Local News is our Aim THE www.glh.co.uk Professional Sales & Lettings 020 8883 5000 AT COMPETITIVE RATES 020 8444 5222 CARS & COURIERS eastfincleereleafco ARCHER October 2012 No. 227 20p ISSN 1361-3952 where sold A community newspaper for East Finchley run entirely by volunteers. Have your say on the future of East Finchley By Daphne Chamberlain The recent Localism Act has introduced a new right for communities to draw up their own neighbourhood plan. This will allow residents, employees and business people to come together through a neighbourhood forum, and say where they think new houses, businesses, community Valerie Regnet makes friends with homeless cat Tabby Tom. Photo by John Lawrence facilities and shops should go, and what they should look like. Cuddlesome new home for Sport East Finchley, sup- an East Finchley Neighbour - ported by the Community Trust, hood Forum. is leading the way in setting up Continued on page 2... Tabby Tom There was a happy ending for at least one of the homeless cats brought along to the Horace the legend Animal Aid & Advice charity shop open day on Sunday 9 September. As we went to press, it was conirmed that Horace, one Grizzled old gentleman a donation or offer a home to a visit www.animalaidandad- of Finchley’s best-known characters, had died. He col- Tabby Tom was rescued from homeless cat, pop into the shop vice.org or telephone 020 8444 the streets and looked after by close to the Phoenix Cinema, 6290. lapsed outside the Whittington Hospital on his way to the charity for several months an appointment and doctors were unable to save him. before being picked out by cat Horace was a familiar sight N2 8JA, or on Facebook at lover Valerie Regnet and given 82 High Road for around 30 years on the www.facebook.com/TheArch- a new home by her daughter East Finchley High Road in East Finchley erN2 Jennifer. and North Finchley and often Valerie, of Talbot Avenue, N2 9PN travelled on the 263 bus. He said: “When Jennifer and Tabby remembered the names of hun- Tom locked eyes, it was love at 020 8883 0033 dreds of people he spoke to over irst sight. He has moved into the years and often ired off his her lat and is now enjoying a high-volume catchphrase “Best well-deserved, spoiled life.” highroadn2ricettandellisco of luck!” The shop was busy on the The former Martin School open day with people coming in Estate Agents and Valuers Established pupil, who lived on the Grange to see the line-up of kittens and estate, is thought to have been cats looking for loving owners. in his late 40s. Word of his Founded in north London death on 24 September spread in 1971, Animal Aid & Advice quickly among the traders and is a voluntary group that raises residents who knew him and all its own funds to support its ……………………..The Right Choice loral tributes were laid outside animal welfare work. The char- McDonalds in North Finchley. Estate Agents – Valuers Residential Sales – Lettings –Management – Cyprus Properties ity always has animals in need 40 High Road East inhley London P el 00 00 a 00 0 An online petition was started of rehoming. 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Continued from page 1 Applications Roger Chapman, chair of lead to some innovative ideas maker spirit alive Sport East Finchley, said: to develop East Finchley. We Barnet Council By Diana Cormack 93 Abbots Gardens, N2 “This is a golden opportunity will be holding a public meet- There can be little doubt that one of the greatest suc- for the local community to ing to discuss the ideas later Part single-storey, part two-storey, cesses of our glorious London 2012 Games has been that rear extension including two roof create a vision for the future in the autumn.” lights and new pitched roof. Altera- of the Gamesmakers. They have brought volunteering of East Finchley. No one The Localism Act states tions to raised patio and boundary to another level and may have persuaded people to knows East Finchley better that local people will be given fence. Extension to roof, including rear participate in some form of volunteering themselves. than the people who live and the chance to vote on their dormer to facilitate loft conversion. The Retired and Senior and interests of the disabled so work in it. We should be the neighbourhood plan provided 48 Bancroft Avenue, N2 Volunteer Programme (RSVP) they can enjoy using them and ones to decide how it should it is in line with national plan- Extension to roof, including two side was set up in 1988 by Commu- beneit the community. develop.” ning policies and the local and one rear dormer windows, to nity Service Volunteers. Its aim • Keeping in Touch is a tel- Issues that will no doubt council’s broader strategy. facilitate loft conversion. First-loor was to enable older people to ephone befriending and book be high on the agenda for More local input was first front extension. feel valued and to enjoy life by club scheme for the house- our area are the prosperity advocated in THE ARCHER 42 Church Lane, N2 becoming active in their com- bound, with whom volunteers of our High Road and East in March 2010 by Stokes Change of use from Class A2 to munity. A wide range of activi- are suitably matched. Each End Road shops and busi- Court resident Harriet Cop- Class A1 Retail Shop. ties is covered nationally, with book club has seven members nesses; the future of Stanley perman, who was frustrated 90 Church Lane, N2 the Barnet and Outer London to whom the chosen book is Road playing field; the thorny by Barnet Council’s policy Single-storey rear extension. group involved in the following: delivered monthly. Group dis- debate over parking charges of focusing resources on six 13A Elm Gardens, N2 • The Schools Programme, cussions by phone are arranged and controlled parking zones; town centres, which did not Single-storey side extension. where help with reading is with the free calls lasting about and community provision for include East Finchley. Flat 4, 13 Fortis Green, N2 given to primary aged children an hour. local children and teenagers. If you want to know more Creation of roof space above irst or support in other school-based • Inspire is a project which runs Public meeting or discuss your ideas for loor, with pitched roof and three activities or class outings. Some in residential homes involving Chris Hampson, local improving East Finchley, roof lights. schools welcome those with social activities for isolated resident and architect, said: contact Roger Chapman by 78 Hamilton Road, N2 memories to share, such as older people, helping to keep “We are bringing together email on roger.chapman99@ Single-storey rear extension. experiences from WW2. them in touch with the outside representatives of existing btinternet.com or telephone 80 Hamilton Road, N2 • The Barnet Knitting Club, world. Playing board and card community groups, local 07855 304488. Single-storey rear extension. where blankets and clothing are games, helping with computer organisations, businesses Roger Chapman and Har- 55 Hertford Road, N2 made for children in this country skills, talking and reminiscing and individuals who are riet Copperman will be talk- Single-storey side and rear exten- and abroad. These include jump- are typical activities, with other interested in taking this idea ing to The Finchley Society sion, following demolition of existing ers, teddy bears and tiny items skills such as art or music being forward. about local forums on Thurs- rear lean-to extension. for premature babies. The club very welcome. “It is an exciting venture to day 25 October. Full details “Dick Turpin”, 383 Long Lane, N2 offers a chance to meet and chat RSVP Barnet has received embark upon and I’m sure will in What’s On, pg 10. Material minor amendment to in relaxed, friendly surroundings the Queen’s Golden Jubilee previously approved application, and a socially useful activity. Award for Voluntary Service. reference F/03082/11, to include • Active Volunteering by Disa- If you would like to join or to three first-floor windows, to be bled People provides volunteer- know more about their services changed to Juliet balconies, and a ing opportunities which are visit www.csvrsvpbarnet.org. front boundary wall replaced with handpicked to suit the abilities uk or call 020 3234 4082 railings and hedges. Overbrook, 24 The Bishops - Beginners - Avenue, N2 Extension to time limit for implement- ing planning permission F/01666/09 T’ai Chi& Qigong for partial demolition of house with Wednesdays in East Finchley retention of facade and part of side ** NEW COURSE** September 5th: 12.00-12.55pm (Trial session: £5) James Drewe is a qualified teacher and has been practising t’ai chi for 36 years. elevation, and construction of house He is the author of 3 books on t’ai chi & is a member of the BCCMA. with accommodation in basement Other classes : www.taiji.co.uk and roof space. email: [email protected] phone: 020-8883 3308 40A The Bishops Avenue, N2 New brick front wall with metal rail- ings and gates, including gate over entrance to driveway and separate gates to substation. Piano Lessons 1 Trinity Court, Trinity Road, N2 Theory, composition, arranging, song-writing, Conversion of existing garage into keyboard harmony, GCSE & A level music habitable space, retaining existing garage doors, and insertion of