Category Archives: Local businesses

Support your local independent bookshop!

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Sophie Talbot

News from Housmans on The Cally IN-STORE EVENTS – THEME: ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS 1. (book launch/talk) ‘The NHS is 60: undervalued, underfunded and undermined’ 2. (talk) ‘How local authorities are investing in unscrupulous corporations’ 3. (talk/book event) ‘How to Live Off-Grid’ … Continue reading →

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Social Enterprise for Creative People

Posted on June 10, 2008 by William Perrin

Free CreateKX seminar for Camden and Islington businesses or residents – followed by wine and networking. Look forward to seeing you! Sian  So you want to be a social entrepreneur? Social enterprise for creative people The Business and IP Centre, … Continue reading →

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This week at Islington Farmers Market

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Sophie Talbot

Jenny, Meredith, Cheryl, Mark and Arthur of London Farmers Markets write: We hope you enjoyed our plant fair last weekend, and also the hog roast provided by David Wilkinson, of Downland Pigs. One thing you may not have realised was … Continue reading →

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Think local, shop local

Posted on July 23, 2007 by William Perrin

Have you heard of the Wedge Card scheme? This is a great scheme operating in London, bringing together local shops and offering discounts to people who use them… ‘The Wedge Card is a new way to get discounts and special … Continue reading →

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Still clipping, 40 years on

Posted on November 11, 2006 by William Perrin

In the rapidly changing world of kings cross it’s great to find businesses that have survived all the upheaval.  My own hair cutting needs are simple these days (a half all over, grateful not to be charged a search fee) … Continue reading →

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CEMEX dust pollution

Posted on October 4, 2006 by William Perrin

Residents have noticed for years that when you leave your car for a few days  in the residents spaces alongside the flank wall of the CEMEX plant on Rufford Street it gets covered in a layer of grime.  When you … Continue reading →

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