Events (older events page, being phased out)

The new Chief Executive of Alexandra Palace, Louise Stewart, will be the guest speaker at the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Alexandra Palace Theatre on Wednesday May 18^th. The meeting will be in the Londesborough Room at Alexandra Palace, entered from the Palm Court, with welcome refreshments at 7pm and the meeting starting at 7.30pm.

The regeneration of the huge and atmospheric Victorian Theatre is the largest element of the £26.7 million scheme, funded by a Heritage Lottery Grant and the London Borough of Haringey, which will also develop the East Court and the former BBC TV studios. . Building work has just commenced on the Theatre renovation and Louise will be talking about how the regeneration is progressing and her vision for the future of the Theatre, which is scheduled to reopen in 2018, and the Palace.

The meeting is open to the public, who will be welcome to join the Friends of Alexandra Palace Theatre at the event if they wish. The Friends are also looking to recruit new members to their committee, so if you are interested in Theatre and the Arts, and/or have some experience in looking after a Friends membership scheme, then do come along and let them know your interest. Further information at www.fapt.org.uk

Friends of Animals is bringing its Port-a-Zoo to Alexandra Park Library on Saturday 30th April at 2pm. This gives children the opportunity to see and handle an array of unusual animals, including geckos, snakes and tarantulas. No need to book - just turn up.

Bird Walk Sunday May 1st 8am

Alexandra Park is home to many birds, and what better to do on May Day than get out into the Park to look at them. On Sunday morning Gareth, one of our local experts, will be helping us to identify anything we spot, and Gerry our local bird ringer, will be explaining what bird ringing is all about, and giving us the chance to see a few birds very close-up.

Do bring binoculars if you have them, and suitable footwear.

The walk is free, and there is no need to book - just meet at 8 am on Sunday in The Grove Car Park. The walk will take a couple of hours, although there is the opportunity to carry on longer if you wish.

No Booking Required

www.friendsofalexandrapark.org

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SALSA WITH SUREKA presents fun and friendly classes every Sunday in Southgate.

Our fun and friendly classes will help you get fit, make new friends, develop a new passion and help you look great on the dance floor!
PLUS: Join us for drinks after class and Salsa parties in authentic Salsa Clubs.

BEGINNERS SALSA COURSE
You will learn the basic steps of Salsa, the rhythm of Salsa music, the techniques of leading and following and the style and body language to look good and feel confident on the dance floor.
Prerequisite: No previous dance experience necessary and those with 2-left-feet are warmly welcomed!

INTERMEDIATE SALSA COURSE
Now that we've got you dancing, you will learn new routines using the basic steps you've mastered. There will be greater emphasis on the techniques of leading and following, musical interpretation and styling so you can start to really express yourself on the dance floor.
Prerequisite: Our 12-week Beginners Salsa course or equivalent experience. (Individual evaluations available on request).

TIMES:
Beginners with Patrick: 4-5pm
Intermediates with Sureka: 4-5pm

VENUE:
St Andrew's Church, Chase Side, Southgate, N14 5PP

Book online at www.salsawithsureka.com or save £5 by booking via bank transfer. Call 07984 136 961.

A master of the tenor sax, Mornington Lockett fuses his unique style with Kate William’s graceful and uptempo swing, joined by Stu Butterfield’s highly established beats and a touch of Green’s responsive playing. A quartet not to be missed, this is your weekly dose of smooth and soulful jazz.

Mornington Lockett has been described by Time Out as “one of the country’s most acomplished contemporary improvisers…with a fearsome technique and an advanced harmonic approach” so make sure to catch him at this local gig while you can. Performing alongside him, the equally talented Kate Williams, an elegant player with subtle touches and storytelling vibes. Highly respected and award winning players Dave Green and Stu Butterfield will also be accompanying to complete this quartet.

Mornington Lockett (tenor sax), Kate Williams (piano), Dave Green (bass), Stu Butterfield (drums)

Doors from 6.30pm
Band on Stage 8pm
£8 on door or advance

An undeniably skilled trio brings their unique flair to Jazz at Karamel, with Malcome Earle-Smith leading on trombone and vocals, talented Liam Noble on piano and spontaneous Dave Wickens on drums. Look forward to a night packed full of distinctive grooves and musical surprises from this widely respected and skilled trio.