James Drew-Edwards LTCL GTCL PGCE(music), CRB checked French doors to rear elevation. email: [email protected] phone: 020-8444 0655 3 THE ARCHER - www.the-archer.co.uk OCTOBER 2012 All hands on deck for East Finchley Christmas festival By Chris Hampson The disappointment of cancelling this year’s East Finchley Festival as a result of the wettest summer for 100 years has spurred the organising committee into thinking about things differently. The French Market will festival in Cherry Tree Wood. be visiting the High Road Planning has already on 8 December and the East started. Ideas being worked Finchley Festival committee on are: an East Finchley thought that this would be a Christmas tree, a performance great opportunity to organise a stage, better Christmas lights, winter Christmas festival. This street entertainers, Christmas could, of course become an ilms at the Phoenix, a choir, David and Nicola Baldwin at the Pilates Nation studio in Church Lane. annual event for East Finchley. secret Santa, East Finchley There are a few principles Christmas puddings and stalls for a winter festival. Firstly, for local groups. Pilates hope for David there should be something John at Barracuda on the By Julia Lawrence for everyone, of all ages and High Road has generously Pilates Nation will be opening its doors in Church Lane for a marathon 12 hours ethnic groups. Secondly, this provided the committee with of physical fun this month to help a local headteacher in his ight against cancer. is a chance for local Christ- an evening meeting space and Staff at the studio have chosen to donate all money raised on the Pilates for Good Day mas shopping, so it helps a inancial contribution to get local traders. Thirdly, this is things started. We have also on Sunday 14 October to send David Baldwin to Mexico for a course of alternative an opportunity to showcase already talked to Maddens, treatment not available in the UK. local groups and charities and, Tony’s, Bike & Run, the David, 54, who lives in this time to his lungs, chest needed if David is to have inally, it is the festive season Phoenix and, so far, it is all Durham Road, is the head- and spine. a chance of getting the and a time to enjoy life, par- positive. teacher at Clifton Lodge Raising the money treatment. Nicola says a ticularly for the young ones. Now we need help and prep school in Ealing, and They are hoping to raise number of Pilates classes Making it happen ideas from everyone in the husband to Nicola, a pilates £40,000 to send David to will be available on the teacher at the studio, which day, including tower classes Time is tight and clearly community, particularly to the Oasis of Hope hospital is owned and run by Alison for £15 per person (maxi- we need all hands on deck. make the current plans come in Mexico, which offers hope Goodman. David and Nicola mum eight people), semi- Everything’s possible with a true. New ideas will be wel- to those fighting seemingly are parents of three children: privates for £25 per person lot of help and support from come too. If you can help then incurable cases using a com- Eric, ten, Evangeline, 15, (three people) and one-to- the community, which has please contact eastinchleyfes - bination of both conventional and George, 17, who are stu- ones for £50 per person, always worked for the summer [email protected] and alternative treatments. dents at Fortismere School. So far, the community, friends with all the money going David was diagnosed with and family have thrown directly to David’s appeal. breast cancer six years ago, their support behind David, To book a session, call Pilates Time travel by a disease most people assume with a number of fundrais- Nation on 020 8444 5244 affects only women, but ing projects, and the appeal and to learn more about which afflicts more than 370 currently stands at £10,000. David’s story, visit his blog: men each year. Recently, the But more is desperately www.davidbaldwin.co.uk phone family was devastated to learn From mid-October QR codes like the one pictured will that the cancer had returned, 115 HIGH RD, EAST FINCHLEY be appearing on lampposts around East Finchley and 020 8444 5630 Hendon. These QR codes offer a glimpse of the past: WWW.EF-ELEC.CO.UK scanning the code with your smartphone will show you a photo of the same street corner as it appeared 50 or even 100 years ago. Time travel was never so easy! READY FOR THOSE SHORTER DAYS AND DARKER NIGHTS? The Past Present instal- CALL INTO 115 HIGH ROAD FOR A FULL RANGE OF lation is part of Barnet SECURITY LIGHTING, ELECTRIC TIMER SWITCHES & CCTV Libraries’ celebration of the Family Learning Fes- tival 2012 and will be disappearing again in November. If you haven’t used a QR code before, now is the time to try. It’s a chance to introduce your family to East Finchley’s history and the QR codes link together to make two history trails for children. Nicky Sharp Osteopathy Clinic Cranial and Structural Osteopathy and Acupuncture All Major Insurers Accepted Josephines For consultations and appointments: EXPERTS IN CREATIVE FLORAL DESIGN For the freshest flowers around Telephone: 020 8815 9433 Pop in and choose from the largest selection in the area www.nickysharposteopathy.co.uk 2 ast nd oad No excuses – to miss that special occasion email: [email protected] London N2 8AU www.josephinesflowers.o. Tel ih R Es Finhle Lonon N PN 4 THE ARCHER - www.the-archer.co.uk OCTOBER 2012 Our oldest reader Gina’s century of memories By Daphne Chamberlain Regina (“Gina”) Allen, who has lived in Neale Close for 45 years, reached her 100th born in East Finchley? birthday in August. She was delighted with her card from the Queen, particularly as By Daphne Chamberlain what Her Majesty probably didn’t know was that Gina had once seen her “scamper- Mrs Irene Bell, 99 last July, would like to know whether ing along with her sister behind their mother”. she is our oldest reader born in East Finchley. Born in That was at a reception hosted Ingram Road, she has also lived in East End Road and, by the Queen Mother at Holyrood for almost 60 years, in Twyford Avenue. Her late husband House. Gina was then a district nurse was a native East Finchleyan too, born in Hertford Road in Greenock and Renfrewshire, but and a pupil of the Great North Road School (known now spent her own childhood in her native as Martin). Mrs Bell went to Holy Trinity School, then Germany, arriving here in 1939 as one of the last refugees from Nazism. on the site of the Bobath Centre, and they both attended Apart from one sister who survived in Finchley County. Belgium, all her relatives died under Hitler’s regime. Gina remembers Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, seen by many as the onset of the Holocaust. Jewish shops and businesses were vandalised throughout Germany, with “windows being broken all round”. The following year, she managed to catch the last boat from Ostend to Dover. “I don’t know how I got on that boat. Maybe it was because I was small and nondescript. Some men gave me tickets. During the crossing I just felt numb. My books were really important to me, but I could take only four or ive of them.” Mrs Gina Allen with 100th birthday card from Queen. Sent to Scotland to train as a nurse, Photo by Stroma Leith. she met a couple on the journey who became like second parents to her. specialised in caring for TB, working as a ward sister She is still in touch with their family. people with infectious in Leeds and then in Devon. After moving back to England, Gina diseases, particularly She also had spells as medical assistant to a London doctor, and as a bilingual secretary, Comedy line-up for translating medical documents from Germany. Mrs Irene Bell, 99 year-old ARCHER reader. Photo by Daphne It was in Devon she met Chamberlain. children’s hospice her husband. Though divorced, Since last year, she has Picturedrome, now reborn as An eclectic mix of the UK’s most accomplished comedi- they are still good friends. been living in The Mead- the Phoenix. ans will be taking to the stage when Festival of Theatre Another friend is Eleanor Bron, ows, off Colney Hatch Lane. If you wanted a go on a presents The Comedy Night 2012 in aid of Noah’s Ark who keeps in close touch with Almost next door are tennis bike, Janes and Adams hired Children’s Hospice on Saturday 20 October. her. Gina remembers with courts where she used to play them out for about four old This unique stand-up show offer families support where it is particular fondness being a as a member of East Finchley pence an hour. Mrs Bell used at artsdepot, North Finchley, most needed through initiatives member of Hampstead The- Methodist Church tennis club. to practise riding one in Hunt- will be hosted by actor and like our Play Scheme, Siblings atregoers’ Club. She says, “I As a child, though, one of her ingdon Road. Noah’s Ark Ambassador Shane Support Programme, Family am so grateful to this country”, favourite playgrounds was the She has many more memo- Richie. The star-studded line-up Support Volunteer Service, but this country should be just park at Alexandra Palace, where ries, which we plan to bring includes Charlie Baker, Miles Family Days and Specialist as grateful to her. a big attraction was a large com- you in the next few months. Jupp, Peter Serainowicz and Carers. The money raised from munal boat on the lake, giving Meanwhile, who else remem- Rob Deering. this event will go towards these Cree Godfrey Wood rides for one old penny. bers the East Finchley village Priya Singh, Noah’s Ark services.” She also played in Highgate pump and pond, Waitrose in the Community Fundraiser, says: Suitable for age 16+, The Solicitors Wood, Queen’s Wood and, of High Road, or East Finchley “Being able to enjoy fun times Comedy Night 2012 starts at Commissioners for Oaths course, Cherry Tree Wood. In Grammar School? Please tell and share a laugh is really 8pm, with tickets priced £25 Hours: 9.30am to 5.30pm. those days, Brompton Grove us if you do. THE ARCHER and important for all families but available via www.artsdepot. email:[email protected] was called “the lane”, and Mrs Bell would love to know, particularly families strug- co.uk, by phoning 020 8369 28 High Road, London N2 9PJ included a cottage with a pony too, if she is indeed our oldest gling to support a child who is 5454 or in person at the arts- Tel 2 888 9 99 989 and trap outside. Just up the native East Finchleyan. Email undergoing stressful treatment depot box ofice. www.creegodfreyandwood.co.uk road was a cinema nicknamed [email protected] or or suffering from a life-limiting “the leapit”, which had a lady write to us at The Archer, PO condition. pianist. Oficially it was the Box 3699, London N2 8JA. “At Noah’s Ark we aim to Klages Plumbing & Heating Agency LTD. CONTACT TELEPHONE No: 020 2 vintage clothing KLAGE retro homeware hand produced gifts A NAME IN PLUMBING FOR OVER 40 YEARS greetings cards All Saints’ Church, OPEN EVERY FRIDAY ARDAY ampm Durham Road, East Finchley Church of England ing treet ews East Finchle N DY wwwaroominmhousecou Sunday masses at 8.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m. eeday masses at 10.00 a.m. MARTIN Refreshments are sered after mass on Sunday and hursday SCHOOL rayer reuests are gladly acceted. EAST FINCHLEY HIGH ROAD ESSO he arish has a flourishing social life. Contact the icar, Fr Christoher ardy, on 00 888 1.

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LESLIE RD LESLIE enthusiastic choir of oth adults and children. CHURCH LANE CHURCH LEOPOLD RD LEOPOLD Eerienced singers are alays elcome. aroominmhouseltd Contact eoffrey anson on 00 8 1. htt.allsaintseastfinchley.org.u THE ARCHER - www.the-archer.co.uk 5 OCTOBER 2012 Stand up for our young people The popular Monday Club has had a dificult time after losing its home when new trustees kicked community groups out of the Old Barn in Tarling Road. Here, the youth club’s leader Maureen Clemetson issues a heartfelt plea to the people of East Finchley. I have lived in East Finchley ield. For this we are eternally for 24 years. Seven years ago grateful but need more space for I founded the Monday Youth the teenagers to do the various Club at the Methodist Church, activities we offer. on the High Road. Six children Attendance numbers have registered for an hour and a dropped dramatically. The chil- half on a Monday night and dren are unsure of where they that soon grew to 80. After 18 stand and are losing the stability months we moved to St Mary’s they need in their teenage years. RC Church, with more space for Sometimes I just want to sit doing activities such as music back and forget about it all, but mixing, healthy eating, art and when I get a thank you from a craft and football, (borrowing parent on the street and actually Martin School’s ield). see a young person’s life being The club grew to over 300 transformed, it makes me feel on register. We were getting up what I am doing is worthwhile. Sally at the café with her late beloved pet Charlie. to 50 children in the hall and A place of their own another 40 on the ield doing I am asking YOU, THE football. They were well catered PEOPLE OF EAST FINCH- Cherry Tree Wood café still open for with a band of qualiied LEY, the mums and dads and By Diana Cormack volunteers helping, not forget- carers, to make a stand and ARCHER ting my main right-hand lady In last month’s Sally-Anne Wigield explained why she had taken the deci- come together for the good sion to close the café in Cherry Tree Wood. Briely, failure to reach satisfactory terms Maureen Antoinette. The club of our community and for the became a hub for youngsters young people of East Finchley. of agreement with Barnet for the renewal of the lease on the kiosk coupled with the from the Grange, Strawberry They need somewhere to go, Council’s intention to grant a 25-year lease for the proposed redevelopment of the Vale and beyond, a meeting somewhere they can call their pavilion forced the issue. point they could rely on, no own, not roaming the streets However, after comments who may manage the kiosk wish the kiosk to be converted to matter what. and getting into all kinds of from customers prompted her to over the winter when Yuriko a community café and a training Old Barn found and lost trouble, feeling worthless and seek legal advice, Sally learned has returned home. facility for autistic pupils from Needing more space, we that no-one can be bothered of a way to keep the café open The kiosk was always a the nearby Treehouse Centre. moved to the Old Barn in April with them. which she is now doing under temporary measure dependent East Finchley’s ward coun- 2010 but had to move out after So I am calling on you today a Tenancy of Will Agreement, on the outcome of the letting of cillors have raised serious con- a few months for health and to come together as one people, whereby either party can give the pavilion for which Barnet cerns about the way the lease decision on the Cherry Tree safety reasons. Disappoint- come alongside with me to ind one week’s notice. How long Council accepted the highest ingly, we have been unable somewhere permanent for our this will go on for could depend bid, as is their legal obligation. Wood pavilion has been handled. to be re-instated there. Since young people. I know I can on the verdict reached by the However, should the proposed See the letter from Colin Rogers March 2011, Martin School has count on you. If you would cabinet resources committee plan fall through, Sally would on page 11. helped enormously by letting us like to contact me my number which is due to meet on 27 use their infant hall and playing is 07931 586740. September. Home Appliance - Sales & Repairs There will be a limited Washing Machine Leaking? Dishwasher Not Cleaning? service at the kiosk but it will Tumble Dryer Not Spinning? Oven Not Heating? be an exciting one, for Sally’s Green drinks Japanese friend Yuriko will be Looking for New Appliances? Freestanding or Built In? 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Exciting young bands and excited dogs were among the By Daphne Chamberlain highlights of the Muswell Hill Festival in Cherry Tree lovers Friern Barnet Library was closed by Barnet in March, Wood. The event was blessed by sunshine on Sunday East Finchley’s irst Apple but could it be restored by the spirit of philanthropist 9 September, three months after East Finchley’s own Day is just around the Andrew Carnegie? festival there had to be called off due to heavy rain and corner. Free fruit and juice Friends of the valued local a local site. It’s a considerable looding. will be on offer to everyone library have been running what hike up Friern Barnet Lane and Large crowds chilled out in front of the dance and music to take advantage of this they hope will not be a skeleton through the park. entertainment on the main stage, and there were queues for the season’s fruit crop. service on the green outside. Library champion donkey rides and steam train rides, as well as an appreciative A group of residents call- Last month, however, squatters Barnet Council intends to audience for the doggy assault course. ing themselves East Finchley opened up the building again. sell the purpose-built Friern Community groups and craft stalls kept everyone busy for Abundance want to make the People can now borrow books Barnet library to developers, the afternoon, with funds going to the North London Centre for best use of any unpicked and and use computers (all mainly but now the New Carnegie Children with Cerebral Palsy, based in Muswell Hill. unused locally grown tree donated) inside the purpose- Foundation has entered the fruit rather than seeing it go built library. Barnet County frame. Like many older librar- to waste. Court has given permission ies, Friern Barnet’s building They will gladly come to for the squatters to stay until 9 was partly inanced by the your garden, at your request, October, when they must pre- Foundation set up by the great to harvest any fruit you can’t sent their case against eviction. Scottish/American philan- reach. And if you have a surplus Friends of the library say thropist. We understand that crop, they’re asking if you’d be that more people are using representatives of the Foun- willing to share it with others their replacement service than dation are deinitely taking an in the community. Barnet’s embryo ‘landmark’ interest and were scheduled The Apple Day takes place library in the artsdepot. In to meet council oficers on 25 outside Budgens in the High fact, it has been suggested that September. The Foundation Road on