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Kober and out: fails safety tests former council Residents in Broadwater Farm are to be moved into new homes following structural building assessments leader moves into the property sector I’ve had enough of living here. I’ve made a lot of friends but the house is By Alastair Ball a big problem. It’s leaking right now. We’re suffering really badly. I was he former leader of really happy and so was my mum.” Haringey Council, Claire The announcement has not been TKober, has taken a job with welcomed by everyone however. a major property development firm. According to The Guardian, Jacob Kober has been appointed direc- Secker, the secretary of the Broad- tor of housing at Pinnacle Group, water Farm Residents’ Association, according to a report on the Proper- has accused Haringey Council of ty Week website from May this year. “treating residents of these two In the article, Kober is quoted blocks in a callous and incompe- as saying: “I am delighted to be tent manner” and as if they were joining Pinnacle Group as direc- “second class citizens”. tor of housing, ensuring that the A mother who lives on the estate also company continues to play a leading told The Guardian: “We don’t know role in the provision of high quality where they are going to rehouse us. housing management services.” But at least they are moving us. Who Kober stood down as leader of Har- wants what happened in Grenfell to ingey Council in January following happen to their loved ones?” criticism of the Haringey Develop- If residents refuse to move out of their ment Vehicle (HDV), a controver- homes and into the property allocat- sial £2 billion joint venture between ed to them, Homes for Haringey, an the council and multinational con- Gloster Road entrance to Broadwater Farm Credit Stephen Furner (Tottenham Photography Club) arm of Haringey Council responsible struction company Lendlease. The By Ellie Rae Ward blocks – will have questions moving in when she was aged one, told for housing in the , has stated scheme aimed to build 6,400 homes, and concerns. We are committed to Tottenham Community Press (TCP) “there won’t be an option to stay”. but residents expressed concerns ore than 200 homes in providing a safe, decent and afford- what it was like living on Broadwater It continued: “Ultimately, legal about the lack of provision for af- Broadwater Farm have able home for everyone and I want to Farm: “The community is really nice, action would be taken followed by fordable housing and the plans to M failed structural tests and assure all affected residents that we will it’s just that the buildings are really evictions. This is not a step we would demolish existing homes. families are to be urgently moved out, carefully consider all of the issues, and old. There’s a lot of problems with take lightly and we hope to avoid it. According to its website, Pinnacle Haringey Council has announced. that any decision we take will be with water and heating.” “By working together, we can Group, “transform communities, re- Tangmere House and Northholt, primary consideration for the safety, The resident’s home is managed rehouse people in the most suit- generating their social and physical an 18-storey block, have been iden- aspirations and rights of our tenants. by Newlon Housing Trust. She con- able properties. If we had to engage fabric to create better places to live.” tified as the buildings in the most “Throughout all the work that has tinued: “We were called by Newlon in legal enforcement, this would Perry Lloyd, chief executive officer critical condition on the estate, and been done on the estate in recent saying that we were going to move impose timescales where we might of Pinnacle, told Property Week are mostly likely to be demolished. months, Homes for Haringey and house. We were shown one of the not be able to rehouse you in the that he appointed Kober for her The tests found that structural fail- the Council have engaged with res- new houses in Tottenham and we’re most suitable property and you “leadership skills, understanding ings in the buildings, which were idents and the Residents’ Associa- going to move out in a month or so. may be offered accommodation that of the sector and her experience as constructed in the 1960s and com- tion to ensure that everybody un- “We received a letter saying there’s doesn’t meet your needs.” an innovator.” pleted in the early 1970s, make the derstands the steps that have been two options – either that it’s [Tang- Another resident, who has lived Kober entered politics in 2002. homes vulnerable to gas leaks and taken, and we will ensure that those mere House] going to be demol- on Broadwater Farm for five years, She served as Labour’s chief whip pipe explosions. conversations continue. A decision ished or it’s going to be fixed and told TCP that the announcement on Haringey Council before being Cllr Emina Ibrahim, cabinet on the long-term future of these improved. There have been warn- came as a surprise: “It was kind of elected leader in 2008. Following member for housing and estate blocks will only be taken following ings before. We were told three or sudden because there hasn’t been the recent local elections, Council- renewal, said: “We understand that proper consultation with residents.” four years ago that it was going to be any news recently. There was a lot lor Joseph Ejiofor became leader of residents on Broadwater Farm – One resident, who has lived in demolished but nothing happened. Haringey Council. particularly those in Tangmere and Tangmere House for 18 years, “Personally, I was really happy. Continued on Page-3 2 No 12 JULY 2018 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS CONTRIBUTORS

ton and Carla Harding, who offer an orn in 1946, I am one of the STEADFAST insight into the challenges faced by Boriginal baby boomers. I grew independent artists in , as up in Hackney but Tottenham has IN well as what inspires their work. been my home for 45 years. My chil- We also find out more about local dren grew up here and as a family DIFFICULTIES artist collective, EuroArt, and we enjoyed living in the area. I have present photography from students a keen interest in current affairs, JULY 2018 – No. 12 at Haringey Sixth Form College. cinema, cooking, socialising and I hope you enjoy the issue! seeing my family. I am a member At Tottenham Community Press we of the Tottenham Labour Party and believe that Tottenham deserves a Ellie Rae Ward, Editor the NUJ. newspaper that is written by and for local people, and which celebrates the started going to watch Tottenham Laura Berryman, Contributor community in all its diversity. IHotspur Football Club when I was We believe that local news brings about 12 years old. Amongst others, ottenham is where I work on people together around the issues that Glenn Hoddle, Ossie Ardiles and Tmany of my creative projects, matter most to them and ensures Ricky Villa were the ones providing as a visual artist. When I check local everyone can have a voice in local great excitement while I watched news via TCP, I get a clear overview decision-making. games from The Shelf at White Hart of what’s been happening or what is Now more than ever we believe that Lane. When my artist friend Craig about to take place, across the dis- the media should be responsive and Barnard said he was going to spend trict. I want to know what young accountable to the community it serves. some time painting the new stadium people think about social violence Tottenham Community Press is your from the streets of Tottenham I felt and the kind of support they should local newspaper, keeping you up to it would be a lovely story to tell and be getting. I’m interested to hear date with news, views and events in capture in photographs. Craig is a life- what residents think of the various the local area. long Spurs fan who has lovely child- housing issues and challenges, and hood memories of Tottenham and I want to know about the kinds of Publisher David Floyd the club, with both his mother and social freedoms or spaces local ac- father being born and bred a stone’s tivists have been lobbying MPs for. Editor throw from the stadium. Their storytelling educates me on Ellie Rae Ward how I might need to step up as a Designer Marie Mangan, Contributor supportive neighbour. Jonathan Duncan y name is Rianna Ray- Donna Riddington, Contributor Project Manager Mmond-Williams, owner and Anna Merryfield founder of Shine ALOUD UK. I have Contributors recently acquired office space here Is there a local Alastair Ball in Tottenham at the 639 Enterprise issue you would Seb Carmichael Brown Centre. I wanted to write for the like to write Christ Boloba paper to showcase my social en- Bounce Alzheimer’s Therapy (BAT) terprise journey to the local com- about? Perhaps Foundation munity with the hope of building you’d just like to Amy Bush partnerships with local organisa- tell us about an Inga Bystram tions and to encourage conversa- PC Nick Davies initiative that is tions around sexual health and rela- Glynn Davis offering a valuable Stephen Furner tionships among young people and Eva Hanson adults. I’m new to the area, but it service to people Bilal Hussain feels great that there are such a wide in Tottenham Anthony Hutchison variety of businesses and enterpris- or to let us know Andrew Johnston es here at 639 and across Tottenham Charlie Killington in general. I look forward to making about somebody Glynis Kirkwood Bang! And the social housing is gone some amazing memories here. in the area who Marie Mangan Illustration by resident of Broadwater Farm Rianna Raymond-Williams inspires you. and local artist Inga Bystram Rianna Raymond-Williams, Donna Riddington Contributor Kasia Truefitt We welcome he Tottenham Community Press of great uncertainty. TCP will con- am a Haringey-based writer who contributions T was set up to do many things, tinue to follow developments at Ihas lived in the western reaches of and editorial two of which include reporting on Broadwater Farm and we encour- Tottenham for 20+ years and one of suggestions important developments in the area age anybody who lives in the area my specialist subjects is beer. Totten- and celebrating all that it has to offer. or who is affected by the develop- ham’s thriving beer scene is something from everybody. In this issue, we’ve reported on the ments to get in touch. We want to to be really proud of – and I wanted to No journalism news that safety tests at Broadwa- tell your story. highlight a new addition to that com- experience Tottenham Community Press ter Farm have resulted in families In response to contributions and munity who are producing a really necessary. Selby Centre, Selby Road, being relocated from their homes suggestions sent in by our readers, special brew in N17. I know that there Tottenham N17 8JL with relatively little notice. we’ve also dedicated six whole pages are bound to be some good beer-lov- Email your ideas to E [email protected] For some, this may mean a welcome to Tottenham’s thriving arts and ing residents in your readership. T 07557 404 807 new start, but for others this will culture scene. Check out our inter- [email protected] be a devastating shock and a time views with local artists Wendy Charl- Glynn Davis, Contributor TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 12 JULY 2018 3 Feature A public convenience: disused Page CONTRIBUTORS NEWS WC comes back from the brink 5

