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Colleagues at HoPEC (House of Polish and Eastern European Community) are hosting coffee morning drop ins for Polish and  Eastern Europeans who has just settled in Haringey. The new Welcome hub will offer English classes ,healthcare , employment, finances and wellbeing activities. Its also a place were you can meet new people in a friendly space. The Welcome Hub will also be opening on Monday 9 May at the Wood Green Library. Sessions will run between 1.30pm-4.30pm.

There’s a new police team building ties with the local community in Wood Green and Sgt Monika Malecka is one of three sergeants leading the squad.

 I’m writing to you to inform you, if you aren’t already aware of it, of OWL also known as Online Watch Link. This is an initiative from Haringey police to keep you informed of what’s happening in your local area from your local team. You can join up to your Neighbourhood watch and be part of your streets efforts to deter crime or you can simply just join community messaging which means you will just receive messages from your local police team and not be part of the neighbourhood watch. There are also schemes you can join like CCTV watch for residents with CCTV cameras, ring doorbells etc.. and are happy for police to utilise the camera in an effort to detect crime and catch criminals. You can also join Dog watch where you will receive dedicated crime prevention messages regarding your pets and keeping them safe. If you own a business in Haringey then you can also separately join Business watch and receive dedicated business messages regarding crime prevention and goings on in Haringey that affect your businesses. OWL is fast becoming the go to system for police to contact their residents so please join up to OWL, its […]

Could you or someone you know be crowned one of The Small Awards winners?The Small Awards celebrates the UK’s finest small businesses from service legends and CICs to Net Zero heroes, digital trailblazers, legendary family-run businesses, innovative start-ups and high street champions. Applications close at midnight on 28th February, so get planning and don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to shine the spotlight on your small business and become a part of our dedicated small business community.  HOW TO APPLY: The application process is simple, just head through to the website to complete an online application following the guidance and tell them everything that makes your small business stand out from the crowd! Judging will be based on a number of criteria relevant to the specific award, whilst also looking for strong performance as an on-going business. The judges will also be looking for evidence of strong community engagement from small businesses. The awards will take place on May 19th 2022 with small businesses, experts and luminaries from all industries across the UK celebrating all things small business. This could be your year! To find out more about the awards and how to apply, visit their website: The Small Awards In recognition that it is has been a tough […]

Are you an artist living or working in Haringey? If YES, then this could be the opportunity for you.

Wood Green is to benefit from a new team of 24 police officers to help residents feel safe in the town centre.

The furlough scheme came to an end on 30 September. Haringey’s lifelong learning service for people aged 19 and over – is here to help.

Primark is partnering with the NHS in Haringey and Haringey Council to host a walk-in vaccine clinic in its Wood Green store on Saturday 28 August, from 10:00am – 6:00pm.

During the COVID-19 outbreak, all of us will experience some level of increased stress. Some of us will be affected as we adjust to our ‘new normal’, others may have worries about paying bills, and some may be anxious about the future and what it may look like.

Haringey Libraries will be working alongside clinical psychologists at Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust (Gateway) to deliver community based, drop-in workshops to give residents an opportunity to think more about improving emotional well-being. The objectives of the workshops are to raise awareness around mental health in the local community through interactive sessions led by clinical psychologists. The initial pilot workshops will be delivered in Wood Green Library and also rolled out to Marcus Garvey Library. Themes covered will include: ●    How we become more aware of our mental health●    Factors that impact mental health in helpful and unhelpful ways●    Ways to improve mental health and overall well-being●    What to do if you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health Attendees will have opportunities to discuss and ask questions around any other mental health themes they are interested in and want to know more about. The two workshops will be informal and discussion-based with one session for 16-25 year olds and the other session for people above the age of 25.The first Mental Health Awareness Workshop will take place at Wood Green Library on Thursday 8th July, details below. Location: Wood Green Library 1st Floor Date: Thursday 8th July Time: 2-4pm

Officers investigating a double stabbing in Haringey last year have released images of two men they would like to speak with in connection with the attack.

Five brave mothers who lost their sons to knife crime have shared their emotional stories as part of a new campaign supported by the Metropolitan Police Service and the independent charity, Crimestoppers.

Skip the queues and book a 15 minute measure and fit appointment at a time that suits you.

Behind the scenes in Wood Green is an amazing arts-led recycling organisation that passes on pre-loved baby clothes and equipment to vulnerable new mums and their babies in London. providing an Emergency Baby Box, containing all the essentials a woman and her baby needs for the first three months of the baby’s life. Each box is delivered directly to the mum’s place of residence. The Baby Box contains nappies, wipes, cream, soap, maternity and breast pads, a mattress, sheets, blankets, muslins, sling and breast pump, steriliser and recycled baby clothes and equipment, as well as toiletries for mum.  They support mums through twenty or more organisations including: Birth Companions Happy Baby CommunityDoctors of the WorldHibiscus InitiativesHestiaHaringey Migrant Support CentreLJS St. John’s WoodAkwaabaBarnet Family Nurse Partnership Haringey Family Nurse Partnership  “It takes a village to raise a child and we rely on our community of supporters to help us do what we do. Find out more about how to support us. “ If you would like to find out more about creating a referral route for your organisation, please email hello@pramdepot.com If you would like to make a referral for someone your organisation is supporting, use their online referral form. Click HERE to find out how to […]

Everyone in society has a role to play in protecting children and young people from abuse and exploitation. If we learn to spot the signs, we can help keep them safe and stop this abuse from happening.

Council tenants living in Noel Park are set to receive a major boost as 117 properties will undergo major external works to ensure that all homes in the area are at or above the Decent Homes standard.

With so much new information about the coronavirus appearing every day, it can be difficult to know what to believe. Whether it is speculation, a genuine misunderstanding or fake news spread to deliberately misinform, it is always good to check the facts behind the stories we hear about the pandemic. Where to get accurate information The following websites contain useful, verified information about COVID-19: Coronavirus mythbusters – World Health Organisation (WHO) website (external link)UK Government advice and information about COVID-19 (external link)Translated Government COVID-19 information (external link)NHS information about the coronavirus vaccine (external link)General COVID-19 information from the NHS (external link)How to report misinformation about the coronavirus online – WHO website (external link) Is that true? Thinking of sharing a story on social media, or with friends and family?Read this useful checklist (external link) to decide if it’s reliable. COVID-19 Vaccines The following video discusses the science behind vaccines, as explained by Professor Jonathon Van-Tam:

Around 1 in 3 people do not know if they have COVID-19. A new test centre has opened in Wood Green especially for those who do not have any symptoms.

London moved into Tier 4 on Sunday 20th December. Our deputy London director Professor Paul Plant @Plant8Paul summarises the latest situation. Chair of London Councils Cllr Georgia Gould said: “On 17 December over 5,700 people tested positive across our city. Yesterday over 280 Londoners were admitted to hospital and in total there are more than 2,500 of our family members, friends, colleagues and neighbours in hospital. That is deeply worrying. “We are pleased that the Government has listened to London’s local leaders and public health advisors, and recognised the urgency and seriousness of the situation facing London. “We fully support the measures the Prime Minister has announced today to keep London safe. “It is clear that we have hit one of the worst points of this second wave at one of the most challenging moments of the year, when so many people are out and about on our High Streets and shopping centres, getting ready for Christmas and looking forward to seeing family and friends. We know these announcements will be bitterly disappointing for all Londoners and we will need all the care, kindness and community spirit that has shone so brightly this year to get through the coming weeks. “As London […]

There are new rules for businesses and citizens from 1 January 2021

Between 23 and 27 December, you can form an exclusive ‘Christmas bubble’ of up to three households.

From Wednesday 2nd December London will go into Tier 2: High alert. What will this mean for you?

