Highgate Hill, oil on canvas.

We are delighted to shows a significant body of work from acclaimed local artist Philip Sanderson, who captures townscapes and other scenes from a wide variety of sources, particularly London and Highgate.  He aims for a lightness of touch and fluidity that is at once engaging and appealing.  At the same time, his work retains a discipline and structure that gives it weight, so that the overall impression is one of beauty and substance.

Philip paints in oils and watercolours and says that he “endeavours to represent subjects in a loose and attractive way”.  His work is particularly concerned with the effect of light, particularly sunlight, and how this gives subtly contrasting tones of light and dark to his subject matter.  He often depicts people in his pictures, representing life and movement and adding another layer of interest and relevance to the familiar local scenes.

For many years an active member of the Highgate Watercolour Group and a participant in art courses and local art shows, Philip also had a career in the NHS, where he was a consultant microbiologist working in Edgware and Barnet.  He studied problems of infections acquired within hospitals and helped to found and edit a journal dedicated to this subject.

This exhibition is an opportunity to see a collection of pictures from the last five years, following a successful exhibition at St. Martin-in-the-Fields.  Most of the works are oils; all work will be for sale.

Highgate Gallery open Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Mondays.

Art classes for children at Jacksons Lane in Highgate every Wednesday 4-5 pm for kids ages 6-10 yrs old. All sessions are specifically design to help children develop their artistic skills and knowledge by using a combination of mediums and techniques such as painting, drawing and printmaking. Drawing inspiration from contemporary artists as well as the great masters and the History of Art we will be exploring fundamental notions in fine art like composition, prospective, tone and texture while at the same time encouraging creative thinking and imagination and most importantly having fun!

  Highgate Hill, oil on canvas.

We are delighted to shows a significant body of work from acclaimed local artist Philip Sanderson, who captures townscapes and other scenes from a wide variety of sources, particularly London and Highgate.  He aims for a lightness of touch and fluidity that is at once engaging and appealing.  At the same time, his work retains a discipline and structure that gives it weight, so that the overall impression is one of beauty and substance.

Philip paints in oils and watercolours and says that he “endeavours to represent subjects in a loose and attractive way”.  His work is particularly concerned with the effect of light, particularly sunlight, and how this gives subtly contrasting tones of light and dark to his subject matter.  He often depicts people in his pictures, representing life and movement and adding another layer of interest and relevance to the familiar local scenes.

For many years an active member of the Highgate Watercolour Group and a participant in art courses and local art shows, Philip also had a career in the NHS, where he was a consultant microbiologist working in Edgware and Barnet.  He studied problems of infections acquired within hospitals and helped to found and edit a journal dedicated to this subject.

This exhibition is an opportunity to see a collection of pictures from the last five years, following a successful exhibition at St. Martin-in-the-Fields.  Most of the works are oils; all work will be for sale.

Highgate Gallery open Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Mondays.

Japan 2018, 121 mins (dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda) starring Sakura Ando and Lily Franky.

In 2019 the Film Society showed Kore-eda’s film ‘Our Little Sister’, and also in 2016 his ‘Like Father, Like Son’.

Kore-eda’s latest, and arguably finest, film is a profoundly moving drama about a poverty-stricken group of individuals who live together ostensibly as a family and who petty-thieve to make ends meet.  One cold winter’s night they come across a shivering little girl foraging for scraps and decide to take her in for just a few days.  After noticing signs of abuse, however, they resolve to keep her and they all live happily, if scrappily, together until an unforeseen incident reveals the long-buried secrets which test the bonds that unite them.  The film paints a picture of poverty in modern Japan rarely seen on our screens.

Doors open at 7.30pm. Free drinks available. Film starts at 8pm.

The Highgate Film Society operates on a membership subscription basis and membership is open to all: you do not have to be a member of the HLSI in order to join.

Subscription films are shown in the Victoria Hall.   Except where otherwise stated, doors open at 7.30pm and films start at 8pm.  Complimentary wine and juice are available before every performance and, for longer films, during an interval.

