Hadley Wood News - October 2022

1. October 2022

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THANK YOU
September was dominated by the sad death of our
King Charles III.
led by Dawn Wellings and Alison Moon heading for a very successful event on
For members, there is a discount available but you need to contact the office for the code.
The new football partnership with Massimo Orsi as PowerHause Academy Hadley Wood has had a successful start
transformed the garages area on Bartrams Lane Field.
There is a lot going on at HWA; please get in touch with us through the office (or directly to myself)
if you want to know more about anything you see or hear - especially if you are interested in becoming involved.
Rupert Mackay.
We look forward to seeing you at our AGM on Tuesday 22 November.
Robert Wilson
Chairman on behalf of Trustees

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AGM Tuesday 22 November 7.30pm
At The Hadley Wood Association Centre far end ofthe Tennis Courts in Crescent East
Agenda
Minutes ofthe Last Meeting and Matters Arising
Chairmans report
Financial report
Reports from the Clubs (Tabled)
Hadley Wood News magazine
Election of Officers. Under Article 29 ofthe Company’s Articles, one third ofthe
Directors must apply for re-election each year by rotation. Nominations for position
as Officers should be forwarded to the Chairman.
Rupert Mackay is retiring and must be replaced.
OUR DEAR DEPARTED QUEEN
Across Hadley Wood, people were engaged with the sad death of Queen Elizabeth II through to the magnificent and moving
Funeral service and procession. One of the most moving was the long slow walk of so many people to the Lying in State in
Westminster Hall. The constant television allowed us some share of the experience, sharpened by the sight of local residents.
May she rest in peace with our heartfelt thanks for her reign. Long live King Charles III.
HADLEY WOOD HISTORY
A group of people are getting together to produce a new History of Hadley Wood. Anyone willing to contribute, please contact
us through HWA. The current concept is to build this around sections on each of the community groups. Pat Taylor and John
Leatherdale recently completed the book celebrating the Centenary of Hadley Wood Golf Club. Tennis was founded in 1890.
Several local groups, including Hadley Wood Assocation, have already passed 50 years. Some are fond memories
(eg Horticultural Society). Some already have some anniversary record. Others deserve their own histories.
We can weave these together with our living history to make our Story of Hadley Wood.
HWA AGM TUESDAY 22 NOVEMBER
This year we have some important formal business including the appointment of a new Trustee (see below). We shall be
presenting a report of our very busy year with our draft accounts. We shall be seeking support for our Centre Upgrade
plans a with its Appeal.
We also intend to repeat our pre-Covid AGM opened up to involve other community groups, clubs and institutions,
providing information and involvement, bringing us together.
We invite short written papers to publish along with the HWA report and will liaise to arrange some short introductions
or even presentations. Please contact us through the HWA office.

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Hadley Wood Tennis Club
The tennis club has run its annual Club Tournament during September and October
and we are now at the Finals stage. As always, it is lovely to see so many of our
members taking part in this and we look forward to sharing the results -
and photos - with you in the next Hadley Wood News.
We held a successful AGM in September and this has resulted in some new
Penny has been involved with the Club for a long number of years and has
a wealth of knowledge and experience to bring to the role. Alison will remain
of this Financial year. We are hugely grateful to Debby's long term commitment to this role as she has been a real
be missed. Luckily for us, Rajen Shah has kindly agreed to join the Committee.
We are also delighted that Margaret GIbson has taken on the role of Club Captain
this year. Margaret has a wealth of Tennis knowledge and has been fundamental
to enhance our offering to members.
Date for your diaries - we will be holding a Christmas Party Club Night on
tournament in the evening as well for all interested members!
Update on the Hadley Wood Neighbourhood Plan
• Some 200 responses were received, so a big thank you to all the people who provided comments.
• A number of Statutory consultees also responded, including Enfield Council.
Hadley Wood Rail User Group and 2 Ward Councillors.
and appoint an independent examiner. If all goes well the Plan will then be put to a local referendum during the
course of 2023. If more than 50% of the votes cast are in favour the Plan will be adopted.
When the NP is adopted the Officers must consider the new Hadley Wood policies alongside the others.
The Hadley Wood Neighbourhood Planning Forum
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HWA FIREWORKS 2022
We look forward to welcoming you to our annual Fireworks and Bonfire Night on Sunday 6th November.
Doors open at 4.30pm so do come along early and enjoy all that is on offer, from funfair rides and children's
entertainment, to gourmet street food, mulled wine and a licensed bar. It promises to be a great night!
Tickets are selling quickly, so please buy yours as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as we anticipate
being sold out again. This year we are only selling tickets online; there will be no tickets available on the door.
Scan the QR code on the poster or go to our website, www.hadleywood.org.uk, for purchase details.
If you need any assistance, please contact the HWA.
We are currently in need of: volunteers to marshall on the night and/or help set up on the day;
any wood/pallets/other items which can be safely burnt on our majestic bonfire.
If you can help us in any way, please contact the HWA as soon as possible
hadley.woodassoc@btconnect.com
This is always a wonderful community event and we are grateful for all the support received.
Please also use our community event as your Fireworks 'fix' for the year, thus ensuring as little disruption
and trauma to our canine and feline friends as possible over the Fireworks season.
See you on the 6th November!
HWA Committee
HWA FIREWORKS 2022
We look forward to welcoming you to our annual Fireworks and Bonfire Night on Sunday 6th November.
Doors open at 4.30pm so do come along early and enjoy all that is on offer, from funfair rides and children's
entertainment, to gourmet street food, mulled wine and a licensed bar. It promises to be a great night!
Tickets are selling quickly, so please buy yours as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as we anticipate
being sold out again. This year we are only selling tickets online; there will be no tickets available on the door.
Scan the QR code on the poster or go to our website, www.hadleywood.org.uk, for purchase details.
If you need any assistance, please contact the HWA.
We are currently in need of: volunteers to marshall on the night and/or help set up on the day;
any wood/pallets/other items which can be safely burnt on our majestic bonfire.
If you can help us in any way, please contact the HWA as soon as possible
hadley.woodassoc@btconnect.com
This is always a wonderful community event and we are grateful for all the support received.
Please also use our community event as your Fireworks 'fix' for the year, thus ensuring as little disruption
and trauma to our canine and feline friends as possible over the Fireworks season.
See you on the 6th November!
HWA Committee

