Events (older events page, being phased out)

Two public meetings at Cypriot Centre, Earlham Grove N22 5HU, held by Haringey Clinical Commissioning Group, Wed. 14 Sept. 2.00pm or 6.00pm.

Haringey’s Clinical Commissioning Group, an NHS organisation led by local GPs and responsible for planning local health services, is inviting residents to attend a meeting on Wednesday 14 September at the Cypriot Centre in Earlham Grove, N22 (Wood Green tube is a 6 minute walk away).

They will be looking at different areas of local healthcare which includes primary care (GP surgeries and other community-based services), mental health and care for the elderly.

This is your chance to meet some local GPs and ask questions. There are two sessions planned: 2-4pm (with light refreshments from 1.30pm) and 6-8pm (with refreshments at 5.30pm).

For more information see the Haringey CCG website or contact info@haringeyccg.nhs.uk

Yard sale on Albert Road. This is a brilliant idea and I might join in, seeing as I live nearby and have quite a bit of stuff it would be good to find new homes for....

Highgate Wood Community Day

Sunday 4th September, 11am-4pm
Muswell Hill Road, N10 3JN

Fun for ALL The Family!
Woodland Crafts, A Dog show, craft design stalls, local exhibitions and a whole lot more!
Come along and Enjoy!

Our monthly gardening session this Saturday (3rd September) will take place at The Triangle Beds on Palace Gates Road at 11.00 a.m.

Despite our attempts to keep the beds watered, the high temperatures and lack of rain over the last few weeks has had an impact. 

Our main focus will be removing withered flowers and shrubs - it's too early for autumn/winter planting.  Also we will need to cut back some of the larger shrubs that appear to have thrived in the dry conditions.

Hopefully you have had a lovely summer and can join us on Saturday.

Friends of Alexandra Park presents:

Golf Course Allotments (next to Alexandra Park School) is having its annual show on Sunday Sept. 4th between 1-4.30pm (entrance in Winton Avenue). There will be delicious tea and cakes, plants and produce for sale, and you can view the many varied plots on the site. Entrance £3.50 (free to children and plotholders).

Our ward councillors have organised a meeting with the Council Cabinet Member for Environment at the Civic Centre on Tuesday evening from 6.00-7.30pm in committee rooms 1&2 to talk about what happened to the CPZ extensions plans, so if you have any concerns about the consultation which was done, or about parking in that area there's a chance to find out about it.

Just received this email from Kevin Stanfield, chair of the Palace Gates Residents Association:

We understand that a meeting has been arranged by Haringey Council on Tuesday 16^th August to inform residents’ about the recent decision /consultation regarding the Controlled Parking Zone in our area. The meeting will be hosted by Cllr Peray Ahmet

The meeting is taking place at the Civic Centre between 6.00-7.30pm in committee rooms 1&2

There will be a joint 3 to 4 hour open mat at Alexandra Park Judo Club/Alexandra Park BJJ on 27th August 2016. The first half will be Gi/Judo and the second half will be No-gi/Wrestling. Only £5. Spectators free . Deets are in the FB link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/633914063439670/

Karamel Music Festival - Celebrating Musical Diversity, tonight we bring you Kevin Fitzsimmons Quartet ft Leon Greening

Wednesday 17th August 2016

Kevin Fitzsimmons – vocals
Leon Greening – keys
Matt Fishwick – drums
Adam King – bass

Long a fan of Mark Murphy and Mel Tormé, London-born Kevin Fitzsimmons is one of most individual male jazz voices to emerge on the UK jazz scene in recent times and already forging a reputation as a charismatic presence and lyricist/songwriter of quality. His current album was released to critical acclaim and he has sold-out with his band at numerous venues around the UK including many times at Ronnie Scott’s, has several jazz festival appearances under his belt, a concert aired on Jazz FM and has sang at Birdland Jazz Club, NYC.

His distinctive vocals have featured in several TV and radio commercials in UK/Europe and, running alongside his career on the jazz scene, he also fronts a touring Big Band concert about Sinatra’s golden period on the Capitol label.

Fitzsimmons’ unstoppably swinging band – described by Jazzwise as “the cream of UK straight-ahead jazz musicians” – keep the audience on the edge of their seats: award-winning pianist Leon Greening (headliner at festivals including Ronnie Scott’s International Piano Trio Festival – “Catch him when you can” says Jazz Journal International); upcoming bassist Adam King (2015 ‘Young Jazz Musician Of The Year’) and respected jazz drummer Matt Fishwick(“Outstanding” – Jazzwise).
Expect a vibrant programme full of taste and verve, featuring sassy new versions of standards by the likes of Mercer, Jobim, Ellington, Legrand, Porter, alongside new jazz arrangements of classic pop/soul recordings – including The Beatles, Sam Cooke, Billy Preston, Paul Weller – and one or two original compositions (including songs co-written by Fitzsimmons with Jools Holland and UK sax great, Derek Nash) all in the space of a relentlessly entertaining set.

“Lovers of jazz vocal mainstream have another star to follow” (Jazzwise)
“Unique interpretations, superb presence, a brilliant gig” (Moreopinions’ Blog at Jazznights)
“Talent, originality, has that rare vocal skill of total control of all he does”(Grapevine Magazine)
“A thoroughbred jazz singer” (Marlbank)

For more information visit:
- www.jazzwurx.co.uk
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=mljHmM1Dy2I
- www.facebook.com/KevinFitzsimmonsJazzwurx


Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Tickets £8 on door and in advance (advance tix subj to booking fee)
Online booking - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/369635

Karamel Restaurant
4 Coburg Road
Wood Green
London N22 6UJ

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We have an amazing night lined up for you in our Karamel Music Festival - Celebrating Musical Diversity

Matt Chandler brings his trio to Karamel, featuring Eric Ford on drums and Ross Stanley on Hammond organ.

