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City Police pledge to be one 

of the most trusted UK forces 

CITY COMMISSIONER VOWS TO CREATE A MORE 

EQUITABLE, DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE POLICE FORCE 

CITY of London Police’s most 

senior officer has acknowledged 

and apologised to members of 

staff and the public who may have 

been treated unfairly by the force 

in the past, and pledged drastic 

change to achieve equity, diversity, 

and inclusion. 

Temporary Commissioner, 

Pete O’Doherty, set out plans for 

the force to become one of the 

most inclusive and trusted police 

services in the UK at an event held 

in the City of London, earlier this 

month. 

By 2027, the City of London 

Police will demonstrate increased 

levels of trust and confidence 

among the public through a proactive 

commitment to action and 

welcoming increased and robust 

challenge from our communities 

and Independent Advisory and 

Scrutiny Groups. 

Better use of data and internal 

cultural review audits are also being 

introduced to further understand 

the conduct and the culture of 

teams. There will be more focus on 

staff wellbeing and the force is to 

invest in the retention and progression 

of staff from a diversity of 

backgrounds to improve low levels 

of representation in senior roles. 

Temporary Commissioner Pete 

O’Doherty said: “I am truly sorry 

to all of those who may in the 

past have been let down through 

service failings that have negatively 

impacted public confidence and 

feelings of belonging for some of 

our people.” 

“As a number one priority at 

the City of London Police, we are 

committed to delivering a service 

that achieves the very highest 

standards of professionalism, 

integrity, and compassion. That 

means confronting any behaviours 

that compromise the confidence 

and trust of both our public and 

our staff.” 

Chair of the City of London 

Police Authority Board, Tijs Broeke, 

said: “I am committed to working 

hard with colleagues from the City 

of London Police to ensure victims 

are at the heart of everything we 

do. Together we will make the 

force one of the most inclusive 

and trusted police services in the 

country. 

“Police officers serve society, and 

that can only be effectively done 

with community consent. And so, 

we are determined to ensure that 

the force has a truly diverse mix of 

employees within its ranks and at 

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all levels, working in a genuinely 

inclusive culture. 

“The message we are sending to 

the public, and to police officers 

and staff, is clear - every single 

person has the right to feel and be 

safe no matter their identity.” 

By 2027, the City of London 

Police ambition is to become one 

of the most inclusive forces in the 

country, with greater, transparent 

reporting on the impact of actions, 

including how it is measured on 

the Inclusive Employers Maturity 

Index. 

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NEWS 

City of London Corporation 

opens new public garden 

A NEWLY relandscaped public garden 

was opened to the public, yesterday (23 

July), at the junction of Cheapside and 

New Change, following a ribbon cutting 

ceremony attended by City and local business 

representatives. 

Formerly known as the Sunken Garden, 

MORE than 60 social homes by the Golden 

Lane Estate in Central London remain empty 

over a year after residents were expected 

to be able to start moving in. Black Raven 

Court, which is on the border with Islington 

but is being developed by the City of London 

Corporation, is nearing completion, with the 

hold-up due to a dispute between the City 

and its main contractor. 

The Local Democracy Reporting Service 

(LDRS) has been told of residents allocated 

flats being in ‘despair’ over the delays. A City 

of London spokesperson would not confirm 

when residents were initially expected to 

begin moving in, though an update on the 

scheme in November 2022 stated the new 

homes would be ready from March 2023. 

The spokesperson said they are now not 

expected to be occupied until next year. 

Black Raven Court is on the same site, and 

is part of the same project, as the new City of 

the area has been transformed into a fully 

accessible and greener place, with a 25% 

increase in planting for enhanced biodiversity 

and climate resilience, providing 

opportunity for activation for the benefit 

of local residents, workers, visitors and 

tourists. 

London Primary Academy Islington (COLPAI) 

school, which has opened. The 66 homes 

being delivered under the scheme are to be 

split between City and Islington residents. 

A ‘project update’ on the COLPAI website 

details how final approval, which will allow 

residents to start moving into the building, is 

delayed ‘as the project team needs to undertake 

extra work to an area of brickwork on 

the western side, located behind the balconies’. 

It adds discussions remain ongoing as 

to when and how to undertake the work, and 

at which stage residents can move in. 

The LDRS understands the issue relates to 

a type of board used, which, while complying 

with building regulations, cannot be insured. 

No route forward has been agreed between 

the City and the contractor, ISG, and so the 

case is going to adjudication. A spokesperson 

for ISG could not comment, but confirmed 

adjudication is looming. 

Following the initiation of the City 

Corporation’s Climate Action Strategy, 

the new garden was designed to pioneer 

a multi-faceted, sustainable approach to 

create public spaces that are more resilient 

to climate change. Sustainability and 

circular economy were at the heart of the 

Image: City of London Corporation and Odera Okoye 

Sixty-six social homes sitting empty 

Sue Pearson, a former Alderwoman at 

the City of London Corporation and now 

Chair of the Golden Lane Estate Residents’ 

Association (GLERA), said: “It’s very disappointing 

that this project has been fraught 

with delays from the outset. The Corporation 

manages to keep its major corporate projects 

on budget and on time, but most housing 

projects suffer long delays and consequent 

distress to residents. 

“We were originally told that the building 

would be complete in March 2023 and I 

believe that flats were allocated, but residents 

who were allocated flats had letters 

pushing back the moving date again and 

again for undisclosed reasons. Now there is a 

contractual dispute. 

“Housing officers are equally frustrated. 

They have people to house, and there are 66 

completed flats standing empty. 

“It is difficult for residents to feel anything 

project when designing, choosing materials 

and deciding methods of construction. 

Over 150-year-old granite stones, 

salvaged from the Thames River Wall, were 

used to create the new benches, with 

recycled timber from fallen London Plane 

trees for the backrests. New permeable 

paving lets rain drain freely into the ground, 

storing it for trees to use later, and reduce 

pressure on the sewer system. The new 

plant species have been selected with 

local wildlife in mind, combining a range of 

pollinator-friendly species to help biodiversity 

and create interest all year round. 

This project forms part of wider enhancements 

in the Cheapside area to develop the 

local environment and improve air quality, 

particularly through new green spaces and 

tree planting. 

Funding for the project has come from 

a mix of the City Corporation’s Climate 

Action Fund, as well as private sector 

contributions from the Cheapside Business 

Alliance (the local Business Improvement 

District) and C Hoare & Co, Britain’s oldest 

private bank which has deep historic ties to 

the site. 

