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If you would like to discuss this project further or have any concerns, please contact Ellie Robles on 020 8379 3885, or by email on

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The Council’s ‘Take the High Road’ project is full steam ahead with the Completion of phase 1, High Road Open Space, phase 2, Grove Road Open Space and Phase 3, High Road Shops. This scheme was consulted on during 2012 and final plans were agreed in 2013. Phase 4: Millennium Green The Council and Millennium Green Trust have developed designs based on the consultation feedback from the Take the High Road project and their aspirations for the Green. The following improvements have been completed• A major pruning in March 2014 to improve visibility

and perception of safety, in and out of Millennium Green

• Volunteer event on 7th September to; - Build a willow structure - Install a woodchip pathway • Excavation of the nettle area around the football

pitch; and• the installation of a new bench.

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The ‘Take the High Road’ ProjectRemaining improvements to be completed in 2014, include: • Nature trail & information boards to help inform

visitors about the wildlife and elements on the Green • New signage will help connect Millennium Green to

the local area• New bins to encourage a cleaner and greener

natural Space

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New Ladderswood Estate Regeneration

On 14th February 2014 the Planning Authority granted full planning permission for the Ladderswood Project. Construction started on the 17th March 2014 to the site of the former public house ‘The Sir John Lawrence’, the first phase of the re-development to regenerate the area. This first phase will provide 40 new homes of which 23 will be affordable and 17 for private sale and is expected to be completed by autumn 2015.

Enfield Council also achieved vacant possession of Curtis House on 26th August 2014. Mullaley are currently progressing on getting a programme together for demolition. This is programmed to happen in early January.

New Ladderswood LLP will be creating employment and training opportunities throughout the construction period, providing skills support and training programmes for residents and local people.

Mulalley has engaged the talents of a local resident, Max Massey, through their Construction Management Trainee Scheme. The successful scheme, which has been running for many years, is aimed at individuals who would like a career in construction. Max joined Mulalley in September 2014 and hopes to become a Quantity Surveyor when he graduates. He has a great support network at Mulalley including a personal mentor.

The Council and the Millennium Green Trust worked in partnership with the National Citizen Service (NCS) through the Challenge Network on 7th September 2014, as part of the Take the High Road project enhancements for the Millennium Green. The volunteer event had over 50 volunteers aged 16-17years, 3 Duke of Edinburgh participants, Millennium Green Trustees and Council staff installing a woodchip pathway around the children’s mosaic and building a willow fence along the Nettle walkway. A huge thank you to all the participants that took part!

The ‘Take the High Road’ Project continued

Fancy having a go at growing your own fruit and veg? Interested in volunteering at a community garden? Know of a group that would like to start up a food growing space?Get in touch with Garden Enfield – we can signpost you to volunteering opportunities nearby, pass on information about setting up your own growing space, or provide funding if you’re part of a community group.For more information, please contact Ella Goschalk at [email protected] or visit www.gardenenfield.co.uk.

Interested in growing food?

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LadderswoodWho to Contact: • If you are a tenant and wish to discuss anything

about the project please contact the Project Officer:

Mala Pandya on 020 8379 1866 Email:[email protected]• If you would like to discuss any issues during

the construction period please contact: Glen Roberts at Mulalley on 020 8551 9999

Email:[email protected]

CaseStudy:Enfieldresidentsecuresaplace in Mulalley Construction Management Trainee SchemeMax Massey from Enfield Town has recently started working at construction company Mulalley as part of their highly successful Construction Management Trainee Scheme. Max, who attended Enfield Grammar and had an interest in the construction industry for some time, seized the opportunity when his school career advisor gave him information about the scheme. Following his initial application and a rigorous interview process, Max was selected to join Mulalley in September. By joining the scheme, Max receives on the job training combined with day release to college and eventually university, working towards a quantity surveying related degree. Max has a great support network at Mulalley including a personal mentor. At the moment, Max is working on phase one of the Ladderswood regeneration project which will deliver 40 new homes. Max said: “I am really enjoying being a Mulalley Construction Management Trainee. The scheme is well structured and I am learning new things every day. I would urge others to apply when the scheme opens again next Spring”.

Construction Working Hours on Site:- Working hours will be Monday to Friday 7.30am –

6.00 pm- Saturday working will be 8.00am – 1.00pm

(Although this will be discretional)- Mulalley contact details 020 8551 9999 Quoting

Ladderswood Estate- Out of hours emergency contact details are 0800 023 2080

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Garfield Primary is celebrating some of its best ever SATS results. 89% of year six pupils achieved level 4 or above in maths and 87% achieved this level in writing and reading. These results continue the huge improvements the school has made in the last three years and they put Garfield above the national average for most subjects. This success really shows the commitment of both the pupils and the staff to making Garfield one of the best schools in Enfield.

Meanwhile work continues on constructing Garfield’s exciting new school building. The site has been cleared and foundation works are well underway. The building work is next door to the existing school site, so that the children’s learning will not be disrupted this year.

