Palmers Green & Southgate LIFE Nov 2014

&Palmers GreenSouthgate LIFE

November 2014 EditionIssue 21

Broomfield House and Lake, Fete 1910

Past Times• Broomfield Park

Forty Hall• A Community Vineyard

Downsizing• Made easy in 12 steps

Image supplied by Enfield Local Studies and Archive

348 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5TJ

For many, the time between now and Christmas is an ideal one to focus uponlanding a buyer for one’s own house, whether moving up the ladder or down.It is important to remember that buyers often have to get a mortgage and itis probably going to mean they can spend more this side of Christmas, thannext year. If you are considering selling your property please get in touch withus for a free valuation and any additional advice you may require.

If you are thinking about the possibility of downsizing we hope you enjoy LizStorey’s article (page 24). Janan Thompson, a local Financial planner takes alook at the importance of writing a Will and Inheritance tax including someuseful information that you may not be aware of in her article (page 21).

Local resident Clare Rogers has kindly written an informative article on the'Quieter Neighbourhoods proposal' part of Cycle Enfield, the basis of whichis to remodel 37 blocks of residential streets in the borough so that traffic isslower, and through traffic restricted in some places (page 12).

Special thanks to Tony Elliott for writing our Past Times piece this month (pages14-15) on the History of Broomfield Park. If you have a local story to tell pleasecontact us we would be happy to hear from you.

Anthony Webb are delighted once again to support the Creative Exchange'sDesigner Craft & Art Fair being held on Sunday 16th November, 10am to 6pmat St Monica's Parish Centre, we hope to see you there.

Finally please join us and the Hazelwood School Choir as we celebrate theswitching on of the Palmers Green Christmas lights on Thursday 13thNovember, 3.30 pm at the Triangle. Don't forget to take a stroll down thelocal high street this festive season and, where possible, shop local thisChristmas.

TonyTony OurrisDirectorAnthony Webb Estate Agents

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Contents

Martin McKelveyOffice [email protected]

Tony OurrisDirector / Editor at [email protected]

Susan BabaieSenior Sales and Lettings [email protected]

Nick FitzsimonsSenior Sales and Lettings [email protected]

John ConstantineProperty [email protected]

Jonathan HicksSenior Sales and Lettings [email protected]

Ellie Sales, Magazine [email protected]

Panayiota KyriakidesAdministrator

Sevda AksuAdministrator Assistant

Anthony GeorgiouAdministrator Assistant

Anthony Webb supporting localschools, charities and local actiongroups to enrich our community

Anthony Webb’s Southgate OfficeLaunch Party .......................................................3FOR SALE – Pymmes Green Road.................4FOR SALE – Burford Gardens .......................4Jewel in the North by Suzanne Beard .................5Councillor's Cornerby Bambos Charalambous ..................................6Parliamentary Commentby David Burrowes..............................................6FOR SALE – Derwent Road.............................7Love Your DoorStep by Emma Rigby ...................8Forty Hall Vineyard by Sarah Vaughan-Roberts ...8FOR SALE – Russell Road ...............................9FOR SALE – River Avenue.............................9FOR SALE – Trent Gardens .........................10FOR SALE – Hamilton Crescent ..................10Enfield Family Law by Chapman Pieri ...............11Will we get quieter neighbourhoods?by Clare Rogers ................................................12Mark & Co Solicitors by Mark Periklis...............13Past Times, Broomfield Houseby Tony Elliott ..............................................14-15

Valentino’s........................................................16Baskervilles blog by Diane ................................17Savour the Season by Julie Perryman................17TO LET – Park Avenue .................................18FOR SALE – Callard Avenue........................19Fabulous Hair Company by Kiri .........................20Make the most Bonfire Night 2014by Alexia Charalambous ...................................20Wealth Management by Jan Thompson ...........21What’s on Local Events.....................................22Talkies Community Cinemaby David Williamson .........................................22Music Review by Lester Clayton .......................23Palmers Green Tales by Jenny Bourke ...............23Property Matters - Downsizing by Liz Storey ....24Drapemasters by Julia Sondack ........................25Charity in the Community,Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund .....................26Your Legal Questions Answeredby Fariz Uvais....................................................27 Creative Exchange Network .............................28

welcomeThe newspapers are talking about house prices potentially falling next year, withtougher mortgage rules and higher interest rates. So for buyers looking to move up themarket, now could be important to secure a mortgage with the best possible terms.

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Southgate and Lakes Estate Office Launchby Ellie Sales

Located on Aldermans Hill, theSouthgate branch expands our salesarea into the Lakes Estate, Southgateand Arnos Grove. We havesympathetically restored the shop'soriginal Edwardian features over thepast 3 months and our shop front isnow completed, a timeless addition tothe Alderman’s Hill parade.

The new shop was officially openedwith the cutting of the ribbon by MPDavid Burrowes and the DeputyMayor of Enfield, Patricia Ekechi,followed by a blessing by Father Johna Greek Orthodox priest at SaintDemetrious Church in Edmonton.

Tony Ourris, Director, said: “The newproject is the result of months of hardwork and on the back of a growingdemand for property in the area. Themarket is constantly changing and oursecond office allows us to service thediverse range of properties availablein the area. Our experience gainedlocally over the last 15 years hasplaced us in a perfect position toexpand” .

Having built up a good reputationworking alongside the localcommunity in the Palmers Green areaover the past 15 years, we continue tobe a popular and trusted local estate

agent. Our magazine has helped us toraise brand awareness locally and weare pleased to say that we havealready taken on some newinstructions at the Southgate office.

If you are looking to sell a property inSouthgate N14, on the Lakes Estate,or surrounding areas please contact amember of our Southgate team todayon 020 8882 7888. We will be happyto offer you a free valuation and talkthrough the process with you.

Anthony Webb would like to payspecial thanks to Andrew Prod for hisphotos of our event and our new staffphotos on page two.Please visit Andrew's blog atwww.andrewprod.com to view ourentire photo gallery.

We would also like to thankBaskervilles Tea Shop for supplyingtheir lovely cakes for our event.

MP David Burrowes, Deputy Mayor of Enfield,Patricia Ekechi, Mrs & Mr Ourris, Father John

MP David Burrowes & Deputy Mayor of Enfield,Patricia Ekechi

The cutting of the ribbon

Guests at our launch party

On Wednesday 8th October we celebrated the opening of our second office with a launch partyattended by over 100 local business people and residents. It was a great opportunity for us to catchup with the community and all those that contribute to our magazine.

4 | 92 Aldermans Hill, Palmers Green, N13 4PP

Afour bedroom detached house built in 2008 located in this popular residentialturning close to Arnos Grove Underground Station. The property, which isoffered CHAIN FREE, benefits from a 17ft living room, a 19ft contemporary fitted

kitchen/diner with solid wood work surfaces and integrated appliances, wood floors,ground floor cloakroom, contemporary family bathroom/shower room, 19ft masterbedroom with en suite shower room, double glazing, gas central heating, paved driveto the front for several vehicles and 55ft East facing rear garden. The property has aNHBC Building Guarantee remaining.

Pymmes Green RoadNew Southgate, N11

4 bedrooms, living roomkitchen/diner, bathroom

shower room, cloakroom

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£659,995 Freehold

Burford GardensPalmers Green, N13

4 bedrooms, 2 receptionskitchen/diner, bathroom

separate wc

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£725,000 Freehold

Aspacious and well-proportioned four bedroom Edwardian house offering 149sqmof living space over two floors. The property, which is offered CHAIN FREE, islocated in a popular residential turning off Fox Lane close to Palmers Green's

shops, restaurants and mainline station (Moorgate - 26 minutes). Benefits include manyoriginal features including ceiling cornices and covings and stain glass windows, twogenerous reception rooms each measuring 18'11ft, a 20ft kitchen/diner, four good sizebedrooms including a 20ft master bedroom, a bathroom and a separate wc, gas centralheating and a 90ft east facing rear garden. Complete modernisation required. An internalinspection is essential to fully appreciate the potential of this period family home.

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Suzanne Beard of Palmers Green Jewel in the North reads a curiosityfrom our literary past

Theodore Royle, the gentleman bard ofPalmers Green

At the beginning of October we onceagain celebrated National Poetry Day.Now, as we know, the Palmers Greenand Southgate area is a veritablewonderland of literature, with ournotables including Stevie Smith, V SPritchett, Leigh Hunt, Thomas Hoodand Paul Scott to mention but a few.

But there are very few poems aboutthe area. At least that is whatTheodore Royle may have thought,when he stepped into the breach inthe early 1900s with his remarkableRambles in Rhymeland.

Little is known of Royle, except thathe was born in High Holborn in 1840and by 1901 was living with his wifeFanny at the Rowans in the southernpart of the borough, roughly NewSouthgate – his parish was the thenlargely rural St Michael at Bowes. Histrade was as a printer and engraverand therein might lay a clue to howhe came to have the wherewithal topublish Rambles, seemingly his onlybook, printed for private circulation.

Royle made no great claims for itsliterary merit. The frontispiece bearsthe quote from Byron, Royle’s jovialbewhiskered face beaming out nextto it:

Tis pleasant to see one’s name in printa book’s a book, although there’s

nothing in’t.

I think that we might have likedRoyle, had we met him in The Fox orCock Tavern or out for a walk in ruralPalmers Green. Though I think thatRoyle might have liked Royle a bittoo.

He was certainly nothing if not asentimental fellow, for several poemstell tales of nature, love and tragicdeath, often in the traditional I-met-my-true-love-but-then-she-carked-itgenre. One can only wonder whatFanny Royle thought of Regrets inwhich the poet meets his love in thesummer, but she is cruelly snatchedaway, though her memory bringscomfort in his dreams. I rather hopethat Fanny and not, say, the kitchenmaid, inspired the poem The GloriousSummertime, in which he meets hislove, apparently covered in foliage -

The birds were singing merrilyIn heavens blue vault above,When in the glorious summer time,I met my own sweet love;A wreath of fairest jessamineShe'd twined around her hair,And on her cheeks the winds roughkissHad left some blushes there.Reader, he marries her.

The inspiration to finally publish mayhave been due to aspirations politicalas well as poetic - a good deal of theverse is about the comings and goingsin the local administration. On theevidence of Rambles, one wonderswhy other poets do not decide toplough this obviously rich furrow, forRoyle manages 17 pages of verse onthe subject of Sir Ralph Littler and theseparation of Southgate fromEdmonton.

