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December EditionIssue 10
Palmers Green LIFE
Palmers Green Bus Garage, 1920©Transport for London. Collection of London Transport Museum
Presented by
AnthonyWebbYour Personal Palmers Green Estate Agent
www.palmersgreenlife.co.uk
welcomeAs this year comes to a close we are all looking forward toChristmas, please join us for a festive mince pie at our office!
We have had a very busy year with the introduction of ournew community magazine and building strong links withinthe community. We have received many positive commentsin relation to our magazine and thank you for taking thetime to read it. This month we feature the interestinghistory of the Palmers Green Bus Garage plus we have acompetition for the children with a chance to win a £30Skate Attack voucher!
There was a great atmosphere at the switching on of thePalmers Green Christmas Lights and the Hazelwood Choirreceived a warm reception. On Sunday 17th November wevisited the Designer Craft and Art Fair at the St Monica'sParish Centre and were especially proud to support thisevent. It was nice to see so many local people admiring thework of local artisans.
Next month we will be featuring Ruth Winston House, if youhave any memories that you would like to share with us wewould love to hear from you. Contact us [email protected].
At this special time of year it was heart warming to see thegenerosity of the British people in supporting thePhilippines typhoon appeal and Children in Need. We wishyou all a happy festive season and a prosperous and healthyNew Year.
TonyTony OurrisDirectorAnthony Webb Estate Agents
ContentsWelcome................................................2
Creative Exchange ................................ 3
Past Times - Palmers GreenBus Garage .........................................4-5
Councillor Bambos Charalambous .........6
What’s On ..............................................7
Palmers Green Lights .............................8
My Hair and Beauty ...............................9
Baskervilles Blog ..................................10
Palmers Green Jewel in the North........11
FOR SALE - Connaught Gardens ........12
FOR SALE - Dryden Road ....................13
Testimonials and Successful Moves..14-15
Drape Masters Interiorsby Julia Sondack ..................................16
Fabulous Hair by Kiri ............................17
FOR SALE - Powy’s Lane .....................18
Talkies ..................................................19
Savour the Season Recipe ....................19
TO LET - Arnold Gardens .....................20
TO LET - Hazelwood Lane....................21
TO LET - Broomfield Avenue................22
TO LET - Hazelwood Lane....................23
News from Hazelwood Schools............24
Christmas Competition ........................24
Property Matters – Help to Buy............25
Charity in the Community ....................26
Ask a Local lawyer by Fariz Uvais.........27
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Our Network for Creatives is growing daily with now over 80 members, from ceramists and glass artists to painters andphotographers, textile and graphic designers. There’s a fabulous mix and collaborations are forming with lots of experiencesharing, all helping lone workers to achieve more.
Part of our mission is to create exhibiting opportunities for members and from January 2014 we are delighted to announcethat Anthony Webb will be sponsoring us with exhibition space in their offices.
We will have a programme of monthly exhibitions to brighten up the high street and make a visit to this particular estate agenta unique experience! Each exhibitor will also be featured in this magazine so watch this space…
The network is about engaging and getting stuck in, the old adage “you get out what you put in” rings very true here. Members who volunteer alwayssay how much they’ve gained. We are delighted to have an intern, Dominique working with us, who is not only learning about event management andadministration but is also teaching us a few things! Another student, Mason, from Winchmore School assisted us over the summer and at the Fair so ifyou’re a young person looking for work experience, get in touch.
Creative Exchange Newsby Dan MaierCreative Exchange Founder and Event OrganiserDesigner & Business Coach to Creatives
Coming soon - a gallery in Palmers Green!
Some of the early bird set up team
Designer Craft & Art FairReport by Dominique Duong
Last month Creative Exchange held its first ever Designer Craft & Art Fair. On Sunday 17th November, St.Monica’s Parish Centre was a hive of activity, packed with a constant stream of visitors from 10am until6. Around 1500 visitors came through!
Fine art, jewellery, leatherwork, ceramics, glassware, graphic prints, fashion accessories… There wassomething for everyone! From Cheryl Powling’s stained glass pieces to Katherine Bree’s exotic, colourful
semi-precious jewellery, the fair was brimming with a multitude of crafts and disciplines, alive with colour and artistry.
Thirty artists and designers were featured that day,all of them specially selected for their first-classhandmade crafts and fine art. Most were localcreatives, but our events are now attractingexhibitors further afield. Jade Telles brought herbeautiful textiles from Kent with Victoria Goddardand Lindsay Duff coming all the way from Oxfordand Cambridge respectively with their exquisitelyhandcrafted jewellery!
Lots of creatives also joined the network on theday.
