Welcome to the latest news from Alexandra Park Neighbours 19 July 2025
Beer and Bethoven at the Goodness Brewery in Coburg Road with local musicians
Alessandra updates us on further conditions attached to the 1-6 Crescent Mews planning application waiting for approval.
Haringey Circle are asking people to complete a short survey to help with understanding and tackling loneliness in Haringey.
We have an update on the Penstock Tunnel works, and ongoing discussion of issues relating to the tunnel and Penstock Path.
Haringey Arts Festival is in full swing with storytelling, advice on how to get published, short films from the Astounding Haringey Cinematograph yet to come … till Sunday.
Lucy reminds us that the Haringey Welcome Makers Market takes place at Blue House Yard in Wood Green next Saturday, 26th July, 12pm – 4.30pm.
Penny asks if any year 2 and 3 children would like to join the 22nd Southgate Beavers, as there are some spaces free from September (plus it’s easy to reach from Alexandra Park).
Sarah alerts us to the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution in Pond Square which is offering an exciting array of autumn courses.
We have details of regular groups and events taking place at the All Good Bookshop
For any jam-makers in the neighbourhood, Susie is offering a matching set of free jam jars.
Jake is offering a free hamster cage.
Ado is offering a set of vintage filing drawers for free.
Events and Activities, Exhibitions and Courses
It is July, so Haringey Arts Festival month.
What’s on this week and the next at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22.
Sunday 20 July – Music in the Gardens: Rock in the Gardens at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, N10 1PP, 2-5pm.
Wednesday 23 July to 1 August – Children’s Art Club at CUFOS (top of The Avenue, N10), see post for times.
Saturday 26 July - Haringey Welcome Makers Market at Blue House Yard (off Station Road), Wood Green, 12-4.30pm.
Saturday 26 July - Muswell Hill Repair Cafe at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, Pages Lane, 2-5pm.
Sunday 27 July – Music in the Gardens: London Metropolitan Brass at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, N10 1PP, 2-5pm.
Saturday 2 August to 4 September – Free Martial Arts for Teenagers, Alexandra Park School, 5-8pm.
Sunday 3 August – Famous Local Garden open for charity at 5 St. Regis Close, Alexandra Park Road N10 2DE (near St. Andrew’s Church), 2-6.30pm.
Ongoing courses and activities
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.
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.
Illustrating Children’s books, course for adults on Wednesday mornings at The Green Shed, 1 Tetherdown N10, 10-11.30am. April 30 – July 9.
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!
Life drawing sessions – alternate Saturdays during term time at Rhodes Avenue Primary School, 1-3pm.
Painting for Pleasure – Thursdays at CUFOS Community Centre (the old railway station), Top of The Avenue N10, 10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm. Jan 9th - March 27th.
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.
Our feature pic this week is of Beer and Bethoven at the Goodness Brewery in Coburg Road on Thursday night, with local musicians.
Susie Holden and Annabel Gregory
