TheBrentMagazineIssue no.145 Autumn 2015

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Update 6Off-licence fined, Living Wageboost, six more outdoor gyms ontheir way, volunteer help and lastchance to catch ‘India’s Gateway’exhibition!

Know the gang signs 14Interview with an unidentifiedformer gang member who tellsparents about the signs to look outfor that their child could beinvolved in a gang

South Kilburn update 19Follow regeneration officer MarieFrederick through a typical day asshe updates us with the latest inthe South Kilburn regenerationscheme

Brent in union 21Local rugby player and coach PaulQuinn tells the Brent Magazinewhat the Rugby World Cup comingto Brent means to him

School results 27Four-page special on Brent’s successthis summer

The Library at Willesden Green 29Take a look at what the new £10million Library at Willesden Greenlooks like and what it has to offer

Stoptober 31Find out how you can quit smokingthis October with thousands ofothers

What’s on 37There’s always so much going on in Brent

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School children are now settled intothe new academic year, but I wouldfirst like to offer my congratulationsto those who collected their GCSEand A-Level results over thesummer. As you will read a little further on,

the number of Brent pupilsachieving five GCSEs at A* to Cincluding English and Maths rose by2 per cent this year to 62 per cent,whereas our A-Level studentsachieved a pass rate of 97 per cent. It is an excellent result and

testament to the hard work anddedication of our pupils. I wouldlike to thank their parents, carersand teachers who have supportedthem throughout their studies andhelped to make these resultspossible. Looking forward to this autumn,

the 2015 Rugby World Cup comes toEngland and I am delighted thatBrent will host two matches in thetournament, with Argentina takingon New Zealand on 20 Septemberand Ireland taking on Romania a

week later on 27 September, bothat Wembley Stadium. Local school children have been

given tickets by tournamentorganisers and I’m sure that all of usin Brent will take great pride in ourborough playing its part in thisglobal event. Many of you will have seen the

Rugby World Cup trophy as it visitedour new £10 million Library atWillesden Green this September. It is a wonderful new cultural and

learning space and if you haven’tseen it as yet I hope you can getdown there soon and see what ithas to offer.

Councillor Muhammed Butt Leader of Brent Council

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News Update Number of outdoorgyms to doubleBrent residents are set to benefitfrom twice as many free-to-useoutdoor gyms, as six more are set tobe built in the borough. 90 per cent of Brent residents are

currently in walking distance ofBrent’s outdoor gyms, but it ishoped that new gyms to beinstalled by Spring 2016 in PrestonPark, Northwick Park, RoundwoodPark, Woodcock Park, Barham Parkand Neasden Recreation Groundwill put an outdoor gym in easyreach of everybody. Outdoor gyms also feature free

work-out sessions that are led by aqualified instructor each week. For afull list of outdoor gyms currentlyopen in Brent and for times of theinstructor-led sessions, visitwww.brent.gov.uk/outdoorgyms

Institute opensnew Brent campusRock music, Indian dance andphotographic art were all part ofThe Institute’s open day celebrationsearlier this summer. The northLondon adult learning centre, whichhas opened a second base inKingsbury, promotes life-longlearning for all the community andoffers more than 300 courses. TheMayor of Brent was amongst thewell-wishers.

New council chiefexecutiveCarolyn Downs has started in herrole as the new chief executive ofBrent Council, following thedeparture of interim chief executiveChristine Gilbert. Ms Downs joins Brent having

enjoyed nearly four years as chiefexecutive of the Local GovernmentAssociation (LGA) and brings awealth of experience with her tothe council. Prior to her appointment at the

LGA, Ms Downs was chief executiveof the Legal Services Commission,where her role was to driveperformance and secure a strongerfinancial future. She was also previously deputy

permanent secretary and directorgeneral of corporate performanceat the Ministry of Justice, and hasalso served as chief executive ofShropshire County Council. Carolyn said: “I cannot wait to get

started and to build on the hardwork the council is doing to makeBrent a better place to live, workand visit.”

Last chance tocatch India’sGateway exhibitionAn exhibition by a renowned UKphotographer at the new Library atWillesden Green which celebratesBritain’s links with India is set tocome to a close this September, as itcontinues on a nationwide tour. The Tim Smith exhibition reflects

upon 400 years of history of Gujaratand Mumbai as age-old centres oftrade and migration, focusing ontheir links with Britain. Entitled ‘India’s Gateway’, the

exhibition, which is also on displayat Brent Civic Centre untilSeptember 27, uses Smith’sphotography, film and the stories ofGujarati locals to explore the livesand experiences of the communitiesthat live there today. Tim Smith said: “It’s been great to

work with the different Gujaraticommunities both here and in India,lots of people have contributedstories and ideas to the show.”

