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September 2018 issue l www.harrow.gov.uk INSIDE n Baby boutique n Beat the scammers n Marathon man Inside this issue Artist’s summer of success Cllr Graham Henson Want to be the first 6-7 Leader of Harrow Council There are two top events in the Harrow calendar this month. They both show we have a great community spirit and to know what’s much to be proud of. Harrow’s Heroes, now in its eleventh year, is our local awards evening at which we celebrate happening in Harrow? kindness, selflessness and bravery. Every nomination is an inspiring story of someone 13 Think before you On patrol with the putting others first. Follow us Join more than 90,000 subscribers to our weekly e-news bulletin for: ink: tattoo safety on social media to see all the Community Safety team 15 winners on the night. I’d like to thank all the businesses 4Harrow news whose sponsorship makes this much loved event possible. 4What’s on Four days before is the 4Public services Harrow Half Marathon. This 31 event’s only in its second 4Bin and recycling updates Amazing year, but is already a favourite. running man It’s fun, healthy and a great celebration of where we live. 4 set to start Business news Harrow’s Open This year’s Half will be the Harrow Half first race in London to be House highlights 4Regeneration latest 23 single-use plastic bottle free. It will also be an opportunity For advertising enquiries call Dory on 020 8424 1290 Harrow People is published five times a year by Harrow to remember local hero, Sir Council. It is distributed to every Editor Simon Hornsby home in Harrow and all local Roger Bannister, who died in Sign up today at libraries. Comments, products Design Sarah Kenning and services published do not March. Everyone from ages necessarily carry the council’s Photography Scotty Robson, Dermot Carlin, endorsement. four and upwards can take www.harrow.gov.uk/MyHarrowNews Karen Bhamra and Lucy Baker www.harrow.gov.uk part in the family mile – the distance that made him a global name – there are more Tweet your views to @harrow_council or like our details on pages 30 and 31. Facebook page www.facebook.com/lbharrow Harrow People 3 WHAT’S HAPPENING ... NORTH HARROW LIBRARY ... HEADSTONE MANOR REC There is a new chapter about to begin at North WITH...? Harrow Library. After three years in mothballs, Did you know that Headstone Manor it’s poised to return, thanks to some brilliant and Recreation Ground once had an dogged work by enterprising local volunteers. orchard at its heart? The library reopens at 10am on 22 September after Soon the fruit trees will return – along the council handed over the keys and £14,000 in with historic watercourses, bridges, funding to trustees, including chair Kamal Shah. footpaths and signs – after the council won more than £1 million in “Everyone I meet is absolutely overjoyed,” he said. cash for the project from the National “We have been contacted by more than 50 people Lottery’s good causes fund. who want to help. This shows what an amazing community we have here in Harrow.” The park’s also getting new play equipment, park furniture and a It promises to be a community hub, run for the heritage trail... while the Manor community, by the community. If you want to help next door gets a refresh for its 14th or get involved, head down on the 22nd, or email century moat. [email protected]. So it’s great news for local walkers, children... and ducks. ... HARROW’S COOKING Were you lucky enough to get a spot at one of our fabulous food happenings last year? If not, now is your chance to get a taste of the action – Harrow’s Cooking is back with a Bollywood banquet. Flavours of Asia will come to Harrow Town Centre on 15 September from 11am to 6pm, with street food, dancing and even Bollywood biscuits! Find out about the foodie talent all around you – check out harrowtowncentre.co.uk for full details. SATs Up to 70% rebate for 11+ Working Tax Credit claimants GCSE ... SCHOOL PLACES English Fully qualified teachers Maths It might seem like your child has only just gone back to CRB/DBS school... but it’s already time to look for their next one! Science checked All Year 6 parents have to apply for a secondary school Reading Ofsted place by 31 October. You don’t want to miss out on the Writing registered deadline – it can cause real heartache for your family. centre Go to www.harrow.gov.uk/schoolguides where you can Call to book a FREE ASSESSMENT find out everything you need to know and how to apply. * 78 Cannon Lane, Pinner HA5 1HR www.pinnertuitioncentre.co.uk @ [email protected] 020 8868 6711 4 Harrow People Harrow