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Does Islington Council collect your recycling when you leave it out?

the northern heights — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:21:01 +0000

Does Islington or Harringey Council collect your recycling when you leave it out on the pavement?

I left my recycling out in the see through recycling bags and Islington Council did not collect the recycling bags lots of times.The recycling bags were then left out on the street for a couple of weeks making the place look messy.I got fed up with this so now I don't recycle I just chuck my stuff in the bin like a couldn't care less chav pot mcdougal who is about as green as the Chinese government.

Is it true that the people who collect the see through recycling bags that you leave out on the pavements in the borough of Islington are just paid for say an 8 hour shift and can go home when they have finished so they rush as fast as possible so they can go home as quick as possible and if this means some people who leave out their recycling don't get it collected who cares they are getting paid.

Despite the fact that I left my recycling out the day before they are due to collect the recycling bags and I know that Islington Council regularly don't collect these recycling bags Islington Council continues to stuff throught the door loads of bumpf advertising how green they are, well they aren't green they are the opposite of green in my experience.

I'm not going to carrry very heavy sacks of bottles and the like down to the local recycling bin on the pavement that will do my back in.

Stroud Green Rd looks a mess regularly too they should clean more.

I'm not interested in any excuses from Islington council because I know how the system works which is you put all your stuff into the recyle bags leave it on the pavement at the right time and day then they don't bother to collect them and the sacks sit there on the pavement so litter louts drop their beer cans and burger boxes next to the recycling sacks which makes the street look even worse.

Islington Council needs to change its system of paying its people who collect the recycling sacks. Pay them bonuses on the basis of how many complaints they get so less genuine complaints more money for the workers.And dont let the recyclers go home before they done their shift so they are not incentivised to just rush as fast as possible and not collect the recycling.

If you complain they just might improve for a week or two then it goes back to not bothering to collect the sacks again no doubt

I'm not going to tell you where I live. Thanks to Islington council I now dont bother to recyce,yet I did recycling for years without complaint in another borough.

We will judge Islington Council by actions not words in their adverts

The Shouting Man

Jenowl — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:13:15 +0000

There is a man who walks and shouts around Stroud Green every day. He walks purposefully and passes our flat several times a day. We also see him on SGR but always just walking, never stationary. He shouts (I think it's swearing but can't always make out his words) when the street is quiet - the fewer people in the street, the louder he shouts. Does anyone know this man, where he is going, or why he shouts?

Surely SGR/N4 is more exciting than this!

JungleFaceJake — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:56:30 +0000

As all the posts on here recently have been of the most tedius nature, I just wandered if anyone has had anything exciting happen to them or wtnessed some awsomeness recently?

I was on the 19 from Angel Thursday last week, and the bus was attacked by Football fans
on Blackstock road.

They spat at the driver and kicked the Middle doors, and then the after being spat at the driver went apeshit and drove the bus
onto the pavement trying to run the crowd over, shouting FUCK YOU BLAADCLAAT!! it was tremendous. Then some coppers came over and it was all over.

It was reasonably hairy, but also slightly more exciting than recounting how many types of energy saving lightbulbs are available
in the world.

I love N4... I hate hippies...

The helicopter

dorothy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:45:52 +0000

Does anyone else sort of secretly like the police helicopter? It used to be out all the time about 15 years ago. It did get quite annoying then. Once it came down really low into our garden, I think chasing naughty people. It was so bright it was like daylight. So exciting.

New massage therapy place - "Integrated Body Dyamics"

DonnaW — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:38:25 +0000

I got a flier through the door for that new massage therapy clinic on Ferme Park Road so decided to try it out today.

I had a deep tissue massage and it was excellent. I feel like a new woman. everything that was tense/achey feels much looser. And the woman who owns the shop and does the massage is very friendly and kind.

And best of all, they've got a 2-for-1 introductory offer on at the moment - any two hour treatments for £45! Usually you'd only get abotu half an hour for that.

The treatment rooms are lovely, very clean and relaxing, and instead of towels she's got these snuggly soft fleece blankets.

it's right next to Londis, next to the hairdressers.

Check it out!

Washing Machine Repair Man

taff bach — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:32:42 +0000

Hands up, I just wait till they break down and then get a new one from Comet. However a friend can't afford that as is looking for someone who won't rip her off. Any suggestions?

Is there a good book club in the area?

N4_bandit — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:41:04 +0000

Does anyone know of a good book club in the area?

I'm busting for a page turner........

Finsbury Park theatre??

sophie — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:24:35 +0000

I found a leaflet on the floor by the station this evening, not sure of its integrity but it sounded very interesting. I shall transcribe:

Proposed New Theatre Public Consultation:

Saturday 13th February 2pm-6pm and Monday 15th February 6pm-8pm

11 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, N4

We plan to convert and extend the office building (previously occupied by Sense) into a new cultural flagship for Finsbury Park - with a 200 seat theatre, a studio theatre half that size, an interval bar and a foyer. It will also contain rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms and a small office.

