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

Collage Arts posted a
Only a few days left to bid in the Collage Voices charity auction! Every bid helps support our Saturday creative arts sessions and gives you the chance to treat yourself to an amazing bargain. We’ve got fantastic prizes up for grabs, including…
7 hours ago
Susie Holden posted a
With the campaign to protect the nature site at Pinkham Way ramping up, the Pinkham Way Alliance ask you to sign up in support of their submission to Haringey Council's Local Plan.
This is a crucial chance to force Haringey Council to face facts…
yesterday
Annabel Gregory replied to Stephen Middleton's forum post Friends of Alexandra Park Calendar 2026
"Lovely calendar, Stephen! Thanks for our couple of copies.
Annabel"
Monday
Stephen Middleton posted a
The Friends of Alexandra Park Calendar is now in its 2026 edition. The wall calendar can now be ordered online for £9.50 including free LOCAL delivery. The calendar will be for sale in person at the Ally Pally Parkrun start on Saturdays (8:45am to…
Monday
Antonio Favata posted an event

Jan 24, 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Karamel, 4 Coburg Rd, N22 6JU

Saturday
Antonio Favata posted an event

Dec 20, 2025 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Karamel, 4 Coburg Rd, N22 6JU

Saturday
Antonio Favata posted an event

Dec 13, 2025 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Karamel, 4 Coburg Rd, N22 6JU

Saturday
Antonio Favata posted an event

Dec 14, 2025 from 1:00pm to 7:00pm

Karamel, 4 Coburg Rd, N22 6JU

Saturday
Alex King replied to Annabel Gregory's forum post Bus lanes consultation - last two days
"It seems worth saying that there are people around here who rely on the bus services to get about, residents going other places and workers coming here, who would be very relieved to get an improved peak-time service. If more people who can use…"
Saturday
soulla Katsiani replied to Annabel Gregory's forum post Bus lanes consultation - last two days
"Please see the cars double parked on Thirlmere Road before a bus lane has even been installed. My 96 year old friend neighbour lives on this road, if a bus lane is installed, then how will her friends and relatives be able to visit her if parking…"
Nov 28
soulla Katsiani replied to Annabel Gregory's forum post Bus lanes consultation - last two days
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Nov 28
soulla Katsiani replied to Annabel Gregory's forum post Bus lanes consultation - last two days
"I really don't understand why you want to advocate for something that will cause more pollution, standing traffic and destroy our neighbourhood. What about the children that will have to walk to school through fumes? What about the primary school…"
Nov 28
Vicki Leonard replied to Annabel Gregory's forum post Bus lanes consultation - last two days
"Must be lots of sixth formers too who live more locally and whose families actually need their cars and their parking spaces. Whose disabled or elderly relatives need a space to park in to allow them to visit. Whose family members might need visits…"
Nov 28
AJ Egemonye posted a
 Good morning all, I trust you're keeping warm and well..It was a pleasure speaking to some residents in Palace Gates, including those involved in the upkeep of the Palace Gates triangle.One of the issues that came up was the unsightly graffiti on…
Nov 28
Nick Read posted a
Hi all,Does anyone know what’s going on with the zip wire at the playground in Oliver Tambo Rec? My kids keep asking because it’s been out of action for over a month now, and it feels like it’s been completely forgotten about.It’s a bit unusual for…
Nov 27
Annabel Gregory posted a
The link for the consultation is here:
https://haringey.gov.uk/streets-roads-travel/haringey-streets-peopl...
It's very short, with space for you to add your comments.
I don't suppose many of the APS sixth-formers who catch the…
Nov 27
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Events and Activities



Sunday 23 November – Fortismere Community Symphony Orchestra Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 7pm.

Saturday 29 November – Piano Concert Outside the classical box at Alexandra Park Library, 3:00pm to 4:30pm.

Monday 1 December – Walk with Ease – walking technique group class outside Pavilion Cafe, OR Tambo Rec, 12.30-1.15pm.

Friday 5 December – Christmas Fair at St. Martin of Porres RC primary school, Blake Road N11, 3.30-5.30pm.

Saturday 6 December – Christmas Family Film Night at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 6-8.30pm.

Sunday 7 December – Jazz ‘n Carols at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 3.30-4.30pm.

Sunday 7 December – A Cinematic Christmas Concert at St. Mellitus Church, Tollington Park N4 3AG, 6.30-9pm.

Wednesday 10 December– Bowes Park Community Choir's Winter Concert at St Peter le Poer Church, Albion Avenue (off Colney Hatch Lane). Doors open 7.45pm, concert from 8pm.

Thursday 11 December– Christmas Showcase at Bowes Park Folk Club at Mum's Bistro, 143 Myddleton Road, N22 8NG , 7:45pm to 10:30pm.

Advent and Christmas at St Andrews Church.

Saturday 13 December – Launch of Jordi Casamitjana’s New Book Why Vegans Don’t, at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, 4.30-6pm.

Wednesday 31 December – New Year’s Eve at Karamel with Fat Gay Vegan, 7pm-3am.


Ongoing courses and activities

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

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.

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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