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Find us online www.haringey.gov.uk Happy Birthday Rolling into More excellent Follow us Haringey! action exam results @haringeycouncil You’ll fnd in this edition of Haringey People a round-up of the latest success stories from our secondary schools, which celebrated GCSE and A-level results this summer. The A-level results in particular were once again outstanding, and a reminder of the exceptionally high quality of education that young people in Haringey enjoy. Driving improvements in education and ensuring the borough’s young people have access to the best opportunities in life has long been a key priority for the council. Since I established the independent Outstanding for All commission in 2012, enormous progress has been made Cover picture: through working in partnership with our schools community Roller Derby to make improvements, challenge poor performance and tackle issues together. But it’s essential that as the nature both of employment and education change, so must we so that we can be sure we are continuing to ofer all of Haringey’s young people the opportunities they deserve. That’s why I’m proud that we recently announced the launch of Editorial: an independent STEM Commission for Haringey – exploring how Sally Lowe we can help our young people access education, training and T 020 8489 4584 careers in science, technology, engineering and maths. E [email protected] The commission – chaired by Baroness Sally Morgan and with Production and Advertising: Lesley Gordon an expert panel of members, including BBC Business Editor T 020 8489 6943 Robert Peston, former Tomorrow’s World host Maggie Philbin, E [email protected] Alexandra Park headteacher Mike McKenzine, and Stansted www.haringey.gov.uk/ Airport Managing Director Andrew Harrison– will investigate haringeypeople barriers to STEM education and employment and make Follow us on recommendations for raising interest, attainment and access. www.facebook.com/haringeycouncil

There are close to three million jobs in the UK that demand @haringeycouncil STEM skills, yet a shortage of qualifed candidates leaves www.fickr.com/ employers struggle to fll around 50 per cent of vacancies. haringey/ Ambitious council-led programmes such as our partnership www.youtube.com/ with Durham University and the possible launch of a digital haringeycouncil skills academy will open up further STEM opportunities. But Subscribe to the Haringey we must do more if our young people are to make the most People Extra e-newsletter at www.haringey.gov.uk/extra of opportunities ofered by exciting progress such as the relocation of Google to Kings Cross. Address: Haringey People That’s why the commission will explore further ways that Communications and STEM education can be enhanced in Haringey and consider Consultation Service Haringey Council how we can forge closer and more efective relationships with River Park House STEM enterprises and employers. 225 High Road London N22 8HQ I look forward to the commission’s challenges and ideas All Haringey residents should receive for ofering more Haringey residents access to careers in a copy of Haringey People, delivered to their door, six times a year. If you do not these industries, so that we can play our part in supporting receive a copy, please call 020 8489 2997, communities, rebalancing the economy, increasing productivity, or email us at [email protected] (including your name and address). Haringey driving innovation and addressing skills shortages. People is published by Haringey Council. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly forbidden without the prior permission of Haringey Council. Products and services advertised in this publication do not necessarily carry the endorsement of Haringey Council.

This magazine is printed on environmentally Claire Kober friendly paper. Leader of Haringey Council Welcome | Haringey People Contents

21 Flying the fag News 06 Haringey’s award winning parks 23 Taking a stand 04 Hornsey Town Hall’s Tackling violence against community status women and girls 05 Happy Birthday Haringey 25 School admissions 06 Your vote matters – Apply on time for 2016 register now 27 History 07 Major investment for Tales of hidden heroes Marcus Garvey Library 28 Democracy Your local council meetings, councillors and MPs 04 Features

08 I’m In Showcasing London’s What’s On best borough’s new look 10 Pitch perfect 29 Listings Spotlight on Tottenham Singers All you need to know about what to do in Haringey 11 On a roll during the next two months: The Tottenham-based exhibitions, events, theatre, Roller Derby gang aiming walks, talks and more to take on the world 13 Shared lives 16 Could you reach out to help others? 14 A-mazing, A-gain Celebrating Haringey’s excellent A-level results 08 16 Great GCSEs Hard work pays of for Haringey students 19 Neighbourhoods Connect Leading the charge Haringey People is available as an against loneliness audio magazine in partnership with the Haringey Phoenix Group. For more information, contact 020 8889 7070.

03 News | Haringey

In Brief Ducketts Common crime crackdown Drug dealing, dodgy shops and loutish behaviour were all the subject of a crackdown, as Haringey Council and News the police stepped up action in Ducketts Common. The council’s enforcement and anti-social behaviour teams carried out a series of visits to the open space and surrounding roads, following concerns about illegal activity and nuisance behaviour. Work included dispersing people found drunk in the park; issuing fnes for littering; removing illegally installed electricity meters, and encouraging residents to report anti-social behaviour. At the request of park users, CCTV will soon be installed to deter and capture anti-social or criminal behaviour.

Rodent riddled restaurant shut down Lahmacun’cu takeaway, Wood Green High Road, was closed down after council environmental health inspectors found it was riddled with mouse droppings, including in containers that stored plastic cutlery. Droppings were also littered behind “Community value” status fxtures and fttings and there was evidence of cockroaches. for Hornsey Town Hall The owner appeared to be aware of the problem but had not taken efective pest control measures. Hornsey Town Hall and Square has been designated an asset of The venue was shut down immediately community value (ACV) in recognition of its cultural signifcance and a court hearing confrmed that it must to Crouch End and Haringey. stay closed until the council is happy that it is no longer a risk to public health.

