IslingtonLife Autumn 2018

Your local magazine from Islington Council • Autumn 2018

Best-ever GCSE results

Building more genuinely affordable homes

Vote for your market trader of the year

Free school meals for all nursery and primary school children

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Welcome Message from the Council Leader

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Safer Islington How the council is keeping young people safe

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Health and wellbeing Help and advice on how to live better

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News A new transport plan and exams success

Young people Could you be a parent champion?

Markets Vote for your market trader of the year

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Building new homes More genuinely affordable new homes

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Back to school Free school meals and more help for families

Working Bringing affordable workspace to Islington

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Working Prestigious scientific institute comes to the borough

Local life Islington in Bloom, making cycling better and more

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What’s on Don’t miss great local events and a competition

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Your home News and information for tenants and leaseholders

Highlights 11

Police chief sets out his priorities

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Help to get into the world of work

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Read once-banned books

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Welcome Welcome to the latest edition of IslingtonLife – your handy guide to news about Islington Council and information about a whole range of activities and services that local people can take advantage of.

Cllr Richard Watts Leader of the Council

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As the schools have recently gone back, I want to say a huge ‘well done’ to all those young people who received their GCSE and A-Level results over the summer. You can see some of the successes on page 5. One of the best parts of my job is getting to meet young people from across Islington. I never fail to be amazed by their ability, enthusiasm and creativity.

This year, young people achieved Islington’s best-ever GCSE results, which is a tremendous achievement.

The talent of our children and young people, combined with the dedication and expertise of local teachers, is a major reason for the transformation in Islington’s schools over recent years.

In 2008, Islington’s schools ranked in the bottom 20 boroughs for GCSE results – last year, Islington proudly stood in the top 20 areas for boosting pupils’ progress between primary school and when they take their GCSEs. We want to keep this good progress going, and the council is working closely with our family of schools to ensure they remain among some of the best in the country.

For any child to succeed and reach their full potential, they need support and the opportunity to achieve. Shockingly, in Islington, roughly a third of children grow up in poverty, which can make it harder for them to get on. The council’s employment support services are helping parents into work and to progress in their jobs. Over the last four years, we’ve helped more than 4,600 local people into work, including

1,300 young people – but even people in work can face difficulties from the rising cost of living.

That’s why, back in 2009, the council pioneered the policy of providing a free, hot and nutritious meal for all nursery and primary school pupils.

It’s hard now to think that our free school meals for all policy, which you can read about on pages 8 and 9, was controversial at the time and that many opposed it. But thanks to this council’s determination to make Islington a fairer place for all, next year we will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the introduction of this policy.

Not only do free school meals guarantee every child at least one hot and nutritious meal a day – helping them grow and develop, as well as concentrate in the classroom – it also helps out families by saving them over £400 per child each year. This is just one of the ways that the council is helping people with the cost of living and supporting people to move out of poverty.

But we want to do more. That’s why I am proud that this year we are piloting a new project to extend the free school meals for all policy to support the least well-off during school holidays. We all know that the summer holidays can be an expensive time for parents, so our new Lunch Bunch sessions provided free activities for children alongside a nutritious lunch.

Giving young people the best start in life is an absolute priority for this council as it is at the heart of how we will help make Islington a fairer place for all.

PS If you would like to ask me a question about a local issue, come along to Leader’s Question Time on 2 October. Details are on page 15. islingtonlife.london

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Safer cycling, less pollution, tackling congestion Islington Council is tackling poor air quality and making getting around the borough safer, enjoyable and sustainable for all.

The council is about to launch a new transport blueprint and residents are being invited to have their say.

Islington’s transport strategy will set out the council’s transport vision and policies for the next two decades. It aims to: create a healthier and more sustainable borough by making walking and cycling safer and easier create a more accessible transport system so that everyone can travel independently improve air quality

reduce traffic congestion, making streets pleasant and safe places to walk, cycle and simply spend time in make Islington’s streets and neighbourhoods enjoyable places to be in and travel through The draft transport strategy will be going out to public consultation in November 2018. It marks an important opportunity for residents to have their say and tell us about their transport priorities.

Have your say on the future of transport in Islington by visiting www.islington.gov.uk/ transportstrategy

Angelic Energy goes 100%

Ongoing works at

green one year on

Highbury Corner

The council’s fairer energy provider is now supplying all its electricity customers with 100% green energy from wind and solar generators.

As part of our commitment to fairness and keeping prices as low as possible, the green switch will not lead to price increases for any existing or new Angelic Energy’s customers.

Angelic Energy is also offering the government’s Warm Home Discount this winter for existing customers who receive Pension Credits, which is worth £140.

We set up our own not-for-profit energy provider - London’s first municipal energy provider in more than a century - last October as part of our push to reduce fuel poverty.

We estimate that one in five Islington households is currently living in fuel poverty.

Angelic Energy offers competitive prices too – switching to Angelic could save you money.

For more information and to get a quote, visit www.angelicenergy.co.uk or call free on 0800 169 0220.

Improvement works at Highbury Corner are designed to make walking and cycling around the area safer and more convenient. They may lead to traffic congestion in and around the area. Follow @tfltrafficnews and @tflbusalerts for the latest travel alerts.

Find out more at tfl.gov.uk/highbury-corner

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Students and schools celebrate exams success Students post best-ever GCSE performance against a backdrop of tougher exams.

Excitement, happiness, nerves and a few tears were all on show last month as Islington’s students discovered their A-Level and GCSE results.

Students’ hard work, supported by dozens of dedicated teachers across the borough, has paid off.

Analysis of the GCSE results suggests that students outperformed previous years, despite a shake-up of the exams system and a raft of new rules.

Arts and Media School Islington students Mahed Shakur, left, and Kimberly Onen, right, celebrate with headteacher Susan Service

Mahed Shakur (pictured) started Year 11 with a grade 3 standard in English, but worked hard and achieved a grade 6 this summer. He said: “My class had two teachers throughout the week and they kept on inspiring me and encouraging me to do well. I feel proud about that.”

At A-Level, the number of A* grades across Islington is also up on last year and indications are that, overall, students did at least as well as in 2017.

