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Mar
30
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Mar 30 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Apr
6
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Apr 6 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Apr
8
Mon
Coffee and Computers @ Highgate Society
Apr 8 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30

Apr
13
Sat
Clean Up Highgate @ Highgate Society
Apr 13 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Apr 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Apr
20
Sat
Guerrilla Gardening
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Our Guerrilla Gardening group has been busy with planning for 2024 since our evening workshop in November. Work has included a walk-about through the N6 area to survey 16 potential sites for our activities and developing a map with notes, so that we can assign actions (even if just monitoring) to each site.

We are now looking for people that can join us to grow this initiative. If you can help out at a gardening event (site clearing, pruning, planting), or might be interested in becoming a ‘champion’ for a particular site near you that needs care, or you simply want to know more, please do get in touch via the contact form on the website or by direct email to: infrastructure@highgatesociety.com. A member of the team will be in touch. You can also sign up to our occasional Guerrilla Gardening newsletter.

Meanwhile, the dates for gardening events have been fixed – see below – so do ‘save the date’ in your diary, if you are interested. We will provide further information as to the event activity and location, each month. Please note, some are evening events and they are not only Saturdays!

Saturday 23 March 10–12 noon
Saturday 20 April 10–12 noon
Saturday 18 May 2.30–4.30pm
Thursday 20 June 7.30–9.30 pm
Friday 19 July 7.30–9.30 pm
Saturday 17 August 10–12 noon
Wednesday 11 September 7.30–9.30pm
Saturday 19 October 2.30–4.30pm
Saturday 16 November 10–12 noon
Saturday 14 December 10–12 noon
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Apr 20 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Apr
24
Wed
Enid Blyton – Noddy, Big-Ears and Lashings of Controversy @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Apr 24 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

On A Role presents
Enid Blyton – Noddy, Big-Ears, and Lashings of Controversy.
Wednesday 24 April

Virtually everybody of a certain age has read an Enid Blyton book. She was loved by children (except her younger daughter who hated her) but vilified by the BBC, teachers, critics and librarians.

She sold more than 600 million books, despite all her work being banned by the BBC and many libraries and schools for more than thirty years. She was accused of being a racist and of using such limited vocabulary that it actually hindered children’s reading progress.

Her love-life was interesting and she had numerous affairs including with her children’s nanny. She enjoyed playing golf so much that she bought a golf course near Swanage. She died of Alzheimer’s in 1968 aged 71, mourned by millions of readers all over the world.

Liz Grand (previous shows ‘The Second Best Bed’, ‘Where Is Mrs. Christie?’ and ‘Mrs. Churchill – My Life With Winston’) plays this remarkable and controversial woman and brings you her story.

★★★★★
“The show’s subject is brilliantly played by Liz Grand, already well-versed in portraying strong independent women.”
View From The Stalls

“Liz Grand delivers a great performance as Enid and manages to portray different aspects of her complex character: she is arrogant, and somewhat vindictive at times, more self-aware at others and ultimately rather pitiable.”
Behind The Arras

Running Time: 60 mins

Apr
25
Thu
The Rise and Fall of Margaret Thatcher (A Reading.) @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Apr 25 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

There will be an audience discussion chaired by Francis Beckett with Lords Peter Lilley and Neil Kinnock after a reading by professional actors of the play The Rise and Fall of Margaret Thatcher at 2.30pm on Thursday 25th April at the Upstairs at the Gatehouse Theatre. The play is about how Mrs Thatcher first won and then lost the leadership of her party. Both Peter Lilley and Neil Kinnock will be able to offer their perspectives on the play and take questions from the audience.

Apr
26
Fri
Highgate Society Spring Social @ Highgate Sopciety
Apr 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

Friday 26th April 2024
7.00 to 8.15 pm
10A South Grove N6 6BS
Entry £6 on the door (booking not required).

Come and celebrate the arrival of spring while enjoying a glass of wine or two (or a soft drink) in the company of old friends or while making new ones.

This event is open to all.

Apr
27
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Apr 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Apr
30
Tue
The Annual Merry Mug Quiz @ HLSI
Apr 30 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

The Annual Merry Mug Quiz

Tuesday 30th April  2024  7.30 for 8.00 pm  HLSI, 11 South Grove N6 6BS  The Highgate Society takes on the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution in the annual general knowledge challenge. No need to book or form a team. Just come along and join a table. (Highgate Society and HLSI members only.)

May
1
Wed
A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

May
2
Thu
A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

May
3
Fri
A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

May
4
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
May 4 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 4 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

May
5
Sun
A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 5 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

May
6
Mon
Coffee and Computers @ Highgate Society
May 6 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30

May
7
Tue
A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

May
8
Wed
A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

May
9
Thu
A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

May
10
Fri
A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

May
11
Sat
Clean Up Highgate @ Highgate Society
May 11 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
May 11 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

May
14
Tue
A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

May
15
Wed
A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

From Blackpool to Highgate @ Highgate Society and zoom
May 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Wednesday 15th May 2024 7.30 pm.
10A South Grove N6 6BS and on Zoom.

John Plews ran the Highgate venue ‘Upstairs at the Gatehouse’ for 26 years He will recount his early days in the entertainment industry which led to an exciting theatrical journey…..”From Blackpool to Highgate”.

May
16
Thu
A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

May
17
Fri
A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

May
18
Sat
Guerrilla Gardening
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Our Guerrilla Gardening group has been busy with planning for 2024 since our evening workshop in November. Work has included a walk-about through the N6 area to survey 16 potential sites for our activities and developing a map with notes, so that we can assign actions (even if just monitoring) to each site.

We are now looking for people that can join us to grow this initiative. If you can help out at a gardening event (site clearing, pruning, planting), or might be interested in becoming a ‘champion’ for a particular site near you that needs care, or you simply want to know more, please do get in touch via the contact form on the website or by direct email to: infrastructure@highgatesociety.com. A member of the team will be in touch. You can also sign up to our occasional Guerrilla Gardening newsletter.

Meanwhile, the dates for gardening events have been fixed – see below – so do ‘save the date’ in your diary, if you are interested. We will provide further information as to the event activity and location, each month. Please note, some are evening events and they are not only Saturdays!

Saturday 23 March 10–12 noon
Saturday 20 April 10–12 noon
Saturday 18 May 2.30–4.30pm
Thursday 20 June 7.30–9.30 pm
Friday 19 July 7.30–9.30 pm
Saturday 17 August 10–12 noon
Wednesday 11 September 7.30–9.30pm
Saturday 19 October 2.30–4.30pm
Saturday 16 November 10–12 noon
Saturday 14 December 10–12 noon
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
May 18 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

May
20
Mon
Highgate Society AGM @ St Michael's Primary School
May 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We have great pleasure in inviting you to the 57th Annual
General Meeting of the Highgate Society which will be held

On Wednesday 20 May 2024 at 7.00pm
at St Michael’s School, North Road, N6 4BG

Alice Roberts will be the guest speaker. An environmental campaigner, she runs
London-wide campaigns to save parks and green spaces and improve the street
environment.

The formal business of the AGM will follow her talk and refreshments.

May
21
Tue
A Birthday For Bear @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
May 21 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
A Birthday For Bear @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

Bear doesn’t like birthdays
He doesn’t like birthday parties or balloons
He doesn’t like birthday cards or songs or candles
In fact, Bear is quite sure he doesn’t like anything to do with birthdays at all

Mouse on the other hand is determined to show him all the joys a Birthday can offer. Will she succeed? 

An uplifting story of friendship, persistence, the importance of trying new things and letting go! Packed with memorable tunes and audience interaction it promises to be a joyful theatrical experience for young children and their families.

Suitable for ages 3+

Tuesday 21st May        1.30pm
Wednesday 22nd May 10.30am, 1.30pm
Thursday 23rd May       10.30am, 1.30pm
Friday 24th May            11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Saturday 25th May        1.30pm
Sunday 26th May          11am, 1.30pm

Tuesday 28th May11am, 1.30pm
Wednesday 29th May11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Thursday 30th May 11am, 1.30pm
Friday 31st May11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Saturday 1st June  11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Sunday 2nd June11am, 1.30pm 

Tuesday 4th June10.30am, 1.30pm
Wednesday 5th June 10.30am, 1.30pm
Thursday 6th June 10.30am, 1.30pm
Friday 7th June10.30am, 1.30pm
Saturday 8th June11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Sunday 9th June11am

A Word For Mother @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
May 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC