![]() ![]() We sincerely apologize for the offense and distress this has caused. A full and thorough investigation into how this incident happened has been launched and stringent action will be taken. In July, a performer in a rainbow monkey costume with fake genitals and buttocks performed at a children’s literacy event at Redbridge Central Library. ![]() Im worried about the moral standards that are clearly slipping if we allow 'rainbow dildo butt monkey' to promote reading for children. All children’s performances at Redbridge libraries must now be signed off by the council following a scandal earlier this year. ![]() Children should not be exposed to overly sexualised or 'kink' content at that age. Redbridge Libraries (RedbridgeLibs) July 10, 2021. I have no problem with the LGBTQ+ community but I do want to see clear boundaries around children. 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. The monkey costume has also been retired. Council Leader, Cllr Jas Athwal, took immediate action as soon as he became aware of what had happened, instructing Vision to end the event. 1/2 During an event put on at the library today there was a performance by a Carnival Arts Company. 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. People complained to Labour and were blocked and called 'lecturing Johnny come latelys' by its leader 1/2 /UTT1DZz5Jb- ripx4nutmeg July 11, 2021Ī Redbridge Council spokesperson said: "We are utterly appalled by the unacceptable event at Redbridge Libraries on Saturday organized by our independent leisure contractor, Vision. Redbridge Labour commissioned a furry rainbow monkey with a huge dildo and exposed anus to dance in front of children as part of a reading project at libraries this summer. ![]()
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