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VINNIE JONES
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Happy Easter to all of our readers, I hope you enjoy the long weekend! Make sure you check out our feature for some great chocolate recipes to use up any leftover Easter eggs. This month I caught up with Vinnie Jones to discuss his events in support of The British Heart Foundation in May. We also take you on a journey to Japan with our go-to travel experts Abbotts Travel. If you’re planning a summer holiday then take a look at our swimwear special where I’m sure there is something for everyone, or our men’s fashion page showcases loungewear for lazy days. On top of all this we have our usual mix of local sports clubs, charities, organisations and businesses to keep you occupied. Hope you all enjoy the sunshine. Darren Perry Editor/Owner
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A new Adult Art Class opens in Loughton in mid-May designed for absolute beginners to improvers with an easy step-by-step guide to draw, paint and create. Local people who enjoyed TV’s ‘the Big Painting Challenge’ will now get a chance to get ‘hands on’ at the same time as having fun and learning new skills. It will be held at LifeWorks behind Loughton Methodist Church on Wednesdays for three hours with a choice of mornings or afternoons. It’s a part-time course run over 14 weeks. Chingford based Art teacher Adelaine
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DAVENANT FOUNDATION SCHOOL STUDENT RUNNER-UP IN NATIONAL YOUNG AMBASSADOR AWARDS
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A couple of years ago James raised £400 for the charity when he walked a mile. Commenting on receiving the award, James said: “I was a bit shocked. People I was up against included a young St John’s Ambulance member of the year and someone who had gone to South Africa to help build a village.” As part of his prize James who was one of the youngest nominations for the award - will be helping to crew a tall ship around Great Britain in summer 2016. Davenant Headteacher Chris Seward said: “The qualities that were recognised in James last year when he was awarded the Young Citizen of the Year award have now rightly been recognised by The Lions club.”
LOUGHTON FESTIVAL RETURNS The Loughton Festival is a 4-week programme of music, children’s events, a history study day, walks, talks and art events, all in some way raising money for this year’s charity, which is Epping Forest Re-Use. The charity, which is based at Bower Hill, Epping saves furniture and white goods from landfill. Its volunteers restore and then sell the items from its warehouse to members of the public to raise money to help needy families in the Epping Forest area. Sue says: “This year’s programme contains many of our old favourites and some exciting new events too.
What we really need now are volunteers to help us run our some of events and lots of people to turn up and buy tickets so we can cover our costs and raise money for our charity.” Highlights this year include a Neighbourhood Watch Safety Day, a study day entitled The First World War and the British Empire, a talk about Sylvia Pankhurst, a disco for under-7s, a drop in event at the Postal Museum Store in Debden, and musical events this year include a prom style event to celebrate VE day, a cabaret event performed by the Forest Musical
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VINNIE JONES INTERVIEW Our Editor Darren Perry grabs 10
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Morning Vinnie, it’s great to see you coming to Essex on the 9th of May for ‘An evening with Vinnie Jones’ and I wanted to start by asking how you got involved with the British Heart Foundation, whom the event is in support of? Well initially they came to me to do the commercial.
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The ‘Stayin’ Alive’ one...
Yeah exactly, and that just went crazy when it came out. So now, any charity work I get involved with, I look to split between Harefield Hospital where Tanya (Vinnie’s wife) had her heart transplant 27 years ago, and the Heart Foundation itself which have now saved about 30 to 40 lives because of the commercial.
Left: Vinnie Jones in his ‘Stayin’ Alive’ Hands Only CPR Campaign for the British Heart Foundation
then he asked me back for some reshoots and gave me a bigger role.
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So did you already know Guy Ritchie? No, no, they just called my manager and said we’d like Vinnie to do a cameo role in our new movie, so I did it and never thought no more of it.
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But then your acting career just exploded!? HAHA, yeah exactly!
So, going back to the manager idea, would you still like to be a football manager or are you too far down the acting path? I’d still love to be a manager, it’s in my heart.
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give him a cuddle. I’m two years now without alcohol.
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Nothing at all?
Not a drop, nothing.
Was there an incident or just a change of mind? I’d just had enough of it really, I decided to throw myself into my work and my golf, I’m trying to get my handicap down now.
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Oh yeah, what you down to?
I’m down to a 9 now but I want to get a lot lower. I just think Gazza needs a focus in life, some responsibility.