Enjoying the greatoutdoors thissummerMore children and young peoplefrom Brent explored the greatoutdoors and the natural world thissummer thanks to the GordonBrown Centre. The outdoor education centre in

the Hampshire countryside offersresidential and day visits toyoungsters and schoolchildrenwhere they can take part in open-air activities such as pond dipping,gardening and camping as well aspottery, archery and art. Children can also enjoy a

vegetable garden and a smallanimal area which houses rabbits,guinea pigs, chipmunks, chinchillas,tortoises and a terrapin. BrentCouncil, which owns the centre,recently invested £250,000 inupgrading its accommodation. Brent pupils have been visiting the

Gordon Brown Outdoor EducationCentre since the 1970s. It wasnamed in 1976 in honour of the lateGordon Brown, a former scienceadvisor who lived in Brent. Visitwww.thegordonbrowncentre.org.uk

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‘ImagineKingsbury’ consultationAround 500 Kingsbury residentshave so far taken part in a string ofconsultation events to find outwhat they would like to seeimproved on Kingsbury Road. The feedback received in the

‘Imagine Kingsbury’ consultationwill feed into a long-term plan ofimprovements to the streets,pavements and open spaces in andaround the main thoroughfare inthe Kingsbury area. In the coming months, Brent

Council will start to work with a‘Town Team’ of local residents,business owners and councillors, tocome up with design visions forKingsbury Road, ensuring that thecommunity is involved in the plansfrom the very beginning.www.imaginekingsbury.com

Your views onwalking wantedBrent residents are being calledupon for their views to help thecouncil form a plan to encouragepeople to walk more in theborough. The information collatedfrom the questionnaire will feedinto Brent Council’s WalkingStrategy. Have your say at:www.brent.gov.uk/walkingstrategy

Living wage boostMore low-paid workers in Brent areseeing their wages increase to £9.15an hour, with ten businesses nowsigned up to a council scheme asaccredited living wage employers. In April this year, Brent Council

became the first authority in the UKto offer a business rate discount ofup to £5,000 for becomingaccredited as a Living WageEmployer by the Living WageFoundation. For more information on the

scheme please visitwww.brent.gov.uk/livingwage

Off-licence fined£2,500 forunderage saleA Colindale off-licence has beenordered to pay nearly £2,500 afterbeing caught selling a can ofCarlsberg lager to a 13 year old girl. Maxy Roexport Ltd, trading as the

Food 4 Less off-licence on The Hyde,Edgware Road, was ordered to pay£2,420 at Willesden MagistratesCourt, after selling the alcohol tothe 13 year-old, who was part of aBrent Council Trading Standardsoperation cracking down on thesale of alcohol to under 18s. The off-licence was fined £1,500,

ordered to pay a victim surcharge of£120 and £800 in court costs,totalling £2,420.

Brush every day tokeep decay at bayMore than 1,600 children have beengiven a fluoride varnish treatmenton their teeth and advice onhealthy eating and brushing, as partof an awareness-raising dentalproject. With some of the worst levels of

tooth decay in children in the wholeof the country, the ‘Healthy SmilesBrent’ project sets out to raiseawareness of 1,620 Brent children’soral health. It will also provideadvice such as remembering tobrush twice a day, avoiding sugaryfoods and sticking to water andmilk which are the best drinks forteeth. Parents were also encouraged to

take their children to the dentistregularly, which is free for under18s. To find your nearest dentist and

further information on oral health,visit www.nhs.uk

Corrib Rest pub islistedA popular local pub in Queen’s Parkused for community events has beengranted Asset of Community Value(ACV) status, following anapplication from the Queen’s ParkResidents Association.

The ACV status which has beengiven to the Corrib Rest pub onSalusbury Road, means that its useas a community venue is consideredwhen reviewing planningapplications.www.brent.gov.uk/communityassets

Syrian Refugeesoffered safe havenin BrentRefugee families fleeing war-tornSyria are welcome in Brent, thecouncil has said, after PrimeMinister David Cameron announcedthat the UK will take another20,000 refugees over the next fiveyears. Cllr Muhammed Butt, Leader of

Brent Council, said: “Residents haveasked what we will be doing in thishumanitarian crisis and my promiseis that Brent will play its part as ithas always done. “Brent is proud to be one of the

most culturally diverse boroughs inthe UK and we simply cannot standby and watch this crisis unfoldwithout doing our bit. “We have a proud history and

proven ability to welcome differentcultures and support theirintegration and this puts us in agreat position to help these refugeefamilies now.”

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New jobs servicefor St. Raph’sResidents of the St. Raphael’s estatecan access dedicated employmentskills, training and advice at thenewly launched employment service‘The Living Room.’ Based at The Old Boiler Houser,

the ‘Living Room’ scheme has beenlaunched in partnership betweenBrent Council, the West LondonAlliance and the Department forWork and Pensions with the aim ofsupporting residents into work byproviding helpful advice andtraining on the estate. If you are aresident of St. Raphael’s estate andwant to find out more, just pop in!

Make-A-Changewinners namedA Cricklewood woman has emergedas the winner of a competitionlaunched in the last edition of TheBrent Magazine encouraging Brentresidents to make a healthy changein their lives this summer. 45 year-old Mrs Brady won £100 of

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Do you need avolunteer?Charities, community groups andother not-for-profit organisationsthat would like help involvingvolunteers are encouraged to get intouch with Volunteering Brent. This new service has been set up

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All parents, not just those who livein areas affected by gang activity,should know what signs to look forthat their children might beinvolved with a gang. For Jay, his parents only became

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working with St. Giles Trust, acharity supporting ex-offenders, toturn his back on gang activity. Hesaid: “I never joined a gang, it wasjust me and a group of mateshanging out and we gave ourselvesa name. Some older kids taught ushow to steal bikes and we wouldstay out late and get into fights. “Then we started doing more

serious things like selling drugs,doing burglaries and robbingpeople. Even when I went to prison,doing time seemed worth it for therewards.” It is the reward that tempts young

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Gangs – what arethe signs to look for?We spoke to a former gang member about the signs towatch out for. For his protection we have changed hisname. We refer to him as ‘Jay’.

