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info@millhillbroadway.co.uk ARTS | FEATURES | COMMUNITY NEWS |SPORTS | PROPERTY Welcome to the March editio of Mill Hill Today. At present the Country is braced for a possible Coronavirus outbreak but as we go to press there is still no sign of the virus in North West London and less than 40 cases in the UK as a whole. We hope that it stays away because our local economy is fragile after the years of recession and rises in business rates. Next month we should be able to report on this. Shops have closed sadly on the Broadway in February but the major news has been the preparation of one of the biggest empty units the HSBC site for a new restaurants/ bar with late night opening on weekends. This will be a massive boost to the street’s night-time economy. At present from around 9.30p.m it is empty and this could help more restaurants/bars stay open longer. Not much else going on in Mill Hill in the last month but as the summer approaches it will get busier and please send us your news and photos so that we can publish them. Enjoy March and stay healthy.
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NEWS LONDIS SUPEMARKET OPENS In February the ROTA EXPRESS supermarket has joined the LONDIS chain of convenience stores. This is a great boost for this side of the Broadway because it now has offers comparible to Tesco and Iceland backed by one of the biggest small grocery chains in the UK. Why not visit and check out the offers. Italian Wine from £3.99 and plenty of chocolate at £1 and varieties of popcorn at just £1 for two bags ! As well as loads of staples and household.
LAST BANK IN MILL HILL CLOSES The last major bank is shutting its doors in early June. Barclays announced this last week. This means all the large branches ojn the Broadway have now gone. Customers and traders can pay in cash via the Post Office counters.
ROUND UP February has been a quiet month. Oxfam are looking for volunteers to join their friendly team - go into the shop if you have a couple of hours a week spare. This helps the poor of the world and also provides an excellent shop on the Broadway with superb nearly new clothing and plenty of new Fair Trade coffee and chocolate and greetings cars. Call in and see for yourself.
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LOCAL TRADERS AND GREEN LOBBY ATTACK THE LOCAL COUNCILLORS FOR UNDERMINING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAN & GREENBELT February saw a bitter row break out on various social media outlets on Facebook and Twitter. In July last year the incredibly popular Neighbourhood Forum led by John Gillett lost its designation because of the three Tory councillors deciding to pull their support from the Forum. Since then the Forum has been trying to recruit a quorum in order to finish the Neighbourhood Plan. Since last July the work that the Forum did in promoting the Broadway - organising festivals - Markets - and finding new tenants for businesses using their links and getting grants for the area has stopped. The effect is clear to see - closing shops - unhappy residents - unhappy traders. Yet the plan and the forum are still not yet designated. A spokesperson for the local Traders said that it is “Appalling that the Forum has been taken away from us by these Tory councillors who have no regard for how hard it is for us on the High Street. We demand the Forum is reinstated so that we can get through these next few difficult years. Coronavirus may well be the blow that finishes off several businesses. The Forum has been incredibly positive and led to a very high occupancy of over 95% on Broadway for instance that has now fallen. “ Local residents are also not happy and expressed their anger on Inside Mill Hill about the plan being sabotaged in order for the Greenbelt to be encroached upon. Obviously, no one can prove that the Tory councillors are in league with developers but it does seem strange in the year that many housing and power developments are about to hit planning that the Neighbourhood Plan has been undermined and is now not in place to help protect our area. We will be watching developments and tried to contact both the Neighbourhood Forum and the Councillors for a comment but so far neither seem willing to say why they are in deadlock and why the area is being let down. Almost certainly the local residents will blame the local Tory councillors for any developments that happen in the area - and if they believe that these Councillors refused to support residents and the community in bringing in a local plan it will surely lead to their defeat in the next election. This newspaper is non political but when it comes to protecting our area’s unique beauty we will speak out. Pentavia is likely to be bad but at least it is on brownfield next to the motorway. The Greenbelt is under threat and without the Neighbourhood Forum and their plan and expertise we could lose much of it to huge developments in the coming years. Time for our councillors to stand up and represent us all.
YOU TUBE HIT FOR MILL HILL BAND Local band that we are folliowing this year released their debut video and already nearly 15,000 have viewed it on You Tube
The video was shot around Covent Garden in the Winter and is the first in a series of episodes based on the novel the DANCER.
https://youtu.be/njlMPrBhO3E
THE ALBUM PROJECT LEAVESDEN | ILLUSION Out Now Featuring 10 slices of modern rock with a nod to classic rock styles the album is already receiving worldwide press and favourable comments. Here are some links and we would love it if you find time to listen to the whole album ( several times !!! ) and even download it if you want to own it and help us to finance the follow up :-) Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08289NF84/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_zbVdEbF180CKJ Apple music. https://music.apple.com/gb/album/illusion/1490012770 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/0lSaQ5myJIYej44EpSaQK0?si=I0QsFfmmScWi10X00uzROg Alternatively Google the album and follow a link to the streamers from your territory !
USE ON INSTAGRAM STORIES (Sounds) ALL SONGS ON TIK TOK Also On ArtistRack - Soundcloud-Bandcamp
WINES OF THE MONTH |
Andy Smith
MARCH MONTHLY REVIEW with Andy Smith from Mill Hill Wines
We not only stock Wines and Champagnes but have a wide selection of Spirits and Craft Beers. Examples below. Do call in.
