Alexandra Palace theatre appeal in the Standard
Nice to see local resident Suranne Jones supporting the fundraising appeal to refurbish the historic theatre at Alexandra Palace. Good piece in the Evening Standard from last week.
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IMPORTANT: Proposal for increase in commercial events in Alexandra Park
Friends of Alexandra Park have just sent around the proposal below for feedback from its members:
Proposal for increase in commercial events in the Park
The Alexandra Park and Palace management has recently put forward a proposal, for approval by the
Read more…Turn up to protect Pinkham Way: waste plant back on the cards
What: Local plan inspector considers Pinkham Way
When: 1.30pm on Wednesday 31 August
Where: Haringey Civic Centre, N22 8ZW
The Pinkham Way Alliance (PWA) is urging local residents us to show we don’t want a waste sit
Read more…Empty shops and goodbye Giraffe
It's always a shame to see an empty shop, especially when it's a small independent which has been in our community for some time. Does anyone know who or what type of business is moving into the vacant Latters shop on Crescent Road?
On an adjacent n
Read more…TfL response to consultation on Crossrail 2
TfL has published its initial response to the issues raised by the public in the 2015 consultation on Crossrail 2. For Haringey residents, the key issue is whether the railway should be routed via Turnpike Lane and Alexandra Palace, or via Wood Green
Read more…Alert for users of Finsbury Park Station - Wells Terrace entrance to close from July 18
The Wells Terrace entrance to Finsbury Park Station will close from July 18 for three years while major building works take place. According to TfL, the works will provide step-free access in 2018, reduce congestion and improve security and safety. A
Read more…Go Ape planning permission approved
From the Friends of Alexandra Park newsletter we hear that the planning application for a Go Ape High Ropes Course in Alexandra Park has been approved. It is to be sited along the edges of the "upper football field" between what was the western deer
Read more…Dunn's cupcake barometer for the Euro-referendum
Dunn's bakery in Crouch End is at it again - this time with in and out cupcakes for the referendum on the EU.
Alexandra Park Neighbours - help needed with Facebook and Twitter
Alexandra Park Neighbours has a Facebook page and Twitter account, but no volunteers keeping an eye on them. In particular our Facebook page is neglected, and it would be wonderful to find someone with social media skills to help keep it lively and r
Read more…Paint spill on Victoria Road/Alexandra Avenue
Horrible mess all over the road and adjoining pavements.
Proposed demolition of house on Maidstone Road
I saw this in Bounds Green earlier today. The new owner of the house on the left is to planning to demolish it and replace it with a number of flats. For further details go to Haringey Council's planning website:
http://www.planningservices.haring
Read more…Mobile beauty therapist Noreen Halley - highly recommended
I'd like to recommend an excellent local beauty therapist, Noreen Halley. No need to schlep off to the high street because Noreen comes to your home and offers the full panoply of services - manicures, pedicures, facials, massage, waxing etc. She use
Read more…The future of Muswell Hill Library
The council is due to consult on the future of Muswell Hill Library. The options are:
- Do nothing – continue with the library as it is, with poor access, no lift etc
- Move the library to the ground floor of the Green Man building in the autumn. Under
Black cat hit by car on Outram Road
A neighbour has just reported seeing a black cat hit by a car on Outram Road in Alexandra Park. The cat had a leopard collar and sadly didn't make it. If anyone knows who the owners are, please let me know and I'll put you in touch with my neighbour.
Read more…Don't forget to VOTE TODAY!
Don't forget to vote today! Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm, so loads of time to get that vote in. There's talk that the turn-out will be pitifully low though Alexandra Ward usually bucks the national trend with a much higher proportion of
Read more…Safer crossings at junction of Alexandra Park Road with Colney Hatch Lane N10
Great news from local campaign group Cross Safe N10, which has been campaigning for safer crossings at local traffic danger spots for the past three years. The new crossings at Alexandra Park Road and Colney Hatch Lane are up and running, and should
Read more…Litter near Alexandra Palace Station
Such a depressing sight - litter everywhere by the Bedford Road entrance to Alexandra Palace station. I never actually see anyone in the act of slinging rubbish over the fence, but there's so much of it now that the area is beginning to resemble a la
Read more…Crouch End Festival 2016 - call out for participants
The organisers of the Crouch End Festival are asking for participants and volunteers for this summer's event, which runs from June 10-16. If you are a musician, an artist, would like to put on a show or run a food stall, please get in touch.
Statement from Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Officer
Statement made by Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, the national lead for Counter Terrorism Policing
Our thoughts are with the people of Brussels following this morning’s horrific attacks.
As a precaution forces across the UK have increased p
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