Haringey Council confrmed the ACV Work to fnd a sustainable future operating The takeaway’s owners were also ordered designation following a community model for the Town Hall is continuing, with to pay £707.50 towards the council’s costs. nomination. the council hoping to secure a long-term lease arrangement with a partner that will The status is formal recognition of the take forward refurbishment works to the community value both of the much- HEST on the move listed building, as well as redevelopment of loved Grade II* listed Town Hall and the remaining land on the site. Haringey’s Employment and Skills Team the public square and green in front of (HEST) has set-up in a new home at Central it – and underlines the council’s ongoing Strict bidding criteria will mean that Library, Wood Green High Road. commitment to preserving the landmark any proposals that fail to demonstrate for future generations to enjoy. community access will not be considered. HEST advisors can ofer free advice on fnding work – including help writing a CV; For more information on Hornsey Town application support; interview tips, and Hall and next steps for the building and guidance on fnding the right roles for you. surrounding site, visit www.haringey.gov. uk/hth For info, call 020 8489 2852 or visit www.haringey.gov.uk/hest

04 News | Haringey

Time’s up for troublemaking twosome Troublemakers Terence Thompson and Annette Smith have been banned from Wood Green’s Brookside House sheltered housing scheme after making lives a misery for elderly residents through their repeated bad behaviour. Ms Smith would visit the scheme drunk, get involved in arguments and turn up uninvited at residents’ homes. She was often accompanied by Mr Thompson, who was verbally abusive and aggressive towards residents. The pair were each served with an injunction, which bans them from returning to the site and upsetting residents. A breach of the injunction could lead to their arrest. To report anti-social behaviour in Haringey, call 020 8489 1335.

New chief for Ally Pally Alexandra Palace has welcomed a new chief executive to lead its ambitious restoration and regeneration plans. Louise Stewart arrives at an exciting time in Ally Pally’s colourful history – with progress underway on restoration and exciting leisure plans for the venue. Happy Birthday Haringey! Louise’s experience includes a variety of roles in culture, tourism, hospitality and growth – including regional arts and Revellers enjoyed a day of celebration to mark Haringey’s regeneration programmes such as Sage Gateshead, Hadrian’s Wall and 50th anniversary. Alnwick Garden. Haringey @50 In the Park saw thousands Visitors also enjoyed a screening of the Most recently, she has worked as Director of residents pack out Bruce Castle ofcial Haringey @50 documentary and of Strategy and Deputy CEO at VisitEngland. Park to enjoy live performances; dance Warm Day in Haringey, winner of the workshops; flm screenings; face Haringey @50 short flm competition. painting; cookery demonstrations; kids’ Mayor of Haringey, Cllr Jennifer Mann – games; arts and crafts; food and drink, Sexual health support who led crowds in a round of singing and even a bouncy castle. More than 20 pharmacies across Haringey Happy Birthday to Haringey – said: are ofering sexual health services as part Taking to the stage was some of the “Haringey @50 In the Park was the icing of the Healthy Living Pharmacies (HLP) fnest local talent, alongside winners of on the cake of what has been a wonderful programme. the Haringey @50 Voices of Tomorrow summer of celebrations to mark 50 years talent search – which saw some of the of our borough. HLP pharmacies ofer on-site services best upcoming artists in the borough fne- including STI testing, emergency “Thanks to everyone who made the event tune their skills with a master class from contraception, Chlamydia screening and such a success, and who came along to join Tottenham chart-topper Wretch 32. the C-card condom scheme. the fun on the day.” In addition, some selected pharmacies More pictures from the day can be seen ofer point-of-care HIV testing for those at www.facebook.com/haringeycouncil aged 18 or older. A full list of services and pharmacies can be found at www.haringey.gov.uk/HLP

05 News | Haringey

Your vote matters – make sure you’re in

Tenancy fraud crackdown

gets homes in the right hands With Mayoral and London Assembly elections – and even a possible European Union in/out referendum – set for next Scammers found to be illegally subletting social housing have year, would-be voters in Haringey are had their tenancies revoked in a Haringey Council crackdown. being urged to make sure they’re registered to vote, or risk missing out.

Investigators found that registered The investigations follow a one-of Ofcial household enquiry forms have tenants of 12 council and housing tenancy fraud amnesty, which ofered been sent to homes across the borough. association homes were actually those fouting the rules the chance to These include current known details of living elsewhere while renting out the hand in their keys and avoid prosecution everyone registered to vote at the address, properties to others – an ofence that – with 25 properties recovered. and it’s essential that someone in the could land them up to two years in prison. household confrms whether these details Tenancy fraud is a criminal ofence are correct. Failure to do so could even The homes have now been freed up to carrying a possible prison sentence lead to a fne. families in temporary accommodation or fne of up to £5,000. or on housing waiting lists, a step that If details are correct, this can be easily To anonymously report any suspicions has also saved taxpayers £216,000 a year. confrmed online, by text or by phone. of tenancy fraud, email If there are any changes to the details, or [email protected] or call additional voters to add, this can be done Fraudwatch on 0500 555 777 online and any new voters will be sent a separate invitation to register – they must ensure they then sign up to secure their right to vote. Electoral registration canvassers will be Haringey welcomes going door-to-door across Haringey this month to follow-up any unreturned forms. new councillors For further details, visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Haringey has two new councillors following For details of how you can contact your or call Haringey electoral services on by-elections in Woodside and Noel Park local ward councillors, wherever you live 020 8489 1000 wards (both in Wood Green) in September. in Haringey, see page 28.

In Noel Park, the winning candidate was Pete Mitchell Stephen Mann the Labour Party’s Stephen Mann, who got 1,005 votes (61%). The turnout in Noel Park was 18 percent. In Woodside ward the winning candidate What’s On was the Labour Party’s Peter Mitchell, who earned 1,275 votes (62%). The turnout in pg 29 > Woodside was 23 percent.

06 News | Haringey

New look for St Mary’s school Designs for state-of-the-art improvements to St Mary’s CE Primary School in Hornsey have been revealed.

