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

GEMMA WAUGH is going to Life drawing
4 hours ago
Collage Arts posted an event

Oct 16, 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Karamel N22, 4 coburg road, N22 6UJ

8 hours ago
Collage Arts posted an event

Oct 15, 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Karamel N22, 4 coburg road, N22 6UJ

8 hours ago
Lucy Whitehead is now a member of Alexandra Park Neighbours
8 hours ago
Annabel Gregory replied to Jack Pailing's forum post Stop the racing and speeding around Alexandra Park and Muswell Hill
"Thank you.
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8 hours ago
Jack Pailing replied to Jack Pailing's forum post Stop the racing and speeding around Alexandra Park and Muswell Hill
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8 hours ago
Jack Pailing replied to Jack Pailing's forum post Stop the racing and speeding around Alexandra Park and Muswell Hill
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Jack Pailing replied to Jack Pailing's forum post Stop the racing and speeding around Alexandra Park and Muswell Hill
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8 hours ago
Linda Chaplin replied to Cllr AJ Egemonye's forum post Notification of traffic survey - Durnsford Road
"Well done AJ, I complained about this when the zebra crossing was re-painted a while ago and had the same feeble response about width of the central island.
I hope you are more successful in getting the island reinstated, it can feel very risky…"
11 hours ago
Ben Rometsch replied to Cllr AJ Egemonye's forum post Cllr AJ’s blog: the new administration's plan to revisit the Bus Lane Proposals, congestion around Bounds Green station and Alexandra Park Road Vibrations
"Is anything being done to address the huge traffic tailbacks along Alexandra Park Road and Durnsford road between 4pm and 7pm due mainly to rat-running the A406? "
11 hours ago
Annabel Gregory replied to Jack Pailing's forum post Stop the racing and speeding around Alexandra Park and Muswell Hill
"Hi Jack, can you add a photo of the section with the pavement that is one slab wide and the bollards? "
12 hours ago
Kathryn Dean posted an event

Oct 21, 2026 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm

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

yesterday
Jack Pailing posted a
Most of us know the Alexandra Palace loop is used as a race track. What is less well known is that the only speed camera on Muswell Hill (the A504) faces one way. As far as residents can tell it catches cars going down the hill. Nothing catches them…
yesterday
Anna Maudar posted a
Due to a garden redesign, 84 used Victorian Staffordshire Blue edging tiles are available for sale . One tile is broken, the rest are in very good conditionMearements are:Height - 17cm / 63/4"Width - 17.7cm / 7"Depth - 2.5cm / 1"Asking price £3.50…
yesterday
Jack Pailing and Lizzie Mills joined Alexandra Park Neighbours
yesterday
Alessandra Rossetti replied to michelle tonge's forum post Lack of discussion with residents - Events
"Alex, there's been a consultatio for Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO) at Alexandra Palace, sadly in August as you mentioned. I asked my party colleagues in the Council to enquiry on the background and addres specific points, and this…"
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Notification of traffic survey - Durnsford Road

A traffic survey starts 7th October at the Durnsford Road zebra crossing, as part of a review into whether a signalled crossing is needed.With Alexandra Park School in the adjacent O R Tambo Rec, a steady stream of students and park users, and near…

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Cllr AJ’s blog: the new administration's plan to revisit the Bus Lane Proposals, congestion around Bounds Green station and Alexandra Park Road Vibrations

Dear Neighbours,I would like to update you on several issues that some of you have raised with me over recent months, including the rumours about the new administration's plan to revisit the proposed bus lane on Durnsford Road, congestion around…

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Events and Activities


Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October – Open Studios in Muswell Hill and Alexandra Park, 11-5pm each day. Free.

Friday 16 October – Arsenal and DWP Recruitment & Skills Event 2026 at the Emirate Stadium (Woolwich Suite Entrance, Gates H & J), 10-4pm.

Saturday 17 October - Muswell Hill Creatives Make and Mend Festival at Hornsey Town Hall, Crouch end Broadway, 11am-5pm.

Wednesday 21 October - Discussion: Defend the Whittington Hospital at Hornsey Parish Church Hall, Cranley Gardens/Park Road, N10 3AH, 1.30-3pm. Organised by Hornsey Pensioners Action Group.

Sunday 25 October – A Matter of Perspective: Solidarity Fundraiser at Karamel, from 6.30pm.

Monday 2 November to Monday 16 November – Green Open Homes 2026 . Free tours of local energy-efficient homes plus some free speaker evenings. Muswell Hill Sustainability Group in association with Muswell Hill and Fortis Green Association.

Thursday 10 December – Bowes Park Community Choir Winter Concert at Bounds Green Junior School N11, 7.45pm.

 

Ongoing courses and activities

Life drawing sessions – starting 10 October , alternate Saturdays during term time at Rhodes Avenue Primary School (Art Room), 12-2pm.

Illustrating children’s books, course for adults – Wednesday mornings at the Alexandra Palace East Court, 10- 12.00pm. 23 September – 2 December 2026.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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The Council will shortly begin its annual winter pollarding programme for selected street trees across the borough. These works are undertaken as part of the Council's ongoing tree management programme.

 

Alexandra Park Ward start dates:

 

  • 04.01.27             Clyde Road N22
  • 04.01.27             Outram Road N22
  • 05.01.27             Princes Avenue N22
  • 07.01.27             Harcourt Road…
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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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