Citizens Advice Haringey give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. For further information click HERE to be directed to their website. Please note that due to Covid CAH are only operating a phone line service. By phone: call the local Adviceline on 0330 330 1187 Lines are open everyday  9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. Universal Credit:  CAH have a team of Help to Claim advisers working in Haringey. If you need help with a universal credit claim or have an issue before your first payment, contact the team by phone on 0800 144 8 444 or webchat here. Stay up to date with the latest information and guidance via social media channels. Twitter: @HaringeyCAB Facebook: @HaringeyCAB Instagram: @citizensadviceharingey YouTube: Citizens Advice Haringey LinkedIn: Citizens Advice Haringey ​

Every year in November, Global Entrepreneurship Week aims to promote originality, creativity and ingenuity through local and global business support network and activities and involves 10 million people, 35,000 events in over 100+ countries. To mark this week, in the spirit of ‘Act Local-Think Global’ we are running a series of free online workshops to promote and celebrate entrepreneurship from Monday 16 to Friday 20 November 2020. Click HERE to find out more

Haringey Together includes mental health support, to essential supplies, financial help, and information for businesses, you can read about support available in the borough

Today, Thursday 10th September is World Suicide Awareness Day and for the many people who may be feeling depressed or vulnerable, now more than ever is a time to say there is help and support out there no matter what has led to you feeling this way.

Support the local restaurants in Wood Green and take advantage of the new Governments “Eat out to help out” scheme which goes live on the 3rd August to 31st August which gives you up to £10 off meals with non-alcoholic drinks. There is no need to have a voucher. The scheme is valid between Mondays to Wednesday’s each week throughout August. There is no limit on how many times you use the scheme and you can also use it in conjunction with other offers if they are available. List of those taking part in Wood Green Town Centre Bean and Brew London Ltd198 High Road, Wood Green, N22 8HH Visit Listing Cafe villa dei fioriUnit 10, Market Hall, Wood Green Shopping City High Road, Wood Green, N22 6YE Visit Listing Cakes and Ladders5 River Park Road, Wood Green, N22 7TB Visit Listing Charlie’s Café & Bakery169 High Road, Wood Green, N22 6BA Visit Listing Chefs delight13b, High Road, Wood Green, N22 6BH Visit Listing Chick Filler152 High Road, Wood Green, N22 6EB Visit Listing Chopstix Wood Green125 High Road , Hornsey Wood Green, N22 6BB Visit Listing Creams Cafe140 High Road, Wood Green, N22 6EB Visit Listing Ezras kitchen185 High […]

Following the Governments announcement from today (24th July 2020), Face Coverings now need to be warn at all times while visiting any shops and supermarkets. The exemptions to this is for children under the age of 11 years old or those who have health conditions. Shops and Supermarkets may refuse entry to those without a face covering to help protect their staff or other customers. The new law also has introduced a £100 fine which can be issued to those who break the rules. Face masks are available from a range of retailers throughout Wood Green. To help the environment, please try and use a reusable washable mask and please use rubbish bins if you need to throw away your used masks.

Detectives investigating a serious assault which left a man with life-changing injuries are appealing for witnesses. Police were called at 22:40hrs on Friday, 10 July, to a man stabbed in Westbury Avenue, N22. Officers found a 23-year-old man suffering multiple stab injuries. He has been taken to hospital and has suffered life-changing injuries. It was later confirmed shots had been fired at the scene. Detectives from North Area CID are investigating. There has been no arrest at this early stage. Detective Inspector Paul Ridley from North Area CID said: “This was a sustained attack which has left the victim fighting for his life in hospital. It is absolutely crucial that witnesses come forward. “The nearby Westbury Public House was open and I urge any patrons that may have seen the assault or the offenders making off to come forward. I would also like any persons with private or dashcam footage on their vehicles to present that to the investigation team as there could be vital clues. “If you know who is responsible then I urge you to do the right thing and inform Police or Crimestoppers in confidence.” Cordons remain in place at the location. Witnesses are asked to call 101 […]