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About Sophie Talbot

Sophie runs a small business designing websites for small businesses and community groups. http://www.cookiewp.com She also manages King's Cross Community Projects http://www.kccp.org.uk

The Calthorpe Project is seeking a Fundraising Strategy Consultant

The Calthorpe Project is a small organisation with big ambitions that has reached a pivotal stage in its development. To accelerate its success, The Calthorpe Project is seeking to secure the services of an exceptional Fundraising Strategy Consultant with a … Continue reading

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Team Cally to meet, Cally residents are invited

A public meeting hosted by Team Cally, the Caledonian Road Partnership, at 7pm on Wednesday 13 March at will consider the effects of welfare reforms that are shortly to be implemented, as well as discussing The Cally Plan. The meeting … Continue reading

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KX Council ‘will prosecute’ tree vandals

King’s Cross suffers from a shortage of green open space. Being a densely populated area, what green spaces we have need to be cherished and protected, not just for our use and our children’s use but also for local urban … Continue reading

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Is The Mayhew our nearest animal rescue home?

Based at Kensal Green The Mayhew Animal Rescue Home does an incredible job of both rescuing dogs, cats and rabbits and of working to prevent animal welfare issues arising. This is a huge issue in King’s Cross where we face … Continue reading

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The Neighbourhood Forum for KX to meet

Camden & Islington councils have now given feedback on the application made by the Neighbourhood Forum for KX’s steering group to become a Neighbourhood Forum for the area they have defined. The group is now keen to develop a plan to … Continue reading

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Wharfdale Road green sculpture ‘is breathtaking’ says community project

King’s Cross Community Projects has just posted news of the innovative green sculpture they have commissioned from Sir Anthony Caro’s protege Neil Ayling. The sculpture is currently being built off-site. Click here. They visited the Dagenham workshop last week where … Continue reading

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In the dark at York Way’s KX bus stop

At Transport for London and LB Camden’s all new improved King’s Cross Station York Way bus stop tonight passengers are still in the dark (see picture taken at 6.30pm, left). The bus stop should be lit making people waiting feel … Continue reading

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Calling all creative organisations in KX (Islington side)

London HUB Club + Creative Islington Networking Event Thursday 24 January, 6.30 – 9.00pm @ HUB Kings Cross Following their recent Networking Event focussing on Kings Cross at Kings Place, the HUB Kings Cross have invited Creative Islington to partner … Continue reading

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