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YourCamden
camden.gov.uk
September 2006
your FREE monthly magazine from Camden Council
Say goodbye
to clamping
New parking rules
Black History Month
From rap and song
to film and art
Bisha taariikhda dadka
madowga ah: Laga billaabo
raabka iyo heesaha ilaa
filimada iyo fanka
INSIDE
Have your say
on the future
of Camden
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Your
news
From around
the borough
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United voices Every child
Black History
matters
Month events
8
Change for
children
11
Young Camden
What’s on
Download hot
new tracks
Win Ideal Home
Show
tickets
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11 Make every
child matter
Calling all parents
15 Working together
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Win a London Fire
Brigade babygrow
16 Housing news
Your housing options
4 Your news
9 United voices
Around the borough
Black History
Month events
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20 Your councillors
How to get in touch
9
21 Camden consults
Tell us what you think
22 What’s on
Events listings
17 Young Camden
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Download hot
new tracks
10 We are family
Family Learning Week
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YourCamden
latest news
An end to clamping
However, we will continue to
take strong action against those
who continually break parking
laws, such as:
• persistent evaders, who
cost taxpayers thousands
of pounds, with three or
more repeatedly unpaid and
unchallenged parking tickets
• blue badge fraudsters, who
make the lives of disabled
people a misery by stealing
and using disabled badges
fraudulently and illegally
• people who park on housing
estates without a valid permit,
taking up residents’ spaces.
For example commuters who
use spaces to park for free.
• we have already seized the
van of one persistent parking
fine evader who owed almost
£24,000 in unpaid tickets.
Many of the evaders escape
More free swims
Under 16s can take to the water with free swims during half-term.
More than 6,000 free swims were enjoyed over the summer. Our
free swimming offer is from Monday 23 to Friday 27 October, 10am
to 2pm. Under 16s can enjoy a free swim at Swiss Cottage 020 7974
2012, Kentish Town 020 7267 9341 and Oasis leisure centres
020 7831 1804.
You can find out more on 020 7974 5974 or go to:
camden.gov.uk/sport
detection because they often
have no tax or insurance.
How to avoid getting a
parking ticket
If you are a driver on our busy
roads there’s a new leaflet which
tells you how to steer clear of
getting a parking ticket.
Our booklet Penalty Charge
Notices, Your Options: how to
pay, appeal or avoid a fine,
offers tips on parking rules in the
borough. The booklet explains:
• why we issue parking tickets
• how to pay a fine
• how to challenge a ticket
you believe was issued
incorrectly
• how the independent
parking and traffic appeals
system works.
You will find a clear
explanation of waiting
restrictions such as single
and double yellow lines, and
how to identify restrictions on
using residents’ and Pay and
Display bays.
You can find out more
on: camden.gov.
uk/parking or phone our
Parking Solutions team
on 020 7974 4646.
Listening to you
If you’ve received a MORI residents’
survey about improving our
services, don’t forget to fill it in
and send it back.
We have been asking a selection
of residents across the borough
how satisfied they are with the
services we provide. Questionnaires
are free to send back and strictly
confidential.
If you have queries you can
phone 020 7974 5513.
Safer communities
Are you involved with a
community organisation
working to make Camden
a safer place to live?
Camden Community
Safety Partnership can assist
groups to set up projects that
increase community safety
in the borough.
Grants are available to
4 September 2006
You can get a booklet from our
libraries, reception centres and
Environment locals.
more info
We have now stopped
widespread car clamping in
the borough – except for the
worst offenders.
Now, you will no longer
risk returning to find a
wheel clamp.
You will still get a ticket if
you break the rules, but you
won’t face the additional
sanction of a wheel clamp, and
the cost and inconvenience
of having it removed.
assist community groups,
voluntary sector organisations,
registered landlords, housing
co-operations and faith groups.
You have until 5pm on Friday
13 October to apply.
You can call 020 7974 2477
for more information or
download an application form
at: camdensafe.org
camden.gov.uk
YourCamden
latest news
Who’s your
Camden hero?
There is still time to nominate a
neighbour, family member, friend
or work colleague for our annual
EPIC (Exceptional People in
Camden) awards.
The hunt is on for the
borough’s unsung heroes and
we need your help. This is your
chance to recognise and thank
people whose exceptional
commitment to helping others
makes the borough a really
great place to live.
We want to hear about anyone
who goes the extra mile to
improve their community. It could
be a good neighbour, someone
who runs a kids’ sports club or
a theatre group, a foster carer,
school governor or the publicspirited people who organise our
festivals and community groups.
Winners will receive some
fantastic prizes, including a
special trophy and £200 in high
street vouchers. All short listed
nominees and the people who
put them forward will be invited
to a glitzy awards ceremony at
a top London venue.
Last year’s EPIC award
winners with presenter
Diane Louise Jordan and
the former Mayor
To nominate your unsung hero either fill in an award form, available
from all Camden Council reception areas, or apply online through
the council’s website at camden.gov.uk/epics
Nominations must be received by Monday 9 October 2006.
You can find out more by phoning 020 7974 5573 / 1951.
Transforming schools
Schools in the borough are
in line for state-of-the-art
learning facilities.
We are expecting £150
million from the government’s
Building Schools for the Future
funding. This will transform
schools with new technology
and allow us to look at the
suitability of our secondary
schools and admissions.
Secondary schools in Camden,
including secondary special
schools and the secondary pupil
referral unit, will benefit whether
through the refurbishment of
existing buildings, enhanced
ICT, or a full rebuild.
It also provides the chance
to consult widely with schools,
parents, pupils and residents to
find out how they see the future
of education in Camden.
The Building Schools for the
Future project should start next
September, the first phase of
building work starting in 2010.
If you would like more
information on schools go to:
camden.gov.uk/schools
Blooming in Bloomsbury
The streets and squares of Bloomsbury will soon
come alive with music, fun and dance.
The three-day Bloomsbury Festival will celebrate
the cultural, intellectual, artistic and social diversity
of the area from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 October.
The festival will include classical music and bands,
storytelling for children, film and photography projects,
and performances by leading aerial theatre company
Scarabeus (pictured). Local museums and galleries
will also throw open their doors to the public.
We’re running the festival in partnership with
Allied London. You can get details of all events on:
bloomsburyfestival.org or phone 020 7278 9303.
Buckle up
From Monday 18 September,
if you’re driving with a child
under 12 and they are not
travelling in a car seat or
restraint, then you will be
breaking the law.
New regulations have ruled
out using adult seat belts for
small children – making it law
to use a restraint (child seat,
booster cushion or seat belt)
that is appropriate to their size.
The correct child seat for
those under three must be
used. Children aged three to
12* must use a suitable child
restraint or car seat. (*For
older children over 135cm
tall, this can be a booster
seat/cushion).
The only exceptions for
having a suitable child seat
restraint are:
• if travelling in a taxi
• unexpected short journeys
• where two existing child
restraints prevent the
fitting of a third.
You can get more information
on the ROSPA website:
childcarseats.org.uk
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latest news
NEWS
COMMUNITY
Financial advice
If you want to discuss financial
advice services for older people in
the Caversham area go along to the
Kentish Town Congregational Church
in Kelly Street from 10.30am-2.30pm
on Thursday 5 October.
You will get the chance to share
comments, suggestions and possible
solutions with other residents.
You can phone 020 7974 1992 to
book an appointment.
A big boost
The Prince’s Trust is running a
£2.7 million Big Boost programme
for young people.
If you’re aged between 14 and
25 you could get up to £5,000 for
a project that will make a lasting
difference to your area .
You can find out more on
020 7382 5100.
You can get more information on:
princes-trust.org.uk
Conkers out
Get ready for our first conker
championship.
It takes place across the borough
from Sunday 1 October – starting at
Waterlow Park, Darmouth Park Hill.
There are different age categories
and it costs £1 to enter. Entry forms are
on our website: camden.gov.uk/parks or
phone 020 7974 1693.
Winners of the final are entered in to
the World Conker Championship 2007.
Do you have any
community news? email us
yourcamden@camden.gov.uk
6 September 2006
Skatepark
takes shape
More than 20 members of the BMX and
skateboarders’ group, the Cantelocals, turned
out for the opening of the street course, a
concrete area with a sloping side bank.
The Cantelocals worked closely with us and
our landscape architects to come up with a
design that will meet their needs, now and
in the future. It includes areas for beginner
and advanced skateboarders and spectators
and is part of our £1.5 million redevelopment
of the open space.
Matt Elms, of the Cantelocals skateboarding
group said: “People are very excited about the
new park – two families with skating kids had
been following the skateparks’ progress on the
Cantelocals Euan, Luke, Alex and Oliver on the
skatepark’s new street course
internet and travelled down from Milton Keynes
for the street phase opening.”
You can get more information on our parks
and open spaces on: camden.gov.uk/parks or
phone 020 7974 1693.