The fair couldn’t have been realised without the hard work of Creative Exchange’s founders, Dan Maier, Christina Stavrinides, Denise Ryan, RuthBerenbaum, Rachel Lee and Dan Skipworth-Michell as well as our team of volunteers. They worked tirelessly to bring this fair to life with monthsof preparation and planning, setting up from 6.30am on the day, welcoming visitors and looking after exhibitors with copious cups of tea to keepthem going in the rush.
Many thanks to everyone who made a donation on the door. All of your donations go towards funding future events to make our area more vibrant.We are also really grateful to all of our partners and supporters, most notably, Anthony Webb, Waitrose Palmers Green and Sainsbury’sWinchmore Hill.
Here’s what visitors and exhibitors thought…
“Really good quality at all price ranges… so much to see I had to walk round 3 times!”“Hope this event becomes a permanent Southgate fixture!”“The event was magic!” Tami St. George Hedley“Proud to be part of it” Mary Marmery“Totally blown away by how many people came!” Gaby Gassner“Just brilliant, far better than any event I’ve sold at before” Richard Crutchley“Such a great atmosphere and the visitors were so nice” Jo Angell“The amount of people who came was phenomenal” Angela Dierks
John Cathles Hill was born in Scotland in 1857 the eldest of 5 children. At the age of 17 he lefthome and set upon a career as a self employed Carpenter and Joiner. In 1878 he moved to Londonand it was not long before he established himself as a Master Joiner. In the 1890’s Hill wasresponsible for building a good part of Haringay including the Grand Parade and the wonderfullyornate Salisbury Public House and, when he experienced a shortage of bricks, he established hisown brink manufacturing facility, later to become the London Brick Company.
It was in 1910 that he built the ‘Rosalie Skating Rink’ opposite the Cock Tavern (now TFCsupermarket) but in May 1912, only 2 years after the rink had opened, the financial climate hadchanged and at the age of 55 John was declared bankrupt. When dilapidation beckoned it wasthe London General Omnibus Company (LGOC) that stepped in and purchased the rink for £4,000.
Late in the 19th century, the need to carry London’s increasing numbers of passengers faster,farther and more efficiently, spawned a variety of ingenious mechanical buses, steam, electric, acombination of petrol and electric - and petrol, which swept the last of the horse buses fromLondon streets by 1914.
An electric tram way had been installed along Green Lanes from Turnpike Lane up to WinchmoreHill and was completed in 1907.
At the time of purchasing the rink in 1912, 100 new B type buses had been supplied to PalmersGreen for use on routes 21 and 29, the latter route down Cannon Hill known as the “wigglewoggle” due to the uneven road surface. The increasing number of buses needed to be storedunder cover, a pressing concern given the fact that they were not allowed to have covered roofsat the time!
Buses were developing and by the end of the 1920s they boasted covered top-decks, softer-ride,pneumatic balloon tyres for improved passenger comfort and drivers’ cabs with a windscreenagainst the weather. Although these developments were necessary they were not withoutproblems as at the time the 4000 sq yard roof of Palmers Green Garage was too low to allowaccess to the new buses. Not to be defeated they simply raised the roof, 300 tons jacked up 10inches using four jacks at 40 selected locations, the whole process taking a little over 20 weeks.
In the 1930s, the pace of development increaseddramatically and the London bus began to looklike those we all still recognise today. A 1933 Actof Parliament compulsorily purchased all London’sbus companies to form the world’s biggest publictransport undertaking, the London TransportPassenger Board (“London Transport”).
In 1938 the electric tramway gave way totrolleybuses powered by electricity obtained fromoverhead wires by means of a pole. These in turngave way to conventional diesel buses in 1961.
One of the many drivers who served withdistinction at Palmers Green was William "Bill"Barrett. At the outbreak of World War One Billvolunteered to join the Army but was notaccepted because he was married with two youngchildren. Instead he was employed to driveSoldiers to their embarkation ports in open topbuses.
Past Times in Palmers Green ...Next time you find yourself sitting at the traffic lights at the Green Lanes / North Circular Road
junction take a trip back in time and try to imagine how the Palmers Green Bus Garage would have
looked some 100 years ago when it started life as “The Rosalie Skating Rink”.
Rosalie Skating RinkCourtesy of Enfield Library Studies
Palmers Green Train Station 1905 and horsebuses. Courtesy of Enfield Library Studies
This picture was taken from the spire of StJohn's on Bourne Hill looking north. The tramran along Green Lanes from Turnpike Lane toWinchmore Hill by 1907. The street in thebackground is Stonard Road. Photo datesbetween 1909-1910.
NS-type double deck motor bus introduced in1923 (Actual restored Palmers Green Bus) Thisvehicle is in the London Transport Museumcollection.*
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He was on the buses from 1915 and workedat Palmers Green driving B type Buses on theroute 21 from Wood Green to Sidcup. A mancommitted to his job, his son recalls thatbefore windscreens were introduced hisfather would cover his eyes with Selotape toprotect them from the driving hail. His talentscame to national recognition and heappeared in a 1950 London TransportMagazine as well as the Television shows "InTown Tonight" and "What's My Line". Whenhe retired in 1954 after 39 years service hewas the only holder of a 35 year safe drivingaward as well as receiving the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents highest honour, the Bronze Badge, having driven 630,000 miles (morethan 25 times round the World) without an accident.
