Hi all it had a good turnout considering organised so quick . Update from Giovanna who organised it.
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Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2021 at 19:49
Subject: 'PARKLAND WALK OVERKILL' PROTEST TODAY thanks all
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Dear all,
It w…
Dear all,
If you are dismayed by the extreme and unnecessary way Haringey Council have destroyed vegetation, felled trees, cut branches and widened the path for future bridge work on the Parkland Walk, please join us tomorrow for a photo opportuni…
If the shops and flats are happy about it, we could just block it with planters and see what happens.
http://islingtontribune.com/article/street-flowers-victory-for-guerilla-gardeners
Mode of transport will be bicycles and mobility scooters allowing for SGR to become a wildflower meadow and veg gardens.
Five ways & Tollington cross puddled potholes will be replaced by wildlife ponds with scenic foliage water features.
T…
We could be making community veg/herb gardens in some of the planters as well as new small herb and Wildflower planters if enough are interested in helping and harassing Haringey?
We could also press them to plant fruit trees, replacing street tr…
I live a few houses along so have been really hoping so.
I guess there may be legal wrangling over responsibilities? The family had no insurance and it was blown up before bailiffs were able to fully reclaim it. I dont know where that leaves own…
A few months ago the council had a notice requesting the owners to get in touch with recent survey or they would send in council surveyors. Not long after that workmen arrived and took down part of the roof.
So sad.
Yes it is the ticket machine and nearby lamp post that occasionally has bikes chained which gives the problems sometimes....especially as base discs on metal poles give even less soace at ground level.
Unfortunatley many people do not appreciate…
I resorted to putting a cowbell on my mobility scooter, and shout a friendly excuse me if that fails. Though guess us all walking around wearing bells may get confusing.
On a positive note spaces outside for refreshments makes them more accessibl…
I am on a mobility scooter, it is an absolute nightmare, I have almost been reduced to tears trying to get past a few on that stretch of SGR, once having to get off my scooter and move a metal fencing post as could not pass between it and a lampost…
I went slong SGR today and it was heartwarming to see some of the shops supporting, and general vibe being even friendlier than usual, it reminded me why i love living here.
Very well done all involved. Excellent, I really enjoyed the read and spotting familiar locals , could not believe it when my fox friend was featured, great photo too!
That is a very attractive furry family Anka. I hope you all settle well in your new home.
I have never gone up those stairs in Florence Rd, but that stretch of the Parkland Walk is not to bad for space and seeing others approaching.
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Your girl is beautiful looks a lot like one I grew up with.
The parkland walk can be challenging if they are not dog friendly, so many dog walkers especially at weekends.
You might want to check out Granville Rd Spinney, we take ours. On…