Welcome to the latest news from Alexandra Park Neighbours 18 August 2025
The London Metropolitan Brass Beginners Band performing in the Grove photo: Stephen Middleton
A reminder from Lisa to book your slot at the monthly Muswell Hill Repair Café, which takes place on Saturday 23rd August at the Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 2-5pm.
Collage Arts have 3 creative studios available to rent in Wood Green.
We have hopeful news that the lengthy sewer works on Crescent Road have been completed.
The consultation deadline for the new planning application for 1-6 Crescent Mews has been extended to end of September, at Cllr Rossetti’s request. The new application includes increasing the number of residential units with no affordable housing in the mix.
Events and Activities, Exhibitions and Courses
What’s on a Karamel this week and the next? 4 Coburg Road N22.
What’s on at Karamel in September ?
Saturday 23 August – Muswell Hill Repair Cafe at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 2-5pm.
Sunday 7 September – London Metropolitan Brass in the Grove in Alexandra Park, 2-4pm.
Some dates for your diary:
Saturday 6 September – Alexandra Triangle Residents Association’s first social in Harcourt Gardens (wedged between Durnsford Road and the dogleg of Albert Road) – details to follow!
Sunday 7 September – Golf Course Allotments Annual Show and NGS Open Day, Winton Avenue, N11. Details to follow.
Ongoing courses and activities
Free Martial Arts for Teenagers on Saturdays from 2 August to 4 September Alexandra Park School, 5-8pm.
Haringey Circle: late morning Creative Coffee Drop-In on Thursday mornings at Oita Cafe, the Green Rooms, Station road N22, 11-1.30pm.
Haringey Circle: Paws and Walk dog walk on the last Thursday of every month in Ally Pally, 10-11.30am. Meet outside Ally Pally station.
Colourwheel Art Classes for adults on Thursday mornings or afternoons at St. Andrews Church Hall, Alexandra Park Road N10 2DD. Starting 18 September.
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.
The 22nd Southgate Beavers have some free spaces for years 2 and 3 children from September.
The Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution in Pond Square is offering an exciting array of autumn courses.
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.
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.
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.
With thanks to Stephen Middleton, this week’s feature pic is of the London Metropolitan Brass Beginners Band performing at the Grove earlier this month.
Susie Holden and Annabel Gregory