Saturday 20 October the artsdepot library will be “works to improve the lives from 10am to 2pm. Surplus abandoned. Meanwhile, Barnet of people throughout the UK fruit will be distributed and Council is now offering Friary and Ireland, by changing minds fresh juice made for everyone House, in Friary Park, as a site through influencing policy, to take home, all for free. for a Friern Barnet community and by changing lives through In the meantime, new mem- library. Some Friends of Friern innovative practice and part- bers are always welcome to Barnet point out that this is not nership work”. The festival’s dog show had faithful friends jumping through hoops. join the group. Email efabun- [email protected] or write Exclusive in the UK to: to EF Abundance, c/o 32 Park Hall Road, London, N2 9PU. AP Gentlemens Barbers R BLL Hair Products “You deserve the right Well- to have beautiful & stylish hair every day” 50 High Road, East Finchley, London N2 9P versed t: 0203 441 8048 Holy Trinity Church magazine Church Lane, East Finchley Church of England By Pam Kent N2 Poetry magazine, We're a warm and friendly congregation issue 2, was launched who look forward to welcoming you The Fabulous Lounge Swingers got the festival crowd on their feet. on Saturday 1 Septem- Sunday Parish Communion at 10.00 am ber in East Finchley Childrens Sunday Clu 6 Meet oer coffee after church Methodist Church. An Michael Stanway is happy to answer any enquiries: audience of around 60 Tel: 020 834 8 people attended the suc- wwwholytrinityeastfinchleyorgu cessful occasion. Editor Shereen Abdallah introduced each poet who read during the evening. Some of the contributors, including local poets, London poets and a bilingual Swedish poet, read a selection of their work featured in the magazine. Publisher and founder Dennis Evans, who welcomed everyone and thanked Mr and Mrs Abdallah for their spon- sorship, said: “N2 Poetry was founded in the hope that it will The only time you’ll ever see a steam train in Cherry Tree Wood. continue as a poetry magazine, based in East Finchley. Its aim is to publish interesting, East Finchley Baptist Church thought-provoking and acces- Just off the High Road in Creighton Avenue N2 sible poetry.” The third issue is well Sunday Mornings at a under way so if you are interested in contributing For ore inforation or purchasing a copy of any please contact the Church ffice of the issues, contact Peter el Minister Sion ye Phillips, c/o 58 Helen Close, London N2 0UU. The price is £4.50 and cheques should be isitors alays elcoe made payable to N2 Poetry. THE ARCHER - www.the-archer.co.uk 7 OCTOBER 2012 Small businesses question council’s stance By Nick Young The leader of Barnet Council, Richard Cornelius, has signed up as a ‘Real Life Entrepreneur Champion’ as part of a campaign being run by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to represent the interests of entrepre- neurs at a national and local level. The FSB is a non-profit Council has done nothing for us organisation that has around … all they’ve done is change 200,000 members nationwide. the parking rules, which really It is a well-known lobbying killed business around here.” organisation which represents Her views were echoed small businesses to national and by Nick Pearce, co-owner of local government. In the London Bike & Run at 128 and 134 Dozens of people in the High Road signed the petition to save Stanley Field. area, it represents and promotes High Road. “I cannot think of 7,000 small businesses. anything that the council has “I strongly support the FSB’s done that would help small “Inspire a generation, keep efforts in voicing the views of businesses,” he said. Speak- local businesses. Small busi- ing about the new parking nesses are vital for our local regulations, under which trafic economy,” said Councillor wardens and vehicle owners our playing ield” Cornelius (Conservative, Tot- are informed at the same time By Ruth Brown teridge), who took over as leader by text message when a ticket On the last hot Saturday of the Paralympics, Friends of Stanley Field set up a stall of Barnet Council last year. is due to expire, he added: under the “Inspire a Generation” banner outside Budgens. They pointed out to shop- Parking rules “If that’s not just a recipe for pers that Inspiring a Generation won’t work if our only playing ield is sold off. making money out of people, harm business I don’t know what is.” In just over an hour, 105 some were curious to know It’s two minutes from the However, his involvement people added their signature to where East Finchley’s three High Road: walk down Market with the FSB has been greeted Start-up support the petition calling on Barnet to acres of playing field was Place behind Budgens and take with scepticism among busi- Recently released igures accept the Sport EF bid. Sport hiding! Stanley Field isn’t vis- the footpath just to the right of ness owners in East Finchley, show that a record 285 new EF is a Community Trust with ible from any road, making it Holy Trinity School. many of whom have been badly companies were formed in the a plan to keep Stanley Field a peaceful, fume-free space If you’re inspired to keep affected by the council’s deci- London Borough of Barnet for sport, and the plan is fully for sport. your local playing ield, then sion to replace pay-and-display between May and August 2012, funded by the London Marathon For those still discovering help out with the new monthly machines in favour of a cashless higher than any other second Trust. The plan can be seen on the old paths of East Finchley, community litterpicking at 2pm payment system. quarter on record for the bor- www.stanleyroadsports.org, take a small detour to ind our on the second Sunday of every “The Federation of Small ough. Commenting on this, Cllr where the petition can also be only playing ield, now left by month (equipment provided). Businesses lobbies on behalf Cornelius said: “These igures signed. the Council to become our only The next two litterpicks are 14 of small businesses, so it’s a show that the Council’s policy Finders keepers wildlower meadow. Children October and 11 November. very important voice for us,” of helping businesses wherever play there, and it’s a jogger’s we can, and not getting in the The support from shoppers said Sue Tollerield, co-owner was overwhelming, although and dog-walker’s paradise. of the Cherry Tree Gift Shop at way of business start-ups, is New home 172 High Road. In contrast, “the working.” Sporting talent for hospice Second Wind Training A pupil from Bishop Douglass School has been named as The North London Hos- Personal training for adults, seniors and people with one of Barnet’s best sporting talents in the 2012 Barnet pice has oficially opened School Sport Awards. Aaron Hammond won the title of its new state-of-the-art health issues. Held in the privacy of your own home. Young Performer of the Year. home in Barrowell Green, Other awards went to young Hendon Campus Forum, Mid- Winchmore Hill. volunteers, school games teams, dlesex University and attended For almost 20 years, the Free initial consulting session primary team of the year and by the winners. hospice has provided care and secondary team of the year. Also highlighting Barnet support services for outpatients Rohan Plunkett, from Akiva athletes’ Olympic and Paralym- from Barnet, Haringey and Call Velo at: Enield from its base in Whet- Fully insured School in East End Road, was pic achievements, the evening CRC by Jewish Care 020 3074 1041 named Teacher/Coach of the saw guest appearances from stone. The new Enield facility Year. Taekwondo bronze medal- will offer an enhanced range of Organised by the Barnet list Lutalo Muhhamad, GB services and allow the hospice Partnership for School Sport Olympic fencer James Davis to reach three times as many (BPSS) Team and supported and former Olympian Julian members of the community brera gardens by Pro-Active North London Golding. who have a life-limited or ter- ! ! and the Barnet Youth Support minal illness and their carers. garden design maintenance Service, the award event was Visitors were able to explore ! hard landscaping ! irrigation systems held on 14 September at the Midhurst฀Butchers the building, which has a number of treatment rooms ! soft landscaping ! East Finchley based Certified organic meat to provide specialist proce- ! indoor plants at reasonable prices dures, counselling and spiritual Free-range poultry care. 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Savoury Leek Pancakes with Spiced Fillet of Salmon & Creamy Herb Garlic Sauce (Serves 4) Sauté 3 sliced leeks, 4 sliced green onions and 2 cloves chopped garlic in 5 tbsp. olive oil, along with ½ tsp. salt which will stop leeks from burning. Sauté 15 minutes over medium heat until soft, transfer to bowl and cool. In a bowl, whisk together 2 eggs and 250ml milk, then gradu- ally add 130g plain lour and ½ tsp. baking powder until it forms thick batter. Add 125ml melted butter and stir. Finely chop 50g of fresh herbs (parsley, coriander, dill or your favourites). Take half herbs and stir into leek mixture, with 2 tsp. minced red chilli. Combine mixture with batter and rest for 10 Sitting volleyball. Photo by Miranda Chamberlain. minutes. Combine 200g crème fraiche with 1 clove crushed garlic, the rest of the chopped herbs, 2 tbsp. olive oil, juice of half a lemon, Paralympic postscript and ½ tsp. salt. Set aside. By Daphne Chamberlain Crush 1 tsp. each of fennel seed, coriander seed and cumin Our last issue showed how much most of us loved the Olympics, and I guess we felt seed in mortar & pestle. Sprinkle spices on lesh of 4 salmon illets (125-150g each). the same about the Paralympics. I was lucky enough to go four times, and – shall I Heat large skillet with little olive oil and add spoonful of batter actually say it? – it was AMAZING. We really enjoyed it. The Olympic Park, with its mixture. Cook pancakes until golden, approx. 