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Phoenix and Curzon: Planning Applications Barnet Council 45 Durham Road, N2 New Future 8 Abbots Gardens, N2 Single-Storey Rear Extension 2 OCTOBER 2018 The Archer - www.the-archer.co.uk The Archer USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS PO Box 3699, London N2 2DE Councils Help & Advice Drinkline 0800 917 8282 www.the-archer.co.uk Email: [email protected] Barnet Childline 0800 1111 Drugs Helpline 0800 776600 @TheArcherN2 www.facebook.com/TheArcherN2 Admin/Town Hall 020 8359 2000 Citizens Advice Barnet 0300 4568365 Health Info Service 0800 665544 Voicemail (messages only) 0800 612 0748 for editorial and general Council Tax 020 8359 2608 Cruse Bereavement Care 0870 167 MIND 020 8343 5700 Recycling & refuse 020 8359 4600 1677 National Blood Centre 0845 7 711 7711 enquiries or 0800 612 4027 for Advertising enquiries only Primary Care Trust 020 8201 4700 Disability Info Service 020 8359 7637 Crime Published by Editorial Team Finance & Benefits Agency 020 8258 6500 EF Advice Service 0300 4568365 Emergency 999 East Finchley Newspapers Diana Cormack Advertising Employment Service 020 8258 3900 Lone Parent Centre 020 7021 4146 Police non-emergency 101 Copy Editor Daphne Chamberlain John Dearing Haringey Council 020 8489 0000 Missing Persons Helpline 0500 700700 CrimeStoppers 0800 555111 John Lawrence Sub Editors Distribution National Debt Line 0808 808 4000 Victim Support 0845 303 0900 Production Editor Ann Bronkhorst Toni Morgan Leisure NSPCC 0800 800500 Jeff Robson Jane & David Marsh Alison Roberts Alexandra Palace 020 8365 2121 Rape & Sexual Abuse helpline Hospitals Printed By Picture Editor Sharman & Co Ltd East Finchley Library 020 8359 3815 020 8683 3300 NHS 111 Mike Coles Gt North Leisure Park 0870 240 6020 Relate 020 8447 8101 Barnet General 020 8216 4000 Thank you to The Bald Faced Stag and New Local Cafe for providing us with a Muswell Hill Everyman 0871 9069060 RSPCA 0300 1234 999 Edgware General 020 8952 2381 meeting place. 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From page 1 how they compare Non-material amendment to plan- Depth 3m, eaves height 3.2m, Curzon Cinemas told us Curzon’s other London cinemas are in Aldgate, ning permission dated 19/03/18 maximum height 3.2m. the film programme at the new Bloomsbury, Mayfair, Richmond, Soho, Victoria and for roof extension, side/rear exten- 23 Elmhurst Avenue, N2 Phoenix will be in line with Wimbledon; it also runs cinemas in Canterbury, sion with terrace, access steps Single-storey rear extension. what it already screens. Director Colchester, Knutsford, Oxford, Ripon and Sheffield. and hard standing. Amendments Depth 5m, eaves height 3m, of Cinema Development Rob Richmond is the only London venue to have a single screen include first-floor rear projecting maximum height 3m. Kenny said: “We want to retain like the Phoenix so The Archer compared programmes and box, one new rear window, one Wellington Place, Great North the identity the Phoenix has new side window, and one new Road, N2 prices between the two: skylight. Addition of two new floors at third built up and show great films. In the cinema week begin- Ticket prices for the Satur- We don’t run homogenised 96 Brim Hill, N2 and fourth floor level to four blocks ning Friday 28 September, day evening showing of Cold Single-storey rear extension to of existing two-bedroom flats, to cinemas. We will see what the the Curzon Richmond was War at the Curzon were £16.50 East Finchley audience wants existing converted garage, with provide an additional seven two- showing Cold War (15), The for adults and £14 for seniors new French door. bed duplex apartments. Associ- and programme accordingly. Little Stranger (12A) and and students. Prices for the Sat- Maybe we’ll take a few chances 49 Chandos Road, N2 ated parking, refuse and recycling Faces Places (12A) every urday evening showing of The Lawful Development Certificate for store and cycle store. and see how people respond, day. The Phoenix was show- Wife at the Phoenix were £12. learning as we go.” single-storey rear extension