For those who do not know the story,by the 1870s the well to do of PalmersGreen and Southgate had becomevery dissatisfied with the local board’sneglect of the western part of theborough. The final straw had been

when Sir Ralph Littler, then residentof Broomfield House, had woken tofind the fish in the lake in front of thehouse dead, the casualties ofsewerage from a cracked and illfitting pipe. He sued the authorities,and efforts were stepped up toseparate the borough into two. Ofcourse, the other motivation mayhave been that rich and well to doPalmers Greeners in their rural idylldidn’t much fancy paying rates for theneeds of working class Edmonton,something not entirely disguised inRoyle’s doggerel.

Events culminated with a publicmeeting to vote on the issue ofseparation in early 1881, coincidingwith a great snowstorm, whichprevented most of the Edmonton antiseparatists from attending. Historywas, as they say, made, and SouthgateLocal Board was established. In 1894Southgate become an Urban District.

In 1882 Royle, delighted with theoutcome, apparently got up at ameeting in the village hall inSouthgate and sang a ditty, in honourof the good deeds of Sir Ralph Littlerand Southgate’s other valiant heroes,sung in swashbuckling terms andpacked liberally with in-jokes. The fulltext is reprinted in the book, and alas,the space I have here cannot do fulljustice to it, so you are going to haveto check it out for yourself.

Enough of that. My favourite poemleaves the travails of Southgateindependence behind, and turns tothe subject of Royle’s bicycle.

My bike! My bike! I gaze on thee nowWith quickening breath and a joyousbrow…

And who can honestly say theyhaven’t felt like that?

You can read Theodore Royle’sRambles in Rhymeland in full at

https://archive.org/details/ramblesinrhymela00royl

For more about Palmers Green history and people, visit www.palmersgreenn13.com or‘like’ us on Facebook. And if you have any Palmers Green stories, please get in touch.

Assessing Enfield’s health needs and [email protected]

Tel: 020 8351 1362

Councillorʼs Corner by Cllr. Bambos Charalambous

Bringing politics closer to the [email protected] www.davidburrowes.com

Constituency: 020 8360 0234 Westminster: 020 7219 5414

Parliamentary Comment by David Burrowes MP

Councillors receive many documents to read intheir roles as elected representatives but onewhich I find most interesting is Enfield’s AnnualPublic Health Report.

The Report written by the Director of PublicHealth in Enfield, Dr Shahed Ahmad, and one ofmy excellent colleagues Cllr Rohini Simbodyal, isthe equivalent of an annual routine medical checkup for the borough to assess Enfield’s healthneeds and challenges.

The 2014 edition of the Report is entitled ‘Mindthe gap: reducing the gap in life expectancy.’ Whythe title? Enfield has a significant difference in lifeexpectancy of 8.7 years for men and 8.6 forwomen depending on which part of the boroughyou live. The average life expectancy for a womanin Enfield is 83.5 years and for a man it is 79.8.This is clearly an issue that needs to be addressed.

The three biggest causes of death in the boroughare circulatory disease, cancer and respiratorydisease. What has all this got to do with theCouncil? Since April 2013, councils have been

given responsibility for public health and as suchthe need to prevent disease, educate, inform andpromote ways of improving good health amongthe residents of the borough. Sometimes this willbe via targeted short term interventions such asNHS Health Checks for people aged 40-74 whereit is hoped that early diagnosis and thereafteradvice and support can help people make thelifestyle changes they need to enable them to livelonger and healthier lives.

Smoking is the biggest cause of avoidable deathand disability in the borough and reducingsmoking is one of the health measures that theCouncil has set itself to try to reduce smokingrelated diseases. In the 3 months leading to up toApril of this year Enfield managed to get 1707people to quit smoking for 4 weeks or more.Interventions aimed at reducing smoking andobesity are classed as medium term interventions.

The really interesting part of the Report is thechapter dealing with long term interventions. TheReport makes the connection between inequality

and poor health and argues that employment,education, housing and poverty are all factorsthat affect the health of an individual. This backsup the report of Professor Sir Michael Marmot(President elect of the World Medical Association)who wrote in his 2010 report entitled ‘Fair SocietyHealthy Lives – The Marmot Review’ that weshould give every child the best start in life byproviding good quality, early years education andchildcare and increase early years expenditure.We should all try to remember the five great evilsthat Sir William Beveridge said we needed to tryto eradicate when he laid the foundations for theWelfare State. They were squalor, ignorance,want, idleness and disease. In this time of foodbanks, high unemployment and cuts we would dowell to remember the reasons why the NHS wasset up and do what we can to make sure thatthose days have well and truly passed. The Reporthas a long term view about addressing inequalityin the borough which I’m sure if implemented willmake long lasting impact on the health of manypeople in the borough of Enfield.

Last month the main political focus was inScotland for the independence referendum. It wasgreat to see so many people of all ages engagedwith voter turnout at nearly 85%. By contrast, inMay Enfield's local elections turnout in somewards was below 30%. Plainly the electorate inScotland think their vote makes more of adifference. As we consider how best to devolvemore power fairly across our United Kingdom, weneed to find ways to bring politics closer to thepeople.

For starters it is time for England to raise its voicemore strongly, so that only England's MPs voteon England's laws. We also need our ownindependence referendum. Not about the BritishUnion but about membership of the EuropeanUnion. This month I voted with Conservative MPsin favour of a law to ensure a referendum takesplace by 2017. It has been over 30 years since thepublic last had their say on our nation'srelationship with Europe and much has changedsince then. Most importantly I believe that unless

we can properly control our borders in relation toimmigration we can't be an independent nationand we can't remain in the EU.

Since 2008 I have campaigned for the right forthe electorate to recall MPs if they havemisbehaved. I think this is an importantmechanism to hold MPs to account, and once areasonable threshold has been past, a by-electioncan be triggered. It would instill confidence inpolitics after a number of scandals have reducedthe public's trust in politicians. I am thereforepleased that at last a Bill is before Parliament toprovide this right to recall. Unfortunately theGovernment’s Bill does not go far enoughbecause it gives an MPs' Committee the veto onrecalling an MP rather than putting the power inthe hands of the people. I will be trying to amendthe Bill so that the public has a right to real recall.

Ultimately the public wants to see whether theirview or vote makes a difference. Last year onOctober 16th one constituent Gary Mckinnon saw

that difference when his life was saved by notbeing extradited to the US. Gary's fantasticmother Janis Sharp brought Gary's plight to myattention soon after being elected in 2005. Afteryears of campaigning, parliamentary questions,debates and motions, it came down to the wire asthe decision was discussed in Cabinet and thenannounced in Parliament by the Home Secretary.Gary's doctors had made it clear that thecombination of his Aspergers Syndrome andmental illness meant he he would kill himself ifextradited. Given the Prime Minister's promisenot to extradite Gary I had announced that Iwould resign from the Government if Gary wasextradited. It was an issue of trust andcompassion which finally prevailed.

Your issue may not become such a national issueas Gary Mckinnon's but please contact me so thatI can be your strong voice. Check out my websiteor follow me on twitter for details of my regularsurgeries and public meetings.

6 | 348 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5TJ

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Avery spacious and desirable three double bedroom split level converted

flat offering 101sqm of floorspace making up the top half of an

Edwardian character building situated within a very popular residential

location in the heart of the Lakes Estate conversation area within a few minute’s

walk of Broomfield Park. The property features a sunny living room with large

original windows, a modern kitchen/diner, a family bathroom, a private section of

the rear garden, an off street parking space, gas central heating, loft storage space

and comes with a share of the Freehold. The property is within easy reach of

Palmers Green mainline station (26 minutes to Moorgate), buses, restaurants and

local shops. An internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate this deceptively large

flat.

Derwent RoadLakes Estate, N13

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3 bedroomsliving room, kitchen/diner

bathroom, garden

£524,995Share of Freehold


by Sarah Vaughan-Roberts Forty Hall Community Vineyard, Gardener's Rest,Forty Hall Farm, Forty Hill, Enfield, EN2 [email protected]

Forty Hall Community Vineyard

Bees buzzing among the vines; grape bunches ripeningin the sun; rows of vines planted on south facing slopes– Tuscany? Provence? No: Enfield! Enfield has its veryown community-led vineyard run and managed by localvolunteers. Forty Hall Community Vineyard was firstlaunched in 2009 and now has ten acres of land undervine. London’s only commercial scale vineyard, FortyHall Vineyard is situated at Forty Hall Farm, an organicfarm owned by Enfield Council and managed by CapelManor College. The College provides the land for thevineyard venture and is a key partner in the enterprise.

Established as a small, independent social enterprise,the vineyard also operates as a health and wellbeingproject offering volunteering opportunities to localpeople with a wide range of support needs. People loveworking out in the open air, being involved in anunusual community project and being part of a largeand friendly team. It is hard work and volunteers workthroughout the year in all seasons and weather. Vinestake between 3-5 years to mature and bear fruit andthere are many challenges on the way to each harvest

including late spring frosts which can damage the fruitbuds, drought (hard to imagine at the moment), lack ofsun and the ever-present competition from weeds. Thevineyard and farm are organic so no pesticides orchemical weed killers are used, making plenty ofweeding for the volunteers. Future plans includeputting the farm’s shire horse, Wallace, to work in thevineyard puling a special horse-drawn vineyard ploughbought from Italy.

Vines planted include the Champagne varieties PinotNoir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier and two less well-known varieties for still white wine, Bacchus andOrtega. All these varieties grow well and ripensuccessfully in our marginal wine-growing climate andEnglish wines, both still and sparkling, now regularlywin international awards, outclassing even longestablished Champagnes.

The vineyard hopes, eventually, to produce upwards of10,000 bottles of still and sparkling white wine a year.The wine is made naturally using minimal interventions

and the sparkling wines are made in the traditionalChampagne method. Will Davenport of DavenportVineyards http://www.davenportvineyards.co.uk/awards.html, who makes Forty Hall Vineyard’s wine,was recently awarded the prestigious Wine of the Year2014 Gold Medal for his sparkling wine. So Forty HallVineyard’s grapes are in good hands!

The first very small harvest took place in 2013 and thesecond harvest has just been picked. Quantities are stilltoo low to launch Forty Hall wines on the open marketjust yet. Demand for the wines is high, especially forthe first ever vintage of London sparkling wine whichwill be released in Sept 2015. Currently the only wayto secure a bottle of Forty Hall Vineyard wine is throughsponsorship of the project. Vine sponsorship makes anideal present for Christmas or a special occasion.

