STAY SAFE: LOCAL POLICE INFORMATION
Contact information for Met Police Haringey and Camden Safer Neighbourhood Teams [SNT]:
Haringey: https://www.met.police.uk/a/your-area/met/haringey/highgate/?tab=Overview
Contact: Telephone: 0208 721 2673 or 07785608632
Email: haringeyhighgate.snt@met.police.uk
Twitter: @MPSHighgateYR
Camden: https://www.met.police.uk/a/your-area/met/camden/highgate/
Contact: Telephone: 07876089552 E-mail: camden.highgate.snt@met.police.uk
Twitter: @MPSHighgate
STAY SAFE: DEFIBRILLATOR LOCATIONS
A defibrillator [AED or PAD] is a device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart of someone who is in cardiac arrest. This high energy shock is called defibrillation, and it's an essential part in trying to save the life of someone who’s in cardiac arrest.
Highgate locations of AEDs:
DIAL 999 >> START CPR >> USE THE AED
DO A GOOD DEED
2020 MONTHLY CLEAN UP HIGHGATE EVENTS 9.30 - 10.30am
Postponed until further notice.
contact: infrastructure@highgatesociety.com
Purpose: Collecting litter in Highgate and reporting any issues to the Council.
Equipment: We supply tabards, litter pickers, gloves and rubbish bags.
Safety: Briefing at start of each session; stick together as a group; we have a first aid kit.
HARINGTON SCHEME FLOWER AND PRODUCE STALL: Pond Square 11.15 - 12.45 on Wednesdays for a range of seasonal flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables. [No service during Covid lockdown]
HARINGTON SCHEME VOLUNTEER: Volunteers make a vital contribution to Harington by giving their time, skills and expertise. Call Kate O'Reilly on 020 3457 7997 or email kate.oreilly@harington.org.uk
LAUDERDALE HOUSE VOLUNTEER: Gain experience in Arts, Heritage and Community, meet people and support a local charity by volunteering to be a Gallery Steward, Receptionist, Events Assistant or Marketeer. Tel: 02083488716
WALK
PARKLAND WALK: Click for info
GUIDED HEATH AND HAMPSTEAD SOCIETY WALKS
First Sunday of the month except January; walks start at 9.30am, 10.30am or 2.30pm, depending on the season and subject, and typically last for two hours. Most walks start at Burgh House, New End Square NW3 1LT.
For information: https://www.heathandhampstead.org.uk/heath/heath-walks/ contact Thomas Radice, Telephone 020 8455 1025 or 07941 528 034,
E-mail thomas@theradices.co.uk Website . £5
LONDON WALKS: THE OLD HIGHGATE VILLAGE WALK takes place at 10.45 am every Sunday, all weathers, and lasts 2 hours. Meet in the booking hall of HighgateTube. £10/£8/children free; no need to book, just turn up.
http://www.walks.com/our-walks/old-highgate-village-a-place-apart
SECRET LONDON WALKS: THE HIGHGATE VILLAGE WALK with Diane BursteinI: +44 20 8445 0159 . Email: diane@secretlondonwalks.co.uk
http://www.secretlondonwalks.co.uk/groups.html#village
HIGHGATE ARCHITECTURAL WALK: English architecture through 500 years, within the space of 800 yards. There is a choice of two websites offering the same walk:
https://www.highgatesociety.com/media/docs/North%20Hill%20descriptions.pdf
https://www.haringey.gov.uk/sites/haringeygovuk/files/north_hill_architectural_walk.pdf
THE NORTHERN HEIGHTS TEN SELF GUIDED WALKS: There are ten walks in total: (1) a nine mile circular walk around Highgate, Hampstead and Hampstead Heath divided into five walks; and (2) a 15 mile walk linking Camden Town and Alexandra Palace also divided into five walks. The guides are only available as hard copy publications which can be bought from local Highgate retailers or ordered by downloading and completing an order form:
https://www.highgatesociety.com/media/docs/northern-heights-orderform.pdf
THE MOSELLE RIVER 5 MILE SELF-GUIDED WALK: The Moselle is Haringey’s hidden river, running across the width of the borough from its source in Queen’s Wood, Highgate, to its confluence with the River Lea near Tottenham Hale. Click to download self-guided maps from the www.haringeyfriendsofparks.org.uk website
HAMPSTEAD HEATH: THREE WALKS: The City of London Corporation has created a series of self-guided walks throughout London and here's one for Hampstead Heath which gives 3 trail options of varying lengths. Pick your favorite to take in the historic sites and wildlife to enjoy here: Click for details and a map
CYCLE
BE SAFE & CONFIDENT ON YOUR BICYCLE:
Free courses are offered by both Haringey and Camden Councils.
