NOVEMBER 2021
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NOVEMBER 2021 Dear Reader I am delighted to be the new editor of Mill Hill Today following on from several great editors over the last 4 years. I decided to take the job on because of my high regard for Mill Hill and its residents and realising that having a local newspaper for the community is a rarity in large cities. Many magazines start but don’t last more than a year or so. Mill Hill Today is now very established and approaches its 5th anniversary in 2022. With a readership of several thousand each month it is also reaching around a third to a half of all residents in the area making it a powerful voice.
MILL HILL TODAY Published by Arc Media Group A not for profit voluntary community news Monthly Publication First Issue August 2017 Editor : Mark Raymond Regular Team includes : Mellissa Fox, Andy, Carole, Sam, Dom, Amy. ADVERTISING
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NEWS OPENINGS and CLOSURES ON BROADWAY
CHRISTMAS FOOD APPEARING ALREADY
No recent openings on the Broadway but sadly we have noticed that LOGO seem to have closed their shop on the Broadway. It is currently empty as you can see on the photograph. Their website says they are returning perhaps as an online business. We will let you know. Logo has been a popular shop for clothes and accessories with an ever changing stock and will be much missed.
The Angels Lights by Barnet Council were hung at the end of October ready for Christmas and local shops and food outlets already have much Christmas stock on their shelves. GREGGS has its famous Festive Bake ( Which also has a vegan version this year ) already on sale. Worth a visit ! and in December we will bring you loads more ! HENDON HUB APPROVED BY COUNCIL The new development by Middlesex University on the Burroughs in Hendon has been passed by the Council. Improving the facilities for the University and providing a new library and community facilities for the local area. Although most are in favour - a local pressure group led by Brad Blitz is seeking to save the old library as it is and stop some of the development, by going to judicial review. We will provide a full report as things develop.
GUYS AND DOLLS SELLS OUT Our local Musical Theatre Group presented their annual musical GUYS and DOLLS at the Hartley Hall over half term. For the last few years since featuring in Mill Hill Today the events have sold out in advance. This happened yet again this year. Reviews of the show on Social Media have said it was a fabulous show and perhaps the best ever. We do say get involved if you love singingacting and dancing because the production standards are very high and the team very supportive. The Theatre Group also has a group of PATRONS who donate towards productions and hold regular quizzes and events throughout the year - again great to join and support an excellent local arts group.
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LIFESTYLE NEW LATIN NIGHT at the BANK
COVID MEMORIAL IN MILL HILL PARK
Mill HIlls biggest restaurant THE BANK in the centre of Broadway has now added a LATIN dance night on Tuesdays to its events.
You may have read about this from the Residents Association. Barnet Council proposed a borough memorial set of trees with seating and landscaping in the Flower Lane spur of the Park to remember the victims of Covid.
The first couple of nights have been busy and it is a great way to meet friends and take up a new hobby. With BANK having a stylish front bar and wonderful spacious eating areas it also means that attendees can have a great social night out as well. We suggest you check out the instagram feed for details or call in when they are open.
SOCIAL MEDIA SITES UPDATE The largest Public social media account for Mill Hill is now the @millhillguide on INSTAGRAM with nearly 17,000 followers. The largest Private Account on INSTAGRAM is still the Mill Hill Broadway account with over 1900 local followers. They also have the largest TWITTER account with over 5,000 followers. Follow these three accounts for up to date community news. They are all non political and have blocked trolls and unsafe users to make sure your experience is a good one. That is why they are the biggest accounts.
The plan was opposed by the Residents Association because Barnet are only providing 5 years of support for the area - and they felt that this could become problematic. However, many other resisdents are proud that this memorial will be in Mill Hill and will provide a lovely set of new trees and sitting spaces in an under used area of the Park. The work began in the last week of October to start preparing the area for the memorial trees and space. We have some photos here for you of the first digging on the site by Barnet Council. It remains to be seen whether the RA misgiviings are valid but for now the memorial will open next year. We will let you know details.
London Pro Arte Choir Saturday 6 November 2021 at 7.30pm St Michael’s Church, Flower Lane, NW7 2JA
Duruflé – Requiem Purcell – Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem McDowall – Psalm 65 Haydn – Te Deum Conductor – Tom Winpenny Tickets: £10 – under 18y free Advance purchase recommended See lpac.org.uk for Paypal and other payment options
ARTS PREVIEW OF CHRISTMAS SHOWS You may be looking for a show to go to at Christmas with friends or family. Here are some ideas. Nutcracker - the ballet is performed at the Royal Opera House with tickets from £7 but selling fast. This is a beautiful show. At the London Colisseum the English National Ballet are also putting on the Nutcracker with tickets from £15. This is always a great occasion. Finally, at Sadlers Well Matthew Bourne’s modernised version is at the theatre over Christmas and is well worth a look. In the West End the last performances of PRINCE of EGYPT are worth catching as it is a great family show. In addition Frozen is worth seeing but buy tickets as soon as you can for the festive period. The very funny GOES WRONG cast off BBC 1
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LONDON PRO ARTE CHOIR St Michaels Church Flower Lane Tickets £10 U | 18s Free SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER 7.30p.m Our locally based Choral Choir return after the 18 months off with the superb DURUFLE REQUIEM. This is one of the most beautiful pieces in the choral repertoire. It is fitting to remind us of all those we have lost in the 18 months but has hope for the future. Seating may be limited and tickets will be on sale in OCTOBER only from the WEBSITE. At present there are no plans for cash sales on the door as usual. Durufle Requiem McDowall Psalm 65 Haydn Te Deum Purcell Praise the Lord Tom Winpenny Conductor
can be seen in MAGIC GOES WRONG on Shaftesbury Avenues Appollo Theatre - this is very funny with magic tricks from Penn and Teller. The Play that Goes Wrong is also in the West End. Finally the big hit of the summer returns to London. HEATHERS the musical with a huge cult following and amazing songs re opens the OTHER PALACE theatre in Victoria with tickets from £25 for a 3 month residency in the theatre now owned by Bill Kenwright. Casting still to be announced. Tickets are literally the hottest over Christmas and for any teenagers or students this is the must see show in London. Popular shows like WICKED have added performances to their schedule. We recommend the TICKET APP “TODAY TIX” for the best deals on tickets. www.todaytix.com
The programme also includes other works including from Hertfordshire composer Cecilia McDowall who is very popular as well as Haydn and Purcell. So there is a range of music. After the long lockdowns this concert is a highlight for the area. Please support it and the Choir are working hard to make it very covid safe. More details will appear on their website. Remember it is essential to book a ticket ! We wish the choir a great comeback concert. Music in Mill HIll has been much missed.
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SARACENS MEN COMPLETED A DRAMATIC SECOND-HALF COMEBACK TO SECURE A 29-22 VICTORY OVER HARLEQUINS AT THE TWICKENHAM STOOP. Mark McCall’s men trailed 19-9 at half-time and got level thanks to Alex Lozowski’s boot in the final 10 minutes, before a brilliant try from Jackson Wray secured a memorable win. It was Quins that started brightly, and they opened the scoring with just four minutes on the clock. A big carry from Andre Esterhuizen took them up towards the line, and from the next phase Hugh Tizard carried over from 10 metres out. The conversion went wide, but the hosts had a 5-0 advantage. The response was immediate from Sarries as a penalty straight from the restart was kicked through the posts from Alex Lozowski as the Men in Black got themselves on the scoreboard. As we approached the 15 minute mark the visitors were enjoying much more possession, and they were rewarded with another penalty from Lozowski which put them in to the lead. A Quins clearance saw them go offside, and then the fly-half made no mistake from 25 meters out as he put his side 6-5 ahead. In a topsy-turvy opening Quins then scored out of nowhere to regain the lead. A looping pass found Tom Lawday on the wing, and he then passed inside to Cadan Murley who stepped past the final defender to score in the corner. Tommy Allan’s touchline conversion gave them a 12-6 advantage. The hosts had the bit between their teeth and Sarries had to rely on their stern defence to stay unscathed in the next attack, with Ivan van Zyl spotting a kick and scrambling back amongst a pacy Quins chase. A kicking battle between the two full-backs then followed, and it was the visitors who would come out on top as Tom Woolstencroft got over the ball to earn his side a penalty in the Quins 22 which allowed Lozowski to kick his third penalty of the afternoon. Quins then crossed for their third with five minutes remaining in the first half as they extended their advantage. Lawday was again put through a gap and charged through the defence, drawing in the final man and releasing Tyrone Green who was never going to be caught. Will Edwards’ conversion meant Sarries trailed by 10 points. Dino Lamb was then sent to the sin-bin for an illegal clearout at the breakdown and Sarries had a golden chance to capitalise in the final play of the half as Nick Tompkins broke and allowed Alex Lewington to charge at the defence, but he was brought down just short and it was Quins who went in at half-time with a 19-9 lead. Sarries needed a big start to the second half and that is exactly what they got, as Dom Morris coasted over for a try just 90 seconds after the restart. Already the intensity was a huge contrast to the one seen in the first half, and as Vincent Koch and Tom Woolstencroft both made yards there was an overlap on the right wing with Morris able to use his pace and score. Lozowski’s brilliant touchline conversion cut the deficit to just three points. There was plenty of niggle between the two local rivals and at times it threatened to boil over around the hour mark. Quins had a spell in the Sarries 22 and the defence was solid phase after phase, but eventually Danny Care dropped back in to the pocket and his drop goal took their lead to 22-16. Will Edwards then stuck the post with a penalty for the hosts who were looking to get out of scoring range, but much to the relief of the travelling supporters Sarries escaped. Crucially, they started to edge their back in to the match and a brilliant box kick from Aled Davies brought a penalty, which Lozowski kicked to make it 22-19 with 15 minutes left. Jackson Wray then earned his side another penalty as he was first to the breakdown, and Lozowski had the chance to bring Sarries level with a long-range kick which he succeeded with in mightily impressive style. Davies, who was having a fine game since coming on then took his side in to Quins territory with a sensational 50:22, and it had the desired effect as it led to the winning try. The comeback was complete as Lewington flew through the defence, and passed out wide to Jackson Wray who dived over in the corner. The touchline conversion meant Sarries had a seven point lead with just three minutes left. They were forced to defend in the dying seconds as the hosts looked to salvage a draw, but once again the reliable defence stopped the attack and the ball was smashed in to the stands to confirm a heroic victory.
SPORT LEAGUE TABLE on NOVEMBER 1st SARACENS IN SECOND
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NEW OWNERS FOR SARACENS Announced at the beginnning of October that Nigel Wray had sold his shareholding to a consortium including formers players and directors for £32 million. This means that the West Stand project can be completed to create another fabulous stand with educational facilities at the Stone X Stadium. We wish to thank Nigel Wray for everything that he has done to establish Saracens at the top of world club rugby and for building a legacy at Stone X including the Foundation and the School. It wont be forgotten by the Mill Hill and Hendon community or the rugby following of Saracens who hold Nigel in exceptionally high regard as a true hero for rugby and for Saracens/
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