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ISSUE NO.115 • FREE FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN BRENT • PUBLISHED BY BRENT COUNCIL • JUNE 2011

�The top GCSE 5A*-C for the last 4 yearsrunning – 96% in 2010

�The top GCSE average point score for thelast 4 years running – 594 in 2010

�The top CVA (progress students make)for the last 3 years running –1,050 in 2010

�77% 5A*-C including English andmathematics in 2010

�Over 400 A*s and As achieved at GCSEby students in 2010

�Over 75% of students achieved 10 or moreGCSEs A*-C in 2010

�20th Most Improved School in the country(BBC website)

�Outstanding value-added – Ranked 2nd inthe country for the progress students make(SSAT March 2011)

�Categorised as an Excellent School(Brent Local Authority 2010)

Wembley High Technology College, East Lane, Wembley, Middlesex HA0 3NTTel: 020 8385 4800 Email: [email protected] Web: www.whtc.co.uk Headteacher: Ms Gill Bal

Outstanding OfstedSubject Inspection (Ofsted January 2011)

Outstanding Ofstedin 24 out of 27 areas (whole school)

Features

10 Brent enjoys royal partyRoyal Wedding celebrations

13 Fun in the sunBrent Summer University is coming

14 Community champions shineUnsung heroes are honoured

19 Sport in your neighbourhoodLearn to dance with Ward Working

20 Give and get givenVolunteer to receive concert tickets

23 Lifeline for disabled childrenCouncil saves Portage Service

Regulars

4 Update

9 Brent people

25 All in a day’s work

27 Secret history

29 Competitions

30 Time out

Welcome to theJune issue of TheBrent Magazine... that’s even more colourful than usual.

Turn to page 10 to read abouthow the borough became awashwith red, white and blue whenRoyal Wedding celebrations cameto Brent.

Also brimming with colour arethe dancers on page 19, who arelearning new moves thanks to thecouncil’s Ward Working fund.

In order to help save the councilmoney, the next issue you receivewill be a combined edition for Julyand August. Many councils arereducing their magazines to bi-monthly, or even quarterly, but weare committed to bring you TBMas often as possible because weknow it’s a valuable source ofinformation about what’s goingon in your borough.

Rachel GardnerEditor, The Brent Magazine

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Issue No. 115 June 2011

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Brent Council has won fundingof just under £300,000 fromTransport for London (TfL) todevelop and promote cyclingin the borough.

The council has a target toincrease cycling from just over

one per cent currently totwo per cent by 2014, anda further three per centby 2026.

Biking Boroughs aims toencourage people to cyclemore in outer London. TfLhopes this will be achievedthrough, for example,improvements to roads andfacilities, cycle training, bettersecurity and cycle promotion.

Consultationon futureof KnowlesHouseBuilding which falls below modernstandards may have to close.

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South Kilburngets creativeThirteen trainees from Brenthave been selected to take partin a project which has seen adisused building on the SouthKilburn Estate transformedinto a studio. It offers space for creative professionals towork from in return fortraining up some of Brent’syoung people.The studio is one of four artprojects commissioned by thecouncil and SKNT to improvelocal skills and spaces for thecommunity during a periodof regeneration.

For more information aboutthe project, or to attend anopen day visitwww.southkilburnstudios.org

£300K forbikes inBrent

Between now and mid-JulyBrent Council will beconsulting with carers andresidents of Knowles Housein Longstone Avenue,Willesden. The buildingcaters for older adults livingwith dementia.

Due to funding issuesimprovements to the buildinghave not been carried out.The council is proposing toclose Knowles House andlook for different ways toprovide care based on anassessment of the peoplewho use the building.

Alison Elliott, InterimDirector of Adult SocialCare at Brent Council, said:“We know that people valuethe facilities at Knowles

House but the building fallswell below modernstandards. I do notunderestimate the anxietyand concern that many willfeel.We are keen to knowthe views of residents andtheir relatives, carers andothers on the possibleclosure. If the site is closed,vulnerable adults willcontinue to receive servicesprovided in a different way.

The consultation periodruns until 11 July 2011.Views expressed during theconsultation will be taken intoconsideration by the councilwhen it makes a finaldecision.To take part, visitwww.brent.gov.uk/consultation

Improvements tocycling facilitiesand training

Mapesbury Dell goeswild for summer fairMapesbury Dell is holding itsannual Summer Fair onSunday 26 June 2011 from12noon to 4pm.

There is fun for the wholefamily with wildlife animal shows – owls and spiders,snakes and lizards,and even skunksand armadillos.

Children can enjoy beingable to cuddle a bunny orpat a guinea pig in the farmanimals pen area. Otherentertainment on the daywill include face painting,a barbeque, tombola, cakestalls and a licensed bar.

Get down to the Dell!

For a fantastic familyday out in your localneighbourhood, come alongto the Mapesbury Dell GoesWild summer fair (entranceon Hoveden Road, off WalmLane NW2 3XD).

For more information visitwww.mapesbury-dell.orgor call 020 8438 2958.

The Brent River Park, locatedin St Raphael’s and Tokyngton,was gleaming in the springlight, thanks to the efforts ofvolunteers who took part ina recent spring clean event.The community clean-up –organised by Brent Culturalservices and Planning andDevelopment, the Friends ofBrent River Park andGroundwork London, andsupported by the C-Changeproject – aims to changebehaviour towards climatechange issues.

The morning saw volunteers

dressed in their Saturday worstto collect rubbish andrecyclables.

Ros Baptiste, chair of theFriends of Brent River Park,said, “A series of events hasbeen planned to take place inthe River Park in associationwith the C-Changeprogramme. We would like tosee more fellow residentsshow their support to the parkby getting involved in thoseplanned activities.”

For details on theevents taking place visitwww.brent.gov.uk/riverbrent

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Queen’s Park is holdingits first book festival– a one-day literaryextravaganza andshowcase for local talenton Saturday 11 June from11am-7pm.

Featuring best-sellingnovelist Sebastian Faulks,actor Robert Webb fromTV comedy Peep Show,and the show’s co-writerSam Bain and producerRobert Popper, thefestival also starslegendary musicianEdwyn Collins with hisbiographer and wifeGrace Maxwell.

There will be a chance tobook-swap, help compose astory, join an oral historyproject, learn illustrationand lots for children.

There will be a variety offree events taking place inQueen’s Park. Author talkswill cost £5, from Queen’sPark Books, SalusburyRoad, NW6 6NH.

For more information callGina Newson on 07931770593, or [email protected] visit www.qpark.org.uk/bookfestival

River ParkSpring clean up

Brent students are top class

Peep Show for Queen’s ParkActors and authors line up for literary festival

Dollis HillHousedemolitionBrent Council is todemolish the remains ofDollis Hill House inGladstone Park after beinggiven the go ahead by theSecretary of State forCommunities and LocalGovernment.

The council had noalternative but to apply forpermission to demolish theremains of the Grade IIlisted building after allother options had beenexhausted.

The council is mindful ofthe history of the buildingand wants to leave asuitable legacy on the land.

Students in Brent achievesome of the best GCSE andA-Level results by age 19 inEngland.

The proportion of youngpeople achieving five ormore GCSE or equivalentqualifications at grades A*-C went up to 82.7 per centlast year from 80.8 per centin 2009, according tofigures released by theDepartment of Education.

The results put Brent23rd highest in the UK; wellabove the national averageresult of 78.7 per cent forfive or more GCSEs.

Particularly impressivewas the proportion ofyoung people on freeschool meals getting five ormore GCSEs or equivalentat grades A*-C which is73.4 per cent – 14th bestin the country.

Young people in Brentalso did well at A-Level.Theproportion attaining two ormore A-Level equivalent orqualifications at grades A-Ewent from 57.7 per cent in2009 to 58.9 per cent lastyear, the 27th best result.The national average was52 per cent last year.

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Nominations for the BrentCouncil Staff AchievementAwards are now open! If you have been impressedwith the service that youhave received from a BrentCouncil staff member thenwhy not show yourgratitude by nominatingthem for an award.

Nominations can besubmitted until Friday15 July.

For further information

and to download a form,visit www.brent.gov.uk/staffawards

Nomination forms willalso be available in local onestop services and libraries.To request a hard copy ofthe form, or for furtherinformation about theawards contact HannahLeask, Corporate SupportOfficer on 020 8937 1022or [email protected]

Revised chargesfor social care Brent Council is consultingover three months aboutchanges to the way peoplepay for adult social care.Charges will still reflectpeople’s ability to pay, aswith the current policy. Brentcurrently provides homecareservices to 1436 adults, usingaverage costs to work out howmuch people pay.

The current policy ensuresthat the contribution a personmakes does not leave them infinancial hardship.This isdone by setting a MinimumIncome Allowance.TheMinimum Income Allowanceis based on the basic level ofIncome Support (£93.60),

plus a buffer of not less than25 per cent.

Those who can afford itwill have to pay forSupported Living assistancefor the first time but mostwill not have to pay (61 percent). Day care will bechargeable for the first timeat £48.85 per day.

Have your say atwww.brent.gov.uk/consultation

Staff awards now open

Hair pieceBrave Brent resident, Frank Dodds from Sudbury,invited Wembley residents to cut a piece of hishair for the Macmillan cancer charity.

With less than 500 days togo to the London 2012Olympic and ParalympicGames, the LondonOrganising Committee forthe Olympic and ParalympicGames (LOCOG) will beundertaking a series of testevents between May 2011and May 2012.

LOCOG’s detailed testingprogramme, which isbranded the ‘London

Prepares’ series, will seesome world class sportingevents with athletescompeting in London’s iconicexisting venues as well asbrand new venues in theOlympic Park.

Prices range from £5 to £35.Tickets are available fromTicketmaster from 26 May.

For more information visitwww.Londonpreparesseries.com

The search to find peoplefrom across the country tocarry the London 2012Olympic Torch has started.

A total of 8,000 Torch-bearers are needed to carrythe famous flame on its 70day journey leading Games.

The London OrganisingCommittee for the Olympicand Paralympic Games(LOCOG) is looking forinspirational people who

have proved themselveswithin their communities.

Young people in particularfrom across the capital areencouraged to get involved,with half of the total numberof Torchbearer placesexpected to go to peopleaged between 12 and 24.

To nominate someone goto www.london2012.com/olympictorchrelay Deadline:11.59pm, Wed 29 June 2011.

Have your say on OlympicRoute NetworkIn summer 2012, the countrywill welcome thousands ofvisitors to be part of theOlympic and ParalympicsGames. Residents are beingasked for their views on theOlympic Route Network(ORN) and Paralympics RouteNetwork (PRN).

These routes – which willoperate mainly between Julyand September 2012 – will

help athletes get to theirevents on time.

However it is essentialLondoners can go about theirbusiness with disruption.The traffic measures aretemporary and will onlyoperate when needed.

The consultation opens30 May until 30 June 2011.

Visit www.tfl.gov.uk/ORN

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Brent Housing Partnership(BHP) has officiallylaunched the development ofthree new build familyhomes in Aldbury Avenue,Wembley. This is the firsttime BHP, an Arms LengthManagement Organisation(ALMO), has built andmanaged its own properties.

The construction siteoriginally housed garageswhich had become underused and derelict over anumber of years. It thenstarted to be used for thedumping of unwantedhousehold items such asfridges and freezers. It hasnow being transformed intothree bedroom family homes

and will provide essentialaccommodation for residentsin Brent.

The families had moved inearlier in the year and wereofficially welcomed to theirnew homes by the Chair andChief Executive of BHP whopresented them with abouquet of flowers. Thetenants also invited BHPrepresentatives to see insidetheir homes.

BHP and Brent Councilhave worked in partnershipon this project. The land wastransferred to BHP by thecouncil at nil value as theyare keen to tackle the severeaffordable housing shortagein the borough.

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A delightful garden inWillesden Green is open tothe public on 26 June to helpraise money for charity.

The garden at 208 WalmLane features a fish pondwith fountain, lawns, andplanted borders of floweringshrubs. A string quartet willplay during the opening andthere will also be a plant sale,

teas, homemade cakes andwine in the evening.

The opening, from 1pm-7pm, is part of the NationalGardens scheme and is raisingmoney for the Yellow Bookcharity. Entry is £3 but freefor children, and there iswheelchair access.

For more information visitwww.thegardennw2.co.uk

Taxicardconsultation Brent Council is consulting on plans to changethe borough’s subsidised Taxi travel scheme forvulnerable people. It wants to continue to providesubsidised transport to those who need it mostbut in future, councils will have to pick up more of the costs.

The London Taxicard scheme provides subsidised door-to-door transport for people who have a serious mobility orvisual impairment. It is funded by Transport for London,London Boroughs and the Mayor of London.

Consultation with users will take place over three months.This will affect people who have a Taxicard, have appliedfor a Taxicard, or are interested in applying for a Taxicardnow or in the future.

To take part in the consultation visitwww.brent.gov.uk/consultation

The Junction Resident’sAssociation in partnershipwith Brent Council andCommunity Payback havegiven their area a springclean in April.

The Junction ResidentAssociation (which includesresidents from Tubbs Road,Nightingale Road,WendoverRoad, Buckingham Road,Nightingale Road and CliftonRoad) spent the day clearingthe streets and unwantedhousehold rubbish into skipsfunded by Ward Working, a

council initiative workingwith local councillors todevelop projects that benefitthe community.

The event proved to be awelcome boost in communityspirit and continues theimprovements in the areaalong with the pocket park,Willesden Junction stationimprovements and the plansfor the redevelopment ofHarlesden Town Centre.

For further details aboutWard Working, contact CarolAllen on 020 8937 6423.

Glorious garden’scharity day

Welcome to new build familyhomes in Wembley

CemeteriesBrent Council is currently seeking to develop astrategy for its Cemetery Service. As part of thisprocess we are seeking the views of service userson the quality of the service that we provide inBrent cemeteries.

Residents are invited to take part in a short questionnaire.The responses will contribute to the development of a draftCemeteries Strategy which will be put out to publicconsultation in late 2011.

This consultation will open on Monday 30 May and finisheson Friday 1 July. To have your say visitwww.brent.gov.uk/consultation

If you require any additional informationcall 020 8937 5619 or email [email protected] join forces

to clean up their streets

BRENTpeople

How did you get into DJing?I started about ten years ago, mixing garage music with a group of friends and getting into DJ culture. My radiodays started in Stonebridge at Bang FM, when I was asked to cover a friend’s show and got invited back.

I still go back every couple of weeks; it’s like my secondhome! There’s a unique atmosphere because it’s a hub for the community; you have DJs, young people, peoplecoming through promoting their business, it’s very lively.

How did it feel to win the Kiss competition?They told me on a Monday morning, live on air, with a TV crew outside my house; I went to the front door in my boxers! I could barely speak, I was over the moon!

As the winner, I’ve now got my own Sunday show from 6 until 8am and I did one of their biggest shows on aSaturday 8-10pm slot for two weeks, so they obviously like what I’m doing.

How do you find the early Sunday mornings?Getting up that early is testing to say the least, but I did the breakfast show on Bang FM so I know what thelisteners expect.They want to hear good music, played by someone they can relate to… nothing too heavy.

As a DJ or presenter, I thrive on interacting with people;it’s proof that you’re hitting your mark if people respond to you in the right way.

What’s your advice for local young peoplewanting to become a DJ?Get in touch with Bang FM; they are the local radiostation, they do loads of courses, the people there are open and you can get experience.

Also, just practice. Practice speaking in front of peopleand practice writing scripts that are going to be read. Inradio, you have to be honest with yourself, so start with themusic you’re interested in and passionate about.

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The chosen oneWembley’s AJ King is a Kiss FM presenterwho got his big break after winning thestation’s ‘Chosen One’ competition.

There was no shortage of union jacksor bunting up and down the boroughas people took to the streets inhonour of Wills and Kate’s big day.

Westminster Abbey might havebeen the setting for the weddingceremony, but the sense of occasionwas no less special on the roads ofWillesden, Harlesden or Barnhill.

A total of 11 streets held parties on29 April to celebrate to couple’s bigday – making the most of thecouncil’s decision to waive thenormal fee of £2,000 to close a streeton request.

There were painted faces, RoyalWedding crowns and much foodenjoyed by all.

Despite being given time off schoolfor the wedding, several schools stillmanaged to celebrate a day early.

“The sense of occasionwas no less special onthe roads of Willesden,Harlesden or Barnhill.”

At Roe Green Infant School staffand pupils enjoyed a Royal Wedding-themed picnic in the playground.

Children were dressed in suitableattire and made various artefactssuch as flags, hats and bunting andpaper chains to decorate the school.

Head teacher, Richard Holmessaid: “We wanted to celebrate theRoyal Wedding together as a wholeschool, and chose to do so with atraditional street party.We had rowsof tables and chairs out on theplayground, and had cucumbersandwiches, orange squash and lotsof cake. Children and staff reallyenjoyed the afternoon and we allgave a rousing three cheers toWilliam and Kate.”

Meanwhile, at Gladstone ParkPrimary children came to schooldressed as princes or princessesand enjoyed a special weddingreception lunch. As well as learningabout the royal family some pupilswrote letters to Prince William andKate Middleton.

Brent was awash with red, white and bluewhen residents across the borough cametogether to celebrate the Royal Wedding.Photo by CARMEN KLAMMER

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School may soon be out for thesummer but that doesn’t meanendless days stuck indoors withnothing to do; quite the opposite.