A smart way to
beat car crime
Criminals beware – a new deterrent is halting
the rise in satellite navigation thefts.
SmartWater is a new way of invisibly marking
property and is now being used in the borough.
The Police are distributing kits to victims of car crime
via the borough’s Safer Neighbourhoods Teams.
When dry, the SmartWater is non-removable,
virtually invisible to the naked eye and only
detectable under an UV light source. If the police
recover the item, it can be traced back to the owner.
You can find out more about community safety
in Camden on: camdensafe.org or phone 020 7974
2915. You can also get information on SmartWater
by going to smartwater.com
Centenary
face-lift for
Highgate Library
To celebrate its 100th birthday,
Highgate Library is getting a
fresh lick of paint.
The transformation will be
revealed on Wednesday 18 October
with special celebrations exactly
100 years after the library first
opened to the public.
You can get details of all our
library facilities on: camden.gov.uk/
libraries or phone 020 7974 5752.
Don’t lose your vote
You should have received your
annual electoral registration
form, with the names of the
people at your address up
to 1 August 2006.
By law you must complete
and return the form to us.
This year you can use the
phone, as shown on the
form to confirm your details,
provided that you are already
registered at the property.
Please ensure all UK,
Irish, Commonwealth and
European Union residents
in your home are on the
electoral register so that
they are able to vote.
Being on the register will
allow you to have a credit
rating and confirm your details
for a wide range of day to day
uses, like parking permits.
You can phone the
Electoral Services helpline
on 020 7974 6000 or go
to: camden.gov.uk/voting
camden.gov.uk
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This advertiser offers a service independent of the council. You can get information about our housing options in the borough by phoning 020 7974 5801 or go to: camden.gov.uk/housing
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feature
Somali translation
Bengali translation
Codadka
mideysan
Oktoobar waa Bisha Taariikhda dadka Madow – markaasoo
aan u dabbaaldegno guul gaaridda bulshooyinka Afrikaanka iyo
Kariibiyaanka Madow ee ku sugan deegaanka.
Sanadkaan arrinka laga hadlayo
waa ‘ereyga laga hadlay’ waxaanna
soo gudbineynaa taxanaha
munaasabadaha oo dhan –
badankooduna waa bilaash – goobo
ku kala yaalla deegaanka oo dhan.
Laga billaabo raabka iyo heesaha,
ilaa filimada iyo bandhigidda fanka,
qof walba wax buu ka helayaa.
Haddii aad jeceshahay filim, aad oo
ku soo daawo filim dhigga gaarka ah
– sida Boqoradaha Codka: Taariikhda
Qaxootiga iyo Masraxa qoob ka
cayaarka ku yaalla Maktabadda Swiss
Cottage, 88 Avenue Road, markay
tahay Talaado 10-ka Oktoobar.
Ama dukumentariga muusikada
Ugu Danbeyntii anoo Odhanaya Waxa
aan Dhab ahaantii ula Jeedo, ee soo
bandhigaya Omar iyo Jill Scott ee ka
dhacaya Shaleemada Renoir ee ku
taalla Xarunta Brunswick, Bloomsbury
markay tahay Sabti 21 Oktoobar.
Filim dhigidda waxaa isku soo duway
Naadiga Filimada BFM, Damaashaadka
Bloomsbury iyo Shaleemada Renoir.
Waa inaad iska diiwaan gelisaa
020 7974 4590.
Ama soo daawo bandhigyada sida
Xabsiga ku yaalla Maktabadda Holborn,
ama Kuwa Aan ka soo Tagnay ee ku
yaalla Masraxa Swiss Cottage, 88
Avenue Road. Buug isla cinwaankaas
ah ayaa la soo bandhigi doonaa
Arbacada 25 Oktoobar.
8 September 2006
Haddii aad leedahay saddex ilaa
lix sano jiryo, la wadaag mucjisada
dabiiciga ah ee Khasnadaha Hawdka
Roobka ee ka dhacaya Maktabadda
Caafimaadka, Keats Grove, markay
tahay Isniin 2 Oktoobar.
Ama gal Abaabulka Heesaha
Muusikadu la socoto ee ka dhacaya
Maktabadda Kilburn, 12-22 Kilburn
High Road, markay tahay Isniin
2 Oktoobar.
Haddii aad doorbideyso wax
akhrinta, ku soo biir guddiga wada
hadalka Maktabadda Biritishka ee
qoreyaasha waaweyn ee Madowga
Biritishka ah iyo taariikhyahannada
jooga Aqoon is Weydaarsiga Taariikhda
Madowga marka ay tahay Isniin
9 Oktoobar.
Ama gal Maktabadda Magaalada
Camden ee ku taalla Xarunta
Crowndale, Eversholt Street, markay
tahay Jimce 13 Oktoobar si aad u
dhegeysatid waxa Malorie Blackman,
qoraaga Checkmate, ay ka leedahay
shaqadeeda ay abaal gudka ugula
guuleysatay.
Ama ku soo biir daawadeyaasha
Benjamin Zephaniah markay tahay
Talaado 31 Oktoobar oo ka dhacaya
Xarunta Maktabadda Kilburn.
Waxaad in badan ka ogaan kartaa:
camden.gov.uk/blackhistorymonth
ama telefoon ugu dir 020 7974 4590
camden.gov.uk
YourCamden
feature
united
voices
T
his year’s theme is ‘the
spoken word’ and we
are putting on a whole
list of events – many
of them free – at venues across
the borough. From rap and
song, to film and performing arts,
there’s something for everyone.
If you like film, go and view
the special screenings – such as
Queens of Sound: A Herstory of
Reggae and Dancehall at Swiss
Cottage Library, 88 Avenue Road,
on Tuesday 10 October.
Or the music documentary
Finally Saying What I Really
Mean, featuring Omar and Jill
Scott at the Renoir Cinema in the
Brunswick Centre, Bloomsbury on
Saturday 21 October. Screenings
have been arranged by the BFM
Film Club, the Bloomsbury Festival
and the Renoir Cinema. You must
book on 020 7974 4590.
Or view exhibitions such as
Detention at Holborn Library,
32-38 Theobalds Road or The
Ones We Left Behind at Swiss
Cottage Gallery. The book of the
same title will be launched on
Wednesday 25 October.
If you have three to six-year
olds, share the exciting natural
wonder in Treasures of the
Rainforest at Heath Library, Keats
Grove, on Monday 2 October.
Left: Omar features in Finally Saying What I Mean at the Renoir
Right: The Ones We Left Behind
Or get into Song with Music
Workshops at Kilburn Library,
12-22 Kilburn High Road, on
Monday 2 October.
If you prefer reading, join the
British Library’s panel discussion
of prominent Black British writers
and historians at the Writing
Black History Seminar on
Monday 9 October.
Or get along to Camden Town
Library in the Crowndale Centre,
Eversholt Street, on Friday 13
October to hear what Malorie
Blackman, author of Checkmate,
has to say about her awardwinning work.
Or join an audience with
Benjamin Zephaniah on
Tuesday 31 October at
Kilburn Library.
more info
October is Black History Month – when we
celebrate the achievements of Black African
and Caribbean communities in the borough.
You can find out more
on: camden.gov.uk/
blackhistorymonth or
phone 020 7974 4590
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We are family
We’ll be hosting a week of family celebrations in October. Come and join us.
during Family Learning Week
to take part in a range of fun
free sessions.
You can:
• try family cooking the Italian
way with Marine Ices restaurant
• keep in touch with your family
around the world for free –
plus pick up tips on keeping
the family safe online
• learn how to take fantastic
photographs
• scale the purpose built climbing
wall, try your hand at basketball
or football
• get your family business online
• design a website.
You can book your place
by phoning Romina Harris,
Extended Services
co-ordinator on 020 7267 0975
or 07870 165 260 or email:
Romina.harris@haverstock.
camden.sch.uk
more info
W
e are marking
Family Learning
Week and Parents’
Week in October
with days of fun and information
and the launch of our Parenting
Handbook.
You can celebrate the launch
of Parents’ Week on Saturday
14 October with activities for
all the family. Parents’ Week
runs until Sunday 22 October.
The national theme is
supporting and strengthening
families and we will be staging
a series of events including
speakers, family activities, family
fitness, music, circus skills
and storytelling.
The aim of the week is to
make time for parents, children
and young people to enjoy and
strengthen their relationships,
and to promote what is available
to families. The launch event
takes place on 14 October
at Haverstock School,
24 Haverstock Road NW3.
Family Learning Week begins
on Saturday 7 October with a fun
day with lots of activities on the
theme of ‘Day and Night’. Come
along between 1-5pm to Corams
Fields, Guilford Street WC1.
Family Learning events will
be taking place throughout the
week of 7-15 October in Camden
schools and other venues.
