Welcome to the community website of Alexandra Park neighbourhood in London. Our aim is to encourage interaction, both online and in person, between local people in Alexandra Park and surrounding neighbourhoods, as well as providing a channel for local information. Use it to discuss local issues, find out about local events and post your own events, create a group, recycle items...

            

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Susie Holden replied to Roslyn Byfield's forum post Eyesore on Park Avenue
"Roslyn I don't have any information about this but can you share a photo of the eyesore? Hopefully local councillors are aware of the mess you describe."
yesterday
Roslyn Byfield posted a
I'm not sure whether this falls within the area covered by this community but for the last 2 years (a friend living nearby doesn't know) I've been wondering why on earth the massive eyesore at the top of Park Ave is allowed to continue, the mess of…
Tuesday
Alex King posted a photo
Haringey Fixers at the Muswell Hill Methodist Church, Pages Lane (and 4th Saturday afternoon each month). The idea is that the fixers are helping you with the job by providing a bit more knowledge, skill and equipment (in fact, a lot of those…
Jan 25
Cllr Alessandra Rossetti posted a
Dear all - many of you will be aware that haringey has granted permission for building 37 new council homes at the back of Woodridings Court . I have received an update from officers and have been told that project works will start next week with…
Jan 24
Xime is now a member of Alexandra Park Neighbours
Jan 20
Collage Arts posted a
THIS WEEK!  Kaiyo Presents ‘Jazz Stories" An Evening with Tony Kofi | Thurs 22ndDoors open 7pm. Music starts at 8pm.£13 General admission; £10 Earlybird; £5 Student  Simon and Amy of KAIYO are joined by Tony Kofi and Mark Taylor.Join us for an…
Jan 20
Collage Arts posted an event

Jan 30, 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm

Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, London N22 6UJ

Jan 20
Penny Woods posted an event

Jan 25, 2026 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm

Muswell Hill Methodist Church

Jan 20
Collage Arts posted an event

Jan 29, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, London N22 6UJ

Jan 20
Collage Arts posted an event

Jan 25, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, London N22 6UJ

Jan 20
Collage Arts posted an event

Jan 24, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, London N22 6UJ

Jan 20
Collage Arts posted an event

Jan 23, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, London N22 6UJ

Jan 20
Collage Arts posted an event

Jan 22, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, London N22 6UJ

Jan 20
Annabel Gregory commented on Sue Davies's event North London Organic Gardeners
"This is a talk about regenerative farming - sounds really interesting! I might get there this time ...                                                                                                                                                   …"
Jan 19
Ms Rosey Doolub is now a member of Alexandra Park Neighbours
Jan 19
Sue Davies posted an event

Feb 4, 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Holy Trinity Church Winchmore Hill N21 3RS

Jan 15
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Events and Activities


 

What’s on at Karamel in January?

What’s on at Karamel this week and the next?

 

Sunday 25 January – Messy Church at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 3.30-5pm.

Sunday 25 January – Burns Night Jazz at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 7pm.

Monday 26 January – Responsible Tourism: free evening of industry expert talks at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, ** 7.30-9pm **.

Friday 30 January – Muswell Hill Creatives at Fresh Art Fair at Alexandra Palace, 11 – 5pm.

Wednesday 4 February – Talk: Regenerative Farming explained at Holy Trinity Church, Winchmore Hill N21 3RS, 8-10pm. North London Organic Gardeners meeting.

Saturday 7 February –  London Vegan Mixer - social & karaoke at Karamel, 4 Coburg Rd, N22, 7:00pm.


Ongoing courses and activities

Reading Latin for Pleasure on Thursdays at 2-4pm at Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, Highgate N6 6BS.

Life drawing sessions – starting 10 January, alternate Saturdays during term time at Rhodes Avenue Primary School, ** 12-2pm **.

Colourwheel Art Classes for adults on Thursday mornings or afternoons at St. Andrews Church Hall, Alexandra Park Road N10 2DD.

Illustrating children’s books, course for adults – Wednesday mornings at the Alexandra Palace East Court Creative Pavilion, 10- 12.00am. 4 February – 25 March.

H.A.T.E. Club - Hobby and Tabletop enthusiasts, adult-only gaming club - Wednesday evenings at Karamel, 5.30-10.30pm.

Painting for Fun – Thursdays 8 January to 26 March, at CUFOS Community Centre (the old railway station), Top of The Avenue N10, 10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm.

Haringey Circle: late morning Creative Coffee Drop-In on Thursday mornings at Oita Cafe, the Green Rooms, Station road N22, 11-1.30pm.

Haringey Circle: Paws and Walk dog walk on the last Thursday of every month in Ally Pally, 10-11.30am. Meet outside Ally Pally station.

Salsa Wednesdays – Wednesday evenings at Bounds Green School, Bounds Green Road N11 2QG, 7-8pm. 

The 22nd Southgate Beavers have spaces for years 2 and 3 children. Southgate Scout group.

The Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution in Pond Square is offering an exciting array of courses.

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.

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!

Fortismere Community Symphony Orchestra rehearses Tuesday 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.

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.

Bowes Park Community Choir - Thursday evenings during term time at Bounds Green School, 7.15-9.15pm.

All Good Bookshop has many regular events - book groups of course, also music, writing, yoga - and special events .... at 35 Turunpike Lane.

 

 

 

 

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A Posy for Palestine – fundraiser


It looks like some kind of peace deal might be on the horizon for Gaza. Whatever happens, Palestinians need so much assistance to keep going and then one day rebuild their lives. They face a long and weary road ahead, but we can be there for them and help light the way.

Even if a peace deal comes about, it’s still worth staying engaged with what is happening, keeping an eye on how it’s all going. Lots of details need to…

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A must-see exhibition on gardening


This week, I was lucky enough to attend the Unearthed Exhibition at the British Library. It was brilliant. The exhibition’s final day is Sunday, 10 August. Anyone interested in the history of gardening and how we garden today should try to go. It’s a wonderful mixture of beautiful botanical illustrations, ancient texts on herbs and flowers, displays of gardening equipment, and video…

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Vigils and events for Gaza in London – Summer 2025


Given the desperate plight of the people in Gaza, members of the Alexandra Palace Neighbours website may be interested in attending vigils and events for Gaza in London this summer.

“The scale of the violence and harm to civilians is unprecedented and unlike anything in living memory.” (…

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