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…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…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…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…This caught my eye walking past Ally Pally a couple of days ago. For more details see here: http://streatlife.alexandrapalace.com/
I only recently found out that Muswell Hill has a foodbank, based in Pembroke Road. It needs donations of food and volunteers to help run it. For more information, please see their website:
https://muswellhill.foodbank.org.uk/
Spotted on Facebook, a Saturday job for a serious crafter:
Looking for a shop assistant to work every other Saturday 10-6. Must have good knowledge of knitting, yarn and fabric and great interpersonal skills. Please contact info@nestknitting.com if
Read more…Like many others, yesterday I received a letter from the head teacher of my child's school. It explains in the clearest terms what actions we can take to pressure the government to rethink its proposed National Funding Formula. This will leave pretty
Read more…Here's an email I got from a neighbour earlier today:
Subject: Planning application for an antennae in the Rec
Apologies to those of you who are receiving this for a second time from me …
A planning application for an antennae on the edge of the Recr
Read more…The Junior Go Ape in Alexandra Park opens later this month, though when I walked past yesterday it looked as thought there was still a lot of work to be done.
Further details here: https://goape.co.uk/days-out/alexandra-palace
Read more…Kiernan Day
WKD Electrical Specialists
119 Powys Lane
N13 HJ
07958 774160
Email (and he's good at responding): day307@btinternet.com
Recommended by my next-door neighbours, Kiernan did a number of jobs to a very high standard. Reasonable rates to
Read more…Calling all creatives! Muswell Hill Creatives (you'll have seen their work in Fringe, or at pop-up markets in Muswell Hill) are looking for new designer makers to join their carefully curated collective.
If you're passionate about quality craftsmans
Read more…This is a long shot but my son needs a roller press for his 3D origami art project. If you by any chance have one in your loft - or know someone who has one, please do get in touch. We'd love to borrow or even buy it (they are v expensive on eBay).
Read more…VALENTINE'S FREE PRIZE DRAW!!
Possibly THE most romantic dance sequence (and probably the most imitated at weddings) Johnny and Baby have inspired many couples to take up dancing. What could be more romantic than you and your loved one learning to
(Update from the Friends of Alexandra Park newsletter)
Premises license update
There was a full house at the public meeting in the palace organised by Louise Stewart, chief executive of the Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust, on the 31st of
Haringey Migrant Support Centre is looking for volunteers for their Monday drop-in and in the office (on Wednesdays).
Do you want to help disadvantaged migrants and destitute migrant families living in your local area?
Are you interested in learnin
Read more…A lovely Christmas present is that Alexandra Park Neighbours now has 600 members (welcome Susan Jones)!
Read more…A young teenage boy who lived in the Calais ‘Jungle’ and recently arrived in England told Help Refugees: "While I was in the Jungle camp, everyday people came with boots and coats, food and gloves. We had nothing. We would have died without their kin
Read more…Beautiful flowers received yesterday from The Kitchen Table Florist in Muswell Hill. This is a small very local business that I've used a couple of times now and highly recommend. Also one for the 'Hidden High Street' page.
