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Sep
14
Sat
One-Day Vocal Workshop @ Lauderdale House
Sep 14 – Sep 15 all-day

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

Oct
23
Wed
LONDON’S WASTE: FROM HUMP IT OR DUMP IT – TO THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY @ Highgate Library
Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Feb
21
Fri
Adult Mosaic Classes @ Studio 1
Feb 21 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

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).

Mar
9
Sun
Adult Mosaic Classes @ Studio 1
Mar 9 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

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).

Mar
27
Thu
Friends of Highgate Library AGM + Stephen Myers ‘Can the Fleet be revived?’ @ highgate Library Civic & Cultural Centre
Mar 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Update on the campaign to secure the future of the Library + Stephen Myers on ‘The Fleet, Hampstead & Highgate’s ‘lost’ river, can it be revived?  More details http://www.dartmouthpark.org/FOHL/events/stephenmyers

Apr
1
Tue
Future of Waterlow Park @ Waterlow Park Centre
Apr 1 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Camden have proposed setting up a Community Management Committee (consisting of local people and Camden representatives) to run Waterlow Park and its buildings on behalf of the Waterlow Park Trust.
Discussions have now been ongoing for over a year and involve the management of the Park, the renting of the lodges and the Park Centre, and the future of Lauderdale House.

This is an opportunity for anyone interested to come and get an update from the Working Party and Camden officers.
Please come and have your say

Apr
6
Sun
Awesome Photography Workshops @ The Lord Palmerston
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

If you love photography, but you’ve lost your photo mojo and you want to get a turbo                              injection of creativity then this workshop is for you! The workshop focuses on a laidback approach to the technical bits, aims to empower you with the skills and confidence to have fun and be creative with your camera – it’s all about the adventures in life.

This is for you if….                                                                                                                                                  // You want to improve your photo technique // Develop your creative eye // You want to learn in an informal & fun way

// The workshop is run by photographer Lucy Williams, who has been running photography workshops for ten years, both in the UK and overseas and for schools, organisations and charities and at The V&A.

The venue is The Lord Palmerston, Dartmouth Park Hill, Tufnell Park, NW5 1HU. From 11am till 4pm, lunch isn’t included but there is delicious food just down the stairs within the pub (a great opportunity to keep chatting whilst we eat). £90 p/p.

So what are you waiting for give us a bell on 07968 097 219 (Lucy) or 07747 073 591 (Kate). Or drop us a line at hello@myheartskipped.co.uk for booking or more details.

Apr
12
Sat
HERE COMES THE SUN! Solar on your rooftop, solar for your community, your school – and more @ St Michael's School
Apr 12 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
HERE COMES THE SUN! Solar on your rooftop, solar for your community, your school – and more    @ St Michael's School | London | United Kingdom

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!

 

 

Apr
30
Wed
Shadows and Silhouettes Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Between the idea; And the Reality; Between the motion; And the Act; Falls the Shadow. Elizabeth Norden presents an evocative and varied portrayal of people and landscapes inspired by the transitory moments of shadows and silhouettes. Photographic images include Hampstead Heath, London and other travels.

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

 

 

May
1
Thu
Shadows and Silhouettes Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
May 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Between the idea; And the Reality; Between the motion; And the Act; Falls the Shadow. Elizabeth Norden presents an evocative and varied portrayal of people and landscapes inspired by the transitory moments of shadows and silhouettes. Photographic images include Hampstead Heath, London and other travels.

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

 

 

May
2
Fri
Shadows and Silhouettes Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
May 2 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Between the idea; And the Reality; Between the motion; And the Act; Falls the Shadow. Elizabeth Norden presents an evocative and varied portrayal of people and landscapes inspired by the transitory moments of shadows and silhouettes. Photographic images include Hampstead Heath, London and other travels.

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

 

 

May
4
Sun
Shadows and Silhouettes Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Between the idea; And the Reality; Between the motion; And the Act; Falls the Shadow. Elizabeth Norden presents an evocative and varied portrayal of people and landscapes inspired by the transitory moments of shadows and silhouettes. Photographic images include Hampstead Heath, London and other travels.

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

 

 

May
7
Wed
Shadows and Silhouettes Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
May 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Between the idea; And the Reality; Between the motion; And the Act; Falls the Shadow. Elizabeth Norden presents an evocative and varied portrayal of people and landscapes inspired by the transitory moments of shadows and silhouettes. Photographic images include Hampstead Heath, London and other travels.

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

 

 

May
8
Thu
Shadows and Silhouettes Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Between the idea; And the Reality; Between the motion; And the Act; Falls the Shadow. Elizabeth Norden presents an evocative and varied portrayal of people and landscapes inspired by the transitory moments of shadows and silhouettes. Photographic images include Hampstead Heath, London and other travels.

