The Brent Magazine Issue no.152 Summer 2017 Free for people who live and work in Brent

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NEWS 6 OPEN FOR BUSINESS 36 A round up of the Breathing new life into the AMAZING! h latest news in Brent high street WE ARE SAILING 18 SIGN OF THE TIMES 39 Help a child in need to shine Sailing Club taster sessions Bringing BSL to the mainstream by f hstering today SOLICITOR TURNED MAKING BRENT A SCREENWRITER 20 SAFER PLACE 40 www.brent.gov.uk/fostertoday Council’s link to Sky TV series Standing up to violent crime Guerrilla together or call 020 8937 4538 LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE DEMENTIA FRIENDLY BRENT 42 THIS SUMMER 22 Taking action on dementia foster Cleaner and greener tips IN THE PUBLIC EYE 44 GETTING READY FOR An inside look at council’s Brent CARNIVAL 24 scrutiny process Behind the scenes look at INTERNATIONAL the Notting Hill street party REGGAE DAY 46 HOORAY FOR OUR PARKS 26 Bob Marley’s days spent What is Private Fostering Get fit for free at a park in Neasden near you LOCAL BOXING HERO Have you, or someone you know made an SUSPECT IT REPORT IT 30 COMES HOME 49 Safeguarding is everyone’s duty James DeGale is back in the UK arrangement to look after someone else’s child for MEET BRENT’S CASH BOOST FOR more than a month? ULTRAPRENEUR 32 LOCAL PEOPLE 51 If so, you could be fostering privately! Harlesden business man, Eleven local charities Brent Council has a responsibility to ensure that all Julian Hall share £45K children in Brent are being cared for properly and ILLEGAL TRADERS SHOWN ARTS AND CULTURE 53 that carers are supported. THE RED CARD 34 Theatre, music, events If you know of, or are caring for a child who is Enforcement officer patrol and more being privately fostered please let us know. match days WHAT’S ON 59 INSIDE HARLESDEN HUB 35 Classes, fitness and Call 020 8937 2749 The community hub that opportunities near you foster works for you www.brent.gov.uk/privatefostering Brent

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Issue 152 for a safer Brent Summer Too often we see lives ruined or lost on tackling serious violent crime. 2017 to the tragedy of senseless violence. We are also upgrading our CCTV I’m sure each of us offered thoughts network to improve evidence and prayers to those caught up in gathering and the chances of Large print edition the horrific attack in Manchester successful prosecution. last month. But these problems need more Published by the London Borough of Brent, Brent Civic Centre, Any life lost as a result of violent than just enforcement if they are to Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0FJ crime is of course a tragedy for be resolved. We each need to The London Borough of Brent does not accept responsibility for any goods those most immediately affected. consider what more we can do as or services offered by advertisers. Publication of an advertisement does not But it is also a tragedy for the individuals and as members of our imply recommendation by the council of any goods or services advertised. community as a whole. As well as communities. We need to talk. We Please use your local paper bank when disposing of this and other stopping us in our tracks, the shock, need to stand up and say that newspapers and magazines. grief and fear that such events instil enough is enough. can also drive us apart. If we let We need to confront seemingly that happen, then we will never impossible questions such as: what is succeed in keeping our streets safe. it that drives a person to commit The good news is that, overall, such terrible acts? How do they not crime in Brent is falling. understand the lasting Unfortunately, like many other cities consequences of their actions? across the UK, we are not immune What is going on in their lives for to increasing violent crime. Through them to disregard the lives of the Safer Brent Partnership, the others? Brent magazine contacts council and police are working hard I know that these are incredibly to get this situation under control. difficult matters to deal with. But Editorial : [email protected] We will use every resource at our we have to try. 24 hour contact number: 020 8937 1234 disposal to catch, prosecute and Visit www.brent.gov.uk/timetotalk Email: [email protected] punish those who choose to carry weapons around this borough. Advertising: [email protected] We’ve paid for an additional 12 Councillor Muhammed Butt www.brent.gov.uk police officers who will be focused Leader of Brent Council

4 5 Smoothie operator these drinks. Companies like Punch News Update & Juicy, who promote healthy, – Harlesden delicious alternatives, are incredibly entrepreneur important in helping families ensure Tricycle Theatre to Indhu Rubasingham, Artistic their children have access to a Director of the Tricycle Theatre said: secures £24K healthier, balanced diet. receive £1 million “All of us at the Tricycle are beyond “Davina’s story is truly inspiring delighted by this game-changing funding and her work in the community is cash boost invaluable.” contribution from Brent Council Davina Roberts has secured £24,000 Kilburn’s Tricycle Theatre is edging that puts us within reaching funding to create a new market closer to securing the funds it needs distance of achieving this hugely stall for her business ‘Punch & Juicy Official: Brent Start to complete a major refurbishment exciting and ambitious project. Liquid Foods’. ‘boosts confidence’ after Brent Council approved We intend to make Brent proud of The entrepreneur, who was funding of up to £1million. the Tricycle, a local theatre with an homeless and then diagnosed with Brent Start was praised by Ofsted The iconic cultural venue on international presence that will be a lymphoedema (a condition which and received a ‘Good’ rating in a Kilburn High Road, has been at the beacon on Kilburn High Road.” affects mobility), hit her recent inspection. heart of the borough’s vibrant arts The works are due to be crowdfunding target with support The council’s adult education scene since the 1980’s and has completed next year with the from the Mayor of London, London service was praised for the high already raised £5.5 million towards theatre set to re-open in spring Docklands, Car Giant, Quintain and standard of teaching as many its renovation. The council funding 2018. 70 other supporters. learners gain qualifications and will help the theatre to increase Davina said: “Since launching, move on to work or further capacity by 25% from 232 to 292 Warm welcome for we’ve reached over 500 community training. seats, substantially improve accessi - members under 16 years old, It was also applauded for the bility and wheelchair access, enable Syrian refugees teaching them about healthier number of students gaining the theatre to extend the range of The government’s Vulnerable alternatives to widely advertised confidence, self-esteem and activities they run and make Person Resettlement Programme sugary beverages. parenting skills alongside their improvements to its frontage. is getting underway and Brent is “We hope to increase our outreach classroom knowledge. Cllr Shama Tatler, Cabinet Member now able to play its part in offering and create even greater impact by Cllr Shama Tatler, Cabinet member for Regeneration, Growth, refuge to those fleeing war-torn adding the third element to our for Regeneration and Growth, Employment and Skills said: Syria. work, a market stall, to sell the Employment and Skills, said: “Local “In recognition of the theatre’s Working in partnership with delicious fruit and veg we grow on people are working towards the economic, social and culture Citizens UK, the Home Office and our allotment.” careers and lives they want through benefits, the council has agreed to local charities such as St Laurence’s Cllr Krupesh Hirani, Lead Member Brent Start. support its renovation with a grant Larder and SUFRA, the council can for Community Wellbeing, said: “A It’s a testament to the great work of £1million. The Tricycle is one of now offer people the support they huge part of our campaign work is of all involved to receive this rating. London’s most respected and loved need to settle in and build new lives around saying ‘no to sugary drinks’. Congratulations!” theatres and the council is delighted here in Brent. Around a quarter of the added to have secured its future.” sugar in a child’s diet comes from

6 7 Wembley up to five prosecutions every Discover the organised by the Brent Schools month. Partnership to celebrate educational ‘Slum-digs’ rogue If you suspect that someone is hidden mysteries achievement in Brent. This includes renting out an unlicensed property outperforming the national average landlords found in Brent, please report them of tribal India... in at both GCSE and A Level, and guilty anonymously now at Kingsbury nearly two thirds of young people www.brent.gov.uk/reportaproperty achieving passes in the core subjects A family of rogue landlords who Fryent Country Park in Kingsbury of English and Maths. crammed 31 tenants into a Ark Academy in will play host to ‘Tribal India’, a Cllr Butt and Mike Hulme, from ‘Slumdog Millionaire-esque’ shanty three-day interactive festival Brent Schools Partnership, were home have been found guilty of Wembley scores celebrating cultural diversity, from joined on the pitch by Stan Cain breaching landlord licensing rules. the 21 to the 23 July. and Lorcan Barnett pupils from Mum and daughter, Harsha and top marks with Explore the recreated tribal Queens Park Community School. Chandani Shah, along with Mrs sports venue villages, learn to make dinner sets Harsha Shah’s brother, Sanjay Shah from leaves, mill your own flour British Sign and rent collector Jaykipkumar Ark Academy, based on Bridge Road and get your hands dirty making Valand, were pocketing around in Wembley, wins Outstanding clay pottery. Vivacious dance Language gets £112,000 a year by stuffing 31 London Sports Venue Award for performances unseen in the UK will people into appalling conditions in 2017. leave you speechless, whilst music support to be a four-bedroom house in Wembley. Facilities include a high-quality from the east to the west of India’s ‘heard’ locally Cllr Harbi Farah, Cabinet Member 3G Astro Turf pitch set against a most primitive tribes will strike a for Housing, said: “This judgement backdrop of the Wembley Stadium. chord with all ages and President of the Harrow and Brent sends out a clear message that backgrounds. United Deaf Club, Asif Iqbal MBE, Brent has a zero tolerance policy Volunteers lend a Don’t miss over 100 international visited Brent Civic Centre to mark towards landlords who break the artists exhibiting tribal music, National Deaf Awareness Week in law and exploit vulnerable tenants. hand in Harlesden dance, food, customs, arts, crafts May. The lean-to shack we found in the and more of the unseen cultures of During a meeting with the former back garden of the property in July A team of railway workers India. See page 56 for details. Mayor of Brent, Cllr Parvez Ahmed, last year looked like something you gathered in Harlesden for a one-day and Cllr Muhammed Butt, Leader of would expect to find in a challenge to revitalise a Barnardo’s ‘Brent is Brilliant’ Brent Council, Asif explained how Hollywood depiction of a shanty service that supports local families. to communicate with a deaf person town.” The Network Rail volunteers launched at QPR in BSL (British Sign Language) and The four defendants will be brought power washers and taught a few signs. sentenced at Crown Court at a later scrubbing brushes to give the An initiative to celebrate the Brent Council will be working date with the judge ordering the Freeman Family Centre a deep achievements of pupils and together with local deaf defendants to pay Brent Council clean. teachers in Brent was launched by communities and organisations to £35,000 in costs. Cllr Muhammed Butt, Leader of sign the BSL Charter over the This month, fines paid to the Brent Council, at QPR FC’s match coming year. Read more on page courts by criminal landlords passed with Brighton in April. 39. the half a million pound mark with ‘Brent is Brilliant’ has been

