http://www.blackhorseactiongroup.org.uk The Residents Association for the Blackhorse Road area, E17 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:34:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On Saturday the 16th of August a few thousand of Walthamstow and Chingford's diverse community enjoyed a cheap, fun and family night out at the dogs for probably the last time. For over 75 years "The Stow" has been Walthamstow's flagship, a source of local pride and the constant reply ... http://www.blackhorseactiongroup.org.uk/index.php/2008/08/28/save-our-stow/ Remember in 2007 when the dreaded early closure of the Victoria Line was due to end, then 2008 arrived and it was announced it would be closing at 10pm again all the way until November. Now BBC London has revealed that the early closures are likely to restart after a ... http://www.blackhorseactiongroup.org.uk/index.php/2008/08/21/victoria-line-closures-to-continue/ The Hornbeam Centre's putting on a feast of lessons, workshops and fun activities (some for kids, others for adults or the family) Jam making, baking, wine, homebrew, herbs, pickles, apples, cakes, seeds, and more, all culminating in a great food swap. Check out all the days and details below. For more visit ... http://www.blackhorseactiongroup.org.uk/index.php/2008/08/18/food-glorious-food-and-some-booze-medicines-and-plants/ With Walthamstow Dogs scheduled to hold its last race on Saturday 16th August, the fight to save the stadium from the bulldozer has received extensive press and TV coverage. Consortiums who want to continue racing at The Stow have put in bids to buy or lease the track from the ... http://www.blackhorseactiongroup.org.uk/index.php/2008/08/11/save-our-stow-in-the-news/ Response to Blackhorse consultation The Council's consultation on "Annexe to Planning Obligations - SPD Blackhorse Lane Planning Obligations Strategy" or in English, the Blackhorse Road development consultation closes Friday (8 August). You can read the document and electronically comment on the Blackhorse Lane Regeneration site. Please send your individual responses via email to ... http://www.blackhorseactiongroup.org.uk/index.php/2008/08/06/response-to-blackhorse-consultation/ The Walthamstow Town Centre big screen was plugged in at lunchtime today (6th August) with environmental health officers overseeing the turn on.  Officials wandered around the square to test what the sound levels were like at various points. Workers in Nat West bank told them they could hear the TV ... http://www.blackhorseactiongroup.org.uk/index.php/2008/08/06/and-the-news-at-7am-to-11pm-is/ Tesco have leafleted residents of the Blackhorse Road area about their plans for a Tesco Express store on the site of the former Essex Arms pub on Forest Road. For those that don’t know the location it’s about a 2 or 3 minute walk up Forest Road from Blackhorse Road ... http://www.blackhorseactiongroup.org.uk/index.php/2008/08/05/tesco-express-the-essex-arms/ Six fire engines and around 30 firefighters dealt with a blaze on the proposed site of the 23 storey tower block development at the top of Douglas Eyre playing field on Wednesday (30th July 08). Around fifty tonnes of tyres and rubbish were damaged at the site next to the Blackhorse ... http://www.blackhorseactiongroup.org.uk/index.php/2008/07/31/douglas-eyre-fire/ Hi all, It's taken us an age to produce a first newsletter, so apologies for that. The good news is that BAG now has over 120 members and hopes to continue growing and getting stronger. Contact us or join here. Without any further ado here's what's been happening in the last few months: FUN ... http://www.blackhorseactiongroup.org.uk/index.php/2008/07/22/bag-newsletter-july-2008/ Question: You're a council caught closing a local library without bothering to tell the community who use it, all to save £70,000. The governments audit commission savages your actions, the lawyers point out it breaks legal guidelines, local residents mount open air libraries in protest and the scrutiny committee gives ... http://www.blackhorseactiongroup.org.uk/index.php/2008/07/15/putting-the-con-in-consultation/