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Fundraising for London Air Ambulance

There are opportunities to join in fundraising cycling activities that will benefit the London Air Ambulance.

Miles for Missions – Ride 116 https://fundraising.londonsairambulance.org.uk/event/miles-for-missions-cycle

Event                    1-31 October

Deadline              no deadline

This is part of our virtual events series. The idea being people ride 116 in the month of October, self-lead challenge so could be one ride or lots of smaller rides. Miles are tracked through the website and badges unlocked as you progress..

RideLondon – Essex 100 https://fundraising.londonsairambulance.org.uk/event/ridelondon2023

Event                    28 May 2023

Deadline              TBC – likely Feb/March

They are also listed on Ride Across Britain as a participating charity, this means that anyone who wants to take that challenge on can do it for the London Air Ambulance, they pay less registration but have a minimum fundraising option of £2,500.

https://www.rideacrossbritain.com

See the websites for details.

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A1000 Cycle Lane engagement and consultation

There is an opportunity to attend workshops and focus groups about the future of the A1000 Cycle route. There will also be an opportunity to share views on transport across the borough and how the council will reach their transport goals for sustainability and the environment. They wish to involve residents, businesses, local community and interest groups, and partners.

For details and to register see here:

https://engage.barnet.gov.uk/a1000-cycle-route-engagement-consultation

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REMINDER Thursday 29 September: Monthly Meeting- Our Local Group

After a round up of ‘business’ and a coffee break and time for a chat, Paul Shipway will lead the BCC in a discussion about our local group and its membership. What are our aims in growing the membership and what are we offering members. Do come along and join in.

Note the dates for meetings after this – 27 Oct and 24 Nov.

Meet: 8pm, Trinity Church Centre, Nether Street, North Finchley N12.

All welcome.

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Thursday 29 September: Monthly Meeting- Our Local Group

After a round up of ‘business’ and a coffee break and time for a chat, Paul Shipway will lead the Barnet Cycling Campaign in a discussion about our local group and its membership. What are our aims in growing the membership and what are we offering members. Do come along and join in.

Note the dates for meetings after this – 27 Oct and 24 Nov.

Meet: 8pm, Trinity Church Centre, Nether Street, North Finchley N12.

All welcome.

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REMINDER Thursday 21 July: Monthly Meeting- Where can I go for a ride?

This month, after a quick catch up and a cup of coffee, we will have a discussion about where to head off to for summer rides. Could be local – could be far afield. Have you any special recommendations? Or want to ask others where they can recommend.  Do come along for a chat to mark the end of this season of meetings (we have been promised very nice biscuits…..). 

Note the date for the next meeting after this is Thursday 29th September. But do keep an eye on the website for rides and events over the summer.

Meet: 8pm, Trinity Church Centre, Nether Street, North Finchley N12.

All welcome.

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Thursday 21 July: Monthly Meeting- Where can I go for a ride?

This month, after a quick catch up and a cup of coffee, we will have a discussion about where to head off to for summer rides. Could be local – could be far afield. Have you any special recommendations? Or want to ask others where they can recommend.  Do come along for a chat to mark the end of this season of meetings (we have been promised very nice biscuits…..). 

Note the date for the next meeting after this is Thursday 29th September. But do keep an eye on the website for rides and events over the summer.

Meet: 8pm, Trinity Church Centre, Nether Street, North Finchley N12.

All welcome.

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East Finchley: ‘Sustainable High Rd’ planning meeting

What? Planning Meeting for the Town Team ‘Sustainable High Rd’ event

When? MONDAY 27th June 2022 7pm -8.30pm   

Where? Martin School Dining Hall, Plane Tree Walk, High Rd N2 9JP

We recently had a successful launch event attended by over 70 East Finchley traders and residents and we are now getting down to business and planning for our first event which will take place on the High Road on Saturday September 17th, 2022. This will focus on Sustainability, from big topics such as how we can sustain our High Road in the future but also practical information about which shops on the High Road provide refill service or a recycling point etc. On the day there will be stalls and activities.

If you cannot make this meeting but do want to be involved in September contact us on eftownteam@barnetcyclists

Sent on behalf of East Finchley Town Team

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North Finchley Town Centre

PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS

Barnet Council, with the local community, are creating a strategy to improve public spaces in North Finchley Town Centre. The aim is to create a more sustainable, greener, integrated and inclusive place to live, work, visit and play.

There are opportunities to meet those involved in the planning to find out more.

Friday 24 June  11am-2pm outside Starbucks

Sunday 26 June  11am-2pm outside Sainsbury’s

Thursday 30 June  3pm-6pm outside Shah Abbas restaurant

Saturday 2 July  3pm-7pm Tally Ho Corner