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 exceedingly opaque Transport for London

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Sophie Talbot

Promises, promises. Promises to deliver safe roads, to remove the infamous King’s Cross gyratory system, to consult, to be transparent in decision making and improve external communication, that’s what we’ve had from Transport for London (TfL). Yet design of a preferred option … Continue reading →

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Collingham Gardens Nursery fete 4th July 2015

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Sophie Talbot

The wonderful Collingham Gardens Nursery, which some people may remember from the Open Garden Square Weekend in June, is holding it’s annual fete this Saturday from 1pm to 4.30pm.  It promises to be tons of fun with delicious food, a … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross N1C Designs for the Coal Drops

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Sophie Talbot

Robert Milne of King’s Cross Development Forum writes: At its next meeting, on 8 July, the Forum will hear from Heatherwick Studio and Argent about the (possibly controversial) intentions for the Coal Drops. Heatherwick Studio is also designing the Google headquarters … Continue reading →

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CORRECTION: St Pancras Old Church Thomas Hardy event date

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Sophie Talbot

So many apologies, I gave the date for the SOS St Pancras Old Church Thomas Hardy music and readings event as the 7th July, it is actually the 1st of July. I have now corrected the original post. Thankyou to … Continue reading →

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St Pancras Old Church Thomas Hardy and Quire Music event

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Sophie Talbot

Thomas Hardy, sometime warden of St Pancras Old Church, described West Gallery Quire music in his novels and poetry. This programme will include readings from Hardy and associated music. Audience participation will be invited. London Gallery Quire specialise in the … Continue reading →

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Support St Andrews School

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Sophie Talbot

Summer fete Saturday 4th July from midday at St Andrews on Matilda Street behind Barnard Park.

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The neighbours that desperately need our help

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Sophie Talbot

Just a mile away from King’s Cross is the long established community of Islington Park Street, 18 mixed-need residents, living in four victorian properties knocked into one large home, who provide mutual support in a caring communal environment. The community is … Continue reading →

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CallySouth want Caledonian Road two way traffic system removed

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Sophie Talbot

Local residents group CallySouth organised a public meeting attended by 50 people at the Driver pub on Monday June 8. The meeting’s aim was to discuss ways to return traffic levels on Wharfdale Road to those that existed before the new … Continue reading →

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