Paddington Festival Brochure by Westminster City Council

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Paddington Festival Programme

A summer of free events and activities for all the family 22nd June – 31st August

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All activities are free or low cost and some offer discounts with a Westminster City Save card available from Westminster City Council. Some activities have age limits so please be sure to check beforehand if you’re unsure. Events and activities are constantly being added, so visit www. paddingtonfestival.co.uk for the most up-to-date listings or sign up to receive weekly updates by emailing info@paddingtonfestival. co.uk

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The Paddington Festival is truly a community event. To get a taste of this you can read interviews with some of this year’s performers, volunteers and festival contributors. We have also included some of this summer’s arts and culture event highlights happening throughout the city. If you have any questions about the events or activities please contact the venue or organiser directly.

Index

Find out what’s happening during the Paddington Festival by looking at our weekly listings. There’s also a map on pages 24-25 to help you find your way to the main festival locations.

Events and activities are listed in date order. Welcome ..................................................................................... 4 Ongoing activities throughout the summer ................................................. 6 22–30 June ............................................................................. 11 1–7 July.......................................................................................13 8–14 July ...................................................................................16 15–21 July . ..............................................................................16 22–28 July ...............................................................................17 29 July–4 August .............................................................. 21 5–11 August . ......................................................................... 26 12–18 August ........................................................................ 30 Local funding ....................................................................... 35 19–25 August ....................................................................... 37 26 August–1 September . ............................................ 38 2–8 September ................................................................... 40 Activities should be open to all people including those with disabilities. If you or your child has a disability and you are unsure if you will be able to access some of the events or activities, please call the venue or organisation to check.

There’s no need to book unless otherwise indicated in the specific listing. Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult. We have tried to ensure this programme is correct at the time of going to print, but some events may change.

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Welcome

It is a pleasure to introduce this first edition of the Paddington Festival 2013 programme. As councillors in Harrow Road, Queen’s Park and Westbourne we are proud to have shown our preference for investing in the talents and aspirations of our local community. The Paddington Festival intends to further harness the qualities and skills of our local agencies, volunteers and local businesses. Activities and events listed in this programme show the range and diversity of skills and talents that exist here in Paddington. You may recall that last year was the Cultural Olympiad and many Londoners took part in those celebrations. We also live on the doorstep of one of the largest festivals in the world – the Notting Hill Carnival. And whilst we may not be the Edinburgh Festival we intend to follow their tradition by creating the widest possible opportunities for

local people to take part in a summer of activities that will hopefully form another part of our local traditions. We are rightly proud of you and the co-operation shown by local organisations in the formation of the programme of events. All we can ask is that you, your friends, your families and your carers – young and old – show support for the Paddington Festival by taking part in the activities and events. We would also like to thank our festival sponsors who have helped to make the very first Paddington Festival a possibility.

Cllr Ruth Bush, Harrow Road

Cllr Paul Dimoldenberg, Queen’s Park

Cllr David Boothroyd, Westbourne

Cllr Guthrie McKie, Harrow Road

Cllr Patricia McAllister, Queen’s Park

Cllr Adam Hug, Westbourne

Cllr Nilavra Mukerji, Harrow Road

Cllr Barrie Taylor, Queen’s Park

Cllr Papya Qureshi, Westbourne

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Ongoing activities throughout the summer Mondays The Avenues Youth Project Join us for a summer of activities and trips including aqua splash, a trip to Thorpe Park, cooking, football, judo, arts and crafts, movies, sailing, canoeing and power boating. When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer plus trips on a Friday Age: 9-21 Venue: 3-7 Third Avenue, W10 4RS Tel: 020 8969 9552 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park/Westbourne Park

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Paddington Festival launch event 22nd June, 2.30-4pm Meet local actor Chucky Venn who plays Ray from Eastenders plus steelpan and performances from local dance group, The Phoenix Dancers. Age: All the family Venue: Maida Hill Market, Junction of Harrow Road and Elgin Avenue, W9 3EU Tel: 020 7286 2722 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park

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Open Age lunch club A twice-weekly lunch club in different cafes and restaurants in the local area. When: Mondays and Tuesdays, 12 midday-2.30pm Age: 50+ Venue: Various Tel: 020 8964 1900 Email: ayoung@openage.org.uk Cost: £4.50 (the two-course meal costs £8.50 with £4 subsidised by Open Age) Buses: Various Wheelchair access: Some, dependent on venue b

Better Junior Gym When: Monday to Friday throughout the summer, 4-6pm Age: 11-15 Venue: Jubilee Sports Centre, Caird Street, W9 4RR Tel: 020 8960 9629 Cost: Please call for details Tube: Westbourne Park/Queen’s Park

WECH Youth Club Walking to Fitness A great way to start the day. Enjoy a lovely morning walk across various locations in Queen’s Park, Harrow Road and Westbourne areas.

Join us for an evening of activities including table tennis, pool, playstation and workshops including DJing and photography.

When: Mondays, 9.15-10.15am Age: 50+ Venue: Meet outside Edward Wilson School, Bourne Terrace, W2 5TL Tel: 020 8964 1900 Cost: Free Buses: 18 and 36

When: Mondays and Tuesdays, 5-9pm and Thursdays, 6-8pm Age: 13-19 Venue: Chantry Close, Athen’s Garden, W9 3RS Tel: 020 7289 3395 Email: info@londontigers.org Web: www.londontigers.org Cost: Call for details Tube: Royal Oak/Westbourne Park

Convoy: Battle of the Atlantic exhibition

Tollgate Youth Club

Visit this fascinating exhibition marking 70 years since the Battle of the Atlantic reached its climax. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. When: Sundays and Mondays until 16 December, 11am-5pm Age: Adults Venue: HQS Wellington, Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, WC2R 2PN Tel: 020 7836 8179 Web: www.thewellingtontrust.com Cost: Free exhibition entry Tube: Temple

T’ai Chi When: Mondays, 11am-12 midday Age: 50+ Venue: Warwick Community Hall, 300 Harrow Road, W2 5HG Tel: 020 8964 1900 Cost: £1 per session Buses: 18 and 36

Fun activities with a focus on learning new skills including cookery and homework clubs. When: Mondays, 6-8pm Age: 8-19 Venue: Tollgate Estate Resident’s Hall, Oxford Road, NW6 5SJ Tel: 020 7289 3395 Email: info@londontigers.org Web: www.londontigers.org Cost: Call for details Tube: Kilburn Park/Maida Vale/ Queen’s Park

Tuesdays The Avenues Youth Project Join us for a summer of activities and trips including aqua splash, a trip to Thorpe Park, cooking, football, judo, arts and crafts, movies, sailing, canoeing and power boating. When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer plus trips on a Friday Age: 9-21

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A twice-weekly lunch club in different cafes and restaurants in the local area. When: Mondays and Tuesdays, 12 midday-2.30pm Age: 50+ Venue: Various Tel: 020 8964 1900 Email: ayoung@openage.org.uk Cost: £4.50 (the two-course meal costs £8.50 with £4 subsidised by Open Age) Buses: Various Wheelchair access: Some, dependent on venue b

Exercise to Music Exercise to Music with Open Age. A fun way to exercise that will improve stamina and help to burn calories. When: Tuesdays from 25 June, 12.30-1.30pm Age: 50+ Venue: WECH Community Centre, Chantry Close, Elgin Estate, W9 3RT Tel: 020 8964 1900 Cost: Free Buses: 18, 36 and 228

Tel: 020 8960 9629 Cost: Please call for details Tube: Westbourne Park/Queen’s Park

A social and supportive group for people who have hearing loss including information about how to cope and an expert tutor to help you learn how to lip read.

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When: Tuesdays, 2-4pm Age: 50+ Venue: Amberley Clubroom, Amberley Estate, Shirland Road, W9 2JZ Tel: 020 8964 1900 Cost: Free Buses: 6, 187 and 414 b

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Seated exercise that strengthens and tones the whole body. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3pm Age: 50+ Venue: WECH Community Centre, Chantry Close, Elgin Estate, W9 3RT Tel: 020 8964 1900 Cost: Free Buses: Various

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Venue: 3-7 Third Avenue, W10 4RS Tel: 020 8969 9552 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park/Westbourne Park

Better Junior Gym When: Monday to Friday throughout the summer, 4-6pm Age: 11-15 Venue: Jubilee Sports Centre, Caird Street, W9 4RR

Join us for an evening of activities including table tennis, pool, playstation and workshops including DJing and photography. When: Mondays and Tuesdays, 5-9pm and Thursdays, 6-8pm Age: 13-19 Venue: Chantry Close, Athen’s Garden, W9 3RS Tel: 020 7289 3395 Cost: Call for details Tube: Royal Oak/Westbourne Park

Phoenix Youth Club Get involved in arts, dance, music and entertainment and even perform at the Queen’s Park Festival. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5.30-8.30pm Age: 13-19 Venue: St. Jude’s Hall, Fourth Avenue, W10 4QP Tel: 020 7289 3395 Email: info@londontigers.org Web: www.londontigers.org Cost: Call for details Tube: Queen’s Park

The secret world of North Paddington – a walk on the wild side Come and join Paul Dimoldenberg on another of his famous local walks to learn about the historic sites of North Paddington. Saturday 3rd August at 11.30am Maida Hill Market One and a half to two hours followed by time out for a tea or coffee in a local café.

