Welcome to the latest news from Alexandra Park Neighbours 7 July 2025
Setting up the last info session for the new Residents Association on our grassy green triangle (top of Palace Gates Road)
With the holiday season around the corner we have an update on park and road closures for the summer events at Ally Pally.
Lucy reminds us that the Haringey Welcome Makers Market takes place at Blue House Yard in Wood Green on 26th July, 12pm – 4.30pm.
Michael Solomon Williams has more on the new Alexandra Triangle Residents’ Association.
The conversation continues about improvement works to Penstock tunnel, which will lead to its temporary closure while works take place.
Ruth has found an unexpected treasure-trove of books for her library in the refugee camp on Lesbos.
Alexandra Park BJJ is offering free martial arts classes for teenagers throughout August.
Annabel wonders if someone who receives Planning Application alerts could post important ones on APN, to help keep the neighbourhood abreast of planning projects in the pipeline.
There are further comments on event day parking around Alexandra Palace and neighbouring areas.
A further reminder that local firm Paradise for Animals can look after pets while you are on holiday.
Events and Activities, Exhibitions and Courses
It is July, so Haringey Arts Festival month.
What’s on this week and the next at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22.
Thursday 10 July – Refugee Tales at Muswell Hill Methodist church, Pages Lane, 7-10pm.
Thursday 10 July – Bowes Park Community Choir: 15 years of harmony at Alexandra Park School (entry via Rhodes Avenue), 7.45-10.30pm.
Saturday 12 July - Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10, 1pm.
Sunday 13 July – Music in the Gardens: Life and Mission Choir at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, N10 1PP, 2-5pm.
Wednesday 16 July – Talk: Scam Alert – is being scammed avoidable? At Hornsey Parish Church Hall, 1.30-3pm.
Sunday 20 July – Music in the Gardens: Rock in the Gardens at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, N10 1PP, 2-5pm.
Wednesday 23 July to 1 August – Children’s Art Club at CUFOS (top of The Avenue, N10), see post for times.
Sunday 27 July – Music in the Gardens: London Metropolitan Brass at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, N10 1PP, 2-5pm.
Saturday 2 August to 4 September – Free Martial Arts for Teenagers, Alexandra Park School, 5-8pm.
Sunday 3 August – Famous Local Garden open for charity at 5 St. Regis Close, Alexandra Park Road N10 2DE (near St. Andrew’s Church), 2-6.30pm.
Ongoing courses and activities
5 and 6-a-side Football League on Wednesday evenings from 14 May to 17 December at Christ’s College, East End Road (where it meets the North Circular), East Finchley N2 0SE, 8-10pm. Leisure Leagues.
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.
Illustrating Children’s books, course for adults on Wednesday mornings at The Green Shed, 1 Tetherdown N10, 10-11.30am. April 30 – July 9.
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!
Life drawing sessions – alternate Saturdays during term time at Rhodes Avenue Primary School, 1-3pm.
Painting for Pleasure – Thursdays at CUFOS Community Centre (the old railway station), Top of The Avenue N10, 10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm. Jan 9th - March 27th.
Fortismere Community Symphony Orchestra rehearses Tuesday evenings during term-time at Fortismere School, 7-9pm. Get in touch for more info.
Fortismere Community Choir rehearses Wednesday 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.
Bowes Park Community Choir - Thursday evenings during term time at Bounds Green School, 7.15-9.15pm.
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.
Our feature pic this week shows the setting up of the last info session for the new Residents Association on our grassy green triangle (top of Palace Gates Road).
With warmest wishes
Susie Holden and Annabel Gregory