Brendan Hajar (pictured) got a clean sweep of three As in biology, chemistry and maths and is studying at the University of Manchester.

“I found out on the bus, so I had to keep my cool,” he said. “I just sighed and de-stressed. I think I will get on

Central Foundation Boys’ School students (left to right) Mohseen Hussain, Bencan Yalcin, Brendan Hajar, David Adewale, Mithursan Alagendran, Abigail Tshola

really well in Manchester. Eventually I hope to do a PhD in neuroscience.”

Many A-Level students secured places in some of the country’s top universities and apprenticeship

schemes. The council makes sure every 16 year-old has an offer of training or education on the table so they can make the most of their next steps.

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Building new homes

Delivering decent and genuinely affordable homes Islington Council is determined to help tackle the housing crisis which means so many people are in need of secure, genuinely affordable homes. We are delivering Islington’s largest council house building programme for 30 years, including converting unloved spaces into more council homes. Here we round-up our latest projects in Holloway.

Camden Estate Four houses and 16 flats – new homes for 85 local residents.

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Ewe Close Four townhouses – new homes for 28 local residents.

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Mary Seacole Estate Eight flats – new homes for 31 local residents.

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Goodinge Estate Twenty-three flats and a new community centre – new homes for 90 local residents.

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Building new homes

We are building more new council homes for local people to help tackle the housing crisis.

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Over the last four years, we have built 1,035 genuinely affordable homes for local people and built the largest number of council homes in Islington for over 30 years.

Another 550 council homes will be built over the next four years.

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sell some of the houses we

build to help pay for the new ones.

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Residents who live nearby get first priority on the new council homes we build.

Building new homes keeps

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reduces overcrowding. Every

new home we build sets off

a chain of moves that

benefit a large number of families.

Between 2018 and 2022 we are building another 1,900 genuinely affordable homes for our residents, including 550 council homes.

When we build new homes, we look at how we can improve local facilities and the surrounding area.

For example, we have built new community centres, a new library, improved entrances and made estates more accessible, improved greenery, lighting and safety, created more play spaces and equipment, a nursery and even space for a vegetable garden!

Green light for more new council homes, a school and a nursery in EC1 We have joined forces with the City of London to build 66 much needed council homes in the south of the borough, plus a new school building and nursery on the former site of Richard Cloudesley School.

The school building will be the permanent home for the 420 pupils of City of London Primary Academy Islington where 38 nursery places will also be available. Work will start in late 2018.

Artist’s impression

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Back to school

Free school meals for all nursery and primary school children With the new school year upon us, the council is encouraging parents to sign up for free school meals – it’s quick and easy, healthy and completely free.

Digging out the schoolbags, dusting off the exercise books, the start of the new school year is a busy time for parents. But there might be one thing you’ve forgotten to do – register for free school meals.

Thousands of children are tucking into delicious and nutritious school meals for free, thanks to Islington Council’s scheme to offer free school meals to all primary school children – one of just a few London councils to do so. This helps children in Year 3 and above as government funding for free school meals stops at this stage.

This is an important part of the council’s work to make the borough fairer, helping all children to get the best start in life and making Islington a great place to grow up. Free school meals are also an opportunity for the council to support families with the cost of living, saving them over £400 per child each year.

The benefits of eating well during the school day are widely known.

Evidence shows that provision of healthy school meals improves concentration, classroom behaviour, and overall academic performance.

As well as committing to protecting free school meals, the council pledged to tackle ‘holiday hunger’ throughout the summer holidays.

This year, it introduced Lunch Bunch, a series of lunch clubs in venues

across the borough where children could get a free healthy lunch every day, while enjoying fun activities with new friends.

It’s not too late to sign up for free school meals. For more information and to register or apply visit www.islington.gov.uk/ freeschoolmeals

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Back to school

Marjon helps keep school meals healthy Marjon Williers, the council’s dietician for schools and early years, assesses Islington’s school menus to make sure they’re balanced and healthy.

Marjon says: “Part of my job is to check that school menus have enough fresh fruit and vegetables and don’t include any unnecessary additives. New menus are available every term so there is lots of variety. It’s fantastic that all our primary school children are able to sit down together and enjoy a hot meal during the school day.”

But Marjon’s job is much more than making sure school children are offered healthy, balanced meals. She advises schools on everything from food allergies and diabetes to drinking water provision and even trains lunchtime supervisors and breakfast club co-ordinators.

More help from the council for families Free school meals and holiday lunch clubs are not the only way the council is committed to helping support Islington’s families.

Bursaries: Some Islington children are also eligible for a £300 bursary when they transfer from Year 11 to Year 12 to help towards the costs of new textbooks and any equipment they may need. Last year, we made 245 payments.

For more information and to apply for the Year 12 bursary grant please visit www.islington.gov.uk/bursary

Uniform grants: Islington Year 6 children who are transferring to secondary school in September and are eligible for free school meals are also eligible for a uniform grant. This means the council will pay £150 towards uniform costs.

Last year, these grants helped over 400 children.

For more information and to register or apply for the Year 7 uniform grant please visit www.islington.gov.uk/ uniformgrants

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Safer Islington

Keeping young people safe Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour in Islington is one of the council’s top priorities.

We’re working hard to make sure Islington is a great place to grow up in and that all our young people are able to reach their potential.

This is one of the reasons the council is leading the way in tackling ‘county lines’ drug dealing. County lines sees children as young as 12 exploited and trafficked to sell drugs in towns and cities using dedicated mobile phones (or ‘lines’). They are often made to travel alone and stay in unfamiliar places, sometimes for days at a time – putting them at significant risk.

The charity Safer London estimates that around 4,000 young people are lured into county lines every year – often through coercion, threats and violence from older criminals. Once children are caught up, it’s difficult for them to get out.

Response and rescue In July, a brand new ‘response and rescue’ project was launched in Islington, amoung other boroughs, as part of the Mayor of London’s county lines response service.

The project provides an immediate 24/7 response and rescue service, meaning that if a London child is reported missing or is found far from home, staff will be dispatched immediately to find them and bring them back safely.