The school, which has sites on Church The expansion will also see St Mary’s add an physical space for our children that better Lane and Rectory Gardens, is being additional form of entry in every year group. meets the needs of modern school life expanded to help provide additional and enable us to expand our committed Construction is set to start at Rectory school places in the local area. and talented staf to deliver the very best Gardens this month, with new classrooms learning journey for our children, local Plans – which won the backing of the ready for the start of the school year in families and our community” majority of people who responded to the September 2016. Work on the site at council’s consultation – will see the school Church Lane will begin next year. gain a host of new facilities including new St Mary’s CofE Primary School headteacher classrooms, a studio, a food technology Fran Hargrove said: “The expansion of St area and additional study rooms. Mary’s will allow us to provide an amazing

Major investment for Marcus Garvey

The ever-popular Marcus Garvey Library Marcus Garvey is temporarily closed while is undergoing a £3million refurbishment the refurbishment takes place, and is set to create a brighter, more spacious to re-open in early 2016. looking layout. In the meantime, library users can visit Ageing equipment is being replaced, books nearby St Ann’s and Coombes Croft upgraded and customer service facilities libraries to enjoy usual library services, introduced alongside the full range of usual while activity sessions, meetings and library services. councillor surgeries that usually take place at Marcus Garvey have been When the new-look library is complete, rearranged at alternative locations, residents will be able to do simple including other libraries across the customer service tasks, such as renewing borough and the Bernie Grant Arts Centre. parking permits, as well as enjoying improved library facilities. Further information can be found at www.haringey.gov.uk/library-changes The changes are part of Haringey Council’s ongoing commitment to retaining and improving all of its nine community libraries.

07 Feature | I’m in

We think few London boroughs can compete with Haringey when it comes to quality of life. We have great neighbourhoods, great businesses, great schools, great parks, great venues and – most of all – great people. It’s also a place with a great future, with hundreds of millions of pounds of investment pouring in.

I’m in. Let’s celebrate living and working in Haringey

08 Feature | I’m in

Our new look aims to capture the spirit of Haringey – a borough of creativity, passion, fun and authenticity. Here are just a few things we love about Haringey... Aspirational Active Our schools are amongst the most Following more than £15million investment, improved in the country, with all secondary, Haringey’s leisure centres are best in class, special and nursery schools – and 90 with facilities to rival any ftness chain giant. percent of primary schools – rated good or outstanding by Ofsted, plus excellent Cultured cutting-edge facilities such as the From the world-renowned Alexandra Tottenham UTC. Palace to Jackson’s Lane, and Hornsey Town Hall to the Bernie Grant Arts Centre Green – plus the Chocolate Factory New River We’re one of London’s greenest boroughs, Studios and others – Haringey’s arts scene with a record 20 Green Flag Award winning is fourishing. parks and green spaces, from small community gardens to ancient woodlands Sporty and the huge open space of Finsbury Park. With Premier League football action at Spurs, Rugby League at Haringey Skolars Ambitious and American Football heading for Hundreds of millions of pounds of Tottenham – not to mention plans for a investment is helping transform Tottenham host of new leisure facilities – Haringey is with new homes, community facilities and the place to catch, or take part in, live sport. employment opportunities, while we’ve also got big ambitions for Wood Green and Iconic other areas. Haringey’s iconic neighbourhoods give it its authenticity – from global Green Lanes Innovative to the diverse independent shops of New investment is also bringing new Tottenham and the historic village charm enterprises and a resurgence of the of Muswell Hill and Crouch End. borough’s manufacturing heritage, with creative and ingenious fedgling companies Friendly from Harringay’s Fashion Technology Haringey’s communities stand apart – Academy and Tottenham’s Mill Co. to diverse, unifed and welcoming. It’s the Craving Cofee and Beavertown Brewery people that truly make Haringey the to name a few. great place that it is.

What do YOU love about living or working in Haringey? Tell us through Twitter @HaringeyCouncil using the hashtag #iminHaringey

09 Feature | Choir

From arias to requiems – Tottenham’s singing sensations If you fancy stretching your vocal chords, a Tottenham choir that has gone from good idea to Ave Maria in just fve years could be the perfect place to start.

The New Tottenham Singers was set up “We now have more than 50 regular in November 2010 by one passionate members, but the nature of London is that musical director and a group of like- we have a lot of people who live in the area minded residents and has since for a few years and then leave – so we’re fourished, performing at everything always open to new members.” from Christmas jazz concerts to The New Tottenham Singers The choir practises weekly at the Bernie Evensong at the University of Oxford. meet every Tuesday, 7.30pm, Grant Arts Centre and welcomes people at the upstairs rehearsal The group, led by Bruce Grove resident of any age and ability. And it will be studio at the Bernie Grant Tom Fowkes, was even chosen to celebrating its ffth anniversary with a Arts Centre, Town Hall put Haringey on the world stage by special concert on December 12. Approach Road, N15. performing the national anthem at this Tom adds: “If you’ve been part of year’s Rugby World Cup. choirs in the past you’ll do well, but even Tom, 35, says: “Lots of people wanted a choir if you’ve no experience you can come 5th anniversary concert that was going to perform and represent and discover the joy of singing with us. 7.30pm, Sat 12 December Tottenham, and from day one our motto St Mary’s Church, “We want to show people what Tottenham has always been to actively and positively Stoke Newington Church St, is and what Tottenham can do, and make represent the Tottenham community. N16 9ES people challenge their preconceptions about the area.” Free Come and Sing Day 10.30am, Sat 16 January 2016 St Mary’s Church, Lansdowne Road, N17 9XE

10 Feature | Skating Leading the charge in London roller derby

“I thought ‘I can skate, and I like the idea Tickets for larger events can sell out in just of hitting people, so why not?’ I stumbled two minutes, and London Rollergirls have across the sport really and I got involved even been forced to hold events outside when London Rollergirls had only been the capital to accommodate the huge going for fve minutes.” popularity of the sport’s revival. Nine years after that frst session at Kristen, 35, has taken advantage of roller Tottenham Green Pools & Fitness, the derby’s boom to open her own skate shop Crouch End resident is a key member of in central London, and is keen to attract London’s all-star squad – one of the world’s more of Haringey’s budding talent to get leading roller derby teams – and is ready their skates on and try out. to lead the UK’s challenge in November’s She adds: “If you can stand up and skate, world championships in Minnesota, USA. we can teach you how to roller derby. Most “Tottenham was where we held our very teams have a range of levels, from beginner frst bout, and it’s been amazing to have to international, and there’s usually a ‘fresh been a part of the growth of roller derby meat’ programme to learn the basics. in the UK,” Kristen says. “We were the frst “This will be our ffth showing at the world team in the country and one of the frst in championship play-of tournament. Each Europe, and now it’s exploding everywhere.” Kristen Dusting had been in the UK for year we do better – last year we got through two years after moving from Australia The not-for-the-faint-hearted sport – to the fnals and fnished fourth. when she picked up a fyer asking for which sees two teams of fve women race “This year we’re hoping to go all the way volunteers to try out a strange-looking in bruising high-contact skating around a and bring the trophy home.” new sport called roller derby... tight track – has seen a growing passionate fan base pack out Tottenham’s leisure To get involved, visit centre for brutal bouts with some of the www.londonrollergirls.com or Tottenham world’s top squads. email [email protected] was where we held our very frst bout, and it’s been amazing...

