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  • Skiing holidays, relatives in the Cotswolds, dinners at Seasons? That's about as far from being a true picture of my life as possible and I would imagine it's the same for most people who post here. It's very presumptous to assume you can make jud…
    in I've tried.... really I have Comment by Eliz February 2011
  • Completely agree with AGDS, the couple who run the newsagents on Tollington are really lovely. In a bizarre sort of way I also like the older man who works at Jai Krishna, he tends to stand behind the counter endlessly totting up bills while the y…
    in Favourite Shop Staff on SGR Comment by Eliz February 2011
  • I too wish it was Dunn's but definitely welcome considering the space could have been taken by yet another Estate Agent or nail bar. Be interesting to see if they do well there, they'll probably pick up the overflow from the Front Room.
    in Sable D'or opening soon! Comment by Eliz February 2011
  • The [Save our Libraries](http://www.cilip.org.uk/get-involved/advocacy/public-libraries/pages/savelibrariesday.aspx) campaign is asking supporters to visit their local library today to show that they value this service. There's a Save our Libraries …
    in Demo day Comment by Eliz February 2011
  • Checksi, I'm with you on Hornsey Library, it's excellent and the 'reserve stock' section is a real hidden gem. And they open on Sundays making it easier for people who work during the week to get there. If any cuts are suggested there I'll be on the…
    in Haringey Cuts Comment by Eliz January 2011
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    in YES YES YES - Royal Wedding Joy!?*&$! – SG Street Party plan boost anticipated Comment by Eliz January 2011
  • Dotori should move into the Miso space, they definitely need some extra room.
    in Miso closing down Comment by Eliz January 2011
  • It must be a very slow news week at the Islington Gazette.
    in Eggs Comment by Eliz January 2011
  • Arkady, should 'experts' rather than local residents really decide what's best for Haringey? They're not the ones who may have to walk home past lap dancing clubs late at night. Also, it's not a poll but a consultation in the same way that they co…
    in Haringey Council - Sex Establishment consultation Comment by Eliz October 2010
  • The libary on Manor Gardens is one of the nicest libraries I've ever used even though it's pretty small. I'm really hoping the current refurbishment enhances it and doesn't do anything to ruin its look.
    in Shape the Future Comment by Eliz October 2010
  • Kate, this article in the [Islington Gazette](http://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/content/islington/gazette/news/story.aspx?brand=ISLGOnline&category=news&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newsislg&itemid=WeED15 Sep 2010 12:30:32:533) goe…
    in Development of John Jones Site / Sketch House Comment by Eliz September 2010
  • Kate, this article in the [Islington Gazette](http://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/content/islington/gazette/news/story.aspx?brand=ISLGOnline&category=news&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newsislg&itemid=WeED15 Sep 2010 12:30:32:533) goe…
    in Making links and images Comment by Eliz September 2010
  • Thanks for your kind offer Lollo Rosso but I'm going to be cycling very slowly and taking lots of side roads and detours so would probably be very annoying to cycle with. Good look with your cycle, FP to Putney is quite a journey!
    in TFL Strike Comment by Eliz September 2010
  • I'm cycling to work (in South Kensington) tomorrow but am a bit scared about it because I've never cycled in full rush hour traffic before. Has anyone ever tried one of the escorted cycle rides?
    in TFL Strike Comment by Eliz September 2010
  • I had my hair cut in Blossoms at the weekend and am really pleased with the result. The salon is lovely with a 1940s/1950s retro feel and her prices are good too.
    in Hairdressers in N4/N8 Comment by Eliz July 2010
  • Glad to see the Park Tavern getting some compliments, I agree with Misscara about it being the only 'proper local' pub in SG. The music is nearly always of the Irish pub band type and the last time I was there they played the Irish national anthem…
    in live music Comment by Eliz April 2010
  • "Malevolently keen to trash the reputation of locals" - this should be the StroudGreen.org motto, we could put it at the top of every page beside the logo.
    in Islington Council Don't Keep Labour MP Jeremy Corbyn's Road Tidy. Comment by Eliz April 2010
  • Yes, the concert is on next Tuesday 23rd (at 5.45pm in the usual place) even though the choir usually meets on a Wednesday. The children from the Poole's Park School choir will be singing as well so it's not just the adult choir this time.
    in Finsbury Park Community Choir Comment by Eliz March 2010
  • You don't need to be a member of the library to join the group, we meet upstairs in the cafe area (no pressure from the cafe staff to buy drinks or food, they're very easy going). The group is spilt about half and half between those who knit and tho…
    in Any good knitting groups/courses Comment by Eliz February 2010
  • I won't be there on the 27th but just turn up and you'll be made to feel welcome. Here's some [more information](http://www.saranoble.co.uk/page7/page12/page12.html) about the group.
    in Any good knitting groups/courses Comment by Eliz February 2010
  • I'm part of a knitting and crochet group that meets in the cafe in Hornsey Library on Saturday mornings between 11ish to around 1pm. It's a really good mix of ages and the group leader is happy to help beginners and improvers. There's usually around…
    in Any good knitting groups/courses Comment by Eliz February 2010
  • Aladdin's Cave deliver locally for a tenner. I've found them really efficient and friendly in the past.
    in furniture store on sgr Comment by Eliz February 2010
  • Anix, just for the record, the Guardian didn't support the war in Iraq but its sister paper the Observer did. Although both papers are from the same publishing group they have different editors and don't always follow the same line. I completely a…
    in Los Guadales Comment by Eliz February 2010
  • I also want to say thanks for running this site, I find it really useful for keeping in touch with what's happening locally - great to see it becoming more popular.
    in 2009 Nerdy site stats Comment by Eliz January 2010
  • Completely agree with maxwhiteford, I don't think I've ever experienced such rude and surly service as I have in La Porchetta in the past. The food is really good and I could ignore the dingy surroundings but I got tired of putting up with the incre…
    in Pappagone or Porchetta Comment by Eliz December 2009
  • I loved the 'plate sale' at the front! Two elderly gents sitting at a table loaded with old plates and crockery - it's not going to appeal to every passer by I admit but it got me and my sister paying our £1 entrance fee. Really wish I'd taken a pic…
    in St Mellitus Jubilee Concert - 6th Dec, 7.30pm Comment by Eliz December 2009
  • La Porcheta for the very worst service.
    in Your top 5 restaurants in Stroud Green (and Crouch End) Comment by Eliz November 2009
  • 1) Jai Krishna 2) Pappagone 3) Cats 4) La Bota (Crouch End) 5) Mauros (Hornsey)
    in Your top 5 restaurants in Stroud Green (and Crouch End) Comment by Eliz November 2009
  • I'm not one of the organisers (it was started by the Music Platform people) but I can pass on comments about the early start. Last week was good but it's still a smaller group than they'd hoped for so hopefully it'll grow as time goes on. Cjg, I do…
    in Finsbury Park Community Choir Comment by Eliz November 2009
  • There's only been one practice so far so we're still deciding what to sing in the weeks ahead but some ideas include a Mozart opera chorus, a Motown classic, an Albanian song, a Gospel medley, a Somali alphabet song and a Turkish lullaby. The organi…
    in Finsbury Park Community Choir Comment by Eliz November 2009