Deputy Chair of the City of London 

Corporation’s Streets and Walkways 

Sub-Committee, John Edwards, said: “The 

new garden at the Junction of Cheapside 

and New Change is a great example of a 

public private partnership working for the 

benefit of City workers, residents and visitors 

alike. 

“The new landscaping gives the space 

enhanced accessibility, openness and 

better lines of sight through the local area, 

making footfall easier and providing a dedicated 

event space for local communities 

and businesses, in line with Destination 

City and Cheapside Business Alliance aspirations 

to run events all year round.” 

Board Member of Cheapside Business 

Alliance, Marc Myers, said: “The Cheapside 

Business Alliance (CBA) are delighted to 

have partnered with the City of London 

together with other key City stakeholders 

in the delivery of this collaborative project. 

The New Change Garden meets many of 

the commitments we have made to the 

businesses within our boundary around 

Cheapside. 

“The space is perfect for all who work 

or visit in The City and we look forward 

to watching it develop as a place to allow 

them to meet and relax in beautifully 

constructed space.” 

but frustration with the Corporation when 

they are failed time after time. It’s their lives 

and their homes that are constantly at the 

bottom of the priorities.” 

A spokesperson for the City said: “Black 

Raven Court will deliver much-needed 

homes for social rent. The development is 

now nearing completion, and we expect 

residents to move in next year. 

“The site also includes the state-of-the-art 

City of London Primary Academy Islington, 

which is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. We 

are proud to be a social landlord supporting 

residents and investing tens of millions across 

the City and six neighbouring boroughs.” 

According to a written answer to Common 

Councillor Catherine McGuinness following 

last month’s Court of Common Council, 

the total cost of the residential building is 

£37,748,748. As well as homes, it includes 

three commercial units on the ground floor, 

cycle storage, and plant accommodation in 

the basement.


NEWS 

City celebrate Safety Thirst Awards wins 

Image: City of London Corporation 

RESTAURANTS Jin Bo Law and Madison, 

and the Mr Foggs City Tavern pub have 

taken home their winners’ gongs from this 

year’s Safety Thirst Awards in the City of 

London. 

The awards, which are held at Guildhall, 

are given to licensed cafes, bars, pubs, 

clubs, restaurants, and events venues 

across the Square Mile which are part of 

the City of London Corporation’s scheme. 

A record 75 Square Mile licensed venues 

were accredited for this year’s awards, 

which were first launched in 2006. 

Three venues were singled out as overall 

winners - Mr Foggs City Tavern, for the 

second time; Jin Bo Law, which had 

entered the scheme for the first time; and 

Madison. 

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) has spent 

almost £30million combatting Tube noise 

over the last five years, City Hall data has 

revealed, writes Local Democracy Reporter 

Noah Vickers. 

THE transport authority has invested a 

continual flow of funding into rail grinding 

works, designed to remove the bumps and 

abrasions on the tracks that contribute to the 

screeching noises. 

Concerns about the levels of noise 

experienced by passengers in carriages 

and residents living close to the tracks have 

been repeatedly raised by London Assembly 

members in recent months. 

In a letter to TfL last year, the Assembly’s 

environment committee warned that longterm 

exposure to Tube noise can contribute 

to sleep disturbance, heart disease, tinnitus, 

and impaired cognitive development in 

children. 

Responding to a written question from 

Labour assembly member Elly Baker earlier 

this month, mayor Sadiq Khan said that 

As the Licensing Authority for the City, 

the organisation’s awards promotes high 

standards in reducing crime and anti-social 

behaviour while also helping to ensure a 

safe and pleasant environment for people 

to socialise. 

This year’s scheme was expanded to 

include criteria on counter terrorism, 

combatting drink spiking, enhancing 

women’s safety, tackling sexual harassment, 

and suicide prevention, all of which 

are a top priority for the UK’s night-time 

economy. 

Accredited venues are eligible for a 30% 

discount from the City’s late-night levy 

applicable to all venues with permission to 

sell alcohol between the hours of midnight 

and 6am on any day of the week. Currently, 

TfL spends “approximately £115million on 

general rail track improvements every year, 

and much of this work results in reductions 

in rail noise”. 

But on rail grinding specifically, TfL has 

spent £29.6million. Mr Khan said that this 

includes grinding “carried out to manage 

rail defects and maximise asset life, as well 

as specifically for the purpose of noise 

reduction”. 

In recent years, he added, TfL has “achieved 

efficiencies in its rail grinding programme, 

meaning a reduction in the costs of grinding 

per metre”. 

In their letter to TfL commissioner Andy 

Lord last year, the environment committee 

noted that ‘environmental noise’ has been 

recognised by the World Health Organisation 

as the second-largest environmental health 

risk in western Europe, behind air quality. 

Research assessing sound pressure levels 

on moving Tube carriages between 2006 

and 2019, published in The Laryngoscope 

journal, found that “passengers were routinely 

310 venues pay the levy. 

‘Safety Thirst’ is a key part of Destination 

City, the City Corporation’s growth strategy 

for the Square Mile as a world-leading 

business and leisure location, delivering 

a seven-day-a-week Square Mile that is 

a global magnet for businesses and residents, 

visitors, and workers alike. 

Chairman of the City of London 

Corporation’s Licensing Committee, 

James Tumbridge, said: 

“Many congratulations to the winners of 

this year’s Safety Thirst scheme. 

“The increasing number of accredited 

venues is a testament to the quality of 

City licensees, who take their customer 

safety and service so seriously. As footfall 

continues to rise, it’s wonderful to see so 

and consistently subjected to sound pressure 

levels exceeding 80 dBA, with levels sometimes 

reaching over 100 dBA”, the committee 

noted. 

They added: “TfL categorise 80-100 

decibels as ‘hazardous’, with 80-90 decibels 

comparative to the noise levels of a busy 

restaurant, and 90-100 decibels similar to 

that of power tools. 

“A decibel range of over 100 decibels 

however is designated as ‘highly hazardous’, 

with readings comparative to chainsaws, rivet 

hammers and even an aircraft taking off.” 

London contains several hotspots in which 

Tube noise is particularly bad. Leonie Cooper, 

the Labour assembly member for Merton 

and Wandsworth, has for example written to 

the mayor several times about noise levels 

close to South Wimbledon station. 

In a written response to Ms Cooper in May 

this year, Mr Khan said: “Tackling Tube noise 

for staff, passengers and neighbours is a 

priority both for me and for TfL. 