Haverstock School Business
and Enterprise College launch
their Adult and Community
Learning programme on Monday
9 to Saturday 14 October with
many free sessions to try
throughout the week.
The week kicks off the start
of Haverstock’s Adult and
Community learning programme.
To launch this programme you
can go along to Haverstock
You can get more detailed
information on camden.gov.
uk/whatson
Handy help for parents
The Parenting handbook will be launched as part of Parents’ Week
during 16-22 October. The handbook offers a range of ideas and information,
from childminding and coping with temper tantrums to teenage pregnancy
and bullying.
You can get a copy from your local library, GP and health centre.
You can also download a copy from: camden.gov.uk/parentinghandbook
10 September 2006
camden.gov.uk
Camden Together supplement
Camden Together
Have your say on the future of Camden.
Introduction:
Our vision for 2012:
What sort of ideas do you have about the future of the
borough? Now’s your chance to give your opinion.
Creating a borough of opportunity:
We have a strong local economy that adapts well to future
change and where more people, especially young people,
can acquire skills and access education, training and jobs.
From now until the end of November, you have your
chance to say what the borough should look in 2012
through a consultation document called Camden
Together. The final document will be a plan about
the future of the borough.
Camden is changing fast. Its economy is set to keep
growing over the next five years. While this is good
news, it also creates big challenges - such as how the
borough will deal with a predicted ten per cent growth
in population. How will public services like transport,
schools, hospitals and the police cope with the
increasing demand?
So what is Camden Together?
Camden Together – also known as a community strategy
– will set out a vision to deal with these big challenges
over the next five years.
It will be drawn up by the Local Strategic Partnership,
which is led by the council and made up of local
organisations such as the police, health, other
public services, businesses and the voluntary
and community sector.
Balancing growth with our environment:
We work together to accommodate a growing population
while protecting our environment and quality of life.
We are meeting the needs of people in Camden now and
safeguarding our inheritance for future generations.
Building strong, healthy and connected
communities:
People feel at home in Camden, take an active part in
democracy and can influence the decisions that affect
them. Quality of life is improving for all, particularly
children, young people and older residents.
A safe and vibrant place at the heart of a
world city:
We share a thriving and safe part of London – and
gateway to the rest of Europe – where all local people
benefit from the excellent cultural and leisure
opportunities on our doorstep, including the Olympics.
“
Everyone has the opportunity to have their say – whether
they live, work or study here. Be as honest, open and
visionary as you like about the issues affecting you and
how we can work together to make Camden better.
Camden Together will have a significant impact on the
borough’s development and will affect what organisations
and individuals do for years to come. Camden Together
aims to create an open debate about the biggest challenges
we face and what each of us needs to do to address them.
”
Aron
Aron plays football in the Camden Sunday League.
“My school was really good for sports. I think young people
nowadays have got more of a chance to get into sports
because sports development in Camden has picked up over
the last few years. And with the Olympics, there’s a chance
to emphasise sport more.
The best thing about Camden is you get all walks of life here.
I think crime is definitely getting worse. It all boils down
to people not being given enough opportunities to do
something else.
If I could change anything in Camden I’d create more for
young people to do, like youth clubs that offer basic training
for trades, and the carpentry programme at King’s Cross.”
What do you think?
Do you have anything to add, or do you have a different
point of view?
There are nine other people’s stories covering different
themes and places in the borough. Look at the Camden
Together website or consultation document to read more
stories from people who live or work in Camden.
“
”
Camden Together
Camden today:
To help you think about our future, here is a snapshot
of Camden today:
— Camden residents say there is a strong sense
of community.
— The population is growing, diverse and
relatively youthful.
— Camden has some of London’s wealthiest, and
most deprived neighbourhoods.
— There is a lack of affordable housing.
— Recorded crime is falling and confidence in
the police is rising.
— There is pressure on space for new buildings.
— Local services are under pressure from a growing
population.
— We all face the challenges of climate change
and caring for the environment.
— Camden’s election turnout in May 2006 was
the highest in over ten years.
— People in Camden have rising expectations in
relation to their quality of life.
— The potential for further terrorist attacks remains.
The challenges we face:
Many of our biggest challenges can only be tackled
if we work together as residents, service providers,
businesses, voluntary organisations and other
groups. So what are our challenges?
Balancing growth with our environment:
A growing population and economy will place
increasing pressure on our environment, public
services, and on the way we use space.
How can we balance these competing pressures to
improve our quality of life now, and think about the
needs of future generations?
Building strong, healthy and connected
communities:
While our communities in the borough are diverse,
we share a desire to live and work in a place where
we feel at home. We should also have opportunities
to improve our quality of life and create stronger
communities.
What would get you interested in taking a more
active role in your local community?
“
Creating a borough of opportunity:
Camden has a large and successful economy but the
number of local businesses has declined in recent
years and many local people are unemployed.
Do you have ideas about how we can build a stronger
local economy while supporting local businesses and
ensuring more residents get into, and stay in, work?
”
Camden Together
A safe and vibrant place at the heart of
a world city:
Camden is a place of contrasts with plenty of green open
spaces as well as a vibrant cultural scene.
How we can ensure all people living, working and
visiting the borough are safe. Also, how can they benefit
from the excellent cultural and leisure opportunities
that are available, including the 2012 Olympics and the
King’s Cross development?
We want to hear your views on these and other issues
that affect the future of Camden. We also hope that you
will want to look at the full document which explains
some of the options and ideas more fully.
How to get involved:
You can find full and summary versions online at:
camdentogether.org.uk or from the address below.
You can also collect a printed copy from council
receptions.
Versions in community languages, in large print and
audio tape or a learning disability version are also
available on request.
Contact us at the addresses below or telephone
020 7974 3257, fax 020 7974 6057 or textlink
(textphone / minicom) 020 7974 6866.
You have until Thursday 30 November to send in
your response to:
Community Strategy Team
London Borough of Camden
Freepost LON 20084
Room 305, Town Hall
Judd Street
London WC1H 9BR
“
Or email:
community.strategy@camden.gov.uk
You can also submit your ideas via the website at:
camdentogether.org.uk
The final strategy – Camden Together – will be
published in early 2007.
”
YourCamden
make every child matter
Calling all parents
make every
child matter
The summer holidays may be behind us and children are back at school,
but there’s still plenty for them – and you – to do in Camden all year round.
We take a look at some of the fun that was had this summer, say ‘well done’
for all those great exam results and look forward to what’s on offer where you live.
Every Child Matters – change for children
Every Child Matters is our plan to improve the lives of children and
young people in the borough. It is made up of five themes that will
make a positive difference to every child and young person.
1
3
Being healthy –
helping children and
young people enjoy
good physical and
mental health
Enjoying and
achieving –
enabling them to
get the most out
of life and learn
for adulthood
2
Staying safe –
protecting them
from harm and
preventing
neglect
4 5
Making a positive
contribution –
encouraging them
to take part and
make decisions for
themselves
Achieving
economic
wellbeing
and quality
of life –
making sure
their standard
of living gives
them life
chances and
choices
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make every child matter
1
Fight the flab
Obesity is increasing alarmingly
among adults and children.
There are many services all over
Camden to help you tackle your
weight and keep your family fit
and healthy. Visit your nearest
sports centre or community
centre and see what’s on
offer – they’re all listed on:
camden.gov.uk/sports
Get involved with healthy
living activities at Kilburn Grange
Children’s Centre – like healthy
eating talks and cook and eat
sessions on Friday afternoons.
Lose weight after pregnancy
with exercise classes at Abbey
Community Centre on Monday
and Friday mornings. Or meet
people trained to support breastfeeding mums at Baby Café,
Belsize Priory Health Centre,
11am-1pm on Thursdays.
You can get more ideas
and to share your own by
phoning Sure Start Kilburn
Priory on 020 7974 5080.
Being
healthy
2
Staying
safe
Need to know
Get all the information you need
about the dangers of drugs and
alcohol. Visit Camden and Islington’s
revamped website: drugslife.org.uk
Young people can view a nononsense A-Z of facts about drugs
and alcohol and test their knowledge
through an interactive questionnaire.
If you’re worried about a young
person being affected by drugs
or alcohol, call Forward (FWD) for
confidential advice and support.
You can phone 020 7974 4701
12 September 2006
Get sporty
Get your children outside and
active in Camden’s parks and
open spaces.
Both the newly resurfaced
Camden Town sports pitch and
the Cantelowes Gardens
sports pitch have everything
from tennis, netball and
basketball, to cricket, athletics
and dodgeball.
Highlights from the
summer included dodgeball
tournaments at Cumberland
Market, the Hub Sports Day in
Regent’s Park, and basketball
training camp at Acland
Burghley School.
The Neighbourhood Sports
Development Team runs drop-in
sessions at sports venues and
on estates around the borough.
Look out for the Mayor of
Camden’s Sports Day during
the October half-term.