The subscription films in our 2019/20 season are listed below. The first film is free. Non-HFS members are also very welcome to attend any non-subscription events taking place during the season.

Two membership options are available and can be bought both through the office and on the door:

• Full Member:  one subscription payment of £35 per person for all nine films         Join Now
• Associate Member:  one subscription payment of £15 per person which allows entry to any film for £5    Join Now

Guests: £8 per ticket. HFS Members only may buy guest tickets in advance from the office, either in person or by telephone payment. Guest tickets will not be available on the door.

  Highgate Hill, oil on canvas.

We are delighted to shows a significant body of work from acclaimed local artist Philip Sanderson, who captures townscapes and other scenes from a wide variety of sources, particularly London and Highgate.  He aims for a lightness of touch and fluidity that is at once engaging and appealing.  At the same time, his work retains a discipline and structure that gives it weight, so that the overall impression is one of beauty and substance.

Philip paints in oils and watercolours and says that he “endeavours to represent subjects in a loose and attractive way”.  His work is particularly concerned with the effect of light, particularly sunlight, and how this gives subtly contrasting tones of light and dark to his subject matter.  He often depicts people in his pictures, representing life and movement and adding another layer of interest and relevance to the familiar local scenes.

For many years an active member of the Highgate Watercolour Group and a participant in art courses and local art shows, Philip also had a career in the NHS, where he was a consultant microbiologist working in Edgware and Barnet.  He studied problems of infections acquired within hospitals and helped to found and edit a journal dedicated to this subject.

This exhibition is an opportunity to see a collection of pictures from the last five years, following a successful exhibition at St. Martin-in-the-Fields.  Most of the works are oils; all work will be for sale.

Highgate Gallery open Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Mondays.

  Highgate Hill, oil on canvas.

We are delighted to shows a significant body of work from acclaimed local artist Philip Sanderson, who captures townscapes and other scenes from a wide variety of sources, particularly London and Highgate.  He aims for a lightness of touch and fluidity that is at once engaging and appealing.  At the same time, his work retains a discipline and structure that gives it weight, so that the overall impression is one of beauty and substance.

Philip paints in oils and watercolours and says that he “endeavours to represent subjects in a loose and attractive way”.  His work is particularly concerned with the effect of light, particularly sunlight, and how this gives subtly contrasting tones of light and dark to his subject matter.  He often depicts people in his pictures, representing life and movement and adding another layer of interest and relevance to the familiar local scenes.

For many years an active member of the Highgate Watercolour Group and a participant in art courses and local art shows, Philip also had a career in the NHS, where he was a consultant microbiologist working in Edgware and Barnet.  He studied problems of infections acquired within hospitals and helped to found and edit a journal dedicated to this subject.

This exhibition is an opportunity to see a collection of pictures from the last five years, following a successful exhibition at St. Martin-in-the-Fields.  Most of the works are oils; all work will be for sale.

Highgate Gallery open Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Mondays.

  Highgate Hill, oil on canvas.

We are delighted to shows a significant body of work from acclaimed local artist Philip Sanderson, who captures townscapes and other scenes from a wide variety of sources, particularly London and Highgate.  He aims for a lightness of touch and fluidity that is at once engaging and appealing.  At the same time, his work retains a discipline and structure that gives it weight, so that the overall impression is one of beauty and substance.

Philip paints in oils and watercolours and says that he “endeavours to represent subjects in a loose and attractive way”.  His work is particularly concerned with the effect of light, particularly sunlight, and how this gives subtly contrasting tones of light and dark to his subject matter.  He often depicts people in his pictures, representing life and movement and adding another layer of interest and relevance to the familiar local scenes.

For many years an active member of the Highgate Watercolour Group and a participant in art courses and local art shows, Philip also had a career in the NHS, where he was a consultant microbiologist working in Edgware and Barnet.  He studied problems of infections acquired within hospitals and helped to found and edit a journal dedicated to this subject.

