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Richard Greening: Mayor of Islington 2015-16

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Since 2002 Richard Green, has been one of three councillors representing Highbury West ward. For much of that time he’s also been working in local government. And now he’s also Islington’s Mayor – what’s motivating him? Interview by Nicola Baird Richard Greening may not play an instrument but music has had a…
Matthew Sherwood: fisherman

Matthew Sherwood: fisherman

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Everyone has a story. Goldfish may look beautiful in ornamental ponds. But in a wildlife reserve they are surprisingly deadly predators – leading to big drops in dragonfly, water boatmen, water snail and frog numbers. Step forward Matthew Sherwood, the man with the painstaking task of fishing Gillespie Park’s pond…
Chris Setz: tree champion

Chris Setz: tree champion

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Everyone has a story. Meet a man who really loves street trees – as much for their beauty as fabulous carbon storing abilities. Chris Setz is taking his tree road show to Gillespie Park in May 2015, and has lots of clever new media ways to help map, love and…

Pat Tuson: urban nature photographer

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Everyone on Islington Faces Blog has a story.  Pat Tuson, 68, best known locally as leading the Gillespie Festival team, grew up in the East End but it’s Islington birds and blooms that feature most in her urban and plant photographs.  Interview by Nicola Baird Pat Tuson: “I’ve always been a bit of a whiz with…
Sue Jandy: volunteer

Sue Jandy: volunteer

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Everyone on Islington Faces Blog has a story. Many families debate fiercely about whether to stay living in Islington as the kids grow up. The lure of idyllic countryside and a slower pace of life (not to mention cheaper houses and allegedly better schools) often wins. Only problem is the people moving out…