Stalls, games, displays, an ecology tour and a chance to quiz Katherine, Ed and me ahead of the Election – all form part of the third annual Neighbourhood Day which takes place in Stroud Green this Saturday (April 24) from 2-4.30pm.
The idea behind the day is for people to get out and about in their local streets, meet their neighbours, have some fun and find out what is happening locally.
Neighbourhood Day is organised by the Stroud Green Residents Association (SGRA) and covers Mountview Road, Stapleton Hall Road, Granville Road and all the roads inbetween (Quernmore Road, Albany Road, Elyne Road, Addington Road and part of Oakfield Road).
This year, the events and activities include:
- Residents’ stalls and games around the area offering secondhand and new books, plants, cakes, pottery, household items, children’s clothes and toys, bric-a-brac and lots more!
- Meet your local politicians (Oakfield Road) and ask their views on local and national issues
- Visit the Safer Neighbourhoods Police Team (at the library) – with fingerprinting for children
- A fascinating history and ecology tour of Granville Road Spinney.
- Fairtrade stall at Holy Trinity Church and ‘The Story of Fairtrade Cotton’ display at St Aidan’s School
- A chance to see inside Holy Trinity Church
- Craft Fair in the library
- Talk and Q&A by local photographer and librarian Don Holtum
- ‘Map your Neighbourhood’ activity with the Greenwood Elfins – the local Woodcraft Group
- A ‘Dr Bike’ session to help repair bikes and offer cycling advice
Helen Riley from SGRA said: ‘This is the third year we have held the event and it promises to be the best yet. People enjoy the chance to chat to their friends and neighbours and let their children play in the local streets. Everyone is welcome to come along and see what it is on offer.’