WINES OF THE MONTH
These old favouries are in stock
Upcoming Tastings Wednesday 11th March – Teeling Irish Whisky 7pm-9pm
We are delighted that Wine Expert Andy Smith from Mill Hill’s oldest independent wine shop has joined our writing team to bring you the latest news on Wines - tastings - and offers each month. Catch Andy and his staff in Mill Hill Wines every day for great friendly advice on Mill Hill Broadway.
Did you know we have the best range of craft beer in Mill Hill? Come in and check it out!
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MH NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM WEBSITE : http://millhillforum.org.uk/ TWITTER www.twitter.com/millhill_nf INSTAGRAM :https://www.instagram.com/ millhill_nf/ FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/MillHillForum/
STORE OPENINGS NEWS UNITS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE or EMPTY ON BROADWAY/STATION ROAD Princess Daisy Flower Shop Simple Coffee Sorbet Chocoae Beate Sands Hairdressers Vape Wild Under Offer/Available Nat West Layla (under offer as an italian restaurant)
There are still a number of empty units on the Broadway and with a new year - new support for retailers from the Government this is a good time for entrepreneurs to invest in Mill Hill. With the large housing developments at IBSA House - Pentavia - MHE - Barratts - Ridgeway all coming on line in the next 5 years the local economy is going to grow by a third. There will not be enough retail space by 2025 in Mill HIll so this is the time to get in before there is nothing left. We predict by 2027 no units will be empty long term.
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LONDON PRO ARTE CHOIR ANNOUNCE 2020 PROGRAMME UNTIL SUMMER We hope to see you at our next concert on Saturday 21 March – the poster is opposite please forward it to your friends. The concert will feature five pieces accompanied by organ and conducted by Tom Winpenny. The Durufle’ Requiem, thought to have been written in homage to Faure’s masterpiece, is loved by both choirs and audiences. We are delighted to be performing Cecilia McDowall’s setting of Psalm 65, which was commissioned for LPAC and premiered by us. Parry’s ‘I was glad’, usually associated with coronations, and psalm settings by Stanford and Howells complete the programme. Save the date!! Our special concert on 13 June will be at : St Lawrence’s Church, Edgware. We will perform three Chandos anthems by Handel, who was composer in residence to the Duke of Chandos at nearby Canons Park.
SPECIAL EVENT THIS WEEK
BURNS’ NIGHT CELEBRATIONS Saturday, 1st February, 2020 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm
The Hartley Hall Flower Lane Mill Hill NW7 2JA Tickets £15 each (bring your own bottle) available from social@lpac.org.uk
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YOUNG BARNET ORGANIST SHINES IN CITY RECITAL | Review
Each year Catherine Ennis, the acclaimed organist, goes around the UK to choose severa young organists to play at St Lawremce Jewry in the City in their regular Tuesday lunchtime programme for March. This year young Barnet organist DREW SELLIS from Queen Elizabeth School was one of the lucky few to play the new and beautiful Klauss organ. In a programme featuring two young organists Drew was joined by Elli-Mae Mclone from Doncaster to play a programme of fairly familiar organ oieces. Elli programme showed a great use of the registration and in her three pieces she showed why she has been offered an organ scholarship at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Drew likewise showed why he has been offered a scholarship at Jesus College, Cambridge University. He played two preudes by Bach and Brahms before finishing with a highly accomplished reading of the well known Cesar Franck Piece Heroique fully showing off the reeds and power of the organ. A fantastic recital by two young people destined for great things in the world of organ and Cathedral music. Fantastic to see a Barnet youngster involved when we dont have any major Cathedral or Abbey or college, Congratulations to him.
NEWS FROM MHMTCBy Farhat Dar Mill Hill Musical Theatre Company ARTS | FEATURES | COMMUNITY NEWS |SPORTS | PROPERTY THE BRILLIANT ASPECTS OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER! MHMTC cast members are ready to rock Mill Hill with its spring Patrons’ Party, a tribute revue to Andrew Lloyd Webber, called Music Of The Knight. Featuring songs from the legendary British composer’s best-loved musicals, it promises to be an exciting, vibrant and entertaining for all age groups. Kicking off with Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Music Of The Knight (geddit?), it runs through his unmatched career, all the way through to West End smash, School Of Rock. There’ll also be songs and accompanying dance routines to classics from Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Starlight Express, Cats, Phantom Of The Opera, Tell Me On A Sunday, Aspects Of Love, Whistle Down The Wind and The Beautiful Game. Rehearsals have been going brilliantly, with expert guidance and accompaniment on the piano by our Musical Director, Ricardo Fernandes, and fun, fabulous dance routines by our choreographer Georgia Dove. The show is co-directed by Kim Llewellyn and Robert Murray, who will also be performing on stage.
MHMTC chairman Christine Hubbard said, “Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of our foremost composers and we’re thrilled with how Music Of The Knight is shaping up. Celebrating his diverse music, you’ll be sure to recognise most if not all of the songs in the show. It’s really is going to be a thoroughly enjoyable evening for young and old, so please come along and support us.”
