Whats On

In Haringeys Leisure Services

Your monthly guide to whats happening in you local library, leisure centre, parks and museum

August 2012

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Representatives Surgeries Please note that this section only lists surgeries held in Haringey Libraries
Cllr Nigel Scott Saturday 4th August 10.00 to 11.00am Cllr David Beacham Saturday 18th August 10.00 to 11.00am Cllr Juliet Solomon Thursday 16th August 10.00 to 11.30am Bruce Grove Cllr Joseph Ejiofor Saturday 18th August 10.00 to 11.15am Ward Cllr Dilek Dogus Marcus Garvey Library Friday 31st August 5.30pm to 6.30pm Crouch End Cllr David Winskill Saturday 4th August 11.00am to 12.00noon Ward Hornsey Library Cllr Lyn Weber Wednesday 8th August 6.00pm to 7.00pm Muswell Hill Cllr Jonathan Bloch (Tel: 07785 550043) Ward Cllr Gail Engert (Tel: 020 8489 4005) Muswell Hill Cllr Jim Jenks (Tel: 020 8347 7083) Library Saturday 25th August 10.00 to 11.00am Surgeries will be rotated between Councillors Please call 24 hours before to make an appointment Noel Park Ward Cllr James Stewart Wood Green Saturday 4th August 10.30 to 11.30am Library Cllr Alan Strickland Saturday 12th August 10.30 to 11.30am Cllr Pauline Gibson Saturday 18th August 12.00 to 1.00pm Northumberland Cllr Kaushika Amin Saturday 4th August 10.00 to 11.00am Park Ward Saturday 25th August 10.00 to 11.00am Coombes Croft Library Cllr Sheila Peacock Saturday 12th August 10.00 to 11.00am Saturday 18th August 10.00 to 11.00am Alexandra Ward Alexandra Park Library

Representatives Surgeries Please note that this section only lists surgeries held in Haringey Libraries

St Anns Ward St Anns Library

Tottenham Green Ward Marcus Garvey Library Tottenham Hale Ward Marcus Garvey Library

Councillor Zena Brabazon Saturday 4th August 11.00 to 12.00pm Councillor David Browne Saturday 12th August 11.00 to 12.00pm Councillor Nilgun Canver Saturday 18th August 11.00 to 12.00pm Councillor Zena Brabazon Saturday 25th August 11.00 to 12.00pm Cllr Bernice Vanier Saturday 12th August 10.30am to 12.00pm Cllr Richard Watson Saturday 25th August 11.00 to 12.30pm Cllr Reg Rice Saturday 4th August 10.30am to 12.00pm Cllr Alan Stanton Saturday 12th August 10.30am to 12.00pm Cllr Lorna Reith Saturday 25th August 11.00am to 12.30pm

Members of Parliament Hornsey and Wood Green Lynne Featherstone MP Lynne holds regular surgeries around the constituency. If you would like to book an appointment please phone 020 8340 5459 Tottenham David Lammy MP Surgeries are by appointment only; please phone 020 7219 0767 to make an appointment, between 10am -1pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Alexandra Park Library Alexandra Park Road, London, N22 7UJ Tel: 020 8489 8770 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9 to 7, Sat 9 to 5 and Sun 12 to 4
Special Events Summer Holiday Drama Workshops We will be running two hour-long drama workshops during August. Each fun-filled our will be packed with movement games, communication exercises, character work and exciting improvisations. Book now to be sure of getting a place. Suitable for children 4 to 7 years. Under the Sea Monday 6th August, 4.00 to 5.00pm Superheroes Monday 20th August, 4.00 to 5.00pm Olympic Craft Activities August Design your Own Olympic Medal Thursday 2nd August, 3.00pm Making Friendship Bracelets Thursday 9th August, 3.00pm Decorating Biscuits Thursday 16th August, 3.00pm Mouse Finger Puppets Thursday 23rd August, 3.00pm Movers and Shakers A half hour session incorporating songs, rhymes and baby signing, instruments, bubbles and parachutes! Every Tuesday 10.30 to 11.00am for 12 months and under, Every Wednesday 10.00 to 10.30am for all ages, Every Thursday 10.00 to 10.30am for mixed ages. Please call 0203 0838887 to book, or online at www.theplayingspace.co.uk/moversandshakers. Under 5s Singing Session Traditional Nursery Rhymes and Songs for Children and Carers Every Monday 10.30 to 11.00am. This event is free Stay and Play Bring your children for a play session. Every Wednesday 10.30 to 11.00am Childrens Craft Every Thursday 3.00 to 4.30pm

