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RA Open Day Discusses Noise www.hgs.org.uk Issue 123 · Summer 2015 Horticultural Show Not really a show What brings brings out the creativity hat, so what is Alan Johnson in Suburb residents, Diane Berger up to? to the Suburb, see back page See page 11 see page 9 RA Open Day discusses Noise MICHAEL ELEFTHERIADES During the evening of Tuesday, times continual din produced impacts on everybody, and why June 2 Fellowship House was by modern garden tools, but we need a voluntary scheme of the scene of the latest RA Open there were also mentions of active noise reduction measures. Meeting, where residents can builders (renovations being Another suggestion put forward turn up and participate in a particularly intrusive), dogs was that the RA should produce a discussion on a subject of local (not time limited like gardening card asking residents to consider concern. It was the turn of noise and builders), radios and the effect of noise on their to be examined to see if we children. In many case the neighbours, and how they could considered it to be a nuisance noise was being produced while mitigate it. Putting one through and, if so, had ideas to remedy the householder was out. the letterbox of a noisy neighbour any problems. The meeting was For some the problem with would, for some, be preferable moderated by the RA Chairman, children lay with parental to making a fuss. David Lewis who thanked those control, or lack of it, and there For many the best idea as a present for coming and pointed were differing views of what is start would be to ask local bodies out that councillors Gabriel acceptable behaviour. One family such as the HGS Trust and Rozenburg and Rohit Grover of complained of being made to Barnet to set a good example by Garden Suburb Ward had come feel unwelcome because of their using less noisy gardening to hear residents’ concerns. children who, in their parents’ techniques, and act as an David Lewis presented the opinion, were merely being encouragement to others. meeting with the fruits of his children. That unwelcoming The RA decided at its July BBC Elstree Concert Band delighted and enthused many children at this year’s Proms at St Jude’s. Full story page 9. research into how to combat feeling was unacceptable for most. council meeting to set up a the nuisance caused by noise. Old-fashioned gardening, Select Committee on Noise The legal means to do so seem using rakes and brooms for Abatement, which in the Trust to elect new member to be very limited although the instance, was much-favoured, coming year will look at sources The next Annual General Meeting Suburb News understands that charitable purpose and objects Environmental Protection Act but most of the noise is made by of noise pollution and think of the Hampstead Garden Suburb Claire Calman, who stands as set out in its governing gives local councils the power contracted gardeners and some about possible ways to lessen its Trust will be on September 9, down by rotation, intends at documents. For us this means to control statutory nuisances, believe reverting to manual nuisance. It will see if social and this year it will be followed present to stand again for the that our trustees ensure the including noise, through methods would increase the pressure or legal means can be by the election of one new second three-year term allowed Trust does all things possible to abatement notices. He wondered cost to householders. An used to help solve problems of member to the Trust Council. by the constitution. maintain and preserve the if noise-insulating headphones alternative idea was using less noise. It will consider what can As we go to press there are no A trustee has to ensure a present character and amenities were the only answer to the noisy electric tools instead of be done at a local or national declared candidates, although charity remains true to its (continued on page 3) noise of gardening tools! petrol driven ones. level to persuade government As the evening progressed There was mention of different to enforce existing laws and by- the amount of distress caused ways of using education in the laws or create new ones. Any by noise was evident. Many of fight against noise. One idea representations are welcomed by Annual RA Picnic and Fun Day the contributors were obviously was to use an initiative to e-mail at [email protected]. Early rain delayed the start of followed by our newly elected first thing Sunday morning, to upset and angered by the some- explain how noise pollution TERRY BROOKS the fun, but luckily the weather Ward Councillor Rohit Grover laying out tables, to selling cakes, cleared up by 2pm with crowds who brought his wife Aneka to pouring drinks, to smiling in arriving along with the sun. This and little girl Raya, who loved the rain – thank you! is an event designed to bring the Ferris wheel! Secondly, thank you to all the local community together The highly talented face who came and supported the and in particular those younger painters, make-up artist and event. Proceeds of the cake sale members who sometimes feel hair-braiding expert were kept and two collection tins went to left out. busy non-stop all afternoon. the local charity ‘Resources for There appeared to be a Sam’s donkey rides and the Autism’ and we raised a fabulous constant coming and going of Punch & Judy by Geoff Felix £421.84 for them. The North buggies as families came out to had queues as usual and Fizzy London Hospice and Toynbee see what was going on and Lizzie was as popular as ever. Hall also received some of the there were probably around 400 With a magician from France, money raised at the event. people there at any one time. Fun Fair rides, Simmons Crepe Of course, none of this could The RA’s Events committee stand, cookery demos from local have happened without our also tries to bring to people’s expert Gill Roberts and music main sponsor, Ellis of Golders attention new businesses coming provided by local band ‘Sound Green, and also A2B Movers. to the area who are eager to of the Suburb’, there was pretty If you have any comments contribute something to be an much something for everyone! to make on the event, the RA WE DELIVER active part of HGS. This year Winner of ‘Guess the Pennies’ Events Committee would be For almost 40 years now we have been serving the needs of the Suburb and we have enjoyed there was Gail’s Bakery and was Paul Moore, and ‘Guess the very interested to know your every moment of it. Our service extends from Cottages to Castles and there is no property Dani Heneghan’s ‘Salon Hair at Hamper’ was Dave Dresner. thoughts. Our e-mail address is which is too small or too large for us to handle. Home’, and we all wish them Many thanks first of all to [email protected] or you can every success. the many volunteers who find our contact details in the We are delighted to introduce you to the Glentree New Homes office, where we are able to offer the largest Our hard working and long helped make the HGS Funday a Suburb Directory. selection of new developments in North West London, either as a home or as a buy-to-let investment. serving Councillor, John Marshall huge success. You know who AMANDA REUBEN & TONY BRAND, At Glentree Rentals, our bespoke letting service, we are bristling with a wide selection of fine homes to rent in came for the opening and was you are! From erecting gazebos RA EVENTS COMMITTEE all price ranges and why not enquire about our specialist Suburb Sales division which deals exclusively with properties such as yours and has a house-by-house understanding of this very special area. We believe we can make a substantial difference to you by selling your cherished home for the highest possible price when the time is right ... and not before, of course. Our well known International connections allow us the unique facility of attracting buyers/tenants not only from the locality, or within the UK, but also from virtually every corner of the globe. A wider globalised audience means usually better terms for you. We are the longest serving agents in the area, under the same Management for over 40 years and if you want to know what’s going on in the market or check the value of your home, please feel free to pop in and you are welcome to use our private clients’ car park (at the rear of our offices). No obligation, no fuss, just good old fashioned service. 020 8458 7311 www.glentree.com All the fun of the fair. More photos on page 8. North Side Broadband problems Annemount Some readers have probably some survey questions on www. of water, gas and electricity users in this area who require a noticed posters like the one hgsfastbroadband.com. The survey infrastructure meant the costs proper connection to meet summer fete shown here, received flyers or, if asks if they would be prepared involved for these properties do their needs. the highlights of the school members of the RA’s HGS List to pay £45, £90, £135 or £200 to not meet their commercial The group would like to calendar. Newly elected Mayor e-mail forum, have received an receive high-speed broadband.
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