In 1969 the Route Master buses we see today began to arrive. Palmers Green garage was further modernised in 1974 by which time 60 buses wereallocated to the garage.
Information source Palmers Green Bus Garage book, by Mike Wormall, Edward Simpson, Maurice Cullum
Palmers Green Bus Garage 16 Jul 1936* Palmers Green Bus Garage today
World War IUnmistakable in sight and sound, the B-type buswas still in its infancy when war in Europe eruptedin 1914. Less than 48 hours after the outbreak ofwar on 4 August 1914, a large number of Londonbuses and their crews were commandeered by theGovernment for home troop movements. Withina few weeks over 300 London buses withvolunteer drivers were being used in France andBelgium to carry troops to and from battle areas.The vehicles became the workhorses of the ArmyService Corps, they were painted khaki, and wereused to lug heavy equipment and turned intoambulances and makeshift hospitals. The B-Typecould carry 24 fully equipped infantrymen andtheir kit. Some were even converted into pigeonlofts enabling a crack team of messenger birds tocarry vital information to and from the frontline.They served until the end of the war when theywere used to bring troops home.
Back home London's transport systems had tocope with rapidly growing passenger traffic dueto troop movements. The London GeneralOmnibus Company's bus manufacturing concern,the Associated Equipment Company (AEC), turnedto the production of military vehicles and was onlyable to provide a few replacements for thecommandeered buses. The result was service cutsand considerable overcrowding on those busesthat did run. There were soon serious staffshortages on the buses, trams and Undergroundas men enlisted for military service. The obviousanswer, the employment of women, was notimmediately welcomed by either the trade unionsor male management. Women undertook all sortsof transport work, usually at equal pay with theirmale colleagues, but had to give up their jobswhen the men came home at the end of the warin 1918-19.
World War IIThe mass evacuation of London's children,hospital patients and expectant mothers tookplace in the first few days of September 1939. Infour days more than 550,000 evacuees wereconveyed out of the danger zone by LondonTransport vehicles, either to main line termini fortransfer to trains or direct to the country. Somebuses travelled as far afield as Northampton andWeston-super-Mare.
Blackout restrictions were applied immediatelyacross London and bus services were restricted orwithdrawn altogether to save fuel and limitblackout working.
During 1940/1941 the Luftwaffe’s bombing ofLondon wrought devastation, killing and injuringthousands and destroying hundreds of busesacross London. On the 5th March 1941, tragically,41 people lost their lives on a bus that wasbombed on Green Lanes, not far from the presentday Junction with the North Circular. The damageand disruption to the London transport system
was severe but never crippling. A service of somekind could nearly always be maintained as busescould always be diverted.
London Transport staff had been receiving regulartraining in rescue, fire fighting and first aid sincebefore the war, but in May 1940 the Board alsoformed its own Home Guard unit, in which nearly30,000 employees served. As growing numbers ofmale staff were called up for service in the Forces,the Board began to recruit more female staff toreplace them, but on a much larger scale than inthe First World War. Women now took on virtuallyevery job previously carried out by men, includinglabouring and heavy engineering work, but notdriving which was a 'reserved occupation' andtherefore less subject to staff shortages.
Victory in Europe (VE Day) came on 8 May 1945,ending six years of conflict, which had taken aconsiderable toll on London Transport. 699members of staff were killed on active service inHM Forces. In the air attacks on London 426 staffwere killed and nearly 3000 injured. 241 roadvehicles and 19 railway cars were totallydestroyed by the enemy action and many othersbadly damaged. A war memorial wassubsequently erected by the staff at PalmersGreen Bus Garage in memory of fellow workerswho died for their country while serving with thecolours during both world wars. Keeping daily lifemoving during the worst days of the First andSecond World Wars was an extraordinaryachievement for London's transport operators andtheir staff.
London Transport and the War effort
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Councillorʼs Corner by Cllr. Bambos Charalambous
The burnt ruins of Broomfield House have for too longbeen a blot on the landscape of Broomfield Park andthe surrounding area. I was at secondary school whenthe first fire happened in 1983 and have fondmemories of the House, in particular one room whereyou could see the bees making their honey throughglass and another room full of stuffed animals inglass cases - a fox carrying a dead pigeon in its mouthbeing one of the scarier exhibits.
Since 1983 there have been subsequent fires whichcaused more damage resulting in the ruins thatremain today. There have been many failed attemptsto restore Broomfield House, including plans for apub, banqueting suite and more recently housing.Things have gone on for so long that some have jokedthat even the scaffolding must be listed by EnglishHeritage now.