Childrens Events

Adult events

Alexandra Park Library Community Choir Rehearsals every Wednesday evening, from 7.00 to 9.00pm. New members always welcome. Please call the library for details of when we will be starting after the summer break. Art Exhibition To September Derek Kingsland Senior Citizens Coffee Morning Every Thursday 10.30 to 12.00pm First Byte Basic computer skills classes. Please call the library to book your place. Every Tuesday 4.00 to 5.00pm. Book Club Why be Happy when you could be Normal? by Jeanette Winterson Wednesday 8th August, 3.45pm Safer Neighbourhoods Public Meeting To confirm date, contact Alexandra Team 0208 721 2675

Get Ready for the Summer Reading Challenge 2012

Come and take part in this years Summer Reading Challenge, called Story Lab - a celebration of story and the imagination. Whether you are a fan of fiction, non-fiction, poetry or all three, all you have to do is read six books throughout the summer and collect your bronze, silver and gold stickers along the way. You could win an iPod at your local library or even the boroughs grand prize of a new laptop.

Coombes Croft Library Tottenham High Road, London, N17 8AG Tel: 020 8489 8771 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 & Sat 9-5
STORY LAB The Summer Reading Challenge 2012 The theme of this years Summer Reading Challenge is The Olympics. Come along throughout August and join the challenge for a chance to win an iPod Shuffle or a Laptop! Summer Reading Challenge Event EXCELLENCE Make a medal of your favourite Olympic star Wednesday 1st August, 2.00 to 3.00pm Summer Reading Challenge Event - RESPECT Make paper Olympic rings, symbol of respect Wednesday 8th August, 2.00 to 3.00pm Summer Reading Challenge Event - INSPIRATION Design a stamp to commemorate the London 2012 Olympics Wednesday 15th August, 2.00 to 3.00pm Summer Reading Challenge Event - DETERMINATION Olympic word search. Be determined to find all words and win a prize! Wednesday 22nd August, 2.00 to 3.00pm Summer Reading Challenge Event - Courage Make a courage bracelet Wednesday 29th August, 2.00 to 3.00pm Summer Reading Challenge Event - EQUALITY Make a flag handprint wreath Wednesday 5th September, 2.00 to 3.00pm Embrace UKs Young Adult debates Every Tuesday 4.00 to 5.30pm Thursday Afternoons at the library A series of afternoon activities, discussions with local authors, Health experts, Herbs and Herbal remedies, Nutrition and managing hereditary and lifestyle diseases Every Thursday 2.00 to 3.30pm Local fashion designer Jose Hendo Radical designer of the Year 2011 will be holding a Pattern Cutting course. Interested? Phone the library for details. Group discussions on a range of issues and topics with PHASCA counsellors Phone the library for further details The Coombes Croft Gardening Club Interested in gardening? Please come along to our sessions Every Monday 11.30 to 1.00pm Beginners Spanish for Adults Every Monday 5.00pm to 6.30pm

