Bank holiday weekend means the newsletter is a day late. It’s got nothing do with a lion rampaging through NW6. So, what HAS been happening over the past seven days?

A cow appeared to advertise the forthcoming farmers’ market. The market is still seeking a manager.

Have the ice cream van and hot dog stand gone for good?

The local Safer Neighbourhood team is proposing a dispersal zone for part of West Hampstead.

Pro Arte stringed instrument shop opened on Saturday.

There was a car chase in West Hampstead on Friday night – one arrest was made

Powers in Kilburn is closed until further notice while some repair work is carried out

The Hudson (new bar/venue replacing The Westbury) opens soon (and there’s talk of a name change already).

Dame Janet Suzman gave a talk at West End Lane Books about women in the theatre.

Bojangles the hairdresser appears to be turning into a marble shop!

The Bruce Lacey exhibition at Camden Arts Centre is well worth checking out

The Imposter is this week’s Film of the Week.

Join some locals at #whampwhisky – a whisky & cheese tasting experience at The Gallery on September 4th. It’s £10 and all profits after cheese-buying go to The Winch.

Coming up
On Saturday, keep an eye out for Wally – it’s the 25th anniversary of the red-and-white striped one, and West End Lane Books has prizes to give away!

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