Protests at Plan for Church Phone Mast

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THE CAR SERVICE Professional Sales & Lettings AT COMPETITIVE RATES 020 8883 5000 020 8444 5222 [email protected] June 2005 No. 145 20p ARCHER ISSN 1361-3952 where฀sold A community newspaper for East Finchley run entirely by volunteers. Protests at plan for church phone mast A plan to install a mobile phone mast in Holy Trinity Church has sparked protests from people living close to the building in Church Lane. These residents claim the mast would be a potential health risk and a threat to the value of their homes. The Parochial Church around the neighbourhood.” The deadline for comments Council has agreed that Holy Holy Trinity Church, which on the plan has passed and resi- Trinity Church should house a has few reliable sources of dents must now wait to see if mast within the bell spire. The income, will be able to charge their objections were suficient church authorities say it would an annual fee, said to be less than to cause the Parochial Church improve reception for mobile £10,000, for hosting the mast. Council to reconsider. phone users in East Finchley and provide better access to the new 3G mobile services like music and video. Dixon of … Before going ahead with the installation, Holy Trinity Church was obliged to consult with local East Finchley? residents ahead of a inal decision By Francis Coulson by the Diocese of London. Policing in East Finchley is to become more visible and Health risk? more responsive to the community with the chance of a Some of those near neigh- mini police station opening on the High Road. bours raised serious concerns This was the message given current policing arrangements. about the proposal and a peti- Holy Trinity Church - the centre of controversy. Photo by Erini Rodis out by Inspector Nick Davis as Safer neighbourhoods tion was organised in an effort he launched the Safer Neigh- to get the plan dropped. At the Currently, East Finchley bourhood initiative at the East policing is done from Golders time of going to press they had Finchley Constitutional Club Cut-price Photo D&P gathered 122 names. Green and Colindale. The plan Coral only £2.99 on 28April. now is to open a ‘mini cop shop’ Fragrances Bob and Patti Owens, who The Safer Neighbourhood ini- for up to 40 exp live opposite the 159-year-old in the High Road as a headquar- (35mm) tiative is about three things: irst, church, called on the Diocese of ters and public access point for Pharmacy a visible police presence with a the team. London to adopt a precaution- beat oficer; second, using police Stockists of a wide range of vitamins, homeopathic remedies, and herbal products. ary approach, such as has been The location for this local resources not only to combat police station is expected to Open Till 6:30pm (Mon - Fri) 6pm Sat - Parking Available taken by Kent County Council, crime but also to free local com- 129 East End Road N2 0SZ Tel 8883 0442 which has banned the installa- be the premises of the recently munities from the fear of crime; closed Chivers Brothers’ A1 tion of mobile phone masts on its third, involving the community by property on health grounds. Motors shop. creating avenues through which Finally, the police are seeking The couple said, “In our view, local people’s concerns can be fed PRICKETT 36 High Road mobile phone base stations and to establish a local focus panel, East Finchley N2 9PJ back to the police. with whom they will meet regu- & ELLIS masts should be sited only in These resources are: one places well away from houses, larly to ensure feedback of current sergeant, one constable and local concerns. These are not to TOMKINS schools and hospitals, until three Community Support Ofic- such time as it can be shown be conined to ‘heavy’ crime 020 8883 0033 ers. The CSOs have powers of such as burglary and robbery but conclusively that they represent detention and enquiry but are Properties urgently required - now is the time to sell! no health risk.” include anything which ‘makes there to act as eyes and ears for the locals feel less safe’, includ- Estate Agents and Valuers - Established 1767 Campaigners against phone the police proper rather than as masts claim that some research ing grafiti, anti-social behaviour substitutes for them. and small-time drug-dealing or indicates that exposure to elec- PC Carter will continue his drug-taking. tromagnetic radiation from the �฀�� role as community liaison oficer. The East Finchley Safer ��฀��฀ masts is a danger to those living Indeed, the whole Safer Neigh- Neighbourhood team can be nearby but other international bourhood team is intended as an reached on 020 8721 2845 and ��฀�� studies have found no appreci- addition to and not a substitute for 07887 632767. able risks. Our success rate in N2 is very high indeed, No problem Now in Stock: obviously in Hampstead Garden Suburb Revd Laurence Hill of Holy but also in East Finchley. 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Frances Loveday Land adj. 60 Lankaster Gardens alcohol to youngsters. added vigilance should pre- from the magistrates to the Ann Bronkhorst vent young people in Barnet Council. There are four N2: Trading Standards oficers Demolition of all existing buildings and Pam Kent are in the process of warning from being able to purchase licensing objectives included alcohol easily and the spot- in the Act: the prevention of erection of three buildings between all licensees in the borough three and six storeys in height, to PICTURE฀EDITOR that they are being constantly light will be irmly on those nuisance, the prevention of Erini Rodis licensees who turn a blind eye crime and disorder, public provide a total of 120 residential units monitored and offenders will and 330 square metres of commercial be prosecuted. to the purchase of alcohol by safety and the protection of DESIGN฀&฀PRODUCTION young people. children from harm. loorspace. Associated landscaping Already this year there and basement parking for 120 cars, Alison Roberts have been three prosecutions Under-age drinking is a Further details on the licens- growing problem nationally ing policy are on the council’s accessed from Lankaster Gardens. and seven formal cautions Rear of 176 High Road N2: ADVERTISING and Barnet Council is com- website at www.barnet.gov.uk/ have been issued. If traders Demolition of existing warehouse, and are prosecuted for under-age mitted to taking preventative licensing. John Dearing measures in the borough. construction of two-storey townhouse sales the police can apply to with integral garage, with access via FINANCE Parents Bedford Road. Erection of associated Sue Holliday boundary wall and gates. Are you entitled to The Timberies, Church Lane N2: ADMINISTRATION against Construction of ground and irst loor Toni Morgan extensions to provide shop, ofice council tax beneit? phone mast space and staff room, ancillary to DISTRIBUTION Nearly 800 pensioners in Barnet could be set to receive Parents at Highgate existing use. Alison Roberts backdated council tax beneits thanks to a take-up drive Ground Floor Flat, 7A New Oak Primary School have Road N2: Pam Kent by the council. got together to protest Letters and application forms entitled to. In many instances, Single storey building in rear against the proposed garden. LEGAL฀ADVISER have been sent out to 785 older this is simply because the person people in the borough, who, the does not realise that they are erection of a mobile 371 Long Lane N2: Francis Coulson council believes, may be eligible eligible for help. We hope that phone mast less than 400 Alterations to roof, including rear for inancial help but are not cur- this mailing will encourage these yards from the school on dormer window to facilitate loft con- PRINTED฀BY rently claiming. people to come forward.” Aylmer Road. version. Eastway Offset Ltd Anyone who is eligible may The council has been work- The phone company, 9 The Leys N2: be reimbursed with some or all ing on the take-up scheme in O2, claim that the emissions Alterations to roof, including raising WEB฀MANAGEMENT of their council tax payments for conjunction with the Pensions from the new mast will be ridge height. Addition of irst loor rear ARC Media last year, as well as qualifying Service. within oficial guidelines, extension. Addition of dormer window www.arcmedia.co.uk for the beneit this year. To ind out if you are eligible for but parents of the 360 chil- to south elevation. Enlarged ground Nigel Hamilton, the coun- help, contact the council’s housing dren at the school, many of loor bay window. Thank you to Madden’s cil’s head of housing, said, beneits ofice on 020 8359 2111 whom live in East Finchley, 101 East End Road N2: Ale House for providing “We know that there are a lot of for an application form or visit are concerned both by health Conversion of existing property into us with a meeting place. pensioners in the borough who www.barnet.gov.uk and follow questions raised by scien- two self-contained lats. are not claiming what they are the link to Beneits and Tax. tists about such masts and 55 Leopold Road N2: THE ARCHER team wishes the number of masts already Loft conversion, including rear dormer to thank all the generous within close proximity to the window and roolights to front. Society attacks planning cuts school. people who give up their The Finchley Society has attacked Barnet Council cuts 84 Durham Road N2: spare time, in all weather, The new mast will be in Use as two self-contained lats. in senior planning staff, saying that these will seriously addition to the ive masts to deliver the paper for us. Single storey rear extension. hinder the work of the department. already operating