ENFIELD DISPATCH No. 5 THE BOROUGH’S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FEB 2019

NEWS Petition against Mini Holland handed to Downing Street amid discrimination claims P . 3 FEATURES National education charity uses Enfield school to trial 'micro economy' P . 4

INTERVIEW Meet the man aiming to build 'custom homes' at affordable prices in Enfield P . 7

COMMENT Green Belt campaigners call on local people to oppose council plans Credit WWE P . 8 WWE superstar Finn Bálor speaks at the launch of a new UK wrestling centre in Enfield – Page 15 A M E E Become a M M member of Enfield

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BY JAMES CRACKNELL affect with Crossrail 2, currently ex- ly been hoped that a daily service going to get people living there if they pected to open in the early 2030s of four trains per hour – seen as a have to wait half-an-hour for a train?” enfielddispatch.co.uk lans to build tens of thou- and serve stations in both the east minimum requirement for subur- Documents recently obtained by sands of new homes in the and west of Enfield borough – ban routes – would be ready much Philip via a Freedom of Informa- Lea Valley could be scup- including the new Meridian Water sooner. The council lost a judicial tion request reveal that Network @EnfieldDispatch pered if rail services are Station due to open this May. Merid- review case against the Department Rail sought savings of £25million in Pnot drastically improved, a local ian Water is slated to provide 10,000 for Transport three years ago after the construction of a third track at /EnfieldDispatch transport group has warned. homes over the next 20 years, but has discovering Network Rail would Meridian Water and in doing so made Fears are growing that the funding itself been delayed after two deals not provide such a high-frequency the future construction of a fourth needed to both build Crossrail 2 with master developers collapsed in service when the new station opens. track – a crucial component for [email protected] and upgrade the West Anglia Main 2017 and 2018. The council is now Philip Ridley, from Enfield Trans- boosting service frequency to six-to- Line is in jeopardy, potentially im- leading on the project and the first port Users Group, told the Dispatch: eight trains per hour – more difficult. pacting Enfield Council's flagship 725 homes are under construction. “You have got 10,000 new homes Philip added: “We don't actually housing project, Meridian Water. However, Meridian Water Station being built and a station with only know what additional costs there Delays and cost overruns to Cross- will only be served by two trains per two trains per hour to serve them. rail 1 are likely to have a knock-on hour when it opens. It had previous- Crossrail 2 is now on ice. How are you CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 2 NEWS No.5 FEBRUARY 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vestment. If the bid is suc- potential costs for any future project. cessful, £40m will be spent on “As part of our wider strategic Criticism are for Network Rail to boost capac- improving the train service to six- vision, we always consider what ity of the line, but we now know to-eight trains per hour by 2024, in we can do now to ensure future over housing ED. they have made savings. When you advance of full four-tracking to Brox- capacity enhancements can be get a train every 15 minutes, they bourne, and Crossrail 2. The result- accommodated, but this must scheme call it 'turn up and go' because you ing frequency of trains will support always be balanced with the o don't have to look up the timetable the accelerated delivery of up to responsibility for delivering value nfield Council has come under N .5 before you go to the station. That is 10,000 homes at Meridian Water.” for money for the taxpayer.” fire after a cabinet report revealed what they need for Meridian Water A Network Rail spokesperson said: Enfield North MP Joan Ryan has Eextra cash will have to be pumped FEBRUARY 2019 and without it I don't know how they “We have had early discussions been campaigning for the West into a delayed housing scheme, writes can build 10,000 homes there. with Enfield to provide advice on Anglia Main Line to be upgrad- Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter. Enfield Dispatch is the borough's “The future of the whole borough how their future proposals could ed for several years. She told the Conservative opposition leader free community newspaper. rests on this. Without delivering interface with our wider strategic Dispatch: “Politically speak- Joanne Laban branded the situation a We publish monthly and homes in this part of Enfield they plans. The infrastructure we are con- ing, Crossrail 2 has good support, “disgrace” and called for people to be distribute 10,000 free copies are going to have to build but the overrunning and sacked after the report revealed the small of each issue to cafés, pubs, community centres, libraries, GP homes on the Green over-spend of Cross- sites housebuilding scheme – which surgeries, schools, hair salons, Belt in other parts.” “How are you going rail 1 is not good aims to provide 140 homes – would be and outside railway stations. The council is cur- news for Crossrail 2. I delayed for several months. rently bidding to win think the government The report states “discrepancies in Publisher to get people living David Floyd government funding making a funding com- designs” by contractor AMCM led to cost for a series of trans- there if they have to mitment is the issue. overruns and homes due in early 2019 Editor port improvements in The government is not being delayed until June. It comes after James Cracknell and around Meridian wait half-an-hour proving itself com- earlier delays meant some half-complet- Designer Water, some of which is petent at delivering big ed homes had to be pulled down because Jonathan Duncan earmarked for upgrad- for a train?” infrastructure projects. of weather damage. Project Manager ing the West Anglia Main “Four-tracking would Council leader Nesil Caliskan, respond- Anna Merryfield Line to provide six-to-eight trains structing for the £170m Lee Valley have a big impact in Enfield because ing to the criticism, said: “The report per hour. Crossrail 2 could subse- Rail Programme has been designed we don't have the underground sets out a direction to get phase one Contributors quently provide twelve trains per to provide provision for a potential here and our train lines are criti- back on track and ensure that overall Simon Allin, Ian Cameron Black, Richard Grant, Norma Chapman, hour, allowing even more homes fourth track to be laid in future, cal. I get a lot of complaints about there is a positive contribution to the Christine Ancker, Birsen Demirel, to be built at Meridian Water avoiding substantial costs where this line because we have got a lot housing revenue account.” Keith Bilton, Claire Fisher, and elsewhere in the Lea Valley. possible, should the West Anglia of commuters who depend on it, Monty Meth, Jo Johnson, A council spokesperson said: “The element of Crossrail 2 be delivered. and a growing population, particu- Andrew Warshaw, Ian Mackenzie, new Meridian Water Station will “The new station at Meridian Water, larly in the eastern part of Enfield. David Williamson Council receive two-to-four trains per hour the new footbridge at Northumber- “Two trains per hour are useless, Members from September 2019. The council land Park and the bridge across it needs radically improving, and reclaims Derek Grant, Michael Dickinson, is also exploring further improve- the Lea Navigation have all been we are told we need four-tracking , Brendan O'Brien, ments through its Housing Infra- designed to accommodate both to make that happen. Compared cemeteries Young Notes, Ed Balleny, Natasha Boydell, Elizabeth structure Fund (HIF) bid which the new third track and a possible to Crossrail 2 it is also cheaper and Crosthwait, Richard Stones, seeks £156m of government in- future fourth track, reducing the can be done sooner.” he management of five publicly- Philip Ridley, Suzanne Beard, owned cemeteries will be taken Chris Kaufman, Martyn over by Enfield Council. Stogden, Susan Cook T Burial services at Lavender Hill, Stray- With two tracks on the West Anglia Main Line, only two trains per hour can currently serve field Road, Hertford Road, Edmonton CONTACT stations such as , and Angel Road - soon to be replaced by Meridian Water and Old Southgate cemeteries, includ- Call 020 8521 7956 Credit James Cracknell ing maintenance, site improvement Email EnfieldDispatch@ works, and general upkeep, will now be socialspider.com run by the council's parks department. Post Salisbury House, Bury Guney Dogan, cabinet member for en- Street West, Enfield N9 9LA vironment, said the move would “enable us to provide a high-quality, adaptable ADVERTISING and value-for-money service”. He added: Contact Ben Cawthra: “We know arranging a funeral can be Call 020 3892 0061 a sensitive and distressing time and we Email ben.cawthra@ are determined to make it as straightfor- hackneycitizen.co.uk ward as possible for grieving families.” Correction

n article in last month's paper We are grateful to Love Your Doorstep (Enfield's violent crime rate doubles for their ongoing support Ain seven years, Page 1, Issue 4) stated there had been a multiple shoot- Enfield Dispatch is a member of IMPRESS: The Independent Monitor ing in Gordon Road, . of The Press. For more information This should have referred to Gordon on the Dispatch’s complaints policy and how to make a complaint visit: Road, Edmonton. enfielddispatch.co.uk/complaints 3 NEWS No.5 FEBRUARY 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