For information on bicycle safety courses, bicycle maintenance courses, and community cycle clubs, click here to see Camden Council website.
and click here to see the Haringey Council website
'ON YER BIKE!'
- Check out HSBC British Cycling routes in N6 including 'Camden Orbital, 'North London Escape', and 'Comedy Ride': Click here
- Check out more London cycle rides here.
MAKE MUSIC; LISTEN TO MUSIC
FLEET SINGERS: Contact Margaret Welbank 020 7267 8658 http://www.fleetsingers.org.uk/index.shtml; https://www.facebook.com/fleetsingers/; https://twitter.com/fleetsingers
LIVE MUSIC EMERGING ARTISTS: The House, 126 Dartmouth Park Hill, N19 5HS, FREE entry, late license, Wednesdays 8.30 - 11.00pm. thehouselondon.co.uk
FREE LUNCHTIME PIANO RECITAL: resident pianist Stephen Hose performs on the third Tuesday of each month at Lauderdale House: 1.15pm - 2pm, FREE.
https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/whats-on/free-lunchtime-concerts-piano-recital
HIGHGATE AND MUSWELL BRASS BAND: “We want to make music accessible to everybody”; meets every Wednesday with practices alternating between Highgate and Muswell Hill venues. Martyn.Stogden@yahoo.co.uk or call 07481565166.
ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY SINGING FOR THE BRAIN: Hargrave Hall, Hargrave Rd, Archway, N19 5SP; Tuesdays, 10.30 - 12.30. www.alzheimers.org.uk
WTW JAZZ WORKSHOP, Hargrave Road, Hargrave Hall, Archway N19 5SP Mondays 8pm -10.30pm Suitable for all abilities and all instruments Contact : Geoffrey Burton 07903 911 524
THE CB JOHNSON BIG BAND (formerly the WTW Big Band), Hargrave Road, Hargrave Hall, Archway N19 5SPFridays 8pm -10pmSuitable for proficient music readers. Includes saxophones, trumpets, trombones and a rhythm section (guitar, bass, drums and keyboard) Contact : cbjohnsonbigband@outlook.com https://www.facebook.com/The-CB-Johnson-Big-Band-974338155990805/
CLASSICAL GUITAR LESSONS: All ages and levels welcome, Yair Avidor, lutenist.co.uk contact@lutenist.co.uk 07957979219
RUCKSACK MUSIC for children aged 0-4: Classes are 1 hour with a break. Tutor is jazz musician Faye Patton. rucksackmusic.co.uk,
LAUDERDALE SUZUKI GROUP: Lauderdale House; click for information.
HUMPTY DUMPTY SINGALONG for 0-2s: Hargrave Hall, Hargrave Rd, Archway, N19 5SP; Wednesdays 11 - 11.45 term time only; £4.50; Book via website or just drop in and pay on the day. More...
SONG AND RHYME WITH STORYTIME for babies and toddlers: Wednesdays, 11am, term time only, Highgate Library, 1 Shepherds Hill.
HIGHGATE OPERA CIRCLE: Wednesdays each month Oct - June, HLSI, 7.30pm. Membership is free admission fee to each event.
operahlsi@gmail.com http://www.hlsi.net/whats-on/opera-circle/
HIGHGATE CHORAL SOCIETY Contact: Nick Janmohamed:
nickj.hcschoir@btinternet.com or Hilary Henderson: singwithhcs@gmail.com
LAUDERDALE GUITAR SOCIETY monthly meetings at Lauderdale House. Tel: 020 84588113 . denniscooke.guitarist@gmail.com www.lauderdaleguitarsociety.org
ENTERTAINING YOUNG ONES
AMELIA BOO: children’s classes bring stories to life, Lauderdale House, Thursdays, 10.00 - 10.30am and 10.45 - 11.25am; £6/£4 booking required: ameliaboo.co.uk
UNDER 5s AT KENWOOD HOUSE: On Fridays during term time; crafts, stories, and songs. 10.30 - 11.30am; £2/child.
