Local News is our Aim THE Professional Sales & Lettings AT COMPETITIVE RATES 020 8444 5222 [email protected] August 2009 No. 191 20p ARCHER ISSN 1361-3952 where฀sold A community newspaper for East Finchley run entirely by volunteers. Long wait is over for Long Lane Pasture By Diana Cormack The oficial opening of Long Lane Pasture took place in such beautiful weather it seemed that nature itself approved of this long awaited day. For the last 11 years volun- from Barnet Council at a are bird feeding stations, an teers have struggled to keep the peppercorn rent. Ann Brown, easy walking grassland trail place open for people to enjoy. chairwoman of the Trust, pre- plus a hard standing path and Barnet Council purchased the sented the Mayor of Barnet seating area. Pasture in 1912 and the public Brian Coleman with 25 Access to the area, which is used it until the 1980s, when symbolic peppercorns when bordered by the Northern line proposed construction work on he performed the opening and the North Circular Road, the North Circular Road jeop- ceremony on 19 June. In her is by a footpath on Long Lane ardised its future. A campaign speech she thanked the mayor opposite the ire station. The to stop the council selling the for his long and valued sup- Pasture is open to the public land for housing led to the crea- port of the scheme, which he between 10am and 5pm on Sat- tion of the Long Lane Pasture described as “a dream come urdays and Sundays (no dogs, Action Group in 1998. Since true”. please) and there is a regular 2004, with help from the Big This remnant of historic programme of events. Groups, Lottery Fund and local dona- Finchley Common is now particularly schools and youth tions, the group has worked a wildlife refuge. Its ponds groups, are welcome by hard to prepare the over- attract native amphibians, birds arrangement. Volunteer work grown site for the community and dragonlies whilst a variety is on Saturdays at 10am. If you to visit. of wild lowers, brambles and wish to join in, make a donation Peppercorn Pasture bushes sustain bees, butter- or need more information call Victor Martinez takes tea on the Trafalgar Now they have succeeded lies and other insects. There 020 8346 5011.

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Photos wanted Big event coming soon to call us FREE on 0800 279 3463 for THE ARCHER Stanley Field WE ARE STILL SELLING STANDARD GLS LIGHTBULBS By Rob Robertson Calendar 2010 The Finchley Community Development Trust is planning Do you have a photo that PEDESTAL AND to put a big event on the Stanley Road Playing Field in DESK FANS captures something special the second half of September. We hope it will help us + about East Finchley? People, PORTABLE in our campaign to persuade Barnet Council that the AIR CONDITIONING places or plain oddities, THE Stanley Road site should be retained for sporting and UNITS ARCHER is looking for 12 bril- recreational use. liant new photos to be in our www.everything-electrical.com calendar for 2010. Details are yet to be A flyer for this event, 38 HIGH ROAD, EAST FINCHLEY, LONDON N2 9PJ - Tel: 020 8444 7994 inalised but we hope local giving the time and date, will This year’s calendar was a school children will be able be circulated in early August sell-out success and raised more to take a shot against a top and there will be more details than £2,000 for local neighbour- player from one of London’s in the next issue of THE ARCHER. hood charity Contact. We hope Premier League clubs in a If you would like a copy of the to raise cash for another good penalty shoot-out competi- lyer or would like more infor- cause in 2010. tion. We also hope a player mation about our proposals for ……………………..The Right Choice If you have a photo you’re from Middlesex County the playing ield, contact me Estate Agents – Valuers - Residential Sales – Lettings –Management – Cyprus Properties proud of, we’d love to see it. 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N2 9PN Air-Conditioning - Recharge & Servicing Please email your photos to [email protected] clearly 020 8883 0033 Mechanical repairs, tyres, marking the email Archer Cal- bodywork, clutches, exhausts endar and giving a few details about where or why they were [email protected] MOTs by appointment taken. The September closing 109 Fortis Green East Finchley London N2 9HR date is coming up fast so get Estate Agents and Valuers - Established 1767 Tel: 020 8883 9707 / 0023 Fax: 020 8482 9179 your photos in now. Thanks. • Visit your community newspaper on-line at www.the-archer.co.uk • 2 AUGUST 2009 THE ARCHER - 08717 334465 THE ARCHER USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS PO BOX 3699 Councils Hospitals Help the Aged 0808 800 6565 LONDON N2 8JA Barnet Council: Barnet General 0845 111 4000 Crime Admin/Town Hall 020 8359 2000 Coppetts Wood 020 8883 9792 Emergency 999 42 Church Lane, London N2 8DT. 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Do you have an idea for a logo or emblem that will capture Diana Cormack There will be no formal called Date Plaques of East the essence of Cherry Tree Wood? If so, then get designing Daphne Chamberlain organisation or meetings and Finchley and building a col- for a competition run by the Friends of Cherry Tree Wood, the projects will be funded lection of 100 historical views in conjunction with the London Borough of Barnet. through donations, grants and from which we then produced Winners will see their N2 9QH, or electronically to SUB฀EDITORS the sale of products and mate- postcards. designs used on plaques to be [email protected]. Ann Bronkhorst rial. There will be no physi- If you have any old photos placed at the entrances to the The closing date for entries is 1 Wendy Devine cal collection, only digitised or publications about East park to welcome visitors. The September 2009 and the Friends images or facsimilies held by Finchley that we could borrow overall winning design will of Cherry Tree Wood hope to Pam Kent a number of local groups and to digitise, or ideas for further also be used by the Friends of announce the winners at their archives. projects do contact me at roger. Cherry Tree Wood as the basis AGM later that month. PRODUCTION฀EDITOR Our first projects have [email protected] or of a new logo for the group. included production of a poster telephone 020 8444 4652. The organisers hope to attract THE ARCHER needs volunteer Alison Roberts entrants spanning a wide age- distributors for The Grange Planning Applications range with separate categories Distribution takes place once a PICTURE฀EDITOR for those 14 and over, 9 to 13 month. A typical round takes 30-45 retention of facade and part of side year olds and those 8 and under. mins to deliver. For details contact Barnet Council elevation and construction of house Mike Rubens 5 Beaumont Close, N2. The organisers want people to be 020 8883 0433 or Erection of 2130mm high brick bound- with accommodation in basement and as creative as possible so there are roof space. [email protected] FINANCE฀&฀ ary wall onto Great North Road, few set rules. returning onto The Bishops Avenue 1 Twyford Avenue, N2 Single storey side and rear exten- However, you need to remem- ADVERTISING with dwarf wall and painted railings ber that the design will be used as backed by privet hedging to remainder sions, following demolition of existing John Dearing rear conservatory. a logo so it needs to be something of The Bishops Avenue. that can be reduced in size. For this Bishop Douglass RC High School, Haringey Council 27 Aylmer Road, N2 reason, it is best not to use words DISTRIBUTION Hamilton Road, N2 although “Cherry Tree Wood” or Erection of a free-standing canopy to Partial demolition of existing prop- Toni Morgan playground. erty and erection of new two storey “Welcome to Cherry Tree Wood” Anna King 44 Church Vale, N2 detached house with accommoda- can be incorporated. Single storey side and rear exten- tion in roof space along with new Entries can be submitted on Pam Kent sions separate vehicular crossover onto paper to 88 Summerlee Avenue, East Finchley Station, Great North Aylmer Road. 24 Beech Drive, N2 PRINTED฀BY Road, N2 Installation of ‘tactile’ paving slabs Erection of single storey detached Sharman & Co Ltd along all platform edges. timber building in rear garden (retro- OSTEOPATHY 6-16, 18-28, 30-101, 103-113, 115-125, spective application). 127-137 Elmshurst Crescent, N2 107 Fortis Green, N2 Thank you to The Bald Replacement of existing windows and Display of one illuminated fascia sign, at Faced Stag for providing doors with new white UPVC windows one internally illuminated projecting sign and one internally illuminated sign us with a meeting place. and doors. 312 Long Lane, N2 box. Removal of steel gate/boarded up The Twyford Practice Conversion of ground loor ofices into window to front elevation and replace- THE ARCHER team wishes ment with security shutters and new to thank all the generous one self-contained lat with associated Osteopathic consultation and treatments internal alterations and external altera- high level gable wall panelling. in Fortis Green, N2. people who give up their tions to front and rear elevations. 9 Lynmouth Road, N2 spare time, in all weather, Newstead Children’s Centre, 1 Fal- Replacement of existing timber / to deliver the paper for us. lows Close, N2 single-glazed windows with double- Robin Kiashek, Installation of roof light and replace- glazed grade A virgin UPVC windows. Alterations to include closing external Your contributions ment of timber fencing. Osteopath and Naturopath, 1-12 and 17-20, Pulham Avenue, N2 entrance. If you have a story for us, please Replacement of existing windows 13 Southern Road, N2 Bsc (Hons), Ost Med., contact us at the above address. and doors with new UPVC windows Demolition of existing rear extension and doors. and erection of new rear extension at Comments to THE ARCHER may ground loor level N.D., M.R.N. be published unless clearly 14A Sedgemere Avenue, N2 Conversion of existing loft space into 29 Southern Road, N2 marked ‘Not for publication’ Internal alterations to convert prop- For appointments: within the text. habitable room including formation of rear dormer window. erty into single dwelling house with please phone 020 8815 0979 Copy deadlines 2 The Bishops Avenue, N2 other alterations to rear of property Conversion of existing garage into to improve appearance. or visit: September issue: 14 August habitable room, including external 23 Western Road, N2 October issue: 11 September alterations. Erection of rear dormer window and www.robinkiashek.co.uk insertion of three Velux windows to November issue: 16 October Overbrook, 24 The Bishops Ave, N2 for further information Partial demolition of house and front roof slope. 