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Obie Trice Interview
Dot Rotten Interview
Consequences of Beef
Stop n Search!
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Raise your game! In life there are winners and losers;
failures and successes; the haves and the have nots;
leaders and followers. Wherever you find yourself at
this moment in time, know this; it is never too late to
make a statement with your life, to stand out and be
counted; to raise your game.
Anneesh Elizabeth: Entrepreneur, writer and
authority on business psychology
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Contents
4 – 5 Interview with Obie Trice
6 – 7 Interview with Dot Rotten
8 – 9 Life on the roads / Concerns
of local young people
10 – 11 Stop n Search
12 Positive Slogans
13 Female Expectations
14 Making a Change
ENDZ UNITED
15 On Remand to Musical Demand
This magazine has been written by local young people.
Brent Council and Westminster City Council does not
endorse nor are we responsible for the information,
viewpoints mentioned. Where there is information
about services outside of either council, you should
contact the supplying organisation directly to find out
more.
It is easy to underestimate the power of young people. Young people
themselves under-estimate the potential power they hold at their disposal.
However, as youth violence spirals out of control there are many schools of
thoughts vying to put forward their solution to the problem. Do we lock up
more people? Do we extend curfews? Do we restrict their movements? Or do we
invest in them?
Dot Rotten
While many people would scoff at the very idea of
investing in individuals who are seen to be causing
havoc on the streets; from another angle it has been
demonstrated that those who are seen as part of the
problem can actually be used to benefit the community.
When asked whether they would want the beef to end,
and who would be responsible for ending the violence,
young people from North West and West London,
overwhelmingly stated on both sides, that both wanted
the beef to end.
During the 1990’s truce between the Bloods and the Crips
in Los Angeles, there was a Graffiti Monika on one of the
walls that stated “No one can stop the war but us.” And
as that experience proved, it is not out of the norm to
suggest that perhaps the greatest perceived threat to the
community can actually be the community’s greatest gift.
Published by ekhO! Media. For any enquiries please
contact: [email protected]
The only way that any real meaningful difference can
be made is through an investment in their aspirations
and an ability to guide them through the terrain of
deep seated emotions and a new reality.
Pathways 2 Progress (P2P) have been part of an
educational program called Endz United. Views of two
sets of anonymous young people from both North West
and West London were gathered in their Endz regarding
problems they face including the conflict between the
two areas.
Tired of the FEDz, want a better life, to make your Goals
come true?
Feel the change in the Endz, get involved visit: www.
p2p-online.org
Stop N Search
Obie Trice
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What’s your relationship with Eminem?
Eminem is my brother. We not only have a good
business relationship we also have a close personal
relationship. I’m sure we’ll also be working together in the
future too.
Biggest learning lesson in life?
When guns are shooting – DUCK!
Obie Trice
Rapper Obie Trice is back and is busy focusing his energies on re-establishing his
music genius in the minds of the public. In case you forgot, or have been living
in a cave, Obie was part of rap sensation Eminem’s smash hit rap group, known
as D12. Lesson Learned caught up with Trice to find out what’s really nice!!
Drawing on your experience of having major labels
backing you in the past, e.g. Eminem’s Slim Shady
Records, to now managing your music independently,
what is your biggest music industry learning lesson?
Managing and investing your finances properly and
being able to use it to develop and deliver your music to
the market effectively.
Biggest positive highlight of your career?
When my album Sears sold 1.5million units and when
my first record went platinum.
What’s happening with D12?
I hooked up with some of the other guys in Australia
recently. They’re still doing their thing.
How has working with Dr Dre been for you and what’s
your relationship with him?
Overwhelming! He’s the father of West Coast Gangster
music. His influence is profound. He’s a good friend
of mine and I’m sure we’ll be working together in the
future. We appreciate one another. He’s my man and I’m
his little man!
If you were an ambassador to the youth of the world
what two things would you do to positive impact them?
Stopping racism and prejudices. It all starts in the home.
We need to give each other chances. To know someone is
to love them. To hate someone means you just don’t know
them yet.
Tell us about your Business Black Market
Entertainment?
I started it in 2010. The idea was to give back to the up
and coming talent in the music industry, particularly those
in my community just as Eminem did for me.
What do you think are some of the major causes of
beef on the streets?
