Welcome to the latest news from Alexandra Park Neighbours 11 May 2025
An intriguing corner of the garden in St Regis Close which was open for charity last weekend
Michael reminds us that there are two more info sessions for those wanting to know about the new Alexandra Triangle Residents’ Association – on 17 May and 14 June – following on from the very successful first session in Harcourt Gardens in April.
YM is concerned that the benches and chairs on the Palace Gates Triangle are inviting anti-social behaviour.
Alex has been out and about with his camera and has posted some pictures of the neighbourhood, including the wonderful open garden in St Regis Close.
Lucy is looking for local accessible accommodation to move into during July and would appreciate any leads.
Jack would like suggestions for a cabinet maker/carpenter to make a bookcase with a secret door for his house near Alexandra Palace.
Ado is offering a handful of items for sale this week, including a vintage carved stool, a First World War Brass Shell Case and a vintage brass fire surround.
Debra is looking for a Handyman to fix a curtain pole and make good a handrail.
There is a new 5 and 6-a-side Football League in East Finchley on Wednesday evenings.
Events and Activities, Exhibitions and Courses
What’s on in May at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22.
Events at All Good Bookshop this month.
Wednesday evenings from 14 May to 17 December – new 5 and 6-a-side Football League at Christ’s College, East End Road (where it meets the North Circular), East Finchley N2 0SE, 8-10pm. Leisure Leagues.
Saturday 17 May – NLOG Plant Sale at Carey Hall, Winchmore Hill Baptist Church, N21 3PA, 10am – 10pm.
Saturday 17 May – Sewing Machine Workshop: next steps, sew a summer skirt with Stitch! At Holy Trinity Winchmore Hill, on the Broadway of Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill, N21 3RS, 10.30-1.30pm.
Saturday 17 May – New Alexandra Triangle Residents Association Info. Session at Palace Gates Triangle (junction of Palace Gates and Crescent Roads), 11am-3pm.
Wednesday 21 May – Stress Management: relaxation and breathing exercises workshop at Hornsey Parish Church Hall, Cranley Gardens (bottom of), N10 3AH, 1.30-3pm. Speaker: Kheiran Ponteen of Haringey Talking Therapies.
Wednesday 28 May – The Culture Club: children’s art workshops for half-term at CUFOS next to Alexandra Palace, Top of the Avenue N10, 10am. For ages 7-12years.
Saturday 14 June - New Alexandra Triangle Residents Association Info. Session at Anderton Gardens (junction of Palace Gates and Alexandra Park Roads N22), 11am-3pm.
Saturday 14 June - Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10, 1pm.
Sunday 29 June – Famous Local Garden open for charity at 5 St. Regis Close, Alexandra Park Road N10 2DE (near St. Andrew’s Church), 2-6.30pm.
Saturday 12 July - Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10, 1pm.
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.
Thursday 10 July – Bowes Park Community Choir: 15 Years of Harmony at Alexandra Park School (entry via Rhodes Avenue), 7.45pm.
Ongoing courses and activities
Gi Fumdamentals Course (BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) on Tuesday evenings in May at Alexandra Park School, 7pm.
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.
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 a corner of the wonderful garden in St Regis Close which was open for charity last weekend.
With warmest wishes
Susie Holden and Annabel Gregory
