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

Springwatch King’s Cross

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Sophie Talbot

Pair of Cormorants on Battlebridge Basin On Tuesday 22 April Jean James spotted a pair of Cormorants, one sitting on the nesting platforms towards the south western end, the other on the prow of a narrow boat on the north … Continue reading →

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Springwatch King’s Cross

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Sophie Talbot

Spotted by Lisa Tang on the Regent’s Canal these Pochards (male left and female right). The Pochard is endangered, having the RSPB’s Amber status. There are only an estimated 472 breeding pairs in the whole country so it’s lovely to … Continue reading →

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Springwatch King’s Cross

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Sophie Talbot

This young heron was spotted just last week on Battlebridge Basin, behind Wharfdale Road. We think it’s just a year or two old… Very many thanks to Jean James for this fab photo. If you have photos of wildlife in … Continue reading →

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Greenwall Project hot news

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Sophie Talbot

Local residents championing the Wharfdale Road greenwall project took a big step forward last week when they set up a new local Trust whose aim is to improve the area within a half mile radius of King’s Cross for the … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross Springwatch

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Sophie Talbot

Yep, it’s very nearly Bill Oddie Springwatch time again… So far I’ve noticed a coot carrying a twig three times it’s size in an attempt to build a nest near St Pancras Lock, a pair of Great Tits picking up … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross Wassailing Party!

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Sophie Talbot

Alara Wholefoods invites you to a Wassailing Party on Monday 18th Februaryfrom 4pm onwards! Wassailing is an ancient custom involving drinking to the good health ofapple trees to ensure a good harvest in the forthcoming year. Traditionallyvillagers would gather in … Continue reading →

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A walk on the Camden side

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Sophie Talbot

I am a Camden resident from just south of the Euston Road who went on the Living Streets Pedestrian Audit last week. The overarching theme for me was describing how the Euston Road cuts through and divides the communities to … Continue reading →

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Correction Islington GLAM email address

Posted on February 2, 2008 by Sophie Talbot

So very sorry all. I typed an incorrect email address for the Greater London Assembly Member for Islington in the article headed ‘Living Streets’. The correct address is jennette.arnold@london.gov.uk I hope this hasn’t caused you any hassle!

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