WE Network

Come and find your perfect

Valentine’s Day Gifts!

Wednesday 8th February 2012

4pm to 9pm

Dugdale Centre, 39 London Road, Enfield, EN2 6DS

The event will be a combination of networking and business showcase tables. Networking will be held in the auditorium at 6.30pm and the showcasing event will start at 4.00pm with showcase tables upstairs and downstairs. Networking and guest speaker area is £10pp + book online before

3rd February for an early bird discount and guaranteed place!

www.we-network.org.uk

FREE ENTRANCE TO THE SHOPPING/SHOWCASE AREA

MP organises second Enfield Jobs Fair

Enfield North MP Nick de Bois is once again organising the Enfield Jobs Fair.

The event will be held at Southbury Leisure centre on Friday 10 February between 10am and 3pm. It will bring together over 40 companies and training providers to offer opportunities to job seekers in Enfield. Nick de Bois was the first MP in the country to organise a Jobs Fair last January and with 1,200 people attending, the pioneering format has been copied across Britain.

Big names attending this year include BT, Tesco, Virgin Media, Sainsbury’s, Barclays and Greggs, as well as local big-hitters Winchmore Brickwork, Johnson Matthey and Barclay Bros.· With the event coinciding with the final day of Apprenticeships Week, many of the companies attending will have apprenticeship places on offer.

Nick said, "As an MP I can’t create jobs, but I can bring together companies looking for staff and people looking for jobs”.

He added, “You could see from the huge turnout at last year’s event that jobseekers in Enfield are highly motivated about getting back into work. The Enfield Jobs Fair is all about creating opportunities for people and we estimate to have around 750 jobs on offer.”

London Mayor Boris Johnson will be opening the event at 10am, and people do not have to register in advance to attend. News updates can be found on twitter by following @nickdebois and @EnfieldJobsFair, with an Enfield Jobs Fair 2012 Facebook page [

Ghosts Ghouls and Gardens

“Hubble Bubble Boil lets Cause Trouble.”

This Halloween Witches, Wizards, Ghosts and Ghouls of all ages will be appearing at the Halloween Howler at Capel Manor Gardens.

A day of spooky fun is waiting for you. Learn to carve a pumpkin or change your appearance with face painting, listen to the ghostly stories or take a ride on the haunted tractor!

Are you brave enough to follow the Halloween trail or see the spooky goings on or take part in the craft activities? With loads to do this will be a day to keep all little monsters entertained.

The Halloween Howler is at Capel Manor Gardens and is supporting Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice on Sunday 30th October 2011
Event Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Enterprise Enfield Business Awards Opens for Entries!

£1,000 for Winners in Each Category

The 2011 Enterprise Enfield Business Awards are open to enter.· This year, more than ever, with the gloomy economic climate and the affects of the riots, London’s businesses owners deserve to be recognised and rewarded for their sheer hard work and determination to overcome difficult times, survive and grow.· Enterprise Enfield is committed to supporting and celebrating businesses achievements through this annual competition, which is part-funded by local charity, The RSA Trust.

New for this year is the Enfield Retailer of the Year Award.· In light of the recent riots, Enfield Council is working hard to·help businesses affected and to ensure that Enfield is a safe place to live and work.· The Enfield Retailer of the Year Award is sponsored by·the Council·and forms one of a number of initiatives designed to support and recognise the achievements of traders in the borough.

There are four categories which are open to small and medium sized businesses located in the London borough of Enfield (full entry requirements are available with the entry forms):

• Start-Up Business of the Year (under 2 years of trading)

• Business of the Year (over 2 years of trading)

• Green Business of the Year

• Enfield Retailer of the Year

Winners in each of the categories receive £1,000 prize funding and runners up receive £500, this year Enterprise Enfield is also offering a FREE business advice session or business seminar to all eligible applicants completing the entry form.· In addition to the prize money, winners and runners up gain valuable publicity and the opportunity to display the award logo on their website and marketing material.· The awards will be presented at a Gala Dinner celebration evening at the Royal Chace Hotel on Thursday 3rd November.· The closing date for entries is 5pm Monday 3^rd October. Please check the Enterprise Enfield website for full details of categories, and to download entry forms, rules and eligibility guidelines: www.EnterpriseEnfield.org or call 020 8443 5457.

