ENFIELD DISPATCH No. 2 THE BOROUGH’S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER NOV 2018

FEATURE Secret wartime history of to be revealed in new museum P . 5

INTERVIEW Artist Patrick Samuel talks about how his love of painting helped turned his life around P . 7

COMMENT Why Enfield Council should remove fossil fuel companies from its pension fund P . 8

ARTS & CULTURE Pantomimers could be about to bring the final curtain down at Intimate Theatre Little Green Dragon in has been named 'best pub in London' by CAMRA - full story on Page 6 P . 13

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E on Page 16 More than 5,000 families in Enfield are now claiming the controversial all-in-one benefits payment B BY STEPHEN COX The first claimants from Enfield divorced from the realities of many “Housing is expensive. I understand were transferred to UC last year and tenants’ lives. Many landlords now the argument that helping claim- he introduction of Universal since then 5,168 households, as of view letting to tenants in receipt of ants to budget is a good thing, but Credit (UC) in Enfield may October 2018, have been moved to housing benefits as high risk, because many landlords are already reluc- enfielddispatch.co.uk make it more difficult for the new system – around one-in- they simply do not have the confidence tant to rent to people on benefits. claimants to find private seven of the total number eligible. that rent will be paid to them on time.” “Fears they might not be paid Trented accommodation, landlords and Chris Norris, director of policy and UC is increasingly controversial, with might lead to some landlords @EnfieldDispatch voluntary organisations have warned. practice at the National Landlords the Secretary of State for Work and refusing claimants as tenants. After UC replaces housing benefit, working Association (NLA), said: “The private- Pensions, Esther McVey, last month all, if your kids are hungry, you /EnfieldDispatch tax credit, and a variety of other ben- rented sector plays a key role in pro- admitting that families could be made would be tempted to put them first.” efits, with a single monthly payment. viding much needed affordable accom- up to £2,400 worse off each year. UC already applies to most new claim- Because UC is being paid directly to modation to tenants on low incomes, Local voluntary groups in Enfield ants and is being gradually rolled out [email protected] claimants, it means landlords are including those in receipt of housing have echoed these concerns, with to existing claimants. The benefit is not guaranteed prompt payment support. Currently, only 19 percent of Enfield Citizens Advice Bureau paid monthly in arrears, and there is a of rent, and the system's growing landlords in outer London let to those (CAB) reporting that 740 local fam- five-week gap between the end of the reputation for causing delays to receiving any form of housing benefit. ilies have sought help from them. old benefit and the start of the new. benefit payments is increasing existing “While the NLA supports the concept Jill Harrison, chief executive wariness about renting to claimants. behind Universal Credit, it is clearly of Enfield CAB, told the Dispatch: CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 2 NEWS No.2 NOVEMBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH

Four ticket offices under threat Help for ED. Cuts planned at London Overground stations es in passenger numbers. He said: renters “Tens of thousands of new homes are nfield Council is launching o planned for Tottenham and Enfield, two new housing initiatives N .2 with passenger numbers more than to help residents renting doubling and no signs of abatement. Eboth socially and privately. NOVEMBER 2018 “We run the risk of closing ticket For existing council tenants, offices that fail TfL’s arbitrary busy- an 'MOT' repairs service is being Enfield Dispatch is the ness targets that, in a few years, may introduced for people who have borough's free community meet the standard they fail today. repeated maintenance problems. newspaper. We publish “There could be a distinction made The new service would improve monthly and distribute 10,000 between peak and off-peak. Many of the standard of social housing in free copies of each issue our ticket offices may fail to satisfy Enfield, with tenants offered a to cafés, pubs, community the TfL requirement on average, yet free audit to diagnose and solve centres, libraries, GP surgeries, hit that target in the morning peak. persistent faults. schools, hair salons, and outside railway stations. Why not be sophisticated and have Contractors currently carry those offices as peak hours only, out 42,000 repairs across the Publisher so we retain the infrastructure?” council's 10,500 properties each David Floyd TfL states that ARL’s proposals will year. While £500,000 has been “not compromise safety” and include earmarked for spending on the Editor James Cracknell “making staff more visible, providing scheme, council leader Nesil assistance where it is most needed, and Caliskan said it would be “cost Designer modernising the process for selling neutral” because money will be Jonathan Duncan tickets”. Only offices that sell less than saved on repairs in the long-term. twelve tickets per hour are affected. Cllr Caliskan told the Dispatch: Project Manager Turkey Street is one of four stations in Enfield that could lose its ticket office Anna Merryfield Arthur Leathley, chair of London “People deserve to live in a decent local transport group has Park, Silver Street, Southbury, and TravelWatch, said: “We want to property. They are waiting too Contributors raised concerns over plans Turkey Street. The plans are backed ensure passengers can still pur- long for repairs. It is an acute Stephen Cox, David Scarff, to close four London Over- by Transport for London (TfL), which chase the tickets that they need problem and we need to do some- Indira Das Gupta, Jean groundA ticket offices in Enfield. runs London Overground services. after these proposed changes.” thing, so this new team will carry Passley , Kay Heather, Helen Arriva Rail London (ARL) wants to Phil Ridley, from Enfield Trans- Views given in a public consultation out repairs and I have asked them Fry, Martynne Layton, Claire Fisher, Georgina Bavetta, close 51 ticket offices across London port User Group, argues the decision last month will be considered before to target homes with tenants that Edward Smith, Ros Lucas, in total, including those at Bush Hill does not account for future increas- a final decision is taken. are constantly contacting us.” Dana Burstow, Jo Johnson, As part of efforts to reduce the Kate Durcan, Chrichton number of people declaring them- Limbert, Keegan Kessewnath, selves homeless in Enfield, the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Hannah Dyson, Stephen council is also looking to launch Lloyd-Jones New claimants can apply for an advance, but this its own 'social lettings agency'. is a loan which must be repaid within the year. Enfield has the second highest Jill said: “Many clients are in irregular, minimum number of families in temporary CONTACT wage, zero hours contract work. They’re not likely to accommodation in the country, Call 020 8521 7956 have savings to tide them over. Any loan is a bad idea.” with 3,350 as of March. Last year Email EnfieldDispatch@ She thinks it is inevitable that there will be many alone, 784 households were socialspider.com struggling to cope in the transition. “Making everything accepted as homeless and placed Post Salisbury House, Bury online sounds good. But people may not have good in temporary accommodation. Street West, Enfield N9 9LA English. A lot of our clients just need help understand- By far the biggest cause of home- ing how to answer the questions or prove identity.” lessness in Enfield is the loss of ADVERTISING A recent report in The Observer said that almost two- private rented accommodation Contact Ben Cawthra: in-five households in receipt of benefits lose an average – the borough has the highest Call 020 3892 0061 of £52 a week switching to UC. The Trussell Trust, a eviction rate in London. In a Email ben.cawthra@ national foodbank charity, claims foodbank usage has bid to to address this, the social hackneycitizen.co.uk risen by half in boroughs where UC has been rolled lettings agency will create a out. North Enfield Foodbank was asked for figures method of private renting for for this article but stated that it doesn't record which people without them having to clients seeking emergency help do so because of UC. pay high letting fees and deposits. A spokesperson for the Department of Work and Cllr Caliskan said: “High street Pensions said: “UC replaces an out-of-date, complex estate agents are ripping people benefits system with cliff edges that disincentivised off – it would be great to have a We are grateful to Love Your Doorstep work and often trapped people in unemployment. social lettings agency and create for their ongoing support “Under UC, evidence shows people are moving into a trusted brand to help people work faster and staying in work longer. We have made get into private accommodation.” Enfield Dispatch is a member of IMPRESS: The Independent Monitor improvements, including increasing advances to 100 The agency would be run on of The Press. For more information percent, removing the seven-day waiting period, and a commercial basis, compet- on the Dispatch’s complaints policy Government posters promoting the rollout of and how to make a complaint visit: paying people’s housing benefit for two weeks while ing directly with high street enfielddispatch.co.uk/complaints Universal Credit have been popping up around Enfield they wait for the first UC payment.” in recent weeks estate agents. 3 No.2 NOVEMBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH

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Making connections Enfield Connections programme manager Supporting Jean Passley and Community Barnet's head of wellbeing Fehintola Kolawole The manager of a new voluntary services people partnership explains the idea behind the project with MS BY JEAN PASSLEY receives all telephone calls and emails for the service. They will talk nfield Connections was to you and try to understand what An appeal by Martynne launched in April and forms advice and information you need. Layton, from the Shane part of a strategic approach Citizens Advice Enfield pro- Project in Edmonton Eby Enfield Council to transforming vides a dedicated adviser for the voluntary and community sector. vulnerable and disabled people. As a funding titan, the council is You can access this service by trying to support vulnerable resi- appointment only. They also offer dents to stay healthy, informed and support for British Sign Language Clinical Commissioning Group council to get members of the able to manage themselves better users through their website. (CCG) are enthusiastic in using as voluntary sector working collab- with confidence, so that when they Enfield Disability Action provides part of a broader wellbeing offer. oratively to provide a range of do need public services these can be volunteering opportunities for Age UK Enfield is delivering a services. We believe that partnership assessed more accurately and effec- vulnerable and disabled people later life planning service, provid- working is the only way forwards as tively and in a more timely manner. and supports volunteers to ing information and awareness for a community, and the best way to Enfield Connection operates as have increased employment op- people aged 55 and over, to help improve the wellbeing and health a partnership service overseen by portunities by providing train- them prepare for the later stages of all residents.

Community Barnet and delivered ing, which enhances their skill of life. The charity will do this by The Shane Project was set up in 2002 through Mind in Enfield, Citizens sets and practical knowledge. going out into the community and To find out more about Enfield Advice Enfield, Enfield Disabil- The Homeless Resource Centre meeting people, as it is critical not Connections, contact a friendly ver 100,000 people in the UK ity Action, Age UK Enfield, and provides counselling and support to to rely on putting plans in place member of the Mind in Enfield team: have multiple sclerosis (MS), a the Homeless Resource Centre. its users through a facilitative tool after a life-changing event occurs. Call 020 3960 0129 Odisease of the central nervous Mind in Enfield is the front called the Emotional Health Check, We are really excited about this Email [email protected] system that damages the protective door of Enfield Connections and which both the council and Enfield service – it is a bold move by the Visit enfieldconnections.org coating around the nerves which trans- mit messages to all parts of the body. MS limits control of muscular and

Credit Robyn Kristen Photography offer 'yin yoga', which is all about sensory activity, greatly affecting finding stillness, relaxing, and re- quality of life and potentially leading leasing tension by holding poses to death. Our organisation was estab- for longer with the aid of props. lished in 2002 by our chair Norma The younger people start yoga, the McFarlane, whose son, Shane, was better. We offer weekly kids and teen diagnosed with MS and later died. A yoga classes but would also love to month before losing Shane, Norma’s see yoga taught in local schools. other son Ancel was also diagnosed Children are under so much pres- with MS and continues to live with it. sure these days, with rising levels The Shane Project aims to raise of anxiety and depression. Kids awareness and provide support to also lead an increasingly sedentary people living with MS, plus their lifestyle, moving less and staring families and carers. We are a small at screens, wreaking havoc with local registered charity in Edmonton their posture and concentration. and have just two part-time members While it is never too early to start of staff – our board of trustees and yoga, it’s also never too late. We chair are volunteers. We also have have gentle classes on the timetable volunteers who support us in various open to people of all ages. There's ways so our services run successfully. no reason you can't be flexible We enhance the quality of life of into your 70s and 80s – in fact the people affected by MS by providing oldest yoga teacher in the world, them with access to information, Tao Porchon-Lynch, is 100 years old! advice, training, and development. Ultimately our aim is to get people We endeavour to prevent social iso- to take their yoga off the mat and lation, improve wellbeing, physical At a stretch make it part of their daily lives. With health, and employment prospects. a Yoga Studio mem- Through all of this, it is our hope to in- BY INDIRA DAS GUPTA Thanks in part to Instagram that you make healthier lifestyle bership you can attend up to four crease the independence and improve images of incredibly supple yogis choices. Most people in London classes a week, but it’s also possible the lifestyles of people living with MS. ave you ever wanted to try doing seemingly impossible poses lead hectic, frantic lives, constant- to just drop in for a one-off session. Like any small charity, we rely on do- yoga but were worried you in bikinis, yoga has developed ly rushing from one thing to the The main thing is to just get started nations, to continue our much needed weren’t bendy enough? an image that some might find next. This can lead to burn out. We and remember every journey begins services, such as seated Tai chi, monthly H Well worry no more! North off-putting. This is such a shame, need to make time to just be still. with a single step! peer support network club, reflexol- London Yoga Studio was founded because everyone can benefit. At North London Yoga Studio, ogy, teleconferencing to members, five years ago with the intention Regular yoga practise can help you opposite Grange Park Station, we and inclusive cycling. Please consider of making yoga available to people manage stress, sharpen your focus, offer a guided meditation class once For more information: joining us as a member or supporter. of all ages and backgrounds in improve your posture, and develop a week where we simply ask for Email indira@ the local community – including better body awareness. Once you a suggested £5 donation to our northlondonyogastudio.co.uk Find out more about the Shane Project: those who aren’t naturally flexible. start doing yoga you tend to find charity of the month. We also Visit northlondonyogastudio.co.uk Visit shaneproject.org.uk 5 FEATURES No.2 NOVEMBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH Revealing Enfield's wartime history

Secret wartime history to be revealed in new museum BY KAY HEATHER & DR HELEN FRY

nfield’s Trent Park has a remarkable place in our history. Once home to the Bevan and Sassoon families, it was at the centre of some of the most defining moments of the 20th Century. E During the Second World War it took on a top-secret role that would not be revealed for nearly 70 years. Last year, formally concluded that Trent Park’s wartime work was “of considerable national and international historical interest which bears comparison to the code-breaking work at Bletchley Park”. During the war, Trent Park became the site of a covert listen- ing operation by British Intelligence. German Generals who had been captured by the Allies were housed in the mansion house in relative luxury and comfort, and made to feel at ease. What the generals did not know was that the stately home was being bugged – and the private conversations of these top- ranking Nazis were being recorded by a team of ‘Secret Listeners’. The Secret Listeners were German-Jewish refugees, who had themselves escaped from Nazi persecution. The information they uncovered included details of Hitler’s deadly weapons programme, new technology on German aircraft (the discovery of which helped the RAF win the in 1940), enemy battle plans, and evidence of war crimes. Such crucial information provided intelligence that made a difference to the outcome of the war. This unique history will be brought to life through the creation of a new national ‘living’ museum at Trent Park, due to open to the public in 2021. Its rooms will showcase the “The information mansion as it was during the pre-war era, against which its stories will be told via audio-visual and immersive technolo- they uncovered gy to bring to life the secret wartime surveillance operation. included details Recognising its importance, the new site owner, develop- er Berkeley Homes, is supporting and working closely with of Hitler’s Trent Park Museum Trust to realise the vision. At its heart deadly weapons will be an important educational programme for schools. Please help to preserve and share the stories of Trent Park’s history programme” and consider a donation towards the vital fundraising programme.

