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

CORRECTION TolpuddleKX Radical islington walk date

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

On the basis that any publicity is good publicity (ha!) I'm trying desperately to forgive myself for sending out the posting giving all the dates of the TolpuddleKX festival (now corrected) with the wrong date for the not-to-be-missed guided history walk … Continue reading →

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TolpuddleKX April 2009 all events published!

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

A week long celebration of people coming together to stand up for their rights in memory of the great demonstration supporting the Tolpuddle Martyrs will kick off at the Mitre pub on Saturday 18 April. The festival ends with TolpuddleKX … Continue reading →

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Chaos and complexity rule for traffic in King’s Cross

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

  Tens of thousands of local people, hundreds of local businesses and increasing numbers of visitors from the north and across Europe remain at the mercy of the lethal poor design and dangerous emissions health hazard that is the King’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Gyrations KX Campaign, Road Safety in Kings Cross, Transport | 2 Comments

Islington Pancake Races this Sunday….

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

We have an unusual treat for you this weekend…  This weekend's Islington Farmer's Market will see the inaugural Islington Pancakealympics, a renaissance of the age-old tradition of pancake racing!! Winners of this Sunday's heats will go through to the grand … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross Station bridge campaign news

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

Campaigners are set to meet in early March to decide the strategy and activities for the next few months. More details on the campaign blog.

Posted in #googlebridgeKX, Kings Cross Station Refurbishment | 1 Comment

TolpuddleKX – it’s hot stuff!

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

April 18 to 25 2009 sees King's Cross hosting a national festival to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the great demonstration in support of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, without whom us workers wouldn't enjoy the rights we have today. Festival organisers … Continue reading →

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News from Islington Farmers Market about this Sunday….

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

We have a new weekly stall to tell you about this weekend. Roland Ballard, of Muddy Boots, is a farmer of prime Aberdeen Angus beef in Worcestershire. He is also a fine cook, and makes incredible-tasting products from some of … Continue reading →

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The Brill – a sneaky preview

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

The Brill on The Cally opposite Tesco opens properly next week, roving reporter Lynne Sanders popped in today and managed to get a sneaky peak… "The management are very friendly and keen to attract the custom of local residents (15% … Continue reading →

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