Despite all the setbacks and failed schemes of thepast there are a number of positive things happeningin the park that bode well for the future of the House.The first is that there is an amazing community spirit
in the park. Much of this is down to the excellentwork of the Friends of Broomfield Park, the organisersof the Palmers Green festival, as well as theConservatory and Orchard and the Palmersgreenerycafé, which should hopefully open next summer.Secondly the Council is actively engaging with parkusers and the wider community about progress withthe House.
Everyone was bitterly disappointed when theCouncil’s bid, supported by the local community, tothe Heritage Lottery Fund for over £4millionsubmitted in October 2012 was turned down earlierthis year.
The present situation is that the Council has agreed tomatch up to £1million for a fully funded project andthe Heritage Lottery Fund has indicated that anapplication to a regional fund for up to £2 millionwould stand a far greater chance of success than theprevious failed bid. This would leave a fundingshortfall of approximately £3-4 million and noamount of street collection tins would come near to
raising this sum. In order to try and bridge the gapthe Council has obtained the services of a highlyexperienced fundraising and income generationadviser, Marilynn Scott, who has an outstandingbackground in heritage and culture. This way forwardhas the backing of the community. We remaincautiously hopeful that this might well be the solutionto this intractable problem.
Meanwhile, you may be interested to know that thebees have returned to Broomfield Park, making theirhoney in the Orchard hives; and as for the stuffed foxand pigeon, it is now on public view at the DugdaleCentre in Enfield Town. All that remains is for theHouse to be restored and my happy memories of1983 will return.
Please get in touch ifyou want moreinformation aboutBroomfield House orany other matters todo with the Council.
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Santa's Workshop At The LittleTeapotThe Little Teapot, 792 Green Lanes, Winchmore HillLondon N21 2SH
Date: Mon 18th Nov 13 toTue 17th Dec 13Drop-in sessions run on Monday and Tuesday morningsfrom 9.30-11.30. Price is £4 per child, which includesa gift bag to take the pressie home in.
Rowantree Christmas ConcertArranged by Jonathan RathboneSat 14th & Tues 17th Dec at 7.30pmUnited Reformed Church, Fox Lane N13 4AL
£12 Adults £6 KidsTickets: [email protected] 020 8360 7602
Hazelwood Players Panto – RobinHoodHazelwood School, Hazelwood Lane, N13 5HE
Date: Thurs 19th Dec 6.30pm and 8pmAdults £3 Children £1Book: [email protected]
Christmas Wonderland inCrews HillSpringtime Nurseries, Cattlegate Road, Enfield EN2 9EE
Date: Sat 23rd Nov 13 to Tue 24th Dec 13Once again, Santa's Express has arrived in Enfield. Nobooking required. Jump on board, ooh and aah at over20 Christmas scenes before arriving at Santa'sWorkshop. Don't forget to bring your letter to Santa withyou!
Chickenshed's Christmas Show -The Night Before ChristmasChickenshed Theatre, 290 Chase Side, Southgate, LondonN14 4PE
Date: Wed 27th Nov 13 to Sat 11th Jan 14This will be a magical and festive family treat foreveryone aged 5 and above.
Tickets: £11 - £20.Telephone: 020 8292 9222Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.chickenshed.org.uk
Chickenshed's Christmas TalesSit back and let the brilliant Tales characters bring you asackful of silly songs with plenty of potty puppeteeringand festive fun. Get ready to laugh, sing and join in withCan-Can, The Thing That Goes Blurgh and the laid backLion Down and all their fun and games.
Date: Wed 4th Dec 13 to Mon 23rd Dec 13Tickets: £8 / free to babies under 6 monthsRunning time: 50-60minsAge recommendation: 0-7yrs
Dick Whittington @ MillfieldTheatreSilver Street, Edmonton N18 1PJ
Date: Thurs 28th Nov 13 to Sat 4th Jan 14Telephone: 020 8887 7313Website: http://www.millfieldtheatre.co.ukBook your tickets for the best Christmas Pantomime inNorth London. The Millfield pantomime is a show for allthe family
Local EventsWhatʼs going on in and around Palmers GreenSee page 19 for information on our local Talkies Community Cinema
You can now collect a copy of Palmers Green Life magazine at theMillfield theatre and Dugdale theatre
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Christmas has arrived inPalmers GreenChristmas has officially arrived in Palmers Green with the switching on ofthe festive lights on Thursday 14th November, at the newly refurbishedTriangle. This year we even have a real Christmas tree!
The choir from Hazelwood School received a warm reception, singingChristmas carols and getting everyone into the festive spirit whilstmince pies and balloons were handed out by Anthony Webb.
At 4pm, Mayor of Enfield Chaudhury Anwar, turned on the lights, atThe Triangle, in front of the crowds of people that had gathered, whichincluded MP David Burrowes and Costas Georgiou.