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

 

 

May
9
Fri
Shadows and Silhouettes Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
May 9 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Between the idea; And the Reality; Between the motion; And the Act; Falls the Shadow. Elizabeth Norden presents an evocative and varied portrayal of people and landscapes inspired by the transitory moments of shadows and silhouettes. Photographic images include Hampstead Heath, London and other travels.

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

 

 

May
11
Sun
Shadows and Silhouettes Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Between the idea; And the Reality; Between the motion; And the Act; Falls the Shadow. Elizabeth Norden presents an evocative and varied portrayal of people and landscapes inspired by the transitory moments of shadows and silhouettes. Photographic images include Hampstead Heath, London and other travels.

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

 

 

May
28
Wed
Formless 5 Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
May 28 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Photographs and paintings featuring a documentary by Jackie Hopfinger who used photos of her friends when young, took up-to-date portraits and interviewed them about their lives. Plus an Ethiopian artist’s paintings and a range of photographs including London scenes and angelic birds.

Private View open to all: Tue 27 May from 7.30 to 9.30pm

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

May
29
Thu
Formless 5 Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
May 29 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Photographs and paintings featuring a documentary by Jackie Hopfinger who used photos of her friends when young, took up-to-date portraits and interviewed them about their lives. Plus an Ethiopian artist’s paintings and a range of photographs including London scenes and angelic birds.

Private View open to all: Tue 27 May from 7.30 to 9.30pm

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

May
30
Fri
Formless 5 Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
May 30 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Photographs and paintings featuring a documentary by Jackie Hopfinger who used photos of her friends when young, took up-to-date portraits and interviewed them about their lives. Plus an Ethiopian artist’s paintings and a range of photographs including London scenes and angelic birds.

Private View open to all: Tue 27 May from 7.30 to 9.30pm

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

Jun
1
Sun
Formless 5 Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jun 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Photographs and paintings featuring a documentary by Jackie Hopfinger who used photos of her friends when young, took up-to-date portraits and interviewed them about their lives. Plus an Ethiopian artist’s paintings and a range of photographs including London scenes and angelic birds.

Private View open to all: Tue 27 May from 7.30 to 9.30pm

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

Jun
4
Wed
Formless 5 Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jun 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Photographs and paintings featuring a documentary by Jackie Hopfinger who used photos of her friends when young, took up-to-date portraits and interviewed them about their lives. Plus an Ethiopian artist’s paintings and a range of photographs including London scenes and angelic birds.

Private View open to all: Tue 27 May from 7.30 to 9.30pm

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

Jun
5
Thu
Formless 5 Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jun 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Photographs and paintings featuring a documentary by Jackie Hopfinger who used photos of her friends when young, took up-to-date portraits and interviewed them about their lives. Plus an Ethiopian artist’s paintings and a range of photographs including London scenes and angelic birds.

Private View open to all: Tue 27 May from 7.30 to 9.30pm

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

Jun
6
Fri
Formless 5 Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jun 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Photographs and paintings featuring a documentary by Jackie Hopfinger who used photos of her friends when young, took up-to-date portraits and interviewed them about their lives. Plus an Ethiopian artist’s paintings and a range of photographs including London scenes and angelic birds.

Private View open to all: Tue 27 May from 7.30 to 9.30pm

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

Jun
8
Sun
Formless 5 Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Photographs and paintings featuring a documentary by Jackie Hopfinger who used photos of her friends when young, took up-to-date portraits and interviewed them about their lives. Plus an Ethiopian artist’s paintings and a range of photographs including London scenes and angelic birds.

Private View open to all: Tue 27 May from 7.30 to 9.30pm

Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm

Jul
21
Mon
Photo Competition Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upper & Long Galleries*

Private View open to all: Wed 23 Jul from 7.30 to 10pm

A wide and varied selection of works from photographers of all backgrounds – professional, recreational and student – using a range of techniques. There’s an Open Category and also a category focusing on ‘heritage’.

Gallery is open Wed-Sun. Saturday: By appointment

Jul
22
Tue
Photo Competition Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jul 22 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upper & Long Galleries*

Private View open to all: Wed 23 Jul from 7.30 to 10pm

A wide and varied selection of works from photographers of all backgrounds – professional, recreational and student – using a range of techniques. There’s an Open Category and also a category focusing on ‘heritage’.

Gallery is open Wed-Sun. Saturday: By appointment

Jul
23
Wed
Photo Competition Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jul 23 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upper & Long Galleries*

Private View open to all: Wed 23 Jul from 7.30 to 10pm

A wide and varied selection of works from photographers of all backgrounds – professional, recreational and student – using a range of techniques. There’s an Open Category and also a category focusing on ‘heritage’.

