Carla Francome
@carlafrancome.bsky.social
Communications fan and storyteller • TEDx Speaker • Former TV Producer • Award-winning cycle campaigner • Former clown, expect jokes.
Haringey folks and those in neighbouring areas, please fill out this consultation about bus lanes and pedestrian crossings around Alexandra Park.
It doesn’t take long and it feels great to get your views in the mix! I loved filling out all the boxes …
haringey.gov.uk/streets-road...
It doesn’t take long and it feels great to get your views in the mix! I loved filling out all the boxes …
haringey.gov.uk/streets-road...
November 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Haringey folks and those in neighbouring areas, please fill out this consultation about bus lanes and pedestrian crossings around Alexandra Park.
It doesn’t take long and it feels great to get your views in the mix! I loved filling out all the boxes …
haringey.gov.uk/streets-road...
It doesn’t take long and it feels great to get your views in the mix! I loved filling out all the boxes …
haringey.gov.uk/streets-road...
a big thanks to the Ranelagh pub for offering 20% off to everyone who’d been to the launch. It was fully booked!
Well done to everyone who’s been involved in this, what a brilliant effort. Cycle campaigners, this can be some inspo perhaps … 9/9
Well done to everyone who’s been involved in this, what a brilliant effort. Cycle campaigners, this can be some inspo perhaps … 9/9
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
a big thanks to the Ranelagh pub for offering 20% off to everyone who’d been to the launch. It was fully booked!
Well done to everyone who’s been involved in this, what a brilliant effort. Cycle campaigners, this can be some inspo perhaps … 9/9
Well done to everyone who’s been involved in this, what a brilliant effort. Cycle campaigners, this can be some inspo perhaps … 9/9
I’m here to listen to you, do come knocking, thank you”.
There must have been over 100 people there today, not just adults and kids, but older people too, to come and sit and watch. My dad loved perching and being part of the hubbub. And finally, … 8/9
There must have been over 100 people there today, not just adults and kids, but older people too, to come and sit and watch. My dad loved perching and being part of the hubbub. And finally, … 8/9
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I’m here to listen to you, do come knocking, thank you”.
There must have been over 100 people there today, not just adults and kids, but older people too, to come and sit and watch. My dad loved perching and being part of the hubbub. And finally, … 8/9
There must have been over 100 people there today, not just adults and kids, but older people too, to come and sit and watch. My dad loved perching and being part of the hubbub. And finally, … 8/9
Emily, who’s the cabinet member for parks and leisure, and a ward councillor here then did a speech.
She said it was “a pleasure to be here in my own ward to open this park that will be used by residents in Haringey and Enfield”. She continued: “My door is very much open, and .. /7
She said it was “a pleasure to be here in my own ward to open this park that will be used by residents in Haringey and Enfield”. She continued: “My door is very much open, and .. /7
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Emily, who’s the cabinet member for parks and leisure, and a ward councillor here then did a speech.
She said it was “a pleasure to be here in my own ward to open this park that will be used by residents in Haringey and Enfield”. She continued: “My door is very much open, and .. /7
She said it was “a pleasure to be here in my own ward to open this park that will be used by residents in Haringey and Enfield”. She continued: “My door is very much open, and .. /7
The council will also now maintain it.
Theresa in her speech said: “Many thanks to @emilyarkell.bsky.social for supporting us and agreeing for the council to look after it”.
Katie told me afterwards that the 2 local ward councillors including Emily had been very supportive and helpful. - 6/9
Theresa in her speech said: “Many thanks to @emilyarkell.bsky.social for supporting us and agreeing for the council to look after it”.
Katie told me afterwards that the 2 local ward councillors including Emily had been very supportive and helpful. - 6/9
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The council will also now maintain it.
Theresa in her speech said: “Many thanks to @emilyarkell.bsky.social for supporting us and agreeing for the council to look after it”.
Katie told me afterwards that the 2 local ward councillors including Emily had been very supportive and helpful. - 6/9
Theresa in her speech said: “Many thanks to @emilyarkell.bsky.social for supporting us and agreeing for the council to look after it”.
Katie told me afterwards that the 2 local ward councillors including Emily had been very supportive and helpful. - 6/9
the parks and leisure team to oversee the project - like asking for bids to choose the right equipment, and then overseeing the installation.