As the classroom winds down, awhole range of activities start atBrent Summer University (BSU)

There’s something for everyone,whether you’re interested inhairdressing, fashion, footballor cookery.

“An opportunity for selfexpression and social

development…”Now in its thirteenth year, the

summer university, which iscoordinated by Brent Youth Service,is a great way for 11 to 25-year-oldsto take on new challenges.

Hundreds of young people attend,many coming back year after yearto develop skills that can be used inthe workplace.

Cameron Collins is a student whohas benefited from a long terminvolvement with BSU. He startedoff as a student at the university in1998, before going on to become apeer motivator. It was while at BSUCameron formed the gospel quartetBlessed Voices.

As a result of his vocal ability, in2004 Cameron became a singingtutor for BSU. In 2005 he also joinedthe administrative team, makingsure each site has the right facilitiesand that courses are running well.

Cameron said: “My involvementwith the BSU has been anopportunity for self expression andsocial development, which hasmaterialised through music andother mediums. As a result of BSU,I have flourished and grown as anindividual and subsequentlymaintain ties with the service topromote and encourage other youngpeople to do the same.”

Courses start 25 July and run until18 August.You can enrol online atwww.bmyvoice.org.uk/bsu from 20June. Alternatively, you can enrol on9 July at Poplar Grove (12noon -8pm) or 23 July at Bridge ParkLeisure Centre times (2 -7pm).

For more information visitwww.bmyvoice.org.uk/bsuor call 020 8937 3686

Summer is here and the time is right for trying new sports,learning different skills and forging friendships.

Sports too…School holiday programmes andOlympic/Paralympic themed activitiesare available to children and youngaged 5 to 17 at a variety of venuesincluding parks, sports centres, schoolsand sports clubs.

Activities include water sports,archery, boccia, volleyball, goal balland more.

For more information please visitwww.brent.gov.uk/sportsor call 020 8937 3707

Twenty community champions – whohave all carried out acts of good will– have been honoured at specialannual ceremony. Photo PAUL RYDLE

The Community Champions Award 2011 celebrates the workof thoughtful neighbours, , volunteers, carers and charityworkers who give up their time to support people orservices in the borough.

The awards honour people like Norman Mitchell,(pictured), a sprightly 90-year-old volunteer who foundedthe West Indian Senior Citizens Organisation (WISCO) 30years ago. The club meets every Thursday for social activitiesand lunch and Norman remains an active member, or localhero, Brian Stroud, a scout leader for 40 years with the25th Willesden Scout Group.

Brian works with the Scouts, Cub Scouts and Beaversto give young people the chance to try out new andinteresting activities, such as sailing and weekend camps.

Another winner is 18 year old Kishan Parshotam, whosacrifices his Sunday morning to teach dance and dramaat a voluntary group in Kingsbury set up to help six to14-year-olds. He is also the chair of Brent Youth Parliament(BYP) and volunteers at events held at the SwaminarayanTemple in Neasden.

The annual awards run by Brent Council were presentedat the council's Annual Meeting and Mayor Makingceremony at the town hall in May.

The outgoing mayor, Councillor Harbhajan Singh, said:“These are dedicated people who have given outstandingcommunity and voluntary service over many years. They putothers before themselves and regularly give up their time tohelp others. The Brent Community Champions Award is oneway we can recognise their exceptional contributions to thecommunity and it’s an honour to present them.”

Winners in previous years have included a chess teacher,school fund raiser, swimming instructor, conservationist,classical Indian musician, Sea Cadet organiser, a retiredpostmaster and a park campaigner. Those who do not live inBrent but volunteer in the borough are eligible for an award.

Chief Executive of Brent Council, Gareth Daniel, said:“These champions provide essential support to the peoplein Brent who need it most. They make a massive differenceto the lives of others without thought for themselves.It’s only right that we shine a light on the magnificentwork that they do.”

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“These are dedicatedpeople who have givenoutstanding communityand voluntary serviceover many years.”

your healthAre drugs or alcohol

making you sick?Help is only a phone call away

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By calling 0800 107 1754(free from a landline) you will beable to talk to a member of staff fromthe Cobbold Road treatment andrecovery service who will talk withyou about your options and arrangean appointment for you to get help.This number is staffed 24 hours aday, seven days a week, you can alsoget details of support groups forfamily members who need helpbecause of another person’ssubstance misuse.

B3 is an independent organisationthat is made up from current andprevious clients of the drug andalcohol treatment services in Brent.They are passionate about improvingthe quality of services, as well asservice users’ lives. They meetregularly on the last Friday of eachmonth from 11am to 1pm, at B.HUGat Unit One, St. Thomas’s Road,Harlesden, NW10 4AJ.

B3 have been instrumental insetting up B.SAFE, a weekend socialspace for people who use drugsand/or alcohol, which opens everySaturday between 1pm and 5pm at97 Cobbold Road, Willesden, NW109SU, offering food, social activities,games and more.

“There’s no pressure…”Ossie a volunteer at B.SAFE says:“B.SAFE is perfect for people who

are not sure whether they are ready toaccess treatment yet – there’s nopressure and we’ve all been in thissituation so we can offer our personalopinions, advice and guidance.”

Do you, a family member or friend need help with an alcohol or drugproblem? If so the Brent Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) canprovide the help, advice, treatment and support you need.

To talk to a drugs and alcohol worker24/7 call 0800 107 1754 or to talk to aservice user at B3 call 07919 130 946or email [email protected]

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Come along toour Open DaySaturday 9 July at Northwick Park andSt Mark’s hospital from 11am-3pm.For more details see page 8 of The BrentMagazine or visitwww.nwlh.nhs.uk/events

Something tosmile aboutVisits to dentists in Brent are on the up. Afantastic 6,385 more residents registeredwith an NHS Dentist in Brent last year,raising the current total to 165,386– thanksin part to our efforts to ensure residentsknow how to access services and theimportance of regular check-ups.

There are currently 64 dental practicesin Brent providing NHS services, all withavailability to take on new patients,so just pop into your nearest one toregister or for help in finding a dentistplease call 020 8537 3124or visit www.nhs.uk

If you have any of the following symptomstalk to your GP:

• Problems with urinating (needing to gomore often, slower flow, pain etc)

• A sense that your bladder is not quite empty

• A lump or hardening in either testicle

• A feeling that the scrotum is heavyor feels full of fluid

These symptoms could indicate other health issues butonly a doctor can tell if there is a problem so make anappointment as soon as possible.

As everybody is different and the body is alwayschanging it is crucial that men regularly check theirtesticles for these symptoms, so they can learn overa period of time what is “normal” for them.

A Testicular Self Examination (TSE) takes onlya few minutes and should be done on a monthlybasis.The best time to perform TSE is during orafter a warm bath or shower.

Come on boys…‘check yourself out’!

There are some cancers that only affectmen, cancer of the prostate and testicularcancer are of particular concern. Howeverbecause men often don’t go to their doctor itis really important to support your husband,father, brother, uncle, son, nephew, grandfatheror friend to take care of themselves and visit theirGP if they are concerned about any aspect of theirhealth, especially if they may be a little embarrassedby the symptoms.

MALE CANCER

Testicular Cancer FactsTesticular cancer primarily affects younger men andis the most common form of cancer in men agedbetween 15 and 44.

Since 1975, the incidence of testicular cancer hasmore than doubled – and the reasons for this arenot yet known.

With treatment, testicular cancer is 97% curable.And that figure rises to 99% curable if it's caught inthe early stages.

Testicular cancer causes around 70 deaths everyyear in the UK.

For advice on how to best do a testicular selfexamination go to www.orchid-cancer.org.uk/536/Testicular-Self-Examination

If you have a concern that you may need help,don’t delay, make an appointment with your GP.For more information on male cancer visitwww.everyman-campaign.org

Prostate Cancer FactsThe incidence of Prostate cancer in Brent ishigher than the England and London averages.It predominantly affects men over 50, and, as is

often the case, the earlier a tumour is discoveredthe better the chances of a patient responding wellto treatment and making a full recovery. It’s vitalas men approach 50 they visit their GP in order tohave a health check.

Havingthe balls

We’ve already had a taste of thegood weather and hopefully thecoming summer will bring a lotmore sunshine and chances tospend time outdoors.

Here are five easy steps you cantake to make sure you stay safe andwell throughout the summer andin hot weather:

Sunscreen – make sure you wear sunscreen if you’re

going to be outside in brightsunshine and be sure to reapplyit regularly.

Water – make sure you drink a lot of water in the hot

weather and carry a bottle of waterwith you if you are travelling onpublic transport.

Shade – try to stay in the shade when you can,

particularly during the hottestpart of the day.

Alcohol – it can be tempting to drink cold beer or wine

when the weather’s lovely butalcohol dehydrates you veryquickly, so be careful not toover-indulge.