The Reception and Nursery children have a wonderful vantage point to view the construction as it takes shape, as windows have been designed in the safety fence to allow the children to regularly check on the progress of the building. Perfect for those children who love to see a bulldozer or a digger! It is anticipated that the new building will be completed by September 2015, ready for the beginning of the next school year.

Garfield Primary School success

Garfield School Expansion building updateAfter a successful summer, the enabling works on site at Garfield Primary School are now complete. These works included connecting new utilities to the buildings and erecting a hoarding to separate the construction from the existing building.Phase 1 works are now well underway and are being undertaken by J Murphy & Sons LTD. So far we have seen the demolition of the old caretaker’s house and car park, and work on levelling the site. Planned works for the immediate future include work on the foundations for the Main Hall building along with the formation of the new vehicular entrance to the school on Palmers Road.Alongside this, work is continuing on the detailed design for the modular building, which is being completed by Elliots (modular building contractor). At present, delivery of the modular units is expected during December/January. Local residents will receive further information regarding this.

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Palmers Green LibraryPalmers Green Library closed on Saturday 26 July 2014 for Phase 2 of the redevelopment project. The newly refurbished Library is expected to re-open in the autumn of 2015.

Ridge Avenue (Winchmore Hill N21 9RH), Winchmore Hill (Green Lanes N21 3AP) and Southgate Circus (High Street N14 6BP) Libraries, are open additional hours. The Mobile Library will be in Lodge Drive car park on Saturdays (9am – 5pm) during the closure period.

For more information on the project, visit Enfield’s Library and Museum website www.enfield.gov.uk/libraryor02083795586

Southgate Circus LibrarySouthgate Circus Library is hosting Citizens Advice Bureau advice sessions on Monday mornings (9.30am -1pm) during the closure period of Palmers Green Library. Appointments are on a ‘first come, first served’ basis with 7 time slots available. These sessions are open to residents of the London Borough of Enfield only. Please note that there will be no sessions on 24thNovember2014.

Enfield Libraries

Following public examination earlier this year, the NCAAP is due to be adopted by Full Council on the 8th October 2014. It will then formally become part of the Enfield Local Plan and specifically provide an area specific local plan document that responds to the challenges as well as opportunities presented along this section of the A406.

Enfield adopts the North Circular Area Action Plan

Why not join our New Southgate Neighbourhood Panel? There is an active Neighbourhood Panel in New Southgate. The panel is made up of a group of interested people, who live, work, play and study in the area. The panel takes an active role in reviewing, commenting and helping to shape regeneration plans and project proposals for their area. If you are interested in the changes happening to your area: Please contact Ellie Robles on 020 8379 3885 [email protected]

JOBSnetEnfield’s JOBSnet is the Council’s job brokerage service providing much needed help to residents looking for work. JOBSnet has built up excellent relationships with its partners including Jobcentre Plus, training providers and local colleges. They offer a free confidential service, signposting to vacancies, job search support, advice and guidance and in-work support. To be eligible to use the service you must: • Live in the London Borough of Enfield • Be unemployed or working less than 8 hours a

week • Have the right to work in the UK • Not be on a Government programme. Visitwww.enfield.gov.uk/jobsnetorcall020 8379 2625

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Progress Report on the mid-20th Century Garfield School Pupils & Past Residents of New Southgate. The Garfield Society had a successful 5th consecutive Annual Reunion at the Conservative Club, High Rd, N11 on 9th August 2014 with 35 keen members travelling many miles to attend another friendly reunion. There were extra display boards of new photos and souvenirs found by members, and socialising was particularly strong with some members who went to Garfield in the late 1930s and early 1940s. At least two male pupils were able to greet and chat to female pupils not seen for 70 years! Currently two of the group members are finishing one of three new books of New Southgate memories, this one on Garfield School up to its demolition in 1973. The book includes new information on pupils, teachers, buildings and classroom layouts, and also describes with photos many leisure time pursuits linked to the school, including soccer teams and school visits to the outside attractions available in the post war years. Two more similar books are planned for early 2015, one on local People & Families, and one on Places and Landmarks of New Southgate. All three books will be well illustrated with contemporary photos improved to a better quality, and there are important selections from the personal histories of local families and businesses. The likely price of these A4 spiral bound booklets will be in the range of £5 to £7 depending on postage costs, and will be about 50 to 70 pages long with a similar number of old photos and illustrations. 2015 may see an appeal for family photos and memories that can be collected for preservation and presentation to others. These will give interest to past, current and future residents, family members and scholars interested in discovering how New

Garfield School Reunion Group in New Southgate

Southgate lived and thrived in the mid-20th Century. Their members lived locally before it was extensively re-developed. Any photos, relics or information materials are welcome, especially if they contain images of past buildings, events and other fellow residents. Anyone interested in more information can get in touch directly with Peter Turner on [email protected] or ring 01538 371331. Next year the Garfield Society hope to provide a long term email address so this collection of disappearing material is not lost for ever.

