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Feb
19
Thu
Film – A Late Quartet @ HLSI
Feb 19 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

USA 2012, 105 mins. Dir. Yaron Zilberman

Feb
21
Sat
Open Coffee Morning and Environment Committee Members Surgery @ Highgate Society
Feb 21 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Feb
23
Mon
Monday Bridge Club @ Highgate Society
Feb 23 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Feb
24
Tue
Life-Drawing Group @ Highgate Society
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Feb
26
Thu
Watercolour Group AM @ Highgate Society
Feb 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Feb
27
Fri
COFFEE & COMPUTERS @ Jacksons Lane
Feb 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Need advice about what computer, laptop or tablet to buy?
Still grappling with how to use the one you have already?
Or just fancy coming along and having a play?

COFFEE & COMPUTERS IS FOR YOU

We hold informal one-to-one computer familiarisation sessions over a cup of coffee on the last Friday of the month.

No need to bring anything, just yourself.

“The computer has given me a new life” says 69 year old Coffee & Computers visitor. And the Government has just announced a major new initiative to get everyone over the age of 55 on to the Internet.

So if you are over 55 (or thereabouts) and the very mention of computers bring you out in a cold sweat, call Stuart on 020 8347 2411 or email kirstenhs2012@gmail.com (quoting Coffee & Computers) and give us an idea of what you want to know more about.

Or just come along for the coffee and have a dabble.

You’ll soon wonder how you ever lived without being wired!

We look forward to seeing you

Feb
28
Sat
Children’s Book Fair @ HLSI
Feb 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

Open Coffee Morning and Environment Committee Members Surgery @ Highgate Society
Feb 28 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mar
2
Mon
Monday Bridge Club @ Highgate Society
Mar 2 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Mar
3
Tue
Life-Drawing Group @ Highgate Society
Mar 3 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mar
4
Wed
French Circle @ Highgate Society
Mar 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

One of our members, Christine Knight, will talk to us about the painter David. 8pm at l0A

Mar
5
Thu
Watercolour Group AM @ Highgate Society
Mar 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
THE DEBATE ‘DRUGS POLICY: TOUGH OR TENDER?’ @ HLSI
Mar 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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

Mar
7
Sat
Open Coffee Morning and Environment Committee Members Surgery @ Highgate Society
Mar 7 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Friends of the Parkland Walk – Big Clean @ Stapleton hall Road Bridge, The Parkland Walk
Mar 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Please come and help us for this annual deep litter clean.

We had a great turnout last year, but the litter bugs have been back and we need lots of volunteers to help remove fly tipping, waste and litter. This year the event will only be for the one day. We’ll be going into the depths of the undergrowth to see what surprises lie in store. From past experience we expect to find everything including the kitchen sink (in case you’re anticipating a refurb). Key to making this a fun and productive event is getting a big turn out as we did last year. Everyone involved was unanimous in commenting how rewarding the day had been and we were delighted with the result. Bring family and friends along and make it a day to remember.

We will supply gloves, litter pickers and bags. Strong footwear is essential. This event is organised with assistance from Haringey Council Parks Department

Mar
9
Mon
Monday Bridge Club @ Highgate Society
Mar 9 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Mar
10
Tue
Life-Drawing Group @ Highgate Society
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mar
12
Thu
Watercolour Group AM @ Highgate Society
Mar 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
ART TALK AT TREES – inspired by “Renato Guttuso, the painter of modern life” @ Trees / Hill Homes
Mar 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Hill Homes’ Tenants, staff and Volunteers are inviting  you to our first ever

ART TALK AT TREES

inspired by “Renato Guttuso, the painter of modern life”, a temporary show at the Estorick Collection

Thursday 12th March , 4:00-5:30pm

Renato Guttuso (1911-1987) is one of Italy’s most widely respected modern painters

The talk is delivered by Antonio David Fiore (b. 1978), an art historian and curator based in London, currently with the National Portrait Gallery.

Feel free to invite your art loving friends and family.

