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Project to reintroduce beavers in Enfield revealed @EnfieldDispatch tion at Wildlife Trust, says “I think what is being proposed in role they play in managing water BY JAMES CRACKNELL north-west Enfield is one of only Enfield is a kind of captive scenario. habitats. A council spokesperson @EnfieldDispatch eavers could be reintro- two or three viable locations across For them to be wild you’d strug- said: “Enfield Council is in the duced to Enfield – 400 all 32 boroughs of the capital. gle to find somewhere where they early stages of examining with years after they went Mathew told the Dispatch: “When wouldn’t interact with dogs or cars. local partners and Natural /EnfieldDispatch extinct in the UK. you look at London and its river “We are trying to get on top of the feasibility of a beaver reintro- BThe semiaquatic rodents have catchments, there’s not many the science and what beavers mean duction trial. been making a comeback around places where beavers could actually for flood management and river “At present beavers can only be the country in recent years, with flourish. The north-west of Enfield siltation. We would be supportive released into secure enclosures in small populations now thriving is one of the places it might work, of measures which take a precau- this country. This option is being in rural locations. But the idea but only if all the right elements tionary approach – but it has to be explored, however there is no specific of bringing them back to London came together. thoroughly tested and measured.” programme or timescale at this point. Chamberlains Estates is now also being explored, with “I expect the £40,000 will be Mathew said London Wildlife “By damming small streams and Enfield set to be a frontrunner spent on preparing a large paddock Trust had not yet been contacted by creating ponds beavers can help to because of its large swathes of and putting substantial fencing the council but said he was willing reduce flood risk in urban areas fur- Residential Sales & Lettings Agents Green Belt land. in place. It is important to take a to lend the organisation’s conser- ther down the catchment area. They Enfield Council has allocated precautionary approach and not vation expertise to help with the are considered a ‘keystone species’ £40,000 of external funding to raise expectations.” project. “The way this will become due to their ability to create diverse spend on drawing up its plans for In Devon, wild beavers are now successful is through information habitat for other creatures, which 020 8366 3551 a beaver reintroduction trial in roaming freely, but Mathew said sharing and discussion, to ensure help support the whole ecosystem.” 020 8366 3551 the borough. It has not confirmed that in London it was unlikely you mistakes aren’t made,” he added. Eurasian beavers are native to the The Dispatch is supported where this would happen but could reintroduce beavers without Beavers are known as ‘bio- UK but were hunted to extinction by Chamberlains Estates Mathew Frith, director of conserva- fencing them in. engineers’ and are valued for the in the late middle ages. – turn to page 3 020 8366 3551 020 8366 3551 Residential Sales & Lettings Agents Residential Sales & Lettings Residential Sales & Lettings Agents Residential Sales & Lettings Chamberlains Estates Chamberlains Estates 020 8366 3551 020 8366 3551 2 NEWS No.32 MAY 2021 ENFIELD DISPATCH No cladding fund payout Towers appeal he developers behind a con- troversial 17-storey proposal BY JAMES CRACKNELL T in Southgate have appealed ED. dmonton residents against the decision to reject it. caught up in the nation- Enfield Council’s planning commit- wide scandal over clad- tee last summer turned down the o ding have had their planning application to build 216 N .32 Eapplication to a £3.5billion govern- homes at Southgate Office Village ment fund rejected – despite their after expressing concerns over the balconies posing a fire hazard. scheme’s impact on the adjacent MAY 2021 Leaseholders at Prowse Court in conservation area and its affordabil- Fore Street will have to foot bills ity. But Viewpoint Estates has now Enfield Dispatch is of between £12,000 and £15,000 lodged an appeal with the govern- the borough's free per flat despite not being made ment, which will be determined by community newspaper. aware of the flaws in their build- an upcoming planning inquiry. We publish monthly ing’s design when they moved in. and distribute 10,000 Fire safety standards have been free copies of each tightened in the wake of the Archive move Grenfell Tower disaster in 2017, issue – and we will BY SIMON ALLIN, LOCAL but this has led to thousands of continue to do so DEMOCRACY REPORTER people living in blocks of flats during the ongoing across the country being told that Prowse Court in Fore Street, Angel Edmonton, was built in 2015 local studies archive con- public health crisis. their buildings are now deemed Prowse Court resident Basim shore property investor, Adriatic taining information on Publisher unsafe. It has meant they have Jafar found out last week that Land, which has denied responsi- AEnfield’s history will be David Floyd been unable to move as banks the problem with the building’s bility. Homeground Management moved into the same building as won’t give them a mortgage until balconies was not eligible for any was appointed as freehold manager the council’s head offices. Editor they make the necessary repairs. award from the fund. He told the by Adriatic Land, but said in a state- Councillors confirmed Enfield James Cracknell At Prowse Court, while the main Dispatch: “Our application to the ment last year: “The onus must be Local Studies Library and Archive Designer structure does not have flamma- fund was on a wing and a prayer. on the government to resolve the will be relocated to the ground floor ble cladding, the block’s inset The fund expressly excludes bal- challenges in buildings like this.” of the Civic Centre in Silver Street, Jonathan Duncan balconies are timber-clad and res- conies unless they are integral A government spokesperson Enfield Town. It is currently based Head of Advertising idents have been told it must all be with the cladding. said: “Only buildings which meet on the first floor of the Dugdale Klaudia Kiss replaced. Housing secretary Robert “The government issued advice the criteria for the Building Safety Centre at Thomas Hardy House, but Jenrick launched the government’s on the removal of timber from bal- Fund are eligible for funding. The the council’s decision to move its Head of Operations new cladding fund in February to conies and then went ahead and government has been clear that children and family services staff Paige Ballmi help leaseholders pay the bills they expressly excluded any such work building safety is the responsibil- to the building meant it had to find Engagement Manager have been landed with, but it was from the fund knowing that lease- ity of the building owner and they the archive a new home. Penny Dampier criticised for not going far enough holders would have to pay – and if should meet the costs of remedia- The move has been opposed by and leaving some residents to they can’t pay, forfeit their leases.” tion without passing them on to many local groups, including The Contributors still pay significant costs. Prowse Court is owned by an off- leaseholders wherever possible.” Enfield Society. Emma Kolaru, Leonie Eisenberg, Heather Rose, Olivia Devereux-Evans, Alison Moore, Andrew Warshaw, John Licence review Machin, Vilma Jackson, David Candidates vie for votes BY SIMON ALLIN, LOCAL Williamson, Jodie Webber, DEMOCRACY REPORTER Steven Murdoch, Emma oters in three bor- Chase residents upset at how the and reopen its golf course. Tory Friddin, David Cockle ough wards are due future of Whitewebbs Park has been Andrew Thorp said he would “work proposed to head to the polls handled. Nearly 3,500 people signed to protect our green space” and gambling venue that ran CONTACT on Thursday 6th May, a petition against the council’s invi- “oppose any changes to White- Ainto strong opposition withV one by-election race looking tation for outside organisations to webbs Park”, while Lib Dem Guy from residents will have its Call 020 8521 7956 too close to call. bid to run a large part of the park Russo states in his campaign video licence reviewed. Email EnfieldDispatch@ Eligible voters in Chase, Jubilee in 2019, including its golf course. that he wants there to be “no loss The decision means residents can socialspider.com and Southbury wards will each While no preferred bidder has of free and meaningful public now make their views heard on the get a chance to select one new been announced, controversy was access” as well as “no damage to the licence for a Merkur Slots gaming ADVERTISING councillor. It comes after two stoked in March when the council ancient woodland or biodiversity”. centre in . Local cam- Contact Klaudia Kiss: Labour councillors resigned, confirmed the golf course would not Green Party candidate Catherine paigners said most people were not while another died last summer. be reopening following lockdown. Davies said that if proven to not be aware of the original consultation Call 07732 000 430 Chase ward is by far the most A campaign video for Labour financially viable, the golf course on the licence because of lockdown Email klaudia@ socialspider.com marginal of the three seats up candidate Chris James stated should be “rewilded”, while Trade restrictions. A petition against the for grabs, with the top Conser- that “Labour is investing in your Unionist and Socialist Coalition venue subsequently gained more vative candidate just 60 votes greener future” and that she was candidate Mira Glavardanov said than 4,000 signatures. away from being elected at the standing to “secure Whitewebbs’ she was standing in Chase to “pri- Following the public outcry, last poll in 2018. The vacancy in future for sport and leisure” as oritise housing need, not super- council leader Nesil Caliskan Chase arose after one of the ward’s well as make “green improve- rich developers”. wrote to the national licensing three Labour councillors, Vicki ments at Four Hills Estate” and The by-elections in Jubilee and authority calling for a review. Pite, resigned last December after create a new footpath linking Hilly Southbury are more low-key than People who want to express their Enfield Dispatch is a member of IMPRESS: The Independent Monitor falling out with the town hall’s Fields and . in Chase, with little prospect of views on the venue can now email of The Press. For more information on the Dispatch’s complaints policy leadership team. Both the Conservative and Lib Labour being beaten in either [email protected] with the and how to make a complaint visit: A recent controversy could have a Dem candidates have pledged to ward. For more election coverage consultation period ending on enfielddispatch.co.uk/complaints big influence on the vote, with many fight to protect Whitewebbs Park go to enfielddispatch.co.uk. Tuesday 18th May. 