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Elizabeth Dobbie: Her life in gardens

21 May 2025

The "enchanting treasure trove" garden of Arnos Park Lodge is open to the public on 8th June. Created by the indomitable and inspirational plants-woman Elizabeth Dobbie, it is an opportunity not to be missed. Sally Everist went to meet her and find out more.

'This is our seat' ... but not for much longer!

09 May 2025

Local photographer Barbara Luckhurst's pictures of people and benches in Broomfield Park are still there to view on the tennis court railings, but the exhibition will be removed after the next Bank Holiday weekend (24th to 26th May).

Still time to buy tickets for the Big Fat Raffle and help fund Steve Ackroyd's cancer treatment

05 May 2025

PG resident Steve Ackroyd's wife Fran has been in touch with a reminder that the draw for the Big Fat Raffle is less than a fortnight away. There are still 4000 tickets for sale and there are some fabulous prizes. If Fran can sell the remaining tickets it will help fund another three years of expensive treatment for Steve's rare condition.

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This is our Seat: Private spaces in a public park

24 March 2025

An outdoor exhibition of portrait photographs taken on benches in Broomfield Park was launched at the weekend.

A 'big fat raffle' with some first-class prizes, helping Steve continue his cancer treatment

27 February 2025

PG resident Steve Acroyd has been undergoing expensive treatment for a rare type of brain cancer. He's made tremendous progress, thanks to generous donations from others, but the money is running out. A 'big fat raffle' offers you the chance to win some excellent prizes, and Steve the chance to continue to get better.

Barney and his bridge

27 February 2025

On Monday 3rd October a bridge in Enfield Town will be formally named after a much missed local cat.

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PG optometrist recognised for 'going above and beyond for patients'

26 November 2024

A Palmers Green optometrist has been awarded a medal for clinical excellence by the founders of the Specsavers chain of opticians.

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Who said MPs were good for nothing?

10 October 2024

If you're one of those cynics who think that MPs have no skills to offer, this photo of Bambos Charalambous will prove you wrong!

Make a date with a designer extraordinaire!

07 October 2024

Whose designs, created in a studio in Southgate, have been seen everywhere from cruise liners and theatres to national retailers and London Underground? You may have spotted her work in the Midland Grand Hotel, St Pancras, on stage at the Old Vic, the National Theatre or the O2, or you may even have one of her lighting designs in your home. The answer is Dan Maier, and there are three opportunities this month to meet her.

Coming up on Sunday: The 2024 Palmers Green Festival!

28 August 2024

David Williamson promises us a great opportunity to celebrate our community at the Palmers Green Festival on Sunday 1st September.

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Art Is ... unique, inspiring and transformative

20 August 2024

Friends of Broomfield Park in collaboration with Bourne Hill Care invite you to the ART IS exhibition, which showcases the powerful expressions of some unique artists who are in care in our community. The exhibition is open daily until the end of August at the Southgate Club in Chase Side (near Southgate Station).

Local volunteer in the running for national award for his life-enriching work

14 August 2024

A local volunteer who helps enrich the lives of residents of the Southgate Beaumont care home is through to the national final of the Barchester Care Awards.

Getting Bambos over the finishing line again

01 May 2024

Enfield Southgate MP and PG resident Bambos Charalambous completed the 2024 London Marathon last month. He needs a few more people to sponsor him in order to reach his target of raising £5000 for four charities.

Want to find out more about artificial intelligence (AI)?

24 April 2024

AI is constantly in the news today - but how does it work, what does it do and what will it do in the future? There's a chance to find out more at an open event next month being put on by Palmers Green & Southgate u3a.

Pub of the Year - yet again!

03 April 2024

Easter Monday afternoon was a scene of celebration at the Little Green Dragon micropub in Winchmore Hill. On the pavement outside Etcetera Morris danced, while inside the packed bar customers were entertained by musical duo/trio That Blue Patch. But the highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of a Pub of the Year award by the local branch of the Campaign for Real Ale.

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Save the Sex Editor!

01 March 2024

Sex-themed supporters gathered in London last month to help a Palmers Green family raise money for cancer treatment in Germany

St John's church fire: 'Your encouragement has given us strength to dust ourselves off from the haters'

06 February 2024

Police are treating the New Year's Day fire in St John the Evangelist church as arson. It was preceded by a campaign of misogynistic harrassment of the vicar, Rev Julie Coleman. Repairs and redecoration will cost 'tens of thousands' and the church may be out of use for six months.

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Democracy in danger: can local community hubs rescue it?

13 January 2024

Francis Sealey, chair of Enfield Climate Action Forum, suggests that local 'community hubs' like those that he helped organise in 2022 and 2023 can help overcome some of the shortcomings in the way democracy works in the UK.

Local resident's bilingual book examines mind-body health

03 January 2024

A locally based sports and life coach is publishing a not-for-profit 'community wellness book' in both English and Turkish.

A flavour of the Palmers Green community hub discussions

17 December 2023

While we await the full report on the discussions that took place at Palmers Green's first community hub, held last month, Francis Sealey from Enfield Climate Action Forum (EnCAF) has released several short YouTube videos that give a flavour of what the afternoon was all about.

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