One of the 'Secret Listeners' at Trent Park whose job was to Find out more and help support Trent Park Museum: record the private conversations of German prisoners of war Visit trentparkmuseum.org.uk/donation

plus special evening musical reminis- Station manager Andy Higgins is Presenter Clare Scarff doing cences designed for dementia patients. about to complete 40 years of service. her Sunday night Soothing sounds A team of volunteers visit the wards The station has just relocated to new request programme throughout the week to chat to pa- studios at Chase Farm after broadcast- Royal Free Radio has been keeping hospital tients and find out if there is a par- ing from temporary premises for the ticular piece of music they would last three years, while the hospital patients company for nearly 50 years like to hear in the nightly request was being rebuilt. It has also merged programmes. The station covers all with the Royal Free Charity, which BY DAVID SCARFF tions and will be marking its 50th types of music – pop, jazz, classi- provides many other benefits and anniversary in two years’ time. cal, soul, country, ballet – and the facilities for patients in the Royal Free o-one likes to spend Previously known as Radio Enfield, presenters read out every request London NHS Foundation Trust group. any time in hospital, it’s on air for 24 hours every day, received, and, most of the time, find The volunteers are involved in all and whether you are seven-days-a-week, and its aim is to the piece from their vast record library. sorts of different tasks, from mundane Nadmitted for planned treatment provide entertainment and company Requests can be telephoned in by behind-the-scenes jobs to the more or arrive unexpectedly, it can for patients during their stay in patients and visitors on 020 8363 glamorous task of presenting be quite daunting – especially without hospital. The service is operated entire- 6000, or via the website, where it's programmes. Anyone interested in friends or relatives who can visit. ly by volunteers and offers a unique also possible to listen to the station. helping out at the station must be aged Royal Free Radio has been based blend of advice and information Colin Dye, who presented a pro- over 18 and be able to spare a couple at Chase Farm Hospital since May for patients. It includes a wide gramme on the first evening’s of hours each week at either Chase 1970 and now provides a dedicated choice of music, including patients’ broadcast in May 1970, still pres- Farm or North Middlesex hospitals. service for patients at Chase Farm, requests; hourly news bulletins pro- ents a request show every Monday North Middlesex, and Royal Free vided by Sky News; quizzes and in- evening. Two other members, myself Find out more, listen, or sign up hospitals. It is one of the country’s terviews with guests from the local and Howard White, have also been as a volunteer: longest-running hospital radio sta- area; latest news from the hospitals; with the station since it started. Visit royalfreeradio.co.uk 6 NEWS No.2 NOVEMBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH

Concerns over decline in trade Armistice Lack of parking is biggest concern for local businesses BY JAMES CRACKNELL centenary to part of a long-term strategy that should be drawn up by the council be marked in conjunction with local businesses. The council responded to the twin retail reports by insisting Events planned to the issue of parking was being remember First addressed and that the feedback given by retailers would be used World War to make further improvements. A council spokesperson said: “Re- vents are taking place across assuringly, retailers are broadly sat- the borough this month to isfied with the performance of their mark one century since the Ar- shops. Retailers in both town centres Emistice that ended the First World War. recognise that the vast majority of Remembrance Sunday parades will their customers live nearby, indi- take place in Edmonton, Enfield cating the importance of making Chase and Southgate on 11th No- these town centres accessible by vember, exactly 100 years after arms foot, bike, and public transport. were laid down on the Western Front. New cycle lanes were installed in , “Though for a minority of Wreathes will be laid at the war as well as Winchmore Hill, at the end of last year retailers parking was identified as memorials before prayers, blessings an issue, the council has already and a moment of silence are held. usiness owners in two the main weakness of the area. Too In Winchmore Hill, 54 percent of responded to this concern by At least 2,739 local people who adjacent town centres many vacant shops and the impact business owners said trade had de- providing a number of free short- served in the war were killed say their turnover is in of new cycle lanes, as part of the clined, with 37 percent blaming a lack stay parking bays in both Palmers between 1914 and 1918. Their names Bdecline – and list lack of local Cycle Enfield programme, were of parking and 25 percent blaming Green and Winchmore Hill. are now listed in a Book of Remem- parking as their biggest concern. the second and third most common the new cycle lanes. While the area “Retailers are also keen to see im- brance that can be viewed at librar- Retail reports for Palmers 'weaknesses' listed by retailers. as a whole was said to be in “reason- provements to the public realm ies in Enfield Town, Palmers Green, Green and Winchmore Hill, Starbucks and Waitrose are two able health” the report states that and, though there was a degree of and Edmonton Green, as well as compiled by consultants on of the most significant recent busi- there were several long-term vacant disruption while the A105 scheme the Enfield Local Studies Library behalf of Enfield Council, both nesses to quit Palmers Green, units causing concern. Winchmore was being constructed, our Cycle and Archive at Dugdale Centre. concluded that trade was declin- leaving large vacant units in the Hill Green continues to be the Enfield programme has already A range of other events are also being ing despite significant investment town centre. However, Alder- most successful part of the town delivered a wide range of enhance- held this month to mark the cente- in local infrastructure being made. mans Hill was said to be an area centre and is said to be “thriving”. ments including better pavements, nary. Christ Church Southgate in In Palmers Green, 58 percent of that was “pleasant and improving” Both reports concluded that the more seating, and more greenery. Waterfall Road is hosting a free business owners said sales were with no empty shops at present. introduction of street markets in “Importantly, the results from these exhibition called 'Southgate down compared to last year, and 29 The cleanliness and appearance of Palmers Green and Winchmore surveys will help inform the work we Remembers' between Sunday 4th percent said a lack of parking was the town centre was also praised. Hill would help boost footfall, as will do to enhance our town centres.” and Sunday 11th November– you can read Reverend Chrichton Lim- bert's article about this on Page 12. the Dispatch. “I never thought when A lecture on the poetry, art and Local named we opened that in just a year's time music of Wilfred Owen and his we'd be named the best in London.” contemporaries is being hosted by best boozer The award was made last month The Arts Society Enfield at Jubilee by the London branch of the Cam- Hall in Parsonage Lane on Thurs- in London paign for Real Ale (CAMRA) after day 15th November. Historian Denis The Little Green Dragon had earlier Moriarty will explore the devel- The Little Green Dragon been judged the best in Enfield opment of art and poetry during in Winchmore Hill wins and Barnet. It only opened in the period of the First World War August 2017 after Richard quit before looking at Owen in depth. CAMRA award his job in IT to become a publican. Tickets for the lecture cost £36, pub that opened last He said: “I discovered a micro-pub or £30 for members, and can be year on the site of an in Kent and I loved the concept, booked by calling 020 8367 7374. A old hairdressers has so I decided to do a sponsored St Mary Magdalene Drama been named the best in London. bike ride around all the Richard Reeve (second from left) quit his job in IT to open the pub last year Group is performing a selection The Little Green Dragon in micro-pubs in the country. of poetry and readings from the Winchmore Hill is Enfield's first “They tend to be converted from with a lot of the usual distractions ing up conversation,” says Richard. First World War between Thurs- 'micro-pub' and only serves real shops and specialise in real ale. I you'd find in many pubs, with no slot “We don't have loud music or TV day 15th and Saturday 17th ale. It is named after the former get depressed whenever I see pubs machines or televisions, and instead screens so people make their own en- November, at St Mary Magdalene in Green Dragon pub, around the closing but I met a lot of people focuses on serving good beer. Some tertainment – although we do have Windmill Hill, Enfield. Tickets cost £10. corner, which closed in 2014 along the way who had quit their micro-pubs even ban mobile phones, some old-fashioned board games!” Enfield Society is also hosting a and is now a supermarket. jobs to run these pubs – and there but Richard hasn't taken it that far yet. Among the real ales served at the talk by local history speaker and “It's taken us by surprise,” Richard wasn't anything like it in Enfield “Because of the lack of space a pub are beers from local breweries guide Joe Studman on Wednesday Reeve, who runs the pub in Green – so I decided to give it a go.” lot of people come in and end up such as Enefeld, from Edmonton, 28th November, from 2pm. Tickets Lanes along with wife Sujal Zaveri, told The Little Green Dragon dispenses sitting next to strangers and strik- and Bohem, from Tottenham. cost £3 on the door. No.2 NOVEMBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH 7 INTERVIEW