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I am excited about working on a project which will be designed by the programme users and will need to combine online interaction with face-to-face experiences for both the younger and older generations. The ultimate aim is to embed a culture of community within our schools. Wouldn’t it be great to equip our children and young people to tackle global issues locally and show that small positive actions can all make a big difference? The project is jointly supported by The Dunhill Medical Trust, an independently-awarded funder; the #iwill Fund, from the National Lottery Community Fund; and the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. I’d like to thank all the organisations funding this project. We are incredibly grateful to you and I, Older people living in care homes will be for one, can’t wait to get started! connected with young people in the borough through the project Credit My Home Life To find out more and get involved: Visit etsplondon.org Advertisement he Covid-19 pandemic has shown both younger and older people to have a us all how much social interaction positive impact on our community. It will and friendships matter. help improve children and young people’s TWe’ve seen how reduced family and confidence and develop their social and friendship contact has increased isolation leadership skills, as well as develop and and loneliness across our community, strengthen community connections. especially in older people. I am passionate Anna Theodosiou, Primary about providing children and young School’s headteacher and chair of ETSP, people with opportunities that allow says: “Our drive is positive change. We will them to develop as individuals and which offer pupils from diverse backgrounds the support them to make positive change. opportunity to be decision-makers on our This is why I am thrilled that Enfield intergenerational project, which will bring Town Schools’ Partnership (ETSP) has a creative and unique perspective that can been awarded funding to deliver an influence outcomes and benefit all involved.” intergenerational Throughout the pan- project in Enfield. It “Our drive is demic everyone has forms part of a national become more aware, initiative called ‘Care positive change” and appreciative, of Home Friends and a wider range of jobs Neighbours: Intergenerational Linking’ – which have sustained the country during from charities My Home Life England and a period of immense social disruption. The Linking Network – which is bringing Care home workers have been part of young people from schools and youth this vital group of ‘key workers’ who have organisations together with older people supported our communities by helping living in care homes across England. keep vulnerable older people safe. The project will give children and It is my hope that this project will continue older people living in care homes the to raise awareness of how vital these roles opportunity to come together to share are. We plan to invite a representative from in new experiences, learning, stories and this group to sit on an advisory group to laughter. A key focus is to promote social help direct the project’s delivery. action across the generations, empowering We all need to work in this new ‘Covid 5 FEATURES No.32 MAY 2021 ENFIELD DISPATCH Help climbing the career ladder Put your best Heather Rose from Loving Social Media on the local help foot forward being offered to young people entering the world of work Alison Moore from North ast month Loving Social Media had and provide them with priceless resources London Hospice invites people the pleasure of working alongside and insights into industries that they to join in the charity’s big local MP Feryal Clark in creating were previously not familiar with. fundraising event of the year Lan online careers fair for young people We believe this fair has had a real, living in Enfield North. positive impact on local youth. Not Our goal from the outset was to present only did it give many young peo- young local people with a wide range of ple the chance to potentially find exciting, progressive employment opportu- their dream job – it has also acted nities. During such uncertain times, it is vital as a friendly, safe space to network. that we reach out to young people who are at It created an opportunity to interact with risk of long-term unemployment – particu- other like-minded individuals and to get larly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. a sense of the skills they can harness and The event kicked off with a few inspir- ultimately take beyond the workplace ing words from Feryal and our very own and out into their community. Garry Kousoulou. Both reminisced about Here at Loving Social Media, our team Enfield North MP Feryal Clark co-hosted the the many jobs they have taken on during careers fair last month with Loving Social is highly creative, meticulous, and their lives, the highs and the lows, and the Media, based in Lancaster Road dedicated to our clients’ every need. If you valuable lessons learned as a result. Garry livestreamed his session, which are interested in social media, content Fundraisers taking part in last year’s My Big Fun Walk Through a series of virtual sessions that was soon shared all over Facebook, Twitter, creation, graphic design, copywriting, or ay is National Walking Month, so why ran throughout the day, young people and local online communities. He advised feel passionate about developing small, not put your boots on and start prac- were joined by local and national employ- young people on how to get into the digital independent businesses that reflect local tising to take part in My Big Fun Walk? ers to help them explore job roles and sphere, the tools that you need to succeed, living – get in touch! We would love to MSarah Bernarde is one of more than 450 people discuss career prospects. Some of our and what to expect from a social media hear from you. who have signed up already to take part in our speakers included staff from the NHS, role – a talk that has now been viewed by We are now aiming to hold a careers biggest fundraiser of the year. She said: “My Network Rail, the civil service, educa- more than 300 people! fair in Enfield annually, and hope to meet Big Fun Walk is a great way to give something tion charity Teach First, the Metropol- Through this collaboration with Feryal, we many more of you soon – next time face back to the Hospice, which has itan Police, The Prince’s Trust, and many were able to reach those seeking employ- to face! Young people are the future and helped me so much in the four years since my more incredible organisations. ment, open vacancies and voluntary roles they must not be forgotten. father died in their care.” For the second year running we are asking people to make the event their own, walking roughly eight-and-a-half miles in their local A feast for the senses community while raising money for end-of-life patient care. More than 800 people took part in 2020, raising £85,000, and we’re hoping to How an allotment plot became top those figures in 2021! Throughout the pandemic, North London a haven for children with autism Hospice has continued to provide its end-of-life BY OLIVIA DEVEREUX-EVANS Founder Kari Payne named the space at the garden was closed because of the pan- care and support to more than 3,000 people and Falcoln Fields Allotments after her son, demic. Kari also wants to “re-energise” the their families in Enfield, Barnet and Haringey, ‘sensory garden’ is Sonny, who is autistic and had the idea space and tidy it up before it reopens. She but as a charity we rely on our communities to getting a makeover ahead of its for a community sensory garden. Kari aims to sell the fruit and vegetables grown on fund most of our work. With our fundraising reopening this summer. explained the snail was added to the name a nearby allotment to raise more funds, and is events programme cancelled over the last 13 ASonny the Snail’s Sensory Garden was because she likens autism to a snail – even creating a ‘snack shack’ to provide sand- months, our shops closed and individual sup- set up in 2019 to help children with sen- things take time but they get there. wiches and other refreshments for visitors. porters finding their fundraisers postponed, sory deprivation, such as autism. It con- Kari told the Dispatch: “It is not like “Children can grow their own vegeta- the last year has certainly been a challenge. tains a series of homemade features that going to the park where you have got bles and paint their own plant pots,” said We’re hoping our supporters will join us in are intended to appeal to all five senses, certain groups that are staying together. Kari, emphasising the importance of the force this year for My Big Fun Walk and help us such as a music wall, sensory boards, “When I take Sonny to the park it auto- garden. “They can get messy, and they raise the much-needed funds to continue our pond, pirate ship, a train, plus lots of matically feels like he is being singled out, can get mucky. It is ideal for the elderly. vital work. Participants can choose a route that herbs and flowers. because of the way he is. At Sonny the Anyone with mental health problems. takes in favourite landmarks, walk in memory of Snail’s he is not looked at as different. “It is beautiful because you can just ‘be’. loved ones, and complete it in one day or over the Autism is the norm down there. It is nice to be able to look up at the sky weekend. How and where you take part is entirely rather than at a tower block.” up to you! If you prefer, you can walk one of our Sonny the Snail’s has received an influx of pre-planned routes in your local community. “It is beautiful community support and donations following We’re also inviting local schools and businesses because you can the difficulties it faced in the last year, and to take part across a week that they choose in Kari does extensive fundraising with other June. Schools can dedicate their ‘daily mile’ for just ‘be’” charities as well. This year, she is working a week to the hospice and local businesses can with the Sea Cadets and MacMillan Cancer ask staff to walk to work, walk in their lunch- “Everyone has got their own personality. Support to raise money in conjunction with break, or even install a treadmill in the office It is great to see everyone experiencing Sonny the Snail’s, and volunteers from both for the week! It’s a great way to fundraise and happiness. Sonny’s is a glorious place for charities are helping to spruce up the garden. get fit at the same time. anyone that has not got a garden.” For more information about Sonny the Snail’s Sensory Donations are now being sought to replace To find out more and to sign up to take part in My Big Fun Walk: Sonny the Snail’s founder Kari Payne with garden Garden and to donate or volunteer: Email [email protected] volunteer Hayes Rees, a fundraiser with MacMillan tools that were stolen over the last year while Visit facebook.com/sonnythesnail Visit bigfunwalk.co.uk 6 No.32 MAY 2021 ENFIELD DISPATCH

