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T’S APRIL! We’re already a third of the way through the year and we’re getting ready for those dreaded exams – so good luck everyone! And I’m sure many of us just can’t wait for the Easter break to start! The h&f buzz reporters have found the time in their busy schedules to bring you up to date with the latest news affecting young people in the borough. It’s all in this packed issue, and I hope you enjoy reading through it. Highlights include articles on World Book Day, which took place on March 6 – make sure you have a read of the articles and tell us about your World Book Day experience @ HFYoungReporter on Twitter. There’s a feature on millionaire stockbrokerturned-drug-dealer Shaun Attwood, who now lectures to young people on the reality of prison and the dangers of drugs, plus a review of the novel Divergent, which has been made into a blockbuster film and is out this month. Other articles include a report on the recent Fulham v Everton match by sports reporter Zakaria Arif, while I prove that you don’t have to go anywhere exotic to write a travel article by describing my trip along the 220 bus route! We have a report on an impressive new initiative to get young people into athletics and track running, and a feature about two of the borough’s top nurseries after news that all four council-run nurseries in the borough are now rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The H&F Youth Parliament elections took place in

By Daanial Chaudhry Youth Editor April 2014 March, with Rahima Begum successfully securing the role of Member of Youth Parliament. Supporting her with her campaigns will be her elected deputy, Mina Mahdi. Standing in the election myself, I found it to be a great experience, giving me an insight into the real political

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l 200 students have the chance to be creative at the Lyric this summer Pages 12-13>> l Ex-Hammersmith A-level student wins an Oscar Page 21>> l Can you fall in love with a bus route? Smitten by the 220s Pages 24-29>> l Rahima Begum, 16, knows what it’s like to be elected to parliament Pages 32-35>>

l How do you measure beauty? Fulham Cross student Khadija Binbrek has the winning answer Page 37>> l It’s not every day a convicted criminal turns up in class Pages 38-41>> l When Fulham College students tackle their DoE awards, they take it seriously Pages 48-49>> l What’s it like to make your debut on the West End stage... at the age of 10? Meet a trio

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lWhen Lady Gaga chooses one of your designs, you know you’ve arrived in the fashion industry. We report on a college student’s meteoric rise Pages 8-9>>

Music l The Long Island hip-hop heroes De La Soul are back in Shepherds Bush, 25 years on Pages 14-15>> l How a 15-year-old west Londoner sang on stage

Sport l Get off the sofa and run! A track club wants to get you fit Pages 50-51>> l The noisiest sport in H&F reaches its deafening town hall climax Pages 94-99>> l St Stephen’s swim to glory in the annual borough gala Pages 100-103>> l Girl power. Two fiesty

with Jake Bugg Page 17>> l Would you kiss Kylie Minogue... and would it just be once? Page 19>> l What happens when samba takes over a school? Meet the junk musicians Pages 86-87>>

ladies in action Pages 104105>> l They only let in one goal in seven months. Meet the stars Pages 116-121>> l Can Fulham FC dodge the dreaded drop? Is the great escape on? Pages 124-125>>

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OFF! A college student has had an incredible boost to her career after pop icon Lady Gaga picked her concept design to wear to a leading fashion exhibition, writes Geoff Cowart

ne of the world’s biggest pop stars has gone gaga for a hat designed by one of Kensington and Chelsea College’s rising stars. Talented designer Margaret O’Connor was catapulted into the spotlight after one of her hats was worn by Lady Gaga at the Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore! Exhibition, at London’s Somerset House. Lady Gaga, known as much for her eccentric sense of fashion as she is for her charttopping hits, matched Margaret’s larger-than-life bespoke headpiece with an eye-catching all-black outfit. “I couldn’t believe it, I was so shocked when I saw Lady Gaga wearing my hat,” said Margaret. “I didn’t feel normal for about two days, but once it sank in I was just really happy!” Speaking about her opportunity to dress one of the world’s most famous women,

Margaret said: “A stylist requested six hats for Lady Gaga. I put in seven – one extra that I had just made – and called it Marion after my mother. “And that’s the one she picked! My gut instinct told me to put in that hat. “The hat was part of a project I was working on for a photo shoot. I didn’t have a person in mind when I designed the hat, just a concept, and went with that. Lady Gaga has her own style and goes for bold, quirky and unique designs, so it felt brilliant seeing her in one of my creations!” Speaking about her ambitions, Margaret added: “I want to have my hats on the catwalk, photos of my hats on the front cover of high-end fashion magazines, and my hats to be stocked in big cities all over the world.” Encouraging other design students, Margaret had a few words of advice: “Master the trade and don’t worry about things too much – it will hold you back. Don’t copy other designers either, stand up and do your own thing and you will get there. Just go for it.” l Kensington and Chelsea College has a wide range of courses available, including full-time courses for this September. For more details about courses, or to enrol visit: www. kcc.ac.uk

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OFF THE WALL: Young people taking part in a Lyric theatre scheme have another set of events to look forward to this summer. Inset below right, Hollie Evans

If you want to do something creative this summer, head to the Lyric where a host of different art forms will be explored, from film and drama to dance, writes Magda Ibrahim

ove theatre, music, film and dance? Well the Lyric Hammersmith is embarking on a free summer project for 200 talented young people to explore their creativity. From musical theatre and dance, to film, spoken word and even beat boxing, a rainbow of performance art projects is on offer as part of the Future Fest programme for enthusiastic youngsters. The Lyric’s young people’s producer Hollie Evans explains: “We are really excited about the high quality of the artists who will be

delivering the projects and the aim is to celebrate the upcoming opening of the Lyric’s new £17m development. “It is a celebration of all the different art forms that will be accessible when the Lyric’s development opens, not just theatre.” The projects will take place in two fortnightly stints, running from July 28 to August 8, and August 11 to August 22. A total of 100 young people will be selected for each project, following an informal, workshop-style audition process on June 7, June 29 and July 13. “We want the projects to be as open access as possible, so it is about keenness and enthusiasm and the ability to commit to the full two-week project,” adds Hollie. In addition to top artists running the sessions, the Lyric has recruited 10 of its alumni who have been part of its young person’s programmes to get involved, and is also producing a promotional film for the project this month. l To find out more about how to take part, email: hollie. evans@ lyric.co.uk

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Incognito May 14-June 21 Bush Theatre l THE brain builds a narrative to steady us from moment to moment, but it is absolutely an illusion. There is no me, there is no you, and there is certainly no self. Three interwoven stories exploring the nature of identity and how we are defined by what we remember, Incognito is a dazzling new play about what it means to be human. Nick Payne was the winner of the Evening Standard Award for Best Play for Constellations (Royal Court/ West End). His plays also include Olivier Awardnominated The Same Deep Water As Me (Donmar Warehouse), and If There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet at the Bush Theatre. Tickets from £10. Call 020 8743 5050 or visit: www.bush theatre.co.uk

Music House for Children Events April 14 & 15 Films April 17 & 24

l IT’S all happening at the Music House, the centre which uses music to transform lives, now celebrating its 20th anniversary by announcing that Hammersmith musician and comedian Bill Bailey is becoming a patron. Events include a musical storytelling session on April 14 (£10) and a ‘drumming a body’ percussion workshop (£95) on April 15. Film screenings include The Secret Garden (U) and The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG) on the 17th, and James and the Giant Peach (U) pictured left and The Goonies (PG) on the 24th. Film tickets are £12 each, or £20 for two siblings. The Music House is at 306 Uxbridge Road, W12, and has a new performance hall. Call 020 8932 2652 for more details.

De La Soul May 1 O2 Shepherds Bush Empire

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l CAN it be a quarter of a century since this Long Island hip-hop outfit burst on to the scene? De La Soul are back, 25 years after the high-school chums released their debut album 3 Feet High And Rising. They might not hurl themselves around the stage as rapidly as they used to, but Kelv, Dave and Vince are still a class apart. Tickets £25.31. For details visit: www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

World Irish Dance Extravaganza April 18 Hammersmith Apollo

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l YOU’LL start hearing the accents in the tube station! The World Irish Dance Championships are in London for the first time, with an extravaganza at the Eventim Apollo on April 18, entitled Dance Drama – West Coast to West End. Doors open 6.30pm, tickets £20 (£8.75 concs). Visit: www.eventim.co.uk

l IT requires a leap of faith on the audience’s part, but the results can surprise and inspire. The Lyric’s secret theatre season continues with an unnamed show on May 7, written by someone, performed by others! It might be new, it might be a classic. Tickets £15. To be part of the secret, call 020 8741 6850 or www.lyric.co.uk

l A FILM festival for kids features five different movies at Riverside Studios, with Mr Peabody and the Sherman (22nd), The Lego Movie (23rd), Tinkerbell: The Pirate Fairy (24th) and Walking with Dinosaurs 2D (25th). Two screenings a day, noon and 2.30pm, with free drink and popcorn. Book at 020 8237 1111 or riversidestudios.co.uk

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Jordan, 15, joins Jake Bugg on the big stage O The superstar lines up some sweet-voiced help from the Music Hub with a Hurlingham & Chelsea pupil among them, writes Geoff Cowart

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15-YEAR-OLD Fulham pupil joined singer/songwriter Jake Bugg on stage at the Royal Albert Hall for a sell-out concert. Jordan Show, 15, who attends Hurlingham & Chelsea school in Peterborough Road, was flanked by nine other young vocalists during Bugg’s Albert Sessions concert last month as they sang backing vocals for his tune Broken. The west London teenagers all take part in the council’s Music Hub, which offers young people the chance to learn from, and be inspired by, professional artists. Jake said: “I thought the kids sounded great. Their accompaniment was exactly

what I imagined for the choir part, and they nailed it.” The young singers joined Bugg in a workshop and practice session earlier in the day in the hall’s Elgar Room where the group had the chance to work on their vocals and pick up valuable tips on life in the music business from one of the nation’s leading singer-songwriters. The Brit-award nominee added: “The point of it was to show these kids what it’s about and get them inspired. I thought it might inspire me as well. And it did.” While Katie Jimenez, 17, said: “Hopefully one day I will be doing the same thing for some teenagers.”

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KYLIE MINOGUE KISS ME ONCE (PARLOPHONE)

NO SOONER than Kylie took her final bow on BBC’s The Voice UK than her new album and first studio effort since 2010’s Aphrodite arrives. The four years were a ‘journey’. She adds: “It was a time in my life where there were a lot of changes and new beginnings.” And nightclubs it seems, as the sound throughout is icy and crafted for the dancefloor with its high-tempo tunes such as Into the Blue and its strings and bumping electronica, while the title track threatens to explode into a million shiny pieces. Since Kylie can really sing, it’s a shame she piles on the Auto-Tune so heavily. But when she slows the tempo down, her voice glows on Feels So Good with its plucky groove, chirping crickets. It affords her room to stretch her voice and show off her power and range.

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HAVING been on the road most of last year, supporting The Vaccines while also headlining the NME Next Generation tour, it’s surprising the Minneapolis band found time to write and record. But Ian, Max, Rory and Jordan craft 10 tunes with none longer than three-anda-half minutes and most performed at a blistering pace. Check out Drip with its feedbacklaced explosive power as Jordan screams: “No one gets hurt/ no one HOWLER gets paid.”

>>> ONE TO WATCH LUKE SITALSINGH

THE pensive South London singer hits the airwaves again with his new single Greatest Lovers as Luke gently whips it up into a full-blown anthem with mega chorus, crashing pianos and nice woo-hoo sing-a-long bits. It’s all heart and soul from the 25-year-old ahead of his debut album.

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Oscar success for McQueen F ORMER Hammersmith student Steve McQueen leapt into the air at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles after his acclaimed film 12 Years a Slave won the Oscar for best picture. McQueen, 44, attended Hammersmith and West London College in the late 1980s, where he did art A-level. He went on to win the Turner Prize, the biggest award in the British art world, before focusing on the cinema. The west Londoner is the first black filmmaker to win the best picture Oscar. The film also won awards for best screenplay and best supporting actress. It tells the story of Solomon Northup, who was born a free man

Former Hammersmith student Steve McQueen won the Oscar for best picture

but was sold into slavery in 19th century Louisiana. Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College, as McQueen’s A-level alma mater is now known, said it was “extremely proud” of its ex-student’s success. “Steve’s success is a testament to the vibrancy and creativity of the young people of west London,” said a spokesman.

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GOODBYE: Sally Coates displays her medals at her desk at Burlington Danes Academy, Shepherds Bush

Tributes paid to Sally Coates as she announces she is leaving the job that helped a Shepherds Bush school go from being in special measures to become ‘outstanding’, reports Magda Ibrahim

ame Sally Coates is moving from her role as principal of Burlington Danes Academy in September after reviving the school’s fortunes. The talented headteacher – who turned Burlington Danes, part of the ARK Academies group, from special measures to Ofsted outstanding in five years – will move to school group United Learning. “I will really miss the wonderful friends that I have made at Burlington Danes among staff members, parents and of course students,” said Dame Sally. “I have no doubt that you will thrive as an exceptional

school over the coming years.” Dame Sally has been appointed director of United Learning’s southern academies and will oversee the performance of its 15 secondary academies and free schools in southern England, including Wilberforce Primary in W10 and Paddington Academy. In January 2013, she became a Dame in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for her achievements at Burlington Danes. Lord Stanley Fink, chair of governors at Burlington Danes Academy, said: “On behalf of the whole school, I want to thank Sally for her

hard work and the inspirational way she led our school. From a challenging beginning, Burlington Danes is now one of the best academies in the country.” Lucy Heller, the chief executive of ARK, added: “Sally will be much missed by parents, staff and students for the inspiring and exceptional way she led Burlington Danes. “It is testament to Sally and her team that Burlington Danes has been transformed into an outstanding academy having been in special measures in 2006. We are sorry to see her go, but wish her every success in her new role. She leaves Burlington Danes in a position to excel as we appoint her successor.” ARK Schools and the governing body are currently recruiting a new principal, who will be in post at the beginning of the new school year in September.

