EN Magazine June and July 2007

Things to do - Places to go - People to see

EN

Magazine

Launch issue June - July 2007

page 5 - 11 Local news and featuers page 12 Mens Beauty comes to Enfield

EN Magazine Contents

page 14 Meet Joan Ryan MP Page 16 Dog training a TV star page 12

Page 19 Winner Dinner for Two Page 20 Shake and Dance yourself fit Page 22 HIP’s - are you ready?

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Page 26 Smoke Free England Page 28 Enfields Music Scene

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Page 30 Whats on and Things to Do

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Welcome to the launch issue of EN magazine.

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N is a new magazine for people of all ages living in the Enfield area. EN hopes that through its editorial and informative articles we will feature over the coming months, that you will find something that is of interest to you and maybe find out things that you did not know about the area in which you live. For instance, did you know that Enfield was recently voted one of the top places to live in Time Out Magazine’s supplement on Village Life!

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e also aim to focus on people’s leisure time, which is a key element of people’s lives and EN will be looking at the leisure opportunities in and around Enfield and how to improve your lifestyle and general wellbeing, with this month’s focus being on mens health and beauty.

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rom exercising to eating out, EN hopes to give you new ideas on how to spend your free time. In this issue we feature some new innovative ways for keeping fit – looking at pole dancing to Powerplates!

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Enfield ‘villages’ appear in top london village guide Winchmore Hill and Enfield Town have just been featured in the capital’s top 47 best villages in a Time Out supplement on village life.

Winchmore Hill came in for praise for its ‘great individual stores’, the pleasant village of ‘The Green’ and its cricket club, which is described as maintaining its ‘picturesque, Victorian presence’.

Enfield Town, a preDomesday hamlet and now a modern sprawl, is described as a ‘lovely spot’ with Chase Green Gardens featuring as ‘one of the finest waterside stretches’.

St Andrew’s Church on Silver Street, Gentleman’s Row and Chase Row are all mentioned as offering a ‘peaceful slice of historic village living’.

Forty Hall and the New River Loop also came in for a mention, as well as the

newly rejuvenated Enfield Town for its shopping and the Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture, which is currently exhibiting London Underground posters from the 1920s and 1930s.

Walk with the Stars!

Cllr Terry Neville, cabinet lead for the environment, said: “It does not surprise me that two of Enfield’s villages appear in the Time Out top 47 villages in the capital. Enfield is a gem that offers all the

facilities and benefits of city living in an almost countryside setting with an abundance of wonderful parks and open spaces. It really does offer residents the best of both worlds.”

North London Hospice is calling all night owls to join its new and exciting fundraising event – the Midnight Walk.

The North Finchley-based hospice cares for people in the boroughs of Enfield, Haringey and Barnet with terminal illnesses, and is hoping the Midnight Walk will raise £3,000 to maintain and extend its care in the hospice and the community.

The hospice believes that by making the walk a ladies-only event, it is giving women the opportunity to do something that they would never normally do – walk the streets at midnight. However men are very much encouraged to join in by being marshals and giving their support to the walkers.

Theresa Bowman, Community Fundraising Manager, said: “This is a new event for us. Some of our walkers will be taking part in memory of a loved one, others for the sheer fun of

walking through the streets in the early hours. We hope to build on this and make it a regular event in our fundraising calendar”.

The half marathon circular route will start at the Enfield base of the hospice, St Michael’s hospital, and there will be a half way point of 6½ miles at North London Hospice at which people can finish if they want. The hospice has chosen to start the walk at St Michaels as it will connect its two sites, and bring more awareness of what it does to both communities.

The walk will take place on the 30th June, when the sky will be lit by a blue moon and a starry sky. There is a £15 registration fee, which will include a t-shirt and light refreshments on the route and at the end.

Please call 0208 446 2288 for a registration form or visit the hospice’s website at www. northlondonhospice.org

Millfield Theatre celebrates its success Free fun for everyone: Saturday 30th June, noon - midnight Millfield Theatre is celebrating its success with a free festive day of musical fun.

The theatre was re-launched in 2005 and has managed to mix innovation and popularity, attracting a healthy growth in audiences. In the past year there have been audience increases of 43%.

To celebrate, the venue has linked up with popular East London club ‘What’s Cookin’?’ to launch a FREE outdoor music festival next month.

Described as ‘country-fried flavoured rock’n’roll’, the impressive line up includes Wilko Johnson, Nigel Clark (Dodgy), Alan Tyler & The Lost Sons Of Littlefield, Holly Golightly, The Snakes, The Rosinators, The United Stoats Of America and The Sex Patels.

Set in the beautiful grounds of Millfield House, in the heart of Edmonton, the site will be home to tasty food stalls,

music stalls, real ale, childrens’ activities and DJs throughout the day.

Marketing and sales manager Tim Groves said: “Our recent

success really is a cause for celebration.

“At Millfield we engage popular acts – but also introduce experimental new theatre. We are rapidly becoming one of the best small theatres in outer London.”

There will be ample car parking, and the area is well served by local buses. The park is also just a ten-minute walk from Silver Street BR station.

Later in the evening, a purpose built marquee will be home to a free barn dance

hosted by The Rosinators, while the concert continues on a smaller courtyard stage, headlined by Pete Molinari and The Smoke Fairies.

A ticketed event in Millfield Theatre in the evening will be headlined by The Broken Family Band and John Power (LA’s/Cast). The cost for this is £16.

For more details on the day contact the theatre box office on 020 8807 6680 or visit the website at www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk.

The Broken Family Band - appearing at Millfield Theate on 30th June

Groundbreaking Gordon sets National Service A young car workshop technician from Enfield is helping to spearhead a groundbreaking nation-wide initiative to improve standards of car servicing and repairs, by raising the standards of competence of motor vehicle technicians.

Gordon Shacklock, 28, who is employed as a Master Technician by PNG of Enfield, has worked for the Vauxhall and Chevrolet dealership in Baker Street since he began training as an apprentice 12 years ago.

Since then, he has been awarded Vauxhall Motors’ Approved Automotive Technician status and recently

received the Institute of the Motor Industry’s coveted Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA), making him the first in the London and South East area to receive the accolade.

ATA is a voluntary scheme based on National Occupational Standards that sets out to meet the skills requirements of the motor retail industry, in turn offering peace of mind to customers as well as raising the professional status and competence of a dealership’s service department.

To achieve accreditation, a technician must pass a series of tests of practical skill and an

on-line knowledge tests There are three levels of accreditation, reflecting an individual’s role within the department – Master Technician being the highest.

The ATA is supported by major vehicle manufacturers, the Department of Trade & Industry, Trading Standards and Which?, and is governed by the Institute of the Motor Industry.

Julian Butler, site manager of PNG, said: “The ATA rigorously assesses the skills that service technicians need in their dayto-day work and the quality of Gordon’s workmanship is a credit to his diligence and hard work.

“PNG places a great deal of emphasis on skills training as vehicle are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their construction and technology, so it’s vital that there is a recognised benchmark of technical competence.”

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6 hours in the saddle Riding a motorbike to some people sounds like fun; to others it sounds downright dangerous.

But imagine riding a 600cc race-specification bike for 6 to 8 hours at breathtaking speeds and trying to make sure that you are faster than anyone else on the track.

Dave Summerson from Enfield does just this.

He is part of Team Hypa and competes in the National Endurance race series.

Endurance racing is all about bike preparation, stamina and, above all, teamwork.

Dave has been racing for 7 years and has won many races and championships with his team, including finishing last year as National Production 600cc Champions with Team Hypa.

“Endurance motorbike racing is a true test of both man, machine and teamwork,” said Dave. “You are reliant on the

machine working at the top of its performance, not just its top speed.

“It requires teamwork and communication from the whole team and, when it’s

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UK and World Champion Dance Instructor Now Teaching In Enfield Current UK and World Dance Champion Lee Easton puts on his dancing shows, partnered by his girlfriend Vanessa Hani, a champion dancer in her own right, every Monday night to teach West Coast Swing at Trent Park Golf Club, Oakwood.

Lee is a local Enfield boy born and bred – he was born

Open 8 Dance Professional World Champions.