Continued from Page-3 At the time of going to print, Haringey of discussion about fire safety and Council was set to make a final decision gas safety around the estate, but on whether Tangmere and Northolt not demolition. It’s kind of radical. blocks would be demolished or undergo “If it’s absolutely necessary then I extensive repairs on Tuesday 26 June. suppose that’s what has to be done Cllr Ibrahim said: “Our residents are but if there is another solution, like our absolute priority and I would encour- upgrading the systems or some work age anyone with questions to contact that needs to be done, then I think the dedicated Homes for Haringey it would be better, because regen- team that has been set up on the estate. eration is good but shouldn’t be at “Whatever decision Cabinet makes the cost of the most vulnerable. Es- next week, we will ensure that every pecially Northolt; they are mainly resident is given the help and support studio, single flats so there are a lot they need.” of people on their own. It will be dif- ficult to find them somewhere new.” For more information about the Homes for Haringey has stated it safety of the homes in the estate, resident rights and more: will “match people to properties of Visit homesforharingey.org/your- suitable size and then consider in- neighbourhood/safety-estates/ dividual preferences”. broadwater-farm/faq-june-2018 The statement continued: “Where there is more than one household To speak to a member of the who meets the size and preferences Homes for Haringey liaison team: for a property, priority will be given Call 0800 953 0221 to households who contain a vulner- To access the Broadwater Farm able person. Next we will consider structural reports: those who have children attending a Visit homesforharingey.org/your- local school. Other local connections, neighbourhood/safety-estates/ such as support services, may also be broadwater-farm/broadwater-farm- considered on an individual basis.” reports-june-2018 Tangmere House, Broadwater Farm Credit Stephen Furner (Tottenham Photography Club) NEWS Northumberland Park votes Community voting day invites residents to decide how Council cash is spent By Alastair Ball & Ellie Rae Ward Estate Regeneration Fund. groups to step up and showcase Northumberland Park resident Amongst the successful projects their ideas for improving Northum- Franklyn Thomas told TCP of his was the Lorenco Kitchen Garden berland Park really underlines the reservations about the voting Project, which plans to use its £5,000 great sense of pride and communi- day: “Funding isn’t adequate grant to create a sensory garden ty spirit in the area. I look forward for everyone.” for the supported housing scheme. to seeing these innovative commu- He said that on the whole he be- Alice Williams from the project nity schemes take shape.” lieved it was the larger organisations said: “The award means everything Community Cook Up received just that won the funding. to us and will allow us to give oppor- under £5,000 at the community Davy offered some suggestions tunities to our vulnerable people voting day to fund its Cook and Eat of how the Community Voting Day and also allow the community to for Wellbeing project, which invites could be improved, including: more be more involved with us.” anybody who would like to attend to money being available in total, im- Northumberland Park Boys’ a weekly support and social event fo- proved accessibility to the event Club also received £5,000 to run cussed around improving Northum- for disabled people, older people a summer club for young people berland Park residents’ wellbeing. and for those whose first language in the area. Tam Carrigan, who Alison Davy, chairperson of Com- is not English, and improved ad- presented the Boys’ Club’s case at munity Cook Up, told Tottenham ministration of how the voting was the Dragons’ Den style event, said Community Press that the idea of the carried out. that he was “over the moon” with the Community Voting day “is good” as residents’ decision to allocate it provides an opportunity “for the The full list of winning projects is: Community Cook Up bids for a share of the cash funding to the project. community to decide how to spend • Northumberland Park Boys’ Club Credit Stephen Furner (Tottenham Photography Club) “It will now mean they have some- the money.” • Venture Our ine community projects re- Duke’s Aldridge Academy on Sat- thing to do, to skill them up, over the Davy said she supported the way • Sisterhood Project • People’s World Summer ceived a share of £40,000 urday 9th June and saw 27 groups summer rather than leaving them the event encouraged “people & Holiday Family Club Nafter residents of Nor- present their ideas in three minutes vulnerable to get caught up in con- coming together to support each • Cook and Eat for Wellbeing thumberland Park voted to decide to an audience who then gave them flicts or gangs,” he continued. other”, but also highlighted that • Men with a Voice how the money was spent. a rating of between one and 10. The Cllr Charles Adje, Haringey Council “it is a hard thing for the commu- • Lorenco Kitchen Garden Project The Northumberland Park Com- £40,000 was provided to Haring- cabinet member for strategic regen- nity to do, to vote one group in and • Women With a Voice munity Voting Day took place at ey Council from the government’s eration, said: “For so many local one group out.” • Language Fun Club 4 No 12 JULY 2018 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS COMMUNITY Community kick about PC Nick Davies reflects on the positive impact a new Community Football League is having in Tottenham have been attending the Com- stood at the side; we were in uniform their rights are with regard to being munity Football League at the and did not participate at all so people stopped. It gives us a real chance to Duke’s Aldridge Academy most didn’t really know what we were mingle with a cross section of local IFriday nights since it began in the doing there and some were slightly residents on neutral ground. middle of March, launched by Tot- reluctant to engage with us, while I think, for the youngsters, the best tenham Hotspur star Dele Alli. others just completely ignored us. thing about playing in the league is I think it is an extremely positive and One night we attended after plain that it gives them something to do important part of my job as a ward clothes patrols with no time to change on a Friday night, instead of hanging officer in Northumberland Park. It into our uniform and it was complete- around on street corners. A lot of the has been overwhelmingly beneficial ly different! We soon realised that youngsters genuinely have nowhere to so far and I certainly hope to see the coming on Fridays out of uniform go and just hang out with their friends league continuing for a long time yet. was going to put the community and and this gives them a place to be. The inspiration for this initiative us way more at ease. They’re proud to play under the comes from the Tottenham Hotspur As soon as we did that it became Spurs brand, proud of their kit and Foundation. I think it has a very much easier to talk to the young- they have to commit to being there genuine interest in the local com- sters – they wanted to try on our regularly because other people rely munity here in Tottenham and, of Met vests, we started having a bit of a on them to turn up. course, its team knows better than kick about with the teams, we talked The Tottenham Hotspur Founda- anyone the power of football. to their parents on the sidelines and tion staff emphasise the sportsman- The Tottenham Hotspur Foun- everyone relaxed. It was much better ship and teamwork angle of it, rather dation invited the local police and and humanised us as normal people than the outright competitiveness. I Spurs star Dele shows his support for the Community Football League Credit Haringey Police the regeneration team at Haringey beyond the uniform. think the impact is really about steer- They play from 5.30-8.30pm, every Anyone interested in joining the Council to work with them and we I’ve had some really good chats ing the players firmly away from the week, on the three astro-turf pitches Community Football League should were very glad to attend – as part of with the players – even about things negative pressures they might face in at the Duke’s Aldridge Academy, and initially contact the Tottenham our community engagement work like stop and search, where we can terms of gangs and crime. every team has a nominal manager to Hotspur Foundation via: in the Northumberland Park area. explain why a search might have hap- The League has just started up again look after them. Most of the younger Email [email protected] When we first used to come we just pened to someone or tell people what so new teams may be applying now. people are around 12-14 years old. Call 020 8365 5138 Bouncing back from Dementia Drug free and carer inclusive table tennis therapy for people living with Alzheimer’s comes to Haringey