Mini Holland petition handed to No.10 Claims new cycle lanes discriminate against disabled people BY JAMES CRACKNELL resemblance to killer whales – “We understand the desire to installed as part of the A105 cycle improve safety for cyclists, but this ampaigners against the scheme. They are intended to help cannot and must not be at the cost 'Mini Holland' cycling segregate new cycle lanes from the of creating risks and decreasing Cprogramme have handed main carriageway, but have been access for vulnerable pedestrians a petition to 10 Downing Street described as “trip hazards” because and argue that this situation would claiming new cycle lanes in Enfield of the way they present obstacles to never have been allowed to arise discriminate against disabled people. pedestrians crossing the road. had a competent Equality Impact The five-page petition, addressed In one incident in Green Lanes a Assessment been conducted and directly to Prime Minister Theresa mum tripped over an 'orca' and its recommendations adhered to.” May, states that “elderly, disabled fractured her knee cap – forcing Explaining the motivation behind and blind people have been dealt a her to spend Christmas on crutches. the petition, Dr Green said: “This major injustice based on negligent Several other incidents were cited petition is just the first part of road planning”. in the petition submitted to the a campaign to change the law.” Among 21 demands, the petition prime minister in January. Camden The A105 cycle scheme – part of the calls on the government to force Council removed similar 'orca' road ongoing £30million Mini Holland local authorities such as Enfield segregations over safety fears in 2017. programme supported by the Mayor Council that have introduced The Mini Holland petition lists of London – was completed last shared space arrangements, reduced 20 “supporting organisations” year. However, the council is now pavement widths, and 'orca' road including several other local residents' conducting a public consultation on segregations, to conduct an “urgent associations across Enfield borough, the removal of “experimental traffic accessibility audit and remedial plus disability campaign groups such orders” so that the cycle lanes can be works to ensure safe access for all”. as Transport for All and the National made permanent. It comes after a spate of reported Federation of the Blind. The council did not respond to Members of Enfield Town Residents' Association handing in accidents involving the 'orca' road Dr Linda Green, on behalf of Enfield requests for a comment before the their petition to 10 Downing Street last month humps – so-called because of their Town Residents' Association, wrote: Dispatch went to press.

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Three out-buildings at Worcesters Primary School have been converted into a bank, shop and product showroom, where children can learn to use a fake currency Educating Enfield

For nearly 80 years a charity has helped educate local people from all walks of life

BY NORMA CHAPMAN

he Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) is Britain’s major charitable voluntary adult education organisation, existing to provide high- Tquality learning opportunities with professional lectur- ers for adults from all walks of life. The WEA also has a social and community role, pro- viding courses from literacy and numeracy to accred- ited courses leading to certificate and diploma qualifi- cations. Many ex-students have progressed to full-time degrees and some have become WEA tutors themselves, including former Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock and broadcaster Melvyn Bragg. Suffragettes Sylvia Pankhurst and Emily Davidson also worked for the WEA in the days before the First World War. Another important aspect of WEA is the opportunity for socialising. There is always a break half-way through for chat and coffee, when many lifelong friendships have been forged. Delving into the archives and memories of members, we can see why the WEA's three historic local branches – Edmonton, Enfield and Southgate – are inextricably Money in the bank entwined. From the treasurer’s account books, it seems the Edmonton branch was founded in 1941. Edmonton National education charity uses Enfield school and Enfield amalgamated in 1964, and then merged again with Southgate in September 2005 to become the to trial 'micro economy' learning project present Enfield and Southgate Branch. Some of our existing members have long memories arents fear their children will to not only develop good habits that will be useful in the charity’s drive that go back to 1952 when all the courses were evening grow up poorer than them and they will keep for a lifetime, but boosts to prove that financial education classes for the benefit of those working. A one-day course miss out on opportunities to pupils’ prowess at maths and person- for primary school children should was introduced, however, for housewives at home. Pbuy their own homes in the future. al, social and health education. be compulsory. The classes are now almost predominantly held in the These worries are driving a new call The study takes the form of an Karen Jaeggi, headteacher at Worces- daytime, with one evening course. for financial education in schools, interactive self-contained micro- ters Primary School, said: “It has been Enfield and Southgate WEA now runs courses in Enfield which parents feel is one of the most economy at Worcesters Primary a pleasure working with RedSTART and . These can cover subjects as diverse as effective ways for the next generation School in Goat Lane, , where to create our very own student bank. geology, art history, music, literature, social history and to avoid the poverty trap. pupils are earning, saving, and spend- Its lesson plans are easy to teach and film studies. The first meeting of the daytime courses Nearly half (44%) of parents want ing pretend currency – known as have been seamlessly integrated into is free, people can pay and enroll at the second session. compulsory finance education at 'acorns'. Three out-buildings have our current learning programme. After Easter there is always a short course up to half- school, but more than a quarter been converted into a bank – named “We are planning to use the ‘curren- term and, at the invitation of Beaumont Care Homes, (26%) say their child’s primary school by pupils at the school as The Oak cy’ to reward our students for good there is also another one in June on art history, for both simply isn't doing enough to help, Bank – plus a shop and product show- behaviour and outstanding work. This residents and the general public. according to a survey conducted by room. As well as the pretend curren- project will not only excite and inspire WEA's Southgate House is in Cannon Hill and is perhaps financial education charity RedSTART. cy, there is also an online banking our children but educate them in the better known as Northmet House. A lecture day is held Without the resources, time, and platform. Pupils will earn acorns basics of financial management for at the beginning of September, which is usually on lit- expertise required to teach person- which they can put into a current the future. We can’t wait for it to be erature, and there are occasional Saturday morning lec- al finance acumen, teachers face an or savings account, that earns inter- up and running and to see the impact tures. An annual coach outing is organised in May or uphill battle. RedSTART's research est over time. of this very worthwhile initiative to June to places of historical and archaeological interest. also found that 26% of parents think Over the course of the programme, ensure our pupils are financially lit- At the beginning of September, Enfield Town Library teachers lack the right support and data from the banking platform will erate when they leave our school.” makes a table available just inside the entrance to promote knowledge to teach kids the critical be analysed to see whether students Julian Wright, head of education WEA with posters, publicity material, and brochures. money-saving habits they need. move money from their current expansion at RedSTART, added: “We The branch is also affiliated with the Enfield Over 50s This is why the charity, which is ded- account to a savings account after know children form their money Forum, which promotes our courses, and we also ad- icated to financial education among attending RedSTART’s workshops, habits by the age of seven, and parents vertise on various local websites and online directories. primary school children, is commenc- where they are taught about earning seem to agree that the earlier chil- Enfield and Southgate is a large and thriving branch ing a long-term study at an Enfield interest, along with many other fi- dren learn these skills the better.” of WEA with a lot to offer. Do please sample some of school. The initiative will monitor and nancial skills. our courses. assess children’s attitudes to money The initiative has been supported before and after financial education by donations from AXA Investment To find out more and download training, over the course of a year, to Managers and Mash Virtual, and free RedSTART lesson plans: For more information about Enfield and Southgate WEA: prove that financial education helps RedSTART is confident the results Visit redstarteducate.org Visit wea.org.uk/london/branches/enfield-southgate-branch 5 FEATURES No.5 FEBRUARY 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

Supporting Directing the future local culture Richard Grant and James White are helping children in Enfield create their own 'mini movies' Fund available