“The track in question is particularly 

many engaged venues. 

“As part of the Square Mile’s leading 

leisure offer, we have experiences to cater 

for everybody. We work hard to attract 

people to spend time in the City and I urge 

people to discover our hidden gems. 

“Accredited venues raise the profile of 

the Square Mile as a safe place in which to 

enjoy a night out, as well as underlining the 

importance that we place on the safety of 

visitors to our night-time economy.” 

General Manager, Mr Fogg’s City Tavern, 

Jay Sebode, said: 

“It is a great pride to receive the overall 

winner award, it is a recognition of all the 

work we do here at Mr Fogg’s City Tavern 

to create a welcoming and safe environment 

for our guests. 

“As a licensed premises, we have a duty of 

care towards the community and we take 

that responsibility seriously. It was great 

to see so many other venues receiving an 

award and it shows we all aim to make the 

City of London a safe space for everyone.” 

Director of Operations, D&D London for 

Madison, Med Rogers, said: 

“We are delighted to receive such 

an accolade from the City of London 

Corporation celebrating our commitment 

to the safety of our guests - which is essential 

to every great night out.” 

Back of House and Human Resources 

Manager, Jin Bo Law, Marta Poslednik, said: 

“We are incredibly honoured by this 

recognition. It shows that we are dedicated 

to providing a safe and welcoming environment 

for everyone who visits us. 

“Our entire team has worked hard for 

this, and it motivates us to keep making 

safety and excellence our top priorities. 

It also helps build trust with our guests, 

letting them know that their well-being is 

always our number one concern.” 

The Square Mile is home to over 900 

outstanding licensed premises, with 310 

serving alcohol after midnight. Over 140 

pubs, cafés, bars, and restaurants offer al 

fresco seating, boosting the City’s vibrancy. 

Almost £30m invested on reducing Tube noise 

complex and unique and, over the years, 

TfL has worked on a number of solutions to 

alleviate noise. TfL’s acoustician has attended 

an impacted property, assessed the section 

of track affected and is currently reviewing 

the data before compiling the findings. 

“TfL is planning to take localised track 

readings to help inform its next steps. As 

this particular issue is unique, there are no 

straightforward options to trial as a mitigation, 

but TfL is committed to doing all it can 

[to] address the issue.” 

Image: Transport for London

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INTERVIEW 

INTERVIEW: 

ROSARIA SARA SPINA 

WE sat down with Rosaria 

Sara Spina, Head Pastry 

Chef at Eataly to discuss 

all things Eataly and 

her top tips for aspiring 

Pastry Cihefs. 

Rosaria moved to the UK in 2005, and 

joined Eataly as Head Pastry Chef in 2021. 

Her experience includes Head Pastry 

Chef at the Shangri-La Hotel in the Shard, 

London and at Fortnum & Mason’s. 

What inspired you to pursue a 

career as a pastry chef, and how 

did your journey lead you to 

Eataly? 

I have always had a passion for creating 

delicious desserts and exploring the artistry 

of pastry making. From an early age, I found 

joy in experimenting with different flavours 

and techniques in the kitchen. My mother 

always used to cook and bake when I was 

younger and still does today. This passion 

led me to pursue formal culinary training, 

where I honed my skills and deepened my 

understanding of pastry artisanry. 

What inspires you as a pastry chef? 

Throughout my journey, I drew inspiration 

from various sources – from renowned 

pastry chefs to culinary traditions. I found 

fulfilment in the creativity and precision 

required in pastry work, and I knew that I 

wanted to pursue it as a career. 

Eataly and its dedication to high-quality 

ingredients and authentic Italian cuisine 

stood out as an ideal place to further 

develop my skills and share my passion for 

pastry with others. The opportunity to work 

in such a dynamic and prestigious culinary 

environment was incredibly appealing to 

me. 

What do you find most rewarding 

about working as a pastry chef, 

and what keeps you motivated to 

continually innovate and create 

new desserts? 

As a pastry chef, the ability to bring joy to 

people’s lives through what I create is the 

most rewarding aspect of my work. There 

is a unique satisfaction in seeing someone 

take a bite of a dessert I have crafted and 

watching their eyes light up with delight. 

Knowing that I have contributed to someone’s 

moment of happiness is incredibly 

fulfilling. 

The endless potential for exploration and 

discovery within pastry-making keeps me 

motivated. Pastry is an art form that allows 

infinite creativity, whether experimenting 

with new flavour combinations, incorporating 

innovative techniques, or drawing 

inspiration from diverse culinary traditions. 

The team at Eataly also motivate me. They 

have a lot of patience, and I love working 

with them. 

Could you describe your creative 

process when developing new 

pastry recipes or designing dessert 

menus? 

When developing new pastry recipes or 

designing dessert menus, I think about 

how this new dish will deliver a memorable 

experience to our customers. I am 

particularly mindful of working in line with 

the seasons, as fresh, seasonal ingredients 

often inspire the best creations. I am always 

looking online for ideas and trends, the 

Rosaria Sara Spina 

latest products, fruits, and flavour combinations. 

Once I have a vision, I sketch the 

design and cut the dessert into layers. 

I strive to keep Italian traditions at the core 

while infusing them with other culinary 

influences to create a unique twist. Testing 

the recipe is crucial, and I rely on taste tests 

with my team to gather feedback, considering 

that each person’s palate may vary. 

Through this collaborative process and 

attention to detail, we craft desserts that 

delight the taste buds and leave an impression 

on our customers. 

Which other pastry chef’s work do 

you most admire in the City? 

Cherish Finden’s work truly stands out to 

me. Her precision in pastry artisanry is 

remarkable, reflecting her creativity and 

strength as a woman in the culinary world. 

Her creations are full of flair and flavour, 

highlighting her attention to detail. I 

particularly admire Cherish’s fearlessness in 

taking on new challenges in her career and 

creations. Cherish’s work is inspiring and 

always pushes boundaries in pastry artistry. 

What do you love most about your 

role at Eataly? 

What I love most about my role at Eataly is 

the incredible team I work with. Additionally, 

feeling close to Italy through our authentic 

Italian products and the spirit of our team 

adds a special touch to my role. Working 

with high-quality ingredients allows us to 

create dishes we can take pride in, and the 

creative freedom presents us with a blank 

canvas. The flexibility in my schedule, 

starting work early in the morning, allows 

me to maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

Great people, quality products, creative 

freedom, and a balanced lifestyle make my 

role at Eataly incredibly fulfilling and enjoyable. 