within Loft conversion, including rear dormer Posts of planning enforce- “I am amazed at these 400 yards of the school. windows. Your contributions ment oficers and the council’s redundancies at a time when A petition has been 25 Elmshurst Crescent N2: If you have a story for us, please conservation manager have new planning regulations will started to present to O2, Single storey rear extension. send it in to the above address. been lost. increase the workload on what and parents are writing to Pavement off East End Road near Stephen Cooper, chair of is now a reduced staff. Planning Comments to THE ARCHER may be Haringey Council planning Cranbourne Court, Briar Close The Finchley Society planning seems pointless without proper published unless clearly marked department to object. N2: ‘Not for publication’ within committee, said, “Owners will enforcement, and this requires For further information, the text, email or voicemail. be encouraged to make unau- proper policing.” Installation of 12 metre high telecom- contact the parent’s action munications mast, with transmission thorised alterations, and the Mr Cooper has written in group co-ordinator, Andrea 14 June is the copy deadline number of planning infringe- protest to Barnet’s Chief Execu- dish and associated equipment for the July issue. Klein on 020 8883 2194 or cabinets. ments will increase. tive, Leo Boland. [email protected] 3 THE ARCHER - 08717 334465 JUNE 2005 Prescription The future for Long Lane Changing fortunes of for charity Long Lane The annual charity walk Pasture? organised by the Oshwal By John Lawrence Pasture Pharmacists is to take place on Sunday 19 June A vision for the future 1912: Pasture purchased with in Potters Bar. It is open of a long-neglected open public funds for recreation space could see it turned purposes to Oshwal pharmacists, 1980s: Pasture still an open their families, friends into a wildlife haven for the enjoyment of local space but falling into serious and staff. The sponsored neglect walkers will set off from people. Long Lane Pasture, which 1995: Shut to the public and the Oshwal Centre at occupies a two-hectare site used as a depot by the High- 10am for a 10km trek just north of the North Circu- ways Agency during redevelop- through the countryside. lar Road, could become a true ment of the North Circular On their return they will green space once again and 1999: Identiied as a potential be welcomed with a hot reopened to the public. Millennium redevelopment meal as well as being The site is currently overrun project by local campaign group awarded trophies for the by brambles and rough grass Looking northbound over the land. Photo by Erini Rodis Church End LA21 Partnership 1999: Diggers sent in by prop- three highest fundraisers but is kept in some order by too long.” The action group is calling volunteers from the Long Lane Barnet Council has indi- on Finchley residents to show erty development company in both the under-16 and Fairview Homes after being adult categories. Pasture Action Group. cated that it is prepared to hand their support for the wildlife The same group is seek- over the site to the voluntary plan by registering as a friend given permission by Barnet The charities to beneit this Council to investigate the land year are The Stroke Association, ing to gain a 99-year lease for group but a inal decision is not of the pasture. This can be done the land from Barnet Council expected to be made until later by contacting Ann Brown on for housing Arthritis Research Campaign 1999-2002: Long Lane Pasture and the Oshwal Association and has already engaged the this year at the earliest. 020 8346 5011. services of internationally Action Group ights housing for the UK. As usual, Paresh development plans Shah of CWAndrew Pharmacy, renowned wildlife landscape designer Julie Toll to shape its 2002: Conservative-control- 32 High Road, East Finchley is Your festival line-up led Barnet Council promises taking part. If you would like to ambitious plans. Julie was praised for her The East Finchley Community Festival is the longest-stand- not to develop the pasture for sponsor him, please call in at housing the shop to ill in the sponsor- work in designing a wildlife ing free festival in Barnet run entirely by volunteers. garden in the grounds of 10 2005: Long Lane Pasture ship form. Great music on two stages, food, beer, craft and charitable Action Group presents plans Downing Street. stalls all make for a great day in the park. Her plans for the pasture to turn the land into a wildlife ISABEL DOUGLAS This year the festival takes place on Sunday 26 June 12noon– haven open to the public include creating a pond and a 6pm at Cherry Tree Wood. HEALTH & BEAUTY border of plants to attract but- The full programme for the festival day itself will be conirmed CENTRE terlies. There would be seating at the beginning of June but, in the meantime, here are the high- THE areas and level paths for explor- lights of festival week: HAIRDRESSING ing, although the aim would be TRICHOLOGY TRICHOLOGY Saturday 18 June to keep it as close to nature as Festival Football at Martin School Field, 11am–4pm CLINIC FACIALS possible. The annual football competition between local primary schools ISABEL DOUGLAS WAXING A forgotten resource MANICURES takes place as part of the school’s summer fun day. The winning M.B.B.S A public meeting was held team gets to lead the festival parade. PEDICURES on 28 April at the Sea Cadets SPECIALISING IN NAIL EXTENSIONS Saturday 25 June Hall in Long Lane to present Festival Workshop at the Green Man Community Centre, HAIR LOSS COLOUR CORRECTION the site plans to residents and DANDRUFF BY ISABEL DOUGLAS 12noon–5pm around 35 people attended. A super fun day for families at the Green Man including bouncy ITCHY SCALP 90-92 High Rd. East Finchley Many fully supported the castles, face painting and a workshop for those preparing masks GREASY SCALP & London N2 9EB proposal although some 020 8444 1516/3639 expressed concerns about and costumes for the festival parade. PSORIASIS security should the pasture Saturday 25 June DETERIORATION be opened to the public. Volunteers Party at Cherry Tree Woods, 6–11pm AND DEHYDRATION Group spokesperson Ann Invitation-only event to thank our team of volunteers. Live music, OF THE SCALP Party! bar and BBQ. Promotion! Brown said she was 80% con- PRODUCES DRY, ident of gaining a lease on the Sunday 26 June LIMP, DULL HAIR. Presentation! land although there were still a Festival Parade, leaving from the Green Man at 11.15am Whatever you are doing! CONSULTATIONS £39 We have the Lighting, lot of hoops to go through. The parade will make its way along the High Road. The arrival at Sound & FX Technology 90-92 HIGH ROAD to make it a Success! She said, “It would be won- Cherry Tree Wood for 12 noon marks the start of the festival. derful if we could restore this Sunday 26 June EAST FINCHLEY, N2 9EB Hire&Sale 020 8444 3639/1516 Open 10am-6pm land to public use again. We The Festival, Cherry Tree Wood, 12noon-6pm Closed Tuesdays would like to see people return The main event: music on two stages, world food, more than 60 172 High Road, here to ly kites or to have pic- craft and charitable stalls and a beer tent. East Finchley, N2 HEALING FaxNo.+44(0)20 8883 5117 nics. It’s a lovely local resource For more information call 020 8883 4916 or e-mail festival@ 020 8883 4350 which has been forgotten for eastinchley.co.uk. 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(NEXT DOOR TO ABBEY NATIONAL) [email protected] 4 JUNE 2005 THE ARCHER - 08717 334465 GLH House inaugurated Join the cycling By Kathryn Scorza East Finchley-based car irm GLH has had double cause for celebration recently. Firstly, the long-wished for move from the Portakabins into the brick built comfort of breakout number 12-18 High Road was inally achieved in April, and GLH House was oficially Keen cyclists are invited to join the ‘Suburban Breakout’ inaugurated with champagne and the unveiling of a brass plate. from East Finchley on Sunday 10 July. The ride is run on behalf also some nasty roads to cross, of the Cyclists’ Touring Club and there will be busy trafic on and Audax UK, the long dis- the way back through Barnet tance cycling organisation, and Finchley. by local cyclist Nick Bloom, There aren’t any mountains who hopes to encourage around here, but that doesn’t local riders by showing how mean it’s lat. You can take a quickly you can get out of break on the way at one of the London by bike. many pubs along the route, so It’s a 100km (or 66 mile) ride long as you are back within via Potters Bar into the rolling the time limit of seven and a Hertfordshire countryside and half hours – that’s only 13.5 back. Sixty riders took part last kph (under 9mph) including year, representing a wide range any stops. of age and ability. You do have to look after It’s not a race, and it’s not a yourself on the day and follow charity ride. You can think of the route sheet as there’s no it as a personal challenge. Ride pick-up if you get tired or break with others or on your own, lat down. If you inish within the out or steady. time limit you can buy a medal Pedal power or badge. Anyone can take part on For more information, con- any bike, tricycle, tandem or tact Nick on 020 8365 3806 or recumbent, although under- ask at Bike and Run on the High 18s need parental consent. Road. 