For more details about Forty Hall Vineyard’ssponsorship scheme please go towww.fortyhallvineyard.com

Support Local Businesses at Christmaswww.loveyourdoorstep.co.uk Visit us on facebook

Love Your DoorStep by Emma Rigby

Now that Nov ember is here and it’s starting to feelmore like winter, many of us are starting to plan forChrist mas. There are presents and new clothes tobuy, hair and beauty appointments to be made andChristmas specialties to be ordered. At Love YourDoorStep (Lyds) we would like to encourage you touse local businesses for all your Christmaspreparations.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSM) has setup a campaign to support your local community -Keep Trade Local – and Lyds is working towards thatsame goal with its own challenge to local residents.FSM and Lyds have designated Saturday, 6thDecember as a special day to shop locally – ‘SmallBusiness Saturday’. Small businesses are the heart ofour community, generating wealth, employment andopportunity and they need our support.

In addition to this, over the next four weeks Lyds willbe taking out a series of adverts in the localnewspaper, encouraging people to shop at localindependent businesses rather than at chain-stores.Buy from people rather than from corporations!

Visit the unique and independent shops and seewhat they have to offer. We have, for example, manysmall cafés in and around Enfield. Why not visitthem while you are out shopping rather than one ofthe well-known café chains.

There are a multitude of crafts being made and soldlocally. Throughout Enfield and the surroundingareas, there are many local businesses selling awhole variety of things you might include in yourChristmas shopping. Buy from them and getsomething special, have a more personal shoppingexperience and boost the local economy at the sametime.

If you prefer to buy online, it is still possible to buyfrom local businesses. As far as the actual processof buying is concerned, obviously the procedure isthe same, but think what a difference it will makenot only to those local businesses but also to thelocal economy.

Then there are all the food preparations we have toorganise. We can buy from local butchers and bakers

and order our cakes from a number of local cake-making businesses. The possibilities are endless.

Throughout the next two months there will bevarious fairs and festivals where local people will beselling their products and/or services. These eventsare a great opportunity for you to look at the manythings that Enfield’s entrepreneurs have to offer.

Not only will you have something more unique thanthe chains can provide, but you will also be helpinglocal people, their businesses and subsequently, thelocal economy. You can find everything locally thatyou will need for the best Christmas ever. If youdon’t find what you need in our directory, then postyour requeston our Face -book page andsomeone willbe sure tohave a recom -mendation foryou.


Let us make Christmas 2014 a prosperous one for locals, whether buying or selling, a boost to Enfield’s economy,and an all-round richer experience for all of us.

Looking for a unique Christmas gift? An £80 Sparkling Wine Sponsorship from Forty Hall Vineyard, London’s only commercial scale vineyard, willgift a bottle of quality sparkling wine from the vineyard’s exclusive first vintage (available September 2015) to your named recipient, and help

support the organisation’s health programme for local people. For details go to: www.fortyhallvineyard.com

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Aground floor one bedroom converted garden flat. The flat is located in aquiet residential cul-de-sac road within easy reach of local shops,restaurants, bus routes, Bowes Park mainline station and Bounds Green's

underground. The property, which is offered on a chain free basis, benefits froma 14ft living room, a modern kitchen/diner, a modern bathroom, UPVC doubleglazed windows, gas central heating, a 96 year lease (125 years from 24 June 1986)and sole use of the rear garden.

Russell RoadPalmers Green, N13

1 bedroom, living roomkitchen/diner, bathroom, garden

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£299,995 Leasehold

River AvenuePalmers Green, N13

2 bedrooms, kitchen/dinerliving room, bathroom, garden

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£399,995Share of Freehold

Aspacious ground floor two bedroom converted maisonette with own reargarden offer on a CHAIN FREE basis. The property is ideally located for bothPalmers Green and Winchmore Hill stations (Moorgate) and local bus

routes. Benefits include a bright spacious living room with under floor storage, amodern kitchen/diner, a modern bathroom, two good size bedrooms, gas centralheating, double glazing, own front door and sole use of 50ft rear garden withviews over the New River.



Aspacious detached 1920's built five bedroom bungalow accessed via asecure gated drive way. The property, which offers over 1800sq feet of livingaccommodation, is located within easy reach of Southgate's shops,

restaurants and underground station (Piccadilly line). Benefits include a very aspacious living/dining room, a modern kitchen/diner, a family bathroom, a masterbedroom with en-suite bath/shower room, a covered terrace with brick built BBQ,off street parking for several vehicles and beautifully landscaped and securedgardens measuring 81ft x 45ft.

Trent GardensSouthgate, N14

5 bedrooms, kitchen/breakfast roomliving room, bathroom, shower room

FOR

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£975,000 Freehold

Hamilton CrescentPalmers Green, N13

3 bedrooms, living room, dining roomkitchen, bathroom

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£564,995 Freehold

Awell-presented three bedroom and loft room semi-detached period houselocated close to Palmers Green's shops, restaurants and mainline station(Moorgate). The property, which boasts a wealth of period features

including a tessellated tiled hallway, benefits from a living room, a dining roomwith original stained glass French doors to garden, a fitted kitchen, original 'ladder'cupboard, a loft room, gas central heating, front garden and well-presented 80ftrear garden.


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by Christina PieriPicture: left to right Christina Pieri and Karen Chapman

Enfield Family LawAdvice

I have noticed an increase in instructionsover the last year or so in respect ofchildren’s matters. I am a parent of 4, aged20, 15 & twins of 19 (my step-children) soI understand the joys/stresses of being aparent!

Upon separation, folk are now moreaware of their rights and also the rights oftheir children. Some may think that theywill get a better financial settlement if thechildren live with them, or may genuinelywant to spend more time with theirchildren. In some cases, a bitter partner,sadly, may use their children as a sort ofweapon to “get at” their ex-partner. Thisis something which I find particularlyhorrifying as the children’s best interestsmust come first – no matter how hostileor angry one may be.

What is and who has Parentalresponsibility (“PR”)?People often have a misconception whenit comes to the issue of PR for a child.

PR is defined as all rights, duties andresponsibilities that a parent has inrelation to a child. Birth mothersautomatically have parental responsibilityfor a child from the moment of birth, asdo fathers, where the parents are marriedor marry later. Whether unmarried fathershave PR will depend upon the child’s dateof birth and whether he is named on thechild’s birth certificate.

Unmarried couplesIf a child's birth is registered on or after1st December 2003 by both parentstogether and the father's name is on thebirth certificate, then the father willautomatically gain PR. Unmarried fatherswithout PR can obtain this by enteringinto a formal agreement with the motheror by an order through the Courts. Whereboth parents have PR, they should consultone another on major issues such asreligion, education, name change andmedical matters. Each parent may actalone but this is subject to any statutoryprovision to the contrary.

Children Act Proceedings It may be necessary for the Court tobecome involved in making decisionsabout a child e.g. a Court may be asked to

decide where and with whom a childshould live or where, when and withwhom a child should spend time.

When the Court is asked to consider amatter affecting a child, the child’swelfare is of paramount importance andthey will have regard for, but not limitedto, the wishes and feelings of the childconcerned (considered in light of their ageand understanding), the child’s needs andany harm which the child has suffered oris at risk of suffering.

There are a number of Orders that can beobtained from the Court. Whenconsidering whether or not to make anOrder with respect to a child, the Courtshall not make an Order unless it considersthat doing so will be better for the childthan making no Order at all. The newattitude of the Court is that if matters canbe dealt with by agreement betweenparents, it is better for both the child andthe parents. In cases where no agreementcan be reached the matter will have to bedecided by the Court.

There are a range of Orders availableunder the Children’s Act such as:-

Child Arrangements OrderThis settles the arrangements to be madeas to the person with whom a child is tolive and whom the child is to otherwisespend time with. Two other parentalrights are affected. No person can causethe child to be known by a new surnameand no person can remove the child fromthe UK without either the written consentof every other person who has PR orpermission of the Court. The person withwhom the child is to live may take thechild out of the jurisdiction for less thanone month without such consent, which ismeant to cover holidays. A ChildArrangements Order ends automatically ifthe parents live together for a continuingperiod of 6 months.

Prohibited Steps Order This deals with specific steps that shall notbe taken by any person without theconsent of the Court. For example thiscan be used to prevent abduction, preventa change of name, or be used to forbidcontact with a child.

Specific Issue Order This determines a specific question whichhas arisen, or which may arise inconnection with any aspect of PR for achild. The aim is not to give one parent ageneral right to make decisions about aparticular PR, but to settle a specificdispute. The most common uses are settledisputes about schooling, a child’s nameor about medical treatment.

Presumption of ParentalInvolvementThis came into force 22nd October 2014 butwill not apply to proceedings commencedbut not disposed of before that date. Idon’t think that this new provision is likelyto make much difference at all as thepresumption is simply referred to as“…involvement of some kind, whetherdirect or indirect…”. It doesn’t stop theCourt from looking at particular facts of acase and then deciding the involvement ofparents. The Court has always done that soI don’t envisage a lot of change on thehorizon. It should however serve to ensurethat all those involved accept that thestarting position is the presumption ofinvolvement of both parents and not justthe parent with whom the child shall live.

There were talks about there being apresumption that a child should spendequal amounts of time with both parents.However that was never introduced muchto the dismay of fathers (and let’s face it,it is usually the father who seeks contactwith the child) so there is no starting pointfor the child to spend equal time withboth parents although I often advisefathers that they should seek this, ifappropriate.

At Chapman Pieri Solicitors, we offer a no obligation, Fixed Fee Initial Consultation for £75 plus VAT. You will receive excellent adviceand even if you decide to do things yourself, taking some initial advice before embarking on the process is best.

Should you require any further information, please give us a call here at Chapman Pieri Solicitors on 020 8882 9850 to set up anInitial Consultation or alternatively you can email us at: [email protected]. Please have a look at our website where you will find

a lot of helpful information: www.cpfamilylaw.co.uk.Address: Southgate Office Village, Block C, Ground & First Floors, 284B Chase Road, Southgate, London, N14 6HF.


by Clare Rogers

Clare Rogers is a resident of Devonshire Road, N13, and blogs atwww.subversivesuburbanite.wordpress.com

Will we get quieter neighbourhoods?

Since June this year, Devonshire Road in PalmersGreen has been closed to traffic one Sunday a monthfor a few hours to let children play safely on the road.This play street scheme has been a great success.Every month we’ve had dozens of children and theirparents thronging the street, decorating it with chalk,whizzing up and down on scooters and bikes, andtaking time to get to know each other. Residents’cars can come in and out, but only at walking pace.For a few precious hours our street is a slow-moving,friendly, people-centred place to hang out.And then we have to remove the barriers and let thetraffic back in. Invariably one of the first few cars toreclaim the road is going over the speed limit. (I’vetried shooting them with my water pistol but theydon’t seem to notice.) Within minutes, we are just aroad like any other…and a rat-run at that. How canwe hang on to that taste of community and freedomoutside play street sessions?There’s good news on the horizon: ‘quieterneighbourhoods’. With all the furore about cyclelanes, you may have missed these plans in the MiniHolland bid (now Cycle Enfield). The idea is toremodel 37 blocks of residential streets in theborough so that traffic is slower, and through trafficrestricted in some places. This is inspired by the

Netherlands’ fietsstraat, or bicycle streets. The areaswould have clearly marked entrances, signs andlower speed limits. ‘On these streets automobiles are“guests”’, according to the bid.1 This would create anetwork of residential streets where cycling is safe,and hopefully allow children to ‘cycle to school orvisit friends’.I’m excited by that prospect for several reasons.Cycling to school is a scary venture at the moment –but joining the 50% of London parents who drivetheir children less than a mile to school is somethingI refuse to do. Air pollution causes enough prematuredeaths in London (it’s linked to one death in 12).Enfield residents are particularly tied to their cars,with roughly a third of all car journeys being lessthan a mile. So as a family we do the school run toSouthgate by bus, scooter, and very occasionallybicycle. It would be a lot less occasional, and muchbetter for my children’s independence and health, ifthey had a safe cycle route to use.Secondly, this could have a radical effect on our veryown rat run. The culture in many European countriesis that pedestrians automatically have right of wayon the road, followed by cyclists, then private cars(for instance in Switzerland, where children as youngas five often walk to school on their own). Perhaps as

‘quieter neighbourhoods’ come into effect we willsee a move in that direction. I’m not suggesting weban cars – I’m a driver myself and I think cars havetheir uses – but maybe we can grow a culture thatallows every road user and street resident to feel safeand respected. Maybe even on our street, even afterthe play street road barriers have been taken away.I can dream, can’t I…?Consultation on the first ‘quieter neighbourhood’ isexpected to start soon with the residential areaaround Fox Lane see page 22 for more details. Formore on play streets, see www.playingout.net orcontact me on [email protected].

Father and daughter guide a resident's car alongthe play street

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To convey or not to convey. That is the question?452 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, London, N13 5XD

Tel: 020 8920 9999, Fax: 020 8447 9078

Mark and Co Solicitors by Mark Periklis

Talking about the services of any law firm is likely to makethe average person run for duvet in boredom and generaldisdain. While another view may be a passive disinterest inLawyers. Finally a response might be “….well all law firmsare the same aren't they?!”

The point is any service industry, Law included, is in theinsidious position to prove that value is given. In otherservice industries the difference between say a good or badhair-dresser, a good or bad mechanic or a good or badbuilder can be seen by the average lay person. Legalservices, especially conveyancing are far more difficult todiscern.

A good accountant can save you money, a good estateagent will get you the best price for your house……but aconveyancing lawyer…..what value do they provide?

I feel this is the difficulty in talking about conveyancingservices. There is no measure of result or worse still thereis no clue of what to measure in the first place.

A conveyancing lawyer can be good if he informs the clientat each step but fail to investigate title. Likewise a lawyerthat is not very conversational may investigate title wellfind things about the property but just be a badcommunicator. A lawyer can be proficient in both theabove but may be slow and cumbersome. Some lawyersare so academic that they fight over a legal issue when apractical solution is at hand.

So the problems are how do you find a good conveyancingor property lawyer solicitor if even the basic ground rules

are not established….or put another way, how can youpiece together a puzzle if you do not have the originalpicture to copy from? Therein, lies the problem with legalservices and conveyancing in particular.

So what to look for1) Does the lawyer give you time especially at the

initial stage?2) Can you understand what the lawyer is saying?3) Is there a natural empathy in communication? In

other words is your communication gotten bythe lawyer?

4) Is the lawyer recommended by other clients5) Does the lawyer talk about himself rather than

about YOUR problems? Remember you are theclient.

6) Does the lawyer, when there is a problem,explain the issues clearly to you?

7) Does the lawyer buy properties themselves? Notjust academic but practical.

8) Is the Law Firm CQS accredited for conveyancework?

9) Is a lawyer doing your work or overseeing yourwork or does another person do it?

10) Does the lawyer seem humble or arrogant? Is heor she ready to serve you?

11) Does the law firm get on with otherprofessionals like mortgage brokers or estateagents?

12) Will the lawyer be available to be spoken towhen there is a problem?

13) When speaking to a law firm do you feelsatisfied or dissatisfied after you put the phonedown?

14) Are the lawyers willing to meet you and seeyou?

15) Have they found problems and a solution?16) Do the lawyers think practically as well as

academically?

This is not an exhaustive list and a client will have, if theythink about it, their own list.At Mark & Co we know that clients have a list ofexpectations; be it said or unsaid. The important job for alawyer is to extract the expectations in a usable formatthat the lawyer can use to help the client. Your needs areparamount and we are ready and willing to listen.A lawyer, especially in conveyancing, is dealing with thebiggest transaction for most people therefore MUSTserve the clients needs. Once that is done then therapport that is created will leave the lawyer to do theirjob of serving the client in a legal capacity but thiscannot happen if the former relationship is not strong.In essence a good relationship engenders trust, which inof itself, allows the lawyer to serve the client allowingthe lawyer to be his or her best.We hope this clarifies some of the issues that may arisebetween clients and conveyancing lawyers with a betterrelationship of both with clear ground rules will avoidmost misunderstandings.


by Tony Elliott a founding member of The Friends of Broomfield Park Visit the Friends of Broomfield Park online www.friendsofbroomfieldpark.orgThank you to Enfield Local Studies and Archive for permission to use their historicalimages in this article.

Past Times,A Brief History of Broomfield Park

Broomfield Park is one of the gems of ourarea. When the park was opened to the publicin 1903 (the first park to be opened in theSouthgate area) the souvenir brochureenthused:

“The Park has an area of over 54 acres,and probably there is no more beautifulhalf-hundred acres within ten miles of St.Paul’s Cathedral.”

The name “Broomfield” has its origins in theold word ”bromfeld”, which meant a field oflong grass that provided hay and grazing. Theowner of a “bromfeld” could take his surnamefrom the word, and so in 1566 JohnBromefylde, a London currier (dealer in leathergoods) sold what became the BroomfieldEstate to Geoffrey Walkeden, a skinner (dealerin furs). The Estate amounted to around 500acres, and (until the 1920s) extended to thesouth well beyond what is now the NorthCircular Road. In 1599 the Estate was boughtby Sir John Spencer. At that time, there wasprobably only a modest farmhouse (the oldestin the area?) where Broomfield House nowstands, but Sir John built high brick walls toenclose an area of about 6 acres, and startedthe major extensions which by 1624 hadmade it into the largest house in the Ward. He

called it “Brome Howse”.

Sir John was a wealthy London merchant,knighted by Queen Elizabeth I (to whom hewas well-known), and at various times LordMayor, a Sheriff and an Alderman of the Cityof London. He may well have been the modelfor the pompous character Malvolio inShakespeare’s play “Twelfth Night”! His son-in-law (William, Lord Compton) wasresponsible for the hunting interests of QueenElizabeth’s successor, King James I, and it isquite possible that the King used BromeHowse as a hunting lodge, when ridingbetween Westminster and the King’s newproperty Theobalds, at the northern end of hisroyal hunting ground, Enfield Chase.

After Sir John died in 1610 (he and his wifehave a splendid tomb and memorial in StHelen’s Church, Bishopsgate), the Estate wasacquired by his former apprentice JosephJackson. It remained in the Jackson family forthe next 200 years. Many improvements andextensions to Broomfield House were madeduring this period, its finest feature being thestaircase completed in the 1720s, withmagnificent mural paintings by the Flemishartist Gerald Lanscroon. Beyond the walledgarden, the area was entirely rural; visitorswould approach the House from the westalong a double avenue of elms, whichunfortunately succumbed to Dutch ElmDisease and were replaced by silver lime treesin 1978.

In 1772, Mary Jackson married William Tash.They had no children, so in her will Mary left“Broomfield” to her husband for his lifetime,and then to her friend Mrs Louisa Powys.Mary died in 1812 and William in 1816, so thePowys family then took over the Estate. From1838 they let Broomfield House to tenants,

the last of whom was Sir Ralph Littler: animportant figure in the history of PalmersGreen and Southgate, as he was largelyresponsible for separating the localgovernment of Southgate from that ofEdmonton in 1881.

THE NEW PUBLIC PARKSir Ralph left Broomfield in 1901, and variousparts of the Estate were sold by the Powys-Lybbe family over the next few years.Broomfield House and 54 acres of surroundingparkland were bought for £25,000 in 1903 bySouthgate Urban District Council, andBroomfield Park was formally opened to thepublic, with great ceremony, on 25th April1903.

From 1907 to 1910 the Southgate CountySchool used Broomfield House, converting thekitchens into science laboratories. It was thenused in various ways, housing the firstmaternity centre in Southgate, which openedon the first floor in 1917. In 1929 two morerooms on the first floor opened as a dentalclinic. In 1925 the House opened asBroomfield Museum and continued as such(with the exception of WW II, when it wascommandeered by the RAMC) with the healthcentre on the upper floor, and latterly a caféon the ground floor, until 1984. The Housewas listed as Grade II* in 1950; the historicwalls are also listed, and the grounds havebeen included as Grade II in the nationalRegister of Historic Parks and Gardens.

On 25th April 1984 the House was severelydamaged by a fire which probably originatedfrom a spark igniting dust in an electricalcupboard. Further fires, caused by arsonists,followed in 1993 and 1994. Many ideas forrestoring the House since then have so farproved unsuccessful, but it is hoped that new

House and Lake c.1910 Broomfield Park Elms House, north side, postcard, c.1905

Opening 1903

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proposals currently being prepared by EnfieldCouncil, in conjunction with the BroomfieldHouse Trust and the Friends of BroomfieldPark, will enable the House to be given a newlease of life.

We hope to deal in future articles with somerecent additions to the park, such as theoutdoor gym and community orchard, butapart from the House itself, there are manyinteresting historic features as you walkaround. In approximate chronological order:

The historic walls enclosing the 6 acreornamental garden are fine specimens ofancient brickwork; some parts of them maydate back to the reign of Henry VIII, otherparts dating from the 17th and 18th centuries.The summerhouse against the garden wall tothe east of Broomfield House seems also to beof early 18th century origin.

