Dear Members,
Summer is in full swing, and we’ve got lots to look forward to over the coming weeks!
In particular our Summer Daytime Disco is coming up this week, and we can’t wait to enjoy another afternoon of music, laughter and great company. Whether you’re looking forward to dancing, catching up with friends or simply soaking up the atmosphere, it’s set to be a lovely afternoon. Please be reassured that, whatever the weather brings, the venue is fully air conditioned and will remain cool and comfortable, even on the warmest summer days. If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t wait too long, we’ll be finalising numbers soon, sign up here: Another one coming, Summer Daytime Disco! – Fill in form
Now take a look at what’s coming up below and see what you’d like to join and, as always, do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Dates For Your Diary!
| Activity | Date | Times | Meeting Point / Location | Register |
| Sunday Wellness & Nature Walk: Highgate Wood to Queen’s Wood | Sunday 19th July 2026 | 11:30am – 1:30pm (approx.) | Highgate Wood, at the Cranley Gate Entrance, London N10 3JE | CLICK HERE |
| Bounds Green drop-in! | Monday 20thJuly 2026 | 11:30am – 1pm (approx.) | The Pavilion Cafe, Durnsford Rd, London N11 2EP | Just Show Up! |
| Batik , continuing | Tuesday 21st July | 11:30am-1:00pm | Collage Artspace, 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ | FULL |
| Drama Sessions, continuing! | Tuesday 21st July | 1:30pm – 3:30pm (approx.) | Collage Artspace, 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ | FULL |
| Recollections: Performances by Circle Members | Tuesday 21stJuly 2026 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm (approx) | Collage Artspace, 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ | CLICK HERE |
| Jaki’s Olympic Park Tour! | Wednesday 22ndJuly 2026 | 11:00am-2:00pm | Tottenham Hale Station, Ferry Lane, Tottenham, N17 9NA | CLICK HERE |
| (BACK AGAIN) Cinema Club: The Invite (2026) subtitled | Wednesday 22ndJuly 2026 | 4:00pm- 6pm (approx.) | Arthouse Crouch End, 159A Tottenham Ln, London N8 9BT | CLICK HERE |
| Summer Daytime Disco! | Friday 24th July 2026 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm(approx.) | Gina’s, 639 High Rd, London N17 8AA | CLICK HERE |
| Community Fun Day at Wolves Lane | Sunday 26th July 2026 | 12 noon – 6pm | Wolves Lane Centre, London, N22 5JD | INFO & FREE TICKETS |
| First Summer Evening Stroll | Wednesday 29thJuly 2026 | 6:00pm to 8:00pm (approx.) | Meet at Alexandra Palace Railway station (accessible by 184 and W3 busses or from Hornsey or Haringey by rail) | CLICK HERE |
| Tea at Ally Pally Garden Centre: & talk on Victorian Fern Fever! | Wednesday 5thof August 2026 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm(approx.) | Alexandra Palace Garden Centre & Café, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7BB | Registrations opening soon! |
Sunday Nature & Wellness: Highgate Wood to Queen’s Wood
This Sunday, we return to a gem as it is the walk-through Highgate Wood and Queen’s Wood – to include as always coffee and conversation. Some information: Highgate and Queen’s Woods form part of an ancient woodland area that dates back to Roman times, when the land was used for pottery making. Several kilns have been discovered in the woods, including the restored kiln previously displayed in the Information Hut!
We’ll meet at 11:30am at the Cranley Gate entrance to Highgate Wood, located at the top of Cranley Gardens. Please note that the woodland paths are mostly gravel and can be wet depending on the weather, and that this walk is mostly downhill after the Highgate Wood section, with the option of either walking back uphill or taking a bus home from Priory Road. Members wanting a shorter walk are welcome to join just for the Highgate Wood section, we also recommend bringing water and sun protection as the season has been quite sunny.
Bounds Green drop-in!
If you live nearby, and you’re looking to escape the heat and meet nearby local members, join us in the shade at our friendly Coffee Morning Drop-In at the Pavilion in Oliver Tambo Park near Bounds Green. Pop in for a chat, a cuppa, and the chance to catch up with familiar faces or meet someone new, everyone is welcome!
Batik
We are continuing Batik session with Cassandra! The word Batik originates from the Javanese word “tik” which mean to dot. An ancient practice of printing fabric with dyes and a wax resist, stemming from Indonesia, across South East Asia, from which she draws inspiration from. We will create some easy simple designs, following a series of processes to produce some fabric art works to take home. All materials are provided and no experience is necessary, venue accessible.
Alert for Batik Members: This week’s Batik session will take place as usual at Collage Arts but, please note that the following week’s session will be held at the Community Hub instead.
Drama Sessions Continuing:
As this programme comes to an end, members have continued to build a shared performance project together. Guided by experienced facilitator Steve Medlin, the sessions have drawn inspiration from personal experience stories while encouraging creativity, connection, and self-expression. Over the past few weeks members have had a masterclass in how to effectively tell our stories.
As will be seen below, members will perform their stories to other members on Tues 21st. We hope to launch a new series in the autumn, so watch this space, but we are welcoming all members to come hear some of the wonderful, and often moving, stories we have crafted in recent weeks. Please come and be our audience – and maybe think about joining future classes themselves? See you there!
Recollections: Performances by Circle Members
Our drama classes over the past few weeks have been a masterclass in how to effectively tell our stories, and we are welcoming all members to come hear some of the wonderful, and often moving, stories we have crafted in recent weeks. Members are asked to be both be our audience – and maybe think about joining future classes themselves? See you there!