8 9 Primary school Rogue shisha café Spurs stars kick- New portal to give offers – 95% of kids burnt by £5,000 start Foster Care Brent business bag a top three fine Fortnight chance ‘to shine’ choice A shisha café in Cricklewood is Tottenham Hotspur players, Harry Local businesses are being given feeling the heat after being fined Kane, Michel Vorm and Kevin ‘every opportunity to shine’ as a Every Brent child whose parents more than £5000 for flouting the Wimmer, joined forces with Brent new online portal to access applied on time has been offered a law and operating illegally. foster to promote fostering in opportunities to provide goods and primary school place for September 38 year old Maryam Brent. services locally was launched. The 2017. Khodabakhshmoriabadi, Director of Andres Crespo and Dennis portal, Brent Contracts, enables Figures published yesterday show Parkway 329 Limited on Edgware Fazaldin, who have both been local firms to be alerted to jobs that Brent Council received 3,808 on Road, was ordered to pay a total of fostering in Brent for a number of worth up to £25,000 and for them time applications for places at £5,589 after a Brent Council years, brushed up their footballing to post any subcontracting opportu - primary school reception classes. compliance visit in October 2016 skills with the Spurs players at their nities they have on the easy-to-use Over 95% of applicants were revealed six separate offences to be training ground. system. offered a place at one of their top taking place at one time. These Andres said: “It was great meeting Cllr Margaret McLennan, Deputy three schools and over 97% were included allowing smoking inside, the players and good to have foster Leader of Brent Council, said: offered one of their preferred tobacco offences and operating an carers being recognised for the “Ensuring Brent is open for business schools. unregistered food business. work that we do. It may sound a bit is a key priority for the council and Cllr Mili Patel, Cabinet Member for strange to some but I think the Brent Contracts portal will help Children and Young People, said: Relive 2012 glory – managing a good foster home is a to keep economic opportunities “I’m delighted that we have met bit like managing a football team. within our borough and ensure our the demand for primary school at a discount! “Teamwork, dedication and talented, local businesses are given places and that the number of first- supporting one another, through every opportunity to shine.” preference allocations has increased Get your discounted tickets to this the good and the difficult times, is Sign up today: yet again. Like all London boroughs, year’s IPC World Para Athletics the only way to achieve all our www.brent.gov.uk/brentcontracts Brent continues to experience championships between 14 and 23 goals.” pressure on school places but I July at the London Stadium. Tottenham Hotspur striker, Harry Playstreets is back! would like to reassure parents we All tickets are discounted to £9 per Kane, said: “We recognise the huge are doing everything we can to adult (Over 16) and £3 per child (16 impact foster carers have in helping A scheme which enables local create the high quality school places and under) through this special children and young people thrive streets to close for up to three which they rightly expect for their offer. Simply log on to https:// through difficult circumstances.” hours, once a month, and be children.” tickets london2017athletics.com , There are more than 300 children converted into a playground for For more information about create an account and enter the who need fostering in Brent, but children, has returned this summer. schools in Brent, please visit discount code ‘LON2O17’. there are not enough households to It’s easy to organise – all necessary www.brent.gov.uk/schoolfinder Don’t miss out on your care for them. Could you foster a equipment is provided through the opportunity to recreate the golden child? www.brent.gov.uk/fostering ‘PlayStreets’ scheme and IT’S summer of London 2012 at this COMPLETELY FREE. To find out more year’s IPC World Para Athletics visit www.brent.gov.uk/playstreets championships. 10 11 Tottenham makes develop skills for life and work, and Next stop: Council housing advice to help residents gain Wembley its employment. For more information Mayor of Brent to be taken back contact [email protected] temporary home or call 020 8937 6450 . Former bus conductor, Cllr in-house Bhagwanji Chohan, is the new Tottenham Hotspur FC will play Mayor of Brent. Council housing in Brent will no their home games in the 2017/18 Cyclists get into After moving from Kenya to longer be managed by Brent football season at Wembley a spin round London many years ago, the new Housing Partnership (BHP) and Stadium, after reaching an Mayor and ward councillor for instead return to direct local agreement with the FA. Wembley Alperton has had a long and varied authority control. The decision to play at Wembley, career not only working for TFL as a 49% of tenants and leaseholders prompted by Tottenham’s redevel - Wembley Park played host to some bus conductor but running a who responded to an independently opment of their home ground at of Britain’s top Olympians and successful grocery business for 23 run consultation supported the White Hart Lane, follows a Brent professional cyclists as part of the years. An active member of the proposal to return full control of Council planning committee decision Tour Series last month. community, Cllr Chohan has also housing management to council – to temporarily increase the number As well as the pros, the whole volunteered for the Youth Service, with 8% opposed. of full capacity events at the stadium community got involved with a Ealing Community Race Relations BHP was set up in 2003 as an arm’s over the next year, so long as the schools race between local primary Council, acted as an interpreter and length management organisation effect of the additional games on schools including St. Joseph’s Junior, been a Special Constable. (ALMO) meaning it was run as a local residents is well-managed. Salusbury, Barham and Sudbury The Mayor will be supporting two separate organisation, overseen by Conditions attached to the schools, as well as Rollapaluza – a charities in 2017-18: The Asian the Council, but this arrangement planning permission for the static bike competition with music Women’s Resource Centre, which will now end later this year. additional games – contributed to and live commentary and Dr Bike, a assists women and children experi - by resident feedback through the free bike health check. Find out encing domestic abuse; and The Hefty fines for planning consultation – include more at www.brent.gov.uk/cycling Akshaya Patra Foundation UK, measures to control parking, traffic, YOUR SHOUT which works to eradicate classroom fly-tippers in Brent street cleaning, event management Richard: “I love the fresh air and hunger and facilitate childhood and public safety. Marina Lounge Limited, of 27 freedom of being on the open road. education. Bridge Road in Wembley, was found Cycling can be an adventure. You Speaking about his new role, Cllr guilty of illegally dumping rubbish The Living Room get to see different parts of the Chohan said: “I’m delighted to have and ordered to pay a total of £3,115 reaches 100 world. And everyone’s got been elected Mayor of Brent and in fines and costs. something in common - it brings feel honoured to represent the The shisha venue was issued with a The Living Room service based in St people together.” borough and our residents. Brent is Fixed Penalty Notice in September Raphael’s Estate has helped over Stewart: “It’s so much easier and one of London’s most culturally 2016 after the council’s Enviro-Crime 100 residents into work. cheaper to cycle to work. Cycling is diverse boroughs, and I’m looking team investigated the unsightly pile The service provides a range of good fun and you make friends forward to working with underrep - of broken furniture dumped on support for residents of the estate through it.” resented communities across the Chalkhill Road, but failed to pay the including: housing, money and borough to ensure that all residents initial fine. Darren: “Riding my bike keeps me are given a voice.” childcare advice, training to help fit and it’s a social thing.”

