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…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
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
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…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…Confirmation from Facebook that there will be no events at Alexandra Palace on New Year's Eve.
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 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…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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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.
I bought this small solid 1930s wooden bookcase at auction many years ago and no longer have space for it. It's dimensions are:
61.5 cm high
89 cm wide
21 cm deep
Collection from Alexandra Park £20.
Many congratulations to MHFGA for reaching the remarkable milestone of 75 years of working for the local community. Here are a couple of pictures from last weekend's celebration of both the Association's significant birthday and the incredible servic
Read more…Just in case anyone needs a small collection of jam jars. Seems a shame to put them in the recycling. Collection from Alexandra Park or I can drop off if you live nearby.
An unusually large number of books sitting outside a house on Rosebery Road for people to take away. Mainly non-fiction.
This is a picture of the junction of Outram Road and Albert Road. After years of austerity I am assuming that the local authority has gone for tarmac as it's a cheaper option than replacing broken paving stones. But it doesn't look good and does not
Read more…After 31 January you will no longer be able to use regular Royal Mail stamps without a bar code. So if you have any stamps hidden away in your wallet or at the back of the drawer, do please use them before the end of the month or swap them for new ba
Read more…Haringey Council's consultation on its Parks and Green Spaces Strategy closes on Sunday 27 November.
Local campaigners the Pinkham Way Alliance (PWA) are asking you to sign your name in support of their submission.
The Council’s own review of Pink
Residents saddened by the recent loss of ornaments from the fairy garden in Outram Road have issued an amnesty in the hope that some of the stolen items will make their way back.