You can get more details
and information by phoning
020 7974 4395.
or email
ypsmt@camden.gov.uk
Adoption and
fostering
If you’re curious and
want to find out more,
come along to one
of our adoption and
fostering open evenings.
The next session is on
5 October at Vadnie Bish House,
33-43 Caversham Road, 5.30-7pm.
Other sessions will be held on
2 November and 7 December.
You can phone for free advice
on 0800 028 1436, or go to:
camden.gov.uk
camden.gov.uk
YourCamden
3
Enjoying and
achieving
Next steps
Camden Youth and Connexions
service is for young people.
The service is for a Personal
Adviser for anyone between 13
and 19 (up to 25 for people with
a disability or learning difficulty).
You can find out more by phoning
020 7974 8051 or the national
helpline on 0808 001 3219.
Youth and Connexions also run
Camden Summer University which
over 1,000 young people took part
in this year. Many of the activities
are available throughout the year
including Dance Workshops every
Thursday, 4.30-7.30pm on the
Regent’s Park Estate.
You can phone David on
07904 198 799 for details.
4
make every child matter
Result!
Congratulations to this year’s A level
and GCSE pupils. A level students at
Camden schools sat an impressive
2,609 exams, delivering a pass rate
of 96.3 per cent. GCSE students
are also celebrating after a record
58 per cent achieved five of more
A* to C grades.
Secondary schools’ open days
Pay a visit to secondary schools this
term to help plan for the move from
primary school in September 2007.
Open days are organised by the
schools and you need to contact
them in advance to book a place:
Acland Burghley (mixed)
020 7485 8515, Camden
School for Girls 020 7485 3414,
Hampstead School (mixed)
020 7794 8133, Haverstock
School (mixed) 020 7267 0975,
La Sainte Union (girls) 020 7428
4600, Maria Fidelis Convent
School (girls) 020 7387 3856/2359,
Parliament Hill School (girls)
020 7485 7077, South Camden
Community School (mixed)
020 7387 0126, William Ellis
School (boys) 020 7267 9346.
Closing date for completed
admissions application forms is
Friday 20 October.
You can apply online for
your child’s school place at:
yourlondon.gov.uk
Making a positive
contribution
Child’s play
If your child is aged between four and
13 years, Camden Play Service has
activities to keep them entertained,
educated and, most importantly, safe.
There are after school clubs,
breakfast clubs, out of school
learning activities and play schemes
all year round. The next half-term
holiday scheme is in October when
the schools are closed from 23-27
October. You’ll need to book at the
start of the month, so don’t delay.
Go to camden.gov.uk/play
or call 020 7974 1519.
Reading for beginners
Parents with under-fives can
take part in a Rhyme Time at
their local library and for dads
there’s a special session at West
Hampstead Library. See ‘what’s
on’ page 22 for full details.
Hot off the Xpres
Young people aged 13 to 19 have
been busy working on the second
edition of Xpres, the magazine
for young people in Camden.
Xpres is packed with useful
information including advice on
getting a job, contacts for local
youth projects and details of
leisure facilities, as well as features
on fashion and entertainment.
Editions are available in secondary
schools, libraries and youth
projects across Camden.
You can find out more by
phoning Georgina Edye, Youth
Participation Co-ordinator at
Camden Youth and Connexions
on 020 7974 8264.
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make every child matter
5
Achieving economic
wellbeing and quality of life
PIP, PIP hooray!
Come along to Camden’s Parent
Information Point (PIP) on
5 October, at Queen’s Crescent
Community Association, Queen’s
Crescent, 10.30am-1pm.
Meet other parents, get advice
and support on child behaviour,
going back to work or study,
child learning support, benefits,
or just enjoy a cup of tea and
enter a free raffle! The following
PIP date is 17 October, Coram’s
Fields, 93 Guilford Street, WC1.
You can find out more
by phoning Becky Marks,
Extended Services Co-ordinator
on 020 7974 1338.
wizardry for 2-12s, and body painting
for all ages will be part of the fun at
the ‘Night and Day’ themed event
on Saturday 7 October at Coram’s
Fields, 93 Guilford Street, WC1.
You can find out more by
calling 020 7974 2148.
Celebrating parents
An event for parents, grandparents
and children taking place
on Saturday 14 October to
launch the National Parents’
Week, 16-22 October. (Read
more details on page 10).
Family Learning Fun Day
Storytelling and puppets for under
8s, mask making and computer
Can you help?
Camden Education Business
Partnership (EBP) works with
education providers, business
and the community to inspire,
support and open doors for
New publications
Find out more
Children and Young People’s
Plan and Summary – Camden’s
strategy for children’s services
camden.gov.uk/sport
Complaints procedure – helping children
and young people to be heard (and there’s
one for adults!)
Parenting handbook – lots of useful
information for parents and carers
Want to learn something new? –
classes and courses for adults
You should be able to find all of these
publications at your local library or on
the council’s website: camden.gov.uk
or you can phone 020 7974 6666.
childline.org.uk – a national website
for children and young people
Children’s Information Service,
218 Eversholt Street, NW1 – visit the
shop, call them on 020 7974 1679,
or email cis@camden.gov.uk
especially for parents to use with links to
all our service information for parents
Under 25s Advice Centre, 218 Eversholt
Street, NW1 – visit the shop, call them on
020 7974 4595, or email
under25@camden.gov.uk
Useful phone numbers
Childline – 0800 1111
camden.gov.uk/cindex – an online
database with information about thousands
of different groups and organisations
Children’s Information Service –
020 7974 1679
connexions-direct.com – a national
website for young people
Neighbourhood Sports Development
Team – 020 7974 4395
parentlineplus.org.uk – a national
website for parents
Parentline – 0808 800 2222
camden.gov.uk/parentsandchildren
– Camden council’s website has an area
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children and young people,
giving them access to a world of
choices and opportunities that may
otherwise remain out of reach.
EBP offer a range of activities to
schools, which are supported by
volunteers from local businesses
and the community. Activities include
enterprise challenges, mentoring
schemes in primary schools,
games, industry days and more.
You can get more details
by phoning the EBP on
020 7974 8140.
Safeguarding (social services) –
020 7974 6666
School admissions – 020 7974 1625
camden.gov.uk
YourCamden
working together
Helping older people
shop online
If you’re an older person in the
borough, Age Concern Camden
can help to arrange internet
shopping and home delivery
services on your behalf.
The online shopping project
is a free service that works with
local supermarkets to combat
the problems of getting to shops
and carrying goods home.
All you have to do is register
for the project, and staff at
Age Concern Camden will get
in touch with you on a regular
basis to take your order at a
supermarket of your choice.
You can find out how to
register for the service by
phoning Iain Thomas, Age
Concern Camden Shopping
Services Co-ordinator,
on 020 7554 3556.
You can receive help
claiming benefits from
our Welfare Rights Team.
They can also check your
bank facilities so that you
can pay your shopping
bills. You can phone
020 7974 5563 for details.
In safe hands
Win one of these cute baby outfits, courtesy of the London
Fire Brigade. We have babygrows and hats to give away
following the launch of the Brigade’s online shop.
For ranges from children’s fire trucks to t-shirts go to:
lfbshop.co.uk
To be in with a chance of winning, look at the safety
tips featured in this page and answer this question:
How often should you test your smoke alarm?
A. Once a month B. Once a week C. Once a year
Put your answer on a postcard with your name
and address and send it free of charge to:
LFB competition, Freepost RLXG-BLHZ-SARJ,
Communications Team, Room 303,
Town Hall, Judd Street,
London WC1H 9JE.
Stay
safe
Here are some of the top 12
tips to make your home safe.
1. Fit smoke alarms on each level in your
home. Keep them free from dust and
test them once a week.
2. Make a fire action plan so that
everyone in your home knows how to
escape if there is a fire.
3. Keep the exits from your home clear
so that people can escape if there is a
fire. Make sure that everyone in your
home can easily find keys for doors
and windows.
4. Take extra care in the kitchen.
Accidents while cooking account for
over half of fires in homes. Never leave
young children alone in the kitchen.
5. Take extra care when cooking with hot
oil. Consider buying a deep-fat fryer
which is controlled by a thermostat.
6. Never leave lit candles in an empty
room or where children are alone.
Put candles in secure holders on
non-flammable surfaces away from
other materials.
7. Stub cigarettes out properly, dispose of
them carefully and never smoke in bed.
8. Get into the habit of closing doors at
night. If you want to keep a child’s
bedroom door open, close the doors
to the lounge and kitchen.
9. Don’t overload electrical sockets. There
should be one plug for one socket.
10. Keep matches and lighters where
children cannot see or reach them.
11. Take special care when you are tired
or when you’ve been drinking.
12. Don’t leave the TV or other electrical
appliances on standby as this could
cause a fire. Always switch off and
unplug goods when not in use.