 

Mar
14
Sat
Open Coffee Morning and Environment Committee Members Surgery @ Highgate Society
Mar 14 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Bulb sale for mothers’ day @ Waterlow Park behind Lauderdale House
Mar 14 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Find a last minute present from the bulbs carefully selected by the Friends of Waterlow Park. Bowls and single blooms. All proceeds go to enhance your park.

Neighbourhood Plan: Drop In Session @ Highgate Society
Mar 14 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Highgate Neighbourhood Forum will be running a drop-in session for anybody to discuss the Neighbourhood Plan on March 14 from 11am until 2pm at 10a South Grove.

HCS – Bach’s St Matthew Passion @ All Hallows Church
Mar 14 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Arguably the greatest of all Bach’s settings of the Passion, the St Matthew Passion was described by Sir Hubert Parry as “the richest and noblest example of sacred music in existence.”

Matthew Buswell – Christus
Rupert Charlesworth – Evangelist
Soraya Mafi – soprano
Magid El-Bushra – countertenor
Adrian Ward – tenor
Sam Evans – baritone
New London Orchestra
Ronald Corp – conductor

This performance uses the edition in English by the tenor Neil Jenkins and tells the story of Christ’s betrayal, trial and crucifixion.

Tickets are now available to book online at http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/highgatechoral

Please note the early start time and bring a picnic for the 45-minute interval. Wine and water will be on sale.

Highgate Choral Society – Bach : St Matthew Passion @ All Hallows Church
Mar 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Bach : St Matthew Passion

Mar
15
Sun
I Maestri present: Where Trails Tell Tales – Promoting Soloists from the National Youth Orchestra @ St. Anne's Church
Mar 15 @ 6:30 pm

The Orchestra and Conductors of I Maestri warmly present: Where Trails tell Tales; a Young Soloists Concert programme in collaboration with rising new talent from student musicians of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.

I Maestri strongly dedicate its efforts in aiding the next generation of highly gifted and talented musicians and has worked and helped promote the beginnings of a new musical journey to many now well established artists such as Nicola Benedetti, Yuri Zhislin, Maxim Rysanov and many others. It offers a platform for Young Artists to work with an orchestra, for some, the very first time, before they embark on their professional careers and musical path.

This evening’s performance begins the ‘Trail’ of a new ‘Tale’ for three very special young individuals; Leora Cohen (Violinist), Anna Semple (Violist) and Joseph Pritchard (Cellist). All three perform with the NYO and attend some of the most eminent musical institutions, such as the Royal College of Music and the Yehudi Menuhin School.

Venue: St Anne’s Church, Highgate West Hill, London. N6 6AP

Date: Sunday 15th March 2015, 6:30pm

Evening Concert Programme:
Franz Schubert – Symphony No.8, D. 759 (Unfinished)

Edward Elgar – Cello Concert in E minor, Op. 85 (1st & 2nd Movements)

Felix Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 (2nd & 3rd Movements)

Carl Phillipp Stamitz – Viola Concerto in D major, Op. 1 (1st Movement)

Carl Neilsen – Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 7

 

Soloist: Leora Cohen – Violin, Anna Semple – Viola, Joseph Pritchard – Cello

Conductors: Luke Cleghorn, Gabriel Drossart, George Hlawiczka

 

Tickets: Adult £12, Concessions and Members £10 (On the door)

Advance Tickets: Adult £10, Concessions and Members £8

Advance tickets can be purchased through the following site:
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/310427
Please note: tickets will not be posted out and must be collected from the box office on the day of the performance.

Box Office and Doors open at 6pm
We hope that you will be able to help support I Maestri by attending our next concert.

Mar
16
Mon
Monday Bridge Club @ Highgate Society
Mar 16 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Mar
17
Tue
Life-Drawing Group @ Highgate Society
Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mar
19
Thu
Watercolour Group AM @ Highgate Society
Mar 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mar
20
Fri
Julia Wallin Piano Recital: Debussy, Haydn, Rachmaninoff & Messiaen @ Lauderdale House
Mar 20 @ 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm

Concert pianist Julia Wallin, Royal Academy of Music graduate and competition prize winner, invites you to an evening of piano music ranging from playful Debussy to profound and moving Rachmaninoff.