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The South Kilburn regenerationscheme is a huge regenerationproject. The Brent Magazine spentsome time with Marie Frederick, aBrent Council Project Officer in theEstate Regeneration team, to findout about the progress that is beingmade in South Kilburn and whatkeeps her busy on a typical workingday.

“My job is all about delivering theSouth Kilburn RegenerationProgramme on the ground. I workwith a small and dedicated group ofcolleagues based on the estate sothat we are closer to the action. “We all work together, on

different aspects of the programme,to deliver the vision for the SouthKilburn Programme. “In a typical day I will have a

range of tasks on my to-do listincluding managing consultants andbudgets and making sure thatprojects are delivered to highquality standards on time.”

8:00 AM “I start the day by making coffee,prioritising my tasks for the day.”

9:00 AM “By 9am, I start reviewing where we are with the project and checkprogress. An exciting part of theprogramme is the delivery of theattractive new Woodhouse UrbanPark.

“I have been working closely withthe architects, internal teams, thelocal community and the SouthKilburn Trust on what the new parkwill look like. “We have had many public consul-

tations and workshops on the plansand the last exhibition was held inJuly to showcase the final designs. “The next stage of the process is

for the construction work to start soI’ll spend a lot of time organisingthat process, appointing a landscapeconstruction company and makingsure that the finances are in place. “I’m hoping that we will be on site

before Christmas!”

11:00 AM“As part of the regeneration,around 2,400 new homes will bedelivered and fifty per cent of thesewill be made available to existingsecure tenants.

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It is an occasion of huge significancefor Brent’s rugby community, asplayer and coach Paul Quinn of theKilburn Cosmos explains: “It’s a kudos thing, a badge of

honour for the sport in this country.Hosting such an iconic internationalsporting event shows what thecountry can deliver.” Forty one-year-old Paul became

involved with the Kilburn Cosmos,the only rugby club based in Brent,when his son Carter joined the clubseven years ago. “I was on the sidelines on a

Sunday morning watching my sonplay and thought, rather thanstanding around being cold, it’d bebetter to help out in some way, so Istarted coaching and it went fromthere. “From coaching the youth teams I

also started coaching the women’steam and then started playingmyself. I played my first competitiverugby match at the age of 38! “It wasn’t difficult at all to start

playing aged 38, the club is reallyopen and encouraging and has

players of all shapes, sizes andabilities. We have players who’venever played rugby before, toplayers who’ve played for years forclubs in all different parts of theworld. “That’s one of the great things

about rugby. It is not an elitist sport.You can be a big bloke like me onthe pitch or a small person and stillbe able to make a real contributionto the team during the game. Theonly thing you need with rugby isthe willingness to go onto the pitchand the fitness will soon follow. “There is no limit to age, either.

We have teams from our juniorsright up to our veterans’ side. “I remember watching our first

team playing Old Albanians a fewyears ago and they had an old boyplaying, and he was 61 years old. He was running rings around someof our lads in their twenties! Andone woman who joined us last yearwas a 44 year-old mum of two whohad never played rugby before, butshe played her first match after justfour weeks!

Convert to rugby thisautumn This September sees the 2015 Rugby World Cup come toEngland, with Brent playing host to two of thetournament’s matches

“The new homes are being built inphases and a big project at themoment is to prepare a planningapplication for the redevelopmentof 5-9 Chippenham Gardens, whichincludes the Kilburn Park PostOffice, with the council’s adjoiningland at 4-26 Stuart Road (evennumbers only). “This project is at an exciting stage

as we’ve now started working updesigns and will be holding publicexhibitions to get feedback fromthe local community on theproposals. “In a typical day I’ll work with the

design team and other specialistconsultants to check over thedesigns and layouts.”

2:00 PM“In the afternoon, I might pop overto the Queen’s Park Placedevelopment site, which is currentlybeing built. I put on my high-visvest, boots, glasses, gloves and hardhat and take a look around with thesite manager. “This development will include 144new homes and a new Marks &Spencer and should be completeearly next year.”

4:00 PM“Towards the end of the day I’llcatch up with the rehousing teamwho are helping the secure tenantswith their allocations and assistingthem with their choices for theirnew homes.”

6:00 PM “At the end of the day I’ll headhome. A typical night for meinvolves cooking a healthymeal,(and maybe treating myself toa cake). I like watching Dragons Denor The Apprentice and doing a littlebit of singing too!”

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Mustafa andMohammed Mustafa and Mohammed areSomali siblings aged 12 and 9 whoshare a close, loving and caringrelationship.Mustafa and Mohammed have

unfortunately experienced neglectand as a result have emotionaldifficulties and mild behaviouralconcerns; however Mohammed iscurrently being supported withtherapy at school which is goingwell. During the boys’ time in care they

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“It’s truly a sport for everyone andthere are even different types ofrugby too with different laws, suchas touch rugby and tag rugby, whichcan be played by any age anddoesn’t involve such physicalcontact.” With games televised across the

world, the Rugby World Cup willcapture the attention of aworldwide audience and Paul hopesthat it will attract more people intothe sport from differentcommunities. He said: “Brent is one of the most diverse

boroughs in the country and I’dreally like to see rugby do whatfootball did in crossing boundaries,with more communities whotraditionally do not play rugby,trying it out. “Rugby offers a better vibe

altogether with people supportingopposing teams sitting side-by-sidein stadiums enjoying the game witha great respect for all the players onthe pitch and what they are givingfor their team.

