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20mph speed limit across Haringey
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tam Neal 1 hour ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Here is something we've commented on before - 20 mph speed limits - for a long time Haringey has…Continue
A lot of scrap metal to be given away
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Till May 9. 3 Replies 0 Likes
The Finsbury Park Sports Partnership formally took over the…Continue
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crouchhall replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Vulpine diaspora?
"I see them often in the Berkeley Rd/Crouch Hall Road area and I confess to being fed up with the way they foul my garden. I've now installed an electronic deterrent which is very effective. Best £20 I've ever spent."
Jon Rogers replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Vulpine diaspora?
"Get some chickens like we did - they will soon flock to your garden in search of dinner.."
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20mph speed limit across Haringey
Here is something we've commented on before - 20 mph speed limits - for a long time Haringey has been ignoring its own advisers and persisting with 30mph speed limits - something the Lib Dems said was 'daft'.Well , not so daft any more, Haringey is asking …See More
Adrian Essex replied to Maddy Power's discussion Is there a need for a co-working space with creche in the Crouch End area?
"From twitter
RT @max_hellier: @OpinionN8 Yes there is! For a videographer/editor like myself, and @Sara_Gelfgren illustrator - We've been looking for one in the area!"
Adrian Essex replied to David Barry's discussion Is there a shortage of school places in Highgate, Archway, Crouch End area?
"I have received the attached from Haringey"
N8Princess replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Vulpine diaspora?
"We had a young fox in the back garden yesterday afternoon, dispatching a big rat. I have never seen a fox deal with live prey before and the behaviour was interestingly similar to a cat with a mouse, tossing the rat in the air, batting it on the…"
David Till replied to Adrian Essex's discussion A lot of scrap metal to be given away
"Hi Adrian, Thanks for your response. As you can see there are a couple of boxes and some bars, all of which I would like to get rid of. Heavies to collect? Fine by me - if somebody wants them they are here."
Adrian Essex replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Eggs, baskets and inter-dependencies at Hornsey Town Hall
"This diagram from this document in the original application shows which is Block A. There is a dependency in the original application between the work on the Twon Hall proper and the occupation of Block A which is said to be preserved in…"
Adrian Essex replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Eggs, baskets and inter-dependencies at Hornsey Town Hall
"Just found this on the original planning application - there is no mention though of where the principles leave
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Adrian Essex replied to David Barry's discussion Is there a shortage of school places in Highgate, Archway, Crouch End area?
"I have written to ask Haringey for more detail.
Dear School Admissions
I have seen figures which indicate that almost 84% of school applicants have been awarded their first choice of place. This seems very satisfactory. According to this press…"
Adrian Essex replied to Adrian Essex's discussion A lot of scrap metal to be given away
"David - can you post a picture and a description, please. If the weights are suitable I can send a bunch of heavies round to collect them from you, should you wish.
I found a dealer to take the scrap - for details see this entry on HoL"
David Till replied to Adrian Essex's discussion A lot of scrap metal to be given away
"I have some of my son's old body building weights wanting a loving set of muscles.I'd cart them down to the dump if I could only lift them."
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New Bronze statues at Finsbury Park
Apparently one of them is a singer, don't know who the others be.
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Slipping comfortably into 2013
Posted on January 1, 2013 at 11:16 0 Comments 0 Likes
Today I am wearing my whimsical slippers - a reflection perhaps of a new mood for a new year. Tomorrow perhaps I'll wear my sensible slippers. If its chilly this evening I'll use the warm zip up bootees. Eh, luxury!
| whimsical (a bit like Jim Dale's werewolf feet in Carry On Screaming)… |
The sexagenarian novice
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 11:01 0 Comments 0 Likes
I took part in an aquathlon yesterday morning at Park Road Pool. Aquathlon is a horrible word - where to put the emphasis? - but what it means is swimming and running. I've never tried to combine these disciplines before so I took part in the Novice category. 2 lengths of the Lido and 1km run. My running is OK but my swimming is poor - I'm starting improver lessons at…
Continue Stamping on the Brakes
Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:58 0 Comments 0 Likes
I comprehensively failed the off-road module of my motor cycle test this morning, this for the second time. The first time was due to a lack of paper work. I had been expecting a replacement certificate through the post, but it did not turn up until the day after the test so I was not even allowed to start taking it.
This off-road module is the third in a series if 4 tests it is now necessary to take in order to get a motor cycle licence. The first is the Compulsory Basic Training…
Continue Involuntary trumpeting
Posted on March 14, 2012 at 21:01 1 Comment 0 Likes
My life has changed a bit recently. I now have a modest income from what seems to be a fully funded pension scheme, and very few domestic commitments. So I could, for example, ring up Alpine Elements on Saturday and ask them if they have any ski-ing weeks starting on Sunday they haven't sold yet. I could then conduct a Dutch auction until the price came down to what I was willing to pay. I almost wish I hadn't thought of that - I…
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- At 13:55 on November 3, 2011,
Eugene said… - OK Adrian, in future I'll use the Forum, just feeling my way around.
- At 14:35 on March 25, 2011,
CrouchEnd Cupcake said… - I think this is a good welcome. I can't think of anything obvious it needs or doesn't need at the moment. The terms of service are clear and reasonable too - was that on before or is it a new addition?
- At 15:19 on March 19, 2011,
Richard Mckeever said… Adrian
Hi - next week a couple of members of Bowes and Bounds are meeting up in the Gate Pub with one or two from Harringay Online to have an informal chat about traffic and road planning stuff across the boroufg (yeah geeky I know!) You and/or any trafic enthusiasts fron OpioionN8 would be very welcome to join us. Info here http://www.bowesandbounds.org/events/harringey-borough-traffic-and
Cheers!
Richard
- At 8:56 on February 12, 2011, Richard Mckeever said…
Thanks Adrian
Our logo was designed for free by a local graphic designer/ book cover artist.
I get a suprising amount of traffic from a one line entry on Wikipedia. We were fortunate to be able to build on some existing community infrastructure when we set up at the end of last summer - the community association circulated info via both e-mail and printed newsletters which helped ... but sign-ups do seem to have stalled.
I do a weekly update (via broadcast message) which seems to generate a bit of a flurry of activity.But I am keen to recruit more members.
I do like the N8 related puns for your sections - very smart idea.
If you fancy meeting up for a coffee (or a beer) sometime to chat about Hyperlocal Websites etc let me know
Good Luck
Richard
- At 12:07 on November 30, 2010,
Caroline Essex said… - I have disagreed with you!
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