Or you can click this link to download the entry form

http://enterpriseenfield.org/cms/index.php?action=detail&pageid=7

Search begins for 10,000 Olympic Games Ceremony performers

 

The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has today begun a search for volunteer performers to participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Artistic Directors Danny Boyle and Kim Gavin are searching for 10,000 volunteers to fill roles as dancers, actors, percussionists and general all-round performers in the Ceremonies. Volunteers must be aged 18 years or over on 1 March 2012.

Successful applications will perform in what will be one of the largest events ever staged in the UK, in front of a packed audience in the Olympic Stadium and a worldwide broadcast audience of more than one billion people.

Potential applicants can find more information and register their interest for this opportunity by completing an online application form <http://www.london2012.com/ceremoniescasting> . The deadline for applications is Wednesday 31 August 2011.

Applicants must be able to participate in up to two auditions that will take place in November and early December this year, in up to three rehearsals of four hours each every week from March 2012, and in a number of all-day rehearsals in the three weeks leading up to each Ceremony. All of these rehearsals will take place in east London.
Only one application per person will be accepted, and if LOCOG receives over 15,000 applications, a computerised draw will be used to randomly create the short list for auditions.

Bill Morris, LOCOG Director of Ceremonies, Education and Live Sites, said: 'To deliver Ceremonies of this scale, a significant amount of time commitment is required from the volunteer performers. Performers will be required to attend up to two or three rehearsals each week in London from March 2012 so applicants should consider this.

'Previous performance experience is not required for people to apply, applicants simply need lots of enthusiasm, personality, a positive attitude, huge amounts of energy and a willingness to perform in front of a stadium audience and to millions of people around the world.'

These skis were made for walking! Nordic Walking returns!

Due to the vast success of earlier Nordic walking classes, two new sessions have been booked to take place in Trent Park.

Held on Mondays between 2.00pm and 3.00pm and on Saturdays between 11.30am to 12.30pm there is no excuse not to join in. Saturday classes start this Saturday 24th September and Monday classes start the following Monday 26th September

Led by an experienced walk leader, it is £36 for a 12 week course, and the sessions are open to everyone, both adults and children.

Nordic Walking involves the use of poles to ensure that the upper body gets as good a workout as the lower body, and it can be done by anybody, anywhere and does not require expensive equipment or clothing.

Cllr Bambos Charalambous, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture said “Once again I am delighted to support the varied and exciting walks programme that Enfield Council offers everyone.

“I took part in a Nordic Walking session myself and found it very enjoyable, and a marvellous way to get fit and enjoy beautiful Trent Park, I highly recommend it!”

To book a place or find out more call the Sports Bookings Line on 020 8379 3762

O’Yea, O’Yea democracy works

O’Yea, O’Yea Democracy Week is underway as Enfield’s historic medieval Market Square becomes the centre of attention next Thursday.

With town crier Peter Frost attracting a crowd to the bandstand, local councillors and council officers are promoting the benefits of local democracy meeting and greeting residents, shoppers, and school students.

They will be handing out leaflets and telling people how they can get involved in public life. This can be attending council meetings, going to area forums, becoming school governors or taking up the political call to try and become a councillor or MP.

Council Leader, Doug Taylor, said, “'I believe that we need to increase the involvement of people in what affects their lives. Councils are the local example of a structure where significant decisions are made which impact on all our lives. The quality of decisions is only advanced by people taking an interest and we want to encourage that.”

World Mental Health Day 2011

Date – Tuesday 11^th October 2011

Time – 10.00am till 4.00pm·

Venue – Southbury Leisure Centre, 192 Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1YP·

Enfield Council is running a special event on October 11 to coincide with World Mental Health Day on October 10, which is an internationally recognised day, designed to promote greater awareness and understanding of the issues surrounding mental health such as depression, anxiety and problems relating to stress.

Dr Shahed Ahmad, Director of Public Health said: “A review in 2006 also found that Edmonton had the highest level of mental health hospital admissions in Enfield, and that residents of Edmonton had the highest levels of psychiatric illness and schizophrenia in the borough.

