A MESSAGE FROM ELECTRIC DAISY, SWAIN'S LANE

Electric Daisy are bringing some flowers up to London this weekend, hoping to sell some bouquets for Easter. They are asking people to order their bouquet on their website and collect in-store on Easter Saturday.  INFO HERE.  The shop will open on April 13th. 

CHILDREN'S EASTER ADVENTURE QUEST AT KENWOOD HOUSE

£1.50 per child;  you do not need to book tickets for adults accompanying children.

2nd - 5th April; 10am-5pm. £1.50 per child. For information and booking click here.

CHURCHES TOGETHER HIGHGATE: CHILDREN'S EASTER TRAIL

Present regulations means unfortunately that there will be no Good Friday Procession by Churches Together in Highgate this year.  However CTH have put together an Easter Trail around the churches in our area - each location will have QR codes with instructions, map, and how to collect a prize for the children.  To find out more about Churches Together Highgate click here. To participate in the CTH Easter Trail click here.

CHILDREN'S EASTER TREASURE HUNT LAUDERDALE HOUSE

 An assortment of Easter animals, flowers and other items have been hidden and we need you to find them! We'll be providing a treasure map and a series of clues to help you out, and this will be available to download from this page on Good Friday, 2nd April. Hard copies will also be available on the day. Sunday 4th April 11am - 4.30pm. Click for more information.

ARTS AWARD HERITAGE TRAIL FOR 5-9 YEAR OLDS AT LAUDERDALE HOUSE

Lauderdale House has teamed up with Arts Award Discover to facilitate this introductory award and activity pack. Leave your computer at home and get outdoors for some creative fun! Click for more information.

CHANGES AFOOT IN QUEEN'S WOOD

Read about the major changes being planned for Queen's Wood to meet LB of Haringey requirement to manage flood-risk and the local response from Muswell Hill Gardeners here.The consultation ends on April 6th and we need you to send your comments to

the council at frontline.consultation@haringey.gov.uk

These are some of the rare plants that have been found in the wood:

AN INVITATION FROM HILARY LAURIE TO CONTRIBUTE TO AN HLSI ARCHIVES PROJECT: Reflections in Lockdown

What will be our collective memory of Covid-19, of the greater part of a year spent in lockdown? What will we choose to remember and what will we choose to forget? We tend to remember distinct events; things that seem to last forever leave a smaller imprint.

There are already calls for memorials to the pandemic. But events are still raw and continuing. It’s too early to make sense of it. Nonetheless, this is a historic moment, one we and others will look back on and seek to understand. There will not be one story, for our suffering has been unequal. Yet everyone has lost something. Many of us have experienced loneliness, anxiety and mistrust, and felt acutely the loss of personal contact. At the same time we have found ourselves to be members of a community we did not know existed, part of a grassroots revolution powered by neighbourhood support groups, millions given to charity, people acting out of love and principle to help each other.

What is your experience of life under Covid, of life in lockdown? We would like to know. We want to collect the reflections of everyone living in Highgate and thereabouts which we will add to the HLSI archives, creating a record of what we feel and are experiencing at this unprecedented time. You may choose to write about one aspect of your life, about a particular incident, or you may wish to comment more generally. Whatever you decide, we ask you to limit yourself to 200 words. Should you wish, you can submit your text anonymously. Please send it to archives@hlsi.net , or by post to the Archives, 11 South Grove, N6 6BS, before 21 June 2021.

HIGHGATE CEMETERY

HIGHGATE CEMETERY LAUNCH LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN

A new online exhibition (1st – 25th April) will showcase those shortlisted to produce the landscape masterplan, and is designed so that locals can share their views on each team/design, which will be shared with the judging panel and winning team. CLICK TO VIEW.

ONLINE TALKS

• THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOLM MCLAREN: On the eleventh anniversary of the burial of Malcolm McLaren in Highgate's East Cemetery, writer and cultural commentator Paul Gorman will be in conversation with filmmaker and photographer Toby Amies about the ‘late cultural iconoclast’ McLaren. Thurs 22nd April £5. Click to book.
• THE MARX MEMORIAL LECTURE: Over a ten year period, oral historian and broadcaster Alan Dein recorded interviews and dug deep into the archives for a BBC Radio 3 feature on the creation of Laurence Bradshaw’s Karl Marx memorial. 6th May, 7pm, £5 Click to book.
• HIGHGATE CEMETERY THROUGH VICTORIAN EYES: On demand recording. £5. Click for information and booking.