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Feature | Shared Lives Share your life to help others in Haringey

Haringey’s innovative Shared Lives scheme helps dozens of vulnerable people to live and be cared for in the community.

There are currently 70 Shared Lives carers Lynn says Shared Lives staf are always in the borough, supporting around 50 on hand to answer questions on the local older people and adults with learning phone, and there are regular meetings If you’re someone disabilities, mental health needs and and plenty of training opportunities. physical disabilities. With the scheme hoping to bring on who enjoys working Through permanent and short-term board an extra 80 volunteers during the placements in family homes, the scheme coming three years, Lynn would certainly with people... allows people to enjoy extra support and recommend signing up as a carer. companionship without the need for Shared Lives could “If you’re someone who enjoys working with institutionalised care. people and want a rewarding and challenging be for you Carers are recruited and trained by experience, then Shared Lives could be for the council and an independent panel you,” says Lynn. “It’s a real pleasure getting of professionals and service user to know someone through Shared Lives. It representatives before being carefully could be life changing for certain people.” matched with service users. Anna McEwen, Director of Support and Shared Lives carer Lynn Stevens is a Development for Shared Lives Plus, former nurse who has been providing the representative body for the respite care from a few days to a few weeks Shared Lives sector, said: “We are for more than a year. delighted that Haringey are seeking to build even further on their success “We can cook meals together, do some by launching a new recruitment drive If you are interested in fnding out baking,” she explains. “We’ve gone out for for Shared Lives carers - putting more about Shared Lives in Haringey trips together seeing lovely bits of London Haringey at the heart of our national and potentially becoming a carer, – like taking a boat up the Thames or visiting ambition of doubling the size of please call 020 8489 1693, email Greenwich Observatory.” Shared Lives over fve years” [email protected], or visit www.haringey.gov.uk/haringey- shared-lives for further information

13 Feature | A-level

A-mazing, A-gain: students show what Haringey’s made of Brainy students in Haringey smashed national A-level results to achieve record marks in their exams.

Provisional results show that 83% of Fortismere’s Hannah Streat will be students earned grades A*-C in their studying Engineering at Cambridge exams, compared to a national average University after earning two A*s and of 77%, while the proportion earning two As. Hannah’s college had already the highest A* and A grades was an sent her some summer work to get impressive 33% compared with just her started! 26% nationally. Most secondary schools in the borough returned results that were an improvement on last year and scores of Haringey I got woken up students are university-bound after their hard work paid of. at 9am with a At Hornsey School for Girls, Matilda text from Cardif Tempest was amongst the top achievers with an A*, two As and a C – landing her University saying a place at Oxford University to read Philosophy, Politics and Economics. ‘congratulations Matilda said: “I’d really like to work for an NGO. My mum used to work for Amnesty you’re in’ International and human rights, women’s rights and LGBT rights are really important issues for me.”

14 Feature | A-level

Highgate Wood’s Barney Moore has headed over the border to Wales to study sports management – and he didn’t even need to collect his results to confrm the good news. “I got woken up at 9am with a text from Cardif University saying ‘congratulations you’re in’,” he said. Gladys Nzita-Mak is studying Computer Science at Queen Mary’s, University of London, thanks to a fantastic triple distinction in her IT BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. She said: “I worked really hard for this and one day I would like to be the owner of something like Facebook.” Patrick Cozier, headteacher of Highgate Wood School and Chair of the Haringey A-level results 2015 (provisional) Secondary Heads Forum, said: “I think we School/Centre A* to A grades A* to B grades A* to C grades A* to E grades have the balance right in Haringey between schools being competitive and collaborative. Alexandra Park 34% 63% 89% 100% Nobody wants to see the others struggle and we all want to be the best of a bunch Fortismere 43% 70% 87% 99% of really good schools.” Greig City Academy 37% 54% 76% 98%

Kuljit Rahelu, who has been at the helm Haringey Sixth Form Centre 30% 58% 83% 96% at Hornsey School for Girls since April, added: “Being one of the newest heads Highgate Wood 20% 51% 79% 99% I’ve really felt the support from all of the Hornsey 17% 48% 77% 99% other secondary head teachers in Haringey, St Thomas More 35% 45% 83% 98% which is really not typical in other areas.” Haringey total 33% 58% 83% 98% Further photos from A-level results day (schools only) in Haringey can be seen on the council’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ National 25.9% 52.8% 77.3% 98.1% haringeycouncil

15 Feature | GCSE

Hard work pays of for Haringey students 16 Feature | GCSE

Haringey’s army of hardworking 16-year-olds saw their eforts rewarded with a fantastic haul of GCSE results that pushed them above the national average.

Provisional results revealed that around Heartlands headteacher Simon Garrill 57 percent of Haringey’s Year 11 students said: “We are delighted for our frst set of achieved fve or more A*-C grades, students coming through the school that including in the all-important subjects so many have achieved results that will of English and Maths. see them set of successfully on the next stage of their education. The overall results in Haringey are expected to be above the national average when “Students and staf really responded to fgures are fnalised this autumn. our high expectations and they couldn’t have worked any harder. Congratulations At Heartlands High, Wood Green, the to them all.” school was celebrating its frst ever set of GCSE results. Students who made Woodside High School’s outgoing up the school’s Year 7 when it opened in headteacher Dame Joan McVittie joined September 2010 collected their results students on her last results day before and showed the great progress they’ve retirement. She praised improvements in made since starting at the school. Haringey schools in recent years, and the collegiate approach of headteachers. 58 percent of Heartlands students achieved fve or more A*-C grades At Tottenham’s Park View School, Andri including Maths and English. Boda was thrilled after achieving two A*s and eight As. He said: “English Amongst the many success stories was literature is my favourite subject and Mayowa Akinyemi, who earned a fantastic I have my teacher to thank for that, three A*s and six As and will be studying they were fantastic.” A-levels in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Geography. More GCSE pictures and results from across Haringey can be seen at Delighted Mayowa said: “This morning www.facebook.com/haringeycouncil I was so nervous I felt sick and I couldn’t speak to my dad on the whole journey here, so I’m very relieved!”

