www.hgs.org.uk Issue 117 · Winter 2014 Councillor Rachel Dein Author Michael and vicar enjoy talks to our Morpurgo opens fireworks party Style editor, Archer Academy, again page7 see page 4 RA’s fireworks party back You can talk about and plan these An hour earlier, the magnificent Church, eagerly awaiting the events for weeks, as indeed we did, St Jude’s Church and it’s resident countdown to midnight. Noise but no amount of preparation Vicar Alan Walker hosted probably levels were increasing by the makes any difference if you’re one of the busiest New Year minute in this normally quiet relying on the weather, as we were. drinks’ parties in the history of place of worship. For those of a slightly anxious these annual firework displays. Meanwhile, our weather-hardy disposition, nature had a cruel The cava was flowing, the soft Stewards were outside in Central way of playing with us and it drinks were demolished in Square proudly shaking the wasn’t until approximately 11.40 moments but no-one minded eponymous yellow buckets and on New Year’s Eve 2013 that the because at least they were dry. cash donations were literally rain finally stopped and held There was a buzz of excitement thrown in by hundreds of local off long enough for the much whilst umbrellas were shaken residents and visitors to the event. awaited RA firework display. and guests took refuge in the (continued on back page) PHOTOS BY MICHAEL JACOBS Keeping up appearances Fellowship moves ahead newly illustrated Design Guidance value the special qualities of the The Trust has now confirmed you have not already given to We’d like to thank Peter Falk, in terms of the historical intentions Suburb and better appreciate the go ahead for Fellowship’s this excellent Suburb cause – the having given years of hard work of controlling development in the need to protect its character. plans for the refurbishment of only remaining independent and a huge amount of his own the conservation area, and The guidance explains the its building and garden area. community building in the time to Fellowship as Treasurer, about providing home-owners importance of careful design in Barnet gave its consent at the Suburb – please consider doing and has now decided to step down. and architects with the tools all works to buildings, and beginning of November. so now. Pick up a copy of the We welcome local residents and assistance to make refers to the specialist skills and The plans were displayed in appeal information leaflet and Keith Ellis, who takes over as appropriate alterations. This craft traditions involved. It will Fellowship House and in the Gift Aid form from Fellowship Treasurer, and David Levey who Design Guidance gives advice assist applicants to make their Trust Office and comments House or the Trust Office or call will be responsible for various With a lecture given by their on repairs, alterations and proposals realistic and help the were invited over a three month me on 8209 1475. All donations administrative duties including architect David Davidson, extensions to properties and on Trust and Barnet to make decisions period. Fellowship members will be acknowledged and a hall bookings (call 8209 1773 or Hampstead Garden Suburb works to trees and gardens. It which are clear and consistent. approved them last summer. donors roll will be displayed in email [email protected]). Trust launched the new Design has been produced jointly by All applications for alterations It is hoped that the works will the building. JOHN HEWSON Guidance to an audience of the Hampstead Garden Suburb will be determined in the light of start in the summer, incorporating some 80 residents in December Trust and Barnet Council. the guidance given in this booklet. the annual summer shutdown in the synagogue hall. In preparing the publication, The Design Guidance is period. We at Fellowship are The lecture was entitled the emphasis has been to use published for Residents of aware of anxieties about closure Playground revamp ‘Keeping Up Appearances – photographs and illustrations Hampstead Garden Suburb and and are already planning March is the planned start for the to partner the venture with its Design guidance and aesthetic to bring to life the form, texture can be found on the Trust’s alternative venues. full scale update of the young own £50,000, leaving the users control as part of Unwin’s plan and detail of the architecture website www.hgstrust.org. Copies A Suburb wide appeal has children’s playground in Northway to raise a small balance for some for Hampstead Garden Suburb.’ and landscapes of the area. It is can be obtained from the Trust, been launched to provide top Gardens (Suburb News Autumn of the equipment. Over half the He discussed the significance of hoped that this will encourage the Garden Suburb Gallery and up financing for the works. I’m 2013). Thanks to an RA grant of cost is to replace the unhygienic control and the relevance of the residents to understand and Community Library. struck by the generous response the remaining £20,000 of its wood chips with child-friendly of residents to this initiative centenary fund, and energetic matting, now to be brown rather and as of mid January, £22,000 lobbying by a users’ group chaired than blue, thanks to input from has already been raised. More is by Katie Fearn, Barnet has agreed Oakwood Road residents. Passionate Suburbites needed to reach our target so if For 35 years we have been dealing with the “great and the good” of the Suburb RA party We live, eat and breathe this wonderful cherished place and feel privileged to be able to serve Sign up for this community. for new residents Suburb New and not so new residents will be particularly welcoming We routinely break price precedents for our valued customers, since we attract buyers from both can drop in to a drinks reception those who have moved into the within and outside the area greatly assisted by our local and international status. toddlers at Fellowship House (Willifield Suburb in the last couple of years, “We know a lot about a little”, which means we do not get distracted by properties we cannot Way, opposite the big green) on but any resident who wants to sell in other parts of London. We attract the best purchasers/tenants for our clients and every party Tuesday 4th February, any time feel the warmth of this fantastic transaction is a milestone for us. All Suburb toddlers are invited, between 6.30-8.30pm. RA team community should drop in – and with parents, to a party organised member, Diane Walsh, said “We buggies will be welcome. Before we act for you we adopt your property as if it is our own and deal with it accordingly. by the RA Events Committee on Our extensive clientele base is a testament to the commitment and passion we have for our Sunday March 9 at Fellowship business so if you have not dealt with us before, why not give us a ring? We have an innate House,Willifield Way. understanding of where the market is going and we are happy to impart this to you or simply Elaine Robinson, mother of The 102nd give you an up-to-date appraisal. two and near neighbour Florence Cooke have planned an afternoon AGM No obligation, no fuss… just old-fashioned service. of fun, with entertainment and of the Association will take place on Monday 31 March 2014 food, and prizes for all. Speak to you soon. at 8pm in the Henrietta Barnett School Hall, Central Square. Expecting children from 2 Motions for the agenda must be received by 17 February 2013. to 4 years old, there’ll be plenty Nominations for the posts of officers and members of the of floor mats in the next room Council must be received by 21 March 2014. for babes in arms. Registration is They should be submitted in writing, signed by proposers via the website www.hgs.org.uk and seconders and have the consent of nominees. which has more information. Please send notices of motions and nominations to: Any further questions can be sent to Elaine or Florence at The Assistant Secretary, Rosemary Goldstein, 1a Church Mount, N2 0RW [email protected]. Sheila Seepersaud Jones, 1941-2013 Michael Darke Please be a current of racism. She worked hard commissioning murals, 1923-2013 Fellowship running school workshops and Michael Darke, who has died 1957 he acted as Hon Sec to the organising multicultural events aged 90, came to the Suburb in 1957 jubilee. It was a very ambitious volunteer to help raise awareness. 1936 when he was thirteen and affair opened by the Lord Mayor Later, Sheila refocused her eventually moved away in 1968 of London and visited by Princess driver energies on her sculpture and to take up an appointment as Margaret who during a day on As many of you may know, every with characteristic gumption and head of environmental design at the Suburb unveiled a plaque Tuesday afternoon at Fellowship drive managed to convince the Manchester College. In subsequent on the Institute wall and, using House there is a talk for members HGS Trust to allow her to build years he returned frequently, had Henrietta Barnett’s spade, dug the and Suburb Residents on a variety a studio in her back garden. The many friends and clearly felt very first sod of the new Fellowship of subjects. There are some bricks were sourced from derelict much at home on the Suburb.