Views sought from Leaseholders

Message from Councillor James Slater:

I would like to invite you to attend one of the “Listening to Leaseholders” sessions which I will be running throughout Camden this December.

I have been appointed as Cabinet Advisor for Improving Services to Camden Leaseholders this year and, as part of my report, I want to hear from leaseholders across the borough on what is going well, what could change and what needs to improve. These will guide the recommendations I make in my report to Camden Council in the spring.

I will be in attendance as well as members of Camden’s Leaseholder Services team to answer questions and hear feedback.

The sessions will be held on:

  • Thursday 7 December 2023 – 6:30pm-8pm – Swiss Cottage Library
  • Tuesday 12 December 2023 – 6:30pm-8pm – Camden Town Hall
  • Thursday 14 December 2023 – 6:30pm-8pm – The Greenwood Centre

You must RSVP to the sessions in advance by emailing me at james.slater@camden.gov.uk – please include both your home address and which session you wish to attend. Places will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

I really look forward to hearing from you at one of these sessions. Thank you very much for your support and please let me know if you have any questions.

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

Doggie Day at the Brunswick Centre

There will be a dog event at the Brunswick Centre in Bloomsbury on Saturday 02 September 2023 from 12 pm until 4:30 pm.

Entry is free.

There will be prizes and awards given, including for waggiest tail, best paw shakes, most obedient, most handsome and more.

There will also be a dog fashion show, professional dog trainers, stalls, a dog caricature artist, and much more.

‘The Big Woof’ at King’s Cross

There is a free Dog Festival being held this Saturday 26 August and Sunday 27 August at King’s Cross Coal Drops Yard.

If you want to enter your dog in any event you need to sign up first, so get busy if you haven’t already!

International Dog Day King’s Cross this August bank holiday

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.

Princes Circus works are finished

Princes Circus sits at the junction of High Holborn, Shaftesbury Avenue and New Oxford Street and is a key walking and cycling route between Covent Garden and the British Museum in Bloomsbury.

What used to be a busy traffic junction has been improved to a more welcoming space.

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

Summer Holiday Events at the Building Centre

If you have a budding architect, environmentalist or artist aged 7-12, they might be interested in these summer events at the Building Centre, 26 Store Street, WC1E 7BT.

Club 1:Art with Thatch
Date:Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 August 2023
Time:11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Entry fee:£12
Unleash your child’s creativity by creating ‘paintings’ on thatch canvas and experimenting with material strength and pop art techniques.
Club 2:Buildings with Natural Beauty
Date:Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 August 2023
Time:11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Entry fee:£12
Your child will explore vertical plant growth and create living “canvases” while discovering the textures and colours of natural materials used in cob and adobe buildings.

Events need to be booked first, then a registration form filled in to confirm the details.

For more information click here