Events (older events page, being phased out)

from Tessa Thomas:

The only way is up when you're one of the Go Ape team - and several were out testing the wires, walkways and ladders last week in preparation for the public opening today (March 18th 2017) of the new Ally Pally facility. Pictured is Charlotte, a 28 year old aerialist who worked at Disneyland and Up At The O2 as well as the Orbit at the Olympic Park (80m up in the air!) before joining Go Ape. Rest assured, it's all fun to watch if you're not as at home in the air as she is...

Go Ape website and booking: https://goape.co.uk/days-out/alexandra-palace

A 45 mins class for children aged 0-6 including singing, drama dancing, games, craft, workbook activity and stories all in Spanish or French.

Spanish starts at 10.15 and French starts at 11.00 on Wednesday and Saturday morning ta the Woodman in Highgate.

Classes are interactive and fun, yet based on sound educational research. A colourful support booklet with language-based ideas for activities to do at home is included. Following our carefully tried and tested methodology, your child could leave the very first class responding to French or Spanish! 

Learning is through songs, stories, games, drama and play. We teach the adults who attend at the same time as the children and you don't have to have any prior knowledge of a language. We will never put you on the spot or ask anyone to speak until they are ready!

 There is an easy access from Highgate Tube Station or by bus from Crouch End and Muswell Hill. Free parking is available on the Woodman's car park.

You can also book one-to-one or small group classes with us,at a time convenient for you.

414 Archway Road , Highgate , London , N6 5UA

See you there! 

The Prince Pub on Bounds Green Road opposite Nightingale Park now has a host of great local craft beers and cider, wine and good food, all at reasonable prices. And dogs welcome! A local gem - worth a visit.

http://www.theprincen22.co.uk/

A night of notable jazz, by talented musicians from the UK jazz scene tonight, paying tribute to the blue note era of jazz. Established as one of the finest exponents of the era is Geoff Mason on trombone, acclaimed saxophonist Rob Townsend and veterans of Jazz at Karamel Pete Whittaker on organ and Stu Butterfield on drums.

Rob Townsend (tenor sax) Geoff Mason (trombone) Pete Whittaker (organ) Stu Butterfield (drums)

Doors open 7pm, Music starts 8pm

Tickets £8 earlybird from www.karamel.london or £10 on the door.

The weekly Ally Pally  farmers' market will be held at Campsbourne School on 8th and 22nd January (and 5th March), otherwise as usual in Alexandra Park, Muswell Hill entrance.

On Saturday 3rd Dec. there will be the regular PGRA Community Gardening session to plant bulbs in the Albert Road flower beds.

Can you spare some time on Saturday December 3rd to help us plant a HUGE quantity of spring bulbs?

We are hoping to repeat the splendid display of colour that we achieved last year.  We have a large number of beautiful hyacinth, daffodil, narcissi tulips and new perennial's to plant so we would appreciate the help of as many as possible.  Don't worry if you can only help for a short time - all help will be appreciated.

 Please meet at Albert Road/Crescent Rise beds between 11.00a.m.-1.00p.m 

Alternatively, come and help to complete bulb planting at Palace Gates Road/Crescent Road Triangle on Wednesday 30th at 10.30, for about an hour. Although we have already planted some bulbs in The Triangle beds, we have now received the bulbs supplied free to community groups from Haringey.

 Further details at Palace Gates Community Gardening

Please join us this Saturday at the Palace Gates/Crescent Road Triangle between 11.00a.m-1.00p.m

We will be planting spring flowering bulbs and bedding.

We always need the help of as many volunteers as possible - however much or little time you have to spare please come along.

For more details of what we do look at: Palace Gates Residents Association street gardens. If you don't know us, come and find out what we do.

I spotted this poster on a tree earlier today. Toy hood store, the Saturday morning toy shop in Clyde Road, is now up and running again.

Supporters of Alexandra Park Library are proud to announce their forthcoming Italian conversation classes with Anna Maudarbocus which begin on Thursday 20th October at 12;00 pm and will be held every two weeks. There will be no charge for these classes, but donations to SAPL are welcome.

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Hello All,

Do join the Friends of Ally Pally Station this Sunday from 4pm. We'll be sprucing up the beds, pruning, weeding and replanting, and planting bulbs, as well as discussing plans for the future. It'll be light, extremely satisfying work, followed by drinks in the Gate from about 6pm. 

Do join us, whether or not you're already a Friend (easy to become one - just bring a small plant or throw in a fiver!). 

Michael 

www.friendsofallypallystation.co.uk

P.S. If you're concerned about the ticket barriers/station access etc, all the more reason to join us! As a Rail User Group, Great Northern WILL listen to our/your concerns. 

Please join us this Saturday at the Albert Road/Crescent Rise beds between 11.00a.m-1.00p.m

We will be clearing and cutting back the beds and adding compost in preparation for next month's winter planting.

We always need the help of as many volunteers as possible - however much or little time you have to spare please come along.

For more details of what we do look at: Palace Gates Residents Association street gardens

You can contact Molly Doran by personal message on this site for more about this.

If you live in the Palace Gates area, you have probably noticed the raised beds around the Triangle, and the beds around the Albert Road mini-roundabout, because they are full of flowers - not the usual boring evergreen bushes typical of local authority planting!  This is because they are maintained by local people, who meet generally at 11am on the first Saturday in the month to weed, plant, prune, mulch ... Do come and join in (and meet some more neighbours while you are about it). Even if you can only spare half an hour, this would be very welcome - no experience necessary, and kids welcome. Details of exactly which beds they will be working on at the next meeting are posted on this website.  For more information, reply to this post, or send a personal message to Molly Doran.

Hello Dear Guests, Visitors, Curious Ones... Dear Singers!

Alexandra Chorus is getting ready to resume sessions on Wednesday 7 September at 6.45pm if you want to warm up. Our sessions start at 7pm and we welcome anyone who would like to take the plunge and attend 2 FREE trials with us !

In order to make your visit and your whole experience event more pleasant,

we thought you would like to get familiar with the first piece of music we will be working on this season :

Hymne à la Nuit by Rameau,

arrangement for 3 parts inspired by the version of the French movie ‘Les Choristes’.

So please, visit the page we specially edited for you on our website 

- it will be updated during the whole first term which is open door.

Do not hesitate to come,

spread the word, invite a friend if you prefer not come alone or just want to share the joy :)

We are looking forward to seeing you soon !

In the meantime, if you have any question, do not hesitate to get back to me.

Best wishes…

Veronica:)

Alexandra Chorus' Musical Director & Conductor

There will be a joint 3 to 4 hour open mat at Alexandra Park Judo Club/Alexandra Park BJJ on 27th August 2016. The first half will be Gi/Judo and the second half will be No-gi/Wrestling. Only £5. Spectators free . Deets are in the FB link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/633914063439670/

SALSA WITH SUREKA presents fun and friendly classes every Sunday in Southgate.

Our fun and friendly classes will help you get fit, make new friends, develop a new passion and help you look great on the dance floor!
PLUS: Join us for drinks after class and Salsa parties in authentic Salsa Clubs.

BEGINNERS SALSA COURSE
You will learn the basic steps of Salsa, the rhythm of Salsa music, the techniques of leading and following and the style and body language to look good and feel confident on the dance floor.
Prerequisite: No previous dance experience necessary and those with 2-left-feet are warmly welcomed!

INTERMEDIATE SALSA COURSE
Now that we've got you dancing, you will learn new routines using the basic steps you've mastered. There will be greater emphasis on the techniques of leading and following, musical interpretation and styling so you can start to really express yourself on the dance floor.
Prerequisite: Our 12-week Beginners Salsa course or equivalent experience. (Individual evaluations available on request).

TIMES:
Beginners with Patrick: 4-5pm
Intermediates with Sureka: 4-5pm

VENUE:
St Andrew's Church, Chase Side, Southgate, N14 5PP

Book online at www.salsawithsureka.com or save £5 by booking via bank transfer. Call 07984 136 961.