New! Thursday Afternoon Talks

Pattern Cutting course PHASCA Group discussions Adult Events

The Friday computer club - Basic ICT skills Every Friday 11.00 to 12.30pm The Computer Club Learn basic IT skills using my guide online course. Every Tuesday and Thursday 11.00 to 1.00pm Embrace UK-Physical Exercises A programme of one hour weekly Exercises for the 50+ Every Wednesday and Friday 11.30 to 12.30pm Embrace UK-Physical Exercises A one hour Exercise session open to all. Every Friday 10.00 to 11.00am The Art Group Come along and explore different art media Every Wednesday 12.30 to 1.30pm Knitting, Crochet, Tapestry Workshop Do knitting patterns leave you confused? Would you like to create your own tapestry artwork or try embroidery? Every Monday 1.00 to 3.00pm Rise! Empowerment Get Ready for Employment and find out about; In work benefits and support services Job search hints and tips One to one, advice and guidance on employment. Every Wednesday 11.00 to 3.00pm One Minute HIV Testing Service Free, Fast and Confidential Drop in for a rapid HIV test as well as advice and information on safer sex. No appointment needed. Know your status and keep safe! Every Wednesday 3.30 and 6.30pm IAPT weekly counselling sessions Every Monday 9.00 to 1.00pm. By appointment The Book Club The group meet on the third Thursday of the month, 6.00 to 8.00pm. Phone the library for further details. Literacy and ESOL Support - For beginners Join a small group for conversation and a study of English, grammar, vocabulary etc. Every Tuesday 9.30 to 11.00am Every Thursday 9.30 to 11.00am and 11.00am to 12.30am ESOL Support Learning English? Join a small group for conversation and a study of English, grammar, vocabulary etc. Every Wednesday 9.30 to 11.00am The Iranian Community Support Club is run by the Iranian Welfare Association offering a variety of activities. As well as the opportunity to network and meet new friends. Every Friday 1.30 to 5.30pm

Childrens events

Family Activity: Sing and Play Every Monday 10.00 to 11.00am Family Activity: Story time and Songs Every Wednesday 10.00 to 10.30am Family Activity: Messy morning and Sing Along Every Friday 10.00 to 11.00am The Saturday Club A variety of Art and Crafts for families. 2.00 to 3.00 pm

Start Learning a New Language Today! Have you ever felt like learning a new language? Haringey libraries can help you with the new online learning course, Transparent Language Online (Byki Language Learning Software) - available free to all library members. Learn through simple steps to memorise words and phrases in a new language, including their meanings and correct pronunciation in over 80 languages! Essentials courses - 33 lessons to get learners started Quick Start - 10 lists of key words and phrases for learners with limited time Pronunciation and conversation practice - compare speech to the pronunciation of native speakers SlowSound technology - slow down speech to hear every nuance BYKI Mobile for iPhone and Android devices - allows for language learning on the go** Where do I find Transparent language online? www.haringey.gov.uk/transparentlanguageonline **Please note that data charges may apply when downloading content for the mobile app. Check with your service provider for details.

Highgate Library 1 Shepherds Hill, London, N6 5QJ Tel: 020 8489 8772 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 Sat 9-5
Adult Activities Open Book : Highgate Library Reading Group Last Monday of the month at 6.00pm new members welcome. Next meeting: Monday 20th August, discussing The History of Love by Nicole Krauss First Byte Computer Sessions for Adults Get Online with Go On! Booking essential as places are limited call 020 8489 8772 Every Wednesday 1.00 to 3.00pm Meditation classes Love without Attachment No classes in August, resumes on Monday 3rd September. For more info. contact Heruka Centre: 020 8455 7563 info@meditateinlondon.com| www.meditateinlondon.com IAPT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Anxious, depressed or feeling low? Book an appointment on: 0208 275 4032 or contact iapt@haringey.nhs.uk Gardening Group Come along and give a hand in making the library garden flourish this Summer! The group meets at 10.00am on the third Saturday of the month Saturday 18th August Kumon Maths & English No sessions in August, resumes in September French For Children No classes in August, resumes in September Sing & Play Every Wednesday 11.00 to 12.00pm Join the Summer Reading Challenge 2012 Come to the library in August and join the Summer Reading Challenge. Read six books throughout the summer and collect prizes along the way. If you complete the challenge by reading six books you will be put into a draw and you could win an iPod or laptop. Design and Make an Olympic Torch and Flag Tuesday 14th August, 2.30 to 3.30pm. For ages 2+ Make Your Own Storybook Tuesday 28th August, 2.30 to 3.30pm. For ages 2+ Family Drop in Activity time for Children Craft activities for children. Parents are welcome to join in. Every Friday 2.30 to 4.30pm

Libraries for Health

Woodland Garden Events Childrens Activities

Movers and Shakers Music and movement for 0 to 3s. Every Thursday at 11.45am - for babies No Monday sessions in August, resumes in September Booking is essential. To book a space please visit our website www.theplayingspace.co.uk/moversandshakers Or email moversandshakers@theplayingspace.co.uk Or phone : 020 3083 8887

