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Residents protest against tower complex “ Even the Credit Clive Carter 'affordable' are not being built for local people” of affordable housing. We are in discussion with the new administration at the council to increase that to 50%. This (Argent Related) plan has gone through with only 25% affordable (homes).” Cllr Gordon went on to say: “Those [affordable homes] are what you call an intermediate product and they are aimed at people earning up to £90,000. Unfortunately, in Tottenham, there’s not enough people earning that amount of money. Even if you take two people, they’d have to be on £45,000 each. The average wage in Tottenham is £25,000, so we’re nowhere near that. Even the ‘affordable’ are not being built for local people.” These and other recent other comments suggest the council is in a bind, with the new administration and 48% of all local households attempting to tackle the legacies of have no savings or are in debt. All the old cabinet. Towering ambition 1,036 planned homes have barri- Cllr Joseph Ejiofor, Leader of Har- ers in the form of deposits and ad- ingey Council said: “This adminis- Campaigners prompt social housing rethink vanced payments.” tration has been crystal clear that Last month, a meeting requested we intend to build council homes, for By Luchia Robinson storeys in height, across 5 pieces of as affordable. by the local community, was held council rent – 1,000 by 2022 in fact. land in Tottenham Hale, was met Paul Burnham, Secretary of Har- at The Room, Holcombe Road. The Across the Tottenham Hale devel- roperty developer Argent with anger from local community ingey Defend Council Housing said: meeting was chaired by Councillors opment there will be a genuine mix Related say they are in talks members, when it was submitted “Around 70% of the tiny land area Zena Brabazon, cabinet member of tenures, including affordable and Pwith Haringey Council to to the council in July. of this site is council owned. The for civic services and Ruth Gordon social housing. The deal for this par- deliver an increased level of social The campaigners believe that council promised in their election who both answered questions and ticular site was agreed by the previ- and affordable homes after their if built, the housing will not be manifesto to build council housing guided those present through the ous administration, however we are recent planning proposals provoked accessible to the Tottenham com- on council-owned land, and that is steps needed to make online objec- doing everything we can at this very protests from the local community. munity as social rent homes. This what they must do. tions to the council. late stage to get council housing and Argent Related’s original pro- is because of the 1,036 homes ear- “Zero social rent is unaccept- Cllr Ruth Gordon said: “Planning genuinely affordable homes included posal to build a housing complex marked to be built, 75% will be at able when there are 9,000 house- protocols from the council say that comprising of 6 buildings, up to 38 market sale, with only 25% classed holds on Haringey’s waiting list, any development, should have 40% Continued on Page-3 2 No 15 OCTOBER 2018 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS HISTORY

STEADFAST IN Thoughts on Tottenham Tottenham Community Press will be working alongside the George Padmore DIFFICULTIES Institute taking a look back and discussing what’s happening now OCT 2018 – No. 15

At Tottenham Community Press we believe that Tottenham deserves a newspaper that is written by and for local people, and which celebrates the community in all its diversity. We believe that local news brings people together around the issues that matter most to them and ensures everyone can have a voice in local decision-making. Now more than ever we believe that the media should be responsive and accountable to the community it serves. Tottenham Community Press is your local newspaper, keeping you up to Credit Kate Duncan date with news, views and events in Archives at the George Padmore Institute the local area. ottenham Insurrection 1985 is a Beacon Bookshop in 1966. It was Publisher David Floyd short essay written by writer and the first Caribbean publishing house, cultural activist John La Rose. bookshop and international book Editor T The piece is La Rose’s political in- service in the UK, offering people Luchia Robinson terpretation of the 1985 Broadwater from the diaspora knowledge of their Designer Farm Riots and their after effects, own history, culture and politics, and Jonathan Duncan and it is just one of many cultural ar- providing a space for discussion. Project Manager tefacts that is archived at the George The George Padmore Institute was Anna Merryfield Padmore Institute (the GPI). established in 1991. Chaired by La The GPI is an archive, research and Rose, the institute continues the Contributors Alastair Ball educational resource centre based traditions and methods developed Sally Sturgeon above the New Beacon Bookshop in by New Beacon Books. Pamela Harling Stroud Green Road, Finsbury Park. Tottenham Community Press will @Mum_Reader It houses materials pertaining to be working with the George Padmore Seán O’Donovan the Black community of Caribbean, Institute to continue the discussion. The George Padmore Institute African and Asian descent who live We will be bringing the archives to Tottenham Photography Club in Britain and Europe. the community, making them come Helen Swinyard Cultural activist John La Rose Credit Toni Gorton John La Rose founded the New alive at a forthcoming event. Helena Reed Theresa Clifford Stephen Furner Lindsay Fowler CONTRIBUTORS David Pert Ann Pert Andreas Koumi ello and welcome to issue 15 of self, at his current exhibition. orn and bred in Tottenham, I still am the founder of Happily, James Cracknell HTottenham Community Press. The Northumberland Park Com- Blive and work in Haringey. I have I a not-for-profit friendship Ajayess I am thrilled to take on the role of prehensive School class of ’72 can been involved in promoting commu- and dating agency for adults Kellie Dorrington Editor, following Ellie Rae Ward’s move also attest to change over time, nity activities for over 30 years, and I with learning disabilities in on to new challenges in her career. as former pupils and staff reunit- am currently involved in projects in the London. Our work ranges from Originally from Tottenham, I have ed last month for a long awaited Northumberland Park, Bruce Grove matchmaking to running social spent the last couple of years living catch up- 46 years after they all and White Hart Lane areas. events and workshops. We were and studying up North; but I am glad first met. You can find out about I advocate for talented, young people awarded £2,000 to run free to have come back home, full circle. how it went on page 13. and I actively promote all that is pos- relationship workshops for vul- Throughout my childhood and We would like to know your itive about Tottenham. I am a Carni- nerable adults in the Tottenham into adulthood, I have seen thoughts on Tottenham, how much val artist, event and project manager, community, and they have been Tottenham undergo many changes, has it changed since 1985? What and trained counsellor. a success! with the local landscape and de- are the changes you want to see? mographic transforming over the Take a look at our History section Sally Sturgeon, Contributor Helena Reed, Contributor Tottenham Community Press recent years. above for more details. Selby Centre, Selby Road, Local artist, Ben Summers docu- I hope you enjoy reading this Tottenham N17 8JL ments the changes he sees on canvas. month’s issue, as much as I have E [email protected] His oil paintings offer a visual com- enjoyed editing it. Write for us T 020 8521 7956 mentary that you can both read Send your articles ideas to: [email protected] about on page 7, and see for your- Luchia Robinson, Editor TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 15 OCTOBER 2018 3 News North Middlesex Hospital told Page NEWS it 'requires improvement' 5

