ENFIELD DISPATCH No. 1 THE BOROUGH’S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER OCT 2018

FEATURE A group of Enfield residents are working together to improve a local stream – and boost wildlife P . 3

INTERVIEW Kate McGeevor talks about her seven years managing Forty Hall Farm P . 7

COMMENT Inspector Chris Byrne on how a merger of two police teams could benefit the borough P . 9

ARTS & CULTURE A new children's choir in Enfield Staff at the new £200m Chase Farm Hospital building have welcomed their first patients – full story on Page 3 is hitting all the right notes P . 13

Huge homes deal ditched SPORT Why Enfield Town FC are aiming over 'foreign sales' fear high in the league this season Council leader denies money was wasted on failed search for Meridian Water master-planner P . 15 BY JAMES CRACKNELL years, but the £6billion project has overseas sales. When I asked about enter into negotiation with devel- been dogged by delays. Last year it, they said new homes would be opers on a site-by-site basis. alks with a Chinese firm the top choice for a master develop- marketed in Enfield for the first Three sites, providing around 1,000 enfielddispatch.co.uk over the construction of er, Barratt, pulled out, leaving the month, nationally for the second new homes and 900 new jobs in thousands of new homes council to negotiate instead with month, and after that the whole total, are now being taken forward collapsed after it emerged its second choice, Pacific Century world. It was unacceptable.” by the council – with the first homes @EnfieldDispatch Tthey wanted to sell them to over- Premium Developments (PCPD). Cllr Caliskan also said the firm only built as soon as possible after the seas buyers. Councillor Caliskan took over the seemed interested in creating low- opening of Meridian Water's new The new leader of Enfield Council, reigns at the council in May after skilled jobs. “Coupled with the fact railway station, currently scheduled /EnfieldDispatch Nesil Caliskan, said the proposed ousting former leader Doug Taylor they talked about building luxury for May 2019. Meridian Water deal went sour following the local election. She homes – I didn't think it was okay.” The council has also secured because the company told coun- told the Dispatch: “When I became The council confirmed in July that £120million from the government to [email protected] cillors it would market the new leader all options were on the table. talks with PCPD had ended and that fund a series of infrastructure works homes abroad. I spent a couple of weeks looking it would now take an entirely new including a new road, flood defence Meridian Water in Edmonton is at the deal. I wasn't convinced, but approach to Meridian Water, with scheme, cycle and pedestrian links, one of the largest redevelopment we gave them a chance. no master developer being sought. and a boost to local rail services. sites in London with 10,000 homes “PCPD made a presentation and Instead, the council would retain planned there over the next 10-15 it became obvious there would be overall control of the scheme and CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 2 NEWS No.1 OCTOBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH

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“We need to make the area con- nected,” Cllr Caliskan explained. “We need to look at the whole ED. project and show the market we have a plan and that we will deliver it. We will have a phase-by-phase o approach, giving many more com- N .1 panies a chance to bid for sites, and also generating greater financial OCTOBER 2018 returns for the council.” Cllr Caliskan dismissed sugges- Enfield Dispatch is the tions that suddenly ditching talks borough's free community to find a Meridian Water master- newspaper. We publish planner, which had lasted several monthly and distribute 10,000 years, meant starting from scratch. free copies of each issue Opposition Conservative council- to cafés, pubs, community lors claimed £3m was “wasted” on centres, libraries, GP surgeries, legal fees and advice during the schools, hair salons, and outside railway stations. failed procurement process. But the council leader pointed to prog- Publisher ress made with land acquisition David Floyd and said: “We have done a lot of the foundation work, building Editor James Cracknell up knowledge of the sites, clean- Original plans for the Meridian Water project, which may now change as the council seeks to work with new developers Designer “They talked ing up the land – these are things industries to provide employment housing, and Cllr Caliskan says this Jonathan Duncan we would have to pay for anyway.” at Meridian Water during the early also applies to Meridian Water. “My Since 2014 the council has acquired phase of works. “We could just rent number one priority for the borough Project Manager about building Anna Merryfield 35 hectares at Meridian Water, at a cost it out to a chicken factory and make is reducing inequality, and Meridian luxury homes of £157m, and now owns 64 percent of some money, but we are trying to get Water will play a part in that.” Contributors the land earmarked for development. people to live here. We will get it right.” Stephen Cox – I didn't think Cllr Caliskan also said the council The council's aim for any new Find out more about the Claire Fisher was exploring the potential for key housing development in Enfield is plans for Meridian Water: Frances Dismore it was okay” players from the film and music to provide 50 percent 'affordable' Visit meridianwater.co.uk Alison Archer Ciara McNulty Basil Clarke Chris Byrne Jason McKenna Margaret Green Jo Johnson Borough prepares for Brexit Sharlene Gandhi Dana Burstow Fears over impact on local services and construction projects after UK leaves European Union Garry Humphreys Regan O’Mahony Marianna Michael BY STEPHEN COX service arrangements will need to new and untried ‘settled status’. Cllr Caliskan said: “As with the David Williamson be reviewed”. Enfield’s flagship £6billion Meridi- majority of local councils across Arthur Salisbury ix months before Brexit, Councillor Nesil Caliskan, the an Water development is intended the country, we are very keen that bosses at Enfield Council council leader, has called for new to bring thousands of jobs and new government should announce a CONTACT say they need urgent clarity funding streams to cover the loss housing, but could become one of fund to replace the EU structur- Son the final deal to be able to of EU regeneration funding. She many projects that struggles to find al funding that will no longer be Call 020 8521 7956 manage the effects on its services. said: “Enfield Council continues qualified workers, with the council open to us. Email EnfieldDispatch@ The council's leadership has to be concerned as to the poten- warning that Brexit “may have a “We hope to see decisive lead- socialspider.com highlighted the potential eco- tial impact Brexit or a ‘no deal negative impact on [the] construc- ership from government soon Post Salisbury House, Bury nomic impact and uncertainty Brexit’ may have on our commu- tion industry, which is reliant on as the deadline draws closer. Street West, Enfield N9 9LA for the 23,000 non-British EU nities and our ability to continue EU nationals”. We cannot firm-up plans of citizens currently residing in to deliver high-quality services Last month the council’s cabinet action until more detail is made ADVERTISING the borough. when we leave the EU. available to us Contact Ben Cawthra: Earlier this year a council paper “We continue to await on the final Call 020 3892 0061 assessing risks to service deliv- firm direction from “Regeneration programmes settlement.” Email ben.cawthra@ ery gave an 'Amber' rating for government and in the The council hackneycitizen.co.uk Brexit, meaning it has potential interim are developing could be placed at risk” leader has also to cause disruption. contingency plans and joined those The report stated that, depend- gaining a better understanding of discussed a projected gap in calling for a 'popular vote' on the ing on the outcome of negotia- potential impacts on our residents funding over spending of more final proposals – a second Brexit tions, “regeneration programmes and on service provision.” than £9million, which may be met referendum. could be placed at risk; housing A third of all London’s construc- from reserves. Any economic She added: “I support the People’s supply may come under further tion workers come from the rest downturn caused by Brexit could Vote and believe that Enfield resi- We are grateful to Love Your Doorstep pressure; business rate income of the EU and, after Brexit, such impact further on income and in- dents deserve a say over what the for their ongoing support could fall, and environmental workers will need to apply for a crease demand for services. deal is – if there is one.” Feature 3 Volunteers are working together to P.5 NEWS No.1 OCTOBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH improve a local stream – and boost wildlife

Local Tories Labour divided over leadership in racism row Complaints about selection process, but action against local party unlikely BY JAMES CRACKNELL Councillor suspended

