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T @tottenhamcp TOTTENHAM E [email protected] May 2019 COMMUNITY PRESS No.22, Free Local news that matters to you Community pays tribute to Narendra Makanji Hundreds commemorate the life of former Haringey councillor “Narendra believed in the politics of the movement, and not of the individual”

“Narendra’s life story is a story of the fight against racism- out there on the streets, in the community, in the Labour Party, in the trade union movement, and internation- ally,” said Unmesh Desai, London Assembly Member. “Narendra believed in the poli- tics of the movement, and not of the individual.” Narendra Makanji was pivotal in establishing Black Sections of Labour; a black self-organisation campaign that gave voice to the party’s BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) politicians. Haringey Councillors pay their respects (left to right: host Doton Adebayo with Cllrs Emine Ibrahim, Adam Jogee, Peray Ahmet, Khaled Moyeed) “[Black Sections] came out of Credit Luchia Robinson the 1980s uprisings. Nothing was given to us– we had to fight, we had By Luchia Robinson was a councillor for the Noel Park Whittington Hospital and the Selby people. He elevated the artists, to protest, we had to agitate– with ward, Wood Green for 25 years. Trust, Mr Makanji was also a trustee the community organisers and the Narendra at the head of it all,” said undreds gathered at the Many speakers, including current and board member to various other activists, and his message to us Kingsley Abrams, former Black Bernie Grant Arts Centre Noel Park councillors: Emine organisations and charities. all was ‘become good and known Sections Youth Organiser and Hto commemorate the life Ibrahim, Peray Ahmet and Khaled Sona Mahtani, former Chief for what you do. Realise your own National Secretary, and current of former Haringey Councillor, Moyeed, spoke of how Mr Makanji Executive of the Selby Trust said: opportunity to make history– not General Secretary of Momentum Narendra Makanji, who passed supported their political careers, “He saved so many grassroots or- just as individuals, but for Haring- Black Caucus. away from a sudden heart attack, and the impact he had within the ganisations, put their leaders back ey, our community, and humanity.” “We wrote the black agenda– it last month. local community- which includ- on track, and scolded those who ran Mr Makanji was at the forefront wasn’t just about getting somebody Family, friends, colleagues and ed opposing the National Front at scared, to protect their own reputa- of opposing racism; fighting for a seat, it was about articulating the comrades from the Labour party, the Battle of Wood Green in 1977. tions before community interests. equality; and building and mobil- paid homage to Mr Makanji, who Chair of the Bernie Grant Trust; “Narendra, overall boosted the ising a network of black activists. Continued on Page-3

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At Tottenham Community Press we believe that Tottenham deserves a newspaper that is written by and for local people, and which celebrates community in all its diversity. We believe that local news brings people together around the issues that matter most to them and ensures everyone can have a voice in local decision-making. Now more than ever we believe that the media should be responsive and accountable to the community it serves. Publisher David Floyd Editor Luchia Robinson Designer Jonathan Duncan Project Manager Anna Merryfield Contributors Stephen Furner Simon Allin Briony Pickford Alastair Ball Ajayees Tidy Up Tottenham Inspector Paul Dwyer Helen Swinyard Sian Pattenden Andrew Johnston Members Lynda Jessopp Allan Nielsen joins the action at the new stadium during a Spurs Legends game against Inter Forever – go to page-7 Michael Buchanan Susie Fairweather By Stephen Furner Peter Corley Ole Hedemann ello and welcome to issue 22. Inspector Paul Dwyer gives insight Miserably), by hosting tribute live, work or socialise in the same H This spring has seen many into the impact the prevention events remembering the late Keith area– who work together to achieve clean-up groups across Tottenham programme is having, on p.11. Flint, frontman of The Prodigy. improvements in their quality of coordinate a series of events to spruce Haringey Council has received In doing so, they have nationally life. I am passionate about reducing Advertising up our local parks and communal funds to assist vulnerable families celebrated the 90s rave scene, and serious violence in Tottenham. Contact Ben Cawthra: spaces, as part of the ‘Great British who may be caught up in youth crime drawn attention to issues of mental Call 020 3892 0061 Spring Clean’. related circumstances. Turn to page health and male suicide (p.7). Insp Paul Dwyer, Contributor Email ben.cawthra@ hackneycitizen.co.uk Volunteers from Tidy Up Tot- 4 to find out what this will involve. I hope you enjoy reading this issue. tenham, took part in the national With Tottenham