HARTBEEPS sound journeys Designed by experts, fuelled by magic, delivered with love! https://www.hartbeeps.com/ alison@hartbeeps.com
SALLY'S ADVENTURE CLUB for children under 5: Fresh air stories and songs. Highgate Wood, Fri & Sat 10.30am - 11.15am, Booking required, Contact Sally 07989757494 sallysadventureclub@gmail.com
PAINT AND DRAW
HIGHGATE LIFE DRAWING CLASS: Tanja Hassel 07872174231
PORTRAITURE AND FIGURE DRAWING CLASSES: Lauderdale House, 020 8348 8716 enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
INTRODUCTORY ART CLASS: STILL LIFE: Lauderdale House, 020 8348 8716 enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOUR AND ACRYLIC: Lauderdale House,
020 8348 8716 enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
LIFE DRAWING: Lauderdale House, 020 8348 8716 enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
DOODLE KIDS ART WORKSHOPS for children 5-11: Anastasia Mina 07510898430 doodlecreativeactivities@gmail.com
CHILDREN’S DRAWING AND PAINTING for children 5-11; Lauderdale House,
https://lauderdalehouse.ticketsolve.com/shows/873594005
CREATIVE YOUTH ALTERNATIVE AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB for ages 10-15: Highgate Wood School, Thursdays term time, 6.00pm - 7.30pm, Contact Benedict 07834489591 ben_romain@hotmail.co.uk
https://benedictromain.wixsite.com/creativeyouth
CREATE CERAMICS
CERAMICS: EVENING CLASSES FOR ADULTS: lHighgate Art School, 162 Archway Rd, N6 5BB, art@highgateartschool.com Tel: 07905 038204 or 07941 517430 . www.highgateartschool.com
CERAMICS FOR CHILDREN AFTER SCHOOL: Highgate Art School, 162 Archway Rd, N6 5BB. art@highgateartschool.com Tel: 07905 038204 or 07941 517430
www.highgateartschool.com
ART FUN FOR CHILDREN AFTER SCHOOL: Highgate Art School, 162 Archway Rd, N6 5BB. art@highgateartschool.com Tel: 07905 038204 or 07941 517430
www.highgateartschool.com
SATURDAY ART CLUB FOR CHILDREN: Highgate Art School, 162 Archway Rd, N6 5BB. art@highgateartschool.com Tel: 07905 038204 or 07941 517430 . www.highgateartschool.com
SOCIALISE
COFFEE POSSE: Come along for the afternoon to meet new LGBT+ people, chat with old friends and just chill.We meet on the first or second Saturday of the month. We usually meet at the cafe in Kenwood House at 2pm for the "coffee" part and then walk to one of the pubs near to Hampstead Heath for drink and food. For details of forthcoming events check "North London Coffee Posse" on eventbrite.
SATURDAY COFFEE MORNING Highgate Society, 10a South Grove, a social event also offering advice to local residents on planning issues. Open to all. 10:30am - 12:30pm.
SUNNYSIDE SUNDAY SOCIAL: 1 - 4pm, every month Sunnyside Community Gardens: Plants,Teas, Crafts, bike maintenance, Litter Pick; Sunnyside Gardens, Hazelville Rd, N19 3LX . http://sunnysidecommunitygardens.org
BRIDGE CLUB, 10a South Grove, Mondays, 2.00 - 4.30pm; Marion Uglow 02083408919
A NICE CUPPA with homemade cakes and sandwiches: St Anne's Church, Highgate West Hill, every Wednesday 1 - 4pm, £3.
DEMENTIA WELLNESS CAFE: For details contact Larraine 020 7272 7201 . revah.larraine@outlook.com . Highgate Newtown Community Centre . 25 Bertram Street, London, N19 5DQ. Click for more information
NETWORK
LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT GROUPS FOR WOMEN
LEARN
COMMUNITY CRAFTERNOONS: Fortnightly workshops offering a variety of crafts. Sessions free on purchase of food or drink. Adults of all ages welcome. Venue: Aladdin’s cafe, 1 Hazellville Road, N19 3LW. Website: https://www.instagram.com/communitycrafternoons/, #communitycrafternoons,
SEW.HIGHGATE offers sewing and embroidery classes designed to encourage a more thrifty, waste free approach to style. 183 Archway Rd., Tel Rehana 07462255587 https://www.sewhighgate.com/ rehana58@icloud.com
HLSI: CLASSES IN HIGHGATE: The Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution (HLSI) offers a wide range of classes. Contact the office for details. Find out more at www.hlsi.net HLSI, 11 South Grove, Highgate, N6 6BS Tel: 020 8340 3343
HIGHGATE COFFEE AND COMPUTERS ARE NOW GIVING HELP VIA ZOOM:
Every first and last Friday of the month, at 10.30, Highgate Society, 10A South Grove.
