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A Spirited World Strings Attached 10 JUNE 2016 THE ARCHER - www.the-archer.co.uk Regular Events Strings attached A spirited world Sport & Fitness Violinist Katya Popylanska, 24, reached the final of the Local artist Harriet Connides, fresh from her successful Finchley & Hornsey Ramblers Group exhibition at the Phoenix Cinema, is currently writing a Call Vivien 8883 8190 Tunbridge Wells International Music Competition on Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club, Sum- Sunday 1 May. She came through the three-day preliminary book about Victorian mediums, which she is illustrating. mers Lane N12. New and experienced rounds to reach the semi-finals on Saturday beating a field “I particularly love painting women, love the decorative ele- bowlers welcome. of more than 80 entrants from countries spread as far as ments of dress, the combination of static figures and movement, like billowing wind which makes hair blow, or creates intricate Ladies Keep Fit Class for over 50s. Tues China and New Zealand. patterns,” says Harriet, whose work often incorporates Art Nou- 10.30–11.30am at Tetherdown Hall. Katya, who lives in East Sheila 8444 0084. veau and fairy tale motifs. Finchley, is originally from She has exhibited widely, including shows in the Friends Muswell Hill Bowling Club, Kings Toronto, Canada and is part way Ave, N10. New & experienced bowlers Room at the V&A Museum, The Obsidian Gallery, Canterbury through a Masters programme Cathedral, Burgh House and artsdepot in North Finchley. Her welcome. Tel: 8883 0433. at the prestigious Guildhall work can be seen on the website www.harrietconnides.com and Pilates in East Finchley, qualified School of Music and Drama, teacher. Contact Dee on 8883 7029 she also takes commissions. in London. She came joint Pilates class Weds 3.30 & 7pm at Ann Owens Ctr, N2. Call Penny 8444 2882. second in the Strings section Pilates Classes Tue 9.30, Fri 9.15 & and described the Competition Sun 11am. www.pilatesineastfinchley. as “a wonderful experience”. co.uk. Michelle 07767 804 564 The Tunbridge Wells Inter- Tai Chi & Qigong in N2, Weds 1pm. national Young Concert Compe- tition is held biennially and this James 8883 3308/07836 710281 or Finalist: Katya Popylanska [email protected] year became part of the Mayfield Tennis club with four clay courts off Festival of Music and the Arts, the world as a unique event for Southern Road. Call 8883 7723. in East Sussex, now in its 46th outstanding young musicians Yoga, breathing & relaxation. Weekly year. The Competition started as they embark upon a profes- drop-in classes - N3, N6, N10. Phone in 1979 and is recognised around sional career. Judy on 07956 375607. Yoga , pregnancy yoga, meditation classes. Call Sunnah 07941 321 772 A triple treat www.stretchingpeople.co.uk. Review by Ken Carter Women’s kick boxing, Thursdays The excellent London Ripieno Singers and soloists per- 9.30am, East Finchley Combat Academy, Church Lane, N2. Contact 07956 340540. formed at All Saints Church, Durham Road, N2, at the end of April. Fairy tale: One of Harriet’s works Music, Dance & Creative Arts We began the evening with too, given humanity through Art Classes. Call Henry on 8888 5133. Mary witnessing the dying of richly voiced interventions from Reading challenge A-Chord , friendly choir, all genres, open to her son, followed by a bare, the four soloists. It benefitted Barnet Libraries are looking for volunteers aged 14-18 all. Thursdays 8pm at NNLS, East End Rd. ecstatic setting of the mass from the occasional awkward to help with the Summer Reading Challenge at East Laura 07732 120464. www.a-chord.uk progressing, after the interval, intervals which jauntily intro- Finchley Library, which encourages younger children, Ballroom & Latin American Dance to a short requiem. That is, we duced a note of realism into the aged four to 11, to read six books. Classes - beginners & improvers. Wed & heard the Stabat Mater of Josef proceedings. Volunteers spend eight hours to download from www.barnet. Fri eve, Bishop Douglass Sch. 8207 2323. Rheinberger, the Missa Choralis Among the ‘other works’ by over the course of the summer gov.uk/citizen-home/libraries/ Creative writing classes in informal, of Liszt and the Requiem Brevis Geoffrey Hanson, I particularly which can count towards the teenage-library-services.html. friendly atmosphere. Tel Sallie Rose 020 of Geoffrey Hanson. enjoyed the impishness of his set- Duke of Edinburgh and Chal- Alternatively, contact Lucy Mer- 8444 7217. Rheinberger was a prolific late ting of Osbert Sitwell’s Orpheus th lenge Awards. ritt on 020 8359 4411 or email Dance conditioning classes. New body 19 century composer. He began and the mellow authority of his A copy of the application [email protected]. in 10 lessons. Diana: 07580 041270. as an organist, before becoming Soliloquy for organ. form and role profile is available