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RA AGM Inaugurates the Era of Secret Ballots www.hgs.org.uk Issue 130 · Spring 2017 Youth Music “There’s another Mayor of Barnet, Centre to perform Summer Picnic Cllr David Longstaff at St Jude’s, see this year? Wow!” attends Proms back page Details back page launch, p5 RA AGM inaugurates the era of secret ballots The Residents Association’s 105th on last year’s election as having The meeting moved on to the of the roads”, which clearly struck AGM was held on March 27 at been chaotic, and said the RA rest of the agenda while the ballot a chord with the audience. Cllr Henrietta Barnet School Hall and, hadn’t changed. papers were being counted and John Marshall recommended “Be careful, be very careful...” Protective instincts on display at last year’s RA Summer fortunately, was a more agreeable He was concerned by the after re-appointing Paul Hartley always providing photographic Picinic. Details of this year’s Summer Picnic on back page. evening than last year for those lack of action by Transport for as the Honorary Accountant, evidence, while Emma Howard present. The Chairman, David London on safety on Falloden the meeting moved to AOB in of the RA’s Roads and Traffic Lewis, welcomed everyone and the Way. He mentioned his track the form of general discussion. committee said she would be usual early business of welcomes, record with the Oakwood Road Members raised a number of writing on the subject of potholes Theatre on the Suburb apologies and approvals of playground and the Northway matters, many of them familiar in Suburb News (see page 6). Once there was the Play and today with around 200 members, minutes, reports and accounts Rose Gardens. When questioned concerns. What to do about There was also great concern Pageant Union, which joined and a programme which includes was swiftly dealt with. he said he wanted change, short overgrown trees and hedges about traffic and safety in The with the Speedwell Players to five full productions a year. Also Asked about the payment in meetings and more young without neighbourly disputes Market Place and Falloden Way become the Hampstead Garden there are a number of rehearsed the accounts to Fellowship House, people involved. escalating was the first topic. with Saul Zadka being particularly Suburb Dramatic Society, which and unrehearsed readings just for the Chairman explained that David Lewis read the statement There are guidelines, which are vocal and predicting, “a tragedy in the early 90s was reborn as members, to give them further many RA members donated to he had prepared and distributed. frequently ignored, and in in the next few days”. The RA the Garden Suburb Theatre. opportunities to act, direct and the charity at the same time as He too was concerned about extreme cases Barnet will take will be holding a public meeting GST is the Suburb’s very learn backstage skills. paying their RA subscriptions, and the traffic situation in The action; Claire Calman of the on this subject including the own drama group and has been GST currently has a busy the RA passed the money on. Market Place and on Falloden Trust offered to talk to the safety of pedestrian crossings performing on the Suburb – under few months ahead. In May, it is The meeting then moved on Way. He mentioned the new questioner afterwards. once TfL and the police had those various names – for over a participating in the Barnet and to the election of RA officers and working groups which had There was concern about fully investigated the recent century. It is still going strong (continued on page 3) council members. This year there been formed on Bute Mews and crime and the police presence on fatal accident. was to be a secret ballot held Noise Abatement, and the public the Suburb. Jeremy Hershkorn, There was a moment to using ballot papers distributed meeting (see page 2) held on a member of RA Council, related remember the very recent death to member households before the the proposed housing develop- his experience of spending a of Charles Gale, an irreplaceable meeting. David Lewis was standing ment in Bute Mews. day with the police (see page 3 member of RA Council and quite again for the chairmanship, and The nominees for election to SN128 Autumn 2016) covering a few committees, and friend of was being challenged, as he was be officers or council members the Suburb, and how they do many – who we remember on last year, by Brian Ingram. were then able to present the best they can with the page 2 of this issue. The RA Secretary, Gary Shaw, themselves and say a few words. resources they have. We were The meeting adjourned for took the chair while the two Those who were to be new reminded the police regularly refreshments and to await the candidates gave a brief statement members of council were looking hold open meetings in the result of the count, which after of their intentions and were forward to having the opportunity Suburb Library. some delay was announced, then open to questions. Brian to help make the RA and the A resident of Erskine Hill with David Lewis retaining the Ingram spoke first and commented Suburb better. complained of “the abysmal state chairmanship by 55 votes to 13 Last year’s summer production in Little Oak Wood of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. cast for Brian Ingram. Jeremy Hershkorn, Jonathan Seres, Gary Shaw and Ann Spencer WE DELIVER were re-elected to the council, while Adrain Hodgson, Emma For almost 40 years now we have been serving the needs of the Suburb and we have enjoyed Howard, and Peter Spaul became every moment of it. Our service extends from Cottages to Castles and there is no property members for the first time. which is too small or too large for us to handle. TERRY BROOKS We are delighted to introduce you to the Glentree New Homes office, where we are able to offer the largest Tom Roberts selection of new developments in North West London, either as a home or as a buy-to-let investment. An Australian Artist on the Suburb by Lucrezia Walker At Glentree Rentals, our bespoke letting service, we are bristling with a wide selection of fine homes to rent in 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. An illustrated presentation of the life of Australian artist Tom Roberts who lived in Hampstead Garden Suburb We believe we can make a substantial difference to you by selling your cherished home for the highest possible Tuesdaywith his wife Lillie 2from June 1909 until 2015 his return 7:30pm to Australia price when the time is right ... and not before, of course. Fellowship House,in 1923. 136a Willifield Way 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 3:30pmResidents are Sunday invited to join 21 an open May debate 2017 on the usually better terms for you. increasing levels of Noise Disturbance in Friends MeetingHampstead House, Garden 17 Suburb. North Square David Lewis (above) RA chairman and We are the longest serving agents in the area, under the same Management for over 40 years and if you want Brian Ingram (below) contestant. Tea and biscuits at 4:30pm 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 Modern times have caught up with our leafy suburb and the sound of leaf blowers, cutting machines, garden welcome to use our private clients’ car park (at the rear of our offices). parties, construction noise and loud music seem No entry charge but a £5 No obligation, no fuss, just good old fashioned service. donation would be welcome. re some tranquillity to burb.This is a popular annual event organised by the Hampstead Garden 020 8458 7311 usSuburb hear Residents your views. Association in memory of Michael Rowley. www.glentree.com www.hgs.org.ukwww.hgs.org.uk Charles Gale 1935-2017 Bute Mews planning MICHAEL JACOBS his devoted carer Blessing, who lives. Although we will miss The Residents Association hosted - larger dormer windows over- gave him such wonderful care him very much indeed, Charles a public meeting at the HGS looking the park (Northway and support. would not want us to be sad. Synagogue’s Landy Gallery for Gardens East) I know that all of us will There are other ways of showing residents and business owners - garden gates leading directly mourn the loss of this dear, how much he meant to us: as to obtain information and into the park eccentric, kindly, humorous and he spread so much happiness, express views about the recent - loss of trees and other vegetation much-loved personality. Through what could be more fitting than planning application for the - unrealistic landscape proposals his ever-cheerful demeanour and remembering his inspiring life private road in the Suburb - possible narrowing of the selfless example, he succeeded with a grateful smile! called Bute Mews. This road, service road brilliantly in illuminating our DAVID LITTAUR currently used as a service road, - parking for businesses and runs between Kingsley Way and their customers Reading David’s tribute to Charles He apologised profusely for being Northway behind shops and - future maintenance issues led me to remember one occasion late and added, with a wonderful flats in the Market Place.
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