We have launched Not the Tidy up Event instead of our monthly group tidy up sessions. Until we are able to restart the monthly sessions, all of our regular supporters (and anybody who wishes to join us) individually or in their social bubble are doing litter tidy ups. During February we did tidy ups in Wood Lane, Highgate Hill, Dartmouth Park Hill, Archway Road and Hornsey Lane Gardens. Click More for full details
Monday 12th April
7.30 pm
An online Zoom event
A talk by Leo Henghes, 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.
Monday 29th March 2021 7.30 pm
An online Zoom event
John Drinkwater (1882-1937), the poet and dramatist, lived at 9 The Grove in Highgate from 1930 to 1934. His granddaughter Dr Susannah Self presents her unique collection of historical photos and family stories to illuminate the life of this much loved ‘Georgian’ poet. With readings by Ruth Hazeldine.
Monday 15th March 2021 7.30 pm.
An online Zoom event.
Nigel Griffiths, Director of the Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance, will address the challenges of making traditionally-constructed buildings fit for the 21st century.
Monday 8th March 2021 7.30 pm
An online Zoom event
An illustrated talk by Peter Usborne, founder of Private Eye and award winning children’s book publisher.
Monday 1st March 2021 7.30 pm.
An online Zoom event
A presentation on the impact of COVID-19 on Noah’s Ark services and how the community came together in a positive way to support their local children’s hospice
Monday 15th February 2021 7.30 pm. An online Zoom event.
Ruth Hazeldine will celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day with you by telling you the stories of some historic lovers, together with the letters and poems they wrote and the songs that lovers have always sung. There will be time at the end of the presentation for your to contribute some of your own favourites.
Let’s do it – let’s fall in love!
Monday 8th February 2021 7.30 pm.
An online Zoom event.
Harrison Stock talks about his journey from student radio to the BBC and what an average day producing a national radio show is like.
The Society is aware of the very difficult conditions for all businesses in the area as a result of the COVID pandemic coming on top of many existing challenges. Our Infrastructure and Projects Group ran an online business survey between 14 and 29 October 2020 and the summary report is now available. Click More for a link to the report.
Monday 1st February 2021 7.30 pm
An online Zoom event
Fiona Venus of the Marie Curie Hampstead Hospice will talk on the work of the charity, its funding and how it has adapted to the pandemic.