Not knowing the other individual. Not giving yourself
enough time or trying to figure out why the other person
is the way they are. Some people get involved because
it seems cool. Some people do it because they feel there
is no other way. I used to do it. I used to think it was cool.
I’ve been involved in lots of gang fights and shootouts.
But it’s not cool. For some people it’s a phase. Though
some get trapped; they get too far and can’t come out. But
for the most part, most people are good people who get
caught up. When people get to know each other they’ll
realise it’s not worth it.
You’re not a fan of skinny jeans. What other pet hates
do you have?
I’m a man’s man, I hate skinny jeans. I hate muscle shirts
and tight clothes. I also hate it when guys dye their hair black
in order to make their shapeups look more prominent. These
guys are getting more makeup on their pillows than women!
“ When guns
are shooting –
DUCK! ”
What are your passions outside of music?
My children, giving back to my community, and fashion.
Any UK talent you take a liking to?
I like Estelle. I saw her do her thing on the BET awards
last year. When I come over to the UK for my tour I’m
going to get involved and see what’s really good on the
UK rap scene!
What can we expect from you by the end of 2012 ?
My focus is my ‘Bottom Up’ tour. I’ve also got some
artists who I’m going to be pushing.
To keep up to date with Obie, follow him on twitter at:
www.twitter.com/realobietrice
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The name ‘Dot Rotten’ is an interesting acronym,
explain its meaning.
Dirty on Tracks, Righteous Opinions Told To Educate
Nubians - and it means exactly what it says on the tin.
What’s your take on the Internet and its impact on the
music industry?
The Internet does a lot for a small business that has
a clientele of people who are capable of finding their
business on the Internet. From an artist’s perspective, it
does exactly the same thing for their career. The Internet
gives people the chance of awareness to find things in it.
What do you represent and what distinguishes you from
other artists?
“ I represent
hard work, not
the hardest
there is but
hard work. ”
Dot Rotten
Dot Rotten, originally known as Young Dot is a well established and hailed
mc and producer from South London. He is known for his emotionally driven
beats and insightful lyrics and recently had a track, ‘Are You Not Entertained,’
that went straight to number one in the Cool Cuts Chart. Dot originally gained
exposure from his most popular instrumental to date, Bazooka Riddim. Word
magazine caught up with Dot recently. Here’s how it went...
Nothing! We all use our voice, we all write, we all to do
nights and studios for days and days, we all have to talk
to people we don’t want to talk to, stay up for hours that
we don’t want to stay up at, go on tours and not see our
families for months on end. What I represent is a man
working hard and barely getting time to sleep, with his
head stuck into a computer like a machine. I represent
hard work, not the hardest there is but hard work.
What is your response to those who say there are a lot
of urban artists out there promoting negativity?
In music, whatever you may write is like what you write
on a page in a diary. Many write about what went on for
them today or a lot of kids lie and write what they wish
went on. Some people write a lot of imaginary stuff. I can’t
really give a whole view on people that might promote
a lifestyle that someone who has a jolly lifestyle might
not understand. For me to say that it‘s wrong for them
to promote what is real for them, is another thing. I think
whatever everyone does when they write, they should be
real to themselves or they are being fake; some may be
happy being fake. I cannot comment about people giving a
negative view because the world needs balance.
If you could be invisible for a day, what exactly would
you do?
I’d find myself inside the Houses of Parliament or in
Buckingham Palace seeing what really goes on behind
the scenes. I’d get information that saves a lot of people
in the future and would try to take down some really highpowered organisations or something like that.
To keep up to date with Dot Rotten, visit www.
itsdotrotten.com
Mind Ya Business!
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Guns, Knives, and
Building Bridges
Life on Road
What will it take to eliminate some of the problems on the streets, including
young people carrying weapons? Why do they carry weapons? What can be done
to squash the beef between different groups and areas? Last December a survey
was conducted among young people aged between 13 and 21 in South Kilburn
with the support of youth workers on the Equipped 2 Go youth bus. Below are
some answers representative of the responses given.
BEEF: The Concerns & Consequences / Anonymous male, age 16
I won’t explain what exactly I’m involved in but I will talk
about the concerns I now have after getting involved in
‘beef’ which includes me taking part in banging up a guy
who is part of a group me and my circle have beef with.