This exhibition is an opportunity to see a collection of pictures from the last five years, following a successful exhibition at St. Martin-in-the-Fields.  Most of the works are oils; all work will be for sale.

Highgate Gallery open Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Mondays.

  Highgate Hill, oil on canvas.

We are delighted to shows a significant body of work from acclaimed local artist Philip Sanderson, who captures townscapes and other scenes from a wide variety of sources, particularly London and Highgate.  He aims for a lightness of touch and fluidity that is at once engaging and appealing.  At the same time, his work retains a discipline and structure that gives it weight, so that the overall impression is one of beauty and substance.

Philip paints in oils and watercolours and says that he “endeavours to represent subjects in a loose and attractive way”.  His work is particularly concerned with the effect of light, particularly sunlight, and how this gives subtly contrasting tones of light and dark to his subject matter.  He often depicts people in his pictures, representing life and movement and adding another layer of interest and relevance to the familiar local scenes.

For many years an active member of the Highgate Watercolour Group and a participant in art courses and local art shows, Philip also had a career in the NHS, where he was a consultant microbiologist working in Edgware and Barnet.  He studied problems of infections acquired within hospitals and helped to found and edit a journal dedicated to this subject.

This exhibition is an opportunity to see a collection of pictures from the last five years, following a successful exhibition at St. Martin-in-the-Fields.  Most of the works are oils; all work will be for sale.

Highgate Gallery open Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Mondays.

Meeting 9:30am on the dates shown. Each event will last an
hour.
8th February 10A South Grove
7th March Shepherds Hill, outside the Library
11th April Shepherds Hill, outside the Library
9th May 10A South Grove
13th June Shepherds Hill, outside the Library
11th July Shepherds Hill, outside the Library
8th August 10A South Grove
12th September Shepherds Hill, outside the Library
10th October Shepherds Hill, outside the Library
14th November 10A South Grove
12th December Shepherds Hill, outside the Library
Purpose: Collecting litter and reporting any other issues we find to the
relevant Council team for follow up action.
Equipment: We will supply litter picker sticks, gloves and rubbish bags.
Please bring your own litter picker if you have one. Buckets
are also useful as an alternative to keeping litter bags
open. We will collect in rubbish bags at the end.
Safety: We will give a short briefing at the start of each session and
will stick together as a group. We will have a first aid kit.
Any questions: Please e mail infrastructure@highgatesociety.com

Handmade In Highgate, the designer/maker Spring Fair 2020 will take place at the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution on 24 – 26 April. Come and find 30 of the most talented designer/maker/artists in the UK today. Entrance is free and everyone is welcome. We open:

Friday 24 April: 5pm – 8pm

Saturday 25 April: 10am – 6pm

Sunday 26 April: 11am – 5pm

Handmade in Highgate the Spring Fair 2020 will take place on 24 -26 April. Come and find some of the UK’s most talented designer/makers at the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, entrance is FREE and everyone is welcome.

Highgate Society French Circle. All welcome. £5 on the door.

Meeting 9:30am on the dates shown. Each event will last an
hour.
8th February 10A South Grove
7th March Shepherds Hill, outside the Library
11th April Shepherds Hill, outside the Library
9th May 10A South Grove
13th June Shepherds Hill, outside the Library
11th July Shepherds Hill, outside the Library
8th August 10A South Grove
12th September Shepherds Hill, outside the Library
10th October Shepherds Hill, outside the Library
14th November 10A South Grove
12th December Shepherds Hill, outside the Library
Purpose: Collecting litter and reporting any other issues we find to the
relevant Council team for follow up action.
Equipment: We will supply litter picker sticks, gloves and rubbish bags.
Please bring your own litter picker if you have one. Buckets
are also useful as an alternative to keeping litter bags
open. We will collect in rubbish bags at the end.
Safety: We will give a short briefing at the start of each session and
will stick together as a group. We will have a first aid kit.
Any questions: Please e mail infrastructure@highgatesociety.com

Highgate Society vs HLSI Tuesday May 12 th 7.30 for 8.00pm at 11 South Grove Feeling quizzical? It’s time for the annual challenge between HiSoc & HLSI. Come and join your fellow Society Swots for an evening of fun – frustration – frivolity and ultimate victory? See you there?!