Lee holds multiple World Championships in UCWDC Line and Couples Dance, a Top Teacher award for work with

at Chase Farm and went to school in Southgate before going on to conquer the world of dance.

He has just returned from the USA after representing the UK at the UCWDC Country Dance World Championships, where he and partner Catriona Wiles went on to take the title of

his international students and is currently the highest-ranked line dancer in the world Winning 10 world titles in both the solo and couples divisions, Lee is the World and European Professional Line dance

Star Teachers Shine for Enfield

Two members of Enfield’s teaching community are finalists in this year’s annual teaching awards for London and on Wednesday 13th June, at the Café Royal, they will find out whether they are winners in the national awards.

Geoff Cumner-Price head teacher at Oakthorpe Primary School in Palmers Green has been nominated in the National College for School Leadership (NCSL) category for outstanding headteacher of the year.

Newcomer to teaching, Despina Panayi of Winchmore Secondary School has been nominated in the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) category for outstanding new teacher of the year.

champion and 2006 & 2007 World Line Dance Super Star Grand Champion. Together with Catriona, Lee is also the UK West Coast Swing champion.

Both Enfield nominees will be attending a glamorous and prestigious ceremony at London’s Café Royal where they will celebrate their success and learn if they are winners in their categories.

Geoff and Despina have done exceptionally well to reach this stage in the awards process. They are among 432 successful nominees from over 6,500 nominations from the public.

If they are winners they will move on to the major celebration on Sunday 21st October, which will be televised from the London Palladium.

Cllr Glynis Vince, cabinet member for education, children’s services and young people, said, “This is so well

deserved. Everyone will join me in congratulating these two professionals who have made such an enormous contribution to the children and families from their schools.

We are extremely proud of their achievement.”

Geoff commented, “As a head teacher I know how important it is to have a great team of teaching and support staff, a first class governing body, interested parents and wonderful children to teach.

This success is down to the teamwork of all these people and the support of Enfield Council. I thank them all for making my career so enjoyable in every way - and I just love being at Oakthorpe.”

Despina, added, “It has been a marvellous year for me. As

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a new teacher I have enjoyed the full support from all my colleagues and I know that I am at my happiest teaching. It is a great honour to receive this national recognition not just for me personally, but also for my school.”

Peter Lewis, director of education, children’s services and leisure, said, ”Great teachers are the future for all our children and these awards honour some very remarkable men and women who are able to give our children learning experiences that will be remembered all their lives.

“In Enfield we have many wonderful teachers and head teachers and we are very fortunate to have two people whose skill and determination is outstanding.

save chase farm

Most residents of Enfield will be fully aware of the proposals to downgrade essential services at Chase Farm including A and E, maternity and Children’s and move them to Barnet. This has been highlighted strongly by the Save Chase Farm Campaign, and showed its importance to the people of Enfield when two representatives from the campaign were elected to the council at the last local elections.

But still the fight to Save Chase Farm continues.

Formal Consultation The formal consultation is due to begin at the end of June and run for 16 weeks. During this time it is absolutely vital that you register any concerns you may have with the Reconfiguration Board.

What you can do Under the rules of the consultation any letter written before the start of the consultation will not be counted so if you want to see Chase Farm Saved you will need to write, stating your objections to the closure, to: Mrs Jackie Langford Project Leader Reconfiguration Team Enfield PCT Holbrook House Cockfosters Road Barnet EN4 0DR

Scrutiny Panel that was set up to scrutinise the consultation process. Councillors from Enfield, Barnet, Haringey and Hertfordshire are involved in this process.

The the Save Chase Farm Campaign will continue to lobby all parties to maintain a fully-functioning A&E department, maternity and children’s services. This option will be contained in the formal consultation document and was achieved partly as a result

What is the Save Chase Farm campaign doing?

At the start of the consultation the campaign will be presenting over 3,000 postcards that were collected on the recent protest march.

SCF is represented on both the Health Scrutiny Panel and the Joint Borough Health

In the August-September issue of EN magazine read an indepth report into the plans for Chase Farm Hospital

of SCF lobbying.

To find out more about what the Save Chase Farm campaign is doing visit www. savechasefarm.co.uk.

Or to find out more about the plans of the Enfield Primary Care Trusts’s plann for Chase Farm Hospital visit www.behfuture.nhs.uk

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Crime down detection up say Met Offences are down and detections are up, according to recent figures released by the Met. Enfield has seen a 1.5% reduction in overall crime over the last 12 months which equates to 415 fewer victims.

Throughout the last financial year police in Enfield have been proactively targeting offences involving the possession of drugs and weapons offences. This proactive approach has led to a smaller decrease in total notifiable offences and does not justify the hard work being done in the borough. It should be noted that if offences deemed to be proactive were excluded then the overall reduction in crime is in fact -5.3% representing 1,386 fewer victims of crime.

The Met’s annual crime statistics, which monitor offences and detections in London from April 2006 to March 2007, were released on Thursday (19th April) and are available at www.met.police.uk In Enfield, burglary is down 5.4% on the previous year, with 3,638 offences (3,844 in 2006).

Met-wide, residential burglary is also at its lowest level since

1975, in Enfield the detection rate for residential burglary is 14.3%.

Motor vehicle crime is down 2.8%, with 4,176 offences (4,297 in 2006), this is despite the recent increase in the number of thefts from cars of satellite navigation systems and number plates.

Domestic crime is 9.2% lower than last year, with 1,704 offences (1,876 in 2006).

Racially motivated crime has also dropped by 5.6%, with the detection rate at 27.8%.

There has been a decrease in the number of homophobic crimes, with a massive 58.8% difference on 2006. (14 offences 2007, 34 offences in 2006). The detection rate is at 42.9% The number of offences of rape has also dropped by 8.3% against the Met’s target of 3.9%, with 66 offences (72 in 2006). This superb detection rate of 42.4% makes Enfield one of the highest in the Met. Although there has been a slight increase in the number of personal robberies at 2.3%, this only equates to 31 more crimes than the previous year.

To aid detection the police

The Enfield 8 What is the Enfield 8?

The Enfield 8 is an 8k sponsored woodland walk for the Nightingale Community Hospice Trust (NCHT).

Taking part in the Enfield 8 is a vital way of supporting the Nightingale Community Hospice Trust.

What is the NCHT? The NCHT was formed to support people affected by cancer and their loved ones.

This is achieved through the provision of counselling, support, specialist advice and complementary therapies.

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In summary the NCHT provides a lifeline for those whose lives have been touched by devastating illness.

Where and When?

The Enfield 8 takes place on September 30th 2007 at Trent Park from 11am and starts at the Cockfosters Road entrance.

Do I need to go into training?

The Enfield 8 will present a challenge, but it will be within the capacity of most able participants. Parents with

have dedicated robbery cars in Enfield and across London to respond immediately to such crimes, and to provide improved support for the victims and the best opportunities for catching the culprits.

Unfortunately violence against the person offences did rise by 86 offences on the previous year, the detection rate for these being 31.54%. It is however worth noting that whilst Violence Against the Person is in fact up some offences in the category are nonviolent in nature (i.e. possession of weapons which police have targeted pro-actively). The rate of Common Assault and Wounding (within this category) is actually down 2.8%.

Cllr Ertan Hurer, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and the Voluntary Sector said “This is excellent news.

“Our colleagues in the Met

have been working extremely hard to make sure that those who commit crime are caught and brought to justice swiftly and effectively, and to see reductions in burglary, domestic violence and homophobic crime is particularly gratifying, as the effect these incidents have on

children should note that at no time do walkers come into contact with road traffic, and that the Enfield 8 is kept within the boundaries of Trent Park.

an entry form Contact Mary on 020 8366 9674 or visit www.nightingalehospice.org.uk.

Cost?

The registration fee for an adult is £7.00 and under 16’s £2.50. T shirts are £5.00.

After you have sent in your sponsorship donations, a certificate bearing your name will be sent to you.

For more information and

the victims is often appalling.

“However, we still have to do some work on reducing robbery and violence against the person, but I am sure that working together with Enfield Council’s excellent Community Safety Team, we will be able to lessen these crimes even further.”