“People with mental health issues have as much right to work and to support in the workplace, indeed work is excellent for our physical and mental health and should be encouraged.

“Everyone interested in mental wellbeing should attend.”

The theme of this year’s event is Mental Health Employment and Wellbeing. The event aims to raise the awareness of mental health issues in the workplace and the importance of mental and physical wellbeing, while offering organisations a chance to show their commitment to taking a supportive and positive approach to mental health in the workplace.

The event will feature presentations from local and national expert speakers with question and answer sessions, an exhibition with a variety of stands from employment services, training and education providers and service user and carer support groups. There will also be workshops, complementary therapies and salsa and zumba taster sessions.

If you wish to find out more about the event or to book contact Demi Nicolaou on 020 8379 4039 or e-mail  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Enfield library service needs your views

Residents are being urged to take part in Enfield Council’s consultation on what services should be offered in Enfield’s libraries..

The consultation, which ends on Sunday 2^nd October, asks for views about the range of services on offer and what should be the Council’s service priorities.

Cllr Bambos Charalambous, cabinet member for leisure services, said: "This is an opportunity for residents to tell us what they want from their library service in the coming years. The Council is committed to listening to the views of local people before any decisions are taken."

Consultation documents are available at all libraries, the Dugdale Centre, selected children's centres and leisure centres, Community House in Edmonton, John Wilkes House in Ponders End and the Enfield Civic Centre.

There are bright orange boxes in all libraries for people to post their views or they can find the consultation online at: www.enfield.gov.uk/librariesconsultation.

All the responses will be considered before the Council produces a new library strategy in December.

In recent years modernisation has enabled library customers to make greater use of web and ICT services to carry out transactions from their home computers.

Children, students and adults are able to access resources from home using their library card rather than visit a traditional reference library, although visits have increased over the last two years.

Job clubs and learning centres also form part of the library service providing valuable support for children’s literacy and reading projects.

Green Flag success for Hertsmere Parks

Six parks in Hertsmere have been successful in the prestigious Green Flag Award scheme, proof that they are among the best in the country!

The awarded spaces are: Aberford Park in Borehamwood; King George Recreation Ground, Fishers Field Local Nature Reserve and the Rose Garden in Bushey; and Oakmere Park and Parkfield in Potters Bar. All were judged to be well-maintained and well-managed, with excellent facilities.

year for Aberford Park and the 13th for King George Recreation Ground. Oakmere Park has received the award nine times while Parkfield was awarded it for the third year in a row.

Councillor Jean Heywood, Hertsmere's Environment Portfolio Holder, said: "This is fantastic news! We are absolutely thrilled that five of our parks have retained their Green Flag Award status and that we have obtained a sixth award for Bushey Rose Garden.

"The awards recognise the hard work and dedication of our parks team, our grounds maintenance contractor John O'Conner and our friends groups who work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure the parks are clean, safe and welcoming. But it is also thanks to the people who use the parks who take pride in them too, by using litter bins and clearing up after their dogs which can really makes a difference."

Phil Barton, Green Flag Plus Partnership chairman, said: "In these challenging financial times it is heartening that the number of Green Flag Awards continues to grow. As the value of green space and the role it plays in our communities strengthens, we must ensure these high standards remain."

All award-winning sites now have the chance to receive a further award from the Green Flag Plus Partnership, the People’s Choice Award. This award is voted for by the public, so if you want to see your local park receive a national accolade as the people’s choice, then visit the Green Flag Award website now to register your vote.

Cllr Heywood added: "All these spaces offer a wide range of recreational activities to local people of all ages and are free to use, so what are you waiting for, visit one today!"

To find out more about the parks visit www.hertsmere.gov.uk/parks or call 0800 731 1810.

Fresh Bread and Lots More Served Up Daily

A husband and wife team have given up successful professional careers… to bake bread.

Richard Copsey was working as a Spanish teacher, at Dame Alice Owens School, Potters Bar, and Kate Smith was at polling experts Ipsos MORI when they decided that what they really wanted to do was feed people.

“I have always had a passion for cooking and a few years ago I started baking my own breads.” Richard told EN Magazine. “Friends and family would come round and try my bread and ask me to bake some for them. Before long word quickly spread and within months· I had a small production line going serving the local area.”

“Now we have taken the plunge and opened up our own shop on Chase Side Enfield.”

Richard, who bakes the bread, and Kate, who specialises in home-made cakes, have now completed the transformation of Holtwhites Bakery & Deli and which opened to the public on Saturday July 2.

Richard, 39, said: “Demand for our bread has been fantastic. People are tired of “pappy” commercially produced bread and want something that not only looks good but tastes delicious. We use wonderful organic flour and we give our dough plenty of time to rise. This results in naturally delicious bread that is a world away from anything available in supermarkets.”

The bakery offers a range of breads from white, multi grain and brown loaves and rolls as well as specialist breads available daily as well as daily specials such as chocolate bread, olive bread and rye breads.

Kate, 34, added: “We have had comments from the public and customers about the wonderful smell of real, freshly baked bread drifting through the air in Enfield again.”

Richard and Kate hope that their bakery and deli will appeal to local residents and workers as well as foodies from afar who are in pursuit of great produce.

Their artisan breads, pastries and cakes are hand-crafted and baked daily on the premises using only natural ingredients, traditional baking methods and an obsession with quality. To accompany their baked goods, they have carefully selected a range of deli items including farmhouse cheeses, charcuterie, wines, whole leaf teas and hand roasted coffees.

EN Magazine went along to the opening of Holtwhites Bakery and Deli to try out the breads on offer.

“It was great to see that the opening of the new bakery was well supported with customers queuing out the door. I was able to buy both a selection of rolls and a multigrain loaf. However the selections of cheese and pates were all too tempting and I had to buy some. I was really pleased that the price of the loaf was comparable to that paid in a supermarket, starting from £1.90 for a large loaf”

“The bread was still warm when I got home and with just a coating of butter on a slice it tasted fantastic. Two days later and I am still munching my way through my loaf, cheese and pate. I will definitely be returning to Holtwhites Bakery and Deli for my bread in the future.”

New Work Club and Enterprise Club Launched to·Help Enfield’s Jobseekers Get Back to Work

The Work Club, meets on Fridays at Enfield Business Centre in Enfield Highway, providing people an opportunity to meet others, share contacts, use computers to job search and get help with·CVs and completing application forms. ·In addition to the drop-in job search sessions, one hour training sessions are available between 1pm-2pm on key topics (repeated every 4 weeks), these include:

Sell Yourself – Prepare the Perfect CV

Write an Eye-Catching Cover Letter

Top of the Pile – Completing a Successful Application Form

Make a Good Impression – Interview Skills

“We are delighted to be able to launch this new Work Club to provide vital support to people in Enfield who are looking for jobs.· Research shows that the best way to find another job is through friends, family or social networks – one of the most valuable aims of the Club is to provide a venue where people can share each other’s job hunting experiences, swap ideas and encourage and support each other to find work,” said Des Johnson, Enterprise Enfield’s Chief Executive

“During each session, we will help people look for work on the internet and our Facilitators will assist members with writing CVs and application forms.· We will also provide bite-sized training sessions and invite guest speakers from local businesses to talk about opportunities in their area· - we have already partnered with two Enfield based employers: Fusion (sports and leisure) and London Bread and Cake Company who are working with us to tackle worklessness in the borough.”

In addition to the Work Club, Enterprise Enfield is also launching·an Enterprise Club, providing support specifically to unemployed·people·thinking about to start their own businesses.· Once registered, members will be able to access free start-up seminars as well as one to one advice from an experienced Business Adviser who will help them with business planning, marketing and financial management.·Members will also have the opportunity to meet others, network and share contacts.

Taste of Autumn

Capel Manor Gardens are celebrating the abundance of fruits and vegetables available at this time of year at the Taste of Autumn Show sponsored by London Waste EcoPark.

The event encourages people of all ages to find out about the crops available to pick and harvest right now and what to do with them. From growing your own, to making cakes and preserves, experts will be on hand to give you advice.