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Join Open Age for various trips to places in and around London using local buses and the underground.

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When: Thursdays, 10am-4pm Age: 50+ Venue: Various Tel: 020 8964 1900 Email: ayoung@openage.org.uk Cost: You will need to cover the cost of local transport and there may be entrance fees at some venues Buses: Various Wheelchair access: Some, please call for details

Join us for a summer of activities and trips including aqua splash, cooking, football, judo, arts and crafts, sailing, canoeing, power boating and movies.

The Avenues Youth Project Join us for a summer of activities and trips including aqua splash, cooking, football, judo, arts and crafts, sailing, canoeing, power boating and movies. When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer plus trips on a Friday Age: 9-21 Venue: 3-7 Third Avenue, W10 4RS Tel: 020 8969 9552 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park/Westbourne Park

Salsa class Get your body moving with Open Age to aid co-ordination and memory. When: Wednesdays, 2-3pm Age: 50+ Venue: Warwick Community Centre, 300 Harrow Road, W2 5HG Tel: 020 8964 1900 Cost: Free Buses: 18 and 36

When: Wednesdays, 7-9pm Age: 15-17 Venue: Academy Sport, Torquay Street, W2 5EZ Tel: 020 7289 3395 Cost: Call for details Buses: Royal Oak/Warwick Avenue

Stretch and revive chair yoga

When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer plus trips on a Friday Age: 9-21 Venue: 3-7 Third Avenue, W10 4RS Tel: 020 8969 9552 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park/Westbourne Park

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Stretch and relax with this gentle yoga class that focuses on breathing and a feeling of wellbeing. When: Thursdays, 12 midday-1pm Age: 50+ Venue: Warwick Community Hall, 300 Harrow Road, W2 5HG Tel: 020 8964 1900 Cost: £1 per session Tube: Westbourne Park Buses: 18 and 36

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Seated exercise that strengthens and tones the whole body. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-4pm Age: 50+ Venue: WECH Community Centre, Chantry Close, Elgin Estate, W9 3RT Tel: 020 8964 1900 Cost: Free Buses: Various

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Thursdays

Better Junior Gym When: Monday to Friday throughout the summer, 4-6pm Age: 11-15 Venue: Jubilee Sports Centre, Caird Street, W9 4RR

Get involved in arts, dance, music and entertainment and even perform at the Queen’s Park Festival. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5.30-8.30pm Age: 13-19 Venue: St. Jude’s Hall, Fourth Avenue, W10 4QP Tel: 020 7289 3395 Email: info@londontigers.org Web: www.londontigers.org Cost: Call for details Tube: Queen’s Park

Karen Buck

MP for Westminster North

Offers her best wishes to all performers and contributors to the Paddington Festival 2013 Karen Buck MP House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA or 4G Shirland Mews, London, W9 3DY Tel: 020 8968 7999 buckk@parliament.uk or www.karenbuck.org.uk

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Stretch and relaxation exercises. When: Saturdays, 12 midday-1pm Age: 50+ Venue: Academy Sports Centre, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: 020 8964 1900 Cost: £1 Buses: 18 and 36

Saturday Social shape-up Badminton, table tennis, soft tennis and other ball games. Try them all! Our friendly tutor will set up the games and show you how to play.

Fridays The Avenues Youth Project – trips Join us for a summer of activities and trips including aqua splash, a trip to Thorpe Park, cooking, football, judo, arts and crafts, movies, sailing, canoeing and power boating. When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer plus trips on a Friday Age: 9-21 Venue: 3-7 Third Avenue, W10 4RS Tel: 020 8969 9552 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park/Westbourne Park

Yoga class An energising class that helps promote good health for your mind, body and soul run by Open Age. When: Fridays, 3-4pm Age: 50+ Venue: Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Road, W9 2BE Tel: 020 8964 1900 Cost: £1 Buses: 18, 28, 31, 36, 228 and 328

When: Saturdays, 1-3pm Age: 50+ Venue: St. Augustine’s Hall, Oxford Road, NW6 5SN Tel: 020 8964 1900 Cost: £2 Buses: 6, 16, 31, 36, 98, 187, 228, 316, 328, 332 and 414

Sundays Convoy: Battle of the Atlantic exhibition Visit this fascinating exhibition marking 70 years since the Battle of the Atlantic reached its climax. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. When: Sundays and Mondays until 16 December, 11am-5pm Age: Adults Venue: HQS Wellington, Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, WC2R 2PN Tel: 020 7836 8179 Web: www.thewellingtontrust.com Cost: Free exhibition entry Tube: Temple

Ballroom and Latin Tea Dance Tea dance with refreshments provided. When: Sundays, 2-4pm Age: 50+ Venue: Academy Sports Centre, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: 020 8964 1900 Cost: £2 Buses: 18 and 36

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Ongoing Activities at Yaa Asantewaa Masquerade band participation, carnival arts workshops, dance classes, drumming classes, exhibitions, films, theatre school, performances, youth group and half-term activities. When: Throughout the year Age: 8-80 Venue: Yaa Asantewaa Arts, The Yaa Centre, 1 Chippenham Mews, W9 2AN Tel: 020 7286 1656 or 07515 850 711 Email: admin@yaaasantewaa.com Cost: Dependant on activity Tube: Royal Oak/Westbourne Grove/ Warwick Avenue Buses: 6, 18, 28, 31, 36, and 328 b

North Paddington Youth Club Take part in on and off site activities including scuba diving, cooking, fitness, football, go karting, mini motors plus much more. When: Various time and dates, please call for details Age: 8-19 Venue: 235 Lanark Road, Maida Vale, W9 1RA Web: www.serpentinegallery.org Cost: Free Tube: Maida Vale Buses: 16, 16a, 32 and 6

Serpentine Gallery Pavilion Designed by multi award-winning Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, the Serpentine’s annual Pavilion commission is one of the most anticipated announcements on the cultural calendar. When: Daily until 20 October, 10am–6pm Age: All Venue: Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA Tel: 020 7624 4089 Email: astange13@aol.co.uk Cost: Free Tube: Lancaster Gate/Knightsbridge/ South Kensington Buses: 9, 10, 52, 94 and 148

Stretch and tone all muscle groups and relax. When: Sundays, 4-5pm Age: 50+ Venue: Academy Sports Centre, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: 020 8964 1900 Cost: £1 Buses: 18 and 36

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WESTBOURNE SUMMER FESTIVAL

“ON THE BEACH” Westbourne Green Sunday 7th July 1.00–5.00pm Real Sandy Beach, Food, Live Music, Dance Family Activities, Workshops, Stalls & Much, Much More!

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Weekly listings

Weekly 22nd-30th June Street dance performance by Phoenix Youth Group A Paddington Festival event Queen’s Park locals, the Phoenix Youth Group, will perform a street dance performance fused with robotic dance moves and comedy. When: 22 June, 2pm onwards Age: All Venue: Maida Hill Market, junction of Harrow Rd and Elgin Avenue, W9 3EU Tel: 020 7289 3395 Email: ahmiah@cwh.org.uk or jmiah@cwh.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park Buses: 328, 31, 36, 28 and 18

Puppet Theatre Barge When: 22, 23, 29 and 30 June, 3pm Age: 3+ Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge, opposite 35 Blomfield Road, Little Venice, W9 2PF Tel: 020 7249 6876 Cost: Adults £10 or £8.50 with a Westminster City Save card, children £8.50 Tube: Warwick Avenue Buses: 6, 16, 18, 46, 98, 159, 187, 332 and 414 b

Taster Session – BP Portrait Award: Next Generation Experiment with drawing and work with BP Portrait Award artists. When: 23 June, 10.30am-1.30pm and 2.30-5.30pm Age: 14-19 Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE Tel: 020 7306 0055 Cost: Free Tube: Leicester Square/Charing Cross

Queen’s Park Film Festival: Life of Pi A Paddington Festival event When: 25 June, 4pm Age: PG rating Venue: Lydford Hall, 74 Fernhead Road, W9 Tel: 020 8825 1067 (The Beethoven Centre), 020 8960 4195 (St. Luke’s Church) or 020 7245 2681 (CityWest Homes) Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion. co.uk or queensparkEO@cwh.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Queen’s Park Buses: 36, 187 and 18

When: Tuesday-Saturday until 30 June, 10.30am-5.30pm Age: All Venue: London Print Studio, 425 Harrow Road, W10 4RE Tel: 020 8969 3247 Email: londonprintstudio.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park Buses: 28 and 18

Find out more about the issues that contributed to the August 2011 London riots followed by a Q&A session with the film makers. When: 27 June, 6.30-9pm Age: 14+ Venue: Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Road, W9 2BE Web: www.paddingtonarts.org.uk Cost: Free Buses: 18, 23, 28, 31, 36, 228 and 328 Tube: Westbourne Park b

Launch event: The Cultural Heritage of North Paddington

Sturtevant: Leaps, Jumps and Bumps art exhibition

Explore the heritage of North Paddington, home to over 100 different nationalities, through architecture, food, and culture.