People 5 HARROW STAR Catherine Chambers A brush with success... arrow artist Catherine The amount of people Chambers was a big that visit each day and will H fan of Grayson Perry – see ‘Girma’ is incredible. so much so, that she studied Although Girma is involved in the ceramic artist for her the art world in a sense, he university dissertation. has never known a gallery or artwork beyond souvenirs Now it’s Grayson Perry who’s and religious depictions.” a fan of Catherine’s – as the Turner Prize winner chose Ethiopia is a country her work to hang in the main Catherine has come to gallery at the Royal Academy’s regard as a second home. Summer Exhibition. She first visited on a brief stopover while travelling “It feels like a full the length of Africa. circle for me,” says Since then she Catherine, who has learnt the shares a studio language and “He is a very striking man. and bringing at Whitefriars formed close I admire him greatly and I businesses with her sister friendships, think when you are proud of into Charlotte, a returning for at something or someone, you Whitefriars, photographer. least a month want to share that.” along Catherine’s every year. with other portrait of Girma, She is not alone in finding town centre a tailor she met in “The painting is of Girma striking. Thanks to projects. Ethiopia, was her first ever particular importance to its exposure at the Royal entry into the RA’s show, and me, and one I thought would Academy the painting, which “It’s definitely with 20,000 entrants, she says be interesting to share with a had a £9,000 price tag, has the best place I’ve it was a surprise to be selected. large audience. Ironic, actually, now sold. worked and think it’s a Artist “It’s an honour to be chosen as Girma himself has spent a huge asset for Harrow,” Catherine and has opened many doors. lot of his life in hiding.” Catherine has been working says Catherine. Chambers at from Whitefriars Studios, in “Anybody who has her studio in SEE FOR YOURSELF! the former Winsor & Newton come by has only had Whitefriars; far factory, since they opened positive things to say!” left, with her Whitefriars Studios will be open to visitors over the Open last summer, and praised the painting Girma House London weekend on 22-23 September (see What’s project. She’s not alone – this on display On section for more). To learn more about Whitefriars month Harrow Council won a l Follow Catherine at the Royal and see upcoming opportunities, follow them on Place West London award for on instagram Academy Instagram @whitefriars_studios PHOTO: CHARLOTTE CHAMBERS PHOTO: CHARLOTTE creating a cultural community @cchambersart 6 Harrow People Harrow People 7 How it works SUE: “If you know a case like Naveen’s but aren’t sure what to do next, talk to me in confidence by calling the council’s safeguarding adults PHOEBE: advice line.” “Sue’s referred the case to me. We think this YOU fraudster has scammed power of attorney to You’re concerned about control Naveen’s your elderly neighbour, Naveen NAVEEN: “When I was in hospital and affairs - we’re – you think someone may have feeling muddled a friend got me to going to put a scammed him. sign something…I think they’re stop to it.” now taking money from my bank account.” If you’re worried about someone, visit Safe from scams www.harrow.gov.uk/safeguardingadults We have a legal duty to protect elderly or disabled Harrow residents or call 020 8420 9453 from abuse, exploitation and theft – here’s how we do it… Naveen’s CLARISE: “I asked for our presided over this help to freeze the serious fraud case in fraudster’s access crown court – I ordered and involve the the scammer to repay police, so that’s the money and jailed what we’re him for two years.” doing. DOMINIC: “I’m a council care manager. I’m going to see what we can do to make Naveen feel safer at home ADAM: “At the Met we’ve built a – that might criminal case against the person who include fitting ILAXI: “I’m a social worker swindled Naveen. Well done an entry assigned to help Naveen. I’ve to his neighbour who made phone.” just met with him. He’s quite the call.” shaken up and worried, but we’ve got a plan of action.” 8 Harrow People Harrow People 9 Only In Harrow Dropped kerbs – apply online It’s an offence to drive across the pavement to access property unless there is a dropped kerb It’s easy to apply for a dropped kerb and will stop damage to public land Failing to apply could mean steps are taken to stop cars accessing your property www.harrow.gov.uk/vehiclecrossings THE DANDIES Fashion designer’s baby clothing hits the big time othing is more competition earlier this year.