Bringing people together
Laura McCarthy
Once again Hornsey Vale launched into the festive season with its annual Green Christmas Fair on 1 December 2024. The focus is on keeping Christmas sustainable and local and this year we saw several new stallholders who really embodied this in their fabulous wares. Our cafe was as busy as …
Ever wondered what goes on at a local charity AGM—and why you’d want to attend? Isn’t it just all boring admin and formalities? Well yes, to an extent: we are required to hold an Annual General Meeting and carry out a small number of governance-related formalities. Importantly, we take nominations …
December 2024 marks the second birthday of Singing Mamas, which meets on Tuesday mornings in Hornsey Vale’s cosy Small Hall. Open to all women—including those who are not mamas—it’s a welcome weekly opportunity to enjoy singing together, followed by tea and home-baked treats. For Grace McGeoch, who runs the group, …
I never would have thought that a cool-looking shaggy black jacket would look good on me, but now I have one in my closet. What happened? I picked one up during the Hornsey Vale Community Centre’s inaugural clothing swap and put it on for a laugh. I got enough “oohs,” “aahs” …