Oak bookcase FREE - collection from Alexandra Park
Tall solid oak book case in good condition free of charge. Collection from Alexandra Park.
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Ukrainian mother and daughter seeking accommodation - can you help?
This was shared on my street WhatsApp group so I thought I'd put it here in case anyone can help. The message is from Natalia, a mother whose daughter Sofia went to Rhodes Avenue primary school when the war broke out in Ukraine. Natalia and her daugh
Read more…Solar panel cleaning
I looked up at our solar panels recently and was struck by how grubby they were. The dirt is presumably reducing their effectiveness and they need a good clean. If anyone has thoughts about solar panel cleaning and who to approach, I'd be very gratef
Read more…Keeping buildings cool during heatwaves
On 6th July I went to a talk organised by the Muswell Hill Sustainability Group on climate change and the challenge of making our homes less oven-like. Here is a link to the talk on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/live/ueBqQjlHFfI?is=tVROv_MKXfi5VA6
Read more…Yet more jars available!
10 matching jam jars available to anyone who would like them. Lots of potential uses - storage, school projects or herb and spice collections. As well as the usual jam and marmalade-making.
Variety of jam jars available
A good mix of jam jars are available to anyone who wants them. I can drop off locally in Alexandra Park - just send me a message.
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North London Book Festival at Alexandra Palace and Park, 23-26 April
London’s newest literary festival, the North London Book Fest returns to Alexandra Palace on Thursday 23 April to Sunday 26 April 2026.
Set once again in the Palace’s Grade II-listed East Wing, the four-day festival brings together stellar roster o
Jam jars available
Once again I have a collection of jam jars available to any marmalade/jam-makers in the local area.
Sign up to support the nature site at Pinkham Way - Haringey's Local Plan
With the campaign to protect the nature site at Pinkham Way ramping up, the Pinkham Way Alliance ask you to sign up in support of their submission to Haringey Council's Local Plan.
This is a crucial chance to force Haringey Council to face facts abou
Read more…Sponsor a Tree in Haringey
Once again Haringey Council has partnered with the charity Trees for Streets to make it easier for residents to donate towards tree planting in local streets and parks.
You can choose to sponsor a Street Tree right outside your house, or sponsor a C
Read more…Pinkham Way Alliance new website
The Pinkham Way Alliance has a new website and it is really worth taking a look. The Gallery has some great images, and the Timeline traces the history of the Pinkham Way issue and gives an outline of the nature site's potential future. There is litt
Read more…Journey back in time by bus this Sunday, March 23rd FOR RED NOSE DAY
From Palmers Green Community Newsletter:
On Sunday there's an opportunity to travel on vintage buses (with fares going to Red Nose Day) running on four routes centred around Wood Green. Two of the routes - the 29 and 144 - are still going strong, but
Read more…Ukraine Rally, Saturday 22 February, 12 noon for 1pm
- Meet 12 noon at Holland Park Tube Station, which is 12 mins walk from the Russian Embassy
- Rally at 1pm outside Russian Embassy, 6/7 Kensington Palace Gardens W8 4QP (nearest tube is Notting Hill Gate)
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Wood burning stoves - impact on health and air pollution
From the Muswell Hill Sustainability Group an important article written by Ruth Fitzharris of campaign group Mums for Lungs:
Looks cosy, homely and inviting doesn’t it, but at what cost …?
Although modern eco-stoves do reduce emissions by 90% compare
Read more…Farewell to Carol and Ciro of The Grove Cafe - final weekend 21 and 22 December
A lovely message from Carol and Ciro who are stepping down after 17 years running The Grove Cafe in Alexandra Park.
Muswell Hill Creatives celebrates 10th birthday
On Thursday 7th November I joined a packed celebration at Victoria Stakes to mark 10 years of Muswell Hill Creatives. We heard how the idea for setting up the group came from many chats in the playground of Muswell Hill Primary School, as parents wi
Read more…Boating Lake cafe closed for refurbishment
Spotted on a walk this morning, the Boating Lake cafe is closed for refurbishment, and will reopen in Spring 2025. The new offer will incorporate suggestions provided by local people following a recent public consultation exercise. Happily in the m