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ENFIELD COMMUNITY HEROES Sponsored by Edmonton Green Shopping Centre Parents grateful for school officer’s kindness Lesley Ansell has always been there for families at Eldon Primary School when they’ve needed it

t some time or another we Lesley Ansell has ways – cooking, budgeting, organising. “Having spoken with many mums and all need a little help, but been a familiar I think as I get older people start to dads it’s obvious that there’s no-one face around might feel too embarrassed Eldon Primary think I’m their nan! who doesn’t benefit from Miss Ansell’s to ask for it. School for “Edmonton is an area of high depriva- kindness; she judges no-one and her AThat’s when you need someone like around 25 years tion and there is a lot of different need. discretion means that very little of Lesley Ansell, who works at Eldon It is easy to judge but until you find what she does gets recognition. Primary School in Edmonton as a yourself in that situation, you don’t “Eldon [Primary School] has an safeguarding and outreach officer. know what struggles people go through. unsung hero for sure, who quietly goes She’s worked at the school for around “It can be as simple as making a phone about helping in so many ways. She is 25 years in a variety of roles, but has call for someone, if they don’t know like everyone’s mum or favourite aunt. always been there to lend a helping where to go for help. When they are “We would like to take this opportunity hand to pupils and parents when in genuine hardship and they don’t to shout out for Miss Ansell who does they need it. know how to access funding, sometimes so much for so many. Eldon and its Lesley has helped find school uni- I apply for grants to get them school community are a better place with her.” forms, organised breakfast deliveries, uniforms and that sort of thing. signposted struggling families to “If they don’t have family in the area where they can get financial and it is nice to have someone who can be Nominate your heroes housing support, offered help during there to support them.” Dispatch readers are welcome to bereavements and, according to one Lesley was nominated as an ‘Enfield nominate their own ‘Enfield Community Hero’ – someone who you think has parent, “often manages to turn tears Community Hero’ by someone who didn’t gone above and beyond to help support of desperation into hopeful laughter”. wish to be named, but has known Lesley the local community. Simply email Lesley told the Dispatch: “I like to through the school for many years and your nomination to EnfieldDispatch@ socialspider.com support families in need, in all sorts of said: “She is on the end of the phone 24/7.

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geous to lump them together and the council should be ashamed. The Whitewebbs whitewash No-one would deny that the clo- sure of the course has opened it up Whitewebbs Park user Andrew Warshaw explains to more joggers and dog walkers. But this misses a vital point. For why he has lost patience with Enfield Council many, golf is just as important for physical and mental wellbeing.

he way Enfield Council few ill-thought-out platitudes, Whitewebbs Park Golf Course has not Don’t just take my word for it. has conducted itself over conspicuous by its absence. been reopened since the easing of lockdown, An open letter sent to the council causing local anger Credit Enfield Council the closure of White- It’s an utterly unacceptable situa- recently by Golf Ltd, the webbs Park Golf Course tion, not least for the thousands who governing body for amateur golf Thas to be one of the most disgrace- have signed the “Save Whitewebbs” in the historic county, described ful own goals ever when it comes petition. Worse, it has led to a deep the closure of the course as “dev- to misjudging local public opinion. level of mistrust and all manner of astating” to the borough. The Anyone who tuned into last suspicion over of what the debt-ridden nearby private alternatives “are month’s council scrutiny com- council might be secretly planning not always accessible and often mittee, or has followed the in order to line its empty pockets. too expensive for the ‘vulnerable council’s reasoning in terms of We have all heard the rumours. residents’ you wish to support”. how it reached such an unpopular While we have been assured that It continues: “During the pan- decision, cannot fail to have come the golf course will not be used for demic we have all become much to any other conclusion. housing development or landfill and more aware of how important When it launched its bid process that it will remain open for public out to play as lockdown rules were Perhaps most scandalous of all key workers are to our daily lives for leasing the land that includes access and enjoyment, some of the eased, so the council decided to is the argument that there are and of the vulnerability of the the golf club, the council promised ‘facts’ the council has trotted out close our nearest and most afford- plenty of other courses to play elderly, most of whom earn low residents an inclusive consulta- to try and convince us that the golf able public course. It was the very in Enfield. Unless they are being wages and pensions. tion process, without which no club’s closure was the right thing to time when it would have generated deliberately disingenuous, none “Whitewebbs offers these import- preferred bidder would be chosen. do need to be seriously challenged. a substantial cash income. of the council bigwigs has ever ant groups an affordable way to Such community engagement The suggestion that Whitewebbs Then there are the on-the-record played any of these. There is a socialise, exercise, and play sport. and the assurance to “consult has been losing too much money statements that the course had fundamental difference between a This is now going to be stripped with the Friends of Whitewebbs and that mothballing it now is effectively been closed for the pay-and-play public course afford- away from them.” Park” and “engage with mem- cheaper than keeping it open flies last year. The truth? It was open able to the average golfer, and pri- Will the council listen? Will they bers before selecting a preferred in the face of logic. Just when golf- from June to October 2020. Who vately-owned courses which can be held to account? Don’t hold partner” has been, apart from a ers across the country were crying on Earth are they trying to kid? cost over £1,500 to join. It’s outra- your breath.