Hotspur now Your articles, photos, illustrations, am a journalist, interested in campaign– hosting an event of back, we take a look at how their listings, poems and more, are Ibringing local government issues their own. Team members from the first few games have gone and what welcome for the next edition. Please to the community. In a world full of group have written about what took the club’s return may mean for the send your contributions to tcp@ click-bait headlines, social media place, and how much having a tidier wider area (p.6). socialspider.com for consideration. trends and personalised marketing it Tottenham means to them (p.11). Spurs player Danny Rose has is easy to get swept up in the national Linked-up working has also been brought a new awareness to the Luchia Robinson, Editor media. However, in my opinion, it Tottenham Community Press seen in local schools, where the matter of racism in the game, talking is equally, if not more important, Selby Centre, Selby Road, police have joined representatives frankly about how it has personally am Paul Dwyer an Inspector in to be in tune with your local Tottenham N17 8JL from Haringey Council, North affected him. The article on page 10 the Metropolitan Police with government. This is why I am con- I E [email protected] Middlesex Hospital Trust and discusses what can be done to finally responsibility for Schools and tributing to the news section of T 020 8521 7956 various organisations from the eradicate racism at all levels of the Youth, aiming to reduce serious Tottenham Community Press. I hope voluntary sector, to deliver training game; at home and internationally. youth violence in Haringey. I grew up to be your eyes and ears in all council

Tottenham Community Press is a to teaching staff. Club venue, The Cause has very near to Tottenham, and I spent meetings, making sure you get the member of IMPRESS: The Independent Monitor of The Press. For more This training will enable staff raised thousands of pounds for many days playing football at White most from your local councillors. information on the TCP’s complaints policy and how to make a complaint members to potentially identify charities, Mind in Haringey and Hart Lane and boxing in Haringey. visit: tottenhamcommunitypress.co.uk/ complaints young people at risk of violence. CALM (Campaign Against Living Community to me is people who Briony Pickford, Contributor TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 22 MAY 2019 3 News Creative businesses sought for Bruce Page NEWS Grove toilets restoration project 4

Families to receive support in fight against youth crime Haringey Council receives funding to assist vulnerable families parents, with sessions taking place cannot always reach. at schools across the borough and Claudine added: “There is a lack in local community venues. of understanding by many about Councillor Mark Blake, Cabinet the addiction of violence.” Member for Communities, Safety “There needs to be a tracking and Engagement, said: “We cannot system of young people in the youth underestimate the importance of service and probation, to under- tackling serious youth violence at stand why it’s a revolving door.” an early stage– we know a number “[There should be] a review of the of families feel isolated and desper- services that are already in place, ately need support. to assess whether they are fit “Our new programme offers that for purpose.” support and will provide help for “Tottenham needs to look at what parents concerned about their child services, support and opportunities and their future. We have seen the are provided, not only to those knee devastating impacts youth crime can deep, but also those on the periph- have on our community and we will ery of crime. do all that we can to help tackle it.” “Hold schools accountable TCP discussed the issue with for the number of children and Claudine Duberry, founder of the young people excluded without a organisation, Taking Positive Steps ‘Community/Equality Impact and author of the book Guns, Gangs Assessment’, and look at the pupil and the Implications for Social referral units– how much money do Workers. Claudine believes proper they cost the borough and can this be funding of specialised grassroots or- better invested? ganisations is necessary to engage “[We should also] look at what parents and young people– as often support services are not provided Councillor these charitable resources provide to parents, before, during and after Mark Blake targeted, cultural services to com- school exclusions, the pupil referral munities that statutory agencies units and the justice system.” By Luchia Robinson and Local Government. complement the existing Trou- Haringey council's Parenting bled Families programme, aims to community programme Support programme will provide target parents living in locations “We cannot underestimate the that will support families peer support networks by bring- most affected by youth crime, and importance of tackling serious Awith young people at risk, ing parents of young people togeth- those who are less likely to access or actively involved in youth crime, er, to advise and guide each other council services. has received £400,000 from the through issues affecting family life. Voluntary sector-led workshops youth crime at an early stage” Ministry of Housing Communities This support plan, which will are to offer specialist support for

