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History and fun in Forty Hall Circular Walk
Published: Thursday 26th January 2012
This Sunday an extra special 6 mile walk will be taking place which kicks off in Forty Hall carpark. Called the Forty Hall Circular Walk, this interesting stroll will be taking in some of the best of the local beauty spots that the area has to offer. Stout footwear will be required!
New Walks Brochure for Enfield
Published: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Enfield Council has launched a fantastic new brochure covering guilded walks, jogging and cycling in the borough, for the period Jan to March 2012.
Keep out the chill with Forty Hall Walk
Published: Wednesday 7th December 2011
As the cold weather is upon us, why not take a stroll this Sunday in some of the beautiful wild places Enfield has to offer. Led by Andy Hawksworth, former park ranger and expert in trees and wildlife, you will be taken through Forty Hall, Gough Park and the spectacular Whitewebbs Wood.
Scenery and history in the Albany Park to Chingford walk
Published: Tuesday 15th November 2011
This Sunday why not take a walk through some scenic local countryside and enjoy a four mile stroll through a section of the London LOOP footpath.
Black History Month Finale Show – ‘I know I can’
Published: Wednesday 19th October 2011
Gladys Aylward Theatre - Windmill Road Edmonton N18
Spooks and things that go bump in the night
Published: Wednesday 19th October 2011
Half term fun at Palace Gardens & Halloween special at Dugdale Centre.
Christmas Tales from the Shed on Tour
Published: Wednesday 12th October 2011
Venue: Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House, 39 London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS
Black history – a glorious celebration
Published: Monday 3rd October 2011
Black History Month begins this month in Enfield as Enfield’s Mayor, Cllr Christiana During, unveiled a plaque on Saturday commemorating the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
History and fun in Forty Hall Circular Walk
Published: Wednesday 17th August 2011
This Sunday an extra special walk will be taking place which kicks off in Forty Hall carpark. Called the Forty Hall Circular Walk, this interesting seasonal stroll will be taking in some of the best of the local beauty spots that the area has to offer.
Explore your Dark Side with Nocturnal Explorer Walk
Published: Friday 22nd July 2011
Join former Trent Park ranger and survival expert Andy Jones on the exciting and informative Nocturnal Explorer Walk and take a walk on the wild side.
Special ‘parkrun’ steps up fitness
Published: Monday 27th June 2011
The Director of Public Health for Enfield Council, Dr Shahed Ahmad handed out a special prescription for fitness to residents of the borough last Saturday when he joined a special parkrun at Pymmes Park in Edmonton.
Enfield Night Hike overwhelming success
Published: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Last Friday over 500 women took to the streets of Enfield to walk 15km to raise money for two great charities.
Cllr Charalambous puts best foot forward to try Nordic walking
Published: Monday 23rd May 2011
Last week Cllr Bambos Charalambous, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture met Top Nordic Walker, Martin Christie, in Town Park to promote a free Nordic Walking taster session to get people interested in this fantastic sport.
Find out about Forty Hall and Estate with fantastic blog
Published: Monday 9th May 2011
Forty Hall’s new blog is up and running, and it is the place to go to find out what is happening at Forty Hall and Estate during the development project.
May the force be with you
Published: Friday 6th May 2011
‘Star Wars’ fans are in for a real treat as Enfield’s Museum staff plan the next exhibition for later this year.
Ordnance Road Library now boasting new self issue kiosks
Published: Wednesday 27th April 2011
Ordnance Road Library reopened this week with two new state of the art self issue kiosks installed which have replaced the old reception counter.
Stairway to Heaven as New Jacobean Staircase graces Hall
Published: Wednesday 13th April 2011
This week a very important piece of work took place as part of the ongoing renovations at Forty Hall in Enfield, a project which has been made possible with a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant of just over £1.8million. The Victorian staircase, thought to have been installed circa 1895 was removed, to be replaced by a replica Jacobean staircase, containing over 6 tonnes of oak.
Contractor takes over Forty Hall
Published: Friday 25th March 2011
Enfield Council have formally announced the name of the contractors who have taken over Grade I Jacobean mansion Forty Hall to undertake its refurbishment. The project has been made possible with a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant of just over £1.8million.
Love burns bright in Enfield Town
Published: Friday 11th February 2011
It’s late night shopping in Enfield Town on Thursday 17th February where a Valentine’s Day theme is celebrated with a special shopping event – because ‘Love lingers a little longer’.