As a result of my actions I now have real concerns which
I’m not happy about. My main concerns are now going
to prison or being attacked or killed in retaliation. It’s not
nice knowing these things could happen to me. I really
feel trapped now. I’m involved in something that its hard
for me to escape from. I can’t go to certain areas now. Its
all because of my decisions. Unfortunately, when you get
involved and are in the thick of this sort of situation its hard
to think properly and make the right decisions. Knowing that
I’m now trapped makes me stronger.
My advice would be to steer clear from beef in the first
place. Think positive and if you are involved try to get out.
Feds Fix Up
Anonymous male, age 15
I’ve got some advice and some information on what
police are doing wrong:
• Why do they go easy on those committing massive crimes?
I.e. the rich and more powerful
• Why, when they see that certain young people aren’t
committing any wrong, do they still harass them or keep an
eagle eye on them?
• The police should go to Ireland to see and learn how to
deal with communities more effectively
• Sometimes the police can overreact to a situation by
focusing all their efforts in one area, causing too much of a
presence. Instead they should focus on moving around and
not just restricting themselves to the same place.
What gun and knife crime issues do young people
face?
What will it take to build bridges between young
people from one turf and another?
‘’Boys in prison could talk about issues’’
‘’There won’t be a change overall, but some young people
could choose to change’’
‘’It’s impossible’’
‘’You can’t stop it. Gone too far. People have died already.
It’s too late’’
‘’There won’t be peace. The history is too deep’’
‘’It should stop because it was started by older people’’
‘’Personal and gangs related’’
‘’Family, pain, revenge and hate’’
‘’It’s kinda bad, young people are killing each other’’
‘’Trouble based on postcode wars and things that have
happened in the past’’
‘’There are more knife crime issues than guns. Knives are
easier to hide’’
What will it take to build bridges between young people
and the police?
What steps need to be taken by young people,
community and other professionals to remove
barriers to making positive change?
‘’If you are already involved there’s no way out’’
‘’We need to keep youth centres locally open. Keep
services which appeal to young people open all the
time. It will keep young people out of trouble’’
‘’Talking more’’
‘’Put up youth centres for older youth”
‘’Nothing’’
‘’For the police to be more positive, stop raiding homes, we are
being oppressed, stop stopping and searching 3 times a day’’
‘’Stop discrimination’’
‘’The police say they want change but its all lies. People are
getting paid to keep the war going’’
‘’Police need to stop searching and harassing just because
someone is a young and black’’
Are young people happy to carry weapons or is it a necessity?
‘’Some for attention, some for protection’’
‘’It’s for protection - simple’’
‘’Weapons are for back up’’
‘’It’s necessary. Young people think something is going to happen
so they try to be prepared’’
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What can the police do to improve their relationship
with young people?
We do a difficult job and are expected to uphold the law
but also provide reassurance to the community. Building
bridges with young people is difficult. People see things
in the media and make their minds up without seeing
the whole picture. I always speak to people the way I
expect members of my family to be spoken to, however,
Stop N Search
Being stopped by the police can be an inconvenience, if you’re also searched
in the process it’s a bigger inconvenience. What really causes someone to be
stopped and searched in the first place? Word magazine spoke with a police
officer from Kilburn’s Safer Neighbourhood team to get the lowdown...
What makes you more likely to stop someone?
Police receive intelligence about on going problem
areas which we are asked to patrol, also local police teams
have local knowledge about individuals and locations and
whilst on patrol we may see someone acting suspiciously
in this location. We will want to speak to them to find
out what they are doing. Most times this will result in an
general conversation but we still need to satisfy ourselves
by asking questions such as “Do you live round here”
“What are you doing.”
The answers determine our next actions. Time of day
is also important. When patrolling areas we use all our
senses: sight, sound, hearing, and one of the better ones
which is smell. Cannabis emits an odour which lingers.
When we encounter people who smell of cannabis this
may indicate to us they’re in possession of a controlled
class B drug, which is an offence. This then possibly
presents us with grounds to detain someone for the
purpose of a drugs search.
sometimes this it is not received how you want it to be, and
the response is rude and abusive. Often we deal with an
incident which may result in an arrest. Sometimes people
we deal with try and resist us exercising this power, but we
have a duty of care to the community. Sometimes people
we come into contact with are dangerous and they may well
have already assaulted somebody. People are not always
furnished with the full facts when they are informed about a
friend or associate etc who has been arrested or come into
contact with the police.
