTIONS BEGIN IN ENFIELD Bulky waste will be collected for free across Enfield, a perfect solution for residents who are unable to access the Barrowell Green Recycling Centre.

Residents will be able to book collections of up to six items for free, for an unlimited number of times per year. Many different items can be collected including furniture, bicycles, carpets and beds. A premium service will also be available, where a collection date can be selected for a charge of just £15. The easiest way to book an appointment will be via the Enfield Council website at www.enfield.gov. uk/bulkywaste. A video explaining the

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service in more details can also be found on Enfield Council’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/xs8Za1ZzBz4 Enfield Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment, Cllr Rick Jewell said: “This Council wants to make Enfield a fairer place to live and has recognised that many families are still living with financial challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, some residents do not have the means to access the current bulky waste service or are unable to visit Barrowell

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Cllr Jewell added: “While I am very pleased that we are able to offer this service to residents, I want to emphasise that we will continue to investigate and prosecute people who dump waste. While there has never, ever been a good reason for fly-tipping, there really is no excuse now. Be warned.”

Green with their items. “By making these changes, we will deliver an improved service offer for all the residents of the borough. It will ensure that all residents can dispose of their bulky waste easily and consistently. At the same time, it’s important to remember to repair and reuse where possible and dispose of all waste appropriately.” While electrical items cannot be picked up by the Council’s team without a small charge, free electrical collections

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are provided by Clearabee. In addition, good quality furniture and white goods can still be collected by the charity, British Heart Foundation. Barrowell Green is currently open every day apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. To ensure there is no abuse of the system - for example those undertaking regular house clearances - the service will monitor closely individuals’ booking requests.

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PEERS SUPPORTING THEIR PEERS - YOUNG PEOPLE GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Seeing young people taking a stand to help others and realise the importance of community is really uplifting and this is precisely what has happened recently in Edmonton Green Shopping Centre. Seeing young people taking a stand to help others and realise the importance of community is really uplifting and this is precisely what has happened recently in Edmonton Green Shopping Centre. As part of the Summer University, local art company Doodle Designs held a summer art workshop for ten young people within Edmonton Green Shopping Centre. The Management team at the Shopping Centre wanted to do their bit to help and waived the hire fee and asked the young people to donate it to a charity of their choice. Rebecca Bird, Retail Manager at Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, said, “Community plays a massive role for all of us here in the shopping centre. If there is a way we can help and enhance the community then we absolutely will. When Christina approached us to hire the room and she told us about the workshop, we couldn’t help but ask her to put the hire fee to a good cause.

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“BASE is a great organisation that is currently renovating a space within the Shopping Centre and I know this donation will be of a great help to them.” Christina Kalinowski, owner of Doodle Designs, who facilitated the workshop, said, “When Rebecca kindly told us to donate the room hire fee to a charity of our choice, I discussed this with the class and it was apparent that they all wanted to support their peers within Edmonton. Most of the participants were from outside of Edmonton so having been given a tour and brainstorming ideas, community was something that they all felt very strongly about.” They went about doing some research and they were all keen to support a food bank. They came across BASE (Build Achieve Support Empower), an Edmonton based not for profit organisation, that started in September

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Christina Kalinowski Doodle Design

2019 supporting five families locally. The organisation aims to reduce child poverty, gang activity and social isolation within the community and supplies food to a massive 400 families weekly from their own allotment and various other sources. Christina continued, “They came across BASE and are so happy that they’ve been able to help in some way. I couldn’t be happier to support Candice and her team. It is all about giving back to our community in some shape or form.”

Candice McDonald, CEO and founder of BASE, speaks highly of the management staff of Edmonton Green Shopping Centre and of the young people that took part in the Summer University. “We are truly grateful to all involved for their generosity. Being fully self-funded means that this is an absolute God send for us. We have been working had for the past six months to create a music studio for some of the young people we support and this money has totally come at the right time for us.”

