Village Raw is a magazine that explores cultural stories from Crouch End, East Finchley, Highgate, Muswell Hill and the surrounding areas. The magazine is created by the community, for the community. The sixteenth issue of Village Raw includes:

CREATING COMMUNITIES – Artist Marilyn Collins on her work, community and the natural world.

THE WILD COLLECTIVE – A collaborative exhibition nurturing creative responses to nature.

A JOURNEY INTO HIGHGATE ‘S LITERARY PAST – A who’s who of the celebrated writers associated with the area.

STRINGS FOR LITTLE FINGERS – Margie Jammie and the wonders of the ukulele.

IN A TIME OF ITS OWN – W Martyn has been trading since 1897.

THE ART OF ESTATE AGENCY – How Brickworks has defined its role in property, interiors and community.

THE MEALS THAT KEEP GIVING – How community food projects have become a valuable lifeline.

THE BIG PLASTIC COUNT – Chris Packham discusses our plastic waste problem.

ON THE B-LINE – Local initiatives to help our pollinators.

SINGAPORE-STYLE CHILLI TOFU – Recipe from the winner of The Great Cookbook Challenge, Dominique Woolf.

ASK OLA – Advice for women who are perimenopausal.