Programme:

Debussy: Suite Bergamasque

Haydn: Sonata in E flat Major Hob. 49

Rachmaninoff: Etude-tableaux, selection

Messiaen: Premiere Communion de la Vierge

Rachmaninoff: Moments Musicaux op.16

 

Doors open: 6.45pm, Concert starts: 7.15pm, 20 minute interval: 8.00pm, Concert ends: 9.00pm

Bar serving wine, beer, soft drinks and water will be available during interval and after concert

Venue is located in the Lower Gallery of the historic and beautiful Lauderdale House originally build in 1582.  Lauderdale House is behind the gates to Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill.

Lauderdale House is behind the gates to Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill

 

Mar
21
Sat
Open Coffee Morning and Environment Committee Members Surgery @ Highgate Society
Mar 21 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mar
23
Mon
Monday Bridge Club @ Highgate Society
Mar 23 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Mar
24
Tue
Life-Drawing Group @ Highgate Society
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mar
26
Thu
Watercolour Group AM @ Highgate Society
Mar 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Film – No @ HLSI
Mar 26 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Chile/France/USA 2012, 118 mins. Dir. Pablo Larrain

Mar
28
Sat
Spring Show: Highgate Horticultural Society @ Highgate United Reformed Church
Mar 28 all-day

Highgate United Reformed Church, South Grove, London N6 6PH.
http://www.highgatehorticulturalsociety.org.uk

Open Coffee Morning and Environment Committee Members Surgery @ Highgate Society
Mar 28 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Spring Flower Show @ Highgate United Reformed Church
Mar 28 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Spend an hour amond the flowers at our 50th Spring Show
Highgate Horticultural Society’s 50th Spring Show will be held on Saturday 28 March 2015 at the United Reformed Church, South Grove, Highgate Village.
The first of the year’s shows is always a great delight as our daffodils, tulips and flowering shrubs take centre stage, bursting with spring scent and colour!
The show, including plant and produce stalls and homemade teas and cakes is open from 2-5pm.  Awards will be presented at 3.30 pm, and the raffle drawn at 4.30 pm followed by the auction of exhibits.
 
This year’s classes include:
> Cut bulbs: hyacinths, tulips, daffoldils & amaryllis
> Bulbs in growth: tulips & daffoldils
> Pot plants: primula, foliage plants, african violets & cacti
> Cut flowers: pansies, primula, hellebores & flowering shrubs

> Floral Art: including exhibits on a theme of “woodland walk” and “morning glow”
> Novice entries
> Children’s classes: easter cards and eggs

Mar
29
Sun
Highgate Camp Remembered Exhibition @ Jacksons Lane
Mar 29 @ 12:30 pm – 12:50 pm

The 12:30pm call up is for the Highgate Camp exhibition at Jacksons Lane
Repeated at 1.05pm; 2pm and 2.35pm

Hidden Heroes on your doorstep

In Highgate you are never far from a WW1 memorial giving the names of the brave men who gave their lives in this devastating conflict.

Join us for our special exhibition to honor our local heroes supported by the Heritage Lottery.

Over the past months local people aged 8 to 80’s have become heritage detectives led by practitioner D R Corgan. After taking part in research workshops, talks and trips they have created their own WWI exhibition.

This unique, interactive exhibition will be a fitting tribute to our Highgate Heroes. It will give an insight into their WWI experiences from the optimistic call up to the horrors of battle.

Suitable for Ages 6+

Call up’s: see the exhibition at Jacksons Lane

Highgate Camp Trail walks: see Highgate’s WW1 memorials

Sign up at: http://bit.ly/HighgateCamp

Mar
30
Mon
Monday Bridge Club @ Highgate Society
Mar 30 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Mar
31
Tue
Life-Drawing Group @ Highgate Society
Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm