Motown & 60’s Music Party

It’s back for a third year, the annual Primrose Hill Motown party – this time widened to include more sounds of the 1960’s… giving the Beatles, Stones, Yardbirds, Beach Boys, Kinks, etc a look in as well this time. As always it’s…

Categories: Events

Little Musketeers – Children’s Fencing Club

We are happy announce the launch of Little Musketeers, a Children’s fencing club, at the Primrose Hill Community Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for all children aged 5 to 11 to take part in this popular, fun and challenging…

Categories: News

Zoe & Morgan: The Silver Fox Lives On

There is a very significant dynasty emerging in the jewellery world, and one part of it can be seen on Chalcot Road, in the shop with the discreetly elegant sign for ‘Zoe & Morgan’. Here, Ruth Sibbald runs the UK…

Categories: Local Business, Shopping

Magic Village Primrose Hill

Magic Village is a new virtual reality Primrose Hill website, a place for people to find out and experience the neighbourhood online and a community marketplace to promote local business in new immersive ways. Local Primrose Hill retailers, cafes, pubs…

Categories: Eats, Shopping

Camden Foodbank

There are 445 Trussell Trust foodbanks in the UK. In 2015, the figures showed a 19% annual increase in foodbank use. I interviewed Dorothea Hackman from the Camden Foodbank to find out more. Dorothea: I didn’t want to be involved…

Categories: Charity

Fitzroy Club: Innovators & Entrepreneurs night

We enjoyed a memorable night at PHCA on 19 October, featuring the Fitzroy Club’s Innovators and Entrepreneurs. Four guest speakers – all of whom live locally – shared their stories and insights into setting up a business. Although they operate…

Categories: Local Business

Lucie Allison on Wreaths

As you kiss under the mistletoe, be mindful that the plant was once said to have mystic properties. Likewise, holly was considered sacred by pagans. Because of these beliefs, a sixth-century Catholic bishop banned Christmas foliage as being ‘dangerous and…

Categories: Primrose Hill People

Orange & Raisin Slice

Primrose Hill Eats: Orange & Raisin Slice Try something different this Christmas with a sweet treat that is vegan, gluten-free and low in sugar. This recipe from Ripe Kitchen is bread pudding’s zestier relative and is full of seasonal cheer. On…

Categories: Eats

Primrose Hill Christmas Gift Guide 2016

Here are our picks of Christmas Gifts from independent retailers in Primrose Hill. PRIMROSE BAKERY Treat your little angels to the ultimate in baking classes from this cupcake heaven (from £55). The Christmas masterclass will teach the art of decorating…

Categories: Shopping

Emma Tarlo on Entanglement

On Wednesday 2 November  local author Emma Tarlo will spoke to the Primrose Hill Community Library about her new book, Entanglement: The Secret Lives of Hair. We asked her about its fascinating subject. Q. Why a book about Hair? A.…

Categories: Reading