The Tweets of The Week in the London Borough of Barnet - 23/12/2018

The festivities are almost upon us. The timing of Xmas this year means that it seems like a very lengthy period of festivities. But the world keeps spinning, so lets have a look at what the tweeters of our little piece of paradise have to say.

1. This is a great little clip featuring the beloved Hendon Way! I do love an old movie filmed in our manor

Nice bit of the Hendon Way at the start of The 1960 film 'Go to Blazes' (the old electricity substation was the giveaway)@Barneteye pic.twitter.com/cpzooYpmfY

— Mark Amies (@Superfast72) December 18, 2018

2. When I see tweets like this, it really dos make writing this blog seem worthwhile. Mencap are our charity of the year. If you can make someone smile at Xmas, then you've justified the oxygen you consumed today

We were delighted to win @Barneteye Charity of the Year last week! Thank you for the nomination, @MillHillRFC - here's Simon, who was a member of the rugby group, with our certificate! pic.twitter.com/Ff6puDOSZF

— Barnet Mencap (@barnetmencap) December 19, 2018

3. I don't like the look of this big red plane over Mill Hill!

Always know when there's a go around at @HeathrowAirport as they fly over my locality at 4000'
Usually 'cause preceding aircraft has'nt cleared runway in time...@flightradar24 pic.twitter.com/5ErDUBhj6C

— Donald Lyven (@barnet_rebel) December 16, 2018

4. This seems to be a very reasonable comment.

A revised list of bin collection days for Xmas 😂
What’s the point of that when your present day is supposed to be Thursday but is actually Sunday , Monday orTuesday ?
Totally confused 🤷‍♂️ https://t.co/KL7zhN9WTv

— DAN FRIDAY (@sortedbyfriday) December 18, 2018

5. The good people of Mill Hill really have had enough of flytipping!

Saw same van on Goodwyn Ave two weeks ago - saw them dump furniture and drive off https://t.co/QwrQw4EyVO

— Susan McKenzie (@SueJMcKenzie) December 20, 2018

6. Historical tweet of the week, I bet you didn't realise what a dangerous place we live in

College Farm as it would have looked in 1898 when the head cowman was shot dead. His cottage was under the first gable, closest to the hayricks.
Read the College Farm Mystery: The True Story of the Finchley Murder of 1898.https://t.co/0WdeEQI090#Finchley #Barnet https://t.co/uyiAaAO5GU

— The College Farm Mystery (@CFMystery) December 22, 2018

7.Xmas in Mill Hill. Carols and the Big Issue outside M&S

Carol singers from St Michaels at Marks and Spencer 🎄🎵🎶❤️ pic.twitter.com/bkZBUmVSXj

— Mill Hill Broadway (@MillHillBwy) December 22, 2018

8. Nothing like freshly grown brussels. I like to fry them in Olive Oil with salt, pepper and smoked paprika! What's your Xmas dinner tip?

Our mince pie and mulled wine social went well yesterday. Lovely to see so many allotmenteers there. And good to see that someone has the brussel sprouts for Christmas day sorted out. pic.twitter.com/rVUKLtXoNY

— Finchley Hort Soc (@FinchleyHort) December 17, 2018

9. Last year, Colindale Foodbank were our Charity of the Year. They continue to be an inspiration. Hats off to the pupils at Whitefields School for their efforts.

Students in year 10 dropping off food and other items to Colindale Foodbank. Thank you to staff and students at Whitefield School who donated the items. @ColindaleFB #tistheseason #festive #timeforgiving #inspirational pic.twitter.com/XC4UqlI5ZY

— Whitefield School (@Whitefield_NW2) December 18, 2018

10. In a band? Fancy a free rehearsal tomorrow?

Fancy a free rehearsal for Xmas Eve?https://t.co/lTNLxOHgFC

— MillHillMusicComplex (@MillHillMusicCo) December 20, 2018

That's all folks!!!