Closing date is Friday 10 June. www.boldbodies.co.uk. conductor to the Munich Court. East Finchley Writers Group, Weds at The Stabat Mater had a dignified E-mail your listings to: [email protected] the Old White Lion. Contact Ralph 8444 sobriety, given weight by the rich What’s On... 5903. organ commentary. Saturday 11 June Flint, piano; programme to include works Hill East. Meet 6.30pm at Mill Hill East tube East Finchley Poetry Writing Work- Liszt’s Missa Choralis mass • Fair in the Square, Pond Square, Highgate, by Brahms, Stanford, Vaughan-Williams, station for linear walk via Darlands Lake shops. Monthly on Saturdays. Contact dates from 1865 when, aged 54, 12.30pm to 5.30pm: live music, colourful Finzi, Schubert and Grieg. Free admission; and Totteridge finishing at Three Hammers Dennis Evans 8346 9528. he received minor orders of the stalls and lots of children’s activities, plus collection in aid of Christian Aid. Venue Pub, the Ridgeway, Mill Hill. Refreshments Memory Lane Singing Club - friendly Roman Catholic church. The the ever-popular sheep show. fully accessible to people with disabilities. available in pub. Bus 240 takes you back to singing club meets every Friday in • Wild Flower and Pollinator Day at Saturday 18 June the station. More information from leaders Finchley. Call Valerie 8458 4508. result was a distinguished, simple Long Lane Pasture, opposite the fire • Volunteer recruitment morning at the John and Julia Haynes on 020 8906 0563. Over 50s Tea Dance at Christ Church, and heartfelt statement of belief, station in Long Lane, N3,10am to midday. RSPCA charity shop in the High Road, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 July North Finchley. Every Weds, 1pm. 020 reaching sublime sonority in a With the help of warm, dry weather the N2, 9am to 11am, with coffee and cake. • East Finchley Open artists open their 8444 0280. soaring soprano, sung purely and pasture will look its prettiest in June. Wild Come along to find out how you can help homes and studios over two weekends. Learn to sing at Finchley Methodist ravishingly by an unidentified flowers, grasses and insects will bring the the charity. Free admission to venues around N2 pasture alive. Booklets and advisors will • Highgate Choral Society jumble sale and N10 to see, browse and buy art Church, Ballards La. Call 8888 4412. member of the Ripieno Society. be available to identify finds. at St. George’s Church Hall, corner of works including jewellery, photos, Geoffrey Hanson’s Requiem Muswell Hill after school ukulele club, • Historical High Barnet: guided walk Cranley Gardens and Park Road, N10, paintings, textiles, sculptures and more. Wednesdays 4.15-5.15pm, ages 6-10. Brevis was dignified and austere, with City of London guide Paul Baker. from 2-4pm; admission 40p. Clothes, Full list of venues is available at www. Contact Margie 07909 439513. Explore over 1,000 years of history nearly new, bric-a-brac, electrical goods, eastfinchleyopen.org.uk Traditional tunes @ TOC Highgate Hill, join Greene Driving School and royalty in this fascinating area. Meet household goods, toys and games, books, Sunday 3 July in playing by ear - 1st & 3rd Tues monthly outside Barnet College, Wood Street, CDs & DVDs, plants, tombola, raffle, • Open garden at 58 Summerlee Avenue, from 8.30pm. Free. 07958 282898. East Finchley N2 EN5 at 2.30pm. For more details call teas. Many bargains! N2, from 2pm to 6pm, in aid of the National From £17.50 x 2 Hr lessons Paul on 07506 761294 or visit www. Sunday 19 June Garden Scheme charities. Admission Clubs & Social barnetwalks.talktalk.net. • East Finchley Community Festival; come £3.50, children free. Delicious homemade Safe driving for life • Hampstead Garden Suburb Horticultural and enjoy the fun in Cherry Tree Wood, teas, plants for sale and a stall with Bingo evening, 8pm Sundays, at the Low Co2 footprint 114 Society’s Flower Show on a royal birthday 12pm to 6pm. Free entry, with live music allotment produce. Constitutional Club, The Walks, N2. theme, 3-5.30pm at the Free Church and entertainment, dozens of stalls and Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July Bingo Club Mondays 7-9 pm, Green Eco & Low Maint Tuition Hall, Northway, NW11 6PB. Includes activities, live owls and giant inflatable • East Finchley Open artists open their Man Centre, Contact: Jan 8815 5452 Pass Plus 4 cheaper ‘first-timers’ classes, photography and slides. Plus fabulous food and a beer tent. homes and studios over two weekends. French conversation in small friendly Insurance. Greenedriving.co.uk flower-arranging. Children’s fancy dress • Open garden at 5 St Regis Close, Free admission to venues around N2 group with native speaker. 8444 9395. parade and adults’ fancy hats competition Alexandra Park Road, N10, 2pm to 6.30pm, and N10 to see, browse and buy art Call John M.I.M.I Friends of Cherry Tree Wood www.
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