Welcome to the latest news from Alexandra Park Neighbours 3rd April 2021
A colourful contribution to the Rhodes Avenue School Easter Trail on Alexandra Park Road
News and Discussions
Isha reminds us how we can make appointments to see GPs and nurses over the Easter holiday period.
Shocked at the level of tree felling on the Parkland Walk and more generally across the borough, a local group of tree campaigners have set up a petition to SAVE THE TREES.
In a welcome development we hear that there will be an Art Trail at Alexandra Palace from July to October this year. Organisers are looking for volunteers to help with the event and are also seeking donations to include as many artists as possible.
Snippets
Photo of fritillaries and wood anemones in a local back garden.
Ado recommends the online events and talks run by Highgate Literary Society, and they also run a film club and socials.
The conversation continues
John muses whether Dave's yard could be used for Laura's passiv house – if she had the money!
Ms Fox finds rich pickings from the rubbish along Crescent Parade, and Ade also notes the accidents which have been caused by the broken pavements, consequent on pavement parking; problems which, together with more traffic in congested Crescent Road, will be exacerbated by new apartments in the proposed fourth storey on top of this terrace.
Ben reports that the video of the Bounds Green LTN meeting has been removed from Haringey Council's website – he is another person who would like to view it since he missed the meeting.
Shoutouts
Photo of fritillaries and wood anemones in a local back garden.
Ado recommends the online events and talks run by Highgate Literary Society, and they also run a film club and socials.
Events and Courses
Online Courses
Salsa with Sureka – Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm starting 7 April.
English classes - Saturday mornings 10.30-12.30pm starting 10 April.
Writing Workshops with Collage Writing Room starting in April and June -
Finding the poem – Monday evenings 6.30-9pm starting April 19 and another course starting June 7.
Intro. to life writing and Memoir – Tuesday mornings 10.30-1pm starting April 20 and another course starting June 8.
Prioritise your writing – Weds. mornings from 10.30-1pm starting April 21 and another course starting June 9.
Novella fever – Weds. evenings from 6.30-9pm starting June 9.
Explore Creative writing – Thurs. mornings from 10.30-1pm starting June 10.
Our feature pic this week is of a colourful contribution to the Rhodes Avenue School Easter Trail on Alexandra Park Road.
With warmest wishes
Susie Holden and Annabel Gregory