Costas Georgiou, chairman of the Green Lanes Business Association,
who organised the event, said: “It was absolutely full of people, thebest event we have had so far”
The Green Lanes Business Association, who have organised theChristmas lights for the past 16 years, together with the EnfieldBusiness and Retailers Association want to encourage more people toshop local and re-establish community spirit within Palmers Green.
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We have been busy making Christmas cakes and they are nownicely wrapped up and maturing. The puddings are done andtucked away in the cupboard.
Baskervilles Tea Shop Blog by Diane
Now it’s time for Mince Pies. I heard this morning on the radio that the sales of mincepies are falling. There is nothing like homemade mince pies, shop bought are reallya different thing altogether. Homemade mincemeat is full of flavour and a real delight.I like a really light and fruity mix and use one that has no suet and is suitable forvegetarians. You can make this in advance and it will keep for up to 6 months. If yourun out of time however, it can be made a few days ahead of time. You can alwaysmake a bit more and use for cakes in the New Year. I use a light and crumbly pastryand either top with a star of pastry or a crumble topping.
Homemade mincemeat200ml dry cider 150g soft brown sugar1 kg cooking apples, cored andchopped1 tspn mixed spice225g raisins100g sultanas100g currents50g mixed peel50g flaked almondsGrated rind and juice of 1 lemon2 tbsps brandy
Special shortcrust pastry(makes 12) 225 g self-raising flour25g caster sugar50g butter50g stork block margarine25g flora white or Trex1 egg yolkMilk to mix
Crumble Topping25g cold butter25g plain flourMix together then add 1 tbsps muscavado sugar1 tbsps ground almonds
1. Heat the cider and sugar together and stir until dissolved
2. Stir in the rest of the ingredients (not the brandy) and simmer for 30-60 mins, until theliquid has absorbed
3. Take off the heat, add the brandy and spoon into sterilised jars, seal and label.
1. Using a mixer; mix the flour, sugar, butter, stork and flora white together until it looks likebreadcrumbs
2. Add the egg yolks; and enough milk to make soft dough
3. Knead lightly until smooth. Put the dough in the fridge for 30 mins to make it easier to handle
4. Roll out on a floured surface and cut circles to size for whatever baking tin you have
5. Make sure you grease the tin well, place your pastry in carefully, add the mincemeat, don’toverfill them or it will ooze out
6. Cut enough stars, moisten the pastry with milk before putting on the star on top, firm along theedges, brush with egg and milk to glaze, or fill the case with crumble topping
7. Sprinkle with caster sugar and bake for 15-20 mins in a hot oven.
Festive greetings to you all and see you in the New YearDiane
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In praise of Palmers Green’s jewelsSuzanne Beard of Palmers Green Jewel in the North wanders the winter streets
Palmers Green Jewel in the North
Why on earth call a website about Palmers Green‘Palmers Green Jewel in the North’? Frankly,sometimes it makes me blush just a little. I don’tbelieve that in every respect PG is a jewel (though Idon’t see why we shouldn’t love it anyway).
I chose the name for two reasons.
First of all, after novelist Paul Scott, who lived inPalmers Green when he was growing up from the1920s onwards. Scott was born at 130 Fox Lane buthis writing career began in earnest at 63 Bourne Hill,where the family moved in 1939, having rallied aftera period of financial difficulty. Scott took the themesof his childhood – class, financial precariousness, andthe feelings of being an outsider they caused – andrelocated them to India, to the fictional town ofMayapore and the last days of the Raj for his 1966novel Jewel in the Crown, the first of the Raj Quartet.
But there’s another,more personal reason. Itwas autumn when wefirst arrived in PG. Thenights were drawing in.Many was the time wenearly collided with treesthat winter, walkingalong looking at all thebeautiful stained andcoloured glass, shiningout of cosy interiors inthe falling dusk. Wewere giddied by thecolours, shapes and thesheer variety of designs,
and the fact that, one hundred years after they wereinstalled, so much of it was still there.
So why was decorative glass so popular in the yearswhen most of Palmers Green was built? It wasattractive, of course, and provided a simple way forbuilders to make their new houses appearfashionable and up to date. It enhanced theappearance of the interior, and with the coming ofelectric light, it created a new and distinctive kind of‘curb appeal’.
But there was also the small matter of privacy to beconsidered in respectable, straight laced PalmersGreen. In the new suburban streets, long rows ofhouses faced each other, and curtains twitched fromtime to time. Stained glass let in light, but not theprying eyes of neighbours. It was used as standard indoors and in the large flanking windows used to lighthalls and stairwells, sometimes known as ‘cathedralwindows’. It was also used where the ‘service’ partsof the house met the living accommodation, such asthe entrance to the kitchen. In locations whereprivacy was less of a concern, such as the frenchwindows connecting the drawing-room to the backgarden, coloured glass was valued simply because,well, it looked nice.