Next session Friday 5 June. For further information and a link, email: highgatecoffeeandcomputers@gmail.com
COFFEE AND COMPUTERS; for help with laptops, tablets and smart phones: Highgate School Library, North Rd, monthly events; email or telephone for details and future dates: 07545 496368 info@coffeecomputers.org
For more information visit: www.coffeecomputers.org
LITTLE OWL BOOK CLUB, for children aged 2-4, gives a fun start to phonics and letters. Lauderdale House,
http://www.littleowlbookclub.com/ zoe@littleowlbookclub.com
U3A: No qualifications are required, just a desire to get out, learn new things, meet new people in the local area, keep the brain and body active, and most importantly, to have fun. We have interest groups, regular talks, and a number of social events. Open to all who are retired or semi-retired, and live in Alexandra Park, Bounds Green, Crouch End, East Finchley, Fortis Green, Harringay, Highgate, Hornsey, Muswell Hill, Stroud Green, Wood Green or even areas further afield. https://cedu3a.org.uk/
KUMON MATHS AND ENGLISH TUITION: Every Monday and Wednesday, 3.45pm to 5.45pm - term-time only. Highgate Library, 1 Shepherds Hill.
ITALIAN CLASSES FOR CHILDREN: Thursdays, 4.15pm - 6.15pm, term-time only. Contact Patty 07506 862 714, or Eleonora Giovannardi,
eleonorag@scuolaitalianalondra.org
Tel: 07544 976 601
SPEAK ANOTHER LANGUAGE
RUSSIAN SCHOOL OF NORTH LONDON: For age 4+; Jacksons Lane,
http://www.northlondonrussianschool.com/ mail@NorthLondonRussianSchool.com
LE CERCLE FRANCAIS DE HIGHGATE for French language and culture - no English is spoken at the meetings; 10a South Grove, first Wednesday of the month from Sep - May; 8.00pm, £4-£10
GERMAN STAMMTISCH: monthly informal conversation group, all welcome, The Wrestlers pub, first Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
HEBREW: Learn Hebrew through acting. Tal Jakubowiczova tal@hideandseekthetare.com . 07722654807 . www.playwithlanguages.com
GET FIT
KIDS BOXERCISE: The House, 126 Dartmouth Park Hill N19 5HS.
thehouselondon.co.uk
ISLINGTON GYMNASTICS CLUB: ages 4 -16;
http://www.hampsteadgymnastics.org.uk/ islingtongymclub@gmail.com
HIGHGATE HARRIERS QUADKIDS ATHLETICS: two groups: under 7 & over 7; Parliament Hill Fields, every month on a Sunday, 12.00 - 2.00pm, booking not necessary, £3/child, https://www.highgateharriers.org.uk/hh_quadkids.php
highgateharriersquadkids@gmail.com
HAMPSTEAD GYMNASTICS CLUB: at The Dome, 170 Weedington Road, NW5 4NU. Classes operate on Saturday and Sunday afternoons for children aged 4 to 16.
http://www.hampsteadgymnastics.org.uk/ or email: hampsteadgymclub@gmail.com
SINGING TREE YOGA FOR CHILDREN: United Reformed Church, Pond Sq, Tuesdays, 3.45 - 4.45pm; Contact Kirsty: singingtreeyoga1@gmail.com; 07951584460
YOGA FOR KIDS Jacksons lane, Tuesday 4-5pm, Sytske Kamstra kids@howmanyyogis.com www.howmanyyogis.com
PILATES: The House, 126 Dartmouth Park Hill N19 5HS. thehouselondon.co.uk . info@thehouselondon.co.uk
BOXERCISE FOR ADULTS: The House, 126 Dartmouth Park Hill N19 5HS. Fridays 10.00-11.00am £15/session. www.thehouselondon.co.uk . info@thehouselondon.co.uk
IYENGAR YOGA, Contact Kirsty: singingtreeyoga1@gmail.com; 07951584460
YOGA WITH KATIE: Vinyasa Flow for all levels - just bring yourselves and a mat,
katie@katiecrisp.com / 07497106603 . www.katiecrisp.com
YOGA with Annie Rigby: Suitable for all levels. Mats provided. Hatha yoga (with Feldenkrais, Scarivelli and Pilates influences) annierigby@blueyonder.co.uk 07971921029 https://yogayo.weebly.com/
YOGA with Ad de Koning at the Holly Lodge Community Centre; gentle yoga suitable for all levels; ajdekoning@tiscali.co.uk 07949408036 Thursdays 2.00pm-3.00pm;
HATHA YOGA with Sarah Hughes suitable for all levels, beginners welcome. Contact: Sarah 07967203184 sarahhughesyoga@gmail.com
YOGA: Billy Doyle Yoga in the Kashmir tradition. Lauderdale House; billydoyle.com
ZHAN ZHUANG CLASSES at The Holly Lodge Community Centre;
Lidia on 07905 795 339 or lidiazhanzhuang@gmail.com
N6 ZUMBA Join the Latin inspired dance fitness party; All Saints Church
info@n6zumba.com n6zumba@gmail.com www.n6zumba.com
JUDO CLASSES at The Holly Lodge Community Centre: Judo with Roland. Protect yourself, get fit and have fun. Roland.White@blueyonder.co.uk
ELEMENTAL CHI KUNG monkeyandtiger.org ghogan@btinternet.com
PILATES at the Holly Lodge Community Centre: Class specifically for cancer recoverers and survivors. Laura Holland 07393 149888.
