The Archer

05/05/2026

Neuroscientist Professor Catherine Loveday talks to science writer David Robson on why friendship is good for our health.

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

The May edition of The Archer is here! Inside this issue: calls for action on a dangerous junction, a terrifying door stunt, a new family hub opens, and a major murder trial begins. We also cover motorbikes in Cherry Tree Wood, a call out for festival volunteers, plus all the latest arts and culture.

‼️ Do you live near King Street? We’re looking for a volunteer deliverer. Drop us a DM or email [email protected] if you can help. Thank you 🤩

20/04/2026

🌟 Volunteer at East Finchley Festival 2026! 🌟

Want to be part of something special? We’re looking for amazing volunteers to help bring this year’s festival to life on Sunday 21 June in Cherry Tree Wood 🌳🎉

No experience needed, just a positive attitude and willingness to get involved!

We are currently seeking:
✨ Food Stalls Co-ordinator - to help book vendors and meet & greet on the day

On the day, we also need support with:
👉 Merchandise tent
👉 Laser tag ticket/entry point
👉 Area supervisors
👉 Parade stewards
👉 General stewards
👉 Traffic marshals
👉 Raffle ticket sellers
👉 Set-up & build team

Whether you can give a few hours or the whole day, you’ll be helping keep this much-loved community festival free for everyone 💛

📩 Sign up via our website (link in highlights)

Come join the team and be part of an unforgettable day ✨

20/04/2026

Do you live on Brim Hill, Widecombe Way, or nearby? We’re looking for volunteers to join our delivery team for The Archer.

We have a monthly paper round going spare! We’ll deliver the newspapers to your door, and you simply pop them through the letterboxes on your route. It takes around 40 minutes and is a great way to get some fresh air, a bit of exercise, and perhaps say hello to your neighbours. Plus, you’ll get the first look at the latest issue!

If you’re interested send us a DM or email [email protected] to find out more. ☺️

02/04/2026

Our April edition is out now. Look out for your copy being posted through N2 doors very soon or catch up with local news online. Link in bio ⬆️.

17/03/2026

03/03/2026

The March edition of The Archer is now available to read online and will be landing through N2 letterboxes in the coming days.

Inside this month’s issue:

🌳 The huge trees that recently fell in Cherry Tree Woods
🍼 An appeal for baby items
🚧 The latest update on the underpass
💄 A local beauty salon ruling
🌍 Why Greenland is making headlines
🧩 A brand new Griddable puzzle
💬 Plus our popular Ask Joy advice column

The Archer is delivered by local volunteers and we’re always looking for more helping hands. If you could spare a little time once a month to help deliver in your road or nearby, we’d love to hear from you. It’s a simple way to support our community and keep neighbours connected. Email [email protected]

https://www.the-archer.co.uk/archive.php?year=2026&month=March

22/02/2026

Can you help us deliver The Archer? 📰

We’re looking for a volunteer to cover Gurney Drive and Vivian Way in HGS. The papers are delivered to you at the beginning of each month — you simply pop them through everyone’s letterboxes. The round takes about 45 minutes.

Delivering The Archer is a lovely way to connect with your neighbourhood. As one of our volunteers, Elaine says:

“It’s always very nice when you deliver The Archer and get a ‘thank you’.”

Our volunteers often say they enjoy reading it just as much as delivering it. In the words of Mike:

“It’s such a delight to get The Archer yourself. It’s just a gift that keeps on giving - a never-ending postcard.”

If you can spare 45 minutes once a month, please do get in touch by DM or email: [email protected]

09/02/2026

🎯 Target 20,000 N2 readers with an advert in The Archer! Get in touch by DM for more information or email: [email protected]

06/02/2026

Have you received your February edition of The Archer yet? Look out for news about this year’s East Finchley Festival, a family’s plea for help, food waste bins making a return, the Big Fun Walk and lots more N2 news.
Please get in touch by DM if you can help deliver the paper. Thank you 🤩

https://www.the-archer.co.uk/archive/2026/2026FebArcher.pdf