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z Driving the whole of the borough – from Shepherds Bush to Putney Bridge – there is no better way to see the local sights than a trip on the 220 bus, says Daanial Chaudhry. Check out six of his favourites

S A REGULAR user of the 220 bus, it has always fascinated me to look on to the streets (admittedly often while sitting in traffic). From our green parks and the many theatres to local markets and shopping centres, the borough has a vast array of things to offer. Although my usual journey spans a fraction of the 220’s line, the full route extends all the way from Willesden Junction to Wandsworth. Here are the most interesting things I’ve found along the way. STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 26

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WORMWOOD SCRUBS

Wormwood Scrubs is the biggest park in Hammersmith & Fulham and although it is sometimes forgotten, it is a great place to go for a stroll in the park, a picnic or even a kickabout. The vast expanses of grass and trees provide an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;escape to the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which is just down the road.

White City

The iconic Grade II-listed BBC building in White City, which is shaped like a giant question mark, opened in 1960 and was home to the broadcaster until last year. It is now being redeveloped. Did you know? The area was dubbed White City after the Franco-British Exhibition and Olympic Games were held in 1908.

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Shepherds Bush

Westfield London is the largest urban shopping centre in Europe, and I’m sure you don’t need me to explain what is in store when you visit. There’s every shop you can think of and more just a bus ride away. But make sure you avoid the pricey Village – unless you’ve recently won the lottery! Did you know? The most northern part of Shepherds Bush Green used to be called Waterloo Place. Did you know? The tightest bend on the underground is in Shepherds Bush and is called the Caxton Curve, named after the street that it passes beneath. 27

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Brook Green Kerbisher and Malt, one of my favourite fish and chip shops in west London, is located opposite Brook Green – it’s not too expensive at just over £5 a head, but the quality is superb. Sit in the park and eat.

Hammersmith Broadway shopping centre is slap bang in the middle, but take a walk down King Street and you'll find the Lyric Theatre. It's as good as the West End, and I would recommend the new series of the Secret Theatre shows next month. The Eventim Hammersmith Apollo is a great place to go to see internationally renowned artists perform. I remember seeing Ke$ha and LMFAO a few years ago. Recent guests include Jason Derulo and Susan Boyle, while Professor Green will be playing part of his headline tour here on May 23. Hammersmith Fitness and Squash Centre is a great place if you are looking to get fit or just want to exercise. There are daily gym and exercise sessions for 11 to 16-year-olds, and several other activities that you can go to including karate and street dancing. Parparellu is a great restaurant along Fulham Palace Road. It is one of the few eateries in London that offers Maltese cuisine. As such it is popular with those from Malta as well as Londoners looking to try something different. Did you know? Before Hammersmith bus station was built to ease congestion, buses would have to go all the way round the gyratory instead. Did you know? The A4 chopped several streets in half and cut the River Thames off from King Street. Subsequently the original grand entrance of the town hall was shut.

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Fulham Fulham Cemetery was opened in 1865 during Queen Victoria’s reign. Interestingly it is the oldest cemetery in the borough and covers just under 13 acres. And it’s just off Fulham Palace Road, so keep an eye out when you’re on the 220. One of the three big football clubs in the borough, Fulham, play their home matches at Craven Cottage – which is just off Fulham Palace Road. Although you may not support them, going to a football match is bound to be a great day out. Did you know? Mohamed Al Fayed – the former owner of Harrods – helped Fulham get promoted by heavily investing in the club after he took it over in 1997. Bishops Park is listed in English Heritage’s Register of Parks, and hosts two main events every year, fireworks on bonfire night and celebrations for the Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race each spring. And I can’t forget the River Thames and Putney Bridge, which are both great for a walk. Did you know? Across Putney Bridge is St Mary’s Church, which features in the Dickens novel David Copperfield. Did you know? The first speed bump was installed in Fulham in Linver Road in 1984.

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TIME TO LEAD: New UK Youth Parliament member for H&F and Phoenix High School pupil Rahima Begum PICTURES BY LEIGH QUINNELL

What does it feel like to hear that you’ve been elected to parliament? Rahima Begum thinks it still hasn’t quite sunk in. She tells Magda Ibrahim what it’s really like to campaign for votes, and how she reacted when she realised that she had won

otes for 16-year-olds and stronger links between local employers and young people are just two of the issues on the agenda for the borough’s new UK Youth Parliament members. Future politicos battled it out to be elected Hammersmith & Fulham’s Member of Youth Parliament – with Rahima Begum taking on the mantle for the coming year, and Mina Mahdi chosen as her deputy. Having already served as deputy MYP for a year, 16-year-old Rahima plans to campaign on votes for 16-year-olds, as well as promoting the

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‘It felt like a dream when my name was called out’ local borough youth forum, and developing links between employers and young people. “Having been the deputy for a year, it actually taught me about the amount of work involved in being MYP, and prepared me for the role,” she explains. The Phoenix High School student was elected at the end of February and will attend national UK Youth parliament meetings, including a prestigious House of Commons debate in November. “I was terrified before the election and it still hasn’t really quite sunk in that I’ve been elected as MYP,” reveals Rahima. “I wanted it so much, but I just didn’t know if it would happen. “All my friends came to support me during the campaign, but it still felt like a dream when my name was called out.” One of Rahima’s major goals is to help match employers with young people looking for work. “I have done a lot of work experience since Year 9, such as with the BBC and a local hairdresser, and I STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 34

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Name: Daanial Chaudhry Age: 15 School: Reading School, Berkshire Role: Candidate in UKYP elections 2014; current h&f buzz Youth Editor About me: I love languages, and the diversity of H&F is amazing. Westfield has become my second home, and I aim to achieve big things for young people. I think the issue of a higher minimum wage for under 18s is really important, as it is just £3.72 at the moment.

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Name: Rahima Begum Age: 16 School: Phoenix High School, White City Role: Member of Youth Parliament for Hammersmith & Fulham About me: I live in White City and was elected as Deputy MYP last year. I originally thought I’d work in hair and beauty but I seem to have caught the politics bug. I am studying for GCSEs in the core subjects, as well as history, French and business.

Rahima: ‘It felt like a dream’

have got to know local employers who’ve told me they are always looking for young people,” she says. “A lot of young people don’t know what they want to do when they are older, but I found work experience has helped me 100 per cent.” And Rahima is adamant

that her involvement in the UKYP is important in giving local young people a voice. “This is the best way of making sure people in your constituency are being heard,” she adds. “Don’t sit on your backside complaining you can’t get things done. Just get up and do it.”

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Rahima will be supported by the elected deputy MYP, Mina Mahdi, who capitalised on her strong links in the community to win the spot. Mina, 16, a pupil at Lady Margaret School, is a keen debater, and hopes to use her skills in the role. “I wanted to be the voice of

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Name: Mina Mahdi Age: 16 School: Lady Margaret School, Fulham Role: Deputy Member of Youth Parliament for Hammersmith & Fulham About me: I love debating and have recently taken part in debates at SOAS university. I’m passionate about travel – my favourite place is Venice – and I’m fluent in Arabic. At school, I study geography, history, psychology and English literature for A level.

the 11,000 young people in our borough and help them embark on a successful new chapter in their lives,” explains Mina. “It was an honour to be elected to represent young people, and I am also excited about the new experiences I will be embarking on as I will be attending conventions, meetings with decision makers and lobbying for

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Name: Fred Gill Age: 17 School: Burlington Danes Academy, Shepherds Bush Role: UKYP Procedures Group Representative; former Member of Youth Parliament for H&F 2012-14 About me: Studying for A-levels in maths, further maths, economics and physics and I live in Wood Lane. Also performed in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing in front of Prince Charles.

change locally so that young people’s voices are heard.” Rahima and Mina will now be invited to attend national events, including the annual UKYP House of Commons debate and the annual sitting, at Lancaster University in July, where topics for the UKYP manifesto for the coming year will be chosen. And standing in the election process for the first

time was Daanial Chaudhry – a 15-year-old from Shepherds Bush – who has been involved with the Borough Youth Forum and h&f buzz since moving to the area last year. His manifesto included plans to develop better links between young people and local employers, as well as raising the national minimum wage for apprentices.

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SPEAK OUT!

all beautiful, with beauty coming from within, to secure her prize in the Hammersmith & Fulham regional final. Other competing schools included Fulham College Boys’ School, Fulham Enterprise Studio, Burlington Danes Academy, Phoenix High School, The London Oratory and Sacred Heart High School. The audience of more than 100 also enjoyed singing by Fulham Cross Girls’ Glee Entertainers from year 7, led by Annie Dale. Principal Bernie Peploe said: “We are proud to see

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We are proud to see our students making up seven of the 17 finalists

our students making up seven of the 17 finalists, with Khadija scooping first prize.” Khadija’s award was presented by Rosie Marshall, Key Stage 4 learning and progress co-ordinator at Fulham Cross. Jack Petchey’s Speak Out Challenge is available to every state secondary SHOUT IT: school in London Jack Petchey Speak Out regional final and Essex, winner Khadija funded by the Binbrek from Jack Petchey Fulham Cross Foundation and Girls’ School run by the It takes real courage to stand up in front Speakers Trust, a charity which believes of a tough judging panel and impress them with that everybody should have your public speaking... but Fulham Cross pupils the skills, confidence and desire to speak in public. have inner confidence, reports Tim Harrison Training is given before students compete. on’t argue with a presenters and the founder Fulham Cross Girls’ Fulham Cross of Pret a Manger declared School, which is rated student. You’ll Khadija the winner after ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, was never win! listening to a total of 18 this year ranked in the top Khadija Binbrek has just speakers at the event scooped first place in the hosted by Fulham Cross; the three per cent of schools nationally for students’ regional final of the Jack only non-faith, girls-only progress between leaving school in the borough. Petchey Speak Out primary school and sitting competition, wowing the She spoke out on ‘The GCSEs, and is second only to judges with her words of truth about beauty’, the associated Fulham wisdom about ‘beauty’. delivering a rousing College Boys’ School in the A panel of assessors commentary culminating in borough rankings. which included BBC news her declaration that we are

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S E M TI Cells full of cockroaches, violent prison inmates... daily life behind bars in the United States is anything but a holiday camp, as Zakaria Arif, 14, discovered when he met an author who had been inside, and written all about it

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HARD TIMES

n unassuming stockbroker from the north of England is not the usual type of inmate you would expect to see in one of the most dangerous prisons in America. So when Shaun Attwood walked into my school hall, at Burlington Danes Academy in Wood Lane, I was shocked to hear he had spent six years living in a high-security unit in Arizona, with gangs of violent criminals. This was a man who went from being a successful stockbroker to a drug dealer, shunned by his friends and family because of his convictions and time in prison. And he was at my school, sharing his experience and

WORLD BOOK DAY SPECIAL REPORT inspiration for writing novels, as part of our World Book Day celebrations. I knew absolutely nothing about him in the first place â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but when he first started speaking, the stories reminded me of something like Prison Break. Because he had been in the Arizona prison system, I expected Shaun to be tattooed and muscular, but he was actually bald, and wearing a grey suit. In other words, the complete opposite of what I expected. Despite a successful career in finance, he got involved in the drugs scene in the US, and was arrested in his home by a SWAT team in 2002. In 2004 the millionaire broker was sentenced to nine and a half years for money

BUZZ 4.2014 WHAT an in-tents experience: Author Shaun Attwood, left, spent six years in an Arizona jail, above, after being convicted of drug offences. Now he wants to tell others of his experiences, so they can avoid a similar fate

laundering and drug offences, eventually serving almost six years. In jail he started a blog called Jon’s Jail Journal to share true stories of his own experiences and his fellow convicts and raise awareness of prisoners’ rights. Since his release in 2007, he has written four books – Hard Time, Prison Time, Party Time and a self-help book called Lessons – and worked to educate young people about how destructive drugs are, and the reality of going to prison. Shaun spoke about violence, gang culture and the cells in the prison that were filled with cockroaches, but one of the most horrifying parts for me was when he showed pictures of one of

the prisoners who became infected after being bitten by a spider. His cellmate was threatening him all the time, and the conditions were very bad. He had to pay his punishment, though. The talk made me so aware that drugs and partying are not the

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I can’t change my past, but I can share my story

things to do, and it got me thinking about what life is really like in prison. Shaun’s talk definitely made me more interested in World Book Day, as I was expecting to see an author like Michael Morpurgo, and I even asked him about his inspiration for writing books after leaving prison. I’ve started reading his book Prison Time, and I think having met Shaun has really helped me to get into the book, and inspired me to write more. In his talk at Burlington Danes Academy Shaun Attwood said: “I realised I couldn’t change my past, but I resolved to go out and share my story with people in the hope they wouldn’t make my mistakes.”

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Sparks fly in an emotion-filled book (and film) about heartbreak, sadness and love, says reporter and Hammersmith Academy pupil Sarah Abdullahi, 12, of The Fault in Our Stars

HE novel The Fault in Our Stars is written by part author/part YouTube blogger John Green, a man who is able to so eloquently create characters with such unique and flawed personalities that you can’t help but feel for their plights. And that’s exactly what he does so brilliantly in The Fault in our Stars. The book primarily revolves around the life of Hazel Grace Lancaster (played by Divergent star Shailene Woodley in the forthcoming film), a girl who has been diagnosed with lung cancer – as well as that of Augustus Waters, but we haven’t got to that bit yet. Anyway it all begins with Hazel going to her cancer support group (or the ‘heart of Jesus’ as she likes to refer to it) and this is where she meets

Augustus Waters, and then sparks fly. Err…..no, they begin to argue about a smoking metaphor (romantic, huh?). Anyway I digress, the book goes on to tell us about Augustus and Hazel’s relationship as well as the threat of cancer on her life. This is where Peter van Houten comes in, the author of a book called An Imperial

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You’re probably thinking of the 102 different ways you can bury my body!