The council organised the contract with the right equipment company, and provided the project management to oversee its installation -/5
The council organised the contract with the right equipment company, and provided the project management to oversee its installation -/5
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
the parks and leisure team to oversee the project - like asking for bids to choose the right equipment, and then overseeing the installation.
The council organised the contract with the right equipment company, and provided the project management to oversee its installation -/5
The council organised the contract with the right equipment company, and provided the project management to oversee its installation -/5
been when they found out!)
So the Friends of the Green Bounds Green raised just over £20,000, but then they needed to put it into action. At this point they needed Haringey council to get involved.
Katie explained to me afterwards that it had to be a person from … 4/9
So the Friends of the Green Bounds Green raised just over £20,000, but then they needed to put it into action. At this point they needed Haringey council to get involved.
Katie explained to me afterwards that it had to be a person from … 4/9
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
been when they found out!)
So the Friends of the Green Bounds Green raised just over £20,000, but then they needed to put it into action. At this point they needed Haringey council to get involved.
Katie explained to me afterwards that it had to be a person from … 4/9
So the Friends of the Green Bounds Green raised just over £20,000, but then they needed to put it into action. At this point they needed Haringey council to get involved.
Katie explained to me afterwards that it had to be a person from … 4/9
persistence is needed with these things huh.
They explained how they did it - they raised £975 from putting on local events, and applied for a grant from the National lottery community fund.
They were granted £19,186 in 2024 🎉🎉 (What a brilliant day that must have … 3/9
They explained how they did it - they raised £975 from putting on local events, and applied for a grant from the National lottery community fund.
They were granted £19,186 in 2024 🎉🎉 (What a brilliant day that must have … 3/9
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
persistence is needed with these things huh.
They explained how they did it - they raised £975 from putting on local events, and applied for a grant from the National lottery community fund.
They were granted £19,186 in 2024 🎉🎉 (What a brilliant day that must have … 3/9
They explained how they did it - they raised £975 from putting on local events, and applied for a grant from the National lottery community fund.
They were granted £19,186 in 2024 🎉🎉 (What a brilliant day that must have … 3/9
a lot. Theresa, Eric and Katie (in high-vis) from The Friends told us that the team have wanted a new playground here since 2017.
Wow change takes time doesn’t it! That’s 8 years. (Reminds me of some other kind of campaigning *cough*).
It’s amazing how much drive and … 2/9
Wow change takes time doesn’t it! That’s 8 years. (Reminds me of some other kind of campaigning *cough*).
It’s amazing how much drive and … 2/9
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
a lot. Theresa, Eric and Katie (in high-vis) from The Friends told us that the team have wanted a new playground here since 2017.
Wow change takes time doesn’t it! That’s 8 years. (Reminds me of some other kind of campaigning *cough*).
It’s amazing how much drive and … 2/9
Wow change takes time doesn’t it! That’s 8 years. (Reminds me of some other kind of campaigning *cough*).
It’s amazing how much drive and … 2/9
Sound up for some wholesome joy! 🙌🏻
We celebrated the opening of a new playground locally today, in an area called The Green, Bounds Green (right by the Ranelagh pub).
The “Friends of the Green Bounds Green” have done an amazing job of getting to this point and I learnt … 1/9
We celebrated the opening of a new playground locally today, in an area called The Green, Bounds Green (right by the Ranelagh pub).
The “Friends of the Green Bounds Green” have done an amazing job of getting to this point and I learnt … 1/9
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Sound up for some wholesome joy! 🙌🏻
We celebrated the opening of a new playground locally today, in an area called The Green, Bounds Green (right by the Ranelagh pub).
The “Friends of the Green Bounds Green” have done an amazing job of getting to this point and I learnt … 1/9
We celebrated the opening of a new playground locally today, in an area called The Green, Bounds Green (right by the Ranelagh pub).
The “Friends of the Green Bounds Green” have done an amazing job of getting to this point and I learnt … 1/9
There’s a sea water swimming pool in Margate brrr. (And saunas). And I was delighted to see these toilets in Margate, so nicely decorated too. We should be showing off our public toilets! Let’s make a feature of them 🤩🤩 … 9/9
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
There’s a sea water swimming pool in Margate brrr. (And saunas). And I was delighted to see these toilets in Margate, so nicely decorated too. We should be showing off our public toilets! Let’s make a feature of them 🤩🤩 … 9/9
We had a middle class problem in Margate - the Turner gallery is closed this week!
