Local artist Martin Robertson contacted me last week to ask for my – and your – help. Martin produces screen prints of local areas, based around what makes them great places to live. That’s the usual shops, bars, restaurants, along … Continue reading →
On Thursday night, I found myself on stage in the lecture theatre at the Museum of London taking part in a University Challenge style N v S v E v W quiz organised by London’s überwebsite Londonist. Having been asked … Continue reading →
Last year, Chris generously volunteered to host a barbecue in his flat for whampers. It was a massive success (see pics), so we’re doing it again. Why “secret”? We’ll reveal the exact location the day before to those of you … Continue reading →
You’ll remember back in April that I asked you all to say what sort of market you’d like to see set up by the new Thameslink station. I passed your comments on to our local councillors who were taking them … Continue reading →
Calling all men… are you feeling flexible? Local yoga practitioner/teacher Veronika Kloucek is launching a men-only yoga class – beginners more than welcome. It starts this Tuesday, at 7.30pm in Sumatra Road. Normally this hour-long class would set you back … Continue reading →
The Jester Festival is this weekend. This is West Hampstead’s answer to the village fête, and there are stalls, activities for kids, and a stage with various music and performances. More details on the website, but the programme is below. … Continue reading →
If you’ve ever cut through the back streets to get to Kilburn, you may well have walked past the Kingsgate artist studios and wondered what exactly they were. They are actually a converted 19th century warehouse that now provides workshop … Continue reading →
A short story showing how a connected local community can get things done [View the story “Twitter power” on Storify]
Continue reading →We all know North London is beter than South London, right? But what about East and West London? Are we the bestest London of all? Everyone’s favourite London website Londonist, together with the Museum of London, is going to find … Continue reading →
After #whampgather this Sunday, why not wend your way down to Kilburn for some music? “What sort of music?” I hear you ask. Let me hand you over to Nathan, who can explain all. “Musicians have often made high-profile attempts … Continue reading →