3 THE ARCHER - 08717 334465 AUGUST 2009 Peter’s ultimate saddle challenge Support for plans to By John Lawrence “I’m inding muscles in my legs that I didn’t know were there,” says casual cyclist turned bike obsessive Peter Noble. Not surprising, after three challenges that would tranform pavilion test the mettle of even the most committed saddle fan. By Stephen Barry Peter, of Brackenbury Road, Plans to convert the derelict pavilion building in Cherry has taken on three mammoth Tree Wood into a new community facility are gathering cycle rides in three months in pace a year after they were launched. Members of the aid of Action Medical Research, Friends of Cherry Tree Wood Pavilion staged a public a charity that funds research consultation exercise about the proposed venture on into health conditions affect- Sunday 12 July outside the derelict building. ing babies and children. Planning permission is being “We are delighted that He is raising money in sought to convert the pavilion the vast majority of people memory of his daughter into a new community facil- who came along on Sunday Michaela, who was born early ity incorporating a café and positively supported the draft at 31 weeks in 1999. She died educational and holistic well- plans. There was a handful of from complications from a being centre, with the accent on objections from residents living liver transplant 12 days after healthy eating and living. The close to the pavilion and we will her second birthday. pavilion would be run on a not- take their concerns about pos- for-proit basis by Sally-Anne sible noise and access problems Peter’s wife Dorit and eight- Wigield, who runs the park’s into consideration before the year-old son Zac are backing popular Lazy Sally Café. planning application is made him all the way. Pavilion makes Friends to Barnet Council.” Ride 24 The Friends of Cherry Tree An appeal for funding for the He took part in the 100- Wood Pavilion, a group of local project is being made to Parks mile Suffolk Sunrise ride in residents, has been formed to for People, under the National May, before joining a team of support the venture. Lottery Heritage Fund, to enable friends in the Ride 24 Challenge Committee member Rich building work to go ahead. in June, a non-stop 24-hour Sparks, of Southern Road, said: The Friends group relay event around the track at “We support Sally in her plans has set up a website at Donsfold Aerodrome in Surrey, to transform what is currently www.foctwpavilion.org.uk to home of BBC’s Top Gear test keep residents up-to-date with an eyesore into a community track. There, Peter rode 196km the progress of the proposed facility that East Finchley can in under eight hours. be proud of. scheme. Hospital will be demolished By Janet Maitland Finchley Memorial Hospi- and extra playing space for a East End Road medical tal building will be decom- nearby primary school.” centre Peter Noble is heading for Paris on two wheels. Photo by John missioned and knocked Effects on GPs and THE ARCHER also raised the Lawrence down as soon as the new patients issue of the proposed polyclinic hospital on Bow Lane play- Although GPs don’t have on the site of Finchley Manor “It was utterly exhausting mute into central London, he ing ields, North Finchley, to move to the new hospital, Garden Centre on East End but thrilling,” he said. “None of never thought he’d hear himself is completed. Alison Blair, those in poor premises may Road. Planning permission was us had ever done anything like say that. acting Chief Executive of otherwise ind it dificult to given for this last year, following it before. We had no race plan There is still plenty of time to NHS Barnet, gave the news meet the required quality, a consultation process that Barnet but once there we got caught up support Peter and this extremely in an exclusive interview access, and infection control PCT did not respond to. A spokes- in the whole atmosphere.” worthwhile cause. Sponsor him standards. person from the PCT said at the London to Paris at www.action.org.uk/sponsor/ with THE ARCHER. time that they had “no objections peternoble “Although we appreciate Alison Blair acknowledged “a doddle” concerns about increased travel to these proposals at this stage”. The inal challenge for Peter the community attachment to “We wouldn’t close the door times for patients. She said: “As is the London to Paris cycle ride, it, Finchley Memorial Hospital if it would improve local serv- GP practices move into the new which was taking place as THE building has no architectural ices,” said Alison Blair. “But value,” she said. “We’ve asked hospital, some people will have ARCHER went to press on 22 to travel further to see a doctor, any new medical centre would the architects to incorporate the only be given an NHS contract July. He and two friends will and others less. We’re talking historic plaques and other arte- if it itted into our overall strat- be travelling up to 80 miles a to Transport for London about facts into the new building. We egy, was within our budget, and day over four days between the also appreciate that the hospi- possible demand for a small bus didn’t have a negative impact on two capitals. tal is a war memorial, so one service.” local GP practices. However, if “After Ride 24, London to suggestion is for a memorial The new Finchley Memo- the site was purchased by the Paris will be a doddle,” joked garden in the new green space rial Hospital will continue as private sector, we would have Peter, 43. As a man whose long- that will be created.” a community hospital, but its no involvement.” est ride was his seven-mile com- Alison Blair also explained services will be expanded to that the green space would provide GP services, diagnostic include the part of the playing services, pharmacy dispensing, EAST FINCHLEY ELECTRICAL ields not taken up by the new urgent (unbooked) care, out- building. “We’re talking to patient clinics, general health ALWAYS LOWERING PRICES local people about how best to advice and specialist clinics. 16" PEDESTAL FANS £16.50 use this chunk of unused space. The new hospital is planned to open in 2012. 12" DESK FANS £12.50 Options include a cycle track Also available in chrome and other sizes LOCAL COUNCIL APPROVED CONTRACTOR & RETAILER IHROAD HIGH Nicky Sharp For all your electrical needs in the home, KITCHENER ROAD HUNTINGDON we turn up on time, guarantee our work ROAD Osteopathy Clinic and are unbeatable value. 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Do the same with your tains closed as this is a sure sign tools and garden furniture to the house is empty. Use auto- prevent them from being used matic timer switches to turn on to break into your home. some of your lights when it goes Don’t leave valuables, like dark. Ask a friend or neighbour laptops, DVD players or mobile to collect mail, water plants and phones where they can be seen generally keep an eye out for through windows. Consider you. Let them have your spare itting a letterbox cage, which keys, but don’t put your name prevents burglars from putting or address on the keys. their hands through and trying Leonor Stjepic, second from the left, and colleagues receive the HealthInvestor award from Michael Avoid discussing holiday the latches from the inside. plans where strangers may For more information about Portillo. Photo courtesy of HealthInvestor hear details of your absence home security please contact from home. Consider leaving us. The Safer Neighbourhood Credit important documents and valu- ofice is at 113 High Road, N2 Raft of survival able items with the bank or other 8AG. You can phone us on 020 Recent news stories have stressed staying safe in the sun family members. 7161 9014 or 07887 632767, and the importance of applying sun protection properly. card scam Cut the lawn before you go email us at EastFinchley.snt Many of the facts quoted are based on the work of the An urgent warning has and trim back any plants that @met.police.uk or talk to the only medical research group in the world looking at how come from Barnet police burglars could hide behind. If Police Community Support effectively sunscreens protect us against UVA damage. about a new attempted you normally leave valuables Oficers (PCSOs) you see on This group is run by a UK char- that, as a result of a legacy, it fraud against the elderly. like bicycles in your shed, patrol. Happy holidays. ity called RAFT (Restoration of owns its own building within Suspects ring elderly vic- Appearance and Function Trust), Mount Vernon Hospital so our tims to inform them that whose CEO for the last two years overheads are low. their credit card has been Hoax callers on the line has been Leonor Stjepic, who lives “However, we do not used in fraudulent circum- By Janet Maitland in East End Road. receive government funding stances and that they will If you get a call from BT telling you that your bill needs RAFT is an independent for this work. Our skin cancer send a plain clothes police paying and if you don’t pay up your line will be cut off charity working to prevent and research is funded by dona- immediately, don’t pay. It is deinitely a hoax. improve the treatment of major tions from the public. Without oficer to recover the card The fake BT oficial says been told that their card has been traumas such as burns, wounds the help of the public this work and PIN number for inves- that if you do not pay, not declined and have then provided and cancers of the skin. Its work cannot go ahead.” tigation. only will you be disconnected all the details from another card. was recognised by the annual For further information on After impersonating a police but reconnection will cost you One victim provided details from national HealthInvestor Awards