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Message in a bottle HGS U3A news

Steeplejacks working on the architect Edwin Lutyens and Open Day for the new HGS U3A, the session new members
spire of St Jude’s in August his manager Albert Thomas) a first for the new group, was enrolled and members collected
made a surprising discovery: and photographs of the held on September 5 at Alyth their handbooks, which is the
a ‘time capsule’ which commencement (on 9 Gardens, and got off to a first edition for HGS U3A.
had been concealed in October 1909) and resounding start. The main The new U3A is striving to
the finial ball which completion of the work synagogue hall was full and meet the needs of the local
held the (recently (showing the foreman there were many prospective community and making many
flown) weathercock. standing on top of a new members, as well as those alliances with local venues and
At first it was dormer window over- who had already joined. Some organisations. It is using the
assumed this would be looking Central Square). had brought their smartphones, Free Church and its hall,
the “sealed copper Along with these tablets and laptops to use whilst Fellowship House, Golders
cylinder” containing a were two pictures of the the use of the website was being Green library, Alyth Gardens in
‘Message to the Future’ first vicar, The Reverend illustrated. David Powers, our Temple Fortune and the
written on vellum by Basil Bourchier, torn brilliant webmaster, explained Michael Sobell Centre.
Suburb founder Henrietta from a parish magazine to the audience how to use and The website is constantly
Barnett’s husband Samuel, and church Yearbook. navigate the website. There has being updated and new courses
and placed in the “pummel It is hoped that all the items been a great response from are being added all the time.
of the spire” on its completion will eventually be displayed in members commending the site Some groups have a few spaces
in 1913. It turned out to be a the church; in the meantime for its appearance, navigation available; others are newly
more unofficial record. they can all be seen on the and modernity; all thanks to formed. There are around 60
Inside what is presumably parish website – just visit www. him for his splendid work. groups with a wide variety of
a whisky bottle, marked ‘Ye stjudeonthehill.org. Maybe a The rest of the afternoon topics ranging from history,
Olde Bell Pall Mall’, the builders new capsule will be placed in was spent with the chair, Jack literature and languages to
who worked on the spire had the spire on the completion of Berkovi, explaining about the music, art, crafts and outdoor
commemorated their work the present work! new courses that are evolving, activities.
with some notes, cards (of REV ALAN WALKER some of which were so recently So, for the latest updates,
added that there had not been please check out the website
time to include them in the regularly at https://hgsu3a.uk.
new handbook. At the end of DAPHNE BERKOVI MICHAEL JACOBS

Become part of

TfL electric taxi proposal will damage the community

trade in Market Place Become part of the Suburb Community and
join the Association. It’s a friendly group of
1,800 households in which you can either
Traders in Hampstead Garden Many residents and traders are play an active role preserving the Suburb or
Suburb are furious with Transport wholly opposed to ordinary just support it with a small subscription of
for London who, with little more parking spaces being taken away in GARY SHAW just £15 per household per year. Complete
and return the form below, join online, or
than a day’s notice, issued parking favour of electric taxi usage and download a standing order form from hgs.
suspensions throughout the centre there will be many objections. org.uk/ra/joinnow.html. Alternatively, if you
of the Market Place at the end of We are concerned that TfL spent own a smart phone, scan the QR code.
September. The suspensions were public money and caused so much
in connection with a planning disruption without knowing MEMBERSHIP FORM
application that TfL has submitted whether their application would one subscription covers everyone at the address
to London Borough of Barnet. be approved. It is also particularly I would like to join the HGS Residents Association.
TfL’s proposal is for taxi bays unsatisfactory that the south side PLEASE USE CAPITALS THROUGHOUT
and electric charging points to disabled bay has been unusable
take the place of two parking throughout the time TfL have Name
spaces in Market Place, one been carrying out this work.” Address
outside Medivet and the other If the proposal gains consent Place which already adequately little used electric taxi bays. Postcode
on the north side near the the two spaces in question will serves the needs of those few This scheme appears to be part of Email
corner of Ossulton Way. be dedicated to black taxi use visitors who need a taxi.” a London-wide project but it is (Giving your Email address helps us keep in touch and reduce costs )
Gary Shaw, chairman of the only. RA Chairman David Lewis Jitendra Dave who runs the taking little account of local
RA’s Roads & Traffic Committee said, “There is almost no Market Place post office said circumstances and it’s likely to Phone

said, “Even though the application demand for black cabs in the “With only around a dozen be highly damaging to trade.” Subscription amount: £ (Suggested minimum payment £15)
would not be considered by Barnet Market Place. Most customers spaces on each side of the road The RA lodged a strong
Council for several weeks, TfL are locals who walk or drive to we can ill afford the loss of well objection to the proposals prior Fellowship donation: £ (To support Fellowship, a Suburb charity,
suspended parking for a couple of the shops. There is a mini cab used general parking places in to the closing date of October 5. in its work for Suburb senior citizens)
SN132 order, PayPal or credit card via
weeks to install the infrastructure. office in the heart of the Market favour of what are certain to be GARY SHAW Total: £ (Total amount for cheque, standing
www.hgs.org.uk.
Christmas at Suburb wildlife Standing order is best –stays unchanged unless you alter/cancel it !

St Jude’s BANK STANDING ORDER FORM To the Manager:
Bank Name
Bank Address
Sunday December 17
6pm Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Post Code
followed by mulled wine and mince pies Sort Code Account No
Chrismas Eve Sunday December 24 Account Name
11.30pm MIDNIGHT MASS (If different to name above)
Please pay the ‘Total’ amount entered above now and then annually
Chrismas Day Monday December 25 on 1st February until further notice to:
8am Dawn Mass
10.30am Parish Celebration The Hampstead Garden Suburb Residents Association.
Account number: 91605747, Sort Code: 40-03-11
followed by seasonal at HSBC, 40 Temple Fortune Parade, London NW11 0QU
refreshments
Quoting Reference (leave blank, RA to complete)
All Welcome Signed Date

SAINT JUDE-ON-THE-HILL • THE PARISH CHURCH OF HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB Suburb resident Gary Shaw managed to capture this stunning picture of a Burnet Please return this form with the bank standing order section
www.stjudeonthehill.com moth he spotted by Heathgate. If you have any wonderful wildlife pictures taken on completed or your cheque made payable to HGS Residents
the Suburb that you’d like to share, please email a high resolution copy of it to
rapublications@hgs.org.uk. Association to: HGSRA, 40 TEMPLE FORTUNE LANE, NW11 7UE
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