Welcome to the community website of Alexandra Park neighbourhood in London. Our aim is to encourage interaction, both online and in person, between local people in Alexandra Park and surrounding neighbourhoods, as well as providing a channel for local information. Use it to discuss local issues, find out about local events and post your own events, create a group, recycle items...

            

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Sarah replied to Debra Thompson's forum post Person needed to paint garden fence
"Hi Debra,
My husband might be able to help you. He's happy to pop round to discuss. His email address is bazh77@gmail.com if you wish to contact him. 
Thanks, Sarah "
1 hour ago
Lucy Nabijou replied to Susie Holden's forum post Jam jars available
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Susie Holden replied to Susie Holden's forum post Jam jars available
"Lucy they are yours! I'll send you a message to arrange delivery.
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7 hours ago
Linda Chaplin posted a
Top quality e-bike for sale BMC Alpenchallenge AMPAL One. Suitable for all terrains, commuting or longer rides. Excellent battery life with 4 settings and substantial mileage between recharges.It is approximately 2 years old and it has not been…
7 hours ago
Lisa Quarticelli is now a member of Alexandra Park Neighbours
8 hours ago
Lucy Nabijou replied to Susie Holden's forum post Jam jars available
"Hi Susie,
I'd definitely be interested in these if they're still available!
Lucy"
10 hours ago
Susie Holden replied to Janey Hagger's forum post Alexandra Park and Muswell Hill Open Studios
"Here's a link to see a map of all the open studios, plus details of all the participants.
https://openstudiosmhap.co.uk/open_studios_mhap_a4_printable_map_+_...
There is a good cluster of artists/makers in the Alexandra Park area, so lots to see…"
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Alex King posted a photo
For years the pear tree produced almost nothing. This year it has a masive crop.
yesterday
Parish of Alexandra Park posted a
Tomorrow marks the start of Baby Loss Awarness Week. Each ribbon on our display outside St Andrew's Church has the name of a loved one inscribed. St Andrew's Church will be open tomorrow morning (Thursday) from 10am and over the weekend (Saturday…
yesterday
Annabel Gregory liked Ado's blog post A Posy for Palestine – fundraiser
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Susie Holden posted a
8 jam jars available to anyone who wants them.
Tuesday
Alexandrina Pulber is now a member of Alexandra Park Neighbours
Tuesday
Cllr Alessandra Rossetti replied to Cllr Alessandra Rossetti's forum post Highway maintenance plan for 2026
"Thank you for raising this Susie, I will certainly add to the list!"
Tuesday
Kathryn Dean posted an event

Oct 15, 2025 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Hornsey Parish Church Hall, Cranley Gardens, N10 3AH

Monday
Susie Holden replied to Cllr Alessandra Rossetti's forum post Highway maintenance plan for 2026
"Thanks Alessandra for the reminder. I'd like to nominate the railings at the junction of Alexandra Park Road, Palace Gates Road and Alexandra Avenue, by the zebra crossing. As you can see they have been damaged and bent out of shape for ages. They…"
Monday
Ado liked Susie Holden's photo
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Events and Activities


 

What’s on at Karamel in October?

Thursday 9 October – Hunter Muskett at Bowes Park Folk Club at Mum’s Bistro, 143 Myddleton Road N22, 7.45pm.

Saturday 11 to Sunday 12 October – Open Studios in Alexandra Park and Muswell Hill, 11am-5pm. A chance to visit artists in their own homes and studios and at various locations around the area.

Saturday 11 October – Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, 1pm. Handel, Mozart, Bernstein and more.

Wednesday 15 October – Let’s Get Fit for Winter with Action and Discussion at Hornsey Parish Church Hall, Cranley Gardens, 1.30-3pm.

Saturday 18 October – Muswell Hill Creatives Make and Mend Festival at Hornsey Parish Church Hall, 140 Cranley Gardens N10, 1-5.30pm. Including a Learn Block Printing workshop.

Saturday 8 November – Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, 1pm. Cafe-Theatre in French.

Monday 10 to Saturday 15 November – A play called ‘Private View’ at Greenwich Theatre (Studio), matinee or evening.