skin cancer or on RAFT’s work oficer and collecting the card £75, and you will be given a new seven cards. where RAFT was joint winner visit www.raft.ac.uk or write and PIN number they withdraw number. If you say you don’t Just keeps you of the Third Sector Award. to Leonor at RAFT, Leopold large sums of money from the owe anything because you pay victim’s account. Please do not hanging on… Muller Building, Mount by direct debit, the caller tells The scam depends on you Urgency hand over your credit card or Vernon Hospital, Northwood, you it’s failed. forgetting that they called you With cases of skin cancer PIN to anyone. quadrupling since the 1970s HA6 2RN. If you say you don’t believe in the irst place. This means and almost ive people a day them, the caller tells you that that until they hang up, you dying from melanoma in the they will suspend the line and cannot make calls. The caller UK, RAFT’s research into the Seen and heard you should try to make a call just waits till you’ve tried to prevention and cure of skin after 15 seconds. When you do ring out, then hangs up and this, the line is dead. You hang cancer is becoming increas- Litter-picker extraordinaire calls you back again. Walking between Shakespeare Gardens and the High up and they call you back a BT are aware of this scam ingly urgent but is hampered minute later. Convinced, you by lack of funds. Road every day is an anonymous one-woman street- and have advised anyone who cleaning machine. pay by card, thereby giving the receives such a call to notify the “Like many other charities, hoaxer all your card details. This smartly dressed lady bins it. Baronsmere Road, in police and to call the Nuisance we are affected by the current Some victims have even economic climate and have seen picks up other people’s litter particular, dismays her but Call Bureau on 0800 411 422. our income go down,” says from pavements and gutters, instead of just grumbling she Leonor. “RAFT is fortunate pops it into a carrier bag and tackles the problem. Imagine our streets if 10, 50 or 100 of us took to regular Mugging in Church Lane litter-picking. By Janet Maitland A woman was mugged on her way home in Church Lane at about 11.30pm on 30 June. She was pushed over and her bag was snatched. The suspect led the scene on a scooter driven by another man. Both men were wearing crash helmets. A 20-year-old man was arrested ing for witnesses to the offence. and bailed the following day. The Anyone with information suspects are believed to have been should call Barnet Police on 0300 in the area for some time prior to the 123 1212 or Crimestoppers anony- incident and police are still appeal- mously on 0800 555111. East Finchley Baptist Church Just off the High Road in Creighton Avenue N2 Sunday Mornings at 10.30 am For more information please contact the Church Office Tel: 8883 1544 (Minister: Simon Dyke) Visitors always welcome 5 THE ARCHER - 08717 334465 AUGUST 2009 My hour of fame on the fourth plinth When Victor Martinez (pictured on page 1) applied to be one of the people to stand on the empty fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square as part of Anthony Gormley’s public art project, he imagined his chances of winning a place were slim. But soon after submitting his every hour 24 hours a day. The name he was told he had been only rules are that they must be picked from thousands of entries alone on the plinth and can only to take a prime 5-6pm slot on the use what they can carry. very irst day of the project. Victor, 38, said the reaction Art director Victor, who lives from the crowds around him was off East End Road, had to think exciting. He also met Gormley fast about what he was going to on the irst day and received a lot do with his hour of fame because of attention from the media. Photo by Margaret Johnson. the date was only days away. “It was sunny before I started Celebrating London and sunny afterwards but it Selling your car? He opted to explore people’s rained while I was on there,” he Litter patrol ideas of Britishness and to trace said. “When I was playing some Staff and eco-councillor the history of London through of the music, I had to compete Beware charges! pupils from Martin Pri- lyrics and poetry by reading with a bagpiper who decided to By Diana Cormack mary School got out their poems by William Blake and play down in the square. Judging by a look round the area, not a lot of people grippers and sacks to take playing music by The Kinks, “People down below loved know that in some parts of Barnet it is illegal to put a part in the national Big Lily Allen and UK hip hop acts it. One lady passed by when “for sale” sign in a vehicle. Tidy Event by litter pick- I was reading William Blake on a wind-up gramophone. Recently a young lady left her gation proved that the CEO had ing in Cherry Tree Wood and recognised the poem but Artist Gormley’s project for car in a Summerlee Avenue park- not placed the required warning couldn’t tell where it was earlier in the summer the fourth plinth runs until Octo- ing bay overnight with a notice in notice. As the correct procedures term. ber. A different member of the coming from, until she looked the window advertising its sale. were not followed, Barnet Council public will stand on the plinth up and saw me.” The following morning she had has refunded her £50. They stress been issued with a Penalty Charge that if any resident feels they One moment Notice (PNC) for “using a vehicle in have received a PNC unfairly, Bus ight goes on a parking place in connection with they should contact the borough By Daphne Chamberlain the sale or offering or exposing for parking team immediately so that in time By Betti Blatman Has East Finchley given up the ight for another bus sale of goods when prohibited”. their case can be reviewed and a service along the High Road? The answer is an emphatic This ruling appears on the bor- decision taken prior to making On 7 August, we will all no, judging by last month’s Bus Watch meeting at the ough website and on the Condi- payment. experience a very special tions of Use for Visitor Vouchers, THE ARCHER asked why there moment in time. This Constitutional Club. The meeting resulted in several principally to prevent traders, resi- were no street signs about the new members, who contributed some thought-provok- isn’t something that most dent or otherwise, from monopo- ruling and if any other London people will care about, or ing ideas. lising parking spaces. However, boroughs or local authorities had Next step even know about, but it’s The group intends to gain the borough became aware that this policy. Barnet Council replied: still worth sharing. support from the three hospitals The group decided that to keep residents genuinely selling their “The Orders that introduced this along the 263 route, and from up pressure on TfL the next step At five minutes and six own cars were receiving PNCs. parking contravention in May 2007 seconds after 4am on 7 August business concerns such as the was to enlist London Travelwatch From August 2008 Civil Enforce- were published in newspapers and 2009, the time and date will be Leisure Park. on their side. Secretary Hazel Bur- ment Oficers (CEOs) were told on the Council’s own website. We (drum roll, please): 04:05:06 The Greens’ Noel Lynch con- nett is inviting representatives to to place a warning on such cars are unaware of any other local irmed that his party are continu- the next Bus Watch meeting. to give a 24 hour opportunity for authorities which use their powers 07/08/09! OK, maybe it’s no ing their campaign for another Meanwhile, Hazel wel- the sign to be removed before a under the Road Trafic Regulation big deal, except this will never route along the High Road from comes any ideas, suggestions PNC is issued. Act 1984 to combat nuisance for happen again in our lifetimes. It North Finchley to serve the Royal or complaints. Please call 020 residents of traders using parking will be the year 3009 before this Refund moment comes round again. Free. 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Recently I met a friend at The Archer she was particularly the Lazy Sally Café and, to our surprise, delighted, as she had never won any- we found the graded steps that took one thing before. down to the loos had been replaced by The answers to the picture compe- a ramp. I’m delighted to say I’m able to tition were: 1) Viceroy Close, behind take my chair all the way into the hand Budgens; 2) Tony’s Continental; 3) washing area. Islington and St Pancras Cemetery; It is good to see the council has done 4) Lazy Sally 5 this work, and I know I speak for many Café, Cherry other women who had problems with Tree Wood; the steps. Wish you were here 5) Phoenix However, there are a few things that Eighty per cent of Barnet residents are satis- Cinema. need addressing: the lack of light and the fied with the borough as a place to live, accord- T h a n k lack of vandal proof loo paper holders. ing to figures published by Barnet Council. you to eve- I think the only way to stop vandalism and theft in both the ladies and gents Eighty-three per cent answered positively when ryone who entered. is to have loor to ceiling iron gates at asked if people from different backgrounds got on the entrances to stop anyone getting in well together in Barnet. Fifty-seven per cent felt that after, say, 6pm. they belonged to their neighbourhood. Fifty-one per cent described Mike Freer, leader of Barnet themselves as satisied with the Council, said the overall mes- Power to the people council, although 81 per cent sage from the survey was “We By Caroline Broome Sunshine said it was “doing a good job”. like it here”. The East Finchley Village Residents’ Association (EFVRA) has a raft of new members after running a stall at the Community for Festival in June. Everything in the garden is rosy Our volunteers who manned By Janet Maitland the stall were greeted with children’s Last year, my garden opened under the National Gardening Scheme for the irst time. much enthusiasm and encour- Back gardens are intimate places. The experience of letting strangers peer into every agement. We increased our corner is about as relaxing as inviting them to read your old love letters. After all, membership