2-3 minutes per beautiful wild lowers and side. Keep warm in low oven until ready to serve. different views round every In a non-stick frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil to medium corner. Lovely games-mak- Olympic decorations and place the salmon illets seed-side down. Cook 3-4 minutes ers. Exciting sports. I’m a per side, or until cooked to your liking. signed-up fan of wheelchair Serve pancakes with salmon on top and generous dollop of sauce. basketball and rugby, and up for grabs there was a Danish table- Barnet residents are being asked for suggestions on what tennis player with the to do with the borough’s Olympic decorations. More than most fantastic relexes we 50 colourful lamp-post banners celebrating the London cheered on in his semi-inal. 2012 Olympic and Paralympic torch relays and Games Nothing prepared us for were put on display across the borough. the noise in the stadium for The council has already received a number of enquiries and the Friday athletics, with eve- requests regarding the banners, but would like to give anyone ryone cheering everyone. And interested an opportunity to provide suggestions for venues where then I saw Oscar win his 400m the decorations could be displayed in the future. Email your ideas semi-inal, and my night was to: [email protected] complete. After dark, those sometimes brutal-looking buildings were A friendly welcome awaits you transformed into palaces of light. So, all right, bring on EAST FINCHLEY METHODIST CHURCH the clichés (because sometimes 197 High Road, London N2 (opp reighton Ae they still ring true), let’s hope tel 2 17 wwweastfinchleymethodistorgu that light stays burning. Recycle your tools! If the Olympics/Paralym- Sunday service at 10.30 a.m. Your unwanted tools or sewing machine can be recycled pics have changed anything for you, or for any person or With Crè che and Young Church to provide a living for families in Africa. organisation you know, please Two groups involved in Sewing machines, manual tell us about it. this are Tools for Self Reliance or electric, are the most useful. Worship Msi Soial eens Wheelhair rienl (www.tsfr.org) based at Netley With a sewing machine a woman email: inoeasinhlemehoisor Room hire el: in Hampshire and WorkAid can support her entire family. New-look (www.workaid.org) based at The websites indicate which Chesham. After collection, tools are most useful. Some, tools are refurbished and made such as garden tools, are not hospital up into kits that are sent to equip needed in Africa but can be sold Finchley Memorial Hospi- Take a minute or two small workshops (carpentry, to cover the cost of transport. tal has opened its doors to engineering, bicycle mainte- “I collected a Singer machine patients after a £28 million to beat the ‘flu nance etc.) for partner agencies from a lady in Bethnal Green a refurbishment project. The in East and West Africa. few months ago. She said that old building on Granville If you are registered with a Barnet : she had used it to support her Road will be demolished are 65 years old or over, or suffer from: diabetes, PARENT & BABY/ family for thirty years. She wept chronic respiratory or heart disease, had a stroke when I told her it could now after being replaced by a or ministroke, or certain other medical conditions. CHILD ACTIVITIES brand new centre on adja- provide for a family in Africa hen get your flu ab from us  Coee & Kids, Fri 9.15-11.15, Green for another generation,” said cent land. The new hospi- Man Ctr. Rachel 8343 6147. Charles O’Toole, who is the tal will carry on offering Running through to January Dads Club: Get-togethers for dads local collector for both these walk-in services, as well as looking after young children in East no appointment necessary Finchley. Adam 07957 441435. charities. You can contact him housing a GP surgery and  EF National Childbirth Trust con- on 020 8444 8461. chemotherapy suites. tact Ruby Yang or Patrizia Canwell at We also provide east[email protected] Self employed person to undertake administration private ‘flu vaccinations  Newstead Parent & Toddler Group, for a local community centre on a very flexible basis. Thurs 9-12-30, Green Man Ctr. Sajni 8359 3460. Average hours approximately 10 hours per week at a rate of £10 per hour (own tax and NI)  Parent & Toddler Group, Green Suitable for second job for local person. Man Centre, Julia 8444 2276 C.W. Andrew Pharmacy Stepping Stones, interactive play CV and covering letter to: Jan Kerr, Green Man Management Group, 32 High Road N2 Tel: 020 8883 155 session for under 3s. Karen 07957 The Green Man Community Centre, Strawberry Vale, London N2 9BA oie a inchley ndergrond 278860. Closing date Friday 2nd November 2012 9 THE ARCHER - www.the-archer.co.uk OCTOBER 2012 Dodgy builders target elderly residents By Janet Maitland Police have issued a warning about a pair of dodgy builders who are targeting elderly residents living alone in East Finchley, Muswell Hill and further aield. On 18 July, an 84-year- Shield Project over the last For advice or help, con- old resident in Fortis Green three years, working alongside tact the East Finchley Safer answered her door to two men the elderly and their families, Neighbourhood team on 020 who entered the house to show and would be happy to visit, 7161 9014 or email eastinch - her water running down an or give further advice regard- internal wall. They said they ing these issues or any other [email protected] had spotted that the wall was concerns you may have. damp while working on her Meena (left) with friend Sybil at Hammerson House. next door neighbour’s house. Photo by Daphne Chamberlain The men are believed to KALASHNIKOV KULTUR have lifted tiles on her roof By Ricky Savage, the voice of social irresponsibility and then poured water through Advocate the hole. The resident was so Tune in and zone out alarmed she went straight to In the weird and wonderful world of music it’s time to celebrate the bank to get the £4,600 cash 20 years of Mogadon for the mind as Britain’s favourite aural deposit the men demanded for sleeping tablet holds its birthday party. They could have volunteer doing the work. commissioned a new and challenging work by Marc Anthony By Daphne Chamberlain An hour earlier, the same The quality of life for older people in care homes is con- trick was tried on a 90-year- Turnage or Philip Glass, but this is Classic FM and they don’t do dificult. cerning more and more of us, including Meena Nair, who old resident in Barnet, but he lives in Deansway. Just over a year ago, Meena began checked with his neighbour, Right from the start on 7 September 1992 Classic FM has played it safe, played it easy and kept it light. This is the place for a nice chunk of work as a volunteer with Advance Advocacy in Barnet, who conirmed that no work the organisation which speaks up for older people. She was being done. Mozart followed by a pleasant little tune from Brahms before keeping calm The scam was also tried with the theme from Downton Abbey. This is not the place for anything told us, “I would love to encourage others to volunteer. on an 87-year-old woman in too serious, it’s the place for easy listening. What do you expect from I was panicky at irst, but just relax and be friends with Muswell Hill on 16 August, a late night show called ‘Smooth Classics’? Sponsorship by Horlicks? the people you meet.” but staff at her bank became If you can tell a book by its cover you sure as hell can tell a radio Recently I accompanied volunteers, does offer support. suspicious and called the station by its presenters and Classic FM takes us to a whole new low. Meena on one of her weekly A manager told me, “We can all There’s gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh and fop-of-the-week Laurence police when she asked to with- visits to Hammerson House, contribute, and that beneits the draw £4,200. The scam also Llewellyn-Bowen. There’s failed MP David Mellor, ex-newsreader John in The Bishop’s Avenue. We client, ourselves and Meena. I’m failed to work on an elderly Suchet and people so blandly appealing to nice people that they must stayed for a couple of hours, an advocate for advocacy.” resident in Crouch End on 21 have been specially invented. With nice people playing nice music there while residents greeted her over More homes across the has to be a special slot for mummy drivers taking children to expensive August, who shut the front tea and biscuits. In one lat, a borough are beginning to feel door on the man and called schools and, guess what, there is. resident told me how Meena the same, and Meena and her the police. Classic