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Crime, safety and weirdos in stroud green
Well, I've never seen a shooting from my sitting room window (happened when I lived in Hackney), so that's an improvement! By & large yes, SG feels pretty safe. Where have you been finding crime stats for the area? If the stats are by …

Comment by vetski June 18 permalink
Are you too scared to cycle in London?
Saw a penny-farthing cyclist on Park Rd in CE a few months ago - was very amused!

Comment by vetski June 18 permalink
What SGR really needs...
@Mirandola, same re Jack's - went in for the first time last Dec, because of comments on here. Till then, I'd barely noticed it!

Comment by vetski June 18 permalink
What SGR really needs...
I went to Jack's yesterday for a bottle of fizz for our WI speaker, and happened to mention as I peeled off the price sticker that it was a gift - and was given a free pretty gift bag to put it in. Don't get that kind of service in a super…

Comment by vetski June 18 permalink
Things you can only experience in SG
@Idoru, do you know about the group who are looking at setting up a WI in Walthamstow? @walthamstowwi on Twitter

Comment by vetski June 17 permalink
Stroud Green WI June meeting - Meet The Thrifty Stitcher! 7.30pm, Mon 17/6/13
Just a reminder that this is tonight! Definitely no Patrick Grant, sadly...

Comment by vetski June 17 permalink
What SGR really needs...
Just had a thought for @krappyrubsnif re hardware shops. Agreed that the place on SGR is somewhat pricey - but have you been to Mix on Blackstock Road? It's opposite and a bit beyond the library, and a joyful place to spend some time if you…

Comment by vetski June 16 permalink
What SGR really needs...
Another mention for La Ventura - really good food, and still miss it! @andy, have you been to La Vina on Wightman Road (opposite Burgoyne Rd, by Harringay Station)? That's tapas, and it's good.

Comment by vetski June 15 permalink
Things you can only experience in SG
'Sex mad Front Room'??! Goodness, what have we all been missing?

Comment by vetski June 15 permalink
Hornsey Road - new shop!
Haven't quite decided to commit! But thanks for the offer of a lesson.

Comment by vetski June 15 permalink
What SGR really needs...
For stationery, do you know Fish & Cook on Blackstock Rd, just by the junction with Seven Sisters Rd?

Comment by vetski June 15 permalink
Hornsey Road - new shop!
Funnily enough, I was in fact cleaning windows yesterday! (Should have realised that would make it rain last night.)

Comment by vetski June 15 permalink
What SGR really needs...
I like that Dunns uses flour from the only mill left in London (Ponders End, if anyone's wondering). Haven't been to Happening much, but caraway loaf is v. good. Second @Mirandola - Stroud Green is best!

Comment by vetski June 14 permalink
Gays
Just met the very lovely @cristo! And am definitely going to go to a Clandestinos dinner soon.

Comment by vetski June 14 permalink
Hornsey Road - new shop!
Was very tempted by a ukelele the other day - only £14.99 in the Sue Ryder shop in Camden!

Comment by vetski June 14 permalink
Are you too scared to cycle in London?
No, I was in the car as you whizzed past - junction of Oxford Rd/UTP. I saw a tweet from Jo Homan earlier, she was very pleased with the PACT event; what was the meal, if no food from stores?

Comment by vetski June 14 permalink
Are you too scared to cycle in London?
Yes, at about 10.40am You looked very intent!

Comment by vetski June 14 permalink
Moving to Finsbury Park- vets, cleaners- any tips please?!
We've been with Abbey Vet on Blackstock Road for 14 years - very happy with them.

Comment by vetski June 14 permalink
What SGR really needs...
I'd like a shop which stocks whatever I need at any given moment, and delivers when I'm feeling lazy or it's raining. This might be a tad unrealistic!

Comment by vetski June 14 permalink
Are you too scared to cycle in London?
Spotted a speedy @Stella this morning!

Comment by vetski June 14 permalink
Cleaners in local area
Try Fresh As a Daisy - based in Crouch End, well thought of. If you're on Twitter, @FreshAsaDaisy .

Comment by vetski June 14 permalink
Coffee table with inside storage and extra panel - FREE to anyone that can pick-up
Ah, yes - was in the middle of reply yesterday when PC crashed, then got distracted! Yes, 7-ish is fine - I'll call just before I leave home. Thanks, & see you later!

Comment by vetski June 14 permalink
It's going to be LOUD.
Also an interesting piece on HoL - which I think you can link to from the article @checkski has mentioned - about the promoter, SJM. Apparently their underprovision of loos is habitual.

Comment by vetski June 14 permalink
Gays
@Marquis - good point - I also assumed @Bobby_c was male! @Bobby_c, if you are female, you're very welcome to come to meetings of the Stroud Green Women's Institute. Not the gay scene, but you'd get to know some local women. There…

Comment by vetski June 13 permalink
Park Theatre coffee
I'd imagine they sterilise the platters - but in any case wood has natural antibacterial properties, which is why it's good for chopping boards and worktops.

Comment by vetski June 12 permalink
Would love to see a waitrose at SGR!
@Mirandola, quite!

Comment by vetski June 12 permalink
Would love to see a waitrose at SGR!
@Mirandola, agreed, there's something very soothing about Waitrose! Although I get quite stressed when they're out of ready-peeled quails' eggs.

Comment by vetski June 12 permalink
Gays
@cristo might be able to help - he's run some LGBT getting-to-know you dinners, so probably has (or knows who has) info on any local scene.

Comment by vetski June 12 permalink
Any ideas where I can donate unwanted fresh fruit?
I can think of 3 possibilities: 1) Giving some to Holy Trinity Church on Granville Road (off Stapleton Hall Rd) - they hold a drop-in sharing lunch on Thursdays, 11am-1.30pm 2) Filling the Gap, a community cafe in N15: http://www.fillingthegapca…

Comment by vetski June 12 permalink
Coffee table with inside storage and extra panel - FREE to anyone that can pick-up
Tempted! When would you want it collected?

Comment by vetski June 11 permalink

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