by 50% on the hospice ‘show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are’ (Alfred Austin 1907). day, and now have almost 150 A holiday company has A few days before the local residents signed up, spread brought some sunshine to opening, I still had so much across N2, from Fortis Green to the Noah’s Ark Children’s still to do I was contemplat- East End Road. Hospice by sponsoring an ing pretending to be out on Local issues extra nursery nurse for the big day. Then Amateur Many parents of young one year. Gardening got in touch to ask families, new to the area, were Olympic Holidays, based if they could feature my garden pleased there was an organisa- in North Finchley, has chosen in their magazine. tion that could offer supportive the north London hospice to Photoshoot action regarding local issues, receive £34,000 through its My ego got the better of such as secondary school Childcare Fund. The extra my nerves. The photographer, placement allocations and Safe nurse will enable Noah’s Ark Jacqui Hurst, arrived the fol- Routes to Schools. to reach more families in the lowing morning and spent the Another issue raised by Barnet area. best part of two days taking many visitors to the stall was Noah’s Ark supports life-lim- pictures. I had imagined it the recent decision by Barnet ited children and their families would take an hour at most Council to change the street with hospice services and a com- as my garden is so small, but lighting. Many people were munity programme that helps every time I looked out of the concerned about blocked pave- children in their own homes. window she was crouched ments and sleep deprivation due Olympic’s HR manager behind another bush peering to light pollution. Tracey Collins said: “We are so intently through the lens. The issue that continues pleased to be able to assist such Hundreds of people came to to be of greatest concern to a worthy local cause through the opening. Everyone was very people in the Church Lane our Childcare Fund. We thank complimentary. The afternoon area is the proposal to install our clients, too, who have con- lew by. My head swelled. Lots a mobile phone base station tributed to our fund.” of money was raised for charity. and multiple masts in the Meanwhile, the Noah’s Ark Some plants got trampled in the church tower of Holy Trinity. Family Support Volunteers crush. I didn’t care. Many N2 residents further Scheme is also expanding the This year, on 7 June, I aield from the Church Lane help that the charity can give to opened the garden again. A epicentre of EFVRA were very children and their carers. Already few days before the opening, a keen to add their support by 28 volunteers have qualiied, copy of the magazine arrived signing our objection petition. and 13 have been matched with by recorded delivery. The arti- As a result we now have 239 families. These volunteers offer cle was timed to coincide with signatures, and the number is weekly support in the home the open day. As this had never growing daily. and help families participate in occurred to me, I had long given EFVRA meets next on Noah’s Ark family events. up on them ever publishing it. Monday 14 September at To know more about Noah’s So, I loated up to the ceil- A place to relax: Janet Maitlands cottage garden. the Constitutional Club, Ark or to get involved with its ing with pride as four pages of Photo by John Lawrence The Walks, N2. For fur- services, call 020 8449 8877 or photographs and words about my eyes. If you ever want to see better than it really does, call in ther information, contact visit the Noah’s Ark website at my garden danced in front of your garden looking a whole lot a professional photographer. [email protected]. www.noahsarkhospice.org.uk. 7 THE ARCHER - 08717 334465 AUGUST 2009 Attempted robbery at Dads get their own club By John Lawrence NatWest Calling all dads. If you ind By Janet Maitland yourself at home looking Police are appealing for witnesses and information fol- after young children, per- lowing an attempted robbery at National Westminster haps while your partner Bank in the High Road on Thursday 25 June. is working, you may be At approximately 3.40pm horizontal stripe across it, a dark craving some adult com- two male suspects were inside coloured baseball hat and white pany during the day. Or the bank while a Cash-in-Transit sunglasses. perhaps your children are guard was dropping off money No words were spoken pre-schoolers and you’d bags. As he placed a bag into during the incident and no like to give them a chance to the cash box drum the suspects weapons were used. There have mix with other kids. Either ran at him, assaulted him, and been no arrests. way, a new Dads’ Club is attempted to grab the money “The High Street would getting off the ground. bag. The guard was able to have been very busy at the It has been set up by Lydik turn the drum so that the bag time,” said DC Dawn Bolitho Grynfeltt, of Leicester Road. was safe. The men led from the of Finchley Flying Squad. “I am An HR manager by profession, premises empty handed and ran keen to speak to anyone who when he found himself out of left into Beresford Road. may have seen the suspects work recently he took on the care Suspect one is described as a in the area before or after the of his two young daughters Elke black man, aged between 20-30 incident, particularly anyone and Blanche and quickly realised years, wearing a white polo shirt, who may have seen two men there weren’t many social activi- Join our club: Lydik Grynfeltt with Blanche (left) and Elke. brown/khaki trousers and white of this description in Beresford ties for men like him. Photo by Lois Lawrence trainers. He was also wearing Road or the surrounding area “Mums tend to meet up for to enjoy.” its net wide to Muswell Hill and a dark coloured hat with a lap afterwards.” chats and play sessions much Lydik’s idea is well timed in Highgate, and Lydik is hoping to that covered his neck. Anyone with information more naturally than dads do,” the current economic climate. In set up a regular calendar of get- Suspect two is described is asked to call the Incident said Lydik. “My wife Harriet Leicester Road alone, he knows togethers, ranging from coffee as a black man, aged between Room on 020 8358 1751 or suggested I do something about of three other dads who have lost and a chat, to proper outings. 20-30 years, wearing a grey Crimestoppers anonymously it so I’d like to set something their jobs and are now looking Find out more on his website polo shirt with a red and white on 0800 555 111. up with an open and friendly after their children full time. at http://thedadsclublondon.bl atmosphere for dads and kids The Dads’ Club is spreading ogspot.com Creative writing Community comes together for for wimps By Angela Anderson family fun day The Institute’s open day on the last Saturday of June By Girish Tailor showcased the skills of all the students with stained glass, On Saturday 4 July, the Royal British Legion Club photography, embroidery, music, singing and dance all held a family fun day. The two organisers, Manisha on display. Tailor and Harveen Sehra work in schools and know Pieces we had written in a blank page can feel portentous our creative writing class were but because we started writing the beneits such an event can bring. Their aim was read out by actors Tom Smith from the irst day we found to strengthen community links for the beneit of and Kay Stonham, who is also we’d written something before locals and to promote membership of the club. Situated in Brackenbury Road, our class tutor. we realised it. The fun day included Simaran Punni (aged 6) enjoying a The Institute has a strong the club has been in existence for face-painting, games, Last September, the title of samosa. Photo by Haweena Sehra. the class, Creative Writing for community aspect. In our class over 50 years. It is part of The rafle, bric-a-brac, choco- Wimps, had caught my imagina- we have written pieces inspired Royal British Legion, a UK char- late fountain, a henna tat- made cakes, fruit juice, books tion. I’d always been interested by the Archer statue at the sta- ity that provides inancial, social tooist, snacks and more. and toys at their stall. The best in creative writing but consid- tion and the Phoenix Cinema and and emotional support to millions Janisha Tailor, 15, and Poonam friends worked from 11am to 6pm ered myself too much of a wimp intend to write more about local who have served and are currently Shah, 16, sold delicious hand- baking the 150 cakes. to actually do it; other classes I’d history and local landmarks. serving in the Armed Forces, and taken seemed to be full of people Check The Institute’s web- their dependants. who had no such dificulty. site at www.hgsi.ac.uk. As well Facing that blank page as the creative courses there are Kay, who writes for TV, many others, including modern languages, business and compu- radio and ilm, started the irst ter skills, ESOL, Skills for Life, class by asking about our hopes health and itness, cookery and and fears, what attracted us to teacher training. writing and what we found tricky about the idea, setting up an atmosphere of trust and Do you want to sell your old stuff support which enabled us to on eBay and turn it into cash? explore ideas. This innovative class Are you mystified or worried? includes fun, warm-up exercises Let me help you whether it’s a car and we spend time in each class (we usually get better writing short pieces. 