VIVA

5 years for Sony Centre in Enfield

Enfield Sony Centre Celebrates 5 successful years The Sony Centre in Enfield Town is offering consumers the chance to actually get their hands on the very latest products - including Blu Ray and PlayStation 3 - and assess their revolutionary features for themselves.

As a family run operation the Sony Centre in Enfield is able to provide that rare personal touch and attention to detail, imparting invaluable advice based on over 30 years of experience.

“Making major a purchases like replacing a faithful old TV with a High Definition ready set offering the benefits of digital transmission - improved picture quality and knockout soundrequire genuine fully trained advisors” assures proprietor Max Bywater.

“Sometimes you can find an item cheaper on the internet but what we offer is a highly competitive price with a no

quibble 3-year warranty on all TV’s plus interest free credit on most items.”

“Many of our customers find it reassuring to be able to talk to someone who really knows what they are talking about rather than staring at a computer screen, and if they have a problem with a new purchase it is very reassuring to be able to speak to a real person. We even offer an installation service where we will take away all the boxes and packaging and stay until you are happy with the new equipment workings” he continues.

Enfield Sony Centre is part of a nationwide network offering the advantage of being able to offer the best deal on the High Street, whilst stocking a large range of goods.

For more information on the Sony range visit Enfield Sony Centre at 40 Church Street, Enfield, Tel 020 8367 5300

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A Vision For Enfield’s Future Plans to regenerate, develop or improve four key areas in Enfield have been unveiled at a conference, hosted and arranged by North London Business.

Cllr John Jackson, cabinet lead for regeneration and employment said: “This is an incredibly exciting time for Enfield – the borough is alive with opportunity and it is our aim to develop that potential to the full to make Enfield one of the best boroughs to live and work in as well as provide new opportunities to make our communities prosperous and more equal.”

The four key areas being targeted for development and regeneration are: Enfield Town – some of the issues and options being explored include looking at the location of shopping, leisure facilities, provision of schools and transport.

North Circular – issues to be looked at include the future improvement of the area in the wake of TfL’s road improvement scheme.

North East Enfield – options to be explored include looking at transport and improving Ponders End. Central Leeside – the area,

which lies between the London Borough of Haringey, Waltham Forest and Enfield (the greater part being in Enfield), has been identified in the London Plan as an Opportunity Area for development.

The Council is in the process of drawing up an Action Plan for each area as well as a Core Strategy that gives a visual overview for the future development of the borough.

The draft Core Strategy and Enfield Town Area Action Plan are out for consultation now and are available on the Council’s website, www. enfield.gov.uk.

Consultations on the areas are expected to complete by 2008 with the Council adopting the plans by 2009/2010.

Enfield Council chief executive, Rob Leak, said: “Enfield is a great place to live,

but we want it to be better.

We want Enfield to be a place with opportunity, jobs, good housing and great open spaces with a strong and prosperous local economy.”

Chief executive of North London Business, Gary Ince, said: “We are opening the door on one of London’s best kept secrets. Enfield is not only a great location for business but it also offers the best of both worlds with all the benefits of city living within the most wonderful countryside setting full of open spaces and parks on its very own doorstep.”

“The conference was a huge success with over 100 property professionals taking part and was instrumental in showcasing all that Enfield has to offer, highlighting the investment possibilities and generating a lot of interest from developers on the area’s potential.”

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A MENS ONLY BEAUTY SALON???

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remember the first aftershave that I had as a teenager in the late 70’s – it was Blue Stratos.

At the time, as I recall, there was Brut and Old Spice for your dads and grandads, and Hai Karate was for my older brother.

By the time the 80’s arrived the range of men’s aftershave and fragrance on the market was exploding, with must haves like Yves Saint Laurent, Kouros, Aramis and Armani being smelt in abundance on men.

This was also the time that I recall the emergence of hair products designed specifically for men. Gone were the days of Brylcream or stealing a spray from your mum’s hair lacquer to hold your hair in place – suddenly there were gels, mousse and sprays, all being targeted at men.

Today the market is still growing; in 2006 the men’s grooming sector, including toiletries and fragrance, was estimated to be worth £781 million. Between 2002 and 2006 the facial skin care market trebled in size to £55 million. And with the amount of body lotions, body toning gels, depilatories and suncare now on offer, sales of men’s products has increased by 77% in four years.

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It seems that us men just cannot get enough of finding the right smell, the smoothest shave or the softest hands.

But one area of this boom in men’s grooming has been sadly lacking for the men of Enfield – the beauty salon.

Women have for years had the opportunity of professional help in applying make up, doing their hair, facials, pedicures, manicures and massages to relax them by visiting beauty parlours and salons.

I know a lot of these places do offer treatments for men, but there has always been the embarrassment factor for us blokes – walking into a room full of women having treatments wondering what you’re doing there is not my idea of fun.

But now that is about to change as James Whitaker Mens Hair opens a menonly treatment room.

James started cutting hair in the 1990’s, training at Toni & Guy’s London academy.

He worked for 10 years in Bush Hill Park before opening his own hairdressers in Lancaster Road in 2004.

James says: “The most important thing when cutting hair is to listen properly

to what your customer wants. A proper consultation before picking up the scissors allows you to check what the client wants and to be able to advise them on if it will suit them. It’s better to be honest and have a customer walk out happy.”

It was from listening to his customers that gave James the idea for his salon.

“Girls have always had their own modern salons so I thought it was time for us guys to have our own modern relaxed salon,” he says.

Offering appointments is just one of the ways that James has differed his salon to the norm and claims that this has helped to create a relaxed atmosphere that works.

The idea for the treatment room also came from James’ customers. “It is common knowledge that men are spending more and more time and money looking after themselves, and yet there aren’t any specifically male environments for them to go to,” he says.

James hopes to break down these barriers: “The key to making the men’s only treatment room a success is finding the right consultant.”

And he feels he has with the appointment of Vicky Stratton, who joined the company as beauty therapist at the start of June.

to start with most men will probably try massages, facials and manicures.

EN meets with Vicky to find out more about what she is going to offer us men.

What advice would you give to someone wanting to be a beauty consultant?

I would advise them to get good training and to get work experience in the area you want to pursue.

How long have you been in the beauty industry?

I have been in the hair and beauty industry for the last 4 years.

For more information or to book and appointment call James Whitaker on020 8362 1515

What attracted you to a career in beauty therapy?

I have always been interested in hairdressing and beauty therapy, but once I started my course I decided that I preferred beauty therapy.

Where did you do your training?

I trained at Hertford Regional College for 3 years, in hairdressing and beauty therapy NVQ level 2 and beauty therapy level 3.

What are the best and worst parts of your job?

The best part of my job is meeting lots of different people, but so far I have been enjoying my job so much I haven’t found a worst part.

Have you ever had a treatment go wrong?

I have never had a treatment go wrong as we have a very detailed consultation process beforehand.

You are about to set out on a new men’s only beauty centre in James Whitakers – where did the idea come from?

As I have been working in James

Whitakers for over a year and I saw how the hairdressing journal had lots of articles on male grooming and how men were beginning to take more care of themselves, so we decided to provide this service in Enfield.

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What do you feel will be the benefits of the new centre?

I think the benefits of the male grooming centre is that the hairdressing and grooming are all under one roof so we can provide a whole range of services.

What treatments are you going to be offering?

Manicures, pedicures, waxing of backs, legs, arms and shoulders, facials and massages.

All treatments are using dermalogica products.

What do you feel will be the most popular treatment for men?

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Joan Ryan MP for Labour North talks to EN Magazine about her political career and her Enfield

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oan Ryan was voted for by the people of Enfield North to be their representative in Parliament in 1997 and then re-elected in 2001 and 2005 .

Currently Joan Ryan is a Home Office minister, and previously she worked as a government whip.

Joan has lived in Enfield with her partner Martin for the last 8 years, moving from Barnet where she had lived for 20 years.

Born in Warrington in 1955, Joan became a teacher after studying and gaining her degree, BA (Hons) in History and Sociology in Liverpool.

Her last teaching post before becoming an MP in 1997 was as Head of Humanities at the William Morris Academy in Hammersmith.