Why does it take long to get to an incident when a call
out is made?
Brent is a very busy borough. Currently all response
teams work out of Wembley police station. If a call is
received on changeover time to the south end of the
borough, the distances travelled are increased; before
teams used to run out of Kilburn. However, we still have
charter times to meet and supervisors will endeavour to
ensure these charter times are met. When someone calls
the police an operator takes details and decides on the
grading of that call. If it’s an emergency it will be ‘grade 1’
which should have a police response within 12mins. The
other gradings are S which has a response within 1 hour,
and E which has no time limit. These are monitored but
we cannot account for incidents such as large road traffic
accidents which swallow up large amounts of resources and
have a knock on affect to the response times.
Can you positively say that the police are in no way
rude?
In large organisations employing over 30,000 there
will be occasions when colleagues are not always polite.
We have a challenging job and deal with rude and violent
people who genuinely want to inflict harm on us or others. A
passerby may see or hear the back end of a situation taking
place and think the police are acting inappropriately, but
they are not aware of what might have happened before
they saw or heard anything. If you feel the police have been
rude you can attend a police station, ring 101 or go online.
There are dedicated teams who monitor and deal with
professional standards.
What can young people do to prevent appearing rude
when being stopped by the police?
If you are stopped we are only doing our job, the reason
for the stop should be explained. If you don’t understand
ask the officer to go through it again in easier terms.
Some people are stopped more than others. This relates
to intelligence and local knowledge. Some young people
commit crime and some commit violent crime and are
prolific. These are the sort of people who get stopped on
a regular basis and obviously their feelings towards the
police may not be very good. Brent has the highest arrest
conversion rate within the Met around stops. Which shows
this is a valuable tool. We recover stolen property, controlled
drugs, firearms and knives when we conduct stops which
must be a good thing?
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What you see is
what you get
Positive Slogans
What you see is what you get. We tend to get and gravitate towards the things,
symbols and images we focus on in life. Whether we experience them in our
minds, or via our physical senses; in terms of what we see, hear and experience;
as we go about our day to day activities. Jamie Akinola, 22, who lives and has
grown up in South Kilburn, Brent, decided to use this knowledge in conjunction
with his embroidery and entrepreneurial flair to make a positive impact on
those around him.
In 2009 Jamie initiated a social enterprise
entitled Positive Slogans, kick started
by £10,000 start up funding from
Brent council. Positive Slogans
instils positive messages into
the minds of young people
through customised clothing,
embroidered with positive
slogans that uplift and
inspire. Positive Slogans
also benefits young people
by familiarising them with
the process of designing
and customising their clothes,
including how to use embroidery
machines.
Lesson Learned crossed paths with Jamie
in order to find out more...
How has your personal experience contributed to
this?
I’m privileged to have lots of mentors
around me. I wasn’t always on the
straight and narrow path though. I
used to be hot headed. Getting
stabbed during a fight in a club also
contributed to me changing for
the better. As did the experience
of my brothers going to prison
and the impact these things had
on my parents. Plus some of the
deaths of loved ones around me.
What are your Long term plans for
Positive Slogans?
We’ll be getting an office soon.
Motivational seminars and workshops are
planned. We’ll also be mentoring young people, bringing
out the best in them!
Explain the inspiration behind the initiative?
Many young people want to achieve things but need
motivation and direction. I want to use this to promote a
subculture of aspiration and not of gangs and ‘road life.’
Unfortunately we get some young people who buy in into
this negative subculture; often to feel safe. It’s a way of
life that must be countered. To break it requires positive
young people these young people can relate to.
What are your personal plans for the future?
Getting bigger and better, bringing young people with
me!
Female
Expectations
Anonymous female teenager
Whether you are young or old, from a council estate or a plush neighbourhood
we all like attention and want to be loved. But this is not always easy and
straight forward. So what’s a girl to do to get a guys attention these days and
are most girls getting it right?
