Safer Neighbourhoods Team (Police) - contact session Saturday 3rd August
Saturday 3 August 5 - 6PM outside Barclays Bank N10 (Muswell Hill Broadway roundabout).
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Low-traffic neighbourhoods - do they work?
Very detailed and informative analysis of the possibilities of Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods by Harringay Online's Hugh Flouch:
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All Good Bookshop news
The new co-operative All Good Bookshop (replacement for the Big Green Bookshop) is hoping to finalise a venue for its new shop by the end of July (they had almost sorted one out, but annoyingly this fell through). If you have any ideas for venues com
Read more…The Abolition of Alexandra Ward – why it is proposed by the Local Government Boundary Commission, and ways of responding
See document The Abolition of Alexandra Ward – why it is proposed by the Local Government Boundary Commission, and ways of responding for more information, and for mini-ward maps of the various proposals. Here is a link to APN's alternative ward map
Read more…A fairy tale for our political times
Hugely enjoyable semi-staged production of Mozart's the Marriage of Figaro last Saturday in St. Andrew's Church (heat no problem …) by Fortismere Community Orchestra and Choir. Directed by Joseph Winters (resident at the Almeida theatre), it tells a
The Mask-making stall at the Fete on the Triangle needs more helpers!
This mostly involves handing out glue-dots and tying elastic. If you could spare an hour or so it would be greatly appreciated – please reply to this post, or send me a personal message (click on little envelope at top right). It's on Sunday aftern
Read more…Neighbourhood Street Survey
See Update on results from the survey so far.
Are there ways in which you think our neighbourhood could be improved? Would you like the streets to be more people-friendly? A group of local people has put together a very short, exploratory questionnai
Read more…Moisturising body cream - recipe
Thrilled to find that homemade moisturising body cream actually suits my skin better than the rather expensive cream that I have been using - which also contains the ubiquitous palm oil and comes in a single-use plastic bottle. In recent years my ski
Read more…School Streets
You may have heard that Haringey are instituting School Streets at some schools, whereby the road next to a primary school is closed to traffic for 45 mins. at the start and end of the school day, to increase safety for children and reduce air pollut
Read more…New Dry Cleaners in Crescent Road
New dry cleaners will be opening soon in the shop that used to be the Design Room in Crescent Road. Dave in Crescent Hardware told me that the owners are unconnected with the owners of the late-lamented Palace Gates dry cleaners. They will apparently
AC or how to get vocal coaching in a choir, Alexandra Choir!
Come for 2 free trials and try the unique approach of our choir, Alexandra Chorus.
We have been based for 10 years in North London and are committed to giving tailored vocal and musical coaching to our singers who are enjoying inspiring rehearsals a
Read more…Full Council Meeting Monday 18th March - motion for Haringey to declare a Climate Emergency
Councillor Hearn - Haringey Cabinet Member for the Environment - will put forward a motion arguing that Haringey Council should declare a Climate Emergency - an action taken already by 53 other councils and cities in the UK, and 392 worldwide. Th
Read more…Richard lll at Ally Pally Theatre
An electrifying performance from Tom Mothersdale as Richard lll at Ally Pally theatre on Thursday night. Playing him as a demon trickster figure, he "shoots smirks and shrugs with impeccable comic timing"; the Guardian calls it a "crackling, arachnid
Fringe
So glad to hear (from a neighbouring shopkeeper) that Fringe will be returning to its shop after all this frantic filming is finished, which has taken it over for the past couple of weeks! I also learned that the new owner will focus less on gifts a
Salsa Wednesdays in North London
SALSA WITH SUREKA presents fun and friendly classes every Wednesday in Bounds Green.
Jan 8 to Mar 25 2020 at 7.00-8.00pm
Location: Bounds Green School, Bounds Green Rd, London, N11 2QG
Our fun and friendly classes will help you get fit, make new fri
Read more…Household thermal imaging - call in the heat loss detectives...
This winter Muswell Hill Sustainability Group volunteers are offering thermal imaging surveys of local homes. These show where heat is being lost and can suggest where insulation or draughtproofing will save money on fuel bills and cut carbon emissi
Drama Train Drama Workshop for Children - Sunday 13th
Story-telling, art and drama workshops for children aged 3 to 10 (and playful adults).
Sunday January 13th,10.00-11.30am, at Big Green Bookshop. £5 per child £8 per family
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New Year Cardboard
If you have any large sheets of brown cardboard that you don't want, please let me know. I want to cover the allotment with it...
Read more…W3 Bus diversion information and TfL
A small group of local people have been having some success asking TfL to improve the information they provide about diversions of the excellent W3 bus, particularly during large AP events such as the Fireworks and new Kaleidoscope Festivals (2 days
Big Green Bookshop news
So sorry to hear that the the Big Green Bookshop will be closing at the end of the month. However, one of the co-owners, Simon, says he will be continuing it online from East Sussex (presumably this would be a very different animal). AND Tim is inve
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