• Oct 1, 2022 to Oct 8, 2022
  • Location: Various places: Muswell Hill, Highgate, Tottenham
  • Latest Activity: Oct 17, 2022

Wondering how to cope with rising energy bills?
Whether solar panels or a heat pump are for you?
What you can fix yourself to stop draughts and keep cosy?
How to tweak your household routine to save energy?

Muswell Hill Sustainability Group is has arranged its 9th Green Open Homes programme this October will be wider-ranging than ever, with new properties to visit in person over the weekends of  1st-2nd and 7th-8th October, and a series of Tuesday evening talks (also livestreamed for those unable to attend in person) kindly hosted by Muswell Hill Methodist Church.

There's a free Green Open Homes event for you!

Online there'll be weekday evening virtual tours, and talks on low-cost energy saving and principles of retrofitting a home - dates to be confirmed soon. Including:

In-person visits to 6 homes in Muswell Hill, Highgate and Tottenham, and the cob and timber roundhouse
at Meadow Orchard community garden and orchard in Crouch End.  Also an online visit to an Edwardian home and a green roof installation.  All details are on
the MHSG website at Green Open Homes 2022.

A series of Tuesday talks 4th-25th October:-

Four talks to help you wise up on the big picture influencing energy prices and how to take action in your own home and keep costs down.  The first three are in-person at Muswell Hill Methodist Church and also livestreamed; the fourth and final is online only.

In-person at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, also being livestreamed:
Tuesday 4th October, 7.30pm - Talk: Why Has The Price Of Energy Shot Up? 
Professor Mark Barrett of University College London on the impact of recent geo-political events on gas and electricity prices.

Tuesday 11th October, 7.30pm - Talk: Home Retrofit Essentials
Dermot Barnes of MHSG and en10ergy on how to improve the energy efficiency of a flat or house - where to start, what to prioritise, best value interventions and how to navigate the complexities.

Josie Evetts from Ecofurb on their service, including Whole House Plans.


Tuesday 18th October, 7.30pm - Talk: Easy Energy-Saving At Home
Interactive talk by Alex Hartley of Energias on what we can all do to save energy - apples to tenants and homeowners alike.

Tuesday 25th October - Online talk - Architects' Insights on Local Deep Retrofits
Natalie Black of Enbee Architecture and Design and Jeremy Stacey of Jeremy Stacey Architects talk about their deep retrofit projects in Muswell Hill.

 
Book your visits and talks now!
Visit the
Green Open Homes 2022 page for details and booking links.

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Comments

  • I wonder why the show homes have wood burners? They are intense sources of particle pollution - even worse than cars. @mumsforlungs has a lot of information about that.
    I also could not find any information on plug-in solar panels for smaller spaces such as balconies and sheds and gardens. They are all the rage in Germany - but it's difficult to find any information, let alone building specialists, who can inform and deal with that. Can you help?
    • Completely agree about wood burners.
  • Glad to see that at least one talk applies to tenants. This is all so worrying :(
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Events and Activities


 

 

What’s on at Karamel in January?

 

Saturday 24 January 2026 – Fires and Fascism – free screening + Q&A at Karamel, 7 pm, doors open at 6pm. Supported by climate action group Fossil Free London.

Saturday 7 February –  London Vegan Mixer - social & karaoke at Karamel, 4 Coburg Rd, N22, 7:00pm.


Ongoing courses and activities

 

Life drawing sessions – starting 10 January, alternate Saturdays during term time at Rhodes Avenue Primary School, ** 12-2pm **.

Colourwheel Art Classes for adults on Thursday mornings or afternoons at St. Andrews Church Hall, Alexandra Park Road N10 2DD.

Illustrating children’s books, course for adults – Wednesday mornings at the Alexandra Palace East Court Creative Pavilion, 10- 12.00am. 4 February – 25 March.

H.A.T.E. Club - Hobby and Tabletop enthusiasts, adult-only gaming club - Wednesday evenings at Karamel, 5.30-10.30pm.

Painting for Fun – Thursdays 8 January to 26 March, at CUFOS Community Centre (the old railway station), Top of The Avenue N10, 10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm.

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.

Salsa Wednesdays – Wednesday evenings at Bounds Green School, Bounds Green Road N11 2QG, 7-8pm. 

The 22nd Southgate Beavers have spaces for years 2 and 3 children. Southgate Scout group.

The Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution in Pond Square is offering an exciting array of 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!

Fortismere Community Symphony Orchestra rehearses Tuesday 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.

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.

Bowes Park Community Choir - Thursday evenings during term time at Bounds Green School, 7.15-9.15pm.

All Good Bookshop has many regular events - book groups of course, also music, writing, yoga - and special events .... at 35 Turunpike Lane.

 

 

 

 

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