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As restaurants, pubs and the night-time economy reopen after the pandemic, it is really important that everyone who uses and enjoys Haringey’s vibrant nightlife, and those who simply commute from/to work at night, feel safe.

“Local people can lead healthier, happier and better connected lives.“ The Community Hub is a welcoming space for people of all ages, genders and ethnicities to come together, stay safe and active and feel included and valued. The Hub has classes for yoga, tuition, music, knitting and dance etc. COVID-19 has effected the community in a very negative way. “We are looking to reopen our centre to lift up the community. we want to make a new start and make our centre energetic and full of life. If artists, teachers or talent of any kind wants to book our hall for their classes and work with us make a positive change to peoples lives. Please contact us using our number 020 8889 6938 or our email office@thecommunityhub.org.uk. Help us in helping the community during this challenging time. We are a non-profit organization and any money that we make will be used for the betterment of the community. We are looking forward to collaborating with you.” Set up by the Council of Asian People in 1982 and previously known as The Asian Centre, the Hub, located in the heart of Haringey borough, and its staff and Board members work diligently to […]

Haringey Council are publishing their activity booklet for the summer holiday.

Today, Wednesday 23rd June, sees the launch of the new £50 note by the Bank of England. Over the next few days, the notes will start appearing in banks.

Despite the best efforts of The BID and Haringey Council to get Thames Water to repair a burst water main for over a week, the problem was not resolved in time which lead to a large flood on the Turnpike Lane end of the High Road. Many shops have had to close, the road itself is closed to cars, causing traffic and bus diversions until at least Sunday 6th June. TFL update: Buses serving Wood Green are disrupted due to the closure of High Road during emergency works to fix a burst water main. Routes 29 123 230 are curtailed at Turnpike Lane Bus Station, missing stops north of here. Route 67 is curtailed at West Green Road, missing stops from Turnpike Lane Station to Wood Green Station. Routes 121 184 221 232 329 are curtailed at Wood Green Station, missing stops south of here.

Shops, pubs, hairdressers, non essential retail and gyms can reopen in England from Monday 12 April

A series of pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be starting from Saturday 13 March as part of ongoing efforts to increase take-up of the vaccine in Haringey.

The email, which attempts to trick people into handing over their bank details, was reported more than 1,000 times in 24 hours. It appears to come from the NHS and asks the recipient to click on a link to accept or decline an invitation to receive the coronavirus vaccine. If they click accept, they are asked to input personal information and their bank card details. The national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime has previously warned about coronavirus vaccine scams, with many people reporting receiving fake text messages purporting to be from the NHS. Head of Action Fraud, Pauline Smith, is warning the public to remain vigilant as fraudsters continue to act: “It’s despicable that fraudsters will take advantage of such an important tool in the fight against this evil and deadly disease. Not only are the people being targeted with this email at risk of losing money, or having their identity stolen, but they are also at risk of not receiving the real vaccine. “The public have been fantastic at reporting these scams to us and raising awareness in their local community as well. But unfortunately, as this latest phishing campaign shows, we still have to remain cautious and […]

The Digital Divide Appeal has received a £350,000 cash boost after the council pledged £200,000 & @BloomfieldTrust – in conjunction with @Raspberry_Pi – £150,000 to help support children & young people in #Haringey

As part of the council’s ambition to create a fairer and more equal borough, the most-in-need groups of children aged 7-10 who are not currently eligible for support under the Government scheme, will be able to apply for FSMs under the new expanded criteria for eligible primary schoolchildren from the Summer term onwards.

From 28 September 2020 it was made illegal for any UK resident to leave their homes if: they have tested positive for COVID-19, orthey have been contacted by NHS Test and Trace and told to self-isolate For some people, this may mean they are unable to go to work and so will lose pay. To help them the Government has introduced a support payment to help out while they self-isolate. Anyone who has been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace who may be entitled to make a claim, will be given a unique number for them to apply for this payment: £500 if you have tested for coronavirus and been told by NHS Track and Trace to self-isolate£500 if you have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive for coronavirus by NHS Track and Trace and been told to self-isolate To be considered for the payment you must: live in the London Borough of Haringey, andhave been notified to self-isolate on or after 28 September, andhave been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace, or from 10 December 2020 via the NHS COVID-19 App, either because you’ve tested positive for coronavirus or have recently been […]

Love Adult Learning? Need to upskill or retrain? All HALS courses are currently being delivered online. You will need a smartphone, tablet or laptop with Internet access to apply and study. Enrolment for all HALS courses is currently free – enrol now for your free place as fees are subject to change. Click HERE for all courses available to join this month. If you are thinking of a course to upskill or retrain and gain qualifications, come and find out more about what we have to offer for free if you sign up now for September. With courses in ESOL, English, Maths and Digital Skills and Creative Tech, Health and Social Care, Counselling, AAT Accounting and Bookkeeping and Business Administration, we have a wide range of choices and levels. At our Virtual Open Day, you can hear from our curriculum staff, tutors and learners about what makes Haringey Adult Learning Service (HALS) a unique place for adult learners to study, build confidence in returning back to learning and get on track with careers and further study. Come with questions or just to listen and find more. We look forward to welcoming you! Virtual Open Day on Thursday 7 January 2021, 5.30-6.30pm To register a […]

London will move into tier 3 from midnight tonight/Wednesday 16th December.