How do you stay current with 

emerging trends and techniques in 

pastry-making? 

I draw inspiration from everywhere, whether 

browsing online, researching ideas, or 

simply exploring London. Even during holidays, 

I am always on the lookout! To ensure 

that my team at Eataly stay up to date, we 

experiment with different techniques and 

ingredients, work on accommodating 

different diets, and continuously explore 

new ways to cater to diverse preferences. 

What role do you believe 

presentation plays in the overall 

dining experience, and how 

do you approach the balance 

between aesthetics and flavour in 

your desserts? 

Presentation plays a crucial role in the 

dining experience, but taste takes the lead. 

An aesthetically pleasing dessert is necessary 

for a first impression where flavour 

creates a lasting impact on the diner. To 

find the perfect balance, I prioritise taste 

more than anything else. Additionally, I opt 

for less sugar to enhance the ingredient’s 

natural flavours, allowing them to shine 

through without overpowering sweetness. 

By focusing on flavour first, I aim to create 

desserts that leave a memorable and satisfying 

impression on the palate. 

What are some common 

misconceptions people have about 

being a pastry chef? 

That it is an easy job! Which is not the 

case! The reality involves long hours and 

extensive preparation, often under pressure 

to deliver exceptional desserts. At 

Eataly, I have the challenge of ingredient 

availability due to products coming from 

Italy, staying updated with new products 

and seasonal menus, and overseeing a 

team with various tasks and responsibilities. 

Understanding the strengths of each 

team member, from their speed and precision 

to organisation skills, is crucial for 

smooth operations. Being a pastry chef is 

multifaceted, requiring expertise in various 

areas such as working with yeast, cakes, 

and mousses, making it a complex and 

demanding role. Maintaining cleanliness 

and organisation in our section is essential, 

adding another layer of responsibility to 

our already demanding job. Overall, being 

a pastry chef entails much more than just 

baking! It requires dedication, skill, and the 

ability to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging 

environment. 

What advice would you offer to 

aspiring pastry chefs who are just 

starting their culinary journey? 

The key is to have a genuine passion and 

love for pastry – this is essential not only 

for yourself but for creating great desserts! 

Hone in on your precision, attention to 

detail, and organisation skills. These form 

the foundation of pastry artisanry. Keep 

practising, researching, and seeking inspiration 

from your surroundings. Be prepared to 

receive compliments and criticism, and do 

not be discouraged; instead, view it as an 

opportunity for growth and improvement. 

The long hours and commitment required in 

this profession, but bringing delight to others 

and witnessing your creations come to life 

is incredibly fulfilling. For me, it is the most 

fantastic job!

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WHAT’S NEW 

IN THE CITY 

Movie Night Schedule: 

• 1 August - 6pm, Back to the Future 

• 8 August - 6pm, Mamma Mia 

• 15 August - 6pm, Top Gun Maverick 

• 16 August - 12pm, Encanto 

EC BID Pride movie magic for the 

Screen on the Green! 

Calling all film buffs! 

Workers and visitors alike can enjoy openair 

movie nights as part of the Summer 

of Sport in the City initiative, curtesy of 

the Eastern City Business Improvement 

District. 

A 10-foot screen has been erected in 

Seething Lane Garden until 8th September, 

showing sporting events for free across the 

summer. 

Every Thursday a sport-themed film will 

be shown and up to 100 people can enjoy 

their favourite sporting classic. 

•EC BID is partnering with the charity 

The Change Foundation for people to 

donate via Eventbrite when booking their 

tickets. 

Watch the Olympics at the Apex 

Temple Court Hotel 

The Fleet Street Quarter has transformed into 

the quintessential summer destination for 

sport. Fans can catch the Paris Olympics and 

Paralympics at the Apex Temple Court Hotel 

courtyard, just off Fleet Street. Co-sponsored 

by Fleet Street Quarter, Apex have transformed 

their courtyard into the prime summer space 

to watch all the biggest sporting moments 

coming up. 

Be sure to also try Apex’s FSQ themed cocktail 

‘Summer Boz 12’ a concoction of spiced 

rum, orange juice, Campari, lime, sugar, 

and grenadine. Inspired by the Fleet Street 

Quarter’s rich history and honouring Charles 

Dickens, affectionately known as ‘Boz’ by his 

friends and a former journalist on Fleet Street, 

it is the ideal accompaniment to catching the 

summer rays while enjoying all the action. 

•apexhotels.co.uk/temple-courtwelcome-to-apex-hotels/ 

• 22 August - 6pm, Grease 

• 23 August - 12pm, Cars 

• 29 August - 6pm, Moneyball 

• 5 September - 5pm, Creed 

• Visit ecbid.co.uk/screenonthegreen 

In addition, a series of keep-fit classes will 

be scheduled on the Green for when there 

is no sport showing. 

EC BID CEO Kate Hart said: “This is the 

perfect opportunity for workers, visitors 

and families alike to come together at the 

end of the day and enjoy a brilliant sportsthemed 

movie. What’s not to like! 

“And in addition, they will be helping to 

change young lives through the excellent 

sporting charity The Change Foundation. 

“The vision to put on such an inspired 

programme of events is second to none 

and our iconic City is the perfect backdrop 

to celebrate this year’s global sporting 

events. 

•Find out about the whole programme 

at ecbid.co.uk/summerofsport 

Fleet Street Quarter Fusion 

Games 

Fleet Street Quarter is getting into the 

sporting spirit this summer to host the 

FLEET STREET QUARTER FUSION GAMES, 

a ten-week programme of free sporting 

events and leisure activities transforming 

some of the Quarter’s most iconic streets 

from Fleet Street to Chancery Lane into 

colourful hubs of activity, designed to 

inspire movement and spirited play. 

Highlights include the City’s first 

community Wallball court in New Street 

Square, a vibrant sporting spectacle 

amidst the urban landscape adorned with 

a striking street art mural by celebrated 

artist Donough O’Malley. Wallball is 

already proving to be a global hit with a 

thriving World Tour and ongoing discussions 

about Olympic inclusion. This 

thrilling sport challenges participants 

to a game of skill where they hit a ball 

against a wall using their hands – a bit like 

squash, but without a racquet. Fleet Street 

Quarters’ eye-popping free-to-access 

Wallball court will offer complimentary 

training sessions from the UK Wallball 

Association, the National Governing Body 

and Charity for the sport. Coaches and 

players from Team GBR will be on site to 

run games and activities. It promises to 

be a must-visit favourite throughout the 

summer. 

