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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Latest Activity on the site

Penny Woods posted an event

Dec 5, 2025 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm

St Martin of Porres RC primary school

8 hours ago
Penny Woods posted an event

Dec 7, 2025 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Muswell Hill Methodist Church

8 hours ago
Penny Woods posted an event

Dec 6, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Muswell Hill Methodist Church

8 hours ago
Collage Arts posted a
Support our Saturday creative arts sessions and treat yourself to an amazing bargain. We’ve got incredible prizes including theatre tickets, a full-body massage, hairdressing vouchers, go-karting, original artwork, and so much more, all generously…
9 hours ago
Antonio Favata posted an event

Dec 13, 2025 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Karamel, 4 Coburg Rd N22 6UJ

21 hours ago
Collage Arts is now a member of Alexandra Park Neighbours
yesterday
Alison Miller replied to Annabel Gregory's forum post Some success for the W3 Bus User Group in negotiations with TfL!
"Another problem with the W3 bus stops by Alexandra Palace station is that TFL are very slow to remove "Bus stop closed" yellow signs after roadworks have finished.  Today the southbound W3 stop is still displaying the Bus Stop Closed sign, several…"
Tuesday
Admin replied to Annabel Gregory's forum post Some success for the W3 Bus User Group in negotiations with TfL!
"Many thanks for your feedback, Ralph. There does seem to be a problem with the 299 - TfL don't really recognise it?!
Not stopping at intermediate stops on the diversion route - yes, when I spoke to the Union rep at Wood Green bus garage, he made a…"
Tuesday
Haringey Circle posted a
There is still time to sign up for the Haringey Circle Day Disco! Expect an afternoon of great music taking you back to the 70s, 80s and 90s, with Afrobeats and Soca in the mix. We have DJ Stevie T in attendance and a fantastic space to meet old and…
Tuesday
Sue Davies posted an event

Nov 20, 2025 to Nov 22, 2025

Sandown Park, Esher, KT10 9AJ

Monday
Miriam is now a member of Alexandra Park Neighbours
Saturday
Caroline Bailey posted an event

Dec 4, 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

St Andrew's Centre, St Andrew's Parish Church, Alexandra Park Rd, London N10 2DD

Nov 14
Parish of Alexandra Park posted a
Nov 12
Fortismere Music Centre posted an event

Nov 23, 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

St Andrew's , Alexandra Park Road, London N10 2DD

Nov 12
Antonio Favata posted an event

Dec 31, 2025 at 7:00pm to Jan 1, 2026 at 3:00am

Karamel, 4 Coburg Rd N22 6UJ

Nov 11
Tanya Shoop posted an event

Nov 17, 2025 from 12:30pm to 1:15pm

Pavilion Cafe (outside), O.R. Tambo Park, Albert Road, N22 7XL

Nov 11
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Events and Activities


What’s on at Karamel in October?

What’s on at Karamel this week and the next?

 

Saturday 25 October – Muswell Hill Repair Cafe at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 2-5pm.

 

Sunday 26 October – Messy Church Light Party at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 3.30-5pm.

 

Friday 31 Oct ober and Saturday 1 November – Fireworks and Drone Festival in Alexandra Park (Alexandra Palace Way will be closed from 2pm on Thursday 30 October until 3pm on Sunday 2 November).

Monday 3 - Monday 17 November - Green Open Homes 2025: Talks and Tours. Muswell Hill Sustainability Group.

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

Sunday 9 November – Remembrance Day service at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 10.30-11.30am.

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

Thursday 13 November – Sleight of Hand, Sleight of Mind – an evening of wonders at Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, 8-9.30pm.

Friday 14 to Saturday 22 November - London Jazz Festival at Karamel, Coburg Road N22.

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November - N22 Open Studios at various locations in Wood Green.

Saturday 15 November –General meeting of the new Alexandra Triangle Residents Association at CUFOS, Top of the Avenue, 4-5.30pm.

Saturday 15 November – Muswell Hill Chorus perform Handel’s Dixit Dominus at St James Church, Muswell Hill, 7.30-9pm.

 

 
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.

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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