Macolm Earle-Smith is a multi-faceted jazz musician, highly celebrated in the fields of classic jazz and swing, but also a very accomplished improviser in bop and more contemporary idioms. Joining him is Liam Noble, who has been described as “a brilliant pianist who hardly plays a solo without at least one turn of phrase that brings you to the edge of your seat” John Fordham, The Guardian. With accompaniment from Dave Wickens, bringing his unique approach to drumming yet with a disciplined creative edge.

Malcolm Earle-Smith (trombone, vocals), Liam Noble (piano), Dave Wickens (drums)

Doors from 6.30pm
Band on Stage 8pm
£8 on door or advance

http://www.muswellhillcreatives.com

Palace Gates Residents' Association Summer Fete: Sunday 26 June 2016, 12.30-5.00pm; the Triangle, Crescent Road, N22

- all proceeds go towards the local work of

Palace Gates Residents' Association

Saturday April 23rd 10.30 am.

In March we had a committed group of litter pickers who made an excellent start on clearing litter from the ditch around the sports field. But there is more to do!

This Saturday morning, April 23rd, we will continue to scour the bushes and brambles to remove the bottles, bags and packets that have been blown there over the winter....

Please turn up and help to clear the rubbish before the brambles grow and hide it again.
We will provide the gloves and bags - you provide the hands.

Meet at the "Gas Hut" (the little brick building by the Bedford Road entrance to the Park) at 10.30am The Park is still pretty wet in places, so do wear boots or suitable shoes. We will finish by noon.

www.friendsofalexandrapark.org

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Wood Green Animal Charity are offering the following at their London Shelter, 601 Lordship Lane N22 5LG from 3pm to 5pm on Wednesday 20th April:-
Bring your cat along for a £5 health check and also check that your cat's microchip contact details up to date.

Plus they will microchip your cat for only £5 on the day.

It's important to get pets microchipped and neutered and they will also give advice on neutering.

Book in advance Tel 0300 303 9333 ext 1005. Further details here

Wood Green cats needing homes and Stokey cats needing homes and Animal Aid cats needing homes

The Selby Centre is holding a hustings for all five candidates standing to be the London Assembly Member for Enfield and Haringey on Wednesday 20th April 7 - 9pm, info. stalls from 6pm. The Selby Centre, Selby Road, Tottenham N17 8JL. Booking requested. Read more about what the London Assembly does, and how it holds the mayor to account ...

The candidates:

• Nicholas da Costa (Liberal Democrats)
• Linda Kelly (Conservatives)
• Joanne McCartney (Labour)
• Ronald Stewart (Green Party)
• Neville Watson (UKIP)

      *Candidates are listed alphabetically by surname

Wednesday 13th April 
8.0pm
North Bank, N10 1PP

‘Searching for Victor Hember’, a presentation by Hugh Garnsworthy, his wife Ruth (maiden name Hember) and son Christopher. Victor Hember went missing in action on the first day (1st July 1916) on the Somme. The presentation is based on letters written by him and his family in an effort to find out what happened to him.

Did you find languages hard to learn when you were at school? That’s probably because, like many children, you weren’t given a chance to begin learning languages until late primary school or secondary school.

The best time for children to begin learning languages is actually before they start school. The younger they are, the more effortlessly they pick up new words and turn them into conversations.

Give your child a head start with London Language Hub’s German classes for children. German is one of the simplest languages to pick up. If you have a two to five-year-old, sign up for a class today, and your child could soon be picking up new words in a fun and supportive environment. It’s the first step toward a life-long love of languages.

Sessions begin on 15^th April and cost £10 each or just £8 if you book blocks in advance. Find out more and book at www.londonlanguagehub.co.uk or call 07980386718.

Group A (toddlers):                10.30am-11.15am
Group B (pre-schoolers):        11.30am-12.15am

Free event at Karamel restaurant, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, N22 6UJ Sámi poet and environmental activist Niillas Holmberg will be performing poetry and music Tuesday 10 May 7pm RSVP info@francisboutle.co.uk