A cathartic active meditation aka ‘the mother of all emotional cleansers’
A cathartic active meditation aka ‘the mother of all emotional cleansers’
Dr Jonathan Black, Senior Research Fellow in History of Art at Kingston University and co-author of Abstraction and Reality: The Sculpture of Ivor Roberts-Jones is to give the seventh KW lecture on Monday 2nd February at 8.00 p.m. in the AV Room in the Mills Centre. Book here: https://highgateoc.org.uk/kw2015-lecture
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
Still struggling a bit with that smartphone, tablet or laptop you got for Christmas? Are they staring at you menacingly or burning a hole in your coffee table?
If the answer is “yes”, here is your chance to find out how to tackle your new gadget. Or perhaps you’re even still grappling with getting the most out of the computer, tablet or smartphone you got the year before? You’re in good company!
The whole IT thing might of course leave you completely cold, but you just fancy popping along for a browse and a cup of great coffee anyway. If so
COFFEE & COMPUTERS IS FOR YOU
Join us for our free informal one-to-one computer familiarisation sessions over a nice cup of coffee. We do tea as well!
No need to bring anything, just your head.
“I wish I’d gotten into this ages ago, keeps me entertained long into the night!” says 72 year old Coffee & Computers friend, who now follows every twist and turn of Arsenal Football Club from his armchair – or wherever he happens to be.
So whether you’re 35 or 95 (our oldest regular so far is 92) and this sounds like you, come along and take a look over a cuppa.
Check us out on facebook http://tinyurl.com/ohkalsh (if you’ve got that far) or give Stuart a call on 020 8347 2411 (quoting Coffee & Computers). You can also email Eric info@coffeecomputers.org and give us an idea of what you want to know more about.
People have asked if they can buy stuff from us. The answer is no, we’re not here to sell you anything. We just show you what fun you can have with a computer, tablet or smartphone and how easy it is!
The world is at your fingertips. Literally!
It’s all free, and we look forward to saying hello.
Warm regards
The Coffee & Computers volunteers
Still struggling a bit with that smartphone, tablet or laptop you got for Christmas? Are they staring at you menacingly or burning a hole in your coffee table?
If the answer is “yes”, here is your chance to find out how to tackle your new gadget. Or perhaps you’re even still grappling with getting the most out of the computer, tablet or smartphone you got the year before? You’re in good company!
The whole IT thing might of course leave you completely cold, but you just fancy popping along for a browse and a cup of great coffee anyway. If so
COFFEE & COMPUTERS IS FOR YOU
Join us for our free informal one-to-one computer familiarisation sessions over a nice cup of coffee. We do tea as well!
No need to bring anything, just your head.
“I wish I’d gotten into this ages ago, keeps me entertained long into the night!” says 72 year old Coffee & Computers friend, who now follows every twist and turn of Arsenal Football Club from his armchair – or wherever he happens to be.
So whether you’re 35 or 95 (our oldest regular so far is 92) and this sounds like you, come along and take a look over a cuppa.
Check us out on facebook http://tinyurl.com/ohkalsh (if you’ve got that far) or give Stuart a call on 020 8347 2411 (quoting Coffee & Computers). You can also email Eric info@coffeecomputers.org and give us an idea of what you want to know more about.
People have asked if they can buy stuff from us. The answer is no, we’re not here to sell you anything. We just show you what fun you can have with a computer, tablet or smartphone and how easy it is!
The world is at your fingertips. Literally!
It’s all free, and we look forward to saying hello.
Warm regards
The Coffee & Computers volunteers
Still struggling a bit with that smartphone, tablet or laptop you got for Christmas? Are they staring at you menacingly or burning a hole in your coffee table?
If the answer is “yes”, here is your chance to find out how to tackle your new gadget. Or perhaps you’re even still grappling with getting the most out of the computer, tablet or smartphone you got the year before? You’re in good company!
The whole IT thing might of course leave you completely cold, but you just fancy popping along for a browse and a cup of great coffee anyway. If so
COFFEE & COMPUTERS IS FOR YOU
Join us for our free informal one-to-one computer familiarisation sessions over a nice cup of coffee. We do tea as well!
No need to bring anything, just your head.
“I wish I’d gotten into this ages ago, keeps me entertained long into the night!” says 72 year old Coffee & Computers friend, who now follows every twist and turn of Arsenal Football Club from his armchair – or wherever he happens to be.