Olympic Park Tour with Jaki, a Circle member!
For those who missed it in April, we are repeating our member led walking tour of the Olympic Park, built between March 2008 and March 2011 in the Lea valley, Stratford, for the 2012 Olympic Games. Its architecture remains an important legacy of that event, yet few of us have never visited this huge site on our doorstep. Join us as Jaki, who served as a volunteer during the Games takes us on a stroll through the park with some fantastic information and insight along the way.
We will meet at the Tottenham Hale station at 11.00 for travel to Stratford, walk from there station then make our way into the park. It is a vibrant, sustainable mixed-use destination with sports and arts venues and is bigger than Hyde Park!
Cinema Club: The Invite (2026)
Back after a little break, the Cinema Club brings back the opportunity to see the The Invite (2026), a comedy-drama with a great cast – Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. It follows a frustrated married couple who host a disastrous dinner party for their free-spirited neighbours. As the night progresses secrets unravel and the evening turns completely upside down! Register below to watch for a discounted price of £4.00, we are always happy to welcome new cinema club members!
Another one coming, Summer Daytime Disco!
Don’t miss it! We know some of you have not yet stopped talking about the last one, but it’s not long to go now, our Summer Daytime Disco is nearly here with DJ stevie t! You can expect an afternoon of great music, dancing, laughter and the chance to catch up with friends or meet new people in our expanding friendly Circle.
As an added bonus, Gina’s is fully air-conditioned, so you can dance, chat and stay cool whatever the weather. A £7 donation is requested to help cover costs. Register your interest today and come along for what promises to be another memorable afternoon, we will be finalising lists soon!
Community Fun Day at Wolves Lane
Come along to the Community Fun Day at Wolves Lane Centre for a day of activities, entertainment, and community celebration. Visitors can browse plant sales, enjoy food and drinks, experience live music and performances, take a site tour, and get involved in games and activities for all ages. With free tickets available, it’s a great opportunity to explore Wolves Lane Centre and enjoy a day of community spirit, FREE tickets available here: Community Funday TICKETS
First Summer Evening Stroll
You’ve told us that you’d like to take a safe walk on these summer evenings together in our local parks, and we’ve enlisted the help of the gentlemen of the Hornsey Round Table who will escort us! We’ll stroll across the lower path and members can go whatever distance they feel comfortable with, and be sure they’ll be escorted back to base at the station. As many members know there is a pub (with Toilets) at the start of this route (and another on the far side of the path) if you choose to linger on the day, though that’s optional! We’ll aim to see you safely on your way by 8pm. On this walk, dogs are welcome!
Tea & Talk at Ally Pally: Victorian Fern Fever
Following a fantastic first session, we’re happy to be returning to Alexandra Palace Garden Centre for the second in this series of talks. If you missed the first one, don’t miss this opportunity to join us!
August’s talk, presented by the ever-knowledgeable Ali, is titled “Victorian Fern Fever”: discover the fascinating story behind the Victorian obsession with ferns, from their popularity in homes and gardens to the wider cultural craze they inspired. Whether you’re a keen gardener or simply curious about local history and nature, this promises to be an engaging and informative afternoon. Plus, there’ll be complimentary tea and coffee and discounts on plants.
Our visit last month was so successful that they wrote an article about it in their newsletter! Our thanks to Capital Gardens for their hospitality: https://www.capitalgardens.co.uk/blog/category/popular-posts/
Regular Activities!
As always, do not forget to check these regular activities, happening weekly unless specified otherwise.
| Event | Date | Times | Meeting Point/Location | Register |
| Nordic Walking | Mondays | 11:00am- 11:45am | The Pavilion Sports and Cafe, Bruce Castle Park Pavilion, Bruce Castle Park, Lordship Ln, London N17 8NJ | Let us know your interest! |
| Coffee & Conversation Drop-In | Wednesdays | 11:30am – 1:30pm | Gina’s, 639 High Rd, London N17 8AA | Just show up! |
| Line Dancing (£5 donation to cover costs) | Wednesdays | 10:30am – 11:30am (advanced); 12pm – 1pm (beginners) | The Community Hub, 8 Caxton Rd, London N22 6TB | Contact us for more information |
| Thursday Drop-In at Naya’s | Thursdays | 11:30am – 1:00pm | Naya Café & Deli, 748 Lordship Lane, London N22 5JU | Just show up!(20% discount on food) |
| Exercise for Seniors | Thursdays | 2:30pm –3:30pm | Hornsey Vale Community Centre, 60 Mayfield Road, London N8 9LP | For more information contact Lesley on 07967 089078 or Ann on 020 8340 9835 |
Expressions of Interest
We are currently gathering expressions of interest for a range of potential upcoming activities, take a look and submit your interest HERE: TELL US YOUR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST!
- Walking football
We are exploring the possibility of introducing walking football for our members and would like to know if there is enough interest. Walking football is a fun, low-impact version of the game that helps improve fitness, balance, and mobility while reducing the risk of injury. It is also a great way to meet new people, stay active, and enjoy being part of a team!
- Tai Chi:
Following on from our successful Tai Chi classes in May and June, we are considering a summer open air programme to be held in the square at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, N15 4RX at 10.30 on Mondays in August. Would you be interested?
- Flower arranging
Some members tell us they’d like to learn more about flower arranging. Should we set up some classes? Tell us what you think!
If you would like to take part in any of these activities, please let us know so we can gauge demand and plan accordingly, please fill in the form here: TELL US YOUR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST!
We hope to see you soon and do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Best,
Haringey Circle Team