In addition to Wallball, the Fleet Street 

Quarter will be abuzz with an assortment 

of free leisure activities including pop-up 

table tennis, urban circuits, community 

chess, urban bocce and corn hole, inviting 

both seasoned athletes and curious 

spectators of all abilities and interests to 

get involved and partake in the fun and 

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St Barts the Great 

The church of Saint Bartholomew the 

Great, a historical gem in Smithfield, 

offers a unique blend of medieval architecture 

and modern vibrancy, making 

it an ideal venue for events. With its rich 

history dating back to the 12th century, 

the church provides a stunning backdrop 

for a variety of occasions. The church’s 

calendar is filled with a diverse range of 

events, from traditional liturgical services 

to music concerts and cultural gatherings. 

The atmosphere within its ancient walls is 

both serene and awe-inspiring, perfect for 

creating memorable experiences. 

•For more information contact Susy 

Rodriguez at admin@greatstbarts.com 

games. 

Pop up sporting and leisure activities 

include: 

• Wallball – discover the thrill of urban 

Wallball and challenge your hand eye 

coordination like never before. The UK 

Wallball Association will be running 

taster sessions for newcomers from 

20 – 27 June, Wallball will then return 

to the Quarter 17 July – 2 August. 

• Urban Bocce - enjoy the renowned 

French pastime of Urban Bocce, 

bringing a touch of French culture to 

life in the bustling Quarter from 5 – 30 

August. 

• Community chess – prepare for 

exhilarating matches and camaraderie 

where novices and masters alike can 

converge for the love of the game. 

Holborn Circus, from 24 June – 30 

August 

• Corn hole – partake in this cherished 

pastime where every toss of the bean 

bag becomes a moment of skill, 

laughter and friendly rivalry. St Andrew 

Church Holborn, from 24 June – 30 

August 

• Urban circuits will get your 10,000 

steps in and add some variety to your 

workout, for all fitness enthusiasts to 

enjoy. Across FSQ, from 24 June – 30 

August 

• Table Tennis a full-size, concrete table 

tennis table free for public use outside 

1 Plough Place, EC4 

• Quoits - Sharpen your aim with this 

classic game dating back to Medieval 

England. Outside The Blackfriar pub, 

from 24 June – 30 August 

•For more informtion visit 

fleetstreetquarter.co.uk/fusion-games 

KERB food markets on Tuesdays 

and Thursdays 

Don’t forget to get your tasty summer 

lunches at KERB+ Fleet Place on Tuesdays 

and Thursdays! 

Gather your colleagues and head to 

Fleet Place to pick up delicious street food 

cooked by independent traders. Take a seat 

in a spot of sunshine and enjoy some time 

away from your desk. 

•Find out more about the weekly line up 

on kerbfood.com



FOOD & DRINK 

All images courtesy of each venue. 

OR COCKTAILS 

AT HOME 

Image: Passoã 

Passoã Spritz Recipe 

Ingredients 

•Two parts Passoã 

•Three parts Prosecco 

•1 part soda water 

•Ice 

Method 

•Pour Passoã over ice cubes into a 

glass, add soda water and prosecco 

and serve. So easy to recreate at 

home with zero fuss, making it the 

perfect summer drink to enjoy in the 

sunshine 

Stockist: 

• Tesco, Waitrose, Amazon 

Image: VIVIR Tequila 

Tropical Tempest 

Ingredients 

•10ml Lime Juice 

•30ml Pineapple & Chilli Syrup 

•Top Soda 

•Float 50ml Gosling’s 

Method 

•Build in a highball over ice before 

floating the Goslings on top. Garnish 

with a lime wedge. 

•Pineapple & Chilli Syrup: Heat 250g of 

pineapple juice (optionally strained 

through a coffee filter to clarify it) with 

125g of caster sugar and a good pinch 

of crushed red chilli flakes (I use 2.5g). 

Stir until fully dissolved and warmed 

through. Leave to cool before straining 

out the chilli flakes. 

By Ashleigh Cilliers, Hyde & Co, Bristol 

Woodford Reserve X Royal Ascot 

Ingredients 

•2 PARTS Straight Bourbon Whiskey 

•1/2 PART Demerara Syrup 

•3 DASHES Woodford Reserve® Aromatic 

Bitters 

•2 DASHES Woodford Reserve® Orange 

Bitters 

Method 

•Add ingredients to the mixing glass. 

•Add ice to mixing glass and serving glass. 

•Stir ingredients for 30-40 secs. 

•Strain into serving glass. 

•Garnish with a lightly expressed orange 

peel. 

Paloma at home 

Ingredients 

•50ml VIVIR Tequila Blanco 

•50ml Grapefruit juice 

•20ml Lime juice 

•15ml Agave syrup 

•Soda water to top 

Method 

•Add all the ingredients, except the soda 

water, into a cocktail shaker with ice. 

•Shake until cold. 

•Fine strain into a collins glass. 

•Top with soda water. 

•Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit. 

Image: Kofookoo/Unsplash 

Image: Gin Mare



FOOD & DRINK 

COFFEE CRAVINGS 

Image: Rebecca Hope/Grind 

Old Spike Roastery 

If you’re a City enthusiast and love your 

coffee then be sure to check out Old Spike. 

Situated on Fenchurch Street, Old Spike 

is not only aesthetically pleasing, with clean 

and sharp interiors but also a great spot to 

work from or even just grab a coffee on the 

go. 

They offer a great selection of coffee, 

including, the standard espresso, iced 

coffee, and latte. However, for those who 

are not huge coffee lovers, they have a 

great variety of herbal teas to try alongside 

fresh juices. The chai latte is a great shout. 

If you’re trying to stay on track with a 

healthy lifestyle, they offer a great range of 

salads. 

Undoubtedly, this is everything you 

would expect from a modern-day coffee 

shop based in the City. 

Old Spike is the first speciality coffee 

roastery operating as a social enterprise 

and have since been at the forefront of 

using coffee as a vehicle for social change. 

•80 Fenchurch Street EC3M 4BY 

oldspikeroastery.com 

Grind 

Located just outside Liverpool Street 

Station, Cult London coffee and restaurant 

brand, Grind has a three thousand 

square foot location that brings Grind’s 

all-day offer of coffee, food and cocktails 

to Broadgate Circle. The restaurant and 

cocktail bar offers a dedicated grab-andgo 

café for takeaway, alongside its all-day 

dining menu. 