Help us to improve Enfield’s sporting and cultural facilities
Published: Tuesday 1st February 2011
As part of our ongoing drive to improve the borough's sporting and cultural activities we are looking for your views.
Leisure Centre plans go on display
Published: Tuesday 26th October 2010
Enfield Council and its leisure centre managers, Fusion Lifestyle, started an eight week consultation with the public on 25th October about the proposed changes to the council’s leisure centres.
Unique map on shortlist for ‘Visit London’ award
Published: Friday 8th October 2010
North London’s arts treasures are all depicted on a unique map which is on the shortlist for a BT Visit London award in the best Marketing / PR campaign category.
Mayor's Charity Fun Run 2010 - Results
Published: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
The Mayor's Charity Fun Run is Enfield Council's biggest one day sporting event in the calendar year that brings over 2,000 runners and spectators from the local community together, year on year.
Own a piece of limited edition Olympic 2012 Enfield landmark pin badge
Published: Thursday 29th July 2010
On sale at Forty Hall & the new Tourist Information Centre in Enfield Town is the limited edition Olympic landmark pin badge showing the iconic image of Forty Hall with the 2012 Olympic logo.
The Mayor's Poetry Competition 2010
Published: Friday 23rd July 2010
Enfield’s Mayor, Cllr Jayne Buckland is backing poetry with an important new competition for unpublished poems.
Seb Coe inspects new athletics track at QE11
Published: Wednesday 14th July 2010
On Monday 12th July, Seb Coe, chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG) visited the newly resurfaced athletics track at the Queen Elizabeth II Stadium in Donkey Lane, Enfield.
Heatwave Warning
Published: Friday 9th July 2010
The Met Office have today released a forecast that London has a 60% chance of heatwave conditions being met between Friday 9th July and Sunday 11th July.
The Wiz
Published: Tuesday 15th June 2010
Millfield Youth Theatre present the Wiz - Wednesday 20th July 2010 to Saturday 31st July 2010. Times: 8pm (and saturday 3pm) Tickets: £10, Concessions £5.
Enfield LDN Wrestling
Published: Friday 21st May 2010
Tue 01 June 2010 at Millfield Arts Centre Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £12 General, £10 Concession, £35 Family (4 tickets) Catch Enfield-based LDN Wrestling at their home-coming gig!
Two great events to get you out and about
Published: Wednesday 19th May 2010
Why not get out and about with two great walks from the Parks Outreach Team?
Blue Plaque for Dame Flora Robson
Published: Monday 19th April 2010
Sunday 25th April 2010 3.00pm at The Lawe, 65 The Mall, Southgate, N14
Everyone for tennis
Published: Thursday 1st April 2010
Four new local tennis leagues, each linked to a set of park courts, are being launched in April. Based at Albany Park, EN3, Broomfield Park N13, Bush Hill Park, EN1, and the courts at Church Street N9 these new league matches aim to make competitive tennis available to adults playing on local park courts.
Leisure Centres are secure for the future
Published: Thursday 1st April 2010
This week Enfield Council secured the future for Enfield’s leisure centres announcing a new operator and an £8.9m investment in facilities.
£1.8 million spring lottery bonanza for Forty Hall
Published: Wednesday 24th March 2010
The Heritage Lottery Fund has this week announced that the £1.8m Stage 2 grant to restore Forty Hall has been given the go ahead.
Forty Hall is London 2012 iconic landmark in Enfield
Published: Wednesday 17th March 2010
Sebastian Coe, Chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games unveiled the design of the ‘Landmark London’ pin badge for Enfield.
Dugdale takes centre stage
Published: Monday 22nd February 2010
Enfield’s Mayor, Cllr Eleftherios Savva launched Enfield’s newest venue, the Dugdale Centre, on Thursday 11th February.
Emily is a library treat
Published: Friday 12th February 2010
Emily Gravett is one of the UK’s best known children’s illustrators. Her hungry wolves, terrified mice and inquisitive meerkats have burned their way into the national consciousness.
Enfield Town all lit up
Published: Monday 16th November 2009
Wednesday 18th November 2009 from 4.45pm to 5.45pm
Sensory Awareness Impairment Day
Published: Wednesday 30th September 2009
Everyone who has a sensory impairment, whether visual or hearing, is welcome to come along to a very special event to be held at Park Avenue Resource Centre this week.
The Enfield Autumn Show
Published: Tuesday 18th August 2009
Enfield’s Biggest Cultural Event is back! Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2009 (Both days) 10.30am – 6.00pm
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