Richard and James from for young people Reel Movie Magic help in Southgate children film and direct their mini movies BY IAN CAMERON BLACK

have a few special effects thrown he Southgate Cultural Fund in to spice things up a bit. We also ultimately owes its existence have plans to show off their films to Victorian philanthropists at a red carpet awards ceremony! Twho did so much for the wellbeing James and I are incredibly excited of the villagers of Southgate. about the possibilities for the In its present form the fund was future. We feel that we are offer- established by the Court of Chancery ing something different, where in 1950, when the court laid down children will get to learn new how much the Southgate Club had things as well as develop their to pay to purchase the lease of its love of films and film-making. premises in , Southgate. We have also talked about the The fund’s early records were lost idea of working with schools and in a fire but it is believed that the running workshops there. And annual ground rent paid by the club who knows? After the Comic Relief was the original source of income. film, we think that many of the Subsequently the fund has been adults would love to get involved supported by the investment of as well, so maybe there’s room to the price paid for the lease. branch out there too. The resources of the Southgate Cultural Fund are necessari- BY RICHARD GRANT that point we knew that we had ability to collaborate together. “It was fantastic ly limited but it deserves to be hit upon something special and It was fantastic to see the look on brought to wider notice as an aspect ames and I began Reel Movie were proud to see what we had their faces when they all finally to see the look on of Southgate history. The fund’s Magic last spring with the idea achieved with no filmmaking expe- watched their finished films. operation is restricted to the area Jof creating filmmaking party rience and just a handheld camera. Reel Movie Magic developed from their faces when covered by the former Borough experiences and clubs for children. Developing the idea with my own this, but we’ve moved on quite they all finally of Southgate, which the trustees We’ve both been teaching for class, I began doing film proj- a bit from our early days. James now interpret as the parliamentary many years and the idea devel- ects, introducing the children to and I have invested in profession- watched their constituency of Enfield Southgate. oped back when we were working genres that they would never have al equipment and added a real Its purpose is the provision of 2 finished3 Feature films” together at the same school. We been exposed to before, such as wow factor to proceedings by Volunteers are working together to P.5 financial assistance for cultural No.1 OCTOBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH No.1 OCTOBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH improve a local stream – and boost wildlife wantedNEWS to raise money for Comic silent comedies. The pupils then acquiringNEWS a green screen to create activities undertaken by and for the Relief so we decided to make a short worked together to create their fantastic special effects. With our A new six-week filmmaking benefit of groups of young people CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Local Tories film involving the“We needpupils to make the andarea con- staff. own films based on the different new course of lessons, the children who are ineligible for support from nected,” Cllr Caliskan explained. Labour divided over leadershipcourse for children aged between “We need to look at the whole in racism row RaisingED. moneyproject for and show charity the market we was styles. I saw first-hand the amazing willComplaints learn about about selection different process, but actiongenres against localseven party and unlikely eleven starts on Enfield Council. The definitions have a plan and that we will deliver BY JAMES CRACKNELL Cllr William Coleshill has it. We will have a phase-by-phase been suspended following brilliant,o as wasapproach, seeing giving many morethe com- buzz benefits of filmmaking for chil- beforeomplaints working by Labour coun- together to create Saturday 9th February and takes of a ‘group’ and ‘young people’ N .1 panies a chance to bid for sites, and cillors in Enfield about the comments made at a also generating greater financial selection process during this place at St Luke's Churchrecent council Hall meeting in andOCTOBER excitement 2018 returns that for the council.” the film dren, not only in developing their theirCyear's local electionown are unlikely films. to They will write are for the trustees to decide, but Cllr Caliskan dismissed sugges- lead to disciplinary action being Morley Hill. For more information:he local Conservative Party createdEnfield Dispatcharound is the tionsthe that suddenly school ditching talks from speaking, listening, writing and scripts,taken, the Dispatch understands.use cameras, create sto- became embroiled in a broadly speaking, three or more are borough's free community to find a Meridian Water master- Several sitting councillors were racism row after two Enfield newspaper. We publish planner, which had lasted several deselected prior to May's election, Tcouncillors in as many months were bothmonthly children and distribute 10,000 andyears, meantadults starting from alike.scratch. At computing skills, but also their ryboards,in what some in the local and party edit. They’ll even Email [email protected] over comments made regarded as a ‘group’ and any free copies of each issue Opposition Conservative council- claim was a co-ordinated move to about people of Turkish origin. to cafés, pubs, community lors claimed £3m was “wasted” on enable Councillor Nesil Caliskan Councillor William Coleshill brought centres, libraries, GP surgeries, legal fees and advice during the to become the new leader. chaotic scenes to the council chamber age up until the early twenties is schools, hair salons, and failed procurement process. But Just two weeks after former leader last month when, in a debate about outside railway stations. the council leader pointed to prog- Councillor Doug Taylor won an in- school spending, he asked if the Publisher ress made with land acquisition creased majority on the council, a Turkish family of a Labour council- thought to be ‘young’. In the recent David Floyd and said: “We have done a lot of leadership ballot was held that re- lor had “brought a classroom with the foundation work, building sulted in Cllr Taylor being ousted them” – prompting howls of protest. Editor past, there have been grants to up knowledge of the sites, clean- Original plans for the Meridian Water project, which may now change as the council seeks to work with new developers and Cllr Caliskan taking his place. The furore came a few weeks after James Cracknell Several councillors – including another Conservative councillor was ADVERTISEDesigner “They talked ing up the land – these are things WITHindustries to provide employment housing, and Cllr CaliskanENFIELD says this some who continue to serve in the DISPATCH suspended over an anti-Turkish post groups involved in music-making, Jonathan Duncan we would have to pay for anyway.” at Meridian Water during the early also applies to Meridian Water. “My council's cabinet – made complaints Enfield Council's cabinet, including new leader Councillor on social media. Nesil Caliskan (fifth from right) Credit Enfield Council Since 2014 the council has acquired phase of works. “We could just rent number one priority for the borough to the Labour Party's National Execu- In September's full council meeting Project Manager about building 35 hectares at Meridian Water, at a cost it out to a chicken factory and make is reducing inequality, and Meridian tive Committee (NEC) and called for at Enfield Civic Centre, Cllr Coleshill Anna Merryfield drama, bell-ringing and scouting. luxury homes of £157m, and now owns 64 percent of some money, but we are trying to get Water will play a part in that.” an investigation into the selection tion process, which she was direct- with constituency party members In response to the vote, Ms Ryan was responding to a motion put EnfieldContributors Dispatch theis land earmarkedthe for development. borough’speople to live here. We will get it right.” free Circulationprocess amid claims that “signifi- ly involvedand in, saying all candidatesDistribution claiming the Labour MP played a pointed to the ongoing anti-Semi- forward by Councillor Susan Erbil Stephen Cox – I didn't think Cllr Caliskan also said the council The council's aim for any new Find out more about the cant irregularities” had occurred. were “interviewed by completely role in the ousting of Cllr Taylor. tism row in the party and manoeu- calling for the government to reverse Groups in Southgate who would Claire Fisher was exploring the potential for key housing development in Enfield is plans for Meridian Water: A leaked letter also showed that independent panels comprised of The no confidence motion was vres being made by “hard left” ac- spending cuts affecting local schools. Frances Dismore it was okay” players from the film and music to provide 50 percent 'affordable' Visit meridianwater.co.uk some members were upset at the three Labour members from outside agreed in a narrow vote of 94 to 92. tivists, citing her position as chair of After claiming migrants had contri- Alison Archer like to be considered for a grant community newspaper. It includes number of sitting black councillors Enfield”. The council leader declined It stated that members believed the Labour Friends of Israel group buted to the pressure placed on edu- Ciara McNulty Enfieldwho had been Dispatch de-selected. to comment has further for thisa article. circulationJoan had “publicly undermined the of as a decisive10,000 factor. cation funding, he asked: “When the Basil Clarke Chris Byrne However, the Dispatch has been told Councillor Joanna Laban, the Tory Labour Party in a manner that did She said: “This was about anti-Semi- Erbil family entered this country, did should apply to the trustees by Jason McKenna that Labour's NEC is not currently group leader, said: “People deserve not seek a constructive way forward”. tism in the Labour Party and those of they bring a classroom with them?” localMargaret Green news, features about community copiesconducting aper formal investigation issue, to know the with:truth and for any nec- Much of the anger against Joan us who have stood by the Jewish com- Loud cries of “racist” and “shame” Jo Johnson Borough prepares for Brexit into the selection process. While it essary action to be taken.” stems from the 2017 General Elec- munity and said 'enough is enough'. erupted from the Labour benches in post. The trustees will wish to know Sharlene Gandhi is unlikely any disciplinary action The ongoing row over the circum- tion, when the Enfield North MP I will continue to speak out against the council chamber, with many coun- Dana Burstow Fears over impact on local services and construction projects after UK leaves European Union will be taken over the matter, the stances that led to the change at the openly disparaged the Labour Party's anti-Semitism, against the campaign cillors visibly angry and upset. The projectsGarry Humphreys and campaigns, comment and • 2,500party has not deniedcopies the possibili- helm distributed of the council last May has also leadership door-to-door; and claimed voters have to demonise and delegitimise the situation threatened to escalate before the activity of the group, the Regan O’Mahony BY STEPHEN COX service arrangements will need to new and untried ‘settled status’. Cllr Caliskan said: “As with the ty that rules were broken. been cited as a contributory factor in “more confidence in Theresa May world's only Jewish state, and for a Councillor Saray Karakus, who as Mayor Marianna Michael be reviewed”. Enfield’s flagship £6billion Meridi- majority of local councils across In an email to party members last month's vote of no confidence as prime minister than they would Labour Party which is true to its values of Enfield was chairing the meeting, David Williamson number of people involved, the age Arthur Salisbury ix months before Brexit, Councillor Nesil Caliskan, the an Water development is intended the country, we are very keen that• 500Cllr Caliskan copies defended the selec -distributedagainst Enfield North MP Joan Ryan, have outside in Jeremy Corbyn”. railwayof anti-racism, respect andstations; decency.” intervened and appealed for calm. opinion onbosses what’s at Enfield Council council happening leader, has called for new to bring thousands in of jobs the and new government should announce a Cllr Coleshill said that he withdrew CONTACT say they need urgent clarity funding streams to cover the loss housing, but could become one of fund to replace the EU structur- the remark and apologised, but after level, the purpose for which funds Son the final deal to be able to of EU regeneration funding. She many projects that struggles to find al funding that will no longer be ewly-rebuilt Chase Farm founded in 1948 – the same year people of Enfield, as well as the a ten-minute break, did not return to Call 020 8521 7956 manage the effects on its services. said: “Enfield Council continues qualified workers, with the council open to us. • 7,000New copies£200m distributedHospital has welcomed its as the Nationalto Healthcoffee Service. wider shops, population we serve, a brilcafés,- his seat. The meeting subsequently borough,Email EnfieldDispatch@ The interviews council's leadership has to be concerned with as to the poten - localwarning that Brexit people, “may have a “We hope to see decisive lead- first patients. There is a hospital concierge service liant environment to deliver the resumed with a motion, already sched- are required, and what money is socialspider.com N highlighted the potential eco- tial impact Brexit or a ‘no deal negative impact on [the] construc- ership from government soon hospital The £200million hospital build- situated in the main lobby and very best of modern healthcare.” uled, stating the council “condemns Post Salisbury House, Bury nomic impact and uncertainty Brexit’ may have on our commu- tion industry, which is reliant on as the deadline draws closer. pubs, hair salons,ing is described as beingdoctors’ “equipped volunteers will surgeries, help patients and While Chase Farm'scommunity accident and and stands against racism, xenopho- andStreet West, Enfield previews N9 9LA for the 23,000 non-British of EU local nities and our ability events. to continue EU nationals”. We cannot firm-up plans of building opens for the digital age” and features an visitors find their way around. emergency department was closed bia and hate crimes”. already available. citizens currently residing in to deliver high-quality services Last month the council’s cabinet action until more detail is made urgent care centre, older person’s In addition, the hospital is testing five years ago, the new urgent care Councillor Joanne Laban, the Tory ADVERTISING the borough. when we leave the EU. available to us centres,The new Chase Farm Hospital libraries, building is assessment unit, andand eight “state- placesnew technologies toof improve worship. centre (UCC) can treat minor illness leader, said: “Cllr Coleshill has had set to host 10,000 operations each year Contact Ben Cawthra: Earlier this year a council paper “We continue to await on the final of-the-art” operating theatres. patient experience and safety. This or injury that isn’t life-threaten- his party membership and the Con- Call 020 3892 0061 assessing risks to service deliv- firm direction from “Regeneration programmes settlement.” Chase Farm will now be the includes patients having greater ing, including sprains, strains and servative group whip suspended. He Email ben.cawthra@ ery gave an 'Amber' rating for government and in the The council primary location for planned control and involvement in their broken bones; minor burns and is sitting as an independent member.” hackneycitizen.co.uk Brexit, meaning it has potential interim are developing could be placed at risk” leader has also surgery within the Royal Free own care through a ‘patient portal’. scalds; minor head and eye injuries; The member for is now to cause disruption. contingency plans and joined those London NHS Foundation Trust, They will be able to view their and bites and stings. No appoint- the second newly-elected councillor to The report stated that, depend- gaining a better understanding of discussed a projected gap in calling for a 'popular vote' on theTo enquire aboutwhich also runsadvertising the Barnet and medical history, test contact results, and ments are needed Ben and the UCCCawthra is be suspended by the local party, after ing on the outcome of negotia- potential impacts on our residents funding over spending of more final proposals – a second Brexit Royal Free hospitals – delivering upcoming appointments. open every day from 8am to 10pm. Councillor Stephanos Ioannou, who If you interested in applying for tions, “regeneration programmes and on service provision.” than £9million, which may be met referendum. an expected 10,000 operations Natalie Forrest, chief executive of The old hospital buildings, includ- represents Southgate, shared a tabloid could be placed at risk; housing A third of all London’s construc- from reserves. Any economic She added: “I support the People’sCall 020 3892each 0061 year. Chase Farm Hospital, said: “It’s ex- ing some structures that are more front page from the 1970s with a head- a grant from Southgate Cultural supply may come under further tion workers come from the rest downturn caused by Brexit could Vote and believe that Enfield resi- Accessibility has also been greatly citing to welcome patients into our than 130 years old, are now being line describing Turks as 'Barbarians'. We are grateful to Love Your Doorstep pressure; business rate income of the EU and, after Brexit, such impact further on income and in- dents deserve a say over what the improved at the hospital in The brand new hospital. We are very redeveloped for housing and Cllr Laban added: “The Conserva- for their ongoing support could fall, and environmental workers will need to apply for a crease demand for services. deal is – if there is one.” Email [email protected], which was originally proud and know it will offer the education. tive Party takes this sort of matter Fund write to 52 Townsend very seriously and on both occasions acted quickly.” Avenue, Southgate N14 7HJ. 6 No.5 FEBRUARY 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

