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From SGA committee
News
Walker School Development
A drawing of the proposed development can be seen here:
SGA has sent in the following comments:
We wish the scheme to go ahead successfully replacing the existing outdated school facility however it is important that the replacement is designed with future needs in mind considering that it will be there for possibly 60 years. It is worth considering this building as an important piece of townscape which could enrich the sequenced approach to Southgate Green and set an example to school children of the future .It should be a place of learning that they would enjoy visiting and remembering.
We would have expected the applicant to carefully consider the environmental sustainability of a school and are disappointed to see that a sustainable solution has not been considered. Green roofs, walls, suds drainage, solar panels ,ground source heat pumps etc.
The Council as client appears to be setting a low design bar and the application submitted is a pallid attempt and provides an unsatisfactory replacement. The site is at the core of Southgate Green within the conservation area .The building needs to contribute to the streetscape and to compliment the views towards The Green and Christchurch.
We are not convinced that the scheme submitted is the only possible approach .
The study group considers that alternative approaches could be considered for example to make the box like mass appear to be a number of smaller vertical units or to allow the box mass to be undisguised without being out of place but fitting in.
Taking each in turn the applicant might look to explore articulation of the facade at first and second floor ,around windows and openings. having different planes would help eg, brick bays brought forward or recessed. Exploration of relief in the facades with windows forming part of a relief composition.
Windows could be projected in bay format perhaps using colour as a flag, they could be suitably detailed (reveals especially) to a standard befitting a conservation area.
The first floor could perhaps be expressed as special ,perhaps a different brick pattern ,banding or colour contrast, there are many examples of contemporary brickwork design which could be referred to expressing a sense of individuality and place.
A simple well proportioned façade with modestly and varying and receding planes in different colours giving an overall pattern pleasing to the eye could be explored.
In short not good enough at present
Any comments should be made ASAP at:
Southgate Remembers
A week of reflecton and remembrance, with
displays and exhibits, to mark the 100th
anniversary of the end of WW1
Trent Park Museum
Over the past few months the Trust has been progressing with the design of the museum with the assistance of professional architects and museum design team and we are now at a stage where we will be shortly moving from work on the concept design to start the detailed design. This will require significant further financial commitment from the Trust and we are therefore looking to raise further funds over the coming months.
It would make a real difference if you are able to support us either by making a donation or by simply raising awareness of Trent Park Museum with your community, friends and family.
Southgate Civic Week
Fox Lane & District Residents’ Association ‘Summer Social’
Selborne Bowling Club
The home of bowling in Southgate since 1912
Tel: 0208 886 3992
Mob: 07513 075 239
Try a different sport! Meet the coaches any Sunday morning from 10:00am.
Would you like opportunities to enter matches and competitions or are you just looking to enjoy our friendly roll-ups? If so, why not come and see what goes on.
We’re located behind Ye Olde Cherry Tree Pub. (rear of car park)
Weekly Roll-ups – Tues., Wed., Sat. 2:15 for 2:30pm
Tues. 5:45 for 6:00pm
Thurs. (with club supper) 5:45 for 6:00pm
Sun. 9:45 for 10:00am
Social events throughout the year.
For more details, contact the Club Secretary on
07513 075 239
Railings
We are pleased to report that the refurbishment and/or replacement of the railings around The Green is imminent.
The historic white rails outside the church will be refurbished and repainted. Other metal railings will be replaced by railings which are more in keeping with the area and are hopefully sturdier than their predecessors.
Southgate Village Gates Restoration
Local volunteer Darius Hazelwood Horner, a member of Southgate Green Association, has restored Southgate Village Gates to their former glory. The works formed one of SGA’s local restoration projects.
Southgate originated as the “south gate” to Enfield Chase, the King’s hunting grounds. A timber lynch gate marks the southern entrance to Southgate.
The Gates stand at the corner of Cannon Hill and Alderman’s Hill N14 and had fallen into a state of disrepair.
The Christmas Tree
On December 21st, at very short notice, over 80 people including MP David Burrows, a number of small children and at least 4 dogs, gathered to sing carols around the newly planted tree. The vicar Fr Chrichton Limbert provided the words and led the proceedings, whilst members of Christ Church choir led the singing.
Carol singing around the tree is planned to be an annual event, and next year far more notice will be given.