PETER TURNER

Garfield Nursery and School - 1946-1954The Avenue - 1943-1948

Upper Park Rd - 1948-1964

Discover the New Southgate Heritage Trail

Enfield Local Studies Library has recently published a guided walk around the central part of New Southgate. It starts at New Southgate Railway Station and finishes at the Grade 2 listed library and swimming pool, near Arnos Grove Station. It gives information on the interesting buildings and areas at various points along the route, plus those now gone. The guide opens out to show a large map of the trail, and there is also a QR (Quick Response) code on it, which can be scanned with a smartphone to take you to a page on the Enfield Borough website which has old photos of some of the areas mentioned in the walk.Copies of the walk are free and available in Local Studies at the Dugdale Centre and libraries. Why not take one and enjoy discovering some of the hidden history of New Southgate?

Colin Barratt

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Winter programmeOn offer are a range of courses delivered through Enfield Council’s Everybody Active Team and Play Development Team. Please see below a small selection of courses. For more courses/activities call: 020 8379 3762 Email: [email protected] www.enfield.gov.uk/sport

Walks

Wednesdays 10th Sept -17th Dec Broomfield Park 10.30am-11.30am. All abilities welcome.Mondays 8th Sept -15th Dec Grovelands Park 10.30am-11.30am. All abilities welcome.

Broomfield Home-Owners’ & Residents’ Association (BHORA)

Enfield Get Active

The Broomfield Home-Owners’ & Residents’ Association (BHORA) was established in 1929 and is the longest standing residents association in the London Borough of Enfield. It was set up to serve the interests of the local community organising social events, as well as tackling aspects of local life such as health, transport, and so on. The Association is non-political and non-commercial. Take a look at their website, www.bhora.org, to find out about local issues. By communities working together, the area will get better and better. Become a BHORA member and get involved.

Contact Bowes TeamMain phone number: 020 8721 2679 Non-emergency - dial 101 textphone 18001 101 Emergency - always dial 999 textphone 18000

Contact Southgate TeamMain phone number: 020 8721 2680 Non-emergency - dial 101 textphone 18001 101 Emergency - always dial 999 textphone 18000

Sports Voice Enfield @Sports_VoiceEmail: [email protected] Web: www.enfield.gov.uk/sportsvoice

There are so many FREE activities for young people we just can’t fit them here. Stay in the loop

VOICE11-19yr olds

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Safer Neighbourhoods Team

Southgate Events Drop-in surgeryDate - Saturday 15th November 2014 between 10:30 and 12:00.

Location – Trinity at BowesDescription - An indoor one-to-one consultation session

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Southgate GreenWARD FORUMAnother opportunity to engage with yourlocal ward councillors and tell us whatmatters to you in Southgate Green.

Cllr Daniel Anderson (Labour)020 8379 2842Cllr Alessandro Georgiou (Conservative)020 8379 2849Cllr Claire Stewart (Labour)020 8379 2852

Tuesday 18th November7.15pm-8.45pm

Bowes Primary School, Bowes Road, New Southgate N11 2HL

ALL WELCOME

Palmers Green Christmas Lights Date: Thursday 13th November 2014 Time: from 3.15pm The lights will be illuminated and the Choir from Hazelwood School will be in attendance Singing Carol’s for all to hear. The Mayor of Enfield Cllr Ali Bakir & David Burrowes MP will be performing the formalities. Mince pies will be passed around to all kindly supplied By Anthony Webb Estate Agents, Southgate Branch, Aldermans Hill.

What’s On 2014 Southgate Chamber of Trade Christmas Festival Date: Friday 14th & Saturday 15th NovemberSouthgate Chamber of Trade Christmas Festival kicks off with The Christmas Lights illuminated Friday Evening with Choirs from local Schools Singing Carol’s on Southgate Roundabout. Horse & Carriage Rides, Small Ice Rink & real Reindeer are planned as only part of what will be happening in Southgate.....

Southgate Symphony Orchestra Concert Date: 22nd November 2014 Elmer ‘Variations on “Harwich”’ WORLD PREMIÈRE Bruch ‘Violin Concerto no 1 in G minor’ (Violin: Gavin Davies) Beethoven ‘Symphony no 3 in E-Flat major’ (“Eroica”) Southgate “The Bourne” Methodist Church, Bourne Hill, N14 6RS To contact the Orchestra or book tickets Phone: +44 (0)7092 879 097 Fax: +44 (0)7092 879 097 Email: [email protected]

2015 Southgate’s Parish Church 400th Anniversary In 2015, the Southgate Parish Church celebrate their 400th Anniversary – the Weld Chapel the precursor to our current building, was consecrated in May 1615. Contact the Parish Office to join our mailing list to keep up to date with future events marking this special anniversary of Southgate’s Parish Church. Christ Church Southgate is Enfield’s first “Inclusive Church”. Christ Church, The Green, Southgate, N14 7EG www.christchurch-southgate.org Telephone 020 8886 0384 Email [email protected]

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