FM’s big thing is the Hall of Fame, four days of predictability had intervened when there was a fellow advocates have constant every Easter. In 16 years of the favourite pieces of classical music voted The latest report at the st delay in getting a chair essential help and support from Advance, time of going to press is of an for by you, but not by me, there have only been four winners. Bruch’s 1 for his comfort. who give them ongoing train- elderly resident in Highgate Violin Concerto topped the charts ive times, Vaughan William’s The Lark Furniture, Blue Badges, Taxi- ing. Advance’s Heena Cornwell Ascending did it four years in a row. This year the top 20 tunes included who answered the door on cards, emotional matters.... resi- accompanied Meena on her irst 22 August to a man claiming some schmaltzy setting of letters home from the troops and music from dents come to Advocates for help visit to Hammerson, to explain that a leak from her roof was a video game. You can’t get more lightweight than that, trust me. with all these things. Meena told advocacy to the residents. damaging the party wall and In the end it all comes down to what you want from music. Do you me, “Because we are independ- Meena has the last word. “I asking for a £1,800 deposit want music from the adverts, themes from soporiic TV programmes, ent, we can help with issues that really enjoy my visits. Some of to ix it. very incidental music from Disney movies? Do you want to be lulled into have been overlooked, even in a the residents have so much to a false sense of insecurity as you read the Morning Mule? If that’s your Don’t be intimidated good care home. Elderly people tell. They have seen and done dream then rejoice; Classic FM is the station for you. But if you think don’t want to cause trouble, but so much. Making things happier The men are described as music should be challenging, sometimes dificult and say something white, one aged in his 50s we can be their voice. We want and more comfortable for them about the human condition then look elsewhere. After all, overdosing to help, but without offending. is good for me too. You grow and the other in his 30s. The on sedatives isn’t good for you. younger man is described as That’s why it’s so important to stronger when you are advocat- tall, heavily built, dark-haired have the support of the home.” ing on behalf of someone else.” Human Resource Solutions Plus For more information, con- and eloquently spoken. They Backing advocacy drive a small white van with Helping you to manage, train Hammerson House, which tact meena@advocacyinbarnet. a ladder on the roof. and develop your employees runs integration courses for all org.uk. “I am determined to do all at a commercially sensible cost.

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Tickets are still available for this month’s rich programme of  Finchley & Hornsey Ramblers Group events at the East Finchley Arts Festival. There’s an exciting Call Vivien 8883 8190 selection of recitals, readings, music and art, all taking place  Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club, Sum- at All Saints’ Church, Durham Road, which has disabled mers Lane N12. New and experienced bowlers welcome. access and facilities. Young people aged 18 and under can  Keep fit for the Retired on Wednesdays, get tickets for just £1. Christ Church N12. Call Bridie 8883 Box ofices are at Black Gull Books, 121 High Road, N2 8AG (Tel: 5269 020 8444 4717), Les Aldrich, 98 Fortis Green Road, N10 3HN (Tel: 020  Muswell Hill Bowling Club, Kings 8883 5631) or online at: www.einchleyarts.ticketsource.co.uk (10% Ave, N10. New & experienced bowlers surcharge on each ticket). The festival website can be found at www. welcome. Tel: 8883 0433.  Pilates in East Finchley, qualified eastinchleyartsfestival.org.uk and here’s a reminder of the programme: teacher. Contact Dee on 8883 7029 • Friday 5 October 6.30-8.30pm admission with a collection for  Pilates class Weds 3.30 & 7pm at Ann Art Exhibition Preview Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. Owens Ctr, N2. Call Penny 8444 2882. Free admission to an exhibition of • Thursday 11 October 7.30pm  Pilates Beginners Classes Tue 9.30- 10.30am, Holy Trinity Church Hall, works by local and national artists. Paprika. Church Lane N2. Contact: Michelle Those sold will be in aid of the Traditional Eastern European, 07767 804 564 Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. Balkan, Gypsy and classical  Tae Kwon Do for children & adults at • Saturday 6 October 7.30pm music. Tickets: £16, £12, £9, £1 Finchley Lido Mon & Fri 7-9pm 07949 London Mozart Players (18 and under). 612 706. www.taekwondo-uktd.co.uk Premiere of Geoffrey Hanson’s • Friday 12 October 7.30pm  Tai Chi class at EF Methodist Ch, Weds Odyssey for Cello and Orches- Young Artists’ Recital. at 1pm. Call James Drewe 8883 3308 or [email protected] tra; soloist Sebastian Comberti. North London Festival prizewin-  Tennis club with four clay courts off Other works by Elgar, Brit- ners Timothy Ridout (viola) and Southern Road. Call 8883 7723. Susanna and Cristina with Benjamin Jensen’s art work at their studio ten & Boccherini.Tickets: £20, Agnieszka Pluta (piano). J S  Yoga, breathing & relaxation. Weekly £15, £9, £1 (18 and under). Bach’s Da Gamba Sonata no 1, o King Street. drop-in classes - N3, N6, N10. Phone • Sunday 7 October 7.30pm York Bowen, Scarlatti, Paderewski, Judy on 07956 375607. Young Artists’ Recital  Yoga, pregnancy yoga, meditation Tchaikovsky, Ginastera. Tickets: classes. Call Sunnah 07941 321 772 or Vintage in the old village North London Festival prizewin- £10, £8, £1 (18 and under). see www.stretchingpeople.co.uk. By Sheila Armstrong ners Eleanor Janes (soprano) and • Saturday 13 October Cristina and Susanna Guidone hosted an open day in their Matthew Higham (lute). Mozart, 12.30pm Lunch Hour Organ Music, Dance & Creative Arts shop A Room in My House in August, a chance to see the Strauss, Brahms, Britten, Nicolai. Music  Art Classes. For info call Henry on 8888 Donizetti, Handel, Moquet, Heath, David Aprahamian Liddle, con- 5133. interesting and varied things they sell, from vintage cloth-  Ballroom Dance Classes, Wednesday ing and furniture to jewellery, cards and textiles. Not the Burton. cert organist.Programme of eves for beginners & improvers . St same as antique: Cristina told THE ARCHER that the term Tickets: £10, £8, £1 (18 and organ music, including some Mary’s Church Hall, N3. 8444 0280. vintage covers things made between 1950 and 1970. under). of his own compositions.  Ballroom & Latin American Dance Trained as a graphic designer, heroes. From a commercial art • Monday 8 October 7.30pm Tickets: £5, £1 (18 and under). Classes - beginners & improvers. Wed Collegium Regale, Choral Snack lunch available. & Fri eve, Bishop Douglass Sch. 8207 Cristina set up in business seven background he designs record years ago and all the cards and covers and magazine illustra- Scholars of King’s College • 7.30pm BBC Elstree Concert 2323. Cambridge  Creative writing classes in informal, textiles in the shop are made tions amongst other things. Band friendly atmosphere. Tel Sallie Rose 020 by her. Susannna’s brief is the Old water pump The men’s voices of one of the mostAn evening of lighter music famous choirs in the UK in a -confrom this long-established and 8444 7217. vintage clothing and jewellery. King Street Mews is in the  East Finchley Writers Group, Weds at cert of secular and sacred music. renowned 48-piece Band. Selec- Although they have a web site, old part of East Finchley just off the Old White Lion. Contact Carola 8883 Tickets: £20, £15, £9, £1 (18 and tions from Les Miserables, Pine- their late father’s carpentry Church Lane, on land that was 5808 or Lilian 8444 1793. under). apple Poll, My Fair Lady; Mike East Finchley Poetry Writing Work- workshop in King Street Mews once part of Joyce’s saw mill.  • Tuesday 9 October 7.30pm Crisp’s Horn Concerto; Gersh- shops. Monthly on Saturdays. Contact became vacant two years ago Evidence of this can be seen Dennis Evans 8346 9528. enabling them to open their shop. Pop-Up Opera. win’s Rhapsody in Blue; James in the huge water pump that -  Memory Lane Singing Club - friendly It’s well worth a visit if you like belonged to Joyce’s and which The young Pop-Up Opera com Bond 007 selection. Tickets: singing club meets every Friday in retro. For virtual contact go to pany give a spirited staged £16, £12, £9, £1 (18 and under). Finchley. Call Valerie 8458 4508. is still a feature in the shop. www.roominmyhouse.co.uk or Susanna and Cristina also performance of Donizetti’s opera • Sunday 14 October 7.30pm  Over 50s Tea Dance at Christ Church, L’Elisir d’Amore Finchley Children’s Music visit in person any Friday or organise the Vintage Tea Party , which includes North Finchley. Every Weds, 1pm. 020 audience participation. Tickets: Group 8444 0280. Saturday from 10am to 4pm. - and Gift Fair on the irst Satur  Learn to sing at Finchley Methodist On the open day the painter day of the month at the Booga- £20, £15, £9, £1 (18 and under). Barnet’s Mayor will be attending