Patrick Samuel's recent exhibition at Dugdale Centre was deemed a big success Art and soul Patrick Samuel speaks to James Cracknell about how rediscovering his love of art has helped turn his life around

very day, Patrick Samuel at a school led Patrick into a deep “That was my summer – I spent over the last year. Three more are is basically my family to me.” paints a picture. It's always depression. “I began banging my every day at Broomfield Park. I got already planned for 2019, including Another factor in Patrick's recov- Ea new picture – something head against the wall, I became to know Broomfield House, the con- one at Starfish and Coffee in Palmers ery is where he lives. “There is so that has inspired him that day. non-verbal. I attempted suicide.” servatory, the beehives, the orchard, Green and another at the Dugdale. much local support in Enfield,” “I can't seem to hold the idea Fortunately, long-time friend Uwe and I got inspiration from all of them. As well as painting and poetry, he says. “There are Facebook com- for longer than that,” he tells me. was there to help. “He couldn't “Kim Lumley who runs the beehive another creative outlet is music. munities like Love Your Doorstep, “When I've finished each painting, express himself, but I'd heard he invited me there and even put me Last year Patrick released a 19- they helped me with a kick-starter I'll write a little poem to go with it.” had painted a lot when he was in a bee suit. It was one of the most track album of electronic songs, for my first exhibition; Baker and This is something Patrick has done younger,” said Uwe. “So I told him calming experiences of my life – Beyond The Spectrum, that he com- Chase [estate agents] got me to do daily for nearly two years. Prior to to let the paintbrush posed and produced their window; my local gym Energie 23rd December 2016, he hadn't do the talking, and it himself – having previ- Fitness have been really support- painted for 20 years, but carer and was stunning. He has “I can't go on a bus at ously scored music for ive; the Palmers Green Communi- friend Uwe Nietzold persuaded him an amazing talent.” short films, advertise- ty website; even local MPs and the to reconnect with his childhood Painting was the key rush hour but I'm fine ments, and produced mayor – there's so much support hobby as a way to kick-start his recov- to turning Patrick's life remixes for club nights. from so many directions.” ery from a severe depressive episode. around, and within a around bees” Patrick styles himself as “Art is now my therapy,” Patrick ex- year he was holding his first art exhi- they said they had never known the 'Asperger Artist' and embraces the plains. “Uwe knows my brain better than bition. Last month, he held his sixth, anyone be so calm around bees – the condition – describing himself as anyone, and he told me to just paint.” at Dugdale Centre, with a series of buzzing helped reduce my heart rate. “neuro-diverse”. He often gives Find out more about Patrick's art Patrick had not yet been diag- paintings inspired by his regular visits “I can't go on a bus at rush talks about how it affects him and advice on living with autism: nosed with Asperger Syndrome, to Broomfield Park in Palmers Green. hour but I'm fine around bees!” and offers advice to others at Visit patricksamuel.net nor Attention Deficit Hyperac- “They asked me if I wanted to do The paintings inspired by Broom- conferences and other events. tivity Disorder (ADHD), but had an exhibition based around the park field Park went on display at Dugdale Supporting him at every step If you need someone to talk to, been working with children and I thought it was perfect because Centre during October, in the exhi- is Uwe, who was shortlisted for Samaritans offer a free helpline with special needs because of I live around the corner and it is my bition Passing Time: Moments in Broom- Carer of the Year in last month's available 24 hours a day: his ability to connect with them. go-to place for calming down and field. It was the latest in a series of Autism Hero Awards, after Patrick Call 116 123 Then, a bad experience working exercising and walking my dog. successful exhibitions for Patrick nominated him: “Because he Visit samaritans.org 8 COMMENT No.2 NOVEMBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH

Why Enfield Council Working must ditch fossil fuels hard in Georgina Bavetta from Divest Enfield is calling on the council to remove fossil fuels from its pension fund In our regular councillors column, Cllr Edward Smith talks An oil rig off the coast of Brazil all things Cockfosters Credit Agência Brasil/Wikimedia Commons ince the local elections in May 2018, a new team of Conservative councillors have represented the res- Sidents of Cockfosters ward. We are all experienced councillors, having represent- ed other wards in the Enfield Southgate constituency in the past. Cockfosters is a very attractive place and we are proud to represent it, but it has some long- standing issues and we are doing our best to tackle them. Enfield Council can sometimes appear to be a monolithic organisation that doesn’t listen to resi- dents’ concerns. Our role is to identify the relevant council officers concerned, bring problems to their attention, and hold them to account. Residents and residents’ associations have voiced concern about a wide range of issues, such as poorly managed licensed festivals and anti- social raves in Trent Park; traffic con- gestion and related incidents of selfish driving in adjacent slip roads along f you’re lucky enough to have in them. Even people like Mark Wealth Fund, New York City Pension Cockfosters Road; a pension, it’s normal not to Carney, the Governor of the Bank of Fund, and the Church of England. speeding vehicles know a lot about what your England, are now warning about this. We have backers locally too. Mayor on several roads in Ipension fund invests in on your If you have savings in the London of London Sadiq Khan has called the ward; residen- behalf. That’s fair enough – it’s dif- Borough of Enfield Pension on London boroughs to divest tial over-develop- ficult to find out and life is short. Fund, they are at risk of under- their pension funds of fossil fuels. ment that threat- But recent investigations have performing. Fossil free pension funds Already, Islington, Southwark and ens to change the shown that our pension funds end up now do either as well, or even better, Waltham Forest have done so. In suburban char- investing in some quite sinister things. than ones invested in fossil fuels. Enfield we have also now won acter of the area, Freedom of Information requests Divest Enfield is a growing group of pledges from all three local MPs to such as the planned reveal that Enfield Council’s pension people campaigning to get the council back a similar campaign to divest Black Horse Tower fund, which council workers and to remove ('divest') its investments in the Parliamentary Pension Fund. development; and teaching assistants in our borough fossil fuels. The best way to stop coal, The council claims it is doing all rising incidenc- pay into, has more than £60million oil and gas companies from holding it can to fight climate change, but es of burglary and invested in coal, oil and gas companies. back progress on clean energy is to rob while it says this, it helps to fund the car-related crime. This is bad because fossil fossil fuel compa- We are working fuel companies are increas- “There's more fossil fuels held nies devastating closely with Chalk ingly seen as an immoral our future via its Lane Residents Association, Association, investment. They knew by these companies than will pension invest- the rail users group, Friends of Trent Park, and Cockfos- about climate change as ever be safe for us to burn” ments. We are ters CAPE, to resolve these problems. The Cockfosters long ago as the 1970s and calling on them Ward Forum has also been reinstated to enable residents they have spent decades undermining them of their power. Divestment cam- to divest, for a clean tomorrow and to raise their concerns with us face-to-face. Our next action to tackle it. There are currently paigns work – it was a global divest- future-proofed pensions. forum has been arranged for Monday 3rd December, more fossil fuel reserves held by these ment campaign which helped bring So many people feel powerless to do from 7.30pm at Christ the King Church in Bramley Road. companies than will ever be safe for down the Apartheid regime in South anything about climate change, but If you would like to raise any concerns with us, please us to burn. Their business models Africa. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, this is something powerful we can contact one of us by phone or email. will lead to a devastating future. who was involved in that campaign, do locally. Get involved by writing But as well as being immoral, fossil is now calling for “an Apartheid-style to your Enfield councillors using Cllr Smith is one of three councillors fuel companies are becoming risky in- boycott to save the planet”. writetothem.com elected to represent Cockfosters, alongside Elaine Hayward and Alessandro Georgiou vestments. As clean energy becomes Divest Enfield is part of a global (all Conservative). Surgeries are available For more information: cheaper, fossil fuels become ‘strand- movement. Across the world, funds by appointment. Email [email protected] ed assets’ that no longer make a worth £4.5trillion have already divest- Visit campaigns.gofossilfree.org/p/ Call 07812 673 027 return for the people who invest ed, including the Norwegian Sovereign divestenfield Email [email protected] 9 No.2 NOVEMBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH LETTERS Cycle lanes Sorry to see are needed Kate go Dear Enfield Dispatch Dear Enfield Dispatch here is so much negativity about ongratulations on the launch the new cycle lanes around of Enfield Dispatch. Your at- T Enfield. People say they are C tractively-presented first issue not needed or nobody uses them. The shows we have community journal- rate of cycling in Enfield is incredi- ists able to write about a wide range of bly low and I suspect that these com- subjects and cover the entire borough. ments come from the many people I'm confident the Dispatch will be a who wouldn't dream of cycling – why? great boon to community spirit Research shows that primarily it is and local democracy in the borough. because cycling has always felt danger- I was particularly pleased to read the ous. However, cycling is joyous when you interview with Kate McGeevor about her remove the fear. I recently passed a lady time as manager of Farm. The singing an opera as she cycled into London. article brought out Kate's dedication to The cycle lanes go some way towards working with nature rather than against reducing the fear of traffic, but once it, ensuring that farming looks after the off the lanes vehicles still pass you health of workers, consumers, livestock within inches of your elbow. So I was and, ultimately, the entire planet. It also thrilled when the Met's cycle safety highlighted the important role that team came down to carry out a 'close volunteering can play in helping those pass' operation on Bourne Hill. It in- who find it hard to fit in with today's volves stopping drivers who fail to give unnecessarily competitive work culture. cyclists enough room when overtaking. These are all values the Green Party The drivers are then given some edu- stands for, so it will come as no surprise cation in how to overtake. The team to readers to learn that throughout her were surprised at how many drivers seven years in Enfield Kate was an active were stopped – six in the first hour. member of Enfield Green Party, sharing It shows the poor standard of driving some of her tremendous energy and in Enfield – we definitely need those enthusiasm. Latterly she was co-chair. protected cycle lanes. We’re sorry to see Kate go, as no doubt are workers and volunteers at Forty Hal Haines Hall Farm. Enfield's loss will be Man- Palmers Green chester's gain.