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West End inal By Caterina Incisa James took time out from his busy Nine-year-old Jessica Baker of Holy Trinity School stepped out touring schedule on to the West End stage when she took part in the All England to sing some of his Dance inals at the Peacock Theatre. own songs along According to her mother “I really enjoy it,” said Jessica. with a few cover Nancy, Jessica was always She was competing in seven songs which were “showing off” singing and different categories in the All all a great hit with dancing, often on the living England Dance competition the audience. room table. as THE ARCHER went to press. When Starsailor She recognised her daugh- These included two duets, one received their irst ter’s talent and signed her up tap and one modern, and ive review back in to the Morgan Aslanoff dance troop pieces. summer 2000, the school at the age of four. Jes- Like many girls in her group was hailed sica quickly lourished, aban- dance school Jessica hopes as “the new Cold- doning the living room table to go on to theatre school play” and went on for a stage, and now competes and would love to become to sell well over a at numerous festivals across a professional dancer in either million copies of the south east of England, tap or ballet. She also admits loving their debut disc. rehearsing twice a week for Britain’s Got Talent and would like to The annual four hours. dance on the show. event at the school in East End Road on Friday 10 July Review: provided many attractions for par- ents, pupils, teach- Starsailors James Walsh Harry Potter ers and friends, including an circus skills (including plate auction with an impressive list spinning), sumo wrestling, a and the Half of items to bid for. Children caricaturist, a balloon mod- enjoyed a variety of activi- eller and a DJ for all their ties such as a bouncy castle, favourite songs. Blood Prince (12A) By Letizia Maiavacca Summer activities for After watching Harry Potter and the Half Blood primary school children Prince there is one thing By Diana Cormack of which we can be 100% A new concept in play schemes will take place this summer certain. Harry Potter is at Martin Primary School, Plane Tree Walk. The Summer no longer the young Chill Out Academy offers a range of weekly courses, Tudor style at Tudor School. Photo by Diana Cormack magician who captured including art and craft, cartoons, singing and dancing, his younger fans and drama, fashion, nature and science, sport and yoga to their parents at the very name but a few. They are designed for primary school Tudor style for Tudor beginning of the saga in children who will be aged 5 -10 (Year 1 and above) from 2001. September 2009. School This sixth episode is a The Academy is run by ings (where you book more far more interesting film for By Diana Cormack an older audience, probably Mapalim, an Ofsted-registered than one week or you book Staff at Tudor School dressed in clothes beitting their company which has been in the more than one child). Book- the same people who have business of running holiday ings are for full weeks though school’s name at their annual summer fair on 3 July. grown up together with the play schemes for 10 years. Its there are £20 one-day tasters Henry VIII, his family and servants posed for THE ARCHER actors, sharing the curse staff are experienced, qualiied for which you just turn up with a hawk, courtesy of First Class Falconry who gave and the pleasure of being a and have CRB checks. They on the day (subject to avail- a display to the school that day. teenager… aim to cater for all needs and ability). Mapalim recommend There will be a new look to changes colour from red and It presents a very dark abilities and to give youngsters advance booking with places the uniform at Tudor School after navy to green. It will not, how- atmosphere, a little bit of the chance to experiment, allocated on a irst-come, irst- the summer holidays, when it ever, have a 16th century look! which we already had a taste explore and learn but, above served basis. For more details of in the Prisoner of Azkaban. all, to have fun. contact martina.clarke@map It shows us, too, that it doesn’t The weekly cost is £70 per alim.com or phone 020 7284 Busy month for Manorside matter if you are a magician child with a reduction to £65 3215 or visit www.summerch July was a month of outings and arts for Manorside and can tame anything. When per week for multiple book- illout.co.uk School. Pupils enjoyed an exchange with children from it comes to love, we are all the same, especially grown Akiva School when storytelling and workshops made a up teenagers with a lot of All Saints’ Church, big impact on children throughout the school. hormones. Trips took place to the works that were on display, and Harry is in love with Durham Road, East Finchley Phoenix Cinema, local places available to buy, in the Art Gal- Ginny, but she already has a Church of England of worship and London Zoo. lery for the International Food sort of boyfriend. Hermione Year 6 enjoyed a Junior Citizens Festival. is in love with Ron but he is Sunday masses at 8.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m. Afternoon in Avenue House chased by a new entry, Lav- Weekday masses at 10.00 a.m. Park. Children were treated to Did you know...? ender Brown, who will give Prayer requests are gladly accepted. a school assembly with Spurs him the very first passionate freestyler Billy Wingrove. • Ketchup was sold in the 1830s as medicine. love kiss, and…but hey, we The Parish has a flourishing social life. The annual arts week was don’t want to spoil the plot another great success. A per- • Bubble gum contains rubber. Contact the Vicar, Fr Christopher Hardy, • Celery has negative calories! It takes anymore. on 020 8883 9315. formance of the opera Tosca more calories to eat a piece of celery We were anxiously wait- at the school captivated an than the celery has in it to begin with. ing for the release of this film, All Saints’ also has a strong musical tradition and an audience of more than 200 and our expectations have enthusiastic choir of both adults and children. • Chewing gum while peeling onions children from Manorside and will keep you from crying! been totally and beautifully Experienced singers are always welcome. some neighbouring schools. achieved. It is an exciting Contact Geoffrey Hanson on 020 8444 9214. • The original colour of coca-cola was Trips to the National Gallery green. film and the special effects, http://www.allsaints-eastfinchley.org.uk for Years 2 -5 inspired young • Peanuts are one of the ingredients fortunately, don’t overwhelm artists to produce amazing in dynamite. the story. 9 THE ARCHER - 08717 334465 AUGUST 2009

Proms at St Jude’s By Diana Cormack By Ken Carter We know how to party The 17th season of Proms at St Jude’s in Hampstead When it comes to street par- togethers for many years Being Neighbourhood Watch Garden Suburb featured 16 concerts in nine days, by ties, residents of Summerlee and children have grown coordinator, her newsletters professionals, semi-professionals and newcomers. Gardens are streets ahead. up with summer parties and keep residents well informed They have been holding get- and include party details. The Carducci Quartet was Eastwards to St James’s Guy Fawkes parties as part of their lives. As well as giving A group of neighbours cool-headed and spirited. Away from the Proms at St ensures that relevant informa- Their Haydn ‘Joke’ quartet James’s, Muswell Hill, rounder A bit of people the chance to socialise, tion is distributed, chairs and was delicious and sprightly. architecture and acoustics pro- street parties are also a way of tables are in place and food David Matthews’ 11th quartet duced more mellow sounds. The welcoming new neighbours or and drink supplies are prepared. (a Proms commission) was North London Orchestra mixed ‘Me Time’ saying farewell to those who One thing they can’t organise is easy on the ear, emotionally old playing style and new, and By Helen Drake are moving on. the weather, but this year it was urgent, then still. the North London Chorus Long-term resident Joyce perfect for a Summerlee Gardens At the evening’s peak, Nicola sang with human sound in rich Beauty therapist Mandana Arram probably wouldn’t admit party. Eimer joined the Carducci for exactness. Rarely has Handel likes to welcome each season it, but she could be described as Let THE ARCHER know about Robert Schumann’s Piano sounded so whole-heart- with a new facial, and having been an original “power your street party. Our contact Quintet, whose rousing uplift edly splendid and exuberant. summer 2009 is no excep- behind the throne” to all this. details are on page 2. and beauty were matchless. Unfortunately, the youthful tion. At her open evening One lunch-time, I heard soloists from the Royal Col- in Church Lane on 4 June, newcomers in a mature, lege of Music sounded distant. customers were invited to deeply moving Tchaikovsky I heard Sarah-Jane Brandon sample the products in her Piano Trio in A minor. The occasionally, agreeably. new Pomegranate and Pas- Willow Trio played as one: sion Fruit facial. Jacob Barnes, aged 19, piano, Whose Tempted, this writer put from Canterbury, Freya Creech, herself into Mandana’s capable violin, and Ariana Kashefi, hands for a one-hour facial and cello, both sixth-formers at round is it? a bit of ‘Me Time’. the Purcell School and South By Sippy Azizollah After a steam clean and an Hampstead High School. Cheers! Piers Barnett, of exfoliator, all the lumps and Nicholas Chalmers deftly the Royal Signals, based in bumps in my skin had been led the semi-professional Proms Residents Marcella Strickland, Joyce Arram and Ginny Wilson enjoying the Dorset, was presented with removed. Next, a vitamin serum summer street party. Photo by Guy Redmond. Festival Orchestra and Chorus a cheque for £1,000 by Jason was gently massaged into my in vigorous, bracing voice. This Kitteringham, general man- face before I was encased in a was a live, lean young man’s hydrating mask (a bit strange but take in a clean, austere acoustic. ager of the Five Bells pub in East End Road. you get used to it). Four excellent young soloists, While the mask was work- added lustre. Jane Harrington’s Piers won the cash for taking part in a brewery-run survey com- ing its magic I was given an coloratura (soprano) was bril- expert head and arm massage, liant though strained; Paul petition called Tell Us and Win. It is open to 41 test pubs across which was decadent beyond Carey Jones (baritone) barked belief and worth the price of a ‘Samson’ aria with panache. the country to give pub guests the chance to comment on the stand- the facial alone. Once the mask Hannah Pedley’s serene repose was removed a delicious-smell- (mezzo) was outstanding. ard of food, drinks and service they receive on their visit. ing moisturiser was applied. Piers said: “I was really sur- I left Mandana’s treatment prised that I’d won, as I just did room feeling deeply relaxed Gloves off and calm, ready to face the rest it for fun.” Manager Jason said: Vanilla Skies Hypnotherapy “I’ve been at the Five Bells for the of the busy day ahead. for boxing last ive months, and I’m chuffed Currently, if you book in for Life is what you make it. Why not make it better? that one of my regulars won the a course of four facials you will prize.” There is still time for you receive a further facial for free. I'm a professionally qualified hypnotherapist bout To contact Mandana, telephone able to help with a wide range of issues; A bunch of friends are to have your say, as the competi- tion is running till September. 