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This Sunday 11:00am The Finchley Youth Theatre Worship Music Social events Kids' Club Wheelchair friendly 142 High Road East Finchley London N2 tel: 020 8349 9340 e-mail: [email protected] 5 THE ARCHER - 08717 334465 JUNE 2005 Judo star aims for Olympic glory By Jonathan Blackstaffe Children often dream of sporting glory. Scoring the winner at Wembley or competing in the Olympics are the fantasies for many. Such dreams usually end up biting the dust, but one East Finchley boy stands a better chance than most of making his a reality. For Jean-Rene Badrick, 15, of course bidding to be the host. resident of Falloden Way and The money will provide a member of Willesden Judo Jean-Rene with access to Club, is already being talked top-notch facilities, coaching, up as a possible Olympic gold medical advice and sports psy- medallist for Britain. He is also chologists. receiving an increasing amount Jean-Rene, who has been of both television and newspa- practising judo since he was per attention. seven, is reported as having Jean-Rene’s record makes said, “I got into judo because I this sort of pressure almost wanted to learn how to defend inevitable. Along with a host of myself but now it’s an important Young rugby team’s success other medals, he has won two part of my life.” By Wendy Devine British titles in his age group Indeed, not only is the East and represented his country on Finchley teenager one of 100 A youth rugby team with sive but tough Romford side, ment, all players and parents more than 20 occasions. talented youngsters deemed players from East Finchley who eventually went on to win enjoyed a great day out and worthy of such assistance, he has tackled its way to its the tournament. are already looking forward Talented athlete Loyal parents said the to the beginning of the new Now, under the Talented was also deemed worthy of an best result in a tournament U12s were unlucky to lose season in August. Athlete Scholarship Scheme audience with the Secretary of this season. run by the Department for State for Culture, Media and The Under-12 side from to Diss in the semi-final and Chairman George Loureda Culture, Media and Sport, he Sport, Tessa Jowell (surely Finchley Rugby Club made it pointed at some questionable is looking for new players to has been given the beneit of a enough to inspire anyone to to the semi-inals of the pres- refereeing. One East Finchley join the club, particularly in £10,000 grant. Olympic victory). tigious 2005 Sudbury Mini parent was heard to say to the the Colts section, who are The scheme, which has a total So, the stage is set and the Rugby Festival in Suffolk. hapless, bespectacled ref at the U18s and U19s. If you budget of £1million, has been audience’s breath is bated. Now, They eventually claimed the end of the game: ‘Should are interested, please contact designed to enhance Britain’s Jean-Rene Badrick just has to third place in the competition have gone to Specsavers!’ him via email on georgelour hopes of success in the 2012 take that prize out of his dreams after narrowly losing to a side Despite the disappoint- [email protected]. Olympics, for which London is into reality. from Diss in Norfolk. All teams from Finchley, including U8s, U9s, U10s, Mary Feilding Guild Mini marathon marvels U11s and the U12s, played Highgate By Jonathan Blackstaffe well in the visit to the event, Independence and Security for the active elderly It could be said that the London Marathon separates the arranged by club chairman ‘The Guild has been my home for seven years and I don’t regret one minute of it.’ men from the boys. Well, if that’s the case, Barnet has George Loureda and fixture We offer a friendly and congenial atmosphere. secretary Gareth Byers. ‘I brought my own furniture with me and so I felt at home immediately.’ some very grown-up boys (and girls). En suite single rooms with own furniture and breakfast making facilities. Most of the players and For Barnet has been achievements. Jill Stansfield, ‘For my age I’m quite active, announced as placing third Director of Children’s Services, their families travelled to but sometimes I need extra help which is no problem here.’ amongst boroughs in the 2005 said, “What a fantastic achieve- Suffolk by coach from their 24 hour support from kind, well trained staff with a view to lifetime care. London Mini Marathon. ment! I would like to congratulate base in Summers Lane, North The Mini Marathon, run along all our young runners for their Finchley, enjoying the Essex with the main event on Sunday efforts, especially Niall who is and Suffolk countryside on 17 April, comprised the last ive making a name for himself as an a warm, sunny Sunday in kilometres of the full course. athlete to watch in the future.” April. If you would like to find out more about Jostling amongst more than So, congratulations to the The U12s played four Mary Feilding Guild visit our web site matches in their group, win- www.maryfeildingguild.co.uk 1,500 of London’s youngsters council’s sports development or telephone Mrs Miriam Isherwood were 48 entrants from Barnet. team which focuses on getting ning their first one against Tel. 020 8340 3915. 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After looking at photos of North Finchley Gaumont, Finchley past and present, he showing “one of the inest had written us off as “a sad story Art Deco cinemas in the whole of an interesting suburb being of London, with a wonderful, eroded by poor quality build- wonderful restaurant - like the ings, bad planning decisions Atlantic Bar and Grill behind and urban neglect”. Piccadilly Circus”. This was “Am I right?” he asked Bill the cue for Elms and Bill Tyler, President of The Finchley Tyler to praise the Phoenix Society. on the High Road, the oldest “We battle for better archi- cinema in the country still tecture and planning”, Bill told operating. him, “But it’s a hard struggle. Talk roamed on about the Terry Stone of East Finchley Advisory Service (right) is handed a giant cheque for £1,000. Photo by Erini Rodis Developers seem to have the Naked Lady statue at Hen- whip hand.” ly’s Corner, our own statue A depressing start, but of the archer on the station, Charity trust money for studio presenter Robert Elms the former mental asylum looked on the bright side. in Friern Barnet, Finchley Reeling off the names of Peter Common, highwaymen and community project Sellers, David Jason, Norman Turpin’s Oak, and the number By Terry Stone Wisdom, Ronnie Barker, of good pubs to eat, with Bill Ladbrokes Charitable Trust has donated a grant of £1,000 towards East Finchley Charlie Chester, Eric More- Tyler supplying historical Advice Service’s new project to help former recipients of the service to build and cambe, Terry Thomas, Spike detail. He also had several Milligan and more – all born good words to say about the develop skills, break away from poverty, and make a positive contribution to the in or residents of Finchley – he artsdepot – “architecturally community in the process. wondered what was so funny absolutely monstrous, but with East Finchley Advice people with experience of tend to have low self-esteem about living here. a lot going on there”. Service now wishes to deliver mental health problems. and low expectations. It is However, what really mat- The programme was broad- a volunteering project spe- East Finchley Advice Serv- expected that volunteers’ con- tered to Elms was the old open- cast opposite East Finchley sta- ciically for former users of its ice, based in Church Lane, plans idence will be boosted as they air Lido. That was where – “like tion, which emerged as the star service and focus on increasing to recruit up to 10 local volun- move from being at the “receiv- most of London” – he spent of the show. Calling it “mar- opportunities to progress them teers and offer them a structured ing end” of services to a position the long, hot summer of 1976. vellous, modernist, absolutely into jobs. programme of training, includ- of providing a service that is While he lamented its closure, beautiful Art Deco”, Hutchin- This project will target ing ofice routines, dealing with needed and valued locally. Maxwell Hutchinson mourned son conceded that Finchley was local people from local hous- the public, welfare rights and The aim is to provide volun- the loss of cinemas. not as dull as he had expected. In ing estates who have been out legislation, IT and advocacy teers with the necessary skills, fact, he told us, he was deinitely of work for lengthy periods: skills. experience and knowledge of Art deco star disabled people, lone parents, People with no employment the world of work, as well as He raved about photos of being won over. members of black and ethnic experience or who have been the conidence to move on. minority communities, and out of work for long periods

   ST. JOHNS CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Tele:079 444 989 30 ~ Web: www.stjohnsfinchley.co.uk Finchley Society history talk Services Sunday 6.30 p.m. Thursday 7.30 p.m. th Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month 6.30 p.m. John Heathield will tell a 20 Century Finchley and its has an extensive knowledge of Healing every Tuesday between 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. meeting of The Finchley surroundings in Avenue House the local wildlife and environ- Weddings ~ Christenings ~ Funerals (at the church or cemetery) Society history group of his at 8pm. Entry is free and non- ment. by arrangement with the Minister All are welcome work and approach to local members are welcome. Information on The 4 Woodberry Grove N12 (behind Homebase) history in a talk at Avenue Derek is a member of the Finchley Society and how to House, East End Road, N3 society’s archive team. He is join from 020 8883 2633 and EAST FINCHLEY ARTS FESTIVAL 2005 at 8pm on Wednesday June familiar with the area and also www.inchleysociety.org.uk. Friday June 25th - Sunday July 3 rd 15. Entry is free and non- Art Drama Music Poetry members are welcome.