Alex McRae Rethinking education I hope Dispatch Chair, Enfield Green Party will flourish Former secondary school teacher Ros Lucas We must stamp discusses ideas for re-structuring the education system Dear Enfield Dispatch out hate crime am writing to say how much ducation in the borough recognise new ways of self-organised squeezed out of the curriculum. I welcome the introduction of Dear Enfield Dispatch of Enfield is always a good learning and present ways to deal Evan Parker and Terry Sloane, I Enfield Dispatch to the area. The talking point and there are with more effective e-learning strat- two experienced people from fact that it has the word ‘communi- t is disgraceful that people in our E ty' in the strap line says much about community have been targeted many, sometimes very heated, egies, teacher shortages, escalation the education sector, were also discussions taking place in online of stress-related mental health con- invited to speak at the parliamen- the intention of this new publication. I with racist abuse. In Enfield and forums such as Enfield Voices, cerns, and an outdated curriculum. tary meeting. Evan concluded that Previously I lived in an area served by Haringey, our diversity has always several good local papers. Enfield by con- Enfield Matters, and Globalnet21. Emma Hardy MP works for a it was now up to teachers, parents been our strength, and we are proud trast has a real lack of communication to welcome and celebrate people 'Rethinking education' was the cross-party committee in West- and learners to present the case for despite being one of the largest boroughs from all backgrounds and cultures. title of an oversubscribed meeting minster looking at the effective- change through a 'Citizens Assem- in London. This is a shame. Enfield has a It takes a huge amount of courage for at the House of Commons last ness of the present system of bly'. He demanded that their con- lot going for it in terms of open spaces, victims of racist abuse to come forward, month that was ar- cerns are prioritised community initiatives, places to eat and but I would strongly urge anyone on ranged by Francis “Arts, music and design and listened to. drink, and shopping. Yet despite that, until the receiving end of any form of hate Sealey of Globalnet21 Previous techni- recently much of the communication crime to report it. It is only by working and Enfield Voices. subjects already support cal and vocational about news and events in the area has closely with the police that we will Newcastle Universi- education (GNVQs been via local websites, which excludes be able to stamp it out and ensure ty’s Sugata Mitra led independent learning” and BTEC courses) people who don’t have online access. victims are given the support they need. the way by explain- relied on indepen- The existing local paper seems to be We are fortunate to live in a city that is mainly concerned with promoting the ing his projects which explore new education – now widely seen dent learning strategies with defined by its diversity and has always council or the property market and con- embraced people from around the world. ways of learning. These include the as a ‘production line’ system considerable success at all levels, sists largely of ads, with little news con- In these uncertain political times and 'Hole in the Wall' Indian village and unfit for purpose. She spoke but were cut back by the govern- sidering how many pages it produces. I with the culminating tensions surround- computer project, demonstrating at the meeting about how the ment because training of teach- think Enfield Dispatch gives the local area ing Brexit, it is more important than how young people learn by them- committee was looking at various ers was deemed too expensive. an opportunity to contribute its news ever that, as Londoners, we stand firm selves unsupervised given the right aspects of education in light of new Arts, music and design subjects and views in a way that has not existed against any attempts made to divide us. resources; self-organised learn- linear exams and other changes. already support independent previously and hopefully it will flourish. ing environments where teachers Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s chief learning, but so-called 'academ- Joanne McCartney facilitate; and schools 'in the cloud' inspector, recently said it was ic' subjects can also be learned in Neil Littman London Assembly where learners use the internet. a “scandal” that subjects like different ways, especially using Winchmore Hill Member for Enfield Sugata spoke about the need to sports, arts, and music, were being self-organised e-learning. 10 HEALTH No.2 NOVEMBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH Surgical detail Claire Fisher from Healthwatch Enfield on changes to orthopaedic opertions re you a female over 50 actively involving local residents in years of age? A carer? A the conversations about the future of A disabled person? Have you operations such as hip and knee re- had gender reassignment surgery? placements. Want to share your views? If you answered yes to any of the Simply go to smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ above, then please keep on reading yourview to tell us what you think. as you may be affected by changes In case you missed it, North Mid to how local surgeries are allocated. decided not to become a full member Across north London conversations of the Royal Free London NHS Foun- are currently taking place to reduce dation Trust like Chase Farm did back Healthwatch Enfield the number of hospitals providing, for in 2014. After just over two years recently hosted a meeting example, hip and knee replacements. of deliberations, the board decided to discuss changes to orthopaedic surgeries in As an Enfield resident, it is likely you there will be no acquisition. North north London had your surgery or are scheduled to Mid will continue in clinical part- have your surgery at North Middlesex nership with the Royal Free. But University Hospital, Chase Farm Hos- is this what local people wanted? improved for local people. It should If you have recently been to hos- pital, or the BMI hospitals at Cavell or At Healthwatch Enfield we also understand the local popu- pital or visited a GP, are supported For more information about Kings Oak. If the proposed changes heard from more than 200 local lation’s needs and how to deliver by mental health services, or have Healthwatch Enfield and to get in touch: are introduced, it could mean that you residents who were clear that any services effectively, guarantee received care in your own home, you may have to travel further for your as- partnership the hospital considers accountability to local people and can tell us if there is anything that Call 020 8373 6283 sessment, surgery and rehabilitation. should bring additional money demonstrate what additional support works really well or could be improved. Email [email protected] Locations have not yet been decided and resources; while demon- would be provided to staff. It seems We will either share best practice or Tweet @HealthwatchEnf but at Healthwatch Enfield we are strating how services would be Royal Free didn’t pass the test. get on the case to improve its quality! Visit healthwatchenfield.co.uk

