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West Branch Labour @westbranchlabour.bsky.social · 21h

In the 1951 general election Alf, Lord Dubs campaigned in Holborn & St Pancras. Seventy-five years later he’s back to campaign for Sagal!

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 17h

What a fantastic turnout to campaign for the inspiring @sagal-a.bsky.social in Holborn & St. Pancras, today! @westbranchlabour.bsky.social was out in force supporting Sagal, our local candidate who grew up, and lives and works in Camden. 🗓️Thurs 8 Oct 🗳️Vote Sagal Abdi-Wali 🌹Vote Labour ✅ Vote HOPE

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Out on the doorstep for our local Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali. Great reception from residents who want to be represented by someone who already lives and works in Camden. ✅ Vote Sagal ✅ Vote Hope ✅ Vote Labour #HolbornAndStPancras @camdenlabour.bsky.social 🌹 @westbranchlabour.bsky.social

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Are you a mum with a child in nursery, reception or Year 1? Come to Mums Together a new drop-in support group sharing the ups & downs of motherhood, with other mums, in a supportive, non-judgemental space. #WestHampstead Women's Centre | Fridays 10-11.30am. From Fri 2 Oct whwc.org.uk

Poster advertising Mums together drop in at West Hampstead Women’s Centre

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

📚 Great free talk: Join 4 crime fiction writers as they discuss their writing process & approach to writing crime novels set in the 1920s & 30s, the ‘golden age’ of crime writing. Mon 6 Jul | 6– 7pm #WestHampstead Library @camdencouncil.bsky.social Celebrating #NationalYearOfReading2026

The word July displayed on a book on a picnic blanket with a parasol above.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 11/06/2026

Complaining about nightlife when you *checks notes* choose to live in Soho is like living in South Kensington and complaining about the museums. Or moving to Hackney and grumbling about creatives. Living in Richmond and hating green space. It's all getting a bit silly, isn't it?

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West Branch Labour @westbranchlabour.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Our Labour team for West Hampstead: Leo Gordon, Sharon Hardwick, Tabby Merrison-Galvin. Vote Labour 7 May

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Dee Donnelly @deemd.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Busy morning. Last surgery of this term in #WestHampstead Library dealing with casework, then a hop over the street to chat with residents about what I’ve achieved for them since 2022. Resident using a mobility scooter wanted to say thanks for fixing the wonky path. #VoteLabour🌹

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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

☀️and 👍 and 🗳️for #Labour on the @labour_branchWH street stall on West End Lane. Residents telling us they will use all three votes for @CamdenLabour’s #WestHampstead candidates: ✅Leo Gordon ✅Sharon Hardwick ✅Tabby Merrison-Galvin #VoteLabour

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Great support for #WestHampstead Labour this morning in the glorious sunshine. Don’t forget to use all 3 votes to vote for 👇🏻 ✅ Leo Gordon ✅ Sharon Hardwick ✅ Tabby Merrison-Galvin #VoteLabour🌹@camdenlabour.bsky.social @richardolszewski.bsky.social

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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Great to be on the #LabourDoorstep and pounding the non-wonky pavement with #WestHampstead’s star @CamdenLabour councillor, @shazknit.bsky.social

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Camden Labour 🌹 @camdenlabour.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Labour are protecting Camden’s green spaces 🌳🌿

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Great to see the art exhibition created by talented young artists aged 6-16 from Art-K, Mill Lane. at #WestHampstead library, earlier. The library was full of proud parents and young people. It’s places like our local library that make West Hampstead such a brilliant place to live.

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Great to be out on the doorstep in #WestHampstead last night. And starting the day getting the postal vote out with Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy. For a safer, fairer, cleaner Camden, use all 3 votes for #Labour🌹.#VoteLabour on 7 May

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Camden Labour 🌹 @camdenlabour.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

We’ll deliver a £2 million cost of living fund to help those struggling with their bills

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Camden Labour 🌹 @camdenlabour.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Camden Labour is delivering one of the country’s most generous council tax support schemes to help combat the cost of living.

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

This will help so many families in West Hampstead. Labour - helping lift our children out of poverty.👇

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

📢Dates just announced for #WLIC2027: The World's most prestigious international library event – The World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) – is taking place in London and across the UK 9 - 13 August 2027. More info to follow! www.cilip.org.uk/page/IFLAWLIC2027n…

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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Delighted to announce next steps for cheaper bills for 3,000 council homes with #retrofit investment. 15 locations with 940 homes, will be assessed to confirm if suitable for fitting solar panels & batteries, so that residents can benefit from lower bills. news.camden.gov.uk/cheaper-bill...