020 8365 2284. dusting off their boxing *Confidence Building *Weight Control *Exam Nerves*Phobias & Fears gloves to raise money for a KALASHNIKOV KULTUR *Anxiety *Stress *Smoking Cessation *Depression young boy suffering from By Ricky Savage, the voice of social irresponsibility Whatever the problem I offer a free initial consultation. cerebral palsy. The ex-boxers and a Samantha Lawton.Dip.Hyp couple of new recruits, all The day the music didn’t die Tel: 07976 932631 Simms Gardens, East Finchley. from Finchley and Barnet, They say that if you want rock’n’roll immortality you need to www.vanillaskieshypnotherapy.com have organised an evening of live fast, die young and leave a good-looking corpse. Drop- white collar bouts at the Emir- ping dead of a heart attack as your golf cart plunges into a ates Stadium later this month, water feature on the 16th fairway the week before your 75th with a professional MC, ref- birthday doesn’t count. eree and an auction of boxing This is a game for the weird and twisted and I’m just the man for it. LSOLICITORSAYZELLS memorabilia. Jimi Hendrix counts; so do Kurt Cobain, Buddy Holly, Ian Curtis, Janis Money raised from the special Joplin and Otis Redding. All dead before 30, and dying with so much evening on 28 August will sup- more to say. LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY port ive-year-old David Loft- And then there’s Michael Jackson. They say you can’t libel the dead, house and the Rainbow Centre but I’m too twisted to take the easy way out. Yes, it’s weird to call both Would you like your family or friends to be able to help with in Hampshire, where he receives your sons Prince Michael and your daughter after Paris Hilton. Yes, your finances or personal welfare as you get older? treatment. David is a nephew of there is something seriously odd about having so much plastic surgery LAYZELLS SOLICITORS of MUSWELL HILL have been practicing in this area for over 50 years. one of the organisers. that anyone who last saw you when you were 18 wouldn’t recognise Anyone fancying some Please ring our Sally Bentley on 020 8444 0202 if you would like you now. But that’s not the point. to discuss this further - home visits can be arranged if needed. ringside action will be treated to The point is that living fast and dying young only works if your best a three-course meal and wine, days are still in front of you. Michael’s best days were 25 years ago. The plus six bouts, for a ticket price Jackson Five were part of the Motown hit machine and were sensational. KF COMPUTERS & IMAGING of £75. There are also standing Michael matured into something special. 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New and By Sheila Armstrong experienced bowlers welcome. showing their work in homes within and outside N2. In v Keep fit for the Retired on addition, some of them were exhibiting at the Koukan Barnet’s own artsdepot has been voted London’s best neigh- Wednesdays, Christ Church N12. bourhood theatre in the Smooth Radio Love London Awards. Call Bridie 8883 5269 Gallery in the Alexandra Park area. The group show ran vMuswell Hill Bowling Club, Kings from 4 to 12 July, with extended opening hours. At an award ceremony at art and some of the best coffee Ave, N10. New & experienced bowlers the Café de Paris in April it in London. welcome. Tel: 8883 1178. One of the was announced that the North Director Tracey Cooper said: vPilates in East Finchley, qualied pleasures of the teacher. Contact Dee on 8883 7029 Finchley venue had beaten off “We may be on the outskirts but vPilates class Wednesdays, 2.15- EFO Open House stiff competition from the South we’re in the heart of the com- 3.15pm at Youth Theatre, N2. Ring weekends is being Bank and Greenwich Theatre to munity. Winning a Love London Penny Hill 8444 2882. able to chat with win the coveted prize. award is the icing on the cake vTae Kwon Do at The Green Man artists. Sometimes Thursdays 7-9pm 07949 612 706 The aim of the awards, spon- for artsdepot.” vWood Walk, meet 10am at Cherry Tree this delivers a few sored by The Independent and Opened in 2004 at Tally Ho Wood cafe on 1st & 2nd Mon of month surprises. When I ITV’s London Tonight, was to Corner, the venue has two thea- for 1 hr walk, Call 8883 8750. called in at the celebrate London’s hidden tres and an art gallery as well as a v Yoga, breathing & relaxation. Koukan Gallery, Weekly drop-in classes - N2, N6, N10. gems. Judges commended café, bars and education studios. Phone Judy on 07956 375607. exhibitor Philip artsdepot for its high quality It celebrates its ifth birthday in v Yoga, pregnancy yoga, meditation Vallentin was theatre, music, comedy, dance, October. classes. Call Sunnah 07941 321 772 or doing the honours. Art by Philip Vallentin see www.stretchingpeople.co.uk. Invited to lift a MUSIC, DANCE & beautiful black glass and gold in interior design. She wants Review: Call Me Madam By Sheila Armstrong CREATIVE ARTS leaf piece, I was stunned by its to show things that people v Art Classes. For info call Henry on weight as well as interested in would like to have in their The Theatre Upstairs at the Gatehouse pub in Highgate 8888 5133. hearing how it was made. homes, while in this instance is playing Irving Berlin’s Call Me Madam until mid- v Ballroom Dance Classes, Wednesday displaying the talents of local August. Full of great tunes and old remembered songs eves for beginners & improvers . St A complicated friend Marys Church Hall, N3. 8444 0280. Philip was showing several artists. like It’s a Lovely Day Today and Hostess with the Mostest, v Ballroom & Latin American Dance of his glass pieces, all lively The gallery, a converted the production swings along. Classes - beginners and Improvers. Wed & shop at 106A Alexandra Park Last seen in the West End the living embodiment of Ethel Fri eve, Bishop Douglass Sch. 8207 2323. and unpredictable. Coming to v Club Dramatika drama club for kids. glassblowing and design after Road, N10, is small enough in 1982 starring Noele Gordon Merman and has a tremendous Call 8883 7110. his work in animation, he to be cosy, but light, simple of Crossroads fame, and as a voice. Gido Schimanski, who v Creative writing classes in informal, explained: “The stuff called and uncluttered. Find out very successful film starring has worked extensively in friendly atmosphere. Tel Sallie Rose more about Koukan through Ethel Merman, it is the story of Europe, takes the lead male 020 8444 7217. glass keeps asking me about v Drama Classes for 11-18 year olds. my ideas. So I feel compelled to www.craftcouncil.org.uk. an unlikely and undiplomatic role and Chris Love and Kate Mondays at 6.30pm. Contact Carolyn be patient and understanding, For more information female ambassador sent to a Nelson play the younger couple on 07905 481682 as one is with a new, compli- about Philip Vallentin, visit small European country who cre- with great feeling. The principals v East Finchley Writers Group, Weds ates havoc with her well meaning are ably supported by an all-sing- at the Old White Lion. Contact Carola cated friend.” www.philipvallentin.com. 8883 5808 or Lilian 8444 1793. The Koukan Gallery’s Contact EFO at enquiries@e but outspoken ways. In the way ing, all-dancing young cast with v East Finchley Poetry Writing Japanese owner Rie Nijo is a astinchleyopen.org.uk or on of musicals, all ends happily and impeccable West End credentials. Workshops. Monthly on Saturdays. practising architect, working 07796 117746. two unlikely romances eventu- This classic Irving Berlin musical Contact Dennis Evans 8346 9528. ally blossom. is directed by the acclaimed ‘best v Finchley Jazz Club: Live jazz on Mon 3, 17 & 31 Aug at 8.15pm, Wilf Slack Beverley Klein, with a host reviver of musicals around’ Thom Cricket Pavilion, East End Rd, N3. of West End roles behind her, is Southerland. v Line dancing Tuesdays from August at the Phoenix 8.30pm at The Constitutional Club. By the Phoenix Cinema’s Paul Homer Call Maureen 8440 8530. Grass roots prize-winner v Memory Lane Singing Club - The Centenary Restoration Project is progressing well. By Sheila Armstrong friendlysinging club meets every Friday We had lots of great publicity on the restoration in July The prize-winning ilm Helen was brought to the Phoenix in Finchley. Call Valerie 8458 4508. and we now have £140,000 still to raise. Without that v Over 50s Tea Dance at Christ Cinema recently by its Irish directors Joe Lawlor and money the project can’t happen so we’re at a fragile stage Church, North Finchley. Every Weds, Christine Molloy. Made as a community ilm with no pro- 1pm. 020 8444 0280. in the process. We were delighted to break the news on v fessional actors, Helen went to the Edinburgh Festival and Learn to sing at Finchley Methodist the funding with THE ARCHER irst and we’ll continue to Church, Ballards La. Call 8888 4412. was then taken up for distribution by New Wave ilms. vSalsa lessons Mondays, EF Methodist give its readers the inside story on the project. It is the story of Helen, a young the future. Church. Call Ronnie Raul 07958 605 773 Film-wise, August sees the it will delight and, perhaps, girl in care, who is asked to help The lead role of Helen was e:[email protected] debut of v Street Dance every Tuesday at Old Cary Joji Fukunaga shock you. We also have in the reconstruction of the disap- played by Annie Townsend, who Barn for children of various ages at the Phoenix with Sin an Almodovar double bill pearance of a classmate, Joy. In the brought quiet understanding to the Contact Lorna 07976 203669. Nombre, a Mexican film on Sunday 30 August with course of the ilm Helen starts to role: an impressive performance v SwampRock Louisiana Dance Club. noir which confirms that Talk to Her and All About reconstruct her own life by exam- in a beautifully shot ilm. Live music. Contact Carole 8810 7454 country as one of the most or www.swamprock.org.uk. My Mother. ining documents from her early The directors were at the Phoe- v Symphonic Wind Orchestra Contact cinematically exciting at the Another double bill in life, and through her contact with nix showing for a Q & A at the end Caroline Egan 8340 2706 moment. August is a Michael Caine Joy’s family. The contrast between of the ilm, which brought forward v Tap Dance for children at Old Barn on At the end of the month special of Is Anybody Mondays, Call Sharon 8349 4613 the families enables Helen to dis- some probing questions from the vTraditional music at EF Constitutional comes a ilm that everyone There? and Hannah and cover what she really wants in life, audience and provided intriguing Club on 2nd Monday each month from will want to see, so get Her Sisters. giving her some sort of hope for insights into its making. 