Rob Thom Band playing in the Grove
- Aug 7, 2022 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm UTC+01
- Location: Alexandra Park
- Description:
Friends of Alexandra Park presents....
In a change from brass and wind bands, this week we will be entertained in the Grove by the Rob Thom Band. (by The Grove Cafe)
The Rob Thom Band consists of singer-songwriters, Jo Griggs, Tom Poslett and Rob Thom - Added By: Stephen Middleton
- Tags: music, band, folk
Past Events (1683)
Learn to make a Kimono Saturday 6th August 10:30-2:30pm
- Aug 6, 2022 from 10:30am to 2:30pm UTC+01
- Location: Stitch Crafts and Classes, 364 Green Lanes, (inside Post Office entrance) Palmers Green, N13 5XL
- Description:
Learn the sew a Kimono with the fabulous Pat Stevens!
Summer is coming and what better way to update your wardrobe than with an airy, breezy Kimono. In one day you will learn this easy design enhance your garment sewing skills and the end result you h
- Added By: Suzanne Kelly
- Tags: sewing, sewing classes, sewing workshop, make your own, fashion, sustainability, learn something new
Family Bug Hunt
- Jul 31, 2022 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm UTC+01
- Location: Alexandra Park
- Description:
Bring your children and discover some of the wee beasties which live in the Park. You might be surprised by what they find, like the interestingly coloured ladybird pictured. If the weather is good we hope to find butterflies, caterpillars, crickets
- Added By: Stephen Middleton
- Tags: children, family
Local Garden Open for Charity
- Jul 31, 2022 from 2:00pm to 6:30pm UTC+01
- Location: 5 St Regis Close. Alexandra Park N10 2DE
- Description:
Do join us for our FINAL National Garden Scheme garden opening of the year!
Our garden has been featured many times on TV and in Books and magazines. Voted one of Britain's Best Back Gardens, you need to viit to experience the unique atmosphere man
- Added By: Susan Bennett
- Tags: enjoy a peaceful afternoon in a secret garden
Sashiko - Learn the art of visible mending! Saturday 30 July, 10:30 - 12:30pm and Saturday 6th Aug, 10:30 - 12:30pm
- Jul 30, 2022 from 10:30am to 12:30pm UTC+01
- Location: Stitch Crafts and Classes, 364 Green Lanes, (inside Post Office entrance) Palmers Green, N13 5XL
- Description:
THIS IS A TWO PART CLASS THAT RUNS OVER TWO SATURDAYS.
SAT. 30th JULY & SAT. 06th AUGUST, 10:30AM-2:30PM
Have you been inspired by the Sewing Bee, to try the art of the Japanese mending technique of Sashiko?
Are your favourite garments becoming unweara
- Added By: Suzanne Kelly
- Tags: sashiko, make do and mend, sustainable, sustainability, learn something new, sewing, sewing workshops, northlondon, london
Borders and finishings for Crochet and Knitting projects, Saturday 30th July, 10:30am-12:30pm
- Jul 30, 2022 from 10:30am to 12:30pm UTC+01
- Location: Stitch Crafts and Classes, 364 Green Lanes, (inside Post Office entrance) Palmers Green, N13 5XL
- Description:
Finished that crochet or knitted project that just need a bit of finesse?
Come and join Kay Dudman at Stitch and we can help you to finish those projects for once and for all. Finishing techniques are such an important skill to get your projects done
- Added By: Suzanne Kelly
- Tags: crochet
An introduction to Blackwork Embroidery Thursday 28th, July 6:30-8:30pm
- Jul 28, 2022 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC+01
- Location: Stitch Crafts and Classes, 364 Green Lanes, (inside Post Office entrance) Palmers Green, N13 5XL
- Description:
Welcome to an introduction blackwork embroidery!