PILATES, Beginners, Improvers and Intermediates; benkomarianne@gmail.com https://mariann-benko-pilates.pilatesnearyou.co.uk/
HIGHGATE PILATES: Adult Classes for beginner+/intermediate level [not for absolute beginners]. Lauderdale House: naomi@highgatepilates.co.uk 07550 076508
GET MOVING FOR THE MATURE: Functional fitness for senior adults age 50+ led by Jeff Hurrell. jeffhurrell@msn.com
EXTEND a fun exercise class to music for over 60s. Friday mornings 10.15 -11.15am, Jacksons Lane, £9 drop in £8 in advance; Lesley Ann Chowen
07880702654
LONDON JUNGLE RUNNERS: Highgate Wood, elondonjunglerunners.com info@londonjunglerunners.com 07387193441
ADULTS LIGHT AEROBICS: any age; all over body conditioning. All abilities and ages welcome. Fridays. All Saints Church,Talbot Rd, N6 4QH;Emily 07798816098 / emilyrhowes@aol.co.uk
ACROBATIC BALANCING FOR ADULTS Jacksons Lane, Sunday 4-6pm,
DANCE
DANCE FUNDRAISER STRETCH 'N DANCE: Improves posture, strength, balance and flexibility. All Saints Church, Talbot Rd, N6 4QH; Wednesdays. Emily 07798816098 / emilyrhowes@aol.co.ukbasic
EAST FINCHLEY ADULTS FUN EVENING DANCE: all ages & abilities; move to music, Dance Studio, The Archers Academy, Eagans Clos, East Finchley, N2 8GA, Emily 07798816098 . emilyrhowes@aol.co.uk
REO School of Dance, ages 2 - adult: Ballet, Street Jazz, All Saints Church, Talbot Rd; http://www.reodance.co.uk/ bookings@reodance.co.uk
DANCERS HEALTH: Intermediate Adult Ballet; http://soltianiko.wixsite.com/dancershealth
BALLET BARRE, www.n-rg.co.uk
LINDY HOP, Highgate Library, Croftdown Rd, Mondays, Tuesdays, Introduction 7.30pm - 8.30pm; freestyle practise 8.30pm - 9.30pm; Improvers 9.00pm - 10.00pm; freestyle practice 10pm - 10.30pm www.hotjazzrag.com; dance@hotjazzrag.com
SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES: Jazz and Swing music, Ragtime to Lindyhop; Hargrave Hall, Hargarve Rd, Archway, N19 5SP; 5 week courses; Wednesdays & Thursdays; 7.30pm & 9.00pm; hotjazzrag.com; dance@hotjazzrag.com
DAMN FINE DANCE for the over 60s, damnfinedance@gmail.com or 07951818686 or mollywright2@hotmail.com http://www.damnfinedance.com/
WALTZING WITH HILDAS Women only ballroom group; Women come to Hilda's as singles, couples or groups; wwhilda@aol.com
ADULT STREET DANCE giveintodance.com briony@giveintodance.com
URBAN CONTEMPORARY DANCE For age 13 to adult; giveintodance.com briony@giveintodance.com
HARMSWORTH SCHOOL OF DANCE: www.harmsworthschoolofdance.co.uk
HIGHGATE BALLET SCHOOL: We teach ballet, pre-ballet, contemporary dance, lunchtime teen, adult Gyro Tonic classes and adult beginners ballet.
