April 2013
The New River in our heraldic heritage
I was doing some research on London borough coats of arms and found this nice image of Wood Green's:…
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The New River in our heraldic heritage
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October 2012
Discovering London Talk
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Discovering London Talk
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Thought you might like to know...
...that we sell handmade cards and gifts at The Step. Ok, so this is a bit of blatant promotion but before we opened The Step I was constantly dashing up to Muswell Hill to buy a card or a present fo…
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Thought you might like to know...
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Used coffee granules....good for your garden…
We've just discovered that used coffee granules are great for your garden and as we have more than plenty at The Step to give away. Probably best to give us a bit of notice and drop us an email on in…
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Used coffee granules....good for your garden…
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Three Step Things This Week
Hi everyone,
Just thought you'd like to know of three things that are happening at The Step this week...
1. If you're quick and say the magic words "oi oi sailor" this evening Corinne & Amy will…
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Three Step Things This Week
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New River Tunnel inspection 2012
Just sharing this, from Caroline Simpson of the BPCA. Fascinating stuff!…
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New River Tunnel inspection 2012
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Celebrating National Poetry Day
Today (October 4th) is National Poetry Day. To celebrate we have reproduced below a little ditty extracted from Thomas Burke's Book "The Outer Circle".
Originally published in 1921 It's a fantastic s…
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Celebrating National Poetry Day
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September 2012
Our Musical Heritage: Live at the Fishmongers Arms
Elvis Costello is quoted as saying: "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture - it's a really stupid thing to want to do." but…
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Our Musical Heritage: Live at the Fishmongers Arms
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August 2012
Ranelagh Folk & Ale Festival
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Ranelagh Folk & Ale Festival
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Bizarre Bowes Park - A guided walking tour
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Bizarre Bowes Park - A guided walking tour
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What are our local Community Assets?
As part of the government's Localism Agenda communities across the UK have been given the right to keep valued land and buildings in community use by giving local people the chance to bid to buy them…
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What are our local Community Assets?
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June 2012
Fish
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Fish
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Bowes & Bounds in Bloom 2012
One thing this unpredictable weather has been good for are the local flowers and plants. I was out early Sunday morning and got some snaps of lovely blooms in the area.
I'd love to see what's blo…
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Bowes & Bounds in Bloom 2012
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May 2012
New Banksy Artwork in Wood Green High Road
A new artwork by graffiti artist Banksy appeared overnight on May 13/14 2012. It is on the wall of the PoundLand shop on the corner of Wood Green High Road and Whymark Avenue at the Turnpike Lane en…
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New Banksy Artwork in Wood Green High Road
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Elms in Bowes & Bounds?
Are there are road names or other associations with elm trees in Bowes and Bounds?
I can only think of the elm pipes used in the New River.
Only asking because the Conservation Foundation project U…
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Elms in Bowes & Bounds?
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April 2012
Heron waiting to pounce
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Heron waiting to pounce
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Harringay community garden wins award
The Gardens Community Garden on Doncaster Avenue, N4 has been specially commended in the 'Gardening Against the Odds Awards', run by the Conservation Foundation.
I was lucky enough to attend the wo…
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Harringay community garden wins award
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Sunday Market...?
Hi neighbours
Wouldn't it be great to get a Sunday market going on Myddleton Road. Has anyone ever explored this idea?
I was just reading the paper today and saw a story about a group who regenerate…
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Sunday Market...?
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Pigeon staring at plane
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Pigeon staring at plane
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Cat, pigeon, blossom
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Cat, pigeon, blossom
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Is Haringey Civic Centre ugly?
There's an interesting discussion going on at Harringay Online about the ugliest buildings in the area. The Civic Centre seems to have a Marmite effect on people. What do you think about it?
I have…
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Is Haringey Civic Centre ugly?
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