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Cheaper bills for 3,000 council homes to come following ‘retrofit’ investment

Camden has started work that will benefit 3,000 Council homes from a major ‘retrofit’ investment –making them more energy efficient and save residents money.The first phase of potential blocks for thi...

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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Coming up! #Camden Private Renters’ Week: 16-20 March. Webinars each day & on Saturday 20 Mar, Renters’ Fair in Crowndale Centre. Free advice on your rights as a private renter; as a student or older renter; access benefits, and learn about energy efficiency and repairs. #PRS

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

📚This Mon 9 March, 6.30pm. Join Marcus Gibson, former Financial Times columnist, for a talk about his acclaimed book ‘The Greatest Force’. Another great ‘Meet the Author’ event at #WestHampstead Library

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Promoted by Owen Wittekind on behalf of Sharon Hardwick at Camden Labour, PO Box 81009, London, NW1W 6HS.

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

The temperature had dropped, but it was warm on the #WestHampstead doorstep, tonight. Picked up some casework & heard that our private renters are looking forward to the protection #Labour’s Private Renters’ Bill will give them. We don’t just listen, we act. #VoteLabour🌹 in May.

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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · 14/02/2026

Don’t forget the Never Too Late Award from the Bridport Prize which recognises entries from writers over 60 across all categories of prizes. Link below Please share :)

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Never Too Late 60+ award - Bridport Prize

This £500 award is for the highest placed writer aged 60+ across poetry, short story, novel or flash fiction.

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Reminder to #WestHampstead folks to use the main entrance to #Thameslink station as the West End Lane entrance to is closed for resurfacing from today.

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Managed to dodge the worst of the rain as we spoke to local residents about any issues they wanted to raise with us. Your @camdenlabour.bsky.social #WestHampstead Cllrs and candidates are here not just to listen to you, but to act on your behalf. #VoteLabour🌹 on May 7th.

Labour Cllrs and members standing in front of a tree

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Tonight, Labour MPs voted to scrap the two child limit – a move that puts us on course to drive the biggest reduction of child poverty in a single Parliament. The Tories and Reform UK voted against it. Don’t let anyone tell you voting Labour doesn’t make a difference 🌹

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Great to see @camdenlabour.bsky.social’s £1m investment in cleaner streets in action first thing this morning. West End Lane was getting its regular jet wash. Your #Labour Cllrs investing in our local community to keep our streets and neighbourhoods clean. #LabourDelivers #CleanerCamden🌹

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Camden Labour 🌹 @camdenlabour.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Here’s how Labour have been promoting sustainability in Camden 🌿👇

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Starting the year with a win. Sounds trivial until you see someone on a mobility scooter or using a wheelchair trying to navigate it. #LabourCllrLife 🌹 @camdenlabour.bsky.social www.mylondon.news/news/north-l... 1/2

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Wonky pavement finally being sorted - developers deny responsibility

The 'steep and dangerous' slanted pavement in West Hampstead is set to be fixed after more than a year

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Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Today the government is introducing legislation to abolish the two-child limit. More than any other, this policy has driven children into poverty and cut them off from opportunity. Removing it is the right thing to do – supporting future generations and giving all children a fair start in life.

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

The @camdencouncil.bsky.social Health & Wellbeing Bus is coming to #WestHampstead Library. Free, walk-in, no appointment needed with blood pressure checks, BMI measurement & Know Your Risk Type2 diabetes assessment - plus lots of information about other health issues. 🗓️Fri 9 Jan | 12-4pm

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

🎄Camden's Christmas tree recycling points are open until 11 Jan. Our #WestHamsptead locations are: ♻️Fortune Green open space - at the bottom ♻️Kilburn Grange Park – by Hemstal Road entrance See the full map: camden.gov.uk/christmastree #Treecycle @camdencouncil.bsky.social

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Come along to meet local author, Francis Quirke, who’ll be talking about his novel ‘A Foreign Plot’ - a funny, dramatic tale about one man’s dream to build his ideal home abroad. 🗓️Mon 8 Dec | 6pm |#WestHampstead Library | FREE

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

🎄Brilliant to catch up with everyone at the Community Association of #WestHampstead Christmas party last night. Such a great mix of centre users, class tutors, trustees and staff. Always amazes me just how much the Centre does. Take a look at their jam-packed programme: cawh.org.uk

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Home | Community Association for West Hampstead

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Great to attend the opening of the new Liddell Place shared workspace with @richardolszewski.bsky.social. A fantastic initiative from Labour-led Camden’s Community Investment Programme with 14 affordable units. This will bring employment, economic benefit and growth to the #WestHampstead area.

