Federation+-+other+info+-+HFRA+Update+(11.09)


 * Haringey Federation of Residents Associations **
 * www.haringeyresidents.org**


 * Residents Associations bulletin/update - November/December 2009 **
 * __ 1. Some coming events __**
 * Sat 14th November, 3pm: Special Tottenham Food Co-op planning meeting** at Broadwater Community Centre, Adams Road N17 - See below for details...
 * Tues 17th November, 6.30pm: 'We Wont Go!' lobby of Council by sheltered housing tenants resisting relocation.** At the Civic Centre, N22
 * Mon 23rd November, 7.45pm: Defend Haringey's Health Services coalition meeting vs cuts, closures and privatisation, and for improvements.** At Hornsey Neighbourhood Health Centre, the former hospital site, Park Road, N8. Contact: 
 * Tues 24th November, 8pm: Climate Action Now public meeting** at Wood Green Library. Film. Invited speakers. Discussion. www.sustainableharingey.org.uk
 * Thurs 26th November, 7pm: 'Lives of Others', Haringey Independent Cinema.** (£3/£2) at West Green Learning Centre, West Green Rd, N15.
 * Thurs 3rd December, 11-3.30pm: Launch of Haringey Disability Forum: Celebrate the launch of a new forum for disabled people!** At the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Rd, N15 Info: 0208 885 4705 mhairi@hwfonline.org.uk
 * Fri December 4th, 8pm-late: WinterWarmer social nite** @ Tottenham Chances, 399 High Rd, N17. Celebrate the local campaign for sustainable community-led development. Organised by Wards Corner Community Coalition: http://wardscorner.wikispaces.com
 * Dec 5th-18th - Haringey Carbon Reduction / Sustainability Fortnight events throughout the borough.** Full programme will be sent out soon. If you can organise a green event in that fortnight, contact: dmorris@onetel.com www.sustainableharingey.org.uk
 * Mon 7th December, 3pm: Sheltered Housing In Crisis - On-site wardens for all!** (see below). Sheltered tenants meeting in Trafalgar Square to go to 10 Downing Street with a national petition. __ www.shelteredhousinguk.com __
 * Thurs 17th December, 7pm: 'Looking for Eric', Haringey Independent Cinema.** (£3/£2) at West Green Learning Centre, West Green Rd, N15.
 * Tuesday 12th January 2010, 7.15pm: Federation's General Meeting for all Residents Associations** at The Sandbunker, The Sandlings, N22
 * Every Saturday from 23rd January 2010 till November 2010, 10am - 5pm: Circus Skills training for people with disabilities.** **Trial sessions Thursdays from 6pm-8pm at Bruce Grove Youth Centre** (See below). 0208 800 4745 __ cirquenova@googlemail.com __
 * Tuesday 9th March 2010, 7.15pm: Federation's General Meeting for all Residents Associations** at The Sandbunker, The Sandlings, N22
 * April 2010** (date and venue to be decided)**: Haringey Planning & Development Conference**. Organised by the Federation and other community networks concerned with planning issues - contact info@haringeyresidents.org

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//Contact: e-mail tottenhamfoodcoop@yahoo.co.uk phone 07791 904375 (Anne Gray) or 0208 885 7775 (Felix Waterhouse)//
 * __ 2. Events - some further info __**
 * Saturday 14th November, 3pm: Special Tottenham Food Co-op planning meeting** at Broadwater Farm Community Centre, Adams Road N17 An important meeting to discuss and decide the future of the Food Coop. The activist core of the coop are feeling it's make or break time. We need to expand quite a lot or the coop won't survive. So we are very interested to have the views of residents' groups in Tottenham about what kind of Food Coop people want and how it should work. Even if you can't offer enough time to help with the coop sales, your views would be very welcome. Please let us have those views by phone or e-mail if you can't attend the meeting. The coop has been going since July 2008, most of that time with sales one Friday and one Saturday every month at Broadwater Farm Community Centre. Our standard prices so far have been wholesale cost price for those who pay a £3 annual subscription, or 10% more than wholesale cost for those who dont. The last 2-3 months we have made a loss because not enough people came to buy the minimum quantities of fruit and veg that the farmers will deliver. Existing volunteers are also getting quite tired and need a rest. Key questions to be discussed on Saturday will be:- - can the Coop get enough volunteer help to carry on, if so how? - what changes and improvements do we need in the way the coop is run? - should we put prices up to ensure financial viability, if so how much? - how 'organic' should the food be? - how 'local' should it be, bearing in mind we all like some imported food and that there aren't many farms near London? - can we achieve our original aim of selling produce from local gardens, community veg plots and allotments alongside the farmers' stuff? If so how? We look forward to having your views on these important questions.


