An art books publisher’s quest for beauty
POSTPONED
Alexander Fyjis-Walker, founder and publisher of Pallas Athene Books, in conversation with Martha Halford-Fumagalli.
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A virtual craft chocolate tasting with Cocoa Runners
Monday 24th May 2021
7.30 pm
An online Zoom event
Experience a virtual chocolate tasting from the comfort of your own home. Taste a unique selection of craft chocolates as you discover the story behind each bar, travel through the history of chocolate and delve into the socioeconomic impact of chocolate.
The Tidy-up Event resumes
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Now that infection levels have lowered the tidy-up events have resumed. Click More for full details and the 2021/22 programme.
Camel backs and shotguns
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Monday 26th April 2021
7.30 pm
An online event
A history of New Orleans through its architecture with reference also to its traditions, legends, cuisine and music. A talk by Ruth Hazeldine.
The Reunion: Early days of Jacksons Lane
Monday 19th April 2021
7.30 pm
An online meeting
How a derelict building originally scheduled for demolition became a thriving Community Arts Centre and how this was achieved by a group of inspirational individuals.
The future of social enterprise in Uganda
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.
Annual General Meeting
2021
Tuesday 18th May 2021
7.30 pm
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. For full details click More.
Mary Feilding Guild to close for redevelopment
Catherine West, MP for Hornsey & Wood Green, has launched a petition calling for a halt to redevelopment plans for the Highgate care home and revocation of the eviction notices served on the residents. For a link to the petition click More.
John Drinkwater’s life in Highgate
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.
Energy efficiency in traditional buildings
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.