Betjeman's debt to Highgate - how a poet conservationist was born?
Wednesday 19th February
7.00 for 7.30 pm
10A South Grove N6 6BS and on Zoom
Entry £7.50 including a glass of wine (£3 on Zoom)
John Betjeman, Poet Laureate from 1972 to 1984, lived his early life in Highgate, having been baptised in St Anne’s Church, attending Byron House and Highgate School..
Steve Jackson, Chairman of the Betjeman Society, says “There were many influences on John Betjeman’s early development but Highgate was important to him and the environment of Highgate around him and I would like to explore this”
Wednesday 12th March
7.00 for 7.30 pm
10A South Grove N6 6BS and on Zoom
Entry £7.50 including a glass of wine (£3.00 on Zoom)
Join Olga Petrouchenko for a talk on the history of English perfumery from the 18th Century to our days. Discover the exciting origins of old English brands like Floris, Atkinson’s, Penhaligon’s, and Grossmith. There will be an opportunity to try some vintage fragrances together with delicious creations of modern English houses like Ormonde Jayne, Gallivant Stories, and Angela Flanders. Get a whiff of history!
Martini - the ultimate cocktail tasting with Alice Lascelles
Thursday March 13th
7.30 pm
10A South Grove N6 6BS
Entry £32 including welcome cocktail, Martini tasters and snacks.
Award-winning Financial Times columnist, Alice Lascelles returns to the Highgate Society to host one of her hugely popular Cocktail Tastings – this time focussing on Martini. For full details click here
To book click here. Places are limited so early purchase is advised and there will be no ticket sales on the night.
Sunday lunchtime concert: Viola Lenzi and Isabella Gori
Sunday 23rd March
12 noon (doors open 11.45 am)
10A South Grove N6 6BS
Entry £15 (including a glass of Buck's Fizz)
Pianists Viola Lenzi and Isabella Gori will be combining forces on the Highgate Society piano to play us some four-handed jazz and folk inspired music.
Think Gershwin, Greig and Dvořák - Slavonic dances, Norwegian dances, Rhapsody in Blue and three Gershwin preludes. A colourful tapestry for dance, culture and virtuosity!
● The next two litter picking events will take place on February 15th, meeting outside the library on Shepherds Hill and March 15th at the junction of Wood Lane and Queen’s Wood Road. We meet at 9.30 am and work for an hour. Gloves, bags, litter pickers high viz tabards are supplied. New people are always welcome. infrastructure@highgatesociety.com.
Save the date
Thursday 20th March 'Sustainable gardens for nature' Jeska Harrington-Gould
Wednesday16th April ‘To sea or not to sea – a Cruise could be the answer" John and Katie Plews
Thursday 8th May 'Heat pumps uncovered: a sustainable solution for your home' Gary Woodward
Wednesday14th May "Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties", Leigh Turner
Sunday 25th May - Sunday lunchtime concert: William Jack (jazz cellist)
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