I first met Nikki when I was walking through Belsize Village. She makes, paints, crafts, writes and is genuinely passionate about the community. This is one of her paintings. She painted it during the early part of the first lockdown…
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Humans of Hilgrove
This is JUST what Swiss&South likes! A Swiss Cottage project that puts people at the heart of things. The ‘Humans of Hilgrove’ exhibition, organised by five Hilgrove residents, celebrates the community and diversity of the Hilgrove estate. It consists of 17 boards…
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Siân’s S&S Map
Working with Siân on Swiss&South has been a godsend. When she created and produced this amazing map of our area it makes my heart sing and does everyday. If you would like to get yours, then head over to her…
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Farmer’s Market
Despite the first lockdown and now a second, the Farmer’s Market has kept going and has remained open every Wednesday from 10am to 3pm in Swiss Cottage. We think that deserves some recognition! Someone who definitely loves it is Caroline…
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Do you see hearts too?
We think Catherine’s Instagram account is just to share the love is wonderful. She looks to find things in nature that look heart-shaped. Just for fun and connection and to appreciate beauty. And well, that is lovely! So if you…
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A Bed of Fresh Air
Perhaps we don’t have total if any control over the volume of traffic on the Finchley Road but we can try to Green Things Up. And if you do choose to add any plants to your front or back gardens…
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Canfield Art
Cara O’Sullivan has always lived in Swiss&South. She has produced this beautiful print and says: “I was inspired by a very old and tall Japanese Aralia on Canfield Gardens, that I have always thought looked exotic in some lights. Unfortunately…
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Help continues in second lockdown: Swiss Cottage Mutual Aid Volunteers
Do you need help collecting food or medicine? Or perhaps you would like to volunteer to help others? We’re still here to help! Swiss Cottage Mutual Aid Group is a network of neighbours helping each other through the Covid-19 crisis. …
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HappyToTalk
Promoting happy and safe conversations in the community has never been more important.
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Everyone Can Feel Connected
So why am I doing this? My great grandmother, Scotty Nana, used to live in Swiss&South. During the War, she got bombed out of Adelaide Road and came to live on Canfield Gardens. I love this area so much. But it…
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