“I hope that people see that sideof the game and take a keenerinterest in rugby after the WorldCup has come and gone. “At the Kilburn Cosmos, we’re

always looking to field more teamswith different levels of ability. I’dsay to anyone that if playing isn’tfor you, do still come down, join the family and see if coaching,refereeing or some other voluntaryrole within the club is more for you.”

To find out more, visitwww.kilburncosmos.co.uk

RUGBY AT WEMBLEY STADIUM

The Rugby World Cup touches down at Wembley Stadium this month withtwo exciting matches for fans to catch.

The first, New Zealand V Argentina kicks off on 20 September, followed byIreland V Romania on 27 September.

This year’s tournament is set to be the biggest yet, with 48 matches takingplace in 12 venues across England. Over 400,000 international visitors areexpected to attend.

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In Brent there are over 300children from all ages andbackgrounds in need of fostercare. Fostering is when you lookafter a child/young person whocannot live with their parents. Weurgently need more carers to lookafter sibling groups and teenagers.To become a foster carer all youreally need is a spare bedroom, beover the age of 21 and have awarm, loving heart. Whilst caring for a child you

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Success for Brent studentsAfter studying hard and a nervous wait, thousands of Brentstudents found out their A-Level, AS-Level, GCSE, and BTECresults this summer with many winning places at leadinguniversities and gaining important qualifications to helpkick-start their careers.

Maintaining a Brent-wide A-levelpass rate of 97 per cent, theproportion of pupils in the boroughachieving five GCSEs at A*-Cincluding English and Maths rose by2 per cent to 62 per cent. Pupils were celebrating A-level

results day at Convent of Jesus andMary Language College, andincluded Kate Colley who secured aplace to study geography at OxfordUniversity, where her sister Tess isalso studying, having also attendedthe same school in Harlesden. Headteacher Geraldine Freear was

on hand to congratulate pupils suchas Noura Khali, who is going to theUniversity of East Anglia to studybiology, and Chanel Jimenez whowill study psychology andcounselling at GreenwichUniversity. At Capital City Academy, friends

Peter Bachelor and Vishal Gajiprastudied the same subjects - Maths,Further Maths, Chemistry andPhysics and both won places atWarwick University to study Mathsand Physics.

Ark Elvin’s Jerome Lake wasoffered a place at PortsmouthUniversity and, inspired by a BPworkshop on commodity training atschool one day, now hopes for acareer in the City after getting goodgrades at A-Level. The College of North West London

also saw many of its students dowell and go to university, includingJerome Bruno, Iuliana Petrescu, andHaishat Momodu, whereas NeilMackennon at the college achievedan Advanced Apprenticeship inConstruction and the BuiltEnvironment and is as an apprenticeemployed by major constructionfirm Arup. Neil said: “An apprenticeship has

worked for me. I’m learning andearning at the same time.” Students at St Gregory’s RC Science

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New Library at WillesdenGreen officially openAfter a £10 million, two-year rebuild, The Library atWillesden Green has officially reopened to Brent residents.

The official reopening took place onSaturday 12 September as the BrentMagazine went to print, coincidingwith the Rugby World Cup TrophyTour, and giving residents a glimpseof what the 21st century library hasto offer. “Libraries are changing. They used

to be places that just issued booksand were a quiet place to study,”says Bhavi Shah, manager of thelibrary. “They now play a new role, that of

a hub for the local community, aplace where people can obtaininformation on any area, wherethey can come to educate, beentertained and to integrate andsocialise within the community.” Boasting 40,000 books, over 120

study spaces, 66 PCs, and 14 iPadsfor public use, the new Library atWillesden Green forms part of acommunity centre that also featuresexhibition spaces, a museum,archives, a performance space and acafé, which is expected to opensoon. “The 1980s part of the old library

building was tired, inefficient and

expensive to run, but this newbuilding is stunning to look at, is somuch more energy efficient andoffers so much more than the oldlibrary did. “At the time the redevelopment

was proposed, residents told thecouncil that they wanted theVictorian part of the library to bekept, and it has been. Thedevelopers have done a really goodjob in blending the charming oldwith the stunning new parts of thebuilding.” In times of cuts to council budgets,

the new library has been deliveredat no expense to the taxpayer,thanks to an agreement with adeveloper to create much-needednew homes next to the new library. Bhavi Shah said: “When you think

about the quality of the newbuilding, how it has carefullyblended 21st century and Victorianarchitecture and how the buildingoffers so much more now than itever did before, it is really clever tothink how it has all been deliveredand not cost Brent residentsanything. “

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University after being inspired byher A-Level sociology studies. Cllr Ruth Moher, Cabinet Member

for Children and Young People, said:“My congratulations go to all ofBrent’s students who should feelextremely proud of what they haveachieved in this year’s exams. “They have worked extremely hard

in the last two years and I amdelighted that many students willhave secured the grades they wereaiming for, with outstandingsuccesses across the borough.”

Find your nearest school:www.brent.gov.uk/schools

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“When I was young, smoking wasthe cool thing to do. Now, notsmoking is the cool thing to do.” Originally from Farah in

Afghanistan, Wembley residentAbdul Haidari smoked ten cigarettesa day for about 20 years before hemanaged to kick the habit. “Having children was completely

lifechanging for me” said Abdul, “Isuppose it is for every parent, but itreally crystallised for me what aterrible thing smoking is. I didn’twant my kids to be inhaling anycigarette smoke at all. That was mytrigger to quit”. Having made the decision to quit,

Abdul spoke to his GP for someadvice and help in kicking the habit,who then referred him to Brent’sStop Smoking service. “Making that phone call was the

best thing I ever did. I started onthe programme and had regularsessions with a smoking cessationspecialist who highlighted to me thedangers and designed a programmespecifically tailored for me”.

