Talk by Guyonne James
TOURISM:
WHAT LIES BEHIND THE SUNSHINE AND SMILES?
Guyonne is an expert and activist in Sustainability, Tourism and Development
We are holding a new workshop on Sunday 15 September 2013. The workshop will teach you how to sing in different styles and how to project your voice in several techniques.
This fun & practical workshop is suitable for those who have some singing experience (like singing at choirs/school/or karaoke). Total beginners are welcome too as we’ll be catching up with basic breathing & vocal projection.
This level 2 workshop will include:
Individual & group coaching
Solo singing – please bring your own song (must be emailed one week in advance)
A final performing session
The repertoire:We’ll be working on the following songs & styles:
Operetta, The Threepenny Opera: Ballad of Mack the Knife
Ivor Novello: We’ll Gather Lilacs
Jazz: It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
Certificate: On completion of the level 2 you will receive a certificate of achievement for having completed and demonstrated competence in the workshop program.
Fee £55
How to book: To book and pay please email Kieran at
pianist@singinginlondon.com
or call Kieran on 0773 9704746
The workshop schedule & songs will be emailed to you upon booking.
Workshop leader: Idit Gold. Pianist and vocal coach: Kieran Stallard
Annual book fair with something for everyone who loves books. Thousands of good-quality second-hand books on all subjects: fiction, history, biography, literature, travel and much more. Special collections this year include art, photography and antiquarian books.
How should London manage waste and recycling? What are the options and are we doing it right?
Come and discuss with Highgate and Dartmouth Park Transition members concerned about waste and climate change.
Find out more: Transitionhighgate.org
with Dartmouth Park Transition Group
Wednesday October 23 at 20.00
Highgate Library
Chester Road, N19 5DH
London’s Waste:
From Hump it and Dump it
to the Circular Economy
Mike Webster
Development Manager at the
London Community Resource Network
This talk is the final of four about how well prepared London is for the challenge of Climate Change.
The first covered ‘Water’, the second ‘Food’, and the third ‘Transport’
Find out more: Transitionhighgate.org
I will be running some fun and exciting Mosaic Classe, suitable for beginners or people with some experience, from my studio in Muswell Hill from next week. You can sign up for a weekend, a day, come for a few hours or alternatively have private lessons. Please email me at sally@sallykendallmosaics if you or anyone you know is interested. The classes will run from 11am-5pm and prices include use of equipment and materials (vitreous glass tiles, A5, A4 and 30 x 30 cm boards, or bring something of your own to work on).
I will be running some new,fun and exciting Mosaic Classes from my studio in Muswell Hill. Suitable for beginners or those with some experience. You can sign up for a weekend, a day, come for a few hours or alternatively have private lessons. Please email me at sally@sallykendallmosaics if you or anyone you know is interested. The classes will run from 11am-5pm and prices include use of equipment and materials (vitreous glass tiles, A5, A4 and 30 x 30 cm boards, or bring something of your own to work on).
A new event from the Highgate Society’s “21st Century Homes: character – comfort – low carbon” initiative.
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED about putting solar panels on your roof to generate electricity or produce hot water? Are you interested in how it can work on schools, community buildings or businesses? Have you been thinking it might be interesting to put some funds into a community solar project? Perhaps you are just interested to see how it works?
Then come to our Saturday event at St Michael’s school, Highgate – meet national and local experts, including installers, and speak with neighbours about their solar roofs!
Come and find out about
- how a solar roof could work for you
- current government incentives
- what it costs
- solar options for conservation areas
- solar PV for electricity
- solar thermal for hot water (and maybe even heating)
- solar on schools and community buildings
- what about investing in a community solar scheme?
- planning guidelines and building regulations
- finding professional advice
- the solar revolution!