omplaints by Labour coun- after comments at meeting cillors in Enfield about the selection process during this he local Conservative Party Cyear's local election are unlikely to became embroiled in a lead to disciplinary action being racism row after two Enfield taken, the Dispatch understands. Tcouncillors in as many months were Several sitting councillors were suspended over comments made deselected prior to May's election, about people of Turkish origin. in what some in the local party Councillor William Coleshill brought claim was a co-ordinated move to chaotic scenes to the council chamber enable Councillor Nesil Caliskan last month when, in a debate about to become the new leader. school spending, he asked if the Just two weeks after former leader Turkish family of a Labour council- Councillor Doug Taylor won an in- lor had “brought a classroom with creased majority on the council, a them” – prompting howls of protest. leadership ballot was held that re- The furore came a few weeks after sulted in Cllr Taylor being ousted another Conservative councillor was and Cllr Caliskan taking his place. suspended over an anti-Turkish post Several councillors – including on social media. some who continue to serve in the In September's full council meeting Enfield Council's cabinet, including new leader Nesil council's cabinet – made complaints Caliskan (fifth from right) Credit Enfield Council at Enfield Civic Centre, Cllr Coleshill to the Labour Party's National Execu- was responding to a motion put tive Committee (NEC) and called for forward by Councillor Susan Erbil an investigation into the selection tion process, saying all candidates members upset at comments about Ryan pointed to the ongoing calling for the government to reverse process amid claims that “signifi- were “interviewed by completely Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. anti-Semitism row in the party and spending cuts affecting local schools. cant irregularities” had occurred. independent panels comprised of The no confidence motion was manoeuvres being made by “hard After claiming migrants had contri- A leaked letter also showed that three Labour members from outside agreed in a narrow vote of 94 to 92. left” activists, citing her position as buted to the pressure placed on edu- some members were upset at the Enfield”. The council leader declined It stated that members believed chair of the Labour Friends of Israel cation funding, he asked: “When the number of sitting black councillors to comment further for this article. Joan had “publicly undermined the group as a decisive factor. Erbil family entered this country, did who had been deselected. Councillor Joanna Laban, the Tory Labour Party in a manner that did She said: “This was about anti-Sem- they bring a classroom with them?” However, the Dispatch has been told group leader, said: “People deserve not seek a constructive way forward”. itism in the Labour Party and those Loud cries of “racist” and “shame” that Labour's NEC is not currently to know the truth and for any nec- Much of the anger against Joan of us who have stood by the Jewish erupted from the Labour benches in conducting a formal investigation essary action to be taken.” stems from the 2017 General community and said 'enough is the council chamber, with many coun- into the selection process. While it The ongoing row over the circum- Election, when the Enfield North MP enough'. I will continue to speak out cillors visibly angry and upset. The is unlikely any disciplinary action stances that led to the change at the openly disparaged the Labour Party's against anti-Semitism, against the situation threatened to escalate before will be taken over the matter, the helm of the council last May comes leadership and claimed voters have campaign to demonise and delegit- Councillor Saray Karakus, who as Mayor party has not denied the possibili- as further Labour divisions were “more confidence in Theresa May imise the world's only Jewish state, of Enfield was chairing the meeting, ty that rules were broken. exposed by last month's vote of no as prime minister than they would and for a Labour Party which is true intervened and appealed for calm. In an email to party members confidence against Enfield North have in Jeremy Corbyn”. to its values of anti-racism, respect Cllr Coleshill said that he withdrew Cllr Caliskan defended the selec- MP Joan Ryan, with constituency In response to the vote, Ms and decency.” the remark and apologised, but after a ten-minute break, did not return to his seat. The meeting subsequently ewly-rebuilt Chase Farm founded in 1948 – the same year people of Enfield, as well as the resumed with a motion, already sched- New £200m Hospital has welcomed its as the National Health Service. wider population we serve, a bril- uled, stating the council “condemns Nfirst patients. There is a hospital concierge service liant environment to deliver the and stands against racism, xenopho- hospital The £200million hospital build- situated in the main lobby and very best of modern healthcare.” bia and hate crimes”. ing is described as being “equipped volunteers will help patients and While Chase Farm's accident and Councillor Joanne Laban, the Tory building opens for the digital age” and features an visitors find their way around. emergency department was closed leader, said: “Cllr Coleshill has had urgent care centre, older person’s In addition, the hospital is testing five years ago, the new urgent care his party membership and the Con- The new Chase Farm Hospital building is assessment unit, and eight “state- new technologies to improve centre (UCC) can treat minor illness servative group whip suspended. He set to host 10,000 operations each year of-the-art” operating theatres. patient experience and safety. This or injury that isn’t life-threaten- is sitting as an independent member.” Chase Farm will now be the includes patients having greater ing, including sprains, strains and The member for Bush Hill Park is now primary location for planned control and involvement in their broken bones; minor burns and the second newly-elected councillor to surgery within the Royal Free own care through a ‘patient portal’. scalds; minor head and eye injuries; be suspended by the local party, after London NHS Foundation Trust, They will be able to view their and bites and stings. No appoint- Councillor Stephanos Ioannou, who which also runs the Barnet and medical history, test results, and ments are needed and the UCC is represents Southgate, shared a tabloid Royal Free hospitals – delivering upcoming appointments. open every day from 8am to 10pm. front page from the 1970s with a head- an expected 10,000 operations Natalie Forrest, chief executive of The old hospital buildings, includ- line describing Turks as 'Barbarians'. each year. Chase Farm Hospital, said: “It’s ex- ing some structures that are more Cllr Laban added: “The Conserva- Accessibility has also been greatly citing to welcome patients into our than 130 years old, are now being tive Party takes this sort of matter improved at the hospital in The brand new hospital. We are very redeveloped for housing and very seriously and on both occasions Ridgeway, which was originally proud and know it will offer the education. acted quickly.” 4 FEATURES No.1 OCTOBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH

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BY egrets on the river, take our kids Full stream ahead pond-dipping, and build outdoor Frances Dismore classrooms and riverside paths. A group of Enfield residents are working together Vicci Midwinter is one of the local & Alison Archer people involved. She said: “Pymmes to improve a local stream – and help boost wildlife Brook, like many of London’s rivers, is heavily polluted, mainly by the run-off from roads and by sewage mis-connections, but environmen- tal crime is also a problem. “We want to change how people think about their rivers, to under- stand that by getting involved we can do something about it!” Eamonn Cannon, another resi- dent working on the project, said the group were using a computer programme developed by Oxford University to model the impact that building wetlands can have on water quality. “We’ve shown that it will improve by a whopping 28 percent, which would transform Pymmes Brook from one of the dirtiest rivers in the UK to one whose water quality is rated as ‘good’.” The group is now calling itself the Pymmes Brookers (short for ‘Pymmes Brook Restorers’). They want to con- struct 16 wetlands along the river’s catchment. Prospective sites in Enfield include Arnos Park, Tatem Park, and Tile Kiln Lane Green Space, in addi- tion to wetlands already planned in Broomfield and Pymmes Park. “There’s lots to do,” says volunteer hose who observed satel- people's homes. plus a computer modelling pro- Laura Hooke, “I love working with The popular wetlands area recently opened lite images recording the SuDs are constructed wetlands gramme which simulates the flow a group, outside, doing something at Firs Farm in Palmers progressive effect of this which can be built into the hard- of rainfall and run-off, 34 feasible practical to make our outdoor spaces Green is now being summer'sT heatwave on London landscaping of roads or housing sites have been identified. more enjoyable for us all. used as an example for may have noticed that as our city’s developments as planters or swales. The Pymmes Brook in Enfield is one “We’d love people to help us spread other parks and open green spaces scorched brown, our They can be landscaped into parks as of the streams the word, and spaces to follow waterways turned green. rewilded spaces for recreation, outdoor that feeds into we’re going to Credit James Cracknell It seems we’re so estranged from classrooms, and habitat for wild- the River Lea, “It's a fantastic need help with our rivers that we’re unable to life. SuDs slow stormwater run-off, but it is cur- lots of things, interpret conspicuous indicators of allowing sewer networks to function rently one of opportunity from planting environmental calamity, even within capacity, averting emergency the dirtiest in to improve the reedbeds, to when they are visible from space. discharges of sewage into our rivers. the country. litter-picking, As social media wondered as the Often parks are sited on floodplains; Working with whole river” and all sorts.” 'Astroturf' duckweed blooms prolif- here SuDS can be landscaped to create communities in Peter Leedham erated, fish were dying. How uncanny greater capacity to store floodwater. the river’s catchment area, as well is part of another group that is that it was our iconic, critically- The wetland plants filter out grit, oil, as Enfield Council and Thames 21, a doing something similar for Salm- “We’re going to endangered, red-listed eels, surfacing microplastics, and heavy-metals from group of residents want to install a on’s Brook, which also runs through from the anaerobic, polluted depths road run-off – preventing these from new wetlands area that will clean the Enfield on its way to the River Lea. need help with dead, that spelt out the home truth. polluting our rivers. The plants water naturally, reduce flood risk, He said: “We’d love to hear from Fortunately, we can build inter- also absorb excess nutrients from increase biodiversity, and improve people who live or work next to lots of things, ventions in Enfield to reduce the sewerage introduced by incorrect Enfield’s open spaces. Salmon’s Brook to help us make it diffuse pollution blighting our wa- plumbing, mitigating extreme duck The project is a fantastic opportu- a part of our environment that we from planting terways and improve our commu- weed and algal blooms. nity to improve, not just our local can all enjoy!” nity’s and our wildlife’s resilience Residents, facilitated by the leading green spaces, but the whole river, reedbeds, to to climate change. We have an un- waterways charity Thames21, have and is an amazing opportunity to To find out more and to get precedented opportunity in north used their local knowledge to iden- have a real and positive impact on involved with the Pymmes Brookers: litter-picking, London to build a matrix of Sus- tify areas to site SuDS in Enfield our environment. Email [email protected] tainable Drain Systems (SuDS) to and other parts of the Lower Lea By working with people along the and all sorts” improve water quality on a catch- catchment in London. 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“We need to make the area con- Local Tories Enfield Dispatchnected,” Cllr Caliskan explained. is the borough’s free Labour divided over leadership “We need to look at the whole Circulation and Distribution in racism row ED. project and show the market we Complaints about selection process, but action against local party unlikely communityhave a plannewspaper. and that we will deliver It includes BY JAMES CRACKNELL Cllr William Coleshill has it. 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We publish planner, which had lasted several • 2,500 copiesdeselected distributed prior to May's election, door-to-door; Tcouncillors in as many months were monthly and distribute 10,000 years, meant starting from scratch. in what some in the local party suspended over comments made freeborough, copies of each issue Oppositioninterviews Conservative council- with local people, claim was a co-ordinated move to about people of Turkish origin. to cafés, pubs, community lors claimed £3m was “wasted” on • 500 copiesenable distributed Councillor Nesil Caliskan outside railway stations; Councillor William Coleshill brought centres, libraries, GP surgeries, legal fees and advice during the to become the new leader. chaotic scenes to the council chamber schools,and hair salons, previews and of local events. failed procurement process. But Just two weeks after former leader last month when, in a debate about outside railway stations. the council leader pointed to prog- Councillor Doug Taylor won an in- school spending, he asked if the Publisher ress made with land acquisition • 7,000 copiescreased majoritydistributed on the council, a to coffee shops, cafés, Turkish family of a Labour council- David Floyd and said: “We have done a lot of leadership ballot was held that re- lor had “brought a classroom with the foundation work, building sulted in Cllr Taylor being ousted them” – prompting howls of protest. TheEditor paper is published by Social pubs, hair salons, doctors’ surgeries, community up knowledge of the sites, clean- Original plans for the Meridian Water project, which may now change as the council seeks to work with new developers and Cllr Caliskan taking his place. The furore came a few weeks after James Cracknell Several councillors – including another Conservative councillor was SpiderDesigner Community“They talked Interesting up the land – these areCompany, things industries to provide employment housing, andcentres, Cllr Caliskan says this libraries,some who continue to serveand in the places of worship. suspended over an anti-Turkish post Jonathan Duncan we would have to pay for anyway.” at Meridian Water during the early also applies to Meridian Water. “My council's cabinet – made complaints Enfield Council's cabinet, including new leader Councillor on social media. Nesil Caliskan (fifth from right) Credit Enfield Council Since 2014 the council has acquired phase of works. “We could just rent number one priority for the borough to the Labour Party's National Execu- In September's full council meeting Project Manager about building which runs two other35 hectares papers at Meridian Water, at a costin it out north- to a chicken factory and make is reducing inequality, and Meridian tive Committee (NEC) and called for at Enfield Civic Centre, Cllr Coleshill Anna Merryfield luxury homes of £157m, and now owns 64 percent of some money, but we are trying to get Water will play a part in that.” an investigation into the selection tion process, which she was direct- with constituency party members In response to the vote, Ms Ryan was responding to a motion put Contributors the land earmarked for development. people to live here. We will get it right.” process amid claims that “signifi- ly involved in, saying all candidates claiming the Labour MP played a pointed to the ongoing anti-Semi- forward by Councillor Susan Erbil eastStephen Cox London– I didn't – Tottenham think Cllr Caliskan also saidCommunity the council The council's aim for any new Find outWe more about will the distributecant irregularities” to had occurred.all partswere “interviewed of by completelyEnfield role in the borough, ousting of Cllr Taylor. tism including: row in the party and manoeu- calling for the government to reverse Claire Fisher was exploring the potential for key housing development in Enfield is plans for Meridian Water: A leaked letter also showed that independent panels comprised of The no confidence motion was vres being made by “hard left” ac- spending cuts affecting local schools. Frances Dismore it was okay” players from the film and music to provide 50 percent 'affordable' Visit meridianwater.co.uk some members were upset at the three Labour members from outside agreed in a narrow vote of 94 to 92. tivists, citing her position as chair of After claiming migrants had contri- PressAlison Archer and Waltham Forest Echo – on number of sitting black councillors Enfield”. The council leader declined It stated that members believed the Labour Friends of Israel group buted to the pressure placed on edu- Ciara McNulty • Angel Edmonton • Bullsmoor • Palmers Green who had been de-selected. to comment further for this article. Joan had “publicly undermined the as a decisive factor. cation funding, he asked: “When the Basil Clarke a Chrisnot-for-profit Byrne basis. The Dispatch However, the Dispatch has been told Councillor Joanna Laban, the Tory Labour Party in a manner that did She said: “This was about anti-Semi- Erbil family entered this country, did Jason McKenna • Silver Streetthat Labour's NEC is not currently• Forty group leader, Hill said: “People deserve not seek a constructive• wayBowes forward”. tism in Parkthe Labour Party and those of they bring a classroom with them?” Margaret Green conducting a formal investigation to know the truth and for any nec- Much of the anger against Joan us who have stood by the Jewish com- Loud cries of “racist” and “shame” reliesJo Johnson on advertisingBorough revenueprepares to cover for Brexit into the selection process. While it essary action to be taken.” stems from the 2017 General Elec- munity and said 'enough is enough'. erupted from the Labour benches in Sharlene Gandhi • Edmonton Greenis unlikely any disciplinary• actionEnfield The ongoing row Town over the circum- tion, when the Enfield• Arnos North MP I will Grove continue to speak out against the council chamber, with many coun- Dana Burstow Fears over impact on local services and construction projects after UK leaves European Union will be taken over the matter, the stances that led to the change at the openly disparaged the Labour Party's anti-Semitism, against the campaign cillors visibly angry and upset. The productionGarry Humphreys costs but all income is party has not denied the possibili- helm of the council last May has also leadership and claimed voters have to demonise and delegitimise the situation threatened to escalate before Regan O’Mahony • Ponders End • Bush Hill Park • Southgate BY STEPHEN COX service arrangements will need to new and untried ‘settled status’. Cllr Caliskan said: “As with the ty that rules were broken. been cited as a contributory factor in “more confidence in Theresa May world's only Jewish state, and for a Councillor Saray Karakus, who as Mayor Marianna Michael be reviewed”. Enfield’s flagship £6billion Meridi- majority of local councils across In an email to party members last month's vote of no confidence as prime minister than they would Labour Party which is true to its values of Enfield was chairing the meeting, reinvestedDavid Williamson in the continuing success Arthur Salisbury ix months before Brexit, Councillor Nesil Caliskan, the an Water development is intended the country,• Enfield we are very keen that Highway Cllr Caliskan defended the• selecEnfield- against Enfield NorthChase MP Joan Ryan, have in Jeremy Corbyn”.• Oakwoodof anti-racism, respect and decency.” intervened and appealed for calm. bosses at Enfield Council council leader, has called for new to bring thousands of jobs and new government should announce a Cllr Coleshill said that he withdrew ofCONTACT the paper.say they need urgent clarity funding streams to cover the loss housing, but could become one of fund to replace the EU structur- the remark and apologised, but after Son the final deal to be able to of EU regeneration funding. She many projects that struggles to find al funding• Albanythat will no longer be • Grangeewly-rebuilt Park Chase Farm founded in 1948 •– the Cockfosters same year people of Enfield, as well as the a ten-minute break, did not return to Call 020 8521 7956 manage the effects on its services. said: “Enfield Council continues qualified workers, with the council open to us. New £200m Hospital has welcomed its as the National Health Service. wider population we serve, a bril- his seat. The meeting subsequently Email EnfieldDispatch@ The council's leadership has to be concerned as to the poten- warning that Brexit “may have a “We hope to see decisive lead- first patients. There is a hospital concierge service liant environment to deliver the resumed with a motion, already sched- socialspider.com • Enfield Lock • WinchmoreN Hill • Hadley Wood highlighted the potential eco- tial impact Brexit or a ‘no deal negative impact on [the] construc- ership from government soon hospital The £200million hospital build- situated in the main lobby and very best of modern healthcare.” uled, stating the council “condemns Post Salisbury House, Bury nomic impact and uncertainty Brexit’ may have on our commu- tion industry, which is reliant on as the deadline draws closer. ing is described as being “equipped volunteers will help patients and While Chase Farm's accident and and stands against racism, xenopho- Street West, Enfield N9 9LA for the 23,000 non-British EU nities and our ability to continue EU nationals”. We cannot firm-up plans of building opens for the digital age” and features an visitors find their way around. emergency department was closed bia and hate crimes”. citizens currently residing in to deliver high-quality services Last month the council’s cabinet action until more detail is made urgent care centre, older person’s In addition, the hospital is testing five years ago, the new urgent care Councillor Joanne Laban, the Tory ADVERTISING the borough. when we leave the EU. available to us The new Chase Farm Hospital building is assessment unit, and eight “state- new technologies to improve centre (UCC) can treat minor illness leader, said: “Cllr Coleshill has had set to host 10,000 operations each year Contact Ben Cawthra: Earlier this year a council paper “We continue to await on the final of-the-art” operating theatres. patient experience and safety. This or injury that isn’t life-threaten- his party membership and the Con- Call 020 3892 0061 assessing risks to service deliv- firm direction from “Regeneration programmes settlement.” Chase Farm will now be the includes patients having greater ing, including sprains, strains and servative group whip suspended. He Email ben.cawthra@ Toery gave anenquire 'Amber' rating for government andabout in the advertising The councilcontact Ben primaryCawthra location for planned control and involvement in their broken bones; minor burns and is sitting as an independent member.” hackneycitizen.co.uk Brexit, meaning it has potential interim are developing could be placed at risk” leader has also surgery within the Royal Free own care through a ‘patient portal’. scalds; minor head and eye injuries; The member for Bush Hill Park is now to cause disruption. contingency plans and joined those London NHS Foundation Trust, They will be able to view their and bites and stings. No appoint- the second newly-elected councillor to The report stated that, depend- gaining a better understanding of discussed a projected gap in calling for a 'popular vote' on the which also runs the Barnet and medical history, test results, and ments are needed and the UCC is be suspended by the local party, after oning on the 020outcome of negotia -3892potential impacts on our0061 residents funding overand spending of [email protected] final proposals – a second Brexit Royal Free hospitals – delivering upcoming appointments. open every day from 8am to 10pm. Councillor Stephanos Ioannou, who tions, “regeneration programmes and on service provision.” than £9million, which may be met referendum. an expected 10,000 operations Natalie Forrest, chief executive of The old hospital buildings, includ- represents Southgate, shared a tabloid could be placed at risk; housing A third of all London’s construc- from reserves. Any economic She added: “I support the People’s each year. Chase Farm Hospital, said: “It’s ex- ing some structures that are more front page from the 1970s with a head- supply may come under further tion workers come from the rest downturn caused by Brexit could Vote and believe that Enfield resi- Accessibility has also been greatly citing to welcome patients into our than 130 years old, are now being line describing Turks as 'Barbarians'. We are grateful to Love Your Doorstep 100pressure;75 50business25 rate0 income 100of the75 EU50 and,25 after0 Brexit, such100 impact75 50 further25 on0 income100 and75 in- 50dents25 deserve0 a say over what the improved at the hospital in The brand new hospital. We are very redeveloped for housing and Cllr Laban added: “The Conserva- for their ongoing support could fall, and environmental workers will need to apply for a crease demand for services. deal is – if there is one.” Ridgeway, which was originally proud and know it will offer the education. tive Party takes this sort of matter very seriously and on both occasions acted quickly.” Support for older people A new project run by Age UK Enfield is offering advice and support