Mentors and support workers from charities St Giles Trust, Abianda and Safer London will then work directly with the vulnerable child to help them change their situation.

Working in partnership with Brent, Lewisham and Tower Hamlets councils, Islington will also have a role in analysing London drug activity and its movement across the UK, helping to better understand the scale of the problem and how to tackle it.

Councillor Joe Caluori, Executive Member for Children and Families, said: “While the majority of young

people in our borough grow up to achieve their goals and steer clear of crime, we know that a small number are at risk of being groomed by older criminals who manipulate them into committing serious offences.

“We’re determined to stop this happening, which is why I’m pleased that Islington is at the forefront of piloting the new service for victims of county lines.”

If you are concerned about a young person, please call 020 7527 7400.

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New Islington police chief sets out his priorities Islington Sobell Boxing Club

Iain Raphael, the new Islington and Camden Borough Commander, explains how the police are working in innovative ways to bring down crime.

“Keeping youngsters out of trouble by getting them into a boxing ring might seem an unorthodox combination but it’s working. Boxing gives kids discipline, confidence and a sense of self-worth, exactly the thinking behind the successful Islington Sobell Boxing Club which was set up by the Youth Engagement Team.

“It’s a great example of how we work with the council, voluntary organisations and other partners to identify and divert vulnerable children away from crime or being a victim of it. In fact, keeping children safe is one of my priorities for the borough.

“Reducing violent crime is another of my priorities. Our hard work is paying off because gun, knife and mopedrelated crime all fell in the borough in 2017/18 and so did the number of young people entering our criminal justice system.

“We’re using a mix of approaches to tackle complex problems. For

example, our highly skilled drivers riding nimble motorbikes mean that criminals are thinking twice about committing a robbery because they know they will be pursued.

“While the Integrated Gangs Team, a partnership between the police and the council, is disrupting gangs and moving into preventing youngsters joining them in the first place.

“But we know we must maintain our focus to keep these downward trends going. And we will achieve this by continuing to work closely with our partners and particularly you, the community we represent.” islingtonlife.london

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Could you be a parent champion?

Faisa, a parent champion

Our parent champions are specially trained parent volunteers who give two to three hours a week to talk to other parents with children under five to tell them about local services and activities available to them through Bright Start Islington.

Faisa has been a parent champion for the last year. She says: “I love helping others out, meeting new people and giving something back to the community. If you want to make someone’s life that little bit

easier and gain valuable experience, then I would encourage you to get involved.”

Volunteers will receive support and training and the opportunity to gain a level 1 qualification.

Interested? Join us today!

To find out more, please call Selda Aygun on 020 7527 6835 or email selda.aygun@islington.gov.uk

Talking about mental health Schoolchildren tell us what makes a mentally healthy school.

With mental health problems still seen as a stigma, the council and its partners are tackling the subject head on in schools.

In an innovative project, over 1,300 children and young people in Islington’s schools were asked about what makes a school mentally healthy. Pupils were tasked with visualising a school that would help them learn and where they would feel calm, happy and safe.

It marked the first time so many children and young people voiced their opinions on what schools can do to promote and protect mental health.

The project will become an annual campaign, running in line with Time to Talk Day on 1 February, to encourage pupils to think about mental health, rather than mental ill-health.

For more information about the project, contact Lil Fahy at lil.fahy@islington.gov.uk

Apply now for Islington secondary schools if your child was born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008 Everything you want from a school, right on your doorstep: inspiring teaching excellent facilities

strong results great opportunities

Apply by 31 October 2018 for the best chance of a place at your preferred school. Visit www.islington.gov.uk/admissions

www.islington.gov.uk/admissions

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Working

Bringing affordable workspace to Islington The council is making sure local businesses can access cheaper workspace in Islington’s new office developments.

Old Street tech hub

Islington is home to several world class business clusters, particularly in the south of the borough. That success comes at a price however – the cost of workspace is being driven up beyond the reach of many local companies.

With Islington’s businesses facing the third highest average business rates rise in the country, the council is stepping in to make sure that the borough remains a place where a mix of vibrant and diverse entrepreneurs and small businesses can prosper.

That’s why it has agreed a new plan, called the affordable workspace strategy, to help businesses access cheaper workspace in the borough.

By using its planning powers, the council is working with property developers to provide affordable office and workspace for at least ten years in new office developments springing up in the borough.

It wants to make sure the area’s economic growth, and the benefits it brings, does not bypass local residents and businesses.

Cllr Asima Shaikh, the council’s Executive Member for Economic

Development, said: “We are proud to be home to world class business clusters but smaller businesses are facing rapidly rising property costs and business rates. By using our planning powers to secure genuinely affordable workspace in new developments, we aim to create a more diverse and inclusive local economy.”

But the plan is more than just developing physical spaces. It’s about creating connections between local residents and businesses by measures

like skills training and business advice to start-ups.

The council has already secured affordable workspace in developments in Clerkenwell, Farringdon and the Old Street area that will be ready to rent to local businesses from 2019.

To register your interest in affordable workspaces in Islington, email affordableworkspace @islington.gov.uk

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A new home for physics in Islington Artist’s impression of the new Institute of Physics building

This autumn one of the UK’s leading scientific membership societies, the Institute of Physics (IOP), is opening its new, purpose-built home on the Caledonian Road.

Working closely with the council, the IOP aims to inspire and engage people living and working in the borough with physics and the exciting opportunities it opens up for local people.

The building in King’s Cross will also include affordable workspace for start-up businesses and will operate as a community space which will be open to everyone. It will reflect how important physics is to our lives with an exciting programme of free exhibitions, experiments and events and by showcasing how physics is central to the new building’s environmentally-friendly design.

In preparation for the building opening, for the past four years the IOP has been reaching out

in imaginative ways to the local community. These have included science experiments for primary school children, 3D printing for A-Level students and community events featuring a range of physics including inflatable planetariums and instant ice cream.

The IOP is looking forward to welcoming residents to the building when it opens later this year.

And watch out for future community and business opportunities at the IOP.

