Hampstead Garden Suburb is located in North West London, England, approximately 7 miles from the centre of London. Founded in 1907 by Dame Henrietta Barnett, it is internationally recognised as one of the finest examples of early twentieth century domestic architecture and town planning, and home to approximately 13,000 people.
Shir & the HBS Symphonic Klezmer Band - Thursday 2 July
7.30pm The Hall, HBS, Central Square, NW11. An evening of joyous and celebratory music. Proceeds will go towards The Henrietta Barnett School’s new music and drama school, due to open September 2010. Tickets £15 (£5 HBS pupils). Info 8209 9730
Brookland Infant School Summer Fair - Saturday 4 July
12noon-4pm Hilltop, NW11. Fun for all the family: Fairground Rides, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts. Refreshments. Info 8346 6824. NB If you would like to take a stall, please phone as above.
A Walk on the Wylde Side - Sunday 12 July
11am a guided walk of the suburb, with Ruth Smith, local City of London Guide. Cost: £7 per person, £5 concessions Meeting point: Entrance to Golders Hill Park, North End Road, NW11 (Near the Bull & Bush pub) As there are limited spaces available please call to book a place on: 020 8458 8191.
Centenary Community Flowerbeds unveiling - Saturday 18 July
12 noon Grand 100th birthday unveiling of HGS Horticultural Society's Centenary Community Flowerbeds on Willifield Green and outside Fellowship House AND Grand Opening of a Centenary FESTIVAL OF ROSES at Fellowship House.All welcome to come and join in. Celebrating the Queen of flowers, the Rose Festival runs from 12 noon-5.00pm. Teas. If you have roses in your garden, please bring some up to Fellowship House during the morning for non-competitive display. Six Henrietta Barnett roses, donated by Harkness, will be raffled during the afternoon. Enquiries: 8455 0455, Info:
www.hortsoc.co.uk.
Residents Association - Have Your Say
Council meetings are held on the first Tuesday in every month except August. Residents question time is at 8:30pm. Fellowship House, Willifield Way.