Do you think that history is something you just studied at school, with lots of dates you could never remember? Join Philip Grant from Wembley History Society on a walk round our local park, and discover some of the fascinating things that have happened here in the past. You may find that features you have passed many times, without really noticing, are clues to stories that make Kingsbury a more interesting place than you ever thought!
Part of Adult Learners Week, meet at Kingsbury Library on Tuesday 16th June at 1.30 pm.
Philip is not only an excellent historian but also a Kingsbury resident and is sure to bring the walk alive.
Fryent Councillors, George, Ruth and Shama
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Showing posts with label Kingsbury Library. Show all posts
Friday, June 12, 2015
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Fryent Week of Action
The next Week of Action in Fryent runs from Monday 29th Sept to Sat 4th Oct.
Weeks of Action are an effective way for local people to meet people from Brent Council in their locality to deal with concerns about their local area. if it is cleaner streets, safer homes, activities for youth or environmental issues in your street come and tell us about it.
Monday 29th Sept from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Outside Kingsbury Library.
Wednesday 1st October
Shree Swaninaryan Mandir, Kingsbury Road.
Sat 4th October
Morrison`s Car park, Honeypot Lane.
- Advice on Healthy Eating
- Crime prevention and Fire Safety Advice
- Clean up your area - Report "Fly Tipping Hotspots"
- Keep fit in Fryent - Outdoor gym in Roe Green Park.
Weeks of Action are an effective way for local people to meet people from Brent Council in their locality to deal with concerns about their local area. if it is cleaner streets, safer homes, activities for youth or environmental issues in your street come and tell us about it.
Monday 29th Sept from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Outside Kingsbury Library.
Wednesday 1st October
Shree Swaninaryan Mandir, Kingsbury Road.
Sat 4th October
Morrison`s Car park, Honeypot Lane.
- Advice on Healthy Eating
- Crime prevention and Fire Safety Advice
- Clean up your area - Report "Fly Tipping Hotspots"
- Keep fit in Fryent - Outdoor gym in Roe Green Park.
For more information, follow us on Twitter @Brent_Council #weekofaction or @FryentCllrs or emailmyneighbourhood@brent.gov.uk or sign up to our blog.
Fryent Councillors, Ruth, Shama and George
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Kingsbury Library Transformation
Kingsbury Library Transformation
Brent Libraries have benefited by an extra 56000 new books since last year and Kingsbury has received over 3200 of this new stock.
The Library staff have increased issues by over 24% over the last few months by listening to what users want.
The space has been re organised and an extra 8 study places have been included in the revamped library. If you are a library user you can even sign up to download popular magazines - check out Brent Libraries website.
The library staff are always willing to discus improvements from users.
Fryent Councillors.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Kingsbury and Kenton Area Forum - Brent Connects
The next Brent Connects Area Forum meeting will take place on Wednesday 6th February 2013 at Kingsbury High school, Princess Ave. NW9.
The agenda is likely to include the following items:
Government Welfare Reforms - how the cuts will affect you.
Kingsbury Library, what`s on.
Civic Centre - Customer services, what`s up.
Local Policing issues.
This is your opportunity to have your say on local Council services, the popular Soap Box item will still be on the agenda. Make a note in your diary now.
Fryent Councillors, hope to see you there?
The agenda is likely to include the following items:
Government Welfare Reforms - how the cuts will affect you.
Kingsbury Library, what`s on.
Civic Centre - Customer services, what`s up.
Local Policing issues.
This is your opportunity to have your say on local Council services, the popular Soap Box item will still be on the agenda. Make a note in your diary now.
Fryent Councillors, hope to see you there?
Friday, August 24, 2012
Kingsbury Homework Club
Spelling, Maths, Science – help with study or homework. Join
the club – the Homework Club at Brent’s Kingsbury Library.
It’s free and takes place at Kingsbury Library in the High
Road, on every Wednesday from 3.30 to 5.30 pm. You can get help with reading
and lots more and Mum and Dad are welcome.
For more information check out: www.brent.gov.uk/libraries
Friday, July 20, 2012
KINGSBURY LIBRARY
One Thousand (1000) new books have been added to the stock
at Kingsbury library as part of Brent Council’s library transformation project.
A further Ten Thousand (£10000) pounds worth of books are on order and will be
delivered over the next few months.
Extra study spaces are planned by the end of September – the
new layout will provide for an extra 13 places up to 25. Extra computers will
be added to the increased study spaces.