Abdul set out his commitment toquit smoking in his first session bysetting a date by which he had toquit smoking. “Of course it was hard to give up.

I smoked for 20 years. I wascompletely addicted, but I reallybelieved in my kids having asmokefree future and that’s whatkept me going. It’s easier to committo doing something when you havea goal like that. “I love saving the £150 I would

usually spend on cigarettes andinstead spend it on my kids. “I feel so much healthier now, too.

I’m no longer out of breath when Iswim or walk, which means I canenjoy doing activities much morewith the kids.”

Stoptober

The best thing that I ever didQuitting smoking is not the easiest of things to do, buthelp is at hand for those who want to stub it out of theirlives for good, as one Brent resident who successfullykicked the habit told The Brent Magazine

I’d encourage everyone to comedown and see it all for yourself. Thelibrary’s open seven days a week, sopop in to read a book ornewspaper, use our computers, tourour art gallery, have a look aroundour performance space where weshow films and put on shows, ordelve into our archives and exploreBrent’s past. There is something foreveryone here.” Cllr James Denselow, Cabinet

Member for Stronger Communities,said: “Libraries today are very muchthe hubs of our local communitieswhere residents can go to be

informed, to educate and beeducated, to entertain and beentertained and to socialise. “It is fantastic to see this stunning

21st century building open its doorsto the public, offering Willesdenresidents a chance to do all thosethings through this new library,performance space, museum,archives and soon a café too - rightin the heart of the local community.

www.brent.gov.uk/libraries

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Attention all landlords

Properties wanted

Since 1968 Shepherds Bush Housing Association has been atrusted part of the local community, now managing morethan 5,000 homes. For 25 years, we’ve been managing,maintaining and guaranteeing rents for landlords.We are looking for properties in all areas on GUARANTEEDor MARKET rent. Cash incentives offered.

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QUIT SMOKING WITHTHOUSANDS OF OTHERS• This October sees the return of ‘Stoptober’ when thousands across the country will stop smoking.

• Research shows that if you quit for 28 days, you are five times more likely to quit for good.

• Why not join them? If you’re a smoker and live in Brent, contact the Smoking Cessation Team on 020 8795 6669 or by email at stopsmoking@brent.gov.ukfor help on quitting.

For more information, visitwww.nhs.uk/smokefree

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ARTSVYBZ NITEDevelop your vocals, performanceand stage confidence with a tutorand live band. South Kilburn Trust2A Canterbury Rd Kilburn NW6 5SWFridays 8.30-11pmFree 07769 694 733

CHILDRENCOME EXPLORE THE MAGIC OFWORDSJared Louche will be running aseries of exciting creative writingand creative thinking sessions! The Library at Willesden Green: 10September-3 December Harlesden Library Plus: Tuesdaysfrom 22 September-24 NovemberEaling Road Library: Wednesdaysbetween 11-25 November andMondays 4-5pm Free

EALING ROAD FILM CLUBPRESENTS – SHAUN THE SHEEPEaling Road Library Wembley, HA0 4BA Sunday 25 October, 1-3pm, Free

BOOKSTART BEAR CLUB: BIG FATRELAUNCH WITH THE BOOKSTARTBEAR!Open up an exciting world ofsharing stories, books and rhymestogether and meet the BookstartBear. The Library at Willesden GreenMondays 10-11am Kilburn Library Tuesdays 10.15-11amHarlesden Library Plus Wednesdays10.30- 11.30am and KingsburyLibrary 2.15-3pm Thursdays Ealing Road Library 11.15am-12noon Fridays Wembley Library 10.30- 11.30am,Wembley Library, Saturdays 11am-12noon, Free 020 8937 3400 willesdengreenlibrary@brent.gov.uk

HALLOWEEN FUN: BRAMSTOKER’S DRACULAMuseums at Night: Halloween andWorld Stories. Join storyteller SarahDeco in the atmospheric setting ofthe museum at night. For ages 6-12Friday 30 October 5-5.30pm, TheLibrary at Willesden Green

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What’s going on… Your guide to what’s on in Brent during Autumn 2015

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VolunteeringIn St Luke’s Hospice Shops

Your local hospice needs volunteers like you!

The role is sociable, fun and can provide great experience.

Help with sorting donations, serving customers and promoting

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020 8382 8000

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FIREWORKS NIGHT5 NOVEMBER

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24 October to 1 November

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No pets, no personal fireworks,

no alcohol.www.brent.gov.uk/fireworks

HOW TO START A SOCIALENTERPRISE, COMMUNITY GROUPOR CHARITYSouth Kilburn Trust 2A CanterburyRd Kilburn, NW6 5SW Wednesday11 November 2015, 11-1pm, Free,07769 694 733

JOB LOUNGE – SOUTH KILBURNEMPLOYMENT SUPPORTPROGRAMMESouth Kilburn Trust 2A CanterburyRd Kilburn, NW6 5SW EveryTuesday, 10-12pm Free, 07769 694 733

