Great Hampstead Bark Off 2023

Sunday 16 July will be the Great Hampstead Bark Off.

This event, run by the charity All Dogs Matter, will take place from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm on Sunday 16 July at the Parliament Hill Cricket Pitch at Hampstead Heath.

Dogs will be judged in several categories with celebrity judges. There will also be several stalls. All proceeds will go to the work of All Dogs Matter

Note that if the weather is too hot the event will be deferred.

All Dogs Matter is a dog rescue and rehoming charity working in and around London. They also rehome dogs in need from overseas. They commit to never putting down a healthy dog.

Coronation events

There are many events occurring all over the country to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.

Of course there is the Coronation ceremony itself, with the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, and processions in the Mall and Whitehall. This can be seen live, or in the comfort of your own home.

A few events in and around Camden include (many of these will need to book tickets):

  • Street party in Chinatown
  • A celebration at the British Museum on Sunday
  • TOOCHI live at Nigerian restaurant Enish
  • Volunteer at Age UK as part of the Big Help Out
  • Street party at Steele’s Village, off Haverstock Hill
  • Screens and parties at Hampstead Parish Church
  • Belsize Village Coronation party
  • Golders Hill Picnic in the Park on Monday
  • Swing Dancing Party at the Archway Tavern on Sunday
  • Coronation Party Oakley Square
  • Coronation Lunch in Regents Park
  • Coronation Party in Gilbey’s Yard

https://coronation.gov.uk/events/

Hampstead swans: the latest installment

As you may be aware, the Camden New Journal has been following a pair of newly-mated swans at Hampstead Heath, both with sad back stories (search previous posts for more details).

Well, the story continues …

Having successfully hatched some cygnets (CNJ, 01 June 2020), “the Widow” was attacked by a dog (CNJ, 23 July 2020). She was taken to The Swan Sanctuary and treated for her wounds, and closely watched for signs of infection.

She made a good recovery, and was happily re-united with her family (CNJ, 04 August 2020) .

The City of London, who manage the Heath, have fenced off the area near where the swan was attacked, and have increased the barriers around the dog swim area.