What is the Big Lunch?? Here’s what the organisers say:
"The Big Lunch began life as a wild seed at The Eden Project. We believe the world can get better by working together, with nature, optimism and common sense.
We know that when people get together, we become more positive and start to sort out some serious stuff. By simply having some fun on one day in July, we can build new friendships that we can enjoy for the rest of the year.
The Big Lunch is a chance for different generations and backgrounds to hear each other out and share stories, skills and interests. It's the start of a journey into rebuilding our communities. We call this phenomenon 'human warming'."
COME AND JOIN US FOR A BIG LUNCH PICNIC ON THE GREEN!
Last year there were 8,263 Big Lunches across the country, with almost 1 million people taking part.
This year SGA invites you to join us on The Green at 12.30 on July 18th. Bring along something to eat, something to drink, something to sit on. Enjoy yourself, meet your neighbours and help build our community. Sounds good?
You don’t need to let us know, but do come along and join us in this experiment if you can.
Oh, and we’ll sort out an alternative venue, in case of bad weather.
GROUND FORCE DAY
This year’s dust and brush up for the area will take place on Saturday, September 18th. Please make a note in your diary and join us for a while – there are jobs for all!
10th ANNIVERSARY
This year sees the tenth anniversary of the formation of Southgate Green Association. We plan to mark this anniversary by an event in October or November, which we hope you will be able to attend.
At that event we shall not only look back at our achievements over the past 10 years but will also consult you about how you think SGA and its activities should develop over the next 10 years.
One project that we do plan to undertake is the refurbishment of Minchenden Oak Garden. We would like to see the garden more widely used, both by families and by local schools. Chris Horner has kindly offered to survey the garden and photograph it. But we would like you, our members, to support us. We need help with identifying and mapping the trees, shrubs and plants in the garden. Is there anyone who knows how we can encourage bats, hedgehogs and other fauna (not foxes though!) to inhabit the garden? Any suggestions or offers of help will be most welcome.
EMAIL ADDRESSES
Once again, we ask that if you have an email address and you haven’t given it to us, please do so. We won’t pass it on to anyone, and it is a quicker, cheaper and more environmentally friendly way for us to contact you.
Oakleaves 4
The Southgate Civic Trust's latest local history bulletin Oakleaves 4 is out.
40 pages 295 x 210 mm Fully illustrated in colour and black & white £6 (+ £1.20 P&P)
To purchase a copy, fill in and send off the Oakleaves form.
Articles include:- Actress Flora Robson Backstage at the Intimate
- TV naturalists in Southgate Film making in Palmers Green
- Unique Gothic revival church Garden history in Winchmore Hill
- An artist’s Southgate childhood A woman of the Walkers
- plus a miscellany of shorter items.
Subscriptions
Subs are due for 2010. . Your subs keep the Association going and contribute to improvements within the Conservation Area. Cheques to the Secretary please.
Southgate Green Association. Mrs. J. Bowden (Secretary)
17 The Green, Southgate, London N14 7EH
Tel:020 8886-8141