One of her sidelines was working as a freelance oral history interviewer for the Imperial War Museum from 1985 to 1990.

Joan enjoys going for walks, swimming, reading, music and visiting historic buildings.

How did you start out on your political career?

I joined the Labour Party simply because I wanted to change things for the better – and you can’t change things unless you get involved.

I was training to be a teacher around the time of the 1983 General Election and had 2 kids in school and I saw the effect of swingeing cuts on kids’ education and realised that I had to be involved.

What first attracted you to a career in politics?

I don’t think of it as a career – I think of it as a vocation, and the most important part is being the MP for Enfield North.

My vocation previously was being a teacher and it was a vocation which I loved and wouldn’t have left for anything but this. As a teacher and then a local councillor, I realised that this was the next logical step in any bid to change things.

What are the best and worst parts of your job?

I’ve always believed that people can achieve anything working together – you are a lot more successful when you work 14

with the people you represent.You’re not doing something to them or for them, but with them.

People sometimes say it must be awful being a politician because of who you have to deal with, but in reality you meet some of the best people going. This is because they are volunteers, they are doing it for free and are doing it because they like people.

The worst part is when you simply can’t help somebody because there is genuinely nothing you can do. Sometimes, by the time people get to me they are desperate for assistance and it’s a very bad feeling if you are unable to help them.

To date what do you feel is your greatest achievement?

In life it has to be my children and grandchildren.

In politics it has to be the collective achievement of investing billions of extra pounds in education to drive up standards which, as a former teacher, I really appreciate.

I was also part of a group of MPs who campaigned very hard with the home secretary to bring in the anti-social behaviour legislation.

Locally, I was very proud and pleased to have led the campaign to save Forty Hall.

What advice would you give to some one wanting a career in politics?

You need to be very determined and you need to know why you want to do it.

If you’re doing it just for the status and the money you won’t do anything worthwhile.

I really don’t have time for MPs who complain about their job. It’s a tremendous privilege and if you’re moaning about it then you’re in the wrong job What is your favourite place in Enfield?

Forty Hall is an important building historically and a delight architecturally.

What is your favourite green space?

Around Forty Hall and along the River Lea. What is your favourite restaurant in Enfield?

There are many great restaurants in Enfield, but the one I go to the most is Bar Ten. They’re warm and friendly and the food is excellent.

Do you have a favourite pub in

Enfield?

It would have to be The Stag in Enfield Town.

Enfield Town has gone through a major redevelopment – what do you think of it?

I love the range of shops and restaurants and it clearly has brought in lots of people to the town centre.

The external design could have been better but when you’re in Palace Xchange it’s very pleasant.

The most important thing is to get the old theatre – the former Gala bingo hall – reopened as it has been derelict for a decade now.

It’s important that the council and the pub chain Mitchell and Butlers resolve this issue very soon. Ideally, I would like to see it brought back for full community use, especially for young people. I don’t really want to see another pub there.

Do you have a favourite shop in Enfield?

I’ve always liked Pearson’s but I especially like it now it’s been refurbished.

parks and taking them to Soft Play at Southbury Leisure Centre.

I’ve also really enjoy walking my dog Harry but sadly he’s getting on a bit now and can’t manage long walks.

If you could do one thing for the people of Enfield, what would it be?

My priority is making sure that we’ve got the emergency services we need at Chase Farm Hospital.

And finally, do you think we will ever see Joan Ryan as the first female Prime Minister for the Labour Party?

No, I really don’t think so!

If you have any questions for Joan Ryan she can be contacted through her advice surgery every Friday afternoon by appointment.

Contact details: Joan Ryan MP 605 Hertford Road EN3 6UP Tel: 0208 805 9470 Email: ryanj@parliament.uk

What is your favourite spare time activity in Enfield?

Going to the gym, taking the kids to the

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From Chump to Champ

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EN Magazine meets the trainer behind the success of Selina and Chump on The Underdog Show

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ocal dog trainer Steve Mann from Alpha Dog Training School recently appeared on BBC2’s The Underdog Show – a show that took 8 celebrities and 8 dogs selected from the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust.

The aim of the show was to highlight the variety of dogs available for re-homing from the Dogs Trust and how they can be trained to be a loving addition to any home.

Steve was paired up with TV personality Selina Scott and Chump, a 16 month old German shepherd/Wolfhound crossbreed, who went on to become the overall winners.

Steve’s appearance on The Underdog Show comes from a lifelong love affair with dogs and dog training. For the last 10 years Steve has worked as a dog trainer, 6 of those years running his own company Alpha Dog Training School Ltd. As a child he would not only take his own dog to training but volunteered to take his neighbours’ dogs as well. It was in these early years that Steve thought that there must be a better way to train dogs.

Steve told EN: “ Most of the early dog training I was involved in was very much about strict discipline for the dog – if the dog did something wrong you shouted or choked (with a chain) your dog. There was no understanding of what the dogs were doing or why.”

Through his attendance of dog training schools and watching and learning – usually what not to do – Steve gained a

better understanding of the relationship needed between dogs and their owners to bring out the best in both.

These days he is a member of the Association of Dog Trainers, as well as running his training schools Alpha Dog Training School and Alpha K9 Crew. He also regularly lectures at Capel Manor College on animal behaviour courses.

Steve, like many dog trainers, has learned the benefits of helping train dogs through understanding their behaviour and rewarding good behaviour in preference to punishment

for bad behaviour – a rule that doesn’t just go for the dogs but the owners as well!

A well-used saying of Steve’s is there is no such thing as a bad dog, just bad training!

Steve says: “The best time to start training a dog is NOW! This allows you to introduce good habits, rather than having to undo bad learning.

“One of the hardest parts of my job is working with local dog rescue centres when I am called in to assess a dog. Often, through no fault of its own but from its handling, conditioning and often ill treatment before being rescued, some dogs can become aggressive and dangerous. Even more heart wrenching are the dogs who have become timid and scared.”

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Steve’s recent appearance on The Underdog Show gave him a new set of challenges when it came to dog training, with the environment that Chump had to perform in. He told us that when he and Selina started working with Chump they found that through his previous treatment he was scared of loud noises, not ideal when you have a room full of people applauding. As well as this there was the added pressure for Selina of having to perform live on TV. In the end it worked out incredibly well for Chump – Selina and Steve ended the series as the triumphant winners.

“Chump and Selina showed that with understanding and training, and a bag full of treats as rewards, they could improve week in week out,” says Steve.

Steve’s 7 Steps To Top Dog Training 1. Know how to motivate your dog 2. Reward good behaviour 3. Control the good things in your dog’s life and you will control your dog 4. Make sure that training is fun for both dog and owner 5. Feed a sensible diet 6. Training should be seen as playing and not a chore 7. Train little & often

“As a big dog it was always going to show when Chump went wrong as he is easy to spot and if he decided not to do something right or if he was going to do something wrong, there was little we could do at first.”

Steve gives the following advice for anyone considering getting a dog: • Be committed to having a dog: be prepared to give up the next 15 years to having another member of the family that needs walks and attention.

• Consider the costs involved of owning a dog – vet’s bills, food, insurance, vaccinations etc.

• Research the type of dog breeds and the purpose they were bred for as this will give you an indication as to the temperament and exercise requirements of that particular breed.

• Learn about the kind of activities a dog will need and make sure that they can fit into your lifestyle.

• Always consider rehoming a rescue dog, as you will often find dogs that are loving and full of fun. and will make a welcom additoan to you home If you are interested in learning more about the work of The Dogs Trust, please go to www.dogstrust.org.uk.

If you are already a dog owner and are interested in training for either yourself or your dog, please contact Steve Mann at Alpha Dog Training School on 01707 263 836 or to find out more go to www. alphadogtrainingschool.co.uk.

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Dining in Enfield at

EN Magazine Competition N Magazine has joined with Enzo’s to Eof sampling offer one lucky reader the opportunity the Enzo’s experience for themselves and a guest.

To win a three-course dinner for two with wine, all you need to do is tell us which famous double act is appearing at Enzo’s on the 20th June.

