Rambles Round Barnet
Saturday, 04 April 2020 14:24
Strict self-distancing and safety rules at Barnet's allotments
Cultivating an allotment is one of the few outdoor activities that is still permitted during the coronavirus lockdown and thanks to the current run of fine, dry weather Barnet's plots have never been busier or looked in better shape.
Strict rules on self-discipling and site hygeine apply and allotment holders are literally keeping themselves poles apart.
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Friday, 03 April 2020 10:56
Barnet Hospital staff get rousing round of applause
Barnet householders and families were out in force to join the second nationwide Thursday evening clap for carers in support of NHS workers treating patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
The turnout was especially strong in the streets around Barnet Hospital -- part of the Royal Free Hospital Foundation -- where residents clapped on the doorsteps, blew whistles, banged saucepans and even at one house played a trumpet.
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Wednesday, 01 April 2020 14:36
Advice wanted on widening the Bull Theatre's repertoire
There could hardly be a more opportune moment for a determined push to host new productions and attractions at the Bull Theatre in the hope they might appeal to audiences in High Barnet and widen public support.
In view of the nationwide theatre shutdown imposed by the coronavirus crisis, numerous events will have to be rescheduled and organisers are being reminded that there is an ideal town centre location available for hire.
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Wednesday, 01 April 2020 14:03
Reduced height for New Barnet tower blocks
After feedback from a public exhibition in January, the Victoria Quarter housing development on the former gas works site in New Barnet has been scaled back slightly by lowering the height of the proposed blocks of flats and by making a small reduction in the number of new homes.
A 14-storey tower block has been cut to ten storeys and most of the blocks will now be seven storeys high instead of eight.
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Tuesday, 31 March 2020 17:45
More tree planting on Barnet Hill
Planting trees on Barnet Hill has been one of the great achievements of the Barnet Society -- and it is still work in progress with a row of Hawthorn being the lastest.
A working party succeeded -- a few weeks before the introduction of coronavirus restrictions -- in planting a total of 50 Hawthorn whips with stakes and protective shields along the boundary fence of the Vale Drive clinic.
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Tuesday, 31 March 2020 16:53
Battle of Barnet: beaten by coronavirus
Barnet's highly successful medieval festival, due to have been staged during the last weekend in May, is just one of the many local events that are having to be postponed or cancelled because of the coronavirus crisis.
Organisers have rescheduled this year's festival from its original date of May 30-31 to the weekend of September 19-20.
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Tuesday, 31 March 2020 16:07
Shutters down and closed shop doors in Barnet High Street
Only around 20 shops and retail outlets are still open for business along the entire length of Barnet High Street during the second week of the tightening squeeze being imposed by the coronavirus lockdown.
Shoppers are few and far between and the only other sign of activity has been two workmen -- complete with face masks, and at a safe distance -- adding the final touches to the pavement widening.
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Friday, 27 December 2019 15:35
Wood Street’s eyesore is no more
A massive pile of rubble, beams and planks was all that was left of Barnet’s blot of the landscape – the derelict nurses’ home for the former Victoria Maternity Hospital in Wood Street.
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Monday, 23 December 2019 11:48
Top-of-the-table fixture for Hadley Football Club
Hadley Football Club, which is aiming to become a regular home attraction for many more Barnet football fans, faces two critical New Year fixtures in its bid to gain promotion to the next level of the National Football League.
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Monday, 23 December 2019 11:31
Portrait of Tracey Emin on show
A triptych featuring Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst – which was on display at the Barnet Guild of Artists’ annual exhibition – has pride of place in the entrance to the Reel cinema in Boreham Wood.
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Wednesday, 18 December 2019 09:46
Barnet’s Secret Santa appeal for children in need
An appeal to provide a Christmas present for children living in poverty across the Borough of Barnet is hoping to distribute well over 300 parcels each containing a gift.
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Wednesday, 18 December 2019 09:02
Medical care and advice over festive season
A new leaflet has been published that brings together all the contact details and opening times for urgent medical attention and hospital care that will be available across the Borough of Barnet during the Christmas and New Year holiday.
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Friday, 13 December 2019 10:27
High Street check on blue badge fraud
Fraud officers from Barnet Council have conducted a sweep of cars parked in Barnet High Street and surrounding roads as part of a stepped-up campaign to detect fraudulent use of disabled blue badges.
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Friday, 13 December 2019 10:17
Conservatives hold Chipping Barnet
Theresa Villiers, Conservative MP for Chipping Barnet since 2005, has been returned to the House of Commons with a slightly increased majority after a closely fought general election contest against Labour candidate, Emma Whysall.
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Saturday, 07 December 2019 20:08
Election candidates pitch for votes
The fate of the car park at High Barnet tube station and a critical shortage of general practitioners across the borough were two local issues – in addition to Brexit and climate change – that produced lively exchanges at the Chipping Barnet constituency election hustings.
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Saturday, 07 December 2019 19:49
Monken Hadley celebrates its role in Barnet history
An ambitious and imaginative portrayal of local history delighted packed audiences at a Son et Lumiere held at Monken Hadley to celebrate the 525th anniversary of the parish church of St Mary the Virgin.
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Monday, 02 December 2019 12:27
Praise for Christmas fair in traffic free High Street
Deciding to close Barnet High Street for the annual Christmas fair was an inspired initiative that has paid handsome dividends in sustaining a great community spirit says the Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Caroline Stock.
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Monday, 02 December 2019 12:18
Children have their say on saving the planet
Motorists tooted their horns and pedestrians waved back when children at Underhill School held up their “Save Our Planet” posters all along the school fence in Mays Lane, Barnet.
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Tuesday, 12 November 2019 16:23
Order to curb street drinkers in High Barnet
A ban on the anti-social drinking of alcohol in Barnet High Street and other public spaces around the town centre took effect at the beginning of November.
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Tuesday, 12 November 2019 16:00
Millie the cat: tough call for local sculptor
High Barnet’s feline celebrity, Millie the Waitrose cat, might well re-appear early next year – in the shape of a small bronze statue by local sculptor John Somerville.
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