CEMETERY WALKS 

Highgate Cemetery is open for walks; certain criteria apply.

 Click here for information and booking for the West Cemetery.

Click here for information and booking for the East Cemetery.

HAMPSTEAD HEATH SWIMMING

• CoLC have recently published a draft report which reflects on past and future swimming seasons at Hampstead Heath; CoLC welcome your views on this report. Click here to view the report.
• For further information email HH-swimming@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

WCD for Easter Egg supplies AND Delivery in and around North London!

As usual, WCD have a fabulous selection of Easter chocs in store for you so hop onto the website, browse around the Chocolate section and pick what you want.

SHOP THE WEBSITE - CALL, PAY AND COLLECT
SHOP THE WINDOW - CALL, PAY AND COLLECT

A MESSAGE FROM STATE YOGA, HIGHGATE

My name is Jessica Stewart and I am the founder of State, the new yoga and wellbeing studio in Highgate. We set up in September last year, and after a VERY long lockdown, we are open now for online yoga , massage, physiotherapy and acupuncture - see here. 

In April we will be opening our beautiful studios for one to one yoga, breath-work, meditation, pilates and barre tuition - see here. 

On May the 17th we will be reopening fully with our full schedule of public classes again! 

CORINNA MARLOW , MORLAND AND DIBDIN: Art, Music, Merrymaking, Money Troubles' by Friends of Highgate Library

Corinna Marlowe looks at two late 18th century characters with colourful lives and local connections – painter Morland and actor, singer, composer and impresario Dibdin.

Morland is known for attractive rustic scenes and dallied in “the hamlet of Kentish Town”. Dibdin wrote over 600 songs and his grave is found in Camden Town. Thurs 8th April 7.30 - 10pm [AGM 7 - 7.30pm]. FREE. Click to book.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROBERT DOWLING April 6-30.

Avivson Gallery, 49 Highgate High St., Wed, Fri, Sat 12-6pm; Thurs 12-8; and by appt. Enquiries: E-mail: avivson@gmail.com Mob: +44 (0) 7852 558944 

Limited prints available from gallery shop: click here

THE REUNION - EARLY DAYS OF JACKSONS LANE.

How a derelict building originally scheduled for demolition became a thriving Community Arts Centre; 

Nicky Gavron, Jan and Paul Brooker, John Worthington, Melian Mansfield and Jacki Reason recall how a derelict building originally scheduled for demolition became a thriving Community Arts Centre and how this was achieved by this group of inspirational individuals. Chaired by the current CEO, Monique Deletant. Monday 19th April, 7.30PM, click to book.

COMMUNITY EVENTS COMING UP

FAIR IN THE SQUARE 

Highgate Fair in the Square, usually held annually in June, is being postponed this year with a provisional date of Saturday 18th September. Check the website here for updates.

HIGHGATE FESTIVAL 19 - 27 JUNE

Now in its 4th year, the 2021 festival will be primarily online, with live events if circumstances permit. It is a unique community festival celebrating the breadth and variety of Highgate - its history, residents, dance, buildings, culture, sustainability, art, gardens, literature, music, environment, businesses, local talent and creatives. Click here to find out more.

HIGHGATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Provisional show dates for 2021: Summer 17th July and Autumn 4th September.  The April Spring show has been cancelled.

FOOTPRINTS OF LONDON LIVE ZOOM WALKS

• THE HEIGHTS OF DICKENS - VIRTUAL TOUR: From the comfort of your home, follow in a virtual tour in Charles Dickens’ footsteps in a walk from Highgate to the hamlet of North End on the border with Hampstead and Hampstead Garden Suburb. £6/£12. Tuesday April 13th, 2-3pm. Click here for information and booking.
• EXPERIMENTS IN URBAN LIVING - A VIRTUAL WALK THROUGH HIGHGATE: Discover some of Highgate's twentieth century housing developments in this historic Virtual walk through Highgate. We will pass Lubetkin's iconic High Point flats, learn about Highgate's early history, walk through Waterlow Park and learn of it conception, pass Highgate Cemetery where Karl Marx is buried and explore Abraham Davis's Holly Lodge Estate and Walter Segal's 1950s St Anne's Close. Wed April 7th, 2-3pm. £6/£12. Click for information and booking.
• VIRTUAL TOUR - OVER THE HILL TO FAR AWAY: THE STORY OF HIGHGATE:   This tour explores the history of Highgate; its buildings, its institutions and its people. This is a live virtual tour. Click for information and booking. £6 / £12 April 20th, 4-5pm.