8.30 pm. Free to join in or just listen. booking. Perdo Almodovar’s September is a big month CLUBS & SOCIAL Broken Embraces with for the Phoenix. We will decide E-mail your listings to: v Bingo Club Mondays 7-9 pm, Green Penelope Cruz opens on 28 on the precise timings of the Whats On... [email protected] Man Centre, Contact: Jan 8815 5459 August. It’s a Hitchcockian restoration work, hopefully to Friday 7 - Saturday 8 August For details, contact Paul Baker on v Contact Lunch Club Tuesdays at the thriller, full of the style start in January. To do that we Belgian Beer Festival at East 020 8440 6805. Green Man. Call 8444 1162 to book. Finchley Constitutional Club, The v and colour we have come need to raise that remaining Sunday 30 August EF National Childbirth Trust Walks, N2. Belgian karaoke disco, contact Joanna 8883 0941 or joanna- to expect from this master money which we can only do Guided walk of historical Monken [email protected] of Spanish ilm. As much with your help! Our box ofice barbecue and live music. Entrance Hadley. Meet at The Spires, Barnet v Finchley & District Philatelic Society, £1, free for club members, CAMRA High Street at 2pm. For details, con- Contact Brian 8444 3251 a homage to the ilms and is on 020 8444 6789 or visit members and anyone carrying a copy tact Paul Baker on 020 8440 6805. v Friendly Rubber Bridge on Weds ilmmakers that shaped him, www.phoenixcinema.co.uk. of THE ARCHER. More information from [email protected],uk Throughout August afternoons, call 7722 6209. Mapalim Summer Holiday Play- v Friends of Cherry Tree Wood www. Saturday 15 August schemes for all primary school cherrytreewood.co.uk or 8883 7544. A friendly welcome awaits you Blackberry pick and wildlife v Highgate Film Society, call 8340 children, hosted at Martin Primary day at Long Lane Pasture, N3, School. Film making, arts and crafts, 3343 or email: [email protected]. (entrance opposite the fire station), v EAST FINCHLEY METHODIST CHURCH performance, sports, science and North London Bridge Club, Muswell 10am to 5pm. For details, phone Hill. Contact 8348 3495 197 High Road, London N2 (opp. Creighton Ave.) much more. Full-week bookings 8346 5011 v Jewish Friendship Club for over 60s, tel: 0208 346 1700 www.eastfinchleymethodist.org.uk at £70 per child or one-day tast- Tuesdays 1-3 pm at Muswell Hill Synagogue, Sunday 16 August ers. Find information and book at Tetherdown. Call Anita Shaw 8886 6140. Guided walk exploring the Battle www.summerchillout.co.uk. For v Muswell Hill Tetherdown Bridge, of Barnet. Explore the famous bat- telephone bookings or queries con- contact 8883 4390 Sunday service at 10.30 a.m. tlefield of 1471. Meet at junction of tact Mapalim on 020 7284 3215 or v Old Barn pre-school club, contact With Creche and Junior Church Great North Road and Hadley Green [email protected] 8349 4613/1961 Road at 2pm. For details, contact Childrens Summer Funfair at v Parent & Toddler Group, Green Man Paul Baker on 020 8440 6805. Ally Pally, noon - 7pm Ends 13 Centre, Julia 8444 2276 September. v Probus Lunch Club for retired Worship Music Social events Youth Club Wheelchair friendly Sunday 23 August professionals. Call John 8883 8114. Guided walk of historical High Saturday 12 September e-mail: [email protected] vStepping Stones, interactive play session Room hire tel:0208 444 4453 Barnet. Meet at Barnet College, Table Top Sale at All Saints Church, for under 3s. Karen 07957 278860. Wood Street, High Barnet at 2pm. Durham Road, 10am to 1pm. 11 THE ARCHER - 08717 334465 AUGUST 2009 Send your correspondence Letters to the editor to: “Letters Page”, Coffee morning takes The Archer, PO Box 3699, Well done, Phoenix Parking pandemonium London N2 8JA or e-mail Dear Editor, Dear Editor, [email protected]. It made my day to read about the I wanted to make you aware of the biscuit By Sheila Armstrong Letters without verifiable success of Paul Homer and his team the consequences of Barnet Coun- contact addresses will not be in their bid for Heritage Lottery fund- cil’s inability to distribute valid parking As locations for a coffee morning go, the building compound reviewed or printed. Contact ing for the Phoenix. I’d like to thank permits to residents in the Controlled next to Holy Trinity School might take the biscuit. But the details can be withheld, however, them for all the commitment, time and Parking Zone. I paid for my annual Apollo Group were perfect hosts for the event on their site on request at publication. energy that undoubtedly went into the permit in April. I have repeatedly next to the school in Eagans Close. bid, and for all the wonderful ilms and attempted to contact the council to The coffee morning on 3 July the roundabout to keep heavy vehi- Archer in the pink imaginative events they have put on get my permit posted to me. I still don’t raised funds for the North London cles off and screening the site with have one, four months later. However, Dear Editor, in recent years. Like many in East Hospice and members of the hos- green fencing displaying colour- I have now started to receive parking The splendid July ARCHER was Finchley, I will do what I can to help pice team were there, fresh from ful recycling posters designed by a bit like watching the famous 1939 raise the remaining money so that the tickets, two in the last four days. The Holy Trinity children. council have still not responded to any their training on the TV programme ilm The Wizard of Oz where Dorothy, Phoenix can remain a much-loved Mary, Queen of Charity Shops. Headteacher Tim Bowden told local asset for many more decades of my recent emails. It’s appalling. played by Judy Garland, leaves the Apollo, which works with The Archer that the school’s rela- to come. Yours faithfully, black and white world of Kansas in Barnet Homes, has improved its tionship with Apollo was a positive mid- America and goes through the Yours faithfully, Gareth Jones site and the whole of the area next one, very much a partnership. Holy farmhouse door into the Technicolor Kathryn Scorza, Name and address supplied to the school, putting bollards on Trinity were appreciative of the world of Oz. Address supplied. trafic calming measures Apollo While there may be no yellow Daphne Chamberlain adds: had put in and for other support it brick road in N2 with jaywalking I absolutely agree with Kathryn, Childhood favourites on show gave the school. Munchkins, nor the infamous 263 but what did other people think of An exhibition featuring children’s stories with a local connection bus travelling as far as the Emerald Peter Blackburn, Apollo site the BBC London News feature on is on display at the Church Farmhouse Museum in Hendon. manager, said he was keen to City, THE ARCHER is clearly playing the Phoenix last month? While it The Eye of Childhood exhibition, which runs until September a big part in a more colourful East establish community links and was good to have the successful 27, features famous children’s authors and artists, past and told The Archer that Apollo had Finchley. bid celebrated, I was disappointed present, who have lived or worked in the borough. Yours faithfully, recently done well in the Consider- by the report. To me, it gave the Craig, the creators of the Angelina ate Constructors’ Scheme. TN Man, impression that our cinema was Authors such as Hendon- Ballerina books, also feature. On the day, the local Safer Leicester Road, N2. crumbling to bits around the ears of born Oliver Postgate, creator of a few faithful souls. Bagpuss, Noggin the Nog and Children visiting the museum Neighbourhood Police were on Simply the best The camera lingered on a handful The Clangers, Mill Hill-raised in Greyhound Hill, NW4, will hand with one of their vans enter- Dear Sir, of people in the auditorium, while the Anthony Buckeridge, writer of have the chance to write their taining children from Holy Trinity school, the main attraction being the Through the medium of THE presenter talked of “restoring past the Jennings stories and former own stories or poems, or create siren and public address system. ARCHER I would like to congratulate glories”. If there was any mention Golders Green residents Sydney their own illustrations to their the organisers, volunteers, stall of our cinema’s exciting current pro- and Betty Hulme-Beaman, crea- favourite tales. holders, entertainers and members gramme of ilms and events, it passed tors of the hit TV and radio Toy- of the public services in attend- me by. Not fair to the Phoenix! town series are featured. ance for making this year’s East Other authors and artists Finchley Festival one of the best I Statues for the birds include Spike Milligan who wrote brera gardens remember. Dear Editor, and illustrated Silly Verse for Kids The weather was kind, the Several readers have com- along with many other children’s  garden design  maintenance plained about the pigeon problem atmosphere benign and the visitors books, and Glen Petrie, author of  hard landscaping  interior & office were all bent on having a happy outside Budgens, and about people Lucy and the Pirates. day out. I was particularly pleased