For those that are not yet aware, the proposed plans for Clitterhouse Playing Fields were approved with conditions at Barnet’s last Strategic Planning Committee on 4 October.
The Keep Clitterhouse Green campaign achieved:
Noise barriers.
The inclusion of the South Entrance.
More flood mitigating measures.
1,000 free hours for community use of the pay-to-play facilities.
Recognition that there are serious concerns about the use of AstroTurf instead of natural grass.
We do not think these improvements go far enough.
GGERA, Brent Terrace Residents’ Association, residents’ groups from Swannell Way and Clitterhouse Estate and other nearby residents will continue to try to influence the development for the benefit of all.
Many thanks to Alan Dowsett and Chris Scivyer from the Handley Page Association and to Gary O’Keefe from the Victor Association for their exhibition and slide show at Clitterhouse Farm on 13 May in support of the Keep Clitterhouse Green campaign – to the tune of The Voice of Reason choir led by Ryan O’Riordan. Clitterhouse Playing Fields is all that remains from Handley Page’s former Cricklewood Aerodrome.
It’s been a busy summer at the farm garden with a great crop of tomatoes, courgettes, cucumbers, potatoes, etc.
Even though we are lacking the space, we desperately wanted to grow different varieties of pumpkins and squashes this year. The most obvious solution was to create an additional veg plot in the park, next to the Herb Garden: a Hügelbed – which is a no-dig raised bed, built with layers of wooden logs, branches, wood chips, horse manure (we went on a field trip to College Farm in Finchley 😊) covered with a mixture of compost and top soil.
There are many advantages to Hügelbeds:
They don’t need constant watering.
The buried wood stores rainwater and releases it slowly during drier times.
As the wood decays, it generates heat which could extend the growing season.
And no fertilizing is needed for years to come!
… Amazing!
Back in spring we were lucky enough to receive generous funding from the North London Waste Authority to roll out our Community Composting Project.
Thank you to everyone who has been dropping off their vegetable scraps with us over the last few months. It’s made a massive difference. We are currently collecting more than 60 kg of food waste each week.
We all know that food rotting in landfills is a major contributor to climate change. Composting waste is a simple way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the quality of soil at the same time.
If you would like to know more, please get in touch. Just email garden@clitterhouse.com or simply swing by on a Thursday or Saturday (between 11 am and 3 pm).
Last but not least, you might know that we celebrated our 10th Anniversary at Clitterhouse Farm a few weeks ago. It was a very special day filled with live music, delicious food, creative workshops and great community spirit.
A big thank you to our volunteers and to everyone who has supported us over the years. It means a lot. ❤️
Special thanks to Councillor Giulia Innocenti and to residents from The Vale for securing funding for this opportunity to beautify and improve the ecology of the green corridor in The Vale.
Winter warmth is coming to Golders Green! We are looking for market sellers who are interested in hosting a stall at the first Winter Fair in Golders Green on Sunday 3 December 2023.
Small but mighty, the Fair will include craft and food stalls, a musical performance and a fun interactive family activity.
If you, or anyone you know might be interested in hosting a stall, please send us an email telling us what you do, or contact the Golders Green Town Centre team directly. The closing date is 20 October.
Naz Gungor, a PCSO in the Cricklewood Safer Neighbourhood Team writes:
As the nights draw in, we will be concentrating on residential burglary as part of our Autumn Nights campaign. We know it’s a matter of great concern for our residents.
Burglars are opportunistic and observant; they will look for homes with windows or doors left open, or with vulnerable features they can exploit.
Many burglars typically do not want to be seen or heard and if they feel that they would be noticed by a neighbour or passer-by, they are more likely to feel vulnerable and choose somewhere else.
Sheds and garages are often vulnerable as they are not very secure and contain tools with which the burglar can use to assist them to gain entry into a home.
Please be also aware of distraction burglars who pretend to be someone they are not in order to enter your home to steal. Common methods include:
Pretending to be from a utility company investigating a gas or water leak.
Asking for help to leave a note for a neighbour.
Claiming to be in a hurry or emergency and needing to get into your home quickly.
Working in teams where one person distracts you while the other searches your home.
For more crime prevention advice please visit our website.
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