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the average income, to 14 times. of the solution. We wanted to be so they can adapt their own homes.” live and work in Enfield, using the Statistics like these are the reason part of the process of creating our After the initial concept won a standard criteria to assess housing Simon Chouffot politicians today talk about a own homes.” design competition in 2016, Naked need, and will cost 70% of market 'housing crisis', with young people Naked House, the community House obtained financial backing value to buy. Simon says that by is part of a team in particular affected by soaring interest company run by Simon from the Mayor of London and combining this discount with the rents and the inability to get a foot and his three friends, uses the is now working on launching 'naked' concept, the homes will aiming to build on the housing ladder. The gov- concept of 'naked' homes – its first development – 22 new be affordable to people in Enfield ernment has introduced policies where only the shell of a home is homes in Enfield. Simon and earning an average wage. He rec- 'custom homes' aimed at tackling the problem, constructed. Leaving out fixtures the team are currently working ommends that anyone interested such as the Help to Buy scheme, and fittings dramatically lowers with Enfield Council to identify register as a member of Naked at affordable while the GLA has introduced mea- the cost of the build. It then means suitable sites where they can be House – for free – so they can take sures to try and boost the amount the homebuyer can complete the built, with planning applications part in discussions and get updates prices in Enfield of 'affordable' housing being built. remainder of the work themselves, likely to be submitted next year. as the project progresses. But is it time to take a complete- customising the interior to their “We are looking at underused “It is about showing the demand is ly new approach to tackling the own taste using contractors, or sites, such as derelict garages, there for these homes, that people he number of renters in housing crisis? Simon Chouffot doing it themselves. that might be too small for the want to tap into the DIY spirit of Enfield – and across London believes so. He's one of the “We realised it was something council to develop, but taken what we are doing. T– has been rising rapidly co-founders of a not-for-profit a lot of people might want,” said together can work. “It feels like now is a good time for over the past two decades. developer that's aiming to turn the Simon. “And that it could poten- “This will be an initial pilot project, innovative and affordable housing. According to the concept of house-building on its head tially help thousands of people. we want to scale it up in Enfield and In every crisis there is an opportunity Authority (GLA), more than 42% of – and is using Enfield as a test case. “We start by looking at local then neighbouring boroughs like and that is how Naked House fits in. people now rent socially or privately Simon told the Dispatch: “There people's incomes, then we build some- Haringey, and elsewhere in London. “Profit isn't our motive. Providing in the borough, compared to 28% were four of us who were friends thing that is affordable to them – the “We are in the middle of the great homes is our motive.” at the turn of the century. Home working in the housing sector, but we opposite way around to other devel- biggest housing crisis for genera- ownership has become increas- couldn't afford to buy anywhere, we opers. If you get the basics right and tions and there is a desperate need ingly out of reach; over a 20-year had been priced out of the commu- make sure what is there is designed to build housing.” For more information about the period the average cost of a home nities where we had put down roots. well then you can give people the The homes, once built, will be allo- Naked House project: in Enfield rose from four times “We wondered if we could be part freedom to decide what to do next, cated by the council to people who Visit nakedhouse.org 8 COMMENT No.5 FEBRUARY 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

