Spotlight Magazine

Spotlight September 2005 Issue 42

Bright Young stars of the Future

INSIDE: Turn to page 3 to see who was successfully elected to the Youth Board

To find out who was at the South Kilburn Youth Festival turn to page 5 and 6

SEPTEMBER 2005

Report from the Board Hello and welcome to the September edition of Spotlight.

PLEASE advise anyone who is not getting their copy of Spotlight to get in touch with us.

South Kilburn NDC puts out its own magazine for residents every month.

Spotlight is produced to keep you informed on what is going on in your community and to keep residents up-to-date on what we are doing here at the NDC. We want to ensure that everyone who lives in the area receives their copy and want to hear from anyone who is not getting a handdelivered copy through their letter box.

Anyone who is experiencing problems with delivery should contact DISK on 020 7625 2170 or SKNDC 020 7328 9031.

Due to the Board Elections and the summer holidays there was no Board meeting in August – so Tanya is taking a well earned break!

It has been yet another non stop month at South Kilburn NDC. We’ve had the Youth Festival, the Youth Board Elections, we’re in the middle of the NDC Board Elections and it’s almost time to go back to school. Where has the summer gone?

Remember to cast your votes in the NDC Board Elections, it is your chance to have your say about how the NDC works for the next five years.

Finally, everyone at Spotlight would like to say thank you for sending us your poems and stories

over the last year, and of course thank you for reading Spotlight.

Jo Merriman Editor

The next Board Meeting is at the Community Resource Centre in Albert Road on September 19 at 6pm.

Celebrations THERE ARE lots of colourful festivals in September.

One of the most popular Gods in India, Lord Ganesh is considered a symbol of wisdom who brings good luck. On the 7th Hindus celebrate his birthday. Ladoos (sweets) are distributed, milk is offered to idols of Lord Ganesh at home and at temples. Ethiopian’s celebrate New Year on the 11th of this month.

Celebrating both the New Year and the Feast of John the Baptist at the end of the long rains in Spring, when the Highlands become covered in wild flowers. Children dressed in new clothes dance through villages, distributing garlands and tiny paintings.

Muslims have two very important religious days this month. The first, Lailat al Miraj, celebrates Prophet Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Jerusalem in a single night on a strange winged creature called Buraq. There he ascended into heaven and met the earlier prophets, and eventually God. This is followed later in the month

by Lailat ul-Barah which is a time for asking and granting forgiveness.

In addition to last month’s celebrations, Sikhs as well as Hindus celebrate Duwali and Raksha Bandhan in August. Another Hindu festival, Sri Janamashtami on 26th is a dedication to Lord Sri Krishna.

South Kilburn 5 aside football league…

Translations

THE SOUTH KILBURN 5 aside league is now a couple of months old and the competition is growing by the week. With all to play for why not come down and watch on Thursday evenings from 7pm at St Mary’s School. A full update on the 5 aside league will follow shortly…

If you would like to find out more contact Nick Perchard on 020 7625 2531

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Teach your child to be aware of their surroundings and potential dangers when travelling.

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Your Youth Board You’ve voted. We’ve counted. Result time.To find out more read on...

Announcing…

Congratulations to...

Mary Gyima

ARE wedding bells about to ring?

Have you recently welcomed a new arrival to your family?

Let us know about it.

Please send us notices of marriages, births, deaths, or any other announcements you want to share, and we’ll publish them in Spotlight.

Lucy Barnard Jazzelee Rhodes Keisha Fredericks Jodie Rose Isha Michael-Sesay Gavin Fontaire Michael Bustillos Dwight Okeke Jason Akinola Alex Williams Jason Farquharson

Don’t miss your last chance to vote!

Don’t forget that 7th September is your last chance to post your vote for the South Kilburn NDC Board Elections. It’s all up to you, we’re nothing without you.

Also keep your eyes peeled for next month’s edition of Spotlight when we will be announcing the winners of the election. If you can’t wait till then log on to www.skndc.net shortly to find out more…

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Cross the road at a convenient place where motorists can see you.

Pedestrian crossings are there for your safety, so make use of them.

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In the Spotlight On August 12th hundreds of young people enjoyed a variety of exciting entertainment at the annual Youth

Festival in South Kilburn on Carlton Vale open space from 12- 7pm. South Kilburn New Deal for Communities teamed up with Bigga Fish to bring the community a spectacular urban festival. The event was hosted by Dike Nwosu former Youth representative to the first NDC board.

It was a great day for all involved. There was a tasty barbeque and refreshments available all day. Among the acts were Tabot Dance Group, Boys 2 Men, Nightshift and Blackrose, Destiny, Bronz n Blak, Jenee, Diamond Stone Chosen Disciples, Justice/Skatta. Plus a special live PA by Shola Ama, comedy by KAT B from Choice FM, Bigga Fish Dancers, Secret Service, Lethal B and Fire Camp, ADANTA junior dance group (with a live drumming dance set,) and an exclusive fashion show by Concrete Canvas Arts.

Beside the stage there was an eye-catching graffiti feature of the event by our very own South Kilburn

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Make sure that drivers have stopped before you begin to cross. Try and make eye contact with drivers before you cross the road.

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artists. There was also the opportunity to join in the creative artwork at the graffiti towers. For the youngest members of the crowd there was a bouncy castle, a large children’s marquee with storytelling from the Blue Sky Drama group, face painting, clowns and games.

The day was a great opportunity to find out more information about what is happening in the community.

There were stalls of information about service providers, a stall on the NDC Main Board and the Youth Board elections. Young people were given the last chance to vote and all voters were entered into a prize draw- with the opportunity to win ÂŁ100 pounds.

Residents champions were busy all day taking polaroids of people and gave everybody the chance to tell us why they love SK! Blue Sky Arts and Media captured the fantastic moments of the festival and we look forward to seeing it on DVD. All in all it was a great day to celebrate young people, great talent and community spirit.

Special Thankyou from The Bigga Fish Team Bigga Fish would like to say a big thankyou to all the residents that came down to the Kilburn open space and got involved

on the day. We tried to make sure we had something there for the whole family and enough entertainment to keep people interested. We were really pleased by the turnout and that it was full of good community spirit.

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Do not cross behind buses. Wait for the bus to move away, before you cross the road.

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Housing Update.

Where are we now?

Delivery Vehicle Selection Process Following an advertisement in European Journal and national and local press in February this year, we received 10 applications from interested organisations. These applications were evaluated and a shortlist of five was agreed. These were issued with a detailed brief together with other information in June and invited to put in their bids by 5th September 2005.

One of the organisations subsequently withdrew and one has decided to go in with another shortlisted bidder. We are currently expecting bids from the following three partnerships;

Timetable for selection process ■ Bids submission deadline 5th September 2005

1) Genesis Housing Group and Crest Nicholson.

2) Hyde Housing Group, Bellway Homes and Taylor Woodrow.

3) Berkeley Homes.

■ Evaluation completed

Who will be involved in selection process?

■ Interview

Six residents from South Kilburn who were nominated by South Kilburn New Deal for Communities board, Area Housing Board, Housing Forum and Residents’ Steering Group. Two Council officers and one NDC officer will be involved in considering the bids and agree the best organisation(s) who will be put forward to the Council Executive for their approval. The six residents have been involved in the selection process from the start and have been meeting weekly since June 2004. They have been working with officers from the Council and SKNDC to ensure the selected organisations have experience and capability to deliver new housing and community facilities as well as able to maintain improved services in future.

End of October 2005

6th October 2005

■ Exhibition Mid October

■ Selection completed December

Will there be an opportunity for residents to meet the prospective partners before the final decision?

The final round of selection will include an exhibition by the organisations in South Kilburn. This will be an opportunity for these organisations to display information relevant to South Kilburn and also for residents to find out more about them.

For more information contact: Maqsood Ahmed South Kilburn Housing Project Team 0207 624 8425.

Nine new Richard Bransons!

Nine budding entrepreneurs have attended 4 workshops on how to become the next Richard Branson. The workshops which formed part of the Encouraging Entrepreneurs in South Kilburn project intended to give residents the confidence, contacts and know how to create a business plan.

They started with the basics and were provided with easy to understand, invaluable Avril Cameron who also information for everyone taking part. attended the workshops said Awil Qulumbe who took part in the workshops said “It opened my eyes to “It gave me the confidence to get the world of business; I would encourage everyone to get involved.” out there - watch this space”.

Gavin Davis was sceptical about the project to begin with, but said he actually found the workshops a very positive experience and went on to say, “I found it challenging at first, but I now feel I really benefited from coming and it has made me more focussed and confident at communicating with people” Paul Anderson, who ran the project said, “All four workshop days were stimulating, challenging and stretched the imaginations of those that attended.

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It provided a good stepping stone into the world of small business operations, cashflow and business planning” If you would like to get involved in the Encouraging Entrepreneurs in South Kilburn project or any other similar projects contact Shehzad on 020 7328 1199 or go to www.skndc.net to see what’s on offer.

