Newham Mag Issue 314

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Newham on song

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24 April 2015 // issue 314

The country goes to the polls for the General Election on 7 May. Find out all you need to know about casting your ballot (p9). You can also read a preview of the free Under The Stars Concert (p6), the latest updates on Rugby World Cup 2015 (p7) and news of fantastic activities taking place in a park near you as Newham have partnered again with Coca-Cola for ParkLives (p15). There is also an update on how Newham’s mental health services can support you (p19), an interview with the choirmaster who has been keeping an East Ham church on song for more than 20 years (p12) and we need your help to track down lawbreakers who have been caught on camera (p21). Finally, we are honouring some historic anniversaries. A new book about the women who served in the Second World War will celebrate its launch in Newham on the 70th anniversary of VE Day (p14), and Newham pays its respects to George Drewry, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for extraordinary bravery under fire during the First World War, 100 years ago this month (p10).

Regulars 04 NEWS – two pages of news from across the borough 12 WORKING LIVES – 20 years of leading All Saints choir 16 NEWHAM IN PICTURES – your fortnight in photos 22 OUR NEWHAM – competitions and community news 24 KIDS CORNER – pictures and puzzles for our younger readers 26 WHAT’S ON – five pages of activities and events for you to try, most of them free Features 06 READY FOR A STARRY NIGHT – Laura Wright looks forward to performing this summer

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07 WELCOME RUGBY’S GREATEST PRIZE – counting down to Rugby World Cup 2015 09 DON’T FORGET TO VOTE – make sure your vote counts on 7 May 10 SALUTE FOR VC HERO – paying respects to a Newham Victoria Cross recipient 14 VE DAY BOOK LAUNCH – celebrating the girls who went to war 15 PARKLIVES – the return of summer of free outdoor activity 19 A SUPPORTING ROLE – how Newham’s mental health services can offer support 21 CAUGHT ON CAMERA – put a name to these faces Love Newham? Download the free Love Newham app and report a range of environmental issues. Visit www.newham.gov.uk/lovenewham

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IN BRIEF // Victoria Dock Road – closure update The closure of Victoria Dock Road E16, between Munday Road and Freemasons Road has been extended until the autumn because of a number of different works taking place on the Crossrail project. The work had originally been planned to be completed in June. It requires the road to be excavated and allow for cranes to be positioned on the road, which all prevent normal traffic flow. For more information call the Crossrail Helpdesk (24hr) on 0345 602 3813. GLA approves new business district The £1.7billion Asian Business Park has been given the seal of approval by the Greater London Authority. Last year Newham Council’s Strategic Development Committee resolved to grant planning permission for the business district beside Royal Albert Dock, which will be a hub for Asian businesses in Europe. The 437,000 square metre development will comprise mainly of offices but will also include residential, retail and public spaces. The application has now been referred to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for consideration. Have your say on Upton Centre A consultation on the future of the Upton Centre has begun, which asks residents for views on options for the centre’s refurbishment after it closed unexpectedly last year because of the boiler no longer being compliant. An online questionnaire seeks views on refurbishment of the centre in Claude Road as well as potentially closing the site and redeveloping it. Printed copies of the questionnaire are available at Plaistow Library, Green Street Library, Jeyes Community Centre and Katherine Road Community Centre. The consultation closes on Tuesday 26 May. Results will be presented to the Mayor and councillors at June’s Cabinet meeting. For information visit www.newham.gov.uk/consultations

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Victorian Dockyard springs into life An historic dockyard in Canning Town has been transformed into a beautiful riverside walk packed with flowers. On 10 April the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) joined volunteers at the Newham Council-supported project in Cody Dock to unveil the newly Volunteers at Cody Dock created space. Volunteers from across Newham were joined by RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold medal-winning garden designers and RHS ambassadors Chris Beardshaw, Adam Frost, and TV’s Nick Knowles, to help bring a flourish of vivid colour to the dock as part of the RHS Greener Streets: Better Lives campaign. Simon Myers, who leads the Gasworks Dock Partnership, said: “Newham boasts more waterways than Venice. Since we began the project the site has gone from being a dumping ground for industrial waste to a green, living haven for kingfishers, cormorants, reed warblers, teal and redshanks. It is now about to become a tranquil riverside destination for thousands of visitors.” Visit www.gasworksdock.org.uk for details.

Ramshackle camp is removed A bunker-like shelter made out of The encampment in East Ham mud, rocks and fence panels has been cleared from a site beside the A406. The encampment was tackled under Operation Alabama, Newham Council’s initiative with police, immigration officers and charity Thames Reach, to tackle homelessness. In March a Romanian national who had previously been issued with a warning notice by the immigration service, was arrested at the site. To prevent someone else moving in Newham Council cleared the site. It took three hours to remove a makeshift house, which had been carved in the mud and shored by large rocks near a slip road of the dual carriageway. This is the fifth such shelter removed by Newham Council from around the borough recently. To report homeless encampments call 020 8430 2000 or complete the online reporting form at www.newham.gov.uk/asb

Record number offered choice of primary school Latest figures released as part of National Offer Day revealed Newham Council as amongst the best in London for offering pupils places at their first choice primary school from September. Newham was second in the Capital with 88 per cent offered their first choice – well above the London average of 81 per cent. Some 97 per cent of Newham pupils were offered a place at one of their top three primaries compared to 93 per cent of London pupils. This year Newham received 4,809 applications. To meet the demand for primary school places, the council has invested in a multi-million pound expansion programme to create an additional 10,000 school places. This is being achieved by expanding existing schools or building new schools.

Royal visit to first urban farm The Princess Royal and Mayor Sir Robin Wales visited GrowUp Box, London’s first urban farm in a shipping container. The urban farm at Stratford’s Roof East – an urban pocket park on top of Stratford multi-storey car – is managed by Urban Space Management and Groundwork London. The GrowUp Box uses aquaculture (farming fish) and hydroponic technology (growing plants in a nutrient solution without soil) to produce sustainable salads and fish each year. The first harvests are predicted for September. Newham Council has already granted planning permission for GrowUp Urban Farms to build the farming system on a wider scale in an industrial warehouse in Beckton. It is hoped more than 20,000kg of salad and herbs and 4,000kg of fish will be produced every year and sold to local restaurants.

The Princess, centre, at the farm

Jobs fair for Newham Education and training providers from across Newham are coming together to offer free guidance and advice about their services at a special training and employment event. Organisations including Newham’s employment service Workplace, employment agency Reed, the Metropolitan Police and West Ham United Foundation, will be delivering employability workshops and a range of fun activities.

Information stalls will offer advice on exploring education and training opportunities, volunteering opportunities, and CV writing and employment skills. The event takes place on Thursday 30 April from 4-7pm at St Stephen’s Primary School, Whitfield Road, E6. For further information contact Zainab Shaikh on 020 3373 9622 or email zainab.shaikh@newham.gov.uk

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Laura’s ready for starry night The nation’s sporting soprano Laura Wright is proud to be the England Rugby team’s first ever official anthem singer. On Sunday 16 August, she will appear on the final night of Newham’s FREE Under the Stars extravaganza of music. With more than a million album sales under her belt, Laura is one of the biggest selling classical artists this decade. She was the first mezzo soprano to perform at the Olympic Stadium in 2012 during the Newham London Run and returned to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in 2014 for the opening ceremony at Prince Harry’s Invictus Games. The final night of Under the Stars this year will feature rugby themed classics including World in Union, Swing Low Sweet Chariot and Jerusalem, in celebration of Newham hosting Rugby World Cup 2015 with five games at the Olympic Stadium in September and October. The evening will end with a spectacular display of fireworks alongside Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 which leads into Land of Hope and

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Glory, performed by Laura with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Paul Bateman, and tenor John Pierce. Laura said: “I’m going to enjoy appearing alongside the RPO because I’ve worked with them before. I also love outdoor summer performances. They are something I look forward to every year, especially if the sun is shining and people bring a picnic. Everything is so relaxed. “I’m so proud to be England Rugby’s official anthem singer and get to perform at Twickenham in front of so many avid fans. That’s why it’s great that Rugby World Cup 2015 is coming to the Olympic Stadium. It’s going to be an amazing experience for everyone. “When I performed at the Newham London Run at the Stadium just before the 2012 Games it was so emotional,

and the paint wasn’t even dry then. To see people running on the track where so many gold medal athletes would soon be standing was very special. I’m sure it will be the same for the rugby players and supporters later this year.”