Looking after others – young children and older people

can particularly suffer in the hotweather, so make sure youencourage them to drink plenty offluids and to stay cool, even if thatmeans staying indoors.

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From football and cricket, to boxingand dancing, there are a range ofactivities to suit every taste, thanks toBrent Council’s Ward Working fund.

Ward Working allows local residentsand councillors to work together toimprove their communities and tacklelocal issues. Since 2007 they havefunded over 500 projects, all in responseto the needs of the local community.

Young people can try the ancient formof Indian dance, known as Kathak, at theBarham Park Lounge every Thursdayand for any aspiring cricketers, there is acricketing masterclass for 10-16 yearolds also on Thursdays at AlpertonSchool and Wembley Cricket Club.

For those with an interest in footballthere are a number of exciting

activities. The Rachel YankeyFoundation in conjunction withMiddlesex FA is running street leaguesessions for 16 - 19 year olds everyWednesday at the Vale Farm sportscentre. Queens Park RangersCommunity Trust’s (QPR) Kickzprogramme delivers action-packedweekly football sessions at CoplandSchool and Grove Park Multi-UseGames Area. Both projects will help toengage with young people known foranti social behaviour and create routesinto training, education andemployment. So far 40 young peopleregularly attend the Kickz programme.Matthew Lock, Social InclusionManager at QPR said Kickz “supportsand inspires young people to take part

in constructive after school activitiesrather then engage in crime and antisocial behaviour.”

Christine Collins,Ward WorkingManager said: “Through Ward Working wecan support and inspire young people inour community to experienceopportunities which will really a make adifference to their wellbeing and help themachieve a better future for themselves.”

For more information, or to make asuggestion on how Ward Working canimprove your area call 020 8937 1976 oremail [email protected] out about councillor walkabouts inyour neighbourhood during Jue and Julyvisit www.brent.gov.uk/wardworkingfor more information. Follow Kilburn_ward on Twitter

With the Olympics just round the corner, there are plenty of local sporting activities to inspire people in Brent. Words ANJUMARA HUSSAIN. Photo JEMMA ALLET.

Get moving in yourneighbourhood


Forty volunteers got creative to helpthe local community at Wembley ArenaSquare recently, and earned themselvesa concert ticket in the process.

In return for painting murals,creating mosaics and building benches,Brent’s first army of OrangeRockCorps helpers will be rewardedwith tickets to an exclusive gig atWembley Arena on 12 July. The line-upis yet to be announced but previousacts have included the likes of SnoopDogg, Pendulum, Razorlight, LadyGaga, Nas and Plan B.

Over the summer, further communityprojects recommended by Brent Council,will be carried out by the OrangeRockCorps team, across the borough.

Alex Hearn from the council’sRegeneration and Major Project’s teamsaid: “As well as various other projects,we are currently working with OrangeRockCorps to assess the viability oftransforming derelict land in Wembleyinto an outside performance space.Here local performers will be able togain exposure and create shows for thecommunity to enjoy.

Give, get


Give four hours for your community, get given one ticketto a gig in return. Orange RockCorps – the uniqueprogramme where volunteers give up four hours of theirtime in return for a concert ticket – has launched in Brent.Words SHARON DONOVAN

“Orange RockCorpshave made

volunteering cool…”

“It fits seamlessly into ourunderstanding of Wembley being ahome for events and play.”

Naroopa Tamseel, aged 19, whohelped out on the day said: “OrangeRockCorps have made volunteeringcool. People who never thought aboutvolunteering before are inspired to giveup four hours of their time for the gigticket. However, many enjoy theexperience so much they sign up forfurther volunteering opportunities,where there is no prize, except thesatisfaction of helping others.”

Founder and CEO of RockCorps,Stephen Greene, said: “We are thrilledthat the demand to volunteer is such thatwe are now moving to Wembley Arena.

“Having the support of Brent Councilis the perfect way to start 2011.Thisyear, 11,000 volunteers will earn theirticket to Wembley Arena and we are veryhappy to be working with the council onseveral projects in the borough.”

For a full list of projects visitwww.orangerockcorps.co.uk.

You can also get involved by votingfor the issues you think should besupported via the ‘You Decide’initiative on the website.

If you are unable to make a projector gig then you can give four hoursvolunteering and tell OrangeRockCorps what you did. Once yourstory is validated you'll become amember of the Orange RockCorpsCollective and you'll receive aTicketmaster gift card to go to thegig of your choice.

Spice Caravan

Orange RockCorps volunteers have alsobeen fixing and re-painting bicycleswhich are being donated to women atSpice Caravan.

Spice Caravan, is a catering co-operative of refugee women funded byBrent’s Ward Working programme andsupported by Salusbury World - acharity based at Salusbury PrimarySchool in Queens Park which supportsrefugee and asylum seeking childrenand families.

Women from Spice Caravan arecurrently being taught how to cycle.Many grew up in war zones wherethere wasn’t the opportunity to ridebikes as children. The donation of bikesby Orange RockCorps will enable themto travel to work for free.

This group of women from Somalia,Sudan, Morocco and Eritrea haveprovided catering for the Brent RespectFestival and parties in Queen’s Park, aswell as private parties, school events,and farmers’ markets.

given


MONDAY 13 JUNEBrent Carers Week launchCarers are invited to attend thelaunch of Brent Carers Week,activities include: workshops andinformation stalls, dancing andtherapeutic taster sessions.10am - 1.30pm Brent Town Hall Forty Lane, Wembley, HA9 9HDTEL 020 8795 6240

IT for Beginners Willesden Green Library CentreTEL 020 8937 3400 EMAIL

[email protected]

Trampolining YOUNG CARERS

4 - 5pm BEGINNERS

5 - 6pm INTERMEDIATES

Belly dancing WOMEN ONLY

6.45 - 7.45pmStep and Tone 7.45 - 8.45pmBridge Park CommunityLeisure Centre

Hi-Lo Aerobics 9.30 - 10.30amPilates 10 - 11.30amBody Condition Legs, Bums & Tums(LBT) WOMEN ONLY 10.30 - 11.30amOver 50+ workout 1.30 - 3pmYoga 6 - 7pm Pool ADULT AND YOUNG CARERS

12noon - 6pmHealth Suite MIXED

6.30am-12noon and 1- 4pmWillesden Sport Centre

Hi-Lo Aerobics 9.45 - 10amBallroom Blitz 60YRS+ 12.30 - 2pmBody Balance 7.15 - 8.30pmPool ADULT AND YOUNG CARERS

12noon - 4pmJunior Harpers 11-15YRS GYM SESSION

4 - 6pm Vale Farm Sports Centre

TUESDAY 14 JUNE CV Workshop11.30am - 12.30pmWillesden Green Library CentreTEL 020 8937 3400 EMAIL

[email protected]

Street Dance YOUNG CARERS 16YRS+7.30 - 8.30pmBridge Park CommunityLeisure Centre

Body Condition LBT WOMEN ONLY

1.15 - 2.15pmPilates WOMEN ONLY 2 - 3pmPool 12noon - 6pmJunior Harpers YOUNG CARERS

11-17YRS GYM SESSION 4 - 5pmInduction needed and can be takenduring session Willesden Sports CentreYoga 10am - 11.30amPool 12noon - 4pmJunior Harpers YOUNG CARERS

11-16YRS GYM SESSION

Body Attack 6.30 - 7.30pmBody condition LBT 7.30 - 8.30pm Vale Farm Sports Centre

WEDNESDAY 15 JUNE IT for Beginners 11am - 12.30pmHarlesden Library PlusTEL 020 8937 3570 EMAIL

[email protected]

Learn how to blog and usefacebook and twitter3 - 4.30pmWillesden Green Library Centre TEL 020 8937 3400 EMAIL

[email protected]

Body Condition LBT 9.30 - 10.30amAfrican Dance 7.30 - 8.30pmPool ADULTS AND YOUNG CARERS

9am - 6pm Willesden Sports Centre

Hi-Lo Aerobics9.30 - 10.45amMovement and Dance1 - 2.30pmJunior Harpers YOUNG CARERS

11-16YRS GYM SESSION 4 - 6pmPool 12noon - 4pmJunior Trampolining YOUNG CARERS

4.30 - 5.30pmJunior Tennis YOUNG CARERS

5 - 6pm, 6 - 7pmVale Farm Sports Centre

THURSDAY 16 JUNE Learn how to blog and use face-book and twitter 11am - 12.30pmHarlesden Library PlusTEL 020 8937 3570 EMAIL

[email protected]

Brent Libraries reading groupA fun evening of chat and reading‘Freedom’ by Jonathan Franzen.Reserve your free copy.6.45 - 7.45pm Kilburn Library,Salusbury Road London NW6 TEL 020 8937 3530EMAIL [email protected]