The brick archway over the main entrancegateway probably also dates from the late16th century, and was expanded in the early18th century. An interesting feature is theeleven strong iron hooks just below thecanopy, thought to have been used forhanging the venison from the (royal?) hunts.

The three lakes in front of the House dateback at least to the time of Sir John Spencer,and are shown on early maps as “fish ponds”,providing food for the House. In the early18th century, they probably became the centreof a baroque water garden; these gardenswere created in large numbers around thehouses of the gentry at that time, but few stillsurvive. From the opening of the Park in 1903,the lower lake was used for swimming andbathing, and a very active Broomfield ParkSwimming Club was formed. (It still thrives

today, though using local indoor pools!) In1912 swimming was suspended for eightyears due to pollution of the lake, and it finallyended in 1933.

The sports field is a “sunken” area at theeastern side of the Park, with sloping banks(one including a concrete terrace dating fromthe 1920s) around three sides. It wasoriginally known as Warren Field, but was dugout as a gravel pit in the 18th and 19thcenturies, partly to enable Green Lanes to beupgraded from a grass track into a roaduseable by wagons and carriages. By 1905the area was levelled and grassed (althoughduring WW I it was temporarily ploughed upand used for growing potatoes!). It is stillused for football, but used also to host cricket,netball and an ash athletics track – used bysome famous athletes, including RogerBannister, the first man to run a mile in under4 minutes.

The Long Bed is a herbaceous border runninginside the west wall of the ornamental garden,containing perennial flowering plants (whichdie down each year to ground level and growagain during the spring/summer), and alsorose beds. At nearly 200 metres, it is one ofthe longest in London.

The model boating pond is much newerthan the lakes, having been constructedshortly after the opening of the Park in 1903.It was the brainchild of Thomas Melville, aScot who was chairman of the local Council,and lived very close by; hence the pond wasfor some years referred to as “Loch Melville”!

The Bandstand was completed beside thelower lake in 1927. In the past many well-known local brass bands performed here. The

bandstand is still in use today for variousevents, and concerts take place in the summerholiday period.

The Garden of Remembrance was openedin 1929. The Council had converted an oldoutbuilding into a rifle range during WW I, andthe range was demolished to make way forthis new garden, constructed as a memorialto the Southgate citizens who gave up theirlives during the Great War. You can find muchmore about its history in an article inSeptember’s issue of this magazine, and onthe new Information Board just inside theGarden.

The Conservatory (originally opened in1934) by the upper lake has been restored togrow and display, for educational andrecreational purposes, many different plantsfrom all over the world. We plan to give moreinformation about the Conservatory in afuture article.

The Coronation Gates, along with wroughtiron ornamental fencing, were installedfronting Alderman’s Hill in 1953 tocommemorate the Coronation of Her MajestyQueen Elizabeth II and the fiftieth anniversaryof the purchase of the Park by the Council.Four medallions bear the former SouthgateBorough arms and motto “Ex GlandeQuercus” (”From the acorn, the oak”). Thereis also a plaque set into the wall near thegates, showing some of the sports activitiestaking place in the Park at that time.

So…. please visit the Park often, andenjoy both its history and the manyfacilities it now has to offer!

Broomfield House Sitting Room, 1880-1890 Interior, Littler's vestibule, 1881 War hospitals fete, 1917

Broomfield House and lake, fete, c.1910 Swimming club The frozen boating lake in Winter


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Baskervilles Tea Shop Blog

1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a 20cm squarecake tin with baking parchment. Whizz the ginger biscuitsin the food processor. Melt the butter in a saucepan andadd the syrup then add to the ginger biscuits and put inthe pistachio and almond nuts, cocoa powder andsultanas. Scrape into the tin and press down evenly andleave in the fridge until cool.

2. Melt the chocolate and cool until spreadable. Spread halfthe mixture over the top, leave to harden the spread theremainder over the top. Smooth with a palate knife, andallow to harden. Cut into squares to serve.

Ingredients:• Butter 200g• Golden Syrup 140g• Whole blanched pistachios

90g• Whole blanched almonds 90g• Ginger biscuits 10g• Cocoa powder 70g• Sultanas 80g• Dark or milk chocolate broken

320g.

Chocolate tiffinThis is one of my favourite recipes. I got it from my oldest friend’s mother, Gill Gibb. It has been in her family for generations and is so deliciousI had to make it and sell it in the Tea Shop. I am sure you will love it too. The combinations of flavours and textures is amazing with the smoothchocolate mixed with the tang of ginger and the crunch of the pistachio nuts. It is pretty straightforward to make, with no baking required. Ifyou prefer a little less crunch whizz the pistachio nuts in a food processor before adding. I prefer the richer dark chocolate that goes with theginger flavour, however it works well with milk chocolate or a mixture of the two.

Tiffin is an English slang term of second breakfast or lunch, sometimes applied to any light meal. The word originated when Indian customsuperseded the British practice of an afternoon tea, leading to a new word for the afternoon meal. It is derived from the obsolete English slangtiffing, for "taking a little drink or sip". In Mumbai, the word is use for a packed lunch of some sort, in particular to light lunches prepared forworking men after they have left for work. It is often forwarded to them by tiffin wallahs, who send thousands of tiffin-boxes to their destinationsby train. It’s an amazing sight!

by Julie Perryman

Keftedes (Meat Balls)

Savour the Season

These meatballs are served as a main course inCyprus and Greece with salad, chips or as aquick snack on their own or for parties and withthe traditional meze. Easy and quick to make,and kids always love them.

I first tried these at my father in law’s Greekrestaurant and I loved them from the start, tastyand moreish, I could never have just one. On aholiday in Cyprus I was taught how to makethem, I watched how they expertly rolled theminto the perfect shape and size in seconds andrealised I should go much heavier on theseasoning than any book had ever suggested.Once I saw them made first hand that was it, Iwas hooked and now my own children lovethem. Whenever I make Keftedes they never lastvery long before the plate is empty and I need tocook another batch. Hot from the fryer and witha quick squeeze of fresh lemon I can assure you

they are one of the easiest party foods enjoyedby adults and children alike. Perfect for the partyseasons coming up over the next few months,whenever there is a big Cypriot celebration orfamily event you can almost guarantee therewill be a vast tray filled with these wonderfultasty bites.

Ingredients• 600g ground pork mincemeat • 1 large onion (finely chopped)• 1 medium grated potato (squeeze out any

excess liquid) • 150g fresh parsley (finely chopped)• 1 cup of breadcrumbs • 1 egg • 1 tbsp dried mint• 1 tbsp salt and freshly milled pepper to taste • Corn oil or Vegetable oil for frying

PreparationPlace all the ingredients in a large bowl and mixthoroughly.

Once ready to cook add about 1 inch of the oilto a hard-base frying pan and heat.

Take small amounts of the mincemeat mix andform small balls of about 11/2 inches diameterand add to the frying pan. Do this in batches of4 or 5 balls at a time. Fry them for a few minuteson one side and roll the balls over and fry theother side.

Remove when browned all over and add tokitchen paper covered bowl to soak up theexcess oil.

Serve as part of a meze or for a quick snack.Squeeze over with a fresh lemon just beforeserving.

Makes about 20 - 30 meatballs

by DianeBaskervilles Tea Shop, 66 Alderman's Hill, N13 4PP 020 8351 [email protected] www.baskervillesteashop.co.ukMon-Sat 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Do you have a family recipe to share? Please contact us at [email protected]


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by Kiri from Fabulous Hair Company

Fabulous Hair Company382 Green Lanes, N13 5PD Tel:020 8886 7070

Winter Hair

The problem in winter months is your hair iswhipped into tangles by the strong wind andthen you have the constant change oftemperature going from a hot indoorenvironment to the sudden cold of theoutdoors. All of these factors leave your hairfeeling dry, brittle, lifeless and dull so youshampoo and condition your hair more oftenthan usual to try and fix the problem, thisremoves moisture and just makes the matterworse. Change your haircare as the weatherchanges. There are plenty of shampoos,conditioners and treatments that help yourhair be strong and healthy during winter. Askyour hairdresser for their productrecommendation and advice. Look forshampoos and conditioners that aim toprotect and heal your hair, making sure theyare slightly more moisturizing than what youuse normally, but still good for your hair type.Also, it may be a good idea to try amoisturising hair treatment once or twice afortnight to help repair the effects of winter.Wrap your hair in a silk scarf. Silk is awonderful material, not only will it protect

your hair from the environment, but it alsohelps to keep all the natural oils in your hair.Try not to wash your hair every day because itstrips away the natural oils produced by yourscalp, which would help to keep your scalpand hair healthy. If you experience breakage in one or twospecific areas of your hair, it might havenothing to do with how you care for it, butwhat you wear on it. Wool hats and scarvescan rub against and pull on delicate afro-Caribbean hair, breaking it off at the nape ofyour neck (where the scarf might sit) or at thecrown of your head. You need a hat and scarfif you live in a snowy climate, but the trick iswearing them the right way to avoid damage.Try sewing a satin or silk lining inside yourwool cap. If you're not crafty enough to dothis, ask a friend or family member who is.Before wrapping that wool scarf around yourneck, make sure your hair is out of the way,either through a protective style or alreadysecured beneath your properly lined hat.Use less heat - Indoor heating is going tosuck some of the moisture from your hair.Don't help it along with flat irons, blow dryers

and curling irons. Use iso-therm titanium orceramic hair tools: Heat-styling tools withiso-therm or ceramic plates work to penetratethe hair shaft more evenly and quickly so thatyou don't have to expose your hair tounnecessary heat. Always use thermalprotection sprays before using any hot stylingtools. I always recommend Paul Mitchell HotOff The Press, one of our salon favourites.Protective styling - While wearing protectivestyles it is always a good idea to keep hairends up and out of the way. They workespecially well in winter for protecting yourhair from harsh weather. Snow, sleet and heatwon't be able to damage your hair as muchwhen you keep it styled in buns, topknots,braids, twists and French rolls.Don't go out with wet hair, your dampstrands could possibly freeze outdoors andlead to breakage. So if you like to shower inthe morning and head out with a damp head,you might want to reconsider. This is especiallytrue for hair extensions. Great hair during winter is not all about usingthe right products. A balanced diet can makea big difference. As the old adage says you are

what you eat, so eat lots of green vegetablesand fresh fruit, particularly pear, avocado andmangoes. It's also important to drink enoughwater to keep your skin and hair hydratedfrom within. A multivitamin containing A, B, Cand E. Vitamins will help strengthen your hair.Oily fish, like sardines, fresh tuna, salmon andmackerel are excellent sources of essentialomega 3 fatty acids. Vitamin B12 and iron arealso another source of nourishment for yourhair.