So whether you’re 35 or 95 (our oldest regular so far is 92) and this sounds like you, come along and take a look over a cuppa.
Check us out on facebook http://tinyurl.com/ohkalsh (if you’ve got that far) or give Stuart a call on 020 8347 2411 (quoting Coffee & Computers). You can also email Eric info@coffeecomputers.org and give us an idea of what you want to know more about.
People have asked if they can buy stuff from us. The answer is no, we’re not here to sell you anything. We just show you what fun you can have with a computer, tablet or smartphone and how easy it is!
The world is at your fingertips. Literally!
It’s all free, and we look forward to saying hello.
Warm regards
The Coffee & Computers volunteers
Spring is trying very hard to spring into action, and it’s time for us all to get our act together!
So, dust off your laptop, tablet or that smartphone you have pretty much given up on and bring it along to Coffee & Computers.
Friday 13 May is your chance to reconnect with the rest of the world, just head to Highgate School for an afternoon of digital fun and information.
If you have no idea about any of this, but would like to find out
COFFEE & COMPUTERS IS FOR YOU
Join us for our free informal one-to-one computer familiarisation sessions over a nice cup of coffee. We do tea as well!
If you don’t yet possess any electronic gadgets, don’t worry, we do and we’d love you to come and play with them.
“I wish I’d gotten into this ages ago, keeps me entertained long into the night!” says 72 year old Coffee & Computers friend, who now follows every twist and turn of Arsenal Football Club from his armchair – or wherever he happens to be.
Give Stuart a call on 020 8347 2411 (quoting Coffee & Computers) or email us on highgatecc@hotmail.com and give us an idea of what you want to know more about.
People have asked if they can buy stuff from us. The answer is no, we’re not here to sell you anything. We just show you what fun you can have with a computer, tablet or smartphone and how easy it is!
The world is at your fingertips. Literally!
It’s all free, and we look forward to saying hello.
Warm regards
The Coffee & Computers volunteers
The series opens with a song recital featuring two Samling Artists performing Beethoven’s cycle An die ferne Geliebte, as well as songs by Schubert and Finzi, and texts by Shakespeare. Nick Pritchard has won the London Bach Society Singer’s Prize, and has recently performed for Opera Holland Park and Opera North. Ian Tindale is the recipient of the Accompanist’s Prize at the Kathleen Ferrier Awards, the Gerald Moore Award, and the Royal Overseas League Music Competition Accompanists’ Prize.
Tickets are available from www.ticketsource.com/highgateschool.
Dynamic young clarinettist Joseph Shiner will perform the London premiere of Freya Waley-Cohen’s Nocturne, alongside works by Weber, Lutoslawski and others. A recipient of numerous solo prizes, Joseph has also performed at venues including St John’s Smith Square and the Wigmore Hall. He is a member of the Magnard Ensemble and has collaborated with the Endellion and Alauda Quartets.
Tickets are available from www.ticketsource.com/highgateschool.
Hey, great news! They’ve reduced roaming charges throughout Europe.
If this news instantly turns you into a giant question mark, this Friday 17 June is your chance to ask as many smartphone questions as you like and walk away with all the answers by teatime. You can also ask questions about laptops or tablets.
Just head to the Highgate School Library for an afternoon of free, informal one-to-one computer familiarisation sessions over a nice cup of coffee. We do tea as well. And cake.
If you don’t yet possess any electronic gadgets, don’t worry, we do and we’d love you to come and play with them.
“This is exactly what I needed! I’ve made lots of notes and I am much more confident with my laptop now. Thank you” says 65 year old Highgate Coffee & Computers friend, who has just booked a bargain summer break online.
If you want more info, give Stuart a call on 020 8347 2411 (quoting Highgate Coffee & Computers). You can also email us on highgatecoffeeandcomputers@gmail.com to tell us what you want to know more about.
People have asked if they can buy stuff from us. The answer is no, we’re not here to sell you anything. We just give you some useful hints and tips for your computer or smartphone, drink coffee, relax and chat.
The world is at your fingertips. Literally!
It’s all free, and we look forward to saying hello.
Warm regards
The Highgate Coffee & Computers volunteers
Are we alone in the Universe: the strange case of KIC 8462852 – a talk by Dr William Whyatt in the ‘Mondays@Mills’ series at Highgate School.