 


Ongoing courses and activities

1st Impression – an exhibition by Running Jump members at Karamel, Coburg Road.

Life drawing sessions – alternate Saturdays during term time at Rhodes Avenue Primary School, 1-3pm.

Illustrating children’s books, course for adults – Wednesday mornings at the Green Shed, Muswell Hill, 10- 11.30am. 19 August – 24 September.

H.A.T.E. Club - Hobby and Tabletop enthusiasts, adult-only gaming club - Wednesday evenings at Karamel, 5.30-10.30pm.

Painting for Adults – Thursdays at CUFOS Community Centre (the old railway station), Top of The Avenue N10, 10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm. Term-time.

Free Martial Arts for Teenagers on Saturdays from 2 August to 4 September Alexandra Park School, 5-8pm.

Haringey Circle: late morning Creative Coffee Drop-In on Thursday mornings at Oita Cafe, the Green Rooms, Station road N22, 11-1.30pm.

Haringey Circle: Paws and Walk dog walk on the last Thursday of every month in Ally Pally, 10-11.30am. Meet outside Ally Pally station.

Colourwheel Art Classes for adults on Thursday mornings or afternoons at St. Andrews Church Hall, Alexandra Park Road N10 2DD. Starting 18 September.

5 and 6-a-side Football League on Wednesday evenings from 14 May to 17 December at Christ’s College, East End Road (where it meets the North Circular), East Finchley N2 0SE, 8-10pm. Leisure Leagues.

The 22nd Southgate Beavers have some free spaces for years 2 and 3 children from September.

The Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution in Pond Square is offering an exciting array of autumn courses.

Museum of Homelessness will be open from 17 April to 1 November, at the Manor House Lodge, inside Finsbury Park, Seven Sisters Road N4 2DE 12.30-4.30pm.

Geekstraveganza – regular boardgame meetup on these dates at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 1-6pm.

Em Power fitness classes – 9am on Mondays & Thursdays (term time only), focusing on strength. All abilities welcome!

Fortismere Community Symphony Orchestra rehearses Tuesday evenings during term-time at Fortismere School, 7-9pm. Get in touch for more info.

Fortismere Community Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings during term-time at Fortismere School, 7-9pm. Get in touch for more info.

After School Sewing Club on Fridays at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 4.30-6pm. Term time.

Bowes Park Community Choir - Thursday evenings during term time at Bounds Green School, 7.15-9.15pm.

Salsa Wednesdays – Wednesday evenings at Bounds Green School, Bounds Green Road N11 2QG, 7-8pm. 

V&J Ensemble: Vocal group for ALL Singers on Wednesdays at St. Andrew's Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 6.50-8.30pm.

 

 

 

  

All Good Bookshop has many regular events - book groups of course, also music, writing, yoga - and special events .... at 35 Turunpike Lane.

Many Music and Art events are held at Karamel, including Collage Kids performance events on Saturday mornings at 11.30am. At 4 Coburg Road,

 

Wood Green N22 6UJ.

 

 

 

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A Posy for Palestine – fundraiser


It looks like some kind of peace deal might be on the horizon for Gaza. Whatever happens, Palestinians need so much assistance to keep going and then one day rebuild their lives. They face a long and weary road ahead, but we can be there for them and help light the way.

Even if a peace deal comes about, it’s still worth staying engaged with what is happening, keeping an eye on how it’s all going. Lots of details need to…

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A must-see exhibition on gardening


This week, I was lucky enough to attend the Unearthed Exhibition at the British Library. It was brilliant. The exhibition’s final day is Sunday, 10 August. Anyone interested in the history of gardening and how we garden today should try to go. It’s a wonderful mixture of beautiful botanical illustrations, ancient texts on herbs and flowers, displays of gardening equipment, and video…

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Vigils and events for Gaza in London – Summer 2025


Given the desperate plight of the people in Gaza, members of the Alexandra Palace Neighbours website may be interested in attending vigils and events for Gaza in London this summer.

“The scale of the violence and harm to civilians is unprecedented and unlike anything in living memory.” (…

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