Affliction which happens to be Hazel’s favourite book. She has a lifelong desire to meet said author and to ask him what happens to Anna, the book’s main character, at the end of An Imperial Affliction when Anna suddenly ends the book mid-sentence. Hazel and Augustus go on to travel to Amsterdam to find Van Houten. They experience a whirlwind of emotions including heartbreak, sadness and love to find out what happens to Anna. Without giving too much away, let’s just say after that, things happen. (Exciting, I know!) You’re probably thinking of the 102 different ways you can bury my body right now but if you want to know what happens, read the book. Trust me, you won’t regret

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PUNCHY: From left, Shailene Woodley in blockbuster film Divergent (see page 45); the cover of The Fault in our Stars; author John Green; and the film poster

it! The novel is filled with heart-wrenching moments as well as amazing philosophical quotes that leave you wondering how a 16-year-old could ever think of that. Some of my favourites are: “Some infinities are bigger than other infinities”, and: “You gave me a forever within the numbered days, and I’m grateful”. In just 313 pages, John Green manages to transfix his readers with descriptions of the mundane life of Hazel Grace Lancaster, a 16-yearold teenager. How he does this, God only knows, but what’s more important is that he can, and that’s what makes The Fault in Our Stars such a fine number one bestseller. Its witty dialogue, the quirky characters and emotional and overwhelmingly sad moments make it such a great, profoundly moving novel.

THE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL

What happens when future worlds diverge?

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all in black: Theo James and Shailene Woodley star in the film Divergent, which hits the cinema screens this month

With the film Divergent released in the UK this month, reporter Francesca Scott shares her thoughts on the original novel by American author Veronica Roth

read the first book of the trilogy Divergent a couple of months ago, and although I felt as though I might not like it at first, I ended up loving it so much I had to buy the other two books in the series! When I started reading I felt as though the author, American V eronica Roth, was trying to replicate the recent phenomenon of The Hunger Games, the tale of a televised fight to the death. Many elements of the story are similar to those in this trilogy, but in the end it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really seem to matter.

One of the main things I loved about this book was the way the author made the characters so easy to imagine. I especially liked the main character, Tris, for having such a strong voice, and determined personality. Maybe it was this that made the book so thoughtprovoking and inspiring. Overall, I thought it was a really well-written book, and the fast pace of the plot made it hard for me to put it down. The film stars Kate Winslet, Shailene Woodley and Theo James, and focuses on Trisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s search for the truth.

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Foster carer for teenagers and parent & child placements Louise McKenzie grew up in Fulham. As the youngest child of an extended family, her home was always buzzing with children. “It’s the same now,” she laughed. “Having other kids coming in and out is great for the children I care for.” A foster carer for 12 years, Louise answered an advert, phoned up to inquire, and completed a course where she met other carers. Now 44, Louise believes training is essential to fully understand the realities of being a foster carer. It partly involves educating your own family to expect unfamiliar children to suddenly appear. “My nieces and nephews are always part of the home as I didn’t have any children of my own,” said Louise. Most foster children stay with Louise for a minimum of three months. The longest has been a year. Originally she planned to look after five to 10-year-olds, but someone suggested caring for teenagers. Louise looked after several teenager before a placement changed everything.

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After a week and a half, the 16-year-old girl revealed she was pregnant. Without intending to, Louise had become a parent & child carer, supporting the girl through her pregnancy, and being present at Queen Charlotte’s for the birth. “That drew us very close. It was a very proud moment.” She and the teenager are still in contact, 12 years on. The ‘girl’ is now a mother of two, at university. The children refer to Louise as their grandmother. For Louise, conversation is the key to getting through to young people who may have had troubled backgrounds. “I try to discuss everything,” she said. “You talk, you nurture, and the feedback helps them.” Louise believes she learns a lot from each young person who is placed with her. Many teenagers text her on her birthday, or call in to go out together on shopping trips. She now helps train and support other foster carers. The key qualities, she believes, are being non-judgemental, open-minded and respectful. “You need to be patient, and you can’t judge young people’s circumstances before they come to you.” If Louise does need support, she can always call on her supervising social worker. It isn’t always plain sailing. “I’ve experienced children who refuse to get up or go to school, children who steal, or invite other people in when they shouldn’t, children who’ve been involved in crime and ended up in court, children who won’t come home at night because it’s more fun out there.” There is financial support for foster carers, but the real reward, says Louise, is seeing young people move on from the place they are when they arrive to when they leave, and knowing that she’s made a difference. She advises anyone thinking about fostering to ask any question on their mind when they are at the early application and assessment stage. “No question is silly, and you need to go in with your eyes open,” she said. All names have been changed.

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NIGHT BIG SMILES: Clockwise from top, Fulham College’s Chris Cox and H&F children’s services boss Andrew Christie; Collins AkakpoAtubrah; parents look on; Winona O’Dell-Athill is overwhelmed

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS There’s been a veritable gold rush at Fulham College, where so many students have won DoE medals that the teacher who inspired them got a prize of his own, writes Tim Harrison 48

early 50 Fulham College students have gained Duke of Edinburgh awards – a phenomenal achievement by a single educational centre. The award winners were dubbed ‘a striking example to us all’ at the presentation ceremony, staged at the town hall in Hammersmith. Fulham College boys’ school and Fulham Enterprise Studio students gained more awards than any centre in Hammersmith & Fulham borough… an achievement recognised by geography teacher Chris Cox being given his own award

for outstanding service to a scheme which, for half a century, has encouraged youth volunteering, initiative, physical fitness and practical skills. Andrew Christie, children’s services director of three London boroughs, who presented the awards, said: “I was particularly impressed that Fulham College had such a large cohort of students successful in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards… and at their exemplary manner. “As I presented the certificates, student after student approached me confidently, shook hands,

BUZZ 4.2014 ROYAL ACCOLADES: Clockwise from top, Mohammed Abdelmagid gets his award from H&F’s Andrew Christie; a big smile; Jemima Thompson-Vidal and Sabreena BisaDiamond share a hug; William Morris pupil Youssef Adam; H&F DoE co-ordinator Jesse Foyle; and Fulham College boys

engaged eye contact and conducted a brief and courteous exchange. “These young people are a great reflection on the school and the awards scheme, and their behaviour is a striking example to us all.” The DoE scheme, established by the monarch’s consort in 1956, gives young people aged 14-24 the chance to develop skills and fulfil their potential. Students achieve the award by completing a personal programme of activities. Fulham College students received 47 gold awards – the biggest number for any centre in Hammersmith and

students at Fulham College Fulham. There were also 20 boys’ school are enrolled in silver awards for Year 11 the scheme, which the school students – again the biggest has supported for a decade. number for any DoE centre in Returning ex-students the borough – and 25 bronze assist with the programme, prizes. Fulham Enterprise Studio saw its first two bronze which is co-ordinated by Chris Cox with help from medals awarded. librarian Paul Boxer Haseeb Sarwary, and personal coach who completed MORE Gemma Powell. DoE bronze and PICTURES! Mr Cox has also silver, said: “It was SEE All the photos supported the one of the best from the night: development of experiences that www.lbhf.gov.uk/flickr DoE at H&F Action I have ever had. on Disability “It has helped a (formerly Hafad), lot to understand the William Morris Sixth Form, world I live in, and how Phoenix High School and important it is to work as via the Hammersmith & part of a team.” Nearly half the key stage 4 Fulham Open Award.

BUZZ 4.2014 RIGHT ON TRACK: Clockwise from top, Adam Wilson, Tim Anoom and Harper Maury enjoy the session; coach John Husbands is outrun; coach Kirsten Kitchen works with Cameron PereiraGreene, Dijon Andrew and Tia Macqueen; coach Sarada Nag will work with local young people. Main picture: Francesca Warham throws a howler

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Club aims to triple the number of young people in athletics

hames Valley Harriers have launched a coaching programme aimed at introducing youngsters to the sport. The althetics club which is based at the Linford Christie stadium in the north of the borough at Wormwood Scrubs, behind Hammersmith Hospital, is promoting Kids on Track to persuade seven to 11-year-olds to put down their games consoles and get active. Headed by the club’s Sarada Nag, a 30-year-old specialist at 200m and 400m, the programme mixes gentle competition with fun training. The target is to triple the number of west London children taking up athletics. New Saturday morning coaching sessions dovetail with another weekend programme – a joint venture with Queens Park Rangers – which is already proving popular with older children. “We are delighted that so many children in the community are taking up athletics and that we can continue to encourage them,” said TVH chairman Michael Parker. The club works with all standards of athlete, from complete novices to Olympic champions, and competes at all levels on the road, cross country and track & field, as well as operating a joggers’ group. The trackside clubhouse is open for refreshments on training days, while the club’s hall area is used for indoor work and events. Social events held in the HQ are also part of the club scene. The club has been in existence since 1887, and is one of the oldest in the UK.

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TREADING THE BOARDS: Main picture, Sean McCrystal performs at the National Theatre in Emil & The Detectives. Above, Isabella Stephens and Ross Mckenzie Solomon in rehearsals. Inset far right, Anna Haste gives Fulhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stagecoach two thumbs up

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Just like watching the detectives Three local actors can now add the National Theatre to their CVs – even though they’re still not teenagers! Magda Ibrahim reports on the success of the trio of Stagecoach youngsters making their West End debuts in glittering style

part have worked very hard.” Sean, from Stagecoach Fulham, and Elena and Helena, from the Stagecoach Kensington school, were chosen to form part of Emil’s band of detectives in Carl Miller’s stage adaptation of the classic 1929 novel. Meanwhile, students at the part-time stage school – which teaches singing, dance and drama – have been busy preparing for a high-energy performance of the Broadway show Fame, as part of their end-of-term production. “It has been great watching our udding actors from a local end-of-term performances come theatre school have been together,” adds Alison. treading the boards at the And it’s not just the students who National Theatre after winning are toasting success, as Stagecoach roles in a leading family production. Fulham teacher Anna Jordan was Sean McCrystal, 10; Elena Schiavo, recently awarded the Bruntwood 11; and Helena Prize for playwriting. Wheatley, 12, from Anna’s theatre school submitted script Stagecoach, have will now be been wowing developed in audiences during a partnership with the production of Emil Royal Exchange, and the Detectives while she continues at the prestigious to develop original theatre in pieces for London’s South Stagecoach Bank. Fulham students Stagecoach to perform. Fulham principal Stagecoach Alison Bullman offers early-stages says: “It has been classes for a really busy start children aged four to the year and we to six and main are immensely school classes proud of all our take place for six students. to 18-year-olds. “The It has been great l For details, visit: performance of watching our end-of- www.stagecoach. Emil and The co.uk or call term performances Detectives is Stagecoach fantastic and the Fulham on 0845 come together students taking 2025 727.

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Old Oak Football Club

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Tuesday 15th April 5pm-7pm Age: 11-19 Football skills and drills, matches and games. Old Oak Community and Children’s . Centre, 76 Braybrook Street, W12 0AP East Acton Station, Bus Routes: 283, 72, 70, 228, 7, 272, 260

Kayaking

LDF

Wednesday 16th April 12pm-2pm Age: 11-19 Outdoor kayaking on the River Thames! You must book in advance-limited places available. Furnivall Sculling Club,19 Lower Mall, W6 9DJ Hammersmith / Ravenscourt Park

Girls Football and Fitness LDF Wednesday 16th April – Thursday 17th April 12pm-2pm Age: 11-19 Girls only fitness for football – includes skills, drills and games. Burlington Danes Academy, Wood Lane, W12 OHL White City and East Acton, Bus Routes: 220, 172, 7

Swimming

LDF

Wednesday 16th April 1pm-2pm Age: 11-19 Swimming session for all levels, please book your place in advancelimited spaces available. Phoenix Fitness Centre and Janet Adegoke Swimming Pool, Bloemfontein Road, W12 7DB East Acton, Bus routes: 283

Sports Tournament Fun Day LDF

Wednesday 16th April 10am-12pm Age: 11-19 Round robin games and matches, indoors and outdoors – very fun! Addison Youth Club, 45 Redan Street, W14 0AB Goldhawk Road, Bus routes: 72, 220, 283

To book (unless otherwise stated): 020 8735 5379

info@letmeplay.co.uk

Basketball Jam

Football Tournament

LDF

Thursday 17th April 3pm-5pm Age: 11-19 Basketball Jam with music, 3 vs 3 tournament and prizes to be won! South Park Basketball Courts, 88 Peterborough Road, SW6 3BA Parsons Green, Bus Routes: 28, 295

Multisports 11-13s

LDF

Tuesday 22nd April – Friday 25th April 11am-3pm Age: 11-13 Mixed ball games and matches all week! Avonmore Primary School, Avonmore Road W14 8SH Hammersmith, Bus Routes: 49

Multisports

LDF

Tuesday 22nd April – Friday 25th April 11am-3pm Age: 11-19 Football, Basketball, Dodgeball and Volleyball all week! Hurlingham & Chelsea School, Peterborough Road, SW6 3ED Parsons Green Bus Routes: 295, 72, 220, 14, 414

Basketball & Football Tournament day LDF Tuesday 22nd April 1pm-3pm Age: 11-19 Action-packed day of games and tournaments in both sports. Basketball and Football challenges to improve your technique and ball control skills! Burlington Danes Academy, Wood Lane, W12 OHL White City and East Acton, Bus Routes: 220, 172, 7

For more info: 0845 313 3933

LDF

Tuesday 22nd April 3pm-5pm Age: 11-19 Come alone or in a team, winner’s trophy, man of the match and prizes up for grabs! Eel Brook Eel Brook Football Pitches, Walham Green, Musgrave Crescent, SW6 4QE Fulham Broadway, Parsons Green, Bus Routes: 11, 22, 28, 295, 31, 424

Old Oak Football Club

LDF

Tuesday 22nd April 5pm-7pm 11-19 Football skills and drills, matches and games! Old Oak Community and Children’s Centre, 76 Braybrook Street, W12 0AP. East Acton Station, Bus Routes: 283, 72, 70, 228, 7, 272, 260