Hornsey Library Haringey Park, London, N8 9JA Tel: 0208 489 1118 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9 to 7, Sat 9 to 5 & Sun 12 to 4
Exhibitions Original Gallery: Please visit www.haringey.gov.uk/theoriginalgallery for information Talking Pictures Film Night No screening in August, resumes in September. Contact: 0208 489 1429 for further details. Story Lab Summer Reading Challenge Until 3rd September - read 6 books in 6 weeks This years Reading Challenge is all about inspirational stories based on the Olympic and Para-Olympic Values. Prizes include an iPod and a Grand Prize of a Laptop! Rhyme Time with Alison Music session for toddlers Monday 13th August 11.15 to 11.45am Craft Activities Make your own Olympic Flag Bunting (for all ages) Wednesday 1st August, 2.00 to 3.00pm Make an Olympic Wallchart (for all ages) Track the progress of your favourite countries. Wednesday 8th August, 2.00 to 3.00pm Create your own Olympic Rings (for all ages) Wednesday 15th August, 2.00 to 3.00pm Make an Olive Leaf Crown (for all ages) Thursday 23rd August, 2.00 to 3.00pm Make an Olympic Torch (for all ages) Thursday 30th August, 2.00 to 3.00pm Under 5s story time Monday 6th, 13th, 20th August 10.30 to 11.00am Rhyme Time (term time only) Every Tuesday 11.00 to 11.30am Movers and Shakers Music and movement for 0 to 3s Every Wednesday 10.00am Toddlers; 11.00am Babies To book a place please visit www.theplayingspace.co.uk/moversandshakers, email: moversandshakers@theplayingspace.co.uk or telephone: 0203 083 8887.

Film Night

Special Childrens Summer Events

Childrens Activities

For further information about any of our childrens events please call 0208 489 1428

Adult Activities

Thursday Drop In term time only From 9.30 to 11.30am, singing starts at 10.30am Dads Drop In Storytime for Dads and children Saturday 11th August, 11.00 to 11.30am Chatterbooks Reading Group Are you aged 9 and above? Do you love reading? Do you want to talk about the books you have read? Then come along on 11th & 25th August from 2.00 to 3.00pm Haringey Phoenix Group's Open Book Group for people with a visual impairment. No August meeting, resumes in September. Call Neil Harvey on 0208 489 1425 for dates and details Make Friends With A Book No session 20th August A different kind of book group, where we read, talk and share together. No need to read in advance. Join in as you wish. Every Monday 2.00 to 4.00pm. Please email Marina.1511@tiscali.co.uk for details Pilates Class Suitable for all abilities, beginners welcome Every Tuesday 10.00 to 11.00am, 7 per session. Call Louise Wallis 07970 577 750 for details. Crouch End Poetry Group Every Tuesday 10.30 to 12.30pm Autumn Term starts end of September Call Catharine Scholnick 07805977853 for details. First Byte Computer Sessions for complete beginners No August sessions, resumes in September. Every Wednesday and Thursday 10.00 to 12.00 noon. Call Essy or Susan on 0208 489 1413 /1429 for bookings Song Making Workshop with Carl Hodson Every Wednesday 11.30 to 12.45pm Email: hodson_carl@hotmail.com for details. Word for Word Creative Writing Workshop No August sessions, resumes 12th September Every Wednesday 1.00 to 3.00pm Contact: Brian, briandoc67@yahoo.co.uk Philosophy Learning Circle No August sessions, resumes 6th September. Every Thursday 11.00 to 12.00pm Email david.barry@mac.com