We shouldn’t get too dewy-eyed. Like many of theother ‘craft’ features of Edwardian speculativehousing, decorative glass could be got relativelycheaply ‘off the peg’ from building suppliers, in awide variety of styles and designs.
Some were already turning up their noses at theproliferation of coloured glass before PG was evenbuilt. Said the architect M H Baillie Scott in 1895(quoted in Helen Long’s The Edwardian House), “theaverage stock patterns of the manufacturer are moresuggestive of the gin palace than the private house,and should be carefully avoided”. Palmers Green,your houses look like pubs!
Thankfully, hopefully not. Simpler designs hadbecome fashionable by the Edwardian period, partlyinfluenced by the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveaumovements. A stock version of Art Nouveau isprobably the most widely seen type of decorativeglass in Edwardian Palmers Green, with a variety ofgreens, mauves, yellows and reds set into clear leadedpanels which suggest stylised, symmetrical flowersand semi-heraldic motifs.
If you find someone standing looking at your houseone evening, they may not be casing the joint. Buttrue enough, they may be looking at your PalmersGreen jewels.
Merry Christmas!
Palmers Green Jewel in the North is creating an online gallery of the stained and coloured glass in the area. If you would beinterested in contributing pictures, please email us at [email protected] or get in touch via the Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/PalmersGreen. And if you would like to know more about Palmers Green history and people, have storiesof your own, or would like to get involved in the new oral history project, Palmers Green Tales, why not visit
http://www.palmersgreenn13.com
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garden. Dryden Road is within easy reach of Enfield Town's shopping and transport
facilities and has excellent road links into London via the A10 and A406.
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Sadly a quarter of us never host a social gathering in the propertywe live in due to the way we feel about it. In fact the average Britis embarrassed by at least one room in their house to such an extentthat 66% wouldn't allow this room to be seen by anyone and 34%were found to not want anyone to see two or more rooms.Astoundingly 1 in 10 was found to not like a single room in theircurrent property!
Despite our discontent, the average household only undergoes adecorating task once every four and a half years at an average costof £590 each time, per room (decor only) but interestingly 54% ofBrits also admitted to leaving a decorating task they'd startedunfinished for more than six months. Believe it or not this meansapproximately 13.5 million rooms are currently left unfinished inthe UK.
It seems the room we are most embarrassed about is the bedroom;31% of singletons felt that their love life suffered as a result ofthinking they were not able to invite a partner back to see it.
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by Kiri from Fabulous Hair Company
How to keep your hair looking beautiful
Hello and welcome back to our 4th article. Previously,we have covered the advantage of using salonprofessional products, I then followed on with howto look after your coloured hair, and spoke about thebest way to protect your hair in the winter. Thesearticles can be found on our websitewww.fabuloushaircompany.com or email me @[email protected] and I will email youa copy.
Male grooming is a market that seems tocontinually grow with an estimated 61 billion spentby men annually. We have never had as many guys inthe salon so regularly, and more than ever, we nowoffer additional service’s in the salon, from amanicure, hand massage, colour and eyebrow tidy,there's even a return to a wet shave.
One of the hardest questions I find answering is, whatis fashionable for men’s hair; with so many trendsright now, there is no correct answer. The one thing Ihave noticed is that guys want different looks fromthe same cut, one look for work and another for anight out. With so many great products available thishas never been easier to achieve. Guys are wearingtheir hair short, very tailored through the back andsides, with a strong parting and leaving the top longand slicked back for a smooth polished look,reminiscent of an era when a man wanted to lookdapper, a smarter appearance for work. With the sidesand back cut tight and the top left long and using theright product,hair can be worked up into apompadour for a night out.
A pompadour or quiff is the iconic rebellious
rockabilly look of the1950’s worn by legendarymusicians like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and theactor James Dean. The look itself can be traced backto the mistress of Louis XV, Jeanne AntoinettePoisson, also known as Madame De Pompadour, whowore her hair brushed high and back from her face, ina larger than life statement of grandeur. Guys arewearing their hair higher and bigger than ever beforeand we have even seen a resurgence of guys permingtheir hair. This is one of numerous looks and not foreveryone. To show you a collection of men’s looks, Ihave added an album on our facebook page and wealso have a youtube channel attached to our websitepage, click the link and take a look at some greatstyling ideas. Ladies why not check out our youtubechannel for some tips on styling your hair for a nightout, especially now Christmas is nearly here.
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Savour the Seasonby Shelley Shapir
Butternut Squash SoupCome this time of year, I look towards my shed. Yes, itdoes lean, and yes, it needs a new roof. But that’s notmy job. I look towards the large pots that are storedwithin. My ‘Chicken Soup Pots’. These are the big, badboys I bring out when the leftovers need reducing aftera Shapir Feast.And when the Hazelwood Christmas Bazaar requiressome serious soup. Say hello to my dear friend, the butternut squash, anda recipe that is requested time and time again.