Tennis Camp

LDF

Wednesday 23rd – Friday 25th April 11am-1pm Age: 11-19 Tennis camp with matches and games to improve your racquet skills! Ravenscourt Park Tennis Courts, Ravenscourt Avenue, W6 0TZ Ravenscourt Park, Bus Routes: 190, 267, 27, 391

Fun Day Football

LDF

Wednesday 23rd April 12pm-1:30pm Age: 11-19 Football training, skills and drills for the match of the day! Addison Youth Club, 45 Redan Street, W14 0AB Goldhawk Road, Bus routes: 72, 220, 283

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www.lbhf.gov.uk/youthlife

Swimming

LDF

Thursday 24th April 1pm-2pm Age: 11-19 Swimming session for all levels, please book your place in advance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; limited spaces available! Phoenix Fitness Centre and Janet Adegoke Swimming Pool, Bloemfontein Road, W12 7DB East Acton, Bus routes: 283

Football Tournament @ Ravenscourt Park LDF

BDA Football Tournament LDF

Wednesday 23rd April 12pm-3pm Age: 11-19 Football for all levels and ages â&#x20AC;&#x201C; come along to win the top prize. Burlington Danes Academy, Wood Lane, W12 OHL White City and East Acton, Bus Routes: 220, 172, 7

Multi-Sports Challenge Day LDF

Thursday 24th April 1pm-4pm Age: 11-19 Football tournament day, Prizes for all! Meet our coaches at football pitch! Ravenscourt Park, Ravenscourt Avenue, W6 0SL Ravenscourt Park, Bus Routes: 190, 267, 27, 391

Borough Sports Championships

LDF

Friday 25th April 3pm-6pm Age: 11-19 Want to be a champion? Come to the Borough Sports championships to win the title in your chosen disciplines. Linford Christie Stadium, Du Cane Road, W12 0DF East Acton, Bus Routes 7, 70

Thursday 24th April 12pm-2pm Age: 11-19 Athletics challenges and fun sports games, 100m sprint, triple jump and rounders! Addison Youth Club, 45 Redan Street, W14 0AB Goldhawk Road, Bus Routes: 72, 220, 283

To book (unless otherwise stated): 020 8735 5379

info@letmeplay.co.uk

Acting and Dance Fun Day

M USIC AN D PE RFORM ING ARTS ACTIVITI ES

LDF

11 020 3475 75 pla info@letme

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Salsa Music and Spanish Cookery LDF

LDF

Monday 14th April – Thursday 17th April 9:30am-12pm Age: 11-19 Intensive drama workshops by a theatre professional. Phoenix High School, The Cur ve, W12 0RQ White City or East Acton, Bus Routes: 95

Performing Arts Camp

LDF

Monday 14th April – Thursday 17th April 11am-2pm Age: 11-19 Dance, music and drama… and a final performance created by you! Hurlingham & Chelsea School, Peterborough Road, SW6 3ED Parsons Green, Bus Routes: 295, 72, 220, 14, 414

The Voice

LDF

Monday 14th April – Thursday 17th April 2pm-4pm Age: 11-19 Professional vocal workshops to focus on your singing and harness your technique. Bush Studios, 151 The Arches, Shepherds Bush, W12 7LA Shepherds Bush Market, Bus routes: 72, 95, 148, 220, 272

For more info: 0845 313 3933

Tuesday 15th April 12pm-3pm Age: 11-19 If you like to act, dance…it doesn’t matter which, you will learn so much and have fun while doing it! The Moat School, Bishops Avenue, SW6 6EG Putney Bridge, Bus routes: 72, 95, 220, 272

Wednesday 16th April – Thursday 17th April 11am-2pm Age: 11-19 Create recipes from ingredients we provide with a Latino theme – music and food! Fulham Court, Tudor Rose Hall, Shottendane Rd, SW6 5TJ Parsons Green, Bus routes: 14, 414, 424

Street Dance Basics

LDF

Wednesday 16th April 1.30-3pm Age: 11-19 Learn the basic street dance routines with a dance professional! Addison Youth Club, 45 Redan Street, W14 0AB Goldhawk Road, Bus routes: 72, 220, 283

Street Dance Master Class LDF Thursday 17th April 1pm-4pm Age: 11-19 Unique opportunity to learn from an accomplished street dance coach. Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College, 1 Gliddon Rd, W14 9BL Barons Court, West Kensington, Kensington (Olympia), Bus Route: 9, 10, 27, 33, 190, 209, 211, 220, 266

fis@lbhf.gov.uk

www.lbhf.gov.uk/youthlife

Hip Hop Dance

Lyric Writing

LDF

il Tuesday 22nd April – Friday 25th Apr 9:30am-12pm Age: 11-19 Hip hop workshops from the very best dancers. Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 0RQ White City or East Acton, Bus routes: 95

Acting Workshops

LDF

il Tuesday 22nd April – Friday 25th Apr 11am-1pm Age: 11-19 es Specific workshops for acting techniqu Hurlingham & Chelsea School, Peterborough Road, SW6 3ED Parsons Green, Bus Routes: 295, 72, 220, 14, 414

Acting Master Classes

LDF

Tuesday 22nd April 12pm-3pm Age: 11-19 Join this afternoon of acting classes Burlington Danes Academy, Wood Lane, W12 OHL White City and East Acton, Bus Routes: 220, 172, 7

Street Dance

LDF

Tuesday 22nd April – Wednesday 23rd April 12pm-3pm Age: 11-19 Learn dance routines each day inspired by hip hop and popping Burlington Danes Academy, Wood Lane, W12 OHL White City and East Acton, Bus Routes: 220, 172, 7

Drama and Dance Fun Day LDF

Wednesday 23rd April 10am-12pm Age: 11-19 Dance your socks off and act like the superstars Action on Disability, Greswell Centre, Greswell Street, SW6 6PX Putney Bridge Bus routes: 220

LDF

Wednesday 23rd April – Thursday 24th April 12pm-2.30pm Age: 11-19 Learn from a performing singer/ song writer the art of writing meaningful lyrics Bush Studios, 151 The Arches, Shepherds Bush, W12 7LA Shepherds Bush Market, Bus routes: 72, 95, 148, 220, 272

Fun Day Performing Arts Class LDF Wednesday 23rd April 1:30pm-3pm Age: 11-19 Improve performance skills in acting/ music/drama Addison Youth Club, 45 Redan Street W14 0AB Goldhawk Road, Bus routes: 72, 220, 283

Glee!

LDF

Thursday 24th April 11am-3pm Age: 11-19 Based on the Hit TV Show GLEE! Sing, Dance, Act Burlington Danes Academy, Wood Lane, W12 OHL White City and East Acton, Bus Routes: 220, 172, 7

Hammersmith’s Got Talent 2014! LDF Friday 25th April 2pm-4pm Age: 11-19 Borough arts competition – sing, dance, perform! Win trophies and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Road, W12 7LS Shepherds Bush Market underground/Goldhawk Road, Bus Routes: 72, 95, 148, 220, 272

To book (unless otherwise stated): 020 8735 5379

info@letmeplay.co.uk

EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES MON 14TH APRIL

TUES 15TH APRIL

WEDS 16TH APRIL DRAMA

DRAMA

9.30am-12pm Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 ORQ

ACTION ON DISABILITY PROGRAMME

9.30am-4.00pm Greswell Centre SW6 6PX

9.30am-4.00pm, Greswell Centre SW6 6PX

PHOENIX SAFE PROGRAMME

SPORTS CHALLENGE FUN DAY

10am-3pm Phoenix High School W12 7DB

10am-12pm The Moat School, Bishops Ave, SW6 6EG

10am-12pm Bridge Academy, Finlay Street, SW6 6HB

PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

ACTION ON DISABILITY GAMES AND FITNESS

10am-12pm, Addison Youth Club, W14 0AB

11am-2pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED BASKETBALL & MULTISPORT CAMP

11am-3pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED MAKE UP & NAILS

12pm-3pm Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 ORQ FASHION DESIGN

1pm-3pm Burlington Danes Academy, W12 OHL TABLE TENNIS

1-3pm Bridge Academy, Finlay St, SW6 6HB FOOTBALL

1-3pm Linford Christie Stadium W12 0DF THE VOICE

2pm-4pm Bush Studios, W12 7LA JUNIOR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

2pm-5pm Linford Christie Stadium W12 0DF SENIOR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

5pm-7pm Linford Christie Stadium, W12 0DF MASBRO YOUTH PROJECT

5-8pm Masbro Centre, W14 0LR WHITE CITY YOUTH PROJECT

6.30-9.30pm Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre, W12 7PH OLD OAK YOUTH PROJECT

7.30-10pm 76 Braybrook Street, W12 7PH

ACTION ON DISABILITY GAMES AND FITNESS

SPORTS TOURNAMENT FUN DAY

10am-12pm Bridge Academy, Finlay Street, SW6 6HB

PHOENIX SAFE PROGRAMME

10am-3pm, Phoenix School, W12 7DB

PHOENIX SAFE PROGRAMME

SALSA MUSIC AND SPANISH COOKERY

10am-3pm Phoenix School W12 7DB

11am-2pm Fulham Court, Tudor Rose Hall, SW6 5TJ

PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

11am-2pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED

BASKETBALL & MULTISPORT CAMP

11am-3pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED

FOOTBALL TRAINING AND GAMES

GRAFFITI ART WORKSHOP

12pm-2pm Clem Attlee Estate, SW6 7RX

12pm-1.30pm Addison Youth Club, W14 0AB

ACTING AND DANCE FUN DAY

KAYAKING

12pm-3pm The Moat School, Bishops Ave, SW6 6EG

12pm-2pm Furnivall Sculling Club,19 Lower Mall, W6 9DJ

MAKE UP & NAILS

12pm-3pm Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 ORQ FASHION TOUR DAY – WESTFIELD

12pm-4pm Meet outside Shepherd’s Bush Library FOOTBALL

1pm-3pm Linford Christie Stadium, W12 ODF TABLE TENNIS

1pm-3pm Bridge Academy, SW6 6HB FASHION DESIGN

1pm-3pm Burlington Danes Academy, W12 OHL COUTURE CAKE OFF

2-4pm Action on Disability, Greswell Centre, SW6 6PX THE VOICE

2-4pm Bush Studios W12 7LA OLD OAK FOOTBALL CLUB

GIRLS FOOTBALL & FITNESS

12pm-2pm Burlington Danes Academy, W12 OHL FOOTBALL TRAINING & GAMES

12pm-2pm, Clem Attlee Estate, SW6 7RX MAKE UP & NAILS

12pm-3pm Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 ORQ SWIMMING

1pm-2pm Phoenix Fitness Centre, W12 7DB TABLE TENNIS

1pm-3pm, Bridge Academy, SW6 6HB FASHION DESIGN

1pm-3pm Burlington Danes Academy, W12 OHL FOOTBALL

1pm-3pm, Linford Christie Stadium, W12 ODF ANIMATION PROJECT

1pm-3pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED STREET DANCE BASICS

5pm-7pm Old Oak Community Centre, W12 OAP

1:30pm-3pm, Addison Youth Club, W14 0AB

OLD OAK YOUTH PROJECT

2-4pm Action on Disability, Greswell Centre, SW6 6PX

6.30-9.30pm 76 Braybrook Street, W12 OAP

COUTURE CAKE OFF

THE VOICE

SANDS END YOUTH PROJECT

2-4pm, Bush Studios W12 7LA

7-10pm Adventure Playground, SW6 2LN

6.30-9.30pm, 287 Goldhawk Road, W12 8EU

SULGRAVE YOUTH PROJECT WHITE CITY YOUTH PROJECT

6.30-9.30pm, Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre, W12 7PH BRUNSWICK CLUB

6.30-9.30pm, 34 Haldane Road, SW6 7EU

For more info: 0845 313 3933

fis@lbhf.gov.uk

www.lbhf.gov.uk/youthlife

ACTIVITY COLOUR KEY

SPORT

MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS

DISABLED YOUNG PEOPLE

THUR 17TH APRIL

ART AND FASHION

YOUTH PROJECTS

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

FRI 18TH APRIL

SAT 19TH APRIL

DRAMA

SULGRAVE YOUTH PROJECT

9.30am-12pm Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 ORQ

6.30-9.30pm 287 Goldhawk Road, W12 8EU

ACTION ON DISABILITY PROGRAMME

9.30am-4.00pm, Greswell Centre SW6 6PX ACTION ON DISABILITY GAMES AND FITNESS

10am-12pm Bridge Academy, Finlay Street, SW6 6HB PHOENIX SAFE PROGRAMME

10am-3pm Phoenix School W12 7DB PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

11am-2pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED SALSA MUSIC AND SPANISH COOKERY

11am-2pm Fulham Court, Tudor Rose Hall, SW6 5TJ BASKETBALL & MULTISPORT CAMP

11am-3pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED

GOOD FRIDAY

JEWELLERY DESIGN

12pm-1:30pm Addison Youth Club, W14 0AB FOOTBALL TRAINING & GAMES

12pm-2pm Clem Attlee Estate, SW6 7RX GIRLS FOOTBALL & FITNESS

12pm-2pm Burlington Danes Academy, W12 OHL MAKE UP & NAILS

12pm-3pm Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 ORQ FASHION DESIGN

1pm-3pm Burlington Danes Academy, W12 OHL ANIMATION PROJECT

1pm-3pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED TABLE TENNIS

1pm-3pm, Bridge Academy, SW6 6HB STREET DANCE MASTER CLASS

1pm-4pm, EH&WL College,W14 9BL BAG DESIGN

1:30pm-3pm, Addison Youth Club, W14 0AB COUTURE CAKE OFF

2-4pm Action on Disability, Greswell Centre, SW6 6PX THE VOICE

2-4pm, Bush Studios W12 7LA T-SHIRT DESIGN

2pm-4pm Fulham Court, Tudor Rose Hall, SW6 5TJ BASKETBALL JAM

3pm-5pm South Park, Basketball Courts, SW6 3BA BRUNSWICK CLUB

6.30-9.30pm 34 Haldane Road, SW6 7EU SANDS END YOUTH PROJECT

7-10pm Adventure Playground, SW6 2LN

To book (unless otherwise stated): 020 8735 5379

info@letmeplay.co.uk

EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES MON 21ST APRIL

TUES 22ND APRIL

WEDS 23RD APRIL HIP HOP DANCE

HIP HOP DANCE

9.30am-12pm Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 ORQ ACTION ON DISABILITY PROGRAMME

ACTION ON DISABILITY PROGRAMME

9.30am-4.00pm Greswell Centre SW6 6PX

9.30am-4.00pm, Greswell Centre SW6 6PX

PHOENIX SAFE PROGRAMME

10am-12pm, Action on Disability, The Greswell Centre, SW6 6PX

DRAMA AND DANCE FUN DAY

10am-3pm Phoenix School W12 7DB

PHOENIX SAFE PROGRAMME

ACTING WORKSHOPS

10am-3pm, Phoenix School, W12 7DB

11am-1pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED

TENNIS CAMP

11am-1pm, Ravenscourt Park Tennis Courts, W6 0TZ

PHOTOGRAPHY MASTER CLASS

EASTER MONDAY

9.30am-12pm Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 ORQ

11am-1pm Burlington Danes Academy, W12 OHL

ACTING WORKSHOPS

11am-1pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED

MULTISPORTS

11am-3pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED

MULTISPORTS

11am-3pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED

MULTISPORTS 11-13s

11am-3pm Avonmore Primary School, W14 8SH

MULTISPORTS 11-13s

11am-3pm Avonmore Primary School, W14 8SH

ACTING MASTER CLASSES

12pm-3pm Burlington Danes Academy, W12 OHL

FUN DAY FOOTBALL

HAIR & BEAUTY CELEBRITY LOOKS

12pm-3pm Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 ORQ STREET DANCE

12pm-3pm Burlington Danes Academy, W12 OHL

BASKETBALL & FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT DAY

1pm-3pm Burlington Danes Academy, W12 OHL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

3-5pm Eel Brook Football Pitches, SW6 4QE OLD OAK FOOTBALL CLUB

5pm-7pm Old Oak Community Centre, W12 OAP OLD OAK YOUTH PROJECT

6.30-9.30pm 76 Braybrook Street, W12 OAP SANDS END YOUTH PROJECT

7-10pm Adventure Playground, SW6 2LN

FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CUISINE

12pm-2pm Fulham Court, Tudor Rose Hall, SW6 5TJ LYRIC WRITING

ANIMATION CARTOON STRIP CREATIONS

1pm-3pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED

12pm-1:30pm Addison Youth Club, W14 0AB

12pm-2.30pm, Bush Studios, W12 7LA STREET DANCE

12pm-3pm Burlington Danes Academy, W12 OHL BDA FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

12pm-3pm, Burlington Danes Academy, Wood Lane, W12 OHL HAIR & BEAUTY CELEBRITY LOOKS

12pm-3pm Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 ORQ ANIMATION CARTOON STRIP CREATIONS

1pm-3pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED FUN DAY PERFORMING ARTS CLASS

1:30pm-3pm Addison Youth Club, W14 0AB STREET ART AND CRAFTS

2pm-4pm Action on Disability, SW6 6PX VINTAGE FASHION DESIGN

2pm-4pm Shepherd’s Bush Library, W12 7BF GRAFFITI ART ATTACK

2pm-5pm Fulham Court. Tudor Rose Hall, SW6 5TJ MASBRO YOUTH PROJECT

6-9pm, Masbro Centre, W14 0LR BRUNSWICK CLUB

6.30-9.30pm, 34 Haldane Road, SW6 7EU SULGRAVE YOUTH PROJECT

6.30-9.30pm, 287 Goldhawk Road, W12 8EU WHITE CITY YOUTH PROJECT

6.30-9.30pm, Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre, W12 7PH

For more info: 0845 313 3933

fis@lbhf.gov.uk

www.lbhf.gov.uk/youthlife

ACTIVITY COLOUR KEY

SPORT

MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS

DISABLED YOUNG PEOPLE

THUR 24TH APRIL HIP HOP DANCE

9.30am-12pm Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 ORQ ACTION ON DISABILITY PROGRAMME

9.30am-4.00pm, Greswell Centre SW6 6PX PHOENIX SAFE PROGRAMME

10am-3pm, Phoenix School W12 7DB ACTING WORKSHOPS

11am-1pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED TENNIS CAMP

11am-1pm, Ravenscourt Park Tennis Courts, W6 0TZ YOUNG REPORTERS ARTS & COMMUNITY PROJECT

11am-1pm Bush Theatre, W12 8LJ MULTISPORTS

11am-3pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED MULTISPORTS 11-13s

FRI 25TH APRIL HIP HOP DANCE

9.30am-12pm Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 ORQ ACTION ON DISABILITY PROGRAMME

PHOENIX SAFE PROGRAMME

ACTING WORKSHOPS

11am-1pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED TENNIS CAMP

11am-1pm, Ravenscourt Park, Tennis Courts W6 0TZ MULTISPORTS

11am-3pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED MULTISPORTS 11-13s

11am-3pm Avonmore Primary School, W14 8SH HAIR & BEAUTY CELEBRITY LOOKS

HAMMERSMITH’S GOT TALENT 2014! FASHION & ARTS

FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CUISINE

12pm-2pm Fulham Court, Tudor Rose Hall, SW6 5TJ LYRIC WRITING

12pm-2.30pm, Bush Studios, W12 7LA HAIR & BEAUTY CELEBRITY LOOKS

12pm-3pm Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 ORQ SWIMMING

1pm-2pm Phoenix Fitness Centre, W12 7DB ANIMATION CARTOON STRIP CREATIONS

1pm-3pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED CREATIVE ART VOLUNTEER DAY – JOHN BETTS HOUSE

1pm-3pm Rylett Road, W12 9NJ FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT @ RAVENSCOURT PARK

1pm-4pm Ravenscourt Park, W6 0SL CAKE DESIGN

2pm-3pm Addison Youth Club, W14 0AB GRAFFITI ART ATTACK

SULGRAVE YOUTH PROJECT

6.30-9.30pm 287 Goldhawk Road, W12 8EU

10am-3pm, Phoenix School W12 7DB

GLEE

MULTI SPORTS CHALLENGE DAY

SAT 26TH APRIL

9.30am-4.00pm, Greswell Centre SW6 6PX

12pm-3pm Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 ORQ

12pm-2pm Addison Youth Club, W14 0AB

YOUTH PROJECTS

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

11am-3pm Avonmore Primary School, W14 8SH 11am-3pm Burlington Danes Academy, W12 OHL

ART AND FASHION

1pm-2pm Bush Hall, W12 7LS ANIMATION CARTOON STRIP CREATIONS

1pm-3pm Hurlingham & Chelsea School, SW6 3ED HAMMERSMITH’S GOT TALENT 2014!

2pm-4pm Bush Hall, W12 7LS BOROUGH SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS

3pm-6pm Linford Christie Stadium, W12 ODF MASBRO YOUTH PROJECT

6-9pm, Masbro Centre, W14 0LR BRUNSWICK CLUB

6.30-9.30pm, 34 Haldane Road, SW6 7EU WHITE CITY YOUTH PROJECT

6.30-9.30pm, Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre, W12 7PH SULGRAVE YOUTH PROJECT

6.30-9.30pm, 287 Goldhawk Road, W12 8EU OLD OAK YOUTH PROJECT

6.30-9.30pm 76 Braybrook Street, W12 7PH SANDS END YOUTH PROJECT

7-10pm, Adventure Playground, SW6 2LN

2pm-5pm Fulham Court. Tudor Rose Hall, SW6 5TJ BRUNSWICK CLUB

6.30-9.30pm, 34 Haldane Road, SW6 7EU SANDS END YOUTH PROJECT

7-10pm, Adventure Playground, SW6 2LN

To book (unless otherwise stated): 020 8735 5379

info@letmeplay.co.uk

ART & FASHION ACTIVITIES

Couture Cake Off!

020 3475 7511

info@letmeplay.co.uk Make Up & Nails

LDF

Monday 14th April – Thursday 17th April 1pm-3pm Age: 11-19 Create mood boards, look books and clothing design Burlington Danes Academy, Wood Lane, W12 OHL White City and East Acton, Bus Routes: 220, 172, 7

Fashion Tour Day

Tuesday 15th April – Thursday 17th April 2pm-4pm Age: 11-19 Couture your cake! Make it glamorous and tasty Action on Disability, Greswell Centre, Greswell Street, SW6 6PX Putney Bridge, Bus routes: 220

Graffiti Art Workshop

LDF

Monday 14th April – Thursday 17th April 12pm-3pm Age: 11-19 Learn applications of make-up, colour palette combinations and different ways of decorating nails. Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 0RQ White City or East Acton, Bus routes: 95

Fashion Design

LDF

Wednesday 16th April 12pm-1.30pm Age: 11-19 Graffiti art workshop with a celebrated street artist Addison Youth Club, 45 Redan Street, W14 0AB Goldhawk Road, Bus routes: 72, 220, 283

Animation Project

LDF

Wednesday 16th April – Thursday 17th April 1pm-3pm Age: 11-19 Learn new skills in art and create your own manga characters Hurlingham & Chelsea School, Peterborough Road, SW6 3ED Parsons Green, Bus Routes: 295, 72, 220, 14, 414

LDF

Tuesday 15th April 12pm-4pm Age: 11-19 Visit the high street stores for inspiration and creative ideas to create your own look for Spring 2014 Meet outside Shepherds Bush Library, 6 Wood Lane, W12 7BF Shepherds Bush, Bus routes: 283, 72

For more info: 0845 313 3933

fis@lbhf.gov.uk

www.lbhf.gov.uk/youthlife

Jewellery Design

LDF

Thursday 17th April 12pm-1:30pm Age: 11-19 Create your own bracelet to take home with you. Addison Youth Club, 45 Redan Street, W14 0AB Goldhawk Road Bus routes: 72, 220, 283

Bag Design

LDF

Thursday 17th April 1:30pm-3pm Age: 11-19 Design your own bag to take home with you Addison Youth Club, 45 Redan Street, W14 0AB Goldhawk Road, Bus routes: 72, 220, 283

T-Shirt Design

LDF

Thursday 17th April 2pm-4pm Age: 11-19 Creative art workshop to design your own t-shirts. Fulham Court, Tudor Rose Hall, Shottendane Rd, SW6 5TJ Parsons Green, Bus routes: 14, 414, 424

Photography Master Class LDF Tuesday 22nd April 11am-1pm Age: 11-19 Popular workshop with a professional photographer. Bring your camera or camera phone and learn about composition and how to catch the best images using the simplest of cameras! Burlington Danes Academy, Wood Lane, W12 OHL White City and East Acton, Bus Routes: 220, 172, 7

Hair & Beauty Celebrity Looks LDF Tuesday 22nd April – Friday 25th April 12pm-3pm Age: 11-19 Style yourself and your friends with the latest fashion trends! Hair, make up, nails… Phoenix High School, The Curve, W12 0RQ White City or East Acton, Bus routes: 95

Animation Cartoon Strip Creations LDF Tuesday 22nd April – Friday 25th April 1pm-3pm Age: 11-19 Learn new skills in art and create your own cartoon strip. Hurlingham & Chelsea School, Peterborough Road, SW6 3ED Parsons Green, Bus Routes: 295, 72, 220, 14, 414

French Language and Cuisine LDF Wednesday 23rd & Thursday 24th April 12pm-2pm Age: 11-19 Create a French recipe from ingredients we provide, and practise your French while cooking! Fulham Court, Tudor Rose Hall, Shottendane Rd, SW6 5TJ Parsons Green, Bus routes: 14, 414, 424

Street Art and Crafts

LDF

Wednesday 23rd April 2pm-4pm Age: 11-19 Fun art day for all…murals, graffiti, street art, and craft making. Action on Disability, Greswell Centre, Greswell Street, SW6 6PX Putney Bridge, Bus route: 220

To book (unless otherwise stated): 020 8735 5379

info@letmeplay.co.uk

Vintage Fashion Design LDF

Wednesday 23rd April 2pm-4pm Age: 11-19 Styled on Vintage Vogue, we will be looking at fashion diaries through the ages Shepherds Bush Library, Work Zone first floor, 6 Wood Lane, W12 7BF Shepherds Bush, Wood Lane, Bus Routes: 72, 94, 95, 148, 220, 272, 283

Graffiti Art Attack

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Wednesday 23th April – Thursday 24th April 2pm-5pm Age: 11-19 Creative art workshop with our graffiti artist to learn different techniques of graffiti design to crea te a piece of art that represents you Fulham Court, Tudor Rose Hall, Shottendane Rd, SW6 5TJ Parsons Green, Bus routes: 14, 414, 424

Young Reporters Arts and Community Report Project LDF

Creative Art Volunteer Day @ John Betts House LDF

Thursday 24th April 1pm-3pm Age: 11-19 Take part in a volunteer opportunity at John Betts House where we will create crafts and art, spending time with community members over tea and cakes John Betts House, Rylett Road, W12 9NJ Stamford Brook, Bus routes: 237, 94

Cake Design

Thursday 24th April 11am-1pm Age: 11-19 Calling all young reporters and aspiring news anchors! This workshop will be to prepare you for real life reporting. Bush Theatre, 7 Uxbridge Rd, W12 8LJ Shepherds Bush Market, Goldhawk Road, Bus Routes: 31, 49, 207, 237, 260, 607, C1, 148, 72, 94, 95

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Thursday 24th April 2pm-3pm Age: 11-19 Design your own cakes and snack along with your friends Addison Youth Club, 45 Redan Street W14 0AB Goldhawk Road, Bus routes: 72, 220 , 283

Hammersmith’s Got Talent 2014! Fashion and Arts Show LDF

Friday 25th April 1pm-2pm Age: 11-19 Borough arts competition, arts exhibition and creative workshops. Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Road, W12 7LS Shepherds Bush Market underground/Goldhawk Road, Bus Routes: 72, 95, 148, 220, 272

For more info: 0845 313 3933

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YOUTH PROJ ECTS Old Oak youth project Monday from 7.30-10.00pm; Tuesday from 6.30-9.30pm and Friday from 6.30-10.00pm Age: 13-19 76 Braybrook Street, Old Oak, W12 0AP 0208 740 8008

Brunswick Clu b

Wednesday, Thursd ay and Friday from 6.30-9.30pm Age: 13-19 34 Haldane Rd, Fu lham, SW6 7EU 020 7385 4856 www.thebrunswic kclub.org.uk

Masbro youth project Monday from 5.00-8.00pm; Wednesday and Friday from 6.009.00pm Age: 13-19 87 Masbro Rd, Brook Green, W14 0LR 020 7605 0800 www.upg.org.uk/services/youth-service

White City youth project Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 6.30-9.30pm Age: 13-19 White City Play Project, Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre, Australia Road, White City, W12 7PH 0208 969 2528

Sands End youth project Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7.00-10.00pm Age: 13-19 Marinefield Rd, Adventure Playground in William Parnell Park, Sands End, SW6 2LN 020 7736 6572

Sulgrave youth project Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 6.30-9.30pm Age: 13-19 287 Goldhawk Rd, Hammersmith, W12 8EU 020 8748 3561

To book (unless otherwise stated): 020 8735 5379

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Sessional Carers Service LDF

ACTIVITI ES AN D SE RVICES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE All activities should be open to all young people, including those with disabilities. If you are unsure whether they can access the activities, give the project a call.

