Monday, December 2, 2013

People's World Host China Youth Visit to Tottenham

China comes to learn from Tottenham 

Delegates of the All China Youth Federation on their whirlwind visit to Tottenham, Friday 29th November 2013.
News update from the People's World Carnival Band:

"China arrived in Tottenham on Friday. The visit by the All China Youth Federation Delegation was hosted by People’s World Carnival Band, who took them on a whirlwind tour of Tottenham including the Sixth Form Centre, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and the 639 Centre, as well as being treated to a demonstration by Tottenham’s youngest entrepreneur of his Snow Cone company Ochean Freeze, and given an insight into how carnival costume making is inspiring young people to work in the Creative Arts industries.

They were particularly impressed at how People’s World and its partner voluntary groups are working with young people to help them reach their full potential.

Berkeley Gardner from People’s World said “We work with children as young as 8 to encourage them to believe in themselves and to be the best they can be”.
The trip was organised by the British Council to study how Tottenham promotes it’s Young Entrepreneurs."

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Good News! People's World Carnival Band Winners at Notting Hill Carnival 2013

People’s World Winners at Notting Hill Carnival 2013

Good news just in from the People's World Carnival Band: 
"The results are in and People’s World had a winning theme at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival.
 The theme entitled A-F-R-I-C-A-N  - ‘A Free Race In Culture And Nobility’ took second place on Sunday and first place on Monday in the category Historical/Traditional. The Band were place 2nd overall in the Carnival on points.
This follows a fabulous year when in 2012 they attained 1st and 2nd places with the theme ‘Fire and Ice’ – 30 Years on the Road and counting...’ which commemorated the riots and the rebirth of Tottenham symbolised by a Phoenix rising from the ashes. 














 People’s World is based at the Old Brewery in Tottenham High Road and 90% of it’s members are under 25 years.  They operate year round activities for young people including weekly workshops in bicycle maintenance, dance and drama, arts and crafts, costume design and construction, computer and film clubs, as well as after school homework/project club and youth club.

Sally Sturgeon, Co-ordinator of People’s World said “we take our cue from the young people and try to provide activities that they enjoy and at the same time promoting a positive community ethos.  We encourage young people to be the best they can be with whatever they chose to participate in.  We try to make every day a memorable experience for our young people.
Funding is always an issue, and we are looking for regular funding or sponsorship to continue our activities.""



Tottenham Networking Party at the Selby Centre 14th November 2013 10am to 4pm


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Sunday, September 29, 2013

Tottenham Cemetery walk 12 noon Monday 30th September 2013 at Bruce Castle Museum


View of Tottenham Cemetery as seen on the Tottenham Summerhill Road website












Explore the history of Tottenham Cemetery and hear about the interesting people buried there.

Meet 12noon at Bruce Castle Museum for refreshments.

Walk starts at 12:15pm

For more information go here

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Exhibition inspired by August Riots at Bruce Castle Museum 15th August to 15 November 2013

To the Light Exhibition


















Rosalind Davis, Solo Show.
August 15th - 14th November 2013
Private View: 25th September 6-8:30pm
Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, Tottenham, N17 8NU
















  For more info about talks and workshops starting 17th August go to www.tothelight.co.uk

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Join the Bruce Castle Tennis League by Monday 8th July 2013 for £10

Below you will find information and links as they appear on the Bruce Castle Tennis League website:

THE BRUCE CASTLE TENNIS LEAGUE

Friendly, competitive tennis at the courts Bruce Castle, Haringey, London
Welcome to the league!You are just a step away from joining our mixed-sex singles league for adults (18s and over). Here's how it works:
  • We welcome players of all standards
  • Players are organised into groups of a similar level based on the questionnaire here.
  • You play when it suits you - everyone arranges their own matches. 
  • We share with you the email addresses and phone numbers of your opponents. 
  • The home courts of the league are at Bruce Castle but you can use any that suit you both.
  • You have eight weeks to play your matches.
  • You get a free can of balls and two bonus points if you complete three matches by the half way point.
  • WINNERS of each group WIN £20 and a certificate.
  • Entry to an eight week round is just £12 
Why not give it a go! Join Now 
The email for reporting match scores, or if you have a question not answered on this site is brucecastletennisleague@gmail.com
And if you are interested in Doubles do let us know.  




