Sharing Discussions on stroudgreen.org

Threading in Finsbury Park/Crouch End?

jessr — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:44:19 -0400

Hi all - can anyone recommend a good and cheap place for eyebrow threading in Finsbury Park/Crouch End/surrounds? I've been going to the Blink bar at Selfridges but would love to find somewhere cheaper!

Thanks in advance.

Problems with Virgin Media

rosesky — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:17:30 -0500

I am really at the end of my tether. My VM phone has been down for three days again, and they can't tell me when it will be fixed. As these is my my busiest sales week of the year...it is complete disaster for me ...financially !

The engineer told me a lot of people in my area are affected due to old cables, that VM don't want to pay to replace. I find this appalling. No wonder I have so may problems. Apparently we are in the middle of a blackspot due to a equipment that needs updating. I have been told his several times, and yet VM do nothing about it.

In the summer my landline was down for a whole month, due a simple fault that was incorrectly identified by a useless engineer. It caused me many problems as I use this line for my business

I cannot afford to run my business with a VMphoneline anymore. I simply do not have the time to sit for hours being passed from one monkey to another, paying 50p per minute because VM are too mean to offer a landline helpline number forcing customers to use their mobile nos to ring premium “helpline” number. How is paying 50p per minute to get information about your out of action phone line, helpful to anyone ?

Anyone else been having this problem. ?

Colour video of London in 1927

Misscara — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:03:19 -0400

this is lovely http://vimeo.com/7638752

Any handy man in the area/carpenter?

deimarti — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:31:08 -0400

I just need couple of jobs done, if you know any one please let me know, send me a private message.

Sad news about the railway

ChangN4N6 — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:43:43 -0400

Gooners luv the Railway pub at FP but it is now sold to a coffee shop opening May. Like we need another Starbucks in London ! Extra flats going on top with a penthouse roof garden watching the trains...Big shame as it is always a good venue for a pre and post match pint or five.

The Railway is moving to another pub venue locally so the Gooner party spirit will live on but sadly not close to the station. Get ready for a mad opening party tho.

Chang

jobs in Manor House

Jo Homan — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:26:13 -0500

looking for a builder

mountpelephant — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:39:39 -0400

can anybody please recommend a builder? looking for a new ceiling and some plaster work to be done at home....thanks

Best/worst things about Stroud Green

Jackson — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 06:27:01 -0400

Hello everyone

Me and the missus are thinking about buying our first house. And maybe in Stroud Green. But we need some inside info from you local types to help us make the decision.

So, what are your top five things about living there?

And what are your bottom five?

Cheers

Jack

Homelessness in Stroud Green

Lololala — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:12:21 -0500

Here is part of an email I received from the local Lib Dem Councillor about homelessness in the Stroud Green Ward:

Hi. I'm one of the local councillors who represents Stroud Green. A few weeks ago you spoke to a colleague of mine who was collecting petition signatures on Florence Road about your concerns about drug dealing nearby - and about the homeless woman who has sleeping and setting fires in the area.

Thanks for raising these concerns with me. I've alerted the local community police to this intelligence and the Council's anti-social behaviour team. I've given them your contact details in case they want to get in touch - I hope this is ok. There is a local policing meeting soon and I will raise these issues there too.

A good number of local residents have raised concerns about the homeless woman Sally who often takes drugs, lights fires and sleeps under the arches of the Parkland Walk. Over the last few months I have been battling to get help for her - and action to stop her anti-social behaviour in the neighbourhood. Sally is a client of Islington mental health services as she is from Islington and I'm told she has a place in a hostel at Angel. I have been lobbying Islington hard to intervene more - however I'm told she refuses help and the social workers do not believe she is ill enough for them to take her to hospital against her will.

The situation is very frustrating as she is incredibly vulnerable - so any evidence of her behaviour is very helpful in demonstrating she needs help. Please do let me know if you see her doing anything that you think would help make this case.

If you have any information to add please email him on richard.wilson@haringeylibdems.org or tel 02083417052

incident outside the Old Dairy

tuckage — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:05:51 -0400

Anyone know what's going on? There's been two police cars and an ambulance parked up on the Hanley road pavement for a while.

New restaurants

ChangN4N6 — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 02:49:48 -0400

Went to La Favorita - very friendly staff, huge pizzas, too big really, and good value wine. Would rather myself have had smaller portion with same toppings but can't fault them otherwise.

New Yurkish place Opera in old Sugar Lounge is great. Amazing lamb and again very good service. Rocky loved it.

Dixy Chicken now closed down (sad), chez lilline to be a kebab shop (why?) and Chapter One an international veggie place.

Seasons to expand in June.

It's all going on.

Chang

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Herbie — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:12:54 -0400

We offer unique Performing Arts Internships, providing a rare opportunity for anyone who wants to gain a wide knowledge of Arts Management practices, and gain the practical experience to back it up. The post would suit anyone interested in a career in Arts Management, or adventurous singers or musicians aiming to understand the business and administration side of the music industry. As an intern at electric voice theatre, you would be right in the thick of each and every aspect of the company, playing a key role in the organisation, production and management of each event, whilst developing and honing your own skills and contact base.