https://www.highgateballetschool.com/ info@highgateballetschool.com 0208458 1377
ZUM DANCE CLASSES at The Holly Lodge Community Centre; Keep fit and have fun with Zumba! All welcome, all ages and abilities. hollylodgelondon@hotmail.com
STREET DANCE: For ages 6 - 18; www.giveintodance.com briony@giveintodance.com
HIGHGATE BALLET SCHOOL: We teach ballet, pre-ballet, contemporary dance and lunchtime teen Gyro Tonic classes. For children from pre school to senior level.
https://www.highgateballetschool.com/ info@highgateballetschool.com 0208458 1377
IRISH DANCE classes.
contact Carol 07429534315 celticstaririshdance.co.uk
DIDDIDANCE For ages 18 months - 4 years; help your toddler enhance their coordination and rhythm, nurturing their natural love of music. https://www.diddidance.com/ anuschka.socher@diddidance.com
SHALL WE DANCE: BALLET, MODERN/JAZZ, TAP: For children age 3+ years, despinakefalidi@googlemail.com info@shallwedanceschoolofdancing.com
TINY TAPPERS Tap dance classes for children age 3-5yrs, Jacksons Lane Tuesday 10-10.30am Ellie Glikstenelliedanceclass@yahoo.co.uk07932156692 www.muswellhilldanceclass.co.uk
MINI HOPPERS Hip Hop dance classes for children age 3-5yrs, Jacksons Lane Tuesday 10.30-11.00am Ellie Glikstenelliedanceclass@yahoo.co.uk07932156692 www.muswellhilldanceclass.co.uk
ACT
THEATRE IN THE SQUARE AMATEUR DRAMATICS: various venues . https://www.theatreinthesquare.org/welcome.htm info@theatreinthesquare.org
THE ACTING SPACE CLASSES for adults; theactingspace.co.uk
HIGHGATE YOUTH THEATRE: For ages 16-21; taniahighgateyouththeatre@gmail.com or bobjlyt@gmail.com
JUMBLE THEATRE GROUP: We stage productions regularly throughout the year, meaning there’s always variety in our sessions. jumbletheatreco@gmail.com
NEARLY THERE YET: the extraordinary worlds of circus and performance. www.nearlythereyet.com kaveh@aol.com kaveh@nearlythereyet.com
YOUTH CIRCUS Jacksons Lane, Sunday 2.15 - 3.45pm, Kaveh Rahmana,
‘PERFORM’ Drama and Dance classes: For ages 4 - 12. Highgate United Reformed Church; Fridays 4.00pm - 6.30pm; Lucy Quick 020 7209 3805 perform.org.uk
YOUNG ACTORS THEATRE [YATI]; Hargrave Hall, Hargrave Rd, Archway, N19 5SP; Tues 4.45 - 7.45pm. 020 7278 2101www.youngactors.org uk; info@youngactors.org.uk;
DRAMA CLASSES: Highgate United Reformed Church: Drama classes for all school ages; private tuition available; Katherine Schlesinger
schlesch@blueyonder.co.uk 02088816694 https://katharineschlesingerdrama.com/
KAOS YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE COMPANY: For 12-18 years, previous experience is not necessary, we encourage less confident personalities.
https://www.thekaosorganisation.com/ ali@thekaos.org
HIGHGATE YOUTH THEATRE: 10-16 years; www.highgateyouththeatre.com taniahighgateyouththeatre@gmail.com bobjlyt@gmail.com
HEAL AND MEDITATE
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Contact Gwyneth Wilson. Tel: 020 8348 2169; United Reform Church, Pond Sq;Fridays 12.30pm-1.00pm
HIGHGATE COUNSELLING CENTRE 58a Highgate High Street, London. N6 5HX . T: 020 8883 5427 . E: admin@highgatecounselling.org.uk .
http://highgatecounselling.org.uk/
HIGHGATE HEALING CENTRE: National Federation of Spiritual Healers; United Reformed Church; Tuesdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm; www.thehealingtrust.org.uk
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION PROGRAMME; jamieshavdia.co.uk
MEDITATION BY THE PARK: Holly Lodge, email Sidney: meditationbythepark@gmail.com
LUCID BODY LONDON: https://www.lucidbodylondon.com
QIGONG: Physical Mindfulness: Hargrave Hall, Hargrave Rd, Archway, N19 5SP; Tuesdays 4.45pm - 7.45pm. www.simpleqigongexercises.com
WRITE FROM THE GUTS: A weekly guided practice in walking, sitting and writing meditation. Queens Wood Cafe, Fri 10 Jan, 9:15am, Rosanna Cooper, Arts Psychotherapist. rosanna.artforhealth@gmail.com
EAT
EVERY FRIDAY & MONDAY LUNCH at The Holly Lodge Community Centre; all welcome. 12.00pm - 1.30pm; £3.50 for a 3 course meal.
