The post London library apologizes after bringing actor in monkey costume with fake manhood to help children to read appeared first on NEWS. We sincerely apologise for the offence and distress this has caused.” “A full and thorough investigation into how this incident happened has been launched and stringent action will be taken. “The contractor had commissioned characters to support the start of the Summer Reading Challenge, but the costume in question was wholly inappropriate for the intended audience In a statement to the Standard, the council said: “We are utterly appalled by the unacceptable event at Redbridge Libraries on Saturday organised by our independent leisure contractor, Vision. Redbridge Council also added that they did not arrange the event and it was organised by Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure (RCL), a registered charity and a non-profit organisation, who have “since apologised to residents”. “We deeply apologise for the offence caused. “Unfortunately one of the animal costumes was inappropriate which we were not aware of at the time of booking,” they tweeted. “During an event put on at the library today there was a performance by a Carnival Arts Company. 'But when you've got it, flaunt it, I supposed.' The reading challenge was for kids aged 4-14. Perverted Monkey Man is Funded by the Arts Council of England A library in the Redbridge district of London was forced to apologize for having a man dressed. Responding to the outrage generated from the action, Redbridge Libraries have apologised, saying that “this will never happen again.” Another library commented on that post, saying that it 'was a shock when the monkey turned around.' To which the Redbridge Library replied, even more shockingly, 'I know.monkey's out of control,' with a laughing emoji. Have we completely lost our moral compass as a society?” The Free Library > General Interest/Informational > General interest > The Mirror (London, England) > February 14, 2009. One parent said:“Someone needs to lose their job over this.”Ī second asked: “This is unbelievable. Nothing screams 2021 like a London library apologizing for bringing a Rainbow Dildo Butt Monkey to entertain children. Free Online Library: Monkey business Winner Machine.(Sport) by 'The Mirror (London, England)' General interest Monkeys. Please tell me the rationale behind these indecent costumes that were shown to families and done so publicly. Writer Janice Turner wrote: “I would really love a detailed breakdown of the commissioning process whereby Redbridge council commissioned the Rainbow Dildo Butt Monkey as a means to teach children to read.”Ĭonservative campaigner Has Ahmed : “Apparently this is meant to encourage kids in Redbridge to pick up reading for summer. I have launched a full and thorough investigation into how these performers were hired by Vision and will put stringent measures in place to ensure something like this can’t happen again.Don't Miss Any of Our Recorded or live Broadcast. A library has apologised after a performer wore a bizarre monkey costume that had a large false bottom and a fake penis attached to it at an event aimed at encouraging children to take up reading. Footage shared on social media on Saturday showed members of the Mandiga Arts Group at Redbridge Libraries Summer Reading Challenge event at Goodmayes. As soon as I was made aware of the performers, I immediately contacted Vision and the event was stopped. A library in London was forced to apologize after a man dressed in a rainbow-colored bare-bottomed monkey costume with a fake penis was hired to perform in front of children. Completely inappropriate and deeply offensive performers were hired by independent contractor Vision who manage Redbridge libraries and leisure centers. Labour councillor Jas Athwal tweeted: ‘I was appalled by the incident in Redbridge Libraries on Saturday. Redbridge Council said that it did not arrange the event and that it was organized by Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure (RCL), a registered charity and a non-profit organization, which has “since apologized to residents,” the Evening Standard said. However, the Daily Mail reported that the libraries initially said on social media, “if you’ve got it, flaunt it” in reference to the event. “We deeply apologize for the offense caused. Unfortunately one of the animal costumes was inappropriate which we were not aware of at the time of booking,” the library tweeted. Redbridge Libraries have apologized and ensured it “will never happen again.”
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