TALKS (correct as at 2 April – times to follow soon)
Solar in the UK – towards a Million Solar Roofs (Leonie Greene of the Solar Trade Association)
Why solar? Why now? (Dermot Barnes of Ecodomus)
Solar for hot water – and heating (Dominic Skeaping, London Solar)
Nuts and bolts of a solar PV roof (Jon Cowdrill, Joju Solar)
How communities are building solar in London and beyond (Agamemnon Otero, Repowering London)
Financing solar on your roof (Cara Jenkinson, Muswell Hill Sustainability Group)
Solar and the new Renewable Heat Incentive (Leonie Greene of the Solar Trade Association)
Haringey: the sunshine borough (Haringey’s solar programme) (Ben Brown, London Borough of Haringey)
EXHIBITORS (correct as at 2 April)
SOLAR INSTALLERS
Ecodomus installs renewable technologies for commercial, community and domestic projects (solar PV and solar thermal) see website
Evo Energy “design, supply and install solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems for homes and business across the UK. Evo Energy are Renewable Energy Association Installer of the Year”. see website
London Solar is a “small company of experienced installers based in Hackney. Specialising in high efficiency heating systems, installing boilers, heating controls, hot water systems and solar thermal systems. Giving clear advice and high quality work, to lower the financial and environmental costs of using heat.” see website
Joju Solar ” solar installations for home owners, businesses, public authorities and community organizations.”(solar PV and solar thermal) see website
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
10:10 solar schools. “Schools are a good thing. Solar power is a good thing. We think 10:10 is a pretty darn good thing. What if we could combine all three?” see website
Solar Trade Association ‘Million Solar Roofs’ The STA works in conjunction with its members to achieve the right regulatory framework and incentives for solar to deliver an increasing contribution to the UK’s electricity and heating needs see website
LOCAL GROUPS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Green Camden “is here to help you reduce your environmental impact. Our tips and advice can help you save money, reduce waste, and get involved in your local community.“ see website
Highgate Society “making Highgate a better place in which to live and work, now and in the future. Ensuring that any changes made in the environment enhance the amenity of the area and encouraging sound planning and improving public transport. see website
Muswell Hill Sustainability Group we’re a fast-growing group of local residents concerned about climate change and sustainability. Our aim is to reduce carbon emissions and waste in the Muswell Hill and surrounding areas, encouraging residents, local businesses and community groups to live more sustainably. see website
St Michael’s School (solar PV system) “At St Michael?s we aim to help all our children meet their potential through a love of learning”. See website for pictures of solar system
PLEASE NOTE: Inclusion of any companies of organisations in this list does not constitute a recommendation by the Highgate Society or its members!
HLSI’s annual book fair with something for everyone who loves books. Thousands of good-quality second-hand books on all subjects: fiction, history, biography, literature, travel and much more, priced from 50p. Collections this year include art, photography and special/antiquarian editions. Seriously good bargains!
As part of the London Children’s Book Swap we will be doing free storytelling sessions in our foyer. Come along and listen to writer Lissa Evans read from popular children’s books, including Small Change for Stuart and Big Change for Stuart.
New writer Celia Purcell will read from her young teenage novel Jonathan’s Leap about a young boy dancer’s struggles and final route to stardom.
Also being read on the day will be Snail and the Whale, which is coming to Jacksons Lane as part of our family theatre season with Tall Stories.
Come along from 10am – 12noon for free storytelling.
Bring in your old books and swap them for favourite children’s stories from our book swap shelves in the foyer all week.
This year’s Children’s Book Fair on Saturday 28th February at HLSI welcomes special guest Clara Vulliamy (Martha & the Bunny Brothers, Small, Tom & Small, Lucky Wish Mouse, Dixie O’Day), following in the footsteps of previous guests including Alex T. Smith, Anthony Browne, Michael Rosen, Allan Ahlberg, Helen Oxenbury and, of course, Clara’s mother, Shirley Hughes.
There will be secondhand books for sale, children’s activities, home-made cakes and biscuits and Clara’s books will be sold by Muswell Hill Children’s Bookshop. Clara will be on stage at 11 to read from her books and to draw for us, and she’ll stay to sign copies of her books.
The Fair runs from 10 until 1 at Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, Pond Square, N6 6BS.
7.30 – 9.30pm
There is no Planet B –
an evening of eco talks
and discussion by HNF,
Transition Highgate, HS
Sustainable Living Group,
OmVed Gardens
OmVed Gardens, Highgate
High Street, N6 5JF
Free
www.omvedgardens.com
HLSI’s annual book fair with thousands of good-quality second-hand books on all subjects: fiction, history, biography, literature, cookery and much more, all at bargain prices. Collections this year include art and special editions.
Annual book fair with something for everyone who loves books. Thousands of good-quality second-hand books on all subjects: fiction, history, biography, literature and much more, all at bargain prices. Collections this year include art and special editions.
Navidad Nuestra
An International Christmas Concert
St Joseph’s Church, Highgate Hill, London N19 5NE
Saturday, December 14th from 8:30 to 10:00 pm
As the nights draw in and the big day gets ever closer, come to a Christmas Concert with a Difference this year!
Featuring carols from the UK, Italy, Czech Republic, Sweden, Lebanon, Argentina and more, performed by the best singers and musicians in North London and conducted by rising star Mariana Rosas.
The highlight will be Navidad Nuestra, written by the Argentinian composer Ariel Ramirez, a suite of dances and songs typical of Argentinian culture, about the Nativity.
This is a chance to hear Christmas music from all over the world that will not be performed elsewhere. An opportunity not to be missed!
There are a limited number of tickets available, so don’t leave it too late to get yours.
Tickets at £8 can be purchased in advance via Eventbrite http://navidadnuestrahighgate.eventbrite.com
Tickets on the day at the door at £10
Mariana Rosas – Conductor
Alberto Brigandì – Organ (Organist at St Joseph’s church)
Marianne Johnson – Soprano (Cantor at St Joseph’s church)
Ivan Brett – Tenor
Antonino Ielo – Guitar
Luiz de Almeida – Guitar
Alberto Sanna – Violin
Robin White – Double Bass
With the St Joseph’s Festive Chorus.