Barnet Borough Times Series

The Times series consists of a collection of weekly newspapers from north London, published by Newsquest. This series features the Barnet & Potters Bar Times, Borehamwood & Elstree Times, Edgware & Mill Hill Times, and the Hendon & Finchley Times. Most of these newspapers are distributed for free, with only a limited number available for purchase. As of October 2014, the combined readership of these four publications was 72,707.

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Magnolia Court care home open day at Golders Green

4 days ago | times-series.co.uk | Mike Brooke

2 1/1 A care home held an open day to show prospective residents and their families what life is really like living there. Magnolia Court opened its doors to visitors for a chance to tour the premises and meet the staff to answer questions. Home-made cakes were laid on and ‘goody’ bags handed out to visitors to take home.
Veolia Orchard tree spring planting in 8 Brent schools

5 days ago | times-series.co.uk | Mike Brooke

Lucky pupils get their own fruit tree to plant in the school grounds (Image: Veolia) Fruit tree saplings have been planted in eight school playgrounds to encourage outdoor learning and sustainable practices. The move is part of a nationwide ‘orchard’ programme with 1,500 apple and pear trees and 1,900 strawberry patches sent to 500 schools up and down the country.
Easter Wonder Hero Trail launches at London Designer Outlet

1 week ago | times-series.co.uk | holly brencher

LDO launches Wonder Hero Trail with chocolate rewards and Easter fun (Image: hackerphotography) Children can win chocolate treats as Easter approaches by completing a wonder hero trail at a major shopping centre. The London Designer Outlet (LDO) is inviting families to take part in the free 'Wonder Hero Trail' until April 21. The trail is a fun-filled experience where children can complete clues and win a chocolate reward.
Children want school street in Kilburn closed to traffic

1 week ago | times-series.co.uk | Mike Brooke

2 1/1 Children who want a street outside their school in Kilburn closed to traffic “to have more space to play” have put their ideas right to the top — to Downing Street. They spoke about their scheme to the Parliamentary Secretary at the Cabinet Office, Georgia Gould, who is also MP for Queen’s Park and Maida Vale.
Children learn about science of magic with spider eggs and vampire blood

1 week ago | times-series.co.uk | Mike Brooke

3 1/1 Mums and dads went back to the classroom to join their children and learn about “the magic of science”. Workshops are held each term at The Compton School in North Finchley to get parents involved in science education and experience the practical side of the school curriculum. The latest workshop was ‘the Science of Magic’ in which families created their own expanding ‘spider eggs’ with ‘vampire blood’.
Grandmothers share wise advice with young generation of mums

1 week ago | times-series.co.uk | Mike Brooke

4 1/1 Two grandmothers gave out ‘words of wisdom’ about mothering to young mums at a supermarket. Grandmothers Shirley Emm, who is 91, and Rosetta Silverstone at 85 wanted to meet the younger generation of mothers. The doting duo from Aarandale Manor care home in Mill Hill gave out gifts and advice outside Waitrose with Rachel Greene, the home’s activities co-ordinator.
By-election to be held after councillor steps down in mysterious circumstances

2 weeks ago | times-series.co.uk | Robert Collins

A by-election will be held after Barnet Whetstone councillor Liron Velleman resigned. Photo: LDRS Barnet Council has confirmed a by-election will be held after a councillor resigned in mysterious circumstances. Last Tuesday (April 1) Whetstone Labour councillor Liron Velleman’s party affiliation was changed to independent on the council’s website and, shortly afterwards, the party confirmed he had resigned. No further explanation has been given.
Gabby Logan chips in to help children’s hospice with Question of Sport

2 weeks ago | times-series.co.uk | Mike Brooke

2 1/1 TV presenter Gabby Logan kicked off a ‘Question of Sport’ fundraiser for Barnet’s Noah’s Ark children’s hospice with a question about Team GB’s ‘Super Saturday’ at the 2012 London Olympics. The fundraiser at the Hadley Wood Golf Course pulled in £47,000 to help keep the hospice going, with its running costs around £6million a year. Two questions were delivered online by Gabby and by former Spurs footballer and manager Tim Sherwood.
First Universal theme park in Europe to open less than two hours from London

2 weeks ago | times-series.co.uk | Poppy Huggett

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomes President of the Comcast Corporation, Mike Cavanagh, to Downing Street, London. (Image: Stefan Rousseau) The first Universal theme park in Europe is officially on its way — and it’s set to open less than two hours from London. The resort in Bedfordshire is set to open in 2031 following an agreement between Universal, the Government and the local council.
Old Oak and Park Royal heat network £38m deal gets go-ahead

2 weeks ago | times-series.co.uk | Mike Brooke

4 1/1 Heat from computer data centres will be used to keep 9,000 homes and business - as well as Central Middlesex Hospital - warm. The new low carbon district heat network has been given the green light to draw waste heat from local data centres to provide low-cost energy for the massive Old Oak and Park Royal development, as well as existing buildings like the hospital.