There were some excellent pies at the Ally Pally farmers' Market today. I spoke to Ron the organiser who wanted a pitch in SG and I suggested Charter Court corner _ so keep an eye out.
The closure of the Arthur Simpson Library on Hanley Road a few years ago by Bridget Fox and the LibDem wolves on Islington Council was a nasty piece of municipal vandalism and spite - the LDs would never get a vote in the local wards, so they were …
I accept humour is very subjective, but most people liked Benny Hill and in other parts of the world (not in the UK I admit) he is considered a genius like Chaplin. if you Google it you will find a picture of him with Michael Jackson who visited him…
Mornings are good and the time taken won't be any longer than tube to those destinations and the walk to Exmuouth Market. You are lucky you start so late so you will probably miss the rush hour Coming back is longer, always, and you will find that b…
Just been watching the game. The gossip (as reported as fact by the ever-reliable Sky Sports) is that Spurs will withdraw their bid for the Stratford stadium which is a bit of a hammer blow, eh? We are poised for a party when the result is announce…
A Welsh theme has been suggested by one person for the mural but I'm not sure it would get much support. Are there any specific Welsh suggestions your would recommend? Time is running out...
Hey, listen. Take a deep breath. I always like to try and see the good side of life and cross to the sunny side of the street with my glass half full (but look out for those awful drivers in Lorne Road!) . When you have done so (take a breath, cros…
Tescos might sponsor the food at the Lorne royal wedding street party (or some of it) so best not antagonise them. Maybe the trolleys could be used on the day for a race ? Just a thought.
'cracking haunch of venison' .... We have already booked for Dorcas' birthday and Chang (who actually lives in Highgate -well he is a vet-) is coming down . The n6 n4 comparisons will be lively. Can't get a babysitter tho and Vitor has other plans? …
Don't worry Checkski has already said she will join us. Also pls watch language a lot of kids come to this site. As it is very cold today we have cut short the collection times today but we aim to be around next sat by which time the new design will…
Yes, it is the second branch of a successful one in Stoke Newington which specialises in egg dishes. I only went once and the food was good and there was live music and dancing of the traditional type which is not to everyone's taste but my brother …
only two people turned up and they were from Charteris Road and raving to get 'the party started' down there - which looks quite possible for the wedding so we assume the Olympics will be a shoe-in. They had lots of ideas about speed trials etc, I m…
These are all very good ideas and we are discussing them with the head teacher before going to the Council meeting about the road closures on 3 Feb.
An announcement (Pop Idol-style) will be made on here that night.
Other ideas are still welco…
Charteris Road now keen to join in the street party, the Park pub are going to extend their excellent beer garden right over to Vitors and as the street is almost a cul-de-sac the permissions are easier than Tollingon Park (and C&D were already …
FLOREAT TOLLINGTONIA, indeed.
If you go inside near the staff room you will see some plans and pictures of the school in the 19th century. There was a convent next to it in Wray crescent which must have made for some amusing japes and Carry On Te…
There was an episode of the Flumps in which Pootle got above herself to impress all the folk of "Silly Green" ie SG in Flump-speak. No cpzs then , but the car broke down and it ended in tears , and I seem to recall, song. Is there a lesson from his…
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Thorpdale rd now possible location if Regina falls through (also bands possible in wray cres park )thanks to who put up that great coronation picture taken there. I don't want to dis the political discourse but can we get round to talkin…
I once went to For Your Eyes Only a lap dancing club in Rark Royal . It was a colourful stag do and it brought tears to my eyes. Mainly the cost, it has to be said. so the recession is not a good time to launch this sort of up scale attraction (thus…
Chaps and Dames in Tollington Park is diversifying into pies and although it uses a microwave it still manages quite good quality produce. (I made a joke about Sweeny Todd's pies and got a look of dead-eyed hostility). Still it was tasty and cheap…
Regardless of what I assume are differing reactions to the proposal for 'Slappers' (I'm against it , for the record) can anyone tell me why the excellent Chapter One closed? One day it was rocking, the next dead as a door nail. We had some good nig…
Does anyone have pictures of the old Chapter One in the good old days? Woudl be good when talking to the council. We need to show the quality that has been lost.
Annie, thank you. That is very intersting - it is a complex issue. . Ian sayst Chapter One is in Islington not Harringey (who have always claimed moral superiority, quite rigthly) so it may be a bit more complex, but check out the Secrets site for …