A MAGAZINE FOR THE PEOPLE OF ENFIELD
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We will all remember 2012 for different reasons. In Enfield, thousands of smiling faces were seen this summer either at the Olympic torch relay, our own schools torch relay, Jubilee celebrations or at the many events that formed the Enfield Festival organised by the Council. More recent events included festive celebrations in our local shopping areas. A number of successful projects have been approved this year as part of the Enfield Residents’ Priority Fund, see pages 10 - 11, do contact us if you have an idea for a project. Enfield Council is actively supporting local community groups and organisations through the Capacity Building Fund, read more on pages 20 - 21.
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Enfield Council have a strong commitment to improve the quality and affordability of housing in the borough, see pages 22 - 23 to read more about our current projects. 2012 has had its economic challenges and unemployment frequently made the national headlines. We want to support our residents to find a job and access information, advice and training, see page 24 to read about the support our Jobsnet team can offer you. Did you know that Enfield has a restaurant run by students studying catering? If not, here’s a chance to have a taster – enter the competition on page 30 to win a meal for six. And finally, for a bit of family fun this Christmas come along to Millfield Theatre to see Mother Goose, a great family panto.
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News Highlights of 2012 - A Summer to Remember Fairness for All - Enfield Residents’ Priority Fund Winter Tips Value for Money Budget Consultation Strong Communities - Enfield Capacity Building Fund Growth and Sustainability - Estate Renewal Get Involved What’s On Competition Time Christmas Waste Collection Times
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NEWS Children put health on the menu
Enfield schools are serving delicious new savoury and sweet dishes which have been thoroughly tested by parents and children. Nutritious treats from Turkey, Jamaica, India and Greece are among a variety of new meals which have been adapted by Enfield Council’s school catering service. At the second ‘Say it like it is’ event, 60 primary school children enjoyed a day focused on health issues and they also chose from a selection of new dishes for their school lunch menu. Besemel Soslu Tavuk (chicken in a lightly spiced white sauce with mozzarella cheese), Baked Fish with
Plantain and Spinach, Jamaican Quorn patties, Jollof Rice, Roasted Sweet Potato, Spiced Apple Cake, Greek Yoghurt with honey and soft fruits were on the menu. Cllr Ayfer Orhan, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People said, “This has been a huge success with children describing the food as delicious and scrumptious. Our catering team has researched authentic dishes and found a winning formula that children enjoy because it is so tasty and wholesome. The new dishes will complement traditional dishes already being served.” This year’s ‘Say it like it is’ conference encouraged children to consider how they could play a part in projects that would improve their health.
Council homes get a cash boost Enfield Council has secured an additional £44.61 million of government grant funding to complete the repairs and improvements to over 8,000 council homes over the next three years. This is an essential contribution to the council’s own expenditure of £144 million which extends over the next five years to spend on bringing council homes up to the ‘Decent Homes’ standard.
Cllr Ahmet Oykener, Cabinet Member for Housing, said, “The ‘Decent Homes’ standard requires us to install modern facilities in all council owned flats and houses. New kitchens with adequate space and storage, modern baths, sinks and fixtures and new heating systems to provide efficient and sustainable warmth are the main features that make a decent home.” Works started recently on homes most in need along the North Circular Road, followed by those along the eastern side of the borough. The works continue until 2016.
Welfare Benefits Taskforce In October Enfield Council launched a taskforce to help families which will be most affected by the forthcoming Government changes to the Welfare Benefits system. From April 2013 the Government is changing the benefit system and more than 2,000 households in Enfield are expected to be affected because of reductions in the amount of Housing Benefit their families are expected to receive. To support Enfield residents affected by the changes, Enfield Council’s Welfare Reform Taskforce and its partners in Jobcentre Plus and the Citizens Advice Bureau will work together to minimise the impact. It will also help residents to find work, support them to move to more affordable accommodation, and avoid financial crisis and homelessness. The main change will be a cap on the level of benefit that working age people can receive. Due to the changes many families will see a reduction in their Housing Benefit, which will mean they will have to make up the difference to pay their rent from other income sources or find cheaper housing elsewhere. For general advice go to www.enfield.gov.uk/benefitchanges Cllr Andrew Stafford (right), Cabinet Member for Finance, with members of the taskforce
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Bringing the house down With one great swipe Cllr Ahmet Oykener, Enfield’s Cabinet Member for Housing brought the wall of an old housing block crashing down as part of the demolition of ten old sheltered housing blocks in Parsonage Lane, Enfield. As excavators fitted with hydraulic munches and water sprays smashed the first bricks and mortar, walls and fittings tumbled to the ground. Over the next eight weeks this site will be prepared to make way for 24 new family homes. It is part of Enfield’s small housing sites project which started in September. The aim is to demolish six disused sheltered housing schemes across the borough freeing them for 80 much needed family homes. Parsonage Lane signals the end of these old bedsits which date back to the 50s and 60s. Cllr Oykener, said, “Originally built as single bedsits for older people these small blocks had cramped facilities that belong to a past age. “We have moved on and have enough good sheltered housing in the borough today offering greater dignity and community facilities for older people. “The blocks are not suitable for refurbishment since their original construction was based on single person living.” Demolition partners Clifford Devlin are working on all six sites in the borough using safe and efficient methods to minimise disruption and dust. Since September they have cleared sites at Jasper Close in Enfield Wash and Tudor Crescent in Enfield Chase. The remaining sites are at: Forty Hill, Lavender Hill at the junction with Blossom Lane, St George’s Road. Work on will take place from September 2013, with the first new build properties completed by summer 2014.