th th John is a well-known local Friday June 24 London Ripieno Society a programme to mark the 500 historian who has written Golden age Anniversary of Thomas Tallis and a performance of Geoffrey Hanson's To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Church Farmhouse recent setting of the Requiem. extensively about Finchley. Saturday June 25th Fidelio Piano Quartet. Acclaimed group of young He is about to publish a new Museum is hosting an exhibition from 30 April until 4 players in works by Haydn, Brahms and a new work by James Francis- book on the district in World September which traces the history of the museum and Brown War 11, written in co-operation its collections. Sunday June 26th Thamyse String Quartet. A return visit of this popular with Percy Reboul, another From transport to Troika museum in 1965. Quartet in works by Haydn, Brahms & Britten th well-known historian. pottery and from gadgets to The next half-century Monday June 27 East Finchley Open local artists exhibition open ghost stories, this celebration evening - admission free. Common ground Pam Usher, Barnet’s Head Wednesday June 29th Duo: Matsumi Hatano & Takashi Tsunoda, a The society history group of the museum places particular of Cultural Services, says recital of English Lute Songs. is studying the enclosure of emphasis on its past exhibitions, that for the past half-century Thursday June 30th Margaret Wolfit, daughter of Sir Donald, in a Finchley Common and its many of them based on the pri- Church Farmhouse Museum dramatized performance based on the journals and letters of Octavia Hill. vate collections of local resi- has played a unique part in the st effect on Finchley and seeks Friday July 1 Three Poets: Fleur Adcock, Jill Bamber & Alan help. Anyone interested dents and virtually all unique heritage of the borough, enter- Brownjohn read a from a selection of their works. to Church Farm. nd should contact Tony Roberts taining and informing hundreds Saturday July 2 London Mozart Players David Juritz Built around 1660 but with Conductor/Soloist Mozart, Purcell, Hanson, Grieg & Piazzolla on 020 8883 5954. Another of thousands of visitors: “The rd many Victorian alterations and Sunday July 3 Finchley Children's Music Group. Musical Director: project is photographing local next 50 years should be just as Grace Rossiter in a programme of music by Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Sallinen, shops for a survey planned for a additions, Church Farm is Hen- successful; come and join us as Tippet & Hanson. repeat every two or three years. don’s oldest surviving dwelling, we embark on them.” Anyone interested in helping now listed Grade II. Church Farmhouse All events at All Saints Church, Durham Road, For nearly 300 years the East Finchley, N2 at 7-30pm should contact David Marcus Museum, at Greyhound Hill, Tickets: London Mozart Players £14; Concessions £10; Children under 16 £1 on 020 8346 1734 centre of a busy hay and dairy Hendon, is open Mondays All other events except East Finchley Open £10; concessions £8; Children under 16 £1 farm, the building opened to Thursdays 10am–1pm and Box Offices: Coral Travel, 50 High Road N2. 020 8444 7268 By-gone Finchley as a museum for Hendon in On Thursday 30 June Derek 2–5pm, Saturdays 10am–1pm Les Aldrich, 98 Fortis Green Road, N10. 020 8883 5631 1955, and then became the Warren will show slides of early and 2– 5.30pm, and Sundays Visit our website www.eastfinchleyartsfestival.org.uk London Borough of Barnet’s 2–5.30pm. Admission is free. 7 THE ARCHER - 08717 334465 JUNE 2005 A beacon of hope By Jonathan Blackstaffe How do you do justice to a life devoted to helping others in just a few hundred words? A few hundred words just isn’t suficient. Indeed, even a few thousand words might not sufice for Jack Shapiro, 88, of Brim Hill. The prestigious annual unenviable position. He started Beacon Prize awarded Mr by refusing to treat his deafness as Shapiro “highly commended… a handicap. “It can be a blessing for his philanthropic achieve- sometimes,” he says. ments.” Other nominees for a Since then, Mr Shapiro has Beacon Prize, an annual awards been making a big noise in pro- scheme designed to recognise moting the cause of the aurally and showcase individuals who challenged. And as a result, have made exceptional contri- tinnitus, once an occasional butions to charitable or social footnote in medical texts, now causes, included Bob Geldof has a whole library of research and Jamie Oliver. dedicated to it. The Beacon Fellowship says Thanks to Mr Shapiro’s that Mr Shapiro was nominated endeavours the lives of the for his contribution to the work thousands of tinnitus sufferers of the Royal National Institute have improved immeasurably, for Deaf People and as a founder as the Beacon Fellowship has member of the British Tinnitus gratefully acknowledged. Association as well as for the formation of self help groups Tuning a lute. Photo by Erini Rodis and their help lines in Northwest Twinning London. According to Mr Shapiro, A lourishing ancient craft who describes himself as “pro- supper foundly deaf,” he had been, “in By Sheila Armstrong The Friends of Montclair, In a quiet orderly workshop in the heart of East Finchley, internationally famous activities of a communal kind since the end of the [Second the American town twin- Stephen Gottlieb makes his lutes. Using yew or maple, he stretches and glues the wood, World] War,” when he helped ning society in Barnet, taking about six weeks to complete one instrument. He works to commission about a Holocaust-surviving children enjoyed a successful ‘gal- year ahead and restores as well as makes them. He also occasionally makes furniture relocated in London. loping gourmet’ supper. and jewellery boxes. A big noise More than 30 members and Originally trained as an It was a nobleman’s instrument, be playing at the East Finchley Then, one morning in guests went to different hosts’ architect but able to play the its gut-made strings played with Festival with singer Matsumi 1970 he awoke to the sound houses around the borough to guitar and always keen on the ingers not a plectrum. Its Hatano when the internation- of a “marshalling yard in my have various courses of the making things as a boy, Stephen music was written in tablature ally-acclaimed Early Music duo garden”. Except there was no supper, with a inal get-together decided to become a lute maker not the usual musical notation give a concert on Wednesday marshalling yard. for tea and coffee and a rafle in in 1972. and this also contributed to its 29June in All Saints Church, Having been told by the medi- the home of the chairman. The next social function will That was in the early days of decline. Durham Road. (Tickets from cal community there was nothing be a tour of a wine museum, the Early Music revival when Stephen’s superb craftsman- the box ofice at Coral Travel they could do for him, Mr Shapiro with tastings. Anyone inter- lutes were no longer made or ship has been very much part on 020 8444 7268). decided to prove that there was even played much. With Crafts of the revival of lute playing Stephen Gottlieb can be ested in becoming a member plenty he could do for himself, can ring the membership sec- Council grants, Stephen visited and he probably knows just contacted on 020 444 5367. as well as others in the same historic collections of musical about all there is to know retary on 020 8361 8978. instruments around the country about the instruments. He is to gain information about how to be honoured for his skill they were made. As the last one and knowledge by being made had been inished in the1760s the Master of The Art Workers no one really knew. Guild next year. The East Finchley A nobleman’s instrument Japanese lute player Takashi The lute was fashionable Tsunoda already has two of before keyboards were made Stephen’s instruments and he DENTALDENTAL CENTRECENTRE and the keyboard may be said is collecting a new baroque lute to have been part of its demise. from him in June. 