Continued from Page-1 across all tenures including social housing, on council-owned land. I What constitutes as affordable housing in Haringey? in this scheme.” can also confirm that we are in dis- Seven gross income bands have been created by applying the principle that weekly housing Argent Related’s proposal is likely cussions with the new council admin- costs for households in each band are limited to 45% of net income. to go before the council’s Planning istration to deliver an increased pro- Sub-Committee next month. vision of social and affordable homes Haringey council says it has a priority to assist people in bands 1,2 and 5. In a recent response company within our proposals.” Band Gross Income Affordable Products Director, Tom Goodall told TCP: “We passionately believe our 1 Up to £17,000 Council and housing association homes at target rents development will be a good thing What are your Council and housing association homes and private rented homes for the area, bringing opportu- opinions on this 2 £17,000–£40,000 nities for people who currently redevelopment? within Local Housing Allowance live in Tottenham as much as for 3 £40,000–£56,000 ‘Intermediate housing’ at rents above Local Housing Allowance newer residents. We want to hear from you. Do you have any thoughts “All our buildings have been de- 4 £40,000 upwards Private rented homes above Local Housing Allowance signed with fire safety as a priori- about the planning proposal? ty. They meet or exceed fire safety ‘Lower Cost’ shared Ownership for lower income households, Email [email protected] 5 £30,000–£40,000 standards, including sprinkler including those at or just above Pay to stay threshold (£40,000) systems throughout. “Our plans deliver affordable If you are worried speak to 6 £40,000–£90,000 ‘Higher Cost’ shared ownership homes, both in the development your local councillor: 7 Above £90,000 Open market purchase itself and by providing significant Visit www.minutes.haringey.uk/ funding to Haringey Council for the mgMemberIndex.aspx?bcr=1 (Information gathered from Haringey Housing Strategy 2017–2022) delivery of further affordable homes,

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www.ada.ac.uk @adacollege [email protected] 0203 105 0125 4 No 15 OCTOBER 2018 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS NEWS Haringey's in fashion Haringey to become home of new fashion hub By Alastair Ball Fashion Tailoring Academy will be built in Haringey next year. This will new hub for London’s provide specialist training in fashion fashion industry has been and clothing manufacture as well A launched and Haringey is as being a state-of-the-art manu- an integral part of the project. facturing centre. The Fashion Tai- The Fashion District was launched loring Academy plans to create new in September at an event attended by jobs in Haringey as well as providing Justine Simons, the deputy mayor for training and affordable workspaces. culture and creative industries; Pro- “We’re looking forward to the fessor Frances Corner, Vice Chancel- Fashion Tailoring Academy coming lor of the University of Arts & Head to Haringey next year,” Cllr Weston of London College of Fashion, and said, adding that the facility: “will Haringey councillor Elin Weston. provide our young people with spe- Cllr Weston said: “This is great cialist skills and job training in the news for our borough, and we’re manufacturing and fashion sector.” very proud to be an integral part The Fashion Tailoring Academy will of the Fashion District initiative.” be built near Fashion Enter Ltd’s ex- The Fashion District will be a new isting factory and training facility in centre for London’s fashion indus- the Haringey Warehouse District. try, which is worth £1.4 billion. Nina Fashion Enter Ltd is a delivery partner Romain, senior communications of the Fashion Tailoring Academy. officer for Haringey Council, said The Fashion District is part of London that the Fashion District: “Aims to Mayor Sadiq Khan’s East Bank project, return world-leading fashion man- which will involve £1.1 billion of in- ufacturing and design to Haringey vestment in East London. The new and East London.” hub aims to create 15,000 new jobs Attendees at the launch of Haringey’s Fashion District Credit Haringey As part of the Fashion District, a and paid internships London wide.