The Safe Haven provides a safe, confidential helpline foranyone living in, or who has an existing GP, in Haringey and isaged 18+. This service is also available for family, friends, andcarers. If you are in crisis and need to talk, Safe Haven have trainedpeer support workers ready to listen…” We will not judge you –we can help you make sense of what you are feeling right now”. Tel: 0800 953 0223 – 7 Days a week, 5-8pm, including bank holidaysOut of hours: leave a message or text: 07943 156 973Email: safehaven@mih.org.uk Organisations can refer into the service by completing a referral form and risk assessment. Please email to request a form. Organisations who can refer include: Statutory/Council servicesIAPTBEH Crisis Helpline/Crisis Resolution Team (Step Down)Voluntary and Community SectorPrimary ServicesSecondary Services For more information see the Safe Haven Helpline leaflet (PDF, 586KB). Seeing beyond how you feel right now can seem impossible. But talking to someone who will not judge you could help you today and tomorrow!

Christmas opening hours in The Mall Wood Green

Figures reveal reports of online shopping fraud have surged by 30% over the pandemic

#HaringeyGivingWeek 30 Nov to 6 Dec 2020 Give local to support Haringey’s communities this Christmas.

In line with the government’s guidance, some high street shops within Wood Green and The Mall centre will remain open only for retailers offering essential, click and collect and food takeaway/delivery services in a safe and controlled manner, with measures implemented to ensure strict adherence to government guidelines. Stay at home, except for specific purposes. Avoid meeting people you do not live with, except for specific purposes: Do not gather in crowds on the high street or within The Mall. Wearing a face covering while in shops and at the Mall Wood Green is mandatory for those aged 11 or over unless you are exempt and have a legitimate reason not to do so. Visitors not wearing a face covering, may be approached by staff members. If you or someone you live with has any symptoms do not visit shops and book a test – please click here for further info. For full government guidelines please click here.

Healthwatch Haringey are working in partnership with local LGBTQI+ organisation – ‘Wise Thoughts’, to carry out a health needs assessment of LGBTQI+ people living in Haringey.

Parents, students and school staff are encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot whenever they can, while those not travelling to school are advised to travel at quiet times where possible.

If you have an old bike gathering dust at home, you can apply for a £50 voucher to get it repaired. The Fix your Bike Voucher Scheme allows members of the public to receive a voucher worth up to £50 towards the cost of repairing a bicycle. Registrations for members of the public who want to apply for a voucher are now open on the Energy Saving Trust website. If you’re a bike repairer and want to take part in the scheme, read our guidance for bike repair businesses. Eligibility The scheme is open to anyone in England who has an unused cycle in need of a repair. However, as there are a limited number of vouchers available, please consider the needs of others before applying for a voucher and do not delay making planned repairs outside of the scheme should your circumstances allow it. Vouchers can only be used with bike repairers or mechanics that are registered for the scheme in England, and up to two vouchers can be claimed per household. A full list of terms and conditions and eligibility criteria is provided when you register. How to apply If you are a cyclist, you can apply for a voucher on […]

Future Wood Green Business Improvement District (BID) in conjunction with Grow N22 are inviting all budding young writers aged 14 or under to enter the Library Garden Story competition. If you are aged 14 or under, we want to read your nature-themed stories for our short story competition to celebrate a new library garden outside Wood Green Library.  Put your creative thinking caps on and write a 500 word short story inspired by gardening, wildlife, and the environment for a chance to win prizes including a selection of books and your own plant to look after! Enter Now: Library Garden Short Story Competition This competition has been organised by GrowN22 C.I.C and Future Wood Green – BID and combines books and gardening (two of our favourite things!). The aim is to raise awareness of the library and the garden, for people to use these spaces more, and to promote a love for nature, reading, and creativity across Haringey.  In addition, GrowN22 has partnered with Nextdoor; The Social Network for Neighbourhoods.  Details of our judging panel and exclusive prizes will be released over the summer holidays. To enter and for terms and conditions, please visit Grow N22 website here Click here to enter Competition

As the capital eases out of lockdown, the Metropolitan Police Service is raising awareness of the devastating consequences drug supply has on young lives across the city. A short film titled ‘Fair Trade’, written and directed by London filmmaker Leon Oldstrong, in association with the Met, follows the life of a 15-year-old Jason Bojai who is groomed by an exploitative gang in south London. The film captures how Jason’s life is forever changed, as he is manipulated by older gang members. As they gain his trust, they lead him down a path which isolates him from his friends and family and puts him in danger. Conversely, ‘Fair Trade’ also highlights one of the drivers of drug supply in the capital, middle-class and recreational drug users, whose demand for products invariably helps fuel gang activity across the capital. Detective Chief Superintendent Simon Rose, of the Met, said: “The ‘Fair Trade’ film is a powerful reminder of the true cost of illegal drugs. We know drugs are linked to a high proportion of violence in London. Young vulnerable people have lost their lives and will continue to be painfully exploited by gangs because of demands as a result of middle class drug use. “Ignorance […]