Please send your entries, including name, address and a daytime contact number, to EN Magazine PO Box 1099 Enfield EN1 9JF or email competitions@enmagazine.co.uk.

The draw will take place on Monday 2nd July and the winners will be notified by the 6th July.

All entries must be received by Friday 29th June.

Good Luck!

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ince 1998 Enzo’s has been serving high quality Mediterranean and Italian influenced food to the people of Enfield.

The menu includes many favourite dishes like Gamberetti con salsa marie rose (cocktail of prawns with marie rose sauce) and Filetto con formaggio gorgonzola (fillet steak with gorgonzola cheese sauce), but also offers diners the opportunity to try new and exciting dishes – markedly stylish with lots of twists and pleasant surprises using only the highest-quality and fresh ingredients – such as Formaggio di Caprino (deep fried goat’s cheese with wild rocket and beetroot mousse) and Coda di Rospo con Involtino di prosciutto (monkfish wrapped in pancetta ham with lemon and caper dressing).

Dining at Enzo’s is more than just about the food, it is about the whole experience. From walking through the door, often to be greeted by Enzo himself, to the final course you are made to feel welcome by

the highly professional team, lead by a new head chef and manager, who both arrived in 2006 under the guidance of Enzo.

Enzo’s has gone through two major refurbishments since opening and today offers a bright, light and spacious environment in which to enjoy your dining experience. Having a bar area which is separate from the dining room allows time to enjoy pre- or afterdinner drinks in a non-hurried environment.

As well as offering an excellent dining opportunity, Enzo’s has also introduced party nights and live entertainment.

From disco evenings on a Saturday giving you the opportunity to dance into the early hours, to live entertainers like Elvis, the Blues Brothers (appearing 20th June) and the Rat Pack (appearing 28th June), Enzo’s offers more than just a place to eat.

Contact the restaurant on 020 8363 6974.

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finding new ways to keep fit

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eing a young woman in Enfield today I am, as are most young women, conscious of my weight and am always looking for new diets or interesting ways of keeping fit.

Having tried many celebrity-endorsed diets I have found the only way to keep fit and look good is through sheer hard work.

Weight in society is a growing issue, with the size zero debate and statistics showing that although the average woman in London is a size 12 they still think a size 12 is too fat.

As trends go, I have tried them all – remember the slendertone belt. This consisted of a belt you strapped around your problem body part, for example your stomach or thigh, then jelly pads within the belt shocked your muscles to help you tone. Well for me it didn’t.

And don’t even get me started on the Atkins or ‘Drop a Jeans Size’ diet, nothing seemed to work as well as I wanted.

I am currently a member of my local gym, which I attend religiously. However I wanted that something extra, a sport that I could enjoy and perhaps even become a hobby.

Having over the years tried your average walking, swimming, dancing, tennis etc, it inspired me yet again to try one of the newest fitness machines around – Power Plates.

Power Plates were first used in the 1960’s, having being developed for the Soviet Aerospace Programme to help cosmonauts combat the weakening effects of having zero gravity in space. They have since been developed to improve strength and fitness for the everyday person.

The benefits of this machine differ from person to person, but it can improve blood circulation, increase strength and flexibility and can help combat cellulite. It is also used to aid recovery from injuries, as it is gentle on the joints.

The device has only just been made available to the general public and the local gyms are all trying to snap one up.

It is possible for members of the public to purchase Power Plates, however the price varies depending on the strength of machine, anything from £2,000 to £7,000.

I decided the best option was to test one out.

The first hurdle, finding one!!

In Enfield we are fortunate enough to have a large selection of leisure centres and social clubs providing almost every sport you can think of.

We have the popular Enfield Leisure Centre Trust consisting of a number of sites in and around Enfield, to the Springs

Women’s Fitness and Valley View Health Centre. There is even more choice should you travel into surrounding areas such as Southgate, Hoddesdon or Cheshunt.

The phonebook contains over 25 different numbers so there are centres local to everyone. I found out David Lloyds has the Power Plates, and I decided to test them there.

I booked my session for a trial on the Power Plates. I was met by an instructor, who gave me a full demonstration of the machine and explained how it works.

The concept of the Power Plates is to strengthen and tone muscles quicker than you would normally working out – 10 minutes on the Power Plates is equivalent to half an hour’s weight training.

This machine will not make you lose weight, but it will increase your strength and tone your muscles, making you look slimmer and in better shape.

If you combine using the Power Plates with cardiovascular machines you will get the best results.

The Power Plates also appear to have medicinal uses; the massage function on the machine can help with strained muscles, whether through injury or sport.

machine for the rest of the month to see if I can see a difference.

The Power Plates are challenging for the meanwhile, although I would be worried that with continued use I would not put enough effort in to make them work.

Although they may save you a lot of time and sweat, I wasn’t getting the fun factor I craved.

I needed to find something else, something that would hold my attention and provide me with new challenges.

A new challenge I recently started a new job, and like most people I was keen to make friends with my new work colleagues.

I was talking to one of the girls in the office one day when I happened to mention the gym; she said: “You don’t need the gym – come pole dancing with me”.

I was at first a little taken back by this and wondered what this entailed (as I am sure you all are now). My first question was instinctively: “Do I have to take my clothes off?”

“Of course not,” she laughed. “Come along in your shorts and t-shirt”.

As a child my younger brother and I would sit on the washing machine as it was spinning – that is the best way to describe how I felt using this machine The machine itself has different levels of vibration. Being a beginner I started at the lowest settings to work myself up.

However, when I pressed start and the machine began I had an instant flashback to my childhood.

As a child my younger brother and I would sit on the washing machine as it was spinning and laugh at how our voices sounded when we spoke – that is the best way to describe how I felt using this machine. I completed my normal stretches, sit-ups and squats on the Power Plates to see if I felt a difference.

I had heard people say they were really tired after using the plates but I did not feel like I had done a workout; but just in case I suffered in the morning I left.

I have been using the Power Plates everyday for almost two weeks now, and I have learnt what exercises suit me and can now feel them working.

I am yet to see much change in my physical appearance, but as I have not even been training for two weeks I would not expect to see anything. I feel stronger in myself and will continue to use the

By the time I got home I had convinced myself this was not something I wanted to do, and when I told my mother she was very insistent this was not something I wanted to do!

Curiosity however got the better of me, and I decided I was going to have a look and see what happened – and if there was anything sexual or suggestive, I would be out of there.

I turned up at the gym in my jogging bottoms and t-shirt and was directed to a small studio upstairs away from the gym.

It was a private room and there were about 10-12 women sitting waiting for the lesson to begin.

I was initially surprised with what I saw; the women waiting were not all super skinny models (or strippers), they were average women aged 18 to 35, and from a clothing size 8 to 16. This was not what I had expected, but I kept quiet in a corner to see if I was going to be in for a shock.

The lesson began and my friend dragged me forward. We began with some simple stretches and jogging on the spot to warm up. Then came the pole.

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I was taught to do a simple spin by my instructor. She then left me to have a try – I felt comforted that the only people that could see me were the ladies in the room and that I was in the same boat as all the other women there, trying to learn something new. As I could see they were all struggling a little too, I decided to give it a go.

The next thing I knew my hour was up, and I was pleased that I had learnt to do my first spin. Walking back to my car I realised I had completed an hour’s exercise without even realising, but I didn’t even feel that tired from it.

“You will,” my friend said.

The following morning I knew what she meant. My arms and legs were aching and my stomach was tight, I had not realised how much you use your muscles to do a spin but you do.

It took me a couple of days to recover; this was nothing I had experienced before from going to the gym or any other sport.

Come the following week I was quite looking forward to going again. This time 22

my instructor wanted to teach me a routine, which I was a little sceptical about but she said for me to try.

I started my routine. When you hear the phrase pole dancing you only hear the first word not the second, but my routine consisted of dance, starting on the floor and then doing a couple of simple spins around the pole. There was nothing sexual about it; I was essentially doing a dance class.

As time has gone on I have been to about 8 lessons. I still wear my cropped jogging bottoms and t-shirt, but I have learnt what I consider to be some pretty impressive things in such a short time.

