Wombling on the Rec
Lots of fantastic work yesterday litter picking on the Albert Rec. I'm not sure how many bags of rubbish were collected but there were plenty of Wombles in action and the park looked very much better afterwards.
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Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator needed for Outram Road
After 40 years living in Outram Road, Christine is moving on which means there is a vacancy for the street's Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator. According to Christine, it's not remotely arduous. Simply forward occasional messages from Pauline who is t
Read more…Milkmen - highly recommended
I thought it was about time I gave our wonderful milkmen a shout out. I've been using Steve of Palace Dairies for years and really appreciate getting my milk in glass bottles. Steve and Tony deliver three times per week early in the morning, and can
Read more…Muswell Hill Library - latest news
In Summer 2016, Haringey Council organised a public consultation on the future of Muswell Hill Library. They listed only two possible options; either the library would stay as it is, with no future budget for minor improvement works, such as a lift a
Read more…Alexandra Palace - update on restoration of Victorian Theatre
I recently received a welcome update on the works to restore the wonderful Victorian Theatre inside Alexandra Palace. Funds are still urgently needed so if you haven't donated already, there is still time to be a part of this remarkable project.
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Vote for Alexandra Park!
Keep Britain Tidy runs a public vote to find the most popular of the parks which have gained a Green Flag. The voting has just opened. Please vote here. There are no details to fill in – just find Alexandra Palace Park (as Keep Britain Tidy call th
Read more…Can You Spot the Odd One Out? Children's competition for the summer holiday
Can You Spot the Odd One Out?
Children's competition from the Muswell Hill and Fortis Green Residents' Association
From 22nd July to 31st August
The Odd One Out is a MHFGA summer competition for children to spot mystery objects in selected Muswell
Raising funds for the Alexandra Palace restoration appeal - vintage stall at the Pavilion cafe, Sunday July 16
I'm joining the Summer Arts and Crafts sale at the Pavilion cafe tomorrow with a stall selling vintage bits, jewellery and accessories in aid of the Alexandra Palace theatre restoration fund. So please come by and say hello and nab a bargain for a br
Read more…Pump needed for air bed
My in-laws are coming to stay later this week and we will need to blow up a borrowed air-bed. Does anyone have one of those brilliant fairly heavy duty bicycle pumps that make light work of this kind of job? Many thanks, Susie
Read more…Palace Gates summer fete at the Triangle
Here are a few pictures from Sunday's wonderful summer fete at the Triangle, organised by the Palace Gates Residents' Association. Huge thanks go to those who worked hard to make it such a success.
Good news about Pinkham Way
Here's the latest update from the Pinkham Way Alliance:
Good news. The Inspector’s final report on the Council’s Local Plan is out. There’s much for us to celebrate.
Thank you again for your support at the hearing last August, and in the consultatio
Read more…We've got the London walk with the greatest views
It's official - we've got the best "London walk with the greatest view"!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/london/articles/the-london-walk-with-the-greatest-views/
Room needed for Monday - Thursday nights only
A very lovely friend of a friend is taking a new job in London with lots of travel but based in Southgate. She will be looking for somewhere to stay Monday - Wednesday nights. Does anyone in the Ally Pally/neighbouring areas want a cash in hand profe
Read more…Important news about planning application consultations
Spotted on HarringayOnline is news that Haringey Council will no longer send you a letter informing you when a neighbour has lodged a planning application. So until recently, if a near neighbour was planning a loft conversion or extension, for exampl
Read more…Premises licence application for events in Alexandra Park
From the April newsletter of the Friends of Alexandra Park:
The Haringey Licensing sub-committee held a hearing on April 20 into the Alexandra Palace application for a premises licence for events to be held in the Park, up to a maximum of 42 days. O
Read more…Roman blinds - good local maker?
I need to replace the Roman blind in my son's room and would appreciate recommendations for someone who would do a good job. Many thanks, Susie
Read more…Hornsey waterworks threatened by development
Quentin Given, coordinator of Tottenham and Wood Green Friends of the Earth posted this article on HarringayOnline. I thought I'd nab it and re-post it here given that the public consultation on Haringey's Local Plan ends on April 28th (see below f
Read more…Street food and craft beer festivals at Ally Pally this summer
This caught my eye walking past Ally Pally a couple of days ago. For more details see here: http://streatlife.alexandrapalace.com/
