Eternally grateful to our brilliant electrician, who saved us from having a very cold holiday. We woke up on December 27th to find that the electrical supply to the boiler had failed, which meant no heating or hot water. I emailed Kiernan on the off-
Read more…Welcome news - Friends of Alexandra Park are planning to improve the appearance of the Alexandra Park Road entrance to Alexandra Park. I hope it goes well and I look forward to seeing the results.
The Haringey reuse charity called Restore Community Project went out of business earlier this year.
There is currently a scam operating in Haringey where the old Restore phone number has been taken over by a rogue company which is trading under the
Read more…Does anyone know what happened to the amazing window boxes that were attached to the railings outside Bounds Green tube station? They were so wonderfully planted and tended, and then one day last month I noticed they'd all completely gone. I never ac
Read more…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.
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…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…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…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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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
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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
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…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…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.
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…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/
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…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
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