Information and Advice

Senior Citizens Drop In Friday 10th August, 10.00 to 12.30pm Call Neil Harvey on 0208 489 1425 for more info The Knit Caf Bring your knitting to the IFLibrary Caf Every Saturday 11.00 to 1.00pm Knit and chat over coffee and cake. Hornsey Reading Group No August meeting, resumes in September. September title: Angela Carter Nights at the Circus First Saturday of the month 3.00pm New members welcome. Please telephone 0208 489 1429 for details. Stroke Awareness Drop In Stroke information/prevention advice Second Monday of every month, 11.00 to 2.00pm NEW Cancer Support Group Have you been affected by cancer and feel you would like to talk to others about it? Our support group meets every third Monday of the month 5.00 to 6.45pm Confidential phone line 07833496751 Environmental Advice Drop-in Energy saving information and advice sessions. Please ring Daniel 07557 491 850 for further information. Family Inclusion Drop In Family support for drugs/alcohol issues First Tuesday of every month, 1.00 to 3.00pm BUBIC Drug awareness Drop In First Tuesday of every month, 2.00 to 4.00pm Pension Service Advice Every Wednesday 1.00 to 3.30pm Appointment only, please book at the desk. Haringey Phoenix Group Drop In: Advice and information for people with a visual impairment. First and third Wednesdays of the month 3.00 to 5.00pm Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol Drop-in First Friday of every month, 1.30 to 4.00pm

Marcus Garvey Library 1 Philip Lane, London, N15 4JA Tel: 020 8489 5309 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 12 - 4
SANKOFO (AFRICAN / CARIBBEAN) READING GROUP

Reading

Marcus Garvey Library Friday 31st August 6.00 8.00pm

Home by Toni Morrison

To join contact Doris 0208 489 2780

Childrens Summer Activities and Events.

Story Time and Sing-Along for Toddlers Every Monday 10.30 to 11.30am

The Summer Reading Challenge 2012

Come and take part in the Story Lab. An incentive to encourage children (0 11 years) to read over the summer holidays. Read six books over the summer holidays and be entered into a competition to win an iPod Shuffle or the grand prize laptop. Children aged 5 years and under could win Early Learning gift vouchers. The challenge will run throughout August and end on Saturday 15th September 2012.

Movie Magic for Children How to Train your Dragon Thursday 2nd August, 2.30 to 4.00pm Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief Thursday 16th August, 2.30 to 4.00pm Charlottes Web Thursday 30th August, 2.30 to 4.00pm Advanced booking is advised. Please contact the childrens counter on: 020 8489 5360 Wii Games Every Monday for Primary School Children & every Wednesday for Secondary School children. From 4.00pm to 5.00pm. (Term Time Only) Times will vary during School holidays. Please ask childrens library staff for more details: call 0208 489 5360. Messy Morning Craft activity and sing-along for pre-school children. Every Tuesday 10.30 to 11.30am. Come & Play for Pre-School Children Dressing Up and Toys for children Every Wednesday & Thursday, 10.00 to 12.00pm Stay and Play Sing-along & play for Pre-school Children. Every Friday, 10.30 to 11.30noon. Childrens Traditional Board Games Available on request. Family Story-Time Every Saturday 11.00 to 11.30am Arts and Crafts Every Friday 2.30 to 4.00pm. School Holidays Only. Chatterbooks Book Club for 8 12 years of age Saturday 4th August, 2.00 to 3.00pm. Come and join us for an interactive session where you can get creative making up your own stories, discovering new words and genres in a hands on, jam-packed fun session. Teenage Reading Group Saturday 25th August, 2.30 to 3.30pm. For further details, please contact Damla 020 8489 5360. PHASCAS Saturday Homework Club English, Maths, Science and French tutors for pupils aged 8 to 18 years: From 10.00 to 12.00pm Term Time Only Please note that there is a fee per person.

Adult Activities.

Veolia Environmental Services Free advice on Local Recycling Services. Drop in on the first Tuesday of every month between 1.00pm to 4.00pm. National Careers Service Help with careers advice, job search, CVs, information on courses and training, advice on voluntary work and interview techniques. Every Monday & Tuesday, 10.00 to 4.30pm. Call Prithee Panchoory on 0208 216 9942 to book an appointment or drop in. Go On Line Computer Sessions for Adults Computer Sessions for complete beginners. Learn how to surf the internet /open new email account/shop online & more. Every Thursday 11.00 to 1.00pm Every Friday 11.00 to 1.00pm To book, contact 0208 489 5350. One Minute HIV Testing Service Every Tuesday between 4.00 and 6.30pm. Free, Fast and Confidential. Drop in for a rapid HIV test as well as advice and information on safer sex. No appointment needed. Know your status and keep safe! Senior Citizens Drop In Tuesday 14th and 28th August, 11.00 to 12.30pm Contact Neil on 07813976429. Marcus Garvey Library Book Group Thursday 16th August, 7.00pm Contact Neil on 07813976429 Sankofa (African Caribbean) Reading Group. Friday 31st August, 6.00 to 8.00pm Reading Home by Toni Morrison To join contact Doris 0208 489 2780 IAPT - NHS Support Service. Every Monday 12.00 to 5.00pm, and every Thursday & Friday 9.00 to 5.00pm. Last Thursday of the month 9.00 to 11.00am & 1.00 to 5.00pm. To book call 0208 442 6888 or iapt@haringey.nhs.uk NHS Haringey Support Service. Outreach for Cancer Awareness and Cancer Screening Information on Breast, Cervical and Bowel Cancer Every Tuesday 10.30 to 3.30pm