With the talented Kay Dudman you will be taught this historical form of stitching that dates back centuries. Historically, Blackwork has also been known as “Spanish work” as it was popularised by Kather
- Added By: Suzanne Kelly
- Tags: embroidery, sewing workshops, learn something new, make so and mend
Tunisian Crochet, Friday 22nd July, 10:30am -12:30pm
- Jul 22, 2022 from 10:30am to 12:30pm UTC+01
- Location: Stitch Crafts and Classes, 364 Green Lanes, (inside Post Office entrance) Palmers Green, N13 5XL
- Description:
Come and join us at Stitch and learn Tunisian Crochet with Sharon Wallin
Learn this effective yet simple design which uses a combination of knitting and crochet techniques. Tunisian Crochet (also known as Afghan) makes a dense and squishy fabric with
- Added By: Suzanne Kelly
- Tags: crochet, crafts, learn tocraft
Alexandra Park Neighbours' summer gathering on Wednesday 20 July on PALACE GATES TRIANGLE - please note CHANGE OF VENUE
- Jul 20, 2022 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm UTC+01
- Location: PALACE GATES TRIANGLE
- Description:
Come and meet neighbours and have a catch-up over a glass of wine (soft drink, nibbles ...) at APN’s first summer gathering since 2019! Our gazebo will be on the Palace Gates Triangle - please note CHANGE OF VENUE. All welcome!
It would help for our
- Added By: Admin
Fortismere Community Symphony Orchestra summer concert
- Jul 16, 2022 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm UTC+01
- Location: St. Andrew's Church, Alexandra Park Road N10
- Description:
- Added By: Admin
Special Educational Needs: the rights of carers of SEND children
- Jul 16, 2022 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm UTC+01
- Location: Muswell Hill Library, Queens Avenue, N10 3PE
- Description:
Sarah Moss, a reresentative of Markfield, will offer guidance about the sources of support for carers of SEND children, including support offered by schools and planning for the transition from primary to secondary school.
This is a free event organis
- Added By: Kathryn Dean
- Tags: special educational needs, services for send children
Learn to sew a Wrap Dress with Pat Stevens, Saturday 16th July 11-3pm and Saturday 23rd July 11am -3pm
- Jul 16, 2022 from 11:00am to 3:00pm UTC+01
- Location: Stitch Crafts and Classes, 364 Green Lanes, (inside Post Office entrance) Palmers Green, N13 5XL
- Description:
Come and join us at Stitch and learn to make a wrap dress with our resident seamstress Pat Stevens!
No dress is as versatile as the wrap dress. It can be adjusted to fit any body type, looks great in every length, can be adjusted to any height, any sl
- Added By: Suzanne Kelly
- Tags: learn to sew, sewing, sewing classes, sewing workshop, make something new, make your own, fashion
(Postponed )Learn to Read Crochet Patterns, Saturday 16th July 10:30-12:30
- Jul 16, 2022 from 10:30am to 12:30pm UTC+01
- Location: Stitch Crafts and Classes, 364 Green Lanes, (inside Post Office entrance) Palmers Green, N13 5XL
- Description:
Learn to read Crochet patterns and instructions with Kay Dudman.
Want to advance your knowledge of crochet beyond the basic scarf or blanket? Then come and join us at Stitch!
In this class we will be using a granny square pattern to teach you the langu
- Added By: Suzanne Kelly
- Tags: learn to crochet, workshops, learn something new, make your own, fashion
Summer Showcase/ Open-mic night at Bowes Park Folk Club
- Jul 14, 2022 from 7:45pm to 10:45pm UTC+01
- Location: Mum’s Bistro 143 Myddleton Rd, Bowes Park, N22 8NG
- Description:
Delicious Mediterranean-inspired Mum's Bistro menu.Singers and musicians welcome
Showcase spots this time from Julian MacQueen and The Dark Coast:
1 minute from Bowes Park railway station8 minutes from Bounds Green tube.
Free Admission (collection ta
- Added By: Anne Heagney
Lunchtime concert - V&J Ensemble & Gounod
- Jul 9, 2022 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm UTC+01
- Location: St. Andrew's Church, Alexandra Park Road, N10 2DP
- Description: 2 years ago, I opened my kitchen window and sang for my street…
This was a beautiful and life changing experience!!!
In June and July, I am opening “different windows”where my accomplices and I are collaborating with the Parish of Alexandra Park/St And - Added By: Verónica Chacón
- Tags: #muswellhill #muswellhillmums #alexandrapark #sing
Free online zine course
- Jul 8, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm UTC+01
- Location: Online
- Description:
A free 3 week course to develop & enhance your digital skills with the production of an online zine.