with Alzheimer’s. sounding success and it has been Raya Zineddin at the Good Care Extensive clinical trials in both the US decided that the London Borough Group adds: “We are pleased to be and Japan have conclusively proved that of Haringey will be one of the first providing one of the key components Ping Pong significantly delays symptom places in the country to receive mul- of this terrific endeavour. Working onset in Alzheimer’s, whilst also mark- tiple table installations. The BAT with the team at the iconic Alexan- edly reducing cognitive decline. Charity is working with the Haring- dra Palace, we are creating a Wellness The International Neuroscience ey Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) Café on site for the wider Communi- Fraternity have termed the game, the and the Good Care Group in order ty to access, keep physically active ‘World’s Number One Brain Sport’ and to make this happen. and socially engaged, whilst avail- have likened it to ‘chess on steroids’. Patrick Gray, Haringey DAA lead, ing themselves of specific specialist Inspired by these findings, Ian explains: “Our organisation is intent therapy, if required, that is tailored Craigton-Chambers, a senior asso- on making the borough a better and to any level of ability. Young or old, ciate at the University of Stirling’s much more accessible for people healthy or infirm, sitting or standing, globally acclaimed Dementia Ser- living with dementia. all can enjoy the benefits”. vices Development Centre, founded “This Initiative chimes perfect- the Bounce Alzheimer’s Therapy ly with the DAA ethos of bringing (BAT) Foundation in 2014, with our members together to provide the aim of promoting table tennis physical, mental and social well- For more information about the therapy in the UK. being facilities to the wider com- BAT Foundation: Keep your eye on the ball Credit Brian Kerr at BAT However, rather than just utilising munity. With therapy tables being Visit batfoundation.com standard table tennis equipment, in installed in the YMCA, Al- Tweet @BatFoundation By Bounce Alzheimer’s heimer, a psychiatrist and neuropa- conjunction with the Universities of exandra Palace and ’s Call 0203 019 2121 Therapy (BAT) Foundation thologist, began his research into the Stirling and Kings College London, Meadow Care Home, a series of brain condition that would be epony- Craigton-Chambers decided to create Therapy Hubs will be effectively Tottenham Community Press is n the year 1901 two seeming- mously named after him: Alzheimer’s. a special table tennis table designed created across the region. a proud member of the Haringey ly unconnected, yet seminal, Now these two disparate occur- specifically for players with Alzhei- “In addition, we are inviting the Dementia Action Alliance. events took place. rences have unexpectedly, with mer’; one that would compensate for Hornsey School for Girls to join For more information about the I Haringey DAA: In London, John Jaques, an aspiring amazing synergy, come together, many of the deprivations experienced the BAT ‘volunteer players’ and, entrepreneur patented a game called with the discovery that Ping Pong in early onset Alzheimers, especial- with their own customised table, Visit dementiaaction.org.uk/local_ Ping Pong. Meanwhile, nearly 500 is the most effective exercise inter- ly those affecting the visual cortex. also proactively support Sport alliances/17641_haringey_dementia_ miles away in Frankfurt, Alois Alz- vention treatment for people living The therapy table has proved a re- ’s ‘This Girl Can’ Programme.” action_alliance By Amy Bush TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 12 JULY 2018 5 Photography Haringey Sixth Form College present Page FEATURE their final photography project 8–9 Words of welcome Students perform poems at an event for Refugee Week By Alastair Ball group of Haringey school won by Grace Barry and Oliver Jones, group set up to campaign against the pupils have received awards second prize was won by Arzu Ahmed, government’s “hostile environment” for writing poems as part of while Daniel Otuechere and Lila Do- policy. It has several active campaigns RefugeeA Week 2018. bie-Moorse were highly commended. in Tottenham, including the Feed My The awards were handed out at an The competition was judged by Lowe Friend campaign, which encourag- event at the Snug Art Cafe, Green and Hackney poet Raymond Antro- es the council to provide free school Lanes, on Saturday 23 June, as part of bus. The winners were presented meals for families who have no re- a competition for year six pupils from with poetry books. First prize was course to public funds. schools across Haringey. donated by The Big Green Bookshop The group said it is their mission “to Students read The Mercy, a poem in and two other prizes make sure their borough remains a wel- by Philip Levine, and then wrote their were donated by Haringey National coming place for all who come here.” own poems on the theme of ‘Welcome’. Union of Teachers (NUT). An anthology of the poems sub- Local poet and competition judge Dr Leah Bassel, who studies migra- mitted will be published later in Hannah Lowe, said that she was tion and volunteers with Haringey the year, with support from the “moved by the welcoming senti- Welcome, said that it was great to NUT. Every student who entered ments.” Before handing out the see how the children were making will receive a copy. prizes Lowe, read a poem of her own sense of the issue. Refugee Week 2018 is an annual about her father’s experiences of “You need space to discuss and you initiative, now in its 20th year, migrating to London from Jamaica. need dialogue,” she said. Adding that: which takes place around the world The competition received entries “People shouldn’t be afraid to speak.” and involves a “programme of arts, from 106 students across five schools Natalie Steiner, who teaches at cultural and educational events that in Haringey. It was organised by local North Primary School, said celebrate the contribution of refu- campaign group Haringey Welcome. that many of her pupils had written gees to the UK”. Coordinator Lucy Nabijou said: “We poems about welcoming new chil- want our community to be welcom- dren to their school. She added that For more information about Refugee ing and everyone to be treated with the competition was, “really relevant Week and Haringey Welcome: dignity and respect.” to our community.” Visit haringeywelcome.org At the event, joint first prize was Haringey Welcome is a campaign Visit refugeeweek.org.uk Aspiring poet takes to the stage Credit Alastair Ball

