The Tweets of The Week in the London Borough of Barnet - 01/09/2019

Can I let you in on a little secret, some weeks putting this together is a chore and other times, it is a real joy. This week is one of the times when it is a real joy. This could almost be "The Tweets of the Year", so high is the quality. There are all manner of reasons why people 'do social media'. For me, it is generally because I enjoy being able to find and share interesting information. That is when Twitter is at its best. My advice to anyone who wants to grow their follower base is quite simple. Tweet and retweet interesting stuff that you personally enjoy. I realised long ago that it is rather pointless following banal, dull accounts. There are enough rather good ones out there, as todays selection hopefully demonstrates.


1. We start with a brilliant Tweet, the first in a fascinating chain of tweets, from NW London Time Machine. This account only started in April, but has grown to nearly 500 followers with high quality, interesting tweets.

Right! Here we go....First screen grab - this is Burnt Oak Broadway pic.twitter.com/KRPSFDf1ge

— NW London TimeMachine (@time_nw) September 1, 2019

2. The above chain was started by a Tweeter new to me. Here is an example of another fine tweet from him

No. Sainsbury’s is built where all the old factories were. EMI/ pickwick. Schweppes was to the right hand side of the silkstream and is where Toyota is today. Even your photo shows the silkstream to the left of the factory. pic.twitter.com/T9Hcu4j885

— Ryan (@Ryan_LHR_27L) September 1, 2019

3. This is a really great tweet from our local Rugby Club

Calling all local bloggers/community peoples! Please support! Joey & Bath running the marathon!@InsideMillHill @MillHillBNW7 @Barneteye @NorthLondonHour @GPOneStopShop @NCRA_NW9 @MHLitterPickers @CommUNITYBarnet @Young_Barnet @BarnetTogether @InsideEdgware pic.twitter.com/qhVMhAEI4o

— Mill Hill Rugby Club (@MillHillRFC) August 26, 2019

4. I've always been a fan of Barnet Rebels tweeting and this week is no exception

An upturned wheelbarrow makes a fine table for supper during the evening shift at the allotment.
Sky's clearing & the wildlife have their treats too... @NAllotment @AllotmentYear @LDNWormsNGarden @FinchleyNursery @FinchleyHort @LondonSnowWatch @BrokenBarnet @__Revel @LLPasture pic.twitter.com/PEGVQLsbYk

— Donald Lyven (@barnet_rebel) August 29, 2019

5. This caught my eye. Loneliness is a modern curse

Wonderful initiative from Cricklewood charity @ashford_place https://t.co/IqknYvMulQ

— Cllr Anne Clarke (@anne_clarke) August 29, 2019

6. I owe my life to amazing people like Rob Cohen. If I knew him I'd buy him a pint to pint to say thanks. As it is, he'll just have to make do with a listing in the Tweets of The Week

My least favourite place going in. But most proud place leaving! (@ Edgware Blood Donor Centre - @givebloodnhs) https://t.co/iCg4UZF4yL

— Rob Cohen (@RobCoh) September 1, 2019

7. One of our fave pubs is making the headlines again

Delighted to see our very own Pat 'Have Mercy,' in The Happy List 2019!
The Independent's nominations for their annual celebration of people whose kindness, bravery and dedication make the UK a better place. @ChandosArmsPub pic.twitter.com/zspnEpyaow

— The Chandos Arms (@ChandosArmsPub) August 28, 2019

8. This sounds fascinating, will deffo try and get along

Interested in learning more about your local Colindale area and the origins of the local RAF base? Join a FREE walking tour this September! pic.twitter.com/xuL5HLoSP8

— GP One Stop Shop (@GPOneStopShop) August 30, 2019

9. Fancy a bit of Jazz this week in Mill Hill?

Martin Speake & Alyson Cawley Quintet-4/9-Martin Speake has developed a personal musical voice that expresses a deep understanding of the history & language of jazz.Alyson Cawley has played lead tenor saxophone with NYJO and toured Europe w/ acid-jazz outfit the Herbaliser.Plz RT

— Mill Hill Jazz Club (@millhilljazz) August 31, 2019

10. Great to hear about a local success story

This summer has been amazing for us, our best ever! Over 2,000 artist a week visiting Mill Hill and passing through our doors, inc Rita Ora, Louise Redknapp and Skin thanks to @madaboutthvoice our amazing vocal coach, making Mill Hill the hub of the London music scene pic.twitter.com/BSybVXCumB

— MillHillMusicComplex (@MillHillMusicCo) August 29, 2019