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LETTERS Local hospital must do better Drawing, friends, Improvements to be made at North Mid By James Cracknell orth Middlesex Univer- local partners, and we are looking been taken to address some of sity Hospital has been forward to tackling the next phase these recommendations. a cup of tea Ntold it 'requires improve- of improvement with vigour. Steve Russell, NHS Improve- ment' following an inspection by “We’re still rated as ‘requires im- ment’s executive regional man- health watchdogs. provement’ overall, so let there aging director, said: “The CQC Dear Tottenham Community Press The Care Quality Commission be no mistake – we are absolutely inspection shows the trust has (CQC) report rated three out of committed to getting better, for made some very encouraging im- very year around 22,000 As a project worker at Mind in eight core services as ‘good’, com- our patients, our local communi- provement, with three service individuals leave the Haringey, I’ve seen first-hand the pared to just one, following a pre- ty, and our colleagues. But there lines rated as ‘good’ and the CQC Eservices in Britain. impact the space has made to vet- vious inspection in 2016, but this is no doubt that we have built a recognising the caring, compas- Several former service person- erans. One participant at the Art wasn't enough to raise the hospi- very strong foundation for con- sionate staff who work at North Mid. nel continue with civilian life in and Reflection group described tal's overall rating. Picked out for tinued progress, and that we are The improvements will have been Haringey, but life on ‘civvy street’ it as a “new release.” praise were maternity, surgery, already seeing significant green down to the hard work of everyone can require huge adjustments. Just having a space to make and intensive care services. shoots of improvement.” at North Mid, and they should be Mind in Haringey has created art and chat in a non-judgmen- Deborah Wheeler, director of The CQC report included a de- pleased with progress so far. a space where local veterans tal setting has given the veter- nursing and midwifery, said: “Ev- tailed list of areas for improve- “While there is more to do to can gather and participate in ans opportunities to reflect, and eryone with a connection to North ment, including eleven ‘must drive progress further and faster, activities, courses and coun- also access any support they Mid – patients, staff, local resi- dos’ which related to individu- we are confident that the trust will selling. I feel there may be vet- may need. dents, and partners – has the right al services, including better re- continue to build on the success- erans from Tottenham, whom to be proud of the progress we’ve cord-keeping; providing an out-of- es that the CQC identified in A&E along with their families could Anna Sikorska made over the past two years. hours rota for gastroenterology; and maternity. benefit from this free service. Mind in Haringey “The improvements are visible improving care for children with “We will continue to support the not only in the ‘tartan table’ of CQC mental health conditions; helping trust as it addresses all the rec- Send us your letters ratings, but almost everywhere staff report incidents of abuse; ommendations highlighted in the you go across the hospital, from and meeting the four-hour waiting report, in order to develop North To be considered for the November issue send us your the wards, clinics, theatres, staff time target for accident and emer- Mid into the strong, vibrant, in- letters by Friday 12th October rooms, and public areas. gency patients. novative provider that the pop- Email [email protected] “We are building a strong team, The NHS trust which runs the ulations of Enfield and Haring- and strong relationships with hospital says steps have already ey deserve. 6 No 15 OCTOBER 2018 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS ENVIRONMENT Ever considered having a zero carbon home? Pamela Harling lives in a zero carbon home in Tottenham. She gives some tips on how you can too.

s your house miserably cold in tion boilers are efficient though and strips can be effective to keep in heat. from those. I get a small amount of and Which as a start. Muswell Hill winter? Have you thought about they use less gas than older boilers. Alternatively you could replace some money for what I generate through Sustainability Group runs regular I how it could be more comfortable I decided not to have gas in my re- windows. I was able to install triple the Feed-in Tariffs (FIT) - a scheme winter talks on home insulation. and cosy when the nights are freezing? stored house and I heat the house glazed windows, so there is very little that promotes renewable and low Sadly, there are not many grants In late 2014 I moved into a house with a wood burning stove that is heat loss through those. carbon technologies as an alterna- available at the moment, but there are that had very little insulation and designed to operate in a smokeless • External walls – it is not easy tive source of energy; but this will some, especially if you are on benefits was very draughty. It was cold! As zone (as London is). This works for to reduce heat loss through walls. be closed to new applicants in April of some kind. If you are thinking of it was a restored house, I had the me because the house is so well in- Internal insulation cuts down room next year. any home improvements to your own opportunity to make it as energy sulated. My hot water is heated by size and external wall insulation Haringey Council have set up a house or flats you might be renting efficient as possible. an air source heat pump. is tricky to install. I had wood bulk buying scheme for solar panels out, talk to your builder about how A thing to consider is how your fibre blocks fitted to the outside that’s run through the Mayor of Lon- you could incorporate energy effi- house is heated. Heating our homes Where is heat lost from our of my house. don’s office – it's worth signing up ciency measures into the work. produces a lot of greenhouse gases homes? to express interest at this stage (see (a quarter of all UK emissions)- but • Through the roof – make sure you To be even more energy efficient, details below). I may also consider everyone can do something. have the recommended depth of loft you might consider generating some using batteries to store the electric- For more information on solar panels: Replacing a gas heating boiler is ex- insulation (270mm). In my house electricity yourself. I have eight ity when panels become cheaper. Visit solartogetherlondon. pensive, but there are some grants the internal walls are also insulated. solar panels on my east/west facing There is plenty of advice out there: ichoosr.com/Product/index. available. Modern gas combina- • Windows – draughts excluding roof and I can use the electricity try the Energy Saving Trust website rails?actionId=728

