Things to do in Enfield
THE FACTORY THAT BECAME A VILLAGE: THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL SMALL ARMS FACTORY AT ENFIELD LOCK
Robert Elms, BBC London interviews author Jim Lewis speaking about his book which looks at ‘The Factory That Became a Village: The History Of the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock’.
The 200th anniversary of the birth of the Enfield Lock armoury created a unique link of the RSAF site and the founding of the RSA Trust.
This is the first story of the birth of the Enfield Lock armoury in 1816 and the methods of manufacture that existed within the British small arms industry.
Click here or on the picture to listen to the interview.
[Last updated 17 June 2019]
THE FACTORY THAT BECAME A VILLAGE: THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL SMALL ARMS FACTORY AT ENFIELD LOCK
Robert Elms, BBC London interviews author Jim Lewis speaking about his book which looks at ‘The Factory That Became a Village: The History Of the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock’.
The 200th anniversary of the birth of the Enfield Lock armoury created a unique link of the RSAF site and the founding of the RSA Trust.
This is the first story of the birth of the Enfield Lock armoury in 1816 and the methods of manufacture that existed within the British small arms industry.
Click here or on the picture to listen to the interview.
[Last updated 17 June 2019]
Things to do in Enfield
ENFIELD WOMAN WORLD CHAMPION SPRINTER
Claire Spurway, 41, achieved her lifelong dream when she won a gold medal in the 60-metre sprint at the championships held in Torun, Poland.
Claire always knew she wanted to be an athlete, and by the age of 12, she had joined her first athletics club.
The 41-year-old is now aiming to break the British Record for the 60m and 200m in the women’s 40+ age group.
Claire trains at the Fusion Southgate Leisure Centre, making use of the FANS programme which provides free or discounted use of facilities and financial support to national athletes.
Where: Fusion Southgate Leisure Centre, Winchmore Hill Rd, Enfield N14 6AD.
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 14 June 2019]
ENFIELD WOMAN WORLD CHAMPION SPRINTER
Claire Spurway, 41, achieved her lifelong dream when she won a gold medal in the 60-metre sprint at the championships held in Torun, Poland.
Claire always knew she wanted to be an athlete, and by the age of 12, she had joined her first athletics club.
The 41-year-old is now aiming to break the British Record for the 60m and 200m in the women’s 40+ age group.
Claire trains at the Fusion Southgate Leisure Centre, making use of the FANS programme which provides free or discounted use of facilities and financial support to national athletes.
Where: Fusion Southgate Leisure Centre, Winchmore Hill Rd, Enfield N14 6AD.
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 14 June 2019]
Things to do in Edmonton
WRESTLING
Mariah May, from Enfield, began wrestling just last year in January. Flash forward 18 months later, she's training for the try-outs at WWE, the largest wrestling company in the world.
The Hustle Wrestling training centre runs shows for trainees to build towards.
When: 27 July 2019 @ 3pm.
Where: Edmonton County School, Little Bury Street, Edmonton, N9 9JZ.
Click here or on the picture for details; click here for tickets to the next trainee show.
[Last updated 13 June 2019]
WRESTLING
Mariah May, from Enfield, began wrestling just last year in January. Flash forward 18 months later, she's training for the try-outs at WWE, the largest wrestling company in the world.
The Hustle Wrestling training centre runs shows for trainees to build towards.
When: 27 July 2019 @ 3pm.
Where: Edmonton County School, Little Bury Street, Edmonton, N9 9JZ.
Click here or on the picture for details; click here for tickets to the next trainee show.
[Last updated 13 June 2019]
Things to do in Enfield
JEWELLERY MAKING CLASS
Join Abby Hook, an internationally acclaimed and award-winning designer in this introductory jewellery making class.
You should have a pair of Butterfly wing earrings and an Orbital woven pendant to take home with you.
Choose from copper or silver-plated wire for your jewellery.
When: Saturday 15 June @ 10:00am - 4.00pm.
Where: Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HA.
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 12 June 2019]
JEWELLERY MAKING CLASS
Join Abby Hook, an internationally acclaimed and award-winning designer in this introductory jewellery making class.
You should have a pair of Butterfly wing earrings and an Orbital woven pendant to take home with you.
Choose from copper or silver-plated wire for your jewellery.
When: Saturday 15 June @ 10:00am - 4.00pm.
Where: Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HA.
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 12 June 2019]
Things to do in Enfield
NORDIC WALKING
A full body exercise that is easy on the joints and suitable for all ages and abilities. Using specially designed poles which make use of upper body muscles and help to propel the walker along.
Nordic Walking is a great way of keeping fit at your own pace.
Poles are provided for you; however, you are welcome to bring your own.
When: Saturday 15 June @ 12:00.
Where: Trent Park, Cockfosters Road, Barnet EN4 0DZ.
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 12 June 2019]
NORDIC WALKING
A full body exercise that is easy on the joints and suitable for all ages and abilities. Using specially designed poles which make use of upper body muscles and help to propel the walker along.
Nordic Walking is a great way of keeping fit at your own pace.
Poles are provided for you; however, you are welcome to bring your own.
When: Saturday 15 June @ 12:00.
Where: Trent Park, Cockfosters Road, Barnet EN4 0DZ.