If you’d like to know more about the organisation or can help spare anything then please get in touch via 07488 342 275 / gofundme. com/f/tackling-child-poverty

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October 2021

| Edmonton Kids |

HALF TERM FUN AND GAMES We are hoping that you’ve now got used to the fact that when it comes to entertaining the kids during the holidays then Edmonton Green Shopping Centre have totally got your back. It feels like the kids have only just gone back to school but half term is literally around the corner and the animals are planning another trip to pop down to Edmonton Green to pay us a visit. ANIMAL SEARCH Starting from the 22nd October, we will be running an animal search throughout the Shopping Centre. Animal images will be hidden in retailer windows and participants have to go and seek them out. You can pick up an entry form from the EdMINItons base in North Square, go on a hunt for the animals and then post your entry into our EdMINItons post box. You will have until Thursday 28th October when our winner will be picked at random from all the correct answers. The lucky winner will receive a goody bag, a one to one meet and greet with the baby animals and a professional photo! 18

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ANIMAL MEET AND GREET On Friday 29th October, from 11am – 3pm, we will have some fabulous visitors…a baby ape, a baby hippo and a baby rhino. Everyone (no age restrictions as we know most of the staff will want to see them too!) will have a chance to come and meet them during this time. If your kids are already a member of

EdMINItons – our BIG club for little shoppers - they will receive a free bookmark (while stocks last) but if they join on the day, which is free may we add, they’ll receive a choice of a free water bottle or stationary set! All activities are free to join in so what’s stopping you? Get yourself up and out and we’ll see you there!

for more information visit www.edmontongreencentre.co.uk

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October 2021

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NEW COMMUNITY PANTRY OPENS AT EDMONTON GREEN LIBRARY Enfield Council officially opened their first community food pantry at Edmonton Green Library this week.

Enfield Council officially opened their first community food pantry at Edmonton Green Library this week. The pantry is to primarily tackle food poverty and offers nutritious food at heavily discounted prices to residents facing food hardship, away from a complete dependency on foodbanks. Cllr Nesil Caliskan, Leader of Enfield Council, Cllr Mary Maguire, Cabinet Member for Finance and Procurement and Ian Davis, Chief Executive at Enfield Council cut the ribbon to declare the pantry open. The pantry is part of the community hub 20

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at Edmonton Green Library and not only provides cheaper and subsidised food but promotes healthy eating by stocking food that is high in nutrition. Edmonton Green is the first in a line of other pantries managed by the council that will be opened in the near future in the borough. It was primarily developed to address food poverty, as it offers a much more affordable alternative to the mainstream options offered by supermarkets and other food vendors. A community food pantry is a social supermarket. Pantries differ from food banks because food is bought rather www.edmontongreenmag.co.uk

than given away, therefore they typically aim to help prevent people from reaching an emergency situation. Users are referred via the Council’s Welfare and Debt Advisory Team, following an assessment of their needs. The focus is on how best to support the users using both council services, partners and voluntary and community sector organisations. Pantry users will pay £4.50 a week and will be able to purchase the equivalent of approximately £20 worth of food. The aim is also to identify needs such as debt crisis, homelessness, social isolation and family related issues. There is a strong connection between poverty and obesity and other public health issues faced by residents living in poorer areas. The pantry, which has been made possible with extensive support from the council’s Public Health department, also offers its users support such as access to welfare, debt management and employment and skills training. The Edmonton area was chosen as the first community pantry location, after research revealed that residents living in the area are most in need of help and support. Council staff will refer residents for time-limited membership following an assessment of their needs, so that a plan can be developed together and managed jointly until the resident is back on their feet.

Cllr Mary Maguire, Cabinet Member for Finance and Procurement at Enfield Council, said: “I am pleased that the first community pantry has opened its doors to residents in Edmonton, who are most in need of our help and support. “The general ethos of a pantry is to give a hand up, not a handout, as we help those with the most complex needs in our local communities. “By establishing dedicated community hubs located within libraries, we are enabling residents, particularly those with more complex needs, to access integrated support in one place.”

The community pantry will be open on Tuesdays from 1pm-3pm and Wednesdays from 10am-12noon and 1pm-3pm. For further information on community pantries, email thepantry@enfield.gov.uk

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October 2021

| Health and Wellbeing |

WOULD YOU LIKE TO IMPROVE YOUR EMPLOYABILITY, ENHANCE YOUR WELLBEING AND IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS? Now is YOUR chance to get the support YOU need…on your doorstep Precious Counselling and Mentoring CIC, a local provider of therapeutic and holistic services supporting children, young people and adults to improve their mental health and overall wellbeing, is launching its Bac on Trac Programme. The programme will be offered to local residents from 13 years and above, giving them the opportunity to improve their fitness, access employability skills and improve their wellbeing over a six month period. There will be four options for each participant to choose from; counselling, fitness coaching, employment mentoring and massage. 22

