Totteridge Residents' Association
David Morrow from the Totteridge-Woodside Police safer neighbourhood team recently spoke to the TRA about keeping safe when walking late at night.
He recommended carrying a safety alarm. Its a tiny device that emits a very loud noise. The one one he showed us also has a small light. It was called Minder Personal Torch Alarm with high intensity COB light. these are inexpensive to buy (approx. £5).
Grow at Totteridge Academy are hosting an open day on Sunday June 11th from 10 am to 3pm.
There will be farm tours, wood fired pizza, family activities as well as the opportunity to buy plants and flowers.
Later in the summer the farm will be selling veg boxes of produce they have grown.
Grow is a fabulous community project based within the grounds of Totteridge Academy, Barnet Lane.
On Monday 29th May there is an opportunity to buy plants and flowers, as well as meeting the staff and volunteers for coffee and cake. They will explain how the charity operates to support local schools.
Remembrance Sunday service at Totteridge War Memorial.
The service starts at approximately 10.45 as the congregation of St Andrews Church walk to the war memorial.
The local community gather on the grass ’roundabout’. Community groups such as TRA, scout groups, Barnet Councillors, local schools etc will lay wreaths on the war memorial.
Totteridge War memorial is at the junction of Totteridge Lane and Barnet Lane. The service lasts approximately 20 mins.
At 11.00 traffic will be stopped at the junction.
Speakers for the evening included
The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Sgt Julia Radzuik, Cllr Caroline Stock and Dr Nick Dattani, Barnet Clinical Medical Director.
It was a lively evening with many questions relating to the changes of the Totteridge-Woodside ward and how it impacts Totteridge residents. Also how Barnet House was approved in Bristol, (once Barnet council had not approved it).
The minutes of the meeting will be published in ‘documents’ when they are completed.
Join us on Thursday 29th Sept at 8pm at Kemp Hall, St Andrews school for the Totteridge Residents Assoc AGM. This will be our first AGM in 3 years. Speakers include our MP Theresa Villiers, Local Policing, Cllr Caroline Stock and Nick Dattani Barnet Borough Medical Director.
After the AGM there is an opportunity to catch up with TRA committee and the speakers over a glass of wine
We look forward to welcoming you then.
Best Regards
Joint Chairs Aviva Bard and Sarah Langsford
We are delighted to announce that the 2022 yearbook will be distributed in the Spring. The cover has been designed by a pupil from St Andrews school.
We would like to thank the road stewards in advance for helping to distribute the year book. We are always looking for extra people to help – so if you have any spare time please drop us a line.
To Celebrate The Queens Platinum Jubilee Darland’s Conservation Trust are hosting a Fete on Totteridge Green.
Date – May 21st 2022
Time – 12 – 5 pm
If you or your organisation would like to support this event, or host a stall at the fete please contact : darlandsconservationtrust.org.uk
TRA subscription year runs from January to December. Annual membership is just £5.
To renew your membership simply click on ‘Become a member’ on the hope page and follow the instructions.
Autumn is here and the clocks have gone back, meaning darker afternoons and increasing opportunities for criminals.
During the autumn and winter months burglaries do tend to increase. Homes that are left unlit during the dark afternoons act as a signal to burglars that a property is empty, so residents are being urged to follow home security advice in the months leading up to Christmas.
Totteridge Safer Neighbourhood Teams will be holding crime prevention events across ward this autumn, offering tips on keeping homes and valuables safe. We will let you know in advance.
Residents can make their homes more secure by following some basic crime prevention advice such as:
– Lock all doors and windows and ensure any type of doors are locked properly by lifting the handle and using the key to double-lock them.
– Consider installing a door bell camera, internal camera and/or monitored burglar alarm
Install ‘dusk to dawn’ external lighting and use timer switches or wi-fi plugs/systems in your home to control internal lights, radios and a simulated TV.
– Keep keys and valuables secure and out of sight.
– Ensure boundary fences are secure with side gates locked. Keep tools and ladders in a locked shed
| David Morrow PCSO 7205NW DWO Totteridge Safer Neighbourhoods Team Mobile: 07920 233746 Barnet Police Station 26-32 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5RU Web: www.met.police.uk Email: david.morrow@met.police.uk |
Totteridge Residents' Association