Welcome to the latest news from Alexandra Park Neighbours 29 September 2024
Tug-of-war at the recent Outram Road street party
News and Discussions
The Supporters of Alexandra Park Library (SAPL) remind us of the threatened cuts to opening days and hours at our local Library - deadline to express your opinion is 10th October.
Stephen gives an update on Pinkham Way and the Greater London Authority’s London nature recovery strategy.
Many thanks to Michael for tidying and replanting the damaged flower bed on the Triangle.
Following discussions about pavement impediments, Alessandra shares details of Haringey’s Parking enforcement team.
There is unhappiness that Dave Chu’s old shop has been turned into a private orthodox men’s sauna, which did not feature in the planning application put to Haringey Council.
Shoutouts
Friends of Hillside Green Space are offering wildflower plants for sale.
Ado has a vintage brass fire surround for sale.
Collage Voices is offering arts, drama and creative writing classes for children and young adults.
Events and Activities, Exhibitions and Courses
Thursday 3 October – zerOclassikal: Free Flow Classikal at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 8pm.
Sunday 6 October – GeekstraVEGANza at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 1-7pm.
Thursday 10 October – Henry Lowther Quintet at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 8pm
Sunday 20 October – Muswell Hill Creatives Make and Mend Festival at Hornsey Parish Church Hall, 140 Cranley Gardens N10, 1-5pm.
Saturday 12 October - Lunchtime Concert in St. Andrew's Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 1pm. Ravel, Beach and more.
Thursday 24 October – Women in jazz media: Eshiko Ishihara at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 8pm.
Saturday 16 November - Lunchtime Concert in St. Andrew's Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 1pm. Bach, Vierne, Britten, Evans and more.
Saturday 7 December - Lunchtime Concert in St. Andrew's Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 1pm. Delibes, Franck, Fauré and more.
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.
Painting for Pleasure – Thursdays at CUFOS Community Centre (the old railway station), Top of The Avenue N10, 10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm. Sept. 19 – Dec. 12.
This week’s feature pic is of the tug-of-war at the recent Outram Road street party.
With warmest wishes
Susie Holden and Annabel Gregory
