A week of reflecton and remembrance, with
displays and exhibits, to mark the 100th
anniversary of the end of WW1
News
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.
Tree Watering
There are now a number of young trees in the area. There is a watering contract for the trees but until they are fully established this might not be sufficient during a dry spell. If there is a young tree in your vicinity, would you kindly throw some water on it during hot dry weather.
With our thanks,
SGA committee
Tree Appeal
The Association has received 14 trees through Christ Church’s application under ‘Trees for Sacred Spaces’- a programme sponsored by the Conservation Foundation and London Tree Officers Association.
We have identified places where they could replace dead or damaged trees or improve the street scene in our area. However, since most of these will be planted by LBE with a 3 year watering contract, we are appealing to members to help with the cost which is £90 per tree.
Thanks to the support of members, we now have funds for planting 11 of the donated trees. This map shows the proposed location of 8 of the trees (the red spots), which should be planted in the next couple of weeks. In addition, 3 yews and 2 hawthorns will go into Minchenden Oak Garden and a tulip tree and a hawthorn will go to the Walker Ground.
We hope you will consider making a donation towards this cause.
All donations, large and small, will be welcome.
Donations can be made by cheque made out to:
“Southgate Green Association”
And sent to: J. Bowden, 17 The Green, London N14 7EH.
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.