COCKEREL RESTORATION Photo credit Stiffleaf ipernity.com

The cockerel sculpture outside Whitehall Park School has been a local landmark on Hornsey Lane since 1957. The sculpture, by artist John Willats, was a very special piece of art in its day, but has since become extremely dishevelled. Whitehall Park School PCTA are coordinating an effort to restore our feathered friend to his former glory, and we'd love your help to make this happen. Here are three ways to support the project:

1. Donate to the JustGiving fund: click here
2. Sponsored walk: Join the Poultry Pilgrimage! On Saturday 10th April we'll be walking all the way from the cockerel sculpture down to London's premier rooster-related destination - Poultry (near Bank). The walk is just over five miles and passes by a number of historic landmarks. Following Covid rules, we'll be walking in groups of up to six people. wpsfriends@whitehallparkschool.org.uk
3. Shop at Rewild
Local florist Rewild is donating 20% of every purchase of bouquets, house and garden plants, gifts, and greetings cards to the restoration project until the target is reached. 

CATS OF LONDON

A virtual trip around the felines on the capital and the stories they inspire. Join London Blue Badge Guide Russell Nash for this fascinating, delightful and fun filled hour. This virtual tour will be delivered direct to your device via Zoom. Full details will be sent to you on booking. Tues 20th April, 7-8pm. £10. Click to book.

JERRY SPRINGER - THE MAN YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW

Journalist, talk show host, and mayor — Jerry Springer was born in 1944 in London's Highgate tube station to parents escaping Nazi Germany as bombs were landing in the city. Springer’s family later emigrated to the U.S. After college his career led him to Ohio and then national celebrity. Columbus Jewish Historical Society will host Jerry Springer who will speak about his life and his family's trials as an immigrant family escaping Nazi Germany. Mon, Apr 19, 2021, 12:00 AM BST. $US18 + booking fee. Click for information and booking.

HIGHGATE SOCIETY

ACCESS PAST ONLINE EVENTS

During the coronavirus pandemic the Highgate Society has been running a weekly programme of events delivered online. Recordings of many of these events are now available to view. To access a video click HERE and then click on the relevant title. For a description of the event go to the Past News and Events page of Highgate Society website.

2021 HIGHGATE SOCIETY MONTHLY CLEAN UP HIGHGATE EVENTS 

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.

During Covid we have launched 'Not the Tidy up Event' instead of our monthly group tidy up sessions. To find out how this will work click HERE or visit the Highgate Society web site.

COFFEE AND COMPUTERS - ASK ALL YOUR COMPUTER QUESTIONS

Coffee & Computers sessions are operating online while 10A  South Grove and Jacksons Lane are closed because of the coronavirus outbreak. Sessions are being held on the first Friday in the month only, starting at 10.30. Join us via Zoom and ask your computer/smartphone/tablet questions. If you are not already on the email list register by emailing highgatecoffeeandcomputers@gmail.com. A few days before the session you will be sent a link that will connect you to the meeting at the scheduled time, together with instructions on using Zoom in case you are not familiar with it. 

Coming up at the Highgate Society:

• 12th April, 7.30pm. The Future of Social Enterprise in Uganda: Leo Henghes has lived in Uganda since 2013. He is the founder of United Social Ventures, a charity that believes social ventures represent the best opportunity for young people to be able to bring about systemic changes in their communities, as well as being central to creating a fairer global economy.Leo will give an illustrated talk about how United Social Ventures has evolved over the last few years. Click to book.
• 19th April, 7.30pm, THE REUNION - EARLY DAYS OF JACKSONS LANE. How a derelict building originally scheduled for demolition became a thriving Community Arts Centre; Nicky Gavron, Jan and Paul Brooker, John Worthington, Melian Mansfield and Jacki Reason recall how a derelict building originally scheduled for demolition became a thriving Community Arts Centre and how this was achieved by this group of inspirational individuals. Chaired by the current CEO, Monique Deletant. click to book.
• 26th April, 7.30pm. Camel backs and Shotgun: A history of New Orleans through its architecture. Ruth Hazeldine's talk will focus primarily on the architecture of New Orleans, which is integral to the history and culture of that city. She will also mention its traditions, legends, cuisine and music. Click to book
• Tues 18th May, 7.30pm, AGM. The Society’s AGM will this year be a primarily Zoom event, with separate arrangements for those who do not use Zoom and the possibility of some live attendance. The guest speaker will be John Plews of Upstairs at the Gatehouse. Click here for information and registration.

