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Armistice Collection

at the Virtual Museum

AYA SHERMAN
With the centenary of the end period in the Suburb’s early
of the First World War rapidly history – almost unimaginable
approaching, the Virtual Museum for today’s residents.
is joining in the commemoration Please get in touch with
by introducing the Armistice Marjorie Harris (marjorieharris@
Collection, which you can access btinternet.com) if you or anyone
at www.hgsheritage.org.uk. you know has any interesting
Ready to view in the museum collections or artefacts of their
in November, the collection is a own that they would like to
window on Hampstead Garden share, or if you would be willing
Suburb 1914-18, with fascinating to join the inputting team.
pictures to illustrate this turbulent MARJORIE HARRIS

Rose Gardens volunteer – Thomas, 13, lives in Brookland Rise and is the Northway Gardens Organisation’s youngest
volunteer, and is ready to help out with jobs such as weeding, sweeping paths, pruning and watering. Just the kind of keen and
enthusiastic youngster the Rose Gardens needs. The organisation thanks their sponsors Ellis & Co and Streathers Solicitors, and
also the HGS Trust and Residents Association for their support.

(Above) Ward Garden Suburb Military Hospital Willifield Way
(Below) View from the Grounds Garden Suburb Military Hospital Willifield Way
TONY BRAND

The Milky Way, seen from Earth, a sight
less likely to be seen today than it was
The youngest ever Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Reuben Thompstone is opening... what? see page 3. fifty years ago. Find out why on page 2.

Pets Corner: Maisie, a gorgeous Pom

Following in the ‘paw steps’ of cushion, ready for the interview that she sat comfortably in the me Maisie’s registered Kennel Maisie is somewhat of a celebrity Maisie’s upbringing has been
Beau, the Sheltie, who appeared to commence. palm of my hand. I had a Club Name: ‘Truly Amazing’ – a and happily poses for everyone in the Suburb virtually from
in our last issue of Suburb News, Firstly, I asked Terry to relate couple of interviews with the name which she truly justifies! who wants to take her picture – birth, so Terry mentioned that,
we are delighted to introduce Maisie’s life story for me. She breeder who made it her So, I wanted to learn about this happens every time we go “Maisie is used to all the different
one of her girlfriends: Maisie. recounted that, “Maisie came into business to find out about my Maisie’s routine, which Terry out, especially if she is in her places we can go walking. We
When Maisie’s owner, Terry, my life nine years ago. I had two lifestyle so she could suggest disclosed is adapted to her own basket on the front of my bicycle! usually go to Bigwood or the
sent me photographs of her, she Pomeranians before her, but they the most appropriate dog from routine. “She sleeps on her bed I trained her to sit in the basket Square, but she loves travelling
looked adorable so I just could were rescues. Maisie is the first the litter.” in my room, gets up and has from day one and she loves it.” by bike to Golders Hill Park,
not refuse this opportunity to pedigree dog I have got from a Terry selected Maisie and she breakfast when I do. But before And what about Maisie’s particularly to the café, the
feature her in Pet’s Corner. So, breeder. Her mother was called was not wrong. Not only did she we go downstairs, there is a particular quirks and habits? Terry Heath and the Heath Extension,
one morning in August I went Truly Scrumptious and her father find Maisie cute and beautiful little ritual. Maisie turns on her informed me that Pomeranians where she can discover new
along to meet Maisie and Phoenix. She already had the but she also had a lovely nature. back and expects her tummy to are very fussy about where they pastures. She also enjoys going
initially, after greeting me with name Maisie when I met her, Terry disclosed that, “I can take be rubbed! do their business and it can out for lunch to the Bull & Bush
a few woofs, she soon settled and I decided to keep the name.” her anywhere because wherever She is a very social little dog sometimes take a while before and the Wells Tavern, where, of
down into her favourite chair “When I collected her from we go, she is an instant hit with and likes to eat in company so the exact spot has been identified. course, everyone makes a fuss
on her brightly coloured green the breeder, she was so small everyone” Indeed, Terry showed she waits until I sit down before Maisie is particularly comical of her.”
starting her meal. She is a little when looking for her spot as she Reflecting on this and previous
foodie and loves to eat when I performs up to twenty pirouettes interviews in Pets Corner, I find
do! So, I portion out her food so before finally squatting! it particularly heart-warming
she can have a little at both Terry added that, “Despite hearing the individual stories,
lunchtime and dinner time. That Maisie’s size – compensated by learning about the experiences
way, she doesn’t feel left out! her big personality – it doesn’t of being a pet owner and the
Initially a reluctant walker, bother her in most things, even importance that these animals
Maisie now enjoys her daily walks when approached by a German bring not only to their owners
in Bigwood and on Central Square. shepherd ten times her size, but but also to the wider community.
Fortunately, I work at home as a she doesn’t like it when someone Thank you to Terry and, of
language tutor and Maisie has steps over her when she is asleep course, dear Maisie.
adapted to my lifestyle and sits or resting.” Not exactly surprising! DAPHNE BERKOVI
in on my tutorials, often on my
students’ laps! She may very
well be the only dog in the
Suburb that is fluent in French
and Spanish!
She rarely complains about
the long hours spent in my study
and the frequent late nights at
exam time. She is the perfect
little companion and fits in well
wherever we go. She had no
problem settling into life with
Beau and his family who look
after her when I am away. She
established herself very quickly,
laying claim to his bed, leaving
him to her much smaller bed!”
I asked Terry if there was any-
thing special about Maisie, “Well

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