Church, Ballards La. Call 8888 4412. Benjamin Jensen was also there loo Pub in Archway Road with • Wednesday 10 October 7.30pm the performance by this nationally East Finchley Writers  Symphonic Wind Orchestra Contact to talk about his work, which up to 25 vintage stalls includ- famous group, which originated in Caroline Egan 8340 2706 he describes as Surrealist with Local writers present a selec- East Finchley.  Traditional music at TOC, Highgate Hill ing jewellery and high quality a Pop Art edge; he mixes tradi- crafts. More information on tion of their work to move, Tickets: Unreserved £10, £8 on 1st & 3rd Tue each month from 8.30 amuse and surprise you. Free (concessions), £1 (18 and under). pm. Free. All musicians welcome. 07958 tional art and images of super- that at www.theboogaloo.co.uk 282898. Clubs & Social What’s On... E-mail your listings to: [email protected]  Bingo evening, 8pm Sundays, at the Wednesdays from October to December inside. Carson) hosts champagne tea and talks Sunday 21 October Constitutional Club, The Walks, N2. • North London Film Group: informal, Sunday 7 October about Downton Abbey, cricket and life, in Dolls House and Miniatures Show,  Bingo Club Mondays 7-9 pm, Green Man friendly film studies group meets at the • Free Woodland Fun Day, 2 - 4.30pm on a Q&A session. Tickets £30. Proceeds to Alexandra Palace, with over 200 exhibits. Centre, Contact: Jan 8815 5452 Phoenix Cinema, Wednesdays 7.30 – the meadow next to Coldfall Wood. Charcoal upkeep of Avenue House Estate. Tickets from Call 020 8365 2121 or visit www.  Contact Lunch Club Tuesdays at the 9.30pm, to watch film clips and discuss burning, guided walk, children’s activities, Avenue House, tel. 020 8346 7812 (working alexandrapalace.com Green Man. Call 8444 1162 to book. the medium, led by Ruth Tosha Mulandi, refreshments. Bring picnic and well-dressed hours) or [email protected]. Thursday 25 October  Finchley & District Philatelic Society, Contact Brian 8444 3251 general manager of the cinema for seven teddy bear. • Litter pick at Stanley Field. Inspired The Finchley Society hosts a debate on  French conversation in small friendly years. Term fee £140. For details on autumn Tuesday 9 October to keep your local playing field in Stanley Localism. Do you want some control over group with native speaker. 8444 9395. term programme, contact ruthtosha@ • Hendon and District Archaeological Road? Then help with the new monthly what happens in your area? East Finchley’s  Friends of Cherry Tree Wood www. hotmail.co.uk Society present The Life and legacy of community litter picking. 2pm on second Roger Chapman and Harriet Copperman will cherrytreewood.co.uk or 8883 7544. Friday 5 – Sunday 14 October George Peabody, a talk by Christine Wagg; Sunday of every month (equipment lead the discussion.  Haringey Recorded Music Society • East Finchley Arts Festival, All Saints’ 8pm at Avenue House, East End Road, N3. provided). Next litter pick 14 Oct & 11 Nov. 7.30 for 8pm at Avenue House, East End informal meetings locally. Call David Church, Durham Road, with disabled access All welcome. • Free concert at East Finchley Methodist Road, N3. Refreshments available. Everyone Moldon on 8361 1696. and facilities. See full programme above. Thursday 11 October Church, High Road, 7.30pm; Barnet Voices welcome, but admission for non-members  LGBT? 1st Weds every month in a local Box offices at Black Gull Books, 121 High • Friends of Avenue House host their first with Robert Puzey (viola) and Millie Pollicek is £2. pub. Welcoming atmosphere. Email Road, N2 8AG Tel: 020 8444 4717; Les autumn quiz night. Everyone welcome. (piano); “From the sublime to the ridiculous”, Saturday 27 October – Wed 31 October efi[email protected] Aldrich, 98 Fortis Green Road, N10 3HN 7.30 pm at Avenue House, East End Road, an evening of many styles from the classics Barnet Hallowe’en Ghost Walk led by City  Muslim Ladies Lunch Club 1st & 3rd Weds, Ann Owen Ctr., Oak La. Call 8432 Tel: 020 8883 5631, or online at www. N3. Cash bar, and fish and chips supper to today. Free admission with collection in of London guide Paul Baker. Meet High 1415 to book. efinchleyarts.ticketsource.co.uk (10% included in £12.50 entrance. Tickets from aid of Marie Curie Cancer care. Venue fully Barnet tube station 7.30pm for ghoulish  North London Bridge Club, Muswell Hill. surcharge on each ticket). Website: www. Avenue House, tel 020 8346 7812 (working accessible to people with disabilities. tour through Barnet and Monken Hadley, the Contact 8348 3495 eastfinchleyartsfestival.org.uk hours) or [email protected]. Wednesday 17 October second most haunted village in England.  Northside Bridge Club, EF Methodist Saturday 6 October Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 October Muswell and Fortis Green Association Prize for spookiest costume! Details Church, Thurs 7.30-11pm. 8346 8145. • Open Church event at Holy Trinity Church, • The Knitting and Stitching Show for lovers presents an evening with Exposure. Speakers from Paul on 020 8440 6805 or www.  Jewish Friendship Club for over 60s, Church Lane, N2, from 11am to 1pm. Come of knitting and embroidery, and much more. from this multi-award winning charity, barnetwalks.talktalk.net Tues 1-3 pm at Muswell Hill Synagogue, along for tours of the church, music, Alexandra Palace. Call 020 8365 2121 or located in the Muswell Hill Centre, show how Saturday 27 October Tetherdown. Call Anita 8886 6140. refreshments and children’s activities; a visit www.alexandrapalace.com 250 local teenagers have created an award- Spike Milligan Statue Fund quiz; 7.30 for  Muswell Hill Tetherdown Bridge, contact 8883 4390 chance to share in the history of a building Sunday 14 October winning film, magazine and website; 8pm, 8pm. £5 per head. For venue and other that many people pass without setting foot • Jim Carter (Downton Abbey butler Charles North Bank, 28 Pages Lane, N10. details, please call 020 8346 5258. 11 THE ARCHER - www.the-archer.co.uk OCTOBER 2012 Letters to the Editor Any reader who feels strongly International about any matter is invited to use this “Soapbox” column. Older Please note that opinions expressed Persons’ Day are those of the writer alone. Did you know that 1 October What future was the International Day of Older Persons? It was our pavilion? created by the United By Mike Gee Nations in 1991 as an The Cherry Tree Wood pavilion was built in 1926 annual event to celebrate as an electricity sub-station. Finchley Council was the contributions and responsible for electricity generation in the area right achievements of people in up to nationalisation in 1948 and there was a working later life and to examine power station in Squires Lane where the Pentland issues which affect their Centre now stands. lives. In the late 1950s a new sub-station was built adjacent to Open and shut case of the GP provision. They say that Well, nobody told me and I’m Brompton Grove and the old, rather grand pavilion with its using the pharmacist is a “wasteage getting older all the time. Here’s covered shelters on three sides of the building was decommis- for pavilion of valuable NHS resources”. what I’m missing, according to sioned. It then became changing rooms for sports activities Dear Editor This commercial war between a the UN’s on-line information: but over the years fell into a state of disrepair, dereliction I think many people will be happy GP practice and local pharmacies “In many countries, politicians and disuse. that someone is again showing is unlikely to beneit the rest of us make speeches, particularly What happens next? There are several contentious issues interest in having a café in Cherry much. Surely, it would be better those responsible for govern- here, including the fact that this part of the wood is designated Tree Wood, especially after we for local pharmacies to provide the have lost Sally Ann and her popular ment departments that focus on Metropolitan Open Land and as such is protected from devel- online service if they can? senior citizens, at this time of the opment in exactly the same way as Green Belt land. refreshment kiosk. I am concerned, Yours faithfully, however, that short cuts in Barnet year. Some radios, televisions or MOL protection Alan Ereira, newspapers publish interviews Council’s appraisal of the venture Summerlee Avenue, N2. The Barnet Unitary Plan is quite clear: Policy 01 -Green have been taken which leave sev- with senior citizens on various Belt/Metropolitan Open Land states: “Except in very special eral unanswered questions about issues such as achievements they circumstances, the council will refuse any development in the the look and impact of the new Help for made to create a better society. Green Belt or Metropolitan Open Land which is not compat- application. South African babies “The World Health Organi- ible with their purposes and objectives, does not maintain their The only public consultation Dear Editor, zation (WHO) and other groups openness and would harm their visual amenity”. taken by the council was the place- We would like your help. Patients have been actively involved in It goes on to say that development will only be allowed ment of a notice about the new at state hospitals and clinics in promoting public awareness and in very special circumstances and that any change of use of café proposals in the back pages of South Africa are typically destitute attention on the International Day existing land or