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Each participant will be able to choose two options out of the four that they’d like to be supported with. Mauva Johnson-Jones, Managing Director of Precious Counselling and Mentoring, said: “Our aim is essentially to support those that need it, to get back on track. We have teamed up with some amazing businesses locally in order to ensure each participant really does get the maximum benefit, providing they work hard with us too. It is a two way programme and we will do all we can to provide the support. All we ask is that

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those that are committed and willing to make a change to their lifestyle and themselves to step forward. Precious Counselling and Mentoring CIC have teamed up with local fitness professional and Personal Trainer, Manoj from Ukfitclub, Marcia from Nature’s Healing Hands, Andrew from Relentless UK and Cass from Cass Fitness to provide each of the sessions. The aims of the programme are to: - improve employability via career guidance and advice, - enhance lifestyle via physical exercise, motivation and diet, - and to support personal and overall wellbeing. Mauva continued, “Last year’s pandemic really took its toll on many peoples mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. We wanted to do our bit to take action and provide support in the best way we knew how. We launched Bac on Trac and we had such phenomenal results during the pandemic that we have received further National Lottery funding to run the programme again next month and we can’t wait.”

The programme is due to start next month. If you think you could benefit, please do reach out via info@preciouscounsellingandmentoring.co.uk for more information and an eligibility application form.

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October 2021

| What’s on at Millfield Theatre - October / November |

RESISTANCE COMEDY COMEDY & COCKTAILS AT MILLFIELD THEATRE Friday 15th October 2021 at 8pm TICKETS: £10 “Join The Resistance that EVERYONE is talking about!” Expect some of the best UK and International Acts to make you laugh your socks off at Millfield Theatre. Tickets are sure to fly so reserve your seats now and avoid disappointment! Top Class Line Up to be announced soon! Resistance Comedy Have Your Friday Night Sorted! of time.

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AFRICOLOGY PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE VOICES OF BLACK FOLK “IN UNEXPECTED PLACES” Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st October 2021 at 7.30pm TICKETS: £15 | £10 “First Republic Works are pleased to announce the latest chapter in their “Voices of Black Folk” series, “Black Voices in Britain Before The Windrush.” The theme of their 2019 production is revisited with a new character added and with other adaptations to the original script The inspiration for this spotlight on Britain is the recent focus on immigration & The Windrush generation, with that influx of African Caribbean people coming into Britain, the pervading assumption is that this was somehow the introduction of black people en masse into these islands.

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CODA – A TRIBUTE TO LED ZEPPELIN Sunday 24th October 2021 at 7:30pm Tickets FULL PRICE £25 & CONCESSIONS £22 CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe’s most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute band, replicating the power, excitement and magic of a Led Zeppelin show like no other. They are the only proper four-piece Zep tribute band in Europe that looks and sounds as close to the real thing as possible, featuring authentic-looking and sounding instruments as well as incredible, handmade replica costumes that will take you back to the time when the Gods of Rock ruled the world!

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SILENCE IS NOT AN OPTION BOOK LAUNCH Wednesday 15th September 2021 at 7.30pm Tickets: £24.50 Full Price | £22.50 Concession During this book launch Stuart will talk about his experiences and invite questions from the audience about his book and his life. Stuart will be signing copies of his book on the day. In this non-fiction debut, Stuart Lawrence talks about what he has learned from life -the tools that have helped him live positively and kept him moving forwards when times have been tough. From role models to self-control, failure to imagination, Stuart uses his own experiences to help people – to help all people - harness the good in themselves and in the world around them, using that fire of positivity to create change in their lives.

October 2021

NOW HIRING

TARGETED CHILDREN & YOUTH MENTOR YOUR ROLE: Delivering high quality youth work to young people across a 1year programme (with a view to extend); working directly with young people during sessions, supporting their engagement and responding to their individual needs. Experience working with young people around issues related to gangs, sexual exploitation, and relationships and well-being is essential. Salary: £16 per hour. Hours: Part time (20 hours a week) Application Deadline: 14th October 2021, 23:00

Please email a CV & covering letter to Ben@edmontoncommunitypartnership.org

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