Tottenham Green Safer Neighbourhood Drop-In Surgery.

An indoor one-to-one consultation session at Marcus Garvey Library on Thursday 16th August, 1.00pm 2.00pm.
Total policing is the Mets commitment to be on the streets and in your communities to catch offenders, prevent crime and support victims. We are here for London, working with you to make our capital safer.

The Reading Garden. Fancy a spot of gardening? Pop in on Fridays between 10.00 to 12.00pm for a cup of tea and a chat, and a whole lot of fun in the Reading Garden.

FOOD LOVERS SAVE MONEY

Did you know the average family wastes 50 a month on food that is not eaten?

North London Waste Authoritys Waste advisers will highlight the environmental and economic problems associated with food waste. In addition, residents and community groups in North London will be provided with advice and practical solutions to help save money and reduce waste. The food waste advisors will also share their best tips and pass on tools to help people make the most of their food and highlight how throwing away food can easily be avoided.

Join us at Marcus Garvey Library on Tuesday 7th August, 1.00 to 3.00pm

Muswell Hill Library 1 Queens Avenue, London, N10 3PE Tel: 020 8489 8773 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 & Sat 9-5
Adult events Safer neighbourhoods Public meeting Dates to be confirmed- please call us. Muswell Hill Team 020 8721 2766 Please contact directly for more details Fortis Green Team 020 8721 2506 Please contact directly for more details. Confidential Counselling & Psychosexual Therapy Every Friday 2.00 to 5.00pm Contact 07817375031 to book in advance Go-On Computer Sessions for Adults. Learn the internet basics, including surfing the web, shopping on-line and e-mails. Booking essential, as places are limited. Every Monday 2.00 to 3.00pm Or Every Wednesday 10.00 to 11.00am Anya Beaumont residency Monday 13th August until Friday 17th August Anya will be working on her project Mapping Muswell an N10 Paper project in the library. Come along and see how the work is progressing, talk to the author and contribute work for the final product. More information about the project is available on http://www.a-n.co.uk/Mapping_Muswell. You can also follow the project on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MappingMuswellAnN10PaperProject Muswell Hill Library Book Club. Friday 17th August, 12.20 to 1.20pm when we will be discussing Money by Martin Amis. Contact staff if you would like to join. Put your name on the mailing list and reserve the book its that easy! Muswell Hill Library Reading Group Monday 20th August, 6.15 to 7.30pm. Will be discussing Noahs Compass by Anne Tyler. Contact staff if you would like to join. Put your name on the mailing list and reserve the book its that easy! Join the Friends of Muswell Hill Library Pop into the library to register and receive regular updates from the Friends Group. Or visit the website at www.fomhl.co.uk

Regular Childrens Activities

Special Childrens Events

Rhyme Time Singing Session Every Monday 11.00 to 11.30am Enjoy all your favourite songs and stories and borrow books Movers & Shakers Music and movement for the 0-3s, including songs, rhymes and bubbles. Every Tuesday from 10am. Fee applicable and booking essential. www.theplayingspace.co.uk/moversandshakers Email: moversandshakers@theplayingspace.co.uk (include the venue, time, your child's full name and your mobile number) Telephone: 020 30838887. Messy Morning (term time only) Come to the library and make a messy craft using different materials each week. Every Wednesday 10.00 to 12pm Stay and Play New Toys At Muswell Hill Every Friday 2.00 to 4.00pm come to the library and view all the toys available for borrowing. Chatterbooks Reading Group Do you