Action on Disability (formerly known as HAFAD) youth service holiday programme LDF

Monday 14th to Friday 25th April 2014 (Closed on Friday 18th & Monday 21st) 9.30am-4.00pm Age: 11-25 A week’s programme of progressiv e activities for young disabled people which includes arts, drama , multi sports, music production, IAG workshops, Lush workshops, seasonal cooking, gardening with Fulham Palace, circus skills, cycling , off site activities and much more. Greswell Centre, Greswell Street, Fulham, SW6 6PX Putney Bridge, Bus Routes: 220, 295, 211, 190 020 7471 8510 info@actionondisability.org.uk www.actionondisability.org.uk

Access 1:1 carers services for children & young people to take part in activities or for scheduled / prearranged respite. Children with Disabilities Short Breaks Team on – 020 8753 2311 / 2312

The Antony Lillis Over 8’s Playscheme LDF

Monday 14th to Thursday 17th, Saturday 19th, Tuesday 22nd to Saturday 26th April 2014 10am-4pm Age: 8-17 The service facilitates engaging interesting and stimulating play whilst also caring for the range of additional needs that many of our children have. The project is a playscheme that caters to children with a range of additional needs but almost all of the children that currently attend are looked after on a 1 to 1 basis and have their own specialist playworker that works with them. Queensmill School, 11 Mund St, London W14 9LY West Kensington, Bus Routes: 28, 391 0207 736 3699 (Steve or Melanie) Cost: This project can be accessed through your social worker or via direct payments.

Short Breaks (Scheduled / Prearranged Respite) LDF

The Haven offers both day based and overnight stays for children aged 9-18. Overnight provision is for children with high/complex leve l needs. Children with Disabilities Team on – 020 8753 3321

For more info: 0845 313 3933

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SPORT AN D LE ISUR E CE NTRES Fulham Pools

Normand Park, Lillie Road, SW6 7ST 020 7471 0450 Cost: contact provider West Brompton

Lillie Road Fitness Centre

Lillie Road, SW6 7PD 020 7381 2183 Cost: contact provider Parsons Green

Hammersmith Fitness and Squash Centre

LIB RARIES Fulham Library

598 Fulham Road, SW6 5NX 020 8753 3877 Parsons Green

Chalk Hill Road, W6 8DW 020 8741 8028 Cost: contact provider Barons Court

Phoenix Fitness Centre and Janet Adegoke Swimming Pool

Hammersmith Library

Bloemfontein Road, W12 7DB 020 8735 4900 Cost: contact provider White City

Askew Road Library

Linford Christie Outdoor Sports Centre

Shepherds Bush Road, W6 7AT 020 8753 3823 Hammersmith Broadway 87/91 Askew Road, W12 9AS 020 8753 3863 Goldhawk Road / Shepherds Bush Market

Shepherds Bush Library

6 Wood Lane, W12 7BF 020 8753 3842 Wood Lane/Shepherds Bush Market

Artiller y Way, off Du Cane Road, Wormwood Scrubs, W12 OAE 07908 788739 Cost: contact provider East Acton

More information on Hammersmith and Fulham Libraries is also available at www.lbhf.gov.uk/libraries and by calling 0303 123 0035, our 24 hour renewal and information line.

To book (unless otherwise stated): 020 8735 5379

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TENNIS COURTS Bishop’s Park Tennis Centre Bishop’s Park, SW6 6DX 020 7736 3854 www.rockslane.co.uk Cost: contact provider Putney Bridge

Hammersmith Park tennis courts South Africa Road W12 Cost: Free White City

Wormholt Park tennis court Bryony Road, off Bloemfontein Road W12 Cost: Free White City

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Phoenix SAFE Holiday Programme

HOLIDAY PL AYSCH EM ES If you are looking for childcare over the half-term period, do check out the Family Information Service Directory: 0845 313 3933 fis@lbhf.gov.uk www.lbhf.gov.uk/fisd

Monday 14th - Friday 25th April 2014 (closed on Friday 18th & Monday 21st) 10am to 3pm (Parents must download a registration form from www.phoenixhighschool.org and return it to the school office prior to the start date) Age: 8-16 Come and take part in a variety of activities including futsal, football, basketball, table tennis, trampolining, hair and nail art, drama, cooking, arts & crafts, swimming and farm sessions (all participants must bring a packed lunch and water) Phoenix High School, Bloemfontein road entrance, adjacent to Phoenix Fitness Centre and Janet Adegoke Pool, Bloemfontein Road, W12 7DB 020 8749 1141 White City / Wood Lane, Nearest bus: 283 For further information please contact Marcia Clack: marcia_clack@phoenix.lbhf.sch.uk

For more info: 0845 313 3933

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! R E D R O ORDER!

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WISH I HAD THOUGHT OF THAT... Youngsters pack out council chambers

l Big ideas were debated by pupils from primary schools across the borough in March as the Children’s Parliament convened again. Tim Harrison checked out the action

ealthy living, protecting the environment and sustainable travel were among the topics for debate when Hammersmith Town Hall’s council chamber was taken over by 80 Year 6 children. Portraits of old civic dignitaries

gazed down from their frames as young speakers from 10 local primary schools had their say at the 13th Children’s Parliament on the Environment. Each school nominated two elected speakers, who presented their case on STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 78

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LEND ME YOUR EARS: Michael Ismaili talks on behalf of Fulham’s St Thomas of Canterbury School

YOUR SHOUT!

Six pupils share their thoughts + MORE PHOTOS SEE PAGE 80>>

BIG QUESTION: James Ramsey and Ram Bhari from Fulham’s Queens Manor School

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! R E D R O ORDER! HEADY STUFF: Harry Ansbro from Good Shepherd in Shepherds Bush

EAT ME: Lauren Smith and Sambaz Unal from St John’s in Fulham

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DRINK ME: Ruby Barrett talks on behalf of St Stephen’s in Shepherds Bush

on environmental, school and community issues. The pupils researched their subjects with the help of H&F Urban Studies Centre and community groups, then made their presentations before taking part in question-andanswer sessions. The judging panel of Trevor Bowyer of the Holland Park Ecology Centre and Jenny Stark of the Urban Studies Centre had a tough time picking the winners, but eventually gave the award for presentational skills to St Stephen’s, for ‘Making Fruit Fun’. Ark Bentworth Primary won the

prize for best research and knowledge, with Our Lady of Victories from Kensington and Chelsea a whisker away from the award. The winner of the environmental action prize was St John’s, Walham Green, while the Children’s Award, chosen by the youngsters themselves, went to Fulham Primary. The winners were each presented with framed certificates and books. Moya O’Hara, director of the H&F Urban Studies Centre, said: “Children need the opportunity to have their say on issues that affect them, and to give their own ideas and solutions.”

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ST JOHN’S IN FULHAM SCOOP THE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD

QUEEN’S MANOR PRIMARY

LANGFORD PRIMARY

BENTWORTH PRIMARY

ST STEPHEN’S PRIMARY

HAMZA ADAN, 11 FULHAM Primary

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YOUR SHOUT! ANITA SALIHU, 10 LANGFORD PRIMARY

>> I really enjoyed Children’s Parliament today. We got to visit Fulham Wharf ecology centre and learned about the area’s industrial history. The Parliament is a good idea; it’s a chance to hear what other people think.

CAROLINE PARTINGTON, 11 ST JOHN’S PRIMARY

>> We’ve been working on our project for a long time, and got to do different trips. It’s been really fun. I don’t know yet what I want to do, but I like sports and writing. It was helpful to do the parliament today.

Billy Wright, 10 Fulham Primary

>> I felt really proud that we won the Children’s Award; we didn’t have much time to practise as we had football as well. I think the public speaking will help me be more confident in the future.

>> When I was sitting in the council chamber today, I felt like I was up on high, and part of the UK Parliament! We also got to speak, which is great. When I’m older I’d like to be like my dad; he’s an MP in Tunisia.

JACEE GOULDBOURNE, 10 LANGFORD Primary

>> It helped me as I want to become a lawyer… or a politician, so it gave me a taste of that. I think I want to be a lawyer, but then I might build up to being a politician. I haven’t decided which party yet.

SUMAYAH HARED, 10 BENTWORTH Primary

>> Today’s Children’s Parliament was very interesting. We got to learn new things about the environment and how we can help to take care of it. Interviews by Tim Harrison

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Hair today, stars ! w o r r o tom Whether you choose a pink Cadillac or a New York City cab, you’ll be transported to another world when you have your first haircut at Happy Faces, writes Nick Skoric

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VERY parent dreads the day they have to take the kids for a haircut – even more than a visit to the dentist. But stress not. Mother Teodora has come up with an answer to your worries, and it has everything a kid could ask for and more. The girls can be pampered, just like their favourite Hollywood stars, while also

getting their nails done. The fantasy does not stop there. Even the younger children are catered for at Happy Faces in Munster Road, Fulham. All the kiddies under seven have the opportunity to get a cut in four of the smartest model cars around. The boys have a choice between sitting in a Thomas the Tank Engine train or a jet

airplane-themed chair, and they even have the option of lounging back in a traditional yellow New York City taxi while the stylists work their magic. A pink Cadillac is the seat of choice for the ladies – and even salon owner Teodora Mihaylova wishes she was just that little bit younger so that she could still have her hair done in one. “We all want to be treated specially and that is possible here in the salon,” said the mother-of-two. “We want to make getting your haircut a memorable experience, and the kids just love it here. “The funny thing is that the parents enjoy the experience just as much or even more

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CUT ABOVE: The Happy Faces salon in Fulham. Inset below, Teodora with her kids Sienna and Alexander

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than the children. The smiles on the kids’ faces are priceless. You would never imagine that they were in a hair salon.” Teodora opened the store in 2011 after the success of her first salon over the river in Clapham. The idea for a kids’ store full of distractions grew from her own mother’s experience as a hairdresser and the difficult task of keeping the little monsters on the seat. It seemed an especially arduous task when the young ones came in for their first haircut but these days

Teodora and her team make it a memorable day. Besides the cut, the children are given a beforeand-after photo alongside a lock of their hair and a framed certificate to commemorate the event.

The first haircut package is popular with parents, but the young girls cannot get enough of the chance to step into the shoes of their Tinsletown favourites in the Pamper Me birthday special. Made to feel like their favourite celebrity, the young ladies have their hair and nails (even the nail polish is child-friendly) done at the same time in a VIP room. And the party continues with face paints, beauty tattoos, food and an hour of play. Is there more your little ones could ask for? l Happy Faces is located at 288 Munster Road, Fulham, SW6. Call 020 7610 3553.

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The samba beat pulsed through Addison Primary School as more than 450 pupils became honorary Cariocas for a week, celebrating the best of Brazilian music and culture... as Magda Ibrahim discovered when she listened in

BUZZ 4.2014 OUR RIO’S GRAND: Clockwise from main pic, Tashah Nakiberu and flag; Jaiden Davies (left) and Miguel Fiorenzi piece it together; Ese Ahweyevu (centre) has fun; Farah Mohamed works on the mosaic

arnival fever took over Addison Primary School pupils, as the children were immersed in Brazilian culture to celebrate the World Cup this summer. From reception up to Year 6, the 456 pupils at the school in Addison Gardens, Hammersmith, got a taste of Brazil in a week-long celebration of all things Brazilian. Kicking off the week – literally – with performances of high-energy martial art capoeira, the youngsters also had chance to learn how to make and play junk instruments including maracas and drums. Meanwhile, an artist helped pupils create Brazilian-inspired symbols to make a huge mosaic. The beautiful game could not be ignored, and a football tournament took place

throughout the week, culminating in a final match supported by the sounds of the pupils’ junk orchestra. “It was a fantastic whole-school project to celebrate the World Cup taking place in Brazil in the summer,” explained Megan Williams, Year 6 teacher at Addison primary. “Not only was it great fun for the pupils, but they were fully immersed in Brazil, so it really complemented their learning. Addison is a multicultural school, so our Brazilian pupils were very excited to be sharing their culture with the whole school.” The project was dreamt up by head teacher Peter Dunmall, and supported by Year 2 teacher Lucy Gladish. “It would be fantastic to do something similar again, focusing on a different country,” added Miss Williams.

