With Margaret Hodge MP and Leonard Hoffman
The third Highgate Debate to be held at Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution tackles the issue
of current drugs policy. Our two prominent speakers take opposing positions, roughly equating
to a ‘tender’ or a ‘tough’ approach to users. Molly Meacher will argue for a more liberal drugs
policy, while Will Blair will oppose any change. As with previous debates, they will be supported
by seconders from local 6th forms. Members of the audience will then be invited to make
contributions from the floor. The Debates will be free and open to the general public, as well as
HLSI members.
THE DEBATE ‘DRUGS POLICY: TOUGH OR TENDER?’
WHEN Thursday 5 March 2015, 8.00pm, doors open at 7.30pm
WHERE Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, London N6 6BS
HOW Free and open to all, but to be sure of a place please book.
Please Note: Places not taken by 7.45pm may be offered to others
Reservations may be made in person, by phone or by email:
tel: 020 8340 3343; email: admin@hlsi.net
For further information please contact Kathy Dallas: gkzwdallas@aol.com
Baroness Helene Hayman will argue for and Robert Preston against. Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, 8pm,www.hlsi.net
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THE MOTION This house believes that…
“SELECTIVE STATE SCHOOLS DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD”
WHEN Thursday 13 October 2016, 8.00pm, doors open at 7.30pm
WHERE Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, London N6 6BS
HOW Free and open to all.
Reservations may be made in person, by phone or by email:
tel: 020 8340 3343; email: admin@hlsi.net
Proposing the motion
KIRI TUNKS is Head of Global Perspectives in a Tower Hamlets comprehensive
school and has been teaching since 1993. She is currently Junior Vice-President of the
National Union of Teachers. She is critical of free schools, arguing that they detrimentally
affect education for all.
Opposing the motion
TOBY YOUNG is an author and currently an Associate Editor of The Spectator. He was a
lead proposer and founder of West London Free School, the first free school to secure a
funding arrangement with the government, and has controversially questioned the
notion of ‘inclusion’ in state schools.
The Debate is free and open to the general public. The Chairman always invites
contributions from the floor.
THE HIGHGATE DEBATE
This house believes that …
the NHS should be attempting the impossible
Proposing:
PHILIP STEER
Emeritus Professor, Imperial College, London; Editor Emeritus, BJOG, an International Journal of Obstretrics and Gynaecology
Opposing:
DR MALA RAO
Professor and Senior Clinical Fellow, Dept of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College
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Tired of your t-shirts? Wish you had some different dresses? Save money by bringing along your unwanted (but wearable) clothes to our Swish and Style event and go home with a new-to-you outfit, all for free!
It’s simple. Have a clear out and bring good quality clothes to one of our seven events. For each item you bring, you get a token that you can exchange for another garment (maximum 10 items). Everything is free, everything is clean and everything will be re-worn and re-loved.
How it works
For the first hour (12.30 – 1.30), everyone is invited to drop off their clothes, shoes and accessories that they want to donate. Whilst we busily sort them into style and hang them on hangers, you’ll be free to check out the workshops – learning how to do simple fixes to your clothes and how to upcycle them into something completely different – a jumper becomes a hot water bottle cover, a treasured Babygro becomes a patchwork memory blanket and an old t-shirt becomes a bag. If you have any clothes that need a little TLC, bring them along and our seamstress can fix them for you for free while you wait.
The from 2pm until 3pm, you get to look through all the clothes and choose what you want. If you love it, take it. It’s first come, first served – but no elbows please!
What can you bring?
Please bring along:
- Clean and wearable clothes, shoes and accessories
- No damage, holes and stains
- You can bring women’s, men’s, children’s and baby clothes
- No underwear please, unless in sealed, unworn condition
Anything that we deem unacceptable will be given back to you and you will not be given a token. We have the right to turn away any item.
Please note only adults will be allowed at events. Parents with children under the age of 12 can bring them but they must remain under the parents’ supervision at all times.
Any clothes that are left over at the end of the event will be donated to the Salvation Army.
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
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 Social Media Undermines Democracy
Proposing: Carl Miller, Research Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at the think tank Demos
Opposing: Paolo Gerbaudo, political and cultural sociologist, lecturer in Digital Culture and Society at King’s College London
To reserve your free place please contact the office.
“This house believes that the use of social media undermines democracy”
Proposer: Carl Miller. Reserach Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at Demos.
Opposing: Paolo Gerbaudo. Sociologist and lecturer in Digital Culture and Society at King’s College, London
Do we need more homes built in London or is there another way? Sian Berry and Helen Marcus debate and put questions to local Councillors from Haringey and Camden. Reserve your FREE place here.
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Come along to our Summer show and marvel at the wonderful flowers, fruit and vegetables on display. If you are a keen flower arranger or a wiz in the kitchen then there is something for you too! You can revive yourself with afternoon tea with our delicious cakes, visit our plant, produce and raffle stalls and bid for some of the donated exhibits at our famous auction! New members and exhibitors are always welcome, see our website for how to join.
About this Event
Come and be wowed and enjoy an evening with Kenny Charles and the Stomping Crew in this phenomenal one of a kind tribute concert to George Benson.
This exclusive venue is dedicated to offering the best atmosphere for live music where you can dance all night long.
This performance will be held on Saturday 6th of April 2019 and will host Kenny and a few guest musicians.
DJ Chech mans the wheels of steel from midnight as he thrills and drops various hit classics of the 80’s, 90’s and beyond.
Remember to come along with your ID for security checks before being allowed in the venue.
Dress Code: Smart
Tickets on the door will be sold at £10 and cash only, please ensure you take advantage of the online ticket sales to secure your space as tickets are limited.
The ticket is valid for only one event
Come along to the Highgate Horticultural Society Summer Flower Show. Wonderful exhibits from our members. Visit our plant and produce stalls and partake of our famous teas! For more details of attending or entering see our website.
Baby Gospel is an uplifting family concert of soul, Motown and gospel music, featuring the astonishing vocal talents of London’s CK Gospel Choir.
The whole family can enjoy singing and clapping along to hits by Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Adele, Jackie Wilson, Pharrell and more – as well as some traditional Gospel songs and nursery rhymes. Concerts are baby-friendly and open to all ages from newborns to school age to grandparents.
CK Gospel Choir are a versatile professional group from London who are united by their love of gospel music and have provided backing for artists such as Beverley Knight, Peter Andre and Alfie Boe.
“The most uplifting and relaxing activity we have ever done together as a family” Curious Life of a Mummy
Suitable for newborns and up
Baby Gospel is an uplifting family concert of soul, Motown and gospel music, featuring the astonishing vocal talents of London’s CK Gospel Choir.
The whole family can enjoy singing and clapping along to hits by Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Adele, Jackie Wilson, Pharrell and more – as well as some traditional Gospel songs and nursery rhymes. Concerts are baby-friendly and open to all ages from newborns to school age to grandparents.
CK Gospel Choir are a versatile professional group from London who are united by their love of gospel music and have provided backing for artists such as Beverley Knight, Peter Andre and Alfie Boe.
“The most uplifting and relaxing activity we have ever done together as a family” Curious Life of a Mummy
Suitable for newborns and up