This recipe will give you enough soup to either feed agroup, or the family and another portion for the freezer.
• 2 large butternut squash• olive oil• sea salt• 3 celery sticks, chopped• 1 sweet onion, chopped• 3 cloves garlic, minced• 2 tbsp each; (ground)
cumin, coriander, turmeric, & mild curry powder• veg stock cube
around about 1.5 litres water• 350 ml reduced fat crème fraiche (optional)• grated parmesan, to serve
I start by roasting my squashy babies.
Now, you can just pop them in the bottom of the ovenwhen you are making something else. They need a goodhour and a half, until they are nice squishy squashies.You can then let them cool down enough to handle,and then just ease the skin off and scoop out the seeds.Place the flesh to one side while you get on with yourother bits.
I do like to overcomplicate things in the name of a bitof extra flavour, though. When I roast my squash, Iusually cut them in half, lengthways, and scoop theseeds out. Then I pop them in an ovenproof dish (linedwith foil), drizzle with the olive oil, and a really goodsprinkle of sea salt. Then roast them (175 fan) until theylook nice and caramelised around the edges. Let themcool down a bit, then scrape the guts out and set aside.
In a good size ‘chicken soup pot’, heat a glug of oliveoil, and toss in the celery, onion and garlic. Also add inall your spices, and on a low heat sweat the veggies,stirring constantly until clear NOT brown. Don’t betempted to skimp on the spices, especially the currypowder. It gives this soup its life and punch.
Boil the kettle. Now is the time to add the squash intothe pot, give it all a nice stir to incorporate the tasty
oniony goodness. Pour over the water and add thestock cube. I usually start with about a litre of water, asI prefer my soup thicker. You can always add more tothin it out, up to you!
Time to simmer, and let the flavours do their thing. Isimmer for a rather indeterminate amount of time.Depends on what else I am doing. So, say, anythingfrom 30 minutes to an hour.
At this stage, I suggest donning an apron, and possiblyprotective gear. The soup is going to be molten, and youare going to wiz it. I have a lovely Braun hand blender,which I use on low speed to blitz all that yum up. Nowyou will really see if you want to add a bit more waterto thin it. At this stage, I add my crème fraiche. This istotally optional, and a matter of personal taste. Thesoup is pretty creamy without it. Season with salt andpepper.
Slop some into a bowl, sprinkle on some parm, andhave a cook’s sample. This golden bowl is reallyflexible, so add some brave additions….croutons,perhaps. Or some crispy sage leaves. I would beintrigued to hear what you come up with!
Keep on Veggin’!
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Talkies Community Cinema – One Year On
Seasons Greetings to you all andbest wishes for 2014!
Talkies Community Cinema is now one yearold!
From our first tentative screening at StMonica’s Social Club, in the past year wehave held over 20 varied film events in ourcommunity.
We want to thank you all for your wonderfulsupport. We encourage you to get in touchand become involved by having a say inwhat we do.
We have two more great evenings inDecember and an amazing programme foryou as we go into 2014…. check out thewebsite and sign up for the mailing list atwww.talkies.org.uk
THURS 5 DEC 7.30PMDUGDALE CENTRE, ENFIELDAI WEI WEI - NEVER SORRY
WED 11 DEC 7.30THE FOX, PALMERS GREEN
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Ai Wei Wei, the internationally acclaimedartist has been highly and openly critical of
the Chinese Government's stance ondemocracy and human rights.
Acclaimed filmmaker Alison Klaymanprovides this detailed, intimate and stirringportrait provides a nuanced exploration ofcontemporary China and one of its mostcompelling, amusing, impassioned and
original public figures.
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Sam Bern and Stefan Georgiou are PalmersGreenies .... they will introduce their first featurelength film together and answer Q&A. Familiar
London locations, including PalmersGreen, set a backdrop for this quirky
Christmas rom-com.
Michael and Kristen were childhoodsweethearts that have not spoken in 10 years.Thrown back together as they both begin theirthirties, is there still anything between them?
With nothing but a gang of dysfunctional friendsas allies will they discover if this second chance
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apartment located on the 2nd floor of this modern purpose built block.
The property is five minutes walk to Palmers Green's shops, restaurants
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bedroom, double glazing, a storage shed in communal gardens, secure gated
parking space and video entry phone system. The apartment is offered unfurnished
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The lead up to Christmas at school is a magical time for the children, as the excitement builds forour Christmas Bazaar the kids really begin to get into the Christmas spirit. The year 3 Choir sangbeautifully at the switching on of the Palmers Green Lights, joined by the Mayor, MP DavidBurrows and Costas (Chair of the Green Lanes Business Association). The school is always happyto support local events, encourage community spirit and support our High Street. We would liketo pay special thanks Yasar Halim Supermarket on Hedge Lane for their continued support for ourSchool events, as an independent business the amount of support we receive from Yasar Halimgoes a long way to boost our fundraising efforts.