Fighting to save Green Belt Best of Lock Keith Bilton from Enfield RoadWatch wants land protected In our regular councillor's column, ward nfield Council's cabinet cent to Enfield Road. They wanted essary to meet all but the highest member Ahmet Oykener was to build a new school and more than housing target. member Birsen Demirel recently quoted as saying that 300 homes there. Our message will be conveyed to the highlights some big issues Eoptions for the borough's Local Plan The Glebe is Green Belt land and council as part of the consultation include “looking at a tiny section – was deemed by Enfield RoadWatch's process, but we need more voices to facing the borough approximately five to seven percent 20,000 supporters as worth saving make them listen and carry out the – of Green Belt land and considering because of its importance to wildlife, wishes of the people who live in the became a councillor because I believe they can whether it may be suitable for quality as a green link between borough. We have studied the Local help make changes in people's everyday lives – and affordable homes for families”. and Boxers Lake. As our campaign Plan and published a full response Iand I was proud to be elected as a Labour coun- That is a lot of land, approximate- developed it became apparent that on the Enfield RoadWatch website. cillor in May 2018 for Enfield Lock ward. ly double the size of Trent Park. The the Green Belt not only in Enfield but This is where we need your help. Fly tipping, increasing violent crime, drug use, housing, main area possibly earmarked to throughout Britain was under threat If you care about keeping Enfield anti-social behaviour, access to GPs and transport prob- fulfil this need is . That and Enfield RoadWatch teamed up green, please visit the Enfield Road- lems, especially trains, have been among the biggest has been confirmed in the council’s with the London branch of the Cam- Watch website for more information issues; concerns for many residents in Enfield Lock draft Local Plan document, which paign to Protect Rural (CPRE) and complete the consultation. Let and, indeed, across whole of Enfield borough. is currently out for public consulta- to resist and make people aware of the council know your views about As a councillor I intend to focus on improving those tion, and with the recent purchase this continuous threat. protecting the Green Belt and let’s areas by working together with my fellow councillors, by a property developer of Wyevale The council's draft Local Plan sug- keep it for our future generations. council officers, police, and local residents' associa- Garden Centre. gests that brownfield land (land that Once it’s gone, it’s gone. tions. I would like to create a community spirit where Enfield RoadWatch is a campaign has been previously developed) is in “Together we are stronger” is the everyone cares about what happens in their neigh- group that began life in 2015 follow- short supply in Enfield. With the help mantra of Enfield RoadWatch. bourhood. Since being elected, I have been working ing the production of a feasibility of CPRE London, a detailed study is hard to improve the lives To support the Enfield RoadWatch study by Fairview New Homes and the now being undertaken to identify campaign to protect the borough's of the residents in my Wren Academy on the possibility of sufficient land which could be de- Green Belt land: ward. I do this by listen- developing the Glebe, a field adja- veloped and provide the homes nec- Visit enfieldroadwatch.co.uk ing and raising their con- Advertisement cerns, by being present and accessible, by being on the doorstep, by holding ward surger- ies and ward forums. Enfield Council has endured enormous cuts since 2010 and is facing further cuts. These threaten to have a big impact on our crucial public services. But as a Labour-run council we are trying our best to make sure we still deliver for all in our commu- nities. It is not easy. Each and every one of us feels the pain of those cuts and impact they will have on our communities. These cuts have already hurt our communities and of course has had a direct link with the reduction of 'bobbies on the beat' – hence the level of violent crime has soared in Enfield. The council is accountable to residents and there- fore we have regular consultations about proposed changes. We ask you to participate and make your voices heard. As a newly-elected councillor I am excited and passionate about my role. I love it when residents are also passionate about the area they live in and want to support us in achieving these improvements. I invite residents to come and see me at my surger- ies and make me aware of the issues they are facing. I promise to represent the many not the few.

