Dear members,
We have another exciting week ahead, packed with opportunities to get creative, stay active, catch a great film, and perhaps get moving during one of our movement sessions! We’re also especially keen to hear from you about our Expressions of Interest, including potential activities in strength & gentle weights, gardening, and flower arranging. Your feedback helps shape future events, so please take a moment to tell us what interests you. Please do sign up to guarantee your place.
And there’s more good news: very soon you’ll be able to access all of our latest communications directly on the Haringey Circle website, making it even easier to stay up to date with everything on offer.
Dates For Your Diary!
| Activity | Date | Times | Meeting Point / Location | Register |
| Sunday Wellness & Nature Walk: Trent Park | Sunday 14th June 2026 | 11:30am – 1:30pm (approx.) | Wood Green tube, N22 8HH (Picadilly line) at 11:30 AM OR Cockfosters Station, EN4 0DZ (Picadilly line) at 12:00 Noon | CLICK HERE |
| Third Creatives Day with Collage Arts! | Tuesday 16th June2026 | Collage Artspace, 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJCollage Artspace, 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ | Individual registrations below! | |
| Returning: Alexander Technique with Tanya | Tuesdays: 16th, 23rd, and 30th June. | 11:30am –12:30pm | Wolves Lane Centre, Wolves Ln, London N22 5JD, | CLICK HERE |
| Untold Stories with Baden | Wednesday 17th June | 10:30am to 12pm | Bernie Grant Arts Centre Café, Town Hall Approach Rd, Tottenham Green, London N15 4RX | CLICK HERE |
| Cinema Club: Disclosure Day (2026) | Wednesday 17th June 2026 | 4:30pm – 6:30pm (approx.) | Arthouse Crouch End, 159A Tottenham Ln, London N8 9BT | CLICK HERE |
| Tai Chi Course, last date! | Thursday 18th June 2026 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm | The Community Hub, 8 Caxton Rd, London N22 6TB | Contact us for info. |
| Guided Tour at the V&A with Pam | Monday 22nd June 2026 | 2pm – 3/3:30pm (approx.) | Meet at Wood Green at 1:10pm OR at the main Cromwell Road entrance by the Chihuly chandelier, you will see it! | CLICK HERE |
Sunday Wellness: Trent Park
Join us for a refreshing group walk through the beautiful surroundings of Trent Park and enjoy a relaxing day in nature with great company. With a choice of two walking paces, the event is suitable for all abilities and offers the chance to explore scenic woodland trails, open meadows, and picturesque paths while taking in the crisp autumn air. Along the way, there’s usually an opportunity to stop for a warming tea or coffee, making it the perfect way to socialise, stay active, and appreciate the season’s colours. Whether you’re coming for the exercise, conversation, or stunning scenery, we’d love to see you there!
Third Creatives Day with Collage Arts!
Join us for our third Circle Creatives Day, led by distinguished teachers, where you can explore a range of inspiring workshops all under one roof. Whether you’re interested in trying your hand at printmaking, drama, dance and movement, or discovering the world of herbs and spices, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Attend for the whole day or drop into individual sessions, meet like-minded people, develop new skills, and express your creativity in a welcoming and supportive environment. Be sure to register in advance for each workshop, as spaces may be limited, individual registrations below!
| Time | Activity | Location | Register |
| 10:15am | Doors open | Foyer & Long Lounge | NA |
| 10:30am – 11:30pm | Herbs and Spices with Mridu Thanki | McQueens Theatre | CLICk HERE |
| 11:30 | Preeti welcome from Collage Arts | Karamel | NA |
| 11:45am – 12:30pm | Dance and Movement with Sanjeevani Dutta | Karamel | CLICK HERE |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Lunch: Vegan lunch bowl £4 (card payment) | Karamel | NA |
| 1:30pm – 3:30pm | Drama with Steve Medlin | McQueens Theatre | CLICK HERE |
| 1:45pm | Setup for Print session | Long Lounge | NA |
| 2:00pm – 3:15pm | Print making with Running Jump | Long Lounge | CLICK HERE |
| 3:15pm – 3:30pm | Clear up and close | Long Lounge | NA |
- Third Creatives Day: Herbs and Spices Learning Registration – Fill in form
- Third Creatives Day: Dance and Movement with Sanjeevani Dutta – Fill in form
- Third Creatives Day: Drama Session Registration – Fill in form
- Third Creatives Day: Print making with Running Jump – Fill in form
Returning: Alexander Technique with Tanya!
