Welcome to the latest news from Alexandra Park Neighbours 13 April 2025
The Community Garden at Muswell Hill Methodist Church
Snippets
Lucy is calling artists and creatives to join the Haringey Welcome Craft Fair in July.
Cllr Rossetti flags up the recent publication of the Alexandra Transport and Travel Review report, which includes a review of the 184 bus route.
Penny reminds us that Muswell Hill Methodist Church has a community garden, and that volunteers are welcome to get involved.
Hugh shares stories of late Victorian and Edwardian frolics at Alexandra Palace.
Fortismere Music Centre is inviting people to join its choir for a summer of singing, starting on 23rd April.
Debra is looking for a gardener.
Lost car key? Found by Jon by the boating lake.
Events and Activities, Exhibitions and Courses
What’s on this week and next at Karamel? 4 Coburg Road.
Events during Holy Week at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10.
Thursday 10 April – 30 June – Women in Jazz Photography: Her Frame. Her Sound, at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road. Weds & Thurs 6.30-10.30pm, Fri 5-10pm, Sat&Sun 1-7pm.
Wednesday 16 April – Talks and discussions: Haringey Hobbies at Hornsey Parish Church Hall, Cranley Gardens (bottom of), 2-3pm.
Thursday 17 April – Museum of Homelessness opens for the summer at The Manor House Lodge, inside Finsbury Park, Seven Sisters Road , 12.30-4.30pm.
Thursday 17 April – Free Flow Classikal at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, 7pm.
Thursday 24 April – Geoff Mason Quintet at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, 7pm.
Friday 25 April - J.A.M. String Collective at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, 7pm.
Saturday 26 April – Muswell Hill Creatives Spring Makers Fair at St James's Square, Muswell Hill, 10.30-5pm.
Saturday 26 April – Block Printing Workshop: Print a Tea Towel at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Winchmore Hill, On the Broadway of Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill, N21 3RS, 10.30-12pm.
Saturday 26 April – Insaan Culture Club: an intimate evening of classical Qawwali at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, 6pm.
Saturday 26 April – Muswell Hill Chorus: Fauré Requiem and more at St. James’ Church, Muswell Hill, 7.30pm.
Monday 28 April – Walk with Ease – Unlock your Natural Movement at Pavilion Cafe, OR Tambo Rec (meet outside), 12.30-1.15pm. With Tanya Shoop.
Thursday 1 May – Paul Clarvis Trio at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, 7pm.
Saturday 3 May – Getnotgot at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, 7pm.
Thursday 8 May – Lior Solomons-Wise Quartet, at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, 7pm.
Saturday 14 June - Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10, 1pm.
Saturday 12 July - Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10, 1pm.
Ongoing courses and activities
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 – Monday and Friday mornings in OR Tambo Rec, 9-9.30am (term time only). The main focus is on core and legs.
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.
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.
This week’s feature pic is of the Community Garden at Muswell Hill Methodist Church.
With warmest wishes
Susie Holden and Annabel Gregory