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20 21 Environment “We’ve got some fantastically YOUR SHOUT imaginative and civic-minded “This is a brilliant opportunity. In L ve people in Brent and I’m really Summer Lovin’ whnere you live our community, we have started looking forward to seeing what Sudbury in Bloom, where we are ideas are submitted.” encouraging volunteers to adopt cleans up Brent To apply for a grant visit unkempt spaces and plant flowers www.brent.gov.uk/lovewhereyoulive to brighten up the area. These Community clean-up days, reporting illegally dumped Let us know what you are doing to grants could really make a help make Brent a cleaner and rubbish, recycling more and beautiful garden displays are difference and I’ll definitely be greener place to live. Email applying.” just some of the ways residents are helping to make Brent [email protected] Renu Kaul , Vice-Chairman of cleaner and greener this summer... and now there are Schools go green in Sudbury Town Residents Association grants for residents who love where they live Kingsbury “My family moved to England from Brent’s Love Where You Live and schools who have an idea to Six schools around Kingsbury have Romania and I’ve lived in Brent campaign, which launched on improve the environment, tackle joined forces to create an eco- since I was born and I love it here. Valentine’s Day last year, is social isolation or help to build project which aims to encourage us I want to live here for the rest of my harnessing residents pride in their better community relations. all to do our bit by re-using and life, but sometimes that doesn’t feel local neighbourhoods and is going Whether it’s organising a street recycling as much as possible. like an option because of all the from strength to strength. party, brightening up your local As part of the project, pupils litter being dropped. That’s why The campaign aims to make it area with some flowers or litter picked around their together with Kingsbury Schools we easier for residents to work with the establishing a community vegetable neighbourhoods to raise awareness decided to take action. By picking council as it strives to make the patch for all to enjoy, these grants we all have to keep Brent clean, up the litter, we hope we have been borough cleaner and greener. And offer the chance to bring your green and litter-free. good role models for our the good news is – it’s working! We community together and make a community.” are recycling more, dozens of clean difference in your neighbourhood. Andreea Rotariu , 11 years old, Roe up days have been arranged and “Our Love Where You Live Green Junior School reports of things like littering, dog campaign is about encouraging all fouling and graffiti using the residents to care for their Love where you live? It’s a crime not to care Cleaner Brent smartphone app have surroundings and feel responsible almost doubled. for how things look and feel so that Score yourself out of three 5,722 fines for littering and 77 fines And now with a little help from a we can create a better environment I properly recycle my waste and for illegally dumping rubbish have new Love Where You Live grant, for everyone,” says Cllr Eleanor put my bins out on time. been issued by Brent Council since you can now do even more to Southwood, Brent Council’s Cabinet www.brent.gov.uk/recycling June 2016. brighten up your neighbourhood Member for the Environment. I use the Cleaner Brent app to Rana Ahsan, of Cricklewood and inspire a bit of community spirit “These grants are a great report illegally dumped rubbish and Broadway, was recently on the as the summer rolls in. opportunity for residents who want graffiti. Dowload now at www. receiving end of some ‘tough love’ to do something positive for their brent.gov.uk/lovewhereyoulive after the court ordered him to pay £500 grants offer communities and help make their I am organising or taking part in a £610 for littering on Chichele Road, Grants of up to £500 are available local areas even better places to local community clean-up event. Cricklewood. for all residents, community groups live, work and visit. www.brent.gov.uk/cleanup 22 23 My community six create the Notting Hill carnival “In addition to generating a party theme each year and then in July, atmosphere musically, we tend to the costume making begins with the want to showcase upcoming young Mahogany costumes have help of local people, children and talent sprinkled with some even entire families as mums and established artists for the stage Carnival all sewn up dads from Brent work alongside show plus guest DJ’s who buy into their children. the Mastermind ethic of the Watching the Notting Hill Carnival pass by, you see little of “There is always something for ultimate party atmosphere,” someone to do. In our team we said Lewis. the sweat, time and tears that goes into making the have the performers, those who “It is all about the carnival colourful creative costumes make and perform, do the hair experience which is about and make-up, cook food. celebrating Caribbean culture and Clary Salandy is all too well aware concept to entertain the crowd. It’s The list is endless. the bringing together of all people of what it takes, designing my voice. It’s my culture. It’s about from around the world and diverse costumes for the Caribbean giving back to the community,” Party atmosphere backgrounds to share in and celebration for over 30 years from said Clary. Another Brent resident has also experience this unique London her workshop in Harlesden. This year’s carnival preparation has been rocking Notting Hill Carnival celebration.” She is the artistic director and one already begun with the concept with his SOUND throughout the Lewis has performed at Carnival of the founders of the most decided and drawings made up decades after performing at his first for over 35 years but it all started in innovative costume group at however Clary, who has lived in carnival in 1979. Lewis Benn forms Kensal Rise where the members of Notting Hill Carnival - Mahogany - Brent for over 30 years, was tight part of the Mastermind Roadshow, Mastermind first got together and who have scooped a long line of lipped about the theme for the one of the pioneers of the RnB and began to develop their sound. awards in recent years. two-day event in August. Hip Hop sound system movement. Clary moved to London from her As well as the Notting Hill Mastermind worked with big native Trinidad where fellow Carnival, Clary also dedicates her names such as Soul 2 Soul and Tim founder and trusted engineer time to helping young people, Westwood and created a musical Michael Ramdeen is also from, and particularly young artists who hotspot under the Westway that has wowed the crowds ever since. she feels have an even tougher local music lovers flooded to before So much so that she was invited to challenge breaking into the Mastermind relocated to the help in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee art world. borough border between Brent and and the opening ceremony of the At the time of interviewing Clary, Kensington and Chelsea to play the London Olympics in 2012. she was helping young people by Carnival at Canal Way. “I remember our first major event working away on a sun-like yellow was Euro 96 right here in London. It piece of decorative art that will was our first real big scale show be competing in a carnival in which we learnt a lot from and South Africa since then we have not stopped. But Back in the workshop inside the Notting Hill Carnival is the one Harlesden Methodist Church’s main I am thinking about all year round. hall, it was all hands on deck as I am always trying to find a new Clary explained that a core team of

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“We want to bring all our contractors together and create a legacy for the area through jobs, apprenticeships and Wembley Park interacting with local schools regularly” explained Laura Ashby, Skills Manager for Quintain. “By co-ordinating with all the comes alive contractors, we can work together to invest in local people in order to make a real difference in the area.” with a new skills programme This programme was kicked off back in December with Wates Quintain, the developer behind the regeneration of Wembley Construction. Ten school children from St Joseph’s Catholic Park, has teamed up with its contractors; Wates, McLaren, Junior School visited behind the scenes next to Olympic Way McAleer & Rushe, Sisk, Carillion and Alandale, to run a behind the Civic Centre. The children not only heard about the Construction Skills Programme across Wembley Park. different careers within the industry, they also got to see a digger in action! Additionally, each contractor is offering a As part of the process of obtaining planning permission for the range of free construction skills workshops. new Masterplan earlier this year, Quintain agreed a set of Section 106 Planning requirements, including contractors As well as Construction Skills, Quintain has also invested in providing local people with job and apprenticeship opportu - London Design Outlet (LDO) Skills Academy. Set up in May 2015, nities. With over 1,000 homes already built at Wembley Park, the vision was to create an onsite programme of courses, such and with a further 6,000 homes delivered by 2026, job opportu - as retail service standards, selling skills, visual merchandising nities for local people have increased, with up to 900 and hospitality, for retail employees on low wages designed to construction jobs per month, and an estimated 8,640 plus new increase their pay and promotion opportunities. Courses will be jobs to be created over the next seven years. expanding to go beyond just LDO, with a focus on local residents and the high street, offering regular training and However, Quintain, through the creation of the Construction workshops hosted in Wembley Park’s community centre; the Skills Programme, has chosen to go above and beyond this Yellow Pavilion. obligation, with the aim to teach and improve skills in the local community. This will generate a locally trained workforce “Quintain are committed to the local people of Wembley Park” within Brent, supporting businesses in the area. says Laura, “and through the Skills Programmes, we can increase the range and depth of local people’s skills so they can make This includes the creation of the Schools Outreach Programme. the best use of opportunities available at Wembley Park”. Delivered alongside Brent Library and Young Enterprise, each contractor, alongside Quintain, has been assigned a local school You can find out more about the skills programme at to work with. www.wembeypark.com

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30 31 Business pipeline. We are aiming to teach entrepreneurship to one million young people by 2020.” From entrepreneur to Julian’s advice for budding entrepreneurs in Brent is: “Do what ‘ultrapreneur’ you love! Life’s too short not to enjoy what you do, and doing Meet the Harlesden entrepreneur and author on a mission something you’re passionate about will help you to keep going when to get young people in Brent to fulfil their business things get tough. potential “It’s also important to stay connected in modern day business. Born and bred in Brent, Julian Hall “I strongly believe that when you Don’t isolate yourself; find a started his first business in his late do what you love, you’ll never work mentor, network and collaborate to teens and became a bestselling a day in your life, so I encourage drive your business forward.” author with his first book the young people I work with to Entrepreneur to Ultrapreneur : 100 follow their passions, whether it’s in ways to up your game. business or a hobby. The skills “I started my journey in fashion, gained in teaching entrepreneurship making urban, street-style clothes, go well beyond just business, but and they were pretty cool – even if I can eventually be used in the Advertisement do say so myself!”, says Julian, 42. workplace and socially.” Father of five Julian says the motivation behind this current Like father, like daughter UP TO £500 PAID venture, Ultra Education, comes Ultra Education is currently the from his 15 years working with UK’s number one provider of schools, colleges and universities. entrepreneurial education FOR YOUR SCRAP CAR “I really enjoy working with young programmes for 7-18 year olds, people. It’s always amazing to hear according to Julian, and it seems his MOT failure • Damaged • Non Runners • Insurance Write offs their great ideas. I’ve been running head for business is inherited. Quality used spares available off the shelf for most an entrepreneurship club on Julian’s nine-year-old daughter Saturdays at Newman Catholic Kamare is a YouTube hit, reviewing vehicles at bargain prices College in Harlesden for about 18 different products, taking part in months now. We even have kids fun challenges, and promoting her Contact our driver on 07979 350 352 or 020 8205 2100 from as young as six years old.” own brand of vegan chocolate or email [email protected] “While I’ve enjoyed working on spread, Chocoria. Our yard – Colindeep Lane, Hendon, NE9 6HD lots of exciting projects, the greatest So what’s next for the satisfaction has always been in ultrapreneur? “It’s a really exciting Recycling the past – Saving the Future inspiring young people to follow and busy time for Ultra Education www.met4parts.com their dreams. and we’ve got some big plans in the Licensed by the Environment Agency – Certificates of destruction issued.