Take part in a Muffin Bake

Pick your own ingredients from a selection of pre-harvested berries and fruit, herbs and spices from the Capel Manor gardens and then with help and advice from The Botanical Baker, Urvashi Roe, (who was recently a contestant on BBC Two’s The Great British Bake Off), cook your own muffins. The Muffin Bake is an ideal opportunity for children of all ages to enjoy baking whilst gaining an understanding of where the ingredients for their muffins come from.

Apple tasting

Shenley Park apple growers will be on hand with tasting opportunities of Apple Juice as well as fantastic ideas on what to do with this favourite autumn fruit.

Enter your own produce

If you’re proud of your jam or think your chutney is a force to be reckoned with then now’s the time to put it to the test!

There are 20 categories in total and within each one there will be a First Place Prize of £5 to spend in the Capel shop on gifts or plants. There’s no charge to enter and participants are allowed free entry to the gardens. The only rule is that all entries must be either home-made or home-grown. There is also a category for photography, themed around the Taste of Autumn. Judging will commence at 11am on Saturday 24^th, followed by ·prize giving at 4pm.

With Woodturning displays, Forty Hall Vineyard, RSPB stall and many more attractions there will be something for everyone. Your visit to this autumnal show will give you a chance to sample some unusual vegetables, including Capel’s crop of chillies, in the Terrace Restaurant and taste fruity shakes and desserts made with our locally grown fruit. There will be a display of Capel-grown fruit, vegetables, edible berries and autumnal foliage as well as local stands promoting related interests, particularly associated with ‘food for free’ and other environmental topics.

The event sponsors LondonWaste EcoPark currently provide compost to Capel Manor Gardens. Visit the EcoPark display to find out how your organic waste is converted into quality compost. ·Last year the EcoPark donated 3,700 tonnes of compost to local community projects in North London and and a further 5,700 tonnes to agriculture.

Garden tours will take place at 1pm each day lead by an expert Capel Gardener. Also, there will be plants for sale, advice on bulb planting and onion stringing, and tours of the ‘No Dig’ plot where you can gain tips on vegetable growing.

FINDING NEMO AND PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN AT
LEE VALLEY WHITE WATER CENTRE!

OPEN-AIR WHITE WATER CINEMA EVENTS WILL MAKE A SPLASH AS PART OF CAMBRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL’S SCREEN TEAM EVENTS AND TRAINING PROJECT

TWELVE LOCAL VOLUNTEERS TRAINED TO WORK BEHIND THE SCENES – AND SCREENS – AT THE EVENTS, WITH THE SUPPORT OF LONDON 2012 INSPIRE MARK

Cambridge Film Festival (15-25 Sept) is going further afield than ever before this year, bringing aquatically-themed adventures of piscine perseverance and peril-packed piracy to the stunning Lee Valley White Water Centre, in Waltham Cross, right on the Essex/Hertfordshire border.

The Lee Valley White Water Centre ill be hosting special one-off, family-friendly screenings of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL (9 Sept) and FINDING NEMO (10 Sept) – offering audiences the chance to combine a great cinematic experience in this unique space with a glimpse of the thrills and spills available at this state-of-the-art white water course. The gates will open at 7pm, with the films starting at dusk – soon after 8pm.

All event, ticket and location info is available online via www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk and tickets can be bought by calling 0871 902 5720

We have two sets of Family tickets to the

ENFIELD TOWN SHOW

including an exclusive· invitation to the Mayors cream tea.

Saturday 3^rd and Sunday 4^th September 2010 – 10.30am – 6pm

Enfield Autumn Show, Town Park, Enfield

There will be exciting arena events throughout both days including displays of birds of prey, dogs and sports activities from the Sports Development team & Brimsdown Bowls Club.

A wide range of local services from Enfield Council, the Met Police and Enfield NHS, the voluntary sector, and charities will all come together in the Enfield Council Village area.

The Stage will be a main focal point, as it will be a purpose built live music stage which will be jam packed with great music, dancing, performance and more. Performers will include Pauline Black & the Selector playing on Saturday afternoon. I am sure you will dance the afternoon away to the ska and reggae sounds from this excellent 80s band famed for anthems like ‘Mirror in the Bathroom’, and messages of hope and peace. Playing on Sunday are Cerebro, a North London based all male dance troupe, Jive Aces, a jive band who have played to millions over the years and Stavros Flatley our own home grown success, creating a truly magical mix of worldwide and local emerging arts and music talent. In addition many exceptional local groups will be singing, dancing and performing.