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Tele: 020 8444 3436 144, High Road, East Finchley, London N2 9ED 8 JUNE 2005 THE ARCHER - 08717 334465 YOUNG ARCHER Fun and games at Father’s Day play time By Diana Cormack By Helen Drake Every year, sometime around 20 June, we celebrate Father’s Day. This year the day that gives us a chance to show dad how special he is falls on 19 June. That makes sense because it is a Sunday when he probably won’t be going to work. Mother’s Day in this country is also always on a Sunday. This is because it comes from a very old British tradition connected with the church and its correct name is Mother- Father’s Day ing Sunday. Father’s Day has its own connection with the church, but it is not as old as Mothering Sunday and it did not start in this country. jokes Like many of our newer special days, it began in the United States of America. A woman called Sonora Louise When does a daddy become a Smart was the eldest of six children. When their mother died, mummy? their father took on the task of bringing them up. While she When he’s a dead pharaoh. was listening to a church sermon on Mother’s Day, Sonora decided that there should also be a day to honour fathers. Son: Dad, can I have 50p for After all, her father had been wonderful to his children. being good? She began to talk to local people about it and, just one year Dad: All right, but I wish you later, her hometown of Spokane in the state of Washington could be good-for-nothing. celebrated the very irst Father’s Day. That was in 1910 and Sonora chose 19 June because it Daughter: Daddy, do you think was her father’s birthday. In 1924 the US president, Calvin I’m vain? Coolidge, proclaimed the third Sunday in June as Father’s Dad: No, you’re not vain dear. Day. Over the years it grew more and more popular in the Why do you ask? USA and became a permanent national day six years before Daughter: Because most girls as pretty as me are. Sonora died in 1978. By then this day devoted to good fathers Children at Martin Infants School enjoying the new equipment in the had spread to many other countries, including Great Britain. Now, 95 years since it began, it has become a tradition. Child: Dad, there’s a man at playground. Photo by Helen Drake So, on June 19 this year, remember that we are able to the door collecting for the new “If play times, particularly lunch times, are happy times, celebrate this special day because one woman was so grate- swimming pool. then children learn better and are more productive in ful for all that her father had done. Dad: Give him a glass of water! the afternoons,” says Stephanie Williams, a teaching assistant at Martin Infant School. Together with Janine Water- Generous gift Dance festival man, acting Deputy Head, Steph- With the £350 donated by By Betti Blatman anie has devised a playground the East Finchley Traders Asso- When Whetstone-based dance teacher Nicola Goode approached The North London strategy based on six different ciation at Christmas, Stephanie Festival of Music and Drama and other local dance schools to request that dancing zones, with play equipment being has been able to resource three be included in the event, she had a very positive response. rotated on a daily basis. of these zones: construction, So, for the irst time, com- dance. After each section, creative and ball games. petitions were held at Finchley winners were announced and In order to decide what Youth Theatre in the High Road medals presented. PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS to buy with the money, a on Sunday 15 May, with Laura At the time of going to press, By Diana Cormack meeting was held with the Symonds as adjudicator. a prizewinners’ concert was school council to come up Lasting from 2pm until scheduled for Sunday 22 May Holy Trinity School with ideas. From a large and 9.30pm., the competitions at United Reformed Church in very imaginative wish list, continued with only a short Muswell Hill to show a cross- The new headteacher, Tim Bowden, will take up his post two members of the council tea break and I enthusiasti- section of the performers and in September. helped Stephanie narrow cally watched competitors winners of this year’s festival The Tag Rugby Festival arranged by Robin Jacobs was down the options into several aged from four to 21 perform in dance, drama, singing and going really well until rain stopped play. It will take place at affordable items. a wide variety of song and music. a later date. The school entered two teams for Finchley Rugby The wooden building Club’s Tag Rugby Festival. blocks bought for the construc- Year 5 went to Millield Theatre to join in the singing at tion area have gone down very English Pocket Opera Company’s production of I Pagliacci, well, as have the chalkboards East Finchley Baptist Church which they have been studying this term. and dry-wipe boards for the Just off the High Road in Creighton Avenue N2 Year 1 enjoyed a visit to the Geffrye Museum. creative zone. The children also The HTSA Summer Fair is at noon on Saturday 11 June. wanted a large bubble maker, Sundays at 11.00 am and 6.30 pm which Stephanie expects to be a huge hit in the warmer For more information Martin Schools weather. please contact the Church Office The Open Afternoon, when both schools welcomed people A different ball game Tel: 8883 1544 (Minister: Simon Dyke) in to see them in action, was a great success. Year 6 are having basketball training sessions with Barnet “We want to rotate football Bulldogs on Friday afternoons. with other ball games so that Visitors always welcome Class 5J visited Millield Theatre to perform in an English every child gets a chance to Pocket Opera Company production (see next month’s Young play a ball game they like,” Archer for a pupil’s report). Stephanie says, and so a All Saints’ Church, In a road safety project, all the children are taking part in treasure chest of soft sports Durham Road, East Finchley a survey on how they come to school. equipment (containing games Four junior boys have achieved great success in various such as skittles) has also been Church of England karate championships, which included an international meet- purchased. ing in Germany. A second donation given Sunday masses at 8.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m. to Martin Junior School has Weekday masses at 10.00 a.m. The infants were entertained by the sounds of Sousafun, two men who made music from a variety of instruments, been used to buy a good qual- Prayer requests are gladly accepted. including vegetables! ity bench for the school ield Martin Infants new deputy headteacher, Katie Dawburn, that will beneit the commu- The Parish has a flourishing social life. will take up her post in September. nity in years to come and gives Contact the Vicar, Fr Christopher Hardy, Reception children had a lovely visit to London Zoo. parents somewhere to sit on on 020 8883 9315. Year 2 visited Highgate Wood. sports day! It has an inscription All Saints’ also has a strong musical tradition and an Parent and school administrative assistant Helen Matthews thanking the Traders Associa- enthusiastic choir of both adults and children. is doing the 26-mile Moonwalk to raise money for breast cancer tion for their generosity. Look Experienced singers are always welcome. on 18 June. If you want to sponsor Helen, please ring Martin out for it when you come to Contact Geoffrey Hanson on 020 8444 9214. Infant ofice on 8883 1455 the Martin Schools Fun Day Summer Fun Day at Martin Schools starts at noon on on Saturday 18 June from 12 http://www.allsaints-eastfinchley.org.uk Saturday 18 June. noon to 3pm. 9 THE ARCHER - 08717 334465 JUNE 2005 Good nutrition A life on the reservoir wave Do you have a future cham- pion sailor in the family? keeps the brain You might be surprised to learn that living in landlocked East Finchley isn’t necessarily a disad- ticking vantage. By Simone Baroke Just half an hour’s drive Getting older inevitably means losing your marbles, away in the upper Lea Valley right? Surprisingly, a direct correlation has been is Fishers Green Sailing Club observed between mental functioning and nutritional where budding young Ben status in older people. Ainsleys and Ellen MacArthurs train each Saturday. They sail As discussed in last month’s brains against damage. Low Cadets, small two-person din- article, our nutritional require- antioxidant intakes have been ghies designed for seven to ments increase as we get older. linked to dementia, including 17-year-olds. Instead of having three big Alzheimer’s disease. Mushy Among the Fishers Green meals a day, we should eat peas won’t do – go for fresh, sailors are Louise Latham, more frequently, and we also green and brightly coloured aged 12, from Chandos Road, need foods of much higher fruit and veg. and Rebecca Longman, aged 14, quality. If you want to keep your who lives in Barnet. Ignoring these changing grey matter in top shape, Both Louise and Rebecca demands can play a big part in don’t just rely on complet- won places in the Royal Yacht- premature memory loss and the ing your weekly crossword, ing Association’s East Zone development of dementia. The but also make a conscious Cadet Squad, which has been brain, being a highly sophis- effort to