The Life of a Radio Producer
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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.
Past news and events
Hampstead Garden Opera
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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.
Marie Curie HampsteadHospice
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.
Next Highgate clean-up session
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.
Live streamed violin recital with Simon Blendis
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.
Around the World in Less than 40 days
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.
Can you write a limerick?
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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.
Swain’s Lane No Right
Turn – update
What do you think of the ‘No right turn’ rules at Bisham Gardens and South Grove? Camden are proposing to make them permanent Have your say by responding to Camden’s consultation. Click More for a link to the consultation page.
Next Highgate Clean-up
Event
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.
Highgate Cemetery launches design competitions
Highgate Cemetery has launched two design competitions as it seeks to implement its long term Conservation Plan