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traffic neighbourhoods We could possibly change our Secrecy over perception, inspire a generation, resident John Machin and create a new future. Whitewebbs Email [email protected]. questions whether Enfield Council is Meera Vasudevan willing to listen to local voices Dear Enfield Dispatch Volunteer Centre Enfield t last month’s overview and t’s true, as Adrian Day wrote Caliskan, described LTN protes- a ‘controversy/construction/ scrutiny committee meet- in the Dispatch last year (Why tors as “thug like” on Twitter. The acceptance curve’. You might Thank A ing the leader of Enfield I welcome low-traffic neighbour- deputy leader, Ian Barnes, insists say that governments, both Council, Nesil Caliskan, and director Ihoods, Page 8, Issue 16), that if we LTNs were in Labour’s 2018 local national and local, routinely of property Mark Bradbury, were you, Betty! are to address climate change, pol- manifesto, but they weren’t; ‘Qui- implement policies that half the challenged on their failure to consult lution and ill health, there needs eter Neighbourhoods’ were, and electorate disagrees with. Yes, park users and other community Dear Enfield Dispatch to be changes in our behaviour. there’s a big difference. Mayor of but the democracy mechanism stakeholders on the future of White- hile wholeheartedly He said we must reduce our London Sadiq Khan even turned usually clunks around first. It’s webbs Park and its golf course. endorsing the tributes dependence on cars, but only his back on us when he came imperfect, but it’s our system. It In 2019, the council promised to to the wonderful Monty 29% of Londoners get to work by to during the means that when we don’t get W consult with the Friends of White- Meth, I should like to remind readers car, compared to 67% in England. mayoral election campaign. our way, we don’t feel cheated. webbs Park during the tendering of his equally wonderful wife, Betty, Car use in London peaked at 50% This time, the usual prior con- process and Mark specifically said who deserves not only our deepest of all journeys in 1990, and has sultation procedures were circum- the council would “engage with condolences but also our deepest been falling ever since, replaced “Without vented because of the emergency members and stakeholders before gratitude for her support of Monty by public transport, walking and Covid-19 legislation the govern- legitimacy, selecting a preferred partner”. and for her independent charitable cycling. Londoners ‘get it’. ment brought in. No clunk. The This has not been done. The whole work in schools and the community. But is it enough? The low- consultation now running concur- opposition is mismanaged process of market- They say that ‘behind every great man traffic neighbourhood (LTN) in rently with the LTN trial doesn’t ing the park is being conducted in there’s a great woman’. Betty is that Bowes ward, where I live, has put even pretend to offer a ‘no thanks’ likely to grow” secret. The council and its officers dedicated, strong woman. residents behind a bottleneck of option, only allowing suggestions have reneged on promises of con- road blocks that opens only on to Ian Barnes also claims the for ‘improvements’. Moreover, a Ingrid Cranfield sultation with the people of Enfield. Former Labour councillor the North Circular. While I per- Bowes Park LTN was campaigned compromise option – the use of Major property deals involving sonally oppose this scheme, the for by residents. The basis for this ANPR (automatic number plate public land should be transparent. wider argument still depends on claim is a 2018 petition to parlia- recognition) cameras to allow local It is our land, and the council is LTN battles whether the LTN actually works, ment by Bambos Charalambous drivers to pass through filters – merely a custodian of it, for the pub- and for whom does it work? The MP for an LTN trial, which was has been scotched by Cllr Barnes. lic good. If the shortlisted bids for Dear Enfield Dispatch more I look into it, the more supported by 377 residents, plus To those who believe in LTNs, Whitewebbs Park are of good quality sceptical I become. a 2019 ‘perception survey’ that I say this: as democrats, you then let residents see them so that n March, Fox Lane and District The most important claim attracted just 263 responses. should be as dismayed as I am we can voice informed opinions. Residents’ Association (FLDRA) in favour of LTNs is that they In August 2020, when the LTN that the council is pushing them held its annual general meeting Sean Wilkinson I online and, although it had to adjourn reduce air pollution. Within the was rushed in, some residents through in this way. Without Chair, Friends of Whitewebbs Park LTN, I’m sure they do. But where (including myself) formed a legitimacy, opposition is likely for technical reasons, it was clear does the traffic go? Who pays for protest group. We got 1,600 to grow. Do you think the cli- that voting for the committee had the lower air pollution enjoyed signatures on a petition against mate emergency is best tackled become a battleground over the Fox by residents within the LTN? the LTN. None of this appears by force or persuasion? Little more Lane low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN). Supporters of LTNs point to to matter to Enfield Council; To put it another way, are you Accusations have been flying that studies purportedly showing it’s clear they intend to press willing to take the risk that the conversation Better Streets for Enfield was trying how traffic ‘evaporates’ by ahead regardless. council’s tactics might torpedo to ‘take over’ the residents’ associa- reducing short, unnecessary Some LTN supporters talk of the wider effort? Dear Enfield Dispatch tion for its own agenda. However, journeys. The trouble is, LTN e observed that having what hasn’t been mentioned is the closures need only add a few limited interactions with fact that many of the 150 meeting minutes to each longer, neces- W people outside their attendees were themselves rallied by sary journey to outweigh the household, as well as not being able to the One Community Against Enfield pollution reductions resulting meet with friends or family indoors, LTNs local group and that the agenda from the shorter ‘evaporated’ has been difficult for most people. To included two vexatious motions ones – and the delays now in help, Volunteer Centre Enfield has aimed against local residents who the Bowes area are way above set up Enfield Conversation Cafe, a were standing for election, purely a few minutes. social group for furloughed residents, because they support the LTN. So, families living on main graduates, or recently unemployed, While Better Streets supports the roads are the ones who pay. to reduce isolation and loneliness. Fox Lane LTN trial, we would prefer Their children have lungs, too. We will bring a few people together FLDRA to maintain a neutral stance If behaviour change is needed in who would like to have conversa- and are concerned that, in the past, London then, in a democracy, it’s tions and share what is happening this hasn’t been the case. A neutral of paramount importance that for them, all with openness, and no stance can allow an open discussion local politicians take their resi- judgement. It will also be a great about the impacts, both positive and dents with them on the journey opportunity to meet new people, negative, and measures that may from now into the near future. make new friends, have a face-to- help tackle the issues that LTNs try Yet, they are behaving in the face conversation about a whole to address. most counterproductive way. The Bowes Park LTN trial scheme was introduced last range of topics, from holidays to Adrian Day Enfield Council’s leader, Nesil summer without a prior consultation hobbies, to plans for after lockdown. Better Streets for Enfield 10 No.32 MAY 2021 ENFIELD DISPATCH

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BY JAMES CRACKNELL and this makes the administration very uncomfortable.” major row has erupted The council has declined to within Enfield Council comment on the situation but A over a proposed shake-up the Dispatch understands that of the borough’s culture venues, while no redundancies have been the Dispatch understands. confirmed, a restructuring of the Discussions are taking place at culture team could lead to several the civic centre over the future people’s jobs being made obsolete. of Millfield Arts Centre (which The proposal for Millfield Arts includes both Centre is to lease the venue to a and ), Salisbury separate theatre company. A key House Arts Centre and Green part of the disagreement within the Towers Community Centre – all council revolves around Edmonton in Edmonton – with the former potentially being left without any potentially being handed to an council-run culture venue, if the outside organisation, and the oth- moves went ahead. ers potentially being transferred to There have also been long-stand- the council’s housing department. ing disagreements over the future of But private disagreements between in Enfield Town, the council leadership and the cul- which the council is set to reduce ture team over the proposed moves in size so that it can use the first have now spilled out into the open, floor as office space. Enfield Local after a petition was launched last Studies Library and Archive is being month calling on the council to relocated to Enfield Civic Centre. “save Paul Everitt and the Enfield A new five-year culture strategy cultural team from redundancy”. was launched by the council last Millfield Arts Centre is one of three Edmonton culture venues said to be part of an internal council reorganisation Paul Everitt is the council’s head autumn. In it, council leader Nesil eat, the languages we speak across “But our culture is constantly to project a positive vision for the of culture and the petition was Caliskan and deputy leader Ian the borough, our values, beliefs evolving and as a council we must future of Enfield. launched by Emma Rigby, founder Barnes wrote: “Culture surrounds and customs. keep pace with it and harness its “Post Covid it is these arts activi- of community organisation Love us and is within us across Enfield: “For some it might simply mean power and economic benefits for ties, people and organisations that Your Doorstep. The petition states: it is who we are and shapes the discussing a book or enjoying our all our residents.” will help us overcome the terri- “Enfield Council are pushing out way we interact with each other. cultural gems like and Yasemin Brett, a Labour council- ble mental health crisis suffered Paul and his team [...] We believe “It both influences the path of the Millfield Theatre, while for lor and former cabinet member during the pandemic. it’s because Paul voices his opin- history and is influenced by his- others it could mean a desire to for arts and culture, said: “Arts and “Any changes to this important ions to the administration, putting tory itself, as well as being borne write poetry, paint, compose songs, culture are in many ways the driv- area of work must take place with Enfield’s culture and leisure at from religion and our multicul- make films, create video games or ing force of any community, what full consultation and transparency the absolute forefront of his job, tural traditions. It is the food we take to a stage and dance. brings people together creatively with all groups and those involved.” Community action to tackle littering BY JAMES CRACKNELL around is awful. People have to book appoint- ments at the moment to use the only recycling wo local businesses have teamed up centre in the borough and it’s not enough. to help protect the environment in “As a community we have to do something. T Enfield by setting up new commu- I think once we start cleaning up an area nity litter-picking groups. people will hopefully think twice about Chamberlains Estates and Botany Bay Farm littering again. When the litter is already and Shop are organising a series of events there, often people don’t think about it.” this year aimed at tackling the problem of The next event will take place on Sunday littering in the borough. 9th May from 9.30am, starting from Wind- The first event was held in March and saw and including Chase Green and volunteers fill up several big bags with rubbish Gentleman’s Row. The litter-picks are also collected in and around the village of Botany supported by national charity Cleanup UK. Bay, helped by Mick Keeble and daughter Andrew said: “The first event at Botany Vickie Keeble from Botany Bay Farm and Shop. Bay went really well – we had twelve people More events are now scheduled, including in volunteering and lots of rubbish collected. Enfield Town and Hilly Fields Park. Andrew Neighbours were meeting neighbours Ryde, a partner at Chamberlains Estates, is they’ve not met before. helping to organise the new litter-picking “I think it is something we can replicate

