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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Sue Davies posted an event

Jun 3, 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Holy Trinity Church Winchmore Hill

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Annabel Gregory liked Hugh from Harringayonline's forum post Talk this Saturday | Last Few Places | Haringey or Harringay: Who Decides? Five Centuries of Uncertainty
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Collage Arts commented on Collage Arts's event Vegan Sunday Roast
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Collage Arts posted an event

Jul 26, 2026 from 1:00pm to 7:00pm

Karamel Restaurant London N22 6UJ

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Collage Arts commented on Collage Arts's event Brigitte Beraha Quintet ft. Crowley, Hall, Mick, Clarvis
" Link for events July 2 to July 22 2026: https://www.musicglue.com/karamel/whats-on-at-karamel/categories/al..."
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Collage Arts commented on Collage Arts's event Sean Fyfe
"Link For Events 23 to July until August 9: https://www.musicglue.com/karamel/whats-on-at-karamel/categories/al..."
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Collage Arts posted an event

Jul 23, 2026 at 7:00pm to Jul 24, 2026 at 12:00pm

Karamel Restaurant London N22 6UJ

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Jul 22, 2026 at 6:15pm to Jul 23, 2026 at 8:45am

Karamel Restaurant London N22 6UJ

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Jul 12, 2026 from 1:00pm to 7:00pm

Karamel Restaurant London N22 6UJ

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Jul 10, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Karamel Restaurant London N22 6UJ

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Collage Arts posted an event

Jul 2, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Karamel Restaurant London N22 6UJ

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Collage Arts posted an event

Jul 9, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Karamel Restaurant London N22 6UJ

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Jul 4, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Karamel Restaurant London N22 6UJ

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Susie Holden replied to RG's forum post Any information re: the shops on Crescent Road that are currently boarded up?
"I'd welcome an update too. The ongoing works are an eyesore, and I would really like to know when they will be finished (to a high standard I hope). Perhaps our new councillors will be able to pick up on this."
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Susie Holden replied to Hugh from Harringayonline's forum post Talk this Saturday | Last Few Places | Haringey or Harringay: Who Decides? Five Centuries of Uncertainty
"Haha brilliant! I hope you manage to put this vexed question to bed, after years of confusion. Alas I can't join you on Saturday but I look forward to hearing what people come up with."
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Collage Arts posted an event

Jul 29, 2026 from 6:15pm to 7:30pm

Karamel Restaurant London N22 6UJ

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Events and Activities


 

 

Tuesday 19 May to Sunday 24 May - On the 134: Muswell Hill Creatives Group Show at the Gallery, The Playroom, 99 Junction Road, Archway N19 5QZ, 11am-6pm.

Wednesday 20 May – Discussion: Why did you settle in Haringey? At Hornsey Parish Church Hall, bottom of Cranley Gardens, 1.30-3pm.

Friday 29 May – Crouch End & District U3A Open Day at Hornsey Town Hall, the Broadway, Crouch End, 10.30-12.30pm.

Saturday 13 June – Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church: A French Interlude with Satie and more, 1pm.

Sunday 7 June – Friends of Ally Pally Station: 10th Birthday Party at Alexandra Palace Station, 3-5pm.

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

Sunday 14 June – Wellness event: Sacred Frequencies at Karamel Restaurant, 4.45-7.45pm.

Saturday 27 June – St. Martin of Porres Summer Fair at St. Martin of Porres Primary School, 12-3pm.

Saturday 18 July - Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church: Mozart, 1pm.

Ongoing courses and activities

Until 15 June – donations welcome to help Build a Boardwalk for Alexandra Park Wetlands. Alexandra Palace and Friends of Alexandra Park.

"The Next Step” Exhibition at the Hillbilly Social, 101 Myddleton Road N22. From Thursday 30 April for a month.

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

Women’s BJJ Beginner’s Course on Thursday evenings from 7 to 28 May at Origin BJJ Team N22, 2nd floor Cypress House, 2 Coburg Road N22 6UJ, 5-6pm.

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, 2 Coburg Road 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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