THIS LEAGUE IS RUN IN ASSOCIATION WITH



 
Join the league
New rounds start regularly. See calendar on the left for dates. Entries close the Monday before a round starts.Why not book your place and... 
Link to google map showing the Blank  courts

Thursday, May 9, 2013

A Plan for Change - Tottenham High Road West- Tuesday 14th May 639 Tottenham High Road and Saturday 1st June Haringey Sixth Form Centre, White Hart Lane

Community Consultation

Tuesday 14th May 9:30am - 2:30pm - 639 Tottenham High Road

Saturday 1st June 10am-5pm - Haringey Sixth Form Centre, White Hart Lane

More info here



Monday, February 4, 2013

The Past, Present and Future of Radical Pamphleteering, Wednesday 6th February 7:30pm



The Radical History Network of Haringey, London  www.radicalhistorynetwork.blogspot.co.uk
 presents:

The Past, Present and Future of Radical Pamphleteering

Wed 6th February 2013, 7.30pm
Wood Green Social Club, 3 Stuart Crescent, off the High Road, Wood Green, London N22 5NJ 
(Not far from Wood Green tube/end of White Hart Lane/nr Civic Centre)
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"For centuries radical activists have had to self-publish to spread radical ideas which challenge the status quo and call for a better world. Often we have had to overcome lack of funds, access to printing, or even repression. Nevertheless countless millions of informative and inspirational leaflets, pamphlets, posters and newsletters have been distributed. Throughout history groups, campaigns and movements have been determined to speak out and present an alternative. How has this been achieved, and how are the methods changing today? And what can we foresee for the future?

We have invited two experienced activists to speak and help kick off the discussion....but we encourage anyone who wants to contribute to this discussion to do so, or you're just as welcome to come and listen and learn from others. All welcome.

Alex Hodson, from Past Tense, a publishing project based in South London...
"Pamphlets, Libels and Rhymes: strange confused tumults of the minde" Wanderings in the past. present and future of radical pamphleteering. Cheap, short sharp and subversive: the story of the pamphlet is intimately bound up with the history of radical ideas since the printing revolutionised communication in the 15th century. Dismissed by authority and sneered at by the learned, (but used by both when need arose), the pamphlet became the most widespread vehicle for news, public debate, and development of political theory, until gradually replaced by newspapers. Reading, passing on, publishing pamphlets, has formed a huge part of the practice of the movements we have taken part in. But in the age of the internet, does the printed pamphlet have any kind of future? With self-publishing so easy online, could the pamphlet soon be obsolete? With a short talk on some of the history of the pamphlet, and an open discussion on where it's going...

Tony Wood from Haringey Solidarity Group will focus on the local:  
With self-publishing so easy online, could the pamphlet soon be obsolete? We could easily add newsletters and leaflets to the sentence above. Why spend all that time, energy and money putting out “hard copy” when it’s much easier to “bang it out” online? But, there is more to newsletters and leaflets than just people reading them. They are a chance to have a presence on the streets; you get to talk, debate or argue with people face to face; and people can see that there are people “out there” doing something. During the anti poll tax campaign, the posters, leaflets and street stalls showed people that others were resisting, and gave them confidence to say NO! And anyway, what about the people who don’t have computers, or don’t want to sit in front of them all day?

Haringey Solidarity Group has had a presence on the streets of Haringey for over 20 years, and we can chat about how, what, and why it’s important. We will bring along a selection of the groups’ propaganda from the last 20 years to feast our eyes upon.

Other contributions we hope to put into the mix include some examples from Poland in the 1980s, examples of RaHN's own local activist and self publisher, Alan Woodward, self-publishing under the name of 'Gorter Press'; and of course anything you might like to bring up yourself...


You can also bring ideas for the RaHN Programme of discussions throughout 2013...."  

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Tottenham Scandal! Read All About It!


Scandal at Spurs

Scandal, a lovely new cafe opposite Spurs has just opened in Tottenham.


Cycling past Spurs on New Year's Day, the Bruce Castle News Team were amazed to discover a lovely new cafe in Tottenham called Scandal.

Opened in October just last year by a local couple who live around the corner, Scandal raises an eyebrow to the more salacious side of the glorious game with a playful tabloid theme.

You can also see local art on the walls organised by Art 2 View.
Art 2 View at Scandal













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Scandal offers a delicious Italian lunch menu and deli counter with exquisite fresh coffee.
Joanna at Tottenham's Scandal opposite Spurs.
 



 See you there...

For more information drop in or email info@scandaluk.com