Rambles Round Barnet

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Tuesday, 28 July 2020 11:06

Looking ahead to 2021 and 550th anniversary of Battle of Barnet

Wars of the Roses heraldic banners painted by volunteers at Barnet Museum on display in Barnet High Street in 2018
Ambitious plans are being drawn up to celebrate the 550th anniversary next year of the Battle of Barnet.
Saturday, 25 July 2020 14:05

Crows beware – mannequins on parade at Barnet’s bowling greens

Greenkeeper Alan Henderson with his arm round one of the mannequins which scare off crows. From left to right, Rosario Wass-Berru, Mr Henderson, Brian Wass, club president
By installing two male mannequins dressed in white in the Old Courthouse Recreation Ground, Barnet Lawns Bowls Club has managed to frighten off crows that have been digging holes in the fine turf of their two bowling greens.
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 16:13

Elstree predicted to be a new "British Hollywood"

Elstree predicted to be a new "British Hollywood"
Work has started clearing the site off Rowley Lane, Boreham Wood, for the construction of the new Sky Studios Elstree, which were granted planning approval by Hertsmere Borough Council earlier this month.
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