The Tweets of The week in the London Borough of Barnet - 06/08/2017

Once again it's time for our most popular weekly feature. The world through the eyes of the Twitteratti of our little corner of North West London. Don't forget to follow any of our local twits who tickle your fancy! If you see a tweet that you think should be included here, tag us into it and we'll have a look.


1.Finchley Carnival would have been 100 years old this year

100yr old Finchley Carnival, a great community event. Then Barnet Council stepped in! https://t.co/eHosjJpPno #ourneighbourhoods pic.twitter.com/qM606kuJui

— IncludeourStreetsN12 (@IOSNTwelve) August 4, 2017

2. This tweet from Barnet Rebel made us snigger!

The hanging gardens of Babylon it ain't!@WildHomesLondon @LondonNPC pic.twitter.com/lfnugX2l8b

— Donald Lyven (@barnet_rebel) August 3, 2017

3. Fancy a little bit of cricket in aid of a good cause? Mark the date

Not Long until our annual game with Nigel Wrays Saracens XI in aid of the @SaracensSportFo
August 20th
Totteridge
Hope to see you there! pic.twitter.com/SW2lDUGwfN

— Harry the Bunbury (@BunburyHarry) July 31, 2017

4. Denise Batt is pretty pleased with her pond. We think it looks in pretty good shape too!

@FinchleyHort @urbanponds101 @N20gardener #myfrontgarden
Just sharing pictures of front garden & pond & 🐸- bit more 🌞be great but still... pic.twitter.com/a3tCTypjWt

— Denise Batt (@denflower) July 31, 2017

5.Graphic Tweet from the MPS in Barnet showing why we really shouldn't drink and drive

#ResponseTeamB called to a suspected drunk driver who crashed into a car detained by a witness

Arrested & Blew 117 & 110 on EBM at custody pic.twitter.com/d6Mmdmr5aj

— MPS Barnet (@MPSBarnet) August 4, 2017

6. Did you know Doctor who was born in Mill Hill? You do now!

Did you know Patrick Troughton (the actor who played the 2nd Doctor) was born in Mill Hill? Theatre was named after him #Drwho #millhill pic.twitter.com/M2Tvnd6spH

— Calvin Casino (@calvincasino) August 2, 2017

7. Bram Stoker's ashes lie in Golders Green crematorium. Don't tell Dracula!

Bram Stoker's ashes, Golders Green Crematorium pic.twitter.com/ThsqnLZJOx

— John (@byantium) August 4, 2017

8. Seems like the new Asian foodhall in Colindale is attracting some very esteemed fans!

This week's review: Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall, Colindale; the 'Now That's what I call music' of Asian food. https://t.co/Ux8qhb51Ig

— Jay Rayner (@jayrayner1) August 6, 2017

9. 29 years ago a brave young man died in a bomb attack in Mill Hill "they will be remembered"

1 Aug 88
Robbins, Michael (23)
Royal Engineers

Killed in IRA IED attack.

Inglis Barracks,
Mill Hill, London
(PM M. Thatcher constituency). pic.twitter.com/doAamYfcN5

— Op Banner (NI) RoH (@OpBanner_NI_RoH) August 1, 2017

10. We love a good piccie of an iconic vintage guitar. This one is a Fender Coronado II

If your guitar needs some TLC, come on down, we've got strings, fastfret and all the spares you need @ernieball #RegularSlinkys pic.twitter.com/lLn9oUZd73

— MillHillMusicComplex (@MillHillMusicCo) August 6, 2017

That's all folks!