32 33 Safer Brent My community Dodgy dealers The hub at the heart of As the home of the national stadium and one of the most the community famous venues in the world, Wembley welcomes a huge number of visitors every year. People from all over the Kieran Marriott is a Customer Service Officer at Harlesden world are warmly welcome – except illegal street traders Library and feels the community hub has brought a renewed interest in the service Whether they’re selling event day the Football Association which Davis merchandise or food and drink, all had no permission to use. Speaking to The Brent Magazine An open book street traders need to be licenced to Davis was sentenced, by Harrow Kieran says: “We do find that a lot of residents still have that very “We are looking for suggestions sell goods that meet legal Crown Court, to 14 months in prison and ideas from residents on what standards. Unfortunately, some suspended for two years, ordered to traditional idea about what a library is – serious, silent places else they would like to see rogue traders try to ignore the law wear an electronic tag and put happening here. The library has a by selling unsafe or counterfeit under a curfew. with shelves of books and nothing else – and so having the community really great community feel, has items to make a fast buck. The brochures were sold at £10 something for everyone and it’s Working with the Police, Brent each, double the cost of official hub here each week has been a fantastic opportunity to show lots available for free to all residents so I Council officers stop unauthorised ones. At court, one football fan hope we will see you here soon.” re-sale of tickets or counterfeit gave evidence that she was duped of different people that everyone is welcome and we offer so much The Community Hub is based tickets. The council advises residents into believing the programme was within Harlesden Library just off the and visitors to only buy tickets from official. With 6,000 programmes to more than just books.” “Personally I have always loved high street and open every official sources or risk being sell, Davis stood to make £45,000. Wednesday and Thursday. The disappointed when you are refused Mr Davis has appealed against his reading, but having the Hub here every Wednesday and Thursday we Harlesden Community Hub was an entry to the event conviction. idea by residents and offers local An illegal street trader, who ran a can see an increase in people who SUSPECT IT? REPORT IT! come in to talk to one of the hub people, groups, organisations and large business selling fake football charities a space to provide support programmes, was prosecuted by the If you suspect a street trader is team for advice on a range of issues including housing, employment and advice on a wide range of council earlier this year. Brandon selling counterfeit or unsafe goods topics. Davis of Westminster sold printed call Citizens Advice consumer benefits and council tax, but they stay to see what else is going on.” Search ‘Harlesden Community Hub’ booklets on the FA Cup semi-final services on 03454 04 05 06 and they on www.brent.gov.uk weekend called ‘Event Times’ which will link up with Brent’s trading Kieran explains: “We’ve been able he passed off as official standards team who will to expand our events programme programmes. The publications investigate. with healthy lifestyle activities and contained official club badges of family learning sessions, but the Premier League football clubs and long term success of the hub does involve working in partnership with the local community.”

34 35 Business Cllr Shama Tatler, Cabinet Member A helping hand for for Regeneration, Growth, businesses Employment and Skills says: High hopes for Brent’s “High Streets are a key part of our Work has already begun in daily lives: providing jobs, living Wembley High Road, with many high streets space, community areas and places businesses getting help to improve to shop, eat and spend time. As well their digital skills, and even developing their own website: Nearly every person in Brent lives half a mile from a high as this, they are intricate parts of the culture and history of Brent and www.WHR.london street. They form the heart of the borough, with great deserve to be invested in and Victory for Brent’s high diversity and character maintained. streets at the Place West “We are working together with London awards Like many across the UK, some high Managers for town businesses, communities and streets have struggled in recent centres residents to make our high streets A project to boost the digital skills years as more people chose to shop Three town centre managers are set the rich and vibrant places we know of businesses in Brent was honoured online or travel to large shopping to be hired to help accelerate the they can be. We’re currently with a prestigious industry award centres. Brent’s high streets have evolution of Brent’s high streets and developing plans to make this last week. The Digitally Integrated great potential, but need to give them a new lease of life. happen soon, and investing in Town High Streets project overcame fierce diversify to become vibrant places The town centre managers will Centre Managers to carry out the competition including The Charter for residents, businesses and coordinate activities and lead on plans and be our representatives in Building and Talgarth Road Green visitors to the borough, according plans in nine high streets working the community.” Corridor to win at the Place West to the council. closely with residents and London Awards. High streets can’t rely on only businesses. Next steps The pilot project, run in being shopping areas, they need to The government’s plan to devolve Through the high street partnership with Meanwhile Space build on their value to the business rates in a bid to boost development plans, the council aims and Clockwork City, worked with community, a recent Brent Council enterprise and economic activity is to improve Brent’s high streets. High local businesses on Wembley High report says. set to happen over the next few streets provide much more than just Road and The Triangle to help them They are places for leisure activities years. retail, and making sure any based grow their digital skills and and have space for more non-retail Local areas which successfully there are of the best quality is a key presence. businesses or homes. All these promote growth and attract aim. Improving shop fronts, Twenty small businesses took part things will encourage more people businesses will keep all of the cleaning up areas, and ensuring in the pilot, receiving one-to-one to visit the area and spend money in benefit from increased business rate people can access the high streets coaching and mentoring to help our high streets, Brent says. revenues. easily both in person and online will tailor their new skills to their The town centre managers will be ensure a successful local economy. businesses, such a social media and working with high street businesses More space for the community to digital marketing. to ensure their opinions are heard, enjoy entertainment, leisure and Cllr Shama Tatler, Cabinet Member and give them a voice, as well as cultural attractions and housing for Regeneration, Growth, keeping them informed of that is attractive and brings new Employment and Skills, said: developments. residents into the borough, will help “Digital skills are essential today, our high streets to thrive. and this pilot project helped our

36 37 traders gain the knowledge they Hair salon isn’t just My community need to expand and develop. curling up and dyeing “Brent is open for business, and by supporting our local companies we Tim Barr, owner of Mopheads hair Sign of the times help our economy grow, and our salon now provides clients with the high streets flourish. Our town use of a tablet during their visit to Tom Lichy lives in South Kenton with his partner and two show different styles and share their centres and high streets are a key children and all the household are deaf. Since he moved to focus for Brent Council and through new look on social media. Tim has our town centres strategy we aim to also started a wholesaling business Brent he’s noticed improvements for deaf residents that help our town centres thrive. using Amazon Marketplace thanks have made his life much easier “Winning this award is a great to his new found skills and confidence in digital marketing. achievement for the businesses that In the past Tom remembers Tom is a member of the Harrow took part, and for the project. We nightmarish visits to the doctor; and Brent United Deaf Club which are on our way to reaching our goal struggling to lip read or get his not only supports deaf residents but of making Brent the first London message across on pen and paper. aims to bring together the whole borough with digitally connected Catching the bus was a challenge as community. President Asif Iqbal high streets.” the driver couldn’t understand founded the group in 2009 in a bid The next phase will involve a where Tom wanted to go. to bring the deaf residents in from rollout to other areas in Brent, and Thankfully, visits to the doctors are the cold as many deaf people can a technology roadshow providing now stress free as British Sign feel left out and isolated in their intensive digital skills training and Language (BSL) interpreters are now community. mentoring through a series of provided. Displays at bus stands, History was made when one of workshops and one-to-one sessions. oyster cards and smart phones have Brent’s MPs asked the first question Children’s clothes shop PRIORITY HIGH STREETS made using public transport much using sign language in the House of easier. Commons earlier this year. “I was goes international ➜ Wembley High Road “BSL is the main language of our almost crying to see our language Diviya and Bina Relwani of ➜ Ealing Road household. We use English for finally used in Parliament. I hope Wonderland, a specialist children’s ➜ Willesden reading and writing. I often say that this will become another step clothing boutique, learned the without BSL we would be depressed forward for BSL. It’s our life, our ➜ value of diversifying their business Harlesden or suicidal without a language of culture, our heritage, and our gift through the training. They are now ➜ Neasden our own and without English we to future generations.” added Tom. exploring targeted digital ➜ Church End would be bored without a language To find out more about the advertising through Google and for engaging with hearing people,” Harrow and Brent United Deaf Club ➜ social media. Their aim is to boost Kilburn High Road said Tom. visit www.hudc.org.uk their business out of its lone ➜ Burnt Oak “There was a real attitude, presence on the high street, ➜ Colindale especially among professionals generate online orders, and create working with deaf people, that BSL an international presence. wasn’t a real language but thankfully that is dying away now.”

38 39 Safer Brent Tackling street drinking YOUR SHOUT and anti-social behaviour “It’s great to see more officers out More bobbies on the beat Anti-social behaviour and nuisance on the streets in an increasingly street drinking is being tackled head insecure world. With the recent A squad of 12 new council funded police officers has hit on with the introduction of Public events, it’s encouraging to know Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) in that these officers will be on the the streets of Brent. Sergeant Tim Vollrath, who heads up six of the worst-offending areas in ground to help create a safer and the Safer Brent Partnership, tells us more about the new the borough. Harlesden, Neasden, more secure environment here in MetPatrol Plus taskforce Kilburn, Ealing Road, Wembley Park Brent. I’m really grateful for it.” and Sudbury will have PSPOs in Saqlain Choudry , 17, from Dollis Hill place for six months – a breach of My team and I are on the ground “The most important part of this is which is a criminal offence carrying and working hard to tackle the working together and engaging a fine of up to £1,000. problems we know are important with the community to address to residents in the borough,” these problems. We want to know Improving our focus Sergeant Vollrath said. and be known by the community Plans to make Brent safer have been “Our focus is on areas where we and want residents to have trust given the go-ahead with a radical know that anti-social behaviour and and confidence in our team, overhaul of Brent’s CCTV network serious criminality are rife. This whoever they are and wherever set to come in from April 2018. The means we’re going to be tailoring they live.” wireless and flexible CCTV system our activities to the problems we “Our main aim here is to work will allow cameras to be relocated have specifically in Brent, rather with our partners, including Brent to crime hotspot areas where than the Londonwide priorities of Council and Brent’s Safer necessary, strengthening efforts to the Metropolitan Police.” Neighbourhood Teams, to create a make the borough a safer place for The new task force of twelve borough that residents feel safe and residents and visitors. Earlier this police officers for Brent, made protected in. year, Brent was one of the small available through the MetPatrol Cllr Tom Miller, Brent Council’s number of boroughs in London to Plus scheme which is half-funded by Cabinet Member for Stronger be recognised by the Home Office’s Brent Council, will focus on issues Communities, said: “This is an Surveillance Camera Commissioner that matter most to local people. important step in our efforts to for its work on CCTV. “Child sexual exploitation, deliver our safer Brent programme brothels, crack houses, gang activity for local residents. The introduction and drugs trafficking are all areas of these 12 new officers onto our we’re prioritising,” Sergeant borough’s streets sends a clear Vollrath said. message; violent crime and anti- social behaviour will not be tolerated here in Brent.”

40 41 Happy & Healthy Support and advice much we have progressed in Brent in such a short space of time in Dementia Care Kilburn aims to developing a whole community Helping to make Brent make Kilburn a ‘dementia friendly’ response to Dementia. Dementia is area by raising awareness and a condition that blurs the dementia-friendly understanding of dementia, bust boundaries between physical, some myths associated and help to mental and social needs. It is crucial improve access to support and With more of us living longer, Brent’s bid to become a that we address this important issue advice. “We are running a local with wider engagement. As part of ‘dementia friendly’ borough is of growing importance to public information campaign, free our Brent Health and Care Plan we more and more local people community workshops as well as a have committed to making Brent a public event to be held in the The number of Brent residents aged Residents can join by referring Dementia Friendly Borough by 2021 summer of 2017. This is a fantastic and we will work with CAD Brent to 65 and over living with dementia is themselves or be referred by a carer, opportunity for health, social care expected to rise by around 1,500 to family member or health profes - make our commitment a reality.” and the community to come For more information about Brent just under 4,000 by 2030. sional. together to make a difference for Dementia describes a set of Having recently been diagnosed Dementia Peer Support Project: visit families affected by dementia. It is www.cad-brent.org.uk and symptoms that may include memory with dementia, Hazel Robinson important to raise awareness and loss and difficulties with thinking, wanted to find local activities to www.ashfordplace.org.uk or improve understanding of the telephone 020 8208 8590 problem-solving or language. These keep active and connected and so condition so that everyone can play changes are often small to start she walked us round her For further information about their part to support people and dementia cafes visit with, but for someone with neighbourhood. It was their families,” says Dr Amanda dementia they have become severe disappointing to see how few www.brent.gov.uk/events and click Craig, Local GP and Chair of Kilburn on ‘Dementia’ in the category box. enough to affect daily life. A person services there were for people living Primary Care Co-op Limited. For with dementia may also experience with dementia. The Brent Dementia more information, please email changes in their mood or behaviour. Peer Support service has helped to [email protected] or visit overcome this. www.kilburnprimarycare.co.uk Community Action on Hazel explains, “The depression QUEENS PARK DAY, Dementia Brent also has a number of being associated with dementia was dementia cafes where people with 17 SEPTEMBER Brent Council is working with what brought me down. Now being dementia or their carers and There will be information and a Community Action on Dementia involved in this project has brought relatives can drop in and get quiet space for people living with (CAD Brent) to make Brent dementia me back to life.” involved in a range of activities such dementia, their carers and friendly. CAD Brent supports local “The wonderful art class at the as singing, dancing, arts and crafts relatives at Queens Park Day on people living with dementia in a Brent Dementia Peer Support and exercise classes. Sunday 17 September 2017 from number of ways including a peer Project, Ashford Place, has given me Cllr Krupesh Hirani, Cabinet 12 noon to 5.30pm in Queens support project which offers one-to- a new lease of life after being Member for Community Wellbeing, Park, NW6 6SG. one and group peer-to-peer support. diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. said, “I’m delighted to see how The aim is for people with dementia It has been such a relief to come to meet others, pursue interests and back to my love of drawing, hobbies, share information and especially in the company of others reduce social isolation. in the same boat.”

42 43 Advertisement My council Attention all landlords In the public eye Properties wanted Brent’s residents are helping to examine important policy let and managed by SBHA areas by getting involved in council scrutiny Since 1968 Shepherds Bush Housing Association has been a The council’s scrutiny committees people like Hamza more involved in trusted part of the local community, now managing more have recruited some new faces scrutiny. I think we can all agree than 5,000 homes. For 25 years, we’ve been managing, recently. that they can bring in a perspective The committees of backbench which some older councillors can’t.” maintaining and guaranteeing rents for landlords. councillors review policies of the Brent’s Resources and Public Realm We are looking for properties in all areas on GUARANTEED council as well as a number of Committee also recently recruited a or MARKET rent. Cash incentives offered. external organisations. They have number of residents to assist with no decision-making powers, but can its work. GUARANTEED RENT SCHEME MARKET RENT SCHEME make recommendations. An Committee Cllr, Matt Kelcher said: We can take on ‘hard to let’ or • Yearly contracts important area of work is setting up “It’s very important. I led a task large properties including HMOs • Free rent guarantee task groups which look at a policy group on illegal rubbish dumping • Advance monthly rent even if • Tenant referencing for your area. That’s where the residents and we had lots of community your property is empty come in. groups coming to the meetings so chosen tenant One of them was Hamza King, a they could have their say on the • No management fee or • Free photo inventory former member of Brent Youth issues. Their ideas really helped commission – we pay what we quote • 24/7 repairs service and Parliament, who was on a task make our report better.” furniture supply group looking at child and • Flexible three or five year leasing Rent Collection adolescent mental health services. WE NEED YOU option “It has been an interesting and All scrutiny committee meetings are • Grants funding advice engaging experience which I have open to the public. In addition to been fortunate enough to the existing committees there is • No void works if the property participate in,” he said. “We have now a Housing Scrutiny Committee, becomes empty within lease spoken to a variety of people all chaired by Cllr Janice Long, which (exceptions apply) involved in supporting those with will be looking at all aspects of mental illness.” The task group has housing in the borough. If you have Contact us to discuss your options and to arrange made a number of recommen - a particular interest in an issue that a no obligation visit dations for the council and health is being investigated by a scrutiny service about improving services, task group, would like to suggest an Landlords hotline: which will be heard by the issue to be examined, or would like 020 8996 4271 SHEPHERDS BUSH Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny to get involved, visit [email protected] HOUSING GROUP Committee. www.brent.gov.uk/scrutiny , or Committee chair, Cllr Ketan Sheth, email [email protected] www.sbhg.co.uk/landlords The home of guaranteed rents said: “It’s excellent to have young 44 45 Arts & culture ‘Get up stand up’ for DID YOU KNOW? International Reggae Day From March 1963-1967 Island Let’s get together Celebrate International Reggae Records, founded by Chris Day in your own way by organising Blackwell, had their office at and feel alright your own event in homage to the 108 Cambridge Road in Kilburn impact that Reggae music has or just celebrate by listening to a few The first of July is recognised as International Reggae Day – of your favourite Reggae tunes. 24 hours dedicated to reggae culture and its influence on Enjoy! Jamaican music To get involved in International Reggae Day via Twitter, visit the hashtag #InternationalReggaeDay One man who had a massive In the article Delroy explains that influence on the genre was Robert it was Johnny Nash’s (one of the Nesta Marley, better known, of first non-Jamaican singers to record course, as the legend that is Bob reggae music in Kingston, Jamaica) Marley. During his life, Bob Marley road manager who got the house in spent so much time in London that Neasden for the Wailers and says: it effectively became his second “We had some adventures at that home. In 1972, Bob Marley and the house to be quite honest! At one Wailers, already established in point I said to Bob at the house in Jamaica but unknown to the rest of Neasden that if his songs sounded a the world, moved into a small bit more English people might take Shaping Brent’s Future Together house in Neasden. to them more. So Bob said ‘You can British Reggae pioneer Delroy become my co-writer then’.” The council is starting work on a new Local Plan which will shape how Washington, in an interview with With so many memories of Bob, the borough is developed up to the year 2036. In September we’ll be United Reggae Magazine , talks the Wailers and the house in about his time spent with Bob and Neasden, it is no surprise that running workshops and drop in sessions across the borough. the Wailers when the lived in North Washington, founder of the Sessions will cover West London in the early seventies. Federation of Reggae Music based “I went up to Trojan Records in in Stonebridge, championed the • What the Local Plan is and how it will affect key issues like housing, Neasden Lane this day and I saw this installation of the blue plaque on employment, town centres and community spaces brethren and he looked proper the façade of house, which was • What you want your area to be like in the future golden. I said “Bob Marley, isn’t it?” unveiled in 2012. • What’s important to you about your local area He said “You know me? Where you (strengths, weaknesses and opportunities) know me from?” I said I’d seen him on his records.” The session will be lively and interactive. 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46 47 Advertisement Sport Funding available. Local hero homes in Apply today! after global success The council is seeking applications for projects to improve the local area. Harlesden boxer James DeGale is coming home for his next world title defence after four bruising These projects will be funded from the money received from encounters in America

