The Brent Magazine issue 104 July 2010

Brent hails King Khan Champion inspires young boxers

Give some,get some,RESPECTYour festival guide

ISSUE NO.104 FREE FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN BRENT JULY 2010

Quiet isn’t it…

Yes, the neighbourhood’s much better since that noisy bunch of anti-socialso-and-sos were dealt with…

Who did you contact?

Brent Council Community Safety Team…they got the local Safer NeighbourhoodsPolice Officers onto them…

Hope it stays like this.

Yes, me too… I’ll give you the number,just in case…

Anti-social behaviour is a crime.Report it to sort it.

Brent Community SafetyPartnership TeamTel: 020 8733 3932www.brent.gov.uk/communitysafety

Features

13 Learning hots upBrent Summer University is opening

15 Countdown to the GamesYoung people inspire Olympic spirit

16 Stonebridge hails King KhanBoxing champion drops by at a local club

18 Get ready for RespectYour guide to Brent Council’s summer festival

21 Get on the moveBrent Dance Month takes off in July

24 Welsh Harp’s wild weekendCelebrating local landmark’s 175th anniversary

25 Where reading takes offSpace-themed reading programme is launched

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9 Brent people

11 All in a day’s work

27 Secret history

29 Competitions

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The Brent Magazine isavailable in large print and on audio tape. Please ring 020 8937 1106Cover image: Amir Khan at Stonebridge Boxing Club. Photographer ISABELLE PLASSCHAERT

ContentsWelcome to TheBrent MagazineWelcome to July’s The BrentMagazine. It is an outdoorsy, get up and dance type of issue.

Brent Dance Month is starting this month. It’s four weeks ofclasses and activities in all forms of dance from Bollywood toballroom. The month starts atRespect on 4 July – Brent Council’snot-to-be-missed day of music,theatre, entertainment, food and more in Roundwood Park. To help you on the day we’veproduced a short guide.

This month sees the start of the two-year countdown to theLondon 2012 Olympic andParalympic Games. It’s crept upquickly, but the site is rising in east London and Brent is alsopreparing for its contribution. Eight young people are inspiringothers to get involved in theexcitement around the Games and it starts on a weekend in July.

James DiamondEditor, The Brent Magazine

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People’s films in the parkThe Lexi Cinema will be show-ing movies picked by residents inRoundwood Park.

The people’s choices in anonline poll were sing-along‘Mamma Mia’ and action film‘Indiana Jones: Raiders of theLost Ark’. ‘Mamma Mia’ will beon 12 September at 8.15pm and ‘Raiders’ on 18 September at 8.15pm, visit www.thelexicinema.co.uk

A project which harvests fruitfrom gardens to stop it goingto waste was named bestgrassroots project at TheObserver Ethical Awards.

Local Fruit Harvesters wasset up by resident MichaelStuart with Viv Stein of Brent

Friends of the Earth and EmilyHamilton of Transition Kensalto Kilburn. Last year 850 kilosof apples, pears, plums andfigs were picked in gardens.Email [email protected] or call 07813 574 699 to get involved.

Brent Council honourscommunity champions

BACES getsthumbs upThe provision of adult education in Brent isimproving, educationwatchdog Ofsted has said. Ofsted praised staff atBrent Adult and CommunityEducation Service (BACES)and said in a recent reportit was making ‘reasonableprogress’ overall. Sue Hasty,Head of BACES, said: “Welook forward to making further significant strides in improving the learning experience and helping all of the community toachieve their goals.” Visitwww.brent.gov.uk/bacesto see the report or findout more about courses.

Tax cheats pay upBrent Council has recovered£800,000 from people wronglyclaiming single person’s counciltax discount.The discount isonly for households with onecouncil taxpayer and entitlesthem to 25 per cent off the bill, ifthat changes they must tell thecouncil. Contact 020 8937 1790or email [email protected]

This year’s winners

The winners of the BrentCommunity Champions Awards2010 have been honoured fortheir outstanding contribution tothe borough.

Twenty-three people receivedtheir award from the outgoingMayor of Brent Jim O’Sullivan ata special ceremony at BrentTown Hall.The awards are

organised by Brent Council tohonour people who volunteertheir time to help others. Awardscan be given to people who liveoutside the borough, but volunteer their time in Brent.

The 2010 winners are AlfredTotesaut, Alia Coleman,Bhavinbhai Patel, Ezra Cohen,Ami Udeshi, Christina Connelly,

Cassandra Cheng, HajrudinSistek, Nedim Mujcinovic, JennieDoble, Fatima Khalil, JosieWarshaw, Meena Patel, JasvinderSawhney, Minakshi Patel,Dr Peter Moore, RajnikantSomabhai Patel, Ramesh Devani,Samia El-Ali, Sharon Bennet,Sylvia Wiseman, Urmila Parbhu and Zamira Ruspi.

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Neighbourhood wardenFrancis Kabia has won aHousing Heroes Award forduty to his work.

The warden for BrentHousing Partnership wasnamed InspirationalColleague of the Year at theawards. Francis was citedafter he stopped thievesstealing heaters from a vanintended for vulnerable tenants; then delivered themhimself to each resident.

Francis Kabia andChristian Longdon

Councillor Harbhajan Singh has been appointedthe new Mayor of Brent.

Councillor Singh, who represents Welsh Harpward, will serve as Mayor of Brent in 2010-11and his wife Kawal Singh OBE will be theMayoress. He began his year in office byannouncing that the Asian People’s DisabilityAlliance, St Luke’s Hospice and Shooting StarChildren’s Hospice have been chosen as his mayoral charities.The Mayor grew up in India.He studied at the University of the Punjab and

studied marketing at the College of Technology inBuckinghamshire. He worked as a civil servantand later in export marketing for major compa-nies such as British Oxygen, and has lived inBrent for 44 years and has two children and fourgrandchildren. He has served on community groups and on a council task group focusing on climate change.

The new Deputy Mayor is Councillor Aslam Choudry and the Deputy Mayoress will be his wife Jamila Begum Choudry.

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SouthKilburn officechangeBrent Council’s SouthKilburn Housing ProjectTeam and South KilburnPartnership will be movingfrom Peel Precinct andCanterbury Road to newoffices from 28 July.

They will move to theCommunity ResourceCentre in Albert Road,South Kilburn, but will stillbe open from 9am to 5pm,Monday-Friday, call 020 7328 1199 for more.

Get cheaperchildcare Parents who want to workbut cannot afford childcarecould get up to £40 a week for nursery or childminder fees.

Call Ruth Joseph on 020 8937 3277 or visitwww.brent.gov.uk/childcarefor more about the scheme.

A new tennis league for Brentwill be starting on 12 July withits home in Gladstone Park.

Gladstone Park TennisLeague, which will be runninguntil 5 September, is a mixedsingles’ league for over 18s andall standards of player. Its homeis the Gladstone Park courts, butmatches can be played anywherein Brent which suits the players.

League players are put intogroups of up to seven, accordingto ability, they then contact eachother over the eight weeks toarrange a competitive tennis game.

It is £10 to join and the groupwinner gets a £20 prize and certificate.The league is run byLocal Tennis League, which isbringing friendly competitivetennis to public courts.

Call 07503 281 732 or email [email protected] to sign up;the last date to join is 9 July.

Turn to page 11 formore about sportsstarting in GladstonePark this summer.

Cricklewood residents collected 25 bags of rubbishwhen they organised a cleanup day.

North West Two Residents’Association teamed up with

Cricklewood HomelessConcern to organise theevent with the help of BrentCouncil’s StreetCare officers.

Resident Carol Reemansaid: ‘It was an excellent

example of local people, charity, businesses and councilworking together to makeour area a nicer place to live in.”

Green team’s clean up of Cricklewood’s streets

Volunteers collect rubbish

Brent tennis league launched

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A Trading Standards officer is spearheading the campaignagainst counterfeits after travelling to the World Cup inSouth Africa to see its crack-down against fake goods.

Andy Faulkner met withpolice, customs and FIFA officials to find out how theywere tackling fake tickets andmerchandise. His visit, fundedby the Trading StandardsInstitute, will help him deal withfake goods sold at the nextOlympics or if England is chosen

to host the 2018 World Cup.Andy and other TradingStandards officers regularly seize fake goods in Brent andadvise residents about their consumer rights.

He said: “I hope the increasedexperience and knowledge willreassure sponsors that we canprotect their brand and helpconsumers to better understandtheir rights.”

To report fake goods, callBrent and Harrow TradingStandards on 020 8937 5555.

A glass tile designed by a young resident hasbeen put into streets in Kilburn as part of aroad-improvement scheme.

Amaya Naaman-Laurent designed themarker with her mother Leila at a workshoporganised by Brent Council’s Streets forPeople scheme, which has been improvingan area around Charteris, Glengall andHazelmere Road in Kilburn. So farwork has included creating sharedsurface areas, tree planting andpavement improvements. The tile,made from recycled glass, hasbeen put into 22 spots aroundthe area and is one of a numberof public arts works which weredesigned involving local people.

It has a tree with houses on 11branches to represent all 11streets in the scheme. Streets forPeople has worked with BEST(Brent Eleven Streets Associations)on the street improvements andcreative projects.

“Amaya’s design is lovely. It showssome of the leafy and green areas inKilburn,” said her mother Leila.

Children at last year’s event

Andy’s goal against fakes

25K draw deadlineResidents have until 15 July topay council tax by Direct Debitand be entered for a £25,000prize. Direct Debit forms areavailable at Brent Council’s OneStop Service or libraries; visitwww.brent.gov.uk or call 020 8937 1790.The draw is on 20 July.

Quezia makesan impressionA resident has won a photo competition after snapping theWelsh Harp on a mobile. QueziaGomes, from Neasden, camefirst in Impressions of Brent,which challenged people to capturethe spirit of Brent on theirmobile phone, winning a digitalcamera.The competition was runby Brent Council and artists’organisation Wasted Spaces; herimage and six runners-up arebeing projected on Ealing RoadLibrary’s windows.

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Amaya’s BEST street design

Amaya Naaman-Laurent with herdesign

Pupils’ voices will be raisingthe roof of Wembley Arena atBrent Makes Music on 8 July.

The night, organised byBrent Council’s Brent MusicService, will have performancesfrom the service’s stringorchestra, samba band, juniorensemble, concert band, andflute choir. Pop group The bAnd are playing as are

special educational needs children and youngsters from the Music’s Cool early yearsmusic programme. CellistIndira Grier, who won BrentYoung Musician of the Year 2010, will give a solo performance. A highlight of the evening will be 1,500 children singing in unison asa choir made up from

different schools. The eventstarts at 7.30pm. Tickets for advance bookings are £10 adults, £5 children andconcessions; on the night tickets are £20 for adults and £10 for children and concessions. Call the Arenabox office on 020 8902 0902.

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Register tohave a sayBrent Council is reminding residents to register to vote so they can have their say infuture elections.

People must complete the electoral registration form thatwill shortly arrive in the post.Youcan use the telephone, internet ortext message service to confirmyour details are correct. If you donot return the form, you may notbe able to vote and you may alsonot be able to get credit, open abank or building society accountor obtain a parking permit if youare not registered to vote.

Call 020 8937 1372 email [email protected] more.

Wembley parking for 20pBrent Council has cut chargesat a Wembley car park to aslittle as 20p to help boost local shops.

Tenterden car park, offPreston Road, now costs 20pfor up to half an hour andjust £2.80 to park for the day.The car park has 167 spaces,CCTV and lighting at its sitenear to the Tenterden openspace and is a short walk toPreston Road Tube station.

The new charges shouldhelp local shops because ahigher availability of parkingspaces will increase passingtrade, visitwww.brent.gov.uk/parkingfor more.

Roe Green Village Day will be entertaining residents andcelebrating community-life on 17 July.The day, held on the village green, will feature games,food and family activities.Theevent starts with the EnglishMiscellany Morris Dancers andthere will be arts and crafts stallsto buy gifts including artoonsketches, honey, Chinese calligraphy, plants and Connie’scupcakes. Games include acoconut shy, matchbox game,tug-of-war and the LondonUnderground game. For childrenthere will face painting, Punchand Judy puppets, cake decora-tions and a sack race.

The day will be from 2pm-5pm on The Green in Roe Lane,Kingsbury. Call 07950 023 [email protected]

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Dancers aged from 18-84 will perform a fusionof ballroom and street dance in July. The groupwas set up to enable different generationsappreciate the other’s dance styles, culture andmusic and was funded by Brent Council. Theywill be performing at the council’s BrentRespect festival on 4 July at the launch of BrentDance Month.The dancers held rehearsals inWembley with professional choreographersSibylle Kockjeu and Taofeeq ‘Taz’ Sanusi fromBrent-based dance organisation Hypnotick.

Brent Council’s Lead Member for

Environment, Culture and Planning CouncillorJames Powney said: “Workshops like these promote a greater understanding between thetwo age groups and prove that whatever yourage or background there is always thopportunity to find common ground. This collaboration challenges many stereotypes andwill result in a very interesting performance atBrent Respect.” For more about the projectemail [email protected] or call 07950 544 564. For more on Respect and BrentDance Month turn to pages 18, 19 and 21.

Strictly street dancing

Residents at a village day

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Brent crowned football champions

Brent Schools Under 15s wonthe Middlesex Championshipafter beating Hounslow 2-1 inthe season’s last game.

Esmail Seremba and TanashehAbraham scored when Brent

came from 0-1 down to win.Theteam is managed by brothersChris and Gerhard Ampofo whogrew up in Kilburn and playedfor West Ham in the 1980s. Fortrial dates call 07956 287 139.

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What is Fairtrade?Fairtrade is about improving people’s livesin developing countries by giving producersbetter prices and access to export marketsfor goods such as tea and fruit. It meansfirms agree to pay a minimum price forfarmers’ goods rather than allowing pricesto fall. There is a premium allowing peopleto reinvest money in schools and clinics.It also insists goods are produced under justsocial and environmental conditions such asallowing trade unions, promoting safeworkplaces and banning child labour.

How did you get involved?I have always wanted to tackle poverty.It is wrong that in our world of wealth andplenty one billion people go to bed hungryeach night. I have seen the effects ofpoverty first-hand in Sudan and Kenya,where I work on development projectssuch as training civil servants. In the pastI worked for BP and understand thatmarkets rather than aid are often better inthe long-term to lift developing countriesout of poverty.

What difference doesFairtrade make?Simply, it develops the world’s pooresteconomies and raises living standards.There is a place for aid, but Fairtrade givespeople in developing countries a moresustainable and dignified way to workthemselves out of poverty. That’s similarto the transformation we underwent in thiscountry through industrialisation and theagricultural revolution.

How can ordinaryshoppers help?Buying Fairtrade goods is the first step.They carry the Fairtrade logo, which meansthey have been certificated by the FairtradeFoundation as meeting its requirements.There are over 4,000 products including 70types of wine, chocolates, tea, coffee, sugarand flowers. That includes some big brandssuch as Cadbury’s Dairy Milk and some Kit-Kat bars. If your shop doesn’t have them,then please ask.

What is Brent’s FairtradeNetwork doing?The big challenge is to win Fairtrade statusfor the borough. To do this we need morecafes selling Fairtrade goods, greatercommunity involvement and more work-places, schools and faith groups involved.We have a wonderful steering group thatleads the network and it would be a boostto have more members and more peoplegetting involved. Brent is very diverseand there are many families with linksto countries across the world. Fairtrade isimportant as part of Brent’s commitmentto sustainability – and ethically it is theright way to shop.

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Dr Peter Moore is Chairof Brent FairtradeNetwork, helping tocreate a better world.

Above: Womenpicking cottonin India, picturecourtesy ofthe FairtradeFoundation.Left: Dr PeterMoore byNeil Pattison.

Email [email protected] or call020 8937 5326 for more. The network’snext meeting is on 8 September at 7.30pmat Brent Town Hall.


Make recycling your goalSupporting your team during the World Cup?Organising a barbeque for friends? You maybe surprised by how much there is to recycleand compost after the game.

Make clearing up easy by:

• composting food waste, cardboardand garden waste in your greenorganic bin, or request bio-degradable sacks for garden waste

• recycling magazines, newspapers,glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles,cans and more in your green box.

The Reuse and Recycling Centre at Abbey Road, NW10 is open from 8am to 4pm everyday over the summer and accepts over 30 materials for recycling.

You can also reduce waste by using reusable cups, plates and cutlery.

020 8937 5050 www.brent.gov.uk/recycling

There are over 90

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for advertising. This is a great opportunity to promote

your products or services and receive unparalleled local coverage and frequency.

Rates start at only £70 per bus for a six week campaign. Call 020 8937 1097 or email [email protected]

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Sporting deliveryPeter Prickett is leading sports and games activitiesin a glorious park in Brent this summer.

If you want to take a wicket, volley across court or shoot atgoal then Gladstone Park is a good place to be.

A programme of sports for youngsters in the green spaceis starting up in July and the person leading it is the park’sown Sports Coordinator Peter Prickett. He will be organisingmany activities, including football, tennis, cricket and multi-sports events.

“The programme will enthuse and motivate Brent’sresidents to become more active and use some of theexcellent sports and recreational facilities at Gladstone Park,”explains Peter. “It’s a lovely park and open spaceand a great place to exercise.”

He is working with Brent Council’sSport Service and Parks Service to runthe summer programme and promotethe park as a place for sport. Peter,who also works for the Rachel YankeyFootball Foundation, is a qualified footballcoach and works mainly with young people.

“I want more people playing sports in the park,”he added. “To raise awareness I’ve met with schools,community and residents’ groups to promote what’sgoing on. It doesn’t stop with the sports programmein the summer; my aim is to make sure the park has regulartennis, netball, rugby, football and walking over the year.”

Gladstone Park has benefited from a lot of investment byBrent Council. Around £1.2 million has been spent on a ‘sportshub’ in the south of the park, featuring new football andrugby pitches and changing rooms alongside an artificialcricket square.

That’s not all. Investment is planned for the tennis courtsin the north of the park and a tennis league for adults inBrent started on 12 July and has its home on the courts. Inaddition, four netball courts and a multi-use games areawill be created when the old hard courts are resurfaced.The work is scheduled to be completed by the winter.

PROGRAMME26, 27 July 10am-12noon Cricket (ages 8-14) £5/3

28-30 July 2pm-4pm Tennis (ages 8-16) £7.50/3

2-9 August 10am-12noonFootball (ages 8-12) £3 or £12 for week

9-13 August 2pm-4pmFootball (ages 12-16) £3 or £12 for week

16, 18, 23, 25 August 10am-12noonMultisports (ages 8-14) £3/5.

To book visit www.brent.gov.uk/sportsemail [email protected] call 020 8937 3707.

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Where do I find out more about enrolling?

Stonebridge Centre tel: 020 8937 39501 Morland Gardens, Stonebridge, London, NW10 8DY

Madison House tel: 020 8937 3636 24-28 London Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 7HD

Carlton Centre tel: 020 8937 3990Carlton Vale, London, NW6 5RA

Or pick up a brochure at a Brent library or Brent One Stop Service.

Get on course for your future

– Taking learning into the community

Brent Adult and CommunityEducation Service (BACES)

Case studyHealth, Public Services andCare courses

William Greenaway is the senior

pastor of the Church of God of

Prophecy, Bethel Community Centre, which is used

seven days a week by people of all ages. It houses an

IT centre, Saturday school for children and keep-fit

classes, as well as the church itself.

”I realised I needed some health and safety training

and the course really opened my eyes – it has helped

me to meet all the various needs of the users of the

centre. The tutor was excellent and very

knowledgeable.”

Brent Adult and Community Education Service (BACES) is BrentCouncil's direct provider of education and training, funded by theSkills Funding Agency. Our mission is, ‘to broaden minds, createopportunities and change the lives of individuals andcommunities in Brent’.

BACES offers a wide range of courses that cater for a diverserange of people with a variety of educational needs. There areaccredited and non-accredited courses at a variety of levels andstudents can choose to progress at their own pace.

Enrol on a BACES course now and choose from a huge range ofexciting opportunities. Courses cost just a few pounds per session– or you may even qualify to study at a concessionary rate.Sixteen to 19-year-olds who are not in full time education havefree access to accredited courses.

Visit our website

www.brent.gov.uk/baces

New courses starting from September2010. Brochure available from July.

Look out for thenew BACES coursebrochure for 2010/11

Summertime, and the learning is easy;especially for youngsters in Brent.

From 26 July until 20 August, Brent Summer University is up andrunning again with free activities, classes and fun for any youngperson in the borough aged 11 to 25. The programme is organised byBrent Council’s Brent Youth Service and its courses, which will be heldat venues across the borough, have been tailored for youngsters.

Courses include a young learners’ driving scheme, eventmanagement and for those interested in the visual arts therewill be Photoshop, painting and an introduction to film and TV.IT classes include website design and Flash animation and manymore accredited courses. Sport activities include cheerleadingand gymnastics. In addition, there will be fashion design,hairdressing, beauty and a lot more. Several courses havebeen specially designed for youngsters with disabilities.

“This summer you can get creative, raise your self-confidence and start to think more about your future,”said Ricky Gardner from Brent Youth Service. “But it’s morethan that. Brent Summer University helps you to make friends,get a qualification and also to have fun. The courses offeryou the chance to try something you’ve never donebefore or always wanted to try.”

It ends in style. On 13 August, young peoplewho took part will perform in a mini-showcaseat Granville Plus Youth Arts Centre in SouthKilburn and on 20 August there will be themain showcase performed at Brent TownHall in Wembley. Last year formerattendee Kallai, who starred in thereality TV-show ‘Baby Borrowers’,appeared on stage at the main showcaseto inspire that year’s students.

This year enrolment starts on 9 July from12noon-8pm at Bridge Park CommunityLeisure Centre, in Hillside, Stonebridge.You can also register there on 10 Julyfrom 12noon-4pm. You can enrol onlineat www.bmyvoice.org.uk/bsu.You can choose up to three courses,but there is a limit on numbers foreach course. View the 2010 brochureat www.brent.gov.uk/youthserviceor pick up a copy at One Stop Servicelocal offices, schools, or local librariesand youth clubs.


Lessons in thekey of lifeYoung people can discover a talent or learn a new skillat Brent Summer University.

Call 020 8937 3680 for moreor email [email protected] or if you area student with physical disabilitiesemail [email protected] call 020 8965 3475.

Singing, right, and sports classesfor youngsters above.

They are eight youngsters who are helpingto build up the excitement in Brent aboutthe London 2012 Games.

Rynette Mandanda, Annabelle Vassell,Fiona McCormick, Devi Mukunthan,Antonia Dixon, Kowsar Ibrahim, JasmineAgyekum and Nirali Patel are the firstrecruits to join Inspiring Brent YoungAmbassadors.The project is open to anyyoungster aged 14 to 16 in the borough.In September more young people will beable to apply to join.

The eight ambassadors are responsiblefor promoting the London 2012 Games to young people and helping at Inspiring Brent events. Inspiring Brent is Brent Council’s programme tomaximise benefits from the London2012 Olympics and Paralympics.

“Everyone selected has a clear passion

for the Games,” explains Zerritha Brown,Brent Council’s Manager for London2012. “Many of the members areinvolved in arts, sports and volunteeringprojects either in school or at youth clubs.