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YourCamden
housing
Your housing options
You don’t need to be a council tenant to get
advice about housing in the borough. You can
go to our housing options service, the first stop
for all Camden residents with a housing problem.
16 September 2006
• a full housing option service
covering:
– private renting
– low cost home ownership
– mobility options
– supported housing
• assistance with keeping
your home
• online up-to-date information
on emergency accommodation
that may be available for
single people.
You can find out more about the
service and the options available
by going to: camden.gov.uk/
housing. Or you can speak to
an adviser on 020 7974 5801.
Thinking of downsizing?
If you are a council tenant, we
offer some services you may
not have thought about.
For example would you prefer
to live in a smaller home?
If you are a Camden Council
tenant and your home is now
too large for you we may be
able to help you move to a
smaller home, in or outside
of the borough.
If you register with us for a
move to a smaller home in
Camden you will be given
additional priority on our
housing register which will
increase your chance of
successfully bidding for a
new home of your choice
using Home Connections.
If you find a new home
we can help you with the
move and we can pay
you £1,000 for each bedroom
you give up.
You can phone 020 7974 5801
if you would like further information
about the under-occupation
scheme. Any enquiry will be
treated in confidence and
without obligation.
Want to move out of London?
Are you are thinking about
moving out of Camden to
another part of London or the
UK? If you are doing so and
giving up your council tenancy
there are a number of housing
options that may be available
to you, depending on your
circumstances.
We may be able to help with
the costs of attending viewings
and removals and you might
also be entitled to an incentive
payment for giving up your
council home.
So if you are a council tenant
and have been thinking about
moving to another area phone
Linda Boakye or Siobhan
Hockham on 020 7974 5801
for more details.
more info
Because of the housing
shortage in Camden, we cannot
offer a house to everyone who has
a housing problem, but we can
work with you to see if we can
find you an alternative solution.
If you think you are in danger
of becoming homeless, we will
try everything to help to stop
this happening.
You will be offered a housing
options interview – if you have
a housing need – where we will
explore a range of solutions to
assist you.
We can offer:
• advice and assistance if you’re
looking for somewhere to live
• realistic, up-to-date and
in-depth advice on housing
and how to pay for it
housing
news
You can get housing information
on: camden.gov.uk/housing
camden.gov.uk
YourCamden
young
camden
youth
Have something to say? Tell us what you want to read
about. Email yourcamden@camden.gov.uk or write to
Your Camden, Freepost RLXG-BLHZ-SARJ, Communications
Team, Room 303, Town Hall, Judd Street, London WC1H 9JE.
Download
hot new tracks
Check out what your mates did this
summer by downloading some of the
work from the Creative Producers Summer
University course at the Roundhouse.
They got the chance to produce
an album of ten tracks with a real
mix, from hip hop and r‘n’b to
electric rock and Arabic rhythms.
“The course allows students to create
their own music – make an album or a
song in a week,” says Richard Smartt,
aka poet and musician (verb) Swish.
Richard is on the Roundhouse’s Youth
Advisory Board and often contributes
ideas and projects. He also performed
at the opening of the venue recently.
His tips for creating good music:
• when you get the chance to work
with experienced musicians –
listen to them
• keep your end product in mind
• make the most of state-of-the-art
studio facilities like the Roundhouse
• learn as much as you can – from
creating harmonies to editing
• when you do a week-long course,
try to master one skill.
UNITY CU
WINNERSP
The Bumble Bees girls and
Clubhouse under 18s were just
two of the triumphant teams at
the recent Unity Cup finals.
A record number of 818
young people competed in the
tournament this year, which
has been organised by young
people from nine projects
around the borough.
Other winners were:
Hampstead FC U10s; Lithgow
Lions U14s; Queen’s Crescent
U16s and Copenhagen
Girls U14s.
If you want to take part
next year, phone Andre
Schott, Project Co-ordinator,
Fitzrovia Youth in Action on
020 7388 7399.
more info
You can download the
album from the Camden
Summer University on:
camden.gov.uk/summer
university
You can phone the
Roundhouse on
020 7424 9991.
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Public notices
Notice of application for premises
to be approved as a venue for civil
marriage & civil partnership
We, Coastdean Limited, being the Proprietor of Bloomsbury Ballroom,
Part of Basement Level One, Victoria House, Southampton Row,
London, WC1B 4DA apply to the London Borough of Camden to be
licensed under the Marriage & Civil Partnership Act as premises where civil
marriage & civil partnership can take place.
The marriage (approval premises) regulation 1995 state that the premises
can be approved by the council if their opinion and amongst things:
1. They are seemingly and dignified and regularly available for civil
marriages & civil partnerships.
2. They have adequate fire precautions, other appropriate safety
precautions.
3. They have no recent, or continuing connection with any religion,
which is incompatible with the use of the premises as a venue for civil
marriages & civil partnerships.
Full details of these conditions can be obtained from the Superintendent
Registrar, Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, London, WC1H 9JE.
Any person wishing to see the application I have made and plans of
the premises may do so at the Register Office, Camden Town Hall,
Judd Street, London, WC1H 9JE.
Any person wishing to object to my application may only do so if my
premises do not comply with the conditions required by these Regulations
of the Council.
Objections must be made in writing to the Proper Officer for Registration
Matters, Register Office, Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, London, WC1H
9JE and must be received within 21 days of the date of this publication.
Notice of application for premises
to be approved as a venue for civil
marriage & civil partnership
We, Bashir Nathoo and Shiraz Boghani, being the proprietors of
Holiday Inn London, Camden Lock, 30 Jamestown Road, Camden
Lock, NW1 7BY apply to the London Borough of Camden to be licensed
under the Marriage & Civil Partnership Act as premises where civil marriage
& civil partnership can take place.
The Marriage (approval premises) regulation 1995 state that the premises
can be approved by the council if their opinion and amongst things:
1. They are seemingly and dignified and regularly available for civil
marriages & civil partnerships.
2. They have adequate fire precautions, other appropriate safety
precautions.
3. They have no recent, or continuing connection with any religion,
which is incompatible with the use of the premises as a venue for civil
marriages & civil partnerships.
Full details of these conditions can be obtained from the Superintendent
Registrar, Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, London, WC1H 9JE.
Any person wishing to see the application I have made and plans of
the premises may do so at the Register Office, Camden Town Hall,
Judd Street, London, WC1H 9JE.
Any person wishing to object to my application may only do so if my
premises do not comply with the conditions required by these Regulations
of the Council.
Objections must be made in writing to the Proper Officer for Registration
Matters, Register Office, Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, London, WC1H
9JE and must be received within 21 days of the date of this publication.
camden.gov.uk
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camden.gov.uk
YourCamden
your
view
your view
We want to hear your views. Write to:
Your Camden, Freepost RLXG-BLHZ-SARJ, Communications Team, Room 303,
Town Hall, Judd Street, London WC1H 9JE or email yourcamden@camden.gov.uk
Send your letters to yourcamden@camden.gov.uk
Stop the plastic
Can you stop having
the magazine
wrapped in this
non-biodegradable
material. If it must
be wrapped in
plastic, then could
you at least print
instructions for
recycling it in large
letters on the cover,
and show a map of both
paper and plastic recycling points
within Camden?
S Bramwell
We included wrapping for the
August issue of Your Camden as
this included a fridge magnet.
It is in fact bio-degradable
polywrap. We have recently
introduced new recycling facilities
for plastic in the borough,
extending the range of materials
which can be recycled. To find
out more you can go to:
camden.gov.uk/recycling
What more can we do?
You ask what more can you do to
get people to recycle. You should
label litter bins with a request not
to put recyclables in them: how
often do we find them stuffed
with discarded papers and carrier
bags! You have to take your
campaign to small businesses
and offices, whose black bags
are indistinguishable when put
out from domestic waste.
You could make the
categories clearer still, for those
of us who are concerned we
might contaminate loads, or
are confused. For example,
whether we
exclude Yellow
Pages, glossy
magazines,
laminated material,
bubble wrap and
packaging with
cellophane windows.
Chris Bratcher
Many thanks for your
comments, especially
your idea about labelling
litter bins.
We will definitely look into
this as it could be an effective
way of reducing the amount of
recyclable material going into
our litterbins. We have a team of
officers who visit businesses to
discuss ways they can recycle
more and we are planning to start
a business recycling scheme soon.
On categories of material:
we provide detailed information
about what categories of material
we accept for recycling; for
paper it includes all telephone
directories, newspapers,
magazines, envelopes (including
windows), catalogues and
other paper.
What about our
free swims?
can do wonders for both of these
parties. I had a hip replacement
in 1990 when I was nearly 60.
At that time I was told of a
swimming and exercise class in
Swiss Cottage. It was only one
hour per week, but I was back
on my feet in no time at all.