Some girls assume it’s all about the cleavage, fake
eyelashes, tight skirts and loud mouthed attitudes. They
are often led to believe these will get them time and
attention from the opposite sex. Unfortunately, I suspect
that by conforming to these patterns, we females open
ourselves up to problems. For instance, by trying too hard
we can be left with feelings of not measuring up.
Through my own experiences I recognise sexy clothing
does not automatically generate the most positive
attention and does not always make you look attractive.
I don’t conform to what a lot of my friends do to get
attention from guys. For instance, I don’t slap on loads of
makeup and wear low cut tops - but I still get attention!!
What I think is needed is for more females to speak
and positively connect with one other to create some
sort of unity. This would generate more confidence in
ourselves without all the ‘extras.’ Ultimately, confidence
and positivity is what is really attractive.
I believe some girls really love the attention they get
from dressing sexy, but if and when they realise that this
doesn’t always result in them being taken seriously, they
often lose confidence and decide to build a hard shell
when it comes to guys and future relationships; which is
understandable.
Unfortunately guys sometimes lead girls to believe that
they are moving forward together. Then they just move on
to the next with no regard, leaving a girl feeling confused,
alone and wronged.
Moving forward, females need to be more supportive
of one another, helping each other to see and develop
their true worth and belief in themselves, that they are
truly enough and worthy, without all the ‘add ons.’ We
also need to stop believing guys always like a specific
type of girl. When we do this, females can begin to further
themselves, and some men’s ideals and perceptions can
and will change about them.
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Changing
the Endz
The best solutions can come from those closest to the problem; rather than, for
instance, an MP who lives outside of a community which he or she is supposed
to represent.
without love. It was more tough love. Because of his
environment he had to be tough.
The negative behaviour of some guys seems to partly
stem from the desire to impress females. What’s your
take on this?
Marlene
‘On
remand’
2 musical
demand!
Minkx
What stopped you going down the negative road?
Feka
What are the major causes of some of the negativity
faced on the streets?
Marlene
Equipped 2 go
Youth Bus
Words of advice
Marlene
This magazine was created by young
people who live or congregate on the South
Kilburn Estate. The magazine project was
a diversionary activity which was funded
by Communities Against Gun & Knife Crime
and was delivered on the Equipped 2 Go
Youth Bus which is owned by Brent Council.
For details contact the project coordinator
[email protected]. Special Thanks
to: Darren Thomas; Letitia Quaison, Shaun
Fuller; Leroy Clarke; Shane Lawrence, Ben
Kwofie; Chem Mustafa; Everlyn Doyle, and
Kirk Hudson.
Wake up and smell the coffee. Take responsibility for
the consequences of your actions. The government won’t
be feeding you. Your parents won’t be taking care of you
forever. If you’re a young parent, focus on bringing up
your child. They are the future.
If university isn’t for you find things you really want to
do with yourself and what will make you happy.
Feka
Be open minded. Broaden your horizons. Failure to
venture out of your community and your usual activities
creates walls and isolation from the rest of the society and
life. You become cut off from information, experiences and
opportunities.
The environment. Growing up I knew someone whose
home was a drugs den. His brothers were drug dealers
and had to be tough because of their lifestyle. I see how
this had a hardening effect on him. He didn’t grow up
Feka
We’re too materialistic
My experiences of life on the wrong side of the tracks
My parents, upbringing and faith. My parents made
education a priority; I was always going to go to university,
I had no choice in the matter! When I was younger I may
not have fully appreciated the faith and the associated
teachings that were instilled within me. Looking back I see
the positive impact through the principles they’ve given
me. E.g. justice, equality, hard work and respect for others.
The family, society and the media, and the messages
that influence them to go after fame and success without
putting in work. For guys it’s a little harder. Females seem
to have more opportunities and are less stubborn!
Despite funding cuts we cannot blame the government
for everything, young people and their families must take
responsibility. Some think they’re going to get everything
handed to them.
Word magazine caught up with
South Kilburn’s Minkx the Artist.
A female singer/rapper delivering
sweet melodies with hard hitting
rap bars, representing females who
have experienced tough times and
nowhere to go for support. Minkx
is from a musical family, including
famous Lovers Rock artists from
yesteryear; such as Sylvia Tella, Boney
M who sang hits such as ‘Brown Girl
in the Ring’ and ‘Daddy Cool,’ plus
others who’ve done backing music
for Destiny’s Child, Lionel Ritchie and
Lemar.
