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.
Monday 18th January 2021 7.30 pm
An online Zoom event
Roger Sainsbury, a former chairman of the company, will recount how, over thirty years, what began as an evening class for amateurs has become a widely respected company.
While our Tidy up Events would still be permitted under Government guidance, in light of the Mayor of London’s recent announcement of a Major Incident, we are reluctantly cancelling the next Tidy up Event on Saturday 16 January. Thank you to all those who had said they would be able to attend and watch this space for our February event.
11th January 2021 7.30 pm
An online Zoom event
An illustrated talk by Catherine Budgett-Meakin about her round-the-world ‘adventure’ including travel by the Trans-Siberian Railway and Trans-Mongolian Railway.
Sunday 10th January 2021 7.00 pm
Accompanied by wife Saoko on piano and occasionally duetting with son Aki, Simon’s programme will include movements by Bach, Mozart and Gliere as well as some light salon pieces.
To accompany Ruth Hazeldine’s recent talk, there is a competition for original limericks on the subject of ‘Highgate and Highgate personalities’ or the current Covid-related situation. Prizes will be awarded for the three best entries. Click More for details of how to enter.
Monday 14th December 2020 7.30 pm.
An online Zoom meeting.
Ruth Hazeldine examines the origins and enduring appeal of the ‘nonsense poetry’ popularised by Edward Lear.
Saturday 12th December 9.30 am.
Shepherds Hill (outside the library).
For full details of how the event is organised to minimise contact and maintain social distancing click More.
Come and listen to the Highgate and Muswell Hill Brass Band and do some late night shopping in Highgate Village (shops will be staying open late). Wednesday 9th December from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Please maintain social distancing and keep safe.