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Constructive & informative safety walkabout in Lithos Road with local residents, Cllrs & Camden Safety team. We have action points on ASB, drug & flytip issues affecting residents that I’m chasing. Thanks Cllr Callaghan Cabinet Member for Safer Communities for support @westbranchlabour.bsky.social

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Great meeting with #WestHampstead & #FortuneGreen residents at tonight’s Neighbourhood Development Forum. Informative discussion about the pavement at 156 West End Lane that I’ve been trying to rectify since hoarding came off in Oct 2024, the O2 development & the step-free tube.

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Is democracy in trouble? Can public libraries help? Patrick Malone, Project Mgr at GLL talks to Info Pro mag on why democracy is in the spotlight in Woolwich libraries and whether libraries are able to help when polarisation can be rampant in communities. ow.ly/ZOKj50XuNBI

Red graffiti text saying 'Democracy'with dripping paint on a green and black wall background.

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

We're seeking committee members for #CILIP's new Intellectual Freedom Committee. The Committee will work towards everyone's right to read, think, and speak freely, and lead discussions on issues of censorship and access to information. Join us: ow.ly/k3I250XwXKR. Apply now!

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

🎧Have you had a chance to listen to our new Info Pro Podcast? The first episode is on all things AI and its impact on the library sector. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Let us know what else you'd like us to cover. Out now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4zMB... And Apple ⤵️ 1/2

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Episode 1: Not convinced yet? AI in libraries - Policy, Ethics and Privacy

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Great to attend the launch of #CaribEats at the #O2Centre tonight. Thursdays & Fridays in #WestHampstead/ #FinchleyRoad will soon be a hub of community, connection & affordable, nutritious Caribbean meals in a warm, welcoming environment.. caribeats.org/about/ @camdencouncil.bsky.social #FoodMission

Leaflet saying new home for Carib Eats at the O2 Centre

Leaflet saying Carib Eats canteen at the O2 Centre

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

A moving Remembrance Day service at Hampstead war memorial with pupils from local schools, residents and churches. Privileged to lay flowers for the civilian memorial at Hampstead Cemetery with Deputy Mayor Cllr Tricia Leman We will remember them.

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Proud to have worked alongside Cllr Lorna Greenwood to trial longer opening hours at Hampstead Cemetery, following local request at the Environment committee last night. As you can see it’s a very special place for local residents. 🌳🌹🪶@richardolszewski.bsky.social

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Adam Harrison @adamdkharrison.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Pleased we were able to announce a trial of longer opening hours for Hampstead Cemetery, following local request at the environment committee tonight. Thanks to local councillors incl @shazknit.bsky.social and Lorna Greenwood for working on this this year 🌳🌹 @richardolszewski.bsky.social

Photo of front of Hampstead Cemetery showing the buildings which include the entry into the cemetery under the central tower

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

We're SO looking forward to the finale of #CelebrityTraitors. Whoever wins we have just one message. Stephen Fry is and always has been... 100% Faithful to Libraries!

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

A halloween books cartoon for @theguardian.com

Image: The library of an ancient castle. A full moon shines through a gothic window. A vampire creeps up behing a carpenter.
Caption: "It had not been easy, but the Count was glad that he had resisted drinking the carpenter's blood until his beautiful new bookshelves were complete."

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Last week was non-stop! Mon-I led on Community Conversation. 4 wards came together to plan events for families, loneliness & cost of living. Fri-walkabout w new @camdencouncil.bsky.social CEO to show him around #WestHampstead Ward. Sat #SidingsCC inspiring open day. @camdenlabour.bsky.social 🌹

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

'Pivotal' moment for library sector. Key library bodies come together calling on Govt to work with them to publish a new Vision for Libraries. #CILIP's @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social calls for ambitious political leadership to unleash the sector’s potential.

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Library bodies form Libraries Alliance in 'pivotal' moment for sector

A number of organisations have launched the Libraries Alliance and called on the government to work with them to publish a new Vision for Libraries.

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