Welcome to the latest news from Alexandra Park Neighbours 25 May 2025
Friends of Alexandra Palace Station in the Bedford Rose Garden photo: Michael Solomon Williams
Colin is selling plants to raise funds for the Friends of Hillside Open Space. If you are interested in sunflowers, calendula and cosmos, please get in touch.
The discussion about benches on the Palace Gates Triangle continues, with some suggestions from Michael Solomon Williams.
Colin Marr shares memories and wonderful photographs of VE Day in Palmers Road, New Southgate.
Annabel shares a link to the map of current planning applications.
Debra would like a recommendation for a builder to repoint the side wall of her house.
Anna is offering a brand-new glass Merlyn shower panel with fittings for sale.
Also for sale is an illuminated Saneux Olympus bathroom cabinet.
A reminder that there is a local cat sitter available, who can look after a variety of small animals over the summer months.
Events and Activities, Exhibitions and Courses
What’s on this week at Karamel? 4 Coburg Road N22.
Events at All Good Bookshop this month.
Sunday 25 May and every Sunday – Vegan Sunday Roast at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 1-7pm.
Sunday 25 May – Hustle Wrestling presents: Ambition at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 5.30-8.30pm.
Wednesday 28 May – The Culture Club: children’s art workshops for half-term at CUFOS next to Alexandra Palace, Top of the Avenue N10, 10am. For ages 7-12years.
Wednesday 4 June – North London Organic Gardeners at Holy Trinity Church, Winchmore Hill N21 3RS, 8pm.
Friday 6 June – Poetry and Poppadums at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 6.30-10pm.
Saturday 7 June – Muswell Hill Sustainability Group: Green Gathering at Meadow Orchard Project, behind Hornsey Health Centre, 151, Park Rd N8 5JD, 4.30-7pm.
Saturday 14 June - New Alexandra Triangle Residents Association Info. Session at Anderton Gardens (junction of Palace Gates and Alexandra Park Roads N22), 11am-3pm.
Saturday 14 June – Summer Fair at St. Martin of Porres school, 12-3pm.
Saturday 14 June - Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10, 1pm.
Sunday 15 June – London Metropolitan Brass in the Grove, Alexandra Park, 2-4pm.
Sunday 15 June – Fortismere Community Symphony Orchestra concert at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10, 7pm.
Monday 16 June – Walk with Ease with Tanya Shoop at Pavilion Cafe, OR Tambo Rec, 12.30-1.15pm.
Thursday 19 June – Piano recital at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10, 7.30pm.
Sunday 22 June – Hustle Wrestling at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 5.30-8.30pm.
Sunday 29 June – Famous Local Garden open for charity at 5 St. Regis Close, Alexandra Park Road N10 2DE (near St. Andrew’s Church), 2-6.30pm.
Sunday 29 June – London Metropolitan Brass in the Grove, Alexandra Park, 2-4pm.
Saturday 12 July - Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10, 1pm.
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.
Thursday 10 July – Bowes Park Community Choir: 15 Years of Harmony at Alexandra Park School (entry via Rhodes Avenue), 7.45pm.
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.
Gi Fumdamentals Course (BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) on Tuesday evenings in May at Alexandra Park School, 7pm.
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 – Monday and Friday mornings in OR Tambo Rec, 9-9.30am (term time only). The main focus is on core and legs.
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 is of Friends of Alexandra Palace Station in the Bedford Rose Garden.
With warmest wishes
Susie Holden and Annabel Gregory