You have options - careers advice for 18-24 year olds Helping young people to prepare for the world of work is a priority for the council and many organisations in Islington.

Some 18-24 year olds find it difficult to know what they want to do and how to find the right opportunity for them. That’s where the council’s youth employment

team can help. It runs a careers event series called Aspire that brings together employers, training providers and colleges with real opportunities so that young people in Islington can find out more about the openings available to them.

Maya attended an Aspire event in 2017 and went on to work for Hilton Hotels, who were present at one of the events.

The experience of working gave a real boost to Maya’s confidence and skills. She is now about to start an apprenticeship with the council where she will be helping to organise the same Aspire events that gave her the opportunity in the first place.

If you or a young person you know in Islington wants help to find education, training or employment email youthemploymentteam@ islington.gov.uk

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Working

Back to school, back to work?

A council service is helping people find a job even if they have never worked.

Are you affected by ‘Windrush’?

If you need to prove your immigration status, help is at hand.

Not being able to prove your immigration status, even if you have lived here a long time, can lead to all sorts of problems with getting housing, benefits, work, health services or a passport.

If your children are back in school and you want to get into work, you don’t have to make the journey alone.

and thought that no employer would want her because she struggled with her English language skills.

There is lots of support available to help you make the step into work, whether you have had a long break or have never had a job. Our employment coaches can work with you to build your confidence, create a good CV, plan what you want to achieve and find a fulfilling job.

Fatima said: “An employment coach from the council’s iWork team worked with me one-to-one and helped me take an English language course for free. She also found me work experience so I could become more confident in a workplace. It was so useful and I felt like I had a purpose again.”

Take Fatima for example. She came to the council’s iWork team after the last of her four children started school. She had not worked for 16 years while raising her family

If you want support to find work or the right training, call 020 7527 2907 or email us at iwork@islington.gov.uk

Do you have a question for the Leader of the Council?

Join Cllr Richard Watts at Leader’s Question Time Goodinge Community Centre, North Road, Holloway, N7 9EX. Tuesday 2 October, 6.30-8pm.

Leader’s Question Time is an opportunity for residents to ask questions about local issues that matter to them. leadersquestions@islington.gov.uk

If you or someone you know is affected, the Islington Law Centre can help. Queries over immigration and nationality can be complex so you should always seek legal advice as a first step and definitely before you make an application to the Home Office.

Contact Islington Law Centre at: 38 Devonia Road, London, N1 8JH 020 7288 7630 (lines open 10am -4pm) Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10am-1pm and 2-4pm. www.islingtonlaw.org.uk info@islingtonlaw.org.uk Please call, email or drop in to make an appointment. Please note that we may not be able to take on your case, but we will sign-post you to other help and advice.

If you are an Islington tenant struggling to pay your rent because of money problems relating to your immigration status, please tell your housing office so we can help you.

Visit the council’s website for more information on Windrush and other immigration issues at www.islington.gov.uk/windrush

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Your home News for council tenants and leaseholders

Be safe and register your appliance Registering household appliances like washing machines, fridges and freezers is quick and easy – and it could save lives.

It is re-assuring to know that white goods are made to rigorous safety standards and are designed to last.

But how many of us register our new fridge or washing machine with the manufacturer once we’ve bought it?

Let’s face it, it’s all too easy to forget and unlike a car, white goods aren’t automatically registered.

Free art on estates Did you know that residents in Islington’s housing estates have lots of free, fantastic opportunities to engage with the arts across the borough? Over the next two years we will again be teaming up with a wide range of organisations to bring the arts into the heart of our local communities. Theatre, poetry, singing, music lessons and

Cutting contamination from your

But why should we register an appliance? First of all, if a safety repair is ever needed, the manufacturer can contact the owner quickly to carry out the repair. Registering can also save you money by entitling you to an extended warranty or guarantee period and it allows you to keep in touch with news about any upgrades.

Help us keep your shared recycling sites clean and tidy by only putting in what can be recycled.

As Gary Squires, Islington Borough Commander, London Fire Brigade, explains: “Sadly, we have attended fires in the borough which have been caused by faulty domestic appliances but by registering your product we can reduce the risk of these kinds of fires starting in the first place.”

Please keep recycling loose if possible and do not use black refuse sacks. These will be treated as bags of rubbish.

Whether it is a brand new fridge or a washing machine you’ve had for some time, you can register all the familiar brands.

If there is too much non-recyclable material in a recycling bin, we may need to empty it as rubbish which costs time and money.

Register now at www.registermyappliance.org.uk All you need is the product’s name and serial number which you can find on its data plate.

art workshops will be coming to residents on our housing estates.

Don’t miss out on our fantastic offers by emailing us at hcdt@ islington.gov.uk stating that you would like to join our mailing list.

See the heart-warming video of the Singing Well Choir in action at the Loraine estate community centre at islingtonlife.london

recycling

Top five things to NOT put in recycling bins: Black rubbish bags Food Nappies Electrical items Wood or rubble And remember, putting any material on the ground instead of in a rubbish or recycling bin is fly tipping and a criminal offence.

Your recycling bins accept a huge range of household items for recycling. Visit www.islington.gov. uk/recycling for a full list.

Thanks for recycling!

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Your home News for council tenants and leaseholders

Find out what’s on offer at your community centre Community centres are a great place to get to know your neighbours and build a sense of community.

If you are thinking about taking up a new hobby or sport, or you are looking for a play group or a youth club, chances are you’ll find what you’re looking for in one of the borough’s many community centres.

From exercise classes and arts events to computer skills and employment advice, community centres host a huge range of fun and enjoyable activities that create the ties that bind neighbours together.

The council works closely with local residents and community organisation Octopus to offer full programmes of family friendly, enjoyable events.

We’re always looking for people to help run the centres, so if you have time to spare and would like to volunteer, why not go along to your local centre and lend a hand?

Get in touch with us if you would like to volunteer, if you’re looking for somewhere to put on your activities or to find what’s on locally.

Call us on 020 7527 6768 or email hcdt@islington.gov.uk Alternatively search ‘community centres’ at www.islington.gov.uk

High kicks at the new Goodinge community centre

Indoor short mat bowling sessions Starting this autumn in the Brickworks Community Centre, indoor bowling is a fun way for the over 55s to get fit, meet other people and learn a new skill.

Organised and overseen by Arsenal in the Community, indoor bowling is already well established in the Emirates stadium and Andover and Westbourne community centres.

For more information and to find your nearest session, please contact Mark Antoniewicz at mantoniewicz@arsenal.co.uk or hcdt@islington.gov.uk

Diabetes self-management course Look out for the new course starting at the Jean Stokes Community Centre from 5 October. Over seven

weeks, this free course will help you take control of your diabetes and live well by giving you the skills and tools to manage your condition.

For more information and to sign up, contact Linda Gaskell, Self-Management Co-ordinator, on 020 7527 1189 or email hcdt@islington.gov.uk

Expert patient course The course, starting at The Peel, 3 Corners Learning Centre on 23 October, is free for anyone living with one or more health conditions such as asthma, arthritis and heart and lung problems. These six week courses are designed to help you cope and feel more in control.

For more information and to sign up, contact Linda Gaskell, Self-Management Co-ordinator, on 020 7527 1189 or email hcdt@islington.gov.uk

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Your home News for council tenants and leaseholders

Council tenants making a Smart Move Finding another council tenant to swap homes with is often the quickest way to move.

Last year 172 tenants made the move and swapped their home with another tenant.

You can swap your home with another council or housing association tenant in Islington, London or anywhere in the United Kingdom. And you do not need to be on the housing register or have any points to do it.

The first step is to find a suitable home to swap with. You can do this through Islington’s Smart Move scheme. We help to match overcrowded Islington tenants with other tenants in the borough that have empty bedrooms.

If the swap is agreed, the tenant with empty bedrooms might even get a grant of £750 for each

bedroom given up, as well as help with removal costs.

Call the Housing Options team on 020 7527 4140 (choose option 3) or email rehousing@islington.gov.uk

You can also register with HomeSwapper, a website which helps you swap homes anywhere in the UK. Visit www.homeswapper.co.uk or you can view the HomeSwapper list at your Area Housing Office.

Top tips for private renters If you rent your home from a private landlord, get to know your legal rights and what to look out for.

Think about your budget.

Factor in all your costs – for example, a deposit, regular rent payments, utility bills and any letting agent fees.

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Don’t lose your deposit.

Protect your deposit from being lost or kept unfairly by making sure your landlord holds it in a deposit protection scheme. Information about where your deposit is held should be included in your tenancy agreement.

Check the property and area thoroughly before agreeing to anything.

Protect yourself.

Look out for lettings agents that are part of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents, the National Approved Lettings Scheme or the Mayor of London’s London Rental Standard.

They follow industry codes of practice.

Poor conditions?

By law, all landlords must maintain certain standards, including keeping the property safe and secure, free of damp and mould, with safe gas and electrics, working smoke alarms, free of pests, with natural light and ventilation, free from overcrowding and with working toilets, bathrooms and drainage.

The council helps private renters when their conditions are bad and the landlord won’t help. Our Residential Environmental Health Team can help make sure your landlord brings your property up to scratch.

To report a problem, search ‘reporting poor conditions’ at www.islington.gov.uk. If the situation is dangerous, call 020 7527 3001.

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Know your rights if you are harassed or evicted.

Our Housing Aid Team provides free expert, impartial and confidential advice to private tenants living in the borough who have problems with their tenancies, including illegal eviction and harassment.

Call the Housing Aid Team on 020 7527 2000 or email advice.housing@islington.gov.uk

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Know your numbers

Adam gets his blood pressure checked

Get your blood pressure checked and find out what you can do to reduce or prevent high blood pressure.

High blood pressure isn’t usually something you feel or notice, but if you have it, you’re more likely to have a stroke or a heart attack. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get it measured.

One in five people in Islington have high blood pressure, but only half of them know about it. Men, especially those aged between 40 and 50, are more likely than women to have undiagnosed high blood pressure. If it is high, you can take steps to tackle it once it is picked up.

This is why every year all adults in the UK are encouraged to check their blood pressure and find out the simple things they can do to reduce or prevent high blood pressure.

Know Your Numbers week is a great opportunity to get tips and advice and to find out what’s offered locally to help you take care of your heart.

Across Islington we are offering free blood pressure checks to our residents. We visited Manor Gardens Welfare Trust, a health and wellbeing charity, to find out more about their work.

We met Adam, a local resident, who was having his blood pressure checked by Shannon who works for Manor Gardens. Adam told us that: “The check was done smoothly and professionally. I haven’t had a check in a while and it was good to be reassured that my blood pressure was fine”. Shannon added that: “A

lot of people who come to us have been wondering about their blood pressure but didn’t want to see their GP because they had no symptoms.

They welcome the opportunity to get a check here.”

It is important to remember that getting your blood pressure checked is just the first step in taking care of your heart. Shannon said that as well offering blood pressure checks: “We talk about people’s lifestyles and their mood. We have conversations about what can be done to stay healthy. We also advise people to contact their GP if their blood pressure is high.”

If you want to find out where you can get free blood pressure checks in Islington and how to take care of your heart visit www.oneyouislington.org islingtonlife.london

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Visit your local Healthy Living Pharmacy No longer just somewhere to pick up a prescription or buy a toothbrush, community pharmacies are helping residents live well and stay well.

Staff at the Chana and Douglas (right) pharmacies

Pharmacies in Islington are changing face in a move to improve the borough's health.

Twenty-six are now classed as Healthy Living Pharmacies where trained health professionals offer you free advice on all sorts of health and wellbeing topics such as quitting smoking or becoming more active.

Between now and December, two Healthy Living Pharmacies are launching new services.

At Chana Pharmacy on Chapel Market, you can chat with pharmacy staff to learn more about the risks of alcohol, you can fill out a quick alcohol scratch card test and get tips

on how you can improve your drinking habits.

While at the Douglas Pharmacy on Ritchie Street, off Liverpool Road, you can learn about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer and how to order and use a bowel cancer screening kit.

