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Category Archives: Community Health and Welfare
Free classes for the local community at the Hugh Cubitt Centre
It’s worth checking out the free classes on offer at the excellent Hugh Cubitt on Collier Street (map) – including a drama class taught by the Young Vic. There’s a handy little cafe there too. Also keep an eye on … Continue reading
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Black-Cab Drivers and idling engines at Kings Cross / St. Pancras
All of these waiting cabs and about 10 more behind me had their engines running this morning. They advanced a few meters at a time. Some time ago this point was already raised on Kings Cross Local noting that black-cabs … Continue reading
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Local survey on alcohol in public areas
The Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) scheme for Islington has been active for about 9 months in the Caledonian Road/Holloway area. It brought together the council, the police, schools, youth services, alcohol services and local retailers to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour … Continue reading
Join Sustrans walking from Angel to the Olympic Park
For more info: http://champions.sustrans.org.uk/
Air quality summit to be held in King’s Cross
Camden Council and Islington Council are jointly hosting this event, and the summit’s stated aim is to inform about “the health effects of air pollution, how you can protect yourself, and what is being done to improve London’s air quality.” … Continue reading
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Kings Cross perspectives – Britannia Street, regeneration, street crime
Kings Cross is in yet another a state of flux, Kings Cross is always in a state of flux. It's great to capture snapshots as the area changes over time. Leah DIxon sent in this piece about her part of … Continue reading
Clean air in London
Modern air pollution isn't as visible as the old pea-soupers, but it is just as insidious. In areas like Kings Cross with insane road traffic levels, constrcution trafffic, long taxi ranks, bus stands and plenty of diesel trains air pollution … Continue reading
Who deserves a Queen’s Award for voluntary service in Kings Cross?
There are loads of wonderful groups in our community – does anyone feel like nominating one for a Queen's Aw ard? See this link to nominate. Press notice with details and lots of blather follows: "Last chance to nominate London community … Continue reading
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Kings Cross Environment 