Since the Big Green Bookshop closed its Wood Green shop in January, the area has sorely missed it, both as a shop and a popular independent arts venue.
This is why a group of volunteers approached Tim West (the former co-owner of the Big Green Booksh
This will be the fourth in our series Celebrating Poetry. The theme is Out and About. Choose a short published poem, read it to us and tell us why you've chosen it.
This is a free event - all welcome.
Hugh Petrie, the Heritage Officer for the London Borough of Barnet, will give an illustrated talk on the Alan Lawrence Collection which was recently left to the London Borough of Barnet, and contains many unique photographs of the railway line that r
Pascha of Romiosini orginated from the time when Byzantium was the eastern part of the Roman Empire. The performance which will be given on Sunday 5th May and entitled "The Pascha of Romiosini" entails songs from the different musical cultures of Gre
Join All Dogs Matter on Bank Holiday Sunday 5th May for a pawsome dog show and pooch themed bake off.
Has your pooch got what it takes to be top dog and impress our panel of celebrity judges?
Or are YOU ready to get baking and bring your dog-themed bak
Would you like help conducting your own local history research ? Then come along to our regular local history surgery.
All members of the public as well as members of the HHS and the Crouch End and District U3A who would like advice and assistance on
A soundscape that pays tribute to the rich history of Roots music, while pushing forward into new territory. Songs that walk a tightrope between fiction and reality played on searing violin, thunderous double bass and resonator guitar, then enriched
INTERESTED IN OLD FILMS? A FREE LUNCHTIME TALK
Piecing Together the Past: Tracing Lost Films
By Ian Christie, Professor of Film and Media History, Birkbeck College
Did you know that one of the early film pioneers Robert Paul built the first film studio
From Muswell Hill Sustainability Group:
Two weeks ago we staged a Die-In in Muswell Hill to alert people to the start of the International Rebellion. Without a doubt the rebellion in central London, combined with Greta Thunberg's visit, has successfu
An indoor one-to-one consultation session.
For further info. about the Safer Neighbourhoods Team visit http://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/hidden-high-street#police (left column)
2 hours to experience singing in a choir with Veronica and Jerome's unique approach!
It's a one off!
We want to give a chance to men who’d like to try a choir but never have had the opportunity to, to have a good time singing!
£10 per person: you can
An indoor one-to-one consultation session.
For further info. on the Safer Neighbourhoods Team visit http://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/hidden-high-street#police (left column)
See also a short history by Hugh of Harringay Online - The Many Lives of the Wood Green Crown Court Building. It is the basis for a small exhibition.
North Midd's girls teams continue to grow after a successful 2018, and run indoor practices over the winter. In 2019 the girls teams will have their practices at North Midd's ground on Sunday mornings from 9.0am to 10.20am starting on 14th April (but
organised by Action on Climate Change Haringey nb@ecodev.co.uk 07949 082196
International Week of Rebellion 15-19 April www.rebellion.earth/get-active
Come and join Muswell Hill Sustainability Group and Extinction Rebellion Haringey for a Die-In symbolising current and future deaths caused by climate breakdown and ecological collapse.
Followed by a debate about Haringey in a time of Climate Emergen
A Spring in Your Step, talk by Denis Lynch from the Sunshine Garden Centre in conjunction with Muswell Hill & District Horticultural Society.
Cara Jenkinson, Chair of the Muswell Hill Sustainability Group will also give a short address.
Venue - North
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What’s on at Karamel in August? 4 Coburg Road N22.
Thursdays – Haringey Circle: late morning Creative Coffee Drop-In at Oita Cafe, the Green Rooms, Station road N22, 11-1.30pm.
Last Thursday of every month – Haringey Circle: Paws and Walk dog walk in Ally Pally, 10-11.30am. Meet outside Ally Pally station.
Thursday mornings or afternoons – Colourwheel Art Classes for Adults at St. Andrews Church Hall, Alexandra Park Road N10 2DD. Starting 18 September.
Free Martial Arts for Teenagers on Saturdays from 2 August to 4 September Alexandra Park School, 5-8pm.
Sunday 3 August – London Metropolitan Brass in the Grove in Alexandra Park, 2-4pm.
Sunday 3 August – Famous Local Garden open for charity at 5 St. Regis Close, Alexandra Park Road N10 2DE (near St. Andrew’s Church), 2-6.30pm.
Sunday 17 August – Swingbusters in the Grove in Alexandra Park, 2-4pm.
Sunday 7 September – London Metropolitan Brass in the Grove in Alexandra Park, 2-4pm.
Ongoing courses and activities
Unearthed: the Power of Gardening exhibition at the British Library, Euston Road, from 30 July to 10 August.
5 and 6-a-side Football League on Wednesday evenings from 14 May to 17 December at Christ’s College, East End Road (where it meets the North Circular), East Finchley N2 0SE, 8-10pm. Leisure Leagues.
The 22nd Southgate Beavers have some free spaces for years 2 and 3 children from September.
The Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution in Pond Square is offering an exciting array of autumn 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!
Life drawing sessions – alternate Saturdays during term time at Rhodes Avenue Primary School, 1-3pm.
Painting for Pleasure – Thursdays at CUFOS Community Centre (the old railway station), Top of The Avenue N10, 10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm.
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.
After School Sewing Club on Fridays at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 4.30-6pm. Term time.
Bowes Park Community Choir - Thursday evenings during term time at Bounds Green School, 7.15-9.15pm.
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.
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.
