Speaker: Clasford Stirling MBE. How is it that a notorious housing estate later had a waiting list? In 1985, after Cynthia Jarrett’s death nearby when police raided her home, a riot took place; PC Blakelock was killed. Things had to change. Clasford, a life-long resident, has made huge contributions to the changes, creating a Youth Association, football coaching (making professional players), helping to unite residents (the Residents Association had been all-white on a multi-ethnic estate.) Broadwater Farm, run by LB Haringey, saw vast improvements physically, socially & economically. Clasford will explain how he & others achieved this miracle, & what it’s like to grow up & live there in 2025.
7.30pm Buffet (please bring an item if you can: vegetarian or vegan only). No entry before 7.30pm please (unless specified). 8.00pm Talk and discussion till about 10pm.
You can email to confirm the talk will be as shown. Open to all; no booking, just turn up. Email: roskane@btinternet.com [1]
Sat, 14/06/2025 - 19:30
Regular event?:
This is not a regular event
Town/City:
Leytonstone
Postcode:
E11 1HH
Organised by:
News from Nowhere Club
Member:
Organiser is not an NFP member
Price:
Free entry, Donations/Raffle/Voluntary Membership £5pa
Venue:
St John’s Church Hall, High Road 