Matt has worked with a diverse range of artists including Youth (Killing Joke, The Orb), Arno Carstens, Fake?, Poly Styrene and more recently accompanied Ozark Henry on his European tour.

His innovative style is supported by a career that has spanned genres from jazz to punk, folk to electronica.

Based in London, Matt's current projects include jazz group The Matt Chandler Trio with Jason Simpson on double bass and Sophie Alloway on drums, and electro-funk band Pest who regularly play live shows around London and have releases on Ninja Tune records.

In 2009 Matt independently released his debut album “After Midnight” and followed this up in 2011 with his second, “It Goes Like This”.

Awards:
- 2013: International ‘Future Guitar Legend’, sponsored by Eastman Guitars. Matt took the stage with John Pisano in Los Angeles
- 2010: Blue Noize blues guitar competition.
- 2009: Best Newcomer for MC3 Organ Trio, at The Cheltenham Jazz Festival Budvar Brewed Awards

Ross Stanley - Ross’s musical skills have kept him in high demand, seeing him play with jazz names such as Will Vinson, Dennis Rollins, Guy Barker, Joel Frahm, Liane Carroll, Stan Sulzman, Steve Arguelles, John Paracelli, Bobby Wellins, Clark Tracey, as well as being a regular member of the Jim Mullen Organ Trio, the Mark McKnight Organ Quartet and the Jacqui Dankworth band and performing in many small and large ensembles – Nostalgia 77 Octet, The Heritage Orchestra. Ross has also toured with Steve Howe Trio, Deodato and has recorded for Goldie, US3, Trevor Horn and Simply Red among others. Ross is a Hammond endorsee.


Eric Ford - In-demand drummer Eric Ford has been performing with the contemporary jazz trio Partikel, and with vocalist Val Wiseman, as well gigging with top players on the London jazz scene

"Ford's hi-hat snaps and fills, and the precision with which he plays complex patterns...are constantly striking features of this engaging debut.'' - John Fordham, The Guardian


Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Tickets £8 on door and in advance (advance tix subj to booking fee)
Online booking - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/369634

Karamel Restaurant
4 Coburg Road
Wood Green
London N22 6UJ

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23rd August 2016 - 1st September 2016

Celebrate summer with our fun family activities Explore, Craft & Skate before it's time to go back to school! Try your hand at map-reading to find markers hidden around the Park, take part in animal themed art & craft activities inspired by Victorian activities designed to delight and amaze visitors followed by a 1 hour skate. Tickets from £2 per activity, for more information or to book tickets visit http://www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/explore-craft-skate/

Karamel Music Festival 2016 - Celebrating Musical Diversity

Thursday 4th August 2016: Tjoe Man Cheung Quartet

Guitarist/Arranger/Producer Tjoe Man Cheung brings his quartet to Wood Green.

Born in Hong Kong, now based in the UK, and playing across Rock, Funk, Motown and Jazz, Tjoe brings an exciting musical perspective, infusing his roots into the music he plays.

With two EP's produced celebrating the city of London, expect to hear his experiences and interactions with the metropolis

Musicians line up

Alex Ho - Piano
Currently based in London, Alex Ho has performed in some of London’s most important venues and festivals, including the Purcell Room at Southbank Centre and EFG London Jazz Festival. As a member of the critically acclaimed British pop-rock band Magazine Gap, Alex tours countries including the UK, the United States, Japan, Ireland, China (Hong Kong), Singapore and the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.


Lorenzo Bassignani - Bass
Started his studies with Marco Conti and then at the CIVICA SCUOLA DI JAZZ, MILAN. He then got his jazz degree at TRINITY COLLEGE of MUSIC in LONDON. His professional career started in Italy performing with "NO ONE ELSE GOSPEL CHOIR" and "GREENSLEEVES GOSPEL CHOIR" with which he performed all around Italy (Milano gospel Festival,Conservatoire Verdi, San Remo Gospel Night, Riva Del Garda International Gospel Competition) with some great singers such as Julia St Louis, Barbara Evans, Joyce E Yuille and Junior Robinson. He then moved to London and began performing Jazz / Pop and Soul with Hazel O' Connor, Sara Schralli, Ola Onabule, Crystal Fighters, Benet McLean, Byron Gold, Polly Gibbons, Sara Mitra, Andy Davies, Ivo Neame, Nic France, Nic Svarc, Josephine Daveis, Charlotte James, Tim Giles, Paul Bartholomew, and in various venues such as Tokyo Opera House, 606 Club, Piza Express, Jamboree Jazz Club, Jazz Terrassa, Manchester Jazz Festival, Moleto International Jazz Festival, Varese Open Jazz Festival, Chet Baker Jazz Club Scimmie Jazz Club,the National Theatre, BBC RADIO 3 Loose Ends, The Pigalle Club, NANNING FOLK FESTIVAL.

Florian Haas Schneider - drums


https://soundcloud.com/tjoe-man-cheung
https://www.facebook.com/tjoemusic

Doors 7pm | Show 8pm

Tickets £8 on door or advance+b/f available from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/369633

Karamel Restaurant
4 Coburg Road
Wood Green
London
N22 6UJ

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AN EVENT

BY

SUPPORTERS OF ALEXANDRA PARK LIBRARY

Thursday 4^th of August at 12 – 12.45

At Alexandra Park Library

London N22 7UJ

Julianna Leloutre will sing accompanied at the piano by Peter Philps and perform classic and contemporary pieces.

Gardens open Sunday 7 August, 2-6pm – 272, 289 and 300 Alexandra Park Road N22. Admission £4.50 for various charities, including Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses. Plants, tea and all sorts of stuff (clog dancing, folk music). Last chance to pay to see our gardens – we are not opening again next year.