Under the Stars Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 August Doors open 6.30pm Central Park, East Ham, E6 Keep up to date with Newham’s summer events at www.newham.gov.uk/summer Visit www.laura-wright.co.uk

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With just five months to go to the start of Rugby World Cup 2015 (RWC2015) excitement is growing with the announcement that Newham is to host an official tournament fan zone and will welcome the famous Webb Ellis Cup. Five RWC2015 matches take place at the Olympic Stadium during September and October. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will also host a fan zone on 20 days during the sixweek tournament offering residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy the build-up to matches and join in with the nationwide celebration of rugby. Newham Council are working with tournament organisers England Rugby 2015 and Stadium operators Vinci to include a big screen showing some matches live as well as activities promoting grassroots and community rugby, food and drink and entertainment. Residents can also look forward to welcoming the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour to Newham. Rugby’s

greatest prize, the Webb Ellis Cup, begins a tour of the UK on 10 June to mark 100 days to go to the opening match. It comes to Newham on 6 and 7 September and details will be available soon of where people can see it. Nick Bracken, chairman of East London Rugby Football Club based in West Ham, said: “We are excited about this unprecedented opportunity to welcome the Trophy Tour and fan zone to Newham. It will mean residents get to see the Webb Ellis Cup up close and be inspired to get involved with the tournament and rugby locally. We will ensure Rugby World Cup 2015 leaves its legacy here.” Newham’s Young Rugby Ambassador Alex Pearmain, 17, said: “We should all be excited that current

world champions the New Zealand All Blacks and former champions South Africa are playing at the Olympic Stadium.

“ It is a great opportunity for people of all ages who have never played or seen rugby before to come and give it a try.” “Newham’s young people can help to welcome fans, players and visitors from all over the world. It is a great opportunity for people of all ages who have never played or seen rugby before to come and give it a try.”

For information about Rugby World Cup 2015 visit www.newham.com To contact East London Rugby Club visit www.pitchero.com/clubs/eastlondonrfc

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VOTE COUNTS Newham is preparing for the UK Parliamentary General Election on Thursday 7 May. Make sure your vote counts. There are two constituencies in Newham – East Ham and West Ham. An election will be held for a Member of Parliament (MP) for each of these seats. Your polling card contains details of your nearest polling station. You must vote at the polling station designated to you. A map of all polling stations in Newham is available at www.newham.gov.uk/polling All polling stations are open from 7am-10pm. When you arrive at the polling station, the election staff will mark your name on the electoral register and give you your ballot paper. You go into a polling booth to mark the paper and then put it into the ballot box. You do not need to bring your polling card with you but it will help the staff find your name. If you live in Newham Council’s Stratford and New Town Ward there is also a by-election taking place on 7 May for a vacant seat on the council. You will receive a separate polling card if you have registered to vote. Staff will be on hand at East Ham Customer Service Centre and Stratford Library from now until 7 May, 9am to 5pm, to help you with any election queries.

Postal Votes and Voting by Proxy Applications to vote by post have now closed. Applications for a proxy vote – for someone to vote on your behalf – must be received by the Electoral Registration Officer, Electoral Services Office, Room 38 Town Hall, Barking Road E6 2RP by Tuesday 28 April at 5pm. To download the relevant forms, visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/register-to-vote

Details of the candidates in the West Ham and East Ham Parliamentary constituencies and in the Stratford and New Town Ward by-election are available by visiting www.newham.gov.uk/voting

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On Monday 27 April a commemorative paving stone will be laid in the Cenotaph area of Central Park, High Street South, East Ham, honouring Victoria Cross (VC) recipient Midshipman George Leslie Drewry. Members of the public are invited to attend the ceremony, which will take place at 10.30am and will be attended by Mayor Sir Robin Wales, Newham Chief Executive Kim Bromley-Derry and Honorary Vice Admiral The Lord Sterling of Plaistow, CBE. The event is part of a series of events honouring Newham’s five First World War VC recipients, with commemorations occurring near the time of the 100th anniversary of their acts of bravery.

“ The paving stones will provide a lasting legacy of local heroes within our community” The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration, awarded for acts of valour “in the face of the enemy” and the paving stones will provide a lasting legacy of local heroes within our community. George Leslie Drewry was born on 3 November 1894 at 53 Haslemere (now Kitchener) Road, Forest Gate. He was awarded the VC for his valour when aged 20, serving as a Midshipman in the Royal Naval Reserve during the Gallipoli landings on 25 April 1915. Midshipman Drewry was aboard the SS River Clyde, a cargo ship under the guidance of Commander Edward Unwin, for the first landings at Gallipoli. During the attempted beach landing, barbed wire

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on the sea bed prevented boats reaching the shore. Soldiers became entangled in the wire and were killed in the open water. The original plan had been to form a bridge of barge boats for soldiers to reach land, but a gap had been left between two of them, which made it impossible for the men to cross, and dozens were shot as they stood helpless on the uncompleted bridge. Midshipman Drewry went into the water, wading ashore to secure a tow rope. Commander Unwin and fellow sailor Able Seaman Bill Williams had nearly reached the shore with the bridging barge in tow, but the rope they had was not long enough. Drewry went back to the ship to get another length, and while the other two were waiting, Williams was shot. Unwin carried him back to the barge but Williams was already dead. When Drewry returned with the rope it did not take long to secure the barge and then the troops began at once to cross the bridge which remained under heavy fire. A shot then severed the lashing rope and again the barges went adrift. Midshipman Drewry was aboard the inshore barge, and was struck in the head by a fragment of shell. He hastily bound his wound with a soldier’s scarf, and, jumping overboard with a line between his teeth, swam towards the other barge. Once again the rope was too short but another midshipman threw himself over

the side with a longer rope and lashed the barges together. Unfortunately the rope broke a third time. The London Gazette reported on 16 August, 1915: “Midshipman Drewry assisted Commander Unwin at the work of securing the barges under heavy rifle and maxim fire. He was wounded in the head, but continued his work and twice subsequently attempted to swim from barge to barge with a line.” Drewry later achieved the rank of Lieutenant, but on 2 August 1918 he died in an accident while on active service on in the Orkney Islands. A block fell from a derrick and fractured his skull. His body was carried south and buried in the City of London Cemetery, Manor Park. His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Imperial War Museum. Newham’s Victoria Cross recipients Midshipman George Drewry Date of Act of Bravery: 25 April 1915 Second Lieutenant Edgar Myles Date of Act of Bravery: 9 April 1916 Boy Seaman First Class Jack Cornwell Date of Act of Bravery: 31 May 1916 Lance-Corporal Harold Mugford Date of Act of Bravery: 11 April 1917 Second Lieutenant Bernard Cassidy Date of Act of Bravery: 28 March 1918

Chief Petty Officer Sue Bilverstone and Lieutenant Commander Brian Bilverstone of the Newham Cornwell VC Sea Cadets pay their respects at George Drewry’s tomb

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The Sound of Music Jon Cullen is the musical director of All Saints Chorus and Orchestra. Based at West Ham Parish Church, the group are celebrating their 20th anniversary season. 12

