An art books publisher’s quest for beauty
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Alexander Fyjis-Walker, founder and publisher of Pallas Athene Books, in conversation with Martha Halford-Fumagalli.
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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.
Not the Tidy-up Event
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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
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.
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.
Peter Usborne in conversation
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.
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice in the Time of Covid
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
Let’s Fall in Love: A Valentine’s Celebration
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!