Alexander Technique with Tanya is back for a third series, offering a new opportunity for anyone who missed this, and is now curious to try. The Alexander Technique Alexander Technique is a gentle, practical approach that uses a series of guided exercises and awareness practices to support improved posture, reduce muscular tension, and encourage more ease and efficiency in everyday movement.
This time we are in a new venue: Wolves Lane Centre, Wolves Ln, London N22 5JD, (W4 stops outside) with sessions running on Tuesdays from 11:30am–12:30pm on 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th June. Please note that, there is a suggested contribution of £5 per session, payable directly to Tanya. We look forward to welcoming members wanting to learn how to use this fascinating method.
Untold Stories with Baden
Untold Stories, a new activity designed to interest older black men in our community, currently under-represented in Circle Membership. It will build on a cultural tradition of storytelling, sharing each other’s tales of migration and resettlement, of tension and struggle, of music, dance and fun. Led by acclaimed storyteller Baden Prince Jnr. In partnership with the Bernie Grant Arts Centre.
You can drop in to discuss this with Baden at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre Cafe starting Weds 17th June 10.30 Bernie Grant Art Centre café!
Cinema Club: Disclosure Day (2026)
Join us next week for Cinema Club and experience the latest big-screen event for just £4, from legendary director Steven Spielberg comes a thrilling new original story that asks one unforgettable question: what if we discovered we’re not alone? Starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo, this suspense-filled blockbuster has already been praised as a reminder of Spielberg’s extraordinary storytelling. Don’t miss your chance to uncover the truth on Disclosure Day.
Tai Chi (last session of the 10-week course!)
In this last session and led by Heron, the sessions offer a gentle and relaxing practice that can support balance, flexibility, posture, stress reduction, and overall wellbeing. As places are limited, we kindly ask that members signing up are able to attend sessions regularly, as consistent attendance helps everyone gain the full benefit of the course and ensures spaces are used fairly.
V&A Highlights Tour with Pam, a Circle member!
Join us for a special member-led highlights tour of the Victoria and Albert Museum, led by Pam of Haringey Circle and an experienced V&A volunteer guide. This is an ideal introduction for a first visit, offering a relaxed 45 minutes to an hour exploring some of the museum’s most iconic “star objects,” with time for questions and discussion throughout. You can join from Wood Green at 1:10pm to journey to Knightsbridge and walk 5-10 mins , otherwise we will meet directly at the main Cromwell Road entrance by the Chihuly chandelier, where the tour will begin with a brief introduction to the museum before moving through key highlights. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to enjoy tea together in the garden, weather permitting. We look forward to welcoming you for this informal and engaging visit.
Regular Activities!
As always, do not forget to check our 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) |
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!
- Expressions of Interest: Strength & Gentle Weights Session
We are excited to launch a new guided strength and gentle weights session. This is a great opportunity to get started with light resistance training, focusing on technique, confidence, and gradually building strength in a safe and supportive environment. Sessions would be led by a qualified professional alongside a member of our community, ensuring a welcoming and accessible space for all abilities, whether you are completely new to weights or looking to ease back into training.
- Gardening
Anyone with an interest in gardening? Like to get to know others who share it – whether to just chat, share tips, or even help each other out occasionally? Let us know!
- 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!
- Language Cafés
We’re exploring the idea of hosting language cafés where people can practise languages in a relaxed, social setting. Register your interest if you’d like to improve your language skills or connect with others through conversation.
- Morning Drop-In at Oliver Tambo
We’re seeking interest in a regular morning drop-in at Oliver Tambo, offering a friendly space to enjoy a hot drink, chat, and meet members of the community. Let us know if you’d be interested in attending.
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