“We are hopeful the ambassadors can communicate the importance andexcitement of the 2012 Games to young people.”

As ambassadors the eight are learningskills involved with organising InspiringBrent sports, culture, media and volunteering events. AmbassadorAnnabelle Vassell said: “My favourite part was going to BANG 103.6FM studios and learning about managing andmarketing an event.We produced a radioadvert which will be aired this month.”

Their first big event will be theInspiring Brent Cultural Countdown on

24 July, which will mark a two-yearcountdown to the start of the Games.The event is in partnership withAkademi South Asian Dance UK andtakes place at Willesden Green LibraryCentre. This will feature a range of exciting cultural and creative challengesculminating in live performance poetryand Bollywood street dance challenges.In addition, from 23-25 July there willbe the Inspiring Brent Open WeekendChallenge programme marking the capital-wide London 2012 OpenWeekend. It starts at Vale Farm SportsCentre and Willesden Sports Centrewith a number of free activities for all the family. Activities continuethroughout the weekend and BridgePark Community Leisure Centre willjoin in the celebrations.


Young people are promoting the London 2012 and Paralympic Games in Brent as the countdown startsthis month. Words SHARON DONOVAN.

Visit www.brent.gov.uk/brent2012for the full cultural countdown or challenge programme or email [email protected]

Countdownfrom eight

Ambassadors Rynette Mandanda, Annabelle Vassell, Fiona McCormick, Devi Mukunthan, Antonia Dixon and Kowsar Ibrahim.



He is a hero to many young Brent boxers and they finally got achance to meet the world champion.

Amir Khan visited Stonebridge Boxing Club’s gym recently tosee how the club is working with young people in Brent. He wasinvited by club managers Aamir Ali and Sharon Bennett to seewhat a difference the club is making to many young people.

Khan won the WBA World Light Welterweight Championshipat 22, and brought his champion’s belt along to Stonebridge toshow the young club members. He has previously won theCommonwealth, WBO Inter-Continental and WBA Internationaltitles. In 2004 he became the youngest British Olympic boxingmedalist when he won silver at the Athens Olympics at the ageof 17, winning the nickname King Khan.

The club was awarded £3,500 recently from Brent Council’sNeighbourhood Working Fund to buy new equipment such as gloves and bags. “The neighbourhood working money hasalready been put to good use, buying the new boxing ring andgloves. We look forward to welcoming lots of new boxers toour club,” said Sharon.

In addition Sharon received a Brent Community ChampionsAward from Brent Council for his work with Stonebridge andKingfisher boxing clubs. He was presented with his award at aspecial ceremony at Brent Town Hall.

Stonebridge Boxing Club is based at Kassinga House, 37-41 Winchelsea Road, NW10. For more information, including club times and costs per session, please call Aamir Alion 07951 425 804 and Sharon Bennett on 07985 652 507.

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Respect on 4 July in Roundwood Park is bigger and betterthan ever with music, dance, theatre and food fromaround the world. Words SHARON DONOVAN

On the Respect Stage Muskaanperform their Bollywood wheelchairdance and Active Aspirations MCTrix, winner of Brent’s Got Talentand fellow MC Cortex spit somelyrics. Rap stars Cuthbert and Cortexwill also perform. Indian dancegroup Dancing Nikita Companyand reggae band, The Ruff Cutt,close the proceedings.

On the Arena Stage, DramaWorkhouse present TheatreCombat providing inside tips onstage fighting. Brent Youth CircusCompany will perform their‘Heroes and Heroines’ piece withAlbert and Friends Instant Circushosting a circus workshop.

To launch Brent Dance Monththere will be a day of workshopsand performances in the Momentumtent, providing a sneak preview ofJuly’s dance month programme.You won’t want to miss theHypnotik Intergenerational DancePiece, a fusion of ballroom andhip-hop featuring young men,and ladies aged 65 plus.

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Brent Respect Festival4 July, Roundwood ParkLondon NW10

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Above: Dancing Nikita CompanyRight: Cuthbert


An attempt to set a Guinness worldrecord for the most number of peopleto do the Electric Slide dance will takeplace on the Arena Stage at 7pm withthe help of BANG 103.6FM. The ElectricSlide, formerly known as the ElectricBoogie was invented by choreographerRic Silver in 1976 and the dance isperformed to ‘Candy’ by Cameo.

If you don’t know the Slide, pop downto Wembley Central Square on 2 July from12noon to 3pm where you can learn thedance routine, courtesy of the square’sowners St Modwen’s.

Or visit www.bangradio.fmand watch videos of the Slide.

For the first time in Respect’s historythere will be a free 80s Roller Disco so youcan show off your moves. Or relax and takein the sights of Roundwood Park with afree horse and carriage ride from TheHousehold Cavalry Mounted Regiment.

Think you know your partner inside out?Well put it to the test and enter theMr and Mrs Quiz. If you fancy learning anew skill, why not try out henna tattooingor demonstrations from the StonebridgeBoxing Club?

There will be loads to do for the littleones with their very own Giraffes Can’tDance Tent. This will feature face painting,storytelling, mask making and much more.

If you’re hungry visit the Flavoursof Brent Food Stalls selling deliciousfood from around the world such asthe Caribbean, Morocco, Thailand,Lebanon and India.

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It starts at Brent Respect Festival on 4 Julyand keeps on moving for a whole month.

Brent Dance Month, brought to you byBrent Council in partnership with localdance organisations, offers four weeks ofdiscounted classes and performancesincluding salsa, ballroom, ballet, capoeria,Bollywood, bellying dancing and otherpopular dance forms.

You’ll need to be at Brent Respect festival inRoundwood Park for the official launch of themonth. The festival will have performancesin the Momentum Dance Tent, a world-record attempt at the Electric Slide, rollerdisco and a special performance of anintergenerational dance piece by olderballroom dancers and young street dancers.

“By highlighting the groups, teachers,venues, youth clubs and council departments thatcontribute to Brent’s dancing talents we hope thateveryone can find a dance style that suits them,says Brent Council officer and dance monthcoordinator Melissa Inman. “It is a great way forpeople to learn a skill, keep fit and make friends.Many people may not be aware that the danceclasses can be very affordable.”

Throughout July, the foyer of WillesdenGreen Library Centre will be alive with freecapeoria, street dance, ballroom and salsaworkshops. Provided by Brent Adult andCommunity Education Service (BACES),these classes will be a taster of coursesthat start in the autumn. On 24 July aspart of Inspiring Brent’s Challenge Weekend,an Olympic countdown celebration, therewill be a Bollywood street dance workshopand dance off, also at Willesden Green LibraryCentre. Many of Brent libraries will becelebrating with rhyme and time sessionsfrom 21 June to 2 July featuring the children’sstory ‘Giraffes Can’t Dance’ by Giles Andreaeand craft and art activities.

Brent-based Active Aspirations is involvedagain with Brent Dance Month. It holdsregular street dance classes for youngstersat the Bridge Park Community LeisureCentre in Stonebridge. Choreographersfrom its Hypnotick project have beenworking on the intergenerationalproject, which will be showcased atthe Respect Festival on 4 July.


Are you dancing? Brent Dance Month returns in July with workshops,performances and classes to get you up and moving.Words SHARON DONOVAN

“It is a great way for people

to learn a skill, keep fit and

make friends.”

Visit www.brent.gov.uk/dancemonthor call 020 8937 3144 for more details.

Above: Street dance class organisedby Active Aspirations.Photos: ISABELLE PLASSCHAERT


The natural wonders of the Welsh Harpwere discovered by children at a day to markits anniversary. Pictures by NADIA ATTURA

Families got back to nature by enjoyinga range of wildlife activities to markThe Welsh Harp’s 175th anniversary.

As part of the celebrations, the WelshHarp Environmental EducationCentre, which is at the end of BirchenGrove, opened its doors and 15 acres ofgrounds for people to try pond dipping,guided nature walks and fossil making.

