At the height of lockdown, I digitised many pictures in our families collection. I posted a blog featuring pictures taken at Finchley Carnival in 1966 and 1973, which locals may enjoy - https://barneteye.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-saturday-list-263-my-top-memories.html
There is a statement in the film, where the commentator says "In this day and age, we spend millions on missiles and hold flag days for Cancer". What have we learned in the 60 years since the film was made? Well now we spend billions on missiles, but we still hold flag days for cancer, so I guess we my must conclude that we've learned absolutely F... all.
I suppose the good news is that many forms of cancer are treatable (as I am pleased to have personally experienced). This is due in part to the flag days and baby shows we've held for the last 60 years to raise money for Cancer Research.As someone living with Cancer, I wholeheartedly support these efforts. On a personal note, today I learned that my cousin's wife in Australia is starting chemo today, so this is tinged with a bit of a personal edge.
There is a statement in the film, where the commentator says "In this day and age, we spend millions on missiles and hold flag days for Cancer". What have we learned in the 60 years since the film was made? Well now we spend billions on missiles, but we still hold flag days for cancer, so I guess we my must conclude that we've learned absolutely F... all.
I suppose the good news is that many forms of cancer are treatable (as I am pleased to have personally experienced). This is due in part to the flag days and baby shows we've held for the last 60 years to raise money for Cancer Research.As someone living with Cancer, I wholeheartedly support these efforts. On a personal note, today I learned that my cousin's wife in Australia is starting chemo today, so this is tinged with a bit of a personal edge.
Please can I make a simple request. As Christmas approaches, why not buy one of your friends or family a present from a local Cancer research UK shop?
So if you were one of the bouncing babies at the1961 Finchley Carnival Baby show or even if you weren't, here's your local Cancer research shop, pop in and buy something. My greatest hope is that one day, cancer Research UK can shut all its shops and say "Job Done". One way or another this day will come all the sooner with
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/support-us/donate
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| Mill Hill 37 The Broadway , Mill Hill, London NW7 3DA | 0208 9064628 |
| Stanmore 24 The Broadway, Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 4DW | 0208 9540462 |
| Finchley 69 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London N3 1XT | 0208 3494962 |
| Borehamwood 124 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 1EF | 0208 2076366 |
| North Finchley 775 High Road, North Finchley, London N12 8JY | 0208 4468289 |
| Barnet 75 High Street, Barnet, Herts EN5 5UR | 020 8440 1658 |
| Golders Green 871 Finchley Road, Golders Green, London NW11 8RR | 0208 4586914 |
| East Barnet 276 East Barnet Road, East Barnet, Hertfordshire EN4 8TD If you can't make it to a shop, click here to donate | 0208 4490850 |
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