The Friends of Alexandra Park hold monthly 1 hour members' walks. There is no cost for these events, but they are just for members. However, you are very welcome to join on the day! (£5 per household)
Members are invited to an evening walk on Friday, 15th May, at 6:30pm.
Meet at the Park Information Centre, for a gentle stroll to look at seasonal wild flowers.
This link will take you to a constantly updated list of Events in Alexandra Park.
Join the Friends of Alexandra Park for some more conservation work in the butterfly meadow on Tuesday 19th May at 10am -12.30pm. Please bring secateurs if you have them.
Link to map of the meeting place.
This link will take you to a constantly updated list of Events in Alexandra Park.
We will be holding our AGM at 7.30pm on Thursday 21st May, 2015 at the Park Information Centre.
We will review what has been happening in the past busy year, and Mark Evison, the Park Manager, will update us on how our discussion about the future of the Park has fed into his development of a Park Vision and strategy.
Non-members are welcome, but only members can vote.
Link to Location of the Park Information Centre
This link will take you to a constantly updated list of Events in Alexandra Park.
Come and discover our Information Centre in The Grove on Mon, 25th May, from 11am to 4pm.
We now have a number of new activity sheets for children of all ages - some indoor ones, and some involving getting out and about to discover nature and the Park.
For others we will be running short organised walks (nature, history...)
Refreshments for participants!
The Park Information Centre is also open every Sunday and the first Saturday of the month from 2pm to 4pm
Link to location of the Park Information Centre.
This link will take you to a constantly updated list of Events in Alexandra Park.
This Saturday, 2nd May we will be planting the hanging baskets in the Triangle (Palace Gates/Crescent Road).
We also need your help to finish weeding at the Albert Road beds. The ground is softer after recent rains, so please bring weeding tools.
We will meet from 11a.m.- 1p.m. If you have any time to spare please come along.
All welcome - all wanted!
The garden of artists Susan Bennett and Earl Hyde, at 5 St Regis Close, Alexandra Park Road, as featured in ITV's 'Britain's Best Back Gardens', will be open for charity as part of the National Gardens Scheme on Sunday May 3 from 2-6.30 p.m. In addition to the imaginative planting and the newly installed 'Liberace Terrace',with sculptures designed by Earl, there will be home-baking, teas and a plant sale. Admission costs £3.50 for adults, children can visit the garden for free.
29 April 2015; 7 - 9 pm, Hornsey Parish Church, Cranley Gardens, N10 3AH
30 April 2015; 3-5 pm, Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, N8; organised by campaigning group ONE (www.one.org.) on International Development.
A hustings to question General Election candidates in Hornsey and Wood Green constituency on their climate change policies will be held at the
Royal Britsh Legion, Muswell Hill Road, N10 3NG
(near St James's Church)
on Thursday, 23rd April, at 7.30pm.
So far, candidates from the Labour, Liberal Democrat, Green and UKIP parties have agreed to attend.
The hustings are being organised by five local groups: Muswell Hill Sustainability Group, Highgate Climate Action Network, Friends of the Earth Haringey and Transition Crouch End.
The Friends of Alexandra Park have organised another Spring Fungi Walk on Sunday 26th April at 11am. Meet at the Park Information Centre in The Grove (near/visible from The Grove Car Park).
Andy Overall the Fun Guy to be With will lead the walk to show that Fungi are not just for Autumn.
Reports/Pictures from last Fungi Walks.....
All Welcome. This event is FREE to all members of Friends of Alexandra Park - a donation may be requested from other attendees although joining the Friends of Alexandra Park only costs £5/family for a whole year giving monthly newsletters, Members Walks and helping us project and enhance the Park. You can join here!
Please help PGRA local residents this SATURDAY 11th April for the gardening session postponed from last week.
We are meeting at Crescent Rise/Albert Rd beds. Please bring weeding tools. with flower beds at Saturday, 7th March from 11am.
If you are available, please meet at 11.am at Crescent Rise/Albert Road beds.
Also....
Please save any plant pots - we need them for potting on plug plants, in preparation for the Summer Fete.
And....
If you have a small space available we are looking for volunteers to pot on and nurture plants for selling at the Fete. Please let us know if you can help.
We normally meet on the first Saturday of each month. Garden group link
Messy Play at Everyone's Climbing Tree is a fun learning experience for children aged 1 - 4 that encourages freedom of creativity and exploration. Each week there is a different theme and activity to get stuck into using a variety of art and recycled materials.
Sessions are every Wednesday 10am - 11:30am and cost £4 per child. You are welcome to drop in or email Sonya at everyonesclimbingtree@gmail.com. We can also be contacted via Facebook at Everyone's Climbing Tree if you would like to lean more. We would love to hear from you!
From the 17th April, Everyone's Climbing Tree is offering a new open access session. If you have creative projects or just want some space to play with, you can come and use the spaces we have available for the day or hours of your choosing. There will be an hourly rate of £3.
On offer on the 1st Mayl will be:
• Wall and table space, easels available
• Use of the print press (A2)
• Internet access
• Use of the Electric drum kit
There will be tea, coffee and refreshments availible at a small fee.