Sunshine Garden Centre on Durnsford Road, N11 2EL are also supporting our school, from 18th-21st December they will have a Christmas tree in store and the profit from any Christmasdecorations purchased off the tree will be donated to Hazelwood School. Pop in and visit theirfantastic garden centre and cafe!
HPSA writes and preforms an annual Panto its actors made up of parents, teachers and staff atthe school. This years Panto is "Robin Hood". The script is still in production, and the scenes arebeing painted however the show never fails to be an excellent conclusion to the Autumn term.The show is preformed during school hours to the children and again on Thursday 19th Dec (thelast day of term) in the evening. The show lasts about an hour with no interval and is perfect forkids. For tickets please contact [email protected]
Thanks to everyone who has supported HPSA this year including our lovely volunteers, and thanksto Anthony Webb for sponsoring our events.
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The first phase started in April in England and saw the Government offering a 20% equity loan to buyersof newly-built properties. These buyers must offer a 5% deposit.
The second phase of the scheme, originally planned for January 2014, has been brought forward andmortgage products are available now.
Under this system, borrowers across the UK can put down a deposit of as little as 5% of the propertyprice. The lender offers a mortgage covering the other 95%.
Lenders can sign up to the Help to Buy scheme and paya fee to the government, which will provide a seven-yeartaxpayer guarantee covering 15% of the loan value.That guarantee can be called in if the borrowerdefaults. It is available for properties sold for up to£600,000 in the UK. The scheme is expected tocontinue for three years.
RBS and Lloyds Banking Group - both of which aretaxpayer backed - are participating in the secondphase of Help to Buy. Smaller lenders Virgin Moneyand Aldermore have announced that they will beinvolved as well, from January. However Barclaysand Santander have also said they would join, buthave yet to give details. Nationwide BuildingSociety have yet to decide.
There is fear from many commentators who saythat Help to Buy is simply going to help somerelatively well-off people move up the housingladder. Critics, including Labour, say that thisdoes nothing to tackle the shortage ofaffordable homes to buy, so it wants morefocus on house building. Treasury officialssuggest that the system will correct a failurein the market and stimulate builders to getgoing again with bricks and mortar.
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Ask a Local Lawyer by Fariz Uvais
I purchased my leasehold property in June 2008 and since that timethe freeholder has been non contactable. Since then I have had anumber of problems caused by disrepair to the structure of thebuilding. All these problems I had to take action and correct myself.
A few months back I received a letter from a property management companydemanding arrears of ground rent, insurance premiums and service charges.I ignored the letter thinking that it was a hoax. Recently I have again receivedthe letter demanding payment of these arrears. I have spent over £2000repairing my property due to what I feel was complete negligence from thefreeholder and he is demanding money in excess of £3000 for the period inwhich the freeholder was not contactable. In all that time the property hasbeen neglected and I had no contact details for the freeholder. Please can youadvise?
There are a number of statutory requirements that a freeholder must complywith before any sums demanded become due and payable. In the context ofyour inquiry, at least two such provisions need to be looked at closely:
1. Since the 28th of February 2005 any demand for ground rent by afreeholder, or their managing agents, must be made in a “prescribed form”
as set out in Section 166 of the Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act2002. If the ground rent is not demanded in this prescribed form, andcompleted in accordance with section 166, the leaseholder is not liable tomake payment unless, and until, it is properly demanded.
2. As from 1st October 2007 it has been necessary to give leaseholders asummary of their rights and obligations relating to service andadministration charges when they are sent their service and administrationcharge demands. The leaseholder is not obliged to pay the sum demandeduntil a demand with a summary is given to him or her.
Therefore, unless the freeholder has complied with the above tworequirements the sums claimed are not due and owing. There are otherstatutory requirements which also need to be satisfied, but they are toocomplex to be covered here.
Lastly, under Section 27A, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 an application maybe made to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) for a determination ofthe reasonableness of the service charges being demanded and in this contextall the points you have raised relating to the landlord’s disappearance andneglect of the property, as well as the expenses you have already incurredwould be taken into account by the Tribunal when it makes its determination.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article should not be construed as legal advice and the information is offered for information purposes only.You should always seek advice from an appropriately qualified solicitor on any specific legal enquiry.
Fariz Uvais is a partner in the law firm Harper & Odell and has a consulting office in PalmersGreen. Write in and ask your legal questions. Fariz will try and answer your questions inPalmers Green LIFE each month. Send your questions to Harper & Odell, 348 Green Lanes,N13 5TJ or by email to [email protected].
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