> WORKING LIVES “I was born in West Ham, and most of my life has been in Newham,” said Jon. “I started off as a chorister, and was assistant organist here when I was 14.” After attending university, Jon returned to his first church and was a dedicated member of their choir. “The choir here has always been good, but we wanted to do something a bit more ambitious outside of the Sunday services, so we formed All Saints Chorus.” Working together with an orchestra of professional musicians, the choir’s repertoire features a range of choral music. “Sometimes people think we’re a religious organisation, because we do a lot of religious music, but that’s just where a lot of the choral repertoire is. We’ve done works by Handel, Bach, Brahms, Mozart, Verdi and Beethoven. We do a lot of modern classical music as well.” The ensemble has a dedicated membership of around 55 and give most of their concerts at West Ham Parish Church. Over the course of two decades, both their audience and the choir itself have seen a big boost in numbers. Jon said: “There’s a nucleus in the choir that have been here for ten or 15 years, and there’s a few from the first concert 20 years ago.” Unusually for a choir of this standard, All Saints holds no auditions. Anybody that wants to join is welcome. Jon says: “We never put any barriers up. Over the past 20 years, I don’t think anyone has turned up who genuinely can’t sing at all. Some people are a bit nervous at the beginning, but we tend to hold on to our people.” One of the things that sets All Saints apart from other community choirs is a professional set of musicians. In order to stage their concerts, Jon and his team coordinate fundraising year-round. He said: “We’re completely selffunding and our budget is quite high. The orchestra and soloists we use are professional. The most recent concert we performed had players that normally appear at Covent Garden or for the London Philharmonic or the London Symphony Orchestra. We tend to find we get the same players coming back.

That in itself is a good sign.” Unsurprisingly for a group with so many long-standing members, being a member of All Saints is not just about the musical activities. Jon said: “We’re like a big family really. We get on very well together. Each year we all go away for a long weekend to the country and people bring their families. We rehearse but we also have a good time.”

“ Members would be disappointed if they weren’t singing in Newham. We like performing here and do a good job. ” Over the years the chorus has given performances outside the borough, but their base has remained in Newham. Their newly renovated church provides a comfortable and acoustically suitable performance space and the choir are passionate about the venue because of its location in the community. Jon added: “We are very conscious that we do it in Newham. Some music groups often rehearse locally, but perform outside their area. Members would be disappointed if they weren’t singing in Newham. We like performing here and do a good job. You have to see us to appreciate how good we are.” To find out more information about the Chorus, visit allsaintschorus.org Tickets can be purchased on the door on performance nights, or in advance by calling 07513 414 665.

All Saints Chorus & Orchestra – Upcoming Performance Saturday 18 July 7.30pm Britten: Noyes Fludde West Ham Parish Church (All Saints), Church Street E15 (In association with Nelson Primary School, E6)

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More than half a million young women joined the Army, Navy and Air Force in the Second World War. Nuala Calvi and Duncan Barrett are now telling the story of many of these women in their new book The Girls Who Went To War. The authors have interviewed 100 exservicewomen for the book, and focus in particular on three extraordinary stories from across the women’s services: the Auxiliary Territorial Service, Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and Women’s Royal Naval Service. Nuala said: “The women were lured by the opportunity for independence and adventure, and the prospect of doing something important for the war effort – something that really mattered.” Many roles that women took up were very dangerous. Nuala says: “A lot of people don’t realise the contribution women made in the Second World War.” In the course of action, some women w were captured by the Germans in the

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rush to Dunkirk, others were machine gunned by the Luftwaffe as they operated searchlights, while still more followed the D-Day invasion in air ambulances to bring back the injured. Many won medals for bravery and some 2,000 lost their lives. The Girls Who Went to War follows Duncan and Nuala’s best-selling 2012 book The Sugar Girls, which told the story of the female workers of Tate & Lyle’s East End factories in Silvertown in the mid-1940s. In the course of writing, they found many interviewees for The Girls Who Went To War. The Girls Who Went to War has been published to tie in with the 70th anniversary of VE Day. To celebrate the book’s release, Newham Bookshop,

Barking Road E13, are holding a street party on Friday 8 May, with book signings, drinks and themed refreshments. Duncan said: “The Newham Bookshop was the biggest champion of The Sugar Girls and we’re really looking forward to it.” Nuala added: “It’s a great way of reviving the VE Day spirit. People can come along and celebrate with some of the people who were there on the original VE Day.” The Newham Bookshop street party starts at 6pm and is a free event.] RSVP if you wish to attend by emailing info@newhambooks.co.uk The Girls Who Went To War will be published on 7 May at £7.99. For more information visit www.girlsatwar.com

Summer of activity has arrived Last summer more than 3,500 people took part in more than 3,000 hours of free activities in Newham’s parks. Now that spring has arrived, it is time once again to get active outdoors with some great activities taking place in Newham’s parks over the next few months. Newham Council, in partnership with Coca-Cola, is delivering another fantastic programme of outdoor events. The Coca-Cola ParkLives programme is for the whole family to enjoy – completely free. The spring and early summer programme is now under way every day in parks across Newham. There are more than a dozen activities to try, and there’s something for everyone. You could get flexible with a yoga session, dance an hour away with Zumba, learn some rugby skills in preparation for Rugby World Cup 2015, or join in with gardening activities at the Abbey Gardens community garden, E15. All activities are suitable for everyone to join, and there are sessions available for all age ranges and all levels of fitness. Beginners are especially welcome. To find out more information about Coca-Cola ParkLives and to register for events, pick up a programme at your local library, community centre or leisure centre, call 0800 227 711 or visit www.parklives.com

Activities will be taking place in: 1 Abbey Lane Open Space E15 2 Central Park E6 3 East Ham Nature Reserve E6 4 Forest Lane Park E7 5 Hermit Road Recreation Ground E16 6 Keir Hardie Recreation Ground E16 7 King George V Park E16 8 Little Ilford Park E12 9 New Beckton Park E6 10 Newham Dockside E16 11 Newham Leisure Centre E13 12 Plaistow Park E13 13 Plashet Park E6 14 Priory Park E6 15 Royal Victoria Gardens E16 16 Stratford Park E15

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HEALTH MENTALESS WEEK N E R A AW MAY 2015 11-17

Ca arers Workshop: Monday 11 May, 11am -2pm St John’s Church, Broadway, Stratford, London E15 1NG The Care Act represents the biggest change to the social care system in over 60 years. If you care for someone then you could benefit from the changes. London Borough of Newham in partnership with East London NHS Foundation Trust are holding a Carer’s Workshop to share information about mental health services and changes to carers’ rights under the Care Act. Refreshments and snacks will be available.

For more information about the event please email Beverley.Latania@newham.gov.uk or call 020 3373 0821.

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HEALTH MENTALESS WEEK AWARENMAY 2015 11-17

About a quarter of people experience some kind of mental health problem each year. Nishi Landa overcame mental health problems with the right support from Newham’s local services.

“I suffered post-natal depression after I had my fourth child at the age of 26. Some days I couldn’t get out of bed: I would just stare at walls for hours. I didn’t have an appetite, my throat was dry and I had panic attacks. Some days I just couldn’t sit down but at the same time I felt I had no energy. My mood was very low and I would cry a lot.

“ I feel positive now that I can deal with ups and downs in life. I feel stronger and I want to help others “Four years ago there was an open day for ‘ASK’ in Stratford – a service-user led project for people with mental health issues and carers. I attended a workshop called ‘Stepping Forward’. Doing that workshop

made me feel confident. It was like a new door had opened for me. It kept me going. I didn’t want to take a step back – that wasn’t me. I wanted to go forward in my life. “I am still on my journey. I’m doing good things, like exercising three hours a week, and I have lost a stone in weight. Attending the group at ASK helped me to feel confident enough to take control of my life and get active. I’ve started to believe in myself. “I feel positive now that I can deal with ups and downs in life. I feel stronger and I want to help others. It has been a rollercoaster but attending the ASK service and volunteering with Hestia, the charity behind the ASK project, has helped me to improve and maintain a positive frame of mind.”