THURSDAY COMMUNITY LUNCH: Highgate United Reformed Church, Pond Square; Thursdays 12.00 - 1.30pm; £2.50 Everyone welcome.
MONTHLY SOCIAL LUNCH for over 55s; fun, food and entertainment; in the past we have welcomed West End singers from shows such as The Lion King and Cats, dancers from Birmingham Royal Ballet, opera singers such as Enas Massalha and even TV personalities such as Carolyn Pickles from ITV’s Broadchurch. To book email participation@jacksonslane.org.uk or Tel 020 8347 2411
HIGHGATE CAKE CLUB: Bring a homemade cake and bring your friends. We meet every 6 to 8 weeks; Highgate Library, 1 Shepherd's Hill, N6 5QT. FREE. @HighgateCake | #HighgateCakeClub Tel: 020 8489 4560
LUNCH CLUB WITH ST ANNE: St Anne's Church, Highgate West Hill, every Wednesday 11.30 - 2.00, £3 for 2 courses, 50p for pudding.
PLAY
BABY AND TODDLER GROUP: Music, movement and play. Highgate United Reformed Church, Wednesdays, 10am-11.30am
UNDER 5s MESSY MORNING. Enjoy a fun craft activity with a different theme every week. Highgate Library, 1 Shepherd's Hill, N6 5QJ. Tuesdays term time, starts 10am.
NORTH LONDON BOWLING CLUB: Welcoming new and experienced bowlers. Fitzroy Park; http://www.northlondonbowlingclub.co.uk/
SPARKLE SATURDAY CAMP: Children aged 4 - 11; sports, art, and crafts; light lunch and snacks included; Brookfield School, Croftdown Rd, Saturdays term time,
10.00am -1.00pm. £15 / 3hrs; https://www.sparkleeducate.co.uk/
STAY AND PLAY WITH STORY TIME for babies and toddlers: Highgate Library, 1 Shepherd's Hill N6 5QT, Fridays, term time, 10am - 12 noon; FREE
WORK
LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT GROUPS FOR WOMEN
- Camden London Tribe; meets at The Flask every month; Find out more at www.womensbusiness.club/meetups;
- Highgate Ladies who Latte; FREE; meet at Premier Inn, Archway. #nudgewellbeing @nudgewellbeing
- WIBN Women in Business Network, meet monthly, www.wibn.co.uk.
- The Athena Network; meet monthly at The Woodman; Click for information
GARDENING & GREEN SPACES
CAMDEN GREEN GYM is run by volunteers [tcv - the conservation volunteers] to help people get fit and healthy naturally. Since its launch in 2008, 4,000 volunteers have completed 10,000 work days improving local parks, woodlands, resident squares and community gardens by planting hedges, sowing wildflower meadows, creating wildlife habitats and maintaining green spaces for public enjoyment and nature conservation. These sessions are open to all, of any age, experience or fitness level. Click for more information gg-camden@tcv.org.uk 07768710359 or 07768421881
VOLUNTEER GARDENING AT WATERLOW PARK: Various plots around the park are being regularly tended and planted by the Friends. If you are willing to volunteer for a couple of hours on a Thursday morning and learn something about horticulture in the process, do through the website or call Patricia on 07710 312105. http://www.waterlowpark.org.uk/pages/contact.php
CROUCH END OPEN SPACE (CREOS) is a conservation charity set up to protect, maintain and improve the open fields and woodland bounded by Cranley Gardens, Park Rd, Shepherd's Hill, and Queenswood Rd. Maintenance meetings are held monthly and social events 3 times a year. To get involved: info@crouchendopenspace.org http://www.crouchendopenspace.org/
FRIENDS OF QUEEN'S WOOD N10 is a local voluntary group offering walks, talks, newsletter, children's events and information about local conservation and environmental issues. Members can take part in monthly Sunday morning working parties. info@fqw.org.uk https://www.fqw.org.uk/
PARKLAND WALK: Click for info
SPECIAL INTEREST
AMATEUR TELESCOPE MAKERS OF LONDON at the Holly Lodge Community Centre: Make and use your own telescope and view the stars! Event held fortnightly on Wednesdays, 8.00pm - 9.30pm. Dates for 2020: We will review the situation in July for a possible restart in September 2020.. Contact Chris Bryant for details: chris@palanquin.plus.com
MUSWELL HILL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY,
muswellhillphoto.org.uk contact@muswellhillphoto.org.uk
LONGSWORD ACADEMY: The London Longsword Academy (LLA) is the capital’s foremost school of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), run by world-renowned professional swordsman Dave Rawlings. https://www.londonlongsword.com/ londonlongsword@gmail.com
WOMEN'S SELF DEFENCE: We offer women-only self-defence classes under the system of Urban Krav Maga,
urbankravmagaforwomen.co.uk urbankravmagaforwomen@gmail.com
MARYLEBONE BIRDWATCHING SOCIETY: Weekly walks on Hampstead Heath, Monthly Friday evening talks at Gospel Oak Methodist Church Agincourt Road NW3 2NT, Local Coach Outings. Non-members welcome.