TOUCHING NATURE, TOUCHED BY NATURE. This environmental arts therapy exhibition brings together a range of visual art responses to working in nature from twenty artists who are also trainees, practitioners or participants of environmental arts therapy, and therapists who have a passion for working out of doors or bringing nature in to the studio.The exhibition will focus on art works made (constructed in, made-from) nature, natural materials and locations. This is an online event; click to view.

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH POND SQUARE CHAPEL

Zoom Services only until lockdown restrictions eased - different link each Sunday obtained by contacting Church Administrator, Patricia at - admin@pondsquarechapel.org.uk 

Through March, and leading up to Easter we’ll be looking at the challenging subject of “God and Suffering”.

HIGHGATE GALLERY, HLSI, 11 South Grove

THE VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE SHOW until Apr 15th

Tom Scase’s recent works are vibrant and zestful and mark a welcome start to Highgate Gallery’s new year of shows.

Despite their joyful presentation, a darkly sinister undertone lingers beneath the playful surface marks in these paintings, creating strange landscapes where cloned sheep, menacing bees and warplanes are juxtaposed with abstract forms. Materials used include paints, collage, ink, varnishes and natural substances such as tree bark and mud from Hampstead Heath. Visit Tom's virtual exhibition here.

PHILIP DIGGLE: HERE AND NOW 16 - 29 April

Inspired by an enduring fascination for the physicality of oil paint and the “intense physical process” he calls painting, Diggles’ large-scale abstract paintings in oil and enamel, wildly exuberant and massive, fill the gallery with an almost untamed energy. Victoria Hall, HLSI.

Gallery open: Tues-Fri 1-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 11am- 5pm. Visitor numbers are limited and all are required to wear face coverings. Sign up as a Friend of Highgate Gallery to receive exhibition information by post: gallery@hlsi.net

HLSI: TALKS, LECTURES AND INTERVIEWS.

What are your experiences of online communication during the pandemic? A member's daughter is conducting research as part of an MSc Dissertation about how the over-60s have chosen to stay in touch online this past year. She is hoping to interview HLSI members, in complete confidence, using Zoom. If you would like to take part, please email a.h-cameron@lse.ac.uk.

APRIL

• Mon 12th 4.00pm VIRTUAL SOCIAL friendly informal chats; to join email president@hlsi.net
• Tues 13th 10.00am HLSI OFFICE OPENS
• Tues 13th April 6-7PM, LECTURE: DISCOVERING BRITAIN'S SECRET ARCHIVES: Margaret Thatcher and the dictatorships of Argentina and Chile before the Falklands War. Grace Livingstone is an affiliated lecturer at Centre of Latin American Studies, University of Cambridge and a visiting research fellow at the Institute of Latin American Studies, School of Advanced Studies, University of London. Click to book.
• Mon 19th 4.00pm VIRTUAL SOCIAL friendly informal chats; to join email president@hlsi.net 
• Tues 20th April, 6-7pm, BOOK PRESENTATION: ANIMAL NAVIGATION: A former deck-hand, diplomat, arts administrator and social reform campaigner, David Barrie has a degree in experimental psychology and philosophy.  He is an expert navigator who has made many long passages under sail.  Drawing on the latest scientific discoveries, his latest book, Incredible Journeys, explores how animals find their way around. Click for information and booking.
• Thurs 22nd 8.00pm SCIENCE TALK Covid Statistics Part 2; click to book
• Sun 25th April 5-6pm; Bill English interviews Isabel Raphael, Former Headmistress of Channing School and past President of HLSI. click to book
• Mon 26th 11.30am VIRTUAL SOCIAL friendly informal chats; to join email president@hlsi.net
• Tues 27th April, 6-7pm, GRESHAM, ELIZABETH I's BANKER: Gresham is long acclaimed as the architect of the City of London’s commercial greatness and the founder of the Royal Exchange and Gresham College. A talk by John Guy, Fellow of Clare College, University of Cambridge and award-winning historian. Click for information and booking.
• Thurs 29th 6.00pm DEBATE: A Federal United Kingdom? Click to book.

 MAY

• Mon 3rd 4.00pm VIRTUAL SOCIAL informal online chat
• Wed 5th 7.30pm OPERA CIRCLE Elektra
• Fri 7th 1.00pm HIGHGATE GALLERY Tom Scase show opens
• Tues 25th 6.00pm HLSI AGM

Click here to view the HLSI summer programme; starts 19th April and runs for 5 weeks.

For online SOCIAL and FILM TALK discussion groups, please email president@hlsi.net.

LAUDERDALE HOUSE have invited their resident class of watercolour, acrylic and oil painters to exhibit their wonderful work online. Click here to view artworks.

LIVE EVENTS AT KENWOOD HOUSE JUNE - SEP 2021

Click here for Kenwood House information and booking.

JACKSONS LANE ONLINE TUTORIALS

Jacksons Lane, North London's Creative Space, offers the following online events:

• CLOSER; a short film. Three contemporary circus companies from across Europe, Still Hungry (Germany), Agit-Cirk (Finland) and Lost in Translation (England) join together for Closer, Jacksons Lane's short film produced under and inspired by lockdown, shot against the backdrops of magnificent Berlin colonnades, Helsinki’s urban wetlands and the historic skyline of Norwich, and performing from sculptures, swing-sets, benches and bridges. Click for free online short film.
• JUGGLING SOCKS: a juggling tutorial. Click for free online video tutorial.
• HANDSTANDS: Turn your world upside down with this quick and easy handstand tutorial. Click for free online video tutorial.
• LIFTS: Our incredible associate company Lost in Translation Circus, based in Norwich, shows you how to perform lifts. All you need is a base, a flyer and a space with high ceilings and you're good to go! Click for free online video tutorial.
• ACROBALANCE: All the way from Helsinki, Inni & Sasu demonstrate how to acrobalance from your local park with members of your household. Click for free online video tutorial.
• HOOP & PLANKING: Jo's lucky enough to have an aerial rigging point in her house she can train with, but for anyone else worried about losing skill or strength, she's got some expert planking tips to build core and shoulder muscles.If that's not your cup of tea, just sit back and watch a delightful snippet of aerial performance. Click for free online video.
• STATIC TRAPEZE-ISH: Are you an aerialist or do you want to look like one? Easy peasy static trapezey! Join Edd for some tin can-related planking exercise in this latest JL Short. Click for free online video.
• CIRCUS AND DANCE WORKSHOP: Circus and breakdance from a wheelchair: check out how the professionals do it. Click for free online video.
• JL CIRCUS QUARANTINE SESSIONS: JL Circus facilitator and professional circus-er Dan Rose returns with his final Quarantine Session of Summer 2020. Click for Dan's free online youtube sessions.
• HANDS AND HEADSTANDS: You've got to hand it to them - physical theatre company She Said Jump have tapped into a zeitgeist with their JL Short, a tutorial showing how to keep your hands strong and dexterous. Click for free online video.
• TILTED CIRCUS SCRATCH: Jacksons Lane’s regular Tilted Circus Scratch returns, presenting the circus world’s rising talents and accomplished veterans in a raw, energetic and dazzlingly fun scratch night. Click for free online video.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

HIGHGATE SCHOOL MUSEUM

• The cricket bat that belonged to Albert Ernest Knight: click to view the video.
• The bronze head of Yehudi Menuhin: click to view the video.
• Welsh artist Kyffin Williams: click to view the video

READ, TALK, SHARE: Read, Talk, Share - an initiative to combat loneliness and promote wellbeing through the proven power of reading during the Covid-19 pandemic this winter, brought to you by The Reading Agency. The Reading Agency will work closely with local libraries and organisations to reach communities through reading, talking, and sharing. This project is brought to you by a collaborative initiative between Camden Council and Age UK [info@ageukcamden.org]. For more details tel 02073290400. 

BE A COMPASSIONATE NEIGHBOUR:  Compassionate Neighbours project helps people living with chronic or life-limiting illness to stay connected to their community by preventing loneliness and isolation. Compassionate Neighbours can really make a difference. Neighbours are trained to offer their time, companionship and support to people living in their community. This support is provided free of charge. Click for more information.