The coffee comes directly from the 

Grind roastery, based right here in London, 

and the cocktail menu features classic and 

seasonal tipples, headed up by the infamous 

Grind Espresso Martini. 

•38 Broadgate Circle EC2M 2QS 

grind.co.uk 

Terrace Cafe 

There are few things better than walking 

round the Tate Modern and seeing the 

world class art exhibitions but, then heading 

for the Terrace café really is the cherry on 

top. Located on the first floor, the café 

has one of the best views around with a 

spectacular view of St Paul’s Cathedral and 

the Millennium Bridge. Enjoy a great cup of 

tea or coffee while you soak in the views 

with one of their pastries in hand, perfection. 

Not only is the café a great place for 

families to visit after seeing the exhibitions 

for a quick bite but, also perfect if you want 

to bring a laptop and get some work done. 

If you arrive for lunch then you can enjoy 

their delicious seasonal lunch menu with 

dishes such as quiche Lorraine, butternut 

squash tart and field mushroom soup. 

Maybe a cup of tea isn’t what you’re looking 

for, the Terrace Café has you covered, 

with their selection of beers and cocktails, 

there’s bound to be something just right for 

you. The hardest part of going to the café 

we found was leaving it, but with some 

much going on at the Tate Modern we’re 

bound to be back very soon. 

•Tate Modern SE1 9TG 

southbank.london/eat-and-drink/ 

riverside-terrace-cafe 

Blank Street 

Blank Street has launched its new summer 

menu and it’s the epitome of summer in 

the city. Famous for sparking the matcha 

revolution in London with its iconic Blueberry 

Matcha, the brand’s innovative new 

offering explores fruity flavours like sweet 

watermelon and fresh mango, complemented 

by hits of tangy yuzu and passionfruit. 

The new Summer Menu sees Blank 

Street move away from the classic milky 

base of their Matcha Lattes and experiment 

with new flavours and lighter textures. 

Providing a burst of juicy fruits combined 

with refreshing sparkling bases, the drinks 

are an instant hit of sunshine, regardless of 

the Great British weather. 

Crafted for customers who want a 

fresher, lighter option for their daily dose 

of caffeine, these new drinks are designed 

as the springboard for summer in the city 

adventures, be it hopping on a bike to 

explore new neighbourhoods, meeting 

friends at the park or getting in an early 

morning workout. 

When creating the new menu, the innovation 

team at Blank Street experimented 

with 100% fruit juices, from the fresh watermelon 

to tropical mango nectar. These 

new hybrid matcha drinks also play with 

texture - seeing sparkling matcha layered 

over the juicy bases, with beautiful visual 

results. 

•Various locations 

blankstreet.comg 

BloomsYard 

This hidden gem is just a short walk from 

Liverpool Street station in the 100 Liverpool 

Street building, simply go up the escalators 

and you’ll arrive. You’re then greeted by the 

stylish coffee shop island, surrounded by 

plenty of tables and sofas, perfect if you 

want to sit down for an informal meeting 

or if you want to relax on your own. 

BloomsYard has a broad range of 

tempting drinks and tasty food to keep you 

going through your day, along with their 

coffee coming from a roastery in Brixton, 

they take pride in their speciality coffee. 

Get there in the morning to try a filled croissant, 

or later when the wine bar comes out, 

there is always something new to try. 

•100 Liverpool Street EC2M 2AT 

bloomsyard.com



LIVERIES 

JUDITH MILLIDGE 

MASTER OF THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY 

OF CORDWAINERS: 

BY AMELIA BRADDICK 

THE City of London livery 

companies originated as trade 

guilds in the 12th century. The 

Weavers Company was the 

earliest guild, having received 

its charter in 1155. These 

guilds regulated trades and maintained 

standards in the Square Mile. Members 

were distinguished by their distinctive 

clothing, or livery, which led to the term 

“livery companies.” 

Today, there are 111 livery companies 

which support trade, education and charities 

through funding, excellence awards 

and sponsorships. Each year the combined 

livery companies exceed £75 million in 

charitable contributions. 

Livery companies play a crucial role in 

the governance of the City of London, 

including the election of the Lord Mayor 

and Sheriffs and are involved in major city 

events. Each livery company contributes to 

the rich cultural heritage of London through 

their unique histories and traditions. 

Can you please tell us about 

your journey and what led 

you to become the Master of 

the Worshipful Company of 

Cordwainers? 

I'm the sixth generation of my family to be 

a member of the Cordwainers company. 

I'm not a shoemaker, but my family were 

tanners in Bermondsey. They had a leather 

business for about a hundred years which 

all came to an end during the Second 

World War. My great-grandfather was the 

last member of our family to work in the 

business but for most older livery companies, 

one of the routes to membership is 

via patrimony, which means you have a 

hereditary right. I really relish the opportunity 

to support the industry that sustained 

my family for so long. 

I've been a member since I was 23 and 

what I’ve done within the company, and 

I continue to do, is work for charitable 

purposes. Our informal motto is that we do 

good while having fun. So we raise money 

for various charities, our most important 

one is for footwear, but we have other 

charities that the company has been associated 

with for a long time. 

This year we're raising money for the 

Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. The reason 

we're associated with them is because 

William Marsden, who founded both the 

Royal Marsden and the Royal Free, was a 

cordwainer. 

Can you describe some of the 

key responsibilities and duties 

you undertake as the Master 

of the Worshipful Company of 

Cordwainers? 

As Master, I play quite a key role in 

company decision-making, but I'm also an 

ambassador for the company and that's 

both in the City and with our charitable and 

educational colleagues. 

Masters have a ceremonial role in the 

life of the City too. We join the wonderful 

processions a couple of times a year. We 

also have a role in electing the sheriffs and 

the Lord Mayor. Being a Master is unlike any 

other job I've done but it's very fulfilling. 

In fact, one of my most basic jobs is to 

explain what a cordwainer is because it’s 

not a common word! So I spend a lot of 

time saying, no, we're not anything to do 

with ropes. 

What does it mean to you 

personally and professionally 

to be the first female Master 

of the Worshipful Company of 

Cordwainers? 

Across the livery companies, there are 

probably about 25 female Masters, and I'm 

far from the only one who's been the first, 

but I'm very proud to be the first female 

Cordwainer Master – it's one of those 

things that's been a long time coming. 

I became a member of a livery company 

in 1987, and even then women did not have 

an equal role in our livery company, and 

indeed in many others. You could become 

a member, you could become a freeman 

but there was no expectation that the 

women would advance. 