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE
More volunteers are needed to join our lively team, whether on our Commi ee
or informally.
Currently we are looking for extra help:
Membership, Centre Upgrade, Website upgrade, Jubilee events and plan g,
and planning campaigns. Please contact any Commi ee member or through
HWA Office email hadley.woodassoc@btconnect.com

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10. Peter Wanders, who has campaigned for several years to get the fountain back in use, has helped to organise
a fundraiser with a crowdfunding campaign which has started to help meet the extra expenditure involved in
plans to restore Hadley Green's pink marble drinking fountain which has been out of order for the last 50 years
Installed across London, many historic fountains were switched
to a public space, offers an environmentally friendly public
resource, educates and inspires children and creates a sense
of local pride.
The Mayor of London wants to reduce the number of single-use
the UK each year.
with tap water, instead of needlessly buying new single-use ones. Heritage of London Trust has made a Grant
some other expenses.
Hadley Green Drinking Fountain is constructed from Aberdeenshire Red Petershead Granite, it is set on a pink
for and unveiled on 8th of August 1885 by Miss Ann Paget.
Appeal launched to restore Hadley Green's historic water fountain

11. Peter has found 3 drinking fountains that she commissioned, 2 in Hadley in Barnet, The Hadley Wood one is now gone
Concerning her support of Children, she purchased “High Stone School” in Barnet in 1884 and was governor
and sponsor of Queen Elizabeth Boys school with her sister for many years. She contributed a third to the building
Ann died in 1916 and Lucy in 1924.
The Fountain needs to be dismantled, cleaned, and rebuilt, replacing the old plumbing for new and checking on
of Affinity Water to include a water meter which will be paid for by Barnet Council Parks and Open Spaces Dept.
Barnet Council Parks Dept. will also landscape the area once the work is carried out and take over the running
Affinity Water £5,000+ offered work for free
Peter's crowd funding page is now live, where he hopes to raise
at least £5,000 to be put towards a bronze Plaque to commemorate
and Barnet Town Team, Barnet Museum, Barnet Council,
Theresa Villiers PM, All Barnet Ward Councilors, Affinity Water,
The Barnet Society, Love Barnet, and High Living have all offered
their support.
crowd funding has finished at the end of November.
Miss Ann Paget and Lucy Paget were the daughters
of MP Charles Paget (originally from Ruddington
They moved to “Camlot” in Hadley Woods and became
eager supporters of children, the Church and the
health of people.
1885 reads: “Band of Hopeists, Blue Ribbonists, and
handsome fountain at Hadley Green, which must prove
a valuable auxiliary to their own mission. According to
the crowd of boys and girls one constantly sees around
the fountain, solacing themselves with the ladle that
a capacity for cold water scarcely imagined by many
of us.
The four sides of the fountain barely suffice

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West Lodge Park
We're looking forward to celebrating the festive season with you here at West Lodge Park Hotel. Our festive lunches
and dinners, available from 30 November to 4 January, make it easy to catch up with family and friends, colleagues
and clients around Christmas.
We’re also delighted to announce that we will be hosting some special events for you, including a Christmas lunch
and a festive workshop. And of course, our ‘famous’ Christmas concert, which previous guests have told us is a
great way to kick off festive celebrations!
Christmas Day and Boxing Day at West Lodge Park
After a busy morning opening Christmas presents, join us in our beautiful restaurant and our elegant private
rooms for a stunning five-course meal. We'll treat everyone in your family to a delicious feast with gifts for everyone!
And don’t miss our Boxing Day lunchtime menu, with four-courses of delicious options served in our Mary
Beale Restaurant.
New Year’s Eve and New Years Day
See out the year and greet 2023 in style with an evening of indulgence and music at our New Year’s Eve Party.
Dress to impress with bubbles and canapes on arrival, followed by a five-course meal, then dance the night away
with our live band. Carriages at 1am – overnight accommodation with bed and breakfast can be added on to
your package.
New Years Day
Celebrate the start of the New Year with a traditional lunch menu; a choice of five starters, five mains (including our
stunning Surrey Farm beef), five desserts and extra cheese course followed by coffee with homemade petits fours.
We offer a unique setting for every Christmas celebration. Whether you are catching up
with loved ones or partying the night away with colleagues, our mouth-watering menus,
fine wines and classic cocktails will ensure you have a festive season that is truly memorable.

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HWA CAR PARK is for MEMBERS ONLY, displaying a current member
car park permit and notfor commuters or any commercial activity.
PARKING IS AT YOUR OWN RISK including ice hazards.
PLEASE USE SAFELY AND RESPECT OTHERS.

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CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW
50% off function room hire Monday-Friday
Complimentary bedroom upgrades upon arrival
Early check in/late check out
Complimentary breakfast when booking a room
Exclusive access to seasonal offers and events available to members only.
All offers are subject to availability.
* T’s and C’ apply

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