London Green Belt Council Newsletter March 2019
You can read the latest newsletter here (PDF).
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Recent Posts
- St Mary Magdalene Organ Spectacular, Sat 18 May, cancelled 16-May-2019
- Newsletter 214 out now 14-May-2019
- Edwardian Housing Estates in Palmers Green and Grange Park 14-May-2019
- Enfield Court, Baker Street 13-May-2019
- Tailored Review of Historic England – Response by The Enfield Society 11-May-2019
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Forthcoming events
May27Monall-day Walk: ChilternsWalk: ChilternsMay 27 all-dayDepart 10.40 Amersham Station. Either 09.26 Metropolitan Line from Kings’s Cross St Pancras, or 09.57 Chiltern Railways Aylesbury train from London Marylebone Station. 7 mile linear walk via Old Amersham and then, after attractive views across the Misbourne Valley, it reaches pretty Chalfont St Giles (of “Dad’s Army” fame) for... Continue reading →May28Tue10:30 am The Pearly Kings and Queens of L... @ Jubilee HallThe Pearly Kings and Queens of L... @ Jubilee HallMay 28 @ 10:30 amTalk by John Waters. John is the pearly king of Finsbury and a member of the London pearly kings and queens society (charity No 1091098). John will give a talk in part on the history of the city of London and also on the tradition of the pearly kings and... Continue reading →1:00 pm From Zion Chapel to Christ Churc... @ Dugdale Centre, room 2From Zion Chapel to Christ Churc... @ Dugdale Centre, room 2May 28 @ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pmTalk by Stephen GilburtJun4Tue2:30 pm Afternoon tea with Age UK: Schoo... @ St Peter's Church HallAfternoon tea with Age UK: Schoo... @ St Peter's Church HallJun 4 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pmThe Brontes, Mothering Sunday, Cynthia Payne, salmon, Whistler, simnel cake, Cider with Rosie, JS Bach, Pam Ayres, ITMA & more. Each show bristling with music, laughter, songs & facts. 2.00 for 2.30: St Peter’s Church Hall, Vera Ave, Grange Park, N21 1DN W9 Bus or Grange Park Station. £5 on... Continue reading →Jun6Thuall-day Walk: Ash ValleyWalk: Ash ValleyJun 6 all-dayDepart 10.30 St Margaret’s Station. Either 09.44 London Overground train from Southbury Station and change at Cheshunt for 10.09 Greater Anglia Hertford East train, or catch the latter train at 09.55 from Tottenham Hale Station. 7 to 8 mile circular walk in the conservation countryside of the Ash Valley via... Continue reading →Jun9Sun11:00 am Jubilation: 80th anniversary of ... @ Jubilee Park, Ponders EndJubilation: 80th anniversary of ... @ Jubilee Park, Ponders EndJun 9 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pmCome and meet The Enfield Society in the Park on this special occasion.Jun13Thu8:00 pm Enfield Society AGM @ Jubilee HallEnfield Society AGM @ Jubilee HallJun 13 @ 8:00 pmFull details, including the papers, are available here. Following the formal business there will be a talk by Carol Fisk (Enfield RoadWatch) and Alice Roberts (Campaign to Protect Rural England) entitled Keeping Enfield Green.Jun15Satall-day Walk: Rib ValleyWalk: Rib ValleyJun 15 all-dayMeet 10.10 at entrance to Hertford North Station (09.44 train from Enfield Chase). About 8¼ mile walk in attractively varied countryside with good views via Chapmore End and Rib Valley. Lunch after about 5 miles in Wadesmill from where option to finish by using 331 bus to Ware or Hertford.... Continue reading →Jun19Wedall-day Discovery Walk: Historic IslingtonDiscovery Walk: Historic IslingtonJun 19 all-dayMeet 10.35 Angel Station (Northern Line) for about 6 mile linear walk that links buildings, squares, gardens and outstanding examples of urban architecture with sections of the New River, green spaces and parks. Bring lunch or food available. Full route ends at Stoke Newington Station (London Overground line to Enfield... Continue reading →Jun22Sat10:30 am Heritage Walk: Historic EdmontonHeritage Walk: Historic EdmontonJun 22 @ 10:30 amOur heritage walks are an opportunity to explore parts of our Borough’s heritage on foot. A walk along the conservation area of Church Street Edmonton with visits to All Saints Church and Lamb’s Cottage. The vicar of All Saints will provide a guided tour and there will be an opportunity... Continue reading →9:30 pm All Saints Session @ All Saints ChurchAll Saints Session @ All Saints ChurchJun 22 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pmAn evening of poetry and sound in the 15th century candlelit church. Hosted by Cheryl Moskowitz (poet) and Alastair Gavin (Keyboard, electronics), with guests Dorothea Smartt (poet) and Carol Grimes (singer/songwriter). Entrance £5 per person, free to residents of N9 & N18.Jun25Tue10:30 am Finding Nemon @ Jubilee HallFinding Nemon @ Jubilee HallJun 25 @ 10:30 amTalk by Lady Aurelia Young. Oscar Nemon (1906 – 1985) is one of the twentieth century’s greatest sculptors, responsible for iconic portraits of elder statesmen and major figures displayed all over the world. He was a flamboyant personality who charmed those who came into contact with him, including towering figures... Continue reading →