Sturtevant has made groundbreaking and enigmatic work since her first exhibitions in New York in the mid-1960s.

When: 26 June, 6-8pm plus exhibition from 27 June to 12 July Age: All Venue: Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Road, W9 2BE (launch event) or Queen’s Park Library, Harrow Road, W10 4NE (exhibition) Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452

When: 28 June–26 August, 10am-6pm daily Age: All Venue: Serpentine Gallery, Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA Web: www.serpentinegallery.org Cost: Free Tube: Lancaster Gate/Knightsbridge/ South Kensington Buses: 9, 10, 52, 94 and 148

Adult Education open day

Gala screening: The Spirit in You

Art exhibition Carte Blanche is an art exhibition focusing on paper manipulation as an expressive form.

Documentary screening: Riot from Wrong

Get a taste of the adult courses on offer at Westminster Adult Education Service, one of the UK’s largest adult colleges. When: 27 June, 10am-8pm Age: Adults Venue: Lisson Grove Centre, 219 Lisson Grove, NW8 8LW Tel: 020 7297 7297 Email: info@waes.ac.uk Web: www.waes.ac.uk Cost: Free Tube: Marylebone/Edgware Road/ St. John’s Wood

Screening of a new documentary film by Westminster Cinematic Arts, directed by Krassimir Damianov. When: 28 June, 7.15-8pm Age: All Venue: St. Mary Magdalene Church, Rowington Close, W2 5TF Tel: 020 7289 1818 Email: stpeters_office@yahoo.co.uk Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Warwick Avenue Buses: 18, 36, 6, 187 and 414 b

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When: 30 June, 5-7pm Age: All Venue: St.Mary Magdalene Primary School, Rowington Close, W2 5TF Tel: 020 7289 1818 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Warwick Avenue Buses: 18, 36, 6, 187 and 414

1st-7th July Members Summer Exhibition 2013 An exhibition of the contemporary work produced by London Print Studio members. When: Tuesday to Saturday from 4 July–31 August, 10.30am-5.30pm Age: All ages Venue: London Print Studio, 425 Harrow, London, W10 4RE Tel: 020 8969 3247 Web: www.londonprintstudio.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Kensal Rise/Westbourne Park

Total Sports for Kids Summer camp activities including basketball, football, netball and rounders plus football every Sunday. When: Monday to Friday from 1 July-23 August, 10am-3pm (Total Sports) or Sundays, 10-11.30am (football) Age: 7-11 (Total Sports)/4-12 (football) Venue: Please call for details Tel: 07747 866 343

Queen’s Park Film Festival: Avengers A Paddington Festival event When: 4 July, 6pm Age: 12 rating Venue: Queen’s Park Court Hall, Droop Street, W10 Tel: 020 8825 1067 (The Beethoven Centre), 020 8960 4195 (St. Luke’s Church) or 020 7245 2681 (CityWest Homes) Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion. co.uk or queensparkEO@cwh.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Queen’s Park/ Ladbroke Grove Buses: 6, 316, 52 and 28 b

Shubbak Festival Pop-Up Mathaf: Mapping Arab Literature in London Ehtifal is a free, three-day festival of art, literature, music and family events celebrating the Qatar UK 2013 Year of Culture.

Phto: Tanya Harris

An illustrated talk on the Hajj by Dr.Sadaf Rizvi. Opportunity for questions and discussion.

Volunteer profile

The Muslim Pilgrimage

Colin Vidal, 34, lives in Paddington and is the Lead Volunteer and Stage Manager for the Paddington Festival. “I’ve been a volunteer at Paddington Arts for nine years. I’ve been involved a lot longer as a performer from the age of seven when I was a scrawny little boy pretending to do drama. I was re-introduced to Paddington Arts through a friend, and have since been doing dance, drama, singing and steel pans, a bit of everything.

“My festival tip is to get involved. Whether you are sitting down watching and listening or taking part in an event or a workshop, simply get involved.” “I think I commit more to Paddington Arts than my own job. I do nine to five at my job and then I am at Paddington Arts from 6-9pm on Mondays to Thursdays and Fridays if there is an event like Milkshake Disco. If there’s a weekend event I am also involved. “My role at the festival is to ensure we have the right equipment for each location, construct the dance stage or platform, set up the seating areas, manage a team of volunteers and organise the sound equipment. “I first got involved in the festival as a performer, playing steel pans in Little Venice in 2009 and on the Harrow Road in 2011. This year I’m looking forward to just seeing what people bring to the table. Within Paddington you never know what you’re going to get, and it’s always going to be different. “My festival tip is to get involved. Whether you are sitting down watching and listening or taking part in an event or a workshop, simply get involved.”

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Age: All Venue: London Review of Books, 14 Bury Place, WC1A 2JL Email: information@serpentinegallery.org Web: www.serpentinegallery.org Cost: Free b

Shubbak Festival Pop-Up Mathaf: Tashweesh and Waeil Abo Bakr When: 5 July, 8-10pm Age: All Venue: Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA Web: www.serpentinegallery.org Cost: Free b

Shubbak Festival Ehtifal Family Festival When: 6 July, 12 midday-5pm Age: All Venue: Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA Web: www.serpentinegallery.org Cost: Free b

Puppet Theatre Barge When: 6-7 July, 3pm Age: 3+ Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge, opposite 35 Blomfield Road, Little Venice, W9 2PF Tel: 020 7249 6876 Web: www.puppetbarge.com Cost: Adults £10 or £8.50 with a Westminster City Save card, children £8.50 Tube: Warwick Avenue Buses: 6, 16, 18, 46, 98, 159, 187, 332 and 414 b

Angie Durrance, 58, from Queen’s Park is involved in organising the Queen’s Park Festival, taking place on 10th August as part of the Paddington Festival. “I’ve taken on many roles including helping to coordinate the volunteers and organising the stalls that surround the park.

“We try to involve as many people as possible whether it’s having a say in what entertainment and activities they want, to helping to set up and run things. It’s a volunteer-led event.” “We’ve tried out different things throughout the years and have found that the more you involve local people, the more successful the event is. There’s such an amazing turn out now and a diverse mix of people. You just have to look round on the day and you see lots of faces enjoying themselves and all the hard work is worthwhile.” 14

Sunday Session: Gender ID To celebrate Pride, explore issues around gender representation inspired by Chevalier D’eon, and take part in a photo shoot. When: 7 July, 1-4pm Age: 14-21 Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE Tel: 020 7312 2463 Email: youthbookings@npg.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Leicester Square/Charing Cross b

Westbourne Beach Festival A Paddington Festival event Celebrate summer in Westbourne on our real sand beach and enjoy live music and dance performances on the main stage throughout the day. This community festival also offers activities, stalls run by local groups, food and attractions for all ages. When: 7 July, 1-5pm

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Age: All Venue: Westbourne Green Park, Harrow Road, W2 (next to the Stowe Centre) Tel: 020 7641 6449 Email: monika@pdt.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak

8th-14th July Water Music from St. Mary Magdalene Music Society

Experiment with drawing in a range of media and work with BP Portrait Award artists. When: 13 July, 11.30am-2.30pm Age: 14-19 Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE Tel: 020 7306 0055 Email: youthbookings@npg.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Leicester Square/Charing Cross b

Music from wind orchestra on narrow boats travelling the Regent’s Canal.

Maida Hill Market Festival

When: 8 July, 7.30pm Age: All Venue: On boats leaving from Blomfield Road Tel: 020 7584 1741 Email: schoolsecretary@ sussexhouseschool.co.uk Cost: Adults £20 or £15 with a Westminster City Save card or for concessions, children £10 Tube: Warwick Avenue Buses: 414, 6 and 187

A Paddington Festival event A free festival hosted by local comedienne Glenda Jaxson plus steelpan, carnival bands, singing and dance from local groups. There will also be sport and leisure activities for all the family.

Paddington Arts Annual Show A Paddington Festival event An evening of entertainment for all ages. When: 10, 11 and 12 July, doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm prompt start Age: All Venue: Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Road, W9 2BE Web: www.paddingtonarts.org.uk Cost: £4 per adult and £3 per child (under 12s) Tube: Westbourne Park Buses: 18, 23, 28, 31, 36, 228 and 328 b

Queen’s Park Film Festival: Brave A Paddington Festival event When: 11 July, 4pm Age: PG rating Venue: St. Jude’s Hall, 69 Ilbert Street, W10 4QH Tel: 020 7245 2681 (CityWest Homes) Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Queen’s Park Buses: 6, 18, 228, 316, 452 and 52 b

Kilburn Festival Live music, arts and film screenings When: 11–26 July, various times Age: All Venue: Various Tel: 07769 694733 Email: info@kilburnfestival.co.uk Web: www.kilburnfestival.co.uk Cost: Free Tube: Brondesbury/West Hampstead

BP Portrait Award: Next Generation Taster Session

When: 13 July, 2-7pm Age: All Venue: Maida Hill Market, junction of Harrow Road and Elgin Avenue, W9 3EU Tel: 020 7286 2722 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park

When: 15 July, 6.15pm Age: Adults Venue: HQS Wellington, Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, WC2R 2PN Tel: 020 7836 8179 Web: www.thewellingtontrust.com Cost: £5 plus £30 optional supper Tube: Temple b

Storytelling for families Stories followed by a fun art activity.

Puppet Theatre Barge When: 13 and 14 July, 3pm Age: 3+ Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge, opposite 35 Blomfield Road, Little Venice, W9 2PF Tel: 020 7249 6876 Web: www.puppetbarge.com Cost: Adults £10 or £8.50 with a Westminster City Save card, Children £8.50 Tube: Warwick Avenue Buses: 6, 16, 18, 46, 98, 159, 187, 332 and 414 b

WECH Summer Festival: Fiesta in the Park A Paddington Festival event Climbing wall, DJ and steel band, face painting plus much more. When: 14 July, 1-6pm Age: All Venue: Tamplin Mews, corner of Warlock Road and Chippenham Road, W9 Tel: 020 7266 3347 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park

15th-21st July Convoy: Battle of the Atlantic heritage evenings Anyone with an interest in Britain’s maritime past is welcome to these evenings held to augment the Battle of the Atlantic Exhibition. The evening focuses on North Atlantic Air Cover with Captain Rod Brown and Commander Sue Eagles. The lecture is followed by an optional supper.

When: 20 July, 10.30am and 1.30pm Age: 3+ and parents or carers Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE Tel: 020 7312 2463 Cost: Free Tube: Leicester Square/Charing Cross

Family Art Workshops Explore portraits in the Collection, with a fun family art activity. Free tickets are available at the information desk on the day from 10.30am. When: 20 July, 11.30am or 2.30pm Age: 3+ and parents or carers Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE Tel: 020 7306 0055 Cost: Free Tube: Leicester Square/Charing Cross b

BP Portrait Award: Next Generation Taster Session Experiment with drawing in a range of media and work with BP Portrait Award artists. When: 20 July, 11.30am-2.30pm Age: 14-19 Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE Tel: 020 7306 0055 Email: youthbookings@npg.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Leicester Square/Charing Cross b

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Special drop-in drawing session for young people, with the Youth Forum. Join us for a special session with guest BP Portrait Award artists.

Play Projects

When: 20 July, 2-4pm Age: 14-21 Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE Tel: 020 7306 0055 Email: youthbookings@npg.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Leicester Square/Charing Cross

Queen’s Park Film Festival: Film Club A Paddington Festival event When: 20 July, 7.30pm Age: depends on film ratings Venue: St. Luke’s Church, Fernhead Road, W9 3EH Tel: 020 8825 1067 (The Beethoven Centre), 020 8960 4195 (St. Luke’s Church) or 020 7245 2681 (CityWest Homes) Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion. co.uk or queensparkEO@cwh.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park Buses: 6, 36, 187 and 316 b

22nd-28th July Basketball sessions Basketball camp run by the Westminster Warriors Basketball club including drills, games and competitions. When: 22-26 July, 9am-12 midday Age: 8-18 Venue: Moberly Sports and Education Centre, The Quadrant, Kilburn Lane W10 4AH Tel: 020 7641 4807 Web: www.westminsterwarriors.co.uk Cost: £2 per session

Westminster Play Service offers Ofsted regulated childcare with an emphasis on play. Staffed by qualified play workers. Come down and get involved.

When: 24 July-3 September, 8.30am-6pm Age: 4-12 (Bayswater and Wilberforce) or 5-12 (Maida Vale) Tel: 020 7641 1107 Email: lblatch@westminster.gov.uk Web: www.westminster.gov.uk/playservice Cost: From £24 per day (concessions available) Venue: Bayswater Play Project, adjacent to St. Mary of Angels School, Shrewsbury Road, W2 5PW Tube: Westbourne Park/Royal Oak/ Notting Hill Gate Buses: 70, 28, 7, 31 and 328 b

Venue: Wilberforce Play Project, Wilberforce School, Beethoven Street, W10 4LB Tube: Queen’s Park Buses: 316, 6 and 187 b

Venue: Maida Vale Play Project, address to be confirmed. Please call for details

Edutain holiday activities A sports and arts activity programme for young people to keep fit, stay safe and have fun. When: Weekdays from 24 July-23 August, 10am-3pm Age: 8-13 Venue: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: 020 7641 2012 Cost: £1 per day Tube: Royal Oak, Warwick Avenue Booking: No but places are limited on a first come, first served basis

Football sessions When: Weekdays from 24 July–23 August, 10am-3pm Age: 6-14

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Pick up a pencil drawing sessions

Venue: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: 020 7641 2012 Cost: £3.50 per day Tube: Royal Oak/Warwick Avenue Booking: No but places are limited on a first come, first served basis

Dance sessions When: Monday to Wednesday from 24 July–23 August, 11am-3pm Age: 5+ Venue: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: 020 7641 2012 Cost: £3.50 per day Tube: Royal Oak/Warwick Avenue Booking: No but places are limited on a first come, first served basis

Trampolining sessions When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 24 July-23 August, 1-3pm Age: 8+ Venue: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: 020 7641 2012 Cost: £3.50 per day Tube: Royal Oak/Warwick Avenue Booking: No but places are limited on a first come, first served basis

Basketball sessions When: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 24 July–23 August, 1-3.30pm Age: 8+ Venue: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: 020 7641 2012 Cost: £1 per day Tube: Royal Oak/Warwick Avenue Booking: No but places are limited on a first come, first served basis

Tennis sessions When: Mondays and Tuesdays from 24 July–23 August Age: 8+ Venue: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ 17

Your local residents AMCs are working for you In 2011, CityWest Homes launched four area management committees (AMCs) across our estates. The committees are made up of local residents who decide service priorities, ensure we’re tackling issues of concern and assess applications to the community chest fund. With an annual fund of £10,000 for each area, the north and west have allocated £35,000 over the past two years on exciting residents’ groups, community projects and events across Westminster. During the Paddington Festival, the AMCs will be sponsoring a variety of events for all CityWest Homes residents to enjoy. There will be something for everyone, including:

Ping pong tournaments Street festivals Beach parties Summer pantomimes. To find out more, please contact your local CityWest Homes estate office or check the bulletin boards for details.

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Face painting fun at our Summer Reading Challenge launch opening event. Design your own creepy character and watch it come to life, with prizes for the best design. When: 24 July, 2.30-3.30pm Age: All Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452

Stay and play drop-in sessions Activities for parents and carers to enjoy with the children, run by our early years practitioners. You can also enjoy the outdoor area. When: 25 July, 9.30-11.30am and 1-3pm Age: 0-5. Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome depending on capacity Venue: Queen’s Park Children’s Centre, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park Booking: No but when sessions are full local families will take priority

Creepy House Craft Workshop Come and make a creepy house of your own with Westminster Adult Education Service. All children must be accompanied by an adult. When: 25 July, 2-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater b

Petrifying Portraits Paint a gruesome family portrait, it could be a favourite Uncle, Aunt, Granny or ‘Grimdad’ then frame it and take it home to your ‘Mummy’. When: 25 July, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452

When: 25 July, 8pm Age: All Venue: Westminster Academy, The Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: Rev Jackie Barry on 020 8969 0438 Email: jackie.barry@lineone.net Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak Buses: 18 and 36

Stay and play drop-in sessions Activities for parents and carers to enjoy with the children, run by our early years practitioners. You can also enjoy the outdoor area When: 26 July, 9.30-11.30am and 1-3pm Age: 0-5. Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome depending on capacity Venue: Queen’s Park Children’s Centre, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park Booking: No but when sessions are full local families will take priority

Monster Fun Songs, rhymes and the story ‘You’re not so scary Sid’. When: 26 July, 10.15-11am Age: Under 5s Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue/Maida Vale Buses: 6, 187 and 414 Yes but there are nine steps in front of the library

Creeping and Crawling sessions Do you love creepy crawlies? Join us for songs and stories about your favourite mini-beasts and have a chance to make one of your own. When: 26 July, 10.30-11.30am Age: Under 5 Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater

Debutots Dipping tiny toes into the world of stories, words and sounds. Young children will delight in storytelling, puppets, bubbles and music. When: 26 July, 10.30-11am Age: Under 5s Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow

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Fearsome face painting

A Paddington Festival event

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Booking: No but places are limited on a first come, first served basis

Multi-faith celebration of the Paddington Festival

Performer profile

Tel: 020 7641 2012 Cost: £5 per day Tube: Royal Oak/Warwick Avenue

Natisha Williams, 15, will perform at the Paddington Festival at the Maida Hill Market event on 13th July. “I am performing in a street dance group from Paddington Arts. I love dance. I started dancing when I was two or three at the Royal Academy of Dance. “I joined Paddington Arts when I was seven-yearsold. I started with ballet and street dance. I also took steel pan and drama classes. I liked everybody and some of my friends from school came here. “I want to pursue a career in dance. I have watched my cousin who studies at Italia Conti and has performed in Billy Elliot. The festival is a good thing as many young people are lazy, like me, but not anymore because I got involved with dance. When they see us dancing they’ll probably want to dance too as it’s quite a cool thing. I’m looking forward to the festival to help me be more confident when I’m performing. I am just happy I will be dancing so I can show everybody my talent.”

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Come and make a creepy house of your own with Westminster Adult Education Service. All children must be accompanied by an adult. When: 26 July, 2-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue/Maida Vale Buses: 618, 28, 52, 316 and 452 Yes but there are nine steps in front of the library

29th July4th August Edutain holiday activities A sports and arts activity programme for young people to keep fit, stay safe and have fun. When: Weekdays until 23 August, 10am-3pm Age: 8-13 Venue: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: 020 7641 2012 Cost: £1 per day Tube: Royal Oak/Warwick Avenue Booking: No but places are limited on a first come, first served basis

Creepy House Craft Workshop Come and make a creepy house of your own with Westminster Adult Education Service. All children must be accompanied by an adult. When: 27 July, 2-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452 b

Carnival launch A Paddington Festival event Come and see the Paddington Arts and Elimu carnival costume designs. A great day out for all the family. When: 27 July, 2pm Age: All. Children under 10 must be supervised Venue: Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Road, W9 2BE Web: www.paddingtonarts.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park Buses: 328, 31, 36, 28 and 18

Queen’s Park Film Festival: Kids Film Club A Paddington Festival event When: 27 July, 3pm Age: U-PG rated films Venue: St. Luke’s Church, Fernhead Road, W9 3EH Tel: 020 8825 1067 (The Beethoven Centre), 020 8960 4195 (St Luke’s Church) or 020 7245 2681 (CityWest Homes) Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion. co.uk or queensparkEO@cwh.org.uk

Table tennis sessions Table tennis club sessions coached by top ranked player in the UK. Sessions include league play, competitions and personal coaching. When: 29 July-2 August, 9am-12 midday Age: 8-16 Venue: Moberly Sports Centre, The Quadrant, Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH Tel: 020 7641 4807 Web: www.londonmoberly.co.uk Cost: £2 per session Tube: Queen’s Park/Kensal Rise Buses: 6, 18, 28, 52, 187 and 316

Stay and play drop-in sessions Activities for parents and carers to enjoy with the children, run by our early years practitioners. You can also enjoy the outdoor area. When sessions are full local families will take priority When: 29 July, 9.30-11.30am and 1-3pm Age: 1-5. Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome depending on capacity Venue: Queen’s Park Children’s Centre, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park

Play Makers Outdoor activities chosen by children on the day which can include team sports, arts and crafts or adventurous play. Specialist activities for children with disabilities can be provided during some sessions. When: 29 July-30 August, 1-4pm Age: 8-14 Venue: Various Tel: 020 7641 1107 Cost: Free

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Creepy House Craft Workshop

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Carnival Mas Camp Volunteers always welcome! Help make the carnival costumes for the Paddington Arts/Elimu band. When: 29 July to end of August Age: All. Children under 10 must be supervised Venue: Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Road, W9 2BE Web: www.paddingtonarts.org.uk Tel: 020 7286 2722 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park Buses: 18, 23, 28, 31, 36, 228 and 328

Trip to Vauxhall City Farm Activities for parents and carers to enjoy with the children run by our early years practitioners. When sessions are full local families will take priority When: 30 July, 9.30am-2pm Age: 0-5. Older siblings welcome Venue: Meet at Queen’s Park Children’s Centre Queens, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Cost: Travel costs only Tube: Queen’s Park

Creepy House This summer the library’s changing – it’s turning into a creepy house with ragged curtains and creepy creatures. We dare you to come and help us decorate. When: 30 July, 2-4pm Age: All Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater

Mystery Solvers Learn how to make invisible ink and crack codes before solving the clues to find secret items hidden in the library. When: 30 July, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452

Wallace Collection Arts and Crafts Workshop Come and hear some spooky tales and make your very own spooky museum, inspired by stories and objects from the Wallace Collection. When: 31 July, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free 21

Activities for parents and carers to enjoy with the children, run by our early years practitioners. You can also enjoy the outdoor area. When sessions are full local families will take priority When: 1 August, 9.30-11.30am and 1-3pm Age: 0-5. Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome depending on capacity Venue: Queen’s Park Children’s Centre, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park

Eid Card Workshop Make a colourful, glittery Eid card to share with family and friends. When: 1 August, 2.30-4pm Age: All Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452

Storyteller Wafa Tarnowska Hear Wafa tell tales from A Thousand and One Nights. Come along for spellbinding stories and a quiz. When: 1 August, 2.30-3.30pm Age: 5+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater b

Cook up a Spell Songs, rhymes and the story ‘What’s in the witch’s kitchen?’ When: 2 August, 10.15-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue/Maida Vale Buses: 6, 187 and 414 Yes but there are nine steps in front of the library

Debutots Dipping tiny toes into the world of stories, words and sounds. Young children will delight in storytelling, puppets, bubbles and music.

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Stay and play drop-in sessions

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Performer profile

Tube: Warwick Avenue/Maida Vale Buses: 6, 187 and 414 Yes but there are nine steps in front of the library

Glenda Jaxson is a stand-up comedian and will host the Maida Hill Market Festival on 13th July. “There’s going to be a variety of acts such as young people performing street dance, to Irish dancing, magic and singing. I am there to welcome and get the audience in the mood to help the acts perform. I am happy giving something back to the community. “I have been doing comedy for over 15 years. I started accidentally by accompanying my friend to a comedy course for moral support, I was slipping her lines and then the tutor encouraged me to have a go. I went on to gain a certificate at The Comedy School. “My first live performance show was at Willesden Empire. There were top comedians within the black circuit like Angela Martin and 1,000 people in the audience. I went with my friend and husband who did not know I would be performing. I told them I was going to the toilet and then to their surprise they saw me up on stage and performing. “My comedy is just solid me, what I like, what I don’t like. My kids have come in handy: the way they talk, the way they walk, their trousers… “At the festival I’m looking forward to seeing the up and coming talent we’ve got in the area - we need that entertainment. The festival helps us to get together. We need to celebrate and bring culture into the area. We need to get together more often and have a laugh. It also helps generations to mix as the young people think we’re boring and the older people think the younger people are rude. Although we’re not and they’re not! “At the Jubilee party last year, people came out of their houses. We didn’t know half the people in the street and got to meet each other – you get an amazing mix of people.” Paddington Festival 2013 • www.paddingtonfestival.co.uk

QUEEN’S PARK FESTIVAL 2013 free fun for all the family

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Westbourne Green Park, Harrow Road, W2 (next to Stowe Centre), • Westbourne Beach Festival, 7 July, 1-5pm The Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Road, W2 5ES Warwick Community Centre, 300 Harrow Road, W2 5HG Academy Sport, Torquay Street, W2 5EZ Westminster Academy, Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Amberley Clubroom, Amberley Estate, W9 2JZ Brunel Mini Hub, Brunel Estate, W2 5UX Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Road, W9 2BE

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Harrow Road Ward ECH Community Centre, W Athens Gardens, W9 3RF 10 Maida Hill Market, Fernhead Road, W9 2BE • Maida Hill Market Festival, 13 July, 2-7pm 11 Tamplin Mews, corner of Warlock Road and Chippenham Road, W9 3LP • WECH Summer Festival, 14 July, 1-6pm 9

Queen’s Park Ward Queen’s Park Gardens, Ilbert Street, W10 • Queen’s Park Summer Festival, 10 August, 12 midday-6pm 13 Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL 14 Moberly Sports Centre, Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH 15 The Avenues Youth Project, Third Avenue, W10 4RS 16 Jubilee Sports Centre, Caird Street, W10 4RR 17 Queen’s Park Library, Harrow Road, W10 4NE 18 St. Jude’s Community Hall, Ilbert Street, W10 4QJ 19 St. Luke’s Church, Fernhead Road, W9 3EH

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Join us for creepy crawly rhymes and stories and then make your own cute incy wincy spider. When: 2 August, 10.30-11.30am Age: Under 5s Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452

Bat Racers Make a flying bat and race your friends. When: 2 August, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue/Maida Vale Buses: 6, 187 and 414 Yes but there are nine steps in front of the library b

Queen’s Park Film Festival: Film Club A Paddington Festival event When: 3 August, 7.30pm Age: Dependent on film ratings Venue: St. Luke’s Church, Fernhead Road, W9 3EH Tel: 020 8960 4195 Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion. co.uk or queensparkEO@cwh.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 36, 187, 316 and 6 b

Sunday Session: Self Sculptures Create a collaged 3-D block reflecting your personality and the place where you live. When: 4 August, 1-4pm Age: 14-21 Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE Tel: 020 7306 0055 Emai: youthbookings@npg.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Leicester Square/Charing Cross b

5th-11th August Edutain holiday activities A sports and arts activity programme for young people to keep fit, stay safe and have fun. When: Weekdays until 23 August, 10am-3pm Age: 8-13 Venue: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: 020 7641 2012 Cost: £1 per day Tube: Royal Oak/Warwick Avenue Booking: No but places are limited on a first come, first served basis

Dance sessions When: Monday to Wednesday until 23 August, 11am-3pm Age: 5+ Venue: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: 020 7641 2012 Cost: £3.50 per day Tube: Royal Oak/Warwick Avenue Booking: No but places are limited on a first come, first served basis

