If you’ve been to Camden Arts Centre over the past few weeks then you’ll have seen the rather amazing T-Rex/Godzilla sculpture by Serena Korda. If you’ve looked more closely you’ll have spotted a couple of harnesses inside it – yes, … Continue reading →
The public meeting about Kilburn High Road raised lots of issues, but proposed few answers. Elections must be rolling around again – West Hampstead Conservatives reopened its Twitter account after a three-year gap, it also announced its six candidates for … Continue reading →
The local Neighbourhood Development Forum should get the all-clear from Camden council next month, which means it can go full steam ahead with drafting the actual plan. The experience of other Neighbourhood Development Plans is that strong visual imagery helps … Continue reading →
On Saturday May 4th, there’s a “Dawn Chorus” walk in and around Fortune Green. It’s limited to 15 places and booking is essential. Venue: Starting from the middle of Fortune Green (at the crossroad of paths) and moving into Hampstead … Continue reading →
In April the film club saw Trance, which was enjoyed by almost everyone. Our next movie is also London-based and also the work of an original and eclectic British director; in this case Michael Winterbottom. His latest film, The Look … Continue reading →
The toe-tappers at La Brocca have put together a spring jazz festival, which kicks off tonight with Ronnie Scott’s regulars Kai’s Cats featuring West Hampstead’s very own Simon “Cyberdonkey” Whiteside on keyboards. For four consecutive Thursday nights, the downstairs restaurant … Continue reading →
Last week there was a joint Brent/Camden public meeting to discuss how to revitalise the Kilburn High Road. Some might argue that it’s not lacking in vitality now, but there’s also a sense that with so many fast food outlets … Continue reading →
Demolition signs are up on 187-199 West End Lane. At least those shops won’t stand empty for too long! The discount shop on the corner of Kilburn High Road and Gascony Avenue submitted a revised plan to convert into a … Continue reading →
Local MP Glenda Jackson made waves with her strident attack on Thatcherism in the House of Commons. Pastry and ice cream emporium Chez Chantal has apparently closed for good. Meanwhile the word is that LoveFood’s next incarnation will be as … Continue reading →
One of the most frequent complaints about Hampstead & Kilburn MP Glenda Jackson levelled by her West Hampstead constituents is that she’s invisible. Clearly not everyone agrees, but for a relatively high-profile person it’s fair to say she’s not as … Continue reading →
