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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Latest Activity on the site

Tanya Shoop posted an event

Apr 23, 2026 from 9:30am to 9:55am

online

5 hours ago
Tanya Shoop posted an event

Apr 16, 2026 from 9:30am to 9:55am

online

5 hours ago
Yulia Bakman is now a member of Alexandra Park Neighbours
6 hours ago
Ruth Hogarth posted a
I have a child's 3/4 size Lorenzo acoustic guitar that needs a new home. It's in good condition and comes with a carrying case - suitable for beginners.If you would like to make an offer, please text 07711 386637.Thank you.
8 hours ago
Ruth Hogarth posted a
I'm moving house to a much smaller property so I have some furniture to give away. This large oak cupboard with three shelves is free for collection from N10 2BT.Dimensions:H: 130cmsW: 107cmsD: 42cms Please text on 07711 386637 
8 hours ago
Origin BJJ Team N22 is going to Womens BJJ Beginner's Course
20 hours ago
Origin BJJ Team N22 posted an event

May 7, 2026 at 5:00pm to May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm

Origin BJJ Team N22, 2nd Floor Cyprus House, 2 Coburg Road, Wood Green, N22 6UJ

20 hours ago
Kathryn Dean posted an event

Apr 15, 2026 from 2:00pm to 2:45pm

Hornsey Parish Church Hall, Cranley Gardens/Park Road, N10 3AH

Wednesday
Anne Hutchings posted an event

May 16, 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

St James, Muswell Hill

Tuesday
Ruth Hogarth posted a
Moving house soon, so lots of furniture needs to go.This dimensions are:H: 121cmsW: 107cmsD: 33 cmsIt has two internal shelves of adjustable height. Text on 07711 386637 if interested. Thanks
Monday
Lucy Nabijou posted an event

Apr 30, 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

The Engine Room, Unit A, Eagle Heights, Lebus Street, Tottenham, N17 9FU

Apr 3
Annabel Gregory replied to John M's forum post Remembering David Rennie
"Here's another small memory about David Rennie. Somebody told me - later confirmed by David - that when he was working for the DfT, he devised the Countdown display in bus shelters, which tell bus passengers when the next buses will arrive. This was…"
Apr 3
Antonio Favata posted an event

Apr 11, 2026 at 7:00pm to Apr 12, 2026 at 1:00am

Karamel, 4 Coburg Rd, N22 6UJ

Apr 3
Antonio Favata posted an event

Apr 7, 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Karamel, 4 Coburg Rd, N22 6UJ

Apr 3
Nicola-rae Bentley-sadler is now a member of Alexandra Park Neighbours
Apr 2
Penny Woods posted an event

Apr 5, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Muswell Hillbilly Social

Apr 1
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Events and Activities


  

 

 
Holy Week and Easter at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10.

Saturday 4 April – Easter Eve Fun Afternoon at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 2-4pm.

Sunday 5 April – Hymns at the Hillbilly at Muswell Hillbilly Social, 101 Myddleton Road N22, 6-7pm.

Tuesday 7 April – Local Elections Hustings at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 6.30pm.

Saturday 11 April – London Vegan Mixer presents – Green Party Fundraiser at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 7pm-1am.

Saturday 18 April – Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church: Bach, Vivaldi and more, 1pm.

Sunday 19 April – Brunch & board games! Geekstraveganza @ Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 12-7pm.

Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 April – North London Book Festival at Alexandra Palace East Wing.

Saturday 25 April – Muswell Hill Creatives Spring Makers Fair at St. James’ Square, Muswell Hill N10 (outside Planet Organic), 10.30-5pm.

Thursday 14 May – People’s Emergency Briefing: free community film screening at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 28 Pages Lane, N10, 7.30pm. What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK?

Sunday 17 May – Brunch & board games! Geekstraveganza @ Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 12-7pm.

Sunday 14 June – Brunch & board games! Geekstraveganza @ Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 12-7pm.

 

Ongoing courses and activities

Weekly 25 minute Relaxation Class (online) on Thursdays, 9.30-9.55am. On Zoom.

Women-only Jiu-Jitsu Classes on Thursday evenings in March at Alexandra Park School, 6.30-7.30pm.

Women’s BJJ Sessions (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) – fun, fitness and self-defence on Sundays, 9-10am. At Origin BJJ North London, 2nd floor, Cypress House, N22 6UJ.

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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Stand up for a greener, more resilient London


As we all know, one of the great attractions of living in the Alexandra Palace area is ready access to lovely green and blue spaces, not least Ally Pally Park. But that’s not the case for all Londoners, many of whom live in rather desolate, nature-deprived areas.

The capital is also facing serious environmental challenges, including filthy rivers and increased urban heating and flooding. Shockingly, one in eight London…

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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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