supply the right raw training through the winter at ticated piece of equipment, is materials. Alton in Suffolk. very sensitive to shortages in Simone is a Nutritional They also both took part nutrient supplies. Therapist and practises in in the National Inland Cham- Apart from water, the brain East Finchley and Finchley pionships in Rutland and is made up almost entirely of Central. She can be contacted expect to sail at the National fat. Now, before you rush out Championships at Weymouth on 020 8883 0915 or 07950 Louise Latham and her crew Oliver Palierakis at the Cadet Inland for pork pie and chips, let me 054754. in August. tell you that this is not where National Championships at Rutland Water. Photo by Ian Latham you ind those precious, brain- KALASHNIKOV KULTUR We are sailing Would-be Cadet sailors are building fats. To feed your By Ricky Savage, the voice of social irresponsibility Most new Cadet sailors welcome to come along and ind brain, you should eat plenty learn the basics by crewing out more at Fishers Green on 11 of ish, especially oily types and many go on to helm their June or 9 July, or join the novice (sardines are great for the Star Bores own boats once they have sailing training programme in brain!) nuts, seeds and unre- Once upon a time, in a cinema not far from here, I spent a gained more experience and September. ined plant oils, such as hemp chemically-altered evening watching Star Wars. It was great in a conidence. For further details email and linseed oil. kind of weirdly children’s TV meets a bad western sort of way, Teaching is taken very seri- squad captain Andy Moss (a Raw materials but it was the 1970s and I was too out-to-lunch to care. ously by the top-class trainers, [email protected]. The primary fuel used Even then, Star Wars was more and less than a movie; it was almost although the young sailors uk) or phone Louise’s mother by our brains is glucose, a a way of life. Director George Lucas always meant to go on and on and seem to have as much fun off Christine Watson on 020 8883 simple sugar derived from on until he’d strung together nine tales of far-off galaxies inhabited by the water as on! 4207. the digestion of sugary and Americans and strange creatures created by the computer graphics starchy foods, such as bread, department. pasta and potatoes. The brain The thing was, the irst three movies were all right. 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New and evening art exhibition, but then the work on display was in itself starting at 11am on Saturday East Finchley Festival experienced bowlers welcome. 4 June from outside East football competition at v Keep fit for the Retired unusual and was described by the artist as “a new dimension in Finchley tube station. The Martin School field as part Wednesdays Christ Church N12. painting”. walk will take about one of their summer fun day. Ring Bridie 8883 5269 and a half hours, looking The winning team gets to v James Charles Harper believes that Sphinx and pyramids. As the UV Muswell Hill Bowling Club, Kings at the history of the area lead the parade and receive Ave, N10. New & experienced bowl- he is the only artist in this country lighting was introduced it seemed producing such work and thinks that as though you were gradually being and its buildings. their medals from the mayor ers welcome. Tel: 8883 1178. at the opening of the festival vPilates in East Finchley, qualied it can rank in quality or even beat that taken down through the desert under Friday 10 June Relief for hayfever with on Sunday 26 June teacher. Contact Dee on 8883 7029 being produced in other parts of the the stars, past glowing ires and invit- Summer Fun Day at v homeopathy. Free consul- Pilates class Wednesdays, 2.15- Martin Schools Enter- 3.15pm at Youth Theatre, N2. Ring world. So what exactly is it? ing Bedouin tents. tations with experienced Simply put, it is a one-dimen- James describes his work as homeopath Cassandra tainment for all the family Penny Hill 8444 2882. with food stalls, tombola, vTae Kwon Do at The Green Man sional surface that can be made engineering in paint and has recently Marks, 10am-12 noon at CW Andrews Pharmacy, 32 bouncy castles, arts and Thursdays 7-9pm 07949 612 706 to look three-dimensional. This completed what he believes to be the crafts tables and face paint- vTai Chi at the Green Man on High Road. Tel: 8883 1559. is achieved by using acrylic paint world’s irst 3D bar with a 3D ceil- Also Thursday 16 June. ers. Other stalls include Mondays 1.30-3pm. An ageing that can be applied to the surface in ing when he inished working on the cakes, plants, second- well class for older people. Saturday 11 June hand clothes, books, toys v repeated layers to look like a stand- Bedlam Bar in Hampstead. He has Tennis club with four clay courts off Holy Trinity School and much more. 12 noon Southern Road. Call 8440 6953. ard painting during daylight. At decorated a bowling alley in Northern Summer Fair Come and to 3pm. vWood Walk, meet 10am at night UV lighting is used to reveal Ireland in his own particular style and have fun with childrens Tuesday 21 June Cherry Tree Wood cafe on 1st & hidden depths, giving the picture a is hoping to do the same at the Snow games, tombola, football 2nd Mon of month for 1 hr walk, RSPCA Annual General 3D quality, which can be enhanced Bowl in Milton Keynes. games; grab some bar- Meeting; 7pm doors open Call 8883 8750. gains from our books, . at the Blue Beetle Hall, St v Yoga, breathing & relaxation by donning 3D glasses. If you would like to view some of toys, clothes and bric-a- Weekly drop-in classes - N2, N6, Marys at Finchley, Hendon his work or are interested in further brac stalls, and taste fine N10. Phone Judy on 8444 7783. Paint engineer Lane, N3. At the exhibition entitled Day details, call Nigel Vieira (who per- food from around the world. vYoga classes Tuesdays 8-9:30pm suaded James to hold this exhibition) Eagans Place, 12-2.30pm. Saturday 25 June at EF Methodist Church. Experienced and Night, there were a variety of East Finchley Festival fun teacher. Call Rosalind 8444 8134. themes including a scene with the on 8883 2108. Tuesday 14 June day / parade workshop /

Hendon & District consultation on the Octa- DANCE, DRAMA, ART Archaeological Society via hill community garden & MUSIC AGM in Avenue House, at the Green Man Com- East End Road, N3 from munity Centre, Strawberry v Art Classes. For info call Henry 8pm. Members will Vale; barbecue and bouncy on 020 8888 5133. Open is back HE RCHER present an overview of T A castles, 12-5pm. v Ballroom dancing classes, the Societys activities and Last year saw the highly successful launch North London Chorus beginners and improvers. Phone fieldwork during the year. are performing at St Judes 01707 642 378 of the East Finchley Open. needs you! For further information, on the Hill, Central Square, v Club Dramatika drama club for This group of artists was introduced to the contact Mary Rawitzer on NW11 at 7.30pm. The pro- kids. Call Vicky 8883 1554 020 8340 7434 or e-mail community of East Finchley through a series of Your local community gramme will include Buxte- v East Finchley Writing Workshops. [email protected]. exhibitions and events that enabled 2,500 people hude membra Jesu Nostri Creative writing, poetry and prose newspaper seeks The societys website is and Vivaldis Gloria Contact Dennis Evans 8346 9528. to view and buy a diverse range of artworks. www.hadas.org.uk. Building on this success, the EFO are new writers Sunday 26 June v Finchley Jazz Club - 13 & 27 June Saturday 18 June at Wilf Slack Cricket Pavilion, East End embarking on their second summer show. This to join its team of East Finchley Festival in Friends of Coldfall Wood Cherry Tree Wood, (oppo- Rd, N3. New members welcome year’s exhibition events will include paintings, volunteers. welcome all dog lovers to v Line dancing Tuesdays from site East Finchley Tube), photography, sculpture, jewellery, tapestries and Team members are a fun day show on the 12noon-6pm. 8.30pm at The Constitutional Club. calligraphy. field behind the wood Call Maureen 8440 8530. all ages and from Thursday 7 July On the weekend of 2–3 July, 11 artists will from 11am. Various stalls, v Memory Lane Singing Club - a all walks of life. tombola, dog competitions Homeopathy and Child communal singing club. Call Idit open their houses to the general public. and refreshments. For Health, 9.30am-2.30pm. Gold 8458 4508. There will be accompanying exhibitions in No previous experience information call Carol on Learn how to improve your v Over 60s come dancing at Ann the Old White Lion pub, the Phoenix Cinema required 0794 887361. Also see childs immune system and Owens Centre 8346 8736 www.coldfallwood.info treat coughs and colds, ear v Pottery Class at The Green Man, and All Saints Church. The All Saints Church infections and childhood exhibition will include the work of the entire Come and see us at Hampstead Garden Call Celia Holmes 8349 9315 Maddens in the High Suburb Horticultural illnesses. Taught by local v Learn to sing at Finchley Methodist EFO group. Society Flower Show, Free homeopath Cassandra Church. Call 8883 4070 for info. Road any Saturday from Marks, who has over 20 To cap all this, the EFO is providing four 11am or at Church Hall, Northway, v Street Dance every Tuesday at Old wonderful rickshaws on this weekend to ferry NW11. 