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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/
Muswell Hill Foodbank: donations and volunteers needed
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/
Saturday job at Nest
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…National Funding Formula for schools URGENT ACTION REQUIRED
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…Planning application for a 15 meter mobile phone mast next to the Albert Rec
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…Alexandra Palace Go Ape! Opening March 18
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…Electrician - highly recommended
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…Muswell Hill Creatives - call out for new members
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…Roller press wanted for art project - to borrow or buy
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).
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