LOVE WORK WEDNESDAYS CO-WORKING DAYSouth Kilburn Trust 2A CanterburyRd Kilburn. NW6 5SW Wednesdays,10-5pm 20 workspaces per week forpeople who live locally or worklocally. Free, 07769 694 733

ST. RAPHAEL’S EDIBLE GARDENOPEN DAYLaunch ceremony for Sufra NWLondon’s new food growing projecton St. Raphael’s Estate. Activities forall the family and free barbecue.Sufra NW London, 160 Pitfield Way,Stonebridge, NW10 0PW Saturday19 September 2015,12pm-4pm, Free 020 3441 1335, admin@sufra-nwlondon.org.uk

ENVIRONMENT, THE GARDENINGTEAM10-12 Hoveden Road, MapesburyDell, off Cricklewood BroadwayLondon, NW2 3XD. Mondays ,10.30-11.30, Free, Jill Rixon - jill.rixon@mapesbury-dell.org.

FOOD GROWING CLUBGrowing project on St. Raphael’sEstate. Learn how to grow andharvest fresh produce. Noexperience necessary. Sufra NWLondon, 160 Pitfi eld Way,Stonebridge, NW10 0PW EverySaturday (from 26 September 2015)10am-1pm Free (registrationessential) 020 3441 1335 oradmin@sufra-nwlondon.org.uk

ENTERTAINMENTYEATS AND MAUD GONNE – THE GULF OF LOVEColin Pinney portrays WB Yeats,obsessed by “a proud woman notkindred of his soul” Maud Gonne.The Library at Willesden GreenThursday 22 October 2015, 6.30-7.30pm, Free

KITCH!: A FICTIONAL BIOGRAPHYOF THE CALYPSONIAN LORDKITCHENERAnthony Joseph talks about hisfictional biography of ‘TheGrandmaster’. Calypso singerAldwyn Roberts, known as LordKitchener, became the voice of ageneration of Caribbean immigrantsduring the1950s and 1960s. Comealong to find out more about hislife, his art and his mystique. TheLibrary at Willesden Green, Tuesday13 October 2015, 6.30 -7.30pm, Free

COMMUNITYCRICKLEWOOD MARKETCricklewood Lane NW2 Fridays andSaturdays 11am-6pminfo@cricklewood.net

ROMANIANS LOVE BOOKS!Come and enjoy lively discussionabout Romanian books translatedinto English over a cup of coffeeand cakes. Open to all. WembleyLibrary Saturday 10 October 2015, 1-2pm, Free

BRENT COMMUNITY FRIENDSHIPAND FUNFAIR DAYGladstone Park Anson Road/DollisHill entrance, Willesden NW10Sunday 20 September 2015, 12-8pm,Rubi/ Mumtaz: 07985 389 386

ST GABRIEL’S FESTIVAL SUNDAYAll welcome to drop in – towertours, free BBQ, bouncy castle,history tours and more. St Gabriel’s,Walm Lane, NW2 4RX Sunday 27September 2015, 10.30-3.30pm, Free020 8830 6626, office@st-gabriels.org

MUSEUM AND ARCHIVE SEARCHROOM TOURTalk and tour of the new museumand archive facilities. All welcome.The Library at Willesden GreenWednesday 16 September 2015,6.30-7.30pm, Free

WILLOWS PENSIONERS GROUPChalkhill Community Centre, 113Chalkhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9FXEvery Thursday 1pm to 3pm, Free020 8385 1836

FLAVOUR LOUNGE WILLESDENSTREET FOOD MARKETSt. Andrew’s Church 145 High Road,Willesden Every Sunday, 12.30-5pmOpen mic from 1-4pm Free, Osita Udenson, 07875 588 107udenson@btinternet.com

QUEENS PARK FARMERS MARKETSalusbury Primary School, SalusburyRoad, London NW6 6RG, EverySunday 10-2pm, www.lfm.org.uk/markets/queens-park

FREE HR SERVICESJPCHR Consulting provides freeHuman Resources advice forcommunity groups, sole traders andSMEs. Services include policies,recruitment, DBS checks andtraining. Contact us on 020 8200 2333,www.jpchrconsulting.co.uk

WILLESDEN AND BRENT CHESSCLUBWillesden Working Men’s Club, 202Villiers Rd, NW2 5PU, Every MondayJuniors 6.15pm Adults 7.30pmContact Anthony Fulton 07974 238 357, fulton790@aol.comwww.willesdenchess.co.uk

CAREERS ADVICE DROP IN FOR14-19 YEAR OLDSSouth Kilburn Trust 2A CanterburyRd Kilburn, NW6 5SW Tuesday 3November 2015 5pm-7pm, Free,07769 694 733

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OVER 50sCAREERS ADVICE DROP IN FOROVER 50sSouth Kilburn Trust 2A CanterburyRd Kilburn, NW6 5SW Tuesday 27October 2015, 5pm-7pm, Free,07769 694733

CROCHETElders Voice, 181 Mortimer Road,NW10 5TN Tuesdays, 10.30-12pm£2.50 per session Karolina 020 8968 8170www.eldersvoice.org.uk

MOVEMENT TO MUSICElders Voice, 181 Mortimer Road,NW10 5TN Fridays, 10.30-12pm, £3Contact Karolina 020 8968 8170www.eldersvoice.org.uk

COOKERYElders Voice, 181 Mortimer Road,NW10 5TN Fridays, 12.30pm-3pm£3.50 per session Contact Karolina020 8968 8170www.eldersvoice.org.uk