Basketball sessions Basketball camp run by the Westminster Warriors Basketball club including drills, games and competitions. When: 5-9 August, 9am-12 midday Age: 8-18 Venue: Moberly Sports Centre, The Quadrant, Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH Tel: 020 7641 4807 Web: www.westminsterwarriors.co.uk Cost: £2 per session Tube: Queen’s Park/Kensal Rise Buses: 6, 18, 28, 52, 187 and 316

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When: 2 August, 10.30-11am Age: Under 5s Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater

When: 5 August, 9.30-11.30am and 1-3pm Age: 0-5. Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome depending on capacity Venue: Queen’s Park Children’s Centre Queens, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park

Family Workshops: Look at Me

Age: 3+ and their parents or carers Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE Tel: 020 7306 0055 Cost: Free Tube: Leicester Square/Charing Cross

Ghoulish Games Join the Community Sports Coach for fun and energetic sport activities with a scary twist. When: 5 August, 1-2pm Age: 5+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater b

Crazy Comic Club Join best selling cartoonist James Parsons in making a pair of x-ray ghost goggles. Then create your own magic creepy house designs that only the ghost googles will reveal. When: 5 August, 2.30-4pm Age: 7-11 Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue/Maida Vale Buses: 6, 187 and 414 Yes but there are nine steps in front of the library b

All Souls Clubhouse Join in our summer of activities including sport, music, weights and trips out. When: Monday to Wednesday throughout August, various times Age: 11-19 Venue: 141 Cleveland Street, W1T 6QG Tel: 020 7255 9766 Email: youth@clubhousew1.org Cost: Free except for trips Tube: Great Portland Street/Regent’s Park/Warren Street

Craft workshop Join the Conservator of Westminster Archives for this all about paper craft workshop. Make your own Creepy House pop-up card. When: 6 August, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452 b

Four weeks of activities inspired by the BP Portrait Award 2013. There will be both ticketed and drop-in events. Call for details. When: 5-30 August, 11am-4pm 26

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*Terms and Conditions apply, offer ends 30th June 2013. Consent from a legal guardian is required when a child joins on a Better Health and Fitness prepaid membership. Proof of identification is required upon joining. Centre and pool rules apply. Full terms and condition are available at the point of purchase, please speak to a member of staff. Better is a registered trademark of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), a charitable social enterprise. Registered office: Middlegate House, The Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SX IPSPaddington No: 27793, Inland Revenue 2013 Charity•No: XR43398 Festival www.paddingtonfestival.co.uk 27

Summer Activities Camp A fun action-packed day. Come along and enjoy sessions of multi-sports, Capoeira, Zumba, streetdance and acting workshops. When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 August, 10am-3pm Age: 5-12 Venue: The Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: 020 8825 1067 Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion.co.uk Cost: Free. A deposit will be required when booking. It will returned when attendance has been confirmed Tube: Queens Park/Kensal Rise Buses: 18, 228, 6 and 316 b

Family Art Workshops Join Anna Hymas, illustrator of this year’s BP Portrait Award Family Trail, for a fun family art workshop. When: 7 August, 11.30am or 2.30pm Age: 3+ and parents or carers Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE Tel: 020 7306 0055 Cost: Free Tube: Leicester Square/Charing Cross b

Crazy Colin’s Magic of Reading Show Join children’s entertainer Colin for this special show to celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge. Hilarious magic tricks and lots of fun. When: 7 August, 2.30-3.30pm Age: All Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452

Stay and play drop-in sessions Activities for parents and carers to enjoy with the children run by our early years practitioners. You can also enjoy the outdoor area. When sessions are full local families will take priority When: 8 August, 9.30-11.30am and 1-3pm Age: 0-5. Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome depending on capacity Venue: Queen’s Park Children’s Centre Queens, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park

Creepy Crafts Create your own horrible haunted house. When: 8 August, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ 28

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Stay and play drop-in sessions Activities for parents and carers to enjoy with the children run by our early years practitioners. You can also enjoy the outdoor area. When sessions are full local families will take priority When: 9 August, 9.30-11.30am and 1-3pm Age: 0-5. Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome depending on capacity Venue: Queen’s Park Children’s Centre Queens, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park

Genesis community

Forest Fright

Aku Caliph, Opportunities Plus Officer

Songs, rhymes and the story ‘The foggy foggy forest.’

“Genesis is a leading registered social landlord managing over 4,000 homes in Westminster. Our mission is to be a leading property based service provider offering excellent customer service and supporting our resident’s needs.

When: 9 August, 10.15-11am Age: Under 5s Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue/Maida Vale Buses: 6, 187 and 414 Yes but there are nine steps in front of the library

Craft Creepy House Share some spooky stories and create a paper creepy house. When: 9 August, 10.30-11.30am Age: Under 5s Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452

Little Monsters session Bring your little monsters for yucky stories, songs and rhymes then help them make a monster mask. When: 9 August, 10.30-11.30am Age: Under 5s Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater

“We have a number of established schemes aimed at supporting the economic wellbeing of local people. In the last year we have helped 135 residents into employment with our highly successful Opportunities Plus Programme. All of our residents have access to our employment, enterprise and volunteering opportunities, offering employment and business start up advice. “Economic wellbeing is at the heart of what we do, creating better opportunities for residents, enabling them to take control of their life chances and to meet their aspirations and their full potential. “The festival is an opportunity for our residents to engage and connect with the local community by taking part in the numerous activities that will be taking place over the festival period.” For more information please contact Genesis Community on 033 3000 9000 or email infocommunity@genesisha.org.uk Paddington Festival 2013 • www.paddingtonfestival.co.uk

Peabody is taking part in this year’s Paddington Festival, which is happening over several weekends this summer in different locations throughout the area. The festival includes free screenings, performances and activities for all the family. Come and meet us at the launch event on Saturday 22 June from 2pm to 5pm at the Maida Hill Market – Prince of Wales Junction, London W9 We’ll also have a stall at the main festival on Saturday 10 August from 10am at Queens Park Festival, Queens Park Gardens, Ilbert Street, London W10 For more information please contact Rashida Kutubu on 020 7021 4444 or 0800 022 4040.

Sponsor of the Paddington Festival www.sutton.gov.uk/summerfestival

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Queen’s Park Summer Festival A Paddington Festival event Free community festival celebrating its 10th birthday. Live music, dance, entertainment and free activities for all. When: 10 August, 12 midday-6pm Age: All Venue: Queen’s Park Gardens, Ilbert Street, W10 Tel: 020 8964 8024 Cost: Free Tube: Queen Park Buses: 6, 36, 18, 228, 28 and 36

Street dance performance by Phoenix Youth Group A Paddington Festival event Queen’s Park locals, the Phoenix Youth Group, will perform a street dance performance fused with robotic dance moves and comedy. When: 10 August, 2pm onwards Age: All Venue: Queen’s Park Summer Festival, Queen’s Park Gardens, Ilbert Street, W10 Tel: 020 7289 3395 Email: ahmiah@cwh.org.uk or jmiah@cwh.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park Buses: 328, 31, 36, 28 and 18

When: Monday to Wednesday until 23 August, 11am-3pm Age: 5+ Venue: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: 020 7641 2012 Cost: £3.50 per day Tube: Royal Oak/Warwick Avenue Booking: No but places are limited on a first come, first served basis

Stay and play drop-in sessions Activities for parents and carers to enjoy with the children run by our early years practitioners. You can also enjoy the outdoor area. When: 12 August, 9.30-11.30am and 1-3pm Age: 0-5. Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome depending on capacity Venue: Queen’s Park Children’s Centre, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park Booking : No but when sessions are full, local families will take priority

Battle of the Atlantic heritage evenings: The Two Cunard Queens in the BoA All with an interest in Britain’s maritime past are welcome to these evenings held to augment the Battle of the Atlantic Exhibition. The lecture is followed by an optional supper. When: 12 August, 6.15pm Age: Adults Venue: HQS Wellington, Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, WC2R 2PN Tel: 020 7836 8179 Web: www.thewellingtontrust.com Cost: £5 plus optional supper at £30 Tube: Temple b

Summer activities camp A fun action-packed day. Come along and enjoy multi-sports, Capoeira, Zumba, street dance and acting workshops. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-29 August, 10am-3pm Age: 5-12 Venue: The Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: 020 8825 1067 Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion.co.uk Cost: Free. A deposit will be required

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12th-18th August Table tennis sessions Table tennis club sessions coached by top ranked players in the UK. Sessions include league play, competitions and personal coaching. When: 12-16 August, 9am-12 midday Age: 8-16 Venue: Moberly Sports Centre, The Quadrant, Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH Tel: 020 7641 4807 Web: www.londonmoberly.co.uk Cost: £2 per session Tube: Queen’s Park/Kensal Rise

Edutain holiday activities A sports and arts activity programme for young people to keep fit, stay safe and have fun. When: Weekdays until 23 August, 10am-3pm Age: 8-13 Venue: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: 020 7641 2012 Cost: £1 per day Tube: Royal Oak/Warwick Avenue Booking: No but places are limited on a first come, first served basis

Dance sessions

Yaa Asantewaa Arts Masquerade Band

Carnival, Youth, Community ‘To support and develop cultural, artistic and educational events and study programmes which reflect the history and heritage of the area’s diverse population.’