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politics, the concerns, the aspira- tenham MP, Bernie Grant, who he Credit Luchia Robinson tions- the attacks, the deportations worked closely beside. […] happening then.” Shadow Chancellor of the Exche- “Narendra Shadow Home Secretary, Diane quer, John McDonnell described was kind; Abbott spoke of Mr Makanji’s work: Mr Makanji as a man interested in “When Narendra and others of us the “development of an account- he was hard were starting out as councillors, it able and democratic economy wasn’t easy, it wasn’t accepted that which served the community.” working; we could bring the vibrant politics Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn of race and diversity into the Labour said: “I considered Narendra a he was Party, and Narendra played an very good, very close, and very extraordinary key role.” loyal friend, in all circumstances. principled; “[Narendra] was kind, he was “We are not going to see him hard working, he was principled, he again, or his like again, but we are, he believed in believed in solidarity, and frankly, if in a sense all the beneficiaries of solidarity” there had been any justice, he would his life, and we are all the better have been an MP for 30 years.” for knowing him– knowing his Although never an MP, Narendra decency, knowing his principles, Makanji was a supporter of those knowing his warmth and knowing elected to advance the Labour the way that he inspired and en- movement, including the late Tot- couraged others.” 4 No 22 MAY 2019 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS NEWS

Housing Back to life support for Creative businesses wanted for upcoming toilet restoration project families publicised the project) said: “Many members of the community, includ- at risk of ing myself, would like it to be used by a social enterprise or Communi- homelessness ty Interest Company (CIC), as those amilies at risk of becoming provide the best business models to homeless will be protect- allow profit back into the community.” Fed, after Haringey Council “The architects have a range of agreed to cover a funding reduction possible designs and are willing to to Discretionary Housing payments work with businesses to make the (DHPs), by central government. space work.” DHPs are an emergency gov- “It’s a great opportunity for a really ernment fund, paid through local novel, innovative organisation,” authorities, which can provide money Geraldine added. to the least well-off households when The council is focussed on the the council decides that they need sustainability of the enterprise– extra help to meet their housing costs. advertising to tenants who have This year, the government’s allo- experience of running a commer- cation to Haringey is £1,563,947– cially viable business. a 1.9% reduction on last year. It is hoped the Grade II listed land- However, Haringey’s Cabinet mark (which will maintain its exist- have agreed to fill the gap, en- ing architectural structure) will be suring support for local families a place that hosts community events stays the same. Haringey leader, Cllr and provides jobs for locals. Joseph Ejiofor, explained: “Auster- The Last Elm is now planning to ity and government cuts continue improve the green space surround- to threaten some of the least well- ing the toilets. off residents in our borough. The soon to be restored, Bruce Grove toilets Credit Stephen Furner Geraldine said: “We are current- “At Haringey Council we are By Briony Pickford the toilets brought back to life as a vacant since the 1970s) back into ly very engaged with Network Rail taking a clear, strong, stand by commercial space under the Tot- use– using funds secured from the and we want to improve the committing to protect Discre- aringey Council has tenham regeneration programme. Greater London Authority's Good embankment between the toilets tionary Housing Payments and to advertised for creative and The council, working alongside Growth Fund. and railway, [doing] some litter- maintain support for households Hambitious organisations architects DK-CM and local commu- Geraldine Turvey of The Last Elm, picking and gardening– it would be threatened with homelessness. to take charge of the Bruce Grove nity group, The Last Elm, plans to (who lobbied the council for the lovely to turn it into something we can “This is the latest in a number of toilets renovation, which will see bring the building (which has been renovation works to go ahead and all appreciate.” steps this administration has taken over the last year as we continue our committed work to make Haringey a fairer and more equal borough.”

