Community
There are a growing number of community groups and web sites which are getting ever more effective at improving their area. The following is not a complete list as some groups start and then fade but if you know of any, especially tenant and residents associations, please let us know.
Dartmouth Park Conservation Area Advisory Committee
reception6@livinginarchway.org.uk
For residents of the area on the Camden side of Dartmouth Park Hill
Friends of Dartmouth Park
Ginnie Cumming reception6@livinginarchway.org.uk
An extensive group which has been improving this park on Bickerton Road, planting fruit trees and more.
Friends of Whittington Park
A group working with LB Islington on improving the layout and facilities of Whittington Park
Highgate Society
www.highgatesociety.com
A voluntary organisation of 1400 members living in and around Highgate, the primary aim is to make Highgate a better place to live and work.
Highgate Climate Action Network
www.highgateclimateactionnetwork.org.uk
Hornsey Lane Association
Islington Chinese Association
www.islingtonchinese.com
Tel: 020 7263 5986
Offers a library, elderly health dance classes and other cultural activities.
Islington Society
reception6@livinginarchway.org.uk
Tel 020 7226 3377
35 Britannia Row N1 8PA
Meets regularly at the town hall, membership £8 for an individual, £10 for couple/family. Produces an annual report and a regular newsletter. Also free leaflets on 6 local trails. Has published a book on 20th Century Buildings of Islington (£14.99) and the Story of Day Flats In and Around Islington (£5).
Living Streets Islington Branch
www.livingstreets.org.uk
Islington Healthy Streets
David Harrison
reception6@livinginarchway.org.uk
A group lobbying for improvement to the Islington street environment.
Sunnyside Community Garden
reception6@livinginarchway.org.uk
Provides the means to learn about organic gardening, wildlife and takes volunteers.
Tufnell Park Parents Support Group
www.tppsg.org
Extending right up to Crouch End, an active support group for families. Newsletter usefully includes a local trades register.
Whitehall Park Residents Association
www.whpara.org.uk
Residents group for the Whitehall Park area of Archway.