Brent Cross Town are offering free portraits to the community, to celebrate the opening of its first public square, Neighbourhood Square, which features a cascading water fountain.

The photography date is Tuesday 14 October, 9am to 6pm.  Every participant will receive a digital copy of their photo.

The photographer, Cesare, is amazing!  You can see his work here: Portraits — Cesare De Giglio.

It’s going to a fun activity and will produce some beautiful keepsakes. 

Residents can sign up here: Neighbourhood Square Fountain Portrait Series – Brent Cross Town

• Small electricals (like laptops, kitchen appliances or vacuum cleaners)
• Bicycles needing repairs
• Clothes or textiles in need of mending

Book your free slot in advance to avoid disappointment. More details here: bit.ly/3KXbggE

Opening of Neighbourhood Square

Join us on Thursday 23 October to celebrate the opening of Brent Cross Town’s new square which will become a new meeting place at the heart of the new neighbourhood and form part of the future high street. You also won’t be able to miss the eye-catching fountain which is the centrepiece of the new space and will be switched on for the very first time.

We’ll also hear from the award-winning designers, Neon, who created the fountain as well as other special guests who’ll be joining the event. After speeches, you can enjoy live entertainment, refreshments and a portrait exhibition showcasing Brent Cross Town’s community members. More info: bit.ly/4q4j0gY

Location: Neighbourhood Square (off Aviator Drive) NW2 8AN
Time: 5.30 pm to 7 pm

Celebrate Railway 200

Railway 200 is a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway in the UK. As part of this celebration, we’re taking a snapshot of modern-day life and preserving it in a time capsule which will be buried near our very own Brent Cross West. We’re working with Thameslink to create the time capsule which will store a range of items including digital photos and videos and we’d like our community to get involved in selecting other items to secure safely inside – think “what would the future me want to discover in 100 years’ time?”. We’ll be hosting a celebratory moment to bury the time capsule on Friday 21 November around 11 am. More details of this will be shared on transformingbx.co.uk/news.

If you have any ideas for the time capsule or would like to be involved, please email transformingbx@barnet.gov.uk

Winter Lights Switch On

Brent Cross Town’s annual winter lights switch on will take place on Wednesday 26 November at Claremont Park, and like always, there’ll be lovely school choirs, speeches and refreshments.

From 4.30 pm to 6 pm

There is a public meeting about the scheme at the Brent Cross Town Visitor Pavilion on 16 October (from 5:30 to 6:30 pm). Council officers working on the implementation of the CPZ, developers and councillors will be attending.

We’d like to hear your views about the CPZ and how it will affect you. Please let us know, by WhatsApp, or by emailing us.

5 – 7 pm on 1st December
Carey Hall, 58 Claremont Road

All children welcome under parental supervision.

Reserve your place by replying to chair@ggera.org.uk.

Special thanks to Claremont Free Church and to Tesco.

»» We look forward to seeing you ««

 Saturday 30th November
12 – 5 pm
Clitterhouse Farm

• Explore our arts and crafts stalls all from small local independent businesses, brimming with unique, handcrafted treasures that make perfect gifts for your loved ones.
• Learn how to create your own wreath.
• Treat yourself to delicious food and drinks, including everyone’s favourite mulled wine to keep you warm and cosy.
• Enjoy live music that will lift your spirits as you shop.
• And, of course, don’t miss out on our epic baked cakes made right here in-house!

North London Waste Authority are coming to Clitterhouse Farm on 27th November at 6:30pm to deliver their Bin Less Save More workshop.

Learn from their waste saving experts how to tackle food waste in ways that will work for you, including a low-waste cooking demonstration so you can take delicious recipe ideas and tips back to your own kitchen.

To sign up to the workshop, and find out how to win a £150 prize voucher, visit the event page, then choose Select tickets and follow the instructions.

in the Carey Hall (Google maps link).

We are delighted that our MP Sarah Sackman, who is also Solicitor General, will be in attendance. The Police Safer Neighbourhood Team and our 5 councillors will also be joining us.

Do join us to air your views and to meet your neighbours.

»»» We’re looking forward to seeing you there «««

If you are able to help distribute leaflets in the area before Sunday, please email us.

→ We will be celebrating the departure of Donoghue’s waste management site from Claremont Road after years of protest ←

→ There will an uplifting show dance to round off the evening on a fun note, followed by a simple, 15 minute salsa class that all can participate in ←

→ There will also be a range of nibbles and hot drinks to enjoy ←