| AGM. Last Tuesday went well. Thanks to all who attended; especially helpers, [people donating food, stall holders. About 110 people attended; up on last year. Alex Henderson elected Chair; Gerry Weston Secretary, Freddie Wynne treasurer. The new constitution was agreed. We have some new people offering to jon the committee which is gratifying. The hustings was very civilised; our thanks to Robert Afia, Tariq Dar, Anthony Dunn, Gwen Grahl, William Relton and Paul Stephens and who gave serious replies to questions. Surprising question focus on litter. A revised application has been submitted for the adult gaming centre at *1 Walm Lane* – adding yet another gambling venue to our High Road. This gives another chance to object to it. Residents have already raised serious concerns about: • Anti-social behaviour • The impact on vulnerable people • The growing number of gambling shops on our High Road If you wish to you can object here: https://shorturl.at/mesFW Playground. Good to see that the children’s playground at Gladstone Park has now been re-opened after upgrade work. Repair Cafe: St Cuthbert’s Church Hall. Mon, 20th April 6:30 to 8:30pm .Fordwych Rd, with Kilburn Fixers. Free event giving practical help to fix your broken or tired gadgets. Slow laptops, broken printers, coffee grinders, lamps, kettles, vacuums and many other small electrical items! Help to figure out the problem and give help and advice on how to fix it. Can’t guarantee to fix everything. Contact details: Kilburn Repair Club Email: kilburnrepairclub@gmail.com  Film Night – West Hampstead, Little Voice. Friday 24 April. John Altman will introduce the film Cricklewood Comedy Club. Quiz night every second Tuesday. Cricklewood Railway Club (just past bus garage) 327 Edgware Road NW2 6JP. Starts at 8.30 pm. £2 per person, max 4 per team. Next quiz Tuesday 21 April Reminder Choir at Cricklewood Library. They are keen to have new members – particularly sopranos and tenors. There are free taster sessions for potential new members, and ideally people would come for a session on April 23rd. After that they will be busy practising for the summer concert so it might be more challenging for new members to catch up. RoseMarie (CrickleSingers Membership Secretary) Cricklewood Comedy Club. Funhouse have launched a top stand-up comedy club bringing top comics to The Crown in Cricklewood. Sat 25 April 2026 – Double Headliner. More information here Current Local planning applications. For details search Brent Planning and type in ref no in Appn reference no field; Application 26/0714 49A Chichele Road Comments by 19 April Proposed single-storey side to rear extension to the ground floor flat. Application 26/0726 102B Dartmouth Road. Comments by 7 May Proposed single storey rear infill extension with green roof, rear lightwell, alterati Application 26/0856 198 Walm Lane Comments by 14 May Proposed single-storey rear extension, installation of side elevation window, 3x rear dormer extensions and 1x front rooflight. Application 26/0402 30 Lydford Road, Comments by 7 May Proposed conversion of garage into habitable room with replacement of garage door with windows, replacement of rear doors with double doors and addition of 3 panel bifold doors to rear elevation Other Links. Police contact. Mapesbury&Cricklewood.snt.365Group@met.police.uk (However still use 101 to report ongoing problems or 999 in emergency.) Guide to tradesmen and services: new: endorsement for Michael O’Regan: plumber/boiler repair. https://mapra.org.uk/local-traders Brent News: update 10 March; Brent investment Libraries, Arts, Heritage. 11 December Cricklewood Community Library: Link Metroland Cultures. 5 June update and exhibition Brent Environment Network; March update: cycling Kilburn: update 13 March Willesden Green Town Team. Website Ashford Place https://www.ashfordplace.org.uk Brent Cross Town: March update; Gerry Weston https://www.mapra.org.uk |
