Gatehouse expansion plan (see January newsletter)
At 7pm on Thursday 3 February Camden is hearing the application by the proprietors of The Gatehouse to expand into 1 Hampstead Lane, the former restaurant. The rear of 1 Hampstead Lane leads directly into the dining area and into the garden of The Gatehouse. The former restaurant was a good size so The Gatehouse will become a large pub if this is granted. Several residents have objected and will be attending the hearing by video. The Highgate Society has also made representations. We want to see a successful business that contributes positively to Highgate. At the same time we know that pub gardens and external terraces can cause severe noise pollution for nearby residents and this needs to be managed through appropriate arrangements. The meeting will take place on Microsoft Teams, and can be watched live via www.camden.gov.uk/webcast
Highgate Society objects to Murphy's Yard proposal
The Society believes that the massing and height of the six tower blocks of between 11 to 19 storeys proposed on the site south of Gordon House Road will have an overwhelming adverse impact on the openness of the Heath. For full details of the objections click here
French Circle: Soirée Saint-Valentin
Wednesday 2nd February 7.30 pm at 10A South Grove N6 6BS. Entry £7 0n the door.
The Cercle français is celebrating Valentine's day a little early on 2nd February. All welcome to come to 10A to chat in French and exchange French texts or music about LOVE!
We have a change of programme in March as our speaker cannot make it. We will therefore swap the March and May events, which means that on 2nd March we will hold a "Soirée discussion", an opportunity to chat in French in pairs or small groups, prompted by cards you choose with leading questions on them. We've done it before, it's very enjoyable and all are welcome, as usual.
Presenting the Highgate Society Planning Group
Monday 7th February 7.30 to 8.30 pm
This online event is an opportunity to find out about the Highgate Society work on planning and conservation. For full details click here.
Booking is through Eventbrite (click here) and is free to members of the Society (£3 for non-members)
Saturday coffee mornings at 10A to resume
Restarting on Saturday 5th February
Coffee and conversations every Saturday at 10.30 -12.30.
All welcome. £2 for coffee (free refills) and biscuits/cake.
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.
Sunday lunchtime concert: The Sol Grimshaw Gypsy Jazz Quartet
Sunday 20th March. 12 noon to 1.00 pm
10A South Grove N6 6BS
£15 entry including a glass of Buck's Fizz.
For full details of the programme click here.
To book click here.
Coffee & Computers live meetings resume
The Coffee & Computers sessions at 10A are restarting but have moved to the first Monday of the month. The next meeting will be on Monday 7th February at 10.30 to 12.30. It will help if you arrive at the start of the session and please bring your device with you if possible.
THE HIGHGATE SOCIETY 50:50 CLUB
The 50 50 Club is a fundraising draw run for the benefit of the Highgate Society. It is open to all members. By participating you can make a real contribution to helping the Society. The entry requirement is a contribution of just £10 which entitles the donor to enter the annual draw. You can, of course, give more—and many do. Each additional £10 gives you a further entry in each draw. Proceeds are shared 50 50 between the Society and cash prizes for the winners. The Society's share makes a valuable contribution to its running expenses.
If you would like to join, please send your cheque made out to the Highgate Society 50: 50 Club to Betty Pires, 30 Norrice Lea, London N2 0RE. Alternatively, you could pay by direct bank transfer to Barclays Bank; Account Name - Highgate Society 50:50 Club; Account Number 10636843; Sort Code 20-45-45. Please put your name as a reference.
Winners in the 2021 draw were J. Bezzant, Ralph Bowmaker, William Britain, Jane Gordon, Michael Hammerson, Willemien Hines, Stephen Hodge, John Kennedy, Jan Morgan, Christina Nolan, Ceridwen Panke, Katie Plews, Mary Rawitzer and Andrew Sulston. Congratulations to the winners. And thank you to all those who support the Club.
Updates, reminders and news snippets:
The Poetry Groupis resuming live meetings at 10A. The next meeting will be on February 1st at 6.30 pm. For more details contact Richard Downes at r.downes@yahoo.co.uk
Monthly tidy-up events: The next meeting is onSaturday 12th February. Meet at 9.30 am outside 10A South Grove. For more information and the dates of future meetings click here.
Music in Highgate Homes: A revised date for the postponed event is yet to be scheduled.
Do you subscribe to the Highgate Hit List? This weekly e-bulletin carries updates and reminders about Highgate Society events (as well as a wealth of other information). To subscribe go to hitlistn6.wixsite.com/hitlistn6
A biodiversity survey of Waterlow Park. The Friends of Waterlow Park are looking for help with their proposed survey. Click here to find out more about it and how you can help. The park is also consulting on a proposed new woodland nature study area. Click here for details.
Civic Voice (of which The Highgate Society is a member) conducts an annual survey of civic societies, their members and volunteers. To participate click here.
Are our heritage letter boxes at risk?
Read this BBC report about the theft of historic post boxes for the collector market. If you live near one (this one is in Hampstead Lane) listen out for strange noises, especially at night, and if necessary call the police.
Interested to volunteer with the Highgate Society?
We are always keen to hear from members who would like to become more actively involved. Please get in touch by emailing chair@highgatesociety.com.
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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Gatehouse expansion plan (see January newsletter)
Saturday coffee mornings at 10A to resume
Sunday lunchtime concert: The Sol Grimshaw Gypsy Jazz Quartet
Are our heritage letter boxes at risk?
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! 