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BUZZ 4.2014 HOT METAL: Clockwise from main pic, Amal Wellington and Louis De Bienassis; snapper Jack Coen; Elliott Richards and Oliver Connelly read buzz; the full crew; and Eloise Richard and Petra Hibberd proofing

h&f buzz has a rival! The young writers and photographers of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School have gone into the newspaper business, reports Magda Ibrahim

ove over Lois Lane! There is a new bunch of crack reporters in town. Photography skills, interviewing, writing and editing were all on the curriculum for a team of youngsters from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, as they created their very own newspaper. “They put a lot of work into it,” explained class teacher Aoife Carlos, who led the project for the Year 2 pupils at the school in Masbro Road, Hammersmith. Over three weeks, the budding hacks planned content for the newspaper, then went out into the school to quiz interviewees including head teacher Catherine Nathan, as well as members of the PTA, the parish priest and even the school chef and caretaker. Using an iPad to film interviews, the six and seven-year-olds could concentrate on giving their interviewees a grilling. Meanwhile, h&f buzz photographer Leigh Quinnell gave the youngsters a comprehensive workshop in taking pictures – and sparked an interest in photography for quite a few of the 30 pupils who took part. “The pupils were proud of the results,” said Ms Carlos.

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H&F Y R E S R NU JOY! SPECIAL REPORT BY TRACY WILLIAMS

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RESULT: Bayonne Nursery’s Harry Thomas, Karen Obee, Aaliyah Dawit, Chibuokem Ali, Scarlett Grande, headteacher Patricia Logan, Dahir Abdirahman, Darcy DeJesus and Sue Manns celebrate their outstanding Ofsted report PICTURE BY LEIGH QUINNELL

Four out of four stand-alone nurseries in the borough run by H&F Council are now rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The latest two are Bayonne and Randolph Beresford. Turn the page for full details>> 91

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VERY stand-alone nursery in Hammersmith & Fulham is now rated ‘outstanding’ by inspectors after Bayonne and Randolph Beresford joined the elite James Lee in Gliddon Road, W14, and Vanessa in Cathnor Road, W12. It’s now a clean sweep of top Ofsted ratings for each of the borough’s stand-alone nurseries (the ones not linked to schools) with every one receiving an overall outstanding rating. Here’s how they have done it...

BAYONNE NURSERY SCHOOL & CHILDREN’S CENTRE>> The Hammersmith nursery based in Paynes Walk scooped an outstanding grade across all four core areas in its latest Ofsted report following an inspection recently. The report praised the outstanding quality of the teaching. It said teachers, early years educators and their assistants all have the highest expectations of what the children can do, and the children rise to the challenge. Headteacher Patricia Logan, who has been at the school since 2000, said she and her staff were delighted

with the report and she believed it captured a true picture of life at Bayonne. “The teaching and learning is of the highest calibre,” she said. “The staff’s commitment to the children as well as their firm relationships with the pupils’ families is the measure of the community that we have developed over the years.” Bayonne was federated with James Lee nursery in September last year, and the schools quickly established a successful working partnership, sharing staff, training and resources which benefited both schools and,

most importantly, the children who go to them. Patricia said the support of Elissa Douglas, headteacher of James Lee, also an outstanding school, along with the backing of the governors and the local authority, contributed to Bayonne’s success. “Everyone played their part and everyone deserves to celebrate in the success of the school,” Patricia said. Despite well-established good practice at the nursery, central to Bayonne’s recent ‘outstanding’ inspection was the time and effort Patricia and her team put into identifying the areas in which they could improve. The inspector added: “The school has improved from being judged good in the last inspection to outstanding in this. It is extremely wellplaced to sustain this level of improvement.” The inspectors also applauded one unique project – a scheme where the children unravel old jumpers and use the wool to create their own designs. This helped win the British Council’s International School Award for 2013, as well as gaining a silver award as an eco-school.

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H&F NURSERY JOY! RANDOLPH BERESFORD EARLY YEARS CENTRE>> Providing ‘excellent leadership’ and ‘nurturing a strong partnership with parents and carers’ has helped Randolph Beresford achieve its latest outstanding Ofsted report. The staff, governors, parents, carers and children of Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre in Australia Road, White City, are deservedly celebrating once again, after their first outstanding report in 2010. Headteacher Michael Pettavel said he and his staff were ‘overjoyed’ at the outcome. “This is an excellent reward for all of our staff who have worked extremely hard. I need to thank them and our governors and parents for their support and encouragement,” he said. “Most of all, we need to thank the children at our nursery who are bright and attentive learners.” Randolph Beresford can stand even prouder of their outstanding achievement because, in November last year, Ofsted introduced tougher inspections for nurseries and pre-schools. The nursery, which was

ALL GLOWING: From left, Harry Thomas with Bayonne headteacher Patricia Logan; Maria Ariu, Kiyah RodriguezNoel and Suwaida Adan get reading with Randolph Beresford headteacher Michael Pettavel; Bayonne (top) and Randolph Beresford (above) PICTURES BY LEIGH QUINNELL

inspected in December, was among the first schools to be inspected under the new system. During the visit to Randolph Beresford, the Ofsted inspector noted that there were rich interactions between staff and children to help improve their confidence, communication skills and learning.

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My child comes home happy and singing

Staff used very good questioning skills to test children’s understanding and engaged children effectively in speaking and listening. The glowing report also highlighted effective links between parents and carers. It said the school works effectively with other agencies to provide children, particularly those vulnerable to underachieving, and families with the support they need. This has had a good positive impact on improving attendance and the progress children make in their learning. One parent said: “My child comes home happy and singing.” Another parent of a child who speaks English as an additional language said that her child receives such good support at school that ‘her English is now better than mine!’

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GOING FOR THE GOAL: Lena Gardens pupil Naomi Ng defends against an attack from John Betts marauders

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BALL

FINALS YEAR 4

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PRESSURE MOUNTS: Clockwise from top, Fadil Botonjic passes the ball for Normand Croft; Lena Gardens shut down John Betts; Miles Sewell celebrates getting into the final for St John’s; Sahara Buckley-Stewart with the ball; Tristan McKoy with the ball; David Alexanian from St Peter’s has a shot PICTURES BY LEIGH QUINNELL

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ourteen schools took part in the Year 3 skittleball challenge (for eight and nine-yearolds), with Greenside making their challenge clear by posting a tally of 23 skittles in the build-up to the semis. Miles Coverdale qualified for the semi-finals with four impressive wins in league 2, with scorelines that almost became predictable

at 4-0, 4-0, 4-2 and 4-0. Normand Croft finished top of league 3 with three wins from three games, and were joined by All Saints, the highest-scoring secondplaced team. In the first semi Normand Croft scored three skittles against All Saints, while the result of the second between Greenside and Miles Coverdale went to penalties

following extra time, with Greenside triumphing. The runners-up in both games received bronze medals. The score in the final did not convey the closeness of the teams, but Greenside emerged worthy Year 3 champions and gold medal winners after a 10-2 win over Normand Croft. By Tim Harrison

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hey swim like fish at St Stephen’s primary in Shepherds Bush, and they’ve won the top award in this year’s borough schools gala. Youngsters from the Uxbridge Road CofE school were declared overall champions at Fulham Pools on the last day of February, the 10th time in a row that the humid, boisterous finals have been staged there. “What a great gala, and well done everyone for a splendid day,” said delighted organiser Deryck Fill at the end… although the day proved more expensive than he had planned. Because John Betts and Larmenier & Sacred Heart shared the overall third place on identical points, and John Betts and All Saints shared runners-up’s spot, two new trophies have had to be ordered. The gala, run by the Hammersmith & Fulham

Primary Schools’ Sports Association, was, said Deryck, ‘unsurpassed for sheer enjoyment and nervous tension’. There’s a lot of history at stake. The oldest swimming trophy that the primary schoolchildren compete for is more than 100 years old. Fifteen borough primary schools took part, with St Stephen’s winning the boys’ competition and coming

second in the girls’, giving the school the overall trophy. All Saints came second in the boys’ section, equal with John Betts, while Larmenier & Sacred Heart won the girls’ section by a single point, with Good Shepherd third. St Stephen’s won the boys’ relay, and Larmenier & Sacred Heart the girls’, with Sir John Lillie triumphing in the boys’ championships, and Greenside the girls’. Afterwards Deryck Fill paid tribute to the hard work of all the supervisors and volunteers who had made the gala possible. “Part of the success of our galas is due to the quality of our volunteer officials, and the number of years they have been giving their time in support of swimming,” he said. “I am always very appreciative of all the help from schools, parents and of course the superb staff at Virgin Active.”

BUZZ 4.2014 IN AT THE DEEP END: Clockwise from top left, Alexander Johnson swims breaststroke for John Betts; Mateja Matejic gets ready to swim for Wormholt Park; St Stephen’s show off all of the awards they have won with teachers Miss Karen, Mr Schumm and Miss Joahill; Just the kids; Parents give their swimmers a shout; Lucy Brisley swims breaststroke for St John’s; Fred, Nina, Orla, Gabby and Oliver from Good Shepherd give a smile

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girl power Two young women from Fulham are making their mark in boxing and taekwondo as they chase ŶĂƟŽŶĂů ƌĞĐŽŐŶŝƟŽŶ ŝŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ sports, reports Nick Skoric. It’s best to not stand in their way!

ORGET the Spice Girls, two girls from Fulham have become the new faces of girl power in the borough after emerging victorious from their battles in the ring. Sam Ryan has won a national title in her first boxing competition but returned to the world of kickboxing last week to clinch the coveted International Kickboxing Federation British title. The 18-year-old – who is currently training to be a police officer in Kent – had been chasing the IKF crown for a number of years but was overlooked for a title shot despite dominating the British & International Kickboxing & Martial Association division, holding the European and British championships. Cometh the hour, cometh the Sam. The Scorpion Kickboxing future hall of famer destroyed Carala Norman, 30, in five pulsating rounds, thanks to the mesmerising spinning back fists that tormented Norman throughout the night. Now coach Jason Stevens, a 4th dan black belt kickboxing instructor, cannot wait to mount a challenge for the European title. Meanwhile, in Holland, the borough’s

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rising taekwondo star, Shayanne Sarsoza bagged a bronze medal at the Dutch Open, after being defeated by her German opponent, 2-0. The Kixstar Dragons fighter, and reigning Hammersmith & Fulham Young Sports Personality of the Year, is eager to get back into competition to boost her rankings and does not have to wait long as she is over at the Belgian Open this month. Dad Siamoore is confident Shayanne can continue her meteoric rise as long as she continues to train like a Spartan. “She has to keep on working hard every day because natural ability only gets you so far in this sport,” he said. “Shayanne is maturing into a seasoned competitor and these A-class tournaments that she is taking part in all over Europe only help her development as she is fighting top-quality opponents who are national champions in their respected countries. Fingers crossed for better luck in Belgium.” z Follow the Fighting Spice Girls on Twitter @KixstarTKD and Facebook at Scorpion Kickboxing Association.

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TRUE JOY: Zack Sarsoza is the winner

Fulham youngster Zack shows ŚĞ ĐĂŶ ƉĂĐŬ Ă ƉƵŶĐŚ ĂŌĞƌ winning a major tournament in Sweden, reports Tim Harrison

E FLIES through the air with the greatest of ease… and anyone who gets in the way of nine-year-old Zack Sarsoza is likely to get flattened! Zack, of Fulham Road, has won gold in taekwondo at the Trelleborg Open tournament in Sweden, in the 26kg minors advanced category – for pint-sized fighters who weigh under four stone. Zack is a member of the Kidz Kickin’ programme of GB Taekwondo, weighing in at 22.8kg. A team of five youngsters from Kixstar

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the pintsized fighter Dragon at Fulham’s Brunswick Club in Haldane Road travelled to Sweden, with Zack’s achievement being one of the stand-out results of the tournament. Afterwards Zack, who is coached by his father Sia, was suitably modest about his achievement. “I won it for the team,” he insisted. He fought a Croatian opponent in the semi-final, winning 7-1, then faced a Russian in the final. Both were a lot taller than Zack, who was losing 1-0 right up to the last 10 seconds when he managed to score. That brought the final tally level, and the judge’s golden point decided the competition in Zack’s favour as he was countering more, and using a greater variety of kicks. Also in the Kixstar team was Zack’s 12-year-old sister Shayanne. She was a quarterfinalist in the 33kg female cadet category. Yassine Saidoune won bronze in the 57kg cadets, Endris Tafilaku reached the last 16 in 33kg male cadets, and Jonathan Alpha made the last 16 in the 45kg male cadets. The competition in Stockholm was very different for the Fulham fighters because, under Swedish law, minors and cadets are not allowed headshots. Selection is now underway for the first World Cadet Championship to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan in July.

