Welcome The summer holidays are almost here, so this week we have pulled together a sorter of free and easy ways to keep the family busy once school breaks up, from library reading challenges to crafts in the park. There is plenty on too, with a free open-air film screening, a musical theatre showcase and life drawing up at Lauderdale House. 🎒 School's Out: Finchley's Summer Holiday Sorter Image from Keiki World The last bell of term is nearly here, and with six weeks stretching ahead, we...
13 days ago • 6 min read
Welcome Morning, Finchley! With the heat rolling on, this week is all about keeping cool: our lead finds five local splash spots to dive into, plus open-air theatre, a Camden college up for auction and a MasterChef champion. Grab a cold drink and enjoy. 💦 5 Splash Spots To Beat The Heat Image from Jack Rabbit Classes With the temperature climbing again, there is only one thing on everyone's mind: where can we get in the water? The good news is you do not have to go far. Here are 5 spots to...
20 days ago • 7 min read
Welcome This week we've got a royal visit to East Finchley, a local cat doing extraordinary public service - and don't forget to book for the North London Chorus Summer Concert. Enjoy the cooler weather, Finchley. 🪴Royal Approval Blooms in East Finchley His Royal Highness in conversation with East Finchleyites East Finchley welcomed a very special visitor this week when HRH The Duke of Edinburgh toured local gardens and community spaces as patron of The London Gardens Society. The Duke began...
27 days ago • 6 min read
Welcome Aside from the scorching weather - we've got locals with King's Birthday Honours and an award winning East Finchley pub. 🏅Finchley's Finest Get Royal Recognition Ray Simonson (Photo: Blake Ezra) Last week saw The King’s Birthday honours – we’ve combed the list to find people with Finchley and surrounding area connections (do send us email of more!) Finchley resident, Raymond Simonson, the chief executive of the Jewish community centre for London, JW3, received an MBE for services to...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
Welcome This week we check out where you can pick up a bargain in Finchley. And look at the story of the 500-year-old oak that was felled. 🛍️ Finchley's Charity Shop Treasure Trail The thriftiest mile in North London might just be ours. The stretch of High Road and Ballards Lane between North and East Finchley is packed with charity shops - and because this is a corner of London where good things get donated, the pickings are genuinely brilliant. Designer labels, near-new high-street pieces,...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
Welcome This week we look at making the most of the Welsh Harp, and also the campaign against the Great North Leisure Park development. 🍳 6 Finchleyish Watersports Spots Image from Wembley Sailing Club The hot weather looks like it's back this week. And it makes you think one thing – where can I get in the water? Whether you’re looking for sailing, windsurfing or canoeing, The Welsh Harp – also known as Brent Reservoir – has been called London’s best-kept secret and is only a few short miles...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
Welcome After a properly hot spell, things are cooling off with a few showers around, which is exactly the weather for planning a walk. This week we have three Finchley dog walks to try, a packed run of June events as the summer season gets going, and word that a new Waitrose is on its way to North London. Grab a cuppa and enjoy. 🐕 3 Finchley-centric Dog Walks Image: Martin Dalsgaard It's been a scorcher of a week - and with it cooling down, perfect walk-planning weather. There may be a...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
Welcome Happy bank holiday weekend! It's gonna be a scorcher 😎 Top up that sun-screen and have a lovely day. 🌳 3 Tree-mendous Finchley Finds This post is inspired by the view from Sasha' window a few weeks back... From secret arboretums to a pocket-sized forest and a digital tree-tracker, Finchley’s leafy life is thriving in surprising and delightful ways. Tiny Forest, Mighty Impact Tucked along Mutton Brook, Finchley boasts its very own Tiny Forest - a pocket-sized patch of biodiversity...
2 months ago • 6 min read
Welcome This week we check out family-owned businesses in East Finchley and our local musical director gets a Lifetime Achievement Award. 🧺 East Finchley's Indie Food Five Margot Bakery on East End Road Finchley Now is all about community, and we love to explore family-owned businesses. Supporting local food businesses strengthens the community. They create a unique culinary diversity, offering residents and visitors a taste of quality and authenticity you can't find in larger chains. With a...
2 months ago • 6 min read