But there’s cafes and shops to explore. I thought these “More to Margate” boxes were cute, if a bit warn, and was pleased to see a water filler. And the lights - ducks/fish/dragons?! Discuss. 8/9
But there’s cafes and shops to explore. I thought these “More to Margate” boxes were cute, if a bit warn, and was pleased to see a water filler. And the lights - ducks/fish/dragons?! Discuss. 8/9
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
We had a middle class problem in Margate - the Turner gallery is closed this week!
But there’s cafes and shops to explore. I thought these “More to Margate” boxes were cute, if a bit warn, and was pleased to see a water filler. And the lights - ducks/fish/dragons?! Discuss. 8/9
But there’s cafes and shops to explore. I thought these “More to Margate” boxes were cute, if a bit warn, and was pleased to see a water filler. And the lights - ducks/fish/dragons?! Discuss. 8/9
Westgate has a lovely little town with shops and restaurants, so it’s great for exploring. Even a restaurant called “Quince!” Posh. Naturally I just took a photo and then went back to our Airbnb and made something cheap 😂 … 7/9
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Westgate has a lovely little town with shops and restaurants, so it’s great for exploring. Even a restaurant called “Quince!” Posh. Naturally I just took a photo and then went back to our Airbnb and made something cheap 😂 … 7/9
“What shall we call the street here?”
“I reckon Sea Road”
“That works”.
A classic in Westgate - it actually runs along the beach, wish I’d got a snap! … 6/9
“I reckon Sea Road”
“That works”.
A classic in Westgate - it actually runs along the beach, wish I’d got a snap! … 6/9
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
“What shall we call the street here?”
“I reckon Sea Road”
“That works”.
A classic in Westgate - it actually runs along the beach, wish I’d got a snap! … 6/9
“I reckon Sea Road”
“That works”.
A classic in Westgate - it actually runs along the beach, wish I’d got a snap! … 6/9
The council building is lovely too. Imagine being a councillor here! What fun. Well probably, although I think it might be a reform council around here so maybe not so fun 😨 … 5/9
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The council building is lovely too. Imagine being a councillor here! What fun. Well probably, although I think it might be a reform council around here so maybe not so fun 😨 … 5/9
The train station at Westgate is very cute too. I loved the white decorative awning. … 4/9
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The train station at Westgate is very cute too. I loved the white decorative awning. … 4/9
Westgate has this stunning cinema, the Carlton cinema.
The lovely lady there showed us all 3 screens, and told us that all films are £4, and never more. Just loved it. They had some really interesting things on too, like The Lost Boys for Hallowe’en. … 3/9
The lovely lady there showed us all 3 screens, and told us that all films are £4, and never more. Just loved it. They had some really interesting things on too, like The Lost Boys for Hallowe’en. … 3/9
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Westgate has this stunning cinema, the Carlton cinema.
The lovely lady there showed us all 3 screens, and told us that all films are £4, and never more. Just loved it. They had some really interesting things on too, like The Lost Boys for Hallowe’en. … 3/9
The lovely lady there showed us all 3 screens, and told us that all films are £4, and never more. Just loved it. They had some really interesting things on too, like The Lost Boys for Hallowe’en. … 3/9
Westgate has a lovely wide path for cycling. I loved this chalk note on the wall in the 3rd picture: “Parker + Mummy + Bike ➡️” so cute!
There was a lot of us and we were on foot but I’ve cycled around this area before and along here and it’s gorgeous. … 2/9
There was a lot of us and we were on foot but I’ve cycled around this area before and along here and it’s gorgeous. … 2/9
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Westgate has a lovely wide path for cycling. I loved this chalk note on the wall in the 3rd picture: “Parker + Mummy + Bike ➡️” so cute!
There was a lot of us and we were on foot but I’ve cycled around this area before and along here and it’s gorgeous. … 2/9
There was a lot of us and we were on foot but I’ve cycled around this area before and along here and it’s gorgeous. … 2/9
Smashing few days this half term in Westgate-on-Sea and Margate. They’re near each other with interesting cute towns and sandy beaches so well worth exploring (and a lovely cycle route along the coast too).
Here’s some of my favourite bits … 1/9
Here’s some of my favourite bits … 1/9
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Smashing few days this half term in Westgate-on-Sea and Margate. They’re near each other with interesting cute towns and sandy beaches so well worth exploring (and a lovely cycle route along the coast too).
