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Cllr AJ Egemonye replied to michelle tonge's forum post Lack of discussion with residents - Events

Hi Michelle, I’m really sorry you’ve had to experience this. It is completely unacceptable and no resident should be dealing with this outside their home.
Two weeks ago, before the recent round of events, I raised residents concerns directly with…"
3 hours ago
Cllr AJ Egemonye posted a
I have notified the Head of Transport about the worsening condition of several local pavements and roads.This includes broken bollards and the uneven road behind O.R. Tambo Rec, which has become a trip hazard for many, especially our elderly…
4 hours ago
Cllr AJ Egemonye posted a
The broken lock at the O.R. Tambo Nature Reserve? Fixed. 🔐✨Residents also raised bigger improvements — benches, outdoor gym, lighting and more. These aren’t being ignored; they’re now on the agenda and will keep being pushed.Community voices make…
4 hours ago
Cllr AJ Egemonye posted a
Update on the recent Fire near Alexandra Palace.The London Fire Brigade spent more than 12 hours extinguishing a persistent grass and compost fire near Alexandra Palace, using nearly half a tonne of water to bring it under control. We’re relieved to…
4 hours ago
michelle tonge replied to michelle tonge's forum post Lack of discussion with residents - Events
"Thanks for the feedback. Since last writing this we have had two further weekends of events at Alexandra Palace where once again the crowds gather at St Michaels Terrace. I have had weekends of grown men urinating on my door, in our front garden (…"
5 hours ago
Alessandra Rossetti replied to michelle tonge's forum post Lack of discussion with residents - Events
"All - If useful, I am adding below the last responses I received from officers after I left office.
I did ask both Ally Pally and Council officers for a briefing to the nearby wards Councillors about the preparation for the Summer Series events so…"
5 hours ago
Annabel Gregory replied to michelle tonge's forum post Lack of discussion with residents - Events
"Many thanks for this, Alessandra! So everyone has been trying to get ATRA moving!
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9 hours ago
Annabel Gregory replied to michelle tonge's forum post Lack of discussion with residents - Events
"Thanks to Councillor AJ for checking this out with the Palace."
9 hours ago
Annabel Gregory replied to michelle tonge's forum post Lack of discussion with residents - Events
"I believe that the Palace had an agreement with the ?Council to close Ally Pally Way a maximum of 14 days a year, but this number may have been increased. With the Fireworks festival in the autumn, the number this year would I think be 19 days. I…"
9 hours ago
Alessandra Rossetti replied to michelle tonge's forum post Lack of discussion with residents - Events
"Hi all, it's very disappointing that ATRA has not been included yet. I started the process as soon as it was  constituted last October and put in touch the Chair with Haringey Democratic Services and the Ally Pally Committee officer. They were given…"
9 hours ago
Admin posted a
A fire near the Paddocks car park (near Ally Pally Way) broke out at 12.40am on Thursday 23 July, and firefighters only managed to contain it at about 3pm. Ally Pally Way was closed, and the W3 bus was on diversion.
MyLondon reports: 
Around half an…
yesterday
Parish of Alexandra Park posted a
yesterday
Julie Tang-Evans commented on Stephen Middleton's event Band in The Grove
"Are there any music events in the Grove this summer, 2026?
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yesterday
Collage Arts posted a
Thu, Aug 6, 20267:00 PMCollage presents:Ed Jones Trio -Tribute to Sonny Rollins£13 General Admission; £10 Early Bird entry; £5 Concessions.Sat, Aug 8, 20267:00 PMCollage presents:Noah Stoneman£13 General Admission; £10 Early Bird entry; £5…
Wednesday
Gill Whitney is now a member of Alexandra Park Neighbours
Wednesday
Collage Arts posted a
On August 1st 2026, Karamel will hold a London vegan mixer. The event is free to Join.The event runs from 7pm until midnight. Karaoke activities commence at…
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Events and Activities


 

What’s on at Karamel from 10 June – 9 August and 6th-20th August .

Sunday 26 July – Vegan Sunday Roast at Karamel, 1-7pm.

Sunday 26 July – Music in the Gardens at Muswell Hill Methodist Church 28 Pages Lane, 2-5pm. With The Shroud, New River Shanty Singers and Catherine Simms.

Saturday 1 August – London Vegan Mixer: social and karaoke at Karamel, 7pm-midnight.

Friday 21 August – Queer Vegan Disco at Karamel, 7pm-1am.

Saturday 22 August – FYSCO and BOY BLUE present UK BANGERZ at Karamel, 6-10pm.

 

Ongoing courses and activities

Wellness session: Bolly Dance and Music – weekly on Wednesday evenings starting 22 July at The Community Hub, 8 Caxton Road Wood Green, 6.30-7.30pm.

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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