Charity/voluntary

Much-loved Wembley resident Adrian Benjamin Page died last Thursday.

The 86-year-old, of Lonsdale Avenue, Wembley, worked in the railway industry for more than 30-years and was always a well-known figure in the community.

Mr Page was born in Jamaica but moved to Brent as a young man.

He leaves behind his beloved wife Delmire Page and godchildren Tony, Marcia, Errol, Chantell and other loved ones.

Relative Adrienne Christie said: "He was a lovely, warm, supportive person, who was well known in the community and always showed kindness to others.

"He warmed towards people in the community and has had many tributes since passing away."

Mr Page's funeral will take place at The Church of God of Prophecy, in Alperton, next week.

By Tara Brady

While growing up in Brent aspiring music producer Jason Hirrell was no stranger to gun and knife crime.

The father-of-three remembers when friends were regularly attacked on the borough's streets.

But now after a spate of knife killings which has ripped through the capital this year Jason has teamed up with two rappers to produce a song urging youngsters to put their weapons down.

An organisation aiming to improve computer literacy in the over 45s is on the look out for people to become digital mentors.

Digitall is recruiting 18 to 25-year-olds willing to pass on their electronic knowledge and close both digital and generational divides.

Generous diners helped raise more than £1,000 for a baby charity.

A total of £1,694 was raised for charity Bliss at a special Bollywood dinner and dance hosted by Perfectmoments4U in Newlight Banqueting Suite, Wembley, London.

A hospice charity is looking for volunteers to help staff its shops and bring in much-needed funding.
Shop helpers are needed for St Luke's Hospice shops in Pinner, Harrow, Harrow Weald, South Harrow, Wembley, Kingsbury, Rayners Lane, Burnt Oak, Stanmore and North Harrow.
Volunteers only needs to commit to four hours, one shift per week, 9.30am to 1.15pm or 1.15pm to 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
Responsibilities include serving customers, sorting through donated items and steaming clothing, there is something for everyone.
The shops make a substantial contribution to meeting the costs of providing Hospice care at Kenton Grange.
Training will be provided and volunteers get a 10 per cent discount.
To find out more call 0750579275 or visit www.stlukes-hospice.org.

by Tom Lawrence

A hard-working charity organisation has been thanked for its sterling fundraising work.
Kingsbury Lions Club collected thousands of pounds for good causes last year and is hoping to have a successful 2008.
The group, which has 32 members in the area, has already donated more than £600 for new equipment at the Piam Brown Children's ward, in Southampton University Hospital.
Treasurer Paresh Kotecha, said: "We don't believe in just handing over cash to good causes and would rather give them something they benefit from."
The ward treats children with leukemia and the money was put towards a new Pulse Oximeter, which measures blood saturation levels and pulse rates.
Kingsbury Lion Club's next fundraiser will be a black tie casino gala night in aid of the China earthquake appeal.
It will take place on August 9, at The Hilton Hotel, in Elton Way, Watford, and tickets cost £35.
A raffle will be held with prizes including a trip to Florida and there will also be an award for the best dressed couple.
For more information call Dinesh on 07956810647 or 0208 424 8686.

Team 'Heading East' will be holding a fundraising party at Ace Cafe in Stonebridge this Saturday (05) from 6pm for the Mongol Rally.
The Rally's staring point is Hyde Park and the 10,000 mile journey ends in Ulaan Bataar in Mongolia.
Equipped with just the bare essentials Team 'Heading East' will be driving via at least 15 countries on their way to Monoglia hoping to raise a heap of cash for charity, everybody is welcome to support the team.

Brent Friends of the Earth has launched a new newsletter and website to spread the green message across the borough.
The site, www.brentfoe.com, details the group's activities and events and features a gallery section.
And the downloadable newsletter, which is also available at libraries, will encourage residents to do their bit for the environment.
Viv Stein, the organisation's spokeswoman, said: "Interest in green issues and our group has really taken off. Our membership has doubled in the last year and we will be supporting the council to promote compulsory recycling."

By Iris Little

A tribute night is to be held for two of Wembley's most famous late residents.
The evening will be staged at the Ace Cafe, Wembley on Friday, June 20, in honour of best friends Screaming Lord Sutch and Carlo Little.
David Sutch was found hanged at his home in Harrow in June 1999 and Carlo died after suffering from lung cancer in 2005, in the North East where he had retired to with his wife Iris.
Dave and Carlo had been friends since 1960 when they started "Screaming Lord Sutch and The Savages" together.
The Savages had in it's time such members as Guitarist Richie Blackmore, and the actor Paul Nicholas.
At a gig at Wembley Town Hall Carlo was approached by a very young Keith Moon who asked if Carlo would teach him how to play the drums.
Carlo obliged and Moon paid him 10 shillings per lesson.
Carlo also gigged with the Rolling Stones in 1962 and was asked by founder member Brian Jones to join the band as their regular drummer, but Carlo turned him down.
At the time Carlo was a professional drummer and the Stones were just starting out. he didn't think they would go anywhere, how wrong he was.
This Friday's tribute will see 5 bands on stage including Deep Purple's Nick Simper, and special guests.
Doors open at 8pm entrance is £7 and all proceeds will be donated to charity.
For further information please contact Iris Little on 01915 360284 or 07788957951
0r visit Carlo's informative website www.carlolittle.com.

Members of the voluntary sector are invited to the sixth annual funders' fair, at Willesden Green Library Centre, on July 3.
BrAVA and Brent Council are staging the free event, which provides local organisations with the chance to meet funders and discuss programmes and project ideas.
Individual one-to-one surgeries can be booked and there will be a number of open presentations from funders including the Learning Skills Council, Big Lottery & Heritage Lottery Funds and The Pension Trust.
For further information please call 020 8438 1520.