Friday 15th May 2020
7.30 pm

These worrying COVID times have given us ever more reason to focus on becoming healthier and strengthening our immune defenses but while there is a lot of information out there, it is mostly incomplete or conflicting and sometimes even a repeat of myths. At this interactive chat we will discuss the fundamentals, simple hacks, handy tips and debunk some myths along the way focussing on the latest scientific studies to help you optimise your time and money for the best returns.

This is an online meeting delivered through Zoom. To participate click here to complete the booking form. You will be sent a link via email prior to the meeting.

An illustrated talk by Richard Webber and Michael Hammerson.

This is an online meeting delivered through Zoom. To participate click here to complete the booking form. You will be sent a link via email prior to the meeting.

Monday 25th May 2020
7.30 pm

An illustrated discussion between Siri Zanelli and Andrew Sulston in which they tell of their own experiences and travels and offer tips for visitors, covering topics including Japanese society, the worlds of education, work and leisure, linguistic challenges and more.

This is an online meeting delivered through Zoom. To participate click here to complete the booking form. You will be sent a link via email prior to the meeting.

The Highgate House Party continues on Boogaloo Radio on Friday evenings.

Tune in online between 5.00 pm and 7.00 pm to hear interviews and music DJ’d by Dan Carrier of Camden New Journal. Go to Boogalooradio.com and  click on TUNE IN. Check the Highgate Society Instagram account for updates.

The Poets Group is now meeting online via Zoom. Time tbc!

New members are welcome. The next meeting is on June 2nd. For more information and log-in details contact Richard Downes on r.downes@yahoo.co.uk;

The Highgate House Party continues on Boogaloo Radio on Friday evenings.

Tune in online between 5.00 pm and 7.00 pm to hear interviews and music DJ’d by Dan Carrier of Camden New Journal. Go to Boogalooradio.com and  click on TUNE IN. Check the Highgate Society Instagram account for updates.

Check for more details – see https://highgatesociety.com/news/

Stuck Inside Survival Guide – Finance, Fashion & Couples Time
Monday 8th June  8.00 pm
A talk by three North London Entrepreneurs:

The Highgate House Party continues on Boogaloo Radio on Friday evenings.

Tune in online between 5.00 pm and 7.00 pm to hear interviews and music DJ’d by Dan Carrier of Camden New Journal. Go to Boogalooradio.com and  click on TUNE IN. Check the Highgate Society Instagram account for updates.

Travellers’ Tales: In Search of the Bedouin
Monday 15th June  7.00 pm

Louise Sibley will talk about leading nine women on a month-long journey, following the story of the modern Bedouin right across the Middle East.
To book click here

The Highgate House Party continues on Boogaloo Radio on Friday evenings.

Tune in online between 5.00 pm and 7.00 pm to hear interviews and music DJ’d by Dan Carrier of Camden New Journal. Go to Boogalooradio.com and  click on TUNE IN. Check the Highgate Society Instagram account for updates.

The Great Highgate Bake Off

2020 Fair in the Square – save the date

Launch event of the local #BuildBackBetter campaign organized by local organizations driving action for climate, social and economic change in our post-COVID world. A range of local speakers will address these themes from a global and local perspective.

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NEaJqfJfTeqd0qM7xAXc4g

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

“The Shell Collector”
Monday 22nd June   7.00 pm
Local author Robert Lyons will talk about his recently published book – a fictionalised account of a real-life 1970’s financial scandal. Robert is donating all royalties from the book to NHS Charities Together. To book click here.