Southgate Leisure Centre has followed hot on the heels of Albany Leisure Centre by opening its doors after a £5.5 million refurbishment. Major new additions to Southgate Leisure Centre include a state of the art 95 station gym, two new fitness studios, an indoor cycle studio and brand new activity room. There is an improved and enlarged car parking facility, a revamped reception area, and a new café with views over the poolside, where visitors can relax with a drink or snack between activities. Cllr Bambos Charalambous, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture, was at the opening and said “The redevelopment of Southgate Leisure Centre has been a huge project, but we’re extremely impressed by the transformation that has taken place and very proud of the high standard of facilities now available to visitors. It’s a superb centre which has something for everyone, so why not come along and see for yourself?” Memberships for the Leisure Centre are on sale now, with great offers available on joining fees, and there have been no price increases as a result of the redevelopment. For more information on membership, opening times and facilities visit www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/ Southgate_Leisure_Centre/Splash
NEWS Christmas opening hours Council offices and the Council’s Customer Service Centre will be closed on: Mon 24 Dec - Christmas Eve Tues 25 Dec - Christmas Day Weds 26 Dec - Boxing Day Tues 1 Jan - New Year’s Day The Customer Service Centre will have a limited emergency only service but don’t forget you can always get information from www.enfield.gov.uk
Students could be our future farmers Young people from Lea Valley High School and Enfield County School took part in a Rural Skills Day at the Royal College of Agriculture in Cirencester. The students had the opportunity to find out about organic farming, beekeeping and agribusiness economics, which supported their A-level studies. This visit was inspired by the Market Gardening regeneration project which is being developed by the Council. The aim of the project is to capitalise on the borough’s history of food production by re-introducing commercial growing, creating jobs for local residents and building on the thriving food and drink manufacturing sector in Enfield.
Enfield leading the way as a Co-ordinating Council Enfield Council held a high profile conference in central London during November to discuss the role of local government, looking at both its history and its possible different roles in the future. A host of important speakers, including the Rt Hon Hilary Benn Shadow (Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government), Baroness Hanham (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Communities and Local Government) and Mike Sergeant from the BBC gave their views on the roles government should take.
Cllr Del Goddard, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said, “As part of the efforts to stimulate economic growth and jobs, Enfield is looking to the past as well as the future by restoring Market Gardening to the Lee Valley. Encouraging young people to understand and support this initiative is part of this exciting project which will provide employment for residents, locally grown food for the borough and for London and increase growing skills at all levels. These outcomes will help to provide food security and reduce food miles and bring major social benefits along the way.”
Cllr Achilleas Georgiou, Deputy Leader of Enfield Council spoke how the results of this conference would be used locally, and the way Enfield Council was meeting the challenges of increased cuts imposed upon it. Cllr Georgiou also described how both officers and councillors had formed the Welfare Benefit Taskforce with partners in Jobcentre Plus and the Citizens Advice Bureau, a good example of a co-ordinating council. The taskforce will meet head on the challenges of impending benefit changes, as to do nothing would cost the council more both financially and in terms of human capital.
Benefit fraudsters brought to book Enfield Council is tough on those who commit benefit fraud and is always looking at ways to catch those who claim benefits to which they are not entitled. Two recent high profile cases include Yolanda Barnes and Charles Okobi. Ms Barnes from Savernake Road, Edmonton was sentenced to six months imprisonment, suspended for
two years and ordered to undertake 200 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months after fraudulently claiming over £44,000 in benefits. Charles Okobi was sentenced to six months imprisonment and was recommended for deportation to Nigeria after his appalling record of 28 charges of fraud was uncovered. Okobi was charged with stealing over £61,000 using multiple identities.
Cllr Andrew Stafford Cabinet Member for Finance and Property said “Enfield Council and its partners will not tolerate benefit fraud as it steals from the most vulnerable and takes money from vital council services.” If you suspect someone of benefit fraud in your area, contact Enfield’s Counter Fraud Team in confidence on 020 8379 4289.
A Safer Neighbourhood Get involved with your CAPE!
Do you want to help shape your local policing priorities? Do you have an hour to spare each month? Get involved with your local CAPE! What is a CAPE?
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Each Ward in the London Borough of Enfield has a CAPE (Community Action Partnership for Enfield). A CAPE is a group made up of members of the community, the local MP, Ward Councillors, Council officers and business representatives. It can also include representatives from organisations such as schools, faith groups and housing associations.
Your involvement is, and will be, essential to ensure that the Police are aware of your community’s policing priorities and concerns. This is where you come in! We want to improve local representation on CAPEs by increasing the number of residents who are members and ensuring that all of the diverse communities in Enfield are represented. This includes, for example, encouraging young people and members of minority communities to join.
What does it do? After consulting with residents, the main job of the CAPE is to decide the key policing priorities for the Ward and to keep track of progress in tackling these. The CAPE works with the Police chiefly through its Safer Neighbourhoods Teams. Each Safer Neighbourhoods Team is led by a Police Sergeant and consists of (usually) two Police Constables and one or more Police Community Support Officers. The Chairs of each CAPE also meet together four times a year in a group called the Enfield Community Police Partnership (ECPP) where there is the opportunity to raise issues and concerns directly with the Borough Commander, Chief Superintendent Jane Johnson, and her senior officers.
So, if you have an interest in joining a CAPE or want to find out more, contact the ECPP secretary, Jane Juby, by email at jane.juby@enfield.gov.uk or by telephone on 020 8379 4073. Alternatively, you can write to: Jane Juby Corporate Scrutiny & Community Outreach, Enfield Council Civic Centre Silver Street Enfield EN1 3XY
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2012
A Summer to remember 2012 will be memorable in many ways – the Diamond Jubilee, Olympics, Paralympics and much more. It’s been a great year for Enfield too, especially over the summer, and here are some of the highlights. Crowds cheer local hero Jack Otter
Proud to carry the torch
The Schools Torch Relay finale – what an amazing day
Cheers, smiles and waves line the streets for the Olympic torch
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Smiles all round at the Enfield Festival
The Mayor in traditional Nigerian dress
A royal visit to Edmonton
Cream teas to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Celebrating the opening of Forty Hall
The Mayor leading the Edmonton Carnival procession
FAIRNESS FOR ALL
Enfield Residents’ Priority Fund (ERPF) The Residents’ Priority Fund has been running for over 18 months and, so far, over £3m has been allocated to in excess of 300 projects across the Borough. There have been a wide variety of proposals ranging in value from under £500 to over £70,000 including, among others, one-off activities, training courses, community capacity building, sports coaching, mentoring, music training, social activities, play equipment and green gyms. Led by ward councillors, applications were submitted by established groups, schools, residents associations and local faith groups. A number of proposals also came from individuals or small ad-hoc groups of residents.
Secret Garden (Salisbury House Gardens) in Bush Hill Park The Friends of Bury Lodge Park applied for funding to continue the restoration and maintenance of the grounds of Salisbury House. The ERPF funding was used to provide new planting, repairs to infrastructure and the purchase of new equipment. The Friends created a “secret garden” to provide a safe, secure area where events such as children’s birthday parties can be held. The grounds of the House have hosted both a “Picnic in the Park” in July 2012 and the end of term Scout meeting in August 2012, directly benefiting more than 400 local residents. The project has created a lot of local interest from individuals and groups, who are keen to make use of the area. The number of volunteers has also increased. By restoring the paths, seating area and planting, the area has been returned to what it looked like many years ago. Evaluating the success of the scheme, Project Manager Denise Vallance said: “Since we began reclaiming and restoring our park the community has come together and users of the park have increased 100 fold which is what it’s all about. We have been for funding from other bodies and some are very complicated which for many is off-putting, so for residents the ERPF is easy to understand and to use. It also enables the community to feel they are doing something positive.”
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Music and change in lower Edmonton
A number of wards across Enfield have used part of their ERPF allocations to improve and develop their local parks and open spaces. Projects have included the restoration of neglected areas and provision of more facilities and equipment for park users.
A few months ago, a group of young girls in Lower Edmonton approached the organisation Central African Youth in Enfield (CAYE) to ask whether they would be able to develop a music programme, specifically targeted at girls, with the objective of diverting them from potential negative behaviour.
State-of-theart “green gym” equipment has been installed in Pymmes Park and Broomfield Park, providing free outdoor fitness opportunities for all ages and abilities. In addition to the physical and mental health benefits generated, the gyms also encourage constructive activity and help reduce incidents of antisocial behaviour and youth crime. The gyms are popular, attracting large numbers of users of all ages and from a wide range of local communities. The chairman of the Friends of Broomfield Park said: “It really has been extremely popular far more than we’d imagined - and we’ve had a lot of excitement from people in the area. All of the comments we’ve had have been very positive and a woman today even said she had cancelled her gym membership because she would use this instead. It’s great because we’ve had people of all ages, shapes and sizes, and getting more people in the park using the facilities is one of our long-term aims.”
Inspire a child to read – volunteers wanted A new project has recently been approved in the Jubilee Ward, Enfield, but it needs your help to get started. If you would like to inspire primary school children to read, have fun and enjoy books – this could be for you. The commitment is 1½ hours twice a week for at least a year. We will interview, take up two references, require an enhanced CRB check and give you 8 hours of training. Contact Harriet Watson - 020 7372 7523. Volunteer Reading Help, London North West Branch email londonnorthwest@vrh.org.uk website www.vrh.org.uk
They were concerned by the level of youth crime and the fact that girls in more deprived parts of the Ward were likely to drop out from mainstream education, which in turn could lead to further problems such as long term unemployment, earlier pregnancy or drug misuse. There were also concerns about the involvement of girls on the periphery of gang activity, supporting male friends. With financial support from the Residents’ Priority Fund, CAYE was able to purchase music equipment and develop an educational programme using musical instruments and music technology, in a programme that supports vocational learning opportunities. This “Music and Change” programme has now become the hub of music activity in N9, providing free of charge, enjoyable and stimulating music programme for girls, as well as boys, at weekends. Through this scheme, over 70 young people across Enfield are being helped to develop skills in the music field. The programme is giving young people the opportunity to learn how to play musical instruments, combined with the use of the latest music technology equipment to create music tracks. The programme has enabled young girls as well as boys to engage in group music teaching programme, sharing their music talent as well as cultural experience to other young people to build community cohesion. For more information about the Residents’ Priority Fund, including how to apply for funding, go to www.enfield.gov.uk/residentsfund email residentsfund@enfield.gov.uk or call 020 8379 5145. Or contact your local ward councillor.
WINTER TIPS
Winter in Enfield Starting from 1 November every year, Enfield Council’s Winter Service Team deliver a 24/7 service to ensure the key highways throughout the borough are kept open to traffic during bad weather. Each time the team go out to treat Enfield’s road network, Enfield Council’s gritters use around 20 tonnes of salt to cover 276km of highway. This represents approximately 46% of the overall road length of the borough, a higher percentage of road network than many other London Boroughs. In order to deliver the service, the Council has secured a salt stockpile of 2,000 tonnes for maintaining the road network throughout the winter. This stockpile is replenished throughout the winter. In the event of an advanced forecast of prolonged settled snow, the Council treat a strategic footway network using their in-house equipment and staff resources. However, it is not possible to cover all the pathways and this is where you can do your bit to help – follow the snow code.
The Snow Code Advice issued by the Department for Transport on clearing snow and ice from the pavement outside your home or public spaces to prevent slips and falls. Don’t be put off clearing paths because you’re afraid someone will get injured. Remember, people walking on snow and ice have a responsibility to be careful themselves. Follow the advice below to make sure you clear the pathway safely and effectively.
Clear the snow and ice early in the day It’s easier to move fresh, loose snow rather than hard snow that has packed together from people walking on it. So if possible, start removing the snow and ice in the morning. If you remove the top layer of snow in the morning, any sunshine during the day will help melt any ice beneath. You can then cover the path with salt before nightfall to stop it refreezing overnight.
13 Preventing slips • Pay extra attention to clearing snow and ice from steps and steep pathways - you might need to use more salt on these areas. • Use salt or sand - not water. • Don’t make the pathways more dangerous by causing them to refreeze. If you use water to melt the snow, it may refreeze and turn to black ice. Black ice increases the risk of injuries as it is invisible and very slippery. • You can melt snow or prevent black ice by spreading some salt on the area you have cleared. You can use ordinary table or dishwasher salt - a tablespoon for each square metre you clear should work. Don’t use the salt found in salting bins - this will be needed to keep the roads clear. • If you don’t have enough salt, you can also use sand or ash. These won’t stop the path icing over as effectively as salt, but will provide good grip underfoot.
Keeping yourself WARM • Wear several thin layers, rather than one thick layer. This is because they trap warm air close to the body. • Go for clothes made from wool, cotton or fleecy fabrics, if possible.
Offer to clear your neighbours’ paths
• Draw your curtains, as soon as it gets dark to stop the heat escaping and the draughts coming in.
If your neighbour will have difficulty getting in and out of their home, offer to clear snow and ice around their property as well. Check that any elderly or disabled neighbours are alright in the cold weather. If you’re worried about them, try contacting their relatives or friends, or if necessary the local council.
• Keep any windows and internal doors closed when it’s cold – this will keep heat inside, where you most need it.
For more information about how Enfield Council looks after its highways during winter, please visit the Council’s dedicated winter service at: www.enfield.gov.uk/winterinenfield
• A lot of heat is lost through the head and neck, so if you’re chilly indoors, try wearing a hat and scarf. • Your body keeps warm by burning food you’ve eaten, so make sure you have regular hot meals that contain carbs, such as potatoes, pasta, bread and rice. Try porridge with hot milk for breakfast and soups and stews for lunch and dinner. • If you’re sitting down, a shawl or blanket will provide extra warmth. You should also try to keep your feet up, because air is cooler at ground level. • Wear warm clothes in bed. When it’s really cold, wear thermal underwear, bed socks and perhaps even a hat.
VALUE FOR MONEY
EVERY PENNY COUNTS Dear Resident, Enfield Council faces huge challenges to protect Council services at a time of unprecedented spending cuts, increasing inflation and demand for services. Enfield is also affected by the way central government calculate our grant. We lost some £8million from our grant this year through a process called damping that takes funding away from councils despite it being assessed as needed. Despite these reductions in funding we are working hard to deliver a zero increase in your Council Tax next year. This would mean that your Council Tax has been frozen since 2009/10. Cllr Doug Taylor Leader of the Council
Residents also told us they wanted to retain weekly bin collections and maintain library opening hours; we have done both these things.
Through very careful management of resources and a comprehensive review of everything Enfield Council does, we were able to reflect these priorities in our spending and were able to find savings without affecting the front line services our residents rely on. For example residents told us their favoured savings would come from better purchasing, reducing operating costs and restructuring and reviewing our services. We have identified another £12million of efficiency savings for 2012/13 which again focus on these priority areas and which build on the £34million of savings we made in 2011/12. Residents also told us they wanted to retain weekly bin collections and maintain library opening hours; we have done both these things. We are very proud of these achievements and we aim to build on the successes of last year’s budget process by again asking residents their views on a number of proposals that we are considering such as the proposed freeze on Council Tax next year. We must be honest with you that the ability to make back office savings is increasingly difficult as a result of the scale of the cuts. Future decisions will be very difficult and potentially not without significant impact. So far since 2010/11 Enfield Council has made savings of over £60million and by 2014/15 we’ll have had to reduce expenditure by around £80million over five years. We want your views to help us shape our spending plans for the future but we need residents to know that asking Enfield Council to do more with fewer resources will mean we have to make difficult and sometimes unpalatable decisions about services going forward. Cllr Doug Taylor Leader of the Council
Cllr Andrew Stafford Cabinet Member for Finance and Property
BUDGET CONSULTATION
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Last year you said... WE DID! We have faced a massive challenge in recent years in achieving over £60million of savings (including income generation) since 2010/11 following unprecedented spending cuts, inflation and the increasing cost of an ageing population. You have said in previous consultations (and quite rightly) we must always look for efficiency savings first and try to do things in new and more cost effective ways before cutting services. We have done exactly that and we will do the same again in 2013/14. Last year we asked if you have any specific suggestions as to areas for further savings. We received many responses with the most common themes set out below:
Introduce additional income charges An independent review by the financial consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers has confirmed that the Council is doing all it can to maximise income across all services. This is a particularly difficult issue when customers’ incomes remain static in an extremely difficult economic climate.
Review the eligibility of benefit claimants We verify all benefit claims with other data held by Enfield Council and other Government agencies. We also visit high risk claims using a cost effective risk based approach and work with the Metropolitan Police to identify and prosecute fraudulent claims.
Introduce “Green” initiatives/rationalise the use of council buildings The Council is currently reducing the number of office buildings in order to save valuable resources but also to reduce the Council’s carbon footprint. In 2012, the energy saving technologies previously installed began to repay the investment and these savings are being ploughed into new energy saving technologies. Installations include lighting controls and upgrades, draught proofing, pipe work insulation and boiler management controls.
Better procurement and joint working with partners Enfield has joined forces with Waltham Forest Council in order to maximise purchasing power and increase expertise in this specialist area.
Active, promotion of the wheeled bin rollout, direct payments, the Enfield Residents’ Priority Fund, free school meals and the Futureversity. Enfield Council has also continued to expand the use of social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter, to meet the changing needs of local people and reach new audiences. The Council’s website has been improved and there are almost 500 transactions that can be completed on-line. In addition you prioritised your council services and top of the priorities were:
Road maintenance and street lighting During 2012/13, Enfield spent £8.35million of its own capital funds on implementing planned maintenance schemes to improve the condition of Enfield’s roads, pavements and highway infrastructure. During the current financial year, 52 road resurfacing/reconstruction schemes and 42 pavement renewal schemes will have been finished, as well as a range of other minor improvements. Since November 2011, Enfield has enhanced its maintenance arrangements and now does more road and pavement repairs each month to deal with potholes and broken paving. Enfield has now finished its borough-wide programme of replacing aged and out-of-date streetlights and is embarking on a new ‘trimming and dimming’ project to reduce electricity consumption whilst maintaining acceptable lighting levels.
Level of staff pay and numbers Public sector pay rates have remained unchanged over the last three years with the exception of the introduction of a minimum London Living Wage. The indications are that if there is a national pay rise in 2013/14 it will be capped at 1%. The number of posts has reduced and will continue to reduce over the next three years.
Public events and improved communications A wide range of campaigns have been delivered in the last twelve months to keep people informed of council services and involved in the democratic process. These have included the ‘Get involved’ campaign, Everybody
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BUDGET CONSULTATION Social care services for adults and older people The scale and pace of change that has taken place in the way we deliver adult social care services in Enfield has been significant. The transformation of social care services for adults and older people puts the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do. Maintaining the level and quality of front line services and improving the choices available to people who need services is driving the changes we have made.
Street cleaning The Council recognises the importance of a clean and litter free environment for residents and visitors to the borough. Improvements in street cleansing have been achieved by more mechanised sweeping, the introduction of Tidy Teams working in busy areas and ensuring flytips are cleared on the same day as we are told about them. Enfield received a four star Clean Britain Award this year. The Council is actively seeking still further improvements, including additional mechanised sweeping by March 2013 and the tailoring of services to meet the local needs of residents across the borough.
Waste collection and recycling The Council is just finishing the final phase of the wheeled bin roll out. All properties suitable for wheeled bins now have them for refuse, recycling and mixed garden and food waste. The success of the service can be seen through: • Making Enfield cleaner with 60% less litter on our streets by stopping animals scavenging from ripped black sacks • Increasing recycling rates and allowing residents to recycle all types of cooked and uncooked food for the first time • Saving council taxpayers up to £1million a year • An 88% satisfaction rate with service.
We have continued to speak with the people of Enfield and all the key partners involved in the delivery of services to understand what the most important priorities are: • Maintain the level and quality of front line services • Support our staff and partners through training to deliver excellent services • Improve access for people to information, advice and guidance to enable them to make informed choices • Provide more self-service options for those people able to make their own arrangements for services • Enable more people to learn or relearn the skills they need to reduce their dependence on social services • Provide people with more choice and control over the services they access to meet their eligible assessed needs and to provide assessment and access to services more quickly • Be clear and up front with people about the resources available to meet their needs through a personal budget.
Community safety We continue to support the Safer and Stronger Communities Board, and have taken a lead with the police on initiatives to tackle gangs. This is our top priority for 2012/13. The work of the Gangs Action Group has been recognised as good practice regionally and nationally. The strong partnership shows that through co-ordinated management of resources we have managed to contain the levels of crime and have reduced levels of violence with injury crimes although personal robbery has increased slightly. We have
17 delivered four “Call-ins” which aim to persuade young people to quit gangs. 47 young people have signed up to receive further support. We have also continued to support activity to tackle domestic violence. These offences have increased slightly but we continue to see as a positive the improved rate of reporting as more victims have confidence in the partnership agencies. Independent Advocates providing support to victims of domestic violence have been funded by the Council, ensuring that help is available throughout the criminal justice process. Enfield was the first London Borough to achieve ”White Ribbon” status in recognition of our partnership work in this area. Although management of offenders is a priority for the partnership and reduces crime through targeted work with the worst offenders, we do not lose sight of the needs of the victims of crime and anti-social behaviour and have provided an extra worker to offer additional support to people whose lives have been seriously affected. We cannot afford to be complacent and we will continue to do everything we can to ensure that Enfield remains a safe place to live, work and visit.
Leisure services We have looked to develop the Leisure Services for residents and customers. Our appointment of a new Leisure Centre Operator has meant that £9million has been invested in improving the quality and range of facilities at our Leisure Centres, bringing ageing facilities up to a modern standard to provide a vibrant new experience for users. Affordable new leisure options have been instigated to allow access to gym use for young people and free swimming in school holidays. The Sports Development Team are delivering more sessions to residents than ever and are building on the 2012 Games Legacy. We have also added a new festival programme which has seen the development of the new Edmonton Festival and Carnival which has run for the last two years. Other projects have included the refurbishment of the Millfield Theatre, Dugdale Centre, QEII Stadium and Forty Hall.
The financial challenge From April 2013 the Government is making radical changes to how councils are funded. Councils will receive most of their income from council tax and directly from local business rates. National council tax benefits are being replaced by local council tax support schemes run by councils. This is on top of reductions in remaining government funding as a contribution to the Government’s austerity measures. The Council has completed its consultation on council tax support. However, the government has announced more changes to their proposals which are likely to increase the cost of the local scheme if implemented. The Government will no longer reallocate business rates between councils based on relative need. Instead, Enfield will retain 30% of business rates with 50% going to the Government and 20% to the GLA. Government will continue to redistribute part of its 50% share to councils based on need with the rest returned to councils in ways that have not yet been finalised.
See overleaf for our consultation on the budget for 2013/14
BUDGET CONSULTATION Government Council Tax Freeze Grant 2013/14 In October, the Government said that it would pay a one-off grant, equivalent to a 1% increase in Council Tax if the Authority freezes Council Tax in 2013/14. The Government is not intending to issue this grant again in 2015/16 and the Council will need to find more savings to avoid increasing the Council Tax to make good the loss of this grant. The Council will lobby the Government to keep paying the grant in future years so as to help local tax payers and protect services for vulnerable people. Question 1: It is increasingly difficult for the Council to make efficiency savings that do not Tick preferred impact on Council services. Despite this do you prefer your Council Tax for 2013/14 to be frozen? option Yes No Question 2: Do you still agree with your priorities from last year? Please rank your top three priorities Priority now 1 (highest) to 3 (lowest) using the table below (the 13 categories are the same as last year). ranking 1 to 3 1. Adult social services and older people 2. Children’s social services 3. Community safety (excluding police) 4. Environmental protection 5. Homelessness 6. Leisure and parks 7. Library and museum services 8. Regeneration and planning 9. Road maintenance, cleaning and lighting 10. Schools and pupil support 11. Voluntary sector 12. Waste collection and recycling 13. Youth services Question 3: Do you have any suggestions for making savings or improving efficiency in any council services?
Please return this form to: FREEPOST NW5036 4th Floor, London Borough of Enfield, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield EN1 3BR You do not need a stamp. Or email: budget.consultation@enfield.gov.uk with any comments by 18 January 2013.
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STRONG COMMUNITIES
The Enfield Community Capacity Building Fund Enfield Council recognises the crucial contribution that strong communities can make to the lives of people in our borough. It is committed to strengthening the ability of organisations and individuals in our borough to positively change communities and make Enfield an even better place to live. It also recognises that community capacity is built by enabling individuals as well as organisations within our vulnerable and excluded communities to be given the tools to access opportunity and contribute fully to civic life and develop their own potential. The Enfield Community Capacity Building Fund was launched in December 2011 with the stated intention of inviting bids for funding that could create: “Activities, resources and support that strengthens the skills, abilities and confidence of people and community groups to take effective action that reduces deprivation and inequality in all of our communities.”
One-to-One (Enfield) One-to-One (Enfield) is a local charity led by people with learning disabilities. Chairman Stephen Moslin says “We want people with learning disabilities to have better lives, speaking out about and taking part in all aspects of community life in Enfield.” Members are supported to get involved volunteering, learning to keep healthy, speaking up about local services and having fun in Enfield. Their Community Capacity Fund project is helping them reach out to people who live in Enfield Lock, Enfield Highway, Turkey Street, Ponders End, Bush Hill Park, Jubilee and Southbury wards. Lesley Walls the Chief Executive says “We want to get more members and volunteers actively involved in our wide range of activities.”
As a result of the first round: • 29 projects were supported • Over £850,000 has been committed • Projects approved that address all aspects of our community needs and aspirations
One-to-One is celebrating 21 years of work in Enfield with an exhibition called ‘We Live Here Now’ about the lives of members who once lived in institutions and now live in Enfield. Look out for it as it moves around Enfield during 2013.
Cllr Christine Hamilton, Cabinet Member for Community Wellbeing said “I would urge all local people and community groups who are interested in bidding for funding to get involved right now. If you have a good idea which you think would get local people motivated and would support a community ethos please let us know. We really want to hear from you.”
Stephen says, “Thanks to Enfield Council for the Community Capacity Grant. We are a small charity, donations are always welcome and will be put to good use.”
Enfield Capacity Building Fund 2013 The process of inviting bids for the second round of the fund is due to commence in December 2012 to sponsor activities to run from April 2013 for the following 12 months. All documentation relating to the next round of the fund will be available for downloading from the Council website: www.enfield.gov.uk Further information can be obtained from the VCS Team at Enfield Council. The lead contact officers are Niki Nicolaou, email: niki.nicolaou@enfield.gov.uk and Shaun Rogan, email: shaun.rogan@enfield.gov.uk
One-to-One is always on the lookout for new volunteers as well as members. For information contact: One-to-One (Enfield) Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton N9 0PZ 020 8373 6241 lesley@one-to-one-enfield.co.uk www.one-to-one-enfield.co.uk
21 Forty Hall Community Vineyard Ltd Forty Hall Community Vineyard Ltd is a community-led horticultural enterprise which aims to deliver educational, social and health benefits to local people. The vineyard offers a unique horticultural experience as well as providing hands-on involvement in a small business. Since its inception in April 2009 they have worked with over 50 registered volunteers, 160 vulnerable people and over 500 occasional volunteers. As a result of securing £6,028 from the Capacity Building funding they have been able to develop the capacity of their volunteers’ service which has enabled them to improve the take up of their services by excluded and vulnerable users. They have been able to work with two key target groups: • People experiencing mental health difficulties • People with learning disabilities Some of the beneficial impacts of their project include: • Greater self-confidence and self-esteem • Improved social and communication skills • Greater employability • Reduced isolation • Improved vocational skills Members have been quoted as saying; “You cannot overestimate the stimulating effects of fresh air and exercise, you feel a connection to the environment and this has such a positive psychological effect. This is such a nice place to be that we all really look forward to turning up.” If anyone is interested in volunteering please contact: Forty Hall Community Vineyard, Forty Hall Farm, Enfield EN2 9HA 020 8366 7511 (Mon & Wed) enquiries@fortyhallvineyard.org.uk www.fortyhallvineyard.org.uk
Edmonton Dance Club for the Blind Edmonton Dance Club for the Blind and partially sighted meet fortnightly on a Tuesday evening (7.45pm till 9.45pm) at All Saints Church Hall, Church Street, off Victoria Road, N9 9AT. The organisation which is run on an entirely voluntary basis brings vulnerable people together who would not have the opportunity to dance and socialise. The club is run by Meg and Lyn who are professional dance teachers, and teach new dances to the members from time to time. Sighted volunteers are encouraged to come and help out. Members have been quoted as saying “Tuesday night is the highlight of my week.” “I don’t know what I would do if it closed.” “You can’t believe what it does for blind people, to be taken in Ballroom hold and danced around the floor.” As a result of the £2,500 awarded by the Capacity Building Fund they have been able to continue running their sequence dancing classes and increase their membership. Dancing is a great social activity and excellent exercise – anyone wishing to join can come alone or bring a partner. Please contact Meg Francis on 020 8440 1490 to find out more.
GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY
Estate Renewal One of the Council’s key objectives is to provide modern, spacious accommodation for our residents. We are developing new council homes for the first time in forty years. However, this is not simply about the renewal of housing estates but the creation of healthy, flourishing neighbourhoods and new employment opportunities for residents. The projects are detailed below.
Ladderswood and Highmead The Council are currently delivering a number of housing renewal projects in different areas of Enfield. The two projects which are most advanced are Ladderswood in New Southgate and Highmead in Angel Edmonton. Both projects have development partners in place and planning applications have been submitted. These projects bring major development opportunities to the borough, providing new homes and facilities for residents. Ladderswood will deliver over 500 new mixed tenure homes, in addition to commercial and community space and a new hotel. Highmead will achieve 118 mixed tenure homes, retail and community space and a new health centre. Construction will begin on both projects in mid-2013.
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Cllr Ahmet Oykener, Enfield’s Cabinet Member for Housing, said, “Ladderswood is our first housing development in 40 years. It is an exciting building project offering the community in this part of the borough good modern housing for small and larger households and an infrastructure that both residents and visitors require. It heralds the start of house building developments right across the borough.”
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Enfield Council is also managing three other housing development projects. The Alma Estate in Ponders End is the largest and newest all the projects, with 717 properties including four tower blocks due to be replaced with new homes over the next eight years. Approximately 80% of residents have voted in favour of redeveloping the estate and the new homes will include new council homes for existing tenants. The process to appoint a housebuilder is underway and construction could begin in autumn 2014. The Council have held several consultation and engagement events for residents on the Alma Estate. Over 340 residents attended these drop-in sessions to find out more about the re-housing process and what they needed to do to prepare for this transition. Since October the Council has begun to re-house phase 1 tenants from overcrowded tower blocks into alternative council homes. By Christmas 2012, residents on the Alma Estate will have access to two computers in the office at Curlew House on the Alma Estate. The new office was opened in November to give residents more access to officers during the transformation of their neighbourhood.
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New Avenue The New Avenue Estate (formerly known as Coverack Close) located in Cockfosters also has strong resident backing to demolish and rebuild the estate. The intention is to build new council homes for existing tenants as part of a scheme which could deliver 250 new homes overall. Site visits were recently held to show New Avenue residents the types of new homes that will be built to give their area a complete make over. Construction is scheduled to start in the autumn of 2014.
Small Housing Sites The demolition of six former sheltered housing blocks, predominately in the Enfield Chase area, is underway with two blocks already demolished and the remaining four blocks due to be demolished over the next few months. Once the sites have been cleared the Council will work in partnership with a housebuilder to deliver mostly family sized homes for council tenants, owner occupiers and first time buyers/key workers.
International radar manufacturer moves to Enfield With excellent transport links, a large local workforce and a strong infrastructure, Enfield is full of opportunities for businesses and investors. Enfield Council is dedicated to attracting and working with new businesses that want to make Enfield their new home. One of the world’s leading radar manufacturers has recently relocated its headquarters and manufacturing operations to a brand new purpose-built facility in Enfield. Kelvin Hughes – a global provider of surveillance radar systems for land and sea environments and the worlds largest distributor of maritime navigational charts, moved to Enfield from Hainault in Essex. Russell Gould, Chief Executive of Kelvin Hughes, said, “Our business has evolved greatly over the years and our current facility was no longer capable of supporting the manufacturing methods and efficiencies required for our state-of-the-art products and services. “We are very pleased to have found a new home for Kelvin Hughes locally in Enfield.” Kelvin Hughes employs over 250 people in the UK and approximately 350 people worldwide and will be a significant contributor to the development of the local economy of Enfield and also brings a high technology engineering company to the area.
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Cllr Del Goddard, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said, “We are very pleased that Kelvin Hughes relocated to one of the most vibrant industrial estates in Enfield Lock. Attracting major engineering companies and their headquarters is a top priority. The company is one of Britain’s success stories, exporting equipment and services across the world and to the Royal Navy.”
Are you unemployed and living in Enfield? Do you need help in improving your skills to get back to work? Our team of Job Brokers and Skills Tutor can help you devise your CV, assist you with job applications, interview techniques and offer advice and guidance on taking up training. When you register with us you will need to bring proof of address, ID (Full birth certificate or passport) and your National Insurance number. Please note you must have the right to work in the UK. We welcome those on income support, lone parents and those with disabilities.
O CV’s Created & Updated O Interview Tips & Skills O Job Search Support O Access to vacancies O Information, Advice & Guidance O Work Clubs
The JOBSnet team also do outreach at the following sites: 108 South Street, Ordnance Road Library, Fore Street Library, Enfield Highway Library, Ladderswood Estate, Enfield Foyer and more. Please call the main office number for opening times.
For further information about how JOBSnet can help you please contact our main office at Green Towers Community Centre, Plevna Road, London N9 0BU Tel: 020 8379 2625
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Make a difference One of the Council’s priorities is to encourage active citizenship. We want to involve and engage with local people of all ages and backgrounds to give them opportunities to be part of the decision making about services that affect their lives. Here are just two of the opportunities where you can get involved.
Quality Checkers You can improve the quality of Enfield Adult Social Care services. Do you use or care for someone who is supported by adult social care services? Volunteer to become a quality checker and give us your views on the quality of the adult social care services we provide. To find out more please contact our Quality Assurance Team on: 020 8379 4686 or 020 8379 3966 Email: qualitycheckers@enfield.gov.uk www.enfield.gov.uk/adultsocialcare
I’m making a difference by helping to improve the things that matter to people Christine, Quality Checker
Healthwatch From April 2013, Local Healthwatch will replace the existing Local Involvement Network – LINk (www.enfieldlink.org) and will be the new local people’s champion for health and social care services. Healthwatch will give local people a stronger voice to influence how these services are planned, designed, provided and scrutinised. Enfield Council is looking for someone to chair Healthwatch Enfield Board. The role will include leading and developing Healthwatch Enfield as an independent organisation, setting the strategic plan and direction and introducing strong governance to enable Healthwatch Enfield to represent the views of Enfield’s residents. The position is voluntary and unpaid but reasonable expenses may be considered. Closing date for application is 20 December 2012. For further information about Healthwatch, the role specification for the position and how to apply, please: Email: healthwatch.development@enfield.gov.uk Call Mekonnen Gutta on: 020 8379 3969 Visit: www.healthwatch.co.uk
WHAT’S ON? What’s on now online and FREE! Don’t miss out on any of the great events organised by Enfield Council. Sign up to our FREE What’s On e-newsletter. This will be emailed to you regularly and give you details about the many events we run and organise. To view the first edition, all you need to do is fill in a simple on-line subscription form at www.enfieldcouncilnewsletter.co.uk/whatson or scan the QR code.
Mother Goose, Millfield’s Wonderful Christmas Panto December – Sat 5 January 2013 at Millfield Theatre This year’s action-packed production promises another mustsee Millfield Theatre pantomime featuring outrageous comedy, fabulous sets, sparkling costumes…together with a few surprises! You won’t want to miss the best pantomime in North London with true eggs-factor this festive season. For fun laughter and great family entertainment make Mother Goose your Christmas treat. Tickets £11-£16 (schools and youth groups from just £9.50). Concessions £11-£13. Family Tickets from just £59! (2 adults & 2 children). For more information and to book your tickets visit www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk or call the Box Office 020 8807 6680
Forty Hall & Estate Candlelit Tours 6-22 December. Thurs, Fri, Sat 7-8pm See Forty Hall transformed, dressed and decorated, be guided around the building by a Jacobean character as they reveal secrets of the Hall. Meet the Raintons as they prepare for Christmas. Adults £10 , Concessions £5. Price includes mulled wine and mince pie. For information call 020 8363 8196 or visit www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk
Enfield Mental Health Users Group AGM followed by Christmas Party
Tales from the Arabian Nights Skewbald Theatre’s Christmas show
The Enfield Society Walks
Park Ave Disability Resource Centre, Park Avenue, Enfield Fri 14 December, 5.30pm, FREE Additionally there are weekly drop-in meetings for Enfield residents who are aged over 65 and suffer from mental ill health. Every Thursday, 1 to 4pm, sandwich lunch provided. Lancaster Centre, 53 Lancaster Road, Enfield EN2 0BU For more details call 020 8366 6560
Sat 15 – Sun 30 December Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House, London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS Tickets £12 adults, £8 children/concs, £7.50 schools. Box Office 020 8807 6680 or visit www.dugdalecentre.co.uk
Shakespeare in London Monday 17 December Meet 10.20am Shoreditch High Street Overground Station For more details contact Roy Nicholls 020 8360 0282
Forty Hall Guided Tours Sat 15 and Sun 16 December Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 26 and Sun 27 Jan 2013 These tours offer an overview of the history of Forty Hall and Estate. Tickets: Adults £10, Free for under 5’s For more information, contact 020 8363 8196. To book online please visit www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk
Christmas Market Sat 15 December, 11am to 7pm Enfield Island Village (around the barge) A huge variety of festive stalls which will include: jewellery, present wrapping, crafts, woodwork and cakes. There will also be Italian/Turkish/Jamaican specialities. For more information call: 07508 706309 or email: martine@eiv.org
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Christmas Lights, Mayfair and St James Street Saturday 29 December Meet 1.30pm outside Leicester Square Underground Station (exit for Wyndham’s Theatre) For more details contact Monica Smith 020 8367 5920
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Syn-Da-Rilla Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House, London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS Weds 12 – Sat 29 December Pineapple Performing Arts’ urban panto - for those who like their panto a little more trendy! Tickets range from £9-£15 Box Office 020 8807 6680 www.dugdalecentre.co.uk
Enfield Local Studies Centre and Archive New opening times. Mon to Fri, 9.30am -5pm Here to help you with your local studies, research and general archival enquiries. 1st floor Thomas Hardy House, 39 London Road, Enfield, EN2 6DS Tel: 020 8379 2724 Email: local.history@enfield.gov.uk
Enfield Life Exhibition - FREE Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House, London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS The ‘Enfield Life’ exhibition by Enfield Museum Service is a new, permanent exhibition on the first floor of the Dugdale Centre in Enfield Town. This exhibition aims to represent the history, diversity and changing society of the borough through the museum’s artefacts, images and paintings.
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JANUARY • JANUARY Superheroes in Neverland
The Schubert Ensemble
Thurs 10 to Sun 20 January Millfield Theatre Platinum Performing Arts bring you their 2012 pantomime spectacular! Tickets range from £10-£15.50. Family tickets available (x2 Adults, x2 Children) Please ring the Box Office on 020 8807 6680 for more information and to book a visit www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk
Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS Fri 18 January 7.30pm The Schubert Ensemble performs world class chamber music and piano trios. Tickets £16, £13 concs Online £15, £12 concs Box Office 020 8807 6680 www.dugdalecentre.co.uk
The Battle of Barnet Meet at junction of Great North Road and Hadley Green Road 13 January 2013, 11am A guided walk across the famous Wars of the Roses battlefield of 1471. £7, under 12s £3 For more information call 020 8440 6805, www.barnetwalks.talktalk.net
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WHAT’S ON? Everybody Active in Enfield
Win a meal for six cooked by the Jamie Olivers and Nigella Lawsons of the future! Win a meal for six cooked by the Jamie Olivers and Nigella Lawsons of the future!
GET FIT FOR 2013 The London Borough of Enfield’s Everybody Active Team bring you this programme of activities for young people, adults and over 50s. Everybody Active in Enfield Booking line: 020 8379 3762 or visit www.enfield.gov.uk/sport
Big Draw Art Exhibition
Marriage Care, Barnet & Enfield
Tues 22 Jan to Fri 15 Feb, 10am-4pm Capel Manor Gardens in Foyer entrance, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield Free entry to the art exhibition – a wonderful opportunity to see a diverse range of art from adults with learning disabilities from seven local centres. For more information, email: robert.sarll@enfield.gov.uk
Thurs 7 February, 7pm Angelo’s Italian Eating Place, Whetstone, N20 ORA Love is the answer but what is the question? How good is your knowledge of relationships? Come have fun finding the answers with Marriage Care, Barnet & Enfield at their Quiz Night. £20 per head for three course meal with coffee. Call 020 8446 1466 to book your place.
On Friday 1 February offices, schools community groups and clubs will Rock Up In Red to give heart disease the boot. Get your free fundraising pack at www.bhf.org.uk/red
One lucky reader will win a meal for six at The Restaurant. This is run by catering students from Barnet and Southgate College at the Southgate site. Both their chefs and waiters are training students, studying up to NVQ Level 3. The Restaurant offers fine dining at affordable prices and a variety of themed events which have proven to be most popular with customers including Christmas lunches. The Restaurant is offering one lucky reader a three course meal for six people (please note that the prize does not include drinks).
• ONGOING • ONGOING • ONGOING • ONGOING • Drop-in to Dugdale Dugdale Centre Mondays 10am-12noon Organised by Enfield Over 50s Forum in partnership with Enfield Council The drop-in advice surgery offers help with several topics including legal, council tax and housing benefits, pensions, jobseeking and trading standards. Call the Over 50s Forum office for further details on 020 8807 2076.
Marriage Care, Barnet & Enfield Saturdays at Vita et Pax Church, Bramley Road, N14 4HE Marriage Preparation classes are taking place throughout 2013 on selected Saturdays. Upcoming dates for 2013 are: 19 January, 16 March, 20 April, 18 May,
15 June, 13 July, 7 September, 12 October, 16 November. For more information contact Marriage Care, Barnet & Enfield. Email: marriagecarelondon@lineone. net or call: 020 7792 2199
Jimminy Cricket Special Needs Parent and Toddler Group Mondays and Fridays (term-time only), 10 to 11.30am For parents and carers of toddlers that have autism, global development delays and additional needs. Come along and meet other parents and share ideas. There will be toys and resources for toddlers to play with. For more information call Marianne on: 07900 906155 mariannekeane1@yahoo.co.uk www.jimminycricketpreschool.co.uk
To be in with a chance of winning you need to answer the following question: In which London hotel kitchen and by which famous chef was the dessert ‘Peach Melba’ invented? You can enter by emailing your answers to restaurant.staff@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk or by sending to New Southgate Newsletter Competition, Southgate College Public Restaurant, High Street, London, N14 6BS Closing date for entries is 4 January 2013. For more information on the restaurant or to book a table please visit http://tinyurl.com/93ummon or call 020 8982 5068.
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