 * Monday 7th December, 3pm: Sheltered Housing In Crisis - On-site wardens for all!** (see below). Sheltered tenants meeting in Trafalgar Square to go to 10 Downing Street with a national petition. __ www.shelteredhousinguk.com __ Sheltered housing in the UK is under threat. Randomly across the country Wardens are being removed often against the wishes of the residents. Over the past year The Sheltered Housing UK Association has been gathering strength. The next big event will be handing of the National Petition to No 10 Downing Street and this is scheduled to take place on the 7th December with people meeting in Trafalgar Square at 3pm . The intention is that the Rally will then proceed to the gates of 10 Downing Street, led by a lone piper and followed by a 92 year old, who is coming up from Devon especially for this event. The main bulk of the Rally will follow on after that. Although our organisation is national we do have problem with the fact that most of our residents are elderly and also cannot afford the rail fairs to come to London. To this end we have to rely very heavily upon the people of London who do not have far to travel. To this end It would be most appreciated if you would be so kind as to assist us by publicising this to your membership.

Regular bi-monthly get together for Haringey's RAs. To share news, views and work together to make a difference for Haringey's residents and communities. Organised by the Haringey Federation of Residents Associations. www.haringeyresidents.org
 * Tuesday 12th January 2010, 7.15pm: General Meeting for all Residents Associations** at The Sandbunker, The Sandlings, N22

You can see images of our last program on: http://www.cirquenova.com/performances/media/?show=v2 If you want to have a go, please contact Mr. JM Akkerman during office hours at 0208 800 4745 or email to: cirquenova@googlemail.com
 * Every Saturday, 23rd of January 2010 till November 2010, 10am - 5pm: Circus Skills training for people with disabilities.** Cirque Nova Ltd. is a Non-For-Profit organisation that offers 16-19 and 19 -24 year olds with disabilities the opportunity of free training during 2010. (younger & older people will be considered). We are searching for adventurous young people wanting to learn Circus Skills with the aim to have fun or to seek employment through Cirque Nova Ltd. as free-Lance artists at the end of the training. The Ultimate aim of this training is to gain enough performing/circus skills to allow you to take part at the events of the Cultural Olympiad for 2012, (with a possibility of maybe being selected for the Ceremonies as performing volunteers. You will learn skills such as juggling, aerial harness work, aerial silks, bungee, stilt walking, and acrobatics. We concentrate in your abilities and not your disabilities and we will always try to adapt the work to your needs. The training will be every Saturday from the 23rd of January 2010 till November 2010, from 10am till 5pm. We expect 65% attendance. We are at this stage offering trial sessions in Haringey on Thursdays from 6-8pm at Bruce Grove youth centre, to have a go at some of the training, for you to see if you like it, and for us to asses if you qualify to take part.


 * Additional Note re Haringey Council:**
 * a. All current Council consultations** can be seen at: www.haringey.gov.uk/index/council/haveyoursay/currentconsultations.htm
 * b. All Council meetings:** http://openlylocal.com/councils/8-London-Borough-of-Haringey


 * Final note:** The events above are independent of the Federation - many are actively supported by local RAs or by the Federation as a whole.