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Well he tried the So who would you fancy management side didn’t he, managing, Chelsea, Leeds, but that didn’t really pan out. Nah, true… but I’ve got MK Dons, Wales? You never say never in life, it’s some ideas for him which a massive question... if Leeds should help. phoned me up and said ‘We’re in a bit I hope so Vinnie, ok well I of turmoil would you come back?’ better wrap this up. I really then it would certainly pull at my heart strings! It would be a tough decision. appreciate your time and I look forward to catching up again at the Ok, finally, you’ve got this event on May 9th. Are you coming down yeah? event coming up on May 9th, and if you can have anyone in the I wanted to ask a little audience, sat on those tables, who I’ll be there. about your football career would be your ideal guest? A really well Gazza. too, obviously you were known as Great stuff mate, it’ll be a a tough guy on the pitch but do great night. you think there was also a slight That would be lovely, performance with it, that later Vinnie will be in London on 8th May certainly. Although I saw helped you blend into acting? Well I actually always wanted some news recently of him back and Essex on 9th May for to be a manager, not even an with the bottle in the last few days. ‘An Evening with Vinnie Jones’. Oh no, I saw him on TV the actor. When I came out of football The event, in support of The British other day with Robbie Savage Heart Foundation, also includes it was all I knew. The acting was an and he looked great. absolute freak of nature. special guests and a VIP after party. For more information and tickets So how did that come Yeah I know, it seems like it’s contact Simply Prestige Events. around then? been a recent relapse. Tel: 020 8709 8089 Guy Ritchie asked me to do two I hadn’t seen it, oh no... I’ll www.simplyprestige.co.uk days on ‘Lock Stock’ originally, try and meet up with him and info@simplyprestige.co.uk
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That must be great to know that your involvement has actually saved lives. Yeah definitely, I see it in the papers all the time, in fact just a few weeks ago there was an article in the papers from a cab driver who said he had a guy go over in the back and “I just remembered Vinnie’s commercial” so it’s great to know that it stayed with people and it’s doing good.
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The custom of giving eggs at Easter celebrates new life. 1. Place the biscuits in a sandwich bag and bash with a rolling pin until broken into small chunks. 2. Place broken biscuits in a mixing bowl with the marshmallows and cornflakes and mix briefly. 3. Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a simmering pan or in the microwave. Once melted take off the heat. 4. Add the butter to the chocolate and stir until melted and combined. 5. Add the biscuits, cornflakes and marshmallows to the chocolate and mix well. Hold back a few marshmallows for decoration. 6. Spoon the mixture into cupcake cases, this TIP recipe makes 12 nests. When melting 7. Top with mini eggs chocolate, do not and marshmallows. let the base of the 8. Allow to cool for bowl touch a couple of hours or the boiling refrigerate if you can’t water. wait that long.
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s the mum of an ever energetic toddler, I don’t get a lot of me time, so when the opportunity to experience the very latest facial from pH Advantage was on offer I didn’t need to be asked twice. I was invited to visit the team at Aroma Spa and Beauty in Shenfield for my pH Advantage Signature Facial. The skincare range and treatments have been developed by world-renowned cosmetic surgeon, and skin-care expert, Dr Barry Cohen. Now I’m in my 30’s skincare has become much more important to me, as has all the scientific bits that go into improving and prolong the aging process! PH Advantage works on the basis that your skin needs to be at the right pH level to receive maximum benefits from the product or treatment you are using. The most effective skincare products have a pH of 3.0 or higher and all pH Advantage products have a level in this range. The team at Aroma were very warm and welcoming, Rykie, the
salon owner, was my therapist for the 90minute treatment. Her knowledge on the brand was second to none, and I enjoyed her step-by-step explanation at each stage of the facial. Rykie has over 30 years experience within the beauty business and it shows! We started with a double cleanse using the Glycolic Gel Cleanser, once clean Rykie performed a lymphatic drainage facial massage with essential oils. Now my beautifully clean skin was ready to embark on its journey. First a good exfoliation using the Polybead Moisturising Cleanser, next, the exciting glycolic pads. These pads have 10% glycolic acid in them and work to resurface and smooth the skin whilst clearing pores, reducing hyperpigmentation and stimulating collagen production...What a power product! I could feel them working their magic straight away with a slight tingling sensation, one where you can feel something is happening, but not in an uncomfortable way. A couple of minutes and the excess glycolic acid is wiped away, ready for my extraction! This is the removal of
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TOP TIPS FOR THE VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON 2015 By Sophie Vowden, SV Sports Therapy
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WARM UP Do some light walking, then jogging followed by dynamic, on the move stretching. All of this should have been carried out in your training so repeat this and don’t get carried away by copying someone else’s warm up - reserve your energy!