3-5.30pm. Teas. years experience. £50 Barn for children of various ages East Finchley Festival people from venue to venue. Entry free to members and course fee includes her Contact Lorna 07976 203669. on Sunday 26 June children; non-members £1. book, Homeopathy in a vSwampRock events: Call Carole For further details contact Tark Butler on in Cherry Tree Wood (Entry night for those show- Nutshell. Call 020 8444 8810 7454 or Neil 01727 830280 0208 883 0806 or David Aronsohn on 020 or email the-archer ing: Tuesday 14 June, Fel- 0594 to book or visit ww www.swamprock.org.uk 88835997 lowship House, Willifield w.emotionalhealing.co.uk v Symphonic Wind Orchestra of @lineone.net North London, Contact Caroline Egan 8340 2706 v Tap Dance for children beginning at Old Barn every Monday, Contact Sharon 8349 4613 � � � � � CLUBS & SOCIAL ��฀��฀�� ฀��฀��฀�� ฀�� ฀ v Contact Lunch Club Thursdays at the � �� ฀�� ฀�� ฀� ��฀ Green Man. Call 8444 1162 to book. � �� ฀�� ฀��฀��฀�� ฀��฀฀��฀ ฀ � v East Finchley National Childbirth ��฀��฀��฀�� ฀��฀��฀��฀��฀�� ฀�� ฀��฀ Trust, Contact Sophie on 8444 1890 v East Finchley Writers meet � �� ฀�� ฀ weekly at The Old White Lion. � ��฀��฀�� ฀�� ฀�� ฀�� ฀ Call Lilian 8444 1793 v ��฀�� ฀�� ฀�� ฀ Fairacres Monday Club for Jewish people. Contact Rene & Reuby 8883 �� ฀�� ฀�� ฀��฀�� ฀ 0448 or Sylvia 8958 7878 �� ฀�� ฀ v Finchley & District Philatelic Society, Contact Brian 8444 3251 ��฀�� ฀�� ฀��฀�� ฀��฀ v Friendly Rubber Bridge at The � ��฀�� ฀��฀�� ฀�� ฀�� ฀�� ฀ Old Barn. Contact 8349 4613 ��฀��฀�� v Haringey Recorded Music Society informal meetings locally. Call David Mouldon on 8361 1696. v North London Bridge Club, ��฀��฀�฀��฀�� Muswell Hill. Contact 8348 3495 ��฀�฀��฀��฀��฀�� v Muswell Hill and Highgate Pensioners Action Group Call Bob ��฀��฀�฀��฀��฀�฀��฀��฀�� Cottingham on 8444 7635. v Muswell Hill Tetherdown Bridge, �฀��฀��฀��฀��฀��฀�� contact 8883 4390 ��฀��฀��฀�฀��฀��฀��฀��฀�� v Old Barn pre-school club, contact 8349 4613/1961 ��฀��฀��฀��฀��฀��฀�฀��฀�� v Parent & Toddler Group, Green ��฀��฀��฀�฀��฀�� Man Centre, Julia 8444 2276 ��฀�� v Probus Lunch Club for retired ��฀��฀��฀��฀�� professionals. Call Eric 8340 0822. ��฀��฀��฀�� vStepping Stones, interactive play ��฀��฀��฀��฀�฀��฀��฀��฀��฀��฀�฀��฀��฀�฀��฀�� session for under 3s. Karen 07957 278860. ��฀��฀��฀�� 11 THE ARCHER - 08717 334465 JUNE 2005 Send your correspondence Letters to the editor to: “Letters Page”, The Archer, PO Box 3699, A fashion show with a difference Sanctuary at Ann London N2 8JA or e-mail By Helen Drake Owens Centre [email protected]. Enthusiastic volunteers put aside Dear Editor, their inhibitions on the evening of and there are many empty spaces Thursday 12 May to strut their stuff Some 40 years ago Friern during the working day, which sug- Barnet resident, Kay Jenkins, gests that the new rules in the zone on the catwalk in the Infant Hall noticed several elderly people were really only another way for at Martin Schools, in aid of Cancer regularly sitting on the benches the Council to extract money from Research UK. For Debbie Strachera, near Friern Barnet Town Hall. residents. Martin Infant School mum and From then on, the Friern Barnet What is more, the areas outside manager of the Cancer Research Day Centre was born. the zone (the county roads) are now UK shop in Finchley Central, the Beginning with a Thursday more crowded than before. And idea of putting on a charity fashion coffee morning, set up by members visitors to relatives and friends in show using clothes donated to the of St. John and St. James Church in the zone ind it an expensive proc- shop, had been a long-held dream. the Parish Hall, it progressed across ess to park where before they had Super Models the road to the Priory Hall, and inally no problem. “I want to take away the stigma of char- to the Old Fire Station. Lunches, The Council should reconsider ity shops being seen as thrift shops,” said hairdressing, chiropody, exercises, the whole scheme. At the least, Debbie. “Many new items are donated to outings, social events and, above residents should be consulted and us with the price tag still attached, and we all, friendship were provided. unless there is a real reason, the often get companies donating end-of-line Enabling this centre to exist old rules should come back. stock.” was, the core element of the East Finchley is a pleasant A particular bargain of the night was Friern Barnet Voluntary Care place to live and the Council’s a red, slinky Frank Usher evening dress, for the Elderly, our large band of aim should be the least interference modelled by one of the compères, Vicky volunteers. with the lives of the local people, Levy, that had a price tag attached for Sad to say, our neighbour, which includes the need to park £120 but was being sold through Cancer Friern Barnet Town Hall, from whom their cars for short periods and go Research for £50. A new Emmanuel cro- we always had kindly interest, is no about their daily lives. cheted dress retailing at £50 was being sold longer there, and local government Barry H White, N2 seems not to value the importance for £20. No wonder (so it is reputed!) that of establishments such as ours in Where are our grafiti supermodel Kate Moss loves rummaging the new scheme of things. around charity shops. Therefore, since 17 March there busters? The Fashion Show, organised jointly has no longer been a Day Centre in Dear Editor, Photo by Helen Drake with Martin Schools PTA, was put together Friern Barnet, and the majority of I wonder if readers of THE in four weeks with no time for rehearsals. our clients have moved to the Ann ARCHER have read of local grafiti “The models and other volun- coaches, who seemed to have with her husband, Paul Bate- Owens Centre at East Finchley. Not busters Jack Whitehead and Bill teers have been amazing,” said brought their own fan club man, will be taking part in the an ideal situation, but the best of a Jago, (reported in the Ham and Debbie, “and I want to thank with them! Debbie said she Playtex Moonwalk 2005 on 18 bad job. It means large numbers in High Broadway in April). them all for the effort they put was “very pleased” with the June in aid of breast cancer one centre, and many more admin- They are a marvellous pair, both into the show.” Models from amount of money raised on research, joining celebrities istrative headaches, but at least the retired, who should be congratu- the Schools included Dave the evening. such as Victoria Wood and Nell future of this purpose-built Centre lated on their sterling work remov- Day from the PTA; Sharon Moonwalk McAndrew. If you would like to is secure for the time being. ing illegal posters, tags and ties as Harrington, a teaching assist- sponsor Helen and Paul, please well as grafiti in Muswell Hill. Helen Matthews, adminis- Not only the elderly of Friern ant from the Junior School; trative assistant in the Infant contact Helen on 0208 371 5665 Barnet, but such community-based No one pays them for their and Adam and Spencer, lunch or mobile 07951 618 171. work; they just do it for the beneit School, used the opportunity organisations as the St John Ambu- time play leaders and football to announce that she, along The Cancer Research UK lance Brigade, The Polio Society, of the local community. Indeed local shop run by Debbie Strachera The Local History Society and others residents of Muswell Hill may have is at 69 Ballards Lane, Finchley have also lost their base. All this in seen them in action as I have. Protect your computer Central. Tel: 020 8349 4962. the name of progress? I think not. We do have quite a lot of graf- Pop in and ind a bargain! What of the future? FBVCE iti in East Finchley as I observed Omar Idrissi, head engineer at IT 1-4 on the High are still working towards serving today as I walked my dogs along Road, gives some handy tips on running a computer the elderly of Friern Barnet. East End Road into the village. The