We are looking for candidates who have an interest in contemporary classical music and the performing arts, alongside proven administrative and computer skills. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated with excellent communication skills and a confident, outgoing personality. Applicants must have fluent written and spoken English, and any additional languages are desirable. A high level of score-reading ability and working knowledge of Sibelius would also be advantageous.

The Internship programme is a 6-month part-time placement, and can involve travel for UK touring. The position is unpaid, however food and travel expenses within London (Zones 1 – 2) are provided.

To apply:

Please send a concise CV with a covering letter of no more than 300 words, outlining specifically why you would like to work with EVT to admin@electricvoicetheatre.co.uk

For further information, contact Herbie Clarke on:

Tel: +44 (0)20 7281 0672 Mobile: +44 (0)7710 292 681

or visit our website at www.electricvoicetheatre.co.uk

The W.I. on 6Music with Cerys

miss annie — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:42:47 -0400

Those of you who listen to Cerys's Sunday morning show on 6Music will have heard a lot of great stuff about the wonders of the W.I. yesterday. Including a mention for your local Stroud Green W.I.

If you'd like to find our what everyone was so enthusiastic about come and visit us!

Look out for posts here, email StroudGreenWI@yahoo.co.uk or visit our website http://www.stroudgreenwi.webs.com/

All women welcome and we'd love to meet you. The WI is non-party political and non-sectarian. We don't care about religion, colour or ethnicity; we don't even care if you can't knit or bake. We do care that you are interested in getting to know other local women, in being involved in your community, in learning, and in enjoying yourself!

Manor House PACT stuff: festivals, training, meals, walks etc.

Jo Homan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:14:06 -0400

Transition Finsbury Park has recently helped get some lottery money for the Manor House area. Lots of the work is targeted at that area but there are some things Stroud Greeners will definitely enjoy. http://www.manorhousepact.org.uk/
1) FESTIVAL this will be in September to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the New River and will take place in Finsbury Park. Anyone wanting to get involved, please email "sarahape" at "gmail" dot "com" (sorry, just trying to confuse the spambots there!)
2) TRAINING: Permaculture Intros. Only £50/£20 or free if you volunteer with us. Next one is 18th & 19th May; Creating A Forest Garden 20 week accredited course. Again, you can pay by volunteering; Plant Propagation - happening later this year. Also accredited. More info here: www.ediblelandscapeslondon.org.uk/training
3) MEALS using food that would otherwise be wasted. Standard of cooking has been amazing. Next on is 10th May. Just turn up and help with the cooking (10) or the eating (12). Kind of a replacement for what Food Cycle was doing at Mind in Haringey. http://www.transitionfinsburypark.org.uk/PACTmeals
4) WALKS free foraging and wildlife walks along the New River. Second Sunday of the month, starting at 2, meet outside the Castle Climbing Centre. In partnership with London Wildlife Trust. http://www.transitionfinsburypark.org.uk/PACTwalks
There's other things as well, but these are the bits I know about.

Wine Society Claret Bordeaux - case of 12 going!

nacholibre — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:37:58 -0400

We are moving to work abroad in a few weeks and have a case of 12 bottles of the Wine Society's Claret Bordeaux, which we bought two weeks ago for a wedding party for £75 (just over £6 a bottle).We are looking to sell it all for £30. It tastes great but we will not be able to finish it in time before we leave.

Link is here and message me if you are interested. We live in SG.

http://www.thewinesociety.com/shop/productdetail.aspx?section=pd&pd=CL61

House clearance

nacholibre — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:08:08 -0400

Hi,

After three happy years in Stroud Green we are moving home. As we are moving abroad we are looking to get rid of a lot of our furniture and have put the following adverts on gumtree. We would happily take lower offers from Stroud Greeners and can help with transport provided it is local.

Chest of Drawers

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/cheap-chest-of-drawers--ikea-malm-6-drawers-birch-veneer/1016182287

Tumble Dryer

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/cheap-zanussi-electrolux-tumble-dryer--vented-6kg-load/1016181076

Table and bar stools

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/ikea-billsta-table-and-homebase-ottawa-bar-stools/1016151445

Dehumidifier

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/ebac-powerdri-dehumidifier/1016148741

Car bike rack/cycle carrier

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/halfords-rear-mount-metal-clamp-high-three-cycle-carrier/1016145424

We also have an old fold down wooden table and various chairs/stools which we are looking to recycle. If anyone is interested in these or any of the above please get in touch.

Nacho.

Megaphone

deimarti — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:08:18 -0400

Urgent does any one has got a megaphone that I can borrow now?

Rolf Harris - local pets

ChangN4N6 — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:37:53 -0400

As a vet I met Rolf when he did Animal Hospital round these parts. Great bloke, always popular with the lads and indeed the birds. Of course he was great on tv and had a real empathy with the animals and there owners. Can't believe the police are making these silly claims about him. My dead dad used to have one of his records about a kangaroo tied down which we sang as kids in the car. I hope he comes through the night . Chang

Another Pizza Thread (Opera)

saggyjim — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:07:44 -0400

I know, I know. There are more pizza discussions on here than there are people, but I just wanted to add another.