development. This money is also known as the community The 31-year-old is happy to be back the enthralling world unification infrastructure levy (CIL). Applications to deliver grant funded on home soil as he enters the peak title fight against Badou Jack projects must reflect at least one of the neighbourhood priorities of his career after a tough path to stateside. The bout in January the top. ended in a draw and left the local of the area where the project is to be delivered: DeGale made history when he lad with a wealth of options for his became the first British boxer to win next encounter that includes Callum CIL NEIGHBOURHOOD PRIORITIES 2017-2020 an Olympic gold medal and a Smith, George Groves, IBF Cil Community Parks And Town Centre Transport professional world title when he mandatory challenger Jose Neighbourhood Space And Open Space And High And Roads clinched the IBF super-middleweight Uzcategui or a unification clash with Cultural Streets belt in 2015. Gilberto Ramirez. Facilities However, it is only now that the A match-up against Groves is HARLESDEN local lad, who was nicknamed inevitable as it is the only tarnish on    ‘Chunky’ as a child, is receiving the an impressive 25-fight record for KILBURN    respect his exploits in the ring DeGale after the controversial points deserve. “It has been a hard long loss to his former amateur team-mate KINGSBURY    road but I am now at the top of my at Dale Youth amateur boxing club. game. Winning a world title has “I have gone on to become a WEMBLEY     been my dream since I was little so I world champion while George has could not be happier,” said the 12- failed to win any of his three world WILLESDEN    stone prize-fighter. title fights so I am in a good place. “I stay humble as I know the long Obviously I would like to fight him old slog it was getting here and I again to put to bed both him and To apply please download our application pack from: must stay grounded and keep this chapter in my boxing career. www.brent.gov.uk/cil working to stay at the top of my Whoever I face next I am just game. I grew up in Harlesden and I focused on keeping hold of my The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Friday 1 December 2017 am proud to represent the area on world title and unifying the other To discuss your proposal or for further advice please contact the world stage. It is a huge honour belts if possible,” added DeGale. [email protected] for me and my family.” Follow our local champion on DeGale could not be happier after Twitter @jamesdegale1

48 49 Advertisement My community Eleven heaven Leasing is a smart way to rent your Eleven local charities who shared a cash boost of £45,000 property. from Brent Council have been busy putting the money to good use. The Brent Magazine caught up with some of Network Homes has over 25 years experience in leasing. We are the charities involved to find out how the money, from leasing properties for up to 5 years within a 50 mile radius of the Voluntary Sector Initiative Fund (VSIF), is making London between the M4 and M11 corridor. a difference We Will - Going green at Sufra NW like getting to be around nature • Guarantee rent for full lease period even when property and planting seeds.” At community food bank Sufra NW is empty It’s not just for kids though, as green fingered volunteers have Sufra are also running food growing • 0% management fee or commission charged been digging deep to create classes for adults, aiming to • Rent payments monthly in advance from lease start date St Raphael’s Edible Garden. encourage lower income families to The garden and learning centre is • Property inspections every 6 weeks become more self-sufficient. open to all and located close to Director Mohammed Mamdani, • Full property management service – Free St Raphael’s Estate in Neasden. who founded Sufra in 2013, said: • £500 incentive for leasing The site was previously derelict and “Our courses have two aims – a magnet for illegally dumped • Guaranteed vacant possession at lease end. learning about science through rubbish and anti-social behaviour. engagement with the local We work with 15 London local authorities and manage over With the help of 900 volunteers it’s environment, and promoting 1200 leased properties. being transformed into an oasis in healthy eating. When people know the heart of the busy housing and understand where their food estate. comes from, they’re much more We work with 15 London local authorities The team from Sufra run outdoor likely to eat healthily.” and manage over 1200 leased properties. activities improving skills and employability. Children from the Sport and thought area took part in a free horticulture At the Brent Centre for Young Interested? Please contact us on: course where they got to grips with People, the money is helping to run nature through some unusual a project to support young people 0300 373 3000 or 020 8459 9214 activities including making a soil struggling in school so that they [email protected] ‘milkshake’ and adopting a worm! can manage their behaviour better Aasiya, 7, said: “We looked at the through sport. ‘Sport and thought’, www.networkhomes.org.uk plants in the garden and tried to runs in schools across Brent and is a guess which ones they were. I really programme of weekly football

50 51 training and matches teaching skills Tackling domestic abuse like teamwork, self-control and Arts & Culture discipline. The Asian Women’s Resource Centre, which has just become one A second chance of the Mayor’s charities for the >> Theatre >> Music >> Dance >> Comedy >> Exhibitions NW10 based charity, PLIAS year, has been using the VSIF grant >> Cinema >> Talks >> Tours Resettlement, has been using the to provide vital help to women at council cash to rehabilitate former risk of domestic and sexual JUNE UNTIL 27 AUGUST JUNE TO NOVEMBER offenders and help them to find violence. Established 37 years ago, employment. the organisation tackles sensitive CELEBRATING GANESHA WONDERFUL FLYING MACHINES Struggling to find employment, issues affecting communities within IN BRENT Exhibition exploring Kingsbury’s role James (not his real name) ended up Brent including Honour Based See the 800 year old statue of Hindu in First World War aviation. in the wrong place at the wrong Violence, Forced Marriage and God Ganesha, on loan from the Kingsbury Library. time during the London riots of Female Genital Mutilation. British Museum. In partnership with 9am-8pm Monday and Thursday, 2011 and was charged for his With their funding, they’ve been Willesden Temple and funded by 10am-6pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and involvement in a theft. His criminal able to provide one-to-one support Arts Council England. Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday, record made it difficult to find to 22 women who are victims of The Library at Willesden Green. 12noon-5pm Sunday. Free. employment and PLIAS’s support domestic violence, as well raising 9am-8pm Monday to Friday, 10am- gave James the push he needed to awareness of these harmful 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Free. MONDAY 5 JUNE - SATURDAY 1 get back into full time employment. practices within local communities. JULY VARIOUS DATES IN JUNE, JULY They gave him career coaching and Getting creative at Crisis interview guidance, and also funded AND AUGUST THE MAN IN THE WOMAN’S SHOES his application for a driving licence. Crisis Brent is running a programme Acclaimed Irish performer Mikel Thanks to their help he got a job as of art courses for homeless people YOUNG PEOPLE’S WRITING Murfi’s funny, tender and at times a delivery driver, and is continuing in partnership with renowned arts WORKSHOP downright daft one-man show with further training to boost his college Central St Martins. The Develop your essay and poetry returns to the Tricycle for a strictly career prospects. workshops in Harlesden explore writing. Wembley Library at Brent limited run, following an acclaimed themes of identity and community Civic Centre. string of sold out performances in and are helping participants Free but booking essential. Email April 2016. Tricycle Theatre. 7.30pm. develop new skills and improve [email protected] for See the website for ticket prices: their confidence and self-esteem. bookings or full information. www.tricycle.co.uk The finished artwork will be displayed at an exhibition later in JUNE TO JULY THURSDAY 8 JUNE the year. THE STUDIO WALL BY ARTS IN LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE HEALTH WORKSHOP Work from participants in the Friday Join Mandeep Rai, BBC journalist, Studios run by CNWL Arts in Health. activist and entrepreneur for this The Library at Willesden Green. explorative workshop. The Library 9am-8pm Monday to Friday, 10am- at Willesden Green. 6.30-7.30pm. 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Free. Free.

52 53 MONDAY 5 JUNE - SATURDAY 1 TUESDAY 13 JUNE FRIDAY 16 JUNE FRIDAY 30 JUNE JULY SHORT STORIES AND LIFE STILL LIFE DRAWING FOR 2017 CAINE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN I HEAR YOU AND REJOICE WRITING WITH SUE HAMPTON WELLBEING: WITH THE FRIDAY WRITING: IN CONVERSATION A companion piece to The Man in AND LESLIE TATE STUDIOS AND BRENT MUSEUM & WITH THE SHORTLISTED AUTHORS the Woman’s Shoes . Written and We welcome back authors Sue ARCHIVES Organised in partnership with performed by Mikel Murfi, I Hear Hampton and Leslie Tate for a Come and experience how art Digitalback Books and the Caine You and Rejoice is a tender and joy master class. The Library at boosts your mood and wellbeing by Prize. The Library at Willesden filled account of a most unlikely Willesden Green. 6-7.45pm. Free. making still life drawings of items Green. 6-8pm. Free but please book marriage. You may never look at life Booking in advance essential at from Brent Museum’s collection. The in advance at in quite the same way again. www.brent.gov.uk/events Library at Willesden Green. www.brent.gov.uk/events Tricycle Theatre. 7.30pm. See the 3-5pm. Free. website for ticket prices: TUESDAY 13 JUNE FRIDAY 30 JUNE www.tricycle.co.uk TUESDAY 20 AND SATURDAY 24 IS IT EVER RIGHT TO BULLY A JUNE WONDERFUL FLYING MACHINES FRIDAY 9 JUNE BULLY? TALK Philosophy workshop to introduce CITY OF STORIES Join historian, Jim Moher, for an PATTERNS OF CELEBRATION: children to thinking about big ideas Writer-in-residence, Bidisha, will exploration of the old aircraft WORKSHOPS WITH MAHOGANY like bravery and friendship. Kilburn guide you through fun exercises to industries of Kingsbury. Kingsbury CARNIVAL ARTS Library. 4-5.15pm. help you write. All attending will Library. 11am-12noon. Free. Create a wall hanging using a have the chance to enter the City of modern twist on the traditional WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE Stories writing competition. THURSDAY 6 JULY Indian art form of rangoli. The art The Library at Willesden Green. created will feature in the FESTIVAL OF LEARNING: 6-7.30pm, 2-4pm. Free but please REDUCING YOUR MEAT INTAKE Celebrating Ganesha exhibition, The EMBROIDERED WOVEN ROSES book in advance at BY SUPPER CLUB QUEEN KERSTIN Library at Willesden Green, 6-9pm, Create beautiful embroidered roses www.spreadtheword.org.uk RODGERS AKA Free. in this craft workshop. Provided by MSMARMITELOVER Brent Start. Kilburn Library. THURSDAY 29 JUNE Kerstin Rodgers discusses food, MONDAY 12 JUNE 10.45am-1pm. eating and cooking. The Library at Free but please book in advance at CELEBRATING GANESHA: Willesden Green. 6.30-7.30pm. Free. THE GOOD SHIP COMEDY CLUB www.brent.gov.uk/events CURATOR TALK but book in advance at PRESENTS LOYISO GOLA Dr Imma Ramos, curator of South www.brent.gov.uk/events Star writer and host of two-time THURSDAY 15 JUNE Asia collections at the British Emmy-nominated political satire Museum, will explore the SATURDAY 15 JULY show, Late Nite News with Loyiso AN EVENING WITH KAMILA mythological, historical, political Gola comes to Brent, South African SHAMSIE and cultural contexts of the 13th MINI MELA comedian Loyiso Gola has been Meet the critically acclaimed author century sculpture of Ganesha. Festival of dance, music and crafts. enthralling audiences around the of six novels. Kilburn Library. 6.30-7.30pm. Free. The Library at Willesden Green. world for over a decade. The Good 6.30-7.30pm. Free. 12-5pm.Free. Ship, 289 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR. 8pm. £5 (£4 in advance).

54 55 FRIDAY 21 -SUNDAY 23 JULY TUESDAY 1-FRIDAY 4 AUGUST SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER VENUES TRIBAL INDIA – DISCOVER THE BACK FROM THE FRONT LA LA LAND Ace Café HIDDEN MYSTERIES CREATIVE FAMILY WORKSHOPS The Lexi presents The Nomad: open Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Witness an exhilarating display of Activities include printing peace T- air film screenings under the stars in London NW10 7UD tribal music, dance, art and so much shirts, designing commemorative Queens Park. Queen’s Park, London, The Library at Willesden Green more of the ingenious unseen stamps and postcards. The Library at NW7. For further details see the 95 High Road, Willesden, cultures of India. Explore recreated Willesden Green. Each day at website: www.thelexicinema.co.uk London NW10 2SF. 020 8937 3400 tribal villages, learn to make dinner 10.30am-12.30pm. Free. Lexi Cinema sets from leaves, mill your own flour SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 3 AUGUST 194B Chamberlayne Rd, and get your hands dirty making London NW10 3JU clay pottery. From zip lines, baby CINEMA PARADISO ANIMAL RAPS AND RHYMES The Lexi presents The Nomad: open 020 3011 5523 coasters and virtual reality there will www.thelexicinema.co.uk be activities for all and food to Animal poems plus children can air film screenings under the stars in tickle your senses. Fryent Country create their own tongue twisters!. Queens Park. Queen’s Park, London, Tricycle Theatre Park. Kingsbury NW9 9SE, 12noon- Kingsbury Library. 12noon-1pm. NW8. For further details see the 269 Kilburn High Rd, 7pm, £5 at the door, £3.50 if bought Free. website www.thelexicinema.co.uk London NW6 7JR 020 7328 1000 www.tricycle.co.uk online in advance. SATURDAY 12 AUGUST STADIUM EVENTS SSE Arena MONDAY 24 AND FRIDAY 28 Arena Square, Engineers Way, JULY THE LION KING THE STONE ROSES The Lexi presents The Nomad: open London HA9 0AA 17 June 2017 020 8782 5566 ROMAN DAYS AT BRENT air film screenings under the stars in Queens Park. Queen’s Park, London, JEFF LYNNE’S ELO www.ssearena.co.uk MUSEUM! 24 June 2017 Handle real Roman artefacts and NW8. For further details see the Wembley Stadium learn about Roman Brent. The website www.thelexicinema.co.uk ADELE Wembley, London, HA9 0WS 28 June-2 July 2017 0844 980 8001 Library at Willesden Green. 2.30- THURSDAY 17 AUGUST 4pm. Free. CHALLENGE CUP FINAL www.wembleystadium.com 28 August 2017 Willesden Sports Centre MONDAY 31 JULY EXPLORE LEARNING: THE FUTURE Time travel to 3017 and tell us what Donnington Road, London, NW10 3QX THE GOOD SHIP COMEDY CLUB you find – creative writing. For more information on 020 8955 1120 PRESENTS SARA PASCOE (WORK- Kingsbury Library. Free. stadium events visit www.1life.co.uk/ IN-PROGRESS) SATURDAY 19 AUGUST wembleystadium.com london-borough-ofbrent/willesden- Catch a brand new show from a sports-centre/home comic you’ve seen on Live at The ALIENS Apollo, Mock the Week and QI. The The Lexi presents The Nomad: open Good Ship, 289 Kilburn High Road, air film screenings under the stars in London NW6 7JR. 8pm. £5 (£4 in Queens Park. Queen’s Park, London, advance). NW6. For further details see the website www.thelexicinema.co.uk

56 57 Arts and culture Your guide to what’s on in Brent during 13th century statue Summer 2017 highlight of Indian To get your event listed for free on this page, email [email protected] with ‘What’s On’ in the subject box. summer In no more than 50 words, tell us what your event is, An 800 year old Ganesha statue is Umang Jeshani from Willesden where and when it takes place and if there is a cost or not. the centre piece of a series of Temple said: “It has been exciting to Please also include a picture or your event if you have one events celebrating the 70th play a part creating an exhibition anniversary of Indian that lots of people will visit and I (maximum file size 1Mb). independence. have enjoyed learning more about CHILDREN ALL DAY PLAYSCHEME The statue of the elephant-headed the ancient Ganesha statue. A fun packed day of activities, god, which dates from the 13th “As well as the beautiful statue FUNFIT FAMILIES including craft and kwik cricket, century, is the highlight of the the exhibition features traditional Fun active games and multi-sports football, basketball and more. Celebrating Ganesha exhibition at India art including rangoli which is a for all ages. Come and get moving Bridge Park Community Leisure Brent Museum, Willesden. very colourful and creative art form. with us! The Library at Willesden Centre, Harrow Road, Stonebridge, As well as enjoying the beautiful Overall I would say the exhibition Green. Thursdays. 5-6.15pm. Free. NW10 0RG. Summer holidays. statue, which is on loan from the gives an insight into Hinduism, an [email protected]. 9am-5.30pm. All day £10.80, British Museum, visitors have the insight into our vibrant culture and 07857 992 633. half day £6.10. chance to design exhibits of their the wider culture of India as a own at a series of workshops whole.” SPARKLE & BOOM! SUDBURY METHODIST CHURCH inspired by Indian arts and culture. Further details of the exhibition Creative classes for primary school MUSIC ACADEMY A Mini Mela and Indian dance and upcoming events can be found aged children. Activities include: Sudbury Methodist Church is performances are also part of the at: www.brent.gov.uk/Ganesha drama games, dance & movement, conducting a Music Academy to India-UK Year of Culture which singing & voice work, puppetry and teach and train young musicians. celebrates the 70th anniversary of mask making, story telling and story We will engage, encourage and Indian independence. The events making. The Library at Willesden inspire you to develop a love for have been created in a partnership Green Performance Space. music and we will reward your between Brent Museum, which is Thursdays. 4-5pm. Free. achievements by awarding based at Willesden Library, and 07857 992 633. scholarships!. Sudbury Methodist Willesden Hindu Temple. [email protected] Church, 809 Harrow Road, Wembley. Mondays and Tuesdays. 4.30-5.30pm. administrator@ sudburymethodistchurch.org

