Back in October last year, Camden asked locals what they thought of some changes to our streets. The most controversial was the provision of “cycle permeability“. In other words, allowing cyclists to pedal the wrong way up one-way streets. Not … Continue reading →
Last Wednesday, Camden council approved recommendations for the provision of free wireless “within the borders of the London Borough of Camden in areas of the borough that commercially viable as they have a high ‘footfall’”. What does that actually mean … Continue reading →
Kilburn has amorphous borders. Estate agents will do anything to avoid labelling a street as being in Kilburn, so it’s rather refreshing that someone at the very top of their game, someone kids should look up to, someone who calls … Continue reading →
As the Olympics edge nearer and the sun edges out from behind the grey clouds, what has been lighting up West Hampstead over the past week? Bradley Wiggins rode to victory in the Tour de France and Kilburn became ignited … Continue reading →
This week is Love Parks week. Fortune Green is getting involved with a raft of events. Monday 6 to 8pm: Evening drawing class – come after work and do some drawing on the Green, with an informal glass of wine! … Continue reading →
At the Jester Festival a couple of weeks back arguably the most interesting stall was a rather low-key affair. When I walked past it was manned by James Earl, chair of the Neighbourhood Development Forum. On his table were a … Continue reading →
I’ve had my whinge about TfL’s model not showing West Hampstead as a hotspot. Now for some more practical advice about travel during the Games. If you are going to an event, I’m sure you’ve already worked out your strategy. … Continue reading →
Maps have always been a powerful way of highlighting London’s social inequalities (Charles Booth‘s and John Snow‘s are the most iconic examples of this) and they continue to show how the richest and poorest Londoners often live side by side. … Continue reading →
On the eve of the Olympics, why not escape the hype and head to The Alliance for a Pub Quiz. It’s a fiver in, but you’ll be raising (much needed) money for the West Hampstead Community Centre. Not sure what … Continue reading →
Wembley and Finchley Rd as hotspots on Sunday July 29 (from GetAheadOfTheGames) We’ve known for quite some time that TfL hasn’t deemed West Hampstead to be a hotspot during the Olympic Games, but will the narrow pavements of the interchange … Continue reading →