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you might miss something if you’re not there – which is indeed the case Living it lard judging by the sell-out success of the Time to get Owner of The Larder is enjoying life in business first event run by talented local chef Holly Ashdown. Details of upcoming BY DANA BURSTOW “As soon as I found out it was on the events are available on eatwith.com market I went for it.” It hasn’t all been Treats available are own-brand festive ichael Ioannou’s beam- plain sailing though. As a first business “it speciality coffee roasted in Wood Green, ing smile and the smell of has been a big learning curve with some fresh bread and pastries from Holt- great, fresh coffee, welcomes tough lessons,” says Michael. “The good whites bakery, own-brand pâtés, raw basil In her regular local business Mevery customer as they walk through moments have far outweighed the tough pesto, and more. 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Some linger longer, “Over time the bus- strong team. foodW for the big day, or hair and beauty appoint- enjoying the relaxed atmosphere, while iness has evolved Michael says it’s ments for the party season, we would love you to others nip in for a quick take-out to fortify into a café, coffee like a family – not choose to use the businesses here on your doorstep. them on the way to the station. shop, deli, and least because, he Every year in the lead up to Christmas, we encourage our Michael, Enfield born and raised, tells the wine merchants – says: “I've been local businesses to post what they have available, to give our story of how his business got off the ground we do some catering and private hire lucky to have mum with me, she community inspiration. We encourage our members to use three-and-a-half years ago: “The Larder for small functions and have recently cooks in the shop, makes the soups local businesses where possible and we absolutely love the was a shop I walked past a couple of times begun doing pop-up restaurants.” and cakes from home and generally ‘hard to buy for’ type posts where everyone pulls together and looked at longingly, wishing I’d have a Everyone loves a pop-up, don’t they? keeps me in check.” with ideas and solutions for those awkward gift recipients. chance to open and run something similar. They're new and interesting with a sense Aren’t mums great? As well as the local shops there are gift-makers that Advertisement run their business from their own homes and orders can be placed with them directly online. There’s also a lot of fairs and markets where you can hopefully make a big dent in your gift shopping all in one go. New this year is a fair called ‘Under the Arches’ at the beautiful viaduct that runs through Arnos . Taking place on 25th November, it will offer a carefully curated selection of stalls offering their wares. Forty Hall has its popular Christmas Market over three days, starting Friday 30th November, when there'll be a late night event running until 9pm. And Salisbury House in will be home to a vast array of local makers and sellers between Friday 14th and Sunday 16th December. Another popular question on our forum is: “Where can we have our work Christmas party?” We are fortunate to have plenty of fantastic venues including restaurants, pubs, and bars in the borough that can cater for gatherings of all sizes. Pop online and ask who can take your reservation! One of our favourite annual events, and a sure sign that Christmas is on its way, is the Parade of Lights. Taking place on Sunday 2nd December, it’s a magical occasion where lots of local community groups, including Love Your Door- step (look out for us and the Mini!), form a procession from Enfield Town with lit-up floats. The event culminates with carols, the Christmas tree lights switch-on, and fireworks. Our wonderful local theatres have some great shows on offer over the festive period. in Cockfos- ters is bringing A Christmas Carol to the stage this year, as well as their Christmas Tales for younger audiences. The traditional panto at Millfield Theatre this year will be Beauty and the Beast. Book now to avoid disappointment! Another Love Your Doorstep obsession is the Santa float that visits different streets in the run up to Christmas. Keep your eyes peeled for when we publish the routes and you might even catch me posting live videos to give you real-time info on Santa’s location!

For more information about Love Your Doorstep: Email [email protected] Twitter @Loveurdoorstep Visit loveyourdoorstep.co.uk 12 ARTS & CULTURE No.2 NOVEMBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH

History to treasure Remembering the fallen Hannah Dyson visits a photographic exhibition at Forty Hall inker, Caesar, Cinder and the intricate and lovingly handmade Reverend Chrichton Little Susie; Lady Flor- photo album placed on the round Limbert introduces ence Bowles would not table, but if you do find it, you are T a week of First World have been without her beloved invited to take a seat and transport pet dogs throughout her life. yourself back in history. Black and War commemoration Serenely posing on the lawn white photographs of Lady Florence at Christ Church in front of Forty Hall House, and her husband Henry Ferryman Southgate glistening lake in the background, Bowles striding confidently along Lady Florence is one of the char- the promenade in Cannes in the n November the whole country acters from the estate's past that 1930s are a highlight of the album. will be commemorating the are celebrated in the ongoing Lady Florence’s love of photography I100th anniversary of the end of exhibition Hidden Treasures: Forty Hall, comes alive again through her own the First World War. a Family Home. The people who so photos taken at her parents' home The centenary of the eleventh hour drastically shaped Forty Hall spring Penally Abbey. Dated 1896, villagers of the eleventh day of the eleventh to life once again and tell their story in Penally pose outside their thatched month will fall on Sunday 11th No- through photographs and paintings. cottages. Photos titled “tea time” vember. In the week before there will Exquisitely understated and simple, and “washing day” are a unique be a week of events at Christ Church no clever technology is needed to glimpse into this period of history. in Waterfall Road, Southgate, to convey Lady Florence’s profound Head back, pipe in hand, laughing remember the 146 local people who love of motoring. A 1920s newspa- with a friend outside the door to lost their lives and are commemo- per article depicts her proudly stand- Forty Hall House, the photo of Henry rated on our war memorial, as well ing at the entrance to Forty Hall with Ferryman Bowles in 1890 titled as all those whose lives were affect- her 'standard car', saying: “I bought “good story” exudes the elation and ed in any way. a one-cylinder De Dion two-seater pure delight of living at Forty Hall. Southgate Remembers will start on from a butcher for £80; at times it You can see what Forty Hall meant Sunday 4th November with a sung was a willing little car, but often had to Henry and how happy the house Requiem Mass at 6.30 pm, includ- the sulks, and went thousands of made the entire Bowles family when ing the names of the fallen and will miles in her taking my husband to they lived here from 1895 until it end with a Remembrance service on France down the Touraine country. was sold in 1951. Sunday 11th November at 10.30 am, The 'Hidden “Then I bought the new four including the silence at 11am and Treasures' seater all-weather 11 HP [horse- 'Hidden Treasures: Forty Hall, a a full parade. exhibition power] standard. I took it down Family Home' runs at Forty Hall Throughout the week the church runs until 30th to Monmouthshire from Enfield until 30th December. For more will host a free exhibition of local information: December – 160 miles in eight hours.” First World War memorabilia, in- You could easily walk past and miss Visit fortyhallestate.co.uk/whats-on cluding displays with information about the fallen of Southgate, an installation of handmade poppies, and commemorative poems and artwork by local children. Keep it in house The centrepiece, however, will be an installation of ten soldier sil- BY KEEGAN KESSEWNATH space at Salisbury House are now houettes from the 'There But Not available to hire, from the beau- There' project, which we have been alisbury House was Enfield's tiful Tudor room with its origi- donated by the Armed Forces Cov- first arts centre when it nal exposed timbers to the lovely enant Fund Trust. These transpar- Sopened in 1957. Today it still garden and newly refurbished ent seated military figures will be hosts many community art classes ground floor kitchen where you placed around the church to repre- and provides a wonderful environ- can buy teas, coffees and deli- sent some of those that we know ment for community events. cious cakes from our new café. used to sit in the building. We have a variety of events Salisbury House is also the home of Other events are being planned, in- and classes going on includ- the community network Love Your cluding a music and readings evening ing art groups, writers’ work- Doorstep, community arts organisa- on Thursday 8th November and an shops, spiritual activities, yoga tion Artstart – and now Enfield Dispatch! illustrated talk on First World War classes, and church meetings. So whether you are looking for posters from 12pm on Wednesday The house dates to the early a place to hold a party, class, or 7th November. 17th Century and is Grade even a photoshoot, we have what There will be a memories book to 2-listed, being situated along- you’re looking for. Salisbury House record tributes and reflections. This side the beautiful Bury Lodge is a truly unique space to hold any will be a very moving and unique Gardens in Edmonton. The late function and a true hidden gem. chance to reflect on the effect of the Tudor mansion was a private war on our community, making it real residence up until it was sold to For more information about and personal for the next generation. Enfield Council and reopened Salisbury House: as an arts centre in the 1950s. Call 0208 887 7333 For more information All the rooms and outdoor Email [email protected] Salisbury House is one of the oldest buildings in Enfield Visit christchurch-southgate.org 13 No.2 NOVEMBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH LISTINGS