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haringey 6 No 12 JULY 2018 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS COMMUNITY Breaking Flying start for Tottenham’s newest race the cycle Over 80 people took part in The Engine Run’s new community 10k race By Andrew Johnston By Kasia Truefitt n Saturday 9th June, just It was “one of the best organised 5 people, aged between 19 eight months after opening 10k races I have ever taken part in,” and 49 from north and south Oits doors to the public, exclaimed male winner Jackson. 1London, set out earlier this the new Engine Room community The female winner Putnina con- year to cycle to Africa from London. centre hosted a hugely successful curred: “[It was] such a friendly race!” The challenge was organised by 10k running event around a two-lap Tottenham Hotspur’s Cullen said: the charity Regenerate and aims to course of the “The Spurs Foundation are delighted raise £30,000 to continue its work with over 80 entrants. to be part of this great new initiative mentoring and providing opportu- As a frequent visitor to Tottenham and we will certainly support future nities to young people in London. Hale and the surrounding area since Engine Runs.” Co-Founder Andy Smith estab- 1991, I was keen from the early days of On race day, the Spurs Foundation put lished Regenerate in 2000, after the new Engine Room to make sports all hands on deck, helping to marshal moving onto the Alton Estate in Roe- events a key feature in the life of the the 10k and taking over the course hampton (one of the biggest housing community centre, building on the after the 10k running race for their estates in Europe) and witnessing hugely successful community events 5k Spurs Walk with over 70 partici- isolation, fear and addiction. such as the Summer Fair and other pants celebrating their hugely success- The money raised from “London – regular events the team organise. ful health and wellbeing programme. Africa” will fund 100 young people to The Engine Run was conceived and Loven Bakery provided much needed volunteer on projects in develop- delivered by a small group of vol- refreshments for both events on what On your marks Credit Stephen Furner (Tottenham Photography Club) ing countries with the hope that the unteers including Anj Cairns, Obi was a lovely summer’s day. experience will educate and expose Onyido and Ben Amponsah, but the The owners of the Waterside Café them to different parts of the world. involvement of the Spurs Founda- concluded: “Thank you to The Gareth Hawkes, IT manager of tion was also key to our success. The Engine Room for helping bring life Tottenham-based charity, Phoenix event surpassed my greatest hopes back to Tottenham Marshes with Community Care, took part in the and I actually can’t wait to get crack- your great event.” cycle challenge that took around ing on Engine Run number 2! Looking ahead, we got a helpful tip three weeks to complete and involved The Men’s Race was won by Sam from one of the younger supporters cycling up to 100 miles per day. Jackson in 37 minutes and 51 seconds. cheering runners on: “We need a chil- Hawkes explained that the biggest The Women’s Race was won by Santa dren’s Engine Run race now!” challenge faced as a group was Putnina in 50 minutes and 48 seconds. having to adjust the navigation All runners were provided with Chip To see more pictures from the at short notice, and, at one stage, Timing giving very accurate start to day, go to The Engine Room’s being forced to carry bikes through finish times for the 10k course. Facebook page: a forest only to end up at a river Sponsor Lee Valley Estates provid- Facebook engineroomtottenhamhale with no crossing. ed Village Cups for both At the time of going to print, the winners which were presented by To find out more about future events London – Africa challenge had director of Tottenham Hotspur Don- being organised by the Engine Room: raised over £37,000. na-Maria Cullen. And all participants Email the word SUBSCRIBE to received a medal and a goodie bag [email protected] Donations are still welcome with items from Tottenham Hotspur until August: and . Anyone interested in supporting the Visit justgiving.com/campaigns/ Lots of great feedback has already been next Engine Run should call Andrew charity/regenerate/london2africa received by The Engine Room Team. on 07957 193922. Still smiling Credit Stephen Furner (Tottenham Photography Club) New beer on the block Bohem Brewery officially launches its new brewery site in Tottenham By Glynn Davis will allow the brewery to increase its over London and request Bohem capacity by around 10-times. beers to be added to the menu. rowds turned out to attend Renowned beer writers, leading Head brewer Petr Skocek admit- the launch party of local brewers, London’s Czech commu- ted he had no idea prior to the event Cbrewery Bohem in June as nity and local fans from Haring- whether five or 500 people would it opened a significantly enlarged ey all sat in the sunshine drinking turn up but said that it was possi- brewery in Tottenham to add to eight of Bohem’s different lagers, ble Bohem would be open on Spurs’ its original bar room premises in including best-selling Jan Amos match days to encourage people to . and Victoria, with accompanying come and try Bohem lagers. The brewery, which uniquely spe- sound system and a Czech cuisine As a local beer writer and investor cialises in Czech-style lagers decided food truck. in Bohem Brewery, I can testify it it required larger premises last year Co-founder Zdenek Kudr, who was a perfect opportunity to high- after initially operating out of a small lives in Hornsey, said the event had light the variations of lager that can site near its tap-room on Myddle- gone “amazingly well”, adding that be produced and which Bohem is ton Road. The new site, part of an he hoped the attendees would go proud to produce for the people of Cheers! Credit Bohem Brewery industrial estate on West Road, N17, back to their local bars and all and further afield. TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 12 JULY 2018 7 Caffeine connoisseur: introducing Rachel Ho Craving Coffee’s co-founder explains why Tottenham is the place to be and why she’s celebrating women in the area

