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...
8 days 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,...
15 days 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...
22 days 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...
29 days 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
Welcome This week, we look at summer festivals nearby, and check out the council election results. 🎪 7 Festivals Near Finchley East Finchley Festival Summer’s nearly here. Open the diary, book some tickets, festival season is calling. Here’s our Finchley Now pick of seven local festive happenings to check out this year. 1. Crouch End Festival (12-18th June) The UK's biggest community arts festival is in its 15th year. This is a celebration of arts of all kinds, from street art to Irish punk...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
Welcome Happy Bank Holiday Monday! For those of you having a lie-in we've got a line-up of fun things to choose from. Plus news of Barnet Civic Awards Winners. And for those working today - thank you! We also want to stand in solidarity with our Jewish friends and neighbours. We understand that the antisemitic attacks of the last weeks have been distressing. 🎡 Bank Holiday Monday - 7 Local Picks Go maypole dancing (available at Kentish Town Farm) Bank Holiday Monday is looking lively, with...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
Welcome Looks like a sunny day - why not check out the new royal park opening in Regent's Park today. Plus great video (read to the end) of local legend Spike Milligan accepting his award. 🌳 From Finchley to Floral Royalty The Queen's straight path A new two-acre garden commemorating Queen Elizabeth II opens in Regent’s Park today, Monday 27 April. Worth leaving Finchley for – just 15 minutes walk from Warren Street tube station. Designed to give Londoners a fresh green space for spring...
2 months ago • 6 min read