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West Hampstead-based refugee can stay 3rd January 2009
A refugee who has been based in West Hampstead during his 14-year contest to remain in the UK, has won his fight to stay. Afshin Azizian was informed he could remain in the UK on 22 December by the Home Office. Azizian, who arrived in the UK in 1995 and has been under the threat of deportation... Read More
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Even more freedom for Camden over-60s 24th December 2008
The Borough of Camden's elderly residents will be able to get out and about for free even more in the new year, as they will be able to use their Freedom Pass 24 hours a day from 2 January. All Camden residents over 60 are entitled to a Freedom Pass, which allows free travel on the bus, tube... Read More
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White Christmas in Hampstead 16th December 2008
The Everyman Cinema, Hampstead, is showing festive favourite, White Christmas, to help locals get into the spirit. The film, starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, features the songs of Irving Berlin, including the title song, 'White Christmas'. The cinema, which offers comfortable sofas along... Read More
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Camden survey: deadline close 27th November 2008
Camden Council sent out surveys to a number of households in September, asking residents what they thought of living in Camden, and these must be returned by 19 December. The Place Survey is an opportunity for locals to speak out about what they like and dislike about the borough. It asks... Read More
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Poetry evening in Highgate 27th November 2008
Highgate Library will host an evening of poetry on Monday 8 December, from 7pm. The evening will be led by poet, Kathryn Simmonds, who won the 2008 Forward Prize for Best First Collection and was shortlisted for the Costa Book Award for poetry. Ms Simmonds will be reading from her debut... Read More
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Camden primary schools set for cash boost 25th November 2008
Camden’s primary schools are set to benefit from an investment programme of about £60 million under council plans to develop schools for 21 Century learning. The Primary Strategy for Change was originally agreed by the council’s executive in April and has now been approved by the... Read More
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Zero carbon for Swiss Cottage school? 21st November 2008
The Camden Council all-party Sustainability Task Force is planning to meet next week (Wednesday 26 Nov) at 6.30pm, to discuss the new secondary school in Swiss Cottage. The team will look at how affordable it is to make the school carbon neutral. Camden’s next set of planning rules, the... Read More
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Berman exhibition soon to close 14th November 2008
This week is your last chance to see the Wallace Berman (1926 – 1976) exhibition at the Camden Arts Centre, Arkwright Road, London, NW3 (pictured), which ends on 23 November. This is the first retrospective exhibition of the American artist, considered by many to be the ‘father’ of... Read More
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Crisis London appeal this Christmas 14th November 2008
Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people, is appealing to the public and businesses to contact them about any suitable buildings in London it can convert into temporary centres for homeless people this Christmas. The building search will help Crisis rebuild the lives of... Read More
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Berkoff talk in Hampstead 6th November 2008
On Sunday 9th Novemebr, renowned director and author Steven Berkoff (pictured), will talk with forensic psychotherapist Estela Welldon about his fascination with humanity's dark side, including the villainy of Shakespeare. The discussion is taking place at the Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue... Read More
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Album cover exhibition - last chance 6th November 2008
This week is your last chance to visit the 'Taken By Storm' album display exhibition at the New End Gallery, Hampstead. The exhibition showcases the work of album cover designer, Storm Thorgerson. Among the covers are deisgns for big-name bands such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Genesis, The... Read More
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Camden Arts Centre present Tom Pickard 24th October 2008
The celebrated poet Tom Pickard (pictured) is to present a series of readings from his latest collection on 5 November 2008, between 7pm and 8pm, at the Camden Arts Centre. Part of the Did you know, for instance? - An exchange of general knowledge programme of talks, screenings and performances... Read More