By Amy Bush ing about things I’m passionate about, and I’m passionate about Tottenham! achel Ho is co-founder and I wanted to do something which was director of Craving Coffee creative and had community value R and the founder of the but didn’t have any specific goals in Women in Tottenham blog. Hailing terms of finance or business; it’s been from Adelaide in Australia, Rachel a bit of a creative outlet.” moved to the UK with her coffee-en- thusiast husband, Matt, in 2010, choosing Tottenham as their new “Change is good home in London. “My Dad is English and my sister but I hope the and brother both live in the UK so we’d spent a lot of time here. We area retains its moved around a lot, living in Canada diversity” for a year before coming here. We were in London and decided we have to move here! We loved Tottenham Women in Tottenham is a platform and really connected with the area.” by women, for women, and about The duo combined their skills and women living or working in Totten- passions to successfully open Craving ham. Rachel and her colleagues have Coffee in 2014; Matt had experience already interviewed a range of local working across the coffee industry, women, from artists and musicians and with a background in running to motorbike technicians and local music events, as well as in HR and business owners. Each woman has administration, Rachel is a multi- a unique story and their own rela- talented business woman. They live in tionship to Tottenham. Craving coffee co-founders Rachel and Matt Credit Craving Coffee Hale Village and wanted to start their Rachel’s relationship to Tottenham is Advertisement business in the local area, finding still strong and she has many top tips premises in Gaunson House on Mark- for someone visiting or new to the area. field Road for their first cafe and bar. “Saturday afternoons are good for “We wanted Craving Coffee to be in the breweries, Beavertown and Pres- Tottenham because it was our home sure Drop. Across from us there’s Five SPRINGBOARD and at the time there was nowhere Miles. They’ve got their club nights else like it in the area. Our aim was and the eighteen taps with all the dif- to create a place that we would want ferent craft beers, which is cool for the FESTIVAL to go to ourselves.” beer-lovers. Loven pizza is amazing, They have certainly achieved this, and they also have their bakery and with Craving being a popular destina- cafe in Hale Village. tion for locals and those from outside “There’s also the High Cross in Tottenham coming to try their excel- the old public toilets which is really lent food, coffee, craft beers and cock- cool. It’s tiny so make sure you get tails, or to visit one of their exhibitions there early! San Marco, the old Italian or weekly food pop-up events. restaurant and the Turkish cafe, “I like to see it as a bit of a commu- Garden House in Bruce Grove – we nity and creative hub for people to used to go there all the time when we come and enjoy affordable luxuries. first moved to Tottenham. Of course, We have a big focus on good quality Tottenham Green Market on Sundays food, both provided by us, and by the is a must, and the new shop located street food traders we invite to come behind Craving Coffee, Piquant, is and make their diverse cuisines from also well worth a visit.” around the world as part of our Tot- Although in favour of change, tenham Social weekly pop up events.” Rachel still has her concerns about The cafe has an exhibition space the area becoming too gentrified. This unique one-day festival brings you six short plays created by some of the most promising where they show artworks by local “It’s a really interesting time in Tot- new names in theatre. From a trippy comedy caper to a radical retelling of the death of Fred artists, launching a new show each tenham at the moment and I just Hampton, leader of the Chicago Black Panthers, you will be surprised, moved and delighted by month. They are also planning on hope it doesn’t lose what makes it these extraordinary young performers and their work. Visit our website for the complete lineup! branching out into music – Rachel’s such a good place with all the devel- big passion – with events planned opment going on. Change is good but 28 JULY – 12 NOON TO 9PM from the end of July. I hope the area retains its diversity As well as running a successful busi- and doesn’t become homogenised, TICKETS £5 PER PLAY OR £25 FOR ALL SIX ness, and looking after the couple’s two that’s my biggest fear for Tottenham.” year old son, Rachel has also started the Women in Tottenham blog. To find out more about Women in BOX OFFICE: 020 8365 5450 / BERNIEGRANTCENTRE.CO.UK “I started Women in Tottenham Tottenham and Craving Coffee: because I love finding out about Visit womenintottenham.com Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Tottenham Green, London N15 4RX people and their stories. I was think- Visit cravingcoffee.co.uk/about 8 No 12 JULY 2018 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY

Photograph by Bilal Hussain

A group of Level 2 Media Production students at Haringey Sixth Form College share images they captured for a photography assignment to explore Tottenham Cemetery as a local place of visual interest, and to practice creative and technical aspects of digital SLR photography. The aim was to create exciting compositions by exploring this place through the camera lens looking for colours and textures, surfaces, structures and patterns.

Francis Ives, Art and Design Lecturer, Haringey Sixth Form College

Are you a keen photographer? Do you walk around Tottenham inspired to share what you see when you see it? If so please get in touch if you would like to be featured on our photography page.

Email [email protected] Photograph by Charlie Killington TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 12 JULY 2018 9