Youngsters also got up close to GiantAfrican millipedes and Hissing Sid thecockroach and his family, as well asmaking fossil moulds and using digitalmicroscopes to study minibeasts at thecentre, which is run by Brent Council.

“The Welsh Harp is a wonderful

resource that has allowed

many people to appreciate

nature over the years.”

Nearby, St Andrew’s Old Church inChurch Lane, Kingsbury, also held anopen day to mark the special occasionof the reservoir’s anniverary.

Harry Mackie, Centre Manager, said:“It was a fantastic day for families anda wonderful opportunity for Londonkids to experience nature. Lots ofchildren from the local communityturned up to take part, which wasgreat because that’s who the open daywas aimed at.The Welsh Harp is awonderful resource that has allowedmany people to appreciate nature overthe years.We’re very fortunate to haveit on our doorstep.”

The reservoir was constructedbetween 1834 and 1835 to providewater for the Grand Union andRegent’s canals and was originallyknown as Kingsbury Reservoir.

But the area, comprising around 340acres of open water, marshes andgrassland, was later named WelshHarp after an old coaching inn whichonce stood nearby.

Today sailing is a popular activityon the 125 acre space of open water,which in 1948 hosted the Olympics’rowing competition, and still hostssailing clubs.

In the 1960s the Welsh Harp was des-ignated a Site of Special ScientificInterest due to its valuable habitat forwildlife.The Welsh Harp EnvironmentalEducation Centre is open throughoutthe year for school classes to participatein curriculum sessions.

Visit www.brent.gov.uk for moreon the centre or call 020 8200 0087.Above: Children at the environmentcentre’s open day.

Reservoir’s bigbirthday sp


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The Ugly Sisters Brent Summer Reading Challenge launchevent fusing fairytale and science fiction.

24 July10.30am Willesden Green Library Centre

ZoolabThe live animal roadshow featuring snakes,tarantulas, lizards, and millipedes.

10 August11am-12 noon Ealing Road Library2.30pm-3.30pm Tokyngton Library

12 August11am-12noon Preston Road Library2.30pm-3.30pm Kingsbury Library Plus

17 August11am-12noon Cricklewood Library 2.30pm-3.30pm Neasden Library Plus

19 August11am-12noonWillesden Green Library Centre2.30pm-3.30pm Harlesden Library Plus

Space JamRebecca Woolf leads Space Jam poetryand drama workshops for five toseven year olds.

10 August2.30pm -4pm Brent Town Hall Library

11 August2.30pm-4pm Harlesden Library Plus

12 August2.30pm-4pm Tokyngton Library

23 August11am-12.30pm Cricklewood Library

2.30pm-4pm Ealing Road Library

Apollo 13 Moon Landing Rebecca Woolf will also lead a drama classabout the Apollo 13 moon landing for

youngsters eight and above.

21 August11am-12.30pm Ealing Road Library2.30pm-4pm Tokyngton Library

Cosmic ComixIllustrator Sally Kindberg is running cosmiccomic workshops.

16 July11am -12noon Ealing Road Library2.30-3.30pm Willesden Green Library Centre

17 August11am-12noon Kilburn Library2.30-3.30pm Brent Town Hall Library

19 August 11am-12noon Kingsbury Library Plus2.30pm-3.30pm Preston Road Library

23 August11am-12noon Brent Town Hall Library2.30pm-3.30pm Harlesden Library

If you miss those look out for Spaceshippottery workshops, Manga and craftclasses to make pop-up books, alien masksand cosmic telescopes.


Readersblast offBrent’s Summer Reading Challengestarts in July, offering children aspace themed adventure in reading.

The countdown has begun. This year’sSummer Reading Challenge is blasting offat a library near you.

The challenge this year is called SpaceHop and it has workshops, competitionsand events inspired by space and alienworlds. Space Hop is free and open to anychild aged from four to 12. It starts on 24July and the mission is to read six booksby 29 August; children can register at aBrent library from 5 July to join up. Tokeep track of the books there is a posterwith stickers and medal and certificate forthose complete the challenge. Books canbe on any subject, fact or fiction; the aimis to read all six.

Visit www.brent.gov.uk/librariesemail [email protected] call 020 8937 3400.


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A firefighting family SECREThistory

The original Wembley Fire Brigade was made up of volunteers with a horse-drawn pump, and was something of a family affair, explains PHILIP GRANT.


Carol Snape’s picture shows Chief Officer Edward Cox on the right with Ernest Cox and William Stevens seated next to him. AlbertCox is probably the fireman standing second from the left on the back of the fire engine.

When Carol Snape from Hampshire sentan old photograph to Wembley HistorySociety asking for any information aboutrelatives who were thought to be in it, shedid not know what would be uncovered.The picture, shown here, of Wembley FireBrigade around 1920, had belonged to herlate grandmother.

Wembley Urban District Council set upits fire brigade in 1895.The firemen werevolunteers, mainly council employees, andwere summoned by a bell above the stationin St John’s Road when an alarm was raised.They were paid one shilling an hour forattending fires and six pence for refresh-ments; their first task would be to find twohorses to pull the old Harrow fire pump.

Edward Cox, a builder from Sudbury,joined Wembley Fire Brigade in 1905, andhis brother Ernest, a plumber, became apart-time fireman in 1911.The ChiefOfficer at the time, a retired Army manMajor Buss, had drilled the brigade into anefficient unit, which regularly won prizes at

competitions. Under his guidance, thecouncil bought a motor fire pump in 1914,and employed a full-time driver. Ernest wasone of two firemen trained as relief drivers.

One evening in February 1917 the

brigade was called to a blaze at a paintworks in Greenford, which was in danger ofspreading to a munitions factory next door.They used their skills to pump water fromthe canal, half a mile away, and after fourhours the flames were overcome and a disaster was averted.That year, KingGeorge V established the Order of theBritish Empire – awarding medals to civilians for distinguished service in the First World War. In November 1920Edward and Ernest Cox were among four

Wembley firemen to receive these medalsfor their efforts at the Purex Works fire. Bythen Edward Cox had been appointedChief Officer, and his youngest brotherAlbert and nephew William Stevens hadjoined the Brigade after wartime army service.When William got married in 1925it was Wembley’s first fireman’s wedding,with the couple driven from the church onthe fire engine. Sadly, his was also the firstfireman’s funeral six years later when hedied after a short illness, aged just 33.

The council started to employ full-timefiremen in 1935. Edward retired in Juneafter 30 years faithful service. On 31January 1936 Ernest (now Second Officer)and Albert were among the last volunteersto be discharged, as Wembley’s firefightershad become a professional brigade.

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If you are a descendant of any volunteermembers of the brigade shown in the picture, please call 020 8937 1068.

“They pumped water

from the canal, half a mile

away, and after four hours

the flames were overcome.”


COMPETITIONS

An escorted tour of Wembley Stadium makes an exciting day out for the whole family. Stroll into the player's dressing room and walk through thetunnel towards the hallowed turf, then climb 107 steps, standing triumphantly in front of the royal box and see the FA Cup. For Brent residents, we have four pairs of tickets for the WembleyStadium tour. For a chance to win, send in the correct answer to the following question:

Which country are England playing on 12 October?

Send or email your answers to Wembley Stadium competition at the address below. For information onevent times visit: www.wembleystadium.com/events

Win your 90 minutes at Wembley Stadium

This events calendar is correct at the time of going to print and is subject to changeand updates. More events are expected to be booked for 2010 – these will be addedto the calendar as and when confirmed. Please visitwww.wembleystadium.com/events for the very latest information.

Competition Terms and Conditions• Only one entry per person allowed • Prizes/tours must be redeemed within 12months of receiving confirmation • Children under 16 must be accompanied on theStadium Tour by an adult and have consent of their parent/guardian • No cash alter-natives for any prize will be offered • Employees of Wembley Stadium and theirfamilies are not eligible to enter. Prize winners must adhere to Wembley StadiumTour’s terms and conditions, available at www.wembleystadium.com/tours • Allprizes/tours are subject to availability and pre-booking is required.