17 18 Feature | Companionship

Neighbourhoods Connect Across Haringey, an army of friendly folk are coming together to tackle loneliness through the innovative Haringey Neighbourhoods Connect scheme.

The community-led service helps people Ayse lives in supported housing in Haringey Would you like to help someone like Ayse? feel more connected to others in their and is full-time carer for her 83-year-old Or do you feel this service could help you local area, supporting people to make husband. She says that putting her husband or somebody you know? new friends through sharing their skills, frst often means that she neglects herself If you live in the borough and are interested interests and time with others. and can feel overwhelmed, adding: “I am in getting connected, referring a neighbour, unable to get out much and socialise Haringey Neighbourhoods Connect family member or friend, or volunteering, with other people so I am withdrawn and I focuses particularly on people who are Haringey Neighbourhoods Connect would constantly think about issues with lonely, socially isolated and often older, love to hear from you. Visit www.haringey. my family.” teaming them up with volunteers and gov.uk/connect for more information. connecting them to social activities, ftness As a less confdent English speaker, Ayse and wellbeing services, community groups felt unable to access information and and other opportunities in Haringey. support in her local community. After Haringey Neighbourhoods Connect began Across the UK, more than half of all people involving her in nearby cofee mornings, aged 75 and older live alone, and four in she was able to meet new people and every 10 older people say the TV is their interact more easily, as well as fnding main company. As well as being emotionally information in a way she found easier challenging, research shows that loneliness to understand. Haringey Neighbourhoods Connect also and isolation can also damage health and run regular drop in sessions where people afect people of all ages. Ayse said: “I have enjoyed the sessions can fnd out more about the type of that I have been involved in so far, they support that may be available to them: have helped to build my confdence and give me a bit of time for myself.” Mondays, 3-5pm, Wood Green Central Library, High Road, N22 Wednesdays, 3.30-5.30pm, St Ann’s Library, Cissbury Road, N15 I have enjoyed the sessions that I have been involved in so far, they have helped to build my confdence.

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Feature | Parks

Flying the fag for green space in Haringey

Haringey’s bid to be London’s greenest borough has enjoyed a further boost with a record haul of Green Flag awards handed out to its parks and green spaces.

The borough now ranks third in London between the council, friends of parks and tranquillity of this wonderful area of for the number of top quality parks, groups and other partners. Among those ancient woodland.” with 20 council maintained parks, to scoop a Green Flag award for the frst Also earning a Green Flag for the frst time two community green spaces and time this year was the ancient Queen’s was the Parkland Walk. Simon Olley of three separately run parks boasting Wood, where the dedication and hard Friends of the Parkland Walk said they were prestigious green fags. work of the friends group has paid of. “delighted” with the award and that the The awards are a marker of high-quality John Dorken, Chair of the Friends of judging panel “recognised the Friends as facilities and maintenance. Inspectors Queen’s Wood, said: “We are delighted an important asset, highlighting our eforts praised the borough’s parks for their that Queen’s Wood has been awarded to promote the Walk and commending sparkling condition; eforts to upgrade Green Flag status. It is a ftting the commitment of our organisations, facilities, and the strong partnerships acknowledgement of the beauty members and their volunteering activities”.

Haringey’s Green Flag parks and open spaces:

Albert Road Markfeld Park Recreation Ground Paignton Park Belmont Recreation Parkland Walk Nature Ground Reserve Bruce Castle Park Priory Park Chapmans Green Queen’s Wood Chestnuts Park Railway Fields Coldfall Wood Russell Park Downhills Park Stationers Park Down Lane Park Alexandra Park Ducketts Common Tottenham Marshes Fairland Park Highgate Wood Finsbury Park Doncaster Gardens For more information about Green Flag awards, visit www.greenfagaward.org.uk Lordship Recreation Lordship Woodland For more infomrtaion about parks in Haringey, visit www.haringey.gov.uk/parks Ground

21 Would you like to have more fun?

While improving your well-being If you live in West Haringey CENTRAL, and connecting to your community? Contact Claire: EAST & 07872 400 883 / 0207 239 1386 Haringey Neighbourhoods Connect can help you fnd WEST SOUTH [email protected] social activities, hobbies and well-being services in your community - which can can improve your well-being and contribute to better health. If you live in Central, East or South Haringey If you want to get connected - meet new people, try new things, get out a bit more, or maybe even create a group or Contact Sarah: 07891 572 861 / [email protected] event in your community - we’d love to hear from you. Or visit Wood Green Library Mondays 3-5pm, The Haringey Neighbourhoods Connect service is available 187-197A High Road, Wood Green, N22 6XD. for all adults aged 18 years plus, living in Haringey. St Ann’s Library Wednesdays 3.30-5pm haringeyneighbourhoodsconnect harringeyneighbourhoodsconnect Cissbury Road, Tottenham, N15 5PU @haringeync No appointment necessary - just come along and have www.haringey.gov.uk/connect a chat with one of our Community Engagement Workers.

Delivered in partnership with Haringey Council, Haringey Clinical Commissioning Group, Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol, and Groundwork London.

22 Feature | Support Taking a stand against violence

With the United Nations International Day for the Limitation of Violence Against Women set for November 25, Haringey People explores local support for victims of violence against women and girls.