To be in with a chance of winning just become a follower of EN Magazine on twitter @_en_magazine or like the EN Magazine facebook page between the 22nd and 31st of August or email us your contact details to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The draw will take place on Thursday 1st September. ·

Vintage Fair celebrates

20^th century

Enfield’s first Vintage Fair brings the design delights from the past to a great occasion for all those who love retro classic clothes and collectible items from 30s Art Deco to the uncompromising power dressing of the 80s.

Visitors will be able to find amazing items to wear or decorative pieces for the home in this fascinating market place that celebrates the decades through the treasures of the past.

Cllr Bambos Charalambous, cabinet member for leisure and culture, said, “The Dugdale Centre will be transformed as stall holders display their interesting, colourful goods with more than a hint of nostalgia.

“This will be a shopping experience to savour in a welcoming environment that is both unique and charming. It is a new event in this year’s Enfield Festival and we expect it to be a big hit.”

Make a date in your diary to come to the Vintage Fair, £2 admission, £1 concessions and under 16s free.

1pm – 6pm, Saturday 3^rd September

The Enfieldian Vintage Fair

Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House

London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS

Local Charity Noah’s Ark Chosen to Compete For John Lewis Cash

John Lewis started a scheme last month to run ‘Community Matters’ on their Facebook page, in the same way the local Waitrose stores do (when you get a green token to put into which ever charities box you prefer and then at the end of the month £1,000 is split between the charities depending on the percentage of votes they have).

Noah’s Ark was nominated to be one of the chosen charities for August, and have been selected! This means they will be on the charitable giving section of their Facebook page for the whole of August and people can vote to choose them to receive a share of the £1,000 at the end of the month.

The page has over 103,000 followers so this is amazing national publicity for Noah’s Ark!

To vote, login to Facebook – search for John Lewis and then click on the charitable giving link on the left hand side and press vote for Noah’s Ark.

Here’s the link to the page - http://www.facebook.com/#!/JohnLewisRetail?sk=app_160436757357028

Enfield serves up a festive feast of fun

Enfield’s great summer festival continues with some choice events right through until mid September.

After the success of the Edmonton Carnival and Cultural Festival last week, Cllr Bambos Charalambous, cabinet member for leisure, culture & Olympics, said, “People are taking every opportunity to enjoy all kinds of activities in our parks, leisure centres, at the Dugdale Centre and at the Millfield Theatre. There really is something to satisfy all tastes and interests.”

Festival hotspots

• Dugdale Centre Thomas Hardy House

London Road, Enfield Town

Lunchtime Concerts

12.30pm – 2pm, Friday 19^th August & Friday 2^nd September

The Enfieldian Vintage Fair

1pm – 6pm Saturday 3^rd September

A unique shopping experience where you can find your favourite Victoriana, Art Deco, war time austerity and 50s kitsch plus 60s retro, 70s glam, 80s power dressing and a full range of trinkets and gadgets from the last century. Entry £2, concs £1, under 16s free

• Great Outdoors -·The Enfield Carnival

1pm Saturday 13^th Aug

Route: Elsinge Golden Jubilee Park, Turkey Street, Hertford Road, Green Street6, Durants Park.

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Hillyfields Rock ’n’ Roll Concert, Hilly Fields Country Park·Clay Hill, Enfield·3pm – 5.30pm, Sunday 14^th August

Free music event with the Roosters Rock ‘n’ Roll Group supporting the······ ·North London Hospice.

