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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
APN summer gathering 15th July
A huge shout out to the brave souls who came along to the APN summer gathering in the pouring rain last Monday evening. It was fantastic to see you in your cagoules, rain hats and umbrellas! Having re-scheduled the event once already due to the Euros
Read more…Unfinished frontages on Crescent Road
These two frontages have been unfinished for quite some weeks now. On the left is Dave Chu's former much-loved hardware shop and on the right, the frontage of the new build in Dave's old yard. Both look a mess and I would like to know what the timesc
Help save Slipstitch and support a local business!
Local business Slipstitch is under threat of closure and needs our support to stay open. Here's the recent email from founder and local resident Rosie Fletcher:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-this-craft-shop-open
Mayday! Mayday! Save Our Slipstit
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RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch - how did you do?
Last weekend was the Big Garden Birdwatch and I sat there with my bird book, note pad and binoculars and recorded just one robin. Did anyone else have almost no birds at all over the hour? It's really worrying how silent things are at the moment. I k
Read more…Driving instructor recommendation wanted
My son (18) would like to learn to drive over the next few months, and I wondered if anyone had a driving instructor they could recommend. Many thanks!
Read more…No new year events at Alexandra Palace on 31st December
Confirmation from Facebook that there will be no events at Alexandra Palace on New Year's Eve.
Volunteer to cook one meal a week for someone in need - the Nourish Now Project in Ally Pally
The following note was posted through my door a few days ago:
Dear Alexandra Palace Neighbours,
Do you live within walking distance of Alexandra Palace Station or N22 7SA (Prince's Avenue) or N22 8ED (Wood Green)?
Can you cook 1 extra portrion of a m
Read more…Haringey Street Tree sponsorship scheme - deadline for requests 19th November 2023
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 Celebrati
Read more…Alexandra Palace: selfies wanted for giant artwork to mark 150th anniversary
A great piece from BBC London news about Alexandra Palace seeking selfies to make a huge permanent artwork to mark the Palace's 150th anniversary.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66879258
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Kaleidoscope Festival on 15 July CANCELLED due to high winds
Incredibly sad news that tomorrow's wonderful Kaleidoscope Festival has been cancelled. Ally Pally team are heartbroken as this event is a highlight of the year.