Here’s some of my favourite bits … 1/9
Here’s some of my favourite bits … 1/9
Above is a video I did for my kids.
Stand tall Ozzy!
And great to see a bit of people power! ✊🏻✊🏻
Awesome to see a few new places this week. Where next? Not sure yet!
12/12
Stand tall Ozzy!
And great to see a bit of people power! ✊🏻✊🏻
Awesome to see a few new places this week. Where next? Not sure yet!
12/12
October 26, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Above is a video I did for my kids.
Stand tall Ozzy!
And great to see a bit of people power! ✊🏻✊🏻
Awesome to see a few new places this week. Where next? Not sure yet!
12/12
Stand tall Ozzy!
And great to see a bit of people power! ✊🏻✊🏻
Awesome to see a few new places this week. Where next? Not sure yet!
12/12
sculpture, but there was a huge outcry when he was going to be taken down, with a big petition.
Eventually, event organisers bowed to public pressure and Network Rail gave him a new lease of life – Ozzy has now became a permanent installation in New Street Station.
… /11
Eventually, event organisers bowed to public pressure and Network Rail gave him a new lease of life – Ozzy has now became a permanent installation in New Street Station.
… /11
October 26, 2025 at 7:54 AM
sculpture, but there was a huge outcry when he was going to be taken down, with a big petition.
Eventually, event organisers bowed to public pressure and Network Rail gave him a new lease of life – Ozzy has now became a permanent installation in New Street Station.
… /11
Eventually, event organisers bowed to public pressure and Network Rail gave him a new lease of life – Ozzy has now became a permanent installation in New Street Station.
… /11
We admired him on arrival, but then only found the story out later - he was created for the commonwealth games opening ceremony in 2022, and became the star of the show.
He was dubbed Ozzy after Birmingham’s famous son, Ozzy Osbourne. He was never meant to be a permanent … /10
He was dubbed Ozzy after Birmingham’s famous son, Ozzy Osbourne. He was never meant to be a permanent … /10
October 26, 2025 at 7:54 AM
We admired him on arrival, but then only found the story out later - he was created for the commonwealth games opening ceremony in 2022, and became the star of the show.
He was dubbed Ozzy after Birmingham’s famous son, Ozzy Osbourne. He was never meant to be a permanent … /10
He was dubbed Ozzy after Birmingham’s famous son, Ozzy Osbourne. He was never meant to be a permanent … /10
There’s a great story behind Ozzy the mechanical Bull in the station for those who don’t know.
Ozzy towers above commuters in the station, with steam billowing from his nostrils, and glowing eyes. He’s been built in a steampunk style and does kind of roaring also! … 9/12
Ozzy towers above commuters in the station, with steam billowing from his nostrils, and glowing eyes. He’s been built in a steampunk style and does kind of roaring also! … 9/12
October 26, 2025 at 7:54 AM
There’s a great story behind Ozzy the mechanical Bull in the station for those who don’t know.
Ozzy towers above commuters in the station, with steam billowing from his nostrils, and glowing eyes. He’s been built in a steampunk style and does kind of roaring also! … 9/12
Ozzy towers above commuters in the station, with steam billowing from his nostrils, and glowing eyes. He’s been built in a steampunk style and does kind of roaring also! … 9/12
Then spent the day at an event in Birmingham admiring this building.
It’s Birmingham’s New Street Station and it’s quite delicious. It looks great juxtaposed against the other buildings. And I love the shiny section! … 8/12
It’s Birmingham’s New Street Station and it’s quite delicious. It looks great juxtaposed against the other buildings. And I love the shiny section! … 8/12
October 26, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Then spent the day at an event in Birmingham admiring this building.
It’s Birmingham’s New Street Station and it’s quite delicious. It looks great juxtaposed against the other buildings. And I love the shiny section! … 8/12
It’s Birmingham’s New Street Station and it’s quite delicious. It looks great juxtaposed against the other buildings. And I love the shiny section! … 8/12
Then I got a train to Birmingham -
gorgeous sunset.
If anyone ever needs “sunset from a train” shots, I have about 10. … /7
gorgeous sunset.
If anyone ever needs “sunset from a train” shots, I have about 10. … /7
October 26, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Then I got a train to Birmingham -
gorgeous sunset.
If anyone ever needs “sunset from a train” shots, I have about 10. … /7
gorgeous sunset.
If anyone ever needs “sunset from a train” shots, I have about 10. … /7