58 59 ACTIVE 4 LIFE: MULTI-SPORTS COMMUNITY TEA DANCE AT BRENT CIVIC FUN FRIDAYS FESTIVAL CLUB CENTRE The Living Room will be holding Fun multi-sports for primary school SALSA IN WEMBLEY Brew up a storm, and swirl the outdoor events to engage the aged children. Led by enthusiastic Running Salsa in Wembley since afternoon away with a Tea Dance in residents and celebrate the work and experienced coaches, this 1999. It’s fun, friendly and everyone the Grand Hall. The Grand Hall, that has been carried out in the friendly environment is the perfect is welcome! Ark Academy School, Brent Civic Centre,Engineers Way, community, focusing on careers and way to introduce your child to a Bridge Rd, Wembley Park, HA9 9JP. Wembley. Monday 12, 19 & 26 June. skills. The Living Room, Besant Way, variety of sports activities designed Every Monday (except Bank 1.30-4.30pm. £5 at the door or £2.50 NW10 0TY. Friday 9 and 16 June. to get them and keep them active 4 Holidays). 7.15pm. on presenting a car parking ticket 1-4 pm. [email protected] life! Roundwood Youth Centre, 07050 696 480 / 020 8908 6085. for the civic centre car park. FAMILY SPORTS DAY & PICNIC Longstone Avenue, Harlesden, www.mambocity.co.uk [email protected] Ready, set, go! Join us for a fun day NW10 3UN. Tuesdays. 4.30-5.30pm. THE HARLESDEN HUB SUMMER HIGH TEA AND of sports, play, health & wellbeing Free. 07857 992 633. Pop in to the Harlesden Hub if you ENTERTAINMENT activities, and plenty of fun for all [email protected] would like information or advice on Join us for Summer High Tea and the family. Roundwood Park, near MAGGIE THE DRAGON AND Housing, Employment or Council free entertainment at Kingsland the MUGAÍs, Longstone Road FRIENDS: HEALTHY TEETH Tax. You can also access courses, Hall, Wembley Park United entrance, NW10. Saturday 15 July. WORKSHOP learning materials and fun family Reformed Church. Kingsland Hall, 12-5pm. Free. 07857 992 633 Fun dental health event for under activities from within the Library. Wembley Park URC, Wembley. [email protected] 5s. Harlesden Library Plus, Craven The Harlesden Hub, Harlesden Friday 16 June 7-8.30pm. Free. FAMILY FUNDAY Park Road, Harlesden, London, Library, Craven Park Road, [email protected] Father’s Day event including bouncy NW10 8SE. Monday 24 July. Harlesden. Wednesdays and HEART OF WEMBLEY FESTIVAL castles, face painting, races for kids 10.30-11am. Free. Thursdays. 10am-6pm. 2017 and adults, and much more! Capital EXPLORE LEARNING: KUNG FU www.brent.gov.uk/ Community festival, with arts and City Academy, Doyle Gardens, NW10 GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION your-community/ crafts, live music and dancers. The 3ST. Sunday 18 June. 11am-7pm. Fun spelling, punctuation and harlesdencommunity-hub pavement from Park Lane to Free. 07538 505 835 grammar class. Kingsbury Library, DE-CAF CRICKLEWOOD Ecclestone Place on the north side CARERS SUPPORT GROUPS 522-524 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, Our aim is to provide people who of the High Road, Wembley HA9 We run a number of peer support NW9 9HE. Friday 25 August. live with dementia, their carers and 6AH. Saturday 22 July. 12-7pm. groups where you can meet other 2.30-3.30pm. Free. families an opportunity to gather in [email protected] carers in a relaxed friendly ACTIVE START FOR LITTLE STARS an informal, relaxed and friendly KILBURN GARDEN PARTY: environment to discuss, share Fun active games and multi-sports atmosphere and meet other people ANIMAL AGENTS EXTRAV - experiences and support each other for children under 5. Charteris in similar circumstances. Ashford AGANZA! going through similar challenges. Sports Centre, Charteris Road, Place, 60 Ashford Road, London, Enjoy Kilburn’s lovely garden whilst Wembley Centre and Health and Kilburn, NW6 7ET. Saturdays. NW2 6TU. Tuesdays. 2-4pm. Free. participating in an exciting range of Care, 116 Chaplin Rd, Wembley HA0 10-10.50 am. £2. 07857 992 633 Danny Maher - 020 8208 8591 Animal Agent activities. Kilburn 4UZ. Thursday 8 June, Thursday 10 [email protected] Library, 42 Salusbury Road, London, August. 10am-12 pm. Free. NW6 6NN. Tuesday 15 August. [email protected] 1-5pm.

60 61 TRACK ACADEMY’S SUMMER GARDENING BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS THURSDAYS AT 2PM: CRAFT INVITATIONAL IN NW10 Social club for senior citizens. The This UKA permitted event Olympic GARDENING AND WILDLIFE Tai Chi is a five century old marshal Library at Willesden Green, 95 High style event will feature some of WORK IN ROE GREEN WALLED art promoting good health and Road, Willesden, London, NW10 2SF. London’s fastest and elite athletes. GARDEN longevity. All ages are welcome. Thursdays. 2-3pm. Free. It will be a dynamic and vibrant Help Barn Hill Conservation Group Weather permitting, Roundwood event open to the community with in this thriving garden. Roe Green Park, Harlesden Road London SPORT high quality athletics, music, food Walled Garden, Kingsbury Road, NW10. Tuesdays. 7-8pm. £13 per and fun! Willesden Sports Centre, Kingsbury, NW9 9HA. Tuesdays, class. [email protected] RUN WITH ANDY Donnington Road, NW10 3QX. Thursdays, Saturdays. 10am-2.30pm. KNOW YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 1 hour plus, fun, friendly and free Tuesday 15 August. 7-9pm. Free. barnhillconservationgroup@ Come to Wembley Library to get group runs for adults. Tuesday [email protected] gmail.com your blood pressure checked. meeting point: Welsh Harp, NW9 BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES CONSERVATION PROJECTS AT Wembley Library, Brent Civic Centre, 8SE. Thursday meeting point: One Sapnay School of Dance teaches FRYENT COUNTRY PARK Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0FJ. Tree Hill Park, Alperton, HA0 4QN. Bollywood, Bhangra and Street Hip Practical projects offering a choice Tuesday 16 June, Wednesday 21 Tuesdays and Thursdays. 6.30pm. Hop dance styles. All ages welcome. of conservation work for all talents. July, Tuesday 18 August. 11am-2pm. Free. [email protected] JFS School, The Mall, Kingsbury HA3 Learn about wildlife and techniques FREE FITNESS IN GIBBONS PARK 9TE. Wednesdays. 6-8pm. for restoring and creating new OVER 50s Come along and join us for free [email protected]. 020 824 85491 habitats. Fryent Country Park. fitness sessions in the park. CRICKLEWOOD FESTIVAL 2017 Sundays. 10am-12.30pm. YOGA FOR SENIORS - CHAIRED Including circuits, boxing, jogging, The fifth Cricklewood Festival is 020 8206 0492 AND STANDING EXERCISES stretching, yoga and some fun and being planned. Save the date and St. Catherine’s Church, Neasden, on games. Gibbons Park, Bridge Road get in touch if you are interested in HEALTH AND the corner of Neasden Lane and NW10. Fridays. 4-5pm. Free. Alastair helping, having a stall, performing, Dollis Hill Lane, NW10 1QB. Every 07956 478 393 / Ricky 07914 760 048 entertaining or supporting in any WELL-BEING Monday. 2-3.30pm. £4 per session. ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS WITH way. i [email protected] Helen – 020 7625 6374 or MARIA FREE MONDAY MORNING 07787 22844 . Saturday 1 July 2017, 12-6pm, MEDITATION FOR HEALTH & Zumba is a contagious dance-fitness Cricklewood Lane. ABUNDANCE KENTON AND DISTRICT U3A program. The best way to keep fit, This is a women only weekly group The Kenton and District U3A is open have fun and shed some calories! focusing on health and wellness. We to retired and semi-retired residents You don’t even have to know how will incorporate breathing and of Kenton, Kingsbury, Sudbury, to dance. Dudden Hill Community relaxation exercises, guided visuali - Preston and Wembley. Learn new Centre, Dudden Hill Lane, London sation and meditation. Roundwood skills, make new friends and meet NW10 2ED. Fridays. 10-11am. £7 per Park, Harlesden Road, London similar minded people. Century class (pay as you go) or £5 per class NW10. Mondays. 9.30-11.30 am. Bowling and Sports Club on Logan (monthly in advance). Free. Vanessa – 07985 387 021 Road near Preston Road. Weekly. [email protected] £35 per year. 020 3645 7348. Maria 07903 406 016 www.kentondistrictu3a.org

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