Volunteers with the rubbish groups. He told the Dispatch: “Bins in local and I am going to try and roll it out to other collected at their Botany Bay parks are often full and then we get people parts of the borough.” litter pick in March tying dog waste to tree branches. Credit Botany Bay Farm and Shop To sign up as a volunteer: “The amount of fly-tipping I see while driving Email [email protected] 12 ARTS & CULTURE No.32 MAY 2021 ENFIELD DISPATCH

The Three Inch Fools performing at a previous Broomfield Festival Credit Wilson Smith Making role models Enfield performance artist Vilma Jackson on the launch of her all-deaf TV panel show he Vilma Jackson personal to me and I am so Show aims to chal- proud to be able to share it lenge societal norms, with the world. I am black, Thelp the successes of deaf art- deaf, and a woman. Each of ists to be seen and celebrated these present barriers but on a wider scale, and to shine together they place me in a a light on the poor represen- small minority. tation of people with black, When I was growing up, I Asian, and deaf identities in was fascinated by television television and film. and the stars performing on Opportunity and representa- it. I was fascinated by the tion has always been lacking in Marx Brothers and Charlie these industries. While I have Chaplin (who were not actu- been building a career per- ally deaf) but I never saw forming on screen and stage, anyone like me. Things are I have always been aware of improving, but very slowly, these challenges, and I wanted and I want to highlight to create a platform where these issues for both hear- they are acknowledged and ing and deaf people. Best of Broomfield debated, and hopefully It’s so important to me to inspire action. that people of all back- The Vilma Jackson Show is grounds have role models David Williamson from the Friends of filmed in two episodes, in life and feel they can do and in the first I am joined anything they choose. As Broomfield Park on what’s planned for this by Kelsey Gordon, Rub- well as promoting diversity bena Aurangzeb-Tariq and among the guests on my summer’s Broomfield Festival Signkid. I invited people to show, I have also employed come along and it was just a diverse production crew. fter a year without much ant performance space and theatre also like to do something more a natural communication. These jobs are not easy to sign of live arts and culture, companies are enthusiastic to make intimate, with smaller groups and It wasn’t like it was too secure for those with hard A the Friends of Broomfield this one of their regular gigs.” with a strong community feel, and staged, it was just a natu- of hearing or deafness, and Park are determined to create a Local performing arts schools Broomfield Bowl is an ideal place to ral flow. Once I started the that needs to change. summer to remember. Centre Stage and also try out this new approach.” first question, it became this The development of The Broomfield Summer Festival feature in the programme. Carole Ian Barnes, deputy leader of beautiful conversation. Vilma Jackson Show has been runs from May to October, using O’Shea, principal of Centre Stage, Enfield Council, is also delighted to Our dis- funded by the ‘Broomfield Bowl’ – an old says: “Last year we had to cancel see such community effort going on cussion Arts Coun- bowling green, repurposed for live all of our performances due to the in Enfield’s parks. He said: “Broom- highlights cil England outdoor events. We are planning restrictions, so we are delighted to field Summer Festival is exactly the talent and is my a kaleidoscope of more than 40 perform outdoors at Broomfield what we need right now to lift the within the second events featuring music, theatre, Bowl this summer.” spirits after a hugely challenging hearing and commission cinema, dance, storytelling and The Hazelwood Players are a group year, and it’s exactly what we envis- deaf com- from them. food – something for everyone in of former parents of Hazelwood aged when when we launched our munity and My first is the community. School in Palmers Green. They are new culture strategy. the barriers called Triple In 2020 we were able to run three creating a brand new ‘summer “It’s fantastic to be working in to progress Oppression pilot events complying with Covid- panto’, a madcap tour around close partnership with Friends of within and explores 19 rules, which showed us that we the world with lots of jokes and Broomfield Park, generating such various my personal can run events safely at Broomfield music but with a serious message amazing events in our borough.” industries, struggles, Bowl and highlighted the appetite about the environment at its core. Broomfield Summer Festival is such as aspira- for more. Over the winter we have Moira Foster, one of the production packed with new events and annual the favou- tions and been forging partnerships with team, says: “We were all involved in traditions such as Blues Sundays ritism that occurs with successes growing up. The local and national organisations school pantos which the children and Talkies Community Cinema deaf representation. The show achieved critical to create more events in the park loved, so we are excited to try it outdoor screenings. There’s lots to second episode is due for acclaim and won four inter- this summer. out as a summertime event at the enjoy, whatever your tastes. release shortly, and addresses national awards. Working with local theatre pro- Broomfield Summer Festival.” Friends of Broomfield Park is a the wider debate around diver- I really hope my show helps ducer Andrew Lynford, we are The Ghanaian and Mauritian volunteer-led, not-for-profit com- sity, inclusion and equality, elevate people’s voices and bringing touring theatre groups to events in Trent Park attract thou- munity group. Proceeds go towards to highlight that these issues improves understanding of Broomfield Park, including lots of sands of people, but organiser supporting activities in the park. do not only apply to the hear- the challenges of being a fun family events, as well as Shake- Dennis Tawiah saw another great ing world; they run deep into black or Asian deaf person. speare and Gilbert and Sullivan. opportunity with Broomfield the deaf community and Broomfield Summer Festival starts on Andrew says: “I am so excited to see Summer Festival. He said: “Our Friday 21st May. For more information: every corner of our society. Watch ‘The Vilma Jackson Show’: Broomfield Bowl become an import- big events are great, but we would Visit fobp.events This project is incredibly Facebook /VCRJ90 13 ARTS & CULTURE No.32 MAY 2021 ENFIELD DISPATCH Station mosaics unveiled