If you have any questions that need answeringquickly, please email me [email protected] and I’ll getback to you soon as I can. View my previousarticles on our web site www.fabuloushaircompany.com. If you enjoyed my articlelet us know, like us on Facebook and we’llenter you in our monthly competition for achance of winning one of ten Paul Mitchell in-salon Awapuhi Wild Ginger Keratin treatmentsworth £25. Just go to our website,www.fabuloushair company.com and clickthe Facebook icon to like.

Alexia says… Make the most Bonfire Night 2014

How can you make this 5th November gowith a bang? Easy, with a great view, somehome-cooked food and reminders of how to staysafe during the night.

Bonfire partiesStay close by and visit The Walker Cricket GroundGrand Fireworks Event. Sponsored by AnthonyWebb Estate Agents.

1000’s of locals can be found at one of the best-loved fireworks displays in North London. Visitorsare treated to a wide range of food and drinkstalls alongside funfair rides and entertainmentfor the whole family.

The Walker Cricket Ground, Waterfall Road,Southgate, N14 7JZ Saturday 8th Nov Gates openfrom 5pm Display at 8pm.

Or venture into London for Thames BonfireNight Cruise 2014, is there a better view than

seeing fireworks above London’s River Thames?The boat set sails alongside Westminster Abbey– the building that was very nearly destroyed byGuy Fawkes himself – and heads towardBattersea Park where it moors for you toexperience the fireworks from the park. On-board guests will enjoy a selection of food andhave access to a fully stocked bar. WestminsterPier, Sat 8th November, £45 per adult, £25 perchild.

For foodie fansWhether you are outside enjoying the fireworksor watching from the comfort of your living room,then good warm food is a must. With leftoverpumpkins from Halloween, pumpkin soup is amust to warm up those cockles before venturingout. Then, for a little bit of sweetening up afterthe soup, Sticky Toffee Apples will be just thething.

by Alexia Charalambous

Remember, remember the 5th of November. It’s that time again where we celebrate Bonfire Night,even if it happens to be peering out of the curtains and saying ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’.

Alexia says is a lifestyle blog for women. Please visit www.alexiasays.co.uk for more information.@alexiasayslove email:[email protected]

Hello and welcome back. What a lovely mild autumn we have had so far, but as we all know cold, harsh weather is never far away. For this reasonI am going to revisit an article I wrote this time last year about the adverse effect of a sudden change of climate on your hair and what we can doto protect your hair. I have also added some tips on looking after hair extensions and afro-Caribbean hair.

Reminders for a Safe andHappy Bonfire NightThe Firework Code

• Stand well back• Keep pets indoors• Keep fireworks in a closed box• Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114• Light at arm's length, using a taper• Follow the instructions on each

firework• Never give sparklers to a child under

five• Don't drink alcohol if setting off

fireworks• Always supervise children around

fireworks• Never put fireworks in your pocket or

throw them• Never go near a firework that has

been lit - even if it hasn't gone off itcould still explode

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The days are long gone when IHT couldreasonably be regarded as a tax only for the verywealthy. Many of us still think that we are unlikelyto be affected by it, but many of us would bewrong. The IHT threshold – officially known as the‘nil rate band’ – currently stands at £325,000.Consider what your house is worth today. Formany people, this alone is enough to exceed thethreshold.

Married couples and civil partners can pass assetsto each other without paying IHT, while they arealive or on their death. Since October 2007married couples can now transfer any unusedportion of their nil rate band to the survivingspouse when they die. So it’s now possible for thesurviving spouse or partner to leave assets of upto £650,000 before IHT becomes payable. (It’simportant to remember that the full nil rate bandof £650,000 is not available to unmarriedcouples.)

Thankfully, there are a number of things you cando to reduce any liability. A good place to start iswith your Will. Everyone should consider having aWill and, just as important, one that is IHT-efficient. If you don’t, or if there are mistakes inthe drafting, the laws of intestacy may distributeyour assets in ways that you never intended, oryour estate may be taxed in ways that couldotherwise have been avoided. It’s estimated thatUK taxpayers waste £530m a year in IHTpayments which could have legally been avoidedby simple tax-planning measures when drawingup a Will. (www.unbiased.co.uk – TaxActionResearch, February 2014).

If you own a business, your Will should cover yourbusiness assets unless you have madeappropriate succession plans with your partners.You should also review it whenever yourcircumstances change – a subsequent marriage,for example, automatically revokes a Will.

Your Will is the place to take advantage of therules on charitable legacies which came intoeffect on 6 April 2012. If you bequeath money toa charity, it will not be subject to IHT – that’s notnew. But, if you leave 10% or more of yourtaxable assets to charity, what remains attractsIHT at a reduced rate of 36%.

In fact, the lower rate of 36% could apply evenwhen less than 10% of your estate is left tocharity if, for instance, the estate includes trustassets.

The rules are somewhat complicated andtherefore it’s important to take professionaladvice.

There are other well-proven methods to reduceIHT, and one is making gifts during your lifetime.These reduce the size of your estate and thereforethe size of any IHT bill.

Some gifts depend on you surviving at leastanother seven years before they officially moveoutside your estate. There are, however, some veryuseful exceptions to this rule which mean that theassets move outside your estate, and beyond thereach of IHT, immediately.

Every tax year, for example, you can make giftstotalling £3,000. On top of that, each year youcan make small gifts of up to £250 to any personand to as many people as you like, provided youhave not made any other exempt gifts to thatperson. Investing that sum annually into a JuniorISA for a grandchild or godchild could accumulateinto a much-appreciated sum by the time theyturn 18. Potentially the most generous exemptionfor IHT purposes, however, is the one that allowsyou to make regular gifts as part of normalexpenditure from your income. These paymentsmust be part of a regular pattern and may notcome out of your capital. You must also keep

enough income to maintain your standard ofliving, so you are unable to make gifts out of yoursalary or pension if you then have to use yourcapital to maintain your standard of living. Giftsthat qualify as normal expenditure out of incomehave no specified maximum, though they will belimited automatically by the size of your surplusincome. The exemption will be claimed on yourdeath by your personal representatives. Thereforeit is important to keep accurate records of anygifts you make which will help yourrepresentatives to claim it retrospectively.

Remember that IHT is a complex area and,without professional help, it can be very easy toget things wrong.

Do you have the Will to protect your wealth fromthe ever-present threat of Inheritance Tax?

It seems like a long time since the Conservative Party said it would raise the Inheritance Tax (IHT) threshold,above which deceased estates are taxed at 40%. Since forming the coalition government they have yet to turnthose words into action and have confirmed the threshold will remain unchanged until at least 2018.

by Janan Thompson

Contact Janan on 07568 321207 oremail [email protected]

Janan Thompson Partner of St James’s Place Wealth Management, is based locally and is inviting local residents to discover the simple yet highlyeffective steps you can take to preserve and protect your wealth. Preserving and protecting your wealth surgeries are being held locally byappointment on 20th and 21st November, from 10-5pm. All surgeries last appox 40mins and are held in the strictest confidence and withoutobligation.

To receive a complimentary guide covering Wealth Management, Retirement Planning or Inheritance Tax Planning, produced bySt. James’s Place Wealth Management, contact Jan Thompson of St. James’s Place Wealth Management on 07568 321207 or

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Broomfield ParkArmistice Day service, Tuesday 11th November, 10.35 a.m. in the RemembranceGarden Broomfield conservatory plant saleSunday 30th November.Conservatory, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Tai Chi - improving your health First Lesson FREEEvery Friday 9.45am to 10.45 amStep by Step Tai Chi for any age. Gentle way to stay fit and healthy.Built your immune system, relieve stress, Improve your posture,coordination and balance.Bush Hill Park EnfieldContact: Gulay 07751 850590Facebook: taichi enfield London

Fox Lane & District Residents' Association (FLDRA)Quieter Neighbourhoods proposals.Wednesday 12th November 2014 at 8.00pmat The United Reform Church, Fox Lane, N13 Outlining the proposals and the full consultation process due to takeplace shortly. One of the Neighbourhoods proposed is that covered bythe Association (the area bounded by Green Lanes N13, Bourne HillN13, The Bourne N14, High St. N14, Cannon Hill N14 and AldermansHill N13. The FLDRA consider it important that this project be approached as aCommunity, the design of the area will need to meet the needs ofeveryone within that area. Therefore it has been decided to open themeeting to any residents living within the specific area concerned, notjust FLDRA members.

Palmers Green Christmas Lights CeremonyThursday 13th November 3.30 pmPalmers Green TriangleThe Christmas Lights will be switched on By David Burrowes.Hazelwood School Choir will sing a variety of carols & mince pies willbe handed out to the audience.

Finchley & Friern Barnet Operatic Society (FFBOS) presentsMack & Mabel, the Hollywood Musical12th - 15th November 2014The Intimate Theatre, Palmers Green, N13 4DHTicket prices: £13/14 (£10 concessions)Box Office: 0208 482 6923 www.ticketsource.co.uk/ffbosTelling the story of silent film director Mack Sennett and his discoveryof silent movie star Mabel Normand, and their tumultuous relationshipfrom silent film through to the talkies. Featuring classic songs such as"I Won't Send Roses" and "Tap Your Troubles Away".

Concert by Enfield Chamber Orchestraconducted by Martin Smith. Saturday 15th November, 7.30 pmEnfield Baptist Church,Cecil Road, Enfield EN2 6TG The programme includes Haydn's Trumpet Concerto with PeterDesmond as soloist and includes Incidental music from Mendelssohn’sMidsummer Night’s Dream and Beethoven’s 8th symphony.Admission by programme at the door: £11.00, concessions£9.00 (children under 16 free) Tel: 020 8360 4980 oremail [email protected]

Designer Craft & Art Fair –Supported by Anthony Webb Estate AgentsSunday 16th November 2014 10am – 6pmSt Monica’s Parish Centre, 6 Cannon Hill 14 7HG

Winchmore Hill Writers – next Creative Writing workshopsSunday 23 November 1.30-5.30 pmCome and meet other writers (absolute beginners welcome),develop your writing skills and be inspired at our next writingworkshop. The group is small,friendly and supportive with anexperienced tutor who is a published writer. All types of writingcovered.Cost (£25/£20) Contact Christine for more details 07905209459 or [email protected]

ST HARMONICA’S BLUES CLUBFriday November 7thStorm Warning. Original material and classics with shades of TheDoors and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. This is a very good band.