It is also good to see that visits to the library are up 8%
between April and June 2012 making Kingsbury one of the most popular libraries
in Brent.
Cllr George Crane
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Library News for November
Local author Geoff Hewlett will be talking about his new book ‘Welsh Harp Reservoir Through Time’ at the Chatabout event at Kingsbury Library Plus on Friday 25 November at 10.30am. He will look at the history of the Welsh Harp reservoir and showing some of the fascinating historic images used in the book, including several from Brent Archives’ own collections.
You can also find out what's happening in more of our libraries during November at the following link. http://ymlp.com/zFAjHQ
You can also find out what's happening in more of our libraries during November at the following link. http://ymlp.com/zFAjHQ
Sunday, October 23, 2011
LIBRARY UPDATE
We last posted a blog on Kingsbury Library on 23 rd April 2011, you might like to refresh your memory about what we said regarding closing 6 libraries back then.
The austerity measure introduced by the Government has reduced the amount of money Brent receives. One of the many ways to save money has been to close some libraries. People can blame the Council but I think the Government should take most, if not all, of the blame.
The Libraries that were destined for closure were chosen on a combination of low visitor numbers and condition of buildings. Despite all the campaigning regarding library closures visitor numbers have actually declined even more in the six libraries planned to close.
Only a very small proportion of Brent residents actually use a library and the Library Transformation project is attempting to halt the decline.
Kingsbury Library already opens on a Sunday. As promised from Sunday Oct 23rd (today), Brent Town Hall, Harlesden and Kilburn Libraries will open from 12 noon until 5.00 pm
So, with resident's living close to one of our other libraries and libraries open every week, Monday to Sunday, there are no excuses not to make the most of over six million books, free access to the internet, DVD rentals, study space, reading groups and more!
The austerity measure introduced by the Government has reduced the amount of money Brent receives. One of the many ways to save money has been to close some libraries. People can blame the Council but I think the Government should take most, if not all, of the blame.
The Libraries that were destined for closure were chosen on a combination of low visitor numbers and condition of buildings. Despite all the campaigning regarding library closures visitor numbers have actually declined even more in the six libraries planned to close.
Only a very small proportion of Brent residents actually use a library and the Library Transformation project is attempting to halt the decline.
Kingsbury Library already opens on a Sunday. As promised from Sunday Oct 23rd (today), Brent Town Hall, Harlesden and Kilburn Libraries will open from 12 noon until 5.00 pm
So, with resident's living close to one of our other libraries and libraries open every week, Monday to Sunday, there are no excuses not to make the most of over six million books, free access to the internet, DVD rentals, study space, reading groups and more!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Fryent Ward Working Budget Allocation
Fryent Councillors, Jim, Ruth and George met with our Ward Working Officer Vik Mistry last week. We needed to assess the projects and proposals for allocating Ward Working Money for this year.
We have 20K to allocate to local community groups working for the benefit of local residents. Following a detailed discussion we agreed to fund the following schemes, some will be jointly funded with other Ward Working schemes to offer better economies of scale.
The successful schemes were; 1. The Kingsbury Somali Youth project (** joint funded) 2. A Burglary Prevention scheme run by Elders Voice. 3. A “Teen Club” in Kingsbury Library. 4 We have also allocated money for a “swim bus” to pay for transport to Vale Farm sports centre for the elderly to go swimming. 5 We are also going to donate a much needed bench in the Bush Grove area.
We still have a small amount to allocate and some projects are still being considered but we have asked for more information. If you know of any scheme that requires a small amount of money send an e mail with details to vikash.mistry@brent.gov.uk.
We meet again in October to finalise and sign off this year’s budget allocation.
We have 20K to allocate to local community groups working for the benefit of local residents. Following a detailed discussion we agreed to fund the following schemes, some will be jointly funded with other Ward Working schemes to offer better economies of scale.
The successful schemes were; 1. The Kingsbury Somali Youth project (** joint funded) 2. A Burglary Prevention scheme run by Elders Voice. 3. A “Teen Club” in Kingsbury Library. 4 We have also allocated money for a “swim bus” to pay for transport to Vale Farm sports centre for the elderly to go swimming. 5 We are also going to donate a much needed bench in the Bush Grove area.
We still have a small amount to allocate and some projects are still being considered but we have asked for more information. If you know of any scheme that requires a small amount of money send an e mail with details to vikash.mistry@brent.gov.uk.
We meet again in October to finalise and sign off this year’s budget allocation.
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