Violence against women can include “Solace will provide you with non- physical, sexual or psychological harm – judgemental support and information on Solace case study: from physical attacks to threats your options, and will provide you with the and intimidation. advice you need to help make you safer.” Anna Anna spent many years in an abusive You may be concerned about your marriage, with a fercely controlling husband relationship, or the relationship of someone who wouldn’t let her do anything for herself. close to you, for a number of reasons. When someone loves He would shout at and hit her, and their two When someone loves you, you should children would see and hear the abuse in always feel safe, respected and free to be you, you should feel safe, their small fat. yourself. If you feel scared, intimidated or respected and free to With no friends or family nearby, Anna was controlled, this could be a sign that all is too scared to speak out. She eventually called not right in your relationship – and you be yourself. the police after her husband assaulted her. may wish to seek help. Terrifed that her children may be taken from Help is at hand. Solace Women’s Aid is her, Anna was referred to Solace Women’s a domestic abuse charity that ofers a Aid Floating Support Service. range of specialist services, including Solace helped Anna make a safe plan for her counselling, child therapies, rape crisis To fnd out how Solace could help and her children, and put her in contact with and legal remedies to support women you or someone close to you, a solicitor to get an injunction to keep her and children who have experienced visit or call 0808 802 5565. family from the house. abusive relationships. Further advice and information After her husband left, Solace supported Solace ofer services to women living about support can be found Anna with a safety plan for if she bumped in Haringey and, for women who can no at www.haringey.gov.uk/ into him or he came to the house. They also longer remain their home because of domestic-violence or by calling helped her to apply for relevant benefts to abuse, they provide accommodation- the National Domestic Violence help her support her family and encouraged based support at their refuges. Helpline on 0808 2000 247. her to take part in a support programme, Ivy Jackson, a Refuge Worker with Solace which helped her increase her confdence Women’s Aid, said: “Domestic abuse can and deal with what had happened to her. have long-term damaging efects. If you Anna is now living safely and free from are scared of your partner and worried fear of her ex-husband. about what is happening in your relationship, please consider contacting us for advice and support.

23 Feature | Early Learning

Helping your two-year-old to fourish Early education can be a great way of helping your child to interact and learn in a fun way – improving their social, physical and mental development and helping them to prepare for school.

Free for 2s is a free learning ofer for some You can also apply if your child has a current How can I choose a childcare provider? two-year-olds in Haringey. With Free statement of SEN or an education, health You may want to visit some diferent for 2s, they are able to have a place in a and care plan; receives Disability Living providers to see what they can ofer and nursery, children’s centre, playgroup or Allowance, or is leaving care through special whether they have any places available – and childminder, for up to 15 hours a week. guardianship or through an adoption or to get a feel for where might be the best ft residence order. for your child. You can view the list of current How do I know if my child is eligible? If you are eligible, the cost of the placement two year old providers at www.haringey. If your child is two or will be two in the next will be paid directly by the council to the gov.uk/children-and-families provider – with no need for you to pay or to month or two and you receive at least one of All registered childcare providers are act as a go-between. the benefts listed below, your two-year-old inspected every few years by Ofsted. You may be entitled to a free place. How can I use my 15 hours? can see all reports on the Ofsted website (www.gov.uk/ofsted) or can ask the • Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit You can choose how to spread your 15 hours provider to show you their most throughout the week – taking 15 hours per • Income Support recent report. week during term time only or fewer hours • Income based Job Seekers Allowance per week to cover school holidays as well. • Employment and Support Allowance Your chosen provider will be able to give Further information, including more advice, • Support through Part 6 of the Immigration you information about whether they how to apply, dates to apply and application and Asylum Act have available places and the hours forms can be found at www.haringey.gov. they can ofer. uk/children-and-families • Universal Credit or calling 020 8489 1000.

24 Feature | Admissions

Guiding you and your child through school admissions Starting a new school – whether as a frst-time reception class pupil or making the leap from primary to secondary – is a momentous occasion for any child.

With almost every school in Haringey The deadline for secondary school rated outstanding or good by Ofsted, applications for pupils now in Year 6 is you can be confdent that your child October 31, and for primary schools for will enjoy a frst-rate education in the children born between September 1, borough. But preparing for the big 2011 and August 31 2012 is January 15. move can feel unsettling for parents Remember: if you live in Haringey, you and children. Haringey People sets Key dates must complete the Haringey school out some simple tips for navigating application form, even if you’d like to send Primary School admissions the admissions process. your child to school in another borough. Application deadline: Saturday, January 15, 2016 Apply Online Selecting which schools to apply to Online applicants receive ofers: Monday, April 18, 2016 With all the information you need about In addition to top Ofsted ratings, Haringey each of Haringey’s schools and the schools score consistently highly at Key Secondary School admissions admissions process available on the web, Stage 2, GCSE and A-level, so you can Application deadline: applying online is the simplest way to be confdent of top-drawer education Saturday, October 31, 2015 submit an application. wherever your child attends. Online applicants receive ofers: You’ll receive electronic confrmation of Finding the right school for your child is Tuesday, March 1, 2016 your application and you will be able to as much about the school’s atmosphere make changes until the deadline. You will and “ft” as it is performance data. Arrange also be notifed of your ofer by email. Full information about the admissions a visit to two or three of your closest process, including 2016 admissions Simply visit www.haringey.gov.uk/ schools, fnd out about its ethos and meet schooladmissions brochures for primary and secondary the staf before making your fnal selection. schools, can be found at Apply on time www.haringey.gov.uk/ schooladmissions Late applications will not be processed until If you are unable to apply online, you after all on-time applications have been can pick up an admissions brochure and dealt with – making it very unlikely that you application form from our Wood Green will be ofered one of your preferred schools Customer Service Centre, if you apply late. Station Road, N22.

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1124.17 Lookoutforeacothe JCD.indd 1 22/09/2015 13:04 Feature | History

Tales of hidden heroes The lives of hidden heroes from the First World War are uncovered in a touching and commemorative exhibition, which tells many of their stories for the frst time.

Hidden Heroes: Soldiers of the Empire, at Bruce Castle Museum, recounts the Sam Manning lives and experiences of black and Asian soldiers from across the British Empire who fought in the Middlesex Regiment alongside local men.