Music Of The Knight is being staged for two nights only – Friday 27 and Saturday 28 March at 7.30pm. It’s a private party for MHMTC Patrons.
Becoming a Patron is easy – just email patrons@mhmtc.co.uk or call our Patrons’ Secretary James Bingham on 01923 269923. The annual Patrons’ fee is £15 for adults and £8 for under 16s. Once you’re a Patron, you’ll be invited to attend the performance that best suits you. Patrons also get priority booking, as well as reduced priced tickets for our Gala Night performances, for our autumn show, which this year is Made In Dagenham. Plus, Patrons receive invitations to our twice-yearly Quiz Nights.
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THE ONLY WAY IS DAGENHAM The Launch Night of MHMTC’s Made In Dagenham will be on Monday 6 April at 8pm at Hartley Hall. The event will introduce members old and new to the show, including a script reading, a whirl through the show’s amazing score, and a glimpse into some of the fabulous dance routines that have already been set – it’s not to be missed! We will also have refreshments, so if anyone is interested in coming along, please email info@mhmtc.co.uk. Inspired by a true story and based on the hit movie, Made In Dagenham is the uplifting British musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what’s right. Essex, 1968. Like millions of other working women, each morning Rita O’Grady tries to get her husband out of bed, get the kids off to school and get to work at the factory on time. But life is about to change forever when it’s announced that the girls in the stitching room of Ford’s Dagenham car plant will have their pay grade dropped to ‘unskilled’. Quickly drawing on a strength she never knew she had, Rita leads her friends in a battle against the might of Ford and the corruption of the Union supposed to protect them. As the girls’ inspiring journey goes further than any of them could have imagined, and while the pressure is too much for some, can Rita keep up the fight and not destroy the happy home she’s worked so hard for? Funny, touching and timeless, Made In Dagenham shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they stand together. Made In Dagenham is written by Richard Bean (book), David Arnold (music) and Richard Thomas (lyrics).
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Show dates: Wednesday 28-Saturday 31 October 2020
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Directed by David Coleman
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Musical Director is Ricardo Fernandes
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Based on the 2010 film Made In Dagenham
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The auditions are to take place on Monday 11 May
For more information, please email info@mhmtc.co.uk We’re always looking for people to join us on stage, especially MEN! Please get in touch on the above email, if you’re interested. We need help backstage too
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A Tribute To Andrew Lloyd Webber Friday 27 & Saturday 28 March 2020 Hartley Hall, Flower Lane, Mill Hill, London NW7 2JA YOU MUST BE A PATRON TO SEE THE SHOW To become a patron, please call James Bingham on 01923 269923 or email patrons@mhmtc.co.uk
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PROPERTY NEWS PAGES The latest news from the developers, estate agents and rental market in Mill Hill and nearby. We welcome adverts which willl support our community. We also welcome news items to show what is being done in our wonderful area. We all need a home. Probably having a home is the most vital thing for all families. We support all our Estate Agents and Developers for making that a reality. Thank you to Barratts for sponsoring the Summer Festival 2019 on the Broadway.
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MILL HILL GUIDE 2020 The annual online/print Guide to the area is being prepared by a voluntary team of writers - photographers - delivery team - in order to promote the area. It comes out online on January 25 and can be read at www.millhillguide.co.uk If you wish to contact the Guide about listings, advertising or being part of the team who will be working throughout the year to promote local traders and attractions via their new FACEBOOK page and website.
FACEBOOK USERS LIKE THIS NEW EXCELLENT PAGE FOR MILL HILL ! www.facebook.com/millhillguide info@millhillguide.co.uk Please support the area by supporting the advertisers in the MILL HILL GUIDE and MILL HILL DAY whose ads fund the promotion of the area.
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MILL HILL RUGBY CLUB
by Our Sports Editor
HUGO WEBSTER
HUGE news – Club Development – Watch this space! At Mill Hill Rugby Club we are always looking to better ourselves, for our players, our members, and for the community around us. Over the 2018 summer we installed brand new windows and shutters which have brightened the club both literally and aesthetically, and along with the fresh paint job and new lighting on the inside we can defiantly be proud to show off our club house. However, this is nothing on what is to come… What we can tell you so far: We are looking to completely redevelop one half of the club house, creating amazing new facilities, that of a high-level club, with exceptional potential, not just for our members but for the wider community. Watch this space for future developments! (Excuse the pun) As for the professionals: Saracens kick off their premiership title defence on the 19th October at Allianz park – as always throughout the season we welcome all to come in to the club pre-post and for those without tickets, during the game! We’re also blessed this year with the rugby world cup taking place in Tokyo, Japan! Look over our social media for which games we’ll be showing as it is time-zone sensitive! In summary; plenty of new horizons, lots of rugby to be played and in many forms, and most importantly we welcome all of Mill Hill and wider community to join us in making our next season one of the greatest. We look forward to seeing you all soon. As always – All are welcome at Mill Hill Rugby Football Club!
MILL HILL RUGBY CLUB
by Hugo Webster
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