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Wembley Stadium Event Calendar Event starts

28 August Rugby League Challange Cup Final TBC

3 September Euro 2012 Qualifier: England v Bulgaria TBC

10 Sept Muse (event ends) 11pm

11 Sept Muse (event ends) 11pm

12 October Euro 2012 Qualifier: England v Montenegro TBC

31 October NFL - Broncos vs 49ers 5pm

‘Time Out’ has published its guide to the most beautiful and significant trees in London. ‘The Great Trees of London’ hasfacts, figures and photographs about these important trees,including the Wembley Elm in Brent. The Brent Magazinehas five copies to give away. To win a copy, please answerthis question:

Which tree in Brent is in ‘The Great Trees of London’?

Send your entries on a postcard with your name, address and daytime telephone number to: (Name of Competition), The Brent Magazine, Room 9, Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley HA9 9HD or email [email protected] (add name of competition to subject line). The deadline for all competitions is Friday 16 July 2010.

Last month’s winners: (Liz Earle) Gill Fisher (winner), CT Soo (runner-up), O Daley (runner-up).(Britain’s Got Talent) Varleigh Livermore. (Wembley Stadium) J Hunte, Justin Taberham, Hiren Dhimar, Denise Liparoti

Win tickets to a circusextraordinaire

Cirque Du Soleil will be burstingonto Wembley Arena’s stage from

28 July to 1 August with its signatureproduction Saltimbanco, a thrilling and

kaleidoscopic celebration of artistry and agility. It featuresbreathtaking acrobatics and athleticism, solo spotlights and epic ensembles. The Brent Magazine has teamed upwith Wembley Arena and is giving away one family ticket(four people) to this amazing show on 30 July 2010 at 8pm. For a chance to win simply answer this question:

What is the name of Cirque du Soleil’sproduction at Wembley Arena?

To book visit www.WembleyArena.co.uk or call 0844 815 0815.

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CHILDREN AIR CADETSMon and Thurs 7pm 406 Squadron Willesden 020 8451 0406

ARTALIKESats 10am term-time; Sats 10am-noon ARTTEEN7-14 £5, Kensal Rise 07946 755 847

ART CLASSES Mini Picassos for childrenaged 4-6 yrs and 7-11yrs;toddler Picassos 15months-3 yrs, GracelandsCafe, Kensal Green079 0363 8817

BRENT MUSEUM27 July 12noon-4pm 3Dhouses create a map withTrobridge-inspired build-ings Willesden GreenLibrary Centre020 8937 [email protected]

DANIEL’S DENMons 1pm-3pm, Thurs9.30am-11am, 11.30am-1pm, Tues 10am-noon StMIchael and All AngelsChurch, Hillside,StonebrIdge, Fris 9.30am-11am, 11.30am-1pm StMichael’s Church Hall, StMichael’s Ave, TokyngtonTues, 1pm-3pm,Gladstone Park PrimarySchool, Dollis Hillwww.danielsden.org.uk

DOWN SYNDROMETIGER CUBSThurs 5pm-6pm footballcoaching run by QPR,Woodfield SchoolGenwood Avenue, NW9020 8740 2585 07815 670 806

DRAMA WORKSHOPSSats 7-16 yrs DuddenhillCentre, NW10 07958 653 725

11TH BRONDESBURYGUIDESTues, 6pm for girls aged10-14 in Willesden 07810 653 225

FASHION SHOW3 July 2pm and 3.15pmcatwalk show ledAmanda Riley linking sus-tainability and fashion;Lexi Cinema,Chamberlayne Road,NW10 07966 749 091

FAWOOD CHILDREN’SCENTREMons, Tues & Fris9.30am-11.30am under5s pop in and play, Weds9.30am-11.30am child-minder’s network,Fawood Avenue NW10020 8965 9334

FRENCH CLASSESWeds, Thurs after-schoolin Kensal Rise ages 5-11;07753 693 720

GIRLS’ BRIGADEWeds 5.15pm-8.30pm forfive-year-olds andupwards, QueensburyMethodist Church,Beverley Drive 07961 321 237

GRANVILLE YOUTH PLUS ARTS

Mons 6pm-8pmtaekwondo, 6pm-

9pm drama; Tues 6pm-8pm Brent Youth Circus,6pm-9pm Fashion as aBusiness, 6.30pm-8pmKilburn Youth FilmFestival, 7pm-9pmDiscipline dance group;Weds 5.30pm-7pm guitar(intermediate), 7pm-8.30pm guitar (begin-ners), 6pm-8pm streetdance, 6pm-9pm vocaltraining, 7pm-9pmsong writing; Thurs6pm-9pm animation,Granville Road, South

Kilburn 020 8937 3612

HILLSIDE PERFORMING ARTS31 July-18 Sep Sats12noon-2pm for 10-12year olds, 2.30-4.30pmfor 13-16 year olds ice-breaker games, dramaimprovisation, characterdevelopment in drama;dance warm-up, choreog-raphy, cool down; £3 twohours, £1.50 one hour,Hillside Hub, HillsideNW10 07506 198 [email protected]

LONDON IRISH MUSICSCHOOLSats, traditional Irishmusic for under 14s;Oliver Goldsmith Primary,Kenton www.londonirishmusicschool.co.uk020 8205 7231

MINI-SOCCERSuns Year 3 9.45am-10.45am Year 4-Year 610.45am-12noonUxendon Manor School,Vista Way, Kenton, 6weeks £30, call GeorgeLappas 07957 229 518

MONKEY MUSICThurs children aged 3 months - 3 years; StJames’s Church Centre,Stanley Avenue, Alpertonwww.monkeymusic.co.uk 01895 674 587

MUM AND TODDLERThurs 10am-12noon,Preston Mall CommunityCentre, Kenton £2 020 8204 1148

NOAH’S ARKTues 10.30am-12.30pm,Thurs 1.30pm-3.30pm St John’s Church, HarrowRoad, Wembley community playgroup £1per family per session 07768 453 931

PARENT TODDLER GROUPThurs 9am-10.30am 50pBarham Primary Wembley020 8902 3706

PARENT AND BABY WALKTues, 10.30amRoundwood Park, NW1007958 292 524

PIONEER EXPLORERSCOUTSWeds 8am-10pm for 14-18 years, Stember Hall,Leighton Gardens, NW10 01582 703121

SEA TRAINING CORPSThurs 7.15pm-9.15pmSea Pirates 7-9 yrs; Thurs7.15pm-9.15pm juniors;Mons and Fris 7.15pm-9.30pm Sea Cadets;Mons and Fris 7.15pm-9.30pm Marine Cadets;youth group for boys andgirls, Cool Oak Lane,NW9 020 8205 4492www.seacadet.org

7TH BRONDESBURYBROWNIESTues 6pm for girls aged 7-10 in Willesden 07810 653 225

SING AND SIGN CLASSESMon-Fri, for babies 6-18months. Willesden Green& Kensal Rise 07790 955 576

SOCCER TRAININGFris 6pm-8pm, for children, first session free Capital City AcademyNW10 [email protected]

SPLASH FOOTBALLSats 10am-12pm, ages 5-15. Claremont HighSchool, ClaremontAvenue, Kenton, £30 for 5 weeks 07863 165 737

WILLESDEN DISTRICTSCOUTSGroups throughoutWillesden for youngpeople aged 6-18, adultvolunteers needed020 459 [email protected]

COMMUNITYACE CAFE25 July 9am-5pmStreetfighter and StuntFestival best bikes display,tyre burnouts, wheeliemachine, hot tricks fromEast Coast FMX displayteam, outside WembleyArena 020 8782 5629www.acecafeevents.com

BRENT AND HARROWNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONOF WIDOWS13 July 8pm guess thelocation game, bring aphoto or picture, 27 July8pm cheese and wine,bring a friend call Rhona,76 Marlborough Hill,Harrow 020 8969 3198

BRENT PENSIONERS FORUM6 July 10-12noon BrentTown Hall, Forty LaneWembley 020 8998 0564

CAPITAL AGE FESTIVAL9-10 July 2pm-6pm freefestival of music, dance,theatre, arts and crafts forover 50s Royal FestivalHall, South Bank (Sat)Bernie Spain Gardens nextto Oxo Tower Wharf (Sun)www.capitalagefestival.org.uk

CHALKHILL COMMUNITY CENTREMons-Suns education,sports and communityactivities ChalkhillCommunity Centre, 113Chalkhill Roadwww.chalkhillcommunitycentre.org020 8385 1836

HINDU EXPERIENCE25 July 9am-6.30pm culture, games, healthand workshops inspiredby Hinduism £2 under 8sfree Kingsbury HighSchool, NW9 www.thehinduexperience.org

MAYHEW ANIMAL HOME OPEN DAY18 July 11.30am-4.30pmstreet party with livemusic, stalls, bouncycastle face-painting anddog show; MayhewAnimal Home TrenmarGardens, NW10 £2.50under 16s senior citizens£1.50 [email protected] 020 8968 2445

MOSAICMosaicYouth.org.ukweekly youth club for lesbian, gay and biteenagers 08000 433 411

NORTH WEST LONDONLESBIAN AND GAY GROUPMons 8.30pm, TenterdenSports Centre, PrestonRoad, Wembley 07941 707884

OVER 50S DISCUSSION GROUPTues 11am-12.30pm TheGallery, Willesden GreenLibrary 020 8452 8739

ST MICHAEL’S SUMMER FAIR10 July 12noon-6pm barbecue, raffle, food anddrink, games and bouncycastle St Michael’sChurch, St Michael’sAvenue, Tokyngton 020 8902 3290

SUDBURY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE26-30 July 11am-4pm,live music, bric-a-bracsale, art classes, keep-fit,art, £3.50 lunch, freecream teas 809 HarrowRoad, (behind SudburyMethodist Church) 020 8908 1220

SUMMER FAYRE17 July 12noon-4pmstalls, tombola, BBQ,cream teas, grand drawSt Mary’s ChurchWillesden, Neasden Lane,NW10 020 8459 2167

TAMIL READING GROUP10 July 2.30pm-4pmBrent Town Hall Library020 8937 3500

WILLESDEN GREEN WRITERS GROUPThurs 8pm-10pmWillesden Green LibraryCentre ww.willesdengreenwriters.com

WOMEN’S POETRY 2 July 4pm ‘Poetry andEmpowerment’ HarlesdenLibrary Plus, High Street,NW10; 21 July 7pm ledby Ursula Troche The Hub,All Souls Church Hall,Station Road, Harlesden07896 366 485 [email protected]

WOMEN’S INSTITUTENORTH WEST LONDON1 July 7.30pm upstairsNorth London Tavern, 375Kilburn High Road [email protected]

DANCEADULT BEGINNERS BALLET COURSEUntil 14 July Weds6.30pm-7.30pm TheCorrib Rest, 76-80Salusbury Rd, NW6 6PA07956 260 108 www.balletforyou.co.uk

ADULT STREET DANCETues, 7.30pm-8.30pm,£5.15 New Bridge ParkCentre, Stonebridge 020 8937 3730

BALLROOM AND LATIN DANCEMons 7.45pm Fris 7pm,Weds 7.45pm (salsa),Thurs 7.45pm (tango) Arthur Murray DanceStudio, 242 Kilburn HighRoad 020 7624 3331 www.dance-arthurmurray.co.uk

BELLY DANCING Mons 7.30pm-8.30pm(beginners), 8.30pm-9.30pm (improvers) £48for 6 weeks £8 drop-inFitness First 492-498 HighRd, Wembley,www.hayaam.com07855 362 849Tues 8.30pm-10pm NYPilates Studio, LonsdaleRd NW6 020 7372 3490Sats 2pm-3pm 105Salusbury Road NW6,£7/lesson or £50/8 [email protected]

BOLLYWOOD AND SEMI-CLASSICAL INDIANSuns 11.15am-12.15pmFitness First 197 AlpertonRoad 07930 593 [email protected]

TIMEout

What’s going on…The essential guide to music, drama, sport, workshops and much more. Find out what’s going on in Brent during July 2010. To get your event listed [email protected] or telephone 020 8937 1068.


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BRENT MUSEUM BRENT MUSEUMHigh Road, NW10020 8937 3600BRENT ARCHIVESIst Floor, Willesden Green Library Centre, NW10020 8937 3541 [email protected] PAUL DAISLEY HALLForty Lane, Wembley, Middx HA9Box Office 020 8937 6206/6203STABLES GALLERY ARTS CENTREGladstone Park, Dollis Hill Lane, London NW2 020 8452 8655Thursday – Sunday 11am-6pm TRICYCLE THEATRE CINEMA AND GALLERY269 Kilburn High Road,London NW6Theatre Box Office 020 7328 1000Cinema Box Office 020 7328 1900Disabled access to auditorium andcafe induction loop in auditorium Minicom 020 7625 5105WEMBLEY ARENABox Office 0870 060 0870www.livenation.co.uk/wembley

Barham Park Library Harrow Road, Sudbury, Middx 020 8937 [email protected] Library152 Olive Road NW2 020 8937 [email protected] Road Library Ealing Road, Wembley, Middx 020 8937 [email protected] LibraryCraven Park Road, Harlesden,London NW10 020 8937 [email protected] Rise Library Bathurst Gardens, NW10 020 8937 [email protected] LibrarySalusbury Road, London NW6 020 8937 [email protected] Library PlusKingsbury Road, Kingsbury,London NW9 020 8937 [email protected] Library 277 Neasden Lane, London NW1020 8937 [email protected] Road Library Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, Middx 020 8937 [email protected] Library Monks Park, Wembley, Middx 020 8937 [email protected] Hall LibraryBrent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley, Middx 020 8937 [email protected] Green LibraryHigh Road, Willesden, London NW10 020 8937 [email protected]

VENUES

LIBRARIES

LINE DANCINGFris 6.15pm-7.15pm, free,beginners, ChalkhillCommunity Centre, 113Chalkhill Road, Wembley 020 8976 1099

CLUB CEROCTues 8pm-11pm entry £7 plus £3 lifetime membership and a freebeginner’s DVD BrentTown Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley HA9,www.clubceroc.com020 8933 4350

SALSAMons, 7.30pm-8.30pmMambo City salsa at £6 StJoseph’s Social Club,Empire Way, [email protected] 7.30pm-8.30pmWillesden Sports CentreThurs 8.15-9.30pm £4.5007961 281 989

SELF EXPRESSIVE DANCETues 8pm-9.30pm, £7.50,Holy Innocents ChurchHall, Bacon LaneKingsbury 020 8205 6751

SEQUENCE AND TEADANCINGMons Tues 2pm-4pm£1.50 all ages welcomeKing’s Hall CommunityCentre 155 HarlesdenRoad, Willesden 020 8459 3487

DRAMACHAMELEONS Mons and Thurs 8pm,amateur dramaticsNeasden MethodistChurch, NW1007968 965 038

DRAMA WORKHOUSETues & Weds 8pm-10pmfor adults Dudden HillCentre, NW10 07958 653 725

EAST LANE THEATRE 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24July 7.45pm ‘EquallyDivided’ by RonaldHarwood, Vale FarmWembley £9 in advance07762 622 215

MADHATTERSWeds 8pm amateur dramatics, Stables ArtsCentre, Gladstone Park,Dollis Hill Lane. 020 8452 5239

WEMBLEY OPERATIC SOCIETYWeds 8pm-10.30pm new members needed for‘42nd Street’ rehearsals inPreston Road, Wembleywww.wos-productions.org.uk 020 8868 5117

