Category Archives: Wildlife and Nature

Interested in the development of the canal – then come along and have your say!

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Stephan Schulte

PUBLIC Consultation EventCOME ALONG TO FIND OUT MORE AND HAVE YOUR SAYDate: TUESDAY 23RD MARCH 2010, 3PM – 8PMVenue : German Gymnasium , King’s Cross Update from Lisa Tang: Florence Salberter, British Waterways Heritage Advisor, has agreed to speak at … Continue reading →

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Edward Square Event 21 February

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Stephan Schulte
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Great freeze of 2010 hits Regent’s Canal

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

Local photographer Yolande Rabet caught these images from her viewpoint looking north over Battlebridge Basin on the Regents' Canal today. This man was being closely watched at all times by a friend of his on a nearby boat – do not be tempted to … Continue reading →

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Love trees? Have your say!

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

Islington council looks after over 40,000 trees in the borough including the 150+ which our community funded led by local hero John Ashwell. The council is now asking for your comments about how you want them to look after these … Continue reading →

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And this is also King’s Cross

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

A fabulous short spotted on YouTube by neighbour Yolande, starring Emily Bronte (Mike's Cat), the tiny nesting platform wangled out of McAlpine's whilst King's Place was being built and the lemon scented geranium donated to the towpath garden by our own local … Continue reading →

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Regent’s Canal renaissance

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

British Waterways (BW) and the King's Cross Central Partnership (KXCP) have secured half a million pounds towards improvements to the Regent’s Canal between the Constitution pub (the exit for Camden Garden Centre) and the Islington Tunnel (aka the western portal). … Continue reading →

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Thornhill Bridge community gardens – your views needed

Posted on October 29, 2009 by William Perrin

Lisa Tang has led some great community work to improve the environment where  the Caledonian Road crosses the canal – thornhill Bridge.  The area used to be badly run down and a haunt for anti social behaviour.  Lisa has worked … Continue reading →

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Tiber Gardens open space – chance to put your views in writing too

Posted on September 29, 2009 by William Perrin

Tiber Gardens has the potential to be a lovely spot once more next to the canal.  You can sit on a bench there in the sun and watch desperate Guardian journalists in the office building opposite scrabble frantically to sell … Continue reading →

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