Welcome Happy bank holiday Monday! And if you're working today - thank you. Today we've got Finchley's famous film locations - and the cheapest flat in Hampstead. Plus Finch-ley ley lines. Who knew? π¬5 Times Finchley Went Hollywood David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin in the new season With Ludwig Season Two freshly launched - and Finchley doubling for one of its key locations - weβre checking out films and TV shows with surprising local connections. 1. Finchley lands a starring role in...
12 days agoΒ β’Β 7 min read
Welcome Got some great local honey suppliers, brilliant GCSE results for Barnet - and happy birthday to the Night Tube. And here's to a cooler week - although this weekend was what we *used* to call hot weather. π― Hive Five for Finchley Honey Image source: Dmytro Glazunov Finchley β and the surrounding area ββs apiaries are buzzing. Local honey comes with a bit of neighbourhood pollen β which is why some people swear by it for seasonal allergies, although the science is still mixed. Unlike...
19 days agoΒ β’Β 6 min read
Welcome Morning, Finchley! The heat is finally easing, and the school-shoe panic is beginning. This week we round up where to kit the kids out locally, plus results day cheer, an immersive classroom over in Hendon, and free open-air music while the evenings are still long. βοΈπ Back To School, Finchley Style Bacj to school? | Image from Unifiorm4Kids There is a particular week in August when every Finchley household has the same argument about shoe sizes, and this is it. Barnet schools go back...
26 days agoΒ β’Β 6 min read
Welcome Morning, Finchley! August is here in full sun, so this week we are chasing the perfect beer garden and a cold pint. There is also a rare solar eclipse on Tuesday, plenty to do with the kids, and a very famous former neighbour to celebrate. Enjoy the sunshine. πΊ Pints In The Sunshine: Finchley's Finest Beer Gardens Image from Secret London The sun is finally behaving itself, and there is no better way to enjoy a Finchley afternoon than with a cold drink under an open sky. So grab your...
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Welcome Morning, Finchley! With warm August evenings still here, this week we are heading outdoors for open-air theatre and summer concerts near you. There's also a lovely new community garden, big Green Belt news near your local stations, and North Finchley's artsdepot as our Finchleyite. Enjoy! π Finchley Al Fresco: Open-Air Theatre and Summer Music Lauderdale House | Image from Lauderdale House There is nothing quite like a show under open skies on a warm August evening. Before summer...
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Welcome Morning, Finchley! The summer holidays are in full swing, and this week brings the news many of us have waited 25 years for: a plan to bring College Farm back to life. Add open-air theatre, top marks for Barnet's schools, and a wartime house of secrets. Enjoy the read. π Moo-ving Forward: College Farm's Long-Awaited Comeback College Farm | Image from The Barnet Society For 25 years, Finchley's best-loved little farm has been shut behind its gates, its cattle a distant memory for...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 6 min read
Welcome Morning, Finchley! Summer continues, so this week we chase the shade with a guide to the area's best ice cream, plus a packed events list. In the Lowdown: Kosher Kingdom's comeback, a Royal Academy star and Ben Stiller filming down the road. Enjoy. π¦ Finchley's Coolest Scoops: Where to Chill This Summer The heatwave may be slightly breaking, but we are still fully invested in summer. There is really only one sensible response to weather like this: ice cream. Whether you want a proper...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 6 min read
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. π 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...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 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. π¦ 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...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 7 min read