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th th th th • Tuesday 9 , Friday 12 , Tuesday 16 , Thursday 18 October 2018 09:00 – 10:30 @Hornseyschool TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 15 OCTOBER 2018 7 Photography Tottenham Photography Page FEATURE Club's annual exhibition 8–9 Beneath Tottenham's skies Artist Ben Summers talks to TCP about documenting Tottenham in his latest exhibition By Luchia Robinson

s Ben Summers sits at the centric, but they could be anywhere coffee table in his flat, he really, because they’re fictitious com- A cracks open some of the positions, and I think that’s import- plastic cases piled upon it. ant,” said Ben. “These are oddly DVD cases that I He added, “I think if people looked at just acquired and they’ve all become this work as a collection, they would temporary palettes,” Ben says. be able to make the link between “I might only use one for a morn- London, or a large capital city with ing and then put it away, some I an incredibly diverse make up, and use over and over again. They’ve link that directly to what’s happen- become these really strange objects- ing post Brexit, post referendum. they’re just relics of certain points Ultimately the title [This Way For of certain paintings.” The Future] points to having the The palettes are offshoots of Ben’s discussion, ‘What do the next 2 or 3 latest work, This Way For The Future. years look like?’ The exhibition, which is current- They’re hopeful pieces for me ly on display at Bernie Grant Arts because I’m generally an optimis- Centre, is all about Tottenham. tic person, but there may be an un- It’s Ben’s interpretation of what’s certainty in there as well.” been going on locally and also so- And what is Tottenham likely to cially in London, since his move to look like in the next few years? Tottenham two years ago. Change is unfolding as we look Most of the work in the new show out from Ben’s window. To the left was created in Ben’s fourth floor flat, stands a towering building, in the which has internal studio space and process of construction, and down a large set of windows, spanning the on the right is a housing complex The world looks into Ben's studio width of one of the walls. that wasn’t there three years ago. The height and unobstructed view “I think you can sense what’s has played a big part in Ben’s cre- happening immediately from ative process. walking down West Green Road, “I’ve basically spent about two especially with new premises, new years documenting the skies that businesses opening up, not that any- happen. Some of them are just thing is closing or being replaced… mind-blowing and I didn’t know it’s hard to say,” said Ben. what that would become when I “You don’t want the local aspect- the started taking those images. It was people who’ve lived here and the com- just a hobby, looking at how the sky munity to suffer as a result of renewed was changing seasonally,” said Ben. interest, and the associated develop- This was just a starting point that ment that comes with that and those would lead to each painting in This changes. If an area can hold onto both, Way For The Future, having an associ- and do it successfully without people ated Tottenham skyline attached to it. being driven out, or suffering as a The different skies act as mirrors result, losing businesses and losing to the ever changing cityscapes cap- livelihoods – then fantastic!” tured on Ben’s canvasses. Ben adds: “I’m not a Londoner born Ben sees his work as a subtle, and bred, I’ve lived here a long time, political observation of people and so in many ways although I feel like places. It incorporates the beauty of it’s my city, I know that my experi- nature in a way that allows him to reflect ence is different from someone that upon how he sees himself in relation has maybe grown up in this area.” to the environments he is a part of. This Way For The Future is the The figures in Ben’s paintings are of result of Ben observing the 500 people he has documented via film, square yards from his window, photography or sketches, through asking questions of the now and sittings and conversations. pondering ‘what’s next?’ The imagery is then collaged and By framing his thoughts within a wider arranged from Ben’s viewpoint as a societal setting, through the mediums bystander, to look like processions of paint, installation and film, Ben of people. hopes his work allows the audience to “A lot [of the people] are from the be reflective of their local areas, and to local area- a lot from West Green maybe scratch beneath the surface of Road or Seven Sisters Road, and our daily interactions in the city. then different areas again in London. [The paintings] are very London Head to page 15 for exhibition listing Some of Ben's tools 8 No 15 OCTOBER 2018 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY Tottenham Photography Club turns one Tottenham Photography Club cel- ebrated its first birthday in style with a month long exhibition at Lordship Hub. The club started in October 2017 after local resident, Glynis Kirkwood-Warren posted a short post on Facebook asking if anyone would be interested in forming a local club, to share knowledge, skills and support. The response to the post was immediate and incredibly positive, with the very first meeting being attended by 17 residents. Since then, the club has gone from strength to strength, meeting monthly at Lordship Hub where they discuss plans for the club and critique images responding to a monthly theme. In the past year the members have visited sites of interest in order to take photographs and test their skills, these are also great opportunities to get to know each other and ask for advice and tips from other members. Some of the places they have visited included All Hallows Church, Westminster Bridge, Walthamstow Wetlands and, for the Club annual outing, Leigh-On-Sea culminating in a group lunch of fish and chips (with a tasty local pint for some). The monthly themes are set at meetings, an album is created on the Facebook page for members to submit to and is a great opportunity for anyone that can't make a meeting or to get actively involved in the Club. Members also agree to make themselves available, when possible, to local community groups and organisations who may need pictures and images of events and activities they have organised to provide to funders or for publicity, but can't afford to hire a photographer. Over the past year Club members have supported many community groups and events, from the Mayor of Haringey's, Laughing Yoga charity event to a local Jazz Festival and most recently the Tottenham Flower and Produce Show. All images taken are sent to the organisers free of charge, to use as they need, with the only condition that credit is given to the photographer and where appropriate the Club. The Club also submits images to several online magazines, such as the Seventh Sister as well as providing images for a booklet produced by the Friends of Lordship Rec, called 'A Walk in t he Park'. Tottenham Community Press also regularly receives images from club members to support Charlie Boy & Muddy Boy, by Ray James published stories. TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 15 OCTOBER 2018 9 PHOTOGRAPHY