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Advertisement 10 No 12 JULY 2018 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS ARTS & CULTURE Getting to the art of the matter In these two interviews, TCP talks to Wendy Charlton and Carla Harding about inspiration, housing and the challenges of being an independent artist. June, Harding’s work has been on In what environment do you paint? to stand out. You have to be social display at Craving Coffee, where we I work from my garden studio around media savvy, which is not my forte met for an iced latte. the kids. I have a chronic pain condi- – and get out and speak to people at tion, which meant that I had to stop shows and become known. How would you describe your working as an events organiser so this artwork? is something flexible that I can manage. What has been your proudest I would describe it as happy and op- As a freelancer, you can go a long moment as an independent artist timistic. They are supposed to be up- time without speaking to anyone. I so far? lifting and make you feel lighter than actually think painting has helped The first exhibition I did, which was before you saw them. a lot. It gives me something to focus a pop-up in . It was the I try and translate the feeling of nos- on, other than the cleaning, the fact that I went from painting on my talgia of my childhood. I think back cooking and taking care of others. kitchen table to deciding: ‘I’m going to when it was the summer holidays, I stopped working before I had to show people, not just my family, when I was a kid and I used to run children because of physical health my work’ and saying, ‘this is what I around – a feeling reasons and I found that really iso- want to do, I think I’m good enough of freedom and being warm and happy. lating. I went from being in a really for people to want to have it in their busy job, around lots of people, homes’. How have you developed your and being important within that That was quite a big step for me; to skills as an artist? environment, to not speaking to be vulnerable. It was a turning point. I did an illustration degree at anyone. There would be days when Swansea Institute of Art, but to be it was just my husband I spoke to or Describe Tottenham in three honest, if I was doing it again, I prob- a shopkeeper. When I had children, words. ably wouldn’t do a degree – not it got a bit easier because there are Vibrant, multicultural and edgy because of the quality of the educa- lots of baby groups, where parents, tion I received but because of tuition who are off work because of mater- What is your favourite spot fees nowadays. nity or paternity leave, are thrown in Tottenham? Self-taught learning can be just as into that environment, all trying to Lordship Rec, without a doubt. I love good, if not better, because you’re not make friends. the Hub – I go to yoga every Sunday. penned in by the rules taught through I take my kids there for the paddling whichever educational route you What is the most challenging thing pool. I have coffee there. I love all of Spring Hope Meadow Credit Carla Harding take. Life drawing classes are also about being an independent artist the open space and think it’s brilliant. brought up in Hackney, and moved really good. Most people spend 20% in London? Interview with Carla Harding to Tottenham with her two children, of the time looking at what they’re Finding people who actually want husband and cat in 2012. She was going to draw and 80% of the time to buy stuff is pretty hard – con- arla Harding describes drawn to the area by the then more looking at the paper they’re drawing verting people who like your work To see more of Carla Harding’s work: herself as a floral landscape affordable house prices, its multicul- on; so not actually drawing what they to patrons. Because London is such Visit carlahardingart.com Cartist. She was born and turalism and vibrancy. Throughout see but what they think they see. a creative city, it can be quite hard Tweet @CarlaHardingArt Interview with Wendy Charlton endy Charlton has murals created by families that were delivering arts courses in education happens to you, home can be the be- the site allocation number given to lived in Tottenham for displayed on the walls in primary centres in Haringey. ginning of a new start. Broadwater Farm as an area for de- around 20 years. It’s schools in Haringey. After being made redundant and “I decided to do a documentary velopment consideration. The film stillW possible to detect her northern Charlton explains that communi- finding it difficult to secure a teach- style of project. I started going to res- reveals the beauty of the estate as routes as we sit down for a natter at ty art had a much securer footing ing position in a idents meetings and meetings with the seen through Bystram’s eyes. the Blooming Scent café outside the in society back in the early 2000s: college, Charlton changed tact once council. I interviewed six people, in- Charlton explains why she turned Bernie Grant Arts Centre however. “Community arts was very popular more. She describes herself as a cluding Inga, and they formed part of to the medium of film: “Short films Soon after graduating from an art and it was part of government policy ‘social practice artist’ – “a new name, an installation, which encompassed can have a very powerful message. degree, Charlton started working for to provide art where it wasn’t neces- a new start, this is what my work large-scale drawings, sketches and It’s people’s stories that intrigue me a community arts organisation, and sarily being provided in the curricu- is about”. documentary photography. I showed and always have. Everybody has a throughout her career, community lum. At that time money was more As part of an MA course in Art and the work in three different places, story to tell and sometimes voices has been at the heart of her work. available; it was part of Tony Blair’s Social Practice, Charlton has been fo- including the [Lordship] Hub, where are not being heard.” Charlton explains what communi- broken Britain period.” cussing on an activist art piece about people were able to come and read On regeneration, she says: “People ty art is: “It’s art that requires people Over the years, Charlton explains the Haringey Development Vehicle the interviews over coffee. That’s how were seeing it happening all over to be part of it, either in the making that the appetite for these types of (HDV) and the fears of residents of the film came about. It was the next London and knew it was coming of it as participants or the using of project has decreased. “What pots Broadwater Farm. Her work has cul- stage in the project.” to Tottenham. Next thing, you get it. The name has changed over the of money were available, every- minated in a short film, which tells In the opening minute of Charlton’s these red lines and these site allo- years – social practice, participato- body was scrabbling for it. Work the story of Broadwater Farm resi- short film, SA61 Home, Inga Bystram cation numbers. ry art, for example. But essentially, dried up.” dent Inga Bystram. says: “I was looking forward to spend- “Places can be improved and people it seeks out the company of people In part due to the practicalities of Charlton explains why the issue of ing the rest of my life on this estate, want that. But we need to make good in order to produce the art.” needing to secure a steady income, housing and redevelopment became putting down my roots, really enjoy- use of what’s already here. Knocking Examples of the community arts and also because of a desire for the focus of her most recent work: ing developing my role in the com- something down and building some- projects Charlton has been involved change, Charlton decided to pursue a “The roof over your head is a basic munity here. Suddenly, it’s like ev- thing new doesn’t deal with the soci- with include; murals co-created by teaching diploma in adult education need in life. It’s where you start. erything’s up for grabs.” etal problems we have – it just moves people with learning difficulties and and worked for a number of years For example, if a difficult situation SA61 Home takes its name from them somewhere else.” TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 12 JULY 2018 11

Poetry Page Local spoken word collective ARTS & CULTURE 13 presents a selection of work Plein air painter captures on canvas Local artist and Spurs fan causes a stir by taking to the streets of Tottenham to paint the new football stadium

memory, Barnard said: “My grandad Having worked as a builder for many To see the completed paintings George put me on his shoulders and years while bringing up his four chil- check out Chris on Instagram didn’t tell me where we were going. I dren, in recent years Barnard has was probably about five at the time. returned to his early love of art and Instagram @CraigBarnard1 “I’ll never forget the feeling when we spent more and more time painting. went into the stadium. I’d never seen Tottenham was high on Barnard’s list so many people in one place in my life. of places he wanted to paint. Everyone had wooden rattles. I was He said: “This place is my roots. It totally blown away and, of course, was nice to see local people feeling became a fan for life! pride in their area, that came across “As a kid you always think you’re a lot from the people who stopped to going to be a football player. I wanted have a chat with me. It is long overdue to be Jimmy Greaves. He was one regeneration.” of my childhood heroes. At school “I felt compelled to paint the new when we’d play football, all the boys stadium in its final stages. I love the would pretendsteps to be theirto starting favourite independantclub and I love ad Tottenham.june copy.pdf It is so ex 1- 14/06/2018 10:43 Spurs players, usually Greavsie, Martin citing as a Spurs fan. I literally cannot Local artist gets papped by passers-by Chivers and Pat Jennings.” wait to get into the new stadium.” Credit Marie Mangan

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Snapshots of creativity Credit Euroart aringey bustles with cre- months, it was wonderful to have Film-maker and artist, Nigel Kel- making, special effects, animation Euroart founders, Lorraine Clarke ative activity. Artistic this built-in opportunity.” laway, has been making stop-mo- and costume design. and Nigel Young, are keen to see groups and burgeoning On the back of a consistent flyering tion animations for the past four First-time attendee and Tottenham that Euroart Studios continues to Hmusical scenes rise and shift in re- and social media campaign, artists years and joined up recently with local, Charity Nyirenda remarked: “I encourage collaboration among its sponse to the city’s challenges and brought in almost 900 visitors that film-maker, Eren Basharan for a have lived in the local area for years artists and externally. social trends. included supportive neighbours, two year film animation project. and I have never been to or seen a A permanent fixture of the bor- as well as those from outside the Of the open studios weekend Kell- showcase like this… I think we need To ensure that you are on the ough’s creative culture is Euroart borough. Some were motivated by away said: “I’ve had so many great more of these events so that the invitation list for future Euroart Studios, which hosted its 16th Open mild curiosity, others came as repeat, conversations with visitors about community can connect with and events, get in touch via the website: Studios event in June. Across the annual attendees, keen to appreciate my work and about the role of art support local artists.” Visit euroart.co.uk weekend, Markfield Road in Totten- new art and craft work and with the – conversations that just would not ham was a-buzz with parallel events potential to purchase, commission, happen if I didn’t take part in the presented separately by Euroart or even win a work of art. Open Studios.” artists (Gaunson House), the Bad The event shows that artist spaces Art Festival (Bones & Pearl Studios), are not defined by four walls to and the Sisters of Reggae All Dayer “...artist spaces are contain creative output. Rather, it (Five Miles), showing how one con- sheds light on highly skilled prac- centrated area of the borough can not defined by four tices, ways artists create to survive yield rich, cultural diversity. Har- walls to contain or conduct artistic businesses, as ingey is a place where art and music well as opening creative avenues cannot, but happen. creative output” for learning. Euroart Studios is one of the largest, There’s also the very important artist-led communities of creative Open Studio events present op- angle of how artists consider and people in the North London area, portunities to introduce local com- actively connect to local neighbour- and is home to 70-80 workspace munities to practicing artists, who hoods and populations. Discussion tenants who have participated in the make themselves available to offer with creatives over the open studios long tradition of opening studios to insights into the varied and numer- weekend will have exposed that there contribute their work to this massive ous ways that artists use space and are many Euroart artists who reach annual exhibition. It is an occasion create. This kind of bridging activ- out to communities to instigate cre- that heralds a summer of collabora- ity is especially important for how ative dialogue and action on issues tive approaches on public engage- it advocates the value of indepen- of social inequality. ment around creative dialogue. dent, hand-made art and craft pro- For many spectators at the open Printmaker, Yael Roberts, explained: duction. It provides a lens through studios, meandering through art “The event was a great way to show- which to understand the earliest part festooned areas and having art- case my work and collaborate with of the creative supply chain that will fuelled conversations will have other artists in the building. As an somehow permeate through society sparked new understandings about emerging artist who has only had a – in our music, our film/TV/games, film, photography, painting, sculp- studio at Euroart Studios for nine the clothing we wear and so on. ture, performance, ceramics, print Animation magic Credit Euroart TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 12 JULY 2018 13

