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Tag: Music festivals

Posted on 10 May 202120 January 2025 by Nick Jones

Testing acoustics for chamber music festival at parish church

Violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones who is to perform at the opening concert of the inaugural High Barnet Chamber Music Festival in July visited the parish church to familiarise himself with the setting and acoustics.

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Tags: Concerts, lockdown, Music festivals
Posted on 18 February 202120 January 2025 by Nick Jones

Church concerts to herald revival of cultural events

Music lovers are in for a post-pandemic treat: plans are well advanced for a series of concerts at Barnet parish church in early July aimed to take advantage of a possible easing of lockdown.

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Tags: Churches, Concerts, culture, lockdown, Music festivals
Posted on 1 September 20144 February 2025 by Nick Jones — 1 Comment

Barnet Police Station’s open day

Face-painting, games, balloons and cups of tea were among the attractions at Barnet Police Station’s open day as a full complement from the uniformed ranks were on hand to welcome local residents, families and children.

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Category: Services
Tags: Concerts, high barnet, lockdown, Music festivals, Police
Posted on 24 February 20144 February 2025 by Nick Jones — 7 Comments

Twin spires to stay

A controversial plan to demolish the twin spires to provide a new entrance to the Spires shopping centre has been dropped after overwhelming opposition from Barnet residents and shoppers.

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Category: High Street The Spires
Tags: Churches, Concerts, culture, lockdown, Music festivals, The Spires shopping centre
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