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Score with these sporty stories By Helen Swinyard Do you feel like the la Morgan is a lovely visual take on his life, written as if he was telling Spurs Stadium will his memories and making his own never open? Have you scrapbook. Respect: the Walter Tull Story, by the same author, is a short been waiting for your fictionalised version of his life from local football fix all publisher Barrington Stoke, whose year? While you wait, publications are printed on special paper with a font, designed espe- here’s a round-up of cially for dyslexic readers. some of the best footie For something with a bit more sub- stance, multi-award-winning author, fiction for young Mal Peet adds a football element to people, in print in the his thrillers. Set in South America, UK, at the moment! Keeper is told as an interview between a journalist and a World Cup winning inderboy by Laurence goal keeper – El Gato. The interview Anholt & illustrated by charts his life, career and mysterious CArthur Robins is great read mentor, The Keeper. Follow up with out loud or shared together, whilst The Penalty, where Faustino the jour- looking at the pictures and words. nalist investigates the disappearance Aimed at primary school-aged chil- of a local rising star, and Exposure, dren, it’s about a boy trying to make based on the plot of Othello. it to the Cup Final – he’ll need some Professional footballers are part of magic help to make it! It's a great the swathes of celebrities with books way of enjoying a football story as deals- so why not try out their books? well as reading a traditional motif Theo Walcott’s TJ books (e.g. TJ and which can be found in many dif- the Winning Goal) about a teenage ferent cultural myths and stories - footballer, or Frankie’s Magic Foot- you may know it best as Cinderella! ball stories from Frank Lampard for Why not read about your ultimate football heroes? 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TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 15 OCTOBER 2018 11 Community Bruce Castle Oak shortlisted Page EVENTS in national competition 13 Putting a spotlight on asylum Seán O’Donavan on local residents donating baby clothes and sharing stories in solidarity with vulnerable people seeking asylum by women and men seeking permis- women had started hunger strikes at sion to remain and the appalling con- great risk to their own health. ditions within the detention system.” “Our job is to hear their cries of The first evening, attended by over anguish and anger, and to work to- 90 people and chaired by Shadow Se- gether with our friends, neighbours, cetary of State for International De- community and political organisa- velopment, Kate Osamor MP, heard tions to magnify their voices so they from BBC and Channel Four journalists cannot be ignored and this system involved in undercover investigations cannot continue,” said Cristal. at Yarl’s Wood detention centre. The The Open University’s Dr Victoria testimonies they gave of women being Canning asked everyone a simple but mistreated, abused and even raped powerful question: “Do you think by detention officers was harrowing. people should be held in a confined Angela, who now campaigns with space solely on the grounds that the All African Women’s Group told us they are not a particular nationali- that detention is a deliberate method ty or have a particular immigration of isolating women and men from status? If your answer is ‘no’ to that their families and their community. question, then you must work to “We felt degraded, we had lost every- close detention centres.” thing and we felt that we were losing As I listened, I gazed up at the rows A row of baby grows- gifts to be given Credit Seán O’ Donovan ourselves. We just wanted a chance to and rows of baby-grows pegged to he guard at Yarl’s Wood was speaking at the first evening of mothers annually who are in precar- live and to work,” she said. lines suspended from the ceiling. detention centre told the Spotlight on Asylum Festival and ious or vulnerable circumstances. Cristal Amiss of the Black Women’s A colourful symbol of the work of "T me that no one in this Exhibition at Karamel, Wood Green. Tottenham resident Karen White- Rape Action Project said it was the PramDepot, each one tiny but vital, country wanted me, and no one cared The Festival, running until 21st No- read, founder of PramDepot said: women themselves who were bravely preloved and now ready to be passed about me. I look around this room this vember, has been organised by Pram- “These events will celebrate the leading the protests using one of the on, as an act of welcome and friend- evening and I know he was wrong.” Depot, which provides baby clothes women we support. It will also shine few methods open to people in deten- ship. A cotton army of hope, solidar- Former Yarls Wood detainee, Angela and other vital equipment to over 400 a light on the torturous process faced tion, imprisoned or interned. Some ity and resistance.

Fresh from a month long run at the Edinburgh Special Guest Fringe Festival, Freeman Oh to be free... You’ve only got 60 seconds: what will you do with it? headed to the Bernie Grant Arts Centre as part of its UK tour

