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Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, did Team GB no favours in Beiging yesterday. The eyes of the world were upon us. What a bad impression the Mayor gave of our wonderful capital city. Untidy hair, a suit that looked like it had been slept in,jacket unfastened and his hand in a pocket. We have got to do better than that!!

Latest comment by Kal-El 3 months ago

Although it may look bad to us how other countries see it will vary, take Holland as an example they…

Thank you to Waterstones for making the launch of the Garden Village Centenary Book a great success. It was a wonderful evening and that was just the beginning of the celebrations. Can’t wait for the 27th July!!

Happy Birthday Garden Village!! I am looking forward with anticipation for the launch of the centenary book at Waterstones tonight and to the 27th July when all our plans for the centenary celebration come to fruition.

A big ‘thank you’ to the 50 plus residents and ex-residents of Garden Village who attended the Open Afternoon at the Boys’Club today. It was exciting and indeed moving to see so many old friends renewing friendships and telling stories from many years ago. Thanks to everyone who brought old photos and other memorabilia to add to the ever growing collection which is helping build a picture of life in the Village over the past 100 years. We can look…

Tony has been in touch with the Secretary and wants to remind residents of Garden Village of some of the ‘characters’ he remembers."The Dolly Man" who sold Reckitt’s Blue, Pumice Stone and Liquid PeppermintMr Douglas, the fishmonger from Durham Street who sold fish, crabs and rabbits.The Greengrocer who came round with a horse and cart.*The man who sharpened knives and scissors.Do you remember them or any other characters in and around Garden…