

For Jews this represented a fall of over 50% of their number in some wards. Religious groups whose proportions fell in Redbridge were Christian (-13.9%) and Jews (-2.5%). The actor’s buttocks were also exposed in the costume which left little to the imagination. Outraged parents took to social media to complain after pictures emerged of the actor wearing a rainbow coloured monkey costume, complete with a very large fake penis. Ethnic groups whose proportions rose include Pakistani (+4.9%), other Asians (+4.4%), Bangladeshis (+3.9%), and other White (+2.9%). Jas Athwal, said that he was appalled by the incident at Goodmayes Library on Saturday. Ethnic groups whose proportions fell in Redbridge were White British (-23% of the borough's total), Irish (-0.9%), and Caribbean (-0.6%). In common with many London boroughs, the most recent (2011) census showed notable ethnic and religious population mobility in Redbridge. Redbridge's largest ethnic group is White British (34.5%), followed by Indian (16.4%), and Pakistani (Redbridge has the highest proportion of Pakistani residents of any London borough).[19 34% of respondents to the 2011 census stated that they were born outside the UK and 65.5% identified as belonging to an ethnic group other than white British.

Redridge has ensured that such an incident will never happen again.Redbridge is one of the most ethnically diverse local authorities in the UK. The event was also stopped as soon as the library realized what was happening. The organization did note that the event itself was not arranged by the Redbridge Council but instead by Vision. This is being looked into and further statement will be made.” Redbridge Libraries Twitter. We deeply apologize for the offense caused. All childrens performances at Redbridge libraries must now be signed off by the council. Unfortunately, one of the animals costumes was inappropriate which we were not aware of at the time of booking. Redbridge policy change after rainbow monkey library incident. “During an event put on at the library today there was a performance by a Carnival Arts Company. Redbridge Libraries have finally released their statement about what happened: Children and parents were left distressed and upset after a performer at a library literary festival appeared before them in rainbow coloured monkey costume with a rubber penis between his legs. and if you are carrying some goodies for them(monkey nuts are a bit hit). There are also wider discussions about how this even would impact the children present. Valentines Park Cranbrook Road Redbridge, Ilford IG1 4UA England. These questions continued throughout the community, especially when it came to how the costumes were approved for this event. They said that the 'Medelsome Monkey' made a visit to the Goodmayes Library along with Royal Strawberry and Flamboyant Frog, and that these characters would soon 'head your way. Redbridge Conservative Councilor Anita Boateng informed LBC’s Nick Ferrari that they found the library’s decision “absolutely bizarre”.Īdding to initial strangeness of this incident, school governor Has Ahmed explained that “apparently this is meant to encourage kids in Redbridge to pick up reading for summer” but instead resulted in outraged parents and questions regarding the rationale of these “indecent costumes”. Redbridge Libraries (RedbridgeLibs) JHowever, when they promoted the event, they were shameless about it. rleD1rQoR4- Jane, Empress of the Known Universe (but not a GP) JDr. In future, when we think back on the zeitgeist of 2021, we may remember Rainbow Dildo Butt Monkey, and wonder how on earth we descended to thinking that this was suitable entertainment for children. Can a word capture the spirit of an age? Images certainly can.
