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Birgitte Laursen-Jones liked Gordon Peters's forum post Pinkham Way - recovering a lost natural space
27 minutes ago
Gordon Peters posted a
Great to hear that Pinkham Way [the 'spare' land adjacent to the south side of the North Circular which was for long locked into the NLWP and its plans] now granted status as a Nature Recovery Site. Congrats to Pinkham Way Alliance on holding out…
22 hours ago
henry hagger replied to henry hagger's forum post 184 bus
"Hi Alessandra,
Your comments about Alexandra Palace Way applies to the W3 but surely not the 184 which does not run through the park."
yesterday
Anne Heagney posted a
Please note that The Grand Old Echo are at the Folk Club  THIS Thursday, 13th November (as in the posting of the evet), not 13th December (as was given in today's email(.Thanks
yesterday
Cllr Alessandra Rossetti replied to henry hagger's forum post 184 bus
"Hi bith, sometimes the day after is held for staff to clean up and check the park and the road before reopening, it's easier to do it with daylight and a rested crew rather than 11pm after the event. Also please bear in mind that the riad through,…"
yesterday
Michael Solomon Williams replied to Alex King's forum post New Alexandra Triangle Residents’ Association general meeting.
"Hello All,If of interest, this is the email text sent to those interested to help set up/revive the residents assocation. It would be great if people wanted to put themselves forward for the various roles as described: Best wishes,Michael- 
Dear…"
yesterday
Michael Solomon Williams replied to Alex King's forum post New Alexandra Triangle Residents’ Association general meeting.
"Christopher, perhaps you know more about the specifics of the PGRA's work than others, but knowing the former Chair and Secretary very well, I would be quite surprised if there was any sort of position led by the PGRA. That wouldn't be their role.…"
yesterday
Christopher Owen replied to Alex King's forum post New Alexandra Triangle Residents’ Association general meeting.
"I've lived here for over 30 years.I was a membner of PGRA throughtout their exisitence. I was not referring to the fact that the PGRA helped convene a group discussion to look at Haringey's plans some years ago? I referred to the various and…"
yesterday
Julie Tang-Evans might be going to Christmas Showcase at Bowes Park Folk Club
yesterday
Julie Tang-Evans posted an event

Dec 10, 2025 from 7:45pm to 10:15pm

St Peter le Poer Church, Albion Avenue (off Colney Hatch lane, N10 1AQ

yesterday
Jane S is now a member of Alexandra Park Neighbours
yesterday
Admin replied to Alex King's forum post New Alexandra Triangle Residents’ Association general meeting.
"Michael has given an excellent explanation a couple of weeks ago about the different functions of APN as a community website, and ATRA as a local residents' association. From APN's point of view it would be good to avoid confusion about this.
A…"
yesterday
Susie Holden posted a
Once again Haringey Council has partnered with the charity Trees for Streets to make it easier for residents to donate towards tree planting in local streets and parks.
You can choose to sponsor a Street Tree right outside your house, or sponsor a…
Saturday
Admin commented on Sapl's event PIANO CONCERT - Outside the classical box
"Hi SAPL,
We can't see what is being played at the concert from the image - could you put the poster in the body of the post, then we could see it properly? I know that the software is not helpful by providing such a small image for events ...
Many…"
Saturday
Sapl posted an event

Nov 29, 2025 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Alexandra Park Library

Saturday
Cllr Alessandra Rossetti replied to Cllr Alessandra Rossetti's forum post New planning permission for Woodridings Court - deadline 17th January
"Dear all - the officer's report with the decision to 'Approve with conditions' has been published here.
I don't believe the points made by residents have been addressed in the report, even if they have been summarised in section 4, so I have asked…"
Saturday
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New Alexandra Triangle Residents’ Association general meeting.

   There will be a meeting for everyone interested in the start-up of this Association on Saturday 15th November, at CUFOS at 4-5.30pm (behind the Palace, near the entrance to the Lab Spa, Top of the Avenue, N10 2QE). Everyone who lives within the…

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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.

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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