The Tweets of the Week in the London Borough of Barnet 26/6/2016

There was a big event in the UK this week, but I think we could all do with a rest from that. So lets have a look at all of the other wonderful tweets.

 1. This woke me up at 7.30 yesterday morning. A sound not heard for a long time in Mill Hill!

Revel ‏@__Revel

The wonderful #FlyingScotsman passing through Mill Hill railway station this morning @Barneteye @barnet_rebel

2. And on the subject of public transport, there is a new proposal for a Northern Line extension

Robin Edds Verified account ‏@robinedds

BREAKING: London/Scotland alliance reveal proposed extension to the Northern line.

3.If you still need cheering up Thursday week, keep this in mind.

The Chandos Arms ‏@ChandosArmsPub

Colindale Comedy Club - free comedy - guaranteed enjoyment! 1st Thursday of the month - 8pm

 

4.  The glory of modernism in Burnt Oak!

Modern in Metroland ‏@mod_in_metro Jun 15

Silkstream Parade, Burnt Oak (1931) by Burnet, Tait & Lorne http://buff.ly/1WGOqZG  #barnet

 5. Had to laugh at this. When a Policeman gives a man with no trousers a "helping hand" the mind can only boggle!

1. Barnet MPS Verified account ‏@MPSBarnet 22h22 hours ago

   #ResponseTeamB were called to a man at Edgware Bus Station with no trousers or way to get home to Kensington #HelpingHand #DrinkResponsibly

 6. Barnet Rebel has been checking out the Finchley Fire Station open day. Looks like fun!

Donald Lyven ‏@barnet_rebel

Really busy at Finchley @LondonFire station. Lots to see, learn & do! @FinchleySociety @FinchleyGreat @BrokenBarnet

  7. There was a bit of a car crash in Barnet tis week

Evening Standard Verified account ‏@standardnews Jun 19

Barnet crash: Driver obliterates car by ploughing into front garden in north London http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/barnet-crash-driver-obliterates-car-by-ploughing-into-front-garden-in-north-london-a3275366.html …

8. There have been some great events at the Finchley Literary festival, including the incredible Allen Ashly, who also happens to be the singer in the False Dots and who is appearing with me at The Chandos Arms for free tonight, please come down.

Sarah Doyle ‏@PoetSarahDoyle Jun 24

There is a great turnout for @AllenAshleyUK's launch of "The Planet Suite" @FinchleyLitFest. Such a beautiful book.

   

9. We are following the progress of the Mayor of Barnet this year,a s he's a tweeter. Lets hope he gives us a few more piccies.

David Longstaff ‏@David_Longstaff Jun 21

Thank you to everyone who turned out for the Armed Forces Flag raising ceremony. I'm tremendously proud to have raised the flag.

4. David Longstaff ‏@David_Longstaff Jun 21

   And here's the flag....

   

10. And finally..... We saw a nice rainbow in Mill Hill this week. And watch this space as there are some exciting gigs coming up in the Mill Hill Area!

MillHillMusicComplex ‏@MillHillMusicCo

Great meeting with @MarkRic85498153 and Mill Hill Neighbourhood forum discussing plans for music events in Mill Hill