Highgate Society opposes 'No right turn' rules on Swains Lane
In response to Camden's proposal to make the experimental rules permanent, the Highgate Society has issued a statement setting out its objections (click here to read it) and strongly encourages Highgate residents, cyclists, pedestrians and users of Swains Lane to respond to the consultation at https://consultations.wearecamden.org/supporting-communities/swains-lane-safe-and-healthy-street/ . The consultation closes on September 5th.
Townsend Yard appeal passes £2,000
The fundraising to employ a barrister to help fight the ill-conceived development project in Townsend Yard is two-thirds of the way to reaching its target.
For full details of why the Highgate Society is opposed to this scheme click here. To donate click here..
Historic Highgate: A guided walk
Saturday 11th September. 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Do you know the origin of the name of Highgate? What is the oldest building and what famous people lived (and died) here? Where did the King’s mistress live and what happened to the Highgate ponds? And why should we be known as Highgate Regis? All these and other fascinating facts (and gossip) will be revealed on Ruth Hazeldine’s Historic Walk..
The walk is limited to 20 participants only. The walk will start outside the Highgate Society hall at 10A South Grove N6 6BS, and finish outside The Red Lion and Sun on North Hill, where everyone is invited to join for refreshments. The cost is £7.50 (tea and refreshments not included.) Pre-booking via Eventbrite is essential. Click here.
Art in Highgate Homes Monday 20th September. 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm.
You are invited to a Private Viewing of a collection of modern British art in a Highgate home. This is a wonderful opportunity to see an impressive collection which includes work of artists ranging from Howard Hodgkin, Terry Frost and Frank Bowling, to Josef Herman, Keith Vaughan, Patrick Heron and Kyffin Williams. £25 entry to include drinks and canapés. Proceeds to go to the Harrington Scheme and the Highgate Society.
For full details and booking arrangements click here.
The Heath and Hampstead Society has kindly extended an invitation for Highgate Society members to attend the following event:
The Springett Lecture: Entangled LIves: Fungal Networks, Ecology and Us
Delivered byDr Merlin Sheldrake
At Rosslyn Hill Chapel, NW3 1NG
Thursday 30th September. 7.30 pm refreshments,
8.00 pm talk.
RSVP to info@heathandhampstead.org.uk
The Highgate Watercolour Group will be showing prints of their watercolours at 10A from 23rd September to 7th October. They will enliven the new noticeboards in the newly refurbished hall and will be on show during Saturday coffee mornings and other events at 10A. The Group’s annual exhibition at Lauderdale House will open for a month on October 20th. Hampstead Heath by Cathy Burkinshaw
Save the date: Autumn Social at 10A
29th October 6.30 - 8.00pm
Saturday coffee mornings have resumed
Coffee and conversations every Saturday at 10.30 -12.30.
All welcome. Come to see our hall makeover.
The Members Planning Surgery during the coffee morning has also restarted. While we endeavour to have someone there whenever possible, if you want to come in and talk to us about something, advance notice would be appreciated so we can ensure someone is there. Submit your request to contact@highgatesociety.com or on the Contact page of the web site.
Highgate Society Vice-President Michael Hammerson (right), a member of the Hampstead Heath Consultative Committee, bids farewell to retiring Heath superintendent Bob Warnock (left) at an event organised by the committee.
Updates, reminders and news snippets:
Monthly tidy-up events The next meeting is on Saturday 11th September. Meet at 9.30 am at the junction of Wood Lane and Queen's Wood Road. For more information and the dates of future meetings click here.
The Highgate Society Poetry Group has its next (virtual) meeting on Tuesday 7th Septemberat 6.30 pm.. For details and the Zoom link contact Richard Downes at r.downes@yahoo.co.uk
Coffee & computers The next session will be on Friday 3rd September at 10.30 to 12.30. If you are not already on the mailing list, email highgatecoffeeandcomputers@gmail.com. to be notified with full details.
The French Circle has published its 2021/22 programme, with the first meeting scheduled for Wednesday 6th October. To view the full programme click here.
Children’s literacy charity, Bookmark, is bringing its one-to-one reading programmes to primary schools in Haringey and is calling for volunteers to support local children with reading. To learn more about volunteering visit bookmarkreading.org/volunteer.
The Highgate Society events programme may be paused for the summer but there is plenty going on in Highgate for you to enjoy:
The Highgate Horticultural Society Autumn Show will be on Saturday 4th September from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm in the United Reform Church on Pond Square N6 6BA. More details here
Pop-up Proms in Waterlow Park: open air music every Sunday at 3.00 pm. More details here.
Natural Aspect: a free concert organised by the Heath & Hampstead Society.. Sunday 5th September 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm. Parliament Hill Bandstand. More details here.
Highgate Society membership
Are you a member? If not, please consider joining to help support our work. We aim to make Highgate a better place to live and work - to ensure changes enhance the area, encourage sound planning and to improve public transport. The Society is at the very heart of Highgate with a range of events for the whole community. To join click here.
The Highgate Society is a founder member of the London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies. The Forum's quarterly newsletters can be seen here.
We are also a member of Civic Voice. Click here to learn more.
The gift of Highgate ........
Give "The Story of the Highgate Society” book or some of our booklets of guided walks around North London to friends this year. The full range of guides and the book are on sale at the Highgate Bookshop and for mail order through our website. Great gifts, go check them out! https://highgatesociety.com/publications/.
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In response to Camden's proposal to make the experimental rules permanent, the Highgate Society has issued a statement setting out its objections (click 
Townsend Yard appeal passes £2,000
Historic Highgate: A guided walk
Art in Highgate Homes
The Heath and Hampstead Society has kindly extended an invitation for Highgate Society members to attend the following event:
The Highgate Watercolour Group will be showing prints of their watercolours at 10A from 23rd September to 7th October. They will enliven the new noticeboards in the newly refurbished hall and will be on show during Saturday coffee mornings and other events at 10A. The Group’s annual exhibition at Lauderdale House will open for a month on October 20th. 
Save the date: Autumn Social at 10A 
Highgate Society membership
Give "The Story of the Highgate Society” book or some of our booklets of guided walks around North London to friends this year. The full range of guides and the book are on sale at the Highgate Bookshop and for mail order through our website. Great gifts, go check them out! 