We aim to bring high quality theatrical entertainment to the area, while also providing young people in the area with the opportunity to develop their confidence and communication skills through participation in drama.

The site is at the heart of the Community Core within Islington Council's proposed Finsbury Park Area Action Plan. We aim to submit a planning application in March 2010.

We would like to show you our latest plans and answer any questions you would like to ask. If you are unable to attend either of these meetings please email jezbond[at]live.co.uk. We will then arrange an alternative time to discuss our plans with you.

To help us assess your views, we will ask you to fill in a short feedback form to tell our development team of your views.

Bitter vegetable curry challenge

chuckles — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:14:38 +0000

Has anyone ever tried the bitter vegetable curry in Jai Krishna? If you don't know, Jai Krishna is the brilliant vegetarian curry restaurant on Stroud Green Road where two people can eat very well for under £20. I have been going there for over 20 years but only ordered the bitter vegetable curry for the first time recently. This dish turned out to be so bitter that one mouthful each was all that me and my girlfriend could take. It is made from bitter melon which is a fruit that can be purchased from a number of shops on SGR. Maybe we got a particularly bitter version but I wonder if anyone has ever managed to successfully finish this dish and I would like to issue a challenge to anyone who hasn't tried it to give it a go and see how far they get.

top celeb spot

andy — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:56:14 +0000

in the Noble. Simon Pegg...

...wearing a hat

Stapleton Hall Road = Oxford Street

Giles — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:10 +0000

Looks like the W7,91 and 41 are going to keep coming down Stapleton Hall Road and Ferme Park Road til Wednesday

THE BROADWAY/CROUCH END - ROUTES 41 91 W5 W7 N41 N91: From 0800 Saturday 6 February until approximately 1600 Wednesday 10 February, buses will be diverted between Crouch End Hill and Park Road due to a burst water main.

Route 41 N41 Towards Archway Station from Tottenham Lane, left Ferme Park Road, right Stapleton Hall Road, ahead Hanley Road, right Hornsey Road, left Hazellville Road to line of route. Towards Tottenham Hale from Hazellville Road, right Hornsey Road, left Hanley Road, ahead Stapleton Hall Road, bear left Ferme Park Road, right Tottenham Lane to line of route.
Route 91 Towards Crouch End (Tottenham Lane) buses are to terminate at Hornsey Rise, Beaumont Rise, as follows - From Hornsey Road, left Hazellville Road, right Sunnyside Road, right Beaumont Rise to stand. On departure, right Horsey Rise to line of route. Set down in Hornsey Road and pick up in Hornsey Rise. N91 Towards Cockfosters Station from Hornsey Road, right Hanley Road, ahead Stapleton Hall Road, bear left Ferme Park Road, right Tottenham Lane to line of route.
Towards Trafalgar Square from Tottenham Lane, left Ferme Park Road, bear right Stapleton Hall Road, ahead Hanley Road, left Hornsey Road to line of route.
Route W5 Towards Archway Station, from Western Park (eastern arm) right Ferme Park Road, left Tottenham Lane, right Elmfield Avenue, left Middle Lane, right Park Road to line of route. Towards Harringay - normal line of route.
Route W7 Towards Finsbury Park from Park Road left Tottenham Lane, right Ferme Park Road, bear right Stapleton Hall Road, left Stroud Green Road to line of route. Towards Muswell Hill Broadway from Stroud Green Road, right Stapleton Hall Road, bear left Ferme Park Road, left Tottenham Lane, right Elmfield Avenue, left Middle Lane, right Park Road to line of route.

Best Coffee in Stroud Green?

Kate Jones — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:07:53 +0000

I'm so disappointed that the lovely Helena is never at Good for Food anymore... never get a smile from the rather miserable girls who seem to be running it at the moment. Is it too much to expect a hello considering i go in there everyday....

So where to go now for a decent coffee and a friendly face...? Any suggestions appreciated

Finsbury Park Community Choir

Eliz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:09:07 +0000

Come and join us for Finsbury Park’s very own choir. It’s new, it’s free and it’s on Wednesdays. We welcome everyone regardless of ability or age – we just want to get together and have a good sing-song!

• Do you live or work near N4 and Finsbury Park Station?
• Have you been told that you have a good voice?
• Have you been told you haven’t got a good voice?
• Do you want to feel reinvigorated at the end of stressful Wednesday?
• Do you like singing in the bath?

5.30pm – 6.30pm Wednesdays (Nov 4, 11, 18, 26, Dec 2, 9, 16). Come to the main gate and ask for Debbie. Rehearsals will take place in the Lower Hall at Pooles Park School, Lennox Road, Finsbury Park N4 3NW. For more details go to www.musicplatform.co.uk

VENEZIA,LAPORCHETA,FIREZZA,LUPA,PAPGONE, WHICH ONE PROVIDE A GOOD PIZZA IN THE AREA

medi — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:05:47 +0000

VENEZIA

New restaurants near Finsbury Park

RNM — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:16:05 +0000

Hello!

