The Tweets of the week in the London Borough of Barnet - 27th November 2022

How has your week been, I had a wonderful week, my Band the False Dots had an amazing time at The Dublin Castle on Wednesday. As a rule I don't post Barneteye tweets here, but I saw this from Mark Amies and as the band had been gigging this week, I thought I'd share an amuzing anecdote with you, I can't believe this happened nearly 30 years ago.

The False Dots did a gig here in 1985, where the stage collapsed and i famously ended up on my arse! It was made of beer crates and like the red sea majically parted to leave me looking like a complete lemon https://t.co/kuAcpAZ3qx

— Roger Tichborne/Rog T (@Barneteye) November 27, 2022

We won't mention the footie though. I'm sure you've been waiting with baited breath to find out what our local tweeters have been up to, so without further ado, here is our round up.

1. There is only one place to start. The sad event of the passing of the legend that was Wilko Johnson, reminded many of us of his amazing appearances at The Torrington, also sadly gone, in Finchley. RIP Wilko, you will be much missed. The last time I saw Wilko was at the Premiere of the Feelgoods film, Oil City Confidential. He did a Feelgoods set, with Alison Moyet on vocals and it was awesome.

"She Does It Right" for me, GC.

I saw @wilkojohnson play live many times in the 90s & 00s, as a three-piece band with @WattRoy_Bass on bass & #SalvatoreRamundo on drums, at the Sir George Robey, in Finsbury Park & The Torrington, in North Finchley.https://t.co/4NlKVja16y

— Roberto Ferdenzi Ⓜ️ 🇮🇹 🏆 (@RobertoFerdenzi) November 26, 2022

2. Next up is  this wonderful thread, about Samuelson's film services in Cricklewood and Hendon. If you are interested in local history, this is a must read

Yesterday I did some tweets about Samuelson Film Services. However, before they moved to Cricklewood, the company was based above some shops on the Burroughs in Hendon. pic.twitter.com/KSGeAGL3ND

— NW London TimeMachine (@time_nw) November 22, 2022

3. Proper blokes have mental health challenges. And proper blokes help each other through them

Another amazing effort from Team Finchley last night

3 New blokes attended! Great effort by all keep supporting each other guys pic.twitter.com/IvPeEr1Mkx

— The proper blokes club CIC (@BlokesClub) November 23, 2022

4. Ever thought of vounteering? Well if you have, this may be of interest

Want to get into volunteering but don’t know where to start?
Need help finding a volunteering opportunity which suits you?
Drop-in to our friendly Volunteer Support Session today, anytime between 1-4pm at Boost, Burnt Oak Library, Watling Avenue, HA8 0UB.https://t.co/psu5U7s5fK pic.twitter.com/8rxZWdGYzl

— Volunteering Barnet (@barnetvolunteer) November 23, 2022

5. Footballing legend David Johnson passed away this week. I was thrilled to see this picture of him at Spurs old training groung on Page St. RIP to a legend

Very sad news today about David Johnson. I took this photo on 5 August 1988 when David Johnson and Steve Heighway came to the Spurs Mill Hill training ground to help Ray Clemence celebrate his 40th birthday. My thoughts are with David’s family & friends at this terrible time. RIP pic.twitter.com/kleAhYerbY

— Douglas Bagley (@dougbagleyfdl) November 23, 2022

6. A great picture from a good mate of this blog

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Leathersellers Close #dusk #Barnet #ChippingBarnet #London #lamp https://t.co/pI0BUK07d4 pic.twitter.com/FjBYoYlzVU

— John V. Keogh (@JoViKe) November 26, 2022

7. Fancy some great theatre on your doorstep

Check out these fantastic production shots for The Smeds and the Smoos 😍

Join us for an out of this world adventure from Dec 5 to Jan 2!

Grab your🎟️here - https://t.co/FJCZpzdt1T

📸 Mark Senior pic.twitter.com/KVb7u643lN

— artsdepot (@artsdepot) November 23, 2022

8. Have to give a shout out to these lovely lads, who played with us at The Dublin Castle in Camden on Wednesday. If you get a chance, go and see them play. They are at The Spice of Life in Soho on Weds 30th November. One of the great things about being a musician is that when you gig, you meet lovely people.

Had an amazing #gig at #thedublincastle
Thank you so all who attended and to all the acts for putting on smashing show! Would be great to return!
Here are some vids from the day after our performance! pic.twitter.com/DYlTNp39n5

— Divided Compass (@Divided_Compass) November 24, 2022

9. Nice pic of Mill Hill Broadway in the rain

We ❤️Mill Hill pic.twitter.com/HoKoXVlcSN

— A Better Mill Hill 🔸🌈🇬🇧🇪🇺 (@ABetterMillHill) November 25, 2022

10. And a top tip for all you aspiring musicians

Top tip. When you get a great sound on your amp take a pic for reference pic.twitter.com/cu8qYLRDYn

— #MillHillMusicComplex (@MillHillMusicCo) November 26, 2022

That's all folks!