I have recently had a knee
replacement and enjoy swimming.
So come on Camden, see if
we can get back into the
21st century.
June Perrin
We hope that you were able to
enjoy our recent Over 50s festival
which offered lots of free classes
across the borough as well as
health MOTs.
Our Active Health team also
runs more than 50 classes for
just £1 throughout the year.
The classes, for people of
all ages, are held across the
borough every week in everything
from Tai Chi to dance, healthy
walks to sport.
You can get details by
phoning 020 7974 1542.
Or you can go to:
camden.gov.uk/activate
It’s a wonderful
gesture to free
swimming to offer
under 16s this
summer. But how
about putting it one
step further and
doing something for
the over 60s and the
semi-disabled?
A dip in the pool,
no matter how short,
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YourCamden
feature
Your councillors
Elected councillors
represent your interests.
You can get in contact
with your ward councillor
at the advice surgeries
they hold about council
issues or problems.
Highgate
Hampstead
Town
Frognal and
Fitzjohns
Bloomsbury
Penny Abraham 020 7284 9853
Fazlul Chowdhury 020 7255 2763
Rebecca Hossack 020 7580 2061
Fortune
Green
Gospel
Oak
West
Hampstead
Swiss
Cottage
Kilburn
Belsize
Haverstock
Cantelowes
Camden Town with
Primrose Hill
St Pancras
and Somers
Town
Camden Town with
Primrose Hill
Pat Callaghan 020 7722 1699
Libby Campbell 020 8348 3159
Chris Naylor 020 7424 8587
Regent’s
Park
Bloomsbury
Cantelowes
Paul Braithwaite 020 7916 2896
Frédéric Carver 020 7387 5084
Ben Rawlings 020 7485 1769
Haverstock
Jill Fraser 020 7267 8075
Syed Hoque 020 7485 0474
Roy Shaw 020 7485 3973
Fortune Green
Russell Eagling 020 7435 6231
Flick Rea 020 7431 6753
Jane Schopflin 020 7272 2775
Highgate
Paul Barton 020 7974 3097
Maya de Souza 020 7974 3097
Adrian Oliver 020 7974 6001
King’s Cross
Abdul Hai 020 7837 3494
Geethika Jayatilaka
020 7974 1958
Jonathan Simpson
020 7482 0341
Frognal and Fitzjohns
Martin Davies 020 7435 4506
Andrew Mennear 07917 839068
Dawn Somper 020 7794 3420
Holborn and Covent Garden
Julian Fulbrook 020 7405 2753
Sue Vincent 020 7436 9776
Brian Woodrow 020 7242 3052
Regent’s Park
Nasim Ali 020 7974 3111
Theo Blackwell 020 7485 5827
Heather Johnson 020 7974 3111
Gospel Oak
Lulu Mitchell 020 7485 0723
Chris Philp 020 7974 6391
Keith Sedgwick 020 7428 9936
Kentish Town
Lucy Anderson 020 7428 9164
Faruque Ansari 020 7482 7326
Philip Thompson 020 7424 9764
St Pancras and Somers Town
Nurul Islam 020 7485 1658
Roger Robinson 07739 364147
Anna Stewart 020 7974 1958
Hampstead Town
Mike Greene 020 7435 6591
Chris Knight 020 7435 9251
Kirsty Roberts 07909 687150
Kilburn
David Abrahams 020 7624 5535
Janet Grauberg 020 7625 4086
James King 020 8830 8594
Swiss Cottage
Roger Freeman 020 8348 7626
Andrew Marshall 020 7483 2198
Don Williams 020 7372 8328
20 September 2006
Kentish
Town
King’s
Cross
Holborn and
Covent Garden
West Hampstead
John Bryant 020 7372 9795
Duncan Greenland
020 7974 1986
Keith Moffitt 020 7974 5707
more info
Belsize
Chris Basson 020 7586 6341
Arthur Graves 020 7794 8926
Alexis Rowell 07909 887509
If you want to find out who
your councillor is, you can
phone 020 7974 2792.
You can also get surgery
details from camden.gov.
uk/mycamden
camden.gov.uk
YourCamden
Camden consults
camden
consults
Artist’s
impression of
the proposed
design for
Kentish Town
Road canopy
Tell us what you think
What do you think of new plans to transform Kentish Town and
Chalk Farm town centres into safer and more attractive areas?
The Kentish Town proposals
include:
• Giving the canopy space next
to Kentish Town underground
station a new lease of life
including: cleaning and reglassing; making a feature of
the water fountain memorial.
• Creating attractive mini squares
– with new trees and lighting
– at the junctions of Healey
Street with Prince of Wales
Road, Rochester Road with
Kentish Town Road and on
Farrier Street.
• Traffic works in the area
including: new pelican and
pedestrian crossings, cyclist
markings, traffic islands on
Kentish Town Road, to improve
road safety for pedestrians
and cyclists.
You can phone Sam Longman on
020 7974 5280 for more information.
The Chalk Farm proposals
include:
• Making Regent’s Park Road
Bridge safer and more attractive
by adding a new CCTV camera
and lighting.
• Creating a mini square at
the junction of Regent’s Park
Road and Chalk Farm Road,
including a large pedestrian
area, new seating, feature
lighting, planting and trees.
• Brightening up the Camden
Lock railway bridge with new
lighting, trees and repainting.
You can contact Cliff Thompson
on 020 7974 2403 for more
information.
Is this what you wish to see,
or do you have other ideas?
Let us know. You have to reply
by Monday 2 October.
more info
Y
ou can have your say
on proposals for the
schemes – as well as
your comments on
what you would like to see.
We have secured funding from
Transport for London to work on
detailed designs for the projects,
but we have to bid again at the
end of the year for money to turn
the vision into reality.
The schemes would make
the town centre environments
more attractive, for example with
features such as trees, seating
and lighting.
They would also look at
tackling crime and the fear of
crime, making the streets more
accessible for disabled people
and improving the areas for
pedestrians and cyclists.
You can get full details of the
plans and the consultation
documents at: camden.gov.uk/
towncentreprojects
Artist’s impression of the proposed design for Regent’s Park Road Bridge
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what’s on
camden.gov.uk
exhibitions
A Window onto Romania
paintings by children of the
Nicolae Tonitza Fine Arts High
School of Bucharest. Until 7 Oct.
London International Children’s
Art Gallery, O2 Centre, 255
Finchley Road NW3.
A child’s eye view of Bucharest
at the London International
Children’s Gallery
Abayudaya: The Jews of
Uganda photographs on
the remarkable story of the
Abayudaya (Children of Judah).
Opens Tue 3 Oct. Jewish
Museum, 129-131 Albert St
NW1. 7284 1997.
Art in the House: Group Show
including Jennifer Blake and
David Caldwell. Until Sun 8 Oct;
A bag of tools Opens Tue 10 Oct;
Art is the only thing that stays
with us. Opens Tue 10 Oct;
Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill,
Waterlow Park N6. 8348 8716.
Artists Fortnight solo shows,
talks and workshops by various
artists. Ben Uri Gallery, 108
Boundary Rd NW8. 7604 3991.
British Library dates:
Celebrating 100 years of the
British Newspaper Until Sun 8
Oct; 350th anniversary of the
readmission of the Jews to
England significant books and
rare Hebrew and Latin charters.
Until Mon 2 Oct. British Library,
96 Euston Road NW1. 7412
7332.
For all seasons family-friendly
fun with children’s activities on
Hampstead Heath. Hampstead
Museum, Burgh House, New End
Square NW3. 7431 0144.
Handel’s Guilio Cesare tracing
300 years of the opera’s
performance history in England.
Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick
Square WC1. 7841 3600.
Histoire Naturelle etchings by
22 September 2006
Sunday
Times gets
coverage at
the Proud
Gallery
Routes and Remedies Asian
medicines and physical cultures.
Sat 30 Sept to Sat 7 Oct. Asia
House, 63 New Cavendish St W1.
Treasures from the Gem Palace
precious jewellery from the worldrenowned jewel house. Opens
Thu 28 Sep. Gilbert Collection,
Somerset House, Strand WC2.
Turtle on
display at
the Treasures
from the
Gem Palace
exhibition
at Somerset
House
Voices of Bengal exhibitions,
installations and performances.
Myths of Bengal the rich
tradition of story-telling in eastern
India; Tagore rare paintings from
the great Bengali Nobel Prize
Winner. British Museum, Great
Russell St WC2.
Voices of Bengal at the
British Museum
Young Artists Revealed creative
talent from the borough. Until Tue
27 Sep. Swiss Cottage Library.
music
Bring a Song, Sing a Song
Tue 3 Oct. Lauderdale House,
Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park N6.
8348 8716.
Foundling Sundays: Clare
Graydon-James recital of music
by Handel and his contemporaries.
Sun 1 Oct. Foundling Museum,
40 Brunswick Square WC1.
7841 3600.