Support for mental health needs If you have experienced mental health issues and would like to talk to someone about it, you can find details of local support services online at www.newham.gov.uk/ mentalhealth. Alternatively, speak to your GP as soon as possible.

Get in touch with ASK ASK provides a range of training and activities designed to promote mental recovery and wellbeing. To find out more visit www.ask-newham.org or call 020 8221 2090.

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Serrvice es, careers and training drop p-in even nt Friday 15 May 2015, 1-3pm Beckton Globe Library, 1 Kingsford Way, London E6 5JQ One in four people will suffer from some form of mental illness each year. If you or someone that you know has experienced mental health problems, there are services in Newham that can help.

Come along to a drop-in event hosted by Newham Council to find out about: • Services to improve wellbeing • Career opportunities • Opportunities for training and development

For more information about the event please email Beverley.Latania@newham.gov.uk or call 020 3373 0821.

Don’t let them get away with it Newham Council is committed to making our borough the best it can be. In the 2013/14 municipal year we issued more than 8,000 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to residents and visitors for a range of environment crime offences, including littering, fly-tipping and fly-posting, illegal street trading and waste in front gardens. Unfortunately, there are offenders who believe they’re above the law and provide incorrect information about themselves or fail to pay their fines. The council will not apologise for cracking down hard on crime and anti-social behaviour. The pictures on this page show people who are avoiding paying their Fixed Penalty Notice. If you recognise anyone please call 020 3373 4479 and quote the reference number below the picture. If you do not pay your FPN, we will take you to court, where you could be ordered to pay far more than the amount of the original penalty notice. Every month at Thames Magistrates Court the council undertakes a number of prosecutions. Large fines are issued and individuals are nearly always ordered to pay the costs of the case and a victim surcharge.

Ensuring your anonymity Newham Council is committed to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in partnership with the police and other agencies. If you provide information regarding identities: • you will not be required to provide your name • you will not be required to leave your contact details • you will not have to make a statement

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Don’t put up with rubbish. Don’t drop it and if you see it report it. To get it cleared up report it online at www.newham.gov.uk/MyNewham or download the Love Newham app by visiting www.newham.gov.uk/lovenewham

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Volunteers needed for dementia service The Namaste Care Service, which offers practical, social and emotional support to people in Newham affected by advanced dementia, are looking for volunteers in Newham. Run by St Joseph’s Hospice E8, and a group of trained volunteers, Namaste Care Service provides meaningful activities and sensory stimulation, especially through touch, in a safe and comforting environment. You don’t need any previous experience, just good communication and listening skills, empathy and flexibility. Volunteers will receive training, but must be able to offer eight hours of time per month for a commitment of sixth months, and undergo a selection interview and DBS check. Volunteers will be offered on-going supervision and support, and travel expenses can be reimbursed. For more information about volunteering, contact Lourdes Colclough on 020 7540 0277 or email l.colclough@stjh.org.uk

Win tickets to the circus NewhamMag have teamed up with Zippo’s Circus to give away tickets to their new show OMG at Barking Rd Recreation Ground, E6 from Thursday 7 to Tuesday 12 May. The First Prize winner will receive a The Rastellis Family Ticket (two adults and two children) plus given a unique photo-opportunity to stand inside the motorcycle Globe of Terror before a show, and take their own photos with the dare-devil riders of Team Lucius on their stationary machines. Four runners-up will also each win a Family Ticket. Mixing the best of traditional circus with thrilling stunt action, Zippo’s was voted Britain’s Best Circus in 2013 and 2014 with a dazzling troupe of aerialists, jugglers, balancers, and musical clowns The Rastellis. To be in with a chance of winning, tell us the name of the musical clowns in Zippo’s Circus. Send your answer, name, address and telephone number to Newham.Mag@newham.gov.uk or write to Newham Mag, 1000 Dockside Road, London, E16 2QU before 2 May. To book tickets for Zippo’s Circus, visit www.zippos.co.uk or call 0871 210 2100.

Donations for foodbank Newham Foodbank on Tollgate Road, E6, has received an increase in luxury donations, as passengers at London City Airport have fallen foul of hand luggage rules. Many food items, especially those in cans and jars, are classified as liquids, and are confiscated by security agents. Items such as jam, marmite and baked beans are some of the most regularly confiscated foodstuffs, although there has also been an increase in luxury brands being seized. London City Airport donated 300 items collected between January and March this year to Newham Foodbank, including 34 jars of Fortnum & Mason jam, marmalade and lemon curd and 22 jars from Harrods. A spokesman said: “We are very pleased to be able to find such a good home for confiscated items.” For more information about Newham Foodbank, visit www.newham.foodbank.org.uk

DEAF ORGANISATION MOTIVATING THE COMMUNITY Stratford charity Deafroots held a Motivation Event for the local deaf community at Stratford Advice Arcade, E15 on 13 April. Established in August 2000, Deafroots have been working for 15 years to support the deaf community in Newham and the surrounding areas. The event was a chance for clients of the service to network, take part in team exercises and hear a speech by Tony Hyland, Senior Employment Relationship Manager from the Department of Work and Pensions. Angel Joseph, Deafroots Deafclub Manager and Employment Project Co-ordinator said: “This event has been a great success for Deafroots. We hold the Deafclub every Mondays at Stratford Library from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. I would like to thank the Stratford Library Team and their manager, Jyoti Singh, for their continued support and also thank the team at Stratford Advice Arcade.” For more information about Deafroots, visit www.deafroots.org.uk

LGBT residents get connected If you are a gay man living or working in Newham and you are over the age of 50 and feel a bit isolated, a monthly social group called Active & Connected could help. The group, run by the local HIV charity, Positive East meets on the last Thursday of each month and facilitates various social activities. These include visits to museums, cinemas, theatre, picnics, coastal trips, seasonal celebrations and occasional evening events. The project, funded by Age UK East London, aims to reduce social isolation suffered by any gay man over the age of 50 who lives or works in the borough. If you would like more information, please contact Jeff Cadman at Positive East on 020 7791 2855, email Jeff. cadman@positiveeast.org.uk or fill in the form on the website, http://www.positiveeast.org.uk/services/gaymgroups.php

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PLEASE SEND YOUR DRAWINGS, JOKES AND POEMS TO: KIDS’ CORNER, WEST WING 4TH FLOOR, NEWHAM DOCKSIDE 1000 DOCKSIDE ROAD, LONDON E16 2QU OR EMAIL THEM TO newham.mag@newham.gov.uk Don’t forget to write your name, age, address and daytime contact telephone number on the back of your entry. We cannot return any entries.

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Free membership at Stratford Picturehouse This issue’s winner receives free annual family membership at Stratford Picturehouse, which includes free tickets and discounts on films. To be in with a chance of winning this or another great prize, send your pictures, jokes and poems to Kids’ Corner, West Wing, Fourth Floor, Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London E16 2QU. Don’t forget to write your full name, age, address and daytime contact telephone number on the back of your entry. Good luck! Visit www.picturehouses.co.uk to see what’s on.

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Jokes Q: Why did the elephant paint his toenails red? A: So he could hide in the cherry tree! Q: What fish goes up the river at 100mph? A: A motor pike

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WHAT’S ON? FIVE PAGES OF ACTIVITIES MOSTLY FREE, ALL FUN

OUR THRILLING THREE... Creating Connections E3 – Wed 29 Apr, 6-8pm, Stratford Library. A networking event, covering topics of libraries and communities, empowering local communities and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. City Reads Murder Mystery Night – Thurs 30 Apr, 6-8pm, Plaistow Library. Head along for an evening of mystery and murder. Also receive your free copy of this year’s city Reads title ‘Rivers’. Manor Park Community Spring Festival – Sat 2 May, 1-4pm, Manor Park Library. Face painting, spring craft sessions, honey tasting, cake decorating, flower arranging, music and dance and a children’s entertainer. Light refreshments provided. For all ages.