Particpation, Performance

Mission statement

Carnival Arts Workshops Fabrication, Textiles, Face painting

Dance and Drumming Classes Exhibitions Theatre School Stage Shows Youth Group After School Activities Half Term Activities

Yaa Asantewaa Arts Yaa Centre 1 Chippenham Mews London W9 2AN 020 7286 1656 admin@yaaasantewaa.com yaaasantewaa.com Reg. charity No. 295656

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LONDON TIGERS

An award-winning charity using sports to engage and support disadvantaged communities and create opportunities for them to fulfil their dreams. Started in North Westminster and now delivering services locally, nationally and internationally. Find out more at:

www.londontigers.org

In Westminster we offer: - Youth and Adult Football (we are the only semipro club in Westminster) - Estate based multi-sports programme - Youth Clubs in Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park, Harrow Road and South Westminster - Health & wellbeing activities including women only sessions - Volunteering & Training Opportunities To join in the activities, check the listings page for details or contact us on:

0207 289 3395 or info@londontigers.org

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when booking and will be returned when attendance has been confirmed Tube: Queen’s Park/Kensal Rise Buses: 6, 18, 228, 316 b

Creepy Craft session Make the bookmark you’d love to own on one condition–it has to be creepy! When: 13 August, 10.30-11.30am Age: 5+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater

Beware of the Witch Make a creepy card and scare your friends. When: 13 August, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue/Maida Vale Buses: 6, 187 and 414 Yes but there are nine steps in front of the library b

Horrogami Fold paper into creepy creatures and marvellous monsters in this great origami workshop. When: 13 August, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452

Creepy Crawly House Join Zoo Lab for an interactive show where children can learn about and handle creepy crawlies such as giant snails, spiders and snakes. Fun and interactive. When: 14 August, 2.30-3.30pm Age: All Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452 b

Queen’s Park Film Festival: Over the Hedge A Paddington Festival event When: 14 August, 6-8pm Age: U rating Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, Queen’s Park, W10 4JL

Tel: 020 8825 1067 Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion. co.uk or queensparkEO@cwh.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park Buses: 6, 36, 187 and 316 b

Stay and play drop-in sessions Activities for parents and carers to enjoy with the children run by our early years practitioners. You can also enjoy the outdoor area. When sessions are full local families will take priority When: 15 August, 9.30-11.30am and 1-3pm Age: 0-5. Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome depending on capacity Venue: Queen’s Park Children’s Centre, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park

Debutots Dipping tiny toes into the world of stories, words and sounds. Young children will delight in storytelling, puppets, bubbles and music. When: 16 August, 10.15-11am Age: Under 5s Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue/Maida Vale Buses: 6, 187 and 414 Yes but there are nine steps in front of the library

Bug hunt How many bugs can you find hiding in the library? A fun treasure hunt plus songs and a bug-hunting interactive story. When: 16 August, 10.30-11.30am Age: Under 5s Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park

Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452

Spooky Shapes session Come along for your favourite songs and rhymes then make a creepy house from simple shapes. When: 16 August, 10.30-11.30am Age: Under 5s Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater

Stay and play drop-in sessions Activities for parents and carers to enjoy with the children run by our early years practitioners. You can also enjoy the outdoor area. When: 16 August, 9.30-11.30am and 1-3pm Age: 0-5. Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome depending on capacity Venue: Queen’s Park Children’s Centre, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park Booking: No but when sessions are full local families will take priority

Things that go bump in the night Are you brave enough to help us make our spooky audio book? Come along and find out how we do it. When: 16 August, 2-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater

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Visit westminster.gov.uk/funds

Local funding

Apply for local funding The Paddington Festival is part-funded by a neighbourhood fund. You can apply for funding if you have a local project or issue you want to tackle. They are allocated through your ward councillor and can be used for anything that matters to you.

Neighbourhood Funds in action

Queen’s Park Social Enterprise Workshops

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Youth Engagement Music Project

The Queen’s Park councillors recently funded two social enterprise workshops for local community groups and young people with the aim of developing new business ideas, accessing funding and creating local jobs. Participants were able to develop ideas for their own social enterprise under the guidance of industry professional, Gary Parker from management consultancy, CNT Associates.

Earlier this year, members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) worked with 60 young people from the Harrow Road, Queen’s Park, Westbourne and Church Street wards to produce and perform a concert for their friends and family. The aim was to help the young people improve their team work and communication. It was also a chance for young people from different areas and backgrounds to come together.

Eraj Miah and Leo Baquiri from Phoenix Youth Club were two of the younger residents who took part. “We were so impressed with the excellent package of information that Gary provided for us that we are now deciding what type of business we want to establish. “Our experience of running a Social Enterprise selling Christmas trees at St. Luke’s Church has meant we are now drafting a business plan for this year. This was a brilliant workshop.”

Alec Haylor from the RPO coordinated the youth ensemble and says: “The young people came together to share the musical styles that they are passionate about. These styles were used to create a series of pieces that were developed, rehearsed and shared with friends and family. “The project saw participants from all walks of life, from local schools and arts groups, to local youth centres coming together with the express purpose of making music.”

How to apply Visit westminster.gov.uk/funds to find out more or email areaforums@westminster.gov.uk to apply. All projects must be completed by the end of March 2014. Paddington Festival 2013 • www.paddingtonfestival.co.uk

When: 17 August, 9am registration for 10am kick off (under 12 mixed and under 19 boys) and 1.30pm registration for 2pm kick off (under 16 and under 19 boys) Age: See above Venue: Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD Tel: 020 7641 2012 Cost: Free Tube: Kilburn Park/Maida Vale

Storytelling for families Enjoy a storytelling session in front of the portraits followed by a fun art activity. When: 17 August, 10.30am and 1.30pm Age: 3+ and parents or carers Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE Tel: 020 7312 2463 Cost: Free Tube: Leicester Square/Charing Cross

Family art workshops Explore portraits in the Collection with a fun family art activity. When: 17 August, 11.30am and 2.30pm Age: 3+ and parents or carers Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE Tel: 020 7306 0055 Cost: Free Tube: Leicester Square/Charing Cross b

Pick up a Pencil: Drawing Special drop-in drawing session for young people with the Gallery’s Youth Forum and guest BP Portrait Award artists. When: 17 August, 2-4pm Age: 14-21 Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE Tel: 020 7306 0055 Email: youthbookings@npg.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Leicester Square/Charing Cross

Queen’s Park Film Festival: Kids Film Club A Paddington Festival event When: 17 August, 3pm Age: U-PG rated films Venue: St. Luke’s Church, Fernhead Road, W9 3EH Tel: 020 8960 4195 Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion. co.uk or queensparkEO@cwh.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park Buses: 6, 36, 187 and 316

Basketball sessions Basketball camp run by the Westminster Warriors Basketball club including drills, games and competitions. When: 19-23 August, 9am-12 midday Age: 8-18 Venue: Moberly Sports and Education Centre, The Quadrant, Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH Tel: 020 7641 4807 Web: www.westminsterwarriors.co.uk Cost: £2 per session Tube: Queen’s Park/Kensal Rise Buses: 6, 18, 28, 52, 187 and 316

Stay and play drop-in sessions Activities for parents and carers to enjoy with their children, run by our early years practitioners. You can also enjoy the outdoor area. When sessions are full local families will take priority. When: 19 August, 9.30-11.30am and 1-3pm Age: 0-5. Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome depending on capacity Venue: Queen’s Park Children’s Centre, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park

All about Paper Join the Conservator of Westminster Archives for this craft workshop. Make your own creepy house pop-up card. When: 19 August, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue/Maida Vale Yes but there are nine steps in front of the library b

Bats and bugs Get some fresh air and help us spot mini beasts in the local park, then enjoy some team sports. When: 20 August, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452

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A fun action-packed day. Come along and enjoy multi-sports, Capoeira, Zumba, street dance and acting workshops. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-29 August, 10am-3pm Age: 5-12 Venue: The Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: 020 8825 1067 Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion.co.uk Cost: Free. A deposit will be required when booking and will be returned when attendance has been confirmed Tube: Queen’s Park/Kensal Rise Buses: 6, 18, 228, 316 b

Fun Day Our Fun Day will be packed with entertainment, games and refreshments and everyone’s invited. When: 21 August, 1-5pm Age: 4-12 Venue: Bayswater Play Project, adjacent to St. Mary of the Angels School, Shrewsbury Road, W2 5PW Tel: 020 7641 1107 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Notting Hill Gate Buses: 70, 28, 7, 31 and 328

Horribly Healthy: Sinister Smoothies

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Seven-a-side football tournament with up to 10 players per squad. Places are filled on a first come, first served basis or simply turn up to watch.