Cllr Demirel is one of three councillors elected to represent Enfield Lock, alongside Guner Aydin and Elif Erbil (all Labour). Surgeries are held every Saturday 10.30am-11.30am at Ordnance Unity Centre and on the last Saturday of every month, 1pm–2pm at Library. Call 07971 672 759 Email [email protected] 9 No.5 FEBRUARY 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH LETTERS Send us your letters Got an opinion on something in Enfield? We accept letters of up to 200 words from people and organisations in the borough. Email EnfieldDispatch@ The struggle to feel at socialspider.com before the next deadline on Tuesday 19th February. 'home' in Brexit Britain Dubious stats This is the Enfield resident and German citizen Christine Dear Enfield Dispatch year to divest Ancker on how she's feeling as the UK gets set to exit he article about new cycle lanes Dear Enfield Dispatch the European Union next month (Mayor praises new cycle lanes, T Page 7, Issue 4) was interest- ill 2019 be the year ing, not least because of the way it Enfield Council divests played with statistics. The article W from fossil fuel compa- stated that “the segregated cycle lanes nies? Momentum is growing for Divest Christine along Green Lanes through Palmers Enfield, the campaign to get council Ancker has Green and have seen to ditch its pension investments in lived in a 52% increase in cycling, according unethical, climate-destroying fossil Enfield to Transport for London (TfL)”. fuel companies. UNISON, one of the since 2001 Enfield Council does not publish any unions representing council workers, regular statistics about cycle journeys supports our campaign. Members of – the only London council that does the Enfield Youth Parliament, real- is Bromley. There was a TfL survey ising that this concerns their future, in two locations on Green Lanes in support us too. A growing number early 2018, but the information had of Labour Party members want to be requested from the council. It their councillors to stop the council showed the number of journeys but investing in companies that are not the number of individuals, so destroying our future. again doesn’t reflect the true picture. Meanwhile, Lambeth has become The 52% increase on Green Lanes the fourth London borough to divest is dubious. How many cyclists were from fossil fuels. Around the world, counted and how many journeys? more than 1,000 institutions have I think it is meaningless without a now divested a total $8trillion qualifying breakdown of how it was from fossil fuel companies. The arrived at. One thing I do know is movement is growing. Join us! Email what I see with my own eyes, and the [email protected]. uptake on cycle lanes is not that high. Georgina Bavetta Neil Littman Divest Enfield Winchmore Hill End austerity Diabetes fight here is no more certain- taking somebody else’s place. The Hall, Myddelton House, and Capel ty on the future pathway fun of being a foreigner in a mul- Manor. We really do not want to Dear Enfield Dispatch Dear Enfield Dispatch of Brexit than there ticultural city began to evaporate. be anywhere else. nfield North Labour Party passed ince our founding in 1934, Twas when the country decided I came to live in London in 2001. I do worry how things will change, a “no cuts budget” resolution on Diabetes UK has been at the fore- on the referendum in 2016. A planned stint of three months how the economic impact of Brexit Thursday 17th January. Members Sfront of diabetes breakthroughs. A clear majority in Enfield voted work experience turned into a (a word that makes me shudder) E We have campaigned for change in are urging Labour-run Enfield Council in favour of staying in the Euro- permanent stay. In my work- could make our borough poorer to refuse to pass the catastrophic Tory diabetes care, supported people across pean Union (EU). For many of its place here, I was entrusted with and less diverse. I expect that there cuts that are slashing public services. the UK through our helpline and residents, the outcome has had a exciting opportunities. When I will be an impact on the financ- The council is preparing to imple- local support groups, championed lasting, even if only subtle impact described my new home to others, ing of public institutions and ser- ment a further £18million-worth of the work of healthcare professionals, on their lives. Unlike many of my I would talk about the genuine vices. My partner and daughter Tory cuts even though it has already and funded life-changing research. From the development of the first friends or even colleagues at work kindness and tolerance of people hold British passports. I wonder cut £178m since 2010. More vital ser- insulin pen in the 1970s, or the launch who expected the vote to be in and of London as being a place of how it will feel when one part of vices will be cut, which will affect the of the digital handheld blood glucose favour of remaining in the EU, vibrancy and multiculturalism. my family will go through differ- poorest and most vulnerable people in Enfield. Already 39% of children in our meter, to being closer than ever to I thought chances were 50/50. I am grateful for my experiences ent border controls than I. A 'hard' borough live in poverty, according to making the artificial pancreas a But I was still in disbelief when here and the opportunities given. Brexit would make me reconsid- the End Child Poverty coalition – how reality, research funded by Diabetes David Dimbleby announced the As with many of my generation, er if Enfield could remain home. many more after the newest cuts? UK continues to change the lives of result with his now famous words: I took for granted growing up and Many of my fellow Germans have The resolution calls for the council to people with diabetes for the better. “We’re out.” I truly felt the col- travelling in a seemingly border- a strong affinity for the UK, its use all the legal means at their dispos- And now, as we learn more about lective “we” was aimed at me. less Europe. Of course there was history, vibrancy, fashion, music, al. This includes use of the financial re- Type 2 diabetes, we want to make Overnight a sense of certainty and the 'Iron Curtain' that partitioned the Olympics, royal weddings. What serves and borrowing powers as well as remission from the condition a reality belonging was turned upside down, Europe and I lived in Berlin when I feel most saddened about is the the demand on the central government for as many people as possible. Diabe- tes UK's DiRECT study, our largest- in just a moment. Nobody has ever the wall fell in 1989. It was a time potential loss of an experience for to immediately grant funding back to ever research award, has added to the confronted me, but I started to of rapid change as Germany grew future generations; travelling and pre-austerity 2010 levels. Members are evidence that remission can be achieved speak more quietly in public, so into something new. I thought this working abroad without borders has planning a lobby of the council on the budget-setting date of Wednesday 27th and that this can potentially be done my German accent did not show would be the only time history had formed part of my identity and is a February. Please join us. through routine NHS care. too much. I became more apologet- a direct impact on my life. treasured experience in my life. It ic when using public services such My family’s home is now Enfield; is undoubtedly an achievement of Mira Glavardanov Roz Rosenblatt as the NHS, perhaps somewhat our daughter goes to a local post-war Europe for which I have Enfield North Labour Party Head of London, Diabetes UK irrationally thinking that I was school. We love going to Forty learned to be grateful. 10 HEALTH No.5 FEBRUARY 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

Winter is a worrying time for elderly people Stay healthy who often struggle to pay high energy bills “Winter is Credit National Energy Action the most this winter dangerous The president of Enfield Over 50s time for Forum invites older people to seek older advice on staying warm and well people” BY MONTY METH

hock figures of 50,000 excess are going around”. Enfield County School in Enfield deaths of older people from cold- Hopefully, that’s the good news. The Town this month. Starting at Srelated illnesses last winter – the bad news is that among older people 9.30am on Friday 22nd February, worst for 42 years – are not expected to in Enfield there have been excess the fair will be highlighting the be repeated this year. winter deaths – meaning deaths “keep warm and well this winter” The early indications are that the between December and March over message. Admission is free – the special flu vaccine for people aged the normal monthly average – of event is funded by Enfield NHS 65 and over launched this winter is between 100 and 220 in the five Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) proving to be the most effective for years ending March 2016. – and will include workshops and many years, and the weather so far More bad news is that in 2016 informative stalls on health matters, has been much less severe. there were 14,131 Enfield families yoga, folk and circle dancing, live jazz Latest figures show that by early living in fuel-poor homes, meaning music, and an Asian dance troupe. December, 61.2% of Enfield's over that their income after meeting Guest speakers include John 65s had received this winter’s energy bills placed them in the Wardell, Enfield CCG's chief flu jab. Professor Dame Sally official poverty level. That’s A toxic cocktail of poor housing, asthma and bronchitis, makes operating officer; Natalie Forrest, Davies, chief medical officer 11.3% of Enfield households high energy costs, inefficient boilers, winter the most dangerous time chief executive of Chase Farm for England, says that “initial with incomes too low to both and poor home insulation, coupled for older people. This is why the Hospital; and Tom Welfare from data suggests this year’s vaccine heat and eat, and is the highest for with long-term health problems Enfield Over 50s Forum is holding National Energy Action, the charity is a match for the flu strains that the last five years. such as breathing difficulties, its sixth annual Winter Fair at combating fuel poverty. Residents lead GP technology research Healthwatch Enfield is helping to shape NHS primary care services, writes Claire Fisher ou may have heard that the NHS published its long- shaping future primary care services. term plan last month, but did you notice the promise We also highlighted sensitivities around patients not ready, or Y that “patients will be able to access virtual services not equipped to make the switch to ‘virtual’ communications. alongside face-to-face services via a computer or smartphone”? We will continue to be involved in conversations with all Here at Healthwatch Enfield it is our role to ensure your of these providers to support the development of future views are represented and used to help develop future health services in a way that works for Enfield residents. and social care services. That’s why we recently published Thank you to all our readers who participated in this our report Using Technology to Ease the Burden on Primary research. It goes to show that your voice really does count Care which shows the results of our survey of more than and together we can make change happen. You can read a 1,000 Enfield residents. We asked how they felt about using full report on our website. online technology to contact their GP, as well as finding out In other news, we are running a new survey alongside how existing technology such as appointment booking and Enfield Council to assess residents' awareness of the early prescription services are already being used. signs and symptoms of cancer, to help develop a new cancer Our research found that on average, two in three patients awareness campaign. It is really easy to give your views and said they would use a trusted NHS symptom checker app, only takes a few minutes – just complete our online survey video calling, and/or email, to contact their GP to seek at smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CancerAwareness medical help. It also showed that appointment bookings Please note that our annual conference on Thursday 14th and repeat prescriptions technology is being under-used February is now fully booked. You can still join our waiting because of problems with accessing it. list by calling us on the number below. So what happens next? As the largest survey of its kind in the UK, our timely report and analysis generated a For more information about Healthwatch Enfield and to considerable deal of interest from leading health providers. get in touch: We presented our research findings to very receptive digital Call 020 8373 6283 technology leads at NHS England and NHS Digital. Our Email [email protected] research has made a compelling case for involving patients Tweet @HealthwatchEnf in co-designing these future systems as a go-to model for Visit healthwatchenfield.co.uk 11 BUSINESS No.5 FEBRUARY 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