Yoga 6.20 - 7.20pmBridge Park CommunityLeisure Centre

Hatha Yoga BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE

9.30 - 11amPool ADULTS AND YOUNG CARERS

9am - 6pmHealth Suite MIXED 6.30am - 12noonHealth Suite MIXED 1 - 4pmHealth Suite WOMEN ONLY 5 - 9.30pmJunior Harpers YOUNG CARERS

11-17YRS GYM SESSION 4 - 5pmInduction neededWillesden Sports CentreTEL 020 8937 3673EMAIL [email protected]

Aerotone 9.45 - 11amPool 12noon - 4pmBody Attack 7.30 - 8.30pmVale Farm Sports Centre

FRIDAY 17 JUNECareers AdviceInformation and guidance fromProspects Employmeny Agencyabout work and training courses10am - 4pm Harlesden Library PlusTEL 020 8937 3570EMAIL [email protected]

Street Dance YOUNG CARERS

BEGINNERS 4 - 5pmINTERMEDIATES 5 - 6pmBridge Park CommunityLeisure Centre

Pilates 10 - 11amPool 9am - 6pmHealth Suite WOMEN ONLY 1 - 4pm Willesden Sports Centre

Body Attack 8 - 9am Yoga 10 -11amPool 12noon - 4pmAquafit 12.30 - 1.30pmVale Farm Sports Centre

SATURDAY 18 JUNE Belly Dancing 11am-12 noon Bridge Park CommunityLeisure Centre

Hatha Yoga BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE

12.15 - 1.45pmPool 8am - 6pmHealth Suite MIXED 8am - 12noon;Drop-in Girls Basketball YOUNG

CARERS 5-16YRS 1 - 3pmJunior Harpers YOUNG CARERS

11-17YRS GYM SESSION 4 - 5pmInduction needed and can be takenduring sessionWillesden Sports Centre

Body Condition LBT 9.30 - 10.30amBody Balance 10.30 - 11.30amStep 11.30 - 12.30pmJunior Harpers YOUNG CARERS

11-16YRS GYM SESSION 4 - 6pmPool ADULTS AND YOUNG CARERS

8am-6pm Vale Farm Sports Centre

SUNDAY 19 JUNE Legs, bums and tums 10.30 - 11.15amBridge Park CommunityLeisure Centre

Body Condition LBT 11am - 12pmDrop-in Trampolining 9 - 10amYOUNG CARERS 5-16YRS

Drop-in Trampolining10 - 11am ADULTS

Pool ADULTS AND YOUNG CARERS

8am - 6pm Pool WOMEN ONLY 6 - 8pmHealth Suite 8am - 12noonHealth Suite WOMEN ONLY 6 - 8pmAqua WOMEN ONLY 6 - 7pm Willesden Sports Centre

Pool 8am - 4pmYoga 9.15 - 10.45amAerotone 10-11amJunior Harpers YOUNG CARERS

11-16YRS GYM SESSION

4 - 6pmVale Farm Sports Centre

BOOKINGAll events need to be booked in advance – please book early to avoiddisappointment. To make a booking call 020 8937 3673/4051 or emailcarersweek@brent. gov.uk unless otherwise stated in the listing. Formore information contact Fay Austin on 020 8937 4051.

www.brent.gov.uk/carersweek

Brent Libraries VirtualReading GroupChat about books in the comfortof your own home. Join BrentLibraries Virtual Reading Group aswe discuss ‘Guernica’ by DaveBoling. This is an extraordinaryepic about love, family and war,set in the Basque town ofGuernica. For more informationgo to: www.brentbookblog.wordpress.com and reserve yourcopy for free.

VENUES

Bridge Park CommunityLeisure CentreHarrow Road,London NW10 ORG

Harlesden Library PlusCraven Park Road, London NW10

Willesden Sports CentreDonnington Road, WillesdenNW10 3QX

Vale Farm Sports CentreWatford Road, HA0 3HG

Willesden Green Library CentreHigh Road, Willesden,London NW10 2SF

If you look after a relative,child or friend who becauseof their disability or illnesscannot manage without yourunpaid support, then BrentCarers Week has free eventsand activities for you.

CARERS WEEKFree activities for Brent’s carers 13-19 June 2011

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Some youngsters face physical disabilities – such as quadriplegiaand tube-feeding – and/or learning difficulties and issues withlanguage, sight or hearing.Their progress is many months oryears behind an average child.Their parents can feel very isolated.

Beverley and co-worker Roy Carnegie make weekly homevisits for about six months on average, showing parents andcarers how to help their child develop through play.They aresupported by coordinator Judith Harrison.

Portage also runs special groups, often giving parents theirfirst chance to take their children to play sessions where theyare accepted and can get support.

Brent had to consider ending the service earlier this year tohelp it make huge savings following Government cuts. But thecouncil listened to an outpouring of support and has promised tokeep the team. It’s easy to see why the service is so highly-valued.

Judith said: “We have people who tell us that if they didn’thave this support, they couldn’t carry on. One parent told me

we were the first people who gave her hope for her child.”Beverley said: “Sometimes the mother might be on

her own 24 – 7 with no-one to help them, no-one to talkto.They really look forward to us coming in.Sometimes you see the child looking out of thewindow, shouting your name as you arrive.”

Currently, Beverley is working with Nicolly Lahmannand her mum Patricia. Nicolly is nearly three years oldbut eight months behind an average child and doesn’tlike to touch wet food and soft textures.

Beverley turns up at their Harlesden home witha huge bag of educational toys. She shows

Patricia how to communicate with herchild using clear language and gestureswhich her daughter can understandand teaches her sensory play,touching and feeling differenttextures like Playdough and paint.

Beverley said: “Sometimes it cantake months just to get a glimpse ofprogress from a child but it is sosatisfying to see. It is something Iam really proud of.”

If you want to know more aboutthe work of the Brent Children withDisabilities Service or Portage,

call 020 8937 4669.

Beverley Dillon and her colleagues in Brent Council’s Portage Team hand a lifeline toone of the most vulnerable sections of society imaginable – children under five withsevere disabilities and their families. Words JASON GRIMSLEY.

Lifeline fordisabled children

JUNE 2011 THE BRENT MAGAZINE

“Sometimes you see thechild looking out of thewindow, shouting your

name as you arrive.”

Beverley and Nicolly,photo by IsabellePlasschaert

Recycle-tastic!We are now recycling more than 30 per cent. Please continue touse your green box and green organic bin using this handy guide.

020 8937 5050 www.brent.gov.uk/waste

Green box Organic bin

Food and drinks cans, foil and aerosols:Kitchen foil, foil cake and tart tins, foilready meal trays, wash and squash.

Telephone directories, newspapers,magazines: Including junk mail andenvelopes. Place shredded white paperin a plastic bag.

Mixed glass: Wash and remove lids.Textiles and clothes: Please place in aplastic bag. We don't accept, sleepingbags, pillows, duvets or cushions.

Plastics: Shampoo, shower gel, detergent,water and drinks bottles wash and squash,remove tops. Used engine oil: Please putin a sealable container and label.

We do not yet accept food anddrink cartons, plastic trays, plasticpots, plastic tubs, cellophane,polystyrene, mirrors, broken glass,wrapping paper or electrical items.

Batteries: Spent single-use andrechargeable household batteries.Put in a clear plastic bag and leaveon top for easy identification.

Food waste: All cooked and raw fruit and vegetables,meat, fish, dairy, eggs, tea bags, coffee grounds, scrapsand bones ideally wrapped in newspaper.

Cardboard: Cereal boxes, card and cardboard egg boxes.

Garden waste: Dead flowers, grass and plant cuttings,hedge/branch trimmings, weeds, fallen fruit, leavesand twigs.

We do not accept soil,rubble, plant pots,treated wood, plastic.

ALL IN Aday’s work


New lease of life

The main way of encouraging landlordsto bring out of use properties back tolife is through financial grants, as Clionaexplains. “We provide grants that offerup to 60 per cent of the total cost ofworks, or £6,500 per person that couldbe accommodated – whichever figure islower. In the past ten years over 1,000properties have been brought back intouse via this scheme.”

If the landlord chooses to accept thegrant, Cliona’s team ensure that thenewly active property is used to housetenants registered with the council. “Inreturn for the grant, the landlord must

take tenant nominations from thecouncil for a minimum of five years”.

Cliona’s job in particular is to look afterthe grants process, which involvesinspecting potential properties andverifying the state they are in. “Once anenquiry has been made, I visit theproperty and check that it is empty and inneed of refurbishment that we can helpwith. Once an application has beensubmitted I verify the information andthen pass it onto a surveyor who visits theproperty and agrees a schedule of works.”

Once works are completed, Clionahands proceedings over to the Lettings

team, who often see properties snappedup within days.This process homespeople in need and also solves otherproblems, as Cliona explains: “thescheme helps to reduce anti-socialbehaviour as empty properties are knownto attract crime.”