o-written by Camilla Whitehill and Strictly Arts, CFreeman boldly examines systematic racism through the real experiences of five black people who suffered unjustly because of it. The sixth main character – a white man, is inspired by the first man in America to plead insanity t Special Guest, members of to feel the fear, face it and have it in his defence. Despite this char- the audience are invited to finished with, before you’ve had a acter’s paranoid mental state, he take the stage and just share. chance to overthink it; but there is has a power and privilege that the A Those who accepted the invita- little opportunity to get scared in the others do not have. tion at last month’s event at The first place, as Special Guest fosters a This exploration of prejudice, Cause, stepped up to a small plat- supportive atmosphere. race, mental health and the criminal form made up of three cinderblocks, Hosts Hannah Place and Tapiwa justice system is carefully delivered and shared their thoughts, ideas, Mugweni encouraged the audience through an imaginative combina- poems and general musings on life- to get comfortable, but not too com- tion of music, dance, sounds, light The cast of Freeman on stage Credit Strictly Arts Theatre anything from, waking up late, to fortable, to grab a drink and mingle, and shadows. The cast members having an upset stomach, to ques- to move seats after each interval, and display a rigorous physicality- con- Michael Bailey and Sandra Bland, narrative from one intense perspec- tioning whether we are even really to clap, clap some more, and keep on torting, climbing, and carrying span time and cross continents. tive to the next, engaging the audi- here. Nothing was off limits. clapping after each person left the one another; swinging themselves They are seamlessly interwoven ence in the harshness of injustice. The event is what the audience stage, until the next person got up for as carefree party-goers the one through the unrelenting physical The play’s visceral impact creates makes it to be. Everyone is a special their moment in the hazy blue spotlight. minute, becoming lifeless bodies depiction of degradation, brute a palpable tension throughout, and guest, and everyone has a 60 second Had a bad day at work? Want feed- the next. strength and vulnerability. serves to remind the viewer that chance to participate. back on a business idea? Share it. The six individual stories, which The emotive scripting and brilliant these stories should never have had A whole minute, just enough time Why not? Sharing is caring, after all. include those of Sarah Reed, performances constantly shift the to be told. 12 No 15 OCTOBER 2018 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS COMMUNITY Disability dating workshops launched in Tottenham Helena Reed, Founder of Happily CIC, explains how she's helping people with learning difficulties find love and friendship other’s bodies, consent and safe sex. I feel this work is so important for the people we support, as they can often be socially isolated, with little opportunity to learn about relationships or develop social skills. The aim of the project was to make sure attendees felt more confident talking about sex and relationships, as well as being able to keep themselves and each other safe. Over thirty people came to the workshops and it was fantastic to see members from local learning disability charities like HAIL and Kith & Kids taking part. The project proved to be very popular; Tamsin, 29, is a local resident, she said: “The workshops are very interesting and I get to meet new friends at the same time. I feel Helena Reed, Founder of Happily CIC Credit Helena Reed safe and comfortable in the group founded Happily, a London Since launching last year, Happily because it is private.” based, not-for-profit friend- friendship and dating agency has Our ambition is to secure further I ship and dating agency for adults gone from strength to strength, funding which would help Happily with learning disabilities, after my and we were recently awarded a continue to run in the future, allow- first-hand experience of helping my £2,000 grant from People’s Post- ing us to offer more free workshops younger sister find love and friendship. code Trust, to run free relationship to the people who need them most. Through conversations with fami- workshops for vulnerable adults in For more information about lies, support staff, charities and local the Tottenham community. Happily, to become a member, or to councils, it was apparent there was The Happily Talking Sex & Relation- find out more about our services: a real need for a safe environment ships project included four, weekly Visit happilydating.co.uk for people with learning disabilities workshops that explored topics such as Email [email protected] to meet and develop relationships. relationships, abuse, respect for each Call 07397 066 761 Workshop attendees inside Tottenham Town Hall Credit Helena Reed

Crossword Answers Poets Corner

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H My loss by Theresa Clifford 37

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D I never remember hearing the ticking of our clock until you left. 36 35

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P R E A R R A N G E D E G N A R R A E R P I never heard the rain tapping on the window. 34 33 32 31 30

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T I didn't know about the pain until you had left and I felt the pain of death.

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L I thought about the winter and not being with you

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A tree in Tottenham The Bruce Castle Oak in all its glory Credit Stephen Furner has been shortlisted in the Woodland Trust’s Tree of the Year competition he Bruce Castle Oak, in Bruce Castle Park is in T the running to become England’s tree of the year 2018. The old oak is in a shortlist of 10 trees and will need to win a public vote. If selected, it will face the winning trees from those shortlisted in Scotland, Wales and North- ern Ireland. A panel of experts will then select a tree out of the four contenders to represent the UK in the European Tree of the Year competition. Estimated to be over 450 years old, the Bruce Castle Oak is Tot- tenham’s oldest tree. A pivotal meeting point within the park, the asymmetrical oak provides much needed shade on sunny days, and it is the ideal spot for anyone wanting to climb, have a picnic, read or draw. Locals are rallying votes on social media to ensure the popular tree becomes England’s favourite, as it will then be eligible for a £1,000 tree care award. Reunited and it feels so good EXPERIENCED David Pert, the first headteacher of Northumberland Park Comprehensive School, tells us about the class of ’72 reunion ful school and people! How lucky we were.” METAL Sandy Davies, one of the foundation staff of 12 and a probationary teacher at the time said: “What a night! I have always been so POLISHER proud to be associated with Northum- berland Park School. To meet up again with such wonderful ex-students made me burst with pride at their achieve- REQUIRED ments. The best job of my career.” Who would have believed 46 years ago that these 11 year olds (as they were) would be celebrating their school days in such style and with TOP RATES PAID such feeling…amazing! Mr Pert with event organiser Lindsay Fowler But perhaps, John Burdge, also a ornsey’s Great Northern Now aged 57-58, they met up with former student brought it all togeth- NORTH LONDON BUSINESS Railway Tavern rocked past friends and staff, exchanged er when he said “We were such lucky EASY ACCESS AND TRANSPORT Hto the sounds of the 70s as happy memories and shared how youngsters and it was good to see 70 former students and 12 staff cele- much they owed to what was then, the the teachers’ hard work paid off!” brated the creation of Northumber- new Tottenham secondary school. Event organizer and former student PLEASE CALL DAVID OR JOHN ON land Park Comprehensive School in “It changed my life and I’ll never Lindsay Fowler, said: "It was a joyous September 1972. forget,” said one former pupil, Roy occasion seeing such wonderful Those celebrating were members Chinery. Whilst Elaine Clarke, now people all together again, genuine- 020 8807 9112 of the very first year group to attend a lecturer at Manchester Univer- ly enjoying each other’s company. the school as 11 and 12 year olds. sity commented: “What a beauti- Can’t wait for the next Reunion!" 14 No 15 OCTOBER 2018 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS FICTION The Lilywhite Jersey: part three Valerie gives Priyantha an important history lesson in part three of Andreas Koumi's short story

