Welcome to the latest news from Alexandra Park Neighbours 21 July 2024
A couple of back gardens in Dorset Road - open for charity
News and Discussions
Talking, laughing and drinking wine under the shelter of the tree on the Triangle – we had a great APN summer gathering in spite of the weather!
Ben of the Healthy Streets Alexandra group asks for ideas and concerns about transport and traffic in Alexandra Park Ward, to present to Cllr Mike Hakata when they meet him this Tuesday 23rd. A general consultation will be starting shortly – watch out for a letter through your door!
Does anyone have info. about the landscaping of the wildlife area taking place in OR Tambo Rec?
Update on troubling developments in Dave’s old hardware store, and link to online survey about the proposed zebra crossing on Palace Gates Road.
Owen’s deli and cafe is under new management – we will miss them!
Very short notice of planning application for phone mast at entrance of OR Tambo Rec has now passed its deadline – how can we get longer notice of these applications?
Photos in the gallery – a Jersey Tiger in the Rec, and Dorset Road back gardens.
Lucy seeks a recommedation for a Victorian hallway floor tiler, and Nancy seeks someone to relay outdoor paving.
Tessa needs trouser alterations.
Events and Activities, Exhibitions and Courses
July Jazz at Karamel - every Thursday evening at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 8pm.
Sunday 21 July – Music in the Gardens at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 2-5pm.
Sunday 28 July – Music in the Gardens at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 2-5pm.
Saturday 3 August – Palazzo Trouser sewing workshop at the Arbeit Studio & Gallery Space, Rear of 310 Green Lanes N13 5TT, 10.30-2.30pm.
Sunday 1 September – Golf Course Allotments Open for Charity and Annual Show, all day. Note the date in your diary - details to follow!
Sunday 1 September – Palmers Green Festival at Broomfield Park, 12-5pm.
Saturday 7 September – Play: Jekyll and Hyde in Broomfield Park, 4-6.30pm. Open Air theatre presented by British Touring Shakespeare.
Saturday 21 September – London Vegan Mixer at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, 7pm.
Ongoing courses and activities
No-Gi Fundamentals Course (BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) every Thursday for 6 weeks starting 12 September at Alexandra Park School, 7.30pm. Introductory martial arts.
Movement and Ease: Alexander Technique with Tanya every Wednesday morning at CUFOS, Top of the Avenue N10, 11-11.55am.
Geekstraveganza – regular boardgame meetup on the FIRST Sunday of every month at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 1-6pm. NB change of date.
After School Sewing Club on Fridays at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 4.30-6pm. Term time.
Em Power fitness classes – Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings in OR Tambo Rec, 9-9.30am (term time only). The main focus is on core and legs.
Bowes Park Community Choir - Thursday evenings during term time at Bounds Green School, 7.15-9.15pm.
Life drawing sessions – alternate Saturday mornings at Rhodes Avenue Primary School, 10-12pm.
Salsa Wednesdays – Wednesday evenings at Bounds Green School, Bounds Green Road N11 2QG, 7-8pm.
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.
Enjoy your painting – Thursdays at CUFOS Community Centre (the old railway station), Top of The Avenue N10, 10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm.
Our feature pic this week is of a couple of back gardens in Dorest Road - open for chairty, together with some front gardens!
With warmest wishes
Susie Holden and Annabel Gregory