TRY SOMETHING NEW... CREATIVE WRITING Have you ever wanted to try your hand at writing poems, plays, novels or short stories? A weekly writing course is starting at the end of April at Woodgrange Learning Centre, E7. Free for residents on Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance. £10 concessionary fee for other benefits recipients. £60 fee for all other residents. For more information and to book your place, call Forest Gate Learning Zone on 020 8257 4680.

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MENTION THE MAG... Newham residents can enjoy a great discount when getting fit at a Salsa Pam’s Dance Zumba class. New customers can attend a Zumba session for just £3 (normal price £5) until June when you mention this issue of the Newham Mag at a Monday or Thursday evening session. Women and men of all shapes and sizes welcome, but dancers must be over 16 to attend. Classes take place at 6.30pm at Queens Road West Community Centre, E13 e 0PE. Please arrive ten minutes prior to the el class, wear trainers and have a small towel and water on hand. For more information, visit salsapam.co.uk

Indicates free sessions Libraries unless stated UNDER-FIVES

Music and Rhyme Tues, 10.30-11.15am, Custom House Rhyme Time Thurs, 1.30-2.15pm, Custom House; Mon, 4-4.45pm, Canning Town Storytelling Mon, 11am-12noon, Tues, 10-11am, Beckton Globe; Mon, 10.30-11.15am, Custom House; Tues, 10.30-11.30am, Canning Town; Tues 11am-12noon, The Gate; Tues, 10.30-11.30am, Thurs, 9.45-10.45am, East Ham; Fri 10 Apr 2.30-3.30pm, Sat 11am-12noon, Green St; Fri, 10-11am, Manor Park; Thurs, 2-3pm, North Woolwich; Thurs, 2-3pm, Plaistow; Tues and Fri, 11am-12noon, Stratford

Stay and Play Support for parents and carers to develop their child through play. Term time. Weds and Sat, 11am-1pm, Stratford; Thurs, 1.30-3.30pm, Jack Cornwell C.C; Mon, 10.30-11.30am, The Gate; Tues, 9.30-10.30am, Jeyes C.C, Tues, 10am12noon, Grassroots; Thurs, 1-2pm, North Woolwich; Tues, 2-4pm, Thurs, 2-4pm, Sat, 12noon-1pm, Green St Music and Movement Sessions for parents/carers and children. Mon, 10-11am, Grassroots Baby Sing-a-Long Thurs, 1-1.30pm, North Woolwich YOUNG PEOPLE

Board Games Club (7-13yrs) Play chess, Checkers, Ludo, Pictionary and more. Term time.

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Thurs, 4-6pm, Green St and Custom House; Thurs, 4.306pm, North Woolwich; Tues and Fri, 4-5pm, Stratford (term time); Sat, 2.30-4pm, Manor Park Games Club (7-16yrs) Sony PS3, XBox360, Nintendo Wii, board games and more. Tues, 3.30-5.15pm, Custom House; Thurs, 4-6pm, Canning Town; Wed, 3.30-5pm, Forest Gate; Mon 3.30-5pm Froud Young Project (7-16yrs) Activities for young people. Mon, 3.30-5.30pm. Jack Cornwell C.C Children’s Movie Club Booking essential. Thurs, 4-6pm, 7-12yrs, The Gate; Tues, 3.30-5.30pm, 0-12yrs, (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult). Green St Arts and Craft Workshop (5+yrs) Fri, 3.30-5pm, Green St; Sat, 2-3pm, Custom House and Canning Town; Tues, 4-5pm, Plaistow Young Readers Club (7-12yrs) Read and discuss your favourite books. Tues, 4-5.15pm, North Woolwich; Sat, 10.30am12noon, Manor Park Children’s Movie Matinee (0-13yrs) Sat 3.30-5.30pm, Green St Let’s Start Sewing (7-16yrs) Beginner sewing classes. Sat, 12noon-3pm, Woodman C.C. Woodman St, E16 Email theteam@kefoundation.org.uk ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT Time-2-Craft (16+yrs) Sat, 10am-12noon, Stratford Adult Reading Group Discuss your favourite books and discover new writers. Thurs 7 May, 6.45-7.45pm, Plaistow Chess Club Mon, 5.30-7.30pm, East Ham Weds, 3.30-5pm, Green St

Thurs, 5.30-7.30pm, Stratford Fri, 3.30-5.15pm, The Gate Coffee Mornings Tues, 10-11.30am, Beckton; Tues, 11am-12.30pm, Custom House; Thurs, 10-11.30am, Canning Town; Thurs, 1011.30am, North Woolwich Do It Online (18+yrs) Free six or eight-week basic computer training. Advance booking required, contact library directly. Tues, 10am-12noon and Thurs 10am-12noon, The Gate; Tues, 10am-12noon, East Ham; Tues 10am-12noon and 2-4pm, Plaistow; Mon, 10am-12noon, Manor Park; Weds, 2-4pm, Stratford; Thurs, 10am-12noon, Green St; Thurs, 10am-12noon, Katherine Rd C.C; Wed, 10am-12noon, Plaistow Knit & Natter (16+yrs) Weds, 10am-12noon, Beckton; Fri, 10.30-11.30am, Canning Town; Fri, 10am-12noon, East Ham; Tues, 10.30am-12.30pm, Manor Park; Weds, 10.30am12.30pm, Green St ICT Surgery IT advice for all ages. Mon, 10am12noon and 2-3pm, Plaistow; Wed, 10.30am-12noon, Stratford; Fri, 2-4pm, Canning Town Weekly Get Together Try new things. Weds, 10.30am-12.30pm, Green St. Call 020 3373 0857 Love Newham app drop-in Learn how to report issues via the app. Mon, 10.30-11.30am, The Gate Inspire Futures Drop In Advice on ESOL and citizenship, Thurs, 2-4pm, Green St Community Links Drop In Debt, housing and benefit advice. Call 020 8548 9825 to make an appointment. Thurs 30 Apr, 3.30-5.30pm, Katherine Road C.C Call 020 8548 9845; Mon 27 Apr, 12noon-2pm, Green St, Call 020 3373 9857

ICT Drop-in Session Set up a My Newham profile and create an email account. Fri, 10am-12noon, The Gate; Fri, 10am-12noon, Green St

contact Franklyn on 020 8542 3904 for information

Bingo Night (16+yrs) Thurs, 5-7pm, Green St

Together We Can Fortnightly social group for adults under 50 years who have had a stroke. Fri 1 May, 2-4pm, Plaistow

Aerobic Exercise Workout and body stretching Tues, 9.30-10.30am, Jack Cornwell C.C. £1.50

Green Street Training and Employment Event Thurs 30 Apr, 4-7pm, St Stephen’s Primary School E6

East Ham Youth Zone Sony PS4, DJ decks and other activities. Tues, 4-7pm, East Ham

Health & Wellbeing Café Free advice and support, including health checks, hand massages and free exercise taster session. Fri 8 May, 11am-1pm, The Hub

Happy Living Club Indoor and outdoor activities for over 50s. Tues and Weds, 1.30-5.30pm, Jeyes C.C SNT Drop-in Tues 28 Apr, 11am-12.30pm, Custom House; Weds 29 Apr, 3-4pm, Green St; Thurs 30 Apr, 10-11.30am, Canning Town; Fri 12noon-1pm, Stratford New Deaf Club Opportunity to learn new and exciting things for members. Mon, 6-8pm, Stratford. Costs up to £2 Silver Surfers IT Course Fri, 2-3.30pm, Beckton Support in Action Thurs, 12noon-4pm, Jeyes C.C Martial Arts (16+yrs) Tues, 5-6pm, Jack Cornwell C.C Get on Target Business Advice Surgery Tues, 12noon-2pm, North Woolwich. Call 07931 576 483 to book. SpEC Speaking English with Confidence Tues, 1.30-2.30pm; Thurs 6-7pm, Sat, 11am-12noon, Stratford; Mon, 10-11am, Weds, 10-11am, Thurs, 10-11am, Green St; Weds, 11am-12noon, The Gate Free English Conversation Club Weds, 11am-12noon, Canning Town; Weds, 11am-12noon, The Gate Life in the UK Classes Weds, 12noon-2.30pm, Fri, 10am-12noon, Plaistow;

