Wool duvet by the Wool Room barely used - free

My mother-in-law found this a little too warm for her but it is barely used, in perfect condition and extremely toasty. Let me know if you'd like to take it off my hands.

Christmas at Ally Pally!

With the second lock-down lifted, there is alot going on at Alexandra Palace over the Christmas period. From performances of The Gruffalo in the Victorian Theatre, festive cinema and Santa's Grotto in the East Court, to the reopening of the ice rink.

New volunteering opportunity!

Local Muswell Hill traders during lockdown

Details of Muswell Hill businesses that are operating during lockdown

https://muswellbusiness.wordpress.com/local-traders-operating-during-lockdown/

Palace Dairies - message from Steve the milkman

Message from Steve the milkman this morning. He is unfortunately unable to work today due to ill health (not Covid) and will let customers know when he is able to recommence deliveries. Sending Steve many best wishes and hopes for a swift recovery.

Winter Coat Drive organised by Bounds Green food bank

Drop off new and gently used winter coats (adults and children) by 30 October at 26 Durnsford Road N11 2EH or 9 Edith Road N11 2QW

Leaseholders stuck in flats with inflammable cladding

A friend of mine lives in a one bedroom flat with her two-year old son. For the last two years she has wanted to move away from London to be nearer her parents and find a place with an extra bedroom and some outdoor space for her child. However,  bec

Spencer Tunick stages naked social distancing at Alexandra Palace, 17 September

The American performance artist/impresario Spencer Tunick, known for his nude human installations in public spaces, gathered  220 members of the public for a socially distanced naked art piece at Alexandra Palace called 'Everyone Together.' (Photo: S

Live classical music at the Triangle today at 6pm!

Local professional musicians are gathing at the Triangle this evening to give a brief concert. It should be a lovely  (socially-distanced) event. NB the Triangle is where Crescent Road and Palace Gates roads meet, and is opposite Sweet Tree Bakery.

Dukes Avenue railway bridge under threat of demolition

photo: Zoe Norfolk

According to a piece in the Ham & High, the historic railway bridge linking Alexandra Palace and Muswell Hill is under threat over structural concerns and its risk to public safety.

Located in a conservation area, the bridge is own

Tottenham Kids' socially distanced walk against racism - Sat 13 June 10.30am Lordship Rec

Sweet Tree Bakery

Does anyone have any idea when Sweet Tree Bakery might open again? It's such an important neighbourhood spot and it would be lovely to buy bread and say hello to Vida once again.

Milk and eggs going missing in Alexandra Park - message from Palace Dairies

Milkman Steve of Palace Dairies has called to say that several of his customers have reported the theft of their milk and eggs. Some customers have lost partial deliveries, eg receiving 2 pints instead of 4, while others have lost the lot.  The stree

Free baskets available

Three baskets in excellent condition available to whoever wants them. Outram Road.

Muswell Hill Pharmacy sets up safe space for victims of domestic abuse

Message from Muswell Hill Pharmacy on Fortis Green Road:

We are setting up a safe space for victims of domestic abuse to freely and non-discriminatorily access from Monday 4th May at Muswell Hill Pharmacy.

Those requiring it will simply need to come

Alexandra Palace needs our support more than ever - PLEASE DONATE

Urgent message from Louise Stewart, Chief Executive of Alexandra Palace:

As a charity we rely on a mix of self-generated income from onsite activities, an annual grant from Haringey Council, and donations. 100% of the money we make through our events

Local school supports GP practices with PPE

At this time of drastic shortages of PPE for NHS workers, Alexandra Park School has supplied a group of GP practices in Tottenham with 100 face masks. Teachers in the Design and Technology Department made the face masks using a 3D printer and also su

Big applause for the NHS on 26 March at 8pm

COVID-19 local support - update

Alexandra Ward COVID-19 Mutual Aid Volunteers

This group is co-ordinating voluntary support efforts in the local area. Over the past week it has done a huge amount to channel effectively the many offers of help from local residents. Particular than

The Yard Cafe at Ally Pally station offers help to elderly residents in isolation

From facebook - a local business offering help to 10 vulnerable residents:

Hi Palmers Green and Ally Pally...

We would like to help feed 10 vulnerable people throughout this pandemic. We want to ensure our local community has supported access to nu