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Winter Issue 152 · 2022 www.hgsra.uk
SuburbNews
HampsteadGardenSuburb
Residents Association
Willʼs harvesting has Mary from Ukraine Whatʼs Judy Marcus
been raising funds takes refuge with been up to on the
for Parkinsonʼs UK, Gideon and Heath Extension?
details on page 9 Carolyn, page 8 Find out on page 6
Savingourplanet–andpennies Trust Council
election results
deleterious war on Ukraine has
had a global impact on fossil fuel
prices and the use of fossil fuel is
quite simply killing our planet. It’s PAUL CAPEWELL, HGST
a double whammy – we need to
save our planet, and our pennies. rust Council candidates made
In this issue of Suburb News, their case at the HGS Trust
the Suburb News Youth team TAGM in September, before
tackle the environment – a subject voting took place over the following
that increasingly touches every few weeks for the two Resident
one of us – and we show our Trustee positions up for election.
solidarity with Ukraine. Our banner The Trust Council is made up of
is inspired by the Ukrainian flag. eight individuals: four appointed Gren Manuel
(Photo: Elisabeth Tacey)
The plight of Ukrainians is ever by professional bodies (the Royal auditors, Menzies. 237 valid ballot
increasing as this war rages on Institute of British Architects, the papers were received. There were
(see Margaret Harris’ article on Victorian Society, the Law Society, nine rejected papers. With three
Ukrainian refugees being hosted and the Royal Town Planning candidates standing for the two
here in the Suburb on p8). What Institute). The other four are Suburb positions, Gren Manuel received
can we do to help? Suburb residents, as voted for by Trust 151 votes. Maralyn Roberts, 132
residents are generous people Members. Trust Membership is votes and Richard Townley, 174
and collectively we can do much open to all those who live on the votes. Therefore Gren Manuel and
more. Perhaps in 2023, everyone Suburb, details at hgstrust.org.
SHELLEY-ANNE SALISBURY what it will now cost us to heat could match their other charity The votes have now been Richard Townley have been elected
as Trustees.
our homes. Turning up the giving with a donation to a counted and verified by the Trust’s
new king, a revolving door thermostat (even a notch) can Ukraine appeal?
of prime ministers and a result in our fuel bills rocketing. Let’s all do what we can to
A recession. We live in very We think twice about using tumble ensure the Ukrainian flag continues
uncertain times. dryers. We make a conscientious to fly high with its brilliant blue
As winter is upon us and the effort to turn lights off in rooms and yellow colours. Sunlit wheat
chill bites, we are all mindful of we have just exited. Putin’s fields under an azure sky.
DESPITE THE ECONOMIC
TURMOIL… WE ARE STILL ABLE TO
PULL RABBITS OUT OF THE HAT
We have weathered many storms over the last 50 years and have let and
sold an extraordinary number of homes in the Suburb, therefore if you
are considering moving, we can still deliver a rabbit or two for you.
The Allotment Committee celebrate the end of another season on a
Whether it be a cottage or a castle, we procure quality clients moving up beautiful early autumn afternoon, see p21 (Photo: Philip Harlow)
or down the property ladder.
These resourceful buyers/tenants are not just plucked from the local New Year’s Eve
vicinity, but from far and wide, using our global connections, in order to Fireworks Party
extract the full value of your home.
We are at your service and, reassuringly, we deliver on our promises.
Complimentary
Drinks
CELEBRATING
OVER
glentree Residents are warmly invited to the Residents Association
party in St. Jude’s from 10:45pm, followed by a fireworks
YEARS TRADING
extravaganza on Central Square at midnight.
There will be a CASH collection to help with the cost of fireworks
07831 339699 www.glentree.com
Organised by the Events Committee of the Residents Note: Children must be
Association. With thanks to St. Jude’s for hosting the event. accompanied by an adult!
NO DOGS PLEASE!