By Richard Benson The big red-brick Victorian behemoth of St Mary the Virgin on Elsworthy Road might be known or recognised by many in the community as the church that sells ice cream outside, or as the venue for the […]
Grow the Wonder
Neighbourhood Nosh
by Hattie Hartman The first lockdown witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of community support networks, hand-clapping for the NHS and neighbour helping neighbour. As the seemingly endless months of London’s third lockdown wore on, pandemic fatigue and isolation set in. Yet […]
Resourceful Residents
The Oldfield Estate on Regent’s Park Road, overlooking Primrose Hill park, is home to some of the most distinguished and beloved residents in our area. The buildings where they live are set within attractive gardens and courtyards, which give great […]
Doubloons Needed! Save the Pirate Castle!
The Pirate Castle, situated on the Regent’s Canal, has been flying its flag for community boating activities since 1966. They promote learning, life chances and healthy living through kayaking, canoeing, canal boating and training and volunteer initiatives. As a community […]
Burns Night at the Community Centre
(Or ‘Och Aye the Noo’) By Phil Cowan. Aficionados of all things Scottish packed out a tartan-festooned Community Centre on the evening of 25 January to celebrate the birthday of legendary poet and lyricist Robert Burns. Guests arrived to a […]
Primrose Hill Summer Fair – 8 June 2019
Around this time of year things get very hectic for the Community Association: alongside our usual array of activities and events, the high point is the Summer Fair in and around Chalcot Square. This year the Fair is on Saturday […]
Train Like a Boxer
MOVIN london Boxing creates extra-fit athletes, as they have to be coordinated, strong and fast. Craig Eleftheriou, co-founder of MOVIN london, always wanted to be a boxer as a child. Craig grew up in South End Green, a pupil at […]
Together We Did It!
As you may know, we have been looking to raise £250,000 for the acquisition of a 25-year lease of the Community Centre, to ensure that the building remains in the community’s hands for the foreseeable future. It gives us great […]
Fundraising Appeal: Progress Report
Camden Council have made a generous offer to sell us a 25-year lease on Primrose Hill Community Association’s premises, but for this we need to raise £250,000 by Christmas! For many years a rent of £22,000 pa was charged on […]
A new Primrose Hill Events Committee
As you will have read elsewhere in this issue, the Community Association is fundraising for the new lease agreement with Camden Council. In response to this, a new Events Committee has been set up, both to widen community participation in […]