Author Archives: Stephan Schulte

New Telephone Mast Proposed for Wharfdale Road

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

In 2004, after a three year battle, local residents succeeded in getting removed a telecommunication mast that had been erected at the corner of York Way and Wharfdale Road on an emergency basis.  A retrospective Planning Application was submitted by … Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 3 Comments

The Brill – new restaurant and bar seeks liquor license

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

The Brill Restaurant and Cellar Bar has has now opened at 6-8 Caledonian Road (at Omega Place) and appears to be a major improvement to the former tenant – The DVD Exchange. They have now submitted their application (PREM/4261) to serve alcohol and provide "late … Continue reading →

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Ryan Kemp – well-known and respected community leader passes away

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

        In Memorium Ryan Kemp 16 Aug 1949 – 3 Feb 2009 The Community Bulletin Board just received the following message from Sue Cartwright. the partner of long-time, well-know community activist Ryan Kemp. It is my sad task to announce that Ryan Kemp, … Continue reading →

Posted in King's Cross People | 23 Comments

York Way Entrance to Station (Wharfdale Road) – back to normal

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

Things are back to normal and the rear entrance to the station is again opened. According to Sophie T, this WAS just a temporary closure… we'll hold Network Rail to their promise not to close our entrance until ALL the scaffolding … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross Station Access at Wharfdale Road – Is this the beginning of the end?

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

A pix is a 1000 words, so this will communicate the problem. The sign below indicated a "temporary closure," however we'll see what happens in the coming days.

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A celebration of the life of Phil Jeffries

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

    In Memoriam Phil Jeffries22 February 1953 – 14 December 2008 A memorial to celebrate the life of Phil Jeffries will be held on Saturday, 28 February. It is not in a public place and so must be by invitation … Continue reading →

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Xoán Elías Castiñeira, pianist and piano pedagogue

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

    Now offering piano lessons and piano accompaniment in the King´s Cross area       The Community Bulletin Board is going to try something new – personal adverts for services provided by local people. We don't yet know … Continue reading →

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DVD Xtra (formerly The Bleu Danube) consigned to history!

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

Change at the lower end of the Caledonian Road has at times seemed to be slow at coming…but it has come. The latest transition is the closing of what was one of our few remaining "seedy" "book" stores, DVD Xtra … Continue reading →

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