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CLOTHES Take some old clothes with you, which you would be happy to leave at the race start. You need to keep warm once you have been ushered into your ‘pen’ at the start line. You may be waiting there for 30-45 minutes so you need to keep warm. Having old trousers and a jumper with you is ideal, then take these off just before you start running and Charity representatives will collect these items and donate them.
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NUTRITION Make sure you are sipping water and electrolyte drinks regularly throughout the race - it is probably going to be a warm day, so don’t let the heat get the better of you and ruin your race. Equally do not take on more water than you need, over-hydration can occur as well so find a balance. Take on board your energy gels, sweets and other sugary foods to help maintain your glycogen stores so your muscles have energy over the duration of the race.
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of the most amazing experiences that you simply can’t buy and the more training you do the more you will enjoy it. JH n VLM is a fantastic carnival of London, spectator support is stellar. n Standing at the start of your marathon after many months of training amongst thousand of fellow athletes, you already feel like a winner!
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board sufficient electrolytes. JH The right marathon pace for you, one of the hardest things to get right, it’s so easy to go too fast at the start. Relax, run well within yourself over the initial stages of a marathon, it’ll make the latter stages a lot more comfortable.
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gilded patterns and small ottomans or poufs with traditional glass lanterns and leafy pot plants to create a stylish look.
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If you love eating out in the open-air on warm summer evenings, a chic dining set will lend an air of sophistication to proceedings. Rattan pieces such as Fishpools’ Margarita range are great for a contemporary vibe and will often come kitted out with home comforts such as padded seats and glass table-tops. For a more classic feel, go for metal or wrought iron pieces with delicate detailing - a bistro table and two chairs placed under a tree will add a pretty touch and can also be left out all year round. Above: Savona Lounger in Pink. Right: Rattan Table Top Heater
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For those who want to create an outdoor living room, larger pieces such as Fishpools’ Naples corner sofa set will help you to create a central focus. Smaller armchairs and low tables can then be built-up around it, depending on the size of your space. If you’re lucky enough to have a large garden, try to place sofas or chairs underneath the shady boughs of a tree or by a wall as this will provide a degree of shelter.
MAKE A STATEMENT
Day beds or hanging chairs are the perfect way to make a statement and a piece like Fishpools’ Tobago Hanging Chair is guaranteed to impress. With comfy in-built cushions, it’s ideal for lazy Sunday afternoons and can be brought to life with patterned throws in on-trend geometric prints. Moroccan styles are always a popular statement choice for summer and will immediately imbue your garden with exotic charm. Combine bright fabrics,
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An assortment of bright and bold accessories, from plant pots and parasols to striking tableware and lighting will add the finishing touches to your outdoor space, helping you to define the look you’re going for. Remember to keep it simple, as themes can easily get lost in garden spaces, so pick one and use each item to strengthen it for maximum impact. On long summer evenings, lanterns or outdoor fairy lights strung between trees are the perfect way to create an ambient party atmosphere. If space doesn’t allow for this, tea-lights trailed up steps or placed on low tables will have a similar effect. Consider investing in a patio heater to keep you toasty, even after the sun goes down. An extensive range of outdoor furniture is now available in-store and online at furniture specialists Fishpools, based in Waltham Cross. Their newly launched online magazine is also packed with further ideas and inspiration. www.fishpools.co.uk Tel: 01992 63 64 65
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pring has really started to take hold in the garden inviting you to spend longer outside. Even though there will still be occasional days ahead filled with April showers one thing is for sure the milder weather is now on its way.
JOBS FOR APRIL
Here are a few jobs to keep you busy this month… _ This month begin giving your garden a general feed. Sprinkle a general fertiliser around the base of all your plants and shrubs. Suitable fertilisers to use are Grow More, Chicken Manure and slow release pellets. _ If you have a lawn now is the time to get out your lawnmower as the first
cutting time is here. Keep the blades high to start with and lower as the spring and summer moves on. _ Start tying in new shoots on your rambling roses, clematis and jasmine. Roses are greedy plants and will greatly benefit from feeding as they come into growth. _ Plant lily bulbs into pots. If you want to get ahead with your summer lily display, you will need to start planting now. By planting them in pots it will give you the freedom Lily Bulbs
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also has an extensive network of well-maintained roads and a good network of internal flights. WHEN TO TRAVEL: Japan is a year round destination however March to May and late September to November are considered the best times to visit, with milder temperatures, relatively low rainfall and frequent clear days. Japan is a country that offers a wide variety of attractions and experiences, here are just a few highlights: Mount Fuji and Tokyo City in twilight
TOKYO: Vast, vivacious and containing every image that epitomises modern Japan, Tokyo is the epicentre of the world’s largest and most cutting-edge conurbation. Highlights include the vibrant areas of Shinjuku and Shibuya, the exclusive boutiques of Ginza, the delicious sushi bars of Nihonbashi, the elegant Meiji Shrine, the futuristic Omotesando district and TRAVELLING AROUND: Where possible, the historic Asakusa Temple. train travel is recommended with a highly developed, fast and punctual KYOTO: Boasting no less than 17 rail system. A Japan rail pass UNESCO World Heritage sites, and can be included in any trip and around 2,000 Buddhist temples is often economical. The country and Shinto shrines, Kyoto and
Kinkaju-ji Temple in Kyoto
nearby Nara are the cultural and historical centres. The grand, ornate ‘kaiseki’ meals found in this city are rightly revered throughout the land, and this is the place to see geikos (Kyoto’s name for geishas) in their costumes of flashing silk, admire pagodaroofed buildings sprinkled with cherry blossom, to catch a performance of kabuki dance drama, or learn to make perfect sushi or tempura.
Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi,Hakone
HAKONE NATIONAL PARK & MT FUJI: Ideal for those looking for a relaxing spa, the picturesque Hakone is abundant in hot springs as well as having stunning views of Japan’s iconic sacred mountain, Mt Fuji. You can climb Mt Fuji in the summer.
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HIROSHIMA: The Geihoku region offers mountain spas for relaxing and ski resorts for the adventurous. Historical sites include the Koriyama Castle, and for a cultural activity, the Kagura dance performances are a colourful sumptuous spectacle. The Bihoku region is good to visit for art museums and wineries, as well as the Hillside Park, carpeted with flowers. Atomic Dome, Hiroshima
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Inari Shrine in Kyoto
The region of Aki is home to two world heritage sites - the Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine and the A-bomb Dome, symbolising peace. Finally, the Bingo region offers streets and alleyways to explore, traditional temples such as the Senkoji Temple with ornate embellishment, and delicious local seafood dishes. CHUBU AND THE JAPANESE ALPS: With its backdrop of cloud-swept ridges and peaks, this is a rich and varied part of Japan with a wealth of opportunity for hiking and outdoor sightseeing. Takayama is a charming
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THE KII PENINSULA: Recommended for an ‘off the beaten track’ experience, jutting out into the Pacific Ocean, Kii Peninsula embodies the best of rural Japan. Known for its traditional hot springs and also home to the Kumano Kodo, a series of ancient pilgrimage routes that provide a number of fantastic walking opportunities. You can do and see it all with tours from Abbotts Travel, created with the help of Transindus. Abbotts Travel, 134 George Lane, South Woodford, E18 1BA. Tel: 0208 989 9445 www.abbottstravel.com Three geishas walking on a street of Gion, Kyoto
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Saturday 11 April, 1.30pm £15
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WHEN: Every Tuesday, 6.30pm - 8pm WHAT: Write Next Door - Local writing group offering friendly advice and support and welcome all types of writers - short stories, poetry, songs, novels, plays etc. Contact Nina on 020 8708 2423.