I can now hold myself upside down by just my legs; this shows to me how my physical strength has developed.

Throughout the lessons I have begun to feel a difference in my arms and legs, I have become stronger and I can see that my muscles are more defined. Besides all of that I really enjoy myself and all the girls get on really well and help each other out.

Now, I do realise that there are people out there who have other intentions with their newfound “skills”, however this is nothing that is seen in a lesson.

I was very pleasantly surprised to discover that I too had been judgemental over something that it turns out I knew nothing about and I’m glad I took the time and effort to discover it.

Next time I am in a in a club and see a dancer I will be able to appreciate all the work that has gone into that routine and respect the time and strength it takes to do such a challenging sport.

If you are interested in having a go at pole dancing visit www.verticaldance.co.uk for more information.

For more information on David Lloyd call 020 8364 5858 or visit www.davidlloydleisure.co.uk

HIPS – what you need to know

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fter much debate and legal wrangling the Government has moved the date of the launch of the new Home Information Packs (HIPs) and also who they will affect.

As of August 1st 2007 HIPs and the Energy Performance Certificate will come into force, but only for homes and properties with four or more bedrooms.

There is to be an undefined timescale to

phase in packs for all other properties.

A major factor in the Government’s decision to delay the full introduction of HIPs appears to have been the legal challenge bought by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

What are HIPS all about?

The Government claims that after all the planning, this late change and phasing is

to accommodate the need for more time to train the number of home inspectors needed.

Until the end of this year, properties can be marketed as soon as a pack is commissioned, rather than prepared, to allow for the shortfall in the number of qualified energy assessors.

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The Estate Agent’s View of HIP’s Nearly 20% of homeowners have said they would be tempted to put their house up for sale to test the market if they found that their neighbour’s property was getting a good price – even if they hadn’t previously thought about selling – according to a survey by the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).

The Association warns, however, that the introduction of Home Information Packs (HIPs) could seriously affect this selling group, who are unlikely to want to ‘see what happens’ if they have to pay up to £500 to do so.

This will inevitably have a knock on effect on the market as a whole, at a time when to include information that it is believed will help potential buyers make a more informed decision. Under the initial plan a property cannot be put on the market without a complete pack being in place and available to potential purchasers.

As a seller, providing a HIP up-front should mean that buyers are able to make more informed decisions about buying your home and should reduce the likelihood of nasty surprises coming up later in the process and delaying the sale.

As a buyer, the HIP provides important information about properties that you are considering buying.

What to look for The Sale Statement should provide some basic information about the sale, including: • The name of the seller and the address of the property being sold • Whether it is freehold or leasehold • Evidence of title (whether the title is registered or unregistered).

• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Your HIP should contain an EPC which will tell you how energy efficient the home is on a scale of A-G, and as a temporary measure EPCs can be up to 12 months old when a property is put up for sale.

The most efficient homes, which should have the lowest running costs, are in band A. The certificate also tells you, on a scale 24

housing stock is already in short supply in many areas of the county.

Despite leading industry experts repeatedly warning the Government about the many pitfalls of the proposed HIPs initiative they are insistent on bringing the legislation into force on the 1st August for properties with 4 or more bedrooms.

Agents have long since recognised that ‘see what happens’ sellers make up a significant portion of the market.

As the most valuable asset that most people will ever own, homeowners are particularly curious when it comes to the potential worth of their property.

Knowing that a home down the street is going for a good price can be a powerful motivating factor and owners are often keen to find out if this is the case.

Peter Bolton King, Chief Executive of the NAEA, comments: “A significant percentage of sales that go through start with a seller ‘testing the water’. The lack of ability to do this without paying for a HIP first is likely to put many sellers off. This will reduce the supply of houses available, cause the market to slow down and lead to additional house price inflation. Both these factors could adversely affect the economy.

Providing a HIP up-front should reduce the likelihood of nasty surprises coming up later in the process and delaying the sale of A-G, about the impact the home has on the environment. Better-rated homes should have less impact through carbon dioxide emissions.

For most properties, the pack should include official copies from Land Registry of the Register and the Title Plan. The Property Register provides a brief description of the property and whether it is freehold or leasehold. For leasehold properties, the number of years remaining on the lease should be stated.You may wish to look at the title plan to check that it shows the boundaries of the property as you understand them to be.

The Proprietorship Register states who is currently registered as owning the property. A title which is described in the Property Register as “absolute” (for either freehold or leasehold) or “good” (which applies to leasehold only) should have the best classes of title.

If the title is described as “qualified” or “posessory” you may wish to seek legal advice as to whether someone other than the registered owner has a claim to the

property.

If there are other documents referred to in these registers, you or your legal adviser may be able to obtain full copies or summaries of these documents from the Land Registry.

Your HIP may contain a legal summary, which would normally be at the front of the pack. This is a legal adviser’s view of the contents of the pack and should identify any issues that you may wish to take into consideration when purchasing the property.

Flats and maisonettes are usually sold leasehold. The important things to look for are: • The lease sets out the legal rights and duties of the leaseholder and landlord and the number of years the leaseholder is entitled to the property.

• Details of the ground rent and the service charges payable for the property, covering repairs, maintenance and improvements to the building and shared parts.

There are a number of other items in

the pack that have not been highlighted here, and are quite technical.

For example, the local search should identify whether there are any planning permissions granted on the property or, for example, traffic calming measures being introduced on the road.

If you are buying a property that has a HIP, it is important that you give your legal adviser a copy at an early stage. The information included within the pack may save you money and time in buying your new home.

The Government has stated that it will be inviting councils and registered social landlords to work with it to introduce Energy Information Certificate (EPCs) on a voluntary basis in social housing, and so it claims it will therefore lead the way in efforts to tackle climate change, whilst providing work for energy assessors in advance of the full implementation of HIPs and EPCs. Towards the end of the year it will assess the implementation of HIPs and consider what further steps might be needed to maximise the reduction in carbon emissions and drive forward the reform of home buying and selling.

This assessment will be influenced by the operation of the market from 1st August; by the results of the area trials; and by a further consultation on the next steps in implementing HIPs and EPCs,

which will begin in the summer.

So although EN has tried to give you the correct and current information, it is very possible that everything may yet again change.

With the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors having the potential to enforce a judicial review through the courts and the effects of the implementation from the 1st August, we advise you to watch this space and get full advice from a

solicitor or estate agent...

What a Domestic Energy Assessor has to say!

“The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is really nothing to be worried about,” explains Andrew Ryde of Chamberlains Estates.

“It will give your home an energy efficiency rating, rather like the ones you currently see on fridges and washing machines.”

The Energy Performance Certificate is a key component of the new Home Information Packs, which become a legal necessity for house sellers with 4 or more bedrooms from 1st August and is planned to be phased in for all properties.

“I’ll be here to help our clients with advice on how their home’s energy efficiency can be

improved. It will then be up to them to decide whether or not they want to carry out any of these measures, or leave that advice for potential buyers.”

In fact there are plenty of simple steps that we can all take to better the energy rating of our homes, and do our own bit for the environment; lagging boilers and insulating lofts are relatively cheap and quick options that can make a big difference.

For further information on Mr Ryde’s role as a Domestic Energy Assessor and the impact an energy report could have on your home contact Andrew Ryde at Chamberlains Estates on 020 8366 3551.

Advertisng in EN Magazine gets your message to 25,000 homes in the Enfield area for more information call EN Magazine on 020 8367 3917

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s of 1st July 2007 England will join Ireland, Scotland and Wales and ban smoking in virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces. It will be against the law to smoke indoors in bars, nightclubs, cafes, restaurants, shopping centres and membership clubs. At work, the smoking room will become a thing of the past and smoking anywhere in offices and factories or any place of work will be banned. Public transport will also ban all smoking and even work vehicles used by more than one person will from July 1st by law be a smoke free zone.

But what does the law mean?

It will be an offence to smoke in smoke free premises or vehicles.

It will be an offence for those who control or manage smoke free premises or vehicles to fail to prevent smoking in the premises or vehicle It will be an offence for people who occupy or manage smoke free premises or vehicles to not display the required nosmoking signs at the premises or within the vehicle.