deliberately leaving food for them.  soft landscaping plant displays One possible solution is (believe it Katharine Holabird and Helen to see so many stalls promoting local  East Finchley based organisations and local businesses. or not) even more birds! All concerned deserve a big thank Robert, who works at the Lazy Keep it for Mob. 07939 557 934 Tel. 020 8365 3615 you for their efforts. Sally Café in Cherry Tree Wood, Email: [email protected] Yours faithfully, has suggested placing realistic Mary Atkinson, sculptures of birds of prey in the big tree by the trafic lights to scare off over 55s Klages Plumbing & Heating Agency LTD. Summerlee Gardens, N2. By Daphne Chamberlain the pigeons. Many places, especially CONTACT TELEPHONE No: 020 8346 7218 / 8636 gardens, parks and country settle- Are you over 55, none too Metal benches leave me ments, use these to deter unwanted it, but wish you were, and cold birds from invading or nesting on their don’t want to splash out KLAGE Dear Editor, premises. on special keep it clothes? A NAME IN PLUMBING FOR OVER 40 YEARS I was glad to read that Barnet The main question is, what kind Rather not enrol for an Council was persuaded to put the of birds prey on pigeons? I would be entire course right away? Millennium Bench back in Cherry very interested to hear from anyone Then the class for you could Tree Wood. Fenella Reed men- who knows, so this experiment could be starting next month at the tions that it is “very comfortable” possibly go ahead. The sculptures might even be seen as a local instal- Ann Owens Centre. (Letters, THE ARCHER, June 2009). This low impact exercise class � � � � � � � All the old wooden benches were lation in their own right. Yours faithfully, is for the general public. Funded more comfortable than the new metal by Say Go, a lottery grant, and benches, which are too cold to linger Jake Eiseman-Renyard, led by Lesley Chowen, it aims to on most days of the year. They’re Fortis Green, N2. unwelcoming to people who visit get those slightly older and pos- the park. Many parents and elderly sibly injured bodies back into the people rely on having somewhere Shine a light beneits of exercise. comfortable to rest their legs. Dear Editor, “We are very friendly,” says The new metal benches were put In response to your request Lesley, a dance teacher and in without taking notice of the opinion for comments on the new street former dancer well known in the of The Friends of Cherry Tree Wood, lighting, the new lighting in Church area. “Each session will include who deserve to be listened to a bit Vale is much better than the older 20 minutes of seated exercise. Just more, after the committee’s years of sodium lighting. There is a street wear comfortable clothes and soft- hard work rejuvenating the woodland lamp adjacent to my garden and I soled shoes.” and winning a grant to renew the was worried that the brighter light Lesley is an “Extend” trained playground. would cause a light overspill issue. teacher, who runs many low If wooden benches are too easily I spoke to Haringey Council about impact exercise classes, including vandalised, the Council should use my concerns and they itted a cowl mainly seated sessions at the Ann benches with thick plastic slats, to the lamp. This cowl shields almost Owens Centre. Although open to found elsewhere in London. The all of the light from my garden and I outside visitors, these are attended � ���� ���� �������� � ������� ������������ plastic is recycled, and maintenance- ind it much less intrusive than the mainly by the luncheon club. � ������� � ����� ��� ���������� � ������� ������� free, unlike metal. All the other recent older sodium lighting. This one, however, is more � ����� � ��������� � ������ � ��������� I assume that the lights Haringey changes to Cherry Tree Wood are active, and relies wholly on out- � ���������� ���������� ��������� ������ ��� ������ very welcome, but could Barnet take put up are the same as those that side participants. The weekly class the rest of the metal benches back? Barnet have used. If so, I would begins on Wednesday 2 Septem- ��� ������ ����� ���� ��������� ������ �� ��� Who wants park benches that aren’t recommend your readers to request ber, and runs between 2-3 pm. The comfortable? a cowl if light overspill is an issue charge per session is £2. Just turn ���� ��� ���� ���� Yours faithfully, for them. up and pay as you go. The Ann ������ ��������������������� Ruth Brown Yours faithfully, Owens Centre is in Oak Lane, N2. Member of Friends of Cherry Kevin Gallichan For further information, call 020 Tree Wood Church Vale, N2. 8346 0542. ������������������ John’s Shoe Repairs AUGUST 2009 PAGE 12 Shoes, Trainers, Sandals, Bags and Luggage Complete Repair Service by a craftsman Same day if required Key Cutting 1 Manor Park Rd. N2, behind 88 Church Lane, opposite Trinity Church PublishedHE by East Finchley Newspapers, P.O. RCHERBox 3699, London N2 8JA. www.the-archer.co.uk Tel: 07956 329 150 Open 12-7pm T A China in your hand THE ARCHER’s fame spread to children in China when Helen Morrison, headteacher at Martin Primary School, showed off her copy to Martin’s partnership school in the Shunde district. Mrs Morrison travelled there at the end of May as part of a delegation of headteachers organised by the British Council. She said the trip would lead to a ‘greater understanding’ between the two school communities.

Monday Club footballers and their supporters. Photo by Diana Cormack Come on the reds! Come on the blues! By Diana Cormack There was a real buzz among footballers at the Monday Club on 22 June when they were able to play wearing their new shirts. In a scheme initiated by Safer Neighbourhood Team Sergeant Alex Kay, two sets in red and blue were acquired through funding from the Metropolitan Police. The club plays on Martin Primary School’s ield and coach Joe Swift believes that team shirts will make the weekly event more than just a kick around. Councillor Alison Moore, a helping them to learn new mented on how good it was to strong supporter of the Monday skills, develop self-esteem and see the players getting on well Club, told THE ARCHER that not gain conidence. together which, they hoped, enough provision is made for Her views were echoed by would help to build bridges young people in the area. Such local Police Community Sup- between different parts of the Mrs Helen Morrison proudly shows her copy of THE ARCHER to clubs give youngsters something port Oficers Mahmoud Kassar East Finchley community. Martins partnership school in the Shunde district of China. constructive to do as well as and Sam Hedger, who com- Beers all Name your sporting hero Right time for poet Do you know a coach, player or team who has made a round By Daphne Chamberlain signiicant contribution to the sporting scene in Barnet? East Finchley Constitutional Local poet Dennis Evans, a long-time resident of Helen Nominations for the 2009 Celebrating Sports Awards are Club was awarded third Close, has called his latest collection The Right Time. In one now under way. prize in the CAMRA of the poems he describes his study, which “is a place of Anyone who lives or plays trophies, vouchers and tick- North London Club Of outlines and honing, of drafting and dreaming, an oasis, sport in Barnet can put for- ets to major sporting events. The Year 2009. It was the a temple of ideas. Parallel universes: each sustaining the ward the person or team they To make a nomination, con- irst year of entry for the other.” think is most deserving of a tact Layla Hall on 020 8359 club in The Walks and it The collection takes us of recognition for many of his Celebrating Sports Award. 7818 or email layla.hall@bar narrowly lost out to the through some of the parallel readers, but also vivid descrip- There are 15 categories and net.gov.uk. Nomination forms Ponders End Working universes of his life. There is tions of people, places and insti- nominations must be received are also available online at a lot about his childhood and tutions he has encountered on by Friday 11 September 2009. http://www.barnet.gov.uk/ Men’s Club, which has set family, which will strike chords a high benchmark. his extensive travels, and some Prizewinners will receive celebration-sport-2009 incisive political comments. Dennis, whose work has been translated into Brazil- STEWART DUNCAN ian Portuguese, French, Urdu OPTICIANS, SINCE 1962 and Russian, has worked as a Est 1988 BUY A PAIR OF SPECTACLES AND GET hospital porter, farm labourer, CC A FREE PAIR OF PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES TV millwright, design engineer and journalist, and now OR A FREE SECOND PAIR teaches English and poetry FROM OUR SELECTED RANGE. throughout the UK. He set up Free pair includes frame and standard or tinted the East Finchley Poetry Writ- lenses in single vision only. Upgrades available. See in store for more details. ing Workshops in 1990. Offer starts on July 13th 2009 There is fun in The Right and ends at the end of August. Time, too, though some of the 020 8883-2020 poems are very poignant, and 126 HIGH ROAD, EAST FINCHLEY some have a message beyond the immediate subject. ‘Climb- ing with Jacko’ describes a moment of fear when Dennis NOT H the mountain climber can’t see a HY AV handhold. Told by his instructor W E to count to ten in cases of panic, Your he counts, “One, two, three… Sec u r i t y Sweat mixed with fear enfolds A r ble s me. …Eight, nine, ten…I look Treat your feet! P o m Y up, see a handhold as big as a F Solv ed ! E Relax & unwind with our special summer offer: RE RV glove. I climb through the mist Includes a foot scrub, foot soak and reflexology foot massage E SU to meet him.” ALARM The Right Time (ISBN 978-0-9531298-2-9) is pub- Only £25 lished by Celebration Press, for 30 minutes of foot pampering heaven! and costs £10. 0200800 8442 279 06600792 East Finchley Poetry Writ- 112 High Rd East Finchley London N2 ing Workshops meet monthly 020 8444 0666 on Saturdays. For further infor- 98 High Road, East Finchley N2 9EB www.securebase.co.uk mation, please contact Dennis www.activechiropractic.org.uk [email protected] Evans on 020 8346 9528. The Archer is a non-proit-making, non political & non religious newspaper, staffed entirely by volunteers.