Now, happily, that has changed and I 

have met nothing but support from all 

my male colleagues. I hope that seeing a 

woman at the head of a livery company will 

encourage younger women everywhere to 

join in the livery movement. 

How do you feel your appointment 

will impact future generations of 

women in the industry? 

Within the industry it's probably a negligible 

impact. We've got many successful women 

who are members of our company and I 

don't think it's going to affect those really 

talented people out there who are already 

making shoes. We've got people like Charlotte 

Olympia Dellal and Deborah Carey! 

I think for the company it's more important. 

To see that my stiletto has gone 

through the glass ceiling is great but now 

we've done it, we're going to stop talking 

about it because it's not what we should 

be focusing on. We should be focusing on 

how we can support shoemakers, footwear-designing 

students and our charity. 

Can you share a particularly 

memorable moment or 

achievement from your time as 

Master so far? 

One of the most memorable ones was 

back in October; there was a big dinner in 

the presence of the King. His majesty came 

for dinner to recognise the contribution of 

the livery companies to City life. I was really 

honoured to be there and I had an excellent 

seat, I was close enough to see those 

diamonds sparkling which was a big thrill. 

One of the most valuable things we've 

done as a company is a big sponsored walk 

to raise money for our charity of the year, 

which is the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. 

We all walked 15 miles across London on a 

very hot day! This year we've raised about 

£20,000 for them. This is all down to the 

support of our members – they've been 

amazing. About 40 of them came out and 

walked; the rest of the company have been 

really supportive with sponsorship too. 

What advice would you give to 

young and aspiring footwear 

designers looking to make their 

mark in the industry? 

I would advise young designers and so 

on just to grasp every opportunity that 

comes their way. One of the most important 

aspects is supporting students at the 

three universities that do footwear design 

across the UK (London College of Fashion, 

De Montfort University and Northampton 

University). 

And I think the best thing we can do is 

our annual footwear awards. It was our 

tenth anniversary this year which was really 

exciting. Ten years ago, Jimmy Choo, an 

honorary liveryman, came and gave our 

first prize away. That's probably one of the 

great things we do, if we can get people 

like Jimmy Choo and other designers in the 

room with students. Our judges are really 

talented and generous with their time.

TEST YOUR BRAINPOWER 

No. 5505 

Quiz Challenge 

1. Capablanca, Fischer, Steinitz 

and Lasker were all world 

champions at what? 

2. Sam Thompson, who won I’m 

a Celebrity... Get Me Out of 

Here! in 2023, is known for 

which reality TV show? 

3. The disease glaucoma affects 

which part of the body? 

4. Who wrote the children’s book 

The Cat in the Hat? 

5. The test pilot Brian Trubshaw 

was famously associated with 

which aircraft? 

1 

8 

11 

12 

17 

21 

23 

1 

7 

9 

10 

11 

17 

20 

25 

23 

29 

29 

32 

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 

10 

10 

2 

13 

11 

17 

21 

QUICK CROSSWORD 

2 

21 

11 

12 

3 

22 

31 

SOLUTIONS 

3 

18 

11 

19 

28 

EASY SUDOKU HARD SUDOKU 

6 5 1 2 7 4 8 9 3 8 7 2 1 6 3 4 9 5 

8 4 3 1 9 5 2 7 6 4 5 3 8 2 9 1 6 7 

9 2 7 6 3 8 1 5 4 1 6 9 7 4 5 8 2 3 

2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 9 8 7 3 1 2 5 4 6 

7 9 5 4 8 3 6 1 2 2 1 6 5 8 4 7 3 9 

1 6 8 9 2 7 4 3 5 5 3 4 9 7 6 2 8 1 

3 8 6 7 5 2 9 4 1 7 9 1 2 3 8 6 5 4 

4 7 9 3 6 1 5 2 8 6 2 5 4 9 1 3 7 8 

5 1 2 8 4 9 3 6 7 3 4 8 6 5 7 9 1 2 

P 

Z 

26 

13 

T 

K 

25 

12 

I 

X 

24 

11 

V 

U 

23 

10 

L 

W 

22 

9 

J 

C 

21 

8 

15 

4 

18 

27 

30 

33 

M 

B 

20 

7 

4 

9 

16 

24 

13 

26 

S 

R 

19 

6 

4 

13 

14 

16 

5 

8 

22 

23 

E 

F 

6. Named after a famous 

explorer, the highest mountain 

in New Zealand is called what? 

7. Where is the official residence 

of the Speaker of the House of 

Commons? 

8. Manchester City striker Erling 

Haaland plays for which 

national team? 

9. Shane MacGowan, known for 

the song Fairytale of New York, 

was the lead singer of which 

Anglo-Irish Celtic punk band? 

10. An ichthyologist is a person 

who studies which creatures? 

18 

5 

5 

15 

22 

14 

D 

H 

17 

4 

6 

10 

24 

O 

A 

16 

3 

6 

19 

13 

15 

Q 

G 

15 

2 

7 

Y 

N 

28 

14 

1 

7 

20 

14 

16 

ACROSS 

FIVE ALIVE 

HM OI NU UN DS 

EA EN WA 

AP UL IR ES NE 

LR VF AC 

SE XT YE RL ET 

Here are two miniature five-square 

crosswords using the same grid – 

but the letters have been mixed up. 

You have to work out which letters 

belong to which crossword. 

1. Not doing spadework on the 

royalist side! (7) 

5. Stick fast when struggling 

with a bad grade (5) 

8. Assistance provided for dog 

by the lamppost? (3-2) 

9. In effect this is only 

simulated reality (7) 

10. Musical about ebbing river is 

sensational (12) 

12. Single stroke that makes a 

Lee-Enfield double-barrelled 

(6) 

14. Note allowed to draw out (6) 

17. Ah, tin-opener I discovered 

outside (2,3,4,3) 

21. Beginner, that is, returning 

certain to have spare time (7) 

22. Fiddle in morning and at 

one (5) 

23. Figure it could be one’s 

toe (5) 

24. Dance round new hood (7) 

NONAGRAM: 

acer; acre; acute; auric; care; caret; cart; carte; 

cater; CAUTERIZE; cere; cert; cite; crate; craze; 

create; cruet; curate; cure; curie; curt; cute; cuter; 

cutie; czar; écarté; ecru; erect; erica; race; react; 

recite; rice; terce; tierce; trace; trice; truce. 