BY CIARA MCNULTY borough into quadrants and each and talk to us and we can hope- navigator went out and became fully help to signpost and organ- ine months ago we an expert on everything that was ise support for them. If people’s launched the iCan project in going on in their patch. problems are complex we can offer N Enfield – providing support This included not just health and home visits. for conditions such as dementia, social care services but voluntary The other remit of my iCan nav- diabetes and strokes to keep people sector support groups and social igator role is to give talks around independent and healthy. groups such as lunch clubs, memory the community and raise aware- This project was created by Age clubs for people with dementia, ness of how to prevent or better UK Enfield, Alphacare, Lea Valley exercise classes, and falls prevention manage these conditions. We Crossroads Care, and Attend – classes. It was heart-warming to see organise quarterly awareness with a successful joint bid for how many voluntary groups there events and are currently in the funding made to Enfield Council. are and meet so many people who process of setting up a 'Tea and An added intervention for iCan give their time to run these groups Chatter' social group in a library is to support people who are with enthusiasm and kindness. in each part of the borough. isolated and lonely and might need The next task was to find ways We have had some excellent feed- end-of-life information. of making ourselves as visible as back on iCan so far, including one For the project to function a possible in the community so that GP surgery saying it was dealing manager and four 'navigators' were people could access help. We ap- with things that would have oth- appointed and I was lucky to be one proached GP surgeries, libraries, erwise used up precious appoint- of the navigators. We began our task Enfield Civic Centre, North Mid- ment time. by mapping the whole borough to dlesex and Chase Farm hospitals, find out exactly what support ser- and other community centres. We vices already existed in Enfield for then successfully set up 32 'pop-up' For more information: The iCan team these conditions. We then split the surgeries where people can come Visit ageuk.org.uk/enfield No.1 OCTOBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH 7 INTERVIEW

Kate McGeevor is leaving Forty Hall Farm after working as manager for seven years

Life begins at Forty Hall Farm Kate McGeevor talks to Basil Clarke about her time managing Enfield's local farm

hen Kate McGeevor Forty Hall Vineyard went on to you could encourage people to make also stocks food and drink from courses in skills such as scything moved to Enfield seven become a thriving business, produc- environmentally-friendly choices. other local suppliers. The Enfield and hedge-laying. A veg box scheme W years ago most visitors ing still and sparkling wines from or- “Partly because of the recession Veg weekly vegetable bag scheme encourages people to think about to Forty Hall probably paid little ganically grown grapes grown by vol- and partly because of the change distributes produce to nine local seasonality and reducing food miles. attention to the adjacent farm build- unteers. Its success led to Capel Manor of government, the work that I pick-up points in the borough. The farm also hosts many school ings, if they noticed them at all. reassessing the role of the farm. was doing, into ways of helping The orchard has more than one visits, and Kate doesn't shy away from Today, as Kate prepares to move “The college saw the value of people live more sustainably, hundred different varieties of fruit the issue of meat. “The first question on to pastures new after seven years opening up the farm to the com- was not at the top of the agenda. – apples, pears, cherries, plums, we ask the children is usually: 'What managing Forty Hall Farm, she leaves munity and that's when I was taken “So I was looking for something else. damsons and mulberries. This is food do we get from this animal?'” behind a transformed place that, on on. The remit that I was given was I wasn't thinking of working on a partly because of the importance Kate emphasises the value of top of its educational role, provides to establish a centre to promote farm, but then I saw this advertised.” of protecting genetic variety, volunteering. “As well as practi- the borough with sustainably pro- sustainable food production.” Kate's first task on arrival was to put but also for educational reasons. cal skills, such as sowing seeds, duced food, volunteering opportu- Capel Manor's “I think it's volunteering helps people to build nities, fun days out for families, and new vision for “I think it's important to important to soft skills – like being able to work enjoyable evenings for music lovers. the farm came educate people in a team, turning up for work Back in 2011 there was no at just the right educate people about the lack of about the every day – the skills people some- orchard, no market garden, no time for Kate. lack of diversi- times lose if they're out of work or farm shop, no festivals and She'd been diversity in our food systems” ty in our food have been unwell for a long time. no music events. It was just a farm. working for the systems and “It's not about expecting people to “Capel Manor College took it government, researching the impact flesh on the bones of Capel Manor's how that's come about because of straight away become a gardener. over in 1997 and ran it largely as of food on the environment and peo- ideas for community production of the supermarkets. Maybe they leave with the confidence a sheep farm and as somewhere ple's relationship with food. But fol- organic fruit and vegetables. Seven “We recently discovered that a big to go on to more formal training or for students to come and do prac- lowing the arrival of the coalition years later both market garden and old apple tree on the farm isn't on the employment elsewhere. It's a pro- ticals with animals,” Kate tells government in 2010, she felt that orchard are firmly established. national fruit database. DNA tests gression rather than a direct impact.” me. “One of the previous man- her work was being ignored. Organic produce from the orchard have confirmed that it's a unique Kate McGeevor has certainly had a agers decided to go organic, and “In the early 2000s there was more and market garden and meat from variety – so we get to name it!” direct impact on Forty Hall Farm and then, in 2009, the college was ap- of a commitment to environmental the farm's cattle and sheep are All events have an educational the wider borough. I wish her well in proached by Sarah Vaughan-Rob- policy, and some of the work that used in the kitchens at the Civic component; for instance, at the her next job, which will be to trans- erts, who was looking for land to the UK government was doing was Centre and Dugdale Centre, as well Food Festival there were foraging form a former theatre in Manches- set up a community vineyard.” pretty cutting-edge, looking at how as being sold in the shop, which workshops, and there are short ter into a community venue. 8 COMMENT No.1 OCTOBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH

Tackling issues in Edmonton In our regular councillors' column, Cllr Margaret Greer talks about her priorities