Haringey's big earners “We are taking a Haringey Council makes the 'Town Hall Rich List' clear, strong, stand by commiting By Simon Allin, councils each paid 28 employees the public sector who are trying “Since 2010, following central Local Democracy Reporter more than £100,000. to deliver more for less, but the government funding reductions, to protect John O’Connell, Chief Executive of sheer scale of these packages raises Haringey Council’s core spending Discretionary ata from campaign group the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: “The serious questions about efficiency power has been reduced by £122 Housing The TaxPayers’ Alliance average council tax bill has gone up and priorities.” million in real terms– that’s 59% less Payments” Dshows Haringey Council by more than £900 over the last A spokesperson for Haringey coming into our council– and our has seven employees earning more 20 years and spending has gone Council pointed out that its pay workforce has been almost halved. than £100,000 – down from eight through the roof. bill for senior managers had fallen “This year– for the first time in nine In 2018/19, there were a total of during the previous financial year. “Disappointingly, many local by £355,000 since 2016. years– Haringey raised council 1,669 DHP awards made to 797 These include the Chief Executive, authorities are now responding to The spokesperson added: “In 2015, tax by 2.99%, adding 74p each individual claimants whom were the Director of Public Health and the financial reality through further tax the bonus payment for senior man- week to the average bill. all at serious risk of becoming Director of Housing and Regenera- rises and reducing services rather agers was removed and since 2016 “Alongside this, there is support homeless because of financial tion Planning. than scaling back top pay. the pay award for this group has for some of our borough’s least hardship. Next year, that figure Four Haringey Council employees “Despite many in the public sector been paid at the same or at a lower well-off families, with 100% is expected to rise. earn more than £150,000– down facing a much-needed pay freeze to rate as the rest of the workforce, relief through our council tax re- The decision to top up the DHP from six in 2016-17. help bring the public finances under which is nationally agreed. duction scheme. fund follows the council’s previous The ‘Town Hall Rich List’ reveals control, many town hall bosses are “We have also been an early adopter “We will continue to find ways of decision to make taxation fairer, Essex had the highest number of top continuing to pocket huge remu- of the London Living Wage, with the making our council more efficient by offering 100% relief for some earners in 2017-18, with 55 workers neration packages, with staggering lowest paid workers receiving an and are committed to delivering of the least well-off families with on salaries of more than £100,000. pay-outs for those leaving their jobs. increase in their basic pay in 2019 the services we know our residents children, through the Council Tax In London, Hackney and Lambeth “There are talented people in of 3.4%.” rely on.” Reduction scheme. TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 22 MAY 2019 5

News Page NEWS Spurs return to their 6 new stadium home All welcome Community discusses hostile environment policies By Alastair Ball

Haringey Vox sing on the night Credit Haringey Welcome Cllr Ogiehor speaks to the attendees Credit Haringey Welcome round 150 local people and tured Cllr. Julia Ogiehor, Cllr. James in the hostile environment. activists came together at Chiriyankandath, Gracie Bradley A short theatrical piece called “My A The Engine Room in Hale from Liberty and migrants’ rights Name Is”, devised by refugees and Village, at the end of March, for an specialist Rockhaya Sylla. migrants who had attended work- evening of music, drama and debate The issue of people having no shops run by LegalAliens theatre, to oppose the government’s hostile recourse to public funds–meaning was presented on the night. environment policies. they are unable to access certain Lara Parmiani, LegalAliens’s artis- These are legislative measures welfare benefits or homelessness as- tic director said: “We’re trying to get designed to make living in the UK diffi- sistance from the council because of rid of the label migrant. They are just cult for people without leave to remain. their immigration status, was raised. people living here.” The event, called All Welcome, was Several comments from women She added: “[Workshop partici- organised by Haringey Welcome, a with young children, led Cllr. pants] want to be themselves and local campaign for ‘fairness, dignity Ogiehor to say: "At the basic level we assert their identities.” and respect for migrants and refugees.’ are not meeting the requirements of a The night also featured a perfor- Lucy Nabijou, campaign coordi- child." She also described the coun- mance from Syrian oud player, Rihab nator, said Haringey Welcome was: cil’s policies as "failing". Azar and singing from Haringey “Thrilled to see people of all ages and All Welcome follows on from Junior Vox. backgrounds celebrating the unique Haringey Welcome’s campaign to diversity of our borough.” get the council to adopt a welcom- For more information: A panel discussion on the effects ing statement, encouraging support Visit haringeywelcome.org Muscian, Rihab Azar plays the oud Credit Haringey Welcome of the hostile environment fea- for migrants and non-participation Twitter @HaringeyWelcome High Court battle Latin village traders plan to launch legal fight he Save Latin Village cam- on the market in January, so that the authorities involved in the project paigners aim to launch a Latin Village can remain a cultural had failed to adequately assess and THigh Court challenge to hub for the traders and the wider mitigate the impact of the project stop the demolition of the Seven Latin community. on the cultural rights of minorities, Sisters, Wards Corner market site– Haringey Council has allotted the including children.” the second largest concentration of Latin traders an alternative market The market traders are raising funds Latin businesses in the UK. site, following the demolition of the for the High Court battle. They have The BAME tenants are fighting existing one, however, the United an alternative, community plan for to challenge the CPO (Compulsory Nations who have intervened in the development of Wards Corner, The Latin market Credit Luchia Robinson Purchase Order), which was placed the matter have said: “The local should an appeal be successful. 6 No 22 MAY 2019 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS NEWS

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8 7 6 5 4 3 2 local businesses. Our number one 1 priority is that this stadium works Spurs legend Jürgen Klinsmann Credit Stephen Furner for our residents and we will contin- TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 22 MAY 2019 7 News Page Footballer Danny Rose calls FEATURE 10 out racism in the game For the greater cause Fundraiser raises awareness of mental health and male suicide, in Tottenham and nationwide With the tour having raised over £17,000 for charities, Mind and CALM, the team at The Cause are continuing to plan and coordinate proj- ects at their Ashley House site– where they will be based until January 2020. The club space, which was always intended to be a temporary fixture, will then move elsewhere, as development works take place in the Tottenham Hale area. “We were originally told we would be here guaranteed until August, and that it might roll on,” said Stuart. “The fact that we’ve got to January- I know is not very long, but it feels like a slight relief. “It gives us a bit more breathing space to make it work, and to try and find a new home – if we can find a space – which is the challenge.” “When we started, we said we wanted to support charities, [...] although [in this case] it has taken a tragedy for everybody to unite, it feels good that we’ve actually managed to raise awareness and raise some funds from whatever resources we’ve had. “The path that we’ve done it, has Co-Founder, Stuart Glen Credit Luchia Robinson changed a little bit, but it’s really good to achieve it.” By Luchia Robinson to the event that we could use, so provided throwback, dance music manity’ type scenario– this [was] [we] really put loads of production experiences, alongside acts, local one of them. If you need help with your mental he news affected every- into it. It was completely over the top to each city on the eleven-date tour. “It’s amazing not only seeing peo- health, or you feel in any way one here. There wasn’t for the size of the room– everybody “It wasn’t centred on ‘how can I ple actually attending these events, suicidal, please seek assistance: "Tanyone here that didn’t crawled out of the woodwork and make my party the best?’, it was on because that itself is something that Visit mindinharingey.org.uk know who he was, or who didn’t came down early, and just danced ‘how can we all work together and is special– it’s just everybody getting Visit thecalmzone.net absolutely love The Prodigy, at and got involved,” said Stuart Glen, try and do something really great?’” together, even though knowing that Visit samaritans.org some stage in their lives,” said Asher Co-Founder, The Cause. said Asher. their time spent on it, is not going You can call 116 123 for free, Wiener, Manager at club venue, The Seizing upon the success of the “That whole ‘gives you faith in hu- to earn them any money necessarily.” 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Cause – speaking of the passing of tribute night, Stuart was compelled Keith Flint, frontman of rave band, to reach out to a network of promo- The Prodigy – who died by suicide tors, proposing the idea of holding in early March. co-promotion, Prodigy tribute “I think we all had this exact same nights in venues across the UK feeling over it, and on top of that, (which included Leeds, Aberdeen because of it being a suicide, it is and Sheffield)– for what would be extremely relevant to The Cause – us the ‘Music for the Jilted Generation’ being people that are trying to push tour– named after The Prodigy’s positivity in mental health – trying 1994, second studio album. to bring light to that issue. It meant “We worked with an agency called a lot to all of us.” NLA Artists who sourced DJs across In tribute to Keith Flint, and to the whole tour to play for nothing. raise awareness of male suicide, The They all [gave] up their time, and Cause team decided to host a one- [drove] from out of town to come night fundraiser at the 400 capacity, and play. industrial venue in Ashley Road, “A lot of them had shared line ups Tottenham Hale. with The Prodigy before, or support- The immediate response to the ed them, so it was nice to bring that March event, saw it selling out within old kind of 90s type rave vibe back, an hour. in such a positive way,” said Stuart. “It was literally like going back in Headliners, including Slippmatt, time. Somebody decided to donate A Guy Called Gerald, Renegade thousands of pounds’ worth of lasers Soundwave and Daz from 808 State, Asher, Manager, The Cause Credit Luchia Robinson 8 No 22 MAY 2019 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY

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Are you a keen photographer? Do you walk around Tottenham inspired to share what you see when you see it? If so, please get in touch, and you may be featured on our photography page. Email [email protected] 10 No 22 MAY 2019 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS FEATURE Enough is enough: kicking racism out of football Footballer Danny Rose calls out racism in the game By Luchia Robinson few zeros on the end of a pay packet.” power of their own voice. Their voice “That’s when they’ll really start normally gets sanitised. to see the issue as a big problem, “Players have realised that ‘hold and start to combat it. Until you on, the power is not with the game start hurting the people at the top, and the authorities anymore, if we I can’t imagine something’s going to don’t play, there’s nothing to watch.’” happen collectively to bring about “The words of Raheem Sterling a collective change.” have empowered players, full-stop. Troy Townsend, Mentoring and The words of Lukaku have empow- Project Leadership Manager for Kick ered players.” It Out, believes a culture of racist Townsend added: “We’re on the real attitudes in football can be shifted cusp of something where players are if footballing bodies listen to going to take ownership– they are how abuse received on the ter- not going to accept the situations that races affects the wellbeing of the are continuing to happen. players, and take prompt action. “Whilst I disagree with the forming Also if the public holds these of a ‘black group’ as such, I can governing authorities to account; understand why black players would and if clubs accurately reflect the group together and say ‘you know communities they are grounded in, what, the game has not looked after locally and at board level. us– we’ll look after ourselves.’ “Football just needs to get tough. “One message from a Pogba, a It needs to stop accepting the fact Lukaku, it doesn’t matter who it is, that these fans are doing it. Hold would send reverberations around the fans accountable, hold the clubs the game.” that allow the fans into their stadium 2019 marks Kick It Out’s 25 accountable, and let’s start to year. To find out more about advocate change,” said Townsend. the campaign organisation: “Players are now recognising the Visit kickitout.org Danny Rose playing for England in the World Cup 2018 Credit Wikicommons ottenham defender Danny cluding the underlying expectation “There is nothing more important Rose says he “can’t wait to for players to put up, shut up, and than to stop that. You can win or you “At some point there’s going to need see the back of football” carry on, for the sake of their careers. can lose a game but we cannot be to be some action where you take away Tafter monkey chants were direct- Football equality and inclusion hypocrites with this. ed at him during the England and organisation, Kick it Out reports that “There is nothing more important points from teams– make those at the Montenegro Euro 2020 qualifier, in 2017/18 there were 214 incidents in this life than to protect the values top feel accountable, because the only in Podgorica, in March. of discrimination in the professional and principles. When this type of This is not the first time Rose has game, 201 on social media and 105 situation happens, football is not way they are going to feel it, is if it stops been subjected to racist abuse, in grassroots football. important. If that happens and I am a few zeros on the end of a pay packet” (notably whilst playing in Serbia, in Chris Paouros, Co-Chair of Proud conscious about it, I am the first to the England Under-21 team), and Lilywhites (the official LGBT+ say: ‘Stop, we are not going to play. he doubts Montenegro will receive Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Come on inside.’” a significant punishment from Association) and Pride in Football Whether or not footballers decide governing body UEFA, when they (the alliance of LGBT+ fan groups to stop play; post their upset on social face disciplinary action on 16th May. in the UK) believes a “whole game media, or are supported off the pitch “How I programme myself is that approach– from grassroots, to the by individual managers– expecta- I think I've got five or six more years ; top down and bottom tions for change from senior levels left in football, and I just can't wait to up” is needed to address the issue. appears to be low. see the back of it," said Rose. At present, the minimum punish- "When countries only get fined what "Seeing how things are done in the ment a club can receive for racist I probably spend on a night out in game at the minute, you just have to abuse is a partial stadium closure. London, then what do you expect?” get on with it.” A match played behind closed doors said Rose. In a well timed move, Middlesex and a fine of 50,000 euros (£42,000) What adequate punishment should University held a debate discuss- is the result of a second offence. governing bodies enforce? ing racism in football on Monday Danny Rose says he had the support Taiwo Oniti, Middlesex Sports De- 25th March– the night of the Mon- of England coach, Gareth Southgate, velopment officer, said: “At some tenegro match. if he wanted to walk off the pitch, point there’s going to need to be some Speakers highlighted the process and Tottenham manager, Mauricio action where you take away points footballers go through proving they Pochettino is reported in The Guard- from teams– make those at the top The panel leads the discussion on racism in football. (From left to have been racially abused, and the ian as saying: “If