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David Kelin is now a member of Alexandra Park Neighbours
12 hours ago
Annabel Gregory replied to John M's forum post Chimney sweep/repair. Any recommendations please?
"They're great - and very helpful. You can now see them trundling around the local neighbourhoods in their electric-assisted vehicle - i.e. a super-cargo bike:
https://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/h-firkins-and-sons-get...
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12 hours ago
Annabel Gregory replied to Michael Solomon Williams's forum post Bridge: troubled water over...?!
"Oo yes, great work, Michael!  Thanks for doing that.
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12 hours ago
Michael Solomon Williams replied to Michael Solomon Williams's forum post Bridge: troubled water over...?!
"Well, nothing gets done unless people ask, it seems. And community action seems to be a bit of an empty place these days, particularly post-pandemic. 
Confusion over ownership of the public side - Haringey should look after that, but in the end GTR…"
13 hours ago
John M replied to John M's forum post Chimney sweep/repair. Any recommendations please?
"Thank you very much Mary for your reply. We will definitely check out Firkins.
Best wishes
JM"
18 hours ago
Mary Blake replied to John M's forum post Chimney sweep/repair. Any recommendations please?
"H Firkins & Sons are good and reliable (now onto their second generation).  I think more on sweeping than repairs, but they may be able to recommend someone for that.
I invited them to sweep my chimney when I moved in - they found (a) the chimney…"
yesterday
Antonio Favata posted a
Regular boardgame meetup Geekstraveganza at Karamel the third Sunday of every month. April event (Sunday 21): https://meetu.ps/e/MLjCV/tzQP0/iA whole afternoon playing board/card games - as usual, we will have a selection of our favourites, and…
yesterday
Stephen O’Farrell liked Michael Solomon Williams's forum post Bridge: troubled water over...?!
yesterday
Ado posted a
A variety of books for sale, from militiaria to novels, collecting antiques, flowers, gardening, cats, travel, fashion, etc. Many books are in mint condition. Photos of just some of the books below. If you are interested in seeing the books, please…
yesterday
Roslyn Byfield replied to Michael Solomon Williams's forum post Bridge: troubled water over...?!
"Yes, way overdue (what was their excuse) but great to see this last week!"
yesterday
Rachael Booth’s event was featured
On Saturday 16 March from 2pm-5.30pm, Muswell Hill Creatives will be bringing the local community together to get creative at St Andrew's Centre, Muswell Hill.Admission is free so you can drop in and soak up the creative atmosphere, chat to and shop…
Saturday
Admin posted a
Alexandra Palace is running a public consultation on shaping the future of the Grove on the west side of Alexandra Park. There is a questionnaire as well as a family day on Friday 5th April from midday. All ideas welcome.
For details on how to get…
Saturday
Michael Solomon Williams posted a
Hi All,Good news on the station bridge!After consistent campaigning from the Friends of Ally Pally Station and Alexandra Lib Dems led by Alessandra, Network Rail have stepped in where Haringey Council were missing in action, and have tarmaced the…
Thursday
Michael Solomon Williams replied to Michael Solomon Williams's forum post M-Arch Gardening Parties.
"Yes."
Thursday
Annabel Gregory replied to Michael Solomon Williams's forum post M-Arch Gardening Parties.
"Is the path that you mention from the bridge to Bedford Road?"
Wednesday
Kathryn Dean posted an event

Mar 20, 2024 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Hornsey Parish Church Hall, Cranley Gardens, N10 3AH

Mar 12
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Geekstraveganza (boardgame meetup) @ Karamel, Sunday 21 April

Regular boardgame meetup Geekstraveganza at Karamel the third Sunday of every month. April event (Sunday 21): https://meetu.ps/e/MLjCV/tzQP0/iA whole afternoon playing board/card games - as usual, we will have a selection of our favourites, and you're welcome to bring any you want to play. We're always happy to teach rules to newcomers, and the hosts can introduce you to other attendees if you like.
Everyone is welcome, no matter their level of “geekiness” - quick & easy games will be on offer…

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Bridge: troubled water over...?!

Hi All,Good news on the station bridge!After consistent campaigning from the Friends of Ally Pally Station and Alexandra Lib Dems led by Alessandra, Network Rail have stepped in where Haringey Council were missing in action, and have tarmaced the middle section of the public right of way, where flooding has been at its worst for many years. Huge thanks for all support, particularly to Alessandra!https://x.com/AllyPallySt/status/1768221030898663520?s=20As it's fresh, we'll see how much impact it…

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Events and Activities


 

March Jazz at Karamel!, 4 Coburg Road N22, Thursdays at 8pm.

Fridays – After School Sewing Club at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 4.30-6pm. Term time.