Writers Group Thurs 30 Apr, 5.45-7.30pm, The Gate Oral Health Drop-in Thurs 7 May, 3-5pm, The Gate UEL Drop-in Tues 5 May, 10am-12noon, The Gate Grants Surgery Drop in for guidance and to find out more about applying for grants. Thurs 7 May, 4-6pm, Manor Park Table Top Sale 25 Apr, 9am-2pm, Jack Cornwell C.C £5 per table. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Bumps and Babies (up to 1yr) A free homebased meet up every Wed, 1-3pm for expectant parents and those with babies. Email newhamnct@hotmail.com Meet and Greet Mums, Bumps and Babies Fri in various cafes around Newham. Visit www.netmums. com or email jojostevie@live.com Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre Mon, Needlecraft, 10am12noon, £2. Tues, Parent and Toddler Group, 10am-12noon, £1; Bingo, 10am-12noon, £1 1

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254 Katherine Rd, E7 Intense Fitness (14+yrs) Workouts, boxing and wrestling. Fri, 8.30-10pm, £5. The Hartley Centre, E6. Call 07878 253 642

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Wed, Keep Fit, 10-11am, £2 Employment 1-2-1 support, by appointment. Creche available Thurs, Tai-Chi, £2, first session free, 10.30am12noon; Line Dancing, £1, first session free, 1-3pm; Mon-Fri, After School Club for Gallions, Britannia Village, St Joachim’s and Drew primary schools. Mon-Fri, Open Access After School Club, 4-6pm, £3 per day. Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre, Albert Rd, E16. Call 020 7476 1666. Visit www.rdlac.org.uk Search rdlaccommunity on Facebook Junior Volunteer Police Cadets (10-12 yrs, term time) Wed, 3.30-5pm, Little Ilford School, Browning Rd, E12, £1. Thurs, 4.15-5.45pm, Upton C.C, Claude Rd, E13, £1. Call 07500 881 378 Senior Volunteer Police Cadets (13-17 yrs) Wed, 6.30-9pm, Little Ilford School, Browning Rd, E12, £2.50. Thurs, 6.30-9pm, Eastlea Community School, Exning Rd, E16, £2.50. Call 07500 881 378 BOXING AND SELF DEFENCE Boxing (Newham College) Mon, 5-6pm, East Ham College, High St South, E6 Fight For Peace Boxing Mon to Fri, 4-5pm 10-14yrs Mon to Fri, 5-9pm, 14+yrs Woodman St, North Woolwich, E16. Call 020 7474 0054 P Punch Out (16+yrs) Fr Fri, 4-5pm, Katherine Rd C.C,

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Newham Shoujin Karate Wed (term time), 4.30-5.30pm, Fri, 6-7pm and 7-8.30pm. Sun, 10-11am. Under-15yrs £4, 18+yrs £6, concs £5. Newham Leisure Centre, E13. Call 07508 070 638 Docklands Shoujin Karate Mon and Wed, juniors and beginners 7-8pm, all other grades 8-9pm. First session free, under15yrs £4, 16+ £6, concs £5. UEL SportsDock, call 07766 685 869 Stratford Judo Competition training, juniors (8-14yrs), Tues and Thurs, 6.308pm; seniors (15+yrs), Tues and Thurs, 8-9.30pm. Beginners, juniors (8-14yrs) Wed, 6.307.45pm; seniors (15+yrs), Wed, 7.45-9.15pm. From £2-£5 per class. Carpenters and Dockland Centre, 98 Gibbins Rd, E15. Call 07985 601 260 www.stratfordjudo.com West Ham Boys ABC Mon, Wed, Fri, mixed (8-16yrs), 5-6pm. Sat, boys (6-11yrs), 10-11am, girls (7-16yrs), 11am12noon, £2. 2 London Rd, E13. Call 020 8472 3614 Indian Martial Arts Tues and Thurs, 5.30pm: sun, 9.30am. Martial Arts Centre, 27 Romford Rd, E15. £5 or free for INUF users. Call 07703 594 398 HEALTH AND FITNESS Athlefit All ages and ability. Mon, 11am-12noon (women only); Weds, 11am-12noon (mixed) Jack Cornwell C.C Bootcamp and Circuits with Al Mon, 6.30-7.30pm, Chandos East Community Hub, E15. £4. Call 07956 944 252

TURN TO PAGE 30 FOR VENUE DETAILS Janice’s Fitness Mon, 7.15-7.45pm, flatter abs, £3, The Hartley Centre, E6. Call 07818 000 643 Twisted Pink Street Dance 7-11yrs, Thurs, 6-7pm, St Luke’s Church, Tarling Rd, E16. 12+yrs, Fri, 6-7pm, Maryland Studioz, 84 Leytonstone Rd, E15. £3. Call 07961 544 017, visit www.twistedpink.org.uk Zumba fitness Mon and Weds, 7-8pm, £5 and £4 for 2nd class. Vicarage Ln Community Centre, Govier Cl, E15. Call 07500 898 665 Zumba with Jessica Mon, 6.30pm, £2.50 Asta Community Hub, 14a Camel Rd, E16; Sat, 9.30am, circuits £4, Community Resource Centre, 200 Chargeable Ln, E13. Call 07884 951 484 Zumba All ages. Registration essential. Bring water and a towel. Weds, 7-8pm, £5, Beckton C.C. Mon, 9.30-10.30am, £3, Jack Cornwell C.C; Fri, 9.30-10.30am, Jack Cornwell C.C, Free Let’s Yoga Thurs, 6.30-7.30am, Grassroots, £5; Sat, 10am12noon, Jeyes C.C, £1; Wed, 7-9pm, Plaistow, £1 Lee Valley Cycling (12-25yrs) Wed, 4.30-6pm, Lee Valley VeloPark, £5 or £50 for 12 wk course. Pre-booking essential, email Paul.Farthing@ activeNewham.org.uk Indoor Tennis Mon, 6-8pm, Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre, £3. Pre-booking essential, email Paul.Farthing@activeNewham. org.uk Mini Tennis Tues, 4-5pm, and 5-6pm, East Ham Leisure Centre, 4-8yrs; Thurs, 4.30-5.30pm and 5.306.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, 4-8yrs and 8-16yrs. £50 for 10 sessions. Email Paul.Farthing@

activeNewham.org.uk Outdoor Tennis (14-25yrs) Fri, 5-7pm, Stratford Park. Email Paul.Farthing@ activeNewham.org.uk 50+ ACTIVITIES Age UK East London Nordic Walks (18+) Tues, 9.30-10.45am, meet at Age UK East London Newham Branch, 655 Barking Rd, E13 Sun, 10-11am, meet at entrance of the Copper Box, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20. For more info call 07989 938 242 Health Walks Mon, 2pm, starts by the War Memorial, Central Park, E6. Call 07518 750 120 Tues, 10am, starts outside Pret a Manger at Stratford Station. Call 0844 414 2728 Tues, 1.30pm, starts at the corner of Wanstead Flats at the junction of Capel Rd and Woodford Rd. Call 0844 414 2728 Wed, 10.30am, starts outside Hamfrith Centre, McGrath Rd, E15. Call 07870 291 120 Thurs, 1.30pm, starts at the corner of Wanstead Flats at the junction of Capel Rd and Woodford Rd. Call 07908 744 555 Thurs, 2pm, starts by the War Memorial, Central Park, E6. Call 07518 750 120 Fri, 10.30am, starts outside St Mark’s Community Centre, Tollgate Rd, E6. Call 07908 744 555 Newham Striders Daily walking group Call 0844 414 2728 Nordic Walking Wed, 9.30am. Meet at Lord Lister Health Centre, E7. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Call 07783 660 429 Fri, 6.30-8pm. Meet at Newham Leisure Centre, E13 Sun, 10-11.30am. Meet at East Ham Leisure Centre, E6 Young at Heart Bingo Club. Mon, 12noon4pm, £1. Jeyes C.C