The smoke free law covers enclosed and substantially enclosed public places and workplaces.

An enclosed space will be any considered to be enclosed if they have a ceiling or roof and expect for doors windows and passageways are wholly enclosed whether on a permanent or temporary basis.

A substantially enclosed premises is if they have a ceiling or roof but have an opening in the walls, which is less than half of the total areas of walls. The area of the opening does not include doors windows or any other fittings that can be opened or shut.

The new law will be enforced by local councils throughout England. However in countries such as Ireland and Scotland the levels of compliance are high, but anyone who does not comply with the smoke free law will be committing a criminal offence. Someone who smokes in a smoke free place could face an on the spot fine of £50, or £200 if they go to court.

Anyone who is in charge of a smoke free premises or vehicle could face fines for two separate offences - failing to prevent smoking in a smoke free place and failing to display no smoking signs.

10 great reasons to stop smoking 1.You’ll save money – over £1,500 a year if you smoke an average of 20 cigarettes per day!

2.You’ll be able to breathe better and have more energy 3.Your children won’t have to breathe your tobacco smoke

But why is this happening?

The Government say the new law is being introduced to protect employees and the public from the effects of second hand smoke.

4.Your skin will look healthier, your teeth whiter and your finger nails cleaner 5.You’ll be able to walk further and run up the stairs 6.You won’t be breathing in 4,000 chemicals with every puff

Second hand smoke is a serious health hazard. It is claimed that someone breathing second hand smoke breathes in over 4,000 chemicals, many highly toxic and known to cause cancer.

7.You won’t smell of tobacco smoke – nor will your house or car!

8.No more standing outside buildings in the cold and rain!

9.You won’t have the stress of finding time for smoking

Medical and scientific evidence shows that exposure to second hand smoke increase the risk of serious medical conditions such as Lung cancer, heart disease, asthma attacks, respiratory disease, sudden infant death syndrome and reduced lung function.

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IT’S NEVER TOO LATE

Top 10 tips to successfully quit smoking 1.Set a quit date with your advisor – and stick to it!

2.Choose an appropriate medication that suits you and your lifestyle… …and use it according to instructions!

3.Remain abstinent from your quit date onwards…that means not a single puff!

4.Remove all smoking related items from the house, car, work – or wherever you smoke, to avoid temptation 5.Make a list of all the reasons why you want to quit smoking and keep it as a reminder 6.Don’t test yourself by not using your medication or keeping an ‘emergency’ cigarette 7.Identify difficult times and avoid them 8.Have healthy snacks to hand for those ‘risky moments’ 9. Tell as many people as possible that you’ve stopped smoking – it’ll put an extra barrier between you and the cigarettes!

10.Contact the Enfield & Haringey Quit Smoking Service on 0800 085 6258 or visit www. quitsmoking.uk.com

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Live music in Enfield E

nfield has a young vibrant music scene which is been driven by the newly created Red Griffin Records.

Dean Sharp (Music Journalist) and Carly Twyne (Ex major label Marketing, PR and Promotion) have set up Red Griffin Records as Enfield’s independent record label to cater for all the local

undiscovered talent for which they have found there to be a plethora of acts with which they are now working on a regular basis.

Dean is also the guitarist in The General’s band ‘Ark Of The Covenant’, who supported Babyshambles this year at The Rhythm Factory and Glasgow

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Red Griffin have been coordinating events @ The Hollybush for 6 months and from 15th March have been running ‘Time For Heroes’ at new venue 19 Trent Park.

Continuous market research suggests that the Enfield music community want more options and diversity in local entertainment facilities; and that not enough high profile acts visit or consider Enfield as an audience within their marketing campaigns, promotions and tours.

“We are constantly sourcing acts to come and support our campaign of establishing Enfield as a serious market for their promotions, and with Middlesex University (home to 4,000 live-in students) situated directly next to the venue (Trent Park) it works as a great crossover,” said Carly.

“We are constantly campaigning to maintain the high-profile acts on the nights so please let us know of any help or artists you think may be interested in supporting the live music scene in Enfield.

The nights have had a psychedelic/punk art theme, as we want to emphasise the fact that major artists have previously played in Enfield, at the then Enfield Polytechnic, back in the 60’s/70’s, including legends Pink Floyd, Genesis (Phil Collins) and Fleetwood Mac. “And we are now trying to bring back this culture with contemporary music artists. We would ideally love to book established acts to play a list of dates, providing regular slots for well-known and up and coming indie/rock acts to cater for the rock and indie loving Enfield public.

“The nights are currently run very much at grassroots level at the moment, so we don’t have massive amounts of cash to spend. But with sheer determination, passion and just about covering our outlays we want to be able to offer opportunity for the talented musicians locally and nationwide.

Red Griffin Records has found Enfield to be a huge untapped market for live bands as well as representing a large portion of the record-buying public in London. “We want to be able to offer our audiences a chance to witness some fantastic live acts and establish our town on the professional gig circuit,” said Carly.

Lock up your daughters, the Sexy Butchers are in town!

Presents...

Saturday 23rd June Cover Up@ The Hop Poles Covers Bands and DJ’s *Starring* Binge Drinking FREE ENTRY

Friday 29th June @ The Hop Poles Time For Heroes Unsigned Bands Live Music Showcase Plus DJ’s *Starring* The Edenites Plus support acts DJ sets from Bubblegum Stomp £5 Entry Doors: 7pm

Saturday 30th June Cover Up@ The Hop Poles Covers Bands and DJ’s FREE ENTRY

Friday 6th July Launch Night @ 19 Trent Park Time For Heroes Unsigned Bands Live Music Showcase Plus DJ’s *Starring* Ark of the Covenant Retro Crooks Gingerbread Men Krakatoa Plus DJ Sets from Viper and Doom £5 Entry Doors: 7pm Saturday 7th July Cover Up@ The Hop Poles Covers Bands and DJ’s *Starring* Banned From The Moon FREE ENTRY

Friday 13th July @ The Hop Poles Time For Heroes Unsigned Bands Live Music Showcase Plus DJ’s *Starring* The Funk

Setapart The Suburbs DJ sets from Bubblegum Stomp £5 Entry Doors: 7pm Friday 13th July @ Trent Park Golf Club Time For Heroes Unsigned Bands Live Music Showcase Plus DJ’s *Starring* The Edenites The Kases Plus support acts DJ sets from Bubblegum Stomp £5 Entry Doors: 7pm

Friday 27th July @ The Hop Poles Time For Heroes Unsigned Bands Live Music Showcase Plus DJ’s *Starring* Clobber The Mob Plus support acts DJ sets from Bubblegum Stomp £5 Entry Doors: 7pm

Featuring Deaf Leggett on vocals, Guy Incognito on guitar, Matt Emulsion on bass and Fred Definitely on drums, this Enfield four piece have been on the circuit for a good few years, with the debut album Mug released in 2006.

It would be great to think that this entire album was inspired by Henry VIII, given that his image is used for the front cover and the first track is seemingly in his honour, but I can’t say for certain if that is the case or not...!?

By the way, speaking of the front cover, check out the photography inside – it’s things like this that make downloads a waste of time!

Flitting seamlessly between hard rock, Nirvana-inspired tracks such as Jockey Shorts, to soft acoustic sounds as in On The Rocks, this is a nicely varied album.

The two contrasting voices work wonders using not-quitescreaming vocals against deep melodic lines. Mix this up with disjointed, angular guitar riffs and a tight rhythm section and you get a strong sound that is certainly their own.

A far cry from many bands that will cram in as many lengthy solos and riffs as possible, the Sexy Butchers have a good feel as to what

instrumentation works, and (most importantly!) for how long!!

Despite the impressive amount of cursing on the highly punky Blankety Blank (including the lead up!), I am a sucker for English rock bands that sing in their own accents and can’t help but like this track! I guess if it’s good enough for Ian Dury...

The softness of African Ballad features some very effective work from both bass and guitar, the two intertwining to build up the piece without you even noticing! Particularly nice here is the break down on the drums at the end, gradually becoming more and more disjointed until the track stops.

