Short Story Course with Kiare Ladner
- Jun 7, 2023 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm UTC+01
- Location: online via Zoom from writingroom.org
- Description:
“With the short story, you are up against mortality. I know how tough they are as a form, but they’re also a total joy.” Ali Smith
Are you keen to play, to experiment, to explore? Are you finding your voice as a writer? Or are you a seasoned writer ea
- Added By: Carmel Shortall
- Tags: write a short story, creative writing stories, story writing workshop
Past Events (2232)
Prioritise Your Writing with Alison Chandler
- Jun 7, 2023 from 10:30am to 1:00pm UTC+01
- Location: online via Zoom from writingroom.org
- Description:
To produce a full manuscript – whether it’s a novel or novella, a memoir, biography or a collection of stories – you need a love of writing, a willingness to grow as a writer and a lot of hard work. Practicing all three in the company of an encouragi
- Added By: Carmel Shortall
- Tags: summer writing course, prioritise your writing, writing support group, writing buddies
OPEN AIR THEATRE: 'AS YOU LIKE IT'
- Jun 6, 2023 from 7:00pm to 10:15pm UTC+01
- Location: Broomfield Park
- Description:
Three Inch Fools return to Broomfield Bowl with their quick costume and character changes, plenty of humour, singing beautifully harmonious songs and playing all manner of modern and traditional instruments. The result is a truly innovative performan
- Added By: David Williamson
Life Writing and Memoir Workshop with Giovanna Iozzi
- Jun 6, 2023 from 10:30am to 1:00pm UTC+01
- Location: online via Zoom from writingroom.org
- Description:
“You must write a memoir as if you’re writing a novel, you have to give it a shape.” Blake Morrison
Over six weeks, you will learn all about the popular and compelling memoir form with useful writing exercises, guidance, tips and ideas which will help
- Added By: Carmel Shortall
- Tags: write your life, writing memoir, life writing
Introduction to Creative Writing Part 2 with Alison Chandler
- Jun 6, 2023 from 10:30am to 1:00pm UTC+01
- Location: online via Zoom from writingroom.org
- Description:
Introduction to Creative Writing Part 2 follows on from Part 1 but newcomers are very welcome.
This set of six sessions builds on the fundamentals of storytelling, looking in detail at ways to develop a sophisticated narrative and a sense of what your
- Added By: Carmel Shortall
- Tags: creative writing beginners intermediate, start to write, friendly writing workshop
FAPS Birthday Party
- Jun 4, 2023 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm UTC+01
- Location: Bedford Rose Garden
- Description:
In the Bedford Rose Garden only this year.
- Added By: Michael Solomon Williams
Open Garden at Arnos Park Lodge
- Jun 4, 2023 from 2:00am to 4:30am UTC+01
- Location: Arnos Park Lodge, Brookdale, N11 1BP
- Description:
Open Garden at Arnos Park Lodge - raising money for Broomfield Conservatory
- Added By: Ado
LIVE MUSIC: REGGAE MATIK
- Jun 3, 2023 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm UTC+01
- Location: Broomfield Park
- Description:
Reggae Matik are a 5-piece band which presents a tribute to all the Reggae & Ska Songs you know and love from the British charts. This Phenomenal band are in huge demand throughout the UK and Europe, with the band headlining shows in Holland, Belgium
- Added By: David Williamson
Tunisian Crochet, Saturday 3rd June, 1-3pm
- Jun 3, 2023 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm UTC+01
- Location: 2 Hazelwood Lane, Palmers Green N13 5EX
- 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: learntocrochet, crochet, workshop, craftclasses
Kids May Half-term Holiday Embroidery Class! Friday 2nd June 10:30 -12:30pm £24.00
- Jun 2, 2023 from 12:30am to 12:30pm UTC+01
- Location: 2 Hazelwood Lane, Palmers Green N13 5EX
- Description: Kids May Half-tem Holiday Embroidery Class!
Friday 2nd June 10:30 -12:30pm
This is a drop and go class, parents and carers do not need to stay.In this one off class we will teach simple embroidery techniques which can then be used to create pieces of a
- Added By: Suzanne Kelly
- Tags: kidscrafts, kidsworkshops, halftermkidsworkshops, halftermworkshops
Lace Knitting with Alison Ferrary. Tuesday 30th May 7-9pm £40.00
- May 30, 2023 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm UTC+01
- Location: 2 Hazelwood Lane, Palmers Green N13 5EX
- Description:
Lace knitting is a delicate and intricate form of knitting that is used to make anything from table cloths and shawls to embellishments for a variety of projects.
Alison Ferrary is a life long crocheter and knitter. Her grandmother taught her to knit
- Added By: Suzanne Kelly
- Tags: knititng classes, knitting workshop, lace knitting
Kids May Half-term Holiday Crochet Club! Tuesday 30th May 1-3pm £24.00
- May 30, 2023 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm UTC+01
- Location: 2 Hazelwood Lane, Palmers Green N13 5EX
- Description:
Stitch! will be running 2 Crochet sessions this May half-term.
Tuesday 30th May 13:00 - 3:00
Thursday 1st June 13:00 - 3:00
This is a drop and go class, parents and carers do not need to stay.
This a brilliant introduction for kids to learn to crochet.
- Added By: Suzanne Kelly
- Tags: kidsworkshops, kidscrochet, crochetforkids, crochetworkshop, kidscrafts, kidsclasses
Kids Half-term Sewing Machine Class (3 half days) £60.00
- May 30, 2023 at 10:30am to Jun 1, 2023 at 12:30pm UTC+01
- Location: 2 Hazelwood Lane, Palmers Green N13 5EX
- Description:
This May half-term our kids sewing machine class is the perfect introduction to using a sewing machine for children age 10-15.
