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Feb
8
Wed
Creating an energy-chic home – a whole house perspective @ Highgate Society
Feb 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The Highgate Society Sustainable Homes Group is running  a series of talks to help local residents bring their homes into the 21st Century.  The first of our talks will be particularly relevant if you are considering a major renovation or extension.  The talk will be chaired by John Doggart who is a government advisor and co-founder of the Existing Homes Alliance.  The speaker panel is:

Bob Prewett – a well known local architect and expert on low energy design

Russell Smith – MD of Parity projects who have been advising on low carbon renovations for several years

Peter Rickaby – an architect with many years of experience on insulation and ventilation of older homes

 

Sep
2
Sat
Plant Heritage Plant Fair @ Highgate School
Sep 2 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

Plant Heritage Plant Fair, to be held at Highgate School, North Road, Highgate N6 4AY on Saturday, September 2nd from 10am to 3.30pm.

Nov
23
Thu
Highgate Debate: This house believes that gender equality is unachievable @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Nov 23 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Free and open to all but do phone to book your place. In these lively debates, prominent and informed speakers argue their points of view on issues of current importance. They are ‘seconded’ by pupils from local schools, and audience members also have the opportunity to sway the opinion of those attending.

The motion: This House Believes that Gender Equality is Unachievable

Proposing: Ann Hussey, QC and barrister specialising in family law 

Opposing: Vicky Pryce, economist and former joint head of the UK government economic service

Jan
9
Tue
‘Transitions Highgate’ Event @ The Vine
Jan 9 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come along to see the Energy section of the film ‘Demain’ and get inspiration on everything from generating energy locally to reducing our bills and making our homes warmer and more efficient.

Chair: Catherine Budgett-Meakin
Speakers: Sydney Charles of en10energy and Community Energy London
Ian Grant of Environment Analyst
Ben Pearce, of Power Up North London
Jon Cowdrill Founder of HEET

Topics – Save money on fuel bills; Stay warm and healthy at home; Avoid burglary or fire; Save energy and cut carbon emissions.

 

 

May
5
Sat
Plant Sale & Heritage Plant Fair @ St Michael's C of E School
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

There will be lovely and unusual plants to buy from very knowledgeable nurserymen.

Sep
1
Sat
Grand Plant Sale @ Highgate School
Sep 1 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Grand Plant Sale @ Highgate School

Plants and bulbs to buy from small specialist nurseries, to add interest and colour to your garden in Spring and Autumn.

Aug
31
Sat
Heritage Plant Fair @ St Michael's SCHOOL
Aug 31 @ 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Saturday 31st August, at St Michael’s C of E School, North Hill, Highgate N6 4BG  10.30am – 3. 30pm.  Admission £2.50  Children & Members free.