Opera Pizza down on Hornsey Road.

We've been in love with it for a while, but last time we were in there it felt sadly quiet and underused, so thought I should say something on here.

It truly is beautiful pizza. Thin and tasty bases, the ingredients feel fresh and so tasty and their flavour combos are great (the fig and gorgonzola pizza makes me want to cry, it's so good) but most of all, they are the sweetest couple you are ever likely to meet. I feel guilty daily that they left their native Italy, to come here and suffer this stupid weather and even stupider downward spiralling austerity.

So yes. Has anyone else tried them? (I know it's a bit of a walk from mainland SG, but it's worth it I swear) Please give them a go, as I don't want to lose them!

http://www.operapizzashop.co.uk/

Van Hire

littlemissnameless — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:58:14 -0400

I was wondering if anyone know if there is a local business around that hires vans because I need to collect a piece of acrylic sheeting from farringdon. It a length of a door and the width of two doors.

power cuts?

conformable_kate — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:14:43 -0400

Did anyone else get hit by this today? My electricity supply went out at about 6 am, and I left the house with it still off around 8.30 (no shower, no coffee, not a good start to the day). When I got back around 7 pm the various electrical timepieces suggested it had stayed off till about 4 in the afternoon. I don't think it was just me but would be interested to know!

Leaving Stroud Green

Misscara — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:53:35 -0400

After 14 long years I'm off to the other side of the tracks on Harringay ladder, so you're not getting rid of me that easily. Still available for catsitting, babysitting, boozing, knitting etc. New place is mostly unfurnished so if anyone is getting rid of any furniture etc over the next few weeks, let me know and I'll gladly make use of it!

Local Focus Group for working mums - free £10 voucher

Misscara — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:59:09 -0400

I received an email about this - no idea why as I'm not a breeder but thought I'd share on here. Sounds like it could be a good thing...

Will you take part in a focus group about an exciting new service that Women Like Us is planning for Haringey women?

Women Like Us is planning to launch a new local careers service in Haringey to help mothers back to work. We are keen to make sure that it works for local mums so we want to hear what you think about our ideas.

The focus group will be a friendly, relaxed conversation amongst a small group of mothers from Haringey. It will take place on Thursday 25^th April at 10.15am, at a location in the borough a few minutes walk from Seven Sisters tube station. It will last for one hour and we will be offering a £10 voucher to everyone attending as a thank you for your time.

To take part in the focus group you must be a mother who is either looking for work, or already has a job (whether part time or full time).

If you’d like to take part, please email Kelly Walsh at our research partners, The Community Development Foundation. Email Kelly.Walsh@cdf.org.uk by 5pm on Tuesday 23^rd April.

Many thanks

The Women Like Us team
www.womenlikeus.org.uk

Tim Young the Plumber

drewpasmith — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:51:35 -0400

Another recommendation for Tim Young on 07852185583.

Prompt, great service and a really thorough approach.

I can't recommend him highly enough.

Cheers,

Drew

New pizzeria

checkski — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 07:15:43 -0400

In Tollington Park. Any good? 40% off for a bit, I believe. Looked busy and welcoming yesterday evening.

Rubbish in Finsbury Park

Thomas — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:56:40 -0400

it could be worse...

http://www.businessinsider.com/thatcher-and-the-winter-of-discontent-2013-4

*this is not a thread about politics!

Recommendation: Hornsey Motor Services

Lupa — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:46:40 -0400

I'd like to recommend this local garage. They may be called Hornsey Motor Services but they are located in the heart of Stroud Green on Evershot Road.

They will see you at short notice, offer a super fast, efficient, professional service and are always polite and extremely helpful. Ali, the friendly owner, explains things clearly (and patiently) and, whenever possible, offers several solutions according to your budget. They are cheap, cheerful and utterly reliable.

It's great to be able to endorse a local service on this site and I highly recommend this excellent garage for all your motoring needs. :-)

www.hornseymotors.co.uk / 0207 272 4144

top 50 cafes

Mirandola — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:54:02 -0500

Evening Standard has both Front Room and Vagabond

http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/bars/best-cafes-in-north-london-8509640.html

Love moaning about local schools?

miss annie — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:04:53 -0400

Here's your chance to make a difference - become a school governor

http://www.stroudgreen.haringey.sch.uk/?p=3294

A thing of beauty - go and look at it TONIGHT!

miss annie — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:34:47 -0400

On Tollington Park, north side, just before Fonthill crossroads (if you come at it from SGR) there is a tree wich has been encased in ice.

They had a burst water pipe, the water covered the tree and as it's been so cold the water has frozen solid around each branch and twig, it is dripping with icicles and it is beautiful.

It's one of the most amazing natural wonders, just magical. Please go and have a look before it melts - you'll be glad you did.

We took some photos, not sure how well they'll have come out in the dark but we'll try to post them. Now...go and look at the magical tree!