Gallery is open Wed-Sun. Saturday: By appointment

Jul
24
Thu
Photo Competition Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jul 24 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upper & Long Galleries*

Private View open to all: Wed 23 Jul from 7.30 to 10pm

A wide and varied selection of works from photographers of all backgrounds – professional, recreational and student – using a range of techniques. There’s an Open Category and also a category focusing on ‘heritage’.

Gallery is open Wed-Sun. Saturday: By appointment

Jul
25
Fri
Photo Competition Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jul 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upper & Long Galleries*

Private View open to all: Wed 23 Jul from 7.30 to 10pm

A wide and varied selection of works from photographers of all backgrounds – professional, recreational and student – using a range of techniques. There’s an Open Category and also a category focusing on ‘heritage’.

Gallery is open Wed-Sun. Saturday: By appointment

Jul
26
Sat
Photo Competition Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jul 26 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upper & Long Galleries*

Private View open to all: Wed 23 Jul from 7.30 to 10pm

A wide and varied selection of works from photographers of all backgrounds – professional, recreational and student – using a range of techniques. There’s an Open Category and also a category focusing on ‘heritage’.

Gallery is open Wed-Sun. Saturday: By appointment

Jul
27
Sun
Photo Competition Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upper & Long Galleries*

Private View open to all: Wed 23 Jul from 7.30 to 10pm

A wide and varied selection of works from photographers of all backgrounds – professional, recreational and student – using a range of techniques. There’s an Open Category and also a category focusing on ‘heritage’.

Gallery is open Wed-Sun. Saturday: By appointment

Jul
28
Mon
Photo Competition Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jul 28 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upper & Long Galleries*

Private View open to all: Wed 23 Jul from 7.30 to 10pm

A wide and varied selection of works from photographers of all backgrounds – professional, recreational and student – using a range of techniques. There’s an Open Category and also a category focusing on ‘heritage’.

Gallery is open Wed-Sun. Saturday: By appointment

Jul
29
Tue
Photo Competition Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jul 29 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upper & Long Galleries*

Private View open to all: Wed 23 Jul from 7.30 to 10pm

A wide and varied selection of works from photographers of all backgrounds – professional, recreational and student – using a range of techniques. There’s an Open Category and also a category focusing on ‘heritage’.

Gallery is open Wed-Sun. Saturday: By appointment

Jul
30
Wed
Photo Competition Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jul 30 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upper & Long Galleries*

Private View open to all: Wed 23 Jul from 7.30 to 10pm

A wide and varied selection of works from photographers of all backgrounds – professional, recreational and student – using a range of techniques. There’s an Open Category and also a category focusing on ‘heritage’.

Gallery is open Wed-Sun. Saturday: By appointment

Jul
31
Thu
Photo Competition Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Jul 31 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upper & Long Galleries*

Private View open to all: Wed 23 Jul from 7.30 to 10pm

A wide and varied selection of works from photographers of all backgrounds – professional, recreational and student – using a range of techniques. There’s an Open Category and also a category focusing on ‘heritage’.

Gallery is open Wed-Sun. Saturday: By appointment

Aug
1
Fri
Photo Competition Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Aug 1 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upper & Long Galleries*

Private View open to all: Wed 23 Jul from 7.30 to 10pm

A wide and varied selection of works from photographers of all backgrounds – professional, recreational and student – using a range of techniques. There’s an Open Category and also a category focusing on ‘heritage’.

Gallery is open Wed-Sun. Saturday: By appointment

Aug
2
Sat
Photo Competition Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Aug 2 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upper & Long Galleries*

Private View open to all: Wed 23 Jul from 7.30 to 10pm

A wide and varied selection of works from photographers of all backgrounds – professional, recreational and student – using a range of techniques. There’s an Open Category and also a category focusing on ‘heritage’.

Gallery is open Wed-Sun. Saturday: By appointment

Aug
3
Sun
Photo Competition Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Aug 3 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upper & Long Galleries*

Private View open to all: Wed 23 Jul from 7.30 to 10pm

A wide and varied selection of works from photographers of all backgrounds – professional, recreational and student – using a range of techniques. There’s an Open Category and also a category focusing on ‘heritage’.

Gallery is open Wed-Sun. Saturday: By appointment

Aug
4
Mon
Photo Competition Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Aug 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upper & Long Galleries*

Private View open to all: Wed 23 Jul from 7.30 to 10pm

A wide and varied selection of works from photographers of all backgrounds – professional, recreational and student – using a range of techniques. There’s an Open Category and also a category focusing on ‘heritage’.

Gallery is open Wed-Sun. Saturday: By appointment

Jul
7
Sat
There is no Planet B. @ Omved Gardens
Jul 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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