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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Michael Solomon Williams commented on Ellen King's event Musical Fundraiser for the Green Party
"Thanks, Ellen. Appreciated. Kind to help a neighbour, but I would suggest (as per the above points) that it does probably cross into political bias, and might also make regular APN members, local community members and very proactive green people (in…"
4 hours ago
Ellen King commented on Ellen King's event Musical Fundraiser for the Green Party
"Hi Michael, I offered to post this on Gudrun's behalf as it's her birthday wish and she is unable to upload photos to APN. It's not organised by the Green party, so I understood it would be ok"
5 hours ago
Michael Solomon Williams commented on Ellen King's event Musical Fundraiser for the Green Party
"If it were just an event, it would be fantastic, especially if it were a charity fundraiser, like we do together for the carols every year.Political party fundraisers are different from public events. They are typically shared and publicised within…"
5 hours ago
Susie Holden commented on Ellen King's event Musical Fundraiser for the Green Party
"No, it's just an event posting. 
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6 hours ago
Michael Solomon Williams commented on Ellen King's event Musical Fundraiser for the Green Party
"Thanks, Admin. I suppose in this case, it's evidently a bit more than just an event and, particularly considering the poster (presumably linked to Admin?), it might risk coming across as political bias on the part of the website? Also, quite an…"
11 hours ago
Admin commented on Ellen King's event Musical Fundraiser for the Green Party
"No, that's just an announcement of an event, it's not a political discussion on the website. Does that make sense? 
I did wonder about one of the Labour candidates for the local elections posting about activities they were doing for the area, and…"
yesterday
Michael Solomon Williams commented on Ellen King's event Musical Fundraiser for the Green Party
"Hi, just checking: are we opening this up to being more of a political forum than it has been?"
Tuesday
Fed R posted an event

Mar 5, 2026 at 6:30pm to Mar 26, 2026 at 7:30pm

Alexandra Park School

Tuesday
Lisa Jones posted an event

Mar 2, 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Muswell Hill Methodist Church

Tuesday
Susie Holden is going to Musical Fundraiser for the Green Party
Monday
Rafixbuilding Ltd. posted a
Thank you for welcoming me to the neighbours. I'm happy to join and look forward to connecting with everyone. #localbuilder 
Sunday
Rafixbuilding Ltd. is now a member of Alexandra Park Neighbours
Sunday
Parish of Alexandra Park posted a
Sunday
Ellen King posted an event

Mar 12, 2026 at 7:00pm

The Goodness Brewery, 5a Clarendon Yard, Coburg Road, N22 6TZ

Saturday
Sue Davies posted an event

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

Holy Trinity Church Winchmore Hill Green Lanes N21 3RS

Saturday
Paradise for animals posted a
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Feb 13
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Events and Activities


 

 

What’s on at Karamel in February?

Monday 16 February – Walk with Ease (group class, outdoors) at the Pavilion Cafe (outside) in OR Tambo Rec, 12.30-1.15pm.

Wednesday 18 February – Better sleep for the elderly: come and join us with your ideas at Hornsey Parish Church Hall, bottom of Cranley Gardens, 1.30-3pm.

Saturday 21 February – Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church: Bach, Pergolesi and more, 1pm.

Saturday 21 February – Pooches and Popcorn (dog-friendly movie night): Okja, 6.30-9.30pm.

Wednesday 4 March – North London Organic Gardeners talk: Adventures of a Plant Triallist at Holy Trinity Church, Winchmore Hill Green Lanes N21 3RS, 8pm.

Thursday 12 March – Musical Fundraiser for the Green Party at The Goodness Brewery, 5a Clarendon Yard, Coburg Road N22, 8pm.

Saturday 14 March – Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church: Bruch, Debussy and Poulenc, 1pm.

Saturday 21 March – Pooches and Popcorn (dog-friendly movie night): Little Women, 6.30-9.30pm.

Saturday 11 April – London Vegan Mixer: social and karaoke, 7-11.55pm.

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

 

 

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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