• Drama At·Capel Manor, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield·6pm Tuesday – Sunday 16^th – 21^st August

Adventures of Robin Hood & Maid Marion with

Principal Theatre Co. Performed in the beautiful setting of the Capel Manor Gardens. £10, under 16s £5 enquiries 08456 122122 or Millfield 020 8807 6680

Millfield Youth Theatre, Silver Street, Edmonton, N18·7.30pm, Friday & Saturday 2^nd & 3^rd September

Encore! Millfield Youth Company performs a celebration of musicals-entertainment at its best. £12/ £8.50 Box Office 020 8807 6680

• Sport·Venues across the borough·From Friday 2^nd September for two weeks

A fully inclusive free events programme celebrating the Paralympic Games with opportunities to try out new activities and sports. For information contact 020 8379 3762,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Autumn Show

Enfield Town Park, Cecil Road, Enfield EN2

Saturday & Sunday 3^rd & 4^th September

Enfield’s annual show brings together the whole community with a wonderful mix of music, dance, stage shows, horticulture, al fresco ballroom dancing, children’s activities and leading stage acts – Pauline Black and The Selector and Stavros Flatley.

£3, concs £2, under 16s free.

DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

- Partying in Potters Bar

Party in the Park is heading to Potters Bar this month, so if you fancy seeing some free entertainment head over to Furzefield.

With two successful Party in the Park events, organised by Hertsmere Council, having taken place this summer, local people are invited to attend the third event of the holidays on 26 August at Furzefield, Mutton Lane, in Potters Bar from 2pm to 6pm.

Cllr Brenda Batten, Leisure and Culture portfolio holder, said: “We are fortunate in Hertsmere to be able to organise free events for young people during the summer holidays. There is going to be a range of street dance acts and·musicians appearing on stage so there will be something for everyone.”

You are welcome to bring a picnic blanket and your own food along to the event. Food and drinks will be available at Party in the Park but there will be a charge for these services.

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Enfield’s young people condemn the riots 

Council Leader promises support for the community

All 20 members of Enfield’s Youth Parliament, representing thousands of young people in the borough, have condemned the recent riots in Enfield and across the country saying:

"We are shocked and appalled by the destruction that has been caused by a small group of trouble makers, who are entirely unrepresentative of a majority of young people in Enfield.

“This behaviour is utterly unacceptable and only damages the perception of Enfield, our communities and young people as a whole. We hope that the violence comes to an end immediately and that we can take steps to ensure that this is not repeated again in Enfield.”

Council Leader, Doug Taylor, applauded the young people and promised that the Council will continue to support all young people in every way that it can.

He said, “We have strengthened our youth support service with a massive programme of free summer courses and activities and continue to build on the good work going on in all our youth centres.

As we launch our ‘Respect for Enfield’ campaign, now is the time for the whole community to declare our borough a ‘no go’ zone for all those intent on causing trouble.

“We will work with the community and local groups to ensure that our borough is safe for everyone and that it can offer opportunities for all our young people.”

Partying in the Park and Summer Events in Hertsmere

Hertsmere’s third and final Party in the Park event will take place on Friday 26 August at Furzefield Park, Mutton Lane, in Potters Bar from 2pm to 6pm.

There are a number of other Be There! Do It! activities organised over the summer for young people aged from nine to 19 years. This year you can get involved in a west end theatre trip; top golf trip; an adventure sports day; street dance and a motorcycle ride session among other things. Some activities are free and others are being offered at subsidised prices. You need to book for some of the sessions - so check out what you would like to get involved in today!

Find out who is going to be performing at both of the Party in the Park events as well as how to book onto other activities taking place over the summer by visiting the Be There! Do It! blog www.betheredoithertsmere.wordpress.com, the Be There! Do It! Facebook page, by following us on Twitter @HertsmereBC or by visiting www.hertsmere.gov.uk.

Check out what type of entertainment you can expect at Party in the Park by visiting www.youtube.com/hertsmerebc for clips of the first party.

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Enfield Council Leader Comments on Night of Riots

Doug Taylor, Leader of Enfield Council says, “I am appalled by the mindless violence we witnessed in Enfield last night. ·There is no justification for such behaviour which was an attack on Enfield, its people and its businesses. ·It is important now that the whole community pulls together, remains calm and moves forward.

“I will be organising meetings with Enfield’s community leaders to try address their concerns and see whether there are any lessons to be learnt. Enfield is an area with deprivation and we know that can be linked to crime and we need to address that, but that is not an excuse for looting and wanton destruction.

