Author Archives: Sophie Talbot

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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 best christmas present for King’s Cross

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

Popped over to the station between stuffing potted shrimp and sparkly wine down us this morning to see a host of wonderful construction workers tearing down the last bit of the nasty plastic canopy that’s hidden the original frontage since … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Kings Cross Station Refurbishment | 2 Comments

King’s Cross alcohol licensing consultation

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

Islington Council is consulting on changes to its policy on alcohol licensing. The number of licensed premises in Islington has increased rapidly, as have resulting negative impacts like noise and anti-social behaviour. Islington is second only to Westminister in the density of … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti Social Behaviour, Crime etc, Planning, Licensing and Regulation | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

London Assembly publishes report into cycle safety: Gearing Up

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

The Transport Committee of the London Assembly was tasked with investigating cycling in London at its meeting on 14 June 2012. The aim was threefold: to understand the issues facing current cyclists and the barriers to potential cyclists; to examine the plans proposed … Continue reading →

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About us

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

We’ve just given the About section of this site a quick wash and brush up. It now includes a full list of authors, links to all our social network presences and our latest statistics. Hope you like it. About us … Continue reading →

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The Upstairs Room

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

Theatre review At the King’s Head, Upper Street until 8th December  It’s a huge risk putting on a challenging production – new writing, no pandering, paired down, full of questions, ambiguities, requiring a great deal from your audience and a … Continue reading →

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How our community can directly support education for girls & boys in Afghanistan

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

‘Khaled Hosseini wrote in the Kite Runner that: “There are many children in Afghanistan but not many with a childhood” ‘We hope that the kindness of those making donations to POP UP 38 will help bring about a dramatic change in the lives of … Continue reading →

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Cally People doing it for themselves…

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

Saturday 17th November our brand new street market The Cally Market opens!!!! The good folk in and around Caledonian Road have joined forces to create a new and exciting shopping hub which is hoped to bring a wider choice of goods while … Continue reading →

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KX green sculpture is born…

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

Three members of our community got together with an idea seven years ago. It was mad, it was impossible. It’s currently being built in a workshop in Essex! It’s a way of greening a wall using deep and drought resistant … Continue reading →

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