Between 1914 and 1918, hundreds of men travelled from the West Indies, West Africa, India and Japan to sign up and went on to witness the unspeakable horror of war, with many paying the ultimate sacrifce. Many experienced discrimination and ill-treatment due to their ethnicity. Among them was Donald Brown, born in 1895 in Demerara, British Guiana (now Guyana), who joined the Army aged 20. During his training, Brown wrote a petition complaining about his treatment and that of six other soldiers from British Guiana, Whilst serving, he entertained fellow troops Research students from Middlesex Ceylon (Sri Lanka), the Gold Coast (Ghana) and after the war he toured the West University unearthed the stories in Hidden and the West Indies. Three months later, Indies and United States as an entertainer, Heroes – which pulls together archive he was given 20 days detention for being making a name for himself in New York with material and interviews with relatives and absent without ofcial leave (AWOL) and it comic routines and songs. He later became descendants. The exhibition was organised remains unclear what became of him. involved in radical politics before dying in alongside Eastside Community Heritage. Ghana in 1960. Sam Manning, born in Trinidad in 1897, survived the war and went on to forge a The many men who signed up from successful career as an entertainer. Mr countries across the world fought Manning had worked as a motor mechanic alongside local soldiers, including and chaufeur, and was even becoming a Tottenham Hotspur player Walter Tull, well-known jockey and comedian, before who joined the Middlesex Regiment and joining the army. became the frst black army ofcer. Hidden Heroes: Soldiers of the Empire runs until March 2016.

27 Local Democracy | Haringey Haringey councillors, council meetings and Members of Parliament

Haringey has 57 Council Meetings elected councillors, October across 19 diferent Extraordinary Full Council wards – and your Thursday 8, 7pm local councillors will Homes for Haringey AGM depend on where in and board meeting Monday 12, 7pm the borough you live. Environment & Community Ward councillors are there to Safety Scrutiny Panel ofer you advice, guidance and Tuesday 13, 6.30pm support on issues you may Standards committee have in the borough, and most Thursday 15, 7pm ward councillors hold regular Overview & Scrutiny “surgery” sessions where you Committee can come along to meet them Monday 19, 7pm and discuss concerns in person. Environment & Community To fnd out who your ward Watch Safety Scrutiny Panel councillors are, use the ward Thursday 17, 6.30pm search at www.haringey.gov. If you can’t come along to a meeting and you have internet access, uk/ward-search or call you can watch main council meetings held at the Civic Centre Cabinet 020 8489 1000. through the council’s website, live or at a later date. Tuesday 20, 6.30pm Planning sub-committee You can contact your local See www.haringey.gov.uk/webcasts for more details Thursday 29, 7pm councillors by writing to them c/o River Park House, Council Meetings November 225 High Road, N22 8HQ or Council meetings are normally held in the Civic Centre, High Road, email them using the format Wood Green N22 and are open to the public. Meeting times, dates Adults & Health Scrutiny frstname.lastname and locations can change, check www.haringey.gov.uk/meetings Panel @haringey.gov.uk for the latest information. Thursday 5, 6.30pm Planning sub-committee Monday 9, 7pm Cabinet Enfeld and Haringey Hornsey and Tottenham MP Tuesday 10, 6.30pm London Assembly Wood Green MP David Lammy (Labour) Environment & Community Member Catherine West (Labour) 020 7219 0767 Safety Scrutiny Panel 020 7219 6141 [email protected] Thursday 12, 6.30pm Joanne McCartney (Labour) catherine.west.mp 020 7983 4402 Write to: Children & Young People’s @parliament.uk joanne.mccartney David Lammy MP Scrutiny Panel @london.gov.uk Write to: House of Commons Monday 16, 6.30pm Catherine West MP London SW1 0AA Surgery last Friday of each Housing & Regeneration House of Commons month, 6.30-7.30pm Scrutiny Panel London SW1A 0AA 28 Middle Lane, N8 Monday 16, 6,30pm Write to: Full Council Joanne McCarney, Monday 23, 7.30pm GLA, City Hall, Overview & Scrutiny The Queen’s Walk, Committee London SE1 2AA Monday 30, 7pm

28 What’s On | Haringey What’s On

Highlights as well as vintage-inspired and Bruce Castle handmade gifts, cards and Museum foodstufs – including lots of locally-made products. Lordship Lane, Tottenham N17 The Vintage Cafe will be open as Open Wednesday to Sunday, well, selling sandwiches, tea and 1-5pm cake all day. www.haringey.gov.uk/ Entrance £1.50, accompanied brucecastlemuseum kids go free 020 8808 8772 museum.services Exhibitions @haringey.gov.uk Events are FREE unless stated No More War: Haringey’s WW1 conscientious Photo credit: Henry Laurisch Events objectors Family art and Until December 2015 Chvrches This exhibition by the Peace Friday, November 27 craft activities Pledge Union, with support from 7pm Sundays the Heritage Lottery Fund, looks 2-4pm Critics’ favourites Chvrches fnish their UK tour of new album Every at religion, politics, work camps Open Eye with their biggest headline show yet at Alexandra Palace. A variety of activities for children and prison, and considered the Support from very special guest Four Tet. aged 5-13. Under-eights must hundreds of Haringey men who be accompanied by an adult – refused to fght in the Great War. and no adults admitted without The OM Yoga Show an accompanying child. October 23-25 Alexandra Palace 10am-6pm Little Explorers – Alexandra Palace Way, N22 The biggest yoga show of Storytime craft: www.alexandrapalace.com its kind in Europe makes its Alexandra Palace debut. Free The Haunted House open classes led by teachers Saturday, October 31 Events from across the world, as well 10-11am as more intense workshops A spooktacular story and craft The Knitting & and a range of yoga accessories session with a Halloween twist. Stitching Show and clothing, food, jewellery and more. October 7-11 The Vintage & 10am-5.30pm (7pm Thursday) Designers Fair at the The Classic and The defnitive event for anyone Sports Car Show Castle with a love of stitching and October 30-November 1 Saturday 28 November crafts. Whatever your craft 10am-6pm (5pm Sunday) 10.30am-4.30pm passion, this is the perfect place to fnd inspiration, learn new The world’s most glamorous Shop early for Christmas from skills and shop for essential classic cars – featuring the more than 40 unique stalls supplies. fnest classics, the most highly selling a fabulous range of regarded dealers and the world’s Stretch! vintage clothes, accessories, Tickets £6-£40 (with two-day most respected collectors. The OMYoga Show jewellery, toys, prints and more, passes and VIP tickets available)

