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June 2002 newsletter
Local
Residents and Park Users for a Green Heart of Hackney
London
June
Newsletter
Fields
Come
along to our next meeting, Tuesday the 11th. of June at 8pm.
User Group We
have arranged to meet upstairs at the Pub on the Park, Martello St. E8
Chair Mike
Martin mobile phone 0775
2833 487 fax
020 7241 3373
e-mail <mike101.martin@virgin.net>;
Please note that because of the Golden Jubilee Bank Holiday
the meeting has been put back a week to the 11th of June.
Hackney Parks Forum
We have now elected a representatives and a deputy for the Forum
meetings.
More Vandalism
David Dedinger reported the further vandalism of the fields
toilets. We were promised by John that he would try to get stainless steel replacements,
but ceramic WCs went back again and have been smashed already. The moronic vandals
may be having a smashing time but this costs money which is lost from general
park funding. This seems like a waste of time and money. It was mentioned
that in other parks simple notices proclaiming "Concealed CCTV in action"
has stopped a lot of vandalism.
Hackney Cultural Forum
With the recent council electoral
landslide and the introduction of a new type of organisation; a council cabinet
consisting of 9 members and a leader (to be replaced by a NEW powerful Mayor in
October) making all the decisions. We may possibly see many new initiatives. We
all hope that the public gets improved services and facilities from these changes.
The Councillor responsible for parks is Guy Nicholson with his responsibility
named as "Partnerships, arts & leisure". The council decided
to invite cultural representatives to form a Cultural Forum to give support for
the funding and development of infrastructure and cultural activities.
The Hackney Cultural Forum's initial meeting was held on the 21st of May. Appropriately
all the community groups within Hackney involved in art; theatre; music; ethnic
culture; leisure; recreation; sport; built environment and out of school learning,
were invited to discuss how we could co-operate to achieve improvements in these
areas.
This was followed by an election of representatives for a sub-committee
to work with the council, to promote these aims. The parks being allowed only
one representative, Dave Mackey the chair of the Hackney Downs User Group and
the Hackney Parks Forum was elected. One representative is hardly enough for such
a vast and important facility, used by thousands.
Junior Football Training
Marcel Matthews, an
experienced football coach, informed the last meeting that he is training junior
footballers (6 to 12 year olds) on the London Fields junior pitch, near the Lido,
opposite the Gayhurst Road School playground. Marcel trains juniors on Saturday
mornings, between 10 and 12 noon. There is a charge of £1-50.
Other Events
Abney Park Open Day Sat. June 1st
FREE 11am to 5pm ' Donation 8pm to11pm.
Nature discoveries, kids activities, guided walks,
Stalls & music. Entertainment in evenings.
See www.abney-park.org.uk
Wed. June 12th 7.30pm.
Growing Food in the City - At Eco-ACTIVE
All Saints Hall, Haggerston Road, E8 4HT
A public forum hosted by Hackney Environment Forum. This meeting aims to bring
together people from local groups with interests in local food issues. If your
interest in food goes beyond its taste, come along and make your contribution.
For more information contact (Anne) 020 8985 1256 or (Prue) 020 7923 7899.
Hackney Marshes Events Sun. June 16th 10.30am to 3pm. Meet at Hackney Marshes
near the tow path, between Clapton park bridge and the north changing rooms.
Tree care: mulching and caring for young trees.
Over the last six months thousands of young trees
have been planted on Hackney Marshes. To help them through the summer, they need
mulching. They hope to have fun, combining some gentle mulching with walks, wood
working and kite making. They will also be asking people about their favourite
species, what birds, plants and insects are associated with the open spaces and
parks people enjoy. This is part of consultation about Plans to improve wildlife
value of Hackney's woodlands, parks, waterways, pond and wetlands. For more information
contact (Anne) 020 8985 1256; (Fried) 020 8525 0477 or (Rupert) 020 8985 1755.
Thurs. June 27th 7 to 9pm.
A mid-summer walk around Hackney Marshes.
Meet at Marshgate Bridge, Homerton Road, E9. They will look at the
wildlife of Hackney Marshes and Wick Woodland, new trees that have been planted,
listen to bird song, look at the flowers, and consider activities for the next
year. They have some funding for some new seats for the Marshes and will consider
where to place these. For more information contact (Anne) 020 8985 1256 or (Fried)
0202 8525 0477.
Haggerston Park Event <ETH> Sat June 29th. Kids activities, including pond
dipping, & woodland crafts demonstrations. Display of
Biodiversity in Hackney including Action Plans & opportunities
to comment. Other items are still to be finalised. Starting
1pm at pond. For further info. contact (Fried) 0202 8525 0477
<jpridmore@gw.hackney.gov.uk>;
Regards Mike
Martin (Chair)
For your information the NEW Cabinet members are:
Leader (Corporate strategy & delivery) - Jules Pipe
Deputy Leader (Democratic renewal & communities) - Jessica Crowe
Best Value, finance, performance & equalities - Samantha Lloyd
Crime and community safety - Julius Nkafu
Education & young people - Ian Peacock
Environment, Planning & Transport - Vincent Stops
Housing - Jamie Carswell
Partnerships, arts & leisure - Guy Nicholson
Older people - Faizullah Khan
Social care & health - Fran Pearson
Overview & Scrutiny Board Lead - Elaine Battson
Deputy - Afolasade Bright
Education Scrutiny panel Lead - Saleem Siddiqui
Deputy - Eseoghene Okonedo
Health & Social Care Scrutiny panel Lead - Muriel Purkiss
Deputy Sharon Patrick
Crime & Community Safety Scrutiny panel Lead - Michael Desmond
Deputy - Salma Rashid
Finance & Compliance Scrutiny panel Lead - Jim Cannon
Deputy - Elaine Battson
Regulatory committee Chair - Dave Young
Vice-Chair - Carole Williams
Planning sub-committees A & B Chairs - Geoff Taylor & Bill Hodgson
Vice-Chairs - Christine Boyd & Muttalip Unluer
Licensing sub-committee Chair - Simon Pearce
Vice-Chair - Bill Hodgson
Mayor - Sharon Patrick Deputy Mayor - Abdul Mulla
 
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