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n Platform 1 at Palmers Green Station, four mosaic pan- on one of the panels with pupils from Broomfield School. the project has been shaped by the pandemic and we felt we els have been installed as a celebration of the local green Alex said: “I was thrilled to be asked to create site-specific wanted to acknowledge it as well as celebrating all the area.” spaces; the parks, rivers and gardens of the local area. work in an area I know so well. Once I had seen the arches Jenny Saunders, customer services director for Thameslink ODesigned and made by Alex McHallam and Tamara Froud, on the platform I knew I wanted to fill them with art. and Great Northern, said: “We owe a huge ‘thank you’ to the works were commissioned by Palmers Green Action Team “They are so inviting, as they suggest windows or doors Alex and Tamara for conceiving and creating this fabulous (PGAT) and funded by , the parent into another view.” set of mosaics.” company of Great Northern which operates the railway station. There is also a small reference to the pandemic as Alex and For more information about the artists: Local knowledge really helped Alex research for material for Tamara have included a discarded face mask with their ini- Email [email protected] the designs, as she grew up in the area. The artists also worked tials on the ‘parks’ panel. She added: “There is no doubt that Email [email protected] Advertisement Walking the rainbow Bush Hill Park author Jodie Webber on her new book hey say there is a book inside every- I thought perhaps our little story could one, waiting to be written. But I’d help parents and children alike – the time T never had any ambitions to write a was right for us to publish it. book, it just kind of happened to me! I reached out to a few people in my net- After the birth of my daughter in 2017, I work, who not only had the skills I needed decided to start my own business in market- to get a book published, but also gave me ing. I joined lots of local networking groups the confidence to go for it. Bobbie and I are and met some fabulous people – some who now on a mission to help as many people would be key in the journey of my book, but as we can through sharing it. I didn’t know that yet. When I wrote Mystic Bunny Boy Walks the It was late in 2019, when she was two years Rainbow I thought it was aimed at younger old, that my daughter Bobbie grabbed my children, between two and five years, but face in her hands and said “mystic bunny actually we’ve had great feedback from boy” – really loudly! I had no idea what she parents of older children and those with was talking about. Neither did her nursery. autism, who have really connected with It was something she would do repeatedly this as a bedtime book. – my mother’s intuition knew it was some- It incorporates simple meditation practices, thing I needed to listen to. such as controlled breathing and visualisation I used to tell Bobbie a rainbow meditation written through the story, and parents are story before bed that I had created, and it enjoying it as a chance for them to relax and always helped her stay calm and have a bond with their children – which is amazing! restful sleep. I realised that “mystic bunny The funny thing is, now I’ve written a book boy” was her trying to create a character I have ideas for more coming into my head for our story together, which was amazing! all the time. I think there will be a few more It wasn’t until summer 2020 that I finally Mystic Bunny Boy adventures yet to come! put the wheels in motion. With lockdown Get your copy of ‘Mystic Bunny Boy Walks the Rainbow’: affecting so many people’s mental health, Visit mysticbunnyboy.com 14 HEALTH No.32 MAY 2021 ENFIELD DISPATCH New ways to Spreading the massage contact your GP

Palmers Green massage therapist Steven Murdoch on how he has Emma Friddin from been able to give something back to the NHS staff who saved his life Healthwatch Enfield on how local GP access is improving olunteering as a complementary therapist has given me the perfect Steven Murdoch in n the last few months, lots of you have way to say ‘thank you’. his Palmers Green been getting in touch about problems treatment room VLast month saw the reopening of thera- I contacting your GP. pies such as massage and reflexology. Like The messaging throughout the pandemic many other massage therapists, lockdown has been that the NHS is ‘open’ and that has presented me with many challenges, you should still contact your doctor with but it also brought a very special and per- any health concerns. However, many of sonal opportunity. you have said that your experiences have Last November, I received notice through been quite different. my professional association that University In all the reports we have recently pub- College London Hospital (UCLH) was look- lished, one of the key consistent findings ing for volunteer complementary therapists has been the problems local people have to offer much-needed treatments for a new been having contacting health services NHS staff wellbeing project. during the pandemic. One of the solutions When I realised it was the UCLH, I has been the use of digital technology couldn’t believe it. It isn’t too far-fetched to for appointments, such as video calls say that if it weren’t for the amazing staff and telephone calls. This was one way of this hospital, I wouldn’t be alive today. to continue ‘seeing’ patients during the In 2017, at age 49, I was diagnosed with height of lockdown but, because of the prostate cancer. I remember the meeting speed these solutions were needed, pro- at UCLH with the consultant urological cesses were introduced hastily, causing surgeon. He was pretty straightforward. teething problems. He told me I was young to have prostate Now the pandemic is easing again, lots cancer and described the tumour as having meant more time in hospital and more time Similar to my Palmers Green treatment of GP practices in Enfield have introduced both animal cancer cells and monster can- under the care of their brilliant staff. room, at the hospital I am treating mus- a new digital system called ‘Patchs’. This cer cells. He said it was a very aggressive While in hospital, strangely, I feel like I’m culoskeletal pain conditions, such as low service is easier to use than previous sys- cancer and if we didn’t act, I would likely going into a place of worship – I have that back pain, tendinitis, and shoulder rotator tems, enables patients to choose their only live another few years. much gratitude and reverence towards the cuff injuries. preferred language, and provides quicker As I left the appointment, the consultant’s staff. I’ve wanted so much to give some- It is still early days for the project, but responses. So far, the feedback we have words were ringing in my head. “Let’s not thing back, and now I am. there is so much gratitude – and not just heard is positive, but we are keen to hear mess around. We’ll remove the whole pros- UCLH is innovative and pro-complemen- from those receiving the massage. I’m more. Have you had experience using tate. Animals are bad enough. We definitely tary therapy, so it is no surprise to see a staff pinching myself to have this opportunity Patchs? Or another system your GP is don’t want more monsters.” wellbeing project like this being launched. to give something back to the staff of a using? Let us know your thoughts! Three weeks later I had a prostatectomy I have been volunteering at the hospital hospital that means so much to me. For those unable to use digital systems, for the removal of my prostate at UCLH. The since early March, giving clinical massage there’s always the option to use a telephone. size and positioning of the tumour meant treatments for pain relief to staff referred For more information about Steven Murdoch Clinical Massage: More in-person visits are being conducted Call 020 7661 7044 the procedure wasn’t straightforward. This through the occupational health team. Visit stevenmurdoch.co.uk now that coronavirus cases are lower, but health service providers are aware Covid-19 is still here and that keeping both patients and staff safe is a priority. Enfield smokers second-slowest to quit In other news, North Middlesex Univer- sity Hospital is restarting non-emergency BY JAMES CRACKNELL successfully quitting each year, providing had some of the highest quit success rates – a smoke-free year of 2816 when combined between 59.7% and 74% in 2019 and 2020”. (planned) surgery. It’s also seeing more nfield has fallen far behind most of with take-up rates. This is the second-worst Dan Marchant, owner of Vape Club and patients for appointments and focusing on the rest of the country in its efforts local end date for smoking in the country, founding member of the UK Vaping Indus- supporting staff to recover from the impact to reduce the prevalence of smok- behind only Havering. In England as a whole try Association, said: “More than half of the pandemic has had on their wellbeing. E If you have visited North Mid recently, ing, research shows. 13.9% of people are smokers, with a quit rate UK smokers wrongly believe vaping is as In 2019 the government set out a target of 1.89%, giving a smoke-free year of 2051. dangerous as smoking, resulting in more you’ll notice they’ve made improvements to achieve ‘smoke-free’ status by 2030, The 2030 target includes an ultimatum for people continuing to smoke – a habit that to their car parking by introducing a pay- but based on current quit rates, Enfield the industry to make smoked tobacco obso- kills over 78,000 people in the UK annually.” on-exit policy. This means you can pay borough is not meet expected to meet the lete. A recent Public Health England report Dr Zirva Khan, a GP and expert on smok- when you leave the car park, rather than target for another 800 years. found that “using a vaping product as part of ing, said: “Unfortunately because of the when you arrive, which can be helpful The smoke-free target would be consid- a quit attempt in local stop smoking services pandemic, many healthy lifestyle changes when you don’t know how long you will ered to have been met if all smokers had people had started to make, including be. It’s something many of you have been either quit or switched to other lower-risk smoking cessation, abruptly came to a halt. requesting for a long time and shows how forms of smoking, such as e-cigarettes or “I have seen many of my patients take up North Mid has listened to feedback.

vaping. Using the latest data from Public unhealthy habits again like smoking as a Get in touch with Healthwatch Enfield: Health England, research by retailer Vape way of coping with the stresses they have Call 020 8373 6283 Club shows 97% of areas in England will had to face. Education needs to be holistic, Visit healthwatchenfield.co.uk miss the target, with just four out of 135 and not just focused on the health benefits, local authority areas on track to meet it. but social and financial advantages too.” Data shows Enfield is not due In Enfield, the current smoking rate is to become smoke-free until 2816 Enfield Council, which is responsible for pub- 15.8%, and only 0.31% of these smokers are Credit Andres Simon/Unsplash lic health in the borough, declined to comment. 15 No.32 MAY 2021 ENFIELD DISPATCH