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ARON Hughes is the one million pound man of the football world – he has now signed twice for that fee in his career. It’s a relatively small sum compared with today’s monstrous transfer deals that leave Sky Sports News presenters red in the face. But the modest figure suits the down-to-earth Northern Ireland international who portrays none of the extravagances of the modern day football player. Many have joked the veteran defender jumped from a sinking ship – leaving struggling Fulham to join Premier League promotion contenders QPR on the other side of west London. In fact, the 34-year-old had purer motives for the move – in the autumn of his career – he simply wanted to play and was even willing to drop a division to get some game time when he accepted a free transfer to the Hoops. Hughes had featured in just 13

league games all season for Fulham and was not happy to sit back and collect the cheques in the last few months of his contract. The new QPR recruit made his debut against promotion rivals Derby County in February and instantaneously put his 18-odd years of top-flight experience to good use in the meanest defence in the Championship despite the loss. Following injury to Rs right-back Danny Simpson, Hughes saw a great chance to work with the same man who wanted to sign him 20 years earlier – Rangers boss, Harry Redknapp, tried to get a 14-year-old Hughes on the books with his former club, West Ham United. “Football is like that. It is funny how nearly 20 years on I am getting the opportunity to work with him. So I am pretty excited about that,” Aaron said. STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 111

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“If you look at the squad of players we have here it could easily be a Premier League squad. Hopefully I can come here and help out anyway that I can and push for promotion.” Hughes is itching to make his mark at QPR and add to the great work of his late countryman Alan McDonald – a legend in these parts. The former Hoops captain made more than 400 appearances for the club and went on to represent Northern Ireland in the 1986 World Cup. “I just missed out playing with him by a few years but I knew him when he came in with the Northern Ireland first team. “He was a great character and a great player. Your typical centre half – strong and aggressive. No nonsense. If I could come here and contribute to the club the way that he did, I think I will be doing well,” he added. Hughes was sad to leave Fulham after almost seven years at the club which included an

“I am sad to leave a place that I have been for so long. But I am wise enough to understand that is how football works”

unforgettable 4-1 win over Italian giants Juventus at Craven Cottage en route to the 2010 Europa League final. The banks of the Thames shook that night but Hughes and the Fulham boys eventually lost the final 2-1 against Atletico Madrid courtesy of a Diego Forlan extra-time strike. “I am sad to leave a place that I have been for so long. That is only natural. But I am old enough and wise enough to understand that is how football works,” said Hughes. “Hopefully between now and the end of the season they (Fulham) get the points they need and stay in that league. Fulham are more than capable of staying up and hopefully they do. It is a competitive league as well. It is not just Fulham in that position. There is a lot of teams scrapping for the points, trying to break free. One week someone is getting it and the next week it is someone else.” Hughes adds the QPR lads have put the club in a “great position to go into the latter stages of the season. “They are a hard working bunch and really want to get the club back into the Premier League.”

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The man behind the Mayor’s Cup will leave the field after a decade organising London’s most popular primary school football tournament, writes Tim Harrison

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HE man who is the face of primary school sport in the borough has decided to hang up his whistle at the end of the season. Deryck Fill took on the running of youth sport in Hammersmith & Fulham a decade ago. For the past 10 years he has co-ordinated the Mayor’s Cup – London’s most popular primary schools’ football tournament – encouraging and inspiring boys and girls to take part, and meticulously updating the scoresheets and league tables. He also flew the flag for skittleball, turning a largely unknown sport into one of the most enthusiastically supported in west London. But this season’s competitions will be his last, as the 65-year-old finally gets

round to enjoying a delayed retirement. Ten years ago, the former teacher suffered a heart attack, and took early retirement on health grounds. But Hammersmith & Fulham Council officials, anxious not to lose his experience and know-how, persuaded him to take on the part-time role of sport co-ordinator for primary schools. When Deryck leaves in July, his place will be taken as sports co-ordinator by Calum Fairley, the head of Lena Gardens primary school in Hammersmith. “Ten years is enough, and I ought to retire,” he told h&f buzz. “Calum will take over my role; we go way back, 30 years or more, and he will STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 115

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“Ten years is enough and I ought to retire. Of course I’ll miss it, this will be my last Mayor’s Cup” In 1969, he first encountered a little-known sport called skittleball; an easy-to-play, easy-to-learn team game which suits girls as well as boys, and lets those of all abilities compete on level terms. “That’s when I picked it up,” he recalled. “It’s simple enough for a Year 3 child to play, the success rate is very good, and you don’t have to be Ronaldo!” Deryck had also got involved in the west London forerunners of today’s successful Mayor’s Cup primary schools’ football tournament, as well as

swimming, athletics and junior rugby. After he left full-time teaching following the heart attack, Deryck was snapped up as part-time sports co-ordinator in Hammersmith & Fulham, turning the Mayor’s Cup into one of the most keenly fought and well-supported tournaments in any London borough. “Every school in H&F has heard of the Mayor’s Cup; it’s a very successful competition, and it’s a wonderful confidence-builder with great kudos for the children taking part,” he said. “It’s also an opportunity for children who are not necessarily gifted academically to shine.” Deryck is passionate about the need to involve borough youngsters in competitive team games, for their health and for the benefits and recognition it brings to their schools. One thing both the Mayor’s Cup and the annual skittleball tournament teach youngsters is the importance of using space on a pitch, moving into good positions rather than simply chasing the ball in a pack. “Run into space!” is Deryck’s familiar touchline bellow as he watches youngsters going through their paces. He is also convinced that early co-ordination and teamwork skills learnt at skittleball help young players when they graduate to football in later years. Deryck became a grandfather recently, and he and his wife aim to spend more time getting to know their granddaughter. He also plans to try to improve his golf (“I play it badly once a week at Leatherhead”), visit more National Trust and English Heritage properties in Britain, attend concerts and Royal Academy shows… and take a few holidays.

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do a very good job. He’s helped me judge athletics, and he’s been a keen supporter of sport and youth activities.” Will Deryck miss being involved in grassroots sport? “Of course I’ll miss it,” he said. “This will be my last Mayor’s Cup” His love of sport was cultivated as a nipper at the now-defunct Sloane School, a Chelsea grammar school, where he adored cricket in the summer, while spending his Saturday afternoons on the terraces at Craven Cottage, admiring the ball skills of the great Johnny Haynes. He later did teacher training, starting his career in North Ken and getting involved in football and cricket, including 30-over matches on Wormword Scrubs.

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SILVERWARE The smiles tell their own story as Larmenier & Sacred Heart win the girls’ Mayor’s Cup, after conceding just one goal in seven months, while the lads from Good Shepherd triumph in the boys’ section of the tournament, reports Tim Harrison

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TOUGH MATCH: Clockwise from top left, Camilla Neffy, 11, kicks the ball upfield for Larmenier & Sacred Heart; Johanna VerryJusticia scores the winning goal; the St Stephen’s team; a header causes a collision; a Larmenier player puts her foot into it; and Jemima Larkin, 8, of St Stephen’s shrugs off a challenge from Larmenier PICTURES BY KEVIN POOLMAN

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FTER seven months of thrills, work on set-plays and tactics every spills and one-nils, the girls of lunc htime at school. rt Hea Larmenier & Sacred Captain Johanna, who played in Cup or’s May ned crow were goal for Larmenier in last year’s fina ght champions in London’s toughest-fou ’t said: “The team played really well. l, didn and ent… nam tour youth football Credit to the coaches, staff and Sist they celebrate! Hannah at Larmenier, as well as theer oed ech ph trium of The whoops referees and St Stephen’s. around Ravenscourt Park after “It was our hardest match yet. I was n ther sou the of ers winn Larmenier, glad to win! Uplifting! We had high St ons mpi league, beat northern cha expectations coming into the match.” in reta to l fina e tens a in Stephen’s 1-0 Larmenier’s route to the final the trophy. saw the girls demolish Sulivan e renc diffe the , In the end 8-0 and Holy Cross 5-0, with between the teams was a goal the free-scoring style MORE r enie Larm old from 11-yearcontinuing with a 3-0 defeat a, PICTURES! of captain Johanna Verry-Justici Langford and a 5-0 Visit: www.lbhf. an r afte e hom who tapped gov.uk/flickr trou ncing of St Thomas. nly even contest which was mai A 2-0 victory over St Paul’s . field fought in mid and another 2-0 win over All Coach Aidan Garvin said: “I’m Saints were followed by a 1-1 delighted. It was tough. We’re draw with Sir John Lillie… meaning I’m unbeaten this season, and that the eventual champs didn’t we way the with impressed concede a goal until six months into played today. the tournament! “We’ve really improved. They are It proved to be the only goal they 5 r Yea e a fairly new team, with som let in during the entire event – a the are they gh thou even players, and phenomenal achievement. , defending champions from last year only three players returned from that WINNING TEAM: Larmenier & Sacred team.” Florence Brook, 10; Lina Tesfay, 9; Heart to ded nee ent mitm com the Showing Seymour, 10; Olivia Bloomfield, 10;Gemma Hudson, 11; Johanna Verry-Justicia, Holly be champions, the girls turned up for Camilla Neffy, 11; Sadelle Vanden 11; training at 8am every Wednesday from Boss to 11; ther Tilly Downes, 11; Charlotte Farmer, che, toge September, and also got 10; and Blanca Parlade, 11

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HEADS UP: Clockwise from top left, Good Shepherd guard the ball; Bailee Knott-Knight, 11, scores first for Sir John Lillie; Good Shepherd cheerleaders are in fine voice; Nicholas Komey, 11, scores the winner for Good Shepherd; Michael Koscien, 11, of Good Shepherd, somehow gets his head to the ball; and Hector Abbott, 11, of Good Shepherd, goes on the break PICTURES BY KEVIN POOLMAN

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n the end, the odd goal settled it as northern champions Good Shepherd and southern champs Sir John Lillie came together in the grand final cruncher on March 28 in Ravenscourt Park. Although Sir John Lillieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bailee Knott-Knight was on target, it was goals from Michael Koscien, 11, and Nicholas Komey, also 11, which ensured the prestigious Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup now has pride of place in the trophy cabinet of the school in Gayford Road, off Askew Road, Shepherds Bush. Good Shepherd made the early running in the match which marked the culmination of a tough season, before glove-wearing Sir John Lillie striker Bailee opened the scoring following an impressive counterattack. But the Shepherds Bush team hit back almost immediately. A mazy run from Nicholas Komey, 11, which began at the halfway line from a goa kick, saw him evade five players and l slot home just before the half-time whistle sounded. STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 122

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The second half provided more good chances for Good Shepherd, and there seemed no way through for the Sir John Lillie attackers, despite a consistent spell of pressure. Then Good Shepherd scored to wrap up the tie after conjuring up a string of dangerous corners, and Sir John Lillie’s gallant competitors were denied any further chance of a late equaliser as the Shepherds Bush youngsters held on for the win. Coach Gearoid McCormack couldn’t stop smiling at the end. “I’m over the moon!” he crowed. “We’re unbeaten, and only conceded three goals this season. It was an excellent performance today.” The team have been training three times a week, with extra coaching provided by K4S Academies’ Matt Doran. After he had had a chance to catch his breath, Good Shepherd captain and goalscorer Michael Koscien, 11, said of his marksmanship: “I was waiting for the ball to drop and it did… at my feet. I just tapped it home.” Winning goalscorer Nicholas Komey – who is hoping to make football his career as he also plays goalie for Chelsea Academy, added: “It was great. I prefer playing in the field rather than goal, so it was nice to score.” Both the Mayor’s Cup winning teams – girls and boys – will be given tours of QPR’s Loftus Road ground, courtesy of QPR Trust in the MORE Community, which supplied the PICTURES! match referees. Visit: www.lbhf. Good Shepherd’s path to the gov.uk/flickr final included a 4-0 victory over Addison, a 1-1 draw against Greenside and a 2-0 win against St Peter’s. The eventual winners of the competition achieved an impressive 5-0 whitewash of Pope John before beating St Peter’s again – on penalties – in the semis, having knocked out Old Oak in the quarter-finals. The eventual winners of both boys’ and girls’ Mayor’s Cup competitions not only hold their respective trophies for the next year, but also earned the right to represent Hammersmith & Fulham at the London Youth Games at Crystal Palace.

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WINNING TEAM: Good Shepherd Hector Abbott, 11; Gibriel Stanley, 10; Joseph Leonard, 10; Luca Beament, 11; Nicholas Komey, 11; Fred Hills, 11; Michael Koscien, 11; Bishoy Salib, 10; Mark Koscien, 9; and Damario Whilby, 10

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GOT TO HAVE FAITH: Clockwise from top, Ashkan Dejagah scores for Fulham against Everton; William Kvist challenges Ross Barkley; and Steve Sidwell tackles Seamus Coleman PICTURES BY ACTION IMAGES

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by White City resident Zakaria Arif, 14

The Whites still believe in survival! was a good experience as I could see what goes on in the press box. On the field, things took a turn for the worse as Fulham went 1-0 down after an own goal from keeper David Stockdale, which was kind-of unfortunate as he was doing well handling the shots from HE faith is still in the hearts Everton. of the Fulham players. That It was cruel, but Fulham never was my feeling after gave up. They believed in watching the Cottagers in themselves and in the 71st action against Everton in their minute, a wonder shot came from recent head-to-head in SW6. the Iranian forward Ashkan And last weekend’s defiant Dejagah, who placed the ball in victory away to Aston Villa the top right-hand corner of confirms that another Great the net. Escape is still possible. The Fulham fans went The club’s final five wild! Fulham kept pushing fixtures of the season take and fighting to stave off the place on identical dates threat of relegation, but to the famous five their luck ran out when matches in 2008, when Everton sub Kevin Mirallas COUNTDOWN the Whites dodged the scored in the 79th minute. drop despite only And eight minutes later, winning 24 points from fellow substitute Steven 32 games. Naismith sealed Everton’s Against Everton, the lead with another goal v Norwich City Fulham fans were on and bagged the three Saturday, April 12 their feet chanting and points. v Tottenham singing as the team At the end of the match, Hotpsur took to the pitch, even if the Fulham fans still Saturday, April 19 the players struggled to believed that their team v Hull City Saturday, April 26 put pressure on keeper could escape relegation, v Stoke City Tim Howard. despite games running Saturday, May 3 The first half ended out, and plenty of points v Crystal Palace with Fulham the needed. Sunday, May 11 stronger – but with no The man of the match goals for either team. for Fulham against Now, I support Everton was, for me, John Chelsea, and being at Arne Riise – due to his Craven Cottage is no resilience and courage in place for a Chelsea fan! trying to get Fulham the But Fulham fans are just as equaliser or the winning goal. passionate as those at Stamford So much now hinges on the visit Bridge, and for my first trip to of Norwich on Saturday, with the Craven Cottage I got to sit behind Canaries now managerless after the radio commentators, which Chris Hughton’s surprise sacking.

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