We can supply paper but please bring your own materials for painting, sculpting, drawing.
If you are interested in any of these facilities, please get in touch through our Facebook page at Everyone's Climbing Tree or by emailing everyonesclimbingtree@gmail.com so we can book you in!
For future open access sessions we intend to make available:
Drum circle practice and play with others
Dark room
Printing workshops/demos (available on request)
Life drawing day sessions
Graffiti projects
Dance
Help with projects and ideas
Any other requests you may have!
Open access sessions will be available every Friday from the 17th of April between 11am - 5pm at Everyone's Climbing Tree, 141 Station Road, London, N22 7ST.
We hope to see you there!
Public talk, "Call That an Allotment?", at 8pm on Wednesday 15 April at North Bank, Pages Lane, N10 1PP by George Dunnion, plot-holder at the Golf Course allotments whose rose-filled plot was recently featured on television. There will also be a plant stall and coffee and biscuits.
Saturday & Sunday 11 & 12 April. Tickets for both days from http://alexandrapalaceevents.seetickets.com/tour/history-tours-at-alexandra-palace/?src=htaap but get your skates on - selling briskly. Meet for half-hour tours at ice rink (no skates required!).
To view details of an event, click on the link in the relevant events calendar (listed below and far right).
To add an event, click on 'Events' on the menu bar at top of page.
November – December 2024
Saturday 23 November – Muswell Hill Creatives Winter Makers Fair at St. James’ Square, Muswell Hill (outside Planet Organic), 10.30-4pm.
Sunday 24 November – Messy Christmas at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, Pages Lane N10, 3.30-5.30pm.
Saturday 30 November – Learn to crochet decorations and gifts at First Farm Community Hub, Firs Farm Playing Fields, Firs Lane N21 2PJ, 10.30-12.30pm.
Saturday 30 November – St. Martin of Porres Christmas Fair at St. Martin of Porres school, Blake road, 12-3pm.
Saturday 30 November – Open Piano Session at Alexandra Park Library, 3-4pm. Supporters of APL.
Sunday 1 December – Re-View Vintage Pop-up Event at Floral Hall, 132 Crouch Hill, 10.30-5pm.
Sunday 1 December – Green Christmas Fair at Hornsey Vale Community Centre, 60 Mayfield Road N8, 2-6pm.
Sunday 1 December – Babar the Elephant for 0-8 year olds (music by Poulenc) with Stephen Baron (piano) at Highgate United Reformed Church N6 6BA, 3-3.45pm.
Monday 2 December – Free Expert Eco-Talk, part of Green Open Homes, at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 7.30pm. Muswell Hill Sustainability Group.
Wednesday 4 –24 December – Painting the Walk at Upstairs gallery, Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill N6, 12 noon – 3pm.
Saturday 7 December – Fussy Patchwork sewing decorations workshop at Southgate Library, High Street, Southgate, N14 6BP , 10.30-12.30pm.
Saturday 7 December - Lunchtime Concert in St. Andrew's Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 1pm. Delibes, Franck, Fauré and more.
Sunday 8 December, Christmas Choral Concert with audience carols, at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 7pm. Note **Sunday**.
Thursday 12 December – Bowes Park Community Choir Winter Concert at Alexandra Park School (entry via Rhodes Avenue), 7.45pm.
St. Andrew’s Christmas 2024 – Carols and Rehearsals, Crib Service, Midnight Mass and more 14-25 December.
Saturday 21 December – Muswell Hill Creatives Winter Makers Fair at St. James’ Square, Muswell Hill (outside Planet Organic), 10.30-4pm.
Ongoing courses and activities
Movement and Ease: Alexander Technique with Tanya every Wednesday morning at CUFOS, Top of the Avenue N10, 11-11.55am.
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.
No-Gi Fundamentals Course (BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) every Thursday for 6 weeks starting 12 September at Alexandra Park School, 7.30pm. Introductory martial arts.
Geekstraveganza – regular boardgame meetup on the FIRST Sunday of every month at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 1-6pm. NB change of date.
After School Sewing Club on Fridays at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 4.30-6pm. Term time.
Em Power fitness classes – Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings in OR Tambo Rec, 9-9.30am (term time only). The main focus is on core and legs.
Bowes Park Community Choir - Thursday evenings during term time at Bounds Green School, 7.15-9.15pm.
Life drawing sessions – alternate Saturday mornings at Rhodes Avenue Primary School, 10-12pm.
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.
Painting for Pleasure – Thursdays at CUFOS Community Centre (the old railway station), Top of The Avenue N10, 10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm. Sept. 19 – Dec. 12.
All Good Bookshop has many regular events - book groups of course, also music, writing, yoga - and special events .... at 35 Turunpike Lane.
Many Music and Art events are held at Karamel, including Collage Kids performance events on Saturday mornings at 11.30am. At 4 Coburg Road,
Wood Green N22 6UJ.
Click on an advert for more info.
These can be found on the Events page.
