Bruce Castle News

Along from Ferry Lane

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Sat, 12 May 2012 09:24:00 +0000

Come and see beautiful paintings of our local waterways by artist Emily Ault, of Euroart Studios.

At Bruce Castle Museum, off Lordship Lane, until 24th June 2012.

John Bonny at the Museum 2 May - 24 June

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Sat, 12 May 2012 09:15:00 +0000

Diamond Vintage Fayre at le Chataeu de Bruce

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Sat, 12 May 2012 09:08:00 +0000

Bruce Castle Family Funday Bank Holiday Monday 7th May

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:59:00 +0000

Family funday 7th May 1-6pm - to celebrate the upcoming opening of the long awaited Bruce Castle Tennis (and ping pong) Cafe and Bruce Castle Beacon Status and all things Bruce Castle Park.

Music, Zumba, Tennis, Basketball, Dancing, Refreshments, Bouncy Castle and more...

Find out more here

Broadwater Farm Community Centre presents la Haine Wednesday 2nd May 7-11pm

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:53:00 +0000

Wednesday 2nd May 7-11pm

Free tickets here

Lea Valley Bat Walks 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:41:00 +0000

The Lee Valley Bats presents...

Broadwater Farm Exhibition in the Museums Journal

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:20:00 +0000

The exhibition is now in Bruce Castle Museum's main front gallery and will be on display until the middle of September 2012. Wednesday through Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Bruce Castle Museum

You can also see more about the exhibition and project at www.broadwaterfarm.info

Tottenham Bike Ride For Stroke Awareness

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:56:00 +0000

Rockstone Bike Alley presents

Find out more at Rockstone Bike Alley

The Tour de Trax 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:48:00 +0000

" Hello Friends,

The Trax would like to invite you along to a race this Saturday morning at the new bike track in Lordship Rec.

The event is for under 16 year olds so please bring along anyone you think may be interested, or simply come as a spectator.

9:30am start for registration and practice, 10:30am racing starts, 12 noon results and awards.

...

I look forward to seeing you at the event!

From

Jack Hammond

Chair of The Trax "

www.thetrax.co.uk

jack@thetrax.co.uk

Policing Matters - Bernie Grant Memorial Lecture

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:30:00 +0000

"Dear Friend,

2012 Bernie Grant Memorial Lecture

POLICING MATTERS -The Road to Recovery after the Riots

David Gilbertson QPM

Panel and Audience Debate Chaired by The Rt. Hon. Keith Vaz MP

Thursday 29th March 6.30pm, Bernie Grant Arts Centre

The trustees of the Bernie Grant Trust, invite you to the 2012 Bernie Grant Memorial Lecture. Unsurprisingly, given events in recent months, the subject will be the key issue of the future of policing.

The past year has seen unprecedented tension on our streets, underpinned by ongoing dissent on police Stop and Search practices, and more recently concern about the unhealthy relationships between the Police and the Media. .

We are delighted to welcome David Gilbertson, a former senior police officer in Tottenham and the Metropolitan Police, and HM Inspector of Constabulary, who will deliver the lecture. David worked closely with the late Bernie Grant MP on improving police and community relations in the past and holds the Queens Police Medal for distinguished service. He draws on decades of experience in policing, and with a reputation for plain speaking, his lecture promises to challenge the direction of policing in the UK.

An audience debate on the issues raised in the lecture will follow, with a panel chaired by Rt. Hon. Keith Vaz MP.

We very much hope that you will be able to join us for this important event. As we expect a high level of interest, please let us know you will be coming by RSVP to berniegrantlecture@hotmail.co.uk so that we can reserve your seat(s).

Yours sincerely

Narendra Makanji

Chair, Bernie Grant Trust

Sharon Grant

Secretary, Bernie Grant Trust "

Save up your pennies and gather your wares for the Bruce Castle Museum Vintage Fayre

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 09:22:00 +0000

Director Shane O'Sullivan to talk about his film Children of the Revolution

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:25:00 +0000

"Just a quick reminder about the next Haringey Independent Cinema film, which will be on Thursday 1st March. Doors open at 7pm and we will be starting the whole event at 7.15pm. So, what's on offer.

The main feature is a film called Children of the Revolution which takes an unusual look at Armed Struggle, as it's looking at it through the eyes of the daughters to women who, for whatever reason, decided to take up arms in the late 1960's. Like the film "Weather Underground" which we showed a while back, this does not condemn or condone the actions of those who decided to use a more violent way to put forward their views. But, unlike Weather Underground, which talked to the revolutionaries themselves, this film looks at the effects such actions has on two daughters caught up in the daily struggles of living "underground".