in your home. ��฀�� Grace Fensome, question is has East Finchley got Isn’t it exciting when you get a new computer? You are Vice Chair, Friern Barnet Vol- its own Dynamic Duo – people who thinking of all the applications and games you can now Certified organic meat untary Care for the Elderly. are public spirited enough to do the run, the music you can store, and the pictures you can at reasonable prices same for us? Free-range poultry Maybe through the pages of share with friends. The new computer is delivered, you Parking zone is THE ARCHER like-minded people unpack it, and start plugging it all in. Home-made sausages plain wrong could make contact to help tackle The computer boots up, the computer against viruses: (including Boerwors) desktop appears, and by click- Dear Editor our unsightly problem? Keep up to date �฀��฀�� ing on your web browser icon 1. Use a Firewall Following on from your recent Sarah Travers, N2 ��฀��฀��฀�� you are suddenly connected Install a irewall BEFORE letter about the Summerlee Avenue Do you share Sarah’s concerns ��฀��฀��฀�� parking zone, it is not just the way the about grafiti in East Finchley and to the Internet and all the fun you connect your computer to “Zero Tolerance” is applied to the zone want to do something about it? you can derive from it. Did I the Internet. Despite the mil- say fun? What I should say is that is wrong, it is the very existence Then please contact THE ARCHER. lions of active computers, the ��฀��฀�� of the zone itself that is wrong. danger! chances of your computer get- Barnet Council introduced the Treehouse travesty Virus ting scanned are extremely high �� new rules in the Zone, with scarcely Dear Editor, You have now just con- as thousands of computers are ��฀��฀�� any notice, for a “trial period”. Previ- Your article (April 2005) on the nected your computer to the scanning at any given time. Use ��฀��฀��฀�� Treehouse School in Woodside Internet with no protection and a irewall; after all, when you ously the rule was that parking was �� Avenue, unfortunately has not studies show that within as little leave your house, you lock the free other than for an hour in the ��฀��฀��฀��฀��฀�� afternoon to prevent all day parking. lessened my sadness on walking as 24 hours there is a chance door to prevent burglary. past this site. The plot of land on you may become infected with 2. Be vigilant and alert ��฀��฀��฀��฀�฀��฀�฀�� This worked well for residents, who �� were exempt from the hour restric- Woodside Avenue was once burst- a virus. Do not attempt to open any tion (on payment of their permit) and ing with blackberry bushes, young According to statistics, per- unsolicited e-mails or attach- also for visitors who came and went trees and wildlife. The construction sonal computers have become ments that are even vaguely during the day, often for access to company tore up all the foliage and domestic appliances, which suspicious. They could be the park at Cherry Tree Wood and has left muddy tracks, broken fenc- makes them very common in harbouring a nasty virus. local shops. ing and placed a building which looks most households. East Finchley 3. Use virus defence software State Registered The new system was introduced like a temporary toilet right in the has many small businesses oper- It is important to install on the excuse that a new college middle. Although I would not wish to ating on PCs from home. virus defence software on your Chiropodist/Podiatrist see autistic children going without Computer viruses are machine and keep it up-to-date Miss H.C. MIKELLIDES BSc (Hons) catering to young adults, the Insti- SRCh MChS DpodM tute, opened opposite East Finchley school premises, was it really neces- potentially a problem to them on a regular basis. Doing this  sary to use all this land for such a all. A virus is a programme minimises the chances of any Nail Surgery & Replacement station would generate lots of trafic  Verruca treatment  Sports injuries and the need for parking. To test small building, whilst basically van- maliciously designed to alter new viruses breaking through  Skin complaints  Biomechanics this the old system should have dalising what was left and couldn’t the way a computer operates, your defences. Treehouse have converted some without your knowledge or Contact IT 1-4 on 020 8444  Local Anaesthestic been left in place, to see if there COOTES PHARMACY 020 8883 0073 was a problem. existing building instead? consent. Here are some general 2299 for a free computer health 134 High Road East Finchley London N2 9ED Very few students arrive in cars Name and address supplied. guidelines to help to protect your check (quote ARCHER/CS). Mobile: 07958 443 623 John’s Shoe Repairs JUNE 2005 PAGE 12 Shoes, Trainers, Sandals, Bags and Luggage Complete Repair Service by a craftsman Same day if required Key Cutting 1 Manor Park Rd. N2, behind 88 Church Lane, opposite Trinity Church PublishedHE by East Finchley Newspapers, P.O. 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ByCherry Pam Kent Tree oaks Four oak trees surrounding the children’s playground in Cherry Tree Wood have been felled and another has been pruned. The culling happened after Bob Noakes, senior tree sur- a further inspection by Barnet geon for City Surburban Tree Council determined that they Surgeons, who were undertak- posed a potential danger to ing the task of demolition, said park users. that it was always sad to see the THE ARCHER reported last demise of such grand trees. autumn how one small child In his opinion, they were narrowly escaped injury when under 100 years old and a large bough broke off and fell nowhere near maturity but he across part of the play area. could understand the council’s According to Andy Tip- caution in felling them as they ping, principal arboricultural were in such a vulnerable area. oficer for Barnet, all of the Councillor Colin Rogers, oaks had defects that could who is one of Barnet’s tree war- lead to ‘limb drop’. This was dens, said that the felling was Preparing to fell oak trees in Cherry Tree Wood. Photo by Toni Morgan probably due to the droughts a tragedy: “It should, however, of recent years causing lack be possible to replace the oaks News from the Friends of Cherry Tree Wood of moisture to the upper with new trees around the play- By David Attfield branches. Before the felling ground which will give safer took place, all the trees were screening. The council’s tree By the time you read this, work should be improvements they would like to see. assessed for any evidence of oficers hope to start replant- underway on the renovation of the Cherry The result was an award of £20,000, the full bat habitation and any cavities ing this winter and I’ve asked Tree Wood playground. Improvements amount applied for, from an organisation called were investigated for presence them to consult with the Friends costing £40,000 are to be made in time for Living Spaces. Barnet is meeting the rest of the of nesting birds. of Cherry Tree Wood.” the school summer holidays to provide a safer cost and arranging the works. playground, with new equipment appealing Further developments to a wider age range. On completion of the refurbishment, the This refurbishment will Friends need to report back to Living Spaces on �� MUSWELL HILL represent a huge achievement the project. So, once again they will be seeking for the Friends. Last year, the the views of playground users. BOOKSHOP future looked bleak. Barnet Is anybody there? � �� ฀��฀��฀��฀ Council recognised that the Many people are wondering when the café by ��฀��฀�� the tennis courts will open for business. � �� playground’s safety surface ��฀��฀��฀��฀��฀ needed replacing but were Contact with Barnet Council has yielded no � �� ฀��฀��฀��฀��฀ ��฀��฀��฀��฀�� unwilling to commit money answer to this on-going question. Even serving a � �� for this because they didn’t Freedom of Information Act notice on them about it has so far been in vain. If you would like to encour- � �� have funds to improve the equipment. age Barnet Council to ensure that a café opens soon, �� So the Friends applied for then spare a couple of minutes to telephone them a grant for new equipment. on 020 8359 2000 and ask to speak with Property Their application received Services. Let us know if you get any response! �� huge support, with many To reach the Friends of Cherry Tree Woods, please �� 72 FORTIS GREEN ROAD, N10 park users signing a petition contact David Attield at 88 Summerlee Avenue, N2 �� ฀��฀�� and giving their views on what or email [email protected] STEWART DUNCAN OPTICIANS, SINCE 1962

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