FREE SWIMMING FOR OVER 60sWillesden Sports centre DonningtonRoad, London NW10 3QX, Free, 020 8955 1120 willesden@1life.co.ukswimwillesden@1life.co.uk

GOLDEN THURSDAYSChalkhill Community Centre, 113Chalkhill Road, Wembley Middlesex,HA9 9FX 2-4pm on the 3rd Thursdayof every month, £3, 020 8385 1836

SPORTS ANDLEISUREFREE OUTDOOR GYMS IN BRENTPARKSChalkhill Park, Gibbons RecreationalGround, Roe Green Park, KingEdward VII Park, Gladstone Park,Tiverton Park. Seven days a week,free, Instructor sessions alsoavailable. 020 8937 3707

QUEENS PARK HARRIERSRUNNING CLUBAdults only. From beginners toexperienced. Regular sessions tobring beginners up to being able torun a 5k in 10 weeks. WillesdenSports Centre – Running TrackTuesdays, 6.45pm £1.35 for clubmembers or visit our website formore details: www.queensparkharriers.org.uk

SELF–DEVELOPMENTLIVING WELL – SELF-MANAGEMENT COURSESix week self-care programme, forthose carers living with a long termhealth condition. Wembley Centrefor Health and Care, Training Room2, 116 Chaplin Road, Wembley, HA04UZ Friday 18 September 2015,10.30-1.30pm, and every Friday forsix weeks Free, 020 8795 6240 toreserve your place with a £5deposit,email@brentcarerscentre.org.uk

COME MEK WE LARF – THEFINEST STARS COMEDY SHOW. ANIGHT OF THE FINEST ‘NU SKOOL’AND ‘OL SKOOL’ COMEDY!The Library at Willesden Green,Friday 25 September 2015 andFriday 16 October 2015 Doors Open7.30pm performance at 8pm Tickets£12 in advance £15 on the doorwww.brent.gov.uk/events

MUSEUMS AT NIGHT: FILMSCREENING50s-style evening with a filmscreening and music, dancing, drinksand food; inspired by the Ace Cafe.Come dressed for the occasion in50s style! The Library at WillesdenGreen, Friday 30 October 2015, 7-11pm, Free

WORD LOUNGECelebrate National Poetry Day withperformances from former BrentPoet Laureate, Simon Mole withMalika Booker, OneNess Sankaraand Brent poetry collective WordUp. The Library at Willesden Green,Thursday 8 October 2015, 7.30pm,£5, www.brent.gov.uk/events

RAH RAH THEATRE COMPANYPRESENTS MY MIND IS FREEAn original play by Sam Hallportraying a range of storiesexploring the theme of modern dayhuman trafficking. The Library atWillesden Green, Wednesday 14October 2015, 7.30pm Tickets £7,Concessions £5 Book tickets at www.mymindisfree.com

RHYTHM N’ CRUISE ROCKIN’RECORD HOP Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, NorthCircular Road, NW10 7UD, Saturday26 September 2015, 7-11pm, Free,020 8961 1000

LEARNINGAN INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF PERFORMANCESTORYTELLING AND WRITINGAUTOBIOGRAPHICAL STORIESWITH SARAH DECOFor age 16+, free, but spacedlimited so book in advance. TheLibrary at Willesden GreenWednesday 4 November 2015, 6.30-8pm, Free

THE BLACK GEORGIANSHistorian, writer and law lecturerOnyeka Nubia discusses the role ofAfricans in Georgian Britain. The Library at Willesden Green.Wednesday 4 November 2015, 6.30-8pm, Free

KISSI KURLS: LOVE YOURNATURAL HAIRDinah Kissiedu, natural hairenthusiast, author, and counsellorwill host this interactive workshop.Find out the latest tips andtechniques and learn to customiseyour hair cream to your hair type.Harlesden Library Plus Tuesday 27 October 2015 2.30-3.30pm, Free

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LIBRARIESEALING ROAD LIBRARY Coronet Parade, Ealing RoadWembley HA0 4BA 020 8937 3560ealingroadlibrary@brent.gov.uk

HARLESDEN LIBRARYCraven Park Road Harlesden, NW10 8SE020 8937 3570harlesdenlibrary@brent.gov.uk

KILBURN LIBRARY42 Salusbury Road Kilburn NW6 6NN020 8937 3530kilburnlibrary@brent.gov.uk

KINGSBURY LIBRARY PLUS522-524 Kingsbury Road Kingsbury NW9 9HE020 8937 3520kingsburylibrary@brent.gov.uk

WEMBLEY LIBRARYBrent Civic CentreEngineers WayWembley HA9 0FJ020 8937 3500wembleylibrary@brent.gov.uk

THE LIBRARY AT WILLESDENGREEN95 High Road, Willesden, NW10 2SF020 8937 3400 willesdengreenlibrary@brent.gov.uk

WEMBLEY STADIUMAll times to be confirmed and maybe changed.