I went this weekend to a new restaurant in Highbury Park, Juniper Dining (www.juniperdining.co.uk), which was really lovely and quite different from the other restaurants about FP. Just wondered if anyone else had been there and had a good experience?

I think it only opened in November and I took my in-laws there as my father-in-law is terrified of anything "spicy" (haha) so doesn't like our normal haunts of Petek and so on. This was Modern British and we got a little amuse bouche of broccoli and stilton soup and everything we had was delicious.

Has anyone else got any reviews of this place? And what about Garufa (which is almost next door) - I've never been and would like to know if it lives up to its promise of genuine Argentinean fare....

Lazy People

Tallboy — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:34:42 +0000

Every morning I walk from the top of SGR to the station at the bottom. I do have a travelcard but choose not to use it, preferring to start the day with a brisk walk. I can understand that some people, especially in the winter, do not want to do this walk. So I have no problem with the people standing at the bus stop outside the hairdresser/chemist at the top of SGR.
However, what is up with the people who queue at the last stop on SGR opposite the post office? It’s a 2 minute walk to the station!
The elderly, disabled, pregnant, push chair/buggy bound people I have no problem with. But the able bound youngsters are just plain lazy. We should fine them and spend the money on re-fitting the number 4 bus to make the seats more comfortable for tall people.

Old Dairy Quiz

jonsta84 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:58:26 +0000

Hello there, I am a new N4 dweller and am going to my first Old Dairy Quiz this evening. What's it like?

Are there any others in the area?

Thanks

jonsta84

Sky 3d pubs

andy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:12:59 +0000

Sky is going to broadcast the Arsenal - Man U game in 3D at nine pubs around the country - they are in London, Manchester, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Dublin. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/596cd036-0b6a-11df-8232-00144feabdc0.html

They aren't saying which pubs, but as it's Arsenal one of them is bound to be nearby. Anyone got any clues? Old Dairy, would you like to confirm or deny?

A blue plaque for Ho Chi Minh

krappyrubsnif — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:01:02 +0000

As any schoolboy knows, Ho Chi Minh once lived on Ferme Park Road.

A blue plaque for ho Chi Minh! How about it?

How green is Tesco

krappyrubsnif — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:08:16 +0000

www.chillingfacts.org.uk

How green is Tesco? Are they pumping out gallons of global warming gases as this report suggests? Shall we write a letter?

From millions of local actions, real change can occur.

Los Guadales

andy — Tue, 02 May 2006 14:46:33 +0000

David, your review please?

New Members (very exciting!)

andy — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 18:07:15 +0000

We have new members!!

One of them owns a dog. This is ace.

The other one may also own a dog, but hasn't told me. This is still OK.

I hope they introduce themselves and enter the debate on whether the crepe stall is a business that we should buy.

Can everyone else pretend that we all post loads on this site please?

Cleaner wanted - recommendations please

princess_l — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:03:15 +0000

Hi all. I'm looking for a cleaner to give my flat the once over say once twice a month. Can anybody recommend someone trustworthy, reliable and not too expensive?

Ta muchly x

It's outrageous: he's looking glum but he's not pointing

markpack — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:26:03 +0000

Tsk tsk Cllr Wilson.

New Development Stroud Green Road

Vista — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:43:20 +0000

I have just joined this website and note that last summer questions were being asked as to what was being built on the site of the old cinema fronting John Jones Art Framers.

I am the developer and will be building a mix of luxury one bed and two bed apartments http://www.s-and-oproperties.co.uk (Flash enablement will be necessary to view the images) Completion is due September 2009

The ground floor and basement area are for restaurant and retail units which will shortly be marketed. The final mix will depend on prevailing market conditions and interest.

We are hoping this will greatly enhance the station end of Stroud Green Road

Peter Phillips
S and O Properties

best takeaway curry

injoke — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:12:46 +0000

i did make a token effort to search through all the pages to find the answer to this question but i gave up.

what's the best takeaway/delivery curry round 'ere?

thanks in advance.

Woodstock flower power

Agaton Sax — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:30:45 +0000

Anyone been buying the blooms for sale from the bucket on Woodstock Road? Sweet Williams today, for £3. Nice to see an honesty box (or letter box) in Finsbury Park. I've just got back from Norfolk, and they do honesty egg boxes there.

Yellow shop near station has become a florist?

DonnaW — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:50:30 +0000

Anyone noticed that yellow shop near the station that used to sell one pound fruit and veg bowls is no longer there? It seems to have become a florist. Shame, I liked their fruit and veg. I asked the florist what happened and he said he hadn't a clue and they had just diasappeared one day lock stock and shelves.

Whispers

David — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:56:25 +0000

We seem to be getting an increasing amount of whispering going on. I'm not complaining, this is absolutely fine, but the whispers do tend to skew the threads for others. I'm wondering if its time we started operating a private messaging system. However, my early forays into shoehorning the whispering system into messaging wasn't great, it worked for the most part but I wasn't convinced of its security.

What to do.

Woody's

Misscara — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:52:40 +0000

My neighbour told me that Woody's is turning into a Sainsbury's. Anyone else heard anything about this?