The course will consist of three 2 hour sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:30-12:30. (30th and 31st May and 1st
- Added By: Suzanne Kelly
- Tags: halftermkidsworkshops, kidssewing, kidssewingmachine, sewingclass
Half Term Cricket Camp for Boys and Girls
- May 30, 2023 at 9:30am to Jun 2, 2023 at 3:30pm UTC+01
- Location: North Middlesex Cricket Club
- Description:
We are delighted to be running another of our popular cricket camps this May half term: Tuesday 30 May to Friday 2 June inclusive at North Midd.
The Camp will be led by James Parslow, Director of Cricket and qualified ECB L2 Coach. James will be assis
- Added By: North Middlesex Cricket Club
- Tags: cricket, boys, girls, half term
May Half Term Cricket Camp
- May 29, 2023 at 10:00am to Jun 2, 2023 at 4:00pm UTC+01
- Location: North London Cricket Club, Montenotte Road, N8
- Description:
Local cricket camp run by former pros and ECB Level 3 coaches
29 May - 2 June
10am - 4pm
Covering all aspects of the game (technical, tactical, physical & mental)
Bowling, batting & fielding drills led by expert coaches plus team matches
Top class grass
- Added By: Benji Wilson
Sounds at Sunset - Brhams and Strauss chamber music TODAY
- May 28, 2023 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC+01
- Location: Highgate United Reformed Church, Pond Square, South Grove N6 6BA
- Description:
- Added By: Admin
Lego Church
- May 28, 2023 from 3:30pm to 4:45pm UTC+01
- Location: Muswell Hill Methodist Church, Pages Lane, N10
- Description:
Lego Church is a new venture at Muswell hill Methodist Church!
- Come along for a short talk (this time it's on birthdays and new beginnings)
- Create with Lego
- Show and tell what you've created
- Enjoy some snacks (biscuits, fruit and drinks)
This event is fre
- Added By: Penny Woods
- Tags: church, lego, family, free
Ally Pally's 150th Birthday Party
- May 27, 2023 from 12:00pm to 9:00pm UTC+01
- Location: Alexandra Palace and Park
- Description:
Also guided tours and talks here: https://www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/
From the Palace website:
Come and celebrate 150 years of Ally Pally with a massive FREE Birthday party on Saturday 27 May!
Join us at the South Slope Stage from midday for a
- Added By: Admin
ZUMBA and Fitness classes
- May 26, 2023 at 7:00pm to Aug 10, 2023 at 7:50pm UTC+01
- Location: Bounds Green Tennis Club, N11
- Description:
Zumba class for everyone - newbies are welcome!
Every Wednesday 7pm- 7:50pm at the spacious hall of the club house at Bounds Green Bowls and Tennis Club.
To book into Zumba class or/ and other fitness classes use this link:
- Added By: Marta Solova
JOANNA BROWN: LISTENING FOR HIDDEN HISTORIES, WRITING FOR ADULTS
- May 21, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00pm UTC+01
- Location: Zoom Online from Writing Room
- Description:
Sunday Masterclass: LISTENING FOR HIDDEN HISTORIES, WRITING FOR ADULTS
Whose stories do we get to hear in historical fiction? How do we flip the narrative to open up space to hear a more diverse range of voices? Using a rich range of archival material
- Added By: Carmel Shortall
- Tags: j t williams, writing historical fiction, using archives for fiction, voice in historical fiction masterclass
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Tuesday 19 May to Sunday 24 May - On the 134: Muswell Hill Creatives Group Show at the Gallery, The Playroom, 99 Junction Road, Archway N19 5QZ, 11am-6pm.
Wednesday 20 May – Discussion: Why did you settle in Haringey? At Hornsey Parish Church Hall, bottom of Cranley Gardens, 1.30-3pm.
Friday 29 May – Crouch End & District U3A Open Day at Hornsey Town Hall, the Broadway, Crouch End, 10.30-12.30pm.
Saturday 13 June – Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church: A French Interlude with Satie and more, 1pm.
Sunday 7 June – Friends of Ally Pally Station: 10th Birthday Party at Alexandra Palace Station, 3-5pm.
Sunday 14 June – Brunch & board games! Geekstraveganza @ Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 12-7pm.
Sunday 14 June – Wellness event: Sacred Frequencies at Karamel Restaurant, 4.45-7.45pm.
Saturday 27 June – St. Martin of Porres Summer Fair at St. Martin of Porres Primary School, 12-3pm.
Saturday 18 July - Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church: Mozart, 1pm.
Ongoing courses and activities
Until 15 June – donations welcome to help Build a Boardwalk for Alexandra Park Wetlands. Alexandra Palace and Friends of Alexandra Park.
"The Next Step” Exhibition at the Hillbilly Social, 101 Myddleton Road N22. From Thursday 30 April for a month.
Weekly 25 minute Relaxation Class (online) on Thursdays, 9.30-9.55am. On Zoom.
Women’s BJJ Beginner’s Course on Thursday evenings from 7 to 28 May at Origin BJJ Team N22, 2nd floor Cypress House, 2 Coburg Road N22 6UJ, 5-6pm.
Women-only Jiu-Jitsu Classes on Thursday evenings in March at Alexandra Park School, 6.30-7.30pm.
Women’s BJJ Sessions (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) – fun, fitness and self-defence on Sundays, 9-10am. At Origin BJJ North London, 2nd floor Cypress House, 2 Coburg Road N22 6UJ.
Reading Latin for Pleasure on Thursdays at 2-4pm at Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, Highgate N6 6BS.
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.