20 September 2015Rugby World Cup New Zealand VArgentina

27 September 2015Rugby World Cup Ireland v Romania

4 October 2015New York Jets v Miami Dolphins

9 October 2015England v Estonia

25 October 2015Jacksonville Jaguars v Buffalo Bills

1 November 2015Kansas City Chiefs v Detroit Lions

17 November 2015England v France

It is not always possible to includeevery major event taking place. For a full list of events, visitwww.wembleystadium.com

To get your event listed for free onthis page, email tbm@brent.gov.ukwith ‘What’s On’ in the subject box.In no more than 50 words, tell uswhat your event is, where andwhen it takes place and if there is acost or not. Please also include apicture or your event if you can(maximum file size 1Mb). ALL EVENTS ARE SELECTED AT THEEDITOR’S DISCRETION

CARERS FORUMMeet with other carers. WembleyCentre for Health and Care 116Chaplin Road Wembley, HA0 4UZThursday 8 October 2015, 6.30-8.30pm, Free, 020 8795 6240,email@brentc arerscentre.org.uk

CARERS FIRST AID TRAININGWembley Centre for Health andCare 116 Chaplin Road Wembley,HA0 4UZ Tuesday 17 November2015, 1-3pm , Free. Call 020 8795 6240 to reserve yourplace with a £5 deposit or send anemail to: email@brentcarerscentre.org.uk

ZUMBA FITNESS The Library at Willesden Green,Wednesdays 10- 11am, £5, DonnaSheehan Donnasheehan@sky.com,07957 458537

PRENATAL AND POSTNATALPILATESChalkhill Community Centre, 113Chalkhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9FXSaturdays,12pm, £4, 020 8385 1836

MUSIC DRUMMING WORKSHOPWITH DHOL2DHOLMusical fun suitable for all ages andabilities. The Library at WillesdenGreen. Thursday 17 September2015, 6-7.30pm, Free, 020 8937 3400willesdengreenlibrary@brent.gov.uk

VENUESBRENT ARCHIVES George Furness House 2-12 Grange Road Willesden NW10 2QY020 8937 3541 archives@brent.gov.uk

THE DRUMBrent Civic CentreEngineers Way Wembley HA9 0FJ020 8937 4340

TRICYCLE THEATRE CINEMA AND GALLERY269 Kilburn High RoadLondon NW6 Theatre Box Office020 7328 1000Cinema 020 7328 1900Disabled access to auditorium and cafe, induction loop in auditorium Minicom 020 7625 5105

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& Fun Fair Day

GLADSTONE PARKEntrance Anson Road & Dollis Hill Lane NW10

All Religions & Communities Welcome

Sunday 20th September 2015OPEN 12 noon to 8pmFREE entry to Fun Fair

for Winners of Competitions

• BOOKS & CLOTHES STALLS

• FACE PAINTING

• DELICIOUS FOOD

• JEWELLERY

• MAGIC SHOW

• LIVE MUSIC

• CHILDREN PROGRAMMES

& DRESS COMPETITION

FriendshipDay EventFREE entry

Fun FairEntry to be

paid

Chair BMCF: Raja M Riaz Programme: Rubi &

Mumtaz 07985 389386

Stalls: Fawad Akram 07854 200071

Poster sponsored

by GEORGE IRVIN’SIRVIN LEISURE

www.irvinleisure.com 020 8795 4282

BluebellMontessori SchoolThe school is based in Wembley, in a beautiful

white children’s house with peaceful surroundings.

We are opening in September!

The doors are open for children aged twoyears olds

up to five years olds

Tokyngton Community CentreSt. Michael’s Avenue (end of the road)

Wembley. HA9 6SA

The school is open throughout the yearMonday – Thursday 8 am – 6 pm

Fridays 8 am – 5 pm

Asian, Irish, African & Arabic singers Famous Artists Magician Zako

WELCOME

Tel. 07966 207 316 / 07354 036 078tabita@bluebellmontessorischool.co.ukwww.bluebellmontessorischool.co.uk

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‘Brent Schools’ Partnership Review(July 2015)

“Outstanding”

Challenge Partners’ Review(February 2015)

“Outstanding”

Ofsted Subject Inspection(January 2011)

“Outstanding”

Ofsted grade

“Outstanding”

2015 GCSE Results• 96% of students achieved5 A*- C including Englishand mathematics.

• 78% of students achievedthe English Baccalaureate.

• 45% of all grades A* or A.

• 84 pupils achieved 5 ormore A*- A grades in theirGCSEs.

• 40 pupils achieved 10 ormore A*- A grades in theirGCSEs.

WEMBLEY HIGHTECHNOLOGY COLLEGEA C H I E V E M E N T F O R A L L

Wembley High Technology College,

East Lane, Wembley, Middlesex HA0 3NT

Headteacher: Ms Gill Bal OBE Tel: 020 8385 4800

Email: admin@whtc.co.uk Web: www.whtc.co.uk

BRENT CONNECTSStay connected with your council, find out more abouthow council policies on local service provision affect you;use the soapbox to have a say about issues affecting you,your neighbourhood or members of your community.Come to any of the area forums to put your questions tolocal councillors, council officers and partner agencies.

ALL MEETINGS START AT 7PM

KILBURN & KENSALTuesday, 6 October 2015The Vale Community Centre, 1 Pentland Road, Carlton Vale, NW6 5RT

WEMBLEYMonday, 12 October 2015Patidar House, 22 London Road, HA9 7EX

HARLESDEN Tuesday, 27 October 2015 Stonebridge (Hub), Community Centre, 6 Hillside, NW10 8BN

WILLESDENWednesday, 28 October 2015Library at Willesden Green, 95 High Road, Willesden NW10 2SF

KINGSBURY AND KENTONTuesday, 3 November 2015Oshwal Ekta Centre, 366a Stag Lane, NW9 9AA

LOCAL AND VOCAL

connects

020 8937 1073/1102consultation@brent.gov.ukwww.brent.gov.uk/brentconnects

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