Saturdays 2 – 30 March – Free Martial Arts Classes at Alexandra Park School, The Gym, Rhodes Avenue, 12pm. Mixed gender classes, but free for women during March. See also other classes available.

Wednesday 13 March – Social sewing group at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 6.30-8pm.

Thursday 14 March – Learn the art of tatting at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 6.30-8.30pm.

Thursday 14 March – Sophie Crawford at Bowes Park Folk Club, Mum’s Bistro 143 Myddleton Road, Bowes Park N22, 7.45pm.

Saturday 16 March - Lunchtime Concert in St. Andrew's Church, corner of Alexandra Park Road N10 and Windermere Road, 1pm. Bach, Vivaldi, Telemann and more, Muswell Hill Violin Studio.

Saturday 16 March – Learn to sew a crossbody bag at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 10.30-1.30pm.

Saturday 16 March – Help with your knitting and crochet problems at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 1-3pm.

Saturday 16 March – Muswell Hill Creatives Make and Mend Festival – St. Andrews Centre, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 2-5.30pm.

Sundays 17 and 24 March – M-Arch Gardening Parties! Friends of Ally Pally Station, 3-5pm.

Wednesday 20 March – Sew and make with seamstress Pat, at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 11-1pm.

Wednesday 20 March – Talk: How does the present housing crisis affect older people? In Hornsey Parish Church Hall, Cranley Gardens N10 (bottom), 1.30-3pm.

Thursday 21 March – Double-sided knitting workshop at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green N13 5EX, 7-9pm.

Thursday 21 March – Bowes Park Community Choir Spring Concert at Alexandra Park School (entry only via Rhodes Avenue), 8-10pm.

Thursday 21 March to Sunday 24 March – North London Book Fest at Alexandra Palace

Saturday 23 March – Learn to use a sewing machine at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 10.30-12pm.

Saturday 23 March – Granny squares crochet workshop at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green N13 5EX, 12.30-2.30pm.

Sunday 24 March – Secrets of Bounds Green: a guided walk, 11-1pm. Meet Alexandra Palace Station.

Saturday 30 March – Darning Workshop at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green N13 5EX, 10.30-1pm.

Saturday 30 March – Beginners Knitting Workshop at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 1-3pm.

Wednesday 11 April – Mosaic Crochet at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 6.30-8.30pm.

Saturday 13 April - Learn to use a sewing machine at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 10.30-12pm.

Wednesday 17 April – Movement and Ease: Alexander Technique with Tanya at CUFOS, Top of the Avenue N10 2QE, 11-12pm.

Thursday 18 April – Learn to use a sewing machine at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 7-9pm.

Saturday 20 April – Patchwork workshop: learn to sew a Dresden plate at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 10.30-2.30pm.

Sunday 21 April – Crows at Bowes Park Folk Club, Shaftesbury Hall, N11 2QN, 2.30-5pm.

Saturday 4 May – Introduction to blackwork embroidery at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 10.30-12.30pm.


Ongoing courses and activities

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.

Zumba and fitness classes – Zumba is on Wednesday evenings, 7-7.50pm. All classes are at Bounds Green Bowls and Tennis Club, Goring road N11.

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.

Enjoy your painting – Thursdays at CUFOS Community Centre (the old railway station), Top of The Avenue N10, 10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm.


 

 

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.

 

 

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A team from Lotus descended on some garages behind Alexandra Park Road yesterday with a little modified Austin 7, which turned out to be a replica of the original Lotus Mark 1. They were celebrating 75 years since it was built by Colin Chapman in one of these same garages, owned by his girlfriend's parents. Their son and daughter are pictured, about to set off on a repeat of its…

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Yesterday afternoon I went to the Estorick Collection in Canonbury Square, just a few minutes walk from Highbury and Islington station. It is a lovely place to visit and has six galleries over three floors plus a cafe with tables in a quiet garden area. The Estorick Collection is housed in a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse overlooking Canonbury Square, and it opened in 1998 with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. There…

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Wood Green Hopping Brew Day


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Hops ready to be picked for the Wood Green Hopping Brew Day at the Goodness Brewery, this afternoon, Sunday18 September.

Local growers contribute their hops, which are picked only shortly before brew day because the 'green hopped' pale ale is brewed while the hops are still fresh. Dried hops are used for most other ales, lagers and beers. The hop plant is…

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Friday nite at the ArtsFest - intriguing cabaret


Yesterday evening at the All Good Bookshop - artists making evocative sounds with strange instruments, film, poetry and story-telling. The idea - described by our MC and theremin (what?) player - came from the outrageous Cabaret Voltaire: Zurich 1916, where artists got together to work out what they should still say while the world burned in the First World War. The question remains relevant.

The acts used projections, music and words in various combinations which are not easy to…

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