“I would like to thank the police for their efforts in protecting life and striving to safeguard property. ·The Council will be working with the police to ensure our residents are safe and secure and maintain a strong community.”

A NIGHT TO FORGET

Like, I think every resident of Enfield I am waking up in shock and disgust at the disturbances caused in and around Enfield Town last night and in other parts of London.

To watch video’s of mindless thugs running around Enfield throwing bricks at police and smashing shops for the purpose of looting disgusted me.

However I believe that the Enfield Community is stronger than these idiots.

For the last four years I have published EN Magazine and got to know the local community, both residents and shopkeepers.

Today I would urge people to show that we are a strong community and stand-up and show our support for the local business that have had their premises damaged, and those that through no fault of their own find today they are unable to open their business.

Lets get together and show we are a strong community and help the business survive through this tragic event.

Douglas·Lee

Publisher of EN Magazine

Residents Fight To Keep The Right To Park On The Street For Free

Enfield residents have contacted EN Magazine to ask us to help raise awareness of the consultation by Enfield Council into the proposed introduction of an increased Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) around Enfield Town.

Residents who would like to contribute to the consultation on the proposed expansion need to contact the council by the 5^th August. Contact details can be found at www.saynotocpz.org.uk

Local residents researching the proposals by seeking information from Council officers and websites have found out many things that were not made clear in the consultation document.

The previously unknown information, they discovered, for included, that:
- money had already been earmarked from the Office of the Mayor of London (Boris Johnson) to fund the introduction of the scheme
- the Council's own officials estimate that the number of parking places in some of our roads will reduce by 23%
- the Council is already selling "commuter permits" at £660 per annum
- owners of a commuter permit will be able to park in any residents' parking bay, in some areas of the borough
- holders of residents' permits from other areas of Enfield will also be able to park in bays anywhere in the borough
- visitors' permits would only be for a morning or an afternoon period so that anyone receiving a whole-day visit would need to buy 2 permits
- traders permits would further inhibit parking - but would possibly also inhibit trade. ·One of our local traders, for example, would be forced to pay £13000 to keep his 20 gardening vans active around Enfield.
- people who have had experience of controlled parking in their own streets have contacted the protest organisers to warn them of the consequences of agreeing (year-on-year rises in costs, for example)

More information on the new proposed CPZ can be found at:

- Enfield Council website www.enfield.gov.uk

- the campaign against websit www.saynotocpz.org.uk - Facebook page: Say NO to Enfield Town CPZ extension and
- the website of the Enfield Residents and Allied Associations: ·www.feraa.org.uk

Explore your Dark Side with Nocturnal Explorer Walk

Date - Friday 5th August, 8.30pm

Venue - Meet by Trent Park Café, Cockfosters Road, EN4

Duration approx 2 hours.· Bring a torch.· Car park will be open.

Suitable for all ages.· FREE!!!· No need to book.

Join former Trent Park ranger and survival expert Andy Jones on the exciting and informative Nocturnal Explorer Walk and take a walk on the wild side.

As darkness falls join Andy Jones and Parks Outreach Officer Alan Mitellas for a night of exploration and fun in Trent Park as you explore the evening wildlife and learn some tracking skills from a pro.

Walking through Trent Park at night, be on the lookout for bats as they fly about hunting for their food. A bat detector will be connected to a speaker system so you can hear their special high pitched calls and seek out these special little creatures of the night.

A food station will be set up in the park to examine what kind of creatures are out and about whilst we sleep. How many can you see? Watch Andy Jones as he tracks them at night, using special high powered night vision goggles. Ultra high powered torches will also be used to illuminate all around, seeking out those animals we would never normally see.· Longworth traps planted earlier will also be checked for small mammals.

Cllr Bambos Charalambous, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture said “This is one of the most interesting walks yet by far.

“To go by night into ancient Trent Park, with its history and legend, and do something as fascinating as tracking and exploring is very exciting. With Andy Jones at the helm, this guided walk is going to be the greatest yet, especially for children or anyone interested in learning about the evening wildlife.· Don’t miss it.”

For more information please call Alan Mitellas on 020 8441 8272 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . To find out about Andy Jones see ·www.andyjonesnatureranger.co.uk