was proud to be elected councillor for the Lower Edmonton ward in May and I hope to make a real difference to the res- Iidents of my community. Since my election, I have had several advice ward surgeries and arranged meetings with local residents. My first action was to go back to see some residents whom I had met on the campaign trail and thank them for their support and input over the summer period leading up to the landslide in Enfield for the local Labour Party. It is clear, however, that a number of major concerns are a focus for residents and have been for several years; fly-tipping, knife crime, housing, prostitution, the impact of budget cuts on schools and social housing, cycle lanes, Meridian Water, anti-social behaviour, and more. My focus has to be tackling what is important to the resi- dents and raising those at every opportunity. I have met with Credit Jhaymesisvi Photography/Wikimedia Commons several neighbourhood champions across my ward and have been organising Cllr Margaret Greer is a ward walkabouts newly-elected Labour with residents. member The Lower Ed- You will not believe representing Lower monton area is Edmonton clearly in need of more funding how dangerous social and this will be one of the many areas that we media can be will be focusing on over the next four years, as we Local writer Jason McKenna offers some enter into what will be a time of advice for navigating the online world difficult budget decisions in light he headline of this article Enfield that could potentially hurt the useful but you should check for of further central government cuts to local authorities. reflects the style of many posts lives and livelihoods of many people. clues as to how trustworthy these Enfield Dispatch will be a great opportunity to get across to Tthat are shared through the Enfield social media feeds have seen sources are. In the other extreme, residents some of the important work of the council, what medium of Facebook, Twitter, Insta- a sharp rise in online 'trials' where there are many people who dismiss is happening in your local area, and what your elected coun- gram, and other social media outlets. users share a post in good faith to all things that are shared on social cillors are doing and supporting to ensure your voices are They are attention-seeking 'clickbait' try and help an apparent criminal media because of scare stories. But heard. It is never an easy task, but I think I have managed to and quite often have little truth to them. be brought to justice. The danger there is a happy medium where the make some positive connections with those that have asked However, there is truth in this article. is that these vigilante posts can be sharing of good quality information for my support and assistance over the past several months. There needs to be education in the used to name and shame perfectly can help aid the community as a We held a joint ward forum meeting last month with use of social media whole and the members from Lower Edmonton, Haselbury, Edmonton when it comes to “There is a happy medium where negatives can Green, and Upper Edmonton; I was pleased to see so many local activities. Con- be minimised. people there. As lively as it was, with presentations on local nective technologies sharing good quality information Tips to avoid policing, cycle lanes, and Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ), ward can help enhance falling for scams forums are the best way of communicating and my preferred community life, but can help the community” include check- option for having face-to-face discussions with residents. at the moment a lot of harm is coming innocent individuals. ing spelling; checking web pages; The council recently held a knife crime awareness day, which about because people are not fully 'in Social media can be a force for checking the source; and compar- brought many people together alongside the police to really the know'. good in many situations relating to ing other people’s testimonies. If look at what we need to be doing to address this terrible The nature of the internet means that crimes or unfair business practic- you feel that it may be a hoax or issue affecting our communities and young people. We are a message can be spread to a large au- es but people need to wise up too. the person is sharing potentially planning to hold further events to support our communities. dience almost instantaneously. This One must be always questioning dangerous material about a crime reach can be used positively, espe- what they read on the internet, as then report the post or message. Cllr Greer is one of three councillors elected to represent cially in regards to helping bring ac- there are so many people who want If you want to take matters further Lower Edmonton, alongside Sinan Boztas and Guney Dogan (all Labour). Surgeries are held every last Saturday of the countability to public figures or crim- to garner attention or make money the police will help and can offer month 11am–12.30pm at Edmonton Green Library. Get in touch: inal activity. Recently, however, there in any way possible. advice. You can easily contact them Call 020 8379 2647 has been a growth in harmful posts in The sharing of these posts can be by dialling 101. Email [email protected] 9 Business Discover the café in Palmers P.11 No.1 OCTOBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH Green that's serving up a treat

New police unit can help borough BY INSPECTOR CHRIS BYRNE

ou may have heard that a This is being done to improve our Something that Enfield Police is already Merger of Haringey and change is coming to the way in service in Enfield and Haringey by doing very successfully will be rolled out Y which local policing is organised increasing the flexibility we have with to become the norm across Haringey too; Enfield police teams throughout London. personnel and resources. In times of officers who respond to a call will often Up until now Londoners have been increasing demand – and the police take charge of that investigation from won't be 'so unfair' used to thinking about policing in have never been in so much demand – beginning to end, which helps to ensure terms of their local borough – but this single command unit should make victims’ continuity of service. boroughs vary in size, do things it easier for Enfield and Haringey police, So what are the benefits Enfield differently, have different issues, who already work closely together, to residents can expect? We will be and are increasingly inconsistent support each other over borough lines increasing the number of officers and inflexible to police this way. at particularly busy times. focusing on schools and youth work As from January 2019, the Metropolitan I’m often asked if it is a way to cut as an investment in preventing future Police is moving away from that model police officer numbers. The answer is youth violence, and we will slim down and instead forming twelve Basic categorically no. There will still be as many to one leadership team who will oversee Command Units (BCU) across London. officers available to respond to calls across the staffing across both boroughs. But we This means, in practical terms, that Enfield and Haringey and the commitment will still be organised into five strands Enfield Police and Haringey Police will to keeping two dedicated neighbourhood of work; response, neighbourhoods, become one unit. Sadly we will not, as officers and a Police Community Support safeguarding, investigation, and a lots of people have joked, be called 'MPS Officer (PCSO) for every single electoral headquarters team that will support Hari- Enfield'! It’s going to be the rather ward will be maintained. the four other areas. more prosaic 'North Area'. It has taken a year of very intensive Obviously, as a merged BCU, we will planning from the new North Area continue to deliver all of the core BCU commander Helen Millichap and functions of policing that we do already. the senior leadership teams in both It’s actually more of a change in how boroughs, and it remains an undoubted resources are organised. However, I “Sadly we will not fact that the police need to plan for a know from talking to residents that future with fewer resources, but we are Inspector Chris Byrne works on the people clearly have questions about be called 'MPS confident that these changes in how partnerships and youth engagement these changes, beginning with: “Why we work can benefit the people of both team at Enfield Police make a change at all?” Hari-Enfield'” Enfield and Haringey.

How do 'outsiders' view Enfield? BY SHARLENE GANDHI

The borough has experienced huge change people, but rather accepting collective Let's not throw away and population growth – just under 15 responsibility for our environment and percent between 2001 and 2011 alone. the effects that this rubbish has. borough's reputation It encompasses affluent areas such as Beyond being an eyesore and seeping Winchmore Hill and Cockfosters, as well as into local vegetation and water systems, aving travelled far and wide and less affluent areas such as Edmonton, where the spread and inappropriate disposal of been asked the classic question I grew up, a place that still struggles as its rubbish has severe implications for human H“where are you from?” I always neighbouring districts undergo gentrification. health. Chemical components of plastic proudly answer: “London, if you couldn’t Enfield is a place of contrasts and conflicts; a can be ingested through the nose, mouth tell from my accent!” liminal space between city and country. and skin. Part of the problem, of course, If, by any chance, my conversation partner Sharlene Gandhi As I traded my idea of Enfield from the view is that we do not see a plastic bottle as a happens to know London quite well, they’ll is a blogger from of a resident for that of a newcomer, I noticed threat to our health and wellbeing, but tend to extend the question to ask “where Edmonton not only the steady increase of homelessness, rather a tool of convenience. in London?” and I usually respond; “Enfield, crime, and buildings being boarded up, At Lancaster University, my alma mater, in north London?” with an inflection in my but also the disturbing amount of rubbish the recycling bins around the campus had tone because I know they’ll have no idea deposited in green areas. a variety of shaped holes; a round hole for where Enfield is. Plastic bottles and packaging are scattered bottles, a smaller round hole for coffee cups, I’m secretly excited that there are still “It’s a place around Enfield, whether or not the bin two and a thin slit for paper. This technique, parts of London that have not quite made steps away is completely full or completely centred on behavioural economics, inspires it onto the tourist map. Recently though, of contrasts empty. Is it anyone’s fault, or anyone’s positive change. Enfield seems to have popped into the responsibility, that we are letting one of We need the support of local authorities collective consciousness for all the wrong London’s best-kept secrets rot under a sea of to help cultivate these habits and shape reasons. A university friend once observed and conflicts; non-biodegradable waste? our current behaviours, such that recycling that he recognised the name from a crime We could blame the council for a lack plastic becomes just as routine as recycling module that he was taking. Enfield also a liminal space of bins, failing to see our own laziness in paper. Perhaps, like Lancaster University, popped up in a lecture of my own for having putting the bins to use, while the authorities Enfield could also benefit from behaviour- some of the highest rates of homelessness between city install new bins and blame citizens for not changing bins dotted around the borough, and citizen vulnerability in the country. using them correctly. The answer comes and we could then proudly remain one of Suddenly, I started to feel ashamed. and country” not from blaming a large, siloed group of London’s best-kept, and well-kept, secrets. 10 No.1 OCTOBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH Welcome to Enfield's new community newspaper ello and welcome to Issue Social Spider director David Floyd, 1 of Enfield Dispatch! recognising the decline in local media HThe Dispatch is the bor- was making it harder for voluntary ough's free community newspaper, groups to promote and communi- published each month and distrib- cate their activities, decided to launch uted across all parts of the borough. the Echo in 2014. It operates a not- As you can see, it's a bit different to for-profit model, so all income is re- your typical local paper. Most of the invested in the paper. articles are written by voluntary con- This model has proved successful, tributors – people who are active in which is why David decided to launch their community and want to share TCP in 2016, and why we're now ex- something that matters to them. panding into Enfield. While we are For example, Frances Dismore and a growing organisation, our aim Alison Archer have written on Page with each paper remains the same 5 about a project, run by local resi- – to provide the community with a dents, to rejuvenate Pymmes Brook. platform to promote local projects, On Page 7, Basil Clarke has spoken to campaigns, events, and hold author- Kate McGeevor about her time man- ity to account. aging Forty Hall Farm. And on Page The process of launching the 12, Regan O'Mahony has written Dispatch has been a challenge. Enfield about a popular children's choir. is the fourth-largest borough in As a community newspaper, we London, with a similar population to rely on these sorts of contributions cities like Nottingham and Coventry. from people who live and work in We want to make sure that everyone the borough. This is your opportunity in the borough has a chance to read to shout about the projects, events, the paper; our distribution network The Enfield Dispatch team, from left to right; publisher David Floyd, project manager stories and issues that matter to you. features more than 200 outlets – Anna Merryfield, editor James Cracknell, designer Jonathan Duncan If you want to write about something, including cafés, pubs, communi- just email EnfieldDispatch@ ty centres, libraries, GP surgeries, socialspider.com – I'll discuss your schools, hair salons, and anywhere idea with you before giving you a else that will have us! The papers deadline and word count. are being delivered by cargo bike FOUNDING MEMBERS Of course, as well as these articles, company ZED and if you have any we still have still have room for suggestions for new places they could Thank you to the following local people and traditional news reporting. One of put the paper, just let us know. organisations who have made donations to our motivations for launching the The other big challenge is generat- Dispatch was the sudden closure last ing the money we need to cover our fund the first edition of Enfield Dispatch year of Enfield Advertiser. When I production costs. We knew we'd be was a freelance reporter I spent a unlikely to sell enough adverts in our few weeks writing for the Advertiser first edition to do this, so we are in- and I could see that it did a vital job credibly grateful to the local people in holding authority to account. The and organisations that have become Basil Clarke decline of such local papers creates 'Founding Members' of Enfield Dis- a big hole in the community. As a patch by making a donation to help monthly rather than weekly publi- fund our launch. If you also want to Stephen Cox cation, the Dispatch will not be able support us in future, we will soon to fill this hole on its own, but it can be launching a general member- make a valuable contribution. I will ship scheme, with benefits includ- Sarah Dodgson be looking to report on some of the ing having the paper delivered to issues affecting Enfield, with help your door. More information will from other local journalists. be on our website shortly – go to Chris Lemin Launching a newspaper in the age enfielddispatch.co.uk of the internet and smartphones is I'd like to end by thanking the people no easy thing. Most of the revenue who have helped make this paper Matilde Valdivieso streams that local papers have relied happen: David Floyd for taking the on for decades have been signifi- bold decision to go ahead with it; cantly reduced. Corporate-owned Jonathan Duncan for creating an Rupert Price publications are struggling, with incredible design; Basil Clarke for very few exceptions, and it's un- helping to promote the launch on likely they'll be able to recover his website Palmers Green Commu- what they've lost. That's why we're nity; Emma Rigby and the team at taking a different approach. Love Your Doorstep for promoting Enfield Dispatch is published by us and providing space at Salisbury Social Spider Community Interest House; and Anna Merryfield and Isa- Company, which already runs two belle Green at Social Spider for their other community papers in north- general support and encouragement. east London; Waltham Forest Echo I hope you enjoy our first paper – and Tottenham Community Press. all feedback is welcome! 11 BUSINESS No.1 OCTOBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH

Time for tea Bringing Discover the café in Palmers Green serving up a treat Enfield BY DANA BURSTOW into a lightning rod for local business- relationships with Enefeld Brewery; es and a gathering spot for people gin from the Old Bakery in Palmers thical and sexy, who’d have interested in excellent cocktails, live Green; handmade sodas from thought it at 375 Green music, and a passion for vinyl. Hackney; cakes from local bakers, together ELanes? Every Thursday, Friday, and Sat- some of whom are old friends; and The visionary behind My Time urday night, My Time entertains a experts in baking delicious creations is Brian Lewis. You’ll find the café crowd that would otherwise be traips- which can be sampled in the café or BY JO JOHNSON slap bang in the middle of the ing to Winchmore Hill or Muswell ordered for special occasions. “It’s Edwardian parade of shops on the Hill. Brian raves about his sexy funk, really important to me that I have How an online replanted section of Green Lanes in soul, and disco nights, which sees a relationship with my suppliers – Palmers Green. people strutting their funky stuff! we all work together to help each community forum has helped Brian has high hopes other,” he says. for regeneration and is “We are interested in offering Increasing rents and unite the borough busy galvanising shop rates challenge busi- owners, landlords and something different, ethical, nesses. To beat that, ove Your Doorstep is very excited to be able local residents into explor- Brian explains: “We to work alongside the fantastic new commu- ing its charms. The My responsible, and fun” are interested in of- L nity newspaper Enfield Dispatch. Time café ethos is keep it fering something dif- Many of you will have heard of Love Your Door- local, know your supplier, and know “Crown Heights Affair is the album ferent, ethical, responsible, and fun.” step and the work we’ve been doing across the your customer. While I’m visiting, I’d rescue from the café’s vinyl Brian escaped the responsibilities of borough for the past seven years. If you weren’t every customer says hello or has a collection,” he says, referencing the corporate world to rule his own aware of our backstory, the concept was born joke with Brian. the self-titled 1974 debut by the domain. He finishes by saying: “Our when founder Emma Rigby personally wit- “Each pot of tea delivers three New York disco group. Sometimes local business association is working nessed the horror of the 2011 London Riots. delicious infusions,” he says as he it’s a parents’ end-of-term party, to make Palmers Green a thriving hub Emma wanted to create a focal point for information presents me with a pot of jasmine and other times enthusiastic locals of successful, busy businesses and, sharing and the riots motivated her to set up a Face- pearls. Here, theatre and ceremony gather to enjoy Sunday live music with residents’ help, we’re looking book group for Enfield. This was an instant success goes into every coffee or tea. sessions or open mic nights. forward to making that a reality.” thanks to the number of like-minded people who What started just over two years Locally-sourced ingredients with the wanted to bring back the community spirit to Enfield. ago as a café serving organic, inde- lowest possible food miles are a passion For more information about My Time: In 2012, the Love Your Doorstep website was born. pendently-sourced fare, has developed for Brian; he explains how he has great Visit mytimefare.co.uk Seven years on and the online communi- ty group on Facebook has close to 24,000 local My Time members, making it the largest online com- owner Brian Lewis (right) munity group in Enfield. Fully moderated by a with his team day and night, our platform is the perfect enthusiastic chef Alex place to discuss anything local in ‘real time’. Chetty (left) We put local people in touch with local products and services and support over 650 businesses. We bring together both businesses and individuals, promoting local job opportunities, supporting local charities, solving problems and sharing ideas; all in one spot! We have witnessed a number of success stories, such as people being reunited with lost pets, people finding their dream job, donations for charity ini- tiatives – the list goes on. Our borough truly is a wonderful place to live. If you want to witness acts of kindness on a daily basis, support a wide range of local businesses, and be a part of an amazing community, join our group and see for yourself! Love Your Doorstep is holding a Winter Ball at Trent Park Golf Club on Saturday 24th November, in aid of the homeless charity Todos Together. It will be an incredible evening of fundraising for a van to help Todos with its outreach projects.

For more information about Love Your Doorstep: Email [email protected] Twitter @Loveurdoorstep Visit loveyourdoorstep.co.uk

For more information on Winter Ball and to buy tickets: Visit todostogether.org/2018/06/26/love-your- doorstep-charity-ball 12 ARTS & CULTURE No.1 OCTOBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH

Films celebrate black women's history Join the club

A film about American David Williamson poet and civil rights explains how a film activist Maya Angelou is one of those featured at club became a local Enfield's Dugdale Centre touring cinema during Black History Month group of my friends in Credit William J. Clinton Palmers Green have had a Presidential Library A film club for many years. Each month we go to a different country’s female national hero, house and the hosts choose a film Queen Nanny. and cook a meal. No film series of this nature would When I retired six years ago I be without Maya Angelou: And Still wondered if this mix of social and I Rise (2016) which was the first cultural glue would work for a wider feature documentary to be made group of people. Talkies Communi- of American poet and civil rights ty Cinema was launched in January activist Maya Angelou, and went 2013 and we now run about 30 events on to win several awards. a year, including outdoor screenings Filmmaker Kevin Macdonald for families in Broomfield Park, art delves into the life of Whitney house cinema at the Dugdale Centre Houston for Thursday’s film in Enfield, and several other venues Whitney (2018). Comprised of never- showing a range of films. before-seen footage, alongside rare Most of the background organisa- interviews and performances woven tion is done by friend Steve Foster together, it makes for an intimate and I, but it needs the dedication of a BY MARIANNA MICHAEL will also form part of a celebration ing with Winnie (2017). Written and portrait of the music legend. brilliant team of volunteers to make for Black History Month in Britain. directed by Pascale Lamche, the Finishing off the week is feature Talkies events happen. nfield will become an epicen- The week-long event starting on documentary presents an intimate film Breaking In (2018). Starring Talkies is a not-for-profit organisation tre of female empowerment Monday 8th October will create a view of the turbulent, often misun- Gabrielle Union, it tells the story and receives no grants or subsidies. through cinema across the platform, for stories worth seeing derstood and intriguing life of the of a woman who must protect her We value the occasional sponsored Esecond week of Black History Month. from a variety of filmmakers. As late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. family during a home invasion at event by local businesses, but mainly Opening its doors for the a collective, the series will depict Second is the historical docu- her late father’s home. we survive on ticket sales. Any surplus community this October, the some of the greatest biographies mentary Queen Nanny: Legendary From fighting apartheid, to rising and the generous contributions from Dugdale Centre hosts a small but and narratives from a diverse com- Maroon Chieftainess (2015), telling up against social injustice and high- friends of Talkies members is used to significant event to celebrate an munity comprising a rich culture, the tale of an 18th Century lighting the great achievements support young filmmakers. array of strong films, alongside the heritage, and identity. leader of the revolting slaves, of these women, these films are a In the last four years we have Make It Happen Organisation. This There are five films on show, start- the Jamaican Maroons, and the celebration of black women's history. commissioned 23 short films, each with a £500 award. Filmmakers also receive mentoring from local film pro- with live organ accompaniment. Enfield is also the home of Children’s be heard at St Giles Cripplegate, in fessionals and support from Talkies A season Southgate Symphony Orchestra International Voices, founded and in- the City of London, on Friday 7th volunteers who assist in production. perform on Saturday 24th Novem- spired by June and Christopher Keyte. December, playing Dvorák’s Eighth Your next chance to experience ber at St Stephen’s Church, Bush Ages range from four to 24 and many Symphony and Grieg’s Piano Concerto. Talkies in action is on Thursday 4th for classics Hill Park, with Tom Torley, soloist previous members have gone on to Opera preparation takes more October at Dugdale Centre, when Where to see classical in Vaughan Williams’s Tuba Concerto, careers in the professional music world. time, but we can look forward to former BBC journalist, Professor alongside two rarities; Une Voix dans Enfield Music Services offers La Traviata from Southgate Opera Kurt Barling, introduces 2016 film music performed in le Désért, written by Elgar in 1915, many opportunities for playing and in February 2019. There will also be Alone in Berlin. Emma Thompson and Enfield this autumn and Hubert Parry’s Fifth Symphony, singing too – their flagship Enfield many smaller vocal and instrumen- Brendan Gleeson play a couple who, heard at this year’s Proms on the Youth Symphony Orchestra can tal recitals and community events. galvanised by grief and rage at the BY GARRY HUMPHREYS centenary of the composer’s death. loss of their son in battle, embark There’s more to Parry than Jerusa- on small but extremely dangerous rior to writing this article lem, as we are belatedly discovering! acts of resistance; leaving anonymous I knew there were many The North London Symphony anti-Hitler postcards in stairwells local orchestras and classical Orchestra, originally formed in 1947, and public places. Pmusic groups in the borough – but is now in its second full season under On Saturday 13th October the only in my research was the wide the internationally acclaimed cellist, Gothic Christ Church in Southgate variety of activity in Enfield revealed. teacher and conductor Robert Max. Green provides the atmospheric Amateur choral singers are The programmes are ambitious and setting for the 1923 Lon Chaney well served; this year the Enfield the orchestra delivers them with classic Hunchback of Notre Dame, with Choral Society sings Carl Orff’s aplomb. The next concert, on Sat- live church organ improvisation ever-popular Carmina Burana at urday 1st December in the Palmers from the talented David Hinitt. St Paul’s Church, Winchmore Green United Reformed Church, in- The setting shifts to 1960s London on Hill, on Saturday 13th October. cludes William Walton’s First Sym- Saturday 27th October, at Waterhouse On the same day, at Christ Church phony – music of tremendous vitality Hall in Winchmore Hill, when a live Southgate, a silent film, The Hunchback and energy, as exciting now as when Enfield Youth Symphony Orchestra perform at St Giles Cripplegate tribute to The Who precedes a screen- of Notre-Dame (1923), will be shown it was first performed in the 1930s. Credit Photocoverage ing of the classic 1979 film Quadrophenia. 13 No.1 OCTOBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH LISTINGS

Children from Young Notes, a new pop choir based in Enfield Submit your listing We can include low-cost community events taking place in Enfield. For November listings, email the details of your event to [email protected] by 15th October.

MUSIC KIDS

Hits from the Blitz at Make a Broomfield St Andrew's Church Hall Inspired Haunted House Saturday 6th October, 7.30pm Thursday 25th October, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Chase 10.30am–12pm and 1pm–2.30pm Side, Southgate N14 5PP Dugdale Centre, 39 London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS Southgate Opera perform an evening of popular songs not only from the Broomfield House is an important war years, but the whole of the 1940s. building in Enfield’s history, dating Includes light refreshments. back to the 16th Century. The house sadly suffered a number of fires, but £14 tickets key items were salvaged. Come along Call 01767 310 459 to explore an exhibition that brings Broomfield House back to life through objects, paintings, and photographs. Enfield Choral Society Then take inspiration from the deco- presents Carmina Burana rative features you’ve seen to create Saturday 13th October, 7.30pm a beautiful and fascinating haunted St Paul’s Church, Church Hill, house to take home! Winchmore Hill N21 1JA £5 advance, £7 on the door Visit dugdalecentre.co.uk Carmina Burana, Carl Orff’s boisterous Hitting the right notes cantata on the perils and pleasures of drunkenness, gambling and desire – Spooky Shed: What awaits the unpredictability of fortune and you this Halloween? A new children's choir in Enfield is proving transience of life. Wednesday 31st October, 7pm–9pm popular, writes Regan O'Mahony Tickets £12 advance, £14 on door Chickenshed Theatre, 290 Chase Call 07538 538 486 Side, Cockfosters N14 4PE s a teacher, my passion for our first class in Enfield with there is no obligation to participate Email [email protected] the arts led me to head about five members; we now in any performances but there are Down in Shockfosters, and just along school singing assemblies, have nearer 90 and counting! lots of performance opportunities Chase Hide, something truly terrifying A awaits you this Halloween. With creepy teach the choir, and produce large It has grown very quickly and if you wish to participate. school productions. we now run classes for children Last year, our choir were asked to tunes from Chickenshed’s Youth Band, HARVEST scary ghost stories and pop-up perfor- This was where my passion aged from four to 18 years, three appear on the CITV show Scrambled mances, this will be a Halloween party lay; I love to help young people days a week. Monday and Tuesday and this year our children were like no other. discover the joy of performing sessions are in Enfield, while on invited to audition for the new Apple Fair at Forty Hall Farm and watching them grow their Wednesday we run classes in John Lewis and Waitrose com- Sunday 7th October, 10am–4pm Forty Hall Farm, Forty Hill EN2 9HA Tickets £10 talent and confidence – and this Loughton, Essex. mercial – one of our members Call 020 8292 9222 was where the idea for Young We are not a traditional choir at all, was even selected to feature in it! Visit chickenshed.org.uk Notes Pop Choir first came about. which is why we have adopted the Recently, we have been asked to Join us this October for our annual Apple Fair. Expect old favourites like apple bob- I knew young people loved to sing hashtag: #NotYourAverageChoir. perform at Nightingale Cancer bing, the longest peel competition, apple and that they idolised their favou- We believe music is for everyone Trust’s outdoor cinema screen- pressing demonstrations, and more apples rite pop stars. The idea of Young and sessions are lively and fun. ing of The Greatest Showman at than you can wave a Morris dancer's stick FASHION Notes was to create a cool Lee Valley White Water Rafting at. With plenty of activities for young and and inclusive choir, but “The children who Centre, near Waltham Cross, old, as well as local food stalls. with a difference. which we are very excited about! £5 entry, £2.50 children Nightingale Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea I was raised single- attend our sessions Following the success of Visit fortyhallfarm.org.uk handedly by my mother, Young Notes, we have now Friday 26th October, 2pm–4.30pm Our Lady of Mount Carmel and who is deaf, and I have grow in confidence opened our own inclusive Apple Day at Broomfield St. George, 45 London Road, taught many deaf chil- performing arts school, the Community Orchard Enfield EN2 6DS dren in a mainstream very quickly” Young Talent Academy, at Sunday 21st October, 1.30pm–5pm Broomfield Community Orchard, setting as well. I am pas- Dugdale Centre in Enfield. Come and join us for our latest fashion Broomfield Park, Aldermans Hill, sionate about inclusion (my mother However, our members are still Weekly classes consist of an show and afternoon tea. All items have Palmers Green N13 4HE is an inclusion trainer now) and I taught vocal and performance hour each of dance, singing, and been donated to The Nightingale and knew that this had to be reflected techniques. drama. We have a great team of will be available to buy at the event. in any business that I ran. The children who attend our specialist staff working with us The orchard has more than 40 varieties of There will also be an afternoon tea apples. Come along for apple tasting, live served during the event. All proceeds I decided that Young Notes would sessions grow in confidence very at and it’s going to be something music, home baking and refreshments. from this event will go to the Nightingale be inclusive and open to all. I also quickly. We have a child who really special. The Broomfield Community Orchard is Cancer Support Centre. made a decision to use British initially came to us as a selective a new orchard created by local people Sign Language (BSL) in some of mute and was shy and unsure at working with Enfield Council. Tickets £25 our songs so that our performanc- first. She is now chatting away to If you would like more information on Young Notes Free entry Call 020 8366 9674 es could be enjoyed by both deaf us, singing solos and performing Pop Choir or to book a free trial Email broomfieldcommunityorchard Email fundraising@ and hearing people. on large stages! This is why we love at Young Talent Academy: @gmail.com nightingalesupport.org.uk Young Notes first opened its what we do so much. Email [email protected] Visit friendsofbroomfieldpark.org Visit nightingalesupport.org.uk doors in January 2017. We started When children join Young Notes, Visit youngtalentacademy.co.uk 14 NEWS No.1 OCTOBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH

AROUND THE BOROUGH SOUTHGATE PONDERS END WINCHMORE HILL MP hits out at plan to abolish his seat New homes Cycle plans THE PARLIAMENTARY SEAT OF David Burrowes, the former Con- “This gerrymandering will spell the PLANS FOR A SECOND PHASE OF THE COUNCIL HAS PUBLISHED Enfield Southgate should be abol- servative MP for the seat, previously end of the iconic seat that I now rep- homes at the 'Electric Quarter' new proposals for its cycle scheme ished, a review of constituency launched a 'Save Our Southgate' resent. Tight-knit communities in site will be taken forward by around Firs Farm. boundaries has concluded. campaign to keep it together. Enfield Southgate will be torn apart, Enfield Council. The latest plans include a 20mph A report by the Boundary Commis- However, the Boundary Commis- but the Boundary Commission has Construction for Phase A of the speed limit at Barrowell Green, while sion submitted to the government sion recommended that Grange completely ignored their views and High Street redevelopment is pavement widening along the road last month recommended the seven ward move into an expanded the views of millions of voters in the already underway, with 61 homes could also create space for cycling wards currently comprising Enfield Enfield North seat; Palmers Green UK who have registered since 2015. now nearing completion. The between Green Lanes and the recy- Southgate be split four different ways. move into Edmonton; Bowes move “For the sake of our democracy, second phase will comprise 167 cling centre, subject to funding. On The boundaries review was into Hornsey; and the remaining the government should scrap these homes, of which 31 percent will be Firs Lane, an existing width restric- launched by the Conservative gov- wards merge with four others in proposals.” designated 'affordable'. Communi- tion is set to be relocated north to ernment in February 2016 to reduce Barnet to create a new 'Finchley and Sam Hartley, secretary to the com- ty space and retail units will also be accommodate a new zebra crossing. the overall number of seats in the Enfield Southgate' constituency. mission, said: “We think the new included – with expansion of the Once complete the proposed Firs House of Commons, from 650 at Bambos said: “Placing more power map of constituencies best reflects adjacent mosque also a possibility. Farm 'quiet route' is intended to present to 600 at the next election. in the hands of fewer MPs is an the rules set for us by parliament and Ninety percent of the land for make it easier and safer for Enfield Bambos Charalambous, the Labour attack on our democracy and an we’re delighted that our recommen- Phase B is owned by the council residents to access the park by foot MP for Enfield Southgate elected last attempt to rig our electoral system. dations are based heavily on what but compulsory purchase orders or by bike. To comment on the year, has hit out at the move as a And who is set to lose the most members of the public have told us will now be issued to buy the latest plans go to consultations. a bid to “rig” the electoral system. seats? Labour, of course. about their local areas.” remaining land by December 2018. cycleenfield.co.uk

ENFIELD TOWN EDMONTON “Let there be PALMERS GREEN Plea to tackle Hospital needs no mistake Petition to save theatre empty shops 'improvement' THE COUNCIL HAS REJECTED NORTH MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL – we are a plea by opposition councillors to has been told it 'requires improve- adopt a series of a measures to help ment' following an inspection by absolutely Intimate Theatre in Green fill empty shops. health watchdogs. Lanes is on the Enfield At last month's full council meeting The Care Quality Commission committed Local Heritage List the Conservative group highlighted (CQC) report rated three out of the decline of the high street in the eight core services as ‘good’, com- to getting town centre, with 20 shops now lying pared to just one following a pre- vacant. Councillor Joanne Laban, the vious inspection in 2016, but this better” Tory leader, proposed a raft of mea- wasn't enough to raise the hospi- MORE THAN 2,000 PEOPLE HAVE “It is proposed to build a new parish sures including rate relief for new tal's overall rating. Picked out for signed a petition to save a histor- centre, one that will be a legacy for retailers; enforcement against land- praise were maternity, surgery, and ic theatre. future generations. The new build- lords who allow shops to become intensive care services. Plans to redevelop Intimate Theatre ing would be energy efficient, low untidy; reversing the decision to in- Deborah Wheeler, director of in Green Lanes were announced last in maintenance, would be accessed crease parking charges; and invest- nursing and midwifery, said: “Ev- month, but have met with signif- by lift, and would be able to host ing in Christmas lights. eryone with a connection to North icant opposition by local people. multiple events at the same time.” Labour councillors voted down the Mid – patients, staff, local residents, The 80-year-old repertory theatre, Intimate Theatre is one of the last plans, however, arguing that action and partners – has the right to be now known as St Monica's Large remaining local theatres in London should be taken to improve all town proud of the progress we’ve made. Hall, was the site of the first-ever and is included in the Enfield Local centres in the borough and not just “We’re still rated as ‘requires play broadcast live on television. Heritage List. It is still used by local Enfield Town. Councillor Nesil Cal- improvement’ overall, so let there It hosted John Clements Theatre dramatic societies, including Saint iskan, the council leader, said a new be no mistake – we are absolutely Company and among the actors to Monica's Players. Local Plan was due to be launched committed to getting better. But have performed there were Richard In his petition to save the theatre soon and would include proposals to there is no doubt that we have built Attenborough, Roger Moore, and on campaign website 38 Degrees, “boost businesses in our town centres”. a very strong foundation for con- a young David Bowie. Garry Humphreys said: “While the Cllr Laban said: “The Local Plan tinued progress, and that we are The building is owned by Saint Mon- parish clearly has plans to redevelop, is a long-term solution – we need already seeing significant green ica's Catholic Church. Father Mehall if they see the opposition this will action now.” shoots of improvement.” Lowry said in his parish newsletter: create they may revise their plans.” 15 SPORT No.1 OCTOBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH Town aiming high

Best is yet to come for Enfield Town, writes Arthur Salisbury

Lewes' Steve Brinkhurst and Enfield Town's Aaron Greene tussle for the ball Credit Tom Scott

nfield Town were 2-0 down at Lewes, but 3-0 at home to lower-league opposition. And, while decision to leave for Braintree Town, taking with him two goals from Billy Bricknell in the last new players like Sam Chaney and club talisman Liam almost the entire starting line-up. In the years leading Eten minutes earned them a point. Hope have sometimes shined, nearly every match up to that, Enfield had finished 7th, 6th and 4th. Bricknell, signed from Billericay Town in June, has had a period of sluggishness, or panic, or both. Supporters at Donkey Lane should be excited for has only played eighteen minutes of football this Enfield Town, as a fairly young club, are arguably yet to the year ahead, in an unusually open division season but already it's clear that he will have a reach their natural level. The old Enfield FC were giants of without the perennial financially-doped favourites. major role to play if Enfield are to win promotion the non-league game and were twice winners of the Alliance The restructuring of the non-league pyramid that from the Isthmian Premier League. Premier (now the National League) in the 1980s, including took effect this year has resulted in six of the top ten It has been slightly difficult to gauge how well the year before automatic promotion and relegation from last season having been promoted or transferred the Town have played so far. Over the course of a between it and the Football League was introduced. elsewhere. Even without possessing the clinical season, the table doesn’t lie, but after only seven Crowds are not currently as big as they were in this air of a title-winning side, it would be a surprise not matches there is a wide margin of error – and having heyday, but at an average of around 450 they are in the to see Enfield Town in the play-offs come the end of won three and drawn four, Enfield might consider upper third of the division and growing. It is a fan base the season. themselves slightly lucky to be sitting in third place. big enough to sustain the club at least a level higher. The giddiness of a rare good start to a season has Last season’s 17th place finish is best viewed as an Keep up to date with Enfield Town FC: been tempered by being dumped out of the FA Cup anomaly, caused by then-manager Bradley Quinton’s Visit enfieldtownfootballclub.co.uk

Spurs stars help kids get physical

ottenham Hotspur players It consists of 30 lesson plans “Many schools organise annual ac- are helping to deliver free based on simple physical chal- tivities such as rock climbing or ca- Tphysical education lessons lenges and orienteering-type activ- noeing for their pupils. Although at local primary schools in Enfield ities, designed to improve import- beneficial, they are often one-off throughout this academic year. ant skills such as team-building, experiences and can be expen- Spurs coaches are running six-week map-reading, problem-solving, sive to run. This new programme courses for pupils aged between seven and creative thinking. centres on the school environment and elev, with star players also turning Last month under-23 players itself, meaning it can be delivered up to give advice and encouragement. Kazaiah Sterling and Shilow Tracey all-year-round with very few addi- The education programme is the visited Capel Manor Primary School tional costs.” Children from Capel Manor result of a new partnership between in Bullsmoor to join one of the Lucy Peirce, school sport devel- Primary School are joined by Spurs under-23 stars Kazaiah Sterling and Enfield Council and Tottenham lessons and encourage children to opment manager at Tottenham Shilow Tracey Credit Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, the charity arm get involved. Hotspur Foundation, added: “We Hotspur Football Club of the Premier League club, which Jan Hickman, from Enfield Coun- hope to inspire more children to has a training base in the borough. cil’s physical education team, said: get outside and be adventurous.” 16 No.1 OCTOBER 2018 ENFIELD DISPATCH

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