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AROUND THE BOROUGH

ENFIELD HIGHWAY Thousands sign petition backing pub Royal rebuild

BY JAMES CRACKNELL BY SIMON ALLIN, LOCAL The scheme was approved at a DEMOCRACY REPORTER meeting of the planning commit- MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE tee in March, where councillors have signed a petition against a A CHARITY HAS WON PERMISSION praised the housing mix and called pub company evicting the popular to build ‘affordable’ and family- for more schemes like it to be management team of a sized homes as part of a redevel- brought forward. Road boozer. opment of one of its Enfield sites. Alex Houghton, commercial The Red Lion has been run by Ray Councillors approved plans by team leader at The Royal Brit- and Tracey Bell for 19 years and The Royal British Legion to build ish Legion, told the meeting built a reputation for its varied ten flats and six three-bedroom the building was surplus to entertainment, live music, and houses at its base in Holtwhites requirements and only used for support for local charities. But Hill. Six of the homes – two monthly meetings and as a base owner Star Pubs is ending the houses and four flats – will be for administration. However, couple’s lease when the current classed as ‘affordable’, while a small office building for the term expires in September. ten will be three-bedroom, family- charity will be retained as part Shortly after pubs had been The Red Lion in Hertford Road has been run by Ray and Tracey Bell for 19 years sized units. of the development. allowed to reopen for the first time changed is the landscape. Tenants Ray and Tracey running this local in four months, Ray told the Dis- like us are now allowed to request community pub in the heart of the patch that under direct control of the MRO [market rent only] so we borough”. Ray said they had been MERIDIAN WATER Heineken-owned pub management don’t have to be tied into buying “humbled” by the response. company the boozer would lose the beer the company wants us to. A Star Pubs spokesperson said: Contracts signed the character that made it special. “Pub companies have been trying “Our plan is to retain The Red Lion He said: “We’ve put a lot into it to regain control over their pubs to as a great local pub catering for the ENFIELD COUNCIL HAS SIGNED and 6,000 jobs. over the years. But they want to stop it happening. We are a victim needs of the whole community, a series of commercial contracts The companies now signed up run it as a ‘managed house’ so it of circumstances, because we are a with entertainment and viewing to help with the delivery of infra- are Vinci Taylor Woodrow, Bam- will basically be like just another successful pub and our lease is up.” sport at the heart of its offer. structure at Meridian Water. Nuttall and VolkerFitzpatrick, Wetherspoons [type] pub. A petition was launched calling on “We recognise The Red Lion is an The local author- which will collec- “It’s nothing we’ve done – we Star Pubs to change its decision, say- important asset to Enfield and we ity was awarded tively support the have got no debt and we are very ing the company “obviously doesn’t want to ensure it remains sustain- £170million last “This will be delivery of £90m- successful in the area. What’s know what an asset they have with able for the long-term.” year by the Min- a major step worth of infra- istry of Housing, structure works. BOWES PARK Communities and forward” Council leader Local Government Nesil Caliskan and will use it to build roads, said: “Successfully delivering the Life sentence for four attempted murders bridges, cycle lanes and park- infrastructure on the site will A MAN WHO CARRIED OUT 6th July 2019 to reports of an attended and the woman and three land, as well as the water, gas be a major step forward in what a “frenzied attack” on a woman and injured woman in the street in girls were found suffering from and communications networks will be a transformational plan her three children at a Bowes Park Livingstone Road. Officers and serious stab injuries. They received required to deliver 10,000 homes for the area.” home has been given a life sentence. the extensive medical treatment and, Liban Malhamoub, 45, of Living- remarkably, all survived. stone Road, admitted four counts Malhamoub was arrested at WINCHMORE HILL of attempted murder at the Old the scene and was charged with Bailey in January, having previ- attempted murder two days later. ously denied the crimes, and was At court last month he was handed Suburban glory sentenced last month. a life term and told he would serve A NATIONAL NEWSPAPER HAS The “star attraction”, according The court heard how Malhamoub a minimum of 32 years behind bars. named Winchmore Hill as one of to the paper, “is ; inflicted at least 50 knife wounds Detective Superintendent Adam the best places to live in London. 90 glorious acres with tennis on his victims – a mother, aged in Ghaboos said: “This is a tragic The Sunday Times put the suburb courts, bowls and golf as well her 30s, and her three daughters, all case in which a woman and three among its top-five best places to live as a lake, a stream, woodland aged under twelve – subjecting them children suffered horrendous in the capital after describing it as walks, all overlooked by a grand to “extreme violence” and inflict- injuries in an unprovoked attack. “homespun suburbia at its neigh- Georgian mansion that John Nash ing devastating injury. All parties I would like to commend their bourly best, offering well-propor- probably didn’t expect to be occu- involved were known to each other. bravery and resilience. Their tioned houses, excellent schools, pied by the Priory Clinic when he Police were called on Saturday Attempted killer Liban Malhamoub strength has been incredible.” and a friendly local high street”. designed it in the 1790s”. 17 No.32 MAY 2021 ENFIELD DISPATCH