Mondays @ the Mills Lectures – Michaelmas Term 2016
7th November 2016, Mills Centre AV Room
The hidden wildlife of Provence
Will Atkins, Highgate School
Following in the footsteps of that peculiar Victorian species, ‘the British Naturalist on the Riviera’, biology teacher Will (whose photos have appeared on The One Show, in Country Life magazine and in the British Wildlife Photography Awards) has chronicled some of the unexpected, colourful and wonderful fauna that can be seen only a small distance from the packed beaches of Provence. In showing the results of his photographic safaris, he will be aiming to add an extra dimension to your future visits to the south of France.
Tickets can be booked through Ticketsource, by clicking here
Refreshments, including wine, are available from 6.30 pm and afterwards.
Mondays @ the Mills Lectures – Michaelmas Term 2016
28th November 2016
The Francis Crick Institute
Clare Davy and Professor Julian Downward, FRS
The Francis Crick Institute conducts ground-breaking medical research to understand why disease develops and to find new ways to prevent and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections and neurodegenerative diseases. These talks will survey the history of the Crick and introduce its new home next to St Pancras, before focussing on some of the cancer research being conducted there.
Refreshments, including wine, are available from 6.30 pm and afterwards.
There will be no Highgate Coffee & Computers session on 16 December.
Highgate School has amazing computer facilities, and the friendly students will be there to help sort out your problems. There will also be coffee/tea and cake.
Please note the volunteers at these sessions are pupils from the school, ranging in age from 11 to 18 years old. The School has a duty of care to these young people and would be very grateful if you could be mindful of maintaining appropriate interaction with them. Please consider issues such as your language, your expectations regarding the type of matter you raise with the pupils, and the sort of information that the pupils may see on your documents or particular webpages.
If you have any queries then please don’t hesitate to raise them with the members of staff at the session.
If you plan to come, it would be helpful to know, though it is not obligatory.
We look forward to seeing you this Friday!
The Highgate Coffee & Computers volunteers
27th February
Highgate Modern Homes
Professor David Porter and Elspeth Clements
Highgate is the location of perhaps the largest and finest concentration of modern homes anywhere in Britain, but because of the historic context and the pressure on land many are hidden away. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Highgate Society, Elspeth Clements and David Porter curated an exhibition in the School Museum over the October half-term holiday to showcase Highgate’s pioneering spirit. David Porter is Emeritus Professor of Architecture at the Glasgow School of Art, and Elspeth Clements is a practising architect and Chairman of the Highgate Society Planning Committee.
Plant Heritage Plant Fair, to be held at Highgate School, North Road, Highgate N6 4AY on Saturday, September 2nd from 10am to 3.30pm.
6 November
The Crossrail Project
Caroline Metcalf and Emily Tibbitts, Crossrail
Caroline Metcalf, project manager for Bond Street Station, and Emily Tibbitts, site manager for Tottenham Court Road station, will give an overview of the status of the project to build a new railway across London, with particular reference to their individual stations. In doing so they will describe some of the contemporary opportunities for women in engineering.
Votes for Women: a brief historyElizabeth Crawford An illustrated talk on the history of the women’s suffrage movement, 1866-1928, with mention of the part north London played in the campaign. Elizabeth Crawford is the author of several books on the women’s suffrage movement. Her latest book is Art and Suffrage: a biographical dictionary of suffrage artists. She is also a dealer in books and ephemera by and about women, specialising in suffrage memorabilia. Talks take place on Mondays at 7pm in the AV Room in the Mills Centre. Refreshments, including wine, are available from 6.30 pm and afterwards. |
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Beasts and Beauties – play
Highgate School Drama
Studio, Dyne House,
Southwood Ln, N6 5EE
£5/£3 conc.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/
highgateschool
Highgate museum open
Situated in the former Chapel on Southwood Lane, beyond Dyne House.
2 – 3pm
History of a school in its
village -1565 to 2018 – a
Walking Tour by Henley Smith
Highgate School Museum,
Southwood Lane, N6 5EE
Free
www.highgateschool.org.uk/
about/museum-and-archive
Drama: Beasts and Beauties
Beasts and Beauties – play
Highgate School Drama
Studio, Dyne House,
Southwood Ln, N6 5EE
£5/£3 conc.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/
highgateschool
Beasts and Beauties – play
Highgate School Drama
Studio, Dyne House,
Southwood Ln, N6 5EE
£5/£3 conc.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/
highgateschool