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www.hgs.org.uk Issue 132 · Autum 2017

Who left a message A tribute to the man
in a bottle for Suburb who launched this
residents? see page 5 newspaper, see page 9

Central Square flower beds get a makeover

flower beds on July 7, when well as many of those living
many of those involved in the around the Square.
organisation of the work and Stephen Crisp’s design was
residents met in the Square for drawn from Sir Edwin Lutyens
a launch ceremony. original plans and contemporary
It was a fine day for an photographs. The result is neat
outdoor gathering and we heard flower beds in each of the four
from Richard Townley, Chair of corners of the Square with a
the Central Square Residents central grassy avenue between
Association, Stephen Crisp of the two churches.
SPC Design, who planned the There was an explanation
work, and the Mayor of Barnet, for why it had been necessary
Brian Salinger. to dig in 85 tons of soil and
We heard that with the mulch to raise the beds. It was a
financial support of the London more attractive solution than
Borough of Barnet, The HGS Trust, providing drainage, given the high
the HGS Residents Association water table. After the digging in,
and various individuals over the beds were planted over eight
£40,000 was raised to allow the weeks with nearly 9,000 plants.
Barnet Mayor, Brian Salinger & our MP, work to take place. The Trust also The ceremony ended with a
Mike Freer with Dame Henrietta’s spade.
agreed to take over maintenance spot of spade wielding by our MP, The initial meetings of this with different local actors, come thanks to all involved for their
If you have wandered up to for at least three years, as Barnet helped by the Mayor and using project took place in 2012, which to fruition, and the degree of work in Central Square for the
Central Square recently, you was not willing to take on the Dame Henrietta Barnett’s spade, is a reminder of how long it can commitment required by those benefit of our Suburb community.
will have noticed there has commitment. which had been specially taken take to see an initiative like this, who take on the job. We owe TERRY BROOKS
been a change in the flower Richard Townley thanked from its vault for the occasion.
beds; and if you are someone the many people involved, With the official part of the
who regularly walks through it, including our councillor John proceedings over, everyone could Pedestrian safety on the Suburb
you will have been able to Marshall and MP Mike Freer; then make for The Free Church,
watch as the transformation Tony Gilchik of the RA Trees where some superb refreshments
took place over many months. and Open Spaces committee; were waiting; including some
There was a chance to Richard Wiseman, Nick Packard delicious sandwiches, sublime cake PETER McCLUSKIE
celebrate the restoration of the and Ruth Bull of the Trust; as and simply gorgeous meringues.

TONY BRAND
The Residents Association is well John Marshall and Rohit Grover Market Place traffic lights,
aware that the safety of our roads along with Lisa Wright from particularly the timing. Many
and pavements is of great concern the Highway Services at Barnet people asked for more vehicle
for residents. They have responded Council also attended. activated signs and judiciously
by engaging with Barnet Council Although the church was not placed speed cameras to solve
and Transport for London over crowded the meeting was lively the problems.
a range of subjects. with most of those present There were some complaints
As part of the RA’s response wanting to make a contribution about double yellow lines on
to this its Roads and Traffic with an observation or a narrative corners, which encourage drivers
At the Summer Fair many will remember the delicious cakes made and donated by many local residents. These raised the large sum Committee organised an open of an incident and, of course, to go faster as the road is clear
of £176.50 on the day, which it was decided would be presented to St Jude’s church for their restoration fund. Additional expenses meeting on Pedestrian Safety suggesting remedies for problems. of parked cars. People wondered
arose over the work on the steeple, when it was found repointing the brickwork was urgently needed before the next stage could be
done and hopefully this will help to preserve our famous landmark. on July 6 for residents to attend There were many comments why nothing could be done about
and voice their concerns. on the situation on the Market pavement cyclists with Terry Rand
The RA Chairman, David Place and Falloden Way, where saying he had been knocked
WE DELIVER Lewis, took the meeting, with there have been deaths this down again outside his house.
There was a general feeling
year. Speeding of both cars and
Gary Shaw, Chairman of Roads
and Traffic, and Ian Tutton on motorbikes was of great concern, that in many areas enforcement
For almost 40 years now we have been serving the needs of the Suburb and we have enjoyed the platform (above). Councillors as were various aspects of the (continued on page 3)
every moment of it. Our service extends from Cottages to Castles and there is no property
which is too small or too large for us to handle.
An urgent appeal
We are delighted to introduce you to the Glentree New Homes office, where we are able to offer the largest
selection of new developments in North West London, either as a home or as a buy-to-let investment.
Do you go to see the New Year touch by e-mailing raevents@ including Honorary Secretary,
At Glentree Rentals, our bespoke letting service, we are bristling with a wide selection of fine homes to rent in in and enjoy the fireworks in hgs.org.uk. notice board co-ordinator, Suburb
all price ranges and why not enquire about our specialist Suburb Sales division which deals exclusively with Central Square in the company The RA do also have other Directory editor, and advertising
properties such as yours and has a house-by-house understanding of this very special area. of many other Suburb dwellers? openings for volunteers, which manager. You can find out more
We believe we can make a substantial difference to you by selling your cherished home for the highest possible The Residents Association is might interest some readers, at rapublications@hgs.org.uk.
price when the time is right ... and not before, of course. pleased to have organised this
event almost every year since
Our well known International connections allow us the unique facility of attracting buyers/tenants not only from the millennium but we have a New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve
the locality, or within the UK, but also from virtually every corner of the globe. A wider globalised audience means problem this year if we want
usually better terms for you.
the celebration to go ahead. We Fireworks Party
We are the longest serving agents in the area, under the same Management for over 40 years and if you want desperately need some more Fireworks Party
to know what’s going on in the market or check the value of your home, please feel free to pop in and you are volunteers to help on the night;
welcome to use our private clients’ car park (at the rear of our offices). without enough of us to do all
the work involved, it becomes
No obligation, no fuss, just good old fashioned service. an impossible task. We need a FREE DRINKS
FREE DRINKS
basic minimum of people to
Residents are warmly invited to the Residents Association
share the load. Residents are warmly invited to the Residents Association
party in St. Jude’s from 10:45pm, followed by a fireworks
Please consider if you are party in St. Jude’s from 10:45pm, followed by a fireworks
extravaganza on Central Square at midnight.
able to help us and play a part extravaganza on Central Square at midnight.
020 8458 7311 in ensuring this much-loved There will be a collection to help with the cost of fireworks
www.glentree.com event can take place this year. If There will be a collection to help with the cost of fireworks
you feel you can make this vital Organised by the Events Committee of the Residents Association.
Organised by the Events Committee of the Residents Association.
With thanks to St. Jude’s for hosting the event.
contribution, please get in With thanks to St. Jude’s for hosting the event.