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.
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.
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.
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.
Now that infection levels have lowered the tidy-up events have resumed. The next session will be on Saturday 8th May at 9.30 am. Meet at the junction of Wood Lane and Queens Wood Road. Click More for more details.
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.
Highgate School Museum on Southwood Lane is currently closed, but that does not mean you can’t step inside the history of Highgate School and enjoy the wonderful artefacts, displays and artworks that are part of its blueprint. Their video series, focusses a spotlight on individual pieces. Click More for links to available videos.
What do you think of the new ‘No right turn’ rules at Bisham Gardens and South Grove? Have your say by responding to Camden’s consultation. Click More for a link to the consultation page.
The Highgate Society submitted a detailed 19-page response to the
Government’s consultation on its Planning White Paper. To learn more and to access the full submission, click More
Highgate Cemetery has launched two design competitions as it seeks to implement its long term Conservation Plan