Remembrance Day 2023

Four red poppies in the foreground, with more popies out of focus in the background.
Image by Tim Hill from Pixabay

Remembrance Day is on 11 November. It commemorates the end of World War 1, and all other wars.

There will, of course, be the main ceremony on Whitehall on Saturday 11 November, but there will also be various ceremonies across Camden.

Camden’s programme of remembrance:

Thursday 09 November10.00 a.m. Camden & Islington wreath laying services at the war memorial and civilian memorial – St Pancras Cemetery, 278 High Road, N2 9AG
Friday 10 November10.30 a.m. Service at Whitestone Pond War Memorial – North End Road, NW3 7ET
10.30 a.m. Service at Hampstead Cemetery – Fortune Green, NW6 1DR
11.45 a.m. Laying of wreath – St Michael’s, Camden Town, NW1 9LQ
11.45 a.m. Laying of wreath – All Hallows Church, Savernake Road, NW3 2JP
12.15 p.m. Laying of wreath – Eversholt Street Memorial, NW1 1BN (St Mary the Virgin)
12.15 p.m. Laying of wreath – St Mary Magdalene, Munster Square, NW1 3PH
12.45 p.m. Laying of wreath – Chenies Street War Memorial, WC1E 7EY
Sunday 11 November10.00 a.m. Service of Remembrance – St Pancras Church, Euston Road, NW1 2BA
10.55 a.m. Act of Remembrance and Laying of Wreaths – London and North Western Railway Company War Memorial (in front of Euston Station)
12.30 p.m. Laying of wreath – POW WWII Memorial, Mornington Crescent, NW1 0JH

Camden Fringe 2023

The 17th Camden Fringe is happening right now until 27 August!

Events are happening at venues all around Camden. A random selection includes:

  • The Rose & Crown on Torriano Street
  • The Camden People’s Theatre on Hampstead Road
  • Aces and Eights on Fortess Road
  • The Cockpit Theatre on Gateforth Street
  • Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate Village

A wide range of acts are taking part, many of the venues only charge £5 entry, and most of the venues are very small and intimate.

So have a look and see if there is something interesting near you.

Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month

Stories to tell: A celebration of South Asian culture in Camden.
Find out more at LoveCamden.org

Free coming events include:

  • Kentish Town Library, 09 August 11:00 am: Indian tales, and a lotus tealight holder workshop
  • Kentish Town Library, 16 August 11:00 am: Indian tales, and a banana leaf bouquet workshop
  • Kilburn Library, 15 August 3:45 pm: Rangoli craft workshop
  • Pancras Square Library, 19 August 1:00 pm: Free basket weaving workshop

CASP AGM 2023

CAMDEN ASSOCIATION OF STREET PROPERTIES

The CASP AGM will take place on:

Monday 4th September 2023

Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, Mornington Crescent, London NW1 1BD

(6.30-9.00pm)

Closest underground stations: Mornington Crescent / Camden Town. Buses: 214, 46, 24, 88

Please note this will be an in-person meeting and will not be accessible remotely due to all Covid-19 restrictions now being lifted. Please see below for more details.

Agenda to include:

  • Election of new Committee / Association’s Annual Report
  • Camden’s Repair / Housing / Community Safety services
  • Fire Safety and LBC Street Properties

ELECTION PROCESS

The Association will be seeking election for the following positions: Chair, Vice Chairs (2), Treasurer & Committee Members. Pls see below for more details.

Camden Cllrs and Relevant Camden Council Officers have also been invited to attend the AGM.

BSL support & Refreshments will be available at the meeting (from 6.15pm)

If you require transport, childcare, interpreters, have special dietary needs, would like this information translated, or anything else to help you attend, including any questions about the election process in case you would like to stand, please contact CASP at casp.committee@yahoo.co.uk . Please also contact Camden’s TP team for more details on 0207 974-5544. The venue has disabled access.

www.camdencasp.org.uk

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.

Hampstead Summer Festival 2023

We are in the middle of the Hampstead Summer Festival 2023.

Hampstead Summer Festival

This weekend, there will be presentations of Macbeth at Keats House on Friday 23 June and Saturday 24 June (ticketed entry).

On Sunday 25 June there will be a garden party at Keats House (Free Entry).

Next weekend, Sunday 2 July, there will be the Big Fair on Heath Street, with craft and food stalls, and much more (Free Entry).

Visit the website to see the other things that are going on, such as: