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Has Haringey/Enfield council or your housing association closed concierge services and cut cleaning during COVID-19?
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Rufus (the eccentric and elderly Caribbean man with a grey beard who used to walk around Wood/Bounds Green shouting in Patois) has passed away
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alison M Apr 5. 2 Replies 0 Likes
From Haringey Online: "Just found out about this local legends passing. Rufus was a GP years ago but he tragically lost his wife & children. This sent him over the edge and for years you would…Continue
The law on the use of e-scooters on public roads and pavements
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I was tempted to get one of these until I looked at the Laws governing their use, although I don't see much evidence of it being enforced.From the TFL website:Electric scooters and powered…Continue
The Big Green Bookshop to be reincarnated in Wood Green's Blue House Yard! Huzzah! Please support!
Started Aug 14, 2019 0 Replies 0 Likes
"Hi everyone,I, Tim am writing this from inside our brand new shop after picking up the keys today. I’m excited, but I’m hiding it well.Okay, both of those are lies. I’m not in the shop right now (as…Continue
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Has Haringey/Enfield council or your housing association closed concierge services and cut cleaning during COVID-19?
New government guidance ‘Covid-19: Cleaning in non-healthcare settings’ states that 'Fortunately, normal cleaning methods do kill this virus. Cleaners, caretakers and concierges play an important role in keeping people in their buildings protected,…See More
Alison M replied to Richard Matz's discussion Rufus (the eccentric and elderly Caribbean man with a grey beard who used to walk around Wood/Bounds Green shouting in Patois) has passed away
"I used to find him scary before I realised he wasn't, and heard about his sad story. He was part of the rich tapestry of Wood Green life. Glad that his troubles are now over. RIP Rufus/Aaron"
Richard Matz replied to Richard Matz's discussion Rufus (the eccentric and elderly Caribbean man with a grey beard who used to walk around Wood/Bounds Green shouting in Patois) has passed away
"A neighbour tells me that his full name was Aaron Gayle "
Richard Matz posted a discussion
Rufus (the eccentric and elderly Caribbean man with a grey beard who used to walk around Wood/Bounds Green shouting in Patois) has passed away
From Haringey Online: "Just found out about this local legends passing. Rufus was a GP years ago but he tragically lost his wife & children. This sent him over the edge and for years you would see him walking around Wood Green shouting at no one in particular but just shouting. Harmless local character who will be sadly missed on the streets around N22. RIP Rufus."A local woman introduced me to him as ' Aaron' and he lived in the neighbouring block to mine. Saying 'Hello' to him always…See More
Hutch Woodward liked Richard Matz's discussion Palace Gates to Seven Sisters – The lost railway line of Bounds Green, 1878 – 1963
Richard Matz replied to Richard Matz's discussion Palace Gates to Seven Sisters – The lost railway line of Bounds Green, 1878 – 1963
"The crew of Thompson L1 2-6-4T Tank Locomotive No. 67723 pose at Palace Gates station. Photographer, Dr Ian C Allen, neglected to record the exact date but it will have been between 16th September 1961 & 1962 – the exact year of her…"
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The law on the use of e-scooters on public roads and pavements
I was tempted to get one of these until I looked at the Laws governing their use, although I don't see much evidence of it being enforced.From the TFL website:Electric scooters and powered transportersIt is illegal to use electric scooters (e-scooters) and powered transporters on public roads and pavements in London. This includes cycle routes and pedestrian-only areas.The Department for Transport decides which vehicles are legal to use, and it is currently illegal to use electric scooters and…See More
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The Big Green Bookshop to be reincarnated in Wood Green's Blue House Yard! Huzzah! Please support!
"Hi everyone,I, Tim am writing this from inside our brand new shop after picking up the keys today. I’m excited, but I’m hiding it well.Okay, both of those are lies. I’m not in the shop right now (as we don’t have anything in it just yet) and I’m really not hiding how exciting this is.So, here are the headlines:1 – We have the keys to a new shop in our new home in the Blue House Yard in Wood Green!2 – We’ll be opening on Tuesday next week. We’re going to do an official launch soon, but we’ll be…See More
Richard Matz replied to Chris Mc's discussion Myddleton Road - Fines for tables and chairs!
"If anyone's got access to the Twittersphere and can highlight this t'Council, that would be helpful. The whip-hand of publicity!"
Richard Matz replied to Chris Mc's discussion Myddleton Road - Fines for tables and chairs!
"If you have a profile on Haringey Online, please contribute to this discussion as threads can quickly disappear given the volume of posts there.
Haringey Online"
Richard Matz replied to Chris Mc's discussion Myddleton Road - Fines for tables and chairs!
"Check the Land Registry for the boundaries of your property. Some of the original buildings on Myddleton Rd had front gardens included in the boundary. In more enlightened parts of Town, these boundaries are discreetly marked with metal…"
Richard Matz replied to Chris Mc's discussion Myddleton Road - Fines for tables and chairs!
"Please publicise the time, date and venue of this meeting to maximise participation & consultation. Thanks "
Richard Matz replied to Chris Mc's discussion Myddleton Road - Fines for tables and chairs!
"Here's the original letter to local Councillors dated 25/03/19 detailing our findings and grievances. The stats (diligently compiled by Emma Killick) make for startling reading
Letter to Councillors 25/03/19 "
Richard Matz replied to Chris Mc's discussion Myddleton Road - Fines for tables and chairs!
"A group of us at The Prince pub (by the Obelisk) have been lobbying local Councillors to investigate this since March after the pub was fined for putting furniture on the green and outside the pub itself. The leaseholders are more than willing…"
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Caroline Simpson said…
If you email me direct then I willl send you copies of the Land Registry that i purchased earlier this year.
caroline@qurna.org
The Haringey Licensing Dept also sent me a mail last week and i will send you that also.
Caroline
- At 9:50 on September 7, 2012,
Richard McKeever said…
Hello Richard
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