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Enfield Choral Society performing last year at St Stephen's Church, in Bush Hill Park, for their 80th Singing with friends anniversary concert Enfield Choral Society Credit Waldek Godel is welcoming new members choruses and lighter songs, for example from Gilbert and Sulli- as it gears up for a busy van, and musical theatre. year of performances On Saturday 2nd March we are looking forward to performing Han- del’s great oratorio The Messiah at St Mary Magdalene Church – a show that will raise money in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. We will have professional soloists and a Baroque orchestra with period instruments. It should be an exciting evening! We enjoy working with other local musical organisations, having held concerts in the past with Enfield Chamber Orchestra and the Child- ren’s International Voices of Enfield. On Saturday 29th June we will also be performing a jazz concert, including Will Todd’s Mass in Blue and a new composition written by Mark. If you have an interest in singing, why not come along to a rehearsal and see if you would like to take part and enjoy the Enfield Choral Society experience for your- self? We are always looking for new BY IAN MACKENZIE warm, friendly group – people of all choral music in the UK. His enthu- sical choral music; in recent years singers to join our 79-strong team. ages, with different jobs and back- siasm and great sense of humour we have sung pieces by major Eu- No audition necessary, just some have always enjoyed singing, grounds – that I felt lucky to be able are encouraging for all members. ropean composers including Bach, singing ability and enthusiasm! so a few years ago I was to join them as one of the basses. In line with the society’s educa- Haydn, Schubert and Verdi. We persuaded to go along to an The standard of performance is tional aims, he provides choral have also performed music by more Enfield Choral Society meet every Tuesday from 7.30pm at St IEnfield Choral Society rehearsal. driven by our musical director, training and also feedback for any modern composers, such as Leonard Stephen’s Church Hall, Bush Hill I was immediately impressed Mark Sproson. Mark is a talented member who wants to sing solos. Bernstein, Francis Poulenc, and Park. For more information: by the choir’s level of expertise and experienced professional We perform four concerts each the Estonian Avro Pärt. Summer Email membership@ and commitment. It was such a musician who has a leading role in year. 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Murder Mystery MumSing Thursday 14th February, 7pm Every Monday, 10am–11.30am Salisbury House, Bury Street West, St Stephen’s Church Hall, Park London N9 9LA Avenue, Bush Hill Park EN1 2ET

Be part of Enfield’s only real choir for Take a step back in time and enjoy mums! Your children are more than a 1960s-themed murder mystery. An welcome to come along as well. We evening full of cocktails, canapés, live cover anything from Disney songs, music and murder! Play a suspect or pop, urban and gospel music. enjoy watching everyone else act like butter wouldn’t melt in their mouth. First five sessions £2.50 each Call 07956 477 707 Tickets £25 alkies Community Cinema opportunity for me as a new Green and is an ambassador for Visit vocallysound.co.uk/ Visit enfieldfestivals.co.uk/whats-on is presenting its fifth director. They provide an incentive Theatre, as well as Mumsing annual HERE Suburban to get going, the creative freedom being an acting mentor in many TFilm Festival at various venues to develop ideas and the support local schools. The Big Choir in Enfield throughout February that helps make it happen. My Kurt Barling, a former BBC London Every Wednesday, 10.30am–12pm ADVICE and March. Talkies mentor, scriptwriter Jason correspondent and now Professor St Stephen’s Church Hall, Park The festival celebrates the diversity Sutton, has been brilliant, giving of Journalism at Avenue, Bush Hill Park EN1 2ET of interests, people and places in me the confidence to take a lead University, hosts The Lives of Winter Fair the suburbs of London. We don’t and create a short film that I hope Londoners at the Dugdale Centre on Friday 22nd February, 9.30am The Big Choir aims to raise money for Enfield County School, Holly Walk mimic the West End, Southbank will do well on the national and Thursday 21st March, using film Cancer Research UK and the Francis Enfield Town EN2 6QG or Shoreditch – we are proud to be international festival circuit.” to introduce ten Londoners whom Crick Institute. If you have personal in the suburbs! This is where the Previous alumni have gone on to he has met and whose experiences experience with cancer or would just Come in from the cold with talks, worka film creatives of London produce have wide professional success. mark key social and political events love to fight against cancer, then why now come along for a free taster? v vvshops, stalls, advice, information, their best output, where life is a Kate Herron, one of the 2017 over the past 15 years. folk dancing, and live music. rich tapestry of race, religion and filmmakers, is directing the On Saturday 23rd March at £8 per session culture. Here is where most of successful new Netfix series Sex Waterhouse Hall – on our 40th Visit thebigchoir.org Free entry London lives. Education, and Charlotte Regan anniversary – Talkies revives the Visit enfieldover50sforum.org.uk We are so lucky to have such was a 2017 BAFTA nominee for iconic 1979 film Quadrophenia, part talented people around us who 'Best Short Film'. of which was shot locally, and local are prepared to talk about their The festival programme launches musicians are forming a The Who THEATRE work. Perhaps our proudest with the British independent tribute band as an introduction. GIG achievement in the festival is the film Funny Cow on Saturday 16th Other events include London short films we commission from February, at Waterhouse Hall Unplugged, hosted by director Together We Are Enfield young filmmakers. Our latest four in Winchmore Hill. Introduced Nick Cohen and producer David Tuesday 26th February, 7.30pm California Screaming at Black Barn commissions take the total to 23 by a cast member, the local Cohen, and Beast, introduced Millfield Theatre, Silver St, Saturday 9th February, 7pm films in all. Each has been shot in actor Lindsey Coulson, the film by producer Ivana MacKinnon, Edmonton N18 1PJ Forty Hall Farm, Enfield EN2 9HA or around Palmers Green, probably is about a female comedian whose work includes Slumdog making us the most filmed part (played by Maxine Peake) breaking Millionaire, The Descent and The A play written by Mayor of Enfield California Screaming is a raucous evening of Enfield. Who knows, in time, through the glass ceiling of an Scouting Book for Boys. Saray Karakus which aims to “break of music from the louder section of your perhaps Palmers Green will all-male comedy circuit in the down barriers between communities record collection. Featuring covers of and spread joy”. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Foo Fighters. become the new Hollywood Hills? 1980s. Lindsey has an impressive For more information about HERE Sophie Ansell, director of The career in TV films and dramas, Suburban Film Festival 2019: £10 tickets £10 tickets Girl in the Shed, says: “The Talkies including EastEnders, The Level and Visit talkies.org.uk/film- Visit millfieldtheatre.co.uk Visit livestockuk.com commission is an amazing Bulletproof. She lives in Palmers festival-2019 14 NEWS No.5 FEBRUARY 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

