Barnet - the borough where 'you couldn't make it up' comes true

I would urge readers, if you are free, to come to the audit committee at Hendon Town Hall tonight (Thursday 16 June) at 6.30pm (6pm to be on the safe side) where the audit committee reports on its investigations into Barnet council's relationship with the MetPro companies, and to hear residents' questions on this matter.

To whet your appetite here's the latest discovery in the saga, from Mrs Angry on the Broken Barnet blog. The blogpost is called Exclusive: the Mayor and the MetPro escort.

Dressing-up box

It was fun stepping back in time and seeing old Ebenezer Scrooge (right) and Mr Bumble the Beadle (left) at the Barnet Fair on Sunday.

Those recalcitrant proletarians the Trades Council had a stall, with Tiny Tim putting in an appearance to remind us all what happens when the rich grind the faces of the poor.

But who's this Artful Codger, and has she been on the mulled wine? Someone has, to judge by the lack of focus. (That's what everything looks like when I can't find my glasses.)