WHERE: Schools’ Library Service, Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA
WHEN: Tuesday 7th - Saturday 11th April, 10am-4pm WHAT: Disney Theatre Workshop - An amazing week-long course in musical theatre culminating in a stage performance of Disney’s Jungle Book. An intensive course for young people (age 7-16 years) interested in musical theatre. Course tutors are a team of professionally qualified and experienced teachers. £100 per child. To book contact ronniewaller@kmtheatre.co.uk, Tel: 020 8553 4466. WHERE: Kenneth More Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford, IG1 1BT WHEN: Saturday 11th April, 2pm-4.30pm
WHEN: Every Thursday, 7pm-8pm WHAT: Karate Classes - Learn traditional Shotokan karate. Beginner class for adults, £6. Contact Irm Mushtaq on info@emptyhands. co.uk or 07931 300 470. WHERE: EmptyHands Karate School, St Andrews Church Hall, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3PE
WHEN: Sunday 5th April WHAT: Easter Egg Hunt - Children can see the Easter bunny and join in an Easter egg hunt while adults enjoy the spring flowers. Gates open 2pm-4pm. Entry £5 per person. Egg hunt 50p per child taking part. Car park closes at 5pm and locked at 5.15pm. Tea/coffee and homemade cakes and gift shop available until 4pm. WHERE: Copped Hall, Epping
WHAT: Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show Includes spring flowers, cookery section and junior entries, plants for sale, teas and homemade cakes. Admission free for members (£1 non-members). For more details, email show secretary Jill Jones at jill998@btinternet.com or ring 020 8257 8996. WHERE: The Centenary Hall, St. John’s Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill WHEN: Monday 13th April WHAT: West Essex Flower Club Come along and enjoy this month’s demonstration entitled “Can You Just” by Crystal Dyball. This month
we also have a Spring Plant Stall to keep you busy in the garden. A warm welcome awaits. Visitors pay £4.50 on the door. WHERE: Thornwood Village Hall, Weald Hall Lane WHEN: Saturday 18th April, 7.45pm WHAT: Rotary Club of Epping Charity Concert in Aid of the Essex Air Ambulance - Tickets, priced £10 including programme. For more details, ring Rev’d Duncan Whitehouse on 01992 577173. WHERE: Catholic Church Hall, Church Hill, Epping WHEN: Saturday 18th April WHAT: St Clare Hospice Fishing Competition - Pegs £20 each. Ring James on 01279 773751 for a registration form or email james.barber@stclarehospice.org.uk WHERE: Southend Farm Fishing Lakes, Waltham Abbey WHEN: Tuesday 21st April, 10am-1pm WHAT: Touch of Glass - Studio artist Amanda Seljubac is back with her best-selling fused glass workshop. Make a decorative piece to take home, using specialist techniques and materials. £30, pre booking essential on 020 8708 8100. WHERE: Valentines Mansion, Emerson Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4XA WHEN: Friday 24th - Sunday 26th April WHAT: 150th Anniversary Celebrations - A Railway Gala over the extended weekend to mark the actual event itself with three visiting locomotives. WHERE: Epping Ongar Railway
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NCY TRUST By Devon-Elizabeth Tabersham
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ew Choices for Youth Trust is a Newham based charity which works with young people both in the criminal system and at risk, it was founded in 1985 as the Newham Consortium for Youth by a fledgling multidisciplinary team who were keen to help young people entering the criminal justice system. The current CEO is Marcia Samuels and in the last thirty years it has helped people turn their lives around as well as providing youth support in Plaistow. NCY Trust has four main objectives which umbrella a plethora of developed projects; Supported Housing; Accredited Training; Positive Activities and Wellbeing. NCY’s Supported Housing is called Launchpad, the initiative began in 1994 and is semi-independent living for 16-18 year olds who are leaving care, this is based in Beckton and in these two years, young
people are transitioned into independent living. They are given the opportunity to achieve qualifications, gain employment as well as learning to consider their wellbeing and manage their finances. This project has been sited as a model of good practice by the Centre for Social Justice. NCY “has a proven track record for devising and delivering quality accredited programmes” as a NOCN, Arts Council Award and AQA Registered centre, they have a solid reputation in delivering alternative qualifications, this includes Skills for Young Parents and Introduction to Mentoring Young People which is a necessity in cementing the future of youth work for further generations. NCY Trust work extremely hard to promote mental and emotional wellbeing, they recognise that there is still a certain stigma attached to mental health issues which make young people feel isolated and alone, however bringing this onto
a safe and judgement free platform has proved invaluable to the well being of hundreds of people. Youth work is very important to NCY, while funding for youth projects is limited, they previously set up a fundraising committee for youth sessions and then supported their application to build a youth facility in Plaistow which has become a staple in the community. An example of innovative projects delivered by NCY’ is called Tracks and it helps people who have had their first entrance into the criminal justice system into employment. They