The director, Shane O'Sullivan, will be coming along to speak about the film and to answer any questions - a coup for us at Haringey Independent Cinema.

This is our small part towards supporting International Women's Day a week later, and we will have somebody from Haringey Women's Forum coming along to talk about it and what is happening in Haringey.

Finally, at the beginning of the evening, we hope to be showing a short film made by Angelica Landry about the Welbourne Centre in Tottenham. The centre is threatened with closure by Haringey Council and this film is about the centre and it's fight to survive - which we can all support.

So, all in all a packed evening to come and enjoy.

Parts of Children of the Revolution is in subtitles but unfortunately not the whole film is, so we apologise to our audience who have hearing difficulties. The film about the Welbourne Centre doesn't have sub titles either. For those who need to use the services of dial-a-ride we estimate the films will end around 9.30pm and the whole evening about 9.50pm.

Details are the same as always: £3 entry or £2 if you are skint. Venue is the West Green Learning Centre, which is on the corner of West Green Road and Philip Lane. Buses 41, 341, 67, 230. For any other details check out our website at: www.haringey.org.uk/hic "

Get ready for Tottenham Carnival 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:46:00 +0000

"The 2012 Tottenham Community Festival & Carnival Parade will take place on SATURDAY JUNE 23RD

Get yourselves in gear for the biggest North London party of the year!!

The Tottenham Community Festival and Carnival, now in its 15th year attracts an audience of over 10,000 people EVERY year (even if the weather is not in our favour) With an Olympic feel about town , organisers are keen to get everyone on board to help make 2012 a fantastic year for a memorable event in Tottenham.
2011 was a problematic year for every sector of the community and it was with a heavy heart that the decision was taken, by the organisers to cancel the event. With the license in place and granted by the local authority, it simply was not feasible to deliver.

However, organisers are now raring to go to ensure there is a fantastic party in 2012
With 3 Music Stages, kids area, stalls galore , Youth Zone, Sports, great food and funfair this free entry event offers something for everyone.

Over the years, the event has attracted some of the UK’s biggest artists (including Lemar and Sway) and showcases many up and coming young UK talent.
One of the most popular areas , as confirmed by Time Out , is the Elders Zone featuring live music , the best of comedy talent and an atmosphere that inspires everyone to enjoy the fun and get into the spirit of Tottenham ‘s biggest party.

With a wide diversity of age groups and cultures, this free entry event has become a ‘not to be missed ‘date for the diary for the people of Tottenham and beyond.
From humble beginnings in 1997, the festival event enables local business initiatives, whether they are starting out or are well established concerns to avail of the great opportunity to market their services and products to a concentrated audience over several hours.

Over the years, both local and National companies have availed of one of the many marketing opportunities offered. Organisers are committed to ensuring that every business , irrespective of size or turnover , has the opportunity to attend the event – from a table top stall space to a standalone marquee or a space in the business village , there is a number of cost effective plan plans in place to enable your business to take part.
Our partners include, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, the Metropolitan Police, Haringey council, The Army, Youth Entertainment Sound System, San Marco and many more.

We hope to make 2012 an event to remember with a vibrant street carnival parade and a truly spectacular festival event.

We cannot do it without local business support and in return, we can offer you a stake in the biggest and best North London event.

Plans for the 2012 event are already underway and we look forward to your continued support."

You can find out more at the Tottenham Carnival Website

Or join the People's World Carnival Band- founded in 1983 and celebrating nearly 30 years of 'Radical Mas' in London

Bruce Castle Merman

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000

Police and the Community Consultation - Send in Your Thoughts and Comments by 29th February 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:33:00 +0000

"On behalf of the Haringey CPEG and the Police we wanted to take this opportunity of thanking you for the help and support that you have given the Borough since the death of Mark Duggan and the subsequent disorder that followed.

Haringey is a Borough that is keen to continue increasing trust and confidence in the police from all areas of the community and to improve communications.

You may now be aware that the proposed date for the IPCC to complete their investigation in April 2012 and the Inquest into Mark’s death is scheduled for 15th October to 7th December 2012.

There has been some speculation and reporting that one of the causes of the disorder in August 2011 was owing to a breakdown in community and police relationships.

With all of this in mind we write to you today to ask for your thoughts as to how we can develop and improve the working relationship between the community and the police.