London Pantomimers have been performing at Intimate Theatre for nearly half-a-century Submit your listing We can include low-cost community events taking place in Enfield. For December listings, email the details of your event to [email protected] by 15th November.

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Comedy Shed Fireworks Display Thursday 15th November, 8pm Saturday 3rd November, 6pm Chickenshed Theatre, Chase Side, Scout Field, Fords Grove, Cockfosters N14 4PE Winchmore Hill N21 3DN

Join us for some of the best and The 5th Southgate Scout Group put brightest comedy around – a chance on their annual fireworks display. to see both established and upcoming Bonfire, hot dogs, mulled wine, acts, hand-picked for a great night popcorn – all funds raised in support out. This season’s comedy shed of the group. Please buy in advance. will be hosted by award-winning £8 adults, £5 child comedian Joe Bor. A fantastic evening Text 07887 821 119 is planned, featuring Lou Sanders, Simon Feilder, and Robert White Christmas Lights Switch On (Britain's Got Talent runner up)! Thursday 15th November, 4pm £10 tickets Palmers Green Triangle, Green Call 020 8292 9222 Lanes, Palmers Green N13 4XS Visit chickenshed.org.uk The Christmas lights will be turned on Intimate surroundings by the Christmas tree near Palmers Green Triangle. Green Lanes Business SPORT Association, other businesses, and Kate Durcan from London Pantomimers looks residents, have raised around £5,000 for the tree and lights. There will be forward to what might by the drama group's last a window display competition and a Basketball Tournament Father Christmas hunt. show at Intimate Theatre Saturday 10th November, 3pm–9pm Edmonton Green Leisure Centre, Free entry ith rehearsals well With such a strong heritage, we are huge demands on our wonder- The Broadway, Edmonton N9 0TR Visit lovepalmersgreen.co.uk underway for our more than just a theatre company, ful costume and set designers, 2018 Christmas show we are a family, and the Intimate who always rise to the challenge! Enfield Police and its partners are W going to hold a basketball tournament Wizard of Oz – The Pantomime, news is our home. Our cast and crew Director and producer Sylvia Orsi for young people, centring around POETRY that our home for nearly 50 years of 50-plus comprise a live perfor- says: “I’m incredibly excited about inclusion, diversion, and providing is to be demolished hit us hard. mance band, scriptwriters, set build- this production, which is packed alternatives to gang membership and The London Pantomimers have ers, costume designers, marketing with fantastic musical numbers crime. The event will raise money for the Writing Workshops performed at Intimate Theatre team, technicians, and an ever- and plenty of audience participation Godwin Lawson Foundation, a charity Saturday 24th November, 1pm–4.30pm for decades. Our drama group was growing pool of talented performers. that is sure to have everyone singing set up in memory of 17-year-old Godwin Dugdale Centre, 39 London Road, conceived in 1944 by local scouts Secretary and one-time perform- along. It's an honour to be directing from Enfield who was stabbed to death Enfield EN2 6DS in 2010. seeking to raise funds and lift the er Elaine Alles, now in her 38th such an amazing group of people.” spirits of the local community amid consecutive show, says: “It is great However, our biggest drama is Free entry A writing workshop with well-known the despair of the Second World to see the enjoyment on the faces still to come. When this run ends Email [email protected] poet and tutor, Katherine Gallagher. Visit godwinlawsonfoundation.org Using the Museum of Enfield’s splendid War. That year, a cast of more than of all the people involved, both on 15th December, we may well exhibition on Broomfield Park, alongside 40 performed Jack and the be taking our final bow at Inti- our memories, we will write poems to Beanstalk at Trinity-at- mate Theatre. This year alone, bring Broomfield House to life. Bowes Methodist Church, “It is great to see we will have performed to a Call 020 8807 6680 Palmerston Road, charging total audience number in the FOOD Email [email protected] three pence for entry. the enjoyment on thousands, across eleven shows, Visit katherine-gallagher.com That was the start of rebutting those who question the something truly special; the faces of all the theatre’s attendance and usage. Forty Hall Farmers Market Sunday 11th November, 11am–4pm a group of performers Demolishing Intimate Theatre Forty Hall Farm, EN2 9HA bringing pantomime people involved” threatens to bring the curtain THEATRE to Palmers Green each down on 73 years of perfor- Forty Hall Farm will be hosting its year for no other reason than on stage and behind the scenes, mances – and a Christmas tradi- monthly community farmers market. a mutual love of theatre – col- but also everyone in the audience. tion for many local families. But Come ready to fill your bag with a Age UK Enfield's Afternoon lecting audience donations for It keeps me young and I have made we are determined to go on. Some- bounty of local produce. We’ll be with the Padwicks getting cosy in the Black Barn where Tuesday 20th November, from 2pm local charities along the way. many friends over the years.” where, over the rainbow, dreams St Peter's Church Hall, Vera Ave, In 1970 the London Pantomimers This year actually marks our come true. Cheryl will be serving coffee and hot chocolate and we welcome the return Winchmore Hill N21 1DN transferred to the Intimate Theatre first departure from the tradi- of Old Bakery Gin and the volunteers in Green Lanes, where we have tional pantomime tale. Wizard of Wizard of Oz – The Pantomime from Forty Hall Vineyard who will be Monthly shows for local elderly people. performed the annual Christmas Oz will bring a panto twist to an shows 6th–15th December at selling the latest vintage. Intimate Theatre, Green Lanes, This month we're looking back at the pantomime ever since. Today, we iconic story, in an original script Palmers Green N13 4DH. To book: Free entry time of the First World War: Ivor Novello, are stronger than ever, last year by Colin Dowland and Ian James. Call 020 8363 1393 Lord Kitchener, Einstein, and more. even winning the 'Best Panto' award It is our most ambitious produc- Call 07932 607 901 Email [email protected] £5 entry Email boxoffice@ for this area from the National tion yet, promising a feast for the londonpantomimers.org.uk Visit fortyhallfarm.org.uk Call 020 8375 4118 Operatic and Dramatic Association. eyes and ears, admittedly placing Visit londonpantomimers.org.uk 14 NEWS No.2 NOVEMBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH

AROUND THE BOROUGH EDMONTON Wetlands officially opened Changes to bus service Anger over THE 149 BUS SERVICE IS SET TO eight minutes to every ten minutes. were planted there last winter. It's become more regular during the day – Passenger demand across Enfield library closure Children from Prince of Wales Primary been created by Enfield Council School explore the new wetlands but less regular in the evening. borough has declined by three percent in partnership with Wildfowl and PONDERS END LIBRARY HAS In a bid to cut costs Transport over the last three years, according to Wetlands Trust and Thames Water. been closed despite temporary for London (TfL) wants to modify TfL. Geoff Hobbs, director of public The council's cabinet member for replacement facilities being 33 bus routes around the capital, transport service planning, said: environment, Councillor Guney unavailable until next year. in one of the biggest-ever shake- "Our proposals to reorganise the bus Dogan, said: “The transforma- The library was shut in October tion has been absolutely amazing. ups to the London bus network. network would modernise bus travel as the building in College Court Two years ago the open space was Route 149 links Edmonton Green Bus in London by matching capacity is due to be redeveloped as part secluded, underused, and lacking Station with but follows with demand, reducing congestion of the 'Electric Quarter' scheme. THE PRINCE WALES WETLANDS in personality. Now it is a beau- a similar route to two buses running while enabling year-on-year increases A new library in Ponders End have been officially opened. tiful and accessible park which between Tottenham and Shoreditch. To in bus services in outer London. High Street is due to open in 2021. The new wildlife area within will also serve as an important match customer demand TfL wants to "Ultimately these changes, which are The council had promised to Prince of Wales Open Space will area for education and learning. increase daytime Monday to Saturday predominately minor route restructures provide temporary facilities help prevent flooding of nearby “I would especially like to recognise frequencies from every eight or nine or timetable adjustments, would in the interim period, but homes, improve water quality, the help and support of the students minutes to every six minutes, decrease create an efficient modern network.” now says these will not be enhance biodiversity, and create at Prince of Wales Primary School and evening frequencies from every eight A public consultation runs until Friday ready “until spring 2019”. an outdoor learning space for the volunteers who have given their time minutes to every ten minutes, and 9th November. Go to consultations.tfl. Anthony O'Connor, who has lived community. One thousand trees to make this project come to life.” decrease Sunday frequencies from every gov.uk/buses/central-london in the area for 40 years, told the Dispatch: “There was supposed to be a public meeting in September BUSH HILL PARK COCKFOSTERS to discuss the closure but it got cancelled – the whole thing has By-election called Community awards been done very quickly and has given us no time to react. A COMMUNITY PLATFORM FOR She said: “We held the awards to A BY-ELECTION HAS BEEN CALLED councillors were suspended amid “I mainly use the library for the children and families held celebrate the excellent work from for the Bush Hill Park ward claims they made racist comments computers because you get an its first awards ceremony, members and showcase the wide on Thursday 22nd November. about the Turkish community, as hour free and I don't have the at The Venue in Chalk Lane. range of activities, particularly for It comes after the resignation of a reported in last month's Dispatch. internet at home. I usually go More than 11,000 people voted families, within the community.” Conservative councillor newly The complete list of candidates has there three or four times a week. for their favourite local businesses One winner was Ebru Misirli, who elected this year. Jon Daniels not yet been confirmed, however, “A couple of years ago the council to win prizes at the Sophia’s Diary organised N21 Summer Fair – voted said he had been struggling to the Conservatives say James Hockney spent a fortune upgrading the Awards, in 35 different categories. 'Best Family Event'. Ebru said: “It balance his family and work life is their candidate, with Labour library, and Age Concern moved in, Sophia's Diary was launched shows the hard work we have put in since winning election in May. selecting Bevin Betton, who narrow- so I don't understand why they did three years ago by Andrea Krase. has been recognised and appreciated.” The decision by Cllr Daniels to ly lost out in May's election, to go up all that if they wanted to close it.” quit has – at least temporarily – against him. Rob Wilson is standing Ponders End residents have been reduced the ranks of the opposition for the Lib Dems, Tulip Hambleton told to use other nearby libraries Conservative group to 14, down from for the Women's Equality Party, and for at least the next four months. 17 at the election. Two other Tory Benji Maydon for the Green Party. A council spokesperson said: “This is to enable the £50million redevelopment of the ‘heart’ of PALMERS GREEN Ponders End, including a range of new homes, shops, community space and a fantastic new library facility. Historic sale “From spring 2019, temporary BROOMFIELD HOUSE IS UP FOR SALE Writing for Palmers Green Com- library services will be provided The Grade 2*-listed building has munity website, trust chair Colin in a fully-accessible venue. In lain derelict for 34 years follow- Younger said: “We've reached this the meantime, library users can ing a fire, despite numerous position after six years of inten- order books, DVDs, CDs, audio attempts to fund its restoration. sive lobbying and working closely books and other resources at Enfield Council's attempt to find with Enfield Council and Historic any of our other 16 libraries a buyer for the 16th Century England to find ways of funding across the borough – including house, along with the adja- the restoration. None of this has at Edmonton Green and Enfield cent stable block, is described been successful, and this is the Highway – and will be given as the “last hope” to save it. final throw of the dice.” Some of the 35 winners at the first-ever Sophia's Diary Awards extended renewal time.” 15 SPORT No.2 NOVEMBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH More than a run in the park

Stephen Lloyd-Jones on why a simple idea is helping people in Enfield get fit and have fun

Grovelands Parkrun is more popular than ever, with “Regulars include a lady in her 70s nearly 200 runners taking part in recent weeks who has now finished 175 runs”

Advertisement nfield is one of London’s greenest boroughs lap course. Kayla, aged eleven, has run over 50 in terms of total area of parks and woodland. times herself with her dad, mainly at Grovelands. EBut like anywhere, we also have people living Pymmes is a flat course, but Grovelands has a fairly busy lives or with health or economic issues that challenging hill. At the top, you are rewarded with affect their ability to achieve the recommended a view of the Grade I listed Grovelands House (now 150 minutes of physical activity per week. Priory Hospital) and of the large lake. Numbers Add in Enfield’s great community spirit and you at Grovelands have also grown steadily in the last have the ingredients for us to be part of one of the couple of years to average 180 runners per week country's most successful mass-participation exer- in 2018, with a course record 232 set this month. cise and volunteering programmes, Parkrun. It offers Regulars include a lady in her 70s who has now free, volunteer-led weekly 5km runs every Saturday finished 175 runs, people pushing baby buggies, morning and is open to people of all ages and abilities. a wheelchair user, a deaf-blind runner who runs Enfield has two well-established Parkrun events with a guide, and 20 runners under the age of 15. at in Edmonton and Grovelands So why not give it a try? You will definitely Park in Southgate. I'm a regular at Grovelands #LoveParkrun! and am about to reach a personal milestone of 250 Parkrun finishes – you get a free running For more information on the Pymmes and shirt after completing 50, 100, 250 and 500. Grovelands Parkrun events, held each Like many, I was fit in my younger days, but a busy Saturday from 9am: work and family life soon meant middle-aged spread Visit parkrun.org.uk/pymmes and general aches and pains were creeping in by Visit parkrun.org.uk/grovelands my mid-40s. But Parkrun fits my needs perfectly. Father and daughter Alkin and Kayla take on the role of On a recent visit to the Pymmes event, I heard ‘tail runners’ to encourage slower runners at Pymmes Park great stories from run director Gareth and his team of volunteers and from runners of all backgrounds. Many have been involved since the first run there in 2011 and numbers have risen steadily, from 30-40 per week, to a peak of 112 this summer. One participant, Mark, was on his fourth run following medical advice to lose weight, and admitted being nervous, but said he finds the volunteers and other runners supportive. He is aiming to finish in under 30 minutes soon. I also saw Tim, of Bush Hill Park Runners, celebrate his 100th run – a great achievement. Father and daughter team Alkin and Kayla took on the role of ‘tail runners’ to encour- age slower runners like Mark around the three- 16 No.2 NOVEMBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH Support local

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