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Permalink Reply by Matthew Kitching on November 22, 2013 at 21:13

Good spot, Richard!  I will definitely be emailing the Guardian to extol the virtues of Bounds Green; our excellent transport links and proximity to central London, The Ranelagh, The Step, local parks, playgrounds and schools, great shopping in Wood Green and Muswell Hill close by, our short walk to local landmark Ally Pally, the diversity, tolerance, vibrancy and activism of our community...I'm sure others can add inspiration, after all, Bounds Green is underrated!

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Permalink Reply by Liz Wright on November 24, 2013 at 9:24

So will I - having lived here for almost thirty years I am passionate about this area!  Well done for spotting this Richard.  And thanks Matthew for some useful prompts.  Liz

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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Stevenson on November 29, 2013 at 16:09

Btw thats the old Guardian address; its now Guardian News and Media, Kings Place, York Way, N1 

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Permalink Reply by Richard McKeever on November 29, 2013 at 16:22

Yes good point... their website still has the old address for postal contributions. Presumably all ideas now come via e-mail!

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Permalink Reply by seraphina coffman on November 30, 2013 at 9:43

Wasn't in todays guardian! Anyone know when it will be?

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Permalink Reply by Mat Riches on November 30, 2013 at 10:25

The magazine gets printed a week or so in advance. From memory it might be next weekend but I think more likely to be the week after.

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Permalink Reply by Richard McKeever on November 30, 2013 at 11:29

Thanks Mat - yes by following the sequence of previous items on the website it looks like probably the week after next.

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Permalink Reply by Mandy Norman on December 2, 2013 at 23:00

I just realised I missed the deadline, but here is my list anyway.

The Step, La Fatisa, Vrisaki, Myddleton Road and their quarterly market, the Ranelagh, the New River, a ping-pong table, Community gardens, playground, amazing transport links, Alexandra Palace, Broomfield Park (close by), grocery shops (you'll never starve) friendly neighbours and a fab community. Erm, have I left anything out?

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Permalink Reply by Phoebe Davidson on December 19, 2013 at 11:51

Hi what is La Fatsia?

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Permalink Reply by Richard McKeever on December 19, 2013 at 11:59

Hi Phoebe,

Fatisa is the restuarant on the corner of Green Lanes and Earlham Grove - perhaps more Wood Green than Bounds Green? It's just opposite the Police Station and inside Woodside Park. It is a great place, good quality food and excellent service.

More Info on their website: http://www.fatisa.co.uk/

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Permalink Reply by Richard McKeever on December 13, 2013 at 16:56

At last ... the Guardian article is published online today and in the paper tomorrow. Our little neighbourhood is well represented with some good comments from local folk - "ordinary" (but in a good way!) ... and The Step gets an honorable mention "Proper Bohemian"  

You can still pitch in with comments in the online discussion.

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Permalink Reply by Tara on December 14, 2013 at 8:46

Just read the glowing review....I also had sent an e-mail to The Guardian and my additions (not printed) were the plump and juicy blackberry bushes you get around this area late summer; the pretty cycle rides you can go on...cycle across the top of Broomfield Park and you have a lovely view of London's skyline; Wood Green Indoor market for top quality produce at cheaper prices than the supermarkets.

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