If your child will be travelling by bus or train, make sure you do the trip a few times together.

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New Green Fingers at Work GROUNDWORK West London project have a new

community gardener Mark Patterson .

His role is to develop and enhance local community areas and public spaces in South Kilburn.

He has been working with local residents to find out exactly what they want from the new community spaces at Blake Court and Wordsworth House. Mark says,”My job is to engage the community in the ownership of the open spaces, so that they can take pride in where they live, equipping them with knowledge to be able to look after it and keep it green and beautiful.”

Mark hopes to start a gardening club, so that the residents will be able to become more actively

involved in the creation of their communal gardens.

For any queries about gardening please contact mark@gwk-wl.org.uk or call 0208 762 0351.

Lights, camera - action!

In May two South Kilburn tower blocks set a bright example as our lighting project was officially switched on. The event included a procession carrying lanterns made by local residents as well as a screening of a film about issues facing young people in South Kilburn by Blue Sky Arts Project.

What do you think about the new lights? Have they made a difference to your life? Let us know!

For more information about Groundwork West London please contact Lucy Abell on 020 8743 3040, or e mail lucy@gwk-wk.org.uk

South Kilburn Family Fun Day It was a great day for all the family with fun activities for all ages. The D.J played a selection of R&B and dance songs to create that feel-good party vibe.

The festival was set up outside South Kilburn’s Stafford Road, Developing South Kilburn office.

Entertainment included: a football shoot out, computer games, face painting, tug of war, quizzes and a raffle competition with a special prize of a £100 Marks and Spencers gift voucher donated by Brent Housing Partnership.

There was also the opportunity to make a hanging basket at the opening of the new community garden spaces at Blake Court and Wordsworth House.

Family Sports Day Widening Opportunities Project funded a traditional Sports Day on Monday 8th August. Re Piddington organised the day with traditional

sports games played on South Kilburn Open space. Children from ages 5-11 registered to take part and the races began from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

It was a great fun filled day for all who came out to compete and watch.

American visit to South Kilburn On 27 July 3 students from Georgetown in the USA visited South Kilburn NDC to find out about regeneration in the UK. Whilst here they visited Recolo, the Residents Champions and the QPR sports project, the Demonstration Homes site, Health Matters project and the Crime and Community Safety project.

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Jon Watson from Recolo said, “It is great to know that we are known as far away as America, and it is always good to be able to demonstrate to others the good work we all do here” To find out more about projects offered by South Kilburn NDC call 020 7328 9031 or call into our shop on the Peel Precinct.

Stand away from the platform when waiting for a train.

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Report Faith Hate Crime In the present climate, faith hate crime could increase. If you have been victimised because of your race or religion, be it an assault, verbal abuse or damage to your property, report it. At the Safe and Sound Project you can discuss or report such incidents, anonymously if preferred, get support and help reduce faith related attacks. Don't suffer in silence, reduce faith hate crime by reporting it.

Call 020 7624 9926 or drop in to the Safe & Sound Community Safety Project, 58 Peel Precinct, Kilburn, NW6.

Signalez les délits pour motifs religieux Dans le climat actuel, on risque d’assister à une augmentation des délits pour des motifs religieux. Si vous avez fait l’objet d’attaques pour motifs religieux, qu’il s’agisse d’atteintes à votre personne, d’injures ou de dégâts matériels, nous vous prions de le signaler. Au Safe and Sound Project, vous pourrez discuter ou signaler ce genre d’incident, de façon anonyme, si vous le préférez, obtenir de l’assistance, et contribuer à la réduction des attaques pour motifs religieux. Ne souffrez plus en silence. Réduisez les délits pour motifs religieux en nous les signalant.

Appelez le 020 7624 9926 ou venez visiter le Safe & Sound Community Safety Project, 58 Peel Precinct, Kilburn, NW6.

Soo sheeg Dembiyada Nacaybka Diinta Jawiga hadda lagu jiro, waxa dhici karta inu kordho nacaybka ku salaysan diintu.

Haddii laguu wax yeelleeyo sabab la xidhiidha diintaada am midabkaaga, ha ahaato weerar, cay afka ah ama hantidaada wax la yeelo soo sheeg.

Halkan Mashruuca Nabadda iyo Wanaagga (Safe and Sound) waxad ku flanqayn kartaa ama kaga ashtakoon jartaa dhacdooyinka caykaas ah, xataa haddii aad door biddo ayadoo aan cid kale ku ogeyn. Qaado gergaarkan oo gacan ka geyso dhimista weerarrada la xidhiidha diimaha. Ha qarsan dhibaatada.

Yaree dambiyada nacaybka diimaha oo soo sheeg La soo xidhiidh 0208 7624 9926 ama kaalay oo soo booqo Masshruuca Safe and Sound Community Safety, 58 Peel Precinct, Kilburn, NW6.

Denuncie Crime de Ódio Religioso No clima atual, crimes de ódio religioso podem aumentar. Caso você tenha sido vítima de um ataque físico, abuso verbal ou danos a sua propriedade, por causa da sua raça ou religião, denuncie. No Projeto Safe and Sound, você pode discutir ou denunciar incidentes, anonimamente caso prefira, ter apoio e ajudar a diminuir ataques de fundo religioso. Não sofra em silêncio. Reduza crimes de ódio religioso denunciando-os.

Ligue 020 7624 9926 ou compareça ao Projeto de Segurança Comunitária Safe & Sound, 58 Peel Precinct, Kilburn, NW6.

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Find out if other children in the area will be taking the same route to school and make arrangements to all travel together.

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Be a Good Sport HAVE YOU BEEN hearing about a project called ‘ASK’ and don’t know who we are or where to find us? Well ASK no more!

‘ASK’ stands for Active South Kilburn. We are based in the Health Matters shop and will be around for three years delivering activities and fun events free of charge for South Kilburn residents. Making it as easy and straight forward as possible for you to

become more active and fit.

Westminster Sports Unit based at Moberly Sports Centre has been employed to run the ‘ASK’ project and employ quality staff to make this project a big success. Our project has been funded by SKNDC and Sport England.

Activities will be accessible for the next three years to all: children, young women, inactive adults and elderly residents. There will also be opportunities for residents to be employed to work on the project, and go on to do further education development courses.

Keep a look out for our launch day coming soon with loads of fun and activities for all to enjoy!

For more information please do not hesitate to contact Sherri Thompson on 020 7625 2531 at The Health Matters shop or 07725065725.You can also contact Coreen Brown on 07725787098.

Street Wise RETURNING back to school in September is the

time to get streetwise about travelling. The beginning of the school year may be the first time some children will be travelling without an adult.

For many children travelling to school will be a new and exciting experience. Motorists can sometimes be in a hurry to get to their destination and this might mean that they don’t pay enough attention to you on the road as a pedestrian.

Crossing where you see a school crossing patrol officer helps you. They have been helping pedestrians and school children cross the road for more than 50 years. Before the 1953 School Crossing Patrol Act, the only person legally allowed to stop traffic was a police officer.

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Brent Council took control of the school crossing patrol service from the police in April 2000.

Debbie Fowler, school crossings patrol manager at Brent Council says, “We want to make it as safe as possible for young children to cross the road.

School crossing patrol on busy roads nearby schools helps to make the road safer because the patrol stops the traffic and encourages people to cross with them”.

Look out for your local school crossings patrol officer when crossing the road in South Kilburn on Canterbury Road, Salusbury Road and Chamberlayne Road.

When you see one cross with them, they are there to keep you safe.

For more information when crossing the local roads to school in South Kilburn contact Sally Hennessy or Allison Bennett at Brent Council on 020 8937 5126 and 020 8937 5180.

Always return from school by an agreed time. Let your parents or guardians know about any change of plans such as after school activities.

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South Kilburn Somali Community Association CARLTON HOUSE Tenants Hall. Open day Monday 12th September Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays 5- 7PM

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Kitchen Cupboard Cure for my Asthma ASTHMA, is a very serious condition. You must follow the advice/medication you have been given by your doctor or GP. However there are some ways that you can help yourself. In children asthma is often an allergic response to inhaled allergens, however some foods can trigger an attack. Keep a detailed food diary, noting when attacks occur. This will give you a guide as to which foods cause problems for you or your child.

Food additives, colourings and preservatives which are found in most convenience/fast foods are often problematic. Diary foods (anything containing or made from milk) is one of the biggest causes. Milk increases the body’s production of mucus, which in turn blocks the air ways and sinuses making breathing more difficult.

You must take advice from your GP before excluding major food groups from your child’s diet to ensure there are no nutritional deficiencies. Lung tissue can be protected by a diet high in anti-oxidants, e.g. salads, grapes, melons, tomatoes, peppers, kiwi fruit, wholegrain cereals and lots of green vegetables. Chamomile oil sprinkled on to a tissue or pillow can help aid deeper breathing.

Super Food Do you want advice on housing issues?

Ring FIRST CALL on 0500 291 999. (free phone)

Avocado Avocado’s are full of immune system boosting chemicals and are a great source of energy. They can help guard against certain cancers and fungal diseases as well as stabilizing blood fats and maintain healthy blood pressure. They contain the following vitamins and minerals: Vitamins: E, K, B1, B3, B5, Biotin, folate, potassium, zinc. The flesh of this fruit is yellow/green and discolours easily in the air but this can be prevented by rubbing the flesh with lemon juice. In addition to it’s great nutritional value, avocado oil is also the closest oil to our own

skin’s natural oil and is therefore an excellent massage oil or moisturiser for dry skin.

Warm up to Halloween with a slice of PUMPKIN PIE!

By Liz Leicester, Chair of Gorefield and Four Courts Resident Association Ingredients Set oven to 450F or Gas Mark 8 15 oz or 425g of pumpkin (can be bought in tins) Cut raw pumpkin pieces, peel, steam, drain mash and sieve Place in bowl Mix 11/2 cups of pumpkin with two thirds cup of brown sugar 1 teaspoon or 5ml of cinnamon 11/2 teaspoon or 1.25ml of ginger 11/2 teaspoon or 2.5ml of salt 2 eggs slightly beaten 11/2 cups of milk 1/ cup of single cream 2 Plain pastry Method Line a 9 pan with pastry. Prick the pastry and pour in the pumpkin mix. Bake for 10 minutes to set at 450F.Lower heat to 300F and bake until firm, for approximately 45 minutes.

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Make sure you know what to do in an emergency, and who you can turn to for help

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KIDS KREW WELCOME BACK back to Kids Krew – the

feature designed especially for South Kilburn’s youngest residents.

This month we are pleased to introduce another member to you. Members have special access to the competitions and offers on this page. This is also where members can publish their drawings, poems stories or whatever else they want to share.

To become a member write Kids Krew, Spotlight, South Kilburn New

Deal for Communities FREEPOST NAT 11268 London NW6 5BR (no stamp is required) and we’ll send you a membership form.

We have also been asked by a number of residents to form a Krew for older residents. If you have any ideas or interests you would like us to include in Spotlight, regardless of your age, please get in touch with Edel Meremikwu on 020 7328 1199 or email e.meremikwu@skndc.net .

POET’S CORNER

KIDS KREW MEMBER PROFILE MY NAME: Ivan Okpomor AGE:8 KIDS KREW MEMBERSHIP NUMBER: IVA017SKNDC HOBBIES: Football, cricket and basketball

THE WAKE UP CALL –

By Rev Bertha During

VOLUME 2 B – eloved people of God, worldwide O – ur future is threatened on every side M – ay this “LONDON CITY BOMB”

Fancy a ‘cuppa?

DROP in for a chat and a cup of tea or coffee every Tuesday from 10am to 11am at the Salvation Army in Chichester Road, South Kilburn.

For more information contact Julie Pell on 020 7328 1312.

B – ring to mind the WAKE UP call I – nspite of colour, race or creed N – ations unite in love we plead G – od’s will on earth we can enhance S – top the WAR!! – Give PEACE a chance!

FAVORITE PERSON: My Mum HAPPIEST DAY: When I went to Disney Land WHAT I LIKE BEST ABOUT SOUTH KILBURN: The playground and the children also the houses Congratulations Ivan! One KIDS KREW member profile will be featured in Spotlight Magazine each month.

Winners letter Well done Omar, you win a £10 voucher.

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South Kilburn funday...

Back to School Competition!!!!

Are you the best in the North West?. If you think you are good at colouring in pictures then we challenge you to get your colouring pencils out and fill in the colours of South Kilburn New Deal for Communities logo as neat as you can and send it to us at Kids Krew, Spotlight, South Kilburn New Deal for Communities FREEPOST NAT 11268 London NW6 5BR (no stamp is required) For your chance to win a £10 high street voucher to spend.

Contact us Main office: Project Team: Corporate Services/HR & Communications: Finance Team:

Tel: 020 7328 1199 Tel: 020 7372 6061 Tel: 020 7328 9031 Tel: 020 7624 4319

Fax: 020 7328 1047 Fax: 020 7328 6862 Fax: 020 7328 1047

South Kilburn New Deal for Communities 23 Peel Precinct South Kilburn NW6 5BS – www.skndc.net

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Spotlight Issue 42 September 2005. Produced by South Kilburn New Deal for Communities in partnership with DISK, Unit 2 Masefield House, Stafford Road NW6 5YU. South Kilburn New Deal for Communities (NDC) reserve the right to use any photographs that have been taken at NDC events, meetings and projects for NDC marketing and publicity purposes.