So next time you're in a Healthy Living Pharmacy buying toiletries why not take the opportunity to find out how you can improve your health?

To find your nearest Healthy Living Pharmacy, search ‘healthy living pharmacies’ at www.islington.gov.uk

Get ready for Stoptober!

The Breathe Stop Smoking Service wants to help more people to stop smoking in Islington during October than ever before.

We understand that setting out on the journey to stop smoking can be challenging for many people.

That’s why Breathe has friendly, experienced advisors who work with you to create your own personal plan of action. They will give you as much or as little support as you feel you need.

The service is free and widely available across the borough. Along with advice and top tips, you can get your nicotine replacement products when you see an advisor or use the telephone service. If you buy and use e-cigarettes to stop smoking, you can also benefit from extra support from Breathe.

And remember, stopping smoking is the single best thing you can do for your heart health.

For more information on how to stop smoking: Text ‘Quit’ to 66777 www.breathestopsmoking.org 020 3633 2609

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Stay well this winter children or are the main carer of an older or disabled person you may also be eligible. It’s safe and the best way to stay protected.

Speak to your GP or pharmacist to book your flu jab this October.

At the first sign of winter illness, even if it’s just a cough or cold, you can also see your pharmacist before it gets more serious.

Start preparing for winter now by taking care of your health.

keep you and your family well this winter.

Cold weather and the flu virus can be seriously bad for our health. There are, however, things you can do to

The flu jab is free if you’re aged 65 or over, or if you have a long-term health condition. If you have young

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For urgent medical help or advice that isn’t life-threatening or a 999 emergency, dial 111.

The NHS 111 service is available 24/7 and is free to call from landlines and mobile phones.

Visit the Central Library to place your order or collect for yourself, a friend or family member. We offer a discreet service. Look out for the Tricky Period logo.

period poverty According to Plan UK, one in ten girls can’t afford sanitary products, an issue many Islington residents shouldn’t have to face.

To address this, Islington libraries provide free sanitary products which come in a plain plastic bag.

The scheme aims to improve health services offered to women and girls

on low incomes. It also hopes to reduce the instances of girls missing school because they are worried about not having enough sanitary products during their period.

At the moment, the products are available at the Islington Central Library with the aim of having more places in future where the products can be picked up.

To keep up to date on the service, follow @Islingtonlibs on Twitter #PeriodPoverty

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Market trader of the Year 2018

Vote for your favourite Islington market trader this autumn.

Market and Dave Jackson from Chapel Market who runs a popular fruit stall.

Steeped in hundreds of years of tradition, the borough has a long heritage of market trading. From antiques to fresh fruit and veg, Islington boasts five established council-run markets: Chapel, Exmouth, Camden Passage, Whitecross Street and Archway.

Serpil told us: “We were over the moon to have won Market Trader of the Year last year for the second time. We also won in 2009! I think our customers voted for us as we provide healthy, fresh and nutritious food to our customers with a smile.

I encourage everyone to vote in this year’s competition!”

Following the success of last year’s Market Trader of the Year, we are running it again for 2018.

The award is a chance for you to show your appreciation for your favourite trader. Last year’s joint winners were Serpil Erce who runs Sunny Olives at Whitecross Street

Dave said: “My family have run this stall for generations. I’ve really enjoyed feeling recognised and appreciated by the community my family have served.”

The competition is open to traders directly licenced by Islington

Council at one of the five main council-run markets.

The winning trader will receive £150 off their stall rent – and the person who nominates them will win £50 to spend at the trader’s stall.

How to vote You can vote by either sending your nomination to lovemarkets@islington.gov.uk.

Or by picking up an entry form from a market trader and sending it to Street Trading, Islington Council, 222 Upper Street, N1 1XR. The competition closes on 10 November 2018 and the winner will be announced in early December.

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Markets Meet Parris Langridge, the council’s Markets

Visit Islington’s fantastic markets

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Parris has recently joined Islington Council to support our local markets.

He told us about his job and his background.

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“Markets are an incredibly important part of Islington life and our vision is to support vibrant street markets.

My role is to develop the markets, ensuring they are accessible to all residents. They are an important bedrock of a fair, inclusive and thriving economy.”

Parris has worked in markets for many years. He comes from a family of tradespeople with roots in the East End. He says: “My great-great grandpa Jack was a fishmonger on Roman Road market. Rather than using a horse to take stock to the market, he had a goat-drawn cart. They were apparently quite common amongst people who couldn’t afford to keep a horse, but the goats were very temperamental!”

Parris will be using his expertise to help Islington keep its markets thriving and firmly steeped in history.

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Pupils get mobile at

Chase and one of his class teaching assistants, Caitlin Watts

Richard Cloudesley School A new mobility platform is allowing some of the physically disabled children at Richard Cloudesley School to get around by themselves for the very first time.

The clever platform, called Drivedeck, lets children take responsibility for small errands around the school, such as taking messages to and from the school office, which increases their self-esteem. It is even being incorporated into maths lessons with pupils predicting their journey times from one end of the garden to the other.

Drivedeck is controlled in different ways, depending on the child’s level of disability. Chase (pictured) controls the mobility platform with his head.

When he hits a switch, the platform moves forward along a track; hitting it again makes it stop.

The school bought Drivedeck thanks to the fundraising efforts of families and pupils and a grant from local charity Cloudesley, as part of its 500th anniversary grant-giving scheme.

Richard Cloudesley School, ranked as an outstanding school, is for 80 pupils aged 2-19 years with physical disabilities and additional sensory needs.

Speaking up for Islington’s migrants The council has appointed Cllr Sue Lukes as its Migrants Champion in what is thought to be the first-ever post of its kind in the UK.

considered in council policy and that their voices are heard. Cllr Lukes also wants to work with colleagues across the council to argue for the changes needed to national government policies.

Cllr Lukes is bringing over 40 years’ experience of working with migrants and refugees to bear in her new role.

