On the basis of public responses to a consultation held in late 2024, Enfield Council's Journeys & Places team have published an 'accessible summary' of its 'masterplan vision' for future improvements to Southgate town centre, to be implemented in stages as and when funding becomes available.
The work of the wonderful charity Cooking Champions doesn't stop at Christmas. On Christmas Day they invite everyone to lunch at their home in Ponders End, and in the run-up to the big day you can buy special festive products prepared in the Cooking Champions kitchen.
The public are being invited to put their views to the team that will be taking a 'fresh approach' to redevelopment of the Palace Gardens shopping centre in Enfield Town. In a change from earlier proposals, redevelopment is now envisaged for only part of Palace Gardens and none of the somewhat newer Palace Exchange shopping centre, located to the east of Palace Gardens.
Back in the day (a hundred years or so) in New Orleans, the birthplace of Jazz, a 'Professor' was someone who played piano in a brothel. In 2025, the considerably more prestigious Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance also has a Jazz Professor - and he's heading our way this month to institute a regular series of Jazz concerts at the Southgate Club. And where better to start, on Thursday 11th December, than with a celebration of a hundred years of music from the 'Crescent City'?
Friends of Firs Farm are looking forward to a visit from Santa on Sunday 14th December, when they'll be laying on festive treats for people of all ages. Just one problem: they haven't yet heard from Santa... Perhaps you can put him in touch?
On Friday 28th November at 3pm the London Coin Company will be running an online auction of more than 140 collectible coins. The proceeds will go entirely to Age UK Enfield - London Coin Company will not be charging a commission.
Healthwatch Enfield are surveying the borough's residents about managing and preventing Type 2 Diabetes. The feedback will help identify areas where more support is needed, improve local services, and improve understanding of the needs of residents.
How are the loss of community spaces, the housing crisis, structural racism and the climate emergency connected? Join Landlines, a new peer learning project at Dugdale Arts Centre for local people aged 18–35 to come together and creatively explore how land ownership shapes the way we live, connect, and belong. An opportunity to involve younger people in conversations about the future of the borough where older voices currently dominate.
Karl Brown argues why Enfield residents should lend their voices to a campaign to ensure that a Grade 1 Site of Importance for Nature Conservation just over the border in Haringey should no longer be classified as suitable for industrial uses
Enfield Council has published its concept design for a new walking and cycling route linking Palmers Green town centre to New Southgate station via relatively quiet roads. There will be drop-in events at PG library on 20th November and at Our Lady of Lourdes school on 22nd November. An online survey will be available until 7th December
In the face of what is likely to be the worst flu season for a decade, Age UK London have advice for older Londoners to help them make informed choices about their health. And on Thursday 20th November, they'll be running an online advice session where you can put your questions to the experts.