I feel the abuse and feel accountable, because the only way right: Dr Akile Ahmet, Chris Paouros, Darren Johnson, Rakim Rich- conflicts that often surround this, in- I hear it, then out– stop.” they are going to feel it, is if it stops a ards, Troy Townsend, Taiwo Oniti.) Credit Luchia Robinson TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 22 MAY 2019 11 COMMUNITY Working together to combat youth violence Police train school staff to identify young people at risk may start behaving differently; how My definition of success for this to deal with knives discovered at project will be a real uplift in joint school, and what actions to take working and information sharing in the event of a critical incident. between all parties who play a part The first session in Haringey in young people’s lives. took place at Park View Academy in I want to increase the number of January and was very well received. early referrals to help youngsters The head of Park View Academy, out of difficulties. It could be a Ella Clarke said: “Our staff now feel referral to the police or mental health better informed in how to handle workers, or family support staff or difficult incidents.” NHS practitioners; whichever it Another panel member Dr. Clara is, teachers are very well placed to Oliver, the trauma lead at North notice the first changes in behaviour. Middlesex Hospital said: “As an Resulting from this training so far, Emergency Medicine Consultant I personally know of nine individu- working in a busy London Hospi- als in the North Area who have been tal, I was pleased to help deliver identified as being at risk and have joint training sessions with the been referred to relevant agencies. Metropolitan Police and voluntary These individuals have agreed to seek organisations to local schools in our help to exit the gang lifestyle. Haringey and Enfield, focusing on Thorough conversations between the growing problem of knife crime trained professionals and those and youth violence in London.” at risk mitigates the possibility of I am currently concentrating wrongful profiling which, of course, on ensuring that representatives no one wants. School staff receive training Credit Metropolitan Police from every school in Haringey, The good news is that demand By Inspector Paul Dwyer is youth violence. To that end, I training sessions where the police and ultimately the North Area, will for this training amongst schools recently got in touch with all the and a panel, including representa- attend at least one session; I have is high, which is great to hear. y name is Paul Dwyer headteachers in Haringey and tives from North Middlesex Univer- scheduled a programme of events and I am the Schools soon realised that many teachers sity Hospital NHS Trust, Haringey for one a month to be hosted at and Youth Inspector for have no real training in how to iden- Council and the third sector, would different locations. M The next Haringey event will North Area Police, which encom- tify if their pupils are at risk of gang take school staff through real life Tottenham experiences its own be at St Francis de Sales passes Haringey and Enfield. membership or are carrying knives. incidents. These scenarios cover a share of youth violence, so we are primary school in Tottenham For me the number one priority I decided to organise a series of free lot of ground including how a pupil very happy to be doing this here. on Wednesday, 1st May Tottenham spring clean Community gets together to tidy up Tottenham By Anthony Flaum and As a result, we are planning a ive online, if they could not physically Emma Geraghty, Co-Founders, programme of school assemblies attend an event themselves. Tidy Up Tottenham and litter picks to reach as many The appetite for tidying up Totten- children and families as we can. The ham is huge and we want to channel sn't it refreshing to have a bit of Spring Clean continues! that energy into positive focused a spring clean? We at Tidy Up The event, which was financially action, working with residents, busi- ITottenham are doing just that! supported by Veolia UK's Recycling nesses and the council towards a This year, over 500,000 people and Regeneration fund, included: a common goal. took part in the ‘Great British Spring litter pick, ‘rubbish’ art workshops, Our movement is relevant to anyone Clean’ campaign (coordinated by Keep ‘rubbish’ story-telling and free pot who lives or works in Tottenham Britain Tidy). Last month our resi- plants from our green-fingered and wants to see the area prosper. dent-led community group, Tidy Up friends, Grow Tottenham. We will continue to lobby the Tottenham were proud to host our own We also worked with other like- council for policy change, but event at Tottenham Green Market. minded groups, many of whom host we also believe that keeping our Our aim was to help plan and regular clean-ups and do wonderful environment tidy is the responsi- publicise a series of events in work in their respective areas– Beau- bility of residents and business- Tottenham which tied in with the tiful Bruce Grove and Friends of: es as well. This is why we want campaign. It grew to include a clean- Bruce Castle Park, Tower Gardens, to reach out to local businesses up at Bruce Grove Primary School, Chestnuts Park, Downhills Park and and schools to try and spread the and now, following the success of Tottenham Green. message that we love our streets, Keeping Tottenham tidy Credit Tidy Up Tottenham this event, we have had contact Over 150 local residents came out but hate litter. For more details about how you can become a street champion: from other schools in Tottenham, in support of the events across Together, we