Friday November 14thThe Blues Chapter. Possibly the best young Blues Band in the capital.They play with an assurance and maturity that would grace any stageof any Blues festival anywhere in the world. Saturday November 15thBob Dylan Night. As the name suggests, a night when top localmusicians perform their takes on some of Bob's finest. Starting at8.00pm this event is one of the most popular of the year and alwaysabsolutely packed. Admission is £5.00 on the door.Friday November 21stSerious Blues. One of the most accomplished band of musiciansplaying in the UK today. Bass player Andy Hodge and drummer SamKelly provide the perfect rhythm backdrop for the awesome talent thatis Frankie Connelly on vocals and searing guitar.Friday November 28th Out To Lunch. Local hero Chris Hargrave has been on the London andwider music scene for longer than he can remember. Always popularand with a diverse set list of Blues and Rock classics as well as somemore obscure material.Friday December 5th The Low Down Dogs. The real Folk Blues from this band ofdiscerning musicians. Mad Dog Dave Barnes has earned the title of theFather of North London Blues. John Crowther adds vocals and leadguitar with Pete Abernethy and Dave Thomas on the drums and thebass guitar as well as vocals.Welcome to the best ever Scout Pantomime -Beauty & the BeastFrom 4th to 13th DecemberIntimate Theatre Palmers Green, N13 4DHChristmas wouldn't be Christmas without the annual ScoutPantomime. This is a traditional family production and is tremendousfun for your young people and adults. Loads of talented Scoutssupported by volunteer adult leaders will be performing their ownunique version of Beauty & the Beast. The added benefit is that theproceeds are ploughed directly back into local Scouting to enablemore young people experience even more adventures.Tickets for the show are now on sale from the box office number on07972 404187 or direct via the new Panto websitewww.thelondonpantomimers.org.uk

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KALEIDOSCOPEWe have rich mix of films inNovember, starting with anamazing visual treat set inRome, through a fascinatingevening with local film makerIan Emes and ending in familyfun in the Muppets.

ALL TICKETS £5www.talkies.org.uk

LOOKING FORWARDWe are now programming ourSpring season and we wouldlike you to be involved.Increasingly we are using locallinks to influence ourprogramme. Do you know localfilmmakers, actors or others inthe industry? How about puttingthem in contact with us?

Tickets available at Anthony Webb's officesBuy your tickets early before they run out!

THURS NOV 6DUGDALECENTRE,

ENFIELD 7.45

THE GREAT BEAUTYRome as you have not seen it.Dazzlingly ambitious, beautifullyfilmed, and thoroughly enthralling,The Great Beauty is a virtuosofilmmaking performance.

WED NOV 19THE FOX N13

INSIDE...IAN EMES

Ian Emes is a Bowes Parkie and anengaging raconteur whose life and arton film is a fascinating story. Preparefor a psychedelic evening!

SAT NOV 29CHRIST CHURCH, N14

FAMILY SPECIAL!!THE MUPPET

CHRISTMAS CAROLIn an amazing candle-lit setting seethis classic Dickensian Tale acted outby all your Muppetts favourites. Makethe evening even more fun comealong in Victorian dress; evening forall the family.

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Being a promoter and a songwriter gives me the opportunityto work alongside up and coming artists as well as some moreestablished acts, in varying musical styles from Pop to Reggaeto Blues and everything in-between. The most beautiful thingabout being surrounded by so many talented musicians is thatno matter how famous, experienced or new an artist is to thegame, I always find that I learn something from them. Whetherit is from their songwriting style, musical structure, the use ofmelody, a chord sequence, song arrangement or simply theraw emotion of a song, I always walk away from hearing aband or artist with a feeling of creativity and inspiration. The songwriting team of Sky Wood and Jaime Blake is onethat creates music which leaves me feeling more than inspired,I am literally in awe of them. Sky and Jaime, alongside highly experienced musicians NoelMartin, Niol Sweeny and Domino Giannetta, make up theband rumHoney, who's musical journey has seen themperform thousands of shows to fans up and down the countryand across most of Europe. The rumHoney story started when a 2 week tour in Italy endedup turning into 100 shows and a 4 month stay, which helpedthem form their own sound and energy on stage, and gavethem the hunger to record their own music. rumHoney are amazing live, they bounce off each othercreatively and you can see they enjoy every second of sharinga stage together; there is always buzz in the audience, whoseem to know they are witnessing some of the most talented

musicians, creating something very special. However, one ofthe hardest things for any band to achieve, is to capture theirlive sound and energy and transport that onto a record. Everyone in a crowd has a good time when the music is loud;the energy is raw and the beer is flowing, but when you put ona CD, music is all of a sudden very naked and exposed, and thefear for any musician is that the transition from the stage to thestudio doesn't pay off. To be honest, this was never in doubtwith rumHoney; they are experienced enough, tight enough asa band, and creative enough as a unit to have passed thisdifficult test with ease on their latest offering 'Home Again'.A two week recording session in Turin was all it took to laydown this 4 track EP, which sits comfortably between themusical stylings of The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, TheSmall Faces and Aerosmith.It kicks off masterfully with the title track 'Home Again' whichbuilds to a chorus which could easily be a summer classic. Tracktwo is the aptly titled 'Bitter Love', which sees Sky Wood tellthe tale of a free spirited woman, whose affection he can'tquite win. His delivery and lyrics makes you feel his pain, butalso makes you want to meet the girl yourself! - 'She holds myhand tight, then she changes her mind, she doesn't knowwhere to look, but she knows what to find'. The third song is my favourite on the EP; 'Wildest Dreams,'which is where you can really hear the bands mastery; apunchy bass line from Domino Giannetta, great interlockingguitar work from Noel Martin and Jaime Blake, who also shares

backing vocal duties with the ever reliable Niol Sweeney, whofrom behind the kit lays the beat for a powerhouse lead vocalby Sky Wood.The final song on the EP is a stripped back acoustic song,which fans will recognise from their live shows, 'Only AsGood As The Last Kiss' which shows that they don't need tobe all out Rock 'n' Roll to create an anthem, they show a softerside to their songwriting with great harmonies and backingvocals throughout, which feels like a modern version of 'WildHorses,' The Rolling Stones Classic.All in all, this EP captures what rumHoney is all about. You canhear that they have worked tirelessly over the years to createa sound that is very honest, very positive and full of energy.The rumHoney boys tell me that 2015 will see work start on afull album, as well as more touring and gigging. If you get thechance to see them live, go, you won't regret it. Songwriting isa difficult skill, and these guys make it sound easy.

Lester Clayton is a Palmers Green based songwriter who has supported Ed Sheeran, Just Jack, Lemar and PeteDoherty amongst others, and runs various music nights across London which support the development of local originalmusic at the grass roots level. Stay up to date with Lester on www.LesterClayton.co.uk and on Twitter@LesterClayton for information about live shows and news.

Music ReviewLester Clayton presents... rumHoney

Keep up to date with live shows and news from rumHoney on www.Facebook.com/rumHoney Listen to 'Home Again' on rumHoney's Soundcloud - www.soundcloud.com/rumhoney

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Palmers Green Talesby Jenny Bourke

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I hope you enjoyed our interview with Diane about how she set up and runsBaskerville’s Tea Shop. John Sollis, who both films and edits our interviewsfound some lovely music to go with it, just right to put us in the mood fora cup of tea. I am hoping to carry out an interview with one of our olderresidents this month, she has lived and taught in the area for severaldecades so we shall see what she is able to tell us. I am keeping my fingerscrossed for some old photos as well.

I was speaking to Sharon Crowe and Colin Hook who run St Monica’s ParishCentre on Cannon Hill. They both love music and have set up 'UnpluggedSundays' at St Monica’s where they will invite some of their favourite localmusicians to play in the intimate atmosphere of their welcoming bar. Therewill be a variety of styles of music from Irish, to Folk, to Blues to Rock. Thismonth acts feature

• 9 November 8pm, Chris and EdBlues and Rock and Roll, let your hair down and enjoy.

• 23 November 8pm, Haunting ADJohn is an exceptional guitarist with a wide range of musical stylesand Caroline sings from a huge songbook, don't miss this.

• 30th November 8pm, Dave BarnesWonderful guitar player and blues singer with a dreamy voice, enjoy.

Please come along and enjoy the chilled vibe.

rumHoney


A Guide to Downsizingby local resident Liz Storey

Property Matters

First we thought about where we might live. The countryor sea side may work for some but as we get older ourfriends and family are important to us and although youhope they will all regularly visit you, realistically if youare too far away it may only be a couple of times a year.We stayed local.

Next we thought about how big a property we needed.I like a garden so that was a must but no more than a 2bedroom property. If our visitors cannot fit in our sparebedroom there are lots of B&Bs that can accommodatethem and they can still spend all day with us. This way wesaved about £50,000 on each extra room we didn't buy,enough if necessary to chip in on the cost of alternativeaccommodation for a visitor.

Now the hard part, getting rid of all the excess furniturebooks etc.

We started about one year before our move so we tookit leisurely.

1) We decide what furniture we wanted to take with usthen we tried selling the rest on ebay (you can ask afriend or grandchild to help). Remember furniture doesnot have provenance, it may have lots of great memories

associated with it but that does not increase its worth.We found, think of a value and halve it!2) We asked family and friends if they wanted anything.Do not take it personally if they say no and that includesyour own children. It may have cost us the earth but theystill did not want it, even for free.3) What was left we gave to the Council, which they giveto council tenants and we put items on freecycle onlinewhere people collected it for free.4) Beds; The perfect time to get a new one and they areavailable with great storage. Our spare bed lifts up withmassive storage as well as 4 draws in the base.5) Books; I like a book but no one wants them. Thepaperbacks went to charity and we reduce our books tojust about 100. Then we bought an IKEA full height bookcases which we added to until one alcove housed themall6) Jewellery; I had several pieces of jewellery I did notwear so I offered them to my children and to my surprisethey didn't want much so I gathered them up and tookthem to a local jeweller he gave me just gold weightenough to purchase a lovely pair of earrings which I wear

all the time.7) Clothes; At last a good reason to take lots to charityand strangely I don’t miss them.8) Photos; I had 26 albums of loose pictures. I started bythrowing away the bad pictures. Then using Photobox, Iuploaded all the very old family tree photos into oneprinted album for the grandchildren. Now I am slowly,one year later still putting other albums together... it’s ahobby.9) If your husband has endless ‘Just in case bits’ get ashed and ask him not to extend beyond it.10) We threw away old sheets, towels, spare duvets etcand bought just 2 new sets when we moved in.11) The local primary school took our excess pottedplants for their nature garden (Hazelwood School)12) Finally, for everything else we rented short termstorage (a garage we fitted out with open shelves) thenspent 6 months wittering it down after we had moved in.We never looked back; we love our new 2 bedroomhome. From the sale we helped our children and nowspend lots of time travelling.