The sense of overseeing this wholeprocess gives Cliona a great deal of jobsatisfaction: “I really enjoy my jobbecause I get to see an end result: arefurbished home and happy tenantsmoving in. Considering the shortage ofcouncil housing in Brent, schemes likethis are really important.”

Cliona Goold is an Empty Properties Officer; she is part of a team that aims to bringdisused and empty properties back into use in Brent. Words DANIEL STEADMAN

LOCAL BUILDERS established 25 years• loft conversions • extensions • roofing • bathrooms • refurbishments • plumbing boilers• power flushing • electrical rewires • locksmith • and much more

Call for a free quote Dom McGowan07931 550 242 • 020 8438 8827Email [email protected] Website www.domyloft.co.uk



Brent has produced its fair share offootballing talent over the years.Many professionals have played forBrent School’s Football Association(BSFA) on their journey to thehighest level of the sport, includingthe likes of former Englandinternational Stuart Pearce and exWimbledon goalkeeper, DaveBeasant, who achieved fame bybeing the first goalkeeper to save apenalty in the Cup Final.

The BSFA was launched in 1966through the amalgamation of theWillesden and Wembley Schools' F.As.

It is affiliated to the EnglishSchools' F.A.,The London Schools'F.A. and the Middlesex schools' F.A.and provides football for the

schoolchildren of Brent in inter-school and inter-district competition.

Since 1977 the district teams haveplayed over 1,700 matches onSaturday mornings against 91different other districts ranging fromJersey in the south, to Plymouth inthe west, Ipswich in the east andLeeds in the north.

In the last 25 years the BSFA hasproduced 15 schoolboy internationals,while 159 Brent players have gone onto represent Middlesex.

The BSFA has faced manychallenges over the years, includingfunding for facilities and recruitingvolunteers to help run the association.Despite this, it is still going strong andruns five football teams (under 11s,

12s, 13s, 14s and 15s) and organisesinter school competitions.

Other famous sporting personalitieswho have risen through its ranks overthe years include Gary Waddock theformer Republic of IrelandInternational, and most recently,Raheem Stirling. Raheem graduatedfrom BFSA before going onto sign forLiverpool for more than one millionpounds. At 16 plays he plays for theEngland under 18s team and is tippedto be a top player in the Premiership.

For more information aboutplaying for brent call Chris Ampofoon 07768 171 995.

Above: BFSA Year 7s win the Middlesex Cup,2011.

1966 was a great year for English football. Not only did England win the World Cup,but it was also when Brent School’s Football Association (BSFA) came into being.

Football crazy

SECREThistory

Brent Safer Roads

Stick to the rules or get three points and face prosecution.

www.brent.gov.uk/bsr

Brent Council and its partners are working to keep children safe. Play your part by following road safety rules.

For more information visitwww.brent.gov.uk/bsr

• Do not park on the markings outside schools.

• Make sure you and all passengerswear seatbelts.

• It is against the law to use a hand-heldphone while driving.

HANDS OFFYOUR PHONE

OR POINTS ONYOUR LICENCE


COMPETITIONS

An escorted tour of Wembley Stadium makes an exciting day out for the whole family. Stroll into the player's dressing room and walk through the tunnel towards the hallowed turf, then climb 107 steps, standing triumphantly in front of the royal box and see the FA Cup. For Brent residents, we have four pairs of tickets for the WembleyStadium tour. For a chance to win, send in the correct answer to the following question:

How many nights in total are Take Thatplaying at Wembley Stadium?

Send or email your answers to Wembley Stadium competition at the address below. For information onevent times visit: www.wembleystadium.com/events

Win your 90 minutes at Wembley Stadium

This events calendar is correct at the time of going to print and is subject to change and updates.More events are expected to be booked for 2011 – these will be added to the calendar as andwhen confirmed. Please visit www.wembleystadium.com/events for the very latest information.

Competition Terms and Conditions • Only one entry per person allowed • Prizes/tours must beredeemed within 12 months of receiving confirmation • Children under 16 must be accompa-nied on the Stadium Tour by an adult and have consent of their parent/guardian • No cashalternatives for any prize will be offered • Employees of Wembley Stadium and their familiesare not eligible to enter. Prize winners must adhere to Wembley Stadium Tour’s terms and con-ditions, available at www.wembleystadium.com/tours • All prizes/tours are subject to avail-ability and pre-booking is required.

Wembley Stadium Event Calendar Event starts

4 June Euro 2012 Qualifier: England v Switzerland 4.45pm

5 June UMBRO 5’s TBC

30 Jun Take That Evening

1, 2 and 4 - 6 July Take That Evenings

8 - 9 July Take That Evenings

7 August FA Community Shield 3pm

Send your entries on a postcard with your name, address and daytime telephone number to: (Name of Competition), The Brent Magazine,Room 9, Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley HA9 9HD or email [email protected] (add name of competition to subject line). Thedeadline for all competitions is Friday 17 June 2011. Last month’s winners: Stadium tour tickets Paul McVeigh, Evelyn Flack, Teresa Forristal,Mrs R Peacock. Playgolf competition Yousuf Ali, Mr K.N. Poast, Deepak Vaghela, Simeon Sutton

CommunityCareers Centreoffers the following courses:

Basic Skills Numeracy andLiteracy Level 1 and Level 2 ESOL Classes Entry Level 3,Level 1 and Level 2Life in the UK Test Certificate

A basic skills and ESOL initialassessment is provided to helpyou enrol onto the right course.

We also offer European ComputerDriving Licence training (all 7Modules) and accreditation of priorexperience and learning.

We work in partnership with UKNaric, which is the national agencyresponsible for giving advice andguidance on comparable levels ofoverseas qualifications.

We help people get into educationor training; into apprenticeshipand help to find work; workplacements and with localvolunteering opportunities.

We offer mentoring, motivationaland life coaching advice. Businesssupport, business planning andICT consultancy services areavailable on request.

Enrolment is ongoing, howeverplease book early to reserve yourspace. Careers information,advice and guidance for all ageswill be provided.

For full information, drop in or callthe Admin Team on 020 7372 3613email us or visit our website:[email protected]

The Enterprise Suite,21-23 Peel Precinct, Carlton Vale,London NW6 5BS

Improve yourliteracy andnumeracyskills

CHILDRENFRESH ARTS THEATRE SCHOOLDrama, dance andsinging workshops forchildren aged 3-12.Newman CatholicCollege, NW10 3RN andat Grimsdyke School,HA5 4QE. Call

08542 699 529 or visitwww.fresh-arts.co.uk

SPANISH CLASSESThurs after school.Gracelands Yard inKensal Rise, ages 3-807976 050 977

SPANISH SING AND SIGN CLASSESFor mums and toddlers.Tue, Willesden Green.07976 050 977

PRIDE JUDO CLUBMons and WedsChalkhill CommunityCentre. 8-12yrs Mons 7-8pm, Weds 6.30-7.30pm. 12 and above,Mons 8-9pm, Weds7.30-8.30pm. £3 persession, first session free.Lionel Hibbert 07985 336 181

AIR CADETSMon and Thurs 7pm 406Squadron Willesden 020 8451 0406

GRANVILLE PLUS YOUTH ARTS CENTREFree creative learningactivities for youngpeople aged 11-25yrsMons guitar(intermediate): 5.30-7pm,Taekwondo 6-8pm,vocal training (20minprivate lessons) 6-9pm,guitar (beginners) 7-8.30pm, song writing 7-9pm, street dance 7-9pm. Tues Brent YouthCircus Company 6-8pm,online drama project 6-9pm, fashion as abusiness 6-9pm,discipline dance 7-9pm.80 Granville Road,Kilburn, NW6 5RA020 8937 3612

ARTALIKESats 10am term-time; Sats10am-noon ARTTEEN 7-14 £5, Kensal Rise07946 755 847

ART CLASSES Mini Picassos for childrenaged 4-6 yrs and 7-11yrs; toddler Picassos15 months-3 yrs,Gracelands Cafe, Kensal Green07903 638 817

DOWN SYNDROME TIGER CUBSThurs 5-6pm footballcoaching run by QPR,Woodfield SchoolGenwood Avenue, NW9020 8740 2585 07815 670 806

11TH BRONDESBURYGUIDESTues, 6pm for girls aged10-14 in Willesden07810 653 225

4TH BRONDESBURYBROWNIES AND GUIDESThurs Brownies 6.30-

8pm. Guides 7-8.30pm.07981 174 634

LONDON IRISH MUSIC SCHOOLSats, traditional Irishmusic for under 14s;Oliver Goldsmith Primary,Kenton www.londonirishmusicschool.co.uk020 8205 7231

PIONEER EXPLORER SCOUTSWeds 8-10pm for 14-18years, Stember Hall,Leighton Gardens, NW1001582 703 121