Like most kids I loved cake but Tottenham cake? Could the day get any better? On the way to Spurs Credit Stephen Furner ‘Ours’ was a terraced house not far from Bruce Castle, plain looking, inside and out. Valerie prepared the tea. I discovered she was the woman of the home, illness having taken her mother, when Valerie was a little girl. With no one else to look after her on match days, Valerie went along to the Lane with her dad and quickly inherited his obsession. The distraction of football had brought father and daughter closer together, shared joy from shared grief. As we sipped our tea in the dining room, I asked Valerie what she had meant earlier by “we’re Spurs” when reproaching that insulting fan. “You need to learn your history,” she replied. “Standing up for what’s right goes back a long way in Tottenham. Have you never heard of Walter Tull?” I hadn’t. “The first non-white outfield footballer in England. He played for Spurs before the First World War. He was from a local children’s home like you. If you think people can be racist now, think how bad it would have been back then.” I was embarrassed not to know Walter Tull or that he was a Spurs player. And if you didn’t know, then so should you be. “And do you know what one plucky Spurs fan did, when Hitler’s Germany played England in a friendly at White Hart Lane in 1935? He climbed onto the roof of the main stand and tore down the Nazi flag.” I was impressed, both with the historic episode and Valerie’s knowledge of it. She wasn’t done. “And guess what happened when Oswald Mosley and his Fascists tried to march through this part of London, shouting ‘down with the Y*ds’? He got told where to go. There are many more stories like that, and many more to come, I’m sure.” I nodded. I was sure too, and sure also that she’d probably was saddened to note the boy’s absence. Danny once told me that winning wasn’t everything, but make a fine teacher one day. When Priyantha was offered a seat, he took it this time. wanting to win was. How I wanted to win at fatherhood. “Why do you think this area’s home to so many immigrants? “If it’s a girl we’ll call her Lily,” I suggested. Because around here we accept other cultures. Because around * * * “If it’s a boy we’ll call him Jimmy,” she replied. here being different doesn’t mean, being worse. That’s why “I prefer Danny.” I insisted. you should be proud, Danny. Be proud of your Tottenham.” I had someone to go with now. And I did, every other week, and “It’ll be a girl,” she resolved. I nodded and was proud. And so should you be. sometimes to away games too. Valerie and her dad adopted It would be neither. The same illness that had taken her mother “Have a slice of Tottenham cake,” her dad now offered, me – kind of – and made me feel part of the Spurs family. now afflicted Valerie and pregnancy hastened her demise. together with a further slice of history. “It’s a Quaker recipe, My friendship with Valerie bloomed and, as you’ve probably When Valerie died I wrote a letter to the club asking that Mrs made with mulberries from the local marshes. They gave it guessed already, we fell in love, though, in truth, I had been Priyantha be granted the same send off as her father. away free to local children to celebrate Spurs’ first FA Cup in love with her from the moment we met. I never heard back. Perhaps they were busy. Perhaps the win in 1901.” The years rolled by. Players came and went, including Danny, letter got lost in the post. Perhaps they stopped providing Knowing this made the cake taste even more wonderful, and cups were won and lost. Then one day, Valerie’s father fell that service to fans. Or perhaps the person who received my and I told them so. ill and was taken from us. letter was like that bonehead who had insulted me on the day “The Quaker influence is what helps make Tottenham Valerie wrote a letter to Spurs requesting permission to scatter Valerie and I first met. wonderful. Or so dad reckons. But he would say that, being his ashes over the hallowed Tottenham turf, in accordance She never chose that surname. Nor indeed did her husband. one himself.” with his final wish. The club agreed and, following a simple Who does? But it makes a difference. Well I felt it did anyway. I smiled at Valerie. Tottenham was indeed a wonderful place Quaker service at the Enfield crematorium, Valerie and I You get to feeling like that when things happen to you that because of Lilywhites like her. brought his remains back home to White Hart Lane for the shouldn’t. I’ve had that feeling all my life. breeze to settle his ultimate place of rest. The last match I ever went to at White Hart Lane was against * * * We sang “When The Spurs Go Marching In” solemnly. Wolves, in May 1972, to see Spurs win the UEFA Cup. Don’t Afterwards Valerie wiped away a tear and whispered, “You’ll ask me what the atmosphere was like. Don’t even ask me the The school buzzer sounded for break time. Normally the always be in that number now, Dad. And I’ll always come and score. All I remember was, at the end of the game, I joined all pupils would be scurrying for the door but Priyantha’s story visit you.” the jubilant fans invading the pitch. had so captivated them they were reluctant even to leave their Valerie was alone in the world now, like me. So, right then As others around me sang “When The Spurs Go Marching In” seats, Jermain included. and there, in the centre circle, I dropped to one knee and asked I opened the urn concealed beneath my raincoat. Slowly and Mrs Gordon reassured them that Mr Priyantha would be her to be my wife. When she accepted I do believe, from its surreptitiously I scattered the cremated remains of my wife returning next week to conclude his reminiscences and the lofty perch, I heard a famous cockerel crow. and unborn child inside the centre circle, reuniting Valerie class was dismissed. Time passed and Valerie announced that a brand new Spurs with her father. They at least would be in that number forever. When Priyantha returned to the school, his skin seemed fan would be joining us soon. I was, to use a well-worn football I never returned. I’ve not been able to. And now, with White more pallid than before. He was moving even more slowly, cliché, over-the-moon. I resolved to be all the things my father Hart Lane no more, I know I never will... breathing even more heavily. hadn’t been: strong and wise, like Bill, inspiring and clever, The pupils were concerned, all except Jermain. Priyantha like Danny. Final part to come next month TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS No 15 OCTOBER 2018 15 ADVICE Your problems. Solved. The team from Haringey Citizen's Advice Bureau answer some of your pressing questions