I lived with my husband in a 6 bed house which, after my children flew the nest, became a drain on our time and moneyto keep clean, heat and maintain. The obvious answer was to downsize but the thought of it horrified us. Not to be putoff we managed it and this is how.

Palmers Green & Southgate LIFEmagazine helps to revive the

Friends of HazelwoodRecreation Ground

We were pleased to receive the e-mail below fromEnfield Council following an article in our Septembermagazine regarding the Friends of Hazelwood Rec.Following a request for volunteers it appears thefuture of the park looks rosier. Thanks to all those thatcontacted Caroline.

Dear Ellie

I work for Enfield Council and part of my role is to work withthe Friends of Parks Groups in the borough. I would like tothank you for the recent article in your magazine concerningthe Friends of Hazelwood Recreation Ground.

Following this piece Caroline was contacted by some interestedresidents and we have now had a brief meeting with a numberof interested members of the public wishing to meet again andre-start the group. The future of the group now looks brighter.

Thank You.

Graham DealPublic Realm Improvement OfficerRegeneration & EnvironmentPublic RealmEnfield Council

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2. Look around your home, room by room,with a fairly critical eye (in truth thosethat enter over the seasonal holidays willbe casting theirs on it!) and make a list ofchanges you would like to achieve.

3. Make a simple but ruthless list of items ineach room under the following headings:Keep; Throw; Alter/Restore; Clean;Needed.

4. Tidy main walkways and entrances.5. Is the carpet worn or grubby in these

areas? Have it cleaned or replace.

6. Walls been knocked one too many times?Refresh with a lick of paint or wallpaper.

7. Concentrate on living and dining areas -rooms where most of your relaxing andentertaining takes place and thus with thegreatest impact. Sofa lumpy, saggy ortired? Simply restuffing the cushions orreupholstering could solve this problem.Are the curtains or blinds a little grubbyor tired? These could be professionally drycleaned and re-hung. If the curtains areworn down the leading edges they couldbe remodelled using a contrast fabricborder.

8. Give sofa a new lease of life by treating itto some gorgeous scatter cushions.

Visually these give great impact forcomparatively little outlay.

9. Check lighting - this can make all thedifference. Have you replaced that blownbulb yet? Is the lighting too bright makingit feel cold and clinical? Add a dimmerswitch or a few side lamps for a warmercosy feel.

10. Are your guests staying a night or two? Ifso how is the spare room looking? Do youhave anything at the window? If you arenot wishing for them to be up with thelark you may like to consider a blackoutblind or curtains at the window for theircomfort.

Take on board this advice and not only will Granny be cosy, you too will be more relaxed and comfy in your own home.If you would like help to achieve this, we would be delighted to pop over and advise, design, manufacture and install any form of furnishing

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by Maggie Blanks

Pancreatic Cancer Research FundReg. Charity No. 1103253 www.pcrf.org.uk

What do Patrick Swayze, Luciano Pavarotti and JoanCrawford have in common? They all died of pancreaticcancer. Many people have never heard of pancreatic cancerand the shocking statistics relating to it:

✔ lowest survival rate of all cancers. Only 3% ofpatients survive beyond 5 years

✔ this rate has barely changed in forty years✔ average survival time from diagnosis to death is

six months✔ the 5th commonest cause of cancer related

death in the UKDespite this, pancreatic cancer receives only 1% of thecombined national spend on cancer research. It wasdiscovering this after the death of her husband Alan aged56 that spurred Maggie Blanks from North London to setup the charity Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund to raisenew funds for more research. Says Maggie, “Investment inresearch for other types of cancer has resulted in improvedsurvival – in some cases, very significant improvement. Iwas outraged at how neglected pancreatic cancer hadbeen in terms of research and was determined that Alan’sdeath would lead to some kind of change.”

Pancreatic cancer can be difficult to diagnose as there aregenerally no symptoms in the early stages and assymptoms do develop they can be vague and non-specific,for example digestive discomfort, back pain or unexplainedweight loss. These can be indications of many other, lessserious problems so by the time pancreatic cancer is

diagnosed the disease is often at an advanced stage andtoo late for surgery – currently the only potentially curativetreatment option. The focus for the charity’s research is ondeveloping an early diagnostic test and more effectivetreatment options. “Recent developments in technologyand in the understanding of the biology of cancer areincreasing the potential for progress in this area, saysMaggie Blanks, “but high quality cancer research is anexpensive business, so we are grateful for any support.”Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund is the only nationalcharity dedicated exclusively to funding research intopancreatic cancer and has so far funded twenty sevenprojects in research institutions around the UK worth some£4 million. Every penny of this has come from the charity’ssupporters and public donations.November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month andanyone can help spread the word by taking part in thecharity’s Bake & Share campaign. A Bake & Share event isa great idea for Awareness Month. It can be organising asimple coffee morning or tea party with friends, sellingcakes at a workplace or something on a grander scale.There is a support pack of materials that people can signup for via the website or by calling the charity on 020 83601119. Says Maggie,“Fundraisers involving cake always prove popular andsuccessful. You can enjoy them knowing that at the sametime you’re helping to fund pioneering research to defeatthe deadliest cancer.”

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Your Legal Questions Answered by Fariz Uvais

I am intending to buy a property with a friend as tenants incommon. My friend will live in this property but needs myfinancial help to purchase it. For me it is purely an investment. Iwill only see a return on my investment at some future point whenthe property is sold; I wish to own a share larger than the actualfinancial contribution I make so as to make up for the fact thatmy friend will be living in the property. Is it possible that thedeclaration of trust we draw up can state this, or would it only bepossible to compose a declaration of trust that accuratelyrepresents the actual contributions each of us make towards thepurchase price?

Whilst it is possible to have the declaration of trust drawn up toreflect any arrangement agreed between your friend and you, it isvery important to ensure that future issues, such as contributionstowards any mortgage payments and payments to cover the upkeepof the property are considered and appropriately dealt with in thetrust documents. Other potential changes in circumstances should

also be taken into consideration. For example, if your friend wereto marry and to make the property their matrimonial home, thiswould also potentially create an issue.

Most people tend to focus only on the issues that are of immediateconcern and to overlook other potential issues that invariably ariseover the lifetime of a long-term investment.

There are other options for dealing with these types of investments.It may be more appropriate to enter into a loan agreement topartially fund the purchase price and to take a charge against theproperty as security. This would also enable you to charge intereston the loan which may be paid off when the property is sold.

In any event, you should discuss all available options with a legaladvisor who would be able to run through all the potential risksand benefits of the different options, so that you may choose onethat is suitable to your specific circumstances.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article should not be construed as legal advice and the information is offered for information purposes only.You should always seek advice from an appropriately qualified solicitor on any specific legal enquiry.

Fariz Uvais is a consultant in the law firm Harper & Odell. Write in and ask your legalquestions. Fariz will try and answer your questions in Palmers Green LIFE each month. Sendyour questions to Harper & Odell, 61-63 St John Street, London EC1M 4AN or by email [email protected].

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Creative Exchange News

If you missed London Design Week, then you can feed yourcraving for unique and innovative design by heading over toSt Monica’s Parish Centre on Sunday 16th November whereyou will find a feast of creative talent under one roof. Kickstart your festive shopping and meet designers and artistssuch as caricaturist Stephen Mansfield who created puppetsfor 1980’s Spitting Image TV show and a host of othersworking in ceramics, glass, textiles and wood, jewellery,paintings and prints. There are some great gifts for men too!It’s only one day – so don’t miss it!

Previews until 17th November at Anthony Webb’s offices: 92 Aldermans Hill N13 4PP & 348 Green Lanes N13 5TJTo see who’s exhibiting at the fair: www.openstudios.uk.com

NEXT NETWORK TALK Social Media for Creative Businesses with Rochelle DancelFind social media overwhelming? Don't know where to start? Wonder what's the point?

This talk will help you identify the right platform for you to promote your work – looking at the merits ofFacebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Rochelle Dancel is a brand strategist specialising in contentand social media strategies for audience development. She delivers social media workshops to manyorganisations including the National Trust, MTV Networks, the Notting Hill House Group and Goldsmiths.

Wednesday 26th November from 7.00pm to 9.30pm at Baskervilles Tea Shop, 66 Aldermans Hill N13 4PP

Price £10, (£5 CE members) plus booking fee. To book https://v1.bookwhen.com/creativeexchange

Visit the exhibition at Anthony Webb’s office: 348 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5TJ

(corner of Hazelwood Lane)

I’m a graphic designer/illustrator with more than 40 years experience working formany of the best-known and largest design agencies in London. I’m now makingmore time to pursue my ambition of becoming a “real artist”, which is somethingI’ve always had a yearning for.

I joined Creative Exchange in 2013 after reading an article looking for creativepeople in the local area. This year I got involved in the Open Studio weekend,exhibiting my work at the Heritage Coffee and Tea Company in Southgate. I hada really good response, selling a number of works and receiving furthercommissions.

I have a range of styles from still life and landscapes through to portraits,abstracts and montage in mixed mediums but mainly watercolours andpastels/coloured pencils. I still haven’t worked out which is my preference – youcan have a bit more fun with watercolours, but pastels are more forgiving.

I have exhibited regularly both locally and further afield over the past 20 years.All work is for sale and I’m also available for commissions. For further informationplease contact me by email: [email protected]

Please mention this article when contacting Martin.

This month’s artist: MARTIN PAYNE

Wednesday 19th November – Tuesday 16th DecemberMonday– Friday: 9am – 7pm, Saturday: 9.30am – 5pm

Designer Craft & Art Fair – Showcasing 28 CreativesSunday 16 November 2014 – 10am to 6pm St Monica’s Parish Centre, 6 Cannon Hill N14 7HG

Digital painting Hand made glass

Saxophone in watercolour

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Palmers Green & Southgate LIFE Nov 2014