The market's a great addition to the area, thank you for running it. I'm pleased there's fish every week now, though I did prefer the other stall for price and quality, I have to admit.
I think doorstep recycling is a positive feature of the community - In the past few weeks I have rescued a circus tent, Wire DVD, swing and 2 bookcases from landfill and been appreciative of them. It does require some judgment though - and a willing…
I agree Arkady. I do feel alienated by the takeover, and wasn't reassured by the lack of substantive content in the Labour manifesto. I'm ripe for being won over to the Lib Dems, but the manifesto was equally underwhelming (a few good ideas counte…
While this thread is live again I just wanted to say I saw and heard a pair of Tawny owls in the trees on the embankment abutting my garden the other night - hurrah for sensitive vegetation clearance.
And I agree about the rubbish too. But I also think the Council have done a reasonable clear up job considering that state it was in and shouldn't be blamed for that part of the park neglect - Really, regular large-scale clear-ups shouldn't be need…
I have agreed upthread that it's being neglected. What I meant was that this is a crying shame as it's lovely and we should fight for it. I am not convinced Friends of Finsbury Park have their priorities right - I can put up with the occasional ev…
To be fair the park is still lovely. I walked through and the mix of trees at the moment is stunning (and actually there wasn't too much rubbish about early in the week) and I do like the fact that it's well-used for a variety of activities. That'…
I happen to think the park is becoming neglected by the Council, which is in danger of undoing the benefits of investment over the past decade. The area by the station around the former jamboree playhuts that is just being left to rot being the pr…
PS it was sitting in a tree on the GOBLIN railway embankment, rather than Parkland Walk, and am gratified that the trees were saved after the worry of last year.
Thanks Miss Annie - sounds like it - was definitely a "hoo hoo" sound though it didn't seem to be coming from the owl I saw - makes sense that it was a call and response.
I'm not so much of an ornithologist as others on this thread but I think I saw an owl of some sort in my garden the other night. It definitely looked owl-shaped as it flew in (it was darkish but not quite fully dark) and sounded like an owl hooting…
I agree, and I don't think it's fair to blame the Council for this one as they do clear up but after a sunny weekend there is rubbish EVERYWHERE. My kids know better than that. No excuse. Enforcement is probably the only answer, but if we can't …
I think it's this one https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjBqoTFzbHYAhWEyqQKHR_bDgIQjRwIBw&url=http://blog.rowleygaller…
I can't stop thinking about that poor girl, dying alone in that horrible way. Haven't seen any reports of an arrest yet. I wouldn't cut through the park at night either but realistically you're not that much safer walking round the edge. Presumab…
I live backing on to that line. I don't find the works that bad to be honest - there was one night where it was a bit rubbish but that was a long time ago now. Generally speaking you do notice the trains - they are a downside to that location, but…
I would highly recommend Little Stars nursery. I was more inclined towards a childminder too when my daughter was that age but it's a baby nursery so totally geared up for this age and just lovely. They have a long waiting list though. Childminde…
There's a list of venues to hire on Islington Council's website, which includes the Cape Youth project on Parkland Walk and a venue in Gillespie Park. Hornsey Town Hall?
I've also recently discovered that there's a children's drop in athletics club there on Sunday mornings. £3 a time - lasts 90 mins and they serve excellent value coffee and cake.
Just to say the fish stall is fantastic - really fresh and cheaper than Walter Purkis. I think she said she'd be there alternate weeks? It'd be great if she could be there every week as it'd be a real draw for me.
It's a shame the play area is no…
I liked it but there's definitely room to grow. Am very interested in trying the fish stall and the fruit and veg stall before it sells out. Caribbean hot food would be ace, and start to address the diversity issue mentioned above. There used t…
Ooh. I went to Season the other day. They told me about Gilly's (they're giving away raffle tickets to get a free gift of some sort if you go to Gilly's in its opening week) but didn't mention this.