The Local News is our Aim residential sales 6 lettings 6 management 020 8444 5222 www.jeremyleaf.co.uk 20p ISSN 1361-3952 where sold Archer September 2020 No. 317 A community newspaper for East Finchley run entirely by volunteers. Clampdown on parking outside primary schools By Diana Cormack Barnet Council is to restrict traffic for short periods out- side some schools from the start of this term, with Holy Trinity Primary School in East Finchley identified as one of the first in the borough to come under the scheme. The council is proposing to restricted zone will be all of create five School Streets, which Eagans Close, N2. In its last place temporary restrictions on newsletter of the summer term, motorised traffic on designated the school urged parents to roads or sections of roads near “walk, scoot, cycle or park and schools during drop-off and stride”. Another participant is pick-up times. Garden Suburb Primary School Traffic reduction in Childs Road, NW11, while It feels that, with pupils Akiva School in East End Road, returning to school, the reduced N3, will have some more minor Fiona Jones with her funny face hedge Photo Mike Coles capacity on public transport as restrictions immediately outside Man fleeing a result of Covid-19 restrictions its entrance. could lead to an increase in Barnet Council says: “We That’s one happy hedge car journeys and consequently have had to work quickly There’s no mistaking the mood of the hedge in the front police hides in more traffic congestion. to identify the schools and garden of Fiona Jones in Leicester Road, N2. A huge So certain roads or sections establish the appropriate traf- happy face emoji stares out of the greenery after Fiona garden shed of roads will be designated as fic measures. This means that we have had little time for spent the last few months By Janet Maitland pedestrian or cycle zones for up to one and a half hours daily resident consultation. We will growing and trimming it A resident of Red Lion Hill be sending a notification letter into shape. during those times. The restric- in East Finchley was shocked tions will be enforced with the to affected residents.” Fiona says: “It was meant as when a man burst out of his The School Streets scheme, a bit of fun when lockdown first use of signage and physical garden shed at about 5.30pm barriers, marshalled by school funded by a £93,000 grant from started but having taken much on Friday 31 July. “Sorry Transport for London and the longer to do than I’d thought staff and volunteers. mate, I’m hiding from the Only blue badge holders, Department for Transport, will it’s actually been a great way initially operate for six months to get to know people passing police,” he said, escaping emergency service vehicles and through the house and onto teachers will be able to enter. with the council keeping it under by and it’s made a few people review and potentially expand- laugh along the way.” the street. The resident Previously parked cars will be called the police who quickly allowed to leave. Access for ing it to other schools. came to his house to take a residents will be maintained and Find your new home today... statement. the restrictions will only apply Unbeknownst to the resi- when schools are open. In this issue Successful independent estate agent, established since 1992 dent, police had already been Limited consultation Basketball danger........page 3 Residential and commercial, sales, lettings and management specialists called about an hour earlier, to The five schools taking Garden retreats.......page 5 Our friendly and helpful staff provide a professional and genuine service 40 High Road, East Finchley part in this initial phase have Our office is situated 100 yards from East Finchley Station reports of a theft in nearby Chal- Business round-up ......pages 6-7 London N2 9PJ loner Close. 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National Express 0871 781 8181 Cancer Support 020 8202 2211 Age UK Barnet 020 8203 5040 October: 11 September; TfL 0343 222 1234 Carers’ Line 0808 808 7777 Independent Age 0800 319 6789 Copy deadlines – November: 16 October; December: 13 November Thameslink 0345 026 4700 Drinkline 0800 917 8282 Age UK 0800 169 2081 Wanted: Someone to run the Cherry Tree Wood café By Diana Cormack This year has undoubtedly been the busiest time ever for Cherry Tree Wood, with people packing the park to enjoy the beautiful weather during the pandemic. Picnics were plentiful and drinks were particularly necessary, there being no access to drink- ing water. Also missing was any ser- tude towards customers. She vice from the kiosk café oppo- organised some entertaining site the tennis courts, which events for them, including dog opened in its present vandal- shows. proof metal form in 2005. In 2007 it became known On the line: Protesters hang out swimming costumes and hold a banner to At the time of writing Barnet as the Lazy Sally Café when demonstrate against charges on Hampstead Heath. Photo Joshua Bratt. Council is advertising the kiosk it was taken over by East for use as a coffee shop. Park Finchley resident Sally-Anne users are hoping that a suit- Wigfield. Her emphasis on Pond swimmers protest By David Melsome able person who is community natural and organic products minded will be found soon to in a menu of affordable high Vacant: Cherry Tree Wood kiosk Scores of swimmers protested against the imposition of get it up and running. quality, healthy fresh food and compulsory charges to swim in the public ponds on Hamp- Remembering Eileen, drink attracted many customers. However, he lost the lease last stead Heath. As we reported last month, the new online Sally-Anne and Pepe Sally ran a variety of activities year along with that of the now booking system introduced for the women’s, men’s and The kiosk has a chequered organised for both children and demolished pavilion, following mixed bathing ponds has charges ranging from £2.40 to £4. history. The previous wooden adults, made picnics available the failure of his efforts to turn The Save Our Ponds campaigners say the charges destroy the construction was burned down and would stay open for as long it into an eatery. unique ethos, culture and open access of the historic ponds and in 2002, with its original lessee as the weather held.