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Bellakinetica: Life on Wheels Gandini Juggling The Snow Dragon and Jacksons Lane: Sunday, November 29 Meta 12pm and 3pm November 21-25 Toe-tapping songs and lots of 8pm laughs for everyone in this tale of Billy, the young goat who has In the 1990s, the Gandinis everything he could need and made a series of experimental more. On New Year’s Eve, Billy pieces for Jacksons Lane with is looking forward to the annual choreographer Gill Clarke. visit of the legendary Snow They revisit those works with a Dragon, but when he bumps show about itself – a refection into some hungry wolves in the on their journey through forest, New Year’s Day seems a entertainment, complete with long way of. juggling, text, ballet, hammers, nudity, tables and comedy. Ages 3+ Tickets £8.95 A special gala performance on Wednesday, November 25 will include a champagne reception, chance to meet the Jacksons Lane Spooks! A artists and post-show party. Halloween Cabaret Archway Road, N6 Please note: this show features (opposite Highgate tube) Saturday, October 31 some nudity and adult themes. www.jacksonslane.org.uk 8pm Tickets £15.95 020 8341 4421 A ghoulish feast of blood- (£13.95 concessions) Gandini Juggling and curdling burlesque, macabre Jacksons Lane: Meta Flyaway Katie music, spectral circus and eerie Special gala performance: £40 illusion with some horrifcally Sunday, October 18 talented artists. 12pm and 3pm The Snow Dragon Overseen by the dark lord of Long Nose Puppets return comedy magic Christian Lee, to Jacksons Lane with their expect vampires on ropes, brand new show – an inspiring tantalising terrors of tease, fight of fancy about the power ghouls on your lap and gothic of imagination. Based on the glamour all around, including children’s book by Polly Dunbar, the queen of erotic neo- with music by Tom Gray of burlesque, the sensational Gomez, the show is bursting MisSa Blue. with colour, movement, puppets and surprises. Adult content, 18 and over only. Ages 2-7 Tickets £20, including a chiller Tickets £8.95 cocktail and late bar. Bellakinetica: Green Ginger: Life on Wheels Outpost November 3-7 October 21-24 Monica Petzal: The 8pm (3pm Saturday matinee) Highgate Literary 8pm (3pm Saturday matinee) & Scientifc Dresden Project – Luis and BK are stationed On roller-skates and in the Indelible Marks at a remote border crossing Institute (Hlsi) air, two women revisit the October 9-22 between their two countries. interweaving stories of their 11 South Grove, N6 The chance discovery of a An ongoing refection past lives and loves – from the www.hlsi.net strange other-world takes on the artist’s maternal post-war optimism of the late the two guards on a journey Events are FREE unless stated family, this project aims to 1940s to the domestic realities into the dark heart of politics, further understanding and of the 1950s and beyond. tyranny and murder. reconciliation through exploring Featuring the recorded a rich personal archive, Absurd comedy and grotesque experiences of real women and contemporary historical puppetry combine to explore with a fabulous soundtrack of documentation and the artist’s nationalism, leadership and the 1940s and ‘50s music. own experience. Monica will talk terrible consequences of using about her work on Saturdays Tickets £12.95 another man’s toilet. and Sundays at 2.30pm. (£10.95 concessions) Tickets £14.95 (£12.95 concessions)

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Highgate Markets Black History Month Watercolour Group November 13-16 There are a range of markets on ofer in Haringey – with Founded in 1980 to enable stalls including local traders, enthusiastic watercolour food and drink direct from painters to work together suppliers and arts and crafts. in an informal atmosphere. Members’ interests are wide- ranging, each with their own Alexandra Palace style and approach. Paintings of Farmers’ Market places at home and abroad will Sundays be exhibited. 10am-3pm Gallery Talk: Behind Muswell Hill entrance, foot of Muswell Hill, N10 the Scenes at the V&A Chestnuts Market Friday, November 20 Sundays 7pm 11am-3pm Feature Event: Architect Adam Zombory- Chestnuts Primary School, Moldovan of ZMMA unveils his Black Boy Lane, N15 Black History Month practice’s deisgns for the new October Europe 1600-1800 Galleries. Tottenham Green The history, lives and times of Haringey’s black communities – and £5 admission Market their phenomenal contribution to the borough – will be the focus Antiques and Crafts Saturdays point for a host of events and activities throughout October as 10am-4pm Haringey celebrates Black History Month. Winter Fair Black History Month will see a range of diferent activities in the Saturday, November 28 Tottenham Green, Town Hall Approach Road, N15 borough’s schools and libraries – from art exhibitions to poetry A little bit of early Christmas readings and performances to arts and crafts workshops. magic! Highlights include a month-long art exhibition at Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham, highlighting black history through art works. A full catalogue of Haringey events can be found at www.haringey.gov.uk/bhm while information on the national Black History Month can be found at www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk

Libraries There are events of all kinds Coombes Croft Muswell Hill Stroud Green in Haringey libraries, from Tottenham High Road Queen’s Avenue Quernmore Road under-fves’ messy mornings to N17 8AG N10 3PE N4 4QR poetry readings, author events, T 020 8489 8771 T 020 8489 8773 T 020 8489 8776 concerts and health and Highgate Marcus Garvey Wood Green wellbeing sessions. Check your Shepherd’s Hill Temporarily closed for High Road local library for details. Highgate, N6 5QT improvement works. Wood Green, N22 6XD Alexandra Park T 020 8489 8772 T 020 8489 2780 St Ann’s Alexandra Park Road Hornsey Cissbury Road Wood Green, N22 4UJ Haringey Park, N8 9JA Tottenham, N15 5PU T 020 8489 8770 T 020 8489 1118 T 020 8489 8775

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