She will be working hard to make sure all Islington’s communities benefit from the energy, creativity and resilience that migrants bring to the borough. And she will be speaking up for their rights by helping migrants connect with local services, ensuring they are

Born in Islington to a father who arrived on the Kindertransport as a child refugee, Sue has lived on the Quadrant estate since 1981.

She said: “I am proud that Islington is a borough with thousands of migrant champions, a community that has stood up to hostility and defended its neighbours, friends and families against those who would discriminate, harass or exclude.”

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Islington in Bloom 2018 Bevin Community Gardens - winner of the Best Residential Communal Garden category

Eileen Carnell, Clock View Crescent winner of the Best Container category

Congratulations to the residents and businesses of Islington for another blooming year!

We received many imaginative entries this year, from decorated lamp posts to wildflower meadows, grape vines and free range chickens.

We saw it all!

Islington’s school children were all

Hopping Lane - winner of the Best Street category

A tree called Terence

hard at work too, designing more than 500 pieces for the poster competition, the most entries we’ve ever had!

The quality of the planting across the board was so high that our judges had a difficult time choosing just three winners per category. So high in fact that we added several ‘special discretionary’ awards to ensure that everyone’s efforts were fully recognised.

One of these special awards went to Moerida Belton and her two children (pictured) for adopting a tree pit in Fairbridge Road. The children used their own pocket money to buy plants for the tree pit and nicknamed the tree Terence!

You can see more photographs and a list of all the winners at islingtonlife. london/islington-in-bloom

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ULEZ is coming – get ready now!

Travelling greener To help everyone get ready for the ULEZ the council is promoting sustainable, healthier forms of transport by: installing cycle storage facilities both on streets and estates supporting bike sharing schemes

A new zone in the south of the borough is being created to improve air quality.

On 8 April 2019, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) goes live in central London and will include Bunhill and Clerkenwell in Islington.

Vehicles using the new zone will need to meet new, tighter exhaust emission standards or pay a daily charge to travel.

Designed to tackle London’s air pollution, the zone will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Residents in Bunhill and Clerkenwell who are registered for the residents’ Congestion Charge discount will get a 100% ULEZ discount until 24 October 2021 to give them more time to change their vehicle to meet the new emission standards.

Residents will continue to pay the T-Charge, at a discounted rate of 90%, during this ULEZ resident sunset period.

Residents and their visitors should check their vehicle meets the new criteria by visiting www.tfl.gov.uk/ulez

improving cycle routes offering free cycle training installing electric vehicle charge points supporting car club bays promoting clean air walking routes working with businesses through our award winning Zero Emissions Network To find out more about the ULEZ please visit www.islington.gov.uk/ulez

New cycle routes help people get on their bikes Two new cycle routes in Islington are making it safer and easier for residents and visitors to get about by bike.

Quietway 2 links Islington to Walthamstow, Hackney and Bloomsbury, along quieter roads with less traffic and pollution. It includes better, cyclist-friendly junctions at busier roads. One of the key achievements in Islington was

unlocking Owen Street – a private road – to enable better cycle and pedestrian links to a crossing on City Road. Further improvements are planned for Islington’s section of the Quietway.

Also recently completed is the North-South Cycle Superhighway which runs through Islington near King’s Cross all the way to Elephant and Castle in south London.

Quietway 2 and the North-South Cycle Superhighway have both been built in partnership with the Mayor of London and other London boroughs.

For more information on Quietway 2 and North-South Cycle Superhighway visit www.tfl.gov. uk/modes/cycling/routes-andmaps

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It’s fast. It’s fun. It’s handball!

“It is thanks to the handball passion and dedication of the St Aloysius PE teachers, Stewart Henderson and Scott Taylor, and the support of the Islington Handball Club coaches, that we can help bring the best out of these talented players.”

London Youth Games under 15s bronze medal winners

Handball is an exciting sport and we’ve got some of the country’s best young players right here in the borough.

Despite being only four years old, Islington Handball Club is going from strength to strength thanks to its promising youth teams.

Through a partnership with St Aloysius, the club has introduced handball into the school and in return most of the St Aloysius players have joined the club’s under-16s team.

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Gaelle Gangneux, Islington Handball Club Vice President, explains: “The boys’ enthusiasm and talent for handball has been growing season after season.

“The school team’s achievements this year are pretty outstanding as the under-13s and under-15s won silver and bronze respectively in the National School Games.

Children and families in Islington are turning the roads outside their homes into temporary play streets, and you can too.

Photo - Nicola Baird

There are 14 play streets in Islington, including Prah Road in Finsbury Park, which started in May. They give local children a safe and secure environment to play outdoors in the street near their home for a few hours.

Nicola Baird helped set up the regular event in Prah Road with the help of local families. She said: “Some neighbours made the application to the council back in March to turn

Handball is a popular sport around the world and in Europe several countries including France, Germany, Spain and Hungary have professional leagues. It’s a fast and furious sport with teams regularly scoring more than 20 goals a game.

Islington Handball Club was named Sport Islington Club of the Year in 2014 and has men’s and women’s teams, as well as boys’ and girls’ teams.

You can contact Islington Handball Club at management2 @islingtonhandball.com

Prah Road into a dedicated play street every third Sunday from May until October. Now we have fab signs at the end of the road making it look really official.

“It’s a great way for the kids to let off steam outside, meet neighbours and get to know the community better.

I’d recommend other streets have a go doing this.”

The next Prah Road play street will be on 21 October from 2-5pm.

Find out more about play streets at www.islington.gov.uk/roads/ play-street

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Books once banned Books for young adults that were banned are now available to read in Islington’s libraries.

As well as books, also look out for the banned play list featuring titles such as Hair! The Musical

by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and Luther by John Osborne. The list marks the 50th anniversary of the Theatre Act which removed the right of the Lord Chamberlain to censor or revise plays.

You can find the banned book titles in all Islington libraries throughout September and October.

Joining an Islington library is easy – just fill in the form online at www.islington.gov.uk/ joinyourlibrary

Members of the Islington Youth Council endorsing the Banned Books list

From witty writers to popular poets, Islington has a long-established history in storytelling. But some books, now treasured, were once banned from publication.

of these titles. It’s important young people have access to books which represent their lives – even when they cover difficult issues.”