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Ballroom Dancing Mon, 10am-12noon, St Paul’s Church Centre, Burges Rd, E6. £2.50 per session. Call 07761 209 463 Active Centre Bingo (50+yrs) Thurs, 7-9pm, Jack Cornwell C.C; Mon, 12noon-4pm, Jeyes C.C

& Dance, Gallions Reach, Armada Wy, E6. Call 07866 612 610 FEMALE SPORTS

Basketball Sessions Tues, 4-5pm, Chobham Academy, 40 Cheering Ln, E20

Centre, Chandos Rd, E15. Thurs, 10am, £1.50, Rokeby Centre, Rokeby St, E15

Sheila’s Yummy Mummy Buggy (16+yrs) Mon, 10-11.30am, £5, Central Park, High St South, E6 (meet outside cafe in the park). Fri, 1011.30am, Plashet Park, Plashet Grv, E6. Call 07908 614 958

Over 50s club Thurs, 10am-12noon, Beckton

Dare2Dance (12-16yrs) Street dance, Fri, 3.30-5.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13

ICCAN Faith based group with cultural activities. Fri, 12noon-2pm, Jeyes C.C

Female Boxfit (14+yrs) Mon, 4.15-5.15pm, Balaam Leisure Centre, E13. Call 07970 783 526

Women’s Badminton Fri, 1-2.30pm, East Ham Leisure Centre, E6, £2, equipment provided. Call 07930 162 505

Girls Football (11-16yrs) Tues, 4-5.30pm and Thurs, 5-6pm, Newham Leisure Centre. Fri, 5-7pm, Memorial Park, E15

Women United AFC (11+yrs) Mon (term time), 6-7.15pm, £1, Kingsford School, E6. Call 07792 932 979

Girls Group Cycling (11-15 yrs) Tues and Thurs, 5-5.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13

Zumba and Tone Tues, 1.15-2.15pm, £1. St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Barking Rd, E6. Call 07944 775 679

GREEN Green Gym Weds, 10am-1pm, meet at Visitor Centre in East Ham Nature Reserve, Norman Rd, E6. Call 07845 973 156 Green Volunteering Tues and Thurs, 10am-2pm. Silvertown Wy, E16 (opp. Hallsville Rd) Garden Club Tues, 1-3pm, Thurs, 4-7pm, Sat, 10am-4pm, Abbey Gdns, Bakers Row, E15 Gardening Thymes Gardening Club Fri, 11am-1pm, Bowling Green, Central Park, High St South, E6 Grow Together Be Together Community Gardening Club Wed, 10am-1pm. Sat, 1pm-3pm Flanders Field, Melbourne Rd entrance, E6. Call 020 8586 7070

Just Play (14+yrs) Wed, 6.30-8pm, multi-sports (term time). Cumberland School, E13. Call 0844 414 2728 Abs Blast (11-15yrs) Thurs, 5.30-6pm, £3.10, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 Athlefit (14-18yrs) Athletic fitness, Wed, 5.30-6.30pm, £1. Flanders Community Centre, Napier Rd, E6. Call 07718 394 756 Female Only Gym Sessions Mon, 3-4pm, 16-25yrs. Mon and Wed, 7.30-10.30pm. Tues and Thurs, 12noon-1.30pm. Sun, 3-5pm. 11-15yrs. £4.65, Newham Leisure Centre, E13

Call 0844 414 2728 unless otherwise stated.

Get Back into Netball Tues, 6-7.30pm, juniors, 7.30-9pm, seniors, £2. Lister Community School, E13. Call 07717 281 529

Athletics Club (14yrs+) A multi-sport session focusing on athletics, football and the gym. Tues, 6-7pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13. Call 07718 394 756.

Julie’s Mums On The Run Wed, 10-11.30am, £5, or bring a friend and both pay £4 each. Abbey Lne Park, E15. Call 07961 374 772

Gym & Basketball (14+yrs) Tues, 6-10pm, £2, Rokeby School, Barking Rd, E16

Keepfit Wed, 10am, £1, Chandos East Centre, E15. Call 07950 944 095

Stunt & Tumble (14+yrs) Thurs, 7.30-9pm, £5, Talent Cheer

Ladies Only Keep Fit Wed, 10am, £1, Chandos East

DOORSTEP CLUBS

SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

Ability Club (14-25yrs) Multi sports for disabled young people. Wed, 5.30-6.30pm and Fri, 4.45-6pm, NewVIc, E13 Athletics (8-18yrs) Tues, 4.15-6.15pm, Brampton Manor, Roman Rd, E6. Thurs, 4.30-5.55pm, St Angela’s Ursuline School, E7. Email cnourrice@englandathletics.org Family Swims Sat, 4.30-5.30pm, Newham Otters Swimming Club, Newham Leisure Centre, E13. Call 0300 124 0123. Sun, 12.30-2pm, Family Swim, Balaam Leisure Centre, £5. Call 0300 124 0123

ferron@oliverthomas.newham. sch.uk or call 020 8821 0997

Swim for Families Dealing with Autism Wed, 4-5pm, Balaam Leisure Centre, E13. Call 0300 124 0123 Support In Action (18+yrs) Indoor and outdoor activities, advice and support. Thurs, 12noon-4pm, to Jeyes C.C. RUNNING Beckton Park Run Sat, 9am, Beckton Park South, E16. Call 07718 394 756 www.parkrun.org/beckton East End Road Runners Tues and Thurs, 7pm. Sun, 9am. Meet on the track. Coached sessions for all abilities. Newham Leisure Centre, E13. Call 07979 261 647 Run England £2 unless stated. Sun, 10am12noon, Newham Leisure Centre, E13, (meet on track). Mon, 4-5.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 (meet on track). Mon, 5.45-6.45pm, Newham Dockside, E16 (meet at reception). Wed, 12noon-1pm, Newham Dockside, E16 (meet at reception). Thurs, 5.15-6.15pm, UEL Docklands Campus, E16 (meet at reception). Sat 1011.30am, Wanstead Flats, E12 (meet at Harrow Rd Changing Pavilion). Sat 10-11.30am, Memorial Park, E15, £4 (meet at car park). Call 07718 394 874 SPORTS

Get Fit for Free Tues, 1.30-3.30pm and Fri, 10am-12noon. Free gym use for people with learning disabilities. Newham Leisure Centre, E13. To book an induction call 0300 124 0123

Athletics Newham and Essex Beagles Athletics Club. Mon and Wed, 6-9pm. Foundation Groups (8-10 yrs), Mon, 7-8pm and Wed, 6-7pm, £5. Terence McMillan Stadium, Newham Leisure Centre, E13. Visit www. newhamandessexbeagles.co.uk

Sensory Play (U5yrs) Wed, (term time) 1.30pm-3pm, Oliver Thomas Children’s Centre, Mathews Ave, E6. Email Naomi.

