Welcome to the latest news from Alexandra Park Neighbours 19 January 2025
Community choir Muswell Hill Chorus rehearsing in the United Reform Church
Snippets
Anne draws attention to the Muswell Hill Chorus, a local choir that meets on Saturday mornings and you don't need an audition to join.
Three of the team at Haringey Circle are running the half marathon next Sunday in Finsbury Park, to raise funds and awareness for the charity's valuable work bringing people together and combating isolation. Latest activities for members include Line dancing classes, walks in Woodberry Wetlands and Alexandra Park, and - soon - Spanish classes.
We have news of the health dangers posed by wood burning stoves, from campaign group Mums for Lungs.
Events and Activities, Exhibitions and Courses
Sunday 9 February - Piano Recital at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere road), 2.30pm. Including Beethovern’s Moonlight sonata, Rachmaninov preludes, Chopin, Falla, Debussy … ending with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
Saturday 22 February – Lunchtime Concert at St Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 1pm. Bach, Teleman and Prokofiev. Festival of Chapels.
Saturday 8 March – Lunchtime Concert at St Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 1pm. Celebrating International Women’s Day with Beach, Clarke, Paradis and more. Muswell Hill Violin Studio.
Ongoing courses and activities
Life drawing sessions – alternate Saturdays during term time at Rhodes Avenue Primary School, 1-3pm.
Free Martial Arts and Self-defence for Women and girls for the month of March on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Alexandra Park School.
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.
Movement and Ease: Alexander Technique with Tanya every Wednesday morning at CUFOS, Top of the Avenue N10, 11-11.55am.
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.
No-Gi Fundamentals Course (BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) every Thursday for 6 weeks starting 12 September at Alexandra Park School, 7.30pm. Introductory martial arts.
Geekstraveganza – regular boardgame meetup on the FIRST Sunday of every month at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 1-6pm. NB change of date.
After School Sewing Club on Fridays at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 4.30-6pm. Term time.
Em Power fitness classes – Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings in OR Tambo Rec, 9-9.30am (term time only). The main focus is on core and legs.
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.
This week's feature pic is of the Muswell Hill Chorus in rehearsal at the United Reform Church.
With warmest wishes
Susie Holden and Annabel Gregory