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Visit www.ethicalproperty.co.uk Email [email protected] or call 01865 207 810 to find out more 18 HISTORY No.32 MAY 2021 ENFIELD DISPATCH The new Enfield Station (today’s ) when first opened in 1910 Credit Enfield Local Studies and Archive (ELSA) housing, the demand for travel was low. The First World War delayed completion of the next extension, from Cuffley to Stevenage. It involved boring two tunnels, Ponsbourne and Molewood. Two viaducts south of Hert- ford were built to carry the line over the rivers Lea and Mimram. Eventually, on 4th March 1918, a single line opened for freight trains providing the desired link through to the main line – and the ‘Hertford Loop’ was born. By December 1920, the track was doubled, and on 2nd June 1924 new stations opened at Bayford, Hertford North, Stapleford and Watton-at-Stone. Most stations had goods yards handling domestic coal and general merchandise. The Palmers Green yard was extended in 1928, with two new sidings serving a loading wharf for building material on the west side of the line. Winchmore Hill sidings lay between Vicars Moor Lane and Green Dragon Lane and, up to the early 1950s, there was an early-morning milk train to Kings Cross, loaded with churns for Nix Dairy. But the busiest yard was at the old Enfield terminus; among the goods it handled were bananas for Fyffes, which set up a banana ripening plant there. As late as 1962, a coal concentration depot The railway that was established at Enfield, receiving fuel direct from collieries. This was short-lived, as in 1974 the Enfield sidings were closed and the land sold for housing. transformed Enfield In the early days of the Hertford Loop, trains consisting of up to eleven gas-lit coaches were pulled by small tank locomo- Historian David Cockle, from The Enfield Society, takes a tives. There were first, second and third class compartments. Improvements came in 1925 look back at the fascinating history of the Hertford Loop when new, smooth-riding ‘Quadart’ coaches with articulated bogies were introduced. reat Northern Railway (GNR) opened There were initially 16 weekday trains and Green Lanes to reach Palmers Green (1907), These were hauled by new powerful Class its new branch line from Wood five on Sundays, nearly all running to Moor- Winchmore Hill (1908) and Enfield (1909). N2 tank locomotives, which had seats for GGreen to Enfield on 1st April 1871, gate Street via Farringdon Street (both stations This caused both relief and concern for the 600 passengers and ran for almost 40 years. just over 150 years ago. are now sans ‘street’). One mid-morning train GNR; serious peak-hour congestion at Kings In 1958, diesel trains replaced some steam This was a modification to the act of parlia- actually ran through to Victoria via Ludgate Cross was relieved, but some off-peak traffic trains and, in summer 1959, all passenger ment, passed in March 1865, for a new rail- Hill and . The frequency gradually was lost. Competition from the tube also led trains were scheduled as diesel trains, way from to Hertford. GNR wanted increased with North London Railway running to the withdrawal of the cross-London trains heralding the end of steam on the route. an alternative route to provide relief to the trains from Broad Street to Enfield in 1875 to Victoria and in 1907. In 1976, the line was electrified, and trains busy section of its main line south of Hitchin. and South Eastern Railway running trains A significant development had come in 1898 started taking a new shorter route to Moor- The plan was to join up the Hatfield to through from Woolwich in 1879. when the new Enfield to Stevenage line was gate via & . Hertford (Cowbridge) branch, just south of It was not until the late 1880s that sub- approved. This would provide the long-awaited Hertford. Trains would then head west to urban development arrived around Bowes alternative route to relieve the main line. join the Great Northern Main Line south Park, by which time the train service had But it took considerable time to arrange the “There was a of Digswell Viaduct, by means of a new increased to nearly 30 a day. Palmers Green finance and contracts and it was not until Jan- north-facing curve. and Winchmore Hill, meanwhile, remained uary 1906 that the first contract was let for morning milk train However, a financial crisis in 1866 caused rural in character until the 1900s, when a four-and-a-half mile section out to Cuffley. the Hornsey to Hertford line beyond Enfield estate land became developed. The extension started at Grange Park, in to Kings Cross” to be abandoned, making Enfield the termi- Suburban traffic steadily increased, but order for the line to gain height and cross nus of the new route. There were initially competition arrived in 1907, with the electric Windmill Hill via a new bridge. Two viaducts The latest improvement came in 2019, just two intermediate stations on the branch trams running from along were also built, one north of Gordon Hill when the first-generation electric trains line; Palmers Green and Winchmore Hill. (Rendlesham), to carry the line over Turkey were replaced by new Class 717 trains, and Bowes Park opened later, on 1st April 1880. Brook, and one south of Cuffley (Soper’s the best-ever timetable saw 180 trains sched- The branch had to cross the valleys of the Farm) to cross Northaw Brook. uled each weekday. Pymmes and Salmons brooks, which led to The old Enfield terminus was converted During the pandemic, passenger numbers some high embankments. Where the line into a goods depot, while a new station plummeted to 15%, but this is now increas- crossed Salmons Brook, at Grange Park, was (today’s Enfield Chase) was built adjacent to ing steadily. It remains to be seen whether particularly troublesome, with the heavy the new bridge over Windmill Hill. the number of commuters travelling to the clay soil causing slips. The Board of Trade On 4th April 1910, the Cuffley extension City reaches pre-Covid levels, but the trend sanctioned the new branch on condition was opened with its new stations; Grange shows leisure travel increasing faster. that a 10mph speed restriction be imposed Park, Enfield, Gordon Hill, and The Hertford Loop is now assured a bright over the embankment. Additionally, a Cuffley. The majority of trains turned back future, both as a diversion from the main The original GNR terminus station at watchman was stationed at the line side, in Windmill Hill, Enfield, in 1898 at Gordon Hill, with 16 going through to line, and in serving North London’s suburbs case of any further slips. Credit ELSA Cuffley. As Crews Hill and Cuffley had little and . 19 SPORT No.32 MAY 2021 ENFIELD DISPATCH Tackling racism in football Enfield Town FC player says more needs to be done, writes Andrew Warshaw

he scourge of online racist abuse targeting black professional footballers T has reached alarming and disturbing levels, with calls for social media companies to crack down and name and shame the culprits. While the non-league game is certainly not immune from some of the disgraceful comments posted on established platforms, instances are thankfully relatively few and far between. Enfield Town FC prides itself on racial integration, all the more so being a supporter-owned club. But defender Jeremiah Gyebi is fully aware of what happens further up the pyramid and believes a lot more has to be done to stamp it out. Jeremiah represented the club at the recent Enfield Stand Up to Racism meeting, conducted via Zoom, and in a powerful address to delegates denounced those who use anonymous accounts to hurl racist comments online yet somehow get away with it. Andreas and Chris Evangelou outside “Anyone can create an account with a fake The Fit Factory in name and fake picture and go and abuse a player,” said Jeremiah. “There should definitely be something in place whereby if you sign up for a platform, you have to identify yourself Boxing brothers fighting properly, maybe a passport or driving licence. “That way the culprits could be tracked down and prosecuted.” fit as new gym opens Jeremiah, thankfully, has not experienced any racism so far in his career but sympathises with professional players such as Wilfred Zaha of The Evangelou brothers are celebrating opening their Crystal Palace who are getting tired of taking own gym in Cockfosters, reports James Cracknell a knee without seeing any tangible results. “I am still for taking a knee but it’s not enough to wo former boxing champions allowed to take part in a range of this, we didn’t have any loans. We are eradicate racism in football,” he said. “I sometimes have opened a gym in Cock- group classes. boxers at heart and we will always feel it has been put in place just for the sake of it. T fosters after overcoming the Chris, who also works as an actor fight to succeed in life – it’s rare at It’s the right thing to do but it’s not enough. economic challenges presented by and recently starred in Guy Ritchie the moment to see a business opening “If a fan is caught being racist there should the pandemic. gang movie The Gentlemen, told the rather than closing.” be harsher penalties. Maybe even a lifetime Chris and Andreas Evangelou – who Dispatch: “We have spent six or seven A year ago Chris found himself out ban, something that can scare others.” both became International Masters years trying to find a place like this. of work, when his acting career was Jeremiah would like to see football anti- champions at the height of their We wanted somewhere local to us put on hold because of the pandemic, racism charity Kick It Out do even more to get professional boxing careers in 2014 – because we are both from Enfield and while he also had to pause his personal the anti-discrimination message across. were forced to delay the full opening we have a big following in the area, training business. But the spare time “I remember when I was 17 attending a workshop of The Fit Factory in Station Parade especially in the Greek community. helped him and Andreas put together given by Kick It Out. Thinking about it now, four by several months, after the second “We wanted to give something back their business plan for the new gym. years later, I didn’t feel that they went deep enough wave of the pandemic hit last winter. to the boxing world. We have a wealth Andreas said: “I have worked in a into the subject in terms of how to stop it. While they had been able to trade of knowledge and we want to train lot of youth clubs but many of them “Enough is enough. Let’s be honest, if a as a coffee shop in the interim, the young people.” have closed in recent years – what white player has a bad game, he just gets told pair were finally able to celebrate While The Fit Factory is not being run after-school activities are there for he’s not good enough. But when someone uses the official launch of their gym as a boxing club, Chris and Andreas kids now? There is not a lot going on the colour of your skin to justify why you’ve last month after the government want to use the gym to introduce young in Cockfosters and Oakwood. had a bad game, for a young player to experience confirmed it would lift restrictions people to the sport, with few nearby “We want kids to be doing something such a thing – perhaps a teenager making his and allow leisure venues to open. facilities available for training. The healthy and productive. During lock- debut – that’s beyond me. The Fit Factory, which occupies a for- brothers’ father, Costakis Evangelou, down they’ve been stuck at home but “It’s time for black footballers, when they step out on mer dry cleaners unit, has been fitted also happens to run Edmonton Eagles now we’ve got this space here for them the pitch, to not have fear about being racially abused. out with six punching bags, weights Amateur Boxing Club, should any to support their physical development, “The same goes for players’ families, who are and other exercise equipment, while young boxers wish to compete locally. as well as their emotional wellbeing, also abused on social media. It’s unacceptable the front area serves coffee, smoothies “Even after boxing around the world and help with anger management in 2021 and, believe me, it has a huge effect on and snacks. It is only permitted to allow and acting in films, this is the biggest issues and conflict resolution.” the player. No-one wants to go out on the pitch individual adults to train initially, until venture of my life,” Chris said. For more information about The Fit Factory: if they think their family might be abused if 17th May, but children are currently “We’ve put our life savings into Visit thefitfactory.co.uk they make a mistake.” 20 No.32 MAY 2021 ENFIELD DISPATCH Support independent local journalism

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