For more information on Banned Books Week visit www.bannedbooksweek.co.uk

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Local author George Orwell, who lived at 27B Canonbury Square, saw his books Animal Farm and 1984 banned for example.

To mark this month’s Banned Books Week, we have put together a booklist of young adult titles that have been banned or challenged.

The booklist is available to all while Islington’s Year 10 pupils will be given a special toolkit to inspire classroom discussions.

Our Youth Council endorsed the list, with Youth Councillor Ben Boukerma telling us: “I’m shocked to see some

James Howe - Totally Joe 2005 The victim of a homophobic school bully, Joe discovers himself when writing an assignment in the form of an ‘alpha biography’, the story of his life from A-Z. In the process he finds that it is okay to be Totally Joe and to ‘come out’. The theme of the book saw complaints from parents and the book has been removed from some libraries but not in Islington.

John Green - The Fault in Our Stars 2012 Two teens, Grace and Augustus, have cancer and meet at a support group.

After reading each other’s favourite novel, they endeavour to find out the fate of one of the characters in Grace’s choice. The book was not only slammed for its language and sex content, but for covering death and cancer.

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Heart-warming donation for a special charity

There’s no excuse to be square in Archway!

Sofia Allana (left) presenting a cheque to SLOW’s Kelly Carter

For the last ten years, bereavement charity SLOW (Surviving the loss of your world) has been helping bereaved families in North London by offering them hope for the future following the loss of their child.

In Islington, SLOW runs regular support groups to build resilience and confidence by providing practical and emotional support.

The charity’s work is made possible by money raised through a scheme

at Islington and Camden cemeteries.

Sofia Allana, Head of Islington and Camden Cemetery Services says: “The loss of a child is unimaginable.

SLOW exists to support families in need and I am very pleased that we are able to help support the fantastic work they do with our contribution.”

For more information about SLOW’s services, visit www.slowgroup.co.uk or call 07532 423674.

Free English-speaking sessions Islington South Library on Essex Road is hosting Speak Street, free improve your English-speaking sessions every Friday. They take place between 1.30 and 2.45pm during term-time and will be running until July 2019.

The sessions are aimed at Islington’s residents whose first language isn’t English and who want to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. All ability levels are welcome and you do not have to commit to every Friday so you can choose when you want to attend.

Archway’s Navigator Square is fast becoming a destination in itself as its programme of events and activities draws in the crowds.

Following a public poll last year, we’ve already seen a Summer Carnival, Limerick Day, football and tennis screenings and a pop-up cinema. Along with the regular market every Saturday, the programme of events is set to continue over the next year.

Events Producer for Archway, Barry Causton, said: “Archway has a love of the weird and wonderful, so that’s what we’re injecting into the programme. There’s an amazing programme of activity coming up in October, Christmas celebrations in December while ArchWay with Words is hosting a history project on 29 September.”

See our advert on page 30 for more events and keep an eye on islingtonlife.london/happening-inarchway

To book your place, ring 020 3637 9668 or email hello@speak-street.com

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Coming up at Islington Assembly Hall…

This beautiful art deco venue is hosting a fantastic line up of gigs during autumn. Here are our top picks.

Cloves Monday 8 October 2018 Melbourne born but now London based, Cloves thrills with her stunning vocals, comparable to Adele, Lana Del Ray and Birdy.

Serpentwithfeet Tuesday 30 October 2018 With the release of his debut album soil, Serpentwithfeet is bringing his self-described pagan gospel sounds back to London.

The Marcus King Band Friday 26 October 2018 The young phenom operates within the fiery brand of American roots music that King calls “soul-influenced psychedelic southern rock”.

Dubioza Kolektiv Tuesday 6 November 2018 Local Balkan flavours with musical influences from all over the world – ska, punk, reggae, electronic, hip-hop. This show is going to be popping!

Georgia Anne Muldrow

Georgia Anne Muldrow Wednesday 7 November 2018 Part of the fabric of Los Angeles’ hip-hop/jazz/soul avant-garde, she first lit up the scene in 2006 and continues to excite!

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October Black History Month takes place during October and Islington libraries are celebrating with a full programme of events. Here is a selection.

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An evening exploring Black and British ancestry Tuesday 2 October, 6-7pm, Finsbury Library Meet Paul Crooks, trailblazing family historian, who traced his family back six generations to Ami Djaba in the Krobo Mountains in Ghana.

Power of 21 book launch Monday 8 October, 6-8pm, Central Library The Power of 21 is an empowering motivational book packed with inspirational stories from high profile figures like Zawe Ashton to Akala.

Meet the author – Sounds like London Thursday 18 October, 6.30pm, Central Library Lloyd Bradley talks about his bestselling book.

Libraries Week 8 – 13 October This year’s week is focusing on wellbeing. Try some of our free activities.

NHS health checks for 40-74 year olds Monday 8 October – Friday 12 October, 10am-4pm, Central Library Women’s health booklist launch Wednesday 10 October, 2-3pm, Central Library Local walks taking place with One You Islington www.oneyouislington.org For more information about all the events taking place during the week, follow us on twitter @Islingtonlibs

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The world’s best ocean films are sweeping into Union Chapel, Islington bringing six nights of seafaring adventure between 15 and 20 October. The Ocean Film Festival originates from Australia and you can expect to see big wave surfers, unlikely ocean rowers, mind-blowing marine life and spectacular footage from hidden depths of the planet – all on the big screen!

We’re offering one lucky reader the chance to win two free tickets to the screening on Tuesday 16 October. All you need to do is answer the question ‘Where does the festival originate from?’

Send your answer to islingtonlife@islington.gov.uk

by Wednesday 10 October. Title your email ‘Film competition’ and make sure you leave a daytime telephone number where we can reach you. Good luck!

Echoes of Holloway Prison Your last chance to see this fascinating exhibition on life inside this notorious building through the voices of those who were held there and worked there.

Until 8 October, 10am-5pm, Monday to Saturday (closed Wednesday), Islington Museum echoesofhollowayprison.com islingtonlife.london

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