We wish to get people of all backgrounds to celebrate the diverse/rich culture of Britishness and the impact POC have had in the UK for centuries. Th
- Added By: Collage Arts
- Tags: collage works, free online zine course, digital skills, training, london
Introduction to Patchwork, Thursday 7th July, 12.00-2.00pm
- Jul 7, 2022 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm UTC+01
- Location: Stitch Crafts and Classes, 364 Green Lanes, (inside Post Office entrance) Palmers Green, N13 5XL
- Description:
(With Pat Stevens)
What you will learn
This is an Introduction to patchwork course for sewers/ quilters starting out or continuing your journey in patchwork machine sewing. In this course you will learn the basics of how to make a patchwork cushion, wa
- Added By: Suzanne Kelly
- Tags: workshop, patchwork, sewing, learn something new, sustainability, make your own
Introduction to Bookbinding with The Idle Bindery
- Jul 3, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm UTC+01
- Location: 1 Tetherdown, Muswell Hill, London N10 1ND
- Description:
Lovely opportunity to learn the art of bookbinding with Muswell Hill based bookbinder Amy Kitcherside of The Idle Bindery. Held in the lovely Green Shed garden studio at no 1 Tetherdown, the workshop costs £55.
Book a place here
- Added By: Rachael Booth
- Tags: workshop, crafts, muswell hill, bookbinding, craft workshop, crafts workshop, learn a skill, muswell hill creatives
Learn to make a summer skirt
- Jul 2, 2022 from 10:30am to 2:30pm UTC+01
- Location: Stitch Crafts and Classes, 364 Green Lanes, (inside Post Office entrance) Palmers Green, N13 5XL
- Description:
This is a two part, 8hr course that runs over two weekends.
Saturday 02nd and 09th, July 10:30-2:30
A perfect skirt for all shapes and sizes. This summer skirt is a good all rounder and always on trend. A great project for any ability and by the end o
- Added By: Suzanne Kelly
- Tags: sewing workshop, learn to sew, palmers green, north london, make your own, garment making, fashion
Band in The Grove
- Jun 26, 2022 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm UTC+01
- Location: Alexandra Park
- Description:
London Metropolitan Brass Community Band will be playing in The Grove, Alexandra Park. Come and sit on the grass and watch, The Grove Cafe is just next door.
Programme of events for the summer.
Music in the Grove* – Sundays at 2pm
Date
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- Added By: Stephen Middleton
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from 27 April 2024
Saturday 27 April – Fortismere Community Choir and Orchestra Concert – All-Mozart Programme, at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 7pm.
Saturday 27 April – Echoes of Eternity: Indian Classical Music at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 8pm.
Sunday 28 April – Lego Church at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 3.30-4.45pm.
Sunday 28 April – Plant sales at Broomfield Park.
Saturday 4 May – Introduction to blackwork embroidery at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 10.30-12.30pm.
Saturday 4 May – Learn to make a crochet basket at 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 10.30-12.30pm.
Thursday 9 May – Hunter Muskett at Bowes Park Folk Club at Mum’s Bistro, 143 Myddleton Road, 7.45pm.
Saturday 11 May – Puppet making workshp at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 12-3pm.
Saturday 11 May – French Cafe-Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 1pm. Lunchtime Concert.
Sunday 12 May – GeekstraVEGANza at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 12-7pm.
Saturday 18 May – London Vegan Mixer at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 7-11.55pm.
Saturday 25 May – Park Live: Temper Diablo at Broomfield Park, Palmers Green, 6.30-9.30pm.
Saturday 8 June – Lunchtime Concert for two violins at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 1pm.
Sunday 9 June – GeekstraVEGANza at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 12-7pm.
Thursday 13 June – Amy Belle at Bowes Park Folk Club at Mum’s Bistro, 143 Myddleton Road, 7.45pm.
Thursday 11 July – Singers’ Night/open mic at Mum’s Bistro, 143 Myddleton Road, 7.45pm.
Saturday 13 July – Lunchtime Concert St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 1pm. V&J Ensemble.
Ongoing courses and activities
Geekstraveganza – regular boardgame meetup on the third Sunday of every month at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 1-6pm.
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.
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.