We would ask you to specifically consider the following questions:

o How do you think that we could improve the way that the police work with the community?

o How do you think we could improve the way that the community work with the police?

o Are there groups in the community that the police need to engage with more or in a more productive way and if so how?

o What do you personally see as the way forward and how could you help to achieve that?

We feel that this is a real opportunity to canvass your views and knowledge in order that we can create a good working relationship between the community and the police dealing with those important issues affecting the community in Haringey. Please could you send your thoughts and comments to Enid Ledgister, by 29th February 2012 at enid.ledgister@haringeycpcg.org.uk, fax: 0208 881 7223, text: 07958 182773 or 14 Turnpike Lane, Hornsey, London N8 0PT.

Kind Regards

Gerard McGrath Sandra Looby

Chair Haringey CPCG Borough Commander Haringey "

Community Panel Launch 24th February 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:21:00 +0000

More info about the Community Panel

A Fond Farewell to Nick Labiche of Church on the Farm

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:33:00 +0000

The Story of Lovers Rock

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:20:00 +0000

FIND YOUR VOICE proudly presents

The Story of Lovers Rock

Directed by Menelik Shabazz (2011 / UK / 96mins)

Documentary

“Lovers Rock”, often known as romantic reggae, is a uniquely Black British Sound that developed in the late 70’s and 80’s against a backdrop of riots, racial unrest and sound systems.

Wednesday, 22^nd February 2012,

from 6.30pm

Free Entry

~Contribution of £3 welcome~

VENUE:

WEST GREEN LEARNING CENTRE

WEST GREEN ROAD, LONDON, N15 3RB

Buses 41, 341, 230 and 67 pass nearby the blue gates.

Half way along West Green Road between Turnpike Lane and Seven Sisters tubes , next to Downhills Park and Park View Academy School

Sponsored by SLR Radio, 97.7fm

E-mail: findyourvoice@hotmail.co.uk

or tel. Douglas on 07960239493 or 07882403871

Complete this year’s celebration in style: bring your loved ones to this passionate movie…

and chill out afterwards at the Black Grape Club

Tony Saxman Plays Redemption Song

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:43:00 +0000

The Story of Jamaican Music- Volume 1- Forward March

Tottenham's Francesca Omojudi in The Guardian

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:51:00 +0000

Celebrate New Year at the Caribbean Edge with the Quadrophonic Sound System

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:50:00 +0000

Until then take it easy

2012 will also mark the 50th Anniversary of

Jamaican Independence

bcn

The New Tottenham Singers Give Reason to the Season

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:15:00 +0000

Video by Nigel Norie

You can find out more about joining in with the New Tottenham Singers here

Clasford Stirling MBE, talks to David Lammy MP, at the official launch of Broadwater Farm Exhibition at Bruce Castle Museum

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:32:00 +0000

Video by Nigel Norie

To mark the official launch of the Broadwater Farm exhibition at Bruce Castle Museum, curated by Odin Biddulph, local hero Clasford Stirling MBE, talked to David Lammy MP about his experiences of growing up in Tottenham, and how, after watching Broadwater Farm being built, he later moved there as a young man and became instrumental in turning the estate around into a place people could be proud of.

The historic talk ranged from what it was like growing up in Tottenham, when West Green Road was a no go area for young black people after 6 o'clock, to working through the unrest of 1985 and the more recent disturbances of August 2011.

We were incredibly lucky, not only to hear Mr Stirling's heroic story, but also to hear two of Tottenham's most well respected figures discussing one of the area's most well known, and often most misunderstood stories.

The High Commissioner of Jamaica, H.E. Anthony Johnson, attended the event and the audience was packed with prominent members of the local community - from Stafford Scott to Bill Guy - and local authority workers who have all played a major part in bringing about change on the estate, and throughout the whole of Haringey over the years.

The exhibition, first seen at the Broadwater Farm Community Centre last year, 25 years after the disturbances, is on at Bruce Castle Museum until March 2012.

Local artist, Everal Hall aka Eckee Chef, provided the delicious food and also displayed his iconic painting of Bernie Grant for the official launch, still on show.

You can see more about the whole exhibition project at the website

Reviewed in The Voice

Annual Fund Raising Dinner & Dance 19th November 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:54:00 +0000

Tottenham Schools Remember the Wars on 11 11 11

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce Castle News) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:53:00 +0000

World War I War Memorial - Tottenham Cemetery