All in all, this is a nifty piece of modern alternative rock, taking influences from a variety of styles which are then moulded to suit the tracks – the album sits together well.

The band has been busy working on plenty of new material since this release and gig regularly so check out their website www.sexybutchers. com for more info.

Mug is available from North London Music Centre Ltd, 226 Baker Street, EN1 3JY,Tel:020 8342 0807 Review by Katie English

Friday 13th July Launch Night @ Trent Park Golf Club Rockin’ The Suburbs Covers Bands Live Music Plus DJ’s *Starring* The Breakdowns DJ sets from Viper and Doom £5 Entry Doors: 7pm

Saturday 28th July @ The Hop Poles Cover Up Covers Bands and DJ’s *Starring* Jo Harrop FREE ENTRY 29

Whats On And Things To Do In Enfield

8th July - New River Festival - New River Loop, Enfield Town Cultural and arts festival celebrating Enfield’s creativity.

With music, performances and childrens’ workshops and activities.

For more information or to participate call 020 8379 1466.

12pm – 4pm. Entry FREE.

15th July - Under Your Feet - National Archaeology Weekend Come and see archaeologists at work uncovering the remains of the Tudor Palace on the Forty Hall Estate. Free entry.

17th - 28th July - Principal Theatre perform Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” Enjoy Shakespeare in the open air on the back lawn of Forty Hall.

Performances at 7.30pm Sat matinees - 2.30pm. No shows Sun & Mon. Adults £12, Concessions £9, Family Tickets £38, Book 10+ £8.00 per ticket.

4th & 5th August - Jacobean Pageant Step back in time to the Jacobean Age as Forty Hall celebrates Sir Nicholas Rainton’s Pageant. The hall and grounds will become an encampment with various demonstrations and performers. Come and enjoy many activities over the weekend. Free entry.

8th & 9th September - Enfield Autumn Show - Enfield Town Park, Cecil Road More great music, superb arena events, arts, funfair, stalls, horticulture, and much much more. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event.

For more information, to book a stand, advertise or sponsor call 020 8379 1461.

Summer Activity Fun For Children Event Organiser: Kingfisher Kids Club Location: Hazelwood Infants And Junior School Address: Hazelwood Lane, N13 5HE Map: Hazelwood Infants And

Junior School Dates: 23 July 2007 ˆ 30 July 2007 Time: 08:30 Duration: 10 hour(s) Ticket Price: Various Description: Summer holiday fun - Keep your children entertained during the holidays! Our energetic summer playscheme for 4 - 12 yr olds are full of games, activities and laughter. This year there is a choice of four colourful themes - Neverland, Indiana Jones, Arabian Nights and Superheroes - and, with the option to book a few days or the whole week we have something to fit into your schedule. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, playground games, treasure hunts, cooking and lots more.

Contact Phone/Fax: 07946 630288 Contact Email: info@kkclubs. com Beastly Bullsmoor Event Organiser: Enfield Libraries Location: Bullsmoor Library Address: Kempe Road, Enfield,

EN1 4QS Map: Bullsmoor Library Date: 30 July 2007 Time: 10:30 Duration: 1 hour(s) Ticket Price: £1 deposit Description: Crafts and stories for all ages.

Contact Phone/Fax: 020 8379 1723 Contact Email: bullsmoore. library@enfield.gov.uk

Wild Ones!

Event Organiser: Enfield Libraries Location: Weir Hall Library Address: Millfield Arts Complex, Silver Street, Edmonton, N18 1PJ Map: Weir Hall Library Date: 30 July 2007 Time: 10:30 Duration: 1 hour(s) Ticket Price: £1 deposit Description: Crafts and fun suitable for children under the age of 5 years old.

Contact Phone/Fax: 020 8379 1717 Contact Email: weir.hall. library@enfield.gov.uk

Useful Contact Numbers Enfield Borough Police Crime Prevention Office Crimestoppers Neighbourhood Watch Anti Terrorist Hotline

020 8807 1212 020 8345 1102 0800 555 111 020 7963 0160 0800 789 321

Enfield Council 24 Hour Contact No

020 8379 1000

Narcotics Anonymous Childline Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline Samaritans

020 773 0009 0800 1111 0870 1671677 0845 790 9090

RSCPA 24 Hour Emergency Vet

0870 555 5999 01992 762699

NHS Direct 0845 46 47 Chase Farm & Barnet Hospital Switchboard 0845 111 4000 Chase Farm Hospital Accident & Emergency 020 8375 1010 Barnet Hospital Accident & Emergency 020 8216 5003 North Middlesex University Hospital Switchboard 020 8887 2000

Three Valleys Water Freephone Leakline 0800 376 5325 Thames Water Freephone Leakline 0800 714 614 National Gas Emergency Service Freephone 0800 111 999 London Electricity Freephone 0800 0280 247 National Rail Enquiries

08457 48 49 50

Alcoholics Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous

Congestion Charge Phone Line

0845 900 1234

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0845 769 7555 08700 50 88 80

Hot salsa

Wednesday’s Club 19 @ Trent Park Doors Open 7.30 till 12 Beginners - Level 1 8 - 9 pm Improvers - Level 2 9 - 10 pm Intermediates - Level 3 9 - 10 pm Advanced - Level 4 9 - 10 pm La Rueda ‘Cuban Wheel’ 8 - 9 pm Dips & Drops 9 - 10 pm Hot Salsa Social after 10 pm For more information visit www.hotsalsa. co.uk or call 07947 765 499

Tales from the Shed

Every Friday and Saturday morning Venue: Chickenshed Chase Side Southgate London N14 4PE Time of Event: 9.30 am and 11.15 am Entrance Cost: £5.30 adult / £3.70 children £4.20 / £2.60 concession.

Dates: Friday 7 September / Saturday 8 The Hottest West Coast Swing Dancing to September the Coolest Music Friday 14 September / Saturday 15 A New weekly Hot Dance Night Mondays September Doors open at 7:30 pm Friday 21 September / Saturday 22 Classes at 8pm Social September Dancing from 10 pm Friday 28 September / Saturday 29 Beginners Section (Level 1) 8 - 9 pm September Juniors & Private Sessions (pre-booked only) Friday 12 October / Saturday 13 7 - 8 pm October Improvers/Intermediates Friday 19 October / Saturday 20 Section (Level 2) 9 -10 pm October Party Time at 10 pm! (Non-Dancers Friday 2 November / Saturday 3 Welcome) November 2 hours of freestyle swing dancing mixed Each show lasts approx 50 minutes to an with some of the hottest new tunes hour to put a smile on your face and a spring in Box Office: 020 8292 9222 / Minicom: your step!

020 8350 0676 for more information visit www.hotswin.

Book online: www.chickenshed.org.uk co.uk or call 07947765499

West Coast Swing

Do you run a club or event that you would like the people of Enfield to know about?

Then drop us a line with all the information and EN Magazine will help to tell Enfield residents about it Contact EN Magazine at editorial@enmagazine.co.uk or EN Magazine, DAL Media Ltd, PO Box 1099, Enfield EN1 9JF

Tales From The Shed - Chickenshed’s popular Interactive Children’s shows Step into a world of music and magic - Tales from the Shed brings stories, both original and traditional, to life in a land of colour, characters and fun. This interactive performance for the under 7’s introduces them to a universe where there is no edge to the stage, so children and performers travel a theatrical journey together.

Tales has been running since 1996 and has created hundreds of songs and stories and many, many characters. Thousands of children have passed through its magical world of make-believe, building friendships with the characters, learning the songs, almost as they learn to talk, bringing their own magic to an ever-changing show that absorbs their contribution and imagination.

Tales from the Shed is part of Chickenshed’s inclusive programme. It is for all children and shows us a world where everybody can come and share together and not only believe in the magic but make it happen. (Children attending must be accompanied by an adult).

Thank you for reading EN! We hope you enjoyed the first issue and would love to receive your feedback on what you think of the magazine.

We would also be interested in hearing from you with regards to future topics that you think we should cover Please email us at en@enmagazine. co.uk or write to us at EN Magazine, DAL Media Ltd, PO Box 1099 Enfield EN1 9JF The next issue of EN wil be the August/September issue, distributed in August.

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