Monday 8th April 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm An open mic session. Two poems each – three if responding to the monthly challenge. This month’s challenge is a Frank O’Hara Walk (go for a walk and write a poem about it.) Entry £2.00 Tea, coffee, biscuits, occasional cake and wine provided
A legacy from Bavaria? Sunday 28th April 2019 2.30 pm A guided walk led by David Davidson. Open to all. Picnic or refreshments depending on the weather. Meet at the Bull and Bush pub on North End Road (on the 210 bus route).
Wednesday 3rd April 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm 10A South Grove N6 6BS An evening of chat in French with partners, using provided questions. Judging by the enjoyment had by participants at previous such evenings, a good time will be had by all. Entry £5 on the door.
Friday 26th April 2019 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm Members, non-members and guests are invited to the annual Spring Social in Highgate’s ‘village hall’. Come and socialise with friends and neighbours or make new acquaintances while enjoying wine and nibbles and hearing about the Society’s activities and future events. Entry is £5 on the door.
Saturday 30th March 2019 9.30 am to 10.30 am The next clean up event will focus on the Highgate Station car park and Archway Road. Meet at the top end of Highgate Station car park. Litter picker sticks, gloves and bags will be provided. For full details and the dates of future clean-up events click here […]
Wednesday 27th March 2019 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm 10A South Grove N6 6BS A talk by Professor David Porter. A video diary exploring the daily life of contemporary China, recorded whileteaching at the Central Academy of Fine Art, Beijing
Sunday 3rd March 2019 4.00 pm 10A South Grove N6 6BS The team behind Village Raw, the new independent culture magazine for our area, will share their story of the magazine’s journey: From the initial idea; through the crowdfunding campaign; to the successful delivery of five issues. The magazine is a positive celebration of our unique local culture, […]
Wednesday 6th March 2019 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm 10A South Grove London N6 6BS A talk by Ruth Hazeldine on “The Hellfighters”. This and other military bands of black musicians were the first to introduce the music of ragtime and early jazz into Europe. The talk will be be enhanced by recordings of their music.
Saturday 9th February 2.00 pm 10A South Grove London N6 6BS An Illustrated Talk by Professor Jeff Duckett. Professor Jeff Duckett is a local resident and professional botanist who has spent many decades researching the evolution of land plants and history of London’s vegetation. He can often be seen walking across Hampstead Heath or through the […]
The Highgate Society’s Events Committee has arranged a First Aid Course run by an instructor from The British Red Cross on Tuesday, February 5th starting at 2pm at The Highgate Society. The 2 hour workshop is designed to build upon existing knowledge and instincts and will give you more confidence to help in a crisis. The session is […]