19th-25th August

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Unity in the Community Football Tournament

Hop on the smoothie bike and pedal your way to delicious summer drinks, plus fun healthy eating tips and advice. When: 21 August, 2.30-4pm Age: All Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452

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Stay and play drop-in sessions for Dads Activities for Dads to enjoy with their children, run by our early years practitioners. You can also enjoy the outdoor area. When sessions are full local families will take priority. When: 23 August, 9.30-11.30am and 1-3pm Age: 0-5. Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome depending on capacity Venue: Queen’s Park Children’s Centre, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park

Queen’s Park Film Festival: How to Train your Dragon A Paddington Festival event When: 21 August, 6-8pm Age: PG rating Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, Queen’s Park, W10 4JL Tel: 020 8825 1067 (The Beethoven Centre) Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion. co.uk or queensparkEO@cwh.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park Buses: 6, 36, 187 and 316 b

Stay and play drop-in sessions Activities for parents and carers to enjoy with their children, run by our early years practitioners. You can also enjoy the outdoor area. When sessions are full local families will take priority. When: 22 August, 9.30-11.30am and 1-3pm Age: 0-5. Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome depending on capacity Venue: Queen’s Park Children’s Centre, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park

Creepy House drama workshop Imagine yourself in a haunted house. Perhaps you are a scared visitor or even one of the ghosts. Join a drama coach for this spooky workshop. When: 22 August, 2.30-3.30pm Age: 5+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park/Bayswater b

Giggling Ghouls Songs, rhymes and the story ‘The tickle ghost’. When: 23 August, 10.15-11am Age: Under 5s Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue/Maida Vale Buses: 6, 187 and 414 Yes but there are nine steps in front of the library

Abracadabra Creepy House Hunting session Discover the creepiest things hidden in the library and throw them in the witch’s brew. What will come out? When: 23 August, 10.30-11.30am Age: Under 5s Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater

Masquerade Masquerade – your favourite songs and rhymes followed by mask-making crafts. When: 23 August, 10.30-11.30am Age: Under 5s Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452

Flying Creepy Crawlies Create your own scary mobile. When: 23 August, 2.30-4pm Age: Over 5+ Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue/Maida Vale Buses: 6, 187 and 414 Yes but there are nine steps in front of the library

Queen’s Park Film Festival: Wreck It Ralph A Paddington Festival event When: 23 August, 3pm Age: PG rating Venue: St. Jude’s Hall, 69 Ilbert Street, W10 4QL Tel: 020 7245 2681 (CityWest Homes) Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion. co.uk or queensparkEO@cwh.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park/Westbourne Park Buses: 6, 18, 52, 228, 316 and 452 b

Queen’s Park Film Festival: Film Club A Paddington Festival event When: 24 August, 7.30pm Age: Please call for details Venue: St. Lukes Church, Fernhead Road, W9 3EH Tel: 020 8960 4195 Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion. co.uk or queensparkEO@cwh.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park Buses: 6, 36, 187 and 316 b

26th August1st September Table tennis sessions Table tennis club sessions coached by top ranked players in the UK. Sessions include league play, competitions and personal coaching. When: 27-30 August, 9am-12 midday Age: 8-16 Venue: Moberly Sports Centre, The Quadrant, Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH Tel: 020 7641 4807 Web: www.londonmoberly.co.uk Cost: £2 per session Tube: Kensal Rise/Queen’s Park Buses: 6, 18, 28, 52, 187 and 316

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The Co-operative proudly sponsors the Paddington Festival

Did you think that your local Co-op was just a convenience store? Think again! In the last year, members of The Co-operative have donated over ÂŁ10,000 to good causes in your area, because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we do. We are a business which shares our profits with our members, we have values and principles which guide our activities. So who are our members? People like you. Anyone can be a member. We were one of the first businesses, back in the 1800s to give equal value to women and men, and our equal rights policies continue to win awards today. So welcome to Paddington Festival, have a great time, and thank you for shopping with us. We look forward to seeing you in store soon. To become a member and pick up your share of the profits, call us on freephone 08000234708, or apply online at www.co-operative.coop/membership. You can also pop into your local store for an application form.

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All About Paper session Join the Conservator of Westminster Archives for this craft workshop. Make your own Creepy House pop-up card. When: 27 August, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater b

Summer Reading Challenge party Games, fun and food to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge. When: 27 August, 2.30-3.30pm Age: 5+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452 b

Creepy House Party Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge and help us brew some wicked witch’s potions. When: 28 August, 2.30-4pm Age: All Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue/Maida Vale Buses: 6, 187 and 414 Yes but there are nine steps in front of the library b

Queen’s Park Film Festival: Rise of the Guardians A Paddington Festival event When: 28 August, 6-8pm Age: PG rating Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, Queen’s Park, W10 4JL Tel: 020 8825 1067 Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion. co.uk or queensparkEO@cwh.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 36, 187 and 316 b

welcome depending on capacity Venue: Queen’s Park Children’s Centre, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park

W9 3EH Tel: 020 8960 4195 Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion. co.uk or queensparkEO@cwh.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 36, 187 and 316 b

Battling Board Games session Create board games of your own and challenge your friends to beat you at your own game. When: 29 August, 2-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater

Don’t make me jump Songs, rhymes and the story ‘I’m not scared!’ When: 30 August, 10.15-11am Age: Under 5s Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue/Maida Vale Buses: 6, 187 and 414 Yes but there are nine steps in front of the library

Monster Hands session Monster stories and silly singing followed by making a simple puppet to take home. When: 30 August, 10.30-11.30am Age: Under 5s Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater

Summer Reading Challenge Party End of summer party including songs, fun and food to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge. When: 30 August, 10.30-11.30am Age: Under 5s Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Kensal Green/ Queen’s Park Buses: 18, 28, 52, 316 and 452

Queen’s Park Film Festival: Kids Film Club A Paddington Festival event When: 31 August, 3pm Age: U-PG rated films Venue: St. Luke’s Church, Fernhead Road,

2nd-8th September Winnie the Witch’s Treasure Hunt Can you find all of the ingredients for Winnie’s spell that are hidden around the library to magic yourself a prize? When: 3 September, 2-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater

Picnic in the Park Join Open Age for a picnic in the park and bowling, tennis, art, dance and more. When: 5 September, 11am-4pm Age: 50+ Venue: Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 1PD Tel: 020 8964 1900 Email: mail@openage.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Maida Vale Buses: 6, 16, 31, 98, 187, 316, 328, 332 and 414

Spooky Sounds session Make a shaker then join us making lots of noise singing our favourite songs and rhymes. When: 6 September, 10.30-11.30am Age: Under 5s Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater

Pearson Lloyd exhibition Pearson Lloyd are award-winning industrial designers who are renowned for their thoughtful design solutions. When: 10-23 September, 9am-6pm Age: All Venue: Great Western Studios, 65 Alfred Road, W2 5EU Tel: 020 7221 0100 Email: events@greatwesternstudios.com Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak/Westbourne Park Buses: 18, 36, 28, 31 and 328

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Royal PhilhaRmonic oRchestRa RPO resound: Enhancing lives through the power of music Access to music making can have a transformative effect on people’s lives, including increasing the academic attainment of children, developing social skills and enhancing community cohesion. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s award-winning and ground-breaking Community and Education programme – RPO resound, which celebrates its twentieth anniversary in 2013, is at the forefront of delivering innovative projects to diverse participants across the community.

In February, RPO resound worked with young people from the Harrow Road, Queen’s Park, Westbourne & Church Street wards of Westminster to form the Westminster Youth Ensemble. You can find out more about this project in the interview with Alec Haylor, RPO Community & Education Coordinator, in this brochure. Information on RPO resound activities will be available throughout the festival, or you can visit: www.rpo.co.uk/resound / email: education@rpo.co.uk / @rporesound

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 2013-14 Concert Series In London, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, at Cadogan Hall, the iconic Royal Albert Hall and St Paul’s Cathedral. From classical masterpieces to popular concerts, with prices starting at just £8, there’s something for everyone.

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PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND DEVELOPING STRONGER COMMUNITIES IN WESTMINSTER Established in 1974, Network Stadium is a community based housing association and is the founder and largest member of the Network Housing Group.

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We work in close partnership with local authorities, social enterprises and commercial partners to invest in local communities and provide quality homes. We also develop and manage commercial properties and homes for general sale.

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The Breeze Café Café, snacks and teas 73 Fernhead Road, London, W9 3EY Tel: 020 8960 6699

The Cedar Lebanese Restaurant 65 Fernhead Road, London, W9 3EY Tel: 020 8964 2011 Web: www.thecedarrestaurant.co.uk

Cream Café, snacks, pastries and teas 334 Kilburn Lane, London, W9 3EF Tel: 020 8969 6660

Ida Restaurant Italian family restaurant 167 Fifth Avenue, London, W10 4DT Tel: 020 8969 9853 Web: www.idarestaurant.co.uk

Izzy Jones Creative café and children’s boutique 348 Kilburn Lane, London, W9 3EF Tel: 020 7998 8991 Email: info@izzyjones.co.uk Web: www.izzyjones.co.uk

Kandana Delicatessen and Café Kilburn Lane, London, W10 4AL Tel: 020 8964 8800

Queen’s Park Deli Delicatessen, café and restaurant 342 Kilburn Lane, London, W9 3EF

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