“NCY Trust work extremely hard to promote mental and emotional wellbeing ” also attend schools for Schools Prevention of Offending and Mentoring Services which gives peer support and empowers children to make good decisions. NCY Trust will reach out to schools in Newham as well as neighbouring boroughs. NCY was commissioned to deliver a project called SHINE which helps young people with complex needs into employment; this is delivered in the London Borough of Redbridge. A lot of employers appear to be reluctant to employ young people with disabilities as they think this will cause them a great deal of issues and aids/adaptations. They fail to see the skills that young people bring and the commitment. Employers should ask what young people can do for them rather than the other way round. Kristian Bridge is Manager of Young Adults and Development; he has worked with NCY for ten years, he helped develop BMXtreme BMX Club, “the first club of the Olympic legacy project.” They work with schools and youth clubs to teach riding skills and encourage people to compete in the London Youth Games. Last year NCY Trust were nominated and won an Innovation Award in Westminster for the BMX-treme programme. For more information on this important charity, visit ncytrust.org
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ENTERING FATHERHOOD
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t all started to go wrong just after we drove away from the house, we had decided to head to a new shopping centre and I’d tapped the coordinates into the sat nav and blindly assumed we were heading in the right direction. I needed to type a road into the device and punted a vague guess at something I’d read the night before. What I didn’t account for was the various options that appeared and in my haste I’d selected the wrong option. We travelled across the country and without knowing it I had gleefully set off for Dover. My lady was firing a few questionable looks in my direction during the first few miles yet I confidentially explained, “It’s the sat nav darling, it’s probably a short cut”. However, my cheery smile was wearing thin as we started to cross the Dartford bridge as we both knew our required destination was actually north of Hertfordshire. Even I was starting to feel a little unsure at this point and pulled over to the side of the
“He stood there staring back at me, wearing 6 inch stilettos”
road to check the sat nav once more. Realising my mistake (I’d left in a rush to be fair and just clicked anything to get us all going) I explained that the shortcut may have been a little wrong, but everything was correct now. We painfully retraced our route, driving past our own home 2 hours later on the way to our destination (another 2 hours driving) and I had to put up with a barrage of abuse. Luckily the
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boy had slept through the entire journey and the screams of anger hadn’t woken him. By the time we arrived in Milton Keynes the sun was descending quicker than my confidence in the sat nav, but we strode into the shopping centre and began to start part two of our day. Our boy was now wide awake and sprinting between the different outlets, trying on clothes, eating samples and generally causing chaos like some spinning Tasmanian Devil as he span from shop to shop leaving a path of wreckage behind him. At one stage he stood there staring back at me, wearing 6 inch stilettos and a summer bonnet on his head, whilst eating a hotdog that hadn’t yet been paid for. The pictures we took of him will come in handy for bargaining once he’s a bit older! We soon found a play area for him to let off some steam (in a controlled environment) and he began hurling himself around the soft cushions and down the slides. As we were leaving he ran into an Anne Summers and my heart jumped out of my chest, I leapt in after him and considered grabbing a pair of handcuffs just to slow the lad down! The shop assistant could only smile as I ran in and out of the isles with all kinds of toys jangling behind me and the boy giggled with delight at the chase, “Dad Dad hahaha!”, but it seemed I was the only one not laughing, just wishing the ground would swallow me up. A small crowd had begun to gather by the time I finally reached him, by lassoing him with a pink feather boa (I had to start improvising if I was going to bring him down), and I carried him out like a trophy. The way home was unsurprisingly quick, no sooner
had we set off that we seemed to pull up on our drive, not a word was said about the journey being easier without a sat nav... but I knew what her face was telling me. The little lad had hopefully worn himself out and we got him in the bath to start his ‘evening routine’. After a scrub down (and quite a lot of water leaving the tub) we dried him off and attempted to get him
“He ran into Anne Summers and my heart jumped out of my chest” to sleep, at which point he started telling us about his day, for the next two hours. This even involved the sighting of some sheep on our way home, as a long story merely consisting of two words, “Sheeeep BAAA, sheep BAAAAA, sheeeeep BAAAA”, and so on. We then tried to get him to close his eyes, this request was met with one of the strangest faces he’s ever pulled. He closed his eyes and then pulled up his top lip to expose all his teeth and made a grimacing type of expression that looked anything but relaxed. He then held this for almost a minute before we realised he was also holding his breath, “Stop now mate! That’s it, well done!” The ‘close your eyes, relax and go to sleep’ tactic, had proved nearly as successful as the sat nav experience earlier in the day. After a second bottle of milk he began to doze off, although every now and then would sleepily say his favourite new phrase “Ello maate!” just as I was creeping out of the room. ...TO BE CONTINUED
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To coincide with The Lullaby Trust’s Safer Sleep Week this month’s focus is on just that. As an expectant parent we focus so much on our pregnancy, what to eat, where to birth and what to expect that many of us aren’t as aware as we should be about how to ensure our new baby has a Safer Sleep. We asked Bababoom’s resident Midwife, Becky Elliott to help explain the Safer Sleep points to us.