MAINLY MUSICWeds 9.45-11am £2.50music, dancing andinstruments with socialmorning tea andplaytime for parents,carers and children underfive Wembley ChristianCentre, Carlton Ave East,Forty Avenue corner07900 460 [email protected]

MINI-SOCCER

Suns Year 3 9.45-10.45am Year 4-Year 610.45am-12noonUxendon Manor School,Vista Way, Kenton, 6weeks £30, call GeorgeLappas 07957 229 518

NOAH’S ARKTues 10.30am-12.30pm,Thurs 1.30-3.30pm StJohn’s Church, HarrowRoad, Wembleycommunity playgroup £1per family per session07768 453 931

MUM AND TODDLERThurs 10am-12noon,Preston Mall CommunityCentre, Kenton £2 020 8204 1148

ALPHA AND OMEGA NURSERYNow registering babiesand children from 6months to 4 yrs.Reported 'Good' byOfsted standards 50Church Road LondonNW10 9PY 020 8963 9989

PARENT TODDLER GROUPThurs 9-10.30am 50p Barham PrimaryWembley 020 8902 3706

SEA TRAINING CORPSThurs 7.15-9.15pm SeaPirates 7-9 yrs; Thurs7.15-9.15pm juniors;Mons and Fris 7.15-9.30pm Sea Cadets;Mons and Fris 7.15-9.30pm Marine Cadets;youth group for boysand girls, Cool Oak Lane,NW9 020 8205 4492www.seacadet.org

7TH BRONDESBURYBROWNIESTues 6pm for girls aged7-10 in Willesden 07810 653 225

SING AND SIGN CLASSESMon-Fri, for babies 6-18months. Willesden Green& Kensal Rise 07790 955 576

SOCCER TRAININGFris 6-8pm, for children,first session free CapitalCity Academy [email protected]

SPLASH FOOTBALLSats 10am-12pm, ages5-15. Claremont HighSchool, ClaremontAvenue, Kenton, £30 for 5 weeks 07863 165 737

3RD WEMBLEY SCOUTSFris Cubs 7-8.30pm,Scouts 7pm-9pmClivedon Hall CliftonWay, Alperton callAndrew Stevenson 020 8997 0951 020 8902 6902

WILLESDEN DISTRICT SCOUTSGroups throughoutWillesden for youngpeople aged 6-18, adultvolunteers needed0208 459 [email protected]

4TH NEASDEN BROWNIESTues 6-7.30pm, St Mary’sand St Andrew’s ChurchHall, Dollis Hill lane,London NW2 6HE. Forgirls aged 7-10 only.07794 018 819

COMMUNITYWILLESDEN GREENWRITERS GROUPThurs 8-10pm WillesdenGreen Library Centrewww.willesdengreenwriters.com

AREA CONSULTATIVEFORUMSWed 29 June 7pmHarlesden AreaConsultative Forum. AllSouls Church, Station Rd,Harlesden. Wed 6 July7pm Kilburn and KensalArea Consultative Forum.Queens Park CommunitySchool, Aylestone Ave,Kilburn.Kingsbury

OVER 50S DISCUSSION GROUPTues 11am-12.30pm TheGallery, Willesden GreenLibrary 020 8452 8739

HORTICULTURALASSOCIATIONThe Pavillion, Old KentonLane Allotments,Kingsbury, London NW9.Contact Joyce on 0208 2053457Flower arranging takesplace every Wednesdaybetween 8-9.15pm

MOSAICMosaicYouth.org.ukweekly youth club forlesbian, gay and biteenagers 08000 433 411

NORTH WEST LONDONLESBIAN AND GAY GROUPMons 8.30pm, TenterdenSports Centre, PrestonRoad, Wembley 07941 707 884

WEMBLEY NATIONAL TRUST3rd Thurs of month, 8-10pm SudburyNeighbourhood Centre809 Harrow Road,Wembley 020 8904 5940

DANCEADULT STREET DANCETues, 7.30-8.30pm,£5.15 New Bridge ParkCentre, Stonebridge 020 8937 3730

ADULT BEGINNERSBALLET COURSES3 May-23 July. Level 1:weds 10.30am-12.15pmor 6.30-7.30pm; Level 2:Tues 6.30-7.30pm or Fri10.30am-12.15pm.Improvers 1: Weds 7.30-8.45pm. Ams KingsburyCommunity Centre, pmsSalusbury Primary School.www.balletforyou.co.uk 07956 260108

BELLY DANCING Mons 7.30-8.30pm(beginners), 8.30-9.30pm(improvers) £48 for 6weeks £8 drop-in FitnessFirst 492-498 High Rd,Wembley, www.hayaam.com 07855 362 849Tues 8.30-10pm NYPilates Studio, LonsdaleRd NW6 020 7372 3490Sats 2-3pm 105Salusbury Road NW6, £7per lesson or £50 for 8sessions to be usedwithin 3 [email protected]

SALSAMons, 7.30-8.30pmMambo City salsa £6 StJoseph’s Social Club,Empire Way, [email protected] 7.30-8.30pmWillesden Sports CentreThurs 8.15-9.30pm£4.50 07961 281 989Mons 6.30-7.30pmSalsasize dance andexercise £4 ChalkhillCommunity Centre, 113Chalkhill Road, Wembley020 8385 1836

DA SALSA ROOMSalsa classes & club freestyling night everyMonday. 7.30– 8.30pmAbsolute Beginners &Beginners classes £6,8.30- 9.30pm Bridge theGap classes £6, 8.30-9:30pm Improvers &Intermediates classes £6,or two classes for £9.9.45–11.30pm, club &free styling night withsalsa con timba music topractise your movesHeritage Inn CaribbeanRhum Bar & Restaurant,301 CricklewoodBroadway, London, NW26PG. 07961 [email protected]

CLUB CEROCTues 8-11pm, entry £8 plus £2 lifetimemembership and a freebeginner’s guide DVD,Brent Town Hall, FortyLane, Wembley, HA9.www.clubceroc.com 020 8933 4350

BOLLYWOOD AND SEMI-CLASSICAL INDIANSuns 11.15am-12.15pmFitness First 197 AlpertonRoad 07930 593 [email protected]

LINE DANCINGFris 7-9pm £5 beginners,Chalkhill CommunityCentre, 113 ChalkhillRoad, Wembley 020 8385 1836

DANCE AT THE TRICYCLEWe'll Meet Again. Freeactivity group for theover 60s, includingDrama, Art, Dance andT'ai Chi. Call Anna 020 7372 6611

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BRENT MUSEUMHigh Road, NW10020 8937 3600

BRENT ARCHIVES Ist Floor, Willesden Green Library Centre, NW10020 8937 3541 [email protected]

PAUL DAISLEY HALLForty Lane, Wembley,Middx HA9 Box Office020 8937 6206/6203

TRICYCLE THEATRE CINEMA AND GALLERY269 Kilburn High Road,London NW6 Box Office Theatre020 7328 1000Cinema 020 7328 1900Disabled access to auditoriumand cafe, induction loop inauditorium Minicom 020 7625 5105

WEMBLEY ARENABox Office 0870 060 0870www.livenation.co.uk/wembley

BARHAM PARK LIBRARY Harrow Road, Sudbury, Middx020 8937 [email protected]

CRICKLEWOOD LIBRARY 152 Olive Road NW2020 8937 [email protected]

EALING ROAD LIBRARY Ealing Road, Wembley, Middx020 8937 [email protected]

HARLESDEN LIBRARYCraven Park Road, Harlesden,London NW10 020 8937 [email protected]

KENSAL RISE LIBRARY Bathurst Gardens, NW10 020 8937 [email protected]

KILBURN LIBRARYSalusbury Road, London NW6 020 8937 [email protected]

KINGSBURY LIBRARY PLUSKingsbury Road, Kingsbury,London NW9 020 8937 [email protected]

NEASDEN LIBRARY277 Neasden Lane, LondonNW1 020 8937 [email protected]

PRESTON ROAD LIBRARY Carlton Avenue East, Wembley,Middx 020 8937 [email protected]

TOKYNGTON LIBRARY Monks Park, Wembley, Middx 020 8937 [email protected]

TOWN HALL LIBRARYBrent Town Hall, Forty Lane,Wembley, Middx 020 8937 [email protected]

WILLESDEN GREEN LIBRARYHigh Road, Willesden, London NW10 020 8937 [email protected]

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SELF EXPRESSIVE DANCETues 8-9.30pm, £7.50,Holy Innocents ChurchHall, Bacon Lane 020 8205 6751

SEQUENCE AND TEA DANCINGMons 2-4pm sequencedance Thurs 2-4pm teadance £1.50 all ageswelcome King’s HallCommunity Centre 155 Harlesden Road,Willesden 020 8459 3487