BMX (6-16yrs) Sun, 10am-12noon, £3. Gooseley Playing Fields, St Albans Ave, E6. Call 07961 333 615

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Premier League (16+yrs) 6-a-side (4 subs) Weds, 7-10pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13

Cricket

Fencing with Newham Swords Tues, 6-9pm, Thurs, 6-9pm, Fri, 7-10pm. Classes for adults (18+), and mini-pirates (4-7yrs). UEL SportsDock Call 07956 618 898 Indoor Cricket (8-16yrs) Wed, 6-8pm, £2, Lister Community School, E13, email paul.farthing @activenewham.org.uk Black Arrows Badminton Club Adults: Fri, 7-9pm, Juniors: Sat, 10am-12noon, £3.70, East Ham LC. Adults: Weds, 7-10pm, UEL SportsDock. Call 07932 037173. Woodside Badminton Club Fri, 7.30-9.30pm, intermediate and club standard. £5 waged/ £3 unwaged, Carpenters and Dockland Centre, 98 Gibbins Rd, E15. Call 07956 150 240 FOOTBALL AIR Football (16+yrs) Tues, 1-3pm, Fri, 10am- 12noon, Memorial Park, Memorial Ave, E15. Fri, 3-5pm, Beckton Powerleague, E6. Visit www.airfootball.co.uk Football and Athletics Thurs, 4-5.30pm, Britannia Village, 65 Evelyn Rd, E16 Football & Multi Sports Mon, 4-5.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13. Wed, 5-6pm, Stratford MUGA, West Ham Ln, E15 Mayor’s Football League U10yrs, U12yrs, Mon, 4.306pm, U16yrs, U18yrs, 6-7pm Newham Leisure Centre, E13

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WHU Kicks Mon, Tues, Fri, 4-7pm, WHUCST, Beckton 3G, 60A Albatross Cl, E6. Thurs, 6.30-7.30pm, Little Ilford Learning Zone, 1 Rectory Rd, E12. Thurs, 6.30-7.30pm, Stratford Park MUGA, West Ham Ln, E15. Sat 10.30am-12noon, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 Ascension Football Sat, 10-11.30am, £3. Reception to 11yrs. King George V Park, King George Ave, E16. Call 07806 584 925 BASKETBALL Basketball & Multi Sports Fri, 5-6.30pm, 8-19yrs, Snowshill MUGA, Snowshill Rd, E12 Basketball Sessions Thurs, 5.30-6.30pm, Little Ilford Learning Zone, 1 Rectory Rd, E12 National League Mon, 6-8pm, U13/14yrs, Tues, 6-8pm, U15/16yrs, Rokeby School, E16. Thurs, 4.30-6pm, U13/14yrs boys, U14yrs girls; 6-8pm, U16yrs, Newham Leisure Centre, E13, 6-8pm, U18yrs, Cumberland School, E13 NCFE Sports – Basketball Thurs, 5-7pm, East Ham Leisure Centre. To register email sports@newham.ac.uk or call 020 8257 4255 Senior Programme Mon, 7.30-9.30pm, Division 2 women and division 3/4 men. Rokeby School, E16. Call 07947 401 616 Newham All Star Sports Academy (NASSA) Sessions £1 unless indicated. Juniors, Fri, 4-6pm Cumberland School, E13. National league U13yrs, U14yrs, U16yrs, Tues, 6-8pm, Rokeby School, E16. National league U18yrs, Tues, 8-10pm, Rokeby School,

E16. National league U13yrs, U14yrs, U16yrs, Thurs, 6-8pm, SportsDock. National league U18yrs, Tues, 8-10pm, UEL SportsDock. Junior boys and girls, Sat, 10.20am-12.20pm, UEL SportsDock, £2.Call 07703 503 995. www.nassasports.org.uk Youngbloods Basketball All sessions cost £1. U12yrs, mixed, Sat, 1-3pm, East Ham Leisure Centre, E6. U13/14yrs boys, Mon, 6-8pm and Wed, 4.30-6pm, St Angela’s School, E7. U13/14yrs girls, Mon, 4.306pm and Wed, 4.30-6pm, St Angela’s School, E7. U15/16yrs boys, Tues, 6-8pm, St Angela’s School, E7. Thurs, 8pm, St Bonaventure’s School, E7. U17/18yrs boys, Mon and Wed, 8-10pm, St Angela’s School, E7. Call 07958 307 657 COMMITTEE MEETINGS All meetings take place at Newham Town Hall, Barking Rd, E6, unless otherwise stated. Tues 28 Apr, Newham Partnership - Children and Young People Trust, Newham Dockside E16, 4.30pm, Overview and Scrutiny Commission, 7pm. Thurs 30 Apr, Newham Partnership – Offender Management Delivery Group, Old Town Hall Stratford, E15, 4pm. Fri 8 May, Development Control Members’ Forum, Newham Dockside E16, 8am. CONTACT THE MAYOR Surgery To register for the surgery you must arrive at the venue up to 30 minutes ahead of the advertised time. Sat 25 Apr, 10am, The Gate, E7 There is no surgery at Stratford Town Hall Thursday 7 May. There are no telephone surgeries during this period.

All listings may be subject to change. Please contact individual events and activities before attending.

CONTACT DETAILS LIBRARIES & COMMUNITY NEIGHBOURHOODS

Beckton Globe 1 Kingsford Wy, E6 Canning Town Barking Rd, E16 Custom House Prince Regent Ln, E16 East Ham 328 Barking Rd, E6 Green Street 337-341 Green St, E13 The Gate 6-8 Woodgrange Rd, E7 Manor Park 685-691 Romford Rd, E12 North Woolwich 5 Pier Parade, E16 Plaistow North St, E13 Stratford 3 The Grove, E15 Archives and Local Studies Call 020 3373 6881 email archiveslocalstudies @newham.gov.uk

LEISURE & SPORTS VENUES Balaam Leisure Centre 14 Balaam St, E13 East Ham Leisure Centre 324 Barking Rd, E6 Newham Leisure Centre 281 Prince Regent Ln, E13 NewVIc Prince Regent Ln, E13 UEL SportsDock Docklands Campus, University Way, E16

COMMUNITY CENTRES (C.C)

Beckton Community Centre 14 Manor Wy, E6, 020 7511 1214 Field Community Centre 147 Station Rd, E7 020 8536 2800 Grassroots Centre Memorial Park, Memorial Ave, E15 020 3373 0650 The Hartley Centre 267 Barking Rd, E6 The Hub 123 Star Ln, E16 020 3373 0750 Jack Cornwell Community Centre Jack Cornwell St, E12 020 8553 3459 Jeyes Community Centre 1 James Cl, E13, 020 8548 9788 Katherine Rd Community Centre 254 Katherine Rd, E7 020 8548 9825 St Mark’s Community Centre 218 Tollgate Rd, E6 020 7511 1214 Upton Community Centre Claude Rd, E13, 020 8471 0040 (currently closed) Vicarage Ln Community Centre Govier Cl, E15, 020 8519 0235 The Well Community Centre 49 Vicarage Lane, E6 020 7586 7070

MAKE IT COUNT General Election Thursday 7 May 2015 www.newham.gov.uk/vote

Every Child Every Chance Every Day Places available now for Nursery and Primary School children aged 3 to 11! Contact the school office on 020 7476 3076 or visit our website calverton.newham.sch.uk. We look forward to welcoming you! At Calverton Primary School we are very proud to be a culturally diverse and fully inclusive school that is committed to ensuring we aspire to and achieve our motto of ‘Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day’

Highlights: x In 2014 85% of our Year 6 pupils achieved level 4 or above in Reading, Writing and Mathematics (compared to 79% nationally) x An extended day: 8am to 6pm during term time and school holidays x A Creative Curriculum including The Open Futures Programme that links learning and life. Children learn to ‘Ask It, Grow It, Cook It and Film It’ x “Offers good support for overall development of my child” - Parent Survey 2015 x “This is a good school. Pupils thoroughly enjoy lessons and their positive attitudes ensure that classrooms are safe and interesting places to learn” - Ofsted report (May 2012) Calverton Primary School, King George Avenue, Custom House, London E16 3ET Tel: 020 7476 3076 | Fax: 020 7511 4287 | info@calverton.newham.sch.uk

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