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ot everyone will remember back in the 1980’s when the famous Anne Diamond, the woman at the forefront of morning TV lost her son Sebastian to Cot Death. Anne spearheaded the ‘Back to Sleep’ campaign and the figures for cot death plummeted, it was an amazing result. Since then figures have dropped but have remained almost static over the last few years and it’s time to get the word back out there. SO let’s make this simple and clear. No one has a crystal ball or any cast iron guarantees because that is life but research over decades has shown us that there are 5 key contributing factors to help your baby stay safe. ALWAYS sleep your baby on his/her back, with his/her feet to the bottom of the crib so they can’t wriggle down and over heat. Your mattress should be a firm flat surface and baby should sleep in the same room as you for the first 6 months.
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Rooms should be kept between 18-20 degrees, if you’re not sure buy a room thermometer. NO HATS indoors. If babies get too hot they will expel their heat through their head so this needs to be free. No smoking around the baby. In fact babies cared for by smokers, that have never smoked around the baby, when tested their urine carries the toxins from the smoke. If you’re baby appears unwell or has a temperature seek help from either a GP, midwife or A+E, you know your baby so trust your instincts. Sudden Infant Death or SID’s can occur anywhere so that fact that we have referred to it as Cot Death for so many years has probably not helped. With one of the key contributing factors being over heating many new parents aren’t aware of the risk in cars. We are so worried about our precious little ones that we tend to bundle them up to stop them from getting cold, how many of you go on journeys in huge puffer jackets? Babies should be in a thin jacket or cardigan at most
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ased at Barkingside Recreation Ground (Queen Elizabeth II Field) in Essex, Ilford Catholic Cricket Club is a fast growing and vibrant club with teams in Divisions 1, 3, 5 and 6 of the Herts and Essex Cricket League. The club also has a Sunday friendly side and runs an invitation midweek Twenty20 league. Founded in the social “Catholic Club” of St Peter and Pauls Church in Ilford in 1920, the club is now entering its 95th year. To begin with the club played at Valentines Park throughout the 1920’s and 1930’s, and even continued during the Second World War with the Secretary of the time Francis Lion merging clubs in the surrounding area in order to keep local cricket alive. After the war the club moved to Barkingside Recreation Ground and have been the resident cricket club there ever since. In the 1950’s and 1960’s the playing membership soared and club legend Vic Harris featured heavily in the all-time record books. Some staggering achievements took place with Harris dominating the local cricket scene setting records that stand to this day. The club continued to run several sides throughout the 70’s and 80’s and enjoyed many years of cricket in the Lillywhite Frowd and Smallcombe Sports leagues. The 1990’s were a great time for the club with three league sides in the Essex Morrant league, a Cup Winners trophy in 1994 and the Morrant league title in 1996. Last year the cup winning 1994 team reunited for an anniversary match in a great social day for the club. In 2010 the committee set out a plan
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for the year 2020, its centenary year, to develop the club further including the formation of additional teams, improving the facilities and to work as hard as it can on a volunteer basis. Despite a tough period in the mid 2000’s there has been a significant growth in membership over the last few years with the 2nd and 3rd teams reformed and a 4th XI set up for the first time in the club’s history. For 2015 the 4th XI has been accepted into the Herts and Essex Cricket League having played a full season of friendly cricket in 2014. In 2012 ICCC worked closely with Redbridge Council to gain Queen Elizabeth II field status to ensure Barkingside Recreation Ground was protected and sports, including cricket, would be played there in perpetuity. The club is very diverse with players of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, with all members united by a shared love of the game. Chairman Vince Mulholland, who is in his 25th year with the club, comments; “The club has always prided itself on being a social, welcoming and friendly club, but at the same time our teams are very competitive on the pitch and are extremely well respected throughout the Leagues. As a result of these strong values and ethics, we have experienced a significant growth in membership over the last few years and hope to continue to thrive as we approach our centenary year.” With indoor practice from March to May and outdoor training sessions on Wednesday evenings there are opportunities for players at all levels to get involved, regardless of whether you have 1st team experience or you are just starting out. If you are interested please email iccc2011@hotmail.co.uk For more information visit www.pitchero.com/clubs/ilfordcatholic
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