Tweets of the week in the London Borough of Barnet 19/8/2018

So here it is again. The local roundup through the eyes of our local Tweeters

Don't forget to follow any who tickle your fancy

1. First up, lets start with the solving of the mystery of the performing seals at Apex Corner, courtesy of the Mill Hill Historical Society

Found a new theory!

The performing seals are a reference to its old name of Northway *Circus*. pic.twitter.com/8cyyxx72p8

— Mill Hill Hist Soc (@MHHistSoc) August 16, 2018

2. Did I ever tell you that Tom Robinson's drummer used to Jam with us in Mill Hill back in the day. I was reminded of this when I saw this post. I used to organise benefit gigs for the ANL at Harwood Hall in Mill Hill

Anti-Nazi League founders call for new national campaign to unite against the rising threat of racism and fascism in the UK https://t.co/wqAF65IAek pic.twitter.com/Lhlhzqq3r3

— Tom Robinson (@freshnet) August 16, 2018

3. Our favourite Rugby teams season started with a friendly yesterday. Well done lads!

What a day! That’s how to start pre season friendlies, play at Allianz Park. Thanks @MillHillRFC for being great hosts. Final score 26-7 to Mill Hill. #LoveRugby #allianzstadium #everyweekendisastagsweekend pic.twitter.com/oDKln1s9jN

— Hook and Odiham RFC (@hookodihamrfc) August 18, 2018

4. Dramatic scenes on the Broadway on Friday as a van caught fire

Fire on Broadway 🔥😱 pic.twitter.com/Ol92SklnU4

— Mill Hill Broadway (@MillHillBwy) August 17, 2018

5. Great pics from the Finchley Horticulturalist!

Lots to see on the Pasture last Saturday, common darter, southern hawker, common blue & holly blue butterflies. @iGiGL @WildLondon @savebutterflies @ukbutterflies @Britnatureguide @AlexAskew1313 @LondonNPC @stephenshouse @FinchleyHort @GGBarnet @Apithanny @__Revel @Nico1a_ pic.twitter.com/EekwxBWYQs

— Long Lane Pasture (@LLPasture) August 15, 2018

6. I can't find the words to adequately describe my feelings about this

A sorry sight. With the recent rain the silted up and dried out Darlands lake is becoming a meadow. Shame on @BarnetCouncil pic.twitter.com/LuL7gZT3Kt

— A Better Mill Hill (@ABetterMillHill) August 19, 2018

7. We support the amazing work of our fantastic local litter pickers

Some pics from today's litter pick @KeepBritainTidy @WayneKoda @KSBScotland @CleanUpScotland @UKrubbishwalks @PlasticWaive @LetsdoitUK @WorldCleanupDay pic.twitter.com/OVjybzULUw

— Colindale Litter Pickers (@ColindaleLitter) August 15, 2018

8.This is well worth checking out

Zoolab's #Mischiefmakers Motley Zoo's final visit is to Finchley Church End. Fri 24 Aug, 11am-12noon. An animal handling session for ages 5+. Details & booking at https://t.co/xR1rbvLEoO #SummerReadingChallenge #summer #fun #SoBeano #LearningLeisureLife @ZooLabUK pic.twitter.com/YTRNwl2sXY

— Barnet Libraries (@BarnetLibraries) August 19, 2018

9. It really is criminal that there are houses empty and rotting as people are sleeping rough

Day 465 (Year 2, Day 100) - Oak Lodge, a long-derelict house on the Bishop’s Avenue ('Billionaires' Row') in East Finchley, #London N2, August 18, 2014 https://t.co/OmQdN3ehV0 pic.twitter.com/j8T0EopIaV

— The State of London (@stateoflondon1) August 18, 2018

10.Want a nice dance studio in Mill Hill

Checkout studio 21, our recently refurbished dance studio https://t.co/Nz8I28rH6r

— MillHillMusicComplex (@MillHillMusicCo) August 18, 2018

That's all folks