http://www.birdsmbs.org.uk/ www.facebook.com/birdsmbs birdsmbs@yahoo.com.
HORNSEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Bounds Green, Crouch End, Harringay, HighgateHornsey Village, Muswell Hill, Stroud Green andWood Green. www.hornseyhistorical.org.uk . 02083488429
VISIT
HIGHGATE WEST CEMETERY: Admission to the West cemetery is by 70 min guided tour only; [no admission to dogs or children under 8; assistance dogs allowed], ticket price includes entry to East cemetery; Sat/Sun tours every half hour 10.30am - 3.00pm [4pm Mar-Oct], no booking required - just turn up but places limited; Mon-Fri tours 11.00am and 1.45pm, booking essential https://highgatecemetery.org/
HIGHGATE EAST CEMETERY: You can wander the East cemetery by yourself. Open daily 10am - 5pm Mar - Oct; 10am - 4pm Nov - Feb, £4 [under 18 free] https://highgatecemetery.org/
KENWOOD HOUSE: On the edge of Hampstead Heath surrounded by tranquil landscaped gardens, Kenwood is one of London's hidden gems. The breathtaking interiors and stunning world-class art collection, including Rembrandt's 'Portrait with Two Circles', are free for everyone to enjoy. With children's activities, a café to relax in and acres of grounds to stretch your legs, there are treats in store for every visitor. Come and see what Kenwood has to offer you.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/kenwood/
LAUDERDALE HOUSE: Discover a surprising mix of historic elegance and creative opportunities in this vibrant Tudor house in Waterlow Park, North London.Built in 1582, we were saved from demolition in the 1800s by William Morris; rescued in 1978 by local people following a devastating fire in 1963; and, in 2016, achieved a major £2.3million refurbishment guaranteeing a dynamic future.Packed full of activities, which you can discover in our What’s On section, and revealing historic features dating back almost 450 years, Lauderdale is a ‘house of many colours’ where no one day is like another. We offer different things to a wide range of different people, always seeking to reflect the original charitable gift of the house and park as a centre for arts and heritage for all and a ‘garden for the gardenless’. Check opening times: https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/
JOIN A COMMUNITY GROUP
HIGHGATE SOCIETY (HS): The Society has continued to work for Highgate, its residents and visitors and its businesses. It works closely with local planning authorities and other London bodies and has earned a reputation for well-founded views and a determination to succeed. https://highgatesociety.com/
HIGHGATE LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC LITERARY INSTITUTION (HLSI) offers a wide range of courses, on languages and art, music and cultural history. There are lectures, films, book and craft fairs, parties, concerts, and an annual quiz. We take part in the London Open House weekend and Highgate’s Fair in the Square. Our members have a wide range of interests and these are reflected in a variety of special groups including book groups, a playreading and a poetry group, the Science Group, the Opera Circle and the Film Society. For more information and to join HLSI click here hlsi.net or email admin@hlsi.net
HIGHGATE NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM (HNF) . The HNF is a community-led organisation that works to make Highgate a vibrant place to live and work. Our vision is for Highgate to be a vibrant place with a strong sense of community that protects its unique character and heritage while embracing fresh ideas and beneficial change.The Highgate Neighbourhood Plan sets out to address the challenges – some common to all London areas, some unique – that Highgate faces today. From busy high streets to thriving cultural and amenity societies, we must ensure there is something for everyone, and build on existing provision to meet local needs across all ages.Everyone who lives or works in the Plan area is a member of the Forum. forhighgate.org