Sport Page Gold rush: Haringey ARTS & CULTURE 15 Aquatics celebrates success Hitting the right note Local photographer Stephen Furner captures some of the action from Jazz Fest By Glynis Kirkwood

Sounds of summer descend from the Hub Credit Stephen Furner (Tottenham Photography Club) Recreation Ground, known as The front of the stage and the grassy swinging Lounge Jazz tunes. Shell due to the half clam design, banks that surround the area, where Coming up at Lordship Rec: Youth used for public performances as it the trees offered some shade. A beer Fest on 12th August and The Totten- was originally designed for in 1932. and refreshment tent, run by Greater ham Flower and Produce Show on On stage at this year’s Jazz Fest, London Scouts to raise money for an 15th September. we heard a range of classic jazz overseas trip, set the scene for a fan- standards played excellently by tastic start to a day of music and fun. If you would like to see a performance using The Shell Theatre Big Bands, MOJO (Moderately Op- Once the Shell performances fin- or would like to help SPAC in their timistic Jazz Orchestra) and Forest ished at 5pm, we moved to Lord- endeavours, please get in touch: Fire. Finishing off The Shell per- ship Hub for Live Lounge Jazz and formances were Swing Punks, who a Jazz Jam. DJ Sapphire played a se- Email [email protected] brought their own unique style of lection of recordings from her fan- Facebook /TheShellAtTheRec All together now Credit Stephen Furner (Tottenham Photography Club) big band arrangements for more tastic Jazz set, filling in while Annie Tweet @Lordship_shell azz fest is part of a programme of ing Arts Collective (SPAC). This small, modern classics such as God Save Dehaney Stevens, Cathy Mcmana- For more information about annual and bi-annual music and but dedicated band of local people The Queen by the Sex Pistols. mon and Sue Jameson & While The Lordship Rec: performance events organised or have made it their mission to try and The crowd enjoyed the show from Cats Away prepared to wow their au- J Visit lordshiphub.org.uk supported by The Shell Perform- see the outdoor theatre in Lordship rows of deckchairs and benches in dience with sultry, sophisticated and LISTINGS

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POETRY FEATURE Shine bright like a From acorn to oak social entrepreneur Anthony Hutchison, known on stage as Divine Justice, from Spoken, Rianna Raymond-Williams explains how she’s a local spoken word collective presents inserts from his work putting sexual health education in the spotlight

