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Leyton LifeIndependent magazine for Local Residentswww.leytonlife.co.uk
Take me, I’m Free
FREE Bi-monthly magazine 5000 copies distributed in Leyton and surrounding areas
KarateMondays - St. Andrews Hall, Colworth Road, London, E11 1JD
Adults 7.30pm • Juniors (from 7 years) 6.30pm
www.leytonkarate.co.uk tel. 07976 732103
Issue 45 Jan. - Feb. 2014
“We must use time wisely and forever realise that the time is always ripe to do right” - Nelson Mandela
Hall for Hire
Slimming World
Detox & Fasting
Leytonstone Community Sports Centre
Picture House Tickets
Win £20
Take a peek for more...
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Contact details:PublisherYasmin AllenLeyton LifePO Box 54442London E10 6TA(M) 07415254649(E) [email protected](W) www.leytonlife.co.uk
We are grateful to the advertisers in this issue for supporting the local community magazine. However, Leyton Life is unable to bear any responsibility for the content, any errors or omissions in the advertisements and advertorials in this magazine. We also cannot endorse any companies, products or services that appear in this magazine. Every effort has been made regarding the accuracy of the information given and printed by Leyton Life (magazine & website) As this cannot be guaranteed Leyton Life accepts no liability for printing information believed to be correct.
Issue 45January - February 2014
Leyton LifeIndependent magazine for Local Residents
Free copies available from: ASDA, Tesco, Leyton Library. Lea Bridge Road Library, Harrow Green Library, MS/BP and Leytonstone Library, High Fry Fish Bar (Bakers Arms), Community Centre Leyton (Alert Waltham Forest), Veta health foods, Galaxy Travel, SCORE Complex, Cafe’s, Doctors, Dentist, Launderettes, PC Xpress, Morrisons, E15 Library, Newsagents, Butchers, Off Licences and many more independent businesses.
Leyton LifeIndependent magazine for Local Residentswww.leytonlife.co.uk
Take me, I’m Free
FREE Bi-monthly magazine 5000 copies distributed in Leyton and surrounding areas
KarateMondays - St. Andrews Hall, Colworth Road, London, E11 1JD
Adults 7.30pm • Juniors (from 7 years) 6.30pm
www.leytonkarate.co.uk tel. 07976 732103
Issue 45 Jan. - Feb. 2014
“We must use time wisely and forever realise that the time is always ripe to do right” - Nelson Mandela
Hall for Hire
Slimming World
Detox & Fasting
Leytonstone Community Sports Centre
Picture House Tickets
Win £20
Take a peek for more...
You looking at me?I SAID, YOU LOOKING AT ME?
Leyton Life Advertising from 83 pence a day. Place your local
business in the March - April issue. Special offers for those placing an order by the 28th of January.
You can text “info” with your email address for a mediapack or text “call back” for a phone call to:
07415 254 649You can “advert” in the subject box to: [email protected]
Leyton Life, PO Box 54442, London E10 6TA
COMPETITION TIMEComp etit ion A:
£20 Shopping voucher to be wonQ: Which Supermarkets do these colours belong to
Red, Blue and White - Orange - Green - Green and Yellow?
Comp etit ion B:5 pairs of tickets for 5 lucky entrants courtesy of Picture House Stratford
Q: What is the name of Simba’s uncle in Lion King??You can enter either one or both competitions just state your name, address, and where you picked up copy of magazine from [email protected] or by post Leyton Life Po Box 54442 London E10 6TA before the 24th of February.
Editor’s note...
Dear Reader, “I detest racialism, because I regard it as a barbaric thing, whether it comes from a black man or a white man.” - Nelson MandelaWelcome to 2014 a very Happy New Year to you, may you receive the Blessings needed at this time. Living in a multi-cultural society in the East End of London, may not give you an immediate feeling of being treated differently because of the colour of your skin. But there is evidence to suggest racism is very much alive within our neighbourhood. A subject often avoided as people don’t like to be involved at either end of the spectrum. The recent death of Nelson Mandela has given people the opportunity to discuss this topic quite openly. This issue is jam packed with great articles and the What’s on p20 and p21 has some fabulous events for pretty much everyone to participate in. As always the information is checked but it is always good to check with the organisers whenever possible for any changes.A big thank you to you all for continuing to support Leyton Life, through reading, stocking, and advertising. Should you have any comments, suggestions or any other contributions please write in with these. This is an independent magazine for the community, so use it to your advantage! So if you want to send a contribution in for the next issue, regarding aspects of racism, homelessness and modern slavery in the UK please do so by 7th of February. More interesting quotes by Nelson Mandela p23 do take time to read and reflect.
Take Care, Yasmin Allen
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Tel. 020 8539 4537Opening Hours
Tue., Wed., Thurs. 9.30 - 4.30Friday 9.30 - 5.00, Saturday 9.30 - 5.00
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WE ALSO OFFER A PSYCHO SEXUAL THERAPY SERVICE.
www.relatenelondon.org.uk
NORTH EAST LONDON MEDIATION SERVICE - FAMILY MEDIATION
Family mediation is a way for couples who are divorcing or separating to make their own decisions for the future, with the help of an experienced and impartial mediator. Our mediators are accredited by the Legal Aid Agency and help you reach agreements for matters concerning Child contact , property and financial
matters. Agreements reached are documented and can be made legally binding by a solicitor.As we hold a contract with the Legal Aid Agency we are able to offer legal aid to those clients who are eligible. Recent changes to the legal aid system mean that solicitors are not able to offer legal aid to clients who are wishing to seek agreements due to separation/divorce, but legal aid CAN be awarded, if eligible for
MEDIATION.
NORTH EAST LONDON FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICE(part of Relate North East London)
3rd Floor, Charter House, 450 High road Ilford,Essex IGI 1UF. 02085147880
Services also offered in Hornchurch, Dagenham, Edmonton.www.familymediationservice.org.uk
Call us to enquire if you may be eligible to claim Legal Aid.If not eligible our fees are based on income.
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Chinese New YearThis year (2014) Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Friday 31st January. It will be the year of the horse. Chinese New Year is also called Lunar New Year and Spring Festival. Ways to celebrate Chinese New Year include: lion dances, fireworks and family gathering.You can check out the What’s on section for events taking place in London for the Chinese New Year!
Valentines DayValentines day doesn’t have to be just for the romantics, but can be shared with loving friends and family members.
Send a message of love:Send some heart shaped messages to family mem-bers to let them know how much you love them, with a little thank you on the message for all the nice things the person does for you. You can put these in places the person will be using during the day like a jacket or trouser pocket, shoes, drawers mugs, on a pillow. Let your imagination run wild.
Audio message Record a message for someone you can do this by leaving a message on their answer machine, or recording it on a mobile phone and sending it as a message.
Video message You can video a message for someone and send it by email or by other mobile services.
This is a great way of capturing children in their childhood, and the process can be repeated yearly.
If you have any questions for C n C send them in by post or email. Chloe and Charlotte xx
Equipment:You will need:1 balloon per person, these can be pre blown or you can get participants to blow them up.1 string per person length of your armEach person ties one end of string to balloon and the other around their leg (near ankle) so the balloon sits on the floor.Shout start or blow whistle or shout start, individuals need to run around the room trying to stamp on another persons balloon and pop it. Those who get their balloons popped need to move off the floor and sit aside.The last one standing with a balloon around their ankle is the winner.
Chloe Editor CnC Page
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After losing 2 1/2 stone and being nominated for a slimming competition, the only thing that’s big about Cher Sadou nowadays is her beaming smile.
Cher lost weight with her local Slimming World group in Leyton and has dropped from 12 stone 2lbs to 9 stone 7lbs in just 8 1/2 months. And her transformation hasn’t gone unrecognised as Cher has just been nominated for the Leyton’s group’s Woman of the Year 2013.
Cher joined Slimming World in November 2012 after becoming i n c r e a s i n g l y unhappy with her size. She says: “I started to put on weight because of comfort eating and losing my job. I tried lots of different diets but they usually left me
feeling hungry and miserable. Slimming World is completely different, I never have to go hungry and after losing 2 1/2 stone I’m the happiest I’ve been in years!”
The 45 year-old started following Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan, which is based on satisfying even the largest of appetites so slimmers never feel deprived or hungry. Now, Cher fills up on everyday foods like fruit and veg, lean meat and fish, pasta, potatoes, rice and pulses without having to weigh or measure them because they’re all filling yet naturally low in calories and fat.
She says: “My family and friends are all amazed how much I can eat and still lose weight. I cook for them now and they can’t believe it’s all healthy food because it tastes so good, I know a lot of people worry about joining a slimming club – they don’t know what to expect. But from the minute I walked into Slimming World, the support I’ve received from my Consultant Sarah Andrews and the rest of the group has been brilliant,” adds Cher. “I never dreamt I could achieve so much. I’ve gone from a size 18 to a 10 and it’s made such a huge difference – it’s changed my life.
Sarah Andrews, who runs the Leyton group, says: “I’m so proud of Cher. Not only does she look fabulous, she’s improved her health and is bursting with energy. She’s a huge inspiration to everyone in our group and I hope she inspires other women in Leyton to change their lives in the same way. It can be hard to admit that you need to do something about your weight and to ask for help, but I think Cher shows just what’s possible when you do.”
The Leyton Slimming World group is held every Thursday at 7.30pm at All Saints Church, Melbourne Road, Off Capworth Street, E10. To join or find out more call Sarah Andrews on 07958646942
Less is more for local ‘Woman of the Year’ slimmer
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The Cornerstone 149 Canterbury Road E10 Tel: 020 8558 2121
Tuesday Lunch Club 12:30-2pm £3.50 sign up/pre-booking required. A senior members of the community club. Delicious lunch, entertainment. Chance to make to new friends and much more
Toddler group Wednesday 9:00-11:00
Aerobics Friday 9:30-10:45 £3 per class £1 per child for crèche pre booking required
London Ice Sculpting Festival at Canary Wharf londonicesculptingfestival.co.ukFrom 11 January 2014 to 13 January 2014 Canary Wharf - Shops, Canada Place, Cabot Place, Jubilee Place and Churchill Place Shopping Malls, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AB Telephone: +44 20 477 1477
More to ice than meets the eye….be mesmerized by what these talented ice sculpting individuals can do. Make the most of this FREE event which is suitable for all ages!
Chinese New Year 2014, the Year of the Horse, (31st January)The festive celebrations will take place on Sunday 2 February Trafalgar Square, Chinatown and Shaftesbury Avenue, Dean Street Parade will start at 10am along Charing Cross Road and Shaftesbury Avenue.A great way of celebrating which is FREE enjoy the mixture of artists from China, and local artists who will be performing. Lion teams will circulate around Chinatown, plus the usual array of food, drinks and craft stalls.
Imagine Children’s Festival at the Southbank Centre Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XXwww.southbankcentre.co.ukFrom 10 February 2014 to 23 February 2014 A mixture of paid and FREE events
Vestry House MuseumVestry Road Walthamstow London E17 9NH 020 8496 4391 [email protected] is FREE suitable for all.Toys: A Serious Business (until 23 February 2014)A selection of toys from local toy factories Wells Brimtoy and Britains Ltd
Natural History Museumwww.nhm.ac.ukCromwell Road London SW7 5BD UK.Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5000All galleries are FREE with the exception some temporary exhibitions.
Victoria and Albert MuseumThe World’s greatest museum of art and design. www.vam.ac.ukAdmission is FREE some events and exhibitions may have a charge. Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL tel. 020 7942 2000
Community information
SILVER SCREENEvery Tuesday and Wednesday, over 60’s can come to any afternoon show, and get complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits, for only £3.00.KIDS’ CLUBEvery Saturday morning, and on weekdays during school holidays, we show a selection of kids’ films, from family favourites to recent releases, with activities beforehand. Tickets cost £1 for Kids’ members, or £3 for non-members.AUTISM-FRIENDLYSCREENINGSRegular events especially for children and adults with autism and their family, friends or carers, in a supportive environment where audience members will be free to come and go as they please throughout the performance and make noise if they want to.
Picture House Stratford Events 0871 902 5740
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How can we help you?Alzheimer’s Society Waltham Forest provides information, guidance and
support to people worried about their memory, people with dementia, their
carers and anyone needing information about dementia.
If you are worried about your memory or you are caring for a relative or friend with
memory problems please contact us
Alzheimer’s Society Waltham Forest Waltham Forest Resource Centre (South)
T 020 8503 1613Email [email protected]
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Complementary Therapies in Walthamstow Indian Head Massage Full Body Massage Reflexology Hypnotherapy Reiki NLP Crystal Therapy Archangel Therapy Past-Life Regression Past-Life Healing
Cost: £35 per hour - Gift vouchers available
Reiki I Saturday 1st February, £95Reiki I Sunday 2nd February, £120
Indian Head Massage, Practitioner Course,
2 Weekends, 21-2/02/14 & 8-9/03/14, £195
Angel Sprays/Healing/Meditation crystals for sale by appointment only.
All enquiries Howard Carter 07957 144849 Email: [email protected]
“There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
“I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark
moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death.”
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
“A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.”
“No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more
naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”
“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.”
Nelson Mandela