buildings in MOL is not acceptable except some of the local press on 25 June and malnourished, as well as being of Older Persons. Discussions are for: agriculture, horticulture, woodland, nature conservation and 2 July. very sick or injured. Many are job- centred on topics such as: ageing and wildlife use, or essential facilities for outdoor sport and Sixteen sharp-eyed locals wrote less, many are homeless, and many populations and the provision of recreation or cemeteries. to Barnet Council, and despite at have no loved ones to provide the adequate healthcare for aged per- However, most people are unaware of the protected status least 11 of them raising queries or basic needs for them in hospital. sons; volunteer work; social care; of this piece of ancient woodland and council oficers are expressing concerns, the Cabinet The Ruth Mailbag Group strives to and ways to be more inclusive of decided to grant a lease for the old apparently not broadcasting it. Metropolitan Open Land and provide for the needs of destitute older persons in the workforce.” Planning Policy is quite clear, however: commercial activity pavilion without any further public mums and babies in the maternity I Googled and found three consultation, or even a planning is not acceptable. ward and neonatal intensive care events taking place in London, I understand from LBB Property Services that the developer application, to progress the disposal unit of our local state hospital and nowhere near East Finchley. So expeditiously. wishes to retain the pavilion substantially as it is, repairing several other hospitals in our coun- this day probably passed many the roof and adding new windows and doors, but issues such Ward councillors’ requests to try who have asked for our help by have the application for a café in the of us by again, but why should as felling of trees, parking within the wood and café opening providing them with a basic baby I care? Two weeks later I’ll be wood referred to the local Environ- pack for their new and or sick babies. hours have not been clariied. Nor has the future of the kiosk ment Committee and the Cabinet celebrating being another year café in the park. If you can assist please get in touch older! Resources Committee were rejected with us through joy.coetzee@gmail. by Barnet’s Cabinet member for the com or visit our blog at http://theruth- Environment, Cllr Dean Cohen, and mailbaggroup.blogspot.com/ he promptly authorised the letting Yours faithfully, of the old pavilion for a 25-year Joy Coetzee period under the council’s Delegated Powers. Founder, The Ruth Mailbag I think this is nothing less than an Group attempt by the council to prevent local residents from making representa- Send your correspond- tions on matters that concern Cherry ence to: “Letters Page”, Tree Wood. When one considers the The Archer, PO Box 3699, co-operative and consultative nature London N2 8JA of the last serious proposal for the or e-mail old pavilion, and the public debate that ensued, I am concerned that [email protected]. although the new applicant is well Letters without veriiable contact intended, the choice of who runs addresses will not be reviewed or printed. Contact details can be a café in Cherry Tree Wood is now withheld, however, on request at being made by edict rather than by publication. public committee. Yours faithfully, Colin Rogers, Ward councillor, East Finchley. Do you Don’t forget our pharmacies have a story Dear Editor, Local pharmacies serve many for us? functions. A signiicant part of their You can send your stories, income is generated by making letters, and photos by email up NHS prescriptions and per- to [email protected] forming NHS functions, such as or by post to The Archer, PO giving free lu jabs to the over-65s. East Finchley Medical Practice has Box 3699, London N2 8JA. lealeted its patients urging them to Tweet us @TheArcherN2 have their prescriptions made up and and ind us on Facebook. delivered by a pharmacy in Leeds, You can also ind out more called pharmacy2U, and demand- about contributing and ing that if they go to a pharmacy advertising at www.the- for their lu jabs they must opt out archer.co.uk John’s Shoe Repairs OCTOBER 2012 PAGE 12 Shoes, Trainers, Sandals, Bags and Luggage Complete Repair Service by a craftsman Same day if required ey Cuttin THE ARCHER 1 Manor Park Rd. N2, behind 88 Church Lane, opposite Trinity Church Tel: 2 1 pen 12p Published by East Finchley Newspapers, P.O. Box 3699, London N2 8JA. www.the-archer.co.uk Take a walk Just the ticket for a special day By Diana Cormack This former London through history Transport Routemaster Paul Baker, a City of London guide, has been leading brought a touch of colour guided tours around the Barnet area since 2004. The to the High Road one walks have elicited a lot of interest from residents of Saturday afternoon. It was Barnet and Finchley and beyond the borough. parked near East Finchley Paul says: “I love doing local Library, en route for a tours. A particular pleasure is late summer wedding in that many of those attending the Muswell Hill. walks have a deep, often life-long The 1961 bus was suitably knowledge of the area. They give decorated, with traditional me insights and anecdotes, which white ribbons on the front and I can then feed into future walks. lovely bouquets and other wed- When you can personalise it, ding paraphernalia throughout people will prick up their ears.” the lower and upper decks. There are seven walks in Clippie Paula Paskell who, Paul’s repertoire, including like the driver, was smartly historical walks through the turned out in uniform, wel- old heart of High Barnet and comed me on board to inspect the unspoilt Georgian village of the impressive display. Paula Monken Hadley. There is also a told THE ARCHER that her role tour of Mill Hill and, of course, is to ensure all passengers are one entitled ‘Fabulous Finchley’. City of London guide Paul Baker safe and comfortable as well as Laughter, love and death gives fascinating insights into to serve drinks and foodstuffs appropriate to the occasion. This tour explores 1,000 years local history. of the history of Finchley Central People hire this 64-seater and East Finchley. Along the to be stuffy and full of names London icon for a variety of way, Paul explores lands once and dates.” events such as birthday and owned by the Knights Templar, The ghost walk is subtitled anniversary celebrations, days and a former manor house which Things That Go Bump in High out and proms nights – the is haunted by a suspected lover Barnet. It embraces Monken choice is yours! It is certainly of Anne Boleyn. He also talks Hadley too, England’s second an exceptional and memorable about two famous murderers, most haunted village. The tour is means of transport for a special and three world-famous come- extremely popular with children, day. To ind out more call 0800 dians who lived in the area. The especially at Hallowe’en, when 1185 848 or 07984 902527 or next Finchley walk will be on there is a prize for the spookiest visit www.davesbuses.co.uk Paula waits on the platform. Photo by Diana Cormack. Saturday 10 November at 11am. costume! Two other popular tours are Paul also does tours further Volunteers for dementia research the Battle of Barnet and Barnet aield, including Covent Garden, By Diana Cormack ghosts. The Battle of Barnet, Spitalields and Jack the Ripper. Seven years ago I answered an appeal for volunteers to help with research into new mentioned by Shakespeare, took Keep an eye on our What’s On place on Easter Sunday 1471. column for future dates. For tests being developed to determine dementia. The purpose of these was to gather Paul says: “It’s important to more information, contact Paul information from healthy individuals aged over 50 to establish how they perform make the walks informative but on 020 8440 6805 or visit www. in these tests and to examine the inluences of things like age andars ye of education fun. Battleield tours don’t have barnetwalks.talktalk.net upon their scores. Understanding how they Holborn tube stations. They usu- variety of sounds, music and manage will help to evaluate ally take place on a one-to-one speech. I found them interesting whether the performance of basis in a small ofice. and thought-provoking. those who suffer from neuro- What’s involved? If you want to be considered Est 1988 logical disease (such as demen- Most tests have included as a volunteer for these please CC tia or stroke victims) in such word retrieval, conceptual email [email protected] TV tests is normal or below what knowledge and perception. might be expected for someone They involve answering simple of their age. spoken questions and complet- Any Any information collected ing paper and pencil tests. These about volunteers is kept strictly increase in dificulty and some conidential and will be held for are timed. takers? at least ive years so that further Recently, I have participated Could you spare 30 minutes research may be conducted, if in some new tests being devel- once a month to deliver THE oped to help better inform the appropriate. The results will be ARCHER used to improve further medical understanding of different types ? and scientiic research. of dementia. 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