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EDMONTON GREEN ENFIELD LOCK SOUTHGATE Lights display Go ahead for £1m flood scheme Customers help foodbank ALBANY PARK WILL BE USED contribute £250,000 to the scheme, raises cash to store floodwater from the Turkey added to £346,000 from the Greater Brook as part of a £1million project London Authority and £377,000 from for charity to reduce flood risk for more than the Environment Agency. A CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DISPLAY IN 200 nearby homes. The new flood storage area would Chalfont Green helped raise £330 It is proposed to restore 350 metres be able to hold 25,000 cubic metres for a national children's charity. of the Turkey Brook within Albany of water – about the size of ten Charles and Sandie Turner fitted Park, using it as a flood storage area Olympic-size swimming pools. By a collection box to the garden wall at times of heavy rainfall. There is naturalising the river the project of their home so passers-by who said to be a 1% annual chance of will also create new habitats for stopped to enjoy the illuminations the river overflowing and flooding wildlife, with the Turkey Brook cur- could make a donation to NSPCC. homes, but climate change will in- rently being inaccessible to many In 2017 the couple raised £75 from crease this risk. species because it sits within a the display but for Christmas 2018 Enfield Council last month agreed to concrete channel. they quintupled their collection by North Enfield Foodbank's Kerry Coe with Asda supermarket manager Gifty Banno raising £361. HADLEY WOOD Charles said: “We hoped to raise A SUPERMARKET HAS BEEN “We’re always overwhelmed with the more than last year’s amount so “overwhelmed” with donations generosity of our customers. It’s not when we opened the collection box Residents influence since a foodbank collection point unusual here for a customer to do a and discovered we had raised more was installed. £50 food shop and donate the entire than £300 my wife and I were thrilled. Customers at Asda in Chase Side trolley – the response is amazing.” “Yes, we might put on the display, national tree policy can donate non-perishable food Kerry Coe, from North Enfield Food- but it is thanks to the generosity of items to North Enfield Foodbank on bank, said: “It allows us to have a dona- CAMPAIGNING BY LOCAL persuaded Network Rail to stop the the public that we have managed their way out of the store, and the tion point throughout the year. This is residents has helped contribute work until they had a new model to raise that amount.” drop-off point has become increas- so vital to ensure we have enough food to a government review into the for managing them. The Turner's front garden featured ingly popular since being installed to meet the needs of our community. way railway lineside vegetation “You could call it the 'Hadley Wood several inflatable snowmen, Santa two years ago. “We are so thrilled to work with is managed. Model'. Instead of stripping back all Clauses, a gazebo, plus a see-saw and Shop manager Gifty Banno said: Asda to help support those in crisis.” Hadley Wood was one of three local the way to the fence they no longer snow-globe that children were able areas consulted by the authors of a cut down trees that wouldn't strike to have their photos taken in. There new report, which looked at how the line if they fell, or trees like was also a snow machine which was PONDERS END both passenger safety and wildlife hawthorn that are not tall enough switched on for spectators in return can be considered by Network Rail to fall on the track.” for a donation. when managing its thousands of A tree-planting trial is now Bog standard School It takes a month to erect the display miles of lineside across the country. underway at Hadley Wood which NEW TOILETS HAVE BEEN each year, says Charles. “It is a lot Last year residents launched a will help inform similar restoration installed at a community centre anniversary of hard work but seeing the smiles campaign against tree-felling work elsewhere. thanks to a construction company. ST MATTHEW'S CHURCH OF on people’s faces and knowing the either side of Hadley Wood Station. Robert said: “There will be a new Polyteck Group donated both England Primary School has display is helping to raise money Hundreds of trees were cut down hedgerow, which is a mixture of expertise and materials to com- celebrated its 180th anniversary. for a good cause at the same time in early 2018, destroying valuable trees that don't grow very tall and plete a £10,000 refurbishment Past pupils and staff members were makes it all worthwhile.” wildlife habitat and leaving the will make better habitats for wildlife. project for charity Radiomara- invited for a reunion tea party at the railway's banks bare. Unfortunately it will take a long time thon, which helps young people school in South Street to mark the Hadley Wood Association (HWA) for the lineside to be restored and at with learning disabilities. milestone, while a Victorian-themed "They no and Hadley Wood Rail Users' Group the moment it still looks quite bare.” A team of three engineers from the dance show featuring current pupils persuaded managers from Network Rail Minister Andrew Jones, after company spent a week refurbishing was also held. longer cut Rail to visit the site where trees had a visit to Hadley Wood to launch the toilets at the Radiomarathon Headteacher Louise Whitaker been cut down, later prompting an the Varley Report, said: “Lineside Centre in Turkey Street. said: “Both events have been really down trees apology from the company. vegetation and wildlife on our rail Clifford Tolliday from Radiomara- successful and the children have that wouldn't Robert Wilson, HWA chair, told the network are valuable assets which thon, said: “We are able to deliver learnt so much about the history Dispatch: “They were putting in new need protection. I understand peo- much-needed services to young of the school and the surrounding strike the line fencing with these spikes that made ple’s concerns when they see trees adults with mild to moderate learn- areas. We were so proud of our year Hadley Wood look like Alcatraz – and being cut down, but it’s important ing difficulties, as well as their fam- six pupils who were excellent guides if they fell" cutting down trees to make way for to recognise that without effective ilies and carers, thanks to support to our visitors and all the pupils it. It was totally disproportionate. management we risk delays and like this. Thank you Polyteck and performed their dances and songs “We brought in the Tree Council and compromise safety for passengers.” the team for all their help.” with joy and enthusiasm.” 15 SPORT No.5 FEBRUARY 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

Learning the ropes Word Wrestling Entertainment launches training base in Enfield – its first outside the United States n industrial estate off the can hone their skills in one of two get British wrestling back on TV. A10 in Enfield has become training rings and under the guid- “I came back here two years ago with A the new British home of pro- ance of seasoned pros and former WWE, trying to build the British brand fessional wrestling. superstars such as – and this place is now our home.” World Wrestling Entertainment ('The Heartbreak Kid') and One of WWE's weekly television (WWE) has for decades been the ('A Train', 'Prince Albert', 'Tensai'). shows, NXT, last year launched a leading promoter of theatrical grap- is non- British version, NXT UK, featuring NXT UK superstars at the launch of the new performance centre pling and the UK is said to have its competitive, with outcomes homegrown wrestling stars such as Credit WWE largest fanbase outside of North pre-determined and fights dra- , Tyler Bate and Trent Dispatch what advice they'd give to of being part of a winning team.” America. Tens of thousands regular- matised for entertainment, but to Seven. They are not the first British fans who dream of one day joining Last month's launch was also attend- ly flock to WWE shows in London become a WWE superstar requires wrestlers to make it big in WWE, of them in WWE, Tyler said: “Watch as ed by Shawn Michaels, a four-time and elsewhere around the country, just as much determination, dedi- course, with legends such as British much wrestling as you can. I spent a lot WWE world champion who is now inspiring several other smaller cation, talent and physical athleti- Bulldog and paving the of time travelling around and meeting a trainer, and ('The Game'), wrestling promotions to gain a cult cism as other professional sports. way before them – while the story of people and being nice to them. Being a 14-time world champion who is following of their own. But WWE has At the launch of WWE's new UK former women's champion is a nice person can go a long way.” now the company's executive vice never had a permanent presence in Performance Center (don't blame us about to be told in a Hollywood film – Pete Dunne, the current NXT UK president of talent. Both will make the UK – until now. for the American spelling), trainer but the new training centre in Enfield champion, helped introduce the regular visits to the new UK Perfor- Inside a warehouse on the Great Robbie Brookside said: “This is a now means there is a dedicated space new training centre last month. mance Center, with Shawn helping Cambridge Industrial Estate dream come true. Going back to for wrestlers to hone their craft. He said: “With this amazing to develop upcoming talent. “If you in Enfield has been created a 1988, when ITV unplugged their Tyler Bate and current- facility, we have a chance to train think it's cool to be in the ring with 17,000-square-feet performance World of Sport wrestling show, ly wrestle as a tag team called Mous- together and develop together, me, you're right, because I'm a pretty centre where WWE's young recruits ever since then we've wanted to tache Mountain. Asked by Enfield and that only increases the feeling cool dude,” explained Shawn. Mad about Town In a new regular Enfield Town column, Andrew Warshaw looks back at how it all began For those unfamiliar with the ever since moving into the QEII Enfield Town have played at ‘Towners’, as they are known, Stadium they have gone from strength the Queen Elizabeth II Stadium Enfield play in the Bostik Premier to strength, in large part because in Donkey Lane since 2011 Credit Tom Scott League – the seventh tier of English of a highly motivated and hard- football’s pyramid – just below the working board led by chairman National League (formerly Con- Paul Reed, but also thanks to a ference) North/South divisions. committed group of staff and hardcore As far as community football clubs supporters who give their time freely are concerned, you can’t get much to help run the club, as well as before, more iconic. Based at Queen Elizabeth during and after matches. II Stadium in Donkey Lane, Enfield It is precisely this passionate col- Town were the country’s first-ever lective spirit and supporter-owned fully supporter-owned club, creating inclusive ethos which makes the the template upon which the likes club so unique in terms of the com- of AFC Wimbledon and FC United munity it serves. Having struggled of Manchester were later modelled. somewhat in manager Andy Leese’s With a thriving membership first season in charge, the club is scheme that grows year on year, it well-placed to challenge for the is no exaggeration to say the club play-offs in 2019, with average has come a long way in a relatively crowds of around 400. While joining short space of time since the Enfield the ranks of the Conference South Town Supporters' Society formed is the ultimate goal for the rest of Enfield Town FC from the embers the current campaign, it would of the old Enfield FC in the summer constitute a massive achievement of 2001. Starting off in the Essex given that when Leese arrived he Senior League, the club have climbed had to rebuild the entire squad. their way through the non-league As Paul says: “There’s never been a divisions to finally land where they more exciting time to be an Enfield are now and where they have been Town fan.” n an age when professional many fans are losing touch with league team, are striving to create since the start of the 2014/15 season. For more information about Enfield football is becoming synony- the game’s roots, Enfield Town, a community hub of which local At first, the “new” club led a nomadic Town FC: Imous with big business and the borough’s highest ranked non- residents can be proud. existence outside the borough, but Visit enfieldtownfootballclub.co.uk 16 No.5 FEBRUARY 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH Support local

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