Article by a teacher from South London in the Guardian. James McAsh argues that closing schools isn’t the only answer: with proper investment, teachers and pupils could be safe and supported.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/dec/31/go
Read more…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.
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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.
Read more…Details of Muswell Hill businesses that are operating during lockdown
https://muswellbusiness.wordpress.com/local-traders-operating-during-lockdown/
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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.
Read more…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
Read more…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
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.
Read more…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
Read more…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.
Read more…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
Read more…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
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
Read more…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
Read more…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
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