Guitar Society for classical
guitarists and music lovers.
Mon 9 Oct. Lauderdale House,
Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park N6.
8348 8716.
Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden.
First class jazz and a great
atmosphere. 7916 6060.
SEPT: Lloyd Brown, James
Lascelles and Kwest Mon 26;
Nate James Thu 28-Sat 30;
Jazzie B Soul II Soul Sound
System Sat 30 (11pm). OCT:
People Under the Stairs Sun 1;
Barry Adamson Mon 2-Tue 3;
Jocelyn Brown Wed 4-Thu 5;
KPM All Stars Fri 6; Killa Kella Fri
6 (11pm); Brit Funk Reunion
featuring Beggar & Co, Svanna
and Camelle Hinds Sat 7;
sessions every Sun 12-4pm. £3
(£1 with instrument). Lunchtime
open jam session; F-ire Collective
Sun; Wheelchair access.
Monday nights at the Flask
relax to jazz tunes. 77 Highgate
West Hill N6. 8348 7346.
Music in the House: Stan
Tracey Trio Thu 5 Oct; Concert
by Julian Dawes Sun 8 Oct;
Father’s Footsteps – a jazz
journey Tue 10; Old Time Music
Hall Wed 18 Oct. Lauderdale
House, Highgate Hill, Waterlow
Park N6. 8348 8716.
Opera Viva fundraising concert in
aid of Camden Crossroads Caring
for Carers. Evening of operatic
arias and songs from famous
musicals. Lauderdale House,
Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park N6.
8348 8716.
theatre
In Your Hands based on real
events in 2002, when men,
women and children were held
hostage inside a Moscow theatre
auditorium. New End Theatre, 27
New End NW3. 0870 033 2733.
Everything is illuminated a
young Jewish New Yorker’s search
to find and thank the woman
who saved his grandfather during
WW2. Hampstead Theatre,
Eton Avenue NW3. 7722 9301.
dance
Ballet Saturday classes. Swiss
Cottage Dance School, Swiss
Cottage Community Centre, 19
Winchester Rd NW3. 7237 3574.
Beginners Ballroom & Latin
Dance six-week course starts
10 Oct 7-8pm. £70. Expressions
Dance Studio, 39-51 Highgate
Road, Kentish Town NW5. Tel Cliff
Fernandes on 020 8304 7687.
Belly Dancing – Egyptian style
Mon 7-8.30pm. The Recreation
Club, Fleet Road NW3. Call Hazel
on 07930 969 305.
Biodanza beginners Wed
7.30-9pm. £8. The Octagon,
St Saviour’s Church, Eton Road,
Chalk Farm, NW3. 7794 9175.
Dance around the world
festival watch and try many
dance styles. Non-stop
performances and workshops
from 10am-11pm. Sat 14-Sun
15 Oct. Cecil Sharp House,
2 Regents Park Road NW1.
Pete Cleghorn
WHAT’S
on
Picasso. Highgate Gallery,
11 South Grove N6. 8340 3343.
Identities marking 350 years
of Jewish life in Britain. Jewish
Museum, 129-131 Albert Street
NW1. 7284 1997.
Memories from Emilia
Romagna & Sicily photographic
exhibition on the region’s
influence on British food. Camden
Local Studies and Archives
Centre, Holborn Library, 32-38
Theobalds Road WC1.
Molecular workings of the
body what makes our bodies
work? Wellcome Library, 210
Euston Rd, London. 7611 8722.
Moving Pictures Come to
London: the First Decades
Camden Local Studies and
Archives Centre, Holborn Library,
32-38 Theobalds Road WC1.
My Camden photographic
exhibition of personal stories.
Until Fri 6 Oct. Conference Centre,
St Pancras Hospital, NW1.
Proud Gallery presents:
Cover Story the history of the
Sunday Times magazine cover.
Until Sun 1 Oct; Rainforest a
photographic journey exhibition
of wildlife photography. Opens
Fri 6 Oct. Proud Gallery, Stables
Market, Chalk Farm Road NW1.
Dancing around the world
at Cecil Sharp House
Egyptian Belly Dance class
Mon 7-8.30pm. Recreation Club,
Fleet Rd NW3. 07930 969 305.
Expressions dance for adults
and children Ballet, bellydance,
flamenco, jazz, street or tap.
Expressions studios, Linton
House, 39-51 Highgate Road
NW5. 7813 1580.
Iberian Folk Dancers Swiss
Cottage Community Centre on
Sats from 1-3pm 8769 3619.
nat-elsa.perez@ntlworld.com
Odissi: Indian classical dance
Sat 12.30-1.30pm. Expressions
Studios, 39/51 Highgate Road
NW5. 8965 7277.
Perry School of Dance Sat
classes 10am-12.30pm.
St. Paul’s Church Hall, Camden
Square, NW1. 078 662 46859.
Tango Federico Fri 7.30-9pm
lesson 9-10pm Milonga £7.
Urdang Academy, 20-22 Shelton
Street. WC2. 8291 4977.
arts & crafts
Affordable Adult Art Classes:
Basket Weaving Tues 1-3pm
£1.50; Ceramics Fri 1-3pm
£2.50. Kingsgate Community
Centre, 107 Kingsgate Road
NW6. Contact Lara 7328 9480.
Art Breaks weekend workshops.
Highgate Newtown Community
Centre N19. For details contact
Marianne 7485 0706.
Art in the Park Watercolour
and oil painting, life drawing and
landscape courses. Lauderdale
House, Highgate Hill, Waterlow
Park N6. 8348 8716.
Arts and Crafts Fair Sat 27-Sun
28 Aug. Lauderdale House,
Waterlow Park N6. 8348 8716.
Life drawing comes home
informal creative workshops. Wed
11 Oct. Foundling Museum, 40
Brunswick Sq WC1. 7841 3600.
Pottery Studio create your own
designs. Unit 65, The Catacombs,
Stables Market, Camden Town.
7424 8983 or 07971 590240.
children
Art on canvas. Art classes.
Sats 5-12s. Weds 2-5s. London
International Gallery of Children’s
Art, O2 Centre, 255 Finchley
Road NW3. 7435 0903.
Ballet Sats. Swiss Cottage Dance
School, Swiss Cottage Community
Centre, 19 Winchester Road
NW3. 7237 3574.
Bizzy Kidz art classes and
workshops. Lauderdale House,
Waterlow Park N6. 8348 8716.
Drill Hall dancers: babies play,
dance and music drop-in Sat
10.30-11.15am; 3-5 years Sat
11.30am-12.15pm; 5-8 years
Sat 12.30-1.30pm. Drill Hall, 16
Chenies Street WC1. 7307 5063.
Helen O’Grady Drama Academy
after-school dance lessons.
Mon 4.30-5.30pm for 5-8s;
5.30-6.30pm for 9-12s. Our Lady
Help of Christians Church, Lady
Margaret Road NW5. 8886 5244.
Kids Crafts Tue 4-5.30pm and
Creative Clay Fri 4-5.45pm.
Kingsgate Community Centre,
NW6. 7328 9480
Lauderdale presents: Billy
Beware Sat 30 Sep; Rubberface
the Çlown Sat 7 Oct; Kan-Kan
the Kangaroo Sat 14 Oct.
Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill,
Waterlow Park N6. 8348 8716.
camden.gov.uk
YourCamden
Mini Me and Mini Maybe get
creative, messy and imaginative
and make an extraordinary 3D
person. Sat 14 Oct. Foundling
Museum, 40 Brunswick Square
WC1. 7841 3600.
Perry School of Dance Dance
classes for 4+. Sats 10am12.30pm. St. Paul’s Church Hall,
Camden Square, NW1.
07866 246859.
Playgroup 9.30am-2.30pm.
Highgate Newtown Family Centre,
25 Bertram Street. Admission
charge. Wheelchair access.
Rhyme Time term-time
introduction to books and fun for
families. Chalk Farm Library,
Sharpleshall St, NW1. Mon
11-11.30am, 7974 6526. Heath
Library, Keats Grove, NW3. Mon
10.45-11.15am, 7974 6520.
Swiss Cottage Central Library,
NW3. phone for details, 7974
6522. Belsize Library, Antrim
Rd, NW3. Tue 11-11.30am,
7974 6518. Kilburn Library,
High St NW6. Tue 11-11.30am,
7974 1965. Regents Park
Library, Compton Close, Robert
St, NW1. Tue 2.15-2.45pm,
7974 1530. Highgate Library,
Chester Rd, N19. Tue 2.303pm, 7974 5752. St Pancras
Library, Argyle St, WC1. Wed
2-2.30pm, 7974 5833. Queen’s
Crescent Library, 165 Queen’s
Crescent, NW5. Thu 11-11.30am,
7974 6243. West Hampstead
Library, Dennington Park Rd,
NW6. Thu 10.30-11am, 7974
6610. Camden Town Library,
218 Eversholt St, NW1. Tue1111.30am, 7974 1563. Kentish
Town Library, 262-266 Kentish
Town Rd, NW5. Wed 11-11.30am,
7974 6253. Holborn Library,
32-38 Theobalds Rd, WC1. Fri
10.30-11am, 7974 6345/6.
