April 2009 Archives

YOUNGSTERS from the borough will create a museum collection, a book, and a film based on their and others' lives over the past 100 years.
They will capture elements of what it is to be young growing up in South Kilburn today while explore the idea of life in the area in 1910 through learning about South Kilburn's history.
They will then share their work with local people, community groups, schools and partnership organisations to promote the local community, its history, values, buildings and culture.
The project, called Kilburn Kultures, is aimed at 11-25-year-olds and is run by Granville Plus Youth Arts Centre, the Brent Youth Service's youth arts and training centre. It is supported by Brent Museum and funded by Heritage Lottery Fund. The project will take 12 months to complete.

The deadline is fast approaching for people to give their views on Brent Council's draft Children and Young People's Plan for the next two years.
The plan has been developed with the help of NHS Brent and the borough's schools.
People have until April 24 to give their feedback on the plan, which sets out how public agencies will work together over the coming years to provide services for children and young people so they can make the most of life and achieve their full potential.
Members of Brent Youth Parliament were closely involved in its development to ensure that issues important to young people were given a high priority.
Download the Children and Young People's Plan 2009 - 2011 from the council's website by logging on to www.brent.gov.uk/childrenandfamilies where you will also find a simple questionnaire to give feedback.
The final policy document will be published by the middle of May 2009 alongside a plain English version for younger residents.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault outside Orbit Off Licence
in Cricklewood Broadway, Cricklewood.
Two men were seen acting suspiciously at the rear of the shop and asked to leave by the victim on March 12 at 3pm.
The men became aggressive and punched the victim in the face breaking his jaw. Both
attackers ran off towards McDonald's and got into a blue Ford Focus.
Suspect one is described as black, 5ft 9in tall and was wearing a grey and black striped
top and jeans.
Suspect two is also described as black, about 26-years-old, and 6ft 2in tall wearing a
grey tracksuit.
Detective Constable Rod Taylor, from Brent CID, said: "This was a traumatic ordeal for
the victim. I am appealing for anyone with any information regarding this incident or if
they know the identity of the suspects to come forward and call us on 020 8733 3709 or
call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

Brent Council's Youth Offending Team (YOT) is looking for adults in the community who are willing to be trained as volunteers for youth offending panels.
Panels are made up of at least four trained volunteers and a member of the Youth Offending Team.
They monitor whether young people and their families are following and benefiting from court referral orders.
Anyone wanting to volunteer should contact Lynette Sadler at Brent Council on 020 8937 3824.