TEA DANCEMons, Weds 1.30-4.30pm £4 Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane Wembley 020 8937 6206 Fris 2-4pm Chalkhill CommunityCentre, 113 ChalkhillRoad, Wembley 020 8385 1836

BALLROOM AND LATIN Mons 7.30-11pm Brent Town Hall, FortyLane Wembley 020 8855 6868

DRAMACHAMELEONS Mons and Thurs 8pm,amateur dramaticsNeasden MethodistChurch, NW1007968 965 038

DRAMA WORKHOUSESaturday Crew workshopfor children 1-2pm 7-9years; 2-3pm 10-12years; 4-6pm 13-18years; under 10s £25 aterm, Over 10s £40 aterm; Tues adult classes8-10pm £9.50 DuddenHill Centre, 19 DuddenHill Lane, NW10www.dramaworkhouse.org.uk 07958 653 725

MADHATTERSMadhatters Theatre Club9-12 June 7.45 pm ‘Wasps’ comedy withmusic and dance ‘atMalorees Junior School,Christchurch Ave NW67PB. Tickets from £6020 8452 5239www.madhatterstheatre.org.uk

ENVIRONMENTKINGSBURY WALKERSWeds 1.55pm, MeetBush Farm, Slough Laneand Salmon Streetjunction. 020 8907 2836

BARN HILLCONSERVATION GROUPProgramme of events atFryent Country Park(Sunday) and Roe GreenWalled Garden (Tuesday,Thursday, Saturday) 020 8206 0492www.bhcg.btck.co.uk

LEARNINGSPANISH FOR BRGINNERS/INTERMEDIATESMon eves GracelandsYard, Kensal Rise. Frimorns, Kings CommunityHall, Harlesden RoadNW10. 07976 050 977

MIDDLESEX ITECGCSE tuition in maths,English, science for 14-19 years at MiddlesexITEC 020 900 0505

READING GROUPTues 10.30am-12.30pmKilburn Library SalusburyRoad, NW6 020 84511834 [email protected]

TAMIL READING GROUPLast Sat of month 2.30-4.30pm Tamil literature,language and culturewith guest speakers;Willesden Green Library Centre NW10020 8937 [email protected]

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGECourses, talks andworkshops 020 8933 7558www.brentu3a.org.uk

WORKERS EDUCATIONALASSOCIATIONThurs 10am classes.Coffee lounge at StJohn’s Church Wembley,entrance via gate inHarrow Road 020 8904 5940

MUSICMUSIC AT ACE CAFE Wed 1 June 8pm-11pm -Hot Rod Night withKnoxville + DJ Little Carl- Free. Sat 4 June 9pm-2am, Doo-Wop Specialwith The Roommates +DJs Bill & Jimmy Guntrip,£10. Sat 25 June 7pm-11pm - Rockin' RecordHop with DJ JimmyGuntrip, Free. www.ace-cafe-london.com AceCafe London, AceCorner, North CircularRoad, NW10 7UD

SINGING LESSONSSat-Wed contemporarysinging lessons andmusic theory, beginnersto intermediate levels,Neasden Lane 07796 372 [email protected]

WILLESDEN GREEN CHOIR Mons 8-10pm. Songsfrom all over the world,no auditions, firstsession. Free. WillesdenGreen Library Centre,Space 2, NW10 2SF.www.vocalitysinging.co.uk

SPORTS & LEISURESEA URCHINS SWIMMINGCLUB FOR ADULTS ANDYOUNG PEOPLE WITHLEARNING DIFFICULTIESThurs 8pm WillesdenSports Centre. Free. Jean020 8452 6912

THE GALLERY ATWILLESDEN GREEN3 May-12 July , Tues 7-9.30pm. Ten week term,plus half term, £6concessions, £7 full, perevening. Pay in fourweek installments of £24or £28. Bring your ownmaterials. [email protected] 0208 141 6367

KINGBURY BOWLS CLUBNew members weclome,free coaching and loanof bowls. Eton GroveOpen Space07505 337 501 or Barry020 8204 3097

50’S TAI CHI-QIGONG Beginners Level, Weds,1.30-2.30pm, £2.50.Fitness First, Kingsbury 07957 185 367

TAI CHITues 10-11.30 amSuitable for all, £4 dropin or £30 for 10 classes,Chalk Hill CommunityCentre, 113 ChalkhillRoad, HA9 9FX, 020 8385 1836

ROUNDWOOD PARKBOWLS CLUBNew members wanted.Longstone Ave entrance.Half price membership£40. Free coaching. 020 8965 2800

BRONDESBURY BOWLING CLUBEvenings and daytimeincluding free tuition,Chatsworth Road 0208 438 0302

BROTHERS PEARSECAMOGIE CLUBLadies’ hurling club, alllevels welcome, call MaryCahill 07904 685 276

CENTURY BOWLS CLUBIndoor and outdoorbowls, free coachingavailable, social activities,Logan Road, Wembley020 8904 3261

FUN AND FITNESSTues 8-9pm ladies onlyall levels exercise class;£4 Kingsbury BaptistsChurch hall, SloughLane, NW9 07944 523 260

LADIES KEEP FITWeds 7.30-8.30pmMandhata Centre, 20aRosemead Avenue,Wembley 07930 593988 [email protected]

PILATESMons 7-8pm, Sats 10-11am Living Well HealthClub, Wembley PlazaHotel, Empire Way, £507903 937 909, Thurs7.30pm beginner tointermediate. The LadyHouse, Hay LaneKingsbury, book inadvance Di Hurley 07958140 003

PRESTON PARK BOWLS CLUBNew members welcome,free coaching and loanof bowls Preston ParkRecreation Ground,Carlton Avenue East 020 8933 9358 020 8427 1590

QUEENS PARK HARRIERSTues & Thurs 7-8pm,Willesden Sport Centrewww.queensparkharriers.org.uk

HORINJI KEMPO MARTIAL ARTTues 8-9.30pm Churchof Ascension, TheAvenue, Wembley; Fris7.30-9pm at StErconwald’s Church Hall,112 Carlton AvenueEast, Wembley 07404 039 087

SUDBURY COURTBADMINTON CLUBThurs 8-10pm, The Mall,Kingsbury 020 8904 6698

TAEKWONDOMons 7-9pm, Sat 10-11am Holy InnocentsChurch Hall, Bacon Lane Kingsbury 07799 546 428

TAI CHITues 10-11.30am alllevels 10-week course£40, concs £12.50BACES 3 Madison House24-28 London RoadWembley 020 8795 3977Tues, 6.30-8pmbeginners, 8.30-9pmadvanced, St Anne’s hall,125 Salusbury Rd, NW607939 043 580Weds, 1.30-2.30pm, £2over 55s, beginners,gentle movements(health questionnairemust be completed first)Fitness First, Kingsbury07957 185 367

TAEKWONDOTues 6-9pm, Thurs 6-7.30pm, Ealing RoadMethodist Church 07832 447 763Mons 6.30-8pm, Weds6.30-8pm, CardinalHinsley School NW1007832 447 763Roundwood Park BowlsClub. Require newmembers for 2011. Call020 89 653 800

WEMBLEY CRICKET CLUBMen’s, boys’ and girls’cricket teams, coachingfor girls and boys Sats10am-11am atOakington ManorSchool, Wembley 020 8902 6096 020 8904 2644

WHIST CLUBTues 7.30-10.15pmKingsbury HorticulturalAssociation, The PavilionOld Kenton LaneAllotments, newmembers welcome callBill 07957 965 692

WILLESDEN & DISTRICTTABLE TENNIS LEAGUEFounded in 1935, newclubs wanted for 2010-211 season 020 8965 2800

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSUKids classes Tues, Wedsand Thurs from 4pm.Adult classes Tues andThurs 7-8.30pm and Sun3.30-5pm. WillesdenSports Centre,Donnington Road, NW1007092 845 640www.bjjschool.co.uk

PKA-KICKBOXING Sudbury, Mons 7.15 -8.45pm, ages 12+ &adults, St Andrew’sChurch Scouts Hut, 956Harrow Road, Sudbury,HA0 2QA, Wembley Kidsclasses 5-11, Thurs 6.30-7.30pm, 12+ & Adultsclasses Thurs 7.30-9pm,St Augustine's ChurchHall, 154 Wembley HillRoad HA9 8EW, 07865 962 [email protected]

COLES GREEN TENNIS CLUBSocial and competitivetennis at small friendlyfamily club. Adult andjunior concessionsavailable. Coles GreenRoad. NW2 7ER [email protected] 8304 229

VALE FARM SPORTS CENTREWatford Road, NorthWembley HA0 3HG020 8909 6545

WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTREDonnington Road,Willesden, NW10 3QX020 8955 1120

WHIST CLUBTues 7.30-10.15pm,Kingsbury HorticulturalAssociation, The PavillionOld Kenton LaneAllotments, call Bill 07957 965 692

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