Rhyme Time with Dad fathers
and children (0-4s) rhymes,
songs and story telling. Alternate
Sats 10.30-11.30am. West
Hampstead Library, Dennington
Park Road, NW6. 7974 6610.
Swimming lessons run by Swiss
Cottage Swimming Club. Sessions
at Kentish Town Sports Centre
and Mallinson Sports Centre,
Highgate. 7482 2834.
walks & talks
A walk for warmth includes
talks and advice on staying warm
this winter. Lunch is provided.
Fri 13 Oct 10.15am. Age Concern
Camden, Hillwood Resource
Centre, Polygon Road NW1.
7974 3034.
what’s on
British Library Talks: Janet
Street Porter part of the Writers
in Conversation series. Wed 27
Sep. Conference Centre; Hot
Off the Press panel discussion
chaired by Matthew Rock, of Real
Business magazine fame. Mon 2
Oct; Religion, Republicanism
and the Readmission of the
Jews to England talk by Dr
Adam Sutcliffe. Wed 4 Oct. British
Library, NW1. 7412 7332.
Calmer, easier, happier
parenting The New Learning
Centre, 211 Sumatra Road NW6.
7794 0321.
City Highlights various walks
and talks. Museum of London,
London Wall EC2. Bookings
0870 444 3850.
Heath Walks sponsored by the
Heath and Hampstead Society
on first Sun of month. £1
donation. Two hour walk starts at
Spaniards Inn, Hampstead Lane.
7431 6789.
Inner Space meditation, self
esteem, and positive thinking.
36 Shorts Gardens, Covent
Garden WC2. 7836 6688
Marylebone Birdwatching
Society: Hampstead Heath
walks 2 hour stroll every Tue.
Meet 10am at Parliament Hill
Cafe. 8340 4184.
Soiree Francophones talk in
French to friends and newcomers.
Belsize Library, Antrim Road NW3.
7974 6518.
environment
Nature Conservation:
Adelaide Nature Reserve open
Tue 9am-12pm (during Aug
only). Nature Watch look out for
wild creatures. Adelaide Road,
NW3 7974 8818. camden.gov.
uk/wildlife Belsize Wood Nature
Reserve open Wed 9am-12pm.
Belsize Wood Nature Reserve,
Woodland Walk, Russell Nurseries
Estate, off Haverstock Hill NW3.
7974 8818. Jenny Wood Nature
Reserve open Thu 9am-12pm
for wildlife rambles and light
gardening. NW2. 7974 8818.
Waterlow Park open Tue 123pm for wildlife conservation and
birdwatching. Dartmouth Park
Hill N6. 7974 8818.
community
Bridge. Weds 1pm. £1.50.
Scrabble. Thus 2pm. £1 (50p
Friends). Burgh House, New End
Square, NW3. 7431 0144.
Camden Victim Support evening
surgeries by appointment on the
1st and 3rd Wed of month.
52 Hampstead Road, NW1. First
contact please call 7388 9550.
Children’s Information Service
(CIS) info on childcare options,
training, employment and
education provision. 7974 1679
or childcarelink.gov.uk
Christians Together in Camden
prayer groups, bible study,
worship, recitals. cityneighbours.
com/groups/ctic/citcnews.php3
Coaching skills for busy
parents support and skills for
communication. 8438 0438.
Consumer advice sessions free
Trading Standards advice. Mon
2-4pm. Foyer, Swiss Cottage
Library, 88 Avenue Road NW3.
Free IT learning opportunities
video editing, music technology
and digital photography. South
Camden City Learning Centre,
Charrington St NW1. 7387 5198.
Gay older men contact Fraser
Connell on 020 7794 7076 or
email f.Connell@ageconcerncam
den.org.uk
Organic market stall every
Fri from 10am-5pm. Calthorpe
Project Community Garden
258-274 Grays Inn Road WC1.
Marchmont Centre Activities
Bridge Mon 1.30; Drama Tue
10am; Tai Chi Tue 2pm; Hoy
Wed 10.15am; Qi Gong Wed
2pm; Swimming Thur 9.45am;
Silver Threads Bingo Thu
1.30pm; Bingo Fri 1.30pm;
Luncheon Club Mon-Fri 12pm.
King’s Cross Neighbourhood
Association, Marchmont Street
WC1. 7278 5635.
New Start 50+ help for those
over 50 looking for work. Age
Concern Camden 7837 3777.
Regents Park Tenants
Association: Pool Mon; Ladies
Darts Tue; Over 60s Ladies Club
Tue 2-4pm; Men’s afternoon
club Wed; Bingo Thu; Social
Club open Mon, Tue-Fri 7.3011pm, Wed, Sat-Sun 12-3pm.
Regents Park Tenants Association,
Dick Collins Hall, Redhill Street
NW1. 7387 5987.
Post-Adoption Centre advice,
support and information 020
7284 0555. Runs 10am-1pm
Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri and 5.307.30pm Thu. The Post-Adoption
Centre, 5 Torriano Avenue NW5.
advice@postadoptioncentre.org.
uk or postadoptioncentre.org.uk
St James House workshops and
projects. Community Views,
15-20 Bruges Place, Baynes
Street NW1 7428 5999.
Third Age Project for older
people offering classes in pottery,
Bengali music, keep fit, bingo and
dancing. Crypt Centre, Munster
competition
Make yourself
at home
We have ten pairs of tickets to
give away for the Autumn Ideal
Home Show at Earls Court
(worth £10 each).
Get interior inspiration, find
out the latest trends in home design,
visit the stunning show houses and see demonstrations
by some of the top names in DIY, interiors and cookery. The
event takes place between Friday 6 and Sunday 15 October.
To win a pair of tickets just answer the following
question: where does the Autumn Ideal Home Show
take place?
a. Earls Court b. Baron’s Court c. Hampton Court
Send your answer (along with your name, address
and telephone number) free of charge to: Ideal Home
competition, Freepost RLXG-BLHZ-SARJ, Communications
Team, Room 303, Town Hall, Judd Street, LONDON WC1H
9HE by Thursday 5 October.
Autumn Ideal Home Show hotline
0870 606 6080 or go to:
autumnidealhomeshow.co.uk
for a discounted ticket. Kids go free.
Square NW1. 7383 4922.
Tuesday activities at the
Marchmont cards, scrabble,
sewing. Starts 11am. Lunch
12-1pm. Marchmont Community
Centre, 62 Marchmont Street
WC1. 7278 5635.
Under 25s advice centre help
with benefits, housing, education,
money and personal issues.
Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt
Street NW1. 7974 4595. Open
10am-1pm and 2-4pm Mon,
Tue and Thur. 2-6pm Wed.
camden.gov.uk/young
West Hampstead Women’s
Centre safe women-only space.
Drop-in Crisis and Advocacy
Tue and Thu 10am-5pm; Rape
Survivors Support Group
Tue 1.30pm; Irish Women’s
Personal Development Group
Thu 10.30am; Creative Writing
class Tue 10.30am; Counselling
Thu 1pm and Fri 2pm; SOLA
(Survivors of Lesbian
Patnership Abuse); Nurse’s
surgery Wed 9.15am; Asian
Womens Projects Weds; Somali
Women’s Project Fri; Massage
Tue 1 and Fri 1pm. West
Hampstead Women’s Centre,
55 Hemstal Road NW6.
7328 7389.
health & fitness
Active Meditation Mon 7.158.45pm. Primrose Hill Community
Association, NW1. 7449 2129.
Drill Hall Yoga: Dynamic Yoga
Practice Weds 1-2pm drop-in.
07751 191555.
Classical yoga Tues 6-7pm and
7-8pm 8743 7746.
HathaYoga Tues 7-8.10pm.
Maiden Lane Community Centre,
Camden Town, NW1. 7267 3230;
Beginners/gentle Hatha Yoga,
Thus 6-7pm. Intermediate Thurs
7.10-8.10pm. 4 Carol Street,
NW1. 7267 3230 or 7482 2786;
Gentle Hatha Yoga Tue 4-5pm.
Torriano Infants School, Torriano
Avenue NW5. 7267 3230.
Kateda Self Defence. KIETA, West
Hampstead Community Centre.
7.30-9.30pm. £3, £1.75 children.
07939 094011/01908 83325.
Swimming lessons Swiss Cottage
Swimming Club. Sessions at
Kentish Town Sports Centre
(leisure card discount) 7482 2834.
Entries for the November issue of
Your Camden should be received
by Mon 9 Oct.
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