Good morning! 

It’s Monday 7th April and Enfield is buzzing. With spring in full bloom and the sun making more frequent appearances, we’re starting to get a taste of the summer to come—bring it on! Sure, the gardens could use a bit of rain, but we’re not complaining just yet.

With schools out, parents across Enfield are stepping into their second job—Chief Entertainment Officer—and we’ve got you covered. Whether you're looking for free family fun, exciting local events, or just something to break the routine, this week’s packed with reasons to head outdoors and explore.

Here’s what’s making headlines today in Enfield:

🗳️ Meridian Water opens new round of community funding
🦊 Fox culling at Enfield Golf Club sparks local outrage
🏅 Volunteers celebrated in prestigious Enfield awards
🏡 Property of the Week: Rectory Farm – a stunning Enfield retreat

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NEWS AT A GLANCE

Meridian Water Opens Applications for Latest Community Grants Programme

The Meridian Water Community Chest Fund has launched a new round of funding, offering £300,000 to support local projects that improve life in Edmonton.

Community and voluntary groups can apply for:

• Up to £10,000 for small projects

• £10,000–£60,000 for larger initiatives

Projects may focus on youth opportunities, community space upgrades, arts, skills, and more. Applications close 27 May 2025.

This is the second phase of Enfield Council’s Meridian Water regeneration scheme, which has already funded initiatives like bike schemes, murals, sensory rooms, and inclusive theatre workshops.

How to apply:

• Visit the Meridian Water website

• Join the support webinar on 1 May

• Email: [email protected]

Cllr Ergin Erbil said: “These grants help local people shape Edmonton’s future and bring great ideas to life.”

Fox Culling at Enfield Golf Club Sparks Outrage

Enfield Golf Club has issued an apology after foxes were shot on its grounds during a pest control operation on Wednesday, 26 March. The unsanctioned cull, which began around 8pm and continued into the early hours, prompted complaints from residents who reported hearing gunshots.

Wildlife groups and local MP Feryal Clark condemned the action, with Protect the Wild calling it “incredibly cruel” and stressing that foxes are not pests but vital to ecosystems. Lulubells Animal Rescue raised concerns over orphaned cubs during breeding season.

The club admitted the decision was made by internal management without committee approval and promised it would not happen again. Clark vowed to follow up with the club, insisting “golf clubs cannot and should not be involved in culling foxes.”

The incident has sparked wider calls for humane wildlife management and stronger protection for urban animals. Read more from BBC by clicking here.

Enfield Celebrates Dedicated Volunteers in Prestigious Awards Ceremony

Enfield Council recognized 34 exceptional volunteers with Lifetime Achievement and Special Recognition awards at a Civic Centre ceremony. The awards celebrate decades of service and exceptional recent contributions to the community.

Councillor Gina Needs praised the winners, saying: "Their dedication transforms lives and inspires others." Nominees were selected by residents and local organizations.

Established in 2021, the awards highlight Enfield's commitment to volunteering.

A Night Celebrating Enfield's Creative Soul

Last Thursday, the Dugdale Arts Centre transformed into a buzzing hub of creativity as we launched our Made in Enfield showcase! 🎨

Local makers took center stage, displaying their stunning handmade creations in our newly relaunched gift shop. Guests sipped cocktails while:

• Watching live pottery demonstrations

• Personalizing paintbrushes at our interactive workshop

• Grooving to vinyl spins by a local DJ

The magic behind this? UK Shared Prosperity Funding is helping us:

💡 Train 25+ local artists in business skills

🛍️ Triple the number of creators featured in our shop

📈 Grow Enfield's creative economy

"This is more than a shop - it's a springboard for local talent," shared ceramicist Priya K. as visitors admired her hand-thrown vases.

Want to support Enfield's makers? Visit our shop or catch the next event! ➡️ dugdaleartscentre.co.uk

Enfield Ranked Least Active Borough in London

A new report from Transport for London has placed Enfield at the bottom of the list for physical activity, with just 22% of adults achieving the recommended 20 minutes of active travel daily. This puts Enfield behind all 32 other London boroughs—a significant drop from its position in 2022.

Experts blame car dependency, slow bus services, and a lack of safe cycling routes. Campaigners are now calling for urgent improvements, including 20mph zones, faster public transport, and a completed cycling network.

Despite previous investment through the 'Mini Holland' programme, many believe progress has stalled.

📍 Enfield Council declined to comment.

🔗 For the full story, visit Enfield Dispatch

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

🏡 Property of the Week – Rectory Farm, Enfield

£2,900,000 | 5-Bed Detached House | The Ridgeway, EN2

Tucked away on a stunning five-acre plot, Rectory Farm is a remarkable five-bedroom detached residence offering elegance, space, and countryside tranquillity in one of Enfield’s most desirable locations.

Step inside to a grand entrance hall with high ceilings and a sweeping wooden staircase. The home features a light-filled sitting room with garden views and terrace access, a traditional farmhouse kitchen with a Rangemaster stove, underfloor heating, and a large utility room.

Upstairs, enjoy two master suites with ensuite bathrooms and private south-facing balconies, plus three additional double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The grounds include landscaped gardens, paddocks, stabling, and a substantial outbuilding with garage, tack room, and storage. A charming summerhouse offers the perfect retreat for a home office or gym.

📍 Rectory Farm, The Ridgeway, Enfield EN2

💷 Guide Price: £2,900,000

🛏️ 5 Bedrooms | 🌳 5 Acres | 🐎 Equestrian Facilities | 🚗 Gated Driveway

Monday Weather

Monday 23rd

15°C 🌡️ 1°C | ⛅️ Sunny and gentle breeze | ☀️ Sunrise 06:23 Sunset 19:43

FOOTBALL

Enfield 0 - 1 Hemel Hempstead Town

A 95th-minute winner from Hemel Town's Trae Cook-Appiah condemned Enfield Town to their fourth consecutive defeat in a cruel Bank Holiday fixture, sending Gavin Keena's side into the relegation zone before a crowd of 975.

The visitors dominated early, with Kyle Ajayi marshaling Hemel's defense superbly, while Town's reshuffled backline – including emergency right-back Alex Solomon – held firm until his second-half withdrawal with breathing difficulties. Joash Nembhard's man-of-the-match performance nearly earned a point, but Ollie Knight's 80th-minute header wide proved costly before Cook-Appiah's scrambled finish.

UPCOMING EVENTS

🎭 Easter Shed at Chickenshed Theatre

A fun, inclusive week of drama, dance, and song workshops for children aged 5–11, ending in a performance for family and friends.

📅 Date: Monday 7 April – Friday 11 April 2025

📍 Venue: Chickenshed Theatre, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE

📞 Contact: 020 8292 9222 | [email protected]

🔗 More Info: chickenshed.org.uk

💃 Dancers Delight - Under 18

A two-day celebration of young dance talent from across the UK, featuring diverse styles and breathtaking performances.Millfield Theatre+1Millfield Theatre+1

📅 Dates:

• Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 5:00 PM

• Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 7:00 PM

  📍 Venue: Millfield Theatre, Silver Street, Edmonton, London N18 1PJ

  📞 Contact: 020 8807 6680

  🔗 More Info: Here

  🎤 Friday Night Funnies

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  An evening of live comedy featuring top performers, presented by Resistance Comedy.Chickenshed+2Chickenshed+2Chickenshed+2

  📅 Date: Friday, 11 April 2025

  📍 Venue: Café/Bar Space, Chickenshed, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE

  📞 Contact: 020 8292 9222 | [email protected]

  🔗 More Info: 

🐰 Easter Bunny Tales

Engaging Easter-themed performances filled with enchanting stories, lively songs, and movement, perfect for young children.

📅 Date: Monday, 14 April – Thursday, 17 April 2025

📍 Venue: Rayne Theatre, Chickenshed, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE

📞 Contact: 020 8292 9222 | [email protected]

🔗 More Info: chickenshed.org.uk/events/easter-tales

🌍 Planet Play

Interactive sensory sessions for babies and toddlers aged 0–3 years, featuring music, movement, and puppetry.Chickenshed+2Chickenshed+2Chickenshed+2

📅 Date: Friday, 25 April 2025

📍 Venue: Rayne Theatre, Chickenshed, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE

📞 Contact: 020 8292 9222 | [email protected]

🔗 More Info: chickenshed.org.uk/events/planet-play-summer-2025Chickenshed+4Chickenshed+4Chickenshed+4

🎭 Tales from the Shed

Vibrant, inclusive theatre shows for young children, encouraging interaction and imagination.Chickenshed+2Chickenshed+2Chickenshed+2

📅 Date: Saturday, 26 April 2025

📍 Venue: Rayne Theatre, Chickenshed, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE

📞 Contact: 020 8292 9222 | [email protected]

🔗 More Info: 

🎶 Sunday Shed - Little Spark!

Drop-in workshops for children aged 5–7, featuring drama, dance, music, and art activities with new themes each week.Chickenshed+1Chickenshed+1

📅 Date: Sunday, 27 April 2025

📍 Venue: Chickenshed Theatre, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE

📞 Contact: 020 8292 9222 | [email protected]

🔗 More Info: chickenshed.org.uk/workshops-and-classes

🎭 Sunday Shed: Children's Performance Project

Performance project for children aged 7–11 to develop skills in music, dance, and singing.Chickenshed+1Chickenshed+1

📅 Date: Sunday, 27 April 2025

📍 Venue: Chickenshed Theatre, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE

📞 Contact: 020 8292 9222 | [email protected]

🔗 More Info: chickenshed.org.uk/workshops-and-classes

🎭 Sunday Shed: Adult Acting Workshops

Relaxed and informal sessions exploring text and character through drama games and improvisation techniques.Chickenshed+1Chickenshed+1

📅 Date: Sunday, 27 April 2025

📍 Venue: Chickenshed Theatre, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE

📞 Contact: 020 8292 9222 | [email protected]

🔗 More Info: chickenshed.org.uk/workshops-and-classes

🎬 Filmin Sonu/End of the Film

A poignant play about Uncle Selim, a former cinema projectionist, and filmmaker Nilay, exploring themes of life, death, and human connection.Millfield Theatre

📅 Date: Sunday, 27 April 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Venue: Millfield Theatre, Silver Street, Edmonton, London N18 1PJ

📞 Contact: 020 8807 6680

🔗 More Info: millfieldtheatre.co.uk/calendar/filmin-sonu-end-of-the-film-april-2025

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