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 12 June 2019]
Things to do in Enfield
LAZY SUNDAY AFTERNOONS IN HILLYFIELDS
The Googlies Sextet ft. Georgina Jackson and Pete Long, with NLSDA, supporting Zebras Children and Adults Charity.
It must be summer as its the fantastic Summer concerts at the Hillyfields Bandstand organised by the Friends of Hillyfields Park.
Don't forget to bring a picnic and enjoy a glorious Sunday afternoon in the park.
When: Sunday 16th June 2019 3pm - 5.30pm.
Where: Hillyfields Park, Browning Rd, Enfield EN2 9AJ.
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 12 June 2019]
LAZY SUNDAY AFTERNOONS IN HILLYFIELDS
The Googlies Sextet ft. Georgina Jackson and Pete Long, with NLSDA, supporting Zebras Children and Adults Charity.
It must be summer as its the fantastic Summer concerts at the Hillyfields Bandstand organised by the Friends of Hillyfields Park.
Don't forget to bring a picnic and enjoy a glorious Sunday afternoon in the park.
When: Sunday 16th June 2019 3pm - 5.30pm.
Where: Hillyfields Park, Browning Rd, Enfield EN2 9AJ.
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 12 June 2019]
Things to do in Edmonton
IMPROVING PATIENT CARE
North Middlesex University Hospital in Edmonton is investing £12 million over the next three years allowing staff access to clinical information so they can make the right decisions and deliver safer and more effective care, and use technology to improve patient experience so that can better manage their own health including through video consultations.
It could also provide better data so the hospital can use it to improve quality, efficiency and patient outcomes.
North Middlesex University Hospital serves more than 350,000 people living in the London boroughs of Enfield and Haringey, as well as the nearby boroughs of Barnet and Waltham Forest.
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 12 June 2019]
IMPROVING PATIENT CARE
North Middlesex University Hospital in Edmonton is investing £12 million over the next three years allowing staff access to clinical information so they can make the right decisions and deliver safer and more effective care, and use technology to improve patient experience so that can better manage their own health including through video consultations.
It could also provide better data so the hospital can use it to improve quality, efficiency and patient outcomes.
North Middlesex University Hospital serves more than 350,000 people living in the London boroughs of Enfield and Haringey, as well as the nearby boroughs of Barnet and Waltham Forest.
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 12 June 2019]
Things to do in Enfield and Edmonton
THE UK’S FASTEST BROADBAND
We now have the fastest widely available broadband in all our shared houses: 350Mbps – there's no longer any need to agree who’s using the internet connection and who’s not as there is plenty capacity for everyone at the same time!
This is just one of the many advantages of living in one of our shared houses.
Do get in touch if you want to know more; you can contact us by clicking here or on the picture.
[Last updated 11 June 2019]
THE UK’S FASTEST BROADBAND
We now have the fastest widely available broadband in all our shared houses: 350Mbps – there's no longer any need to agree who’s using the internet connection and who’s not as there is plenty capacity for everyone at the same time!
This is just one of the many advantages of living in one of our shared houses.
Do get in touch if you want to know more; you can contact us by clicking here or on the picture.
[Last updated 11 June 2019]
Things to do in Enfield
NEW SEVEN-DAY-A-WEEK BANK OPENS IN ENFIELD
Metro Bank will be launching its 67th store on Church Street and there will be a two-day long launch party on June 21 and 22.
Customers will be able to visit at a time convenient to them without an appointment and business owners will be supported by the store-based business managers. Additionally, 1,600 safety deposit boxes will be available for residents to reserve.
The bank will be open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm on Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sunday and bank holidays.
The new premises will create around 25 jobs.
Where: 1-3, Market Chambers, Church Street, Enfield EN2 6AA.
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 07 June 2019]
NEW SEVEN-DAY-A-WEEK BANK OPENS IN ENFIELD
Metro Bank will be launching its 67th store on Church Street and there will be a two-day long launch party on June 21 and 22.
Customers will be able to visit at a time convenient to them without an appointment and business owners will be supported by the store-based business managers. Additionally, 1,600 safety deposit boxes will be available for residents to reserve.
The bank will be open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm on Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sunday and bank holidays.
The new premises will create around 25 jobs.
Where: 1-3, Market Chambers, Church Street, Enfield EN2 6AA.
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 07 June 2019]
Things to do in Enfield
MERIDIAN WATER STATION OPENS
Meridian Water Station opened on Monday (June 3) and has been equipped with stairs, lifts and step-free access to make it more accessible for passengers. The new station is part of The Lee Valley Rail Programme and the London Railway Upgrade Plan to improve West Anglia line.
At the same time, London's quietest train station, Angel Road, has closed.
From September 2019, two additional trains are expected to run every hour between Stratford and Meridian Water.
The station will be at the heart of Enfield Council's £6bn development project, which will lead to the creation of 10,000 homes and 6,000 jobs.
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 07 June 2019]
MERIDIAN WATER STATION OPENS
Meridian Water Station opened on Monday (June 3) and has been equipped with stairs, lifts and step-free access to make it more accessible for passengers. The new station is part of The Lee Valley Rail Programme and the London Railway Upgrade Plan to improve West Anglia line.
At the same time, London's quietest train station, Angel Road, has closed.
From September 2019, two additional trains are expected to run every hour between Stratford and Meridian Water.
The station will be at the heart of Enfield Council's £6bn development project, which will lead to the creation of 10,000 homes and 6,000 jobs.
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 07 June 2019]
