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www.hgs.org.uk Issue 140 · Autumn 2019
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wins big for visits Northway girls just wanna
charity work, p3 gardens, p3 have fun, p5
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I am sure readers will be as relieved to ensure the survival of this on page 11 of this issue. These
as I am that, as a result of our plea paper, which is much valued by are no doubt the first of many
for volunteers to step forward to many Suburb residents. contributions they will be making
save Suburb News, we have found Marie-Christine wrote an to this paper, and I wish them as
two residents who are willing to article on Avenue House in our much enjoyment and satisfaction
take on the job as Co-editors of last issue and has contributed as I have had as Editor.
the paper. another on bilingualism in this So, from now on, please use
Marie-Christine O’Callaghan one. Shelley-Anne is responsible suburbnews@hgsra.uk for all your
along with Shelley-Anne Salisbury for the article on (and baking) future correspondence.
answered the call and are ready cakes for the Horticultural Society TERRY BROOKS
No surprises at the Trust AGM
Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust years as a member, and chairman, done in principle, the paperwork
members gathered in Henrietta of Trust Council, with particular had not been completed.
Barnett School Hall for half an reference to Nick Packard and There was a question on the
hour of chat and a drink before David Davidson. report and accounts over the Taken earlier this year, this photograph demonstrates that Sunshine Corner, the gateway to the Suburb in The Great Wall on the
the Trust Chairman, Richard His greatest regret was not cost of a dispute concerning Heath extension, has seen a great improvement since it was taken in hand by the HGS Trust. The work was done in association
Wiseman, opened the 51st Annual being able to finalise the change Waterlow Court to do with the with Stephen Crisp of SPC Design.
General Meeting on the evening of ownership of Central Square apportionment of costs on an
of September 11. before the end of his term of unadopted road. The Trust was of unanimous agreement. The should there be a successful family life. He had enjoyed his
He started the meeting by office. Although all the details trying to find a way to get a Trust needed to take advice. challenge to the Trust on the time at the Trust and wished the
thanking the Trust staff and his had been agreed, a combination binding agreement, when the A donation of £16,000 to St grounds that the management new trustees the best of luck.
fellow trustees for all their work, of bureaucratic and legal delays parties involved had a diversity Jude’s for help with the repair of was not operating in a economical, This year there were three
support and guidance over his six meant that, although the deal is of views, and there was no hope the fabric of the building was efficient and consistent manner. candidates, Brian Ingram, Maralyn
also questioned. It was pointed The meeting moved to the Roberts and Richard Townley, for
out that the funds for such election of trustees. Nick Packard two vacancies (see page 4 for the
grants were not part of the first gave the results for last year result). Each candidate was given
Scheme of Management and so when Raymond Taylor was elected three minutes to speak about
not paid by charge-payers. The with 292 votes against 130 for their candidature and up to five
financial situation of the church Brian Ingram. minutes to answer questions.
was precarious with the liabilities Michael Franklin, a retiring Brian Ingram, a Suburb
that come with the upkeep of trustee, had some words to say resident for over 40 years, was
such a large iconic building. about his time as a trustee and the most concerned about the
David Iwi had provided 170 meetings he had attended. neglect of green spaces in the
attendees with a sheet of questions He thought the staff to be terrific, Suburb and thought the Trust
and comments, titled ‘The Empire’, hard-working and talented, and should take more care of them
relating to the increase in staff the Trust was very lucky, in all, and not just its own spaces.
numbers since 2006; the effect particular, to have David Davidson. On being asked what added
of this on the management charge; He thought Nick Packard had value he would bring to the
the trustees’ lack of action; the grown into his job and it was Trust, he mentioned the role of
silence of the auditors; the refusal good that he was able to take a trustees vis-à-vis the staff, the
to have a management review; and salary cut to have a four-day problems of litigation, lessening
the consequences for the Suburb week to balance his work and (continued on page 4)
WE ALWAYS DELIVER ON
OUR PROMISES Richard Wiseman Nick Packard David Davidson Michael Franklin
For more than 40 years now, we have been serving the residents New Year’s Eve
of the Suburb and we have enjoyed every moment.
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As the longest serving agents in the area, we believe in good old- Residents are warmly invited to the Residents Association
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party in St. Jude’s from 10:45pm, followed by a fireworks
extravaganza on Central Square at midnight.
CELEBRATING
OVER
There will be a collection to help with the cost of fireworks
YEARS TRADING
Organised by the Events Committee of the Residents Association.
With thanks to St. Jude’s for hosting the event.