with Viceroy Parade, 71 High Road, N2 ing The Wife (15), including Tickets for the Monday three roof lights to side, and one Installation of 1 x 0.2m microwave The Trust says the terms of one screening for parents and afternoon showing of Cold its agreement means Curzon roof light to adj. side, following dish link on the existing structure. babies, and a relaxed screening War at the Curzon were £12 removal of existing single-storey 240 High Road, N2 will continue to run a full range for viewers with sensory con- or £11 while the Monday of festivals, Q&As and other rear extension. Installation of storage unit to rear of ditions or learning difficulties, afternoon showing of The Wife 2 Deansway, N2 shop (retrospective application). special events. The Saturday The Little Stranger (12A) and at the Phoenix cost £7. Kids morning Kids Club will stay, Roof extension, including one rear 32 Howard Walk, N2 Faces Places (12A), along with Club prices at both venues are dormer window, one side dormer Alterations to fenestration, includ- as will mother and baby screen- a Saturday Kids Club screen- pegged at £3. ings. The existing Phoenix window, and two front roof lights. ing replacement of existing double ing of The Lego Movie (U), a 8 Deansway, N2 glazing with steel double glazed Friends membership scheme is one-off Sunday screening of expected to carry on under the New raised terrace area with glass windows to front and side. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Phoenix and balustrade and new access steps. 21 Ingram Road, N2 Curzon name. (12A) for the East Finchley Single-storey side/rear infill The Save the Phoenix petition Arts Festival and a Tuesday extension. can be found at: www.change. toddler session showing Tee Curzon: first Boy trapped Unit 1, Ferris Lodge, 62 org/p/save-the-phoenix-cinema and Mo (U). Lankaster Gardens, N2 reactions in locked car Two new window openings to OSTEOPATHY | ACUPUNCTURE Here are some of the com- A mother was horrified existing north west side. ments on social media when her two-year-old son 338 Long Lane, N2 reacting to the news of locked himself inside her Alterations to front driveway to Curzon Cinemas running BMW car with her key fob, provide off street parking. The Robin Kiashek the Phoenix: which fell onto the floor Flat A, 386 Long Lane, N2 - “Let’s hope they improve the out of his reach. The car Use of front hard standing to Clinics seating, toilets and everything provide new vehicular access else.” was parked on Northway and off-street parking. Keeping North London OSTEOPATHY - “Terrible news. We love the in Hampstead Garden Haringey Council pain free for 25 years independence of the Phoenix.” Suburb at about 5pm on 17 Aylmer Parade, N2 - “What a shame. Tho if Friday 7 September. Change of use of ground-floor Visit www.robinkiashek.co.uk it’s in trouble and that’s the Finchley Station Fire Bri- property from A1 (Retail) to D1 to see how we could help only way to keep it open… gade were on the spot quickly (Veterinary Surgery), including be even worse if it closed.” and smashed the car’s rear ancillary A1 (for sale of pet goods Most major health insurance accepted - “Mixed feelings about this. window. A fireman climbed in and accessories) and alterations Please note that we also have ACUPUNCTURE and used the fob to open the a Central London clinic Curzon have great taste in to existing shop front. Ample free parking films but can really see them doors and rescue the boy. cranking up the ticket price.” The Twyford Practice - “Love the idea of an independ- 52 Twyford Avenue Foot Problems? Chiropody Podiatry Fortis Green ent cinema, but it just won’t London N2 9NL be able to survive for much Judith Costa BSc tel: 020 8815 0979 LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY longer… Let it stay open and I At Utopia Clinic 1a Leicester Mews N2 9EJ hope Curzon will recognise the Tel: 020 8444 4226 (M) 07802 88 79 19 Robin Kiashek | BSc (Hons) Ost Med., N.D., LicAC history in some way.” - “Noooooooooooooo.” Online booking at utopiatherapyhub.com.
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