ARTISTS WALK: Artists in Wood Green, Muswell Hill, Crouch End, Finchley, East London and Hampstead Gardens are displaying their work in their windows. Click here to find an interactive map of a walking art trail near you: https://www.artistswalk.org/map

IG: @artistswalk

DO YOU HAVE ANY NO-LONGER-USED LAPTOPS HIDING AWAY? Would you be prepared to pay something to get the hard disk cleaned, and then give it to the Highgate NewTown Community Centre for local children? If so, please email Catherine@budgett-meakin.co.uk and we'll work out a process for collection and delivery once cleaned etc.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FOOD BANK. Highgate Newtown Community Centre is calling for donations and volunteers. Email hnccvolunteer@gmail.com or call Mags on 07869353331

FOOD BANK AID NORTH LONDON: Please join our Facebook group (Food Bank Aid: North London) and follow us on Instagram @foodbank_nl. WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!  Email foodbankaid@gmail.com or Message/Whats App: 07801 516691 Thank you so much, Best wishes Naomi Russell Food Bank Aid

HAM & HIGH PODCAST: Listen on a podcast app on your phone [search 'Ham & High'] or click here to listen online. 

Every week HitList brings you updates to tell you what's happening in Highgate in the week ahead. Events especially suitable for children are highlighted in PINK. To access past HitLists, or to subscribe to future HitLists please go to hitlistn6.wixsite.com/hitlistn6. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the link at the end of this newsletter. 

If you have an activity or event you would like included in a forthcoming Highgate Hitlist, please email hitlistn6@hotmail.com - there is no charge for this service. Please forward this newsletter to friends, family, customers and clients if you think they may be interested. You will also find useful information in a separate publication, the Highgate Calendar:  www.highgatecalendar.org

HIGHGATE HITLIST: REGULAR COMMUNITY EVENTS

Below is a list of regular groups, classes and activities happening every week or every month in Highgate. Please check dates, times and prices with the activity organiser as these may have changed since publication, particularly at public holiday and school holiday times, and particularly during this time of Covid-19 lockdown. If a correction should be made please email and let us know at hitlistn6@hotmail.com     hitlistn6.wixsite.com/hitlistn6

Activities for children are highlighted in PINK

You will also find useful information in a separate publication, the 

Highgate Calendar: www.highgatecalendar.org

STAY SAFE: LOCAL POLICE INFORMATION

DO A GOOD DEED

WALK

CYCLE 

MAKE MUSIC; LISTEN TO MUSIC: APPRECIATE MUSIC

ENTERTAINING YOUNG ONES 

PAINT AND DRAW 

CREATE CERAMICS

SOCIALISE 

NETWORK

 LEARN

SPEAK ANOTHER LANGUAGE

GET FIT

HEALTHY AGEING

 DANCE 

ACT

 HEAL & MEDITATE

 EAT 

PLAY 

GARDENING & GREEN SPACES

SPECIAL INTEREST 

VISIT HIGHGATE CEMETERY

JOIN A COMMUNITY GROUP

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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 [AED] LOCATIONS

DIAL 999  >>  START CPR   >>  USE THE AED

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:

• Tesco, Highgate High St: ask staff to access the AED; 7.00am - 11.00pm, 7 days a week
• Tesco, Swains Lane, accessible inside shop 7.00am - 11.00pm, 7 days a week
• Highgate School Entrance Lodge opposite The Gatehouse and under the bell accessible 24hrs/day, 7 days a week. The security guard may be elsewhere on the school grounds but will leave a contact phone number at the Entrance Lodge.
• Highgate East Cemetery Entrance Hut accessible 7 days a week, 10.00am - 5.00pm in summer April to October, 10.00am - 4.00pm in winter November to March. The East Cemetery Defibrillator is on an accredited call out scheme, so anyone nearby who has called for an ambulance will trigger an automated call to the Cemetery also.
• Highgate Wood, Wood Keepers Office which is to the left of the cafe [as you look at the front of the cafe]. tel 07786538932
• Woodman Pub, Archway Rd, located on the outside wall. Accessible 24/7. Currently not available as it has been stolen.
• Pond Square Toilets, located on the outside wall on the men's side. Accessible 24/7
• Pond Square Dental, 21 Pond Square, located inside the clinic - accessible only during clinic hours which vary:  Mon & Tue 8.30am–8pm, Wed & Thu 9am–6pm, Fri 9am–12pm, Sat 8.30am–1pm, Sun: Closed;  see website https://pondsquaredental.co.uk/  Tel:  020 8348 9995

• Holly Lodge - there are two AEDs:

  • Holly Lodge Estate Staff Yard: It is situated on the yard gate posts; the yard is at the top of Hillway between the park and ornamental garden, opposite 8 Holly Lodge Gardens, N6 6AA. 

  • Holly Lodge Community Centre, Makepeace Ave [between Hillway and Swain's Lane], accessible 24/7.

  • NOTE:

    • Vehicle access to Holly Lodge from Highgate West Hill is open 1100-2300 and vehicle access from Swain's Lane [at the bottom of Hillway next to Tesco] is open 24/7.

    • Pedestrian access is possible 24/7 from both vehicle entrances and also from Swain's Lane [Makepeace Ave/Swains's Lane gate]

• If you know of other defibrillators in Highgate please email hitlistn6@hotmail.com advising of the location.
• You do not need to be trained in using an AED; the AED machine itself will advise IF TO USE and HOW TO USE.

DIAL 999  >>  START CPR   >>  USE THE AED

DO A GOOD DEED

2021 HIGHGATE SOCIETY MONTHLY CLEAN UP HIGHGATE EVENTS 

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.

During Covid lockdown we have launched 'Not the Tidy up Event' instead of our monthly group tidy up sessions. To find out how this will work click here or visit the Highgate Society web site.

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

A 4 MILE CIRCULAR WALK STARTING AND ENDING AT HIGHGATE TUBE STATION

Click here for details.

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 Burstein: +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

NORTH LONDON URBAN RAMBLE: PARKLAND WALK, HIGHGATE & ALEXANDRA PALACE: [11.5km, 7.2 miles] This walk will simply amaze you for its incredible amount of green spaces. It is hard to believe you are so close to the centre of the country's capital, rambling thorough just about every type of green space imaginable. Time 3 hours; start Finsbury Park Cafe [N4 2NQ]; finish Alexandra Palace Station [N22 7ST]. Note (1) Parkland Walk can be muddy so wear appropriate shoes; (2) consider doing this walk in reverse so it is mainly downhill and you finish at Finsbury Park where there are many transport links. Click for map and info.

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  

ENJOY ART

THE ARTS SOCIETY HIGHGATE The Society aims to broaden members’ interest, knowledge and enjoyment of the decorative and fine arts through the programme of lectures, visits and tours.  Click for information.

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

• Camden London Tribe; meets at The Flask every month; Find out more at www.womensbusiness.club/meetups;  Info and booking
• Highgate Ladies who Latte; FREE; #nudgewellbeing  @nudgewellbeing  Click to register
• WIBN Women in Business Network, meet monthly, www.wibn.co.uk. Click to book
• The Athena Network; meet monthly at The Woodman; Click to book; Click for information

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

STATE YOGA: Yoga and wellness studio hosting a wide range of classes from beginners to advance, gentleman's yoga, pilates, barre and meditation. A start up by local yoga teacher Jessica Stewart. 2-3 Broadbent Close, 20-22 Highgate High Street. stateyogahighgate@gmail.com, 07564586326

HEALTHY AGEING

CARE VISIONS HEALTHY AGEING

CARE VISIONS provide support for older people; prior to COVID they were doing this in community centres but since March have been developing a whole range of video resources. Their video resources are available on youtube and are grouped into 5 sections:

• INSIGHTS: Medical research / Dementia / Mental Health for older people
• CONVERSATIONS: Jeremy Hughes, Development Director Care Visions, is joined in conversation by various people involved in healthy ageing.
• CELEBRITY MEMORIES: Musical journeys about Glenn Miller, Ike and Tina Turner, The Swinging 60s, and Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline.
• PERSPECTIVES: Reminisences of interesting lives.
• EXPERIENCES: Thai food; cold climate cruising; seven wonders of the modern world; holiday destinations; Eton mess.

Click here to access.

In addition there are videos with activities for those with mild - moderate dementia:

• Music activity
• Seasonal cognitive challenge and reminiscence
• Summer quiz activity
• Meditation Activity
• Upper body exercises, food quiz, celebrity quiz
• Summer, music and art meditation
• Exercises, reminiscence and puzzles
• And many more available HERE

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. Meetings are open to both members and non-members. 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

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