Material objects come and go. Many artists love showing
off famous name tags. Some kids will do whatever it takes
to get the money to copy them, to fit in with friends. Many
girls running around in ‘Gucci’ and ‘Louis Vuitton’ accessories
can’t cook or keep a clean home!
Guys, why put you at risk for someone like this?! I would
not want my man to be in a detrimental position just to
impress me.
Word magazine spoke with Feka Samakuva 27, and
Marlene Mayele 25, who grew up in, and have been
involved in projects set up to engage and positively impact
young people in South Kilburn. The aim was to get their
views on some issues facing young people...
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I had no choice. It was survival. I needed money to eat
and clothes for college. It’s not always nice as a young
female if you don’t have brothers and sisters. Girls can
fall victim to peer-pressure and be easily led. Many young
females have no guidance. Some try to do right and feel they
can’t because there’s nowhere for them to go. I’m glad to
see where I want to go now. I’ve got time to change my life
and do what I want to do.
Being on remand
I was in a ‘Young Offenders’ for a short while. It made me
realise it was not the life I wanted. If you are going to live a
life doing ‘certain’ things, you must be smart at what you do.
Having your freedom taken away and someone locking your
door and switching off your lights is not nice.
What keeps you motivated?
My little cousins, they’re the future. I must set a good
example. Because of the way the economy is changing we
now need to work for ourselves or we’re going to be stuck
nobodies.
Connect with Minkx via twitter @murderminkx
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Services for Young People
BACES Carlton Centre
(Various courses)
Granville Road, NW6 5RA
020 8937 3990
Brent Addaction
(Substance misuse services and other activities such as
UNDILLUTED EXPRESSENZ)
97 Cobbold Road, Willesden, NW10 9SU,
020 8459 9510
Brent Centre for Young People
(Provider of mental health, drugs and alcohol services) 51
Winchester Avenue, London,
NW6 7TT
020 7328 4216
Catalyst Gateway Carlton Centre
(Provider of a range of physical activities e.g. sports and more)
Granville Road, NW6 5RA
020 8832 3205 / 0208 832 3238
Charteris Sports Centre
(Provider of a range of physical activities e.g. sports and more)
24-30 Charteris Road, Kilburn, NW6 7ET
020 8 625 6451
Concrete Canvas
(Provider of youth arts activities e.g. performing arts and film
making and more)
24 Peel Street, Kilburn, London, NW6 5BS
020 7328 9669
Connexions Centre
(Provider of careers advice, job support, CVs, interview techniques
for 13-25 year olds)
169-171 High Road Willesden NW10 2SD
020 8438 1650.
Granville Plus Youth Arts Centre:
(Provider of youth arts activities e.g. performing arts, ICT suite,
Brent Summer University and more)
80 Granville Road, Kilburn, NW6 5RA
020 8937 3615
P3 Navigator
(Provider of youth personal development activities and advisory
services)
12 - 22 Kilburn High Road London: NW6 7JR
020-7372-1764
Oxford Kilburn Club
(Provider of youth activities youth activities sports, music, drama,
cooking, trips and more)
Christian Holt House, 45 Denmark Road, London, NW6 5BP
020 7624 6292
South Kilburn Studios
(Public media workshops, music production, illustration, millinery,
photography, TV production and more)
2a Canterbury Rd 5SW
0776 9694733
Job Shop
(Personal development, careers advice and guidance)
2 Masefield House, Stafford Road Kilburn NW6 5YU
Tabot Centre
(Provider of school holiday provision, after school clubs and
dance)
151 Granville Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 5AR
020 7624 3714
Tricycle Theatre
(Theatre, cinema, art gallery, community spaces)
269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR
020 7372 6611
The Vale Community Centre
(Various personal development activities)
1 Pentland Road, London, NW6 5RT
020 7604 4965
Victim Support 1
(Provider of confidential advice and support to victims of crime)
Morland Gardens Stonebridge NW10 8DY
0208 961 0767I www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Information about apprenticeships e.g. what are apprenticeships
and who are they’re for and more
www.direct.gov.uk
(Under Education and Learning) Providers of careers advice
www.careersbox.co.uk
Information on a range of careers including video clips on work
areas