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This Way For The Future Markfield Open Day and Art group for ex-services personnel Exhibition by Ben Summers Annual General Meeting Every Tuesday, 1.30–3.30pm 1st October–Friday 2nd November Saturday 13th October, 11.30–3.00pm Mind in Haringey, All day, Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Markfield Park, Markfield Road N15 4RB 73c Stapleton Hall Road N4 3QF Hall Approach Way N15 4RX Find out more about all the services we offer A non-judgmental art-making group for A body of work that conjures visions of and hear about our achievements over the veterans, offering a chance to reflect and everyday humanity in a state of flux. past year and plans for the future at our meet others. Please register. Annual General Meeting. Free Free Visit bensummersartist.com Free Email [email protected] Call 0208 800 4134 Call 020 8340 2474 (Anna) DJ Sapphire's Birthday Email [email protected] Friday 5th October, 7.00pm Dance For All Balabam, 58-60 High Road N15 6JU River Lea Apple Day Every Thursday from Thursday 20th Sep Saturday 27th October, 12.00–6.00pm 2018–Thursday 13th Dec 2018 (12 weeks), Stonebridge Lock N17 0XD DJ Sapphire celebrates her birthday with 5:30–7:30PM, Jazz Cafe, Community Centre, Broadwater Farm N17 6HE a jam packed night of entertainment with London's floating village returns to Totten- a live online broadcast on Real Music FM. ham Marshes for he 3rd annual celebration of General Skank will be the band backing up apples and community. Apple pressing, tasting Weekly Dance Workshops for all abilities, the likes of Binghi Life, Tad Hunter and & games, bar (open til 10pm), local produce, ages 4 upwards. Supporting family learn- many more. Showtime is 9.00pm. forage walks, food, live music and more. ing and team bonding. Keep fit and active with friends, family and neighbours. Great Entry is free before 9 & £5 thereafter Free project to try something new and learn new For tickets www.eventbrite. Email [email protected] skills & new styles of dance. co.uk/e/dj-sapphires-birthday- tickets-50483882652 Free Exhibition launch by Ra Ra Seb Email [email protected] and Myles Burgess Call 07807 009 750 (Kasia) Endless Plenty at Grow Tottenham Friday 5th October–Sunday 28th October Sunday 7th October, 8.00am–11.00pm The Mill Co Project, Unit 3, Gaunston Ashley House, Ashley Rd N17 9LZ House, Markfield Road N15 4QQ Quiz Night at The Bluecoats Every Wednesday, 7.30pm The Bluecoats Pub, 614 High Rd N17 9TA Bottomless Espresso Martinis and Bloody Artists Ra Ra Seb and Myles Burgess bring Marys with a four course brunch from Pluma their first collaborative show to Craving Coffee. Cash, booze, prizes! £20 for endless food or drink, Free £35 for both! Visit facebook.com/ £2.00 Contact @GrowTottenham events/389771434890526/ Call 0208 885 6555 16 No 15 OCTOBER 2018 TOTTENHAM COMMUNITY PRESS SPORT Trippier takes trip out to local school Kieran Trippier drops in for a kickabout with Y1 pupils at St John Vianney Catholic Primary School By Luchia Robinson

Excited Y1 pupils with Tottenham footballer Kieran Trippier Credit Tottenham Hotspur Foundation The children learn about keeping active Credit Tottenham Hotspur Foundation ottenham and England before giving the class a Premier back some great memories. It’s Teacher at St John Vianney Cath- tic resource that will help us keep footballer, Kieran Trippi- League Primary Stars equipment so important for children to keep olic Primary School said: our PE lessons interesting and dif- T er joined Year 1 pupils at pack, filled with footballs, giant active and take part in regular PE “The children loved hearing about ferent week in, week out.” St John Vianney Catholic Primary dice and lettered and numbered lessons, so it’s great to see the Tot- Kieran’s life as a professional foot- School last month for a PE lesson floor spots. tenham Hotspur Foundation and baller, and it’s inspired so many of they will most definitely remember. Kieran Trippier said: “When I Premier League giving back to the them to work hard at school and Primary school teachers can apply The football star delivered the was at school, PE was one of my local community to make it easier be active. I would like to thank the for the free equipment pack kit or lesson alongside staff from the favourite subjects, so joining in for local children to access sport.” Premier League for donating the a free Nike football strip: Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, with today’s session has brought Stephen McNicholas, Head equipment kit to us – it’s a fantas- Visit PLPrimaryStars.com

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