will tidy up Visit tidyuptottenham.org that are keen to be involved. Tottenham, and many were support- Tottenham! Visit facebook.com/groups/tidyuptottenham 12 No 22 MAY 2019 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS EVENT Get your engine running Spurs legend kicks off the Engine Run By Andrew Johnston of Tottenham Marshes, north and Father Andrew Williams, Chair south of Stonebridge Lock. of The Engine Room charity says: Last year, Sam Jackson won the “We are really excited about this Men’s race in 37 minutes and 51 year’s Engine Run. We had such seconds and Santa Putnina came fabulous feedback last year, with first in the Women’s race, in 50 so many people finding Tottenham minutes 48 seconds. Marshes for the first time! Organised by the team from The “This year the course will be in Engine Room (the community view of the new Tottenham Hotspur centre and local charity on Hale Stadium and we are hoping for Village), in partnership with An- another great day with former thology London; Lee Valley Estates captain .” and Lee Valley Regional Park; the Engine Run raises important funds for work in the community. If you would like to sign up for This includes holiday and after The Engine Run: school clubs for local children, Visit entrycentral.com/ and a range of events throughout theenginerun the year. Anyone who is willing to marshal Former 1991 FA Cup, club cap- on the course please call Andrew tain, Mabbutt will also be awarding Johnston on 07957 193922 prizes to the winners of the race. The Engine Room has worked If you would like to take part in the Spurs Walk just come to The successfully with Tottenham Engine Room on Lebus Street, Hotspur over several years and Hale Village by 11.00am on this year the Tottenham Hotspur Saturday 15th June. Catch me if you can Credit Douglas Cox Foundation will again be holding ext month will see Tot- Mabbutt blow the starting whistle The Engine Run takes place on the Spurs Walk on the same day, To find out more about tenham Hotspur ambas- for the second Engine Run– Totten- Saturday 15th June starting from starting from The Engine Room, The Engine Room: Nsador and legend, Gary ham’s 10k running event. Hale Village. The course is two laps after the running event takes place. Visit engineroom.org.uk

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Tin What does it mean to be truly human? Follow Christopher as he navigates a fantastical journey of discovery on an adventure into the world of Mechanicals. The beautiful story of Narnia re-imagined. A group of children, evacuated to the countryside during World War Two, discover the magic of stories (see TCP November 2018 edition for a full review). Kat Wolfe Investigates Set in North London, this is an honest and affirming story of Nell and her relationship with her mum (who drinks too much alcohol) and her namesake Nell Gwynne, one of the first London stage actresses. Nell uses the school play to try and connect with her absent father. Will You Catch Me? has been endorsed by NACOA, the National As- sociation for Children of Alcoholics. It is really difficult for me and the Poster designed by Sian Pattenden other local librarians to choose ast month saw the first authors who write them. Child I our favourite books each year for BiblioBuzz – the Alexan- The Alexandra Palace Children’s the award! Ldra Palace Children’s Book Book Award has moved it up a level, What should be on the shortlist next Award take place in the recently hosted in this magnificent building year? Tweet @HCBA_Haringey restored theatre; the new home of by their dedicated in-house team, with suggestions of UK published what was formerly known as the with a ceremony compered by the books of the last 3 years, aimed at Haringey Children’s Book Award. magnificent local author, Michael 8-12 year olds! Originally founded by myself and Rosen. More children from inside After Kat Wolfe and her mum relocate supported by local school librarians, and outside Haringey can now take from London to the countryside, Kat bookshops and other bookish locals, part, because of the huge venue! sets up a pet-sitting agency, only for Want to read all the shortlisted the annual award saw a handful of There were two ways local chil- it to turn into a crime-solving agency books? You can get copies in your local Haringey Library, recently published books read by var- dren could vote– via schools across too! First in a series– the second has or a pack of all six for only ious primary and secondary schools North London or in Haringey librar- just been published. £35 from children’s bookshop across Haringey, and an author- ies. The school vote winner was Will Pickled Pepper Books by quoting studded ceremony, where the You Catch Me? by Jane Elson. Kick TCPBibliobuzz2019. winning book was revealed. "Alexandra Palace was always 'the Budi stitches football boots in a The award was so popular that it magical place at the top of the hill', factory for a living, but dreams of Pickled Pepper Books outgrew the space of a school hall, so winning The Alexandra Palace wearing them on the pitch like his Visit pickledbooks.co.uk but in essence, the event is the same; Children’s Book Award for Will You footballing heroes. Will his circum- Call 020 3632 0823 it brings local children together to Catch Me? has been like a fairy tale Utterly compelling, Child I is the stances prove too powerful to achieve 10 Middle Ln, Crouch End, share fantastic books and meet the come true," said Jane. topical story of a young person living his dreams? London N8 8PL 14 No 22 MAY 2019 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS

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