CROSS CODE 

ACROSS 

1. Made good a 

loss (8) 

6. Hit hard (4) 

8. --- Perón, 

Argentinian first 

lady (3) 

9. Object of 

abhorrence (8) 

10. Fearless (4) 

12. Fixing device (5) 

14. Unstimulated (5) 

17. Garden tools (4) 

18. Industrial plant (8) 

20. Internal 

organs (8) 

24. Rescue (4) 

25. Devout (5) 

26. Rickety (5) 

29. Eagerly 

excited (4) 

30. Surpass (8) 

31. Recede (3) 

32. Care for (4) 

33. Subdue (8) 

FIVE ALIVE: 

(1) Across – Hound; Alien; Style. 

Down – Hears; Unify; Dance. 

(2) Across – Minus; Purse; Exert. 

Down – Maple; Nerve; Sweat. 

Clockwise from top left – subtract; 

multiply; divide; add. Total: 2. 

EQUALISER: 

DOWN 

DOWN 

2. Sea eagle (4) 

3. Study of light (6) 

4. Favour (6) 

5. Unable to 

hear (4) 

6. Large 

monkey (6) 

7. Precious 

metal (6) 

11. Chirrup (5) 

12. Fight (3-2) 

13. City in 

Somerset (5) 

14. Container (3) 

15. Return money (5) 

16. Levees (5) 

19. Dance step (3) 

21. Quibble (6) 

22. Rocky and 

steep (6) 

23. Confined (4,2) 

24. Streak (anag.) (6) 

27. Weeps (4) 

28. Avoid (4) 

EQUALISER 

5 6 

7 5 1 

4 3 

3 3 3 

1 9 

Place the four signs (add, 

subtract, multiply, divide) 

one in each circle so that 

the total of each across 

and down line is the same. 

Perform the first calculation in each 

line first and ignore the mathematical 

law which says you should always 

perform division and multiplication 

before addition and subtraction. 

1. Fellow all right to be left inside 

with relatives (4) 

2. Rascal to go the wrong way in a 

Paris street (5) 

3. I’m quietly learning to beg (7) 

4. Direct control (6) 

5. Play the guitar or one’s trumpet 

part (5) 

6. One in the capacity of small 

person endlessly living in water (7) 

7. Lady exhibits happiness (8) 

11. Felt a sharp, shivering sensation 

when filled with emotion (8) 

13. Placing the ball in the hole 

hopefully (7) 

15. Part of the chain is leaking 

badly (7) 

16. Talk at endless rate on the 

church (6) 

18. Rejoice at loss of textual 

alterations (5) 

19. Woman briefly dwelling in state (5) 

20. He may have pride in being a 

celebrity (4) 

NONAGRAM 

T I Z 

A C E 

R U E 

How many words of four 

letters or more can you make 

from this Nonagram? Each 

word must use the central 

letter, and each letter may be 

used only once. At least one 

word using all nine letters 

can be found. 

Guidelines: 

19 Good; 23 Very Good; 

27 Excellent. 

Any word found in the Concise Oxford 

Dictionary (Tenth Edition) is eligible 

with the following exceptions: proper 

nouns; plural nouns, pronouns and 

possessives; third person singular 

verbs; hyphenated words; 

contractions and abbreviations; vulgar 

slang words; variant spellings of the 

same word (where another variant is 

also eligible). 

QUICK CROSSWORD: 

Across – 1 Recouped; 6 Bash; 8 Eva; 9 Anathema; 10 Bold; 

12 Screw; 14 Bored; 17 Hoes; 18 Refinery; 20 Entrails; 24 

Save; 25 Pious; 26 Shaky; 29 Agog; 30 Outstrip; 31 Ebb; 32 

Tend; 33 Suppress. 

Down – 2 Erne; 3 Optics; 4 Prefer; 5 Deaf; 6 Baboon; 7 

Silver; 11 Cheep; 12 Set-to; 13 Wells; 14 Bin; 15 Repay; 16 

Dykes; 19 Pas; 21 Niggle; 22 Rugged; 23 Shut up; 24 Skater; 

27 Sobs; 28 Miss. 

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD: 

Across – 1 Forking; 5 Staff; 8 Leg-up; 9 Virtual; 10 

Melodramatic; 12 Hyphen; 14 Elicit; 17 In the open air; 21 

Leisure; 22 Amati; 23 Digit; 24 Hoedown. 

Down – 1 Folk; 2 Rogue; 3 Implore; 4 Govern; 5 Strum; 6 

Aquatic; 7 Felicity; 11 Thrilled; 13 Putting; 15 Linkage; 16 

Speech; 18 Exult; 19 Idaho; 20 Lion. 

QUIZ CHALLENGE: 1 Chess ; 2 Made in Chelsea; 3 The eye; 4 Dr Seuss; 5 Concorde; 6 Mount 

Cook; 7 Speaker’s Court within the Palace of Westminster; 8 Norway; 9 The Pogues; 10 Fish. 

EASY 

HARD 

CROSS CODE 

19 25 3 2 1 3 25 18 17 1 2 

6 6 19 2 6 18 3 19 18 

21 24 7 18 26 3 2 18 13 16 

2 18 18 19 3 23 24 1 2 

8 16 1 1 18 8 25 20 6 

16 1 18 19 25 24 22 18 19 26 3 

22 9 6 20 17 16 26 

22 16 25 18 14 18 17 7 10 19 4 

18 15 6 16 14 3 22 25 14 

8 10 26 5 10 22 6 20 6 

25 24 18 3 6 19 7 22 18 9 

18 1 22 24 19 25 18 16 3 

17 22 25 18 11 25 7 16 16 12 19 

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 

1 2 

Each number in our Cross Code grid represents a different letter 

of the alphabet. You have three letters in the control grid to start 

you off. Enter them in the appropriate squares in the main grid, 

then use your knowledge of words to work out which letters 

should go in the missing squares. 

As you get the letters, fill in other squares with the same number 

in the main grid and control grid. Check off the alphabetical list of 

letters as you identify them. 

SUDOKU 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 

A 

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

22 23 24 

L 

25 26 

T 

Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9, 

and so must each 3 x 3 box. 

7 4 3 

8 3 1 9 5 7 

2 7 5 4 

4 1 8 9 

5 8 3 2 

6 4 3 

8 6 7 4 1 

7 3 1 2 

9 3 7 

7 6 5 

3 1 6 

1 9 3 

3 1 4 

6 8 3 9 

5 7 8 

2 4 

7 

8 9 

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