ENVIRONMENTBARNHILL CONSERVATION 4 July 10am woodlands,paths and hay meadows,meet 199 Salmon Street;11 July 10am pond surveyand improvements, meetFryent Way car park; 18July 10am orchards, haywatch meet at Bush Farm;25 July 10am warrensand meade, meet atFryent Country Park carpark lay-by 020 8206 0589www.bhcg.ik.com

FRIENDS OF THE EARTH13 July 7.30pm WillesdenTrades and Labour Hall375 High Road WillesdenNW10 [email protected] 07793 244 408

KINGSBURY WALKERSWeds 1.55pm, Meet BushFarm, Slough Lane andSalmon Street junction.020 8907 2836

WELSH HARP CONSERVATION GROUP18 July 10am walk to seebutterflies and dragonflies020 8447 1810

EXHIBITIONSARTISAN2-23 July Weds-Sat 11am-5pm ‘BloomingMarvellous’ photographyby Liz Eddison capturingthe beauty of gardens 80Harlesden Road, NW10020 8451 6315

BRENT ARTISTS REGISTERUntil 15 July ‘Work, Restand Play’ GCSE artworkby Queens ParkCommmunity Schoolpupils TheWall@TheGallery; 20 July-13Aug ‘Ethereal Material’how artists respond tomaterials, daily 2-6pmThe Gallery WillesdenGreen Library Centre 020 8459 [email protected]

BRENT MUSEUMUntil 16 Sep ‘Visionary ofthe Suburbs’ life andwork of the architectextraordinaire EGTrobridge, Until 11 July‘An Olympic Borough1908-2012’ touring exhibition 1st floorWillesden Green LibraryCentre, Willesden HighRoad 020 8937 3600

INTERVENTION GALLERYUntil 25 July Sat-Sun10am-4pm sculpture byBenedict Youngman andvideo work by Jon Sack,Anglican Chapel, KensalGreen Cemetery NW1007903 524 968

STABLES GALLERYUntil 4 July AugustineColl mixed media; 8 July-1 Aug ‘Branch Outing’Sally Buchanan’s photosand sculpture inspired byGladstone Park’s treesGladstone Park, Dollis HillLane 020 8452 8655

LEARNINGFILM-MAKING4, 10 July 10.30am-5.30pm two-day coursein film-making led bySabina Sattar £160Stables Gallery, GladstonePark Dollis Hill Lane, NW2020 8452 8655 [email protected]

LIFE COACHING1, 15, 29 July 10am-12noon ‘Ready for aChange?’ life coachingRoundwood Lodge Cafe,Roundwood Park NW10£25 book in advance callImani 07525 371 [email protected]

MIDDLESEX ITECGCSE tuition in maths,English, science for 14-19years at Middlesex ITEC020 900 0505

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGECourses, talks and workshops 020 8933 7558www.brentu3a.org.uk

LOCAL HISTORYBRENT MUSEUM15 July 6.30pm ‘A Historyof the SwedenborgSociety’ secretary RichardLines talks about the society’s history, beliefsand Swedenborgian influence on EG TrobridgeEducation RoomWillesden Green LibraryCentre 020 8937 3600

WEMBLEY HISTORY SOCIETY16 July 7.30pm summersocial with quiz; fish andchips St Andrew’s ChurchHall, Church Lane,Kingsbury 020 8205 3263

WILLESDEN LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY21 July 7.30pm summerguided tour: meet atchurchyard, St Mary’sChurch, off NeasdenLane, NW10 020 8965 7230 [email protected]

MEETINGSBRENT COUNCIL AREACONSULTATIVE FORUMS13 July 7pm Kilburn andKensal, Queens ParkCommunity SchoolAylestone Avenue, NW6;14 July 7pm WembleyPatidar House, LondonRoad; 20 July 7.30pm

Willesden College ofNorth West LondonDenzil Road, NW10; 21July 7pm Kingsbury andKenton Kingsbury HighSchool, Princes AvenueNW9 020 8937 [email protected]

MUSICSINGING LESSONSSat-Wed contemporarysinging lessons and musictheory, beginners to inter-mediate levels, NeasdenLane 07796 372 [email protected]

VOCALITY WILLESDENCOMMUNITY CHOIRMons 8pm-10pm firstsession free, gospel,African, pop and more,Willesden Green LibraryCentre, Space 2 95 HighRoad, NW10 07985 094 322

WEMBLEY ARENA4 July Britain’s Got TalentLive; 28-31 July Cirque duSoleil www.livenation.co.uk/wembley

SPORTS & LEISUREBRONDESBURY BOWLING CLUBEvenings and daytimeincluding free tuition,Chatsworth Road 0208 438 0302

BROTHERS PEARSE CAMOGIE CLUBLadies’ hurling club, alllevels welcome, call MaryCahill 07904 685 276

CENTURY BOWLS CLUBIndoor and outdoorbowls, free coachingavailable, social actitivities,Logan Road, Wembley020 8904 3261

FUN AND FITNESSTues 8pm-9pm ladies onlyall levels exercise class; £4Kingsbury Baptists Churchhall, Slough Lane, NW907944 523 260

LADIES KEEP FITWeds 7.30-8.30pmMandhata Centre,20a RosemeadAvenue, Wembley07930 593 [email protected]

PILATESMons 7pm-8pm, Sats 10-11am Living Well HealthClub, Wembley PlazaHotel, Empire Way, £507903 937 909

PRESTON PARK BOWLS CLUBNew members welcome,free coaching and loan of bowls Preston ParkRecreation Ground,Carlton Avenue East 020 8933 9358 020 8427 1590

QUEENS PARK HARRIERSTues & Thurs 7pm-8pm,Willesden Sport Centrewww.queensparkharriers.org.uk

SHORINJI KEMPO MARTIAL ARTTues 8pm-9.30pm Churchof Ascension, TheAvenue, Wembley; Fris7.30-9pm at StErconwald’s Church Hall,112 Carlton Avenue East,Wembley 07404 039 087

SOUTH HAMPSTEADTENNIS CLUBMon-Sun looking for players to play in top divi-sions of Middlesex Leagueand Cup, Milverton RoadBrondesbury, NW6 [email protected] Cynthia Felix 07540 609 641

SUDBURY COURT BADMINTON CLUBThurs 8pm-10pm, The Mall, Kingsbury 020 8904 6698

TAEKWONDOMons 7pm-9pm, Sat10am-11am HolyInnocents Church Hall,Bacon Lane Kingsbury07799 546 428

WHIST CLUBTues 7.30pm-10.15pmKingsbury HorticulturalAssociation, The PavilionOld Kenton LaneAllotments, new memberswelcome call Bill

07957 965 692

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Mayhew AnimalHome Open Day.See: Community.


93% 5+ GCSE A*-C 2009 (Highest in Brent)

‘Outstanding in 24 out of 27 areas’ (OfSTED: 2008)

‘Outstanding value added in 2009

– Top 1% in England/Best in Brent’

– KS2-4 CVA 1054.6 (DCSF: 2009)

‘Ranked 4th out of 2685 Specialist Schools

for 5+ A*-C including English and Maths JVA’

(SSAT: Jan 2010)

‘28th most improved secondary school in England 2006-9’

(BBC Education News: Jan 2010)

‘One of only 12 schools from over 4000 in England to

appear in the highest value added and most improved

GCSE results tables’ (DCSF: Jan 2010)

We are highly oversubscribed and received 1,092 applications for 210

places in 2010. Places are only available for Year 7 in 2011. Apply to

secure a place for your child through the Common Application Form

available from Primary Schools and Chesterfield House, Wembley.

East Lane, Wembley, Middlesex HA0 3NTTel: 020 8385 4800Email: [email protected]: www.whtc.co.uk Headteacher: Ms Gill Bal

OPEN EVENINGTuesday 21 September 2010 6pm-8.30pmYou are warmly invited to come and see our school

OutstandingOfsted 2008-2009

Documents

The Brent Magazine issue 104 July 2010