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From acorn to oak, despair to hope, Intertwined with the coupling of maturity & growth, Forging the ability to finally see the forest through the trees… Down to the scattered seeds, corrupted weeds and family trees based without roots, baring the scars of broken limbs & branches giving way to poisonous fruit falling free by the waste side, wading in an enhanced feeling of deep depression, swimming in a sea of sickness, surrounded by unfamiliar shores, unable to Post presentation smiles Credit Shine ALOUD ex education is important, Trust, Starbucks Youth in Action, Arc surface waves of confidence due to the capsizing of self worth at its worst. particularly for young people. Business in the Community and Lloyds And what’s worse is the internal curse of backwards thinking in reverse, thinking SIt provides knowledge and Banking Group. I was also nominated as that truth hurts, when in all actuality… Truth heals. Especially when it comes to awareness of topics that are sensi- a finalist for the JLS Young Person of the tive. It can help to build sexual con- Year Award, sponsored by the Family matters of the heart… for that which binds us together is far greater fidence and agency, allowing young Planning Association (FPA) and Brook than that which drives us apart. people to feel empowered to make in 2013 for my involvement in sexual the right choices, and it can promote health education and awareness. access to services and provisions. Despite these accomplishments there This is the ethos behind Shine ALOUD have been challenges along the way. UK; a sexual health social enterprise that Funding, time and motivation have all Thankful uses creative media and peer-led train- been challenging to maintain throughout ing to educate, entertain and empower my social enterprise journey. When start- We people, provide more strength, freedom & vision. young people to make informed choices. ing a business you should love what you Know & understand that life is for the living. I am a 26-year-old sexual health do, you should create partnerships and advisor and social entrepreneur. Since work with people who love what you do Some sins are unforgiving & knowledge is to know, look, respect, observe & listen. starting Shine ALOUD UK seven years too. Most importantly, you always have That’s food for thought, better yet food for the eating. This is poor righteous ago, from my home in East London, I to be willing to be flexible. Things don’t have been dedicated to changing the always go to plan, so when they don’t, teaching, never preaching. Something more like higher level reaching and certain way young people engage in sexual change the plan but never the goal. That men still sleeping as man’s reach often exceeds his grasp with outlets of stress that health now and in the future. has always kept me going. I had no idea or intention that I’d be I am currently in the final year of a Mas- cause me to tap into my creative side, rationalized through the tip of a pen with a working in the sexual health sector or ter’s degree in Reproductive and Sexual feeling of openness. No friends, only family, peoples & associates stemming from that I’d own my own company in the Health Research at the London School of ties with the closest knits. We strive for positive, head held high but trust cause we field. What started as a small project has Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. now evolved into me operating from my When I finished my undergraduate know just how low it gets! own office space here in Tottenham. degree I was certain I was finished with I started Shine ALOUD UK as a part- studying, but somewhere along the time project during university. I was a way I was inspired to go back. Going young person who worked with young back into education has given me an Thankful people who had many misconceptions amazing international perspective on about sex and sexuality. I wanted to use the global picture of sexual health and Remember me… When I say that slavery, only represented one page my skills in journalism to create resourc- family planning and I hope that soon out of the encyclopedia of Africa’s greatness, yet all we seem to remember are es that helped young people like myself I will be able to use my skills and ex- find answers and discuss sensitive topics. perience to create partnerships and the shackles & the slave ships; A lack of understanding brought about and To date, Shine ALOUD UK has pro- opportunities further afield. perpetuated through our own self hatred. Different times, different places, New duced seven magazines, all of which Going forward, I am keen to work have been accessed by over 40,000 with organisations in Tottenham World Order, new order of the ages, signs, sands of time, hands that won’t rewind. young people, both nationally and in- to host events, deliver training and Open your mind in order to seek & find, then read between the lines cause there ternationally. It has also worked with create content for both young people are lots of signs in life. Some that you may not like & some that lead to many a over 50 companies and organisations and adults with the aim of encourag- that work with young people around the ing healthier conversations and be- crooked road but low & behold the task of trying to stay on the path of the straight world including; Living Well, Woman haviour around sexual health. & narrow, even when life deals you a hand as crooked as the Bakerloo line from Care Global, ITV Fixers and Brook. Because of my work with Shine ALOUD For more information about Shine Elephant to Harrow. UK I was awarded funding and support Aloud UK: from O2 Think Big, The Alec Dickinson Visit shinealoud.co.uk TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 12 JULY 2018 15 SPORT Gold rush Haringey Aquatics team celebrates success at London Regional Championships By Eva Hanson the backstroke leg, breaststroker time. Haringey Aquatic’s Head Coach Max Hanson, butterfly specialist Other finalists at the Champi- Paul Doyle said: “Our swimmers Gareth Davies and Max Green, onships included Kelton Ryland, put in some fantastic perfor- who wrapped the race up with 15, who qualified for 100m and mances over the weekend, with the freestyle leg, swam a nail-bit- 200m breaststroke, and 200m times fast enough to qualify for ingly close race to win in a time individual medley; Rose Pep- the upcoming British and English which might well take them to perday, 17, who after swimming National Championships. Next, it’s the nationals this summer. the grueling 1500m freestyle and our younger swimmers’ turn, and The same team also compet- 400m individual medley races in I’m looking forward to more club ed in the men’s 14-16 years 4 x one morning, qualified for the records being broken.” 100m freestyle relay, improving 200m breaststroke and 200m The London Regional Champion- their entered time by nearly five butterfly finals, and Matteo Car- ships are run by London Swimming, seconds to finish fourth. avati-Pringle, 15, who qualified a region of Swim England. The com- Individual medals were also for the 200m backstroke final. petition is divided into Youth (15, 16 won by 16 years old Shakil Gior- Other swimmers with strong and 17+ years) an Age Group (11/12, dani who reigned supreme at the performances at the Champion- 13 and 14 years), held at the London sprint distances, defending his ships included Sasha Shute, 16, Aquatics Centre, Queen Elizabeth titles as London Regional Cham- who swam 50m and 100m back- Park in Stratford and at Crystal pion, with gold in 50m back- stroke; Hannah Wotton, 15, who Palace National Sports Centre. stroke, 50m freestyle and 50m swam 200m breaststroke; Laurie In it to win, Haringey’s young swimmers Credit Haringey Aquatics Centre butterfly. He also won a silver Taylor, 15, who swam 100m back- aringey Aquatics continued Centre, with a gold medal in the 14-16-year- medal in the 100m freestyle. stroke and Alejandro Isaza-Oca- its winning ways at the 2018 old men’s medley relay – the first in the Max Hanson, 15, took the bronze mpo, 17, who swam all three back- For more information about H London Region Youth Cham- club’s history. medal in the 100m breaststroke stroke distances, 100m butterfly Haringey Aquatics: pionships, held at the London Aquatics Swimmers Shakil Giordani, who swam final with a new personal best and 100m freestyle. Visit haringeyaquatics.org.uk YouTube football team finds roots in Tottenham A YouTube football team? Yes, you read correctly. Read all about Hashtag United here By Seb Carmichael Brown

FIFA eSports team (professional down the road to Coles Park on gaming), three of whom have made White Hart Lane, Tottenham, for it to the FIFA eWorld Cup final in this season and we are loving it London this summer. there so far. The pitch is obvious- Over 18 months or so we played a ly spot on, being 4G, and the place series of fixtures across the world has a really good feel to it. We have against other YouTubers, pro staff watched some Haringey Borough teams and other teams who chal- – the existing local team based at lenged us, but as our content got Coles Park – highlights to get us in more popular we also got the chance the mood and we cannot wait to get to play at numerous profession- started and to welcome fans to our al stadiums, including games. We are grateful to Haring- Stadium in the Wembley Cup, in ey borough for letting us share their front of 34,000 fans which was in- ground and we have planned it well credible. Players like Steven Gerrard as we also play in yellow and blue. Hashtag United takes home the Wembley Cup and Robbie Fowler even joined us Right now we have an online Credit Hashtag United for that game as well. fanbase but we are really looking Youtubers on the ball Credit Hashtag United We are now starting the next chapter forward to welcoming a commu- We are bringing in a new manager, of our journey and we are very excited nity of local fans at games once the some new players, and of course ashtag United was formed ball turned out to be something the to have been given a place in Step 6 of season starts in August. we will be filming every step of a couple of years ago when viewers wanted, if it was shot and the non-league system in the Eastern We will be announcing ticket details the journey for our YouTube and HSpencer (YouTube person- produced in the right way. Senior League. We will be playing on our YouTube channel as soon as we Instagram channels: ality Spencer Owen) got a group Early players were all mates of Spencer weekly on Saturday afternoons, and can but we are committed to providing Visit youtube.com/channel/ of his mates together for a charity and myself, but along the way we’ve it’s a huge step up in terms of football an affordable, entertaining afternoon UCeJ73ymlLhLctITwdi9iCVw match in honour of his friend that picked up some other YouTubers quality and organisation for us, but out for the family. Who knows, if you Instagram @HashtagUtd sadly passed away. (Theo Baker and Charlie Morley) we are up for the challenge. come along you might even get your- Spencer (my brother) and I then and our squad has been further bol- We are very proud to be North Lon- selves featured on one of our videos! If you are looking for an opportunity filmed one of our early matches, stered by a Hashtag Academy series don’s newest team; we played our We are also keen to work within like this, or if you’re a local business who thinks they can help us build put it on YouTube and the reaction we ran on the channel, where we gave first proper match at the local community to offer oppor- a great match day experience, we was amazing. At the time, foot- our viewers a chance to take part in Stadium and it has been our home tunities especially for young people would love to hear from you. ball on YouTube was dominated by a footballing talent contest to win a (dubbed the Hashtag Arena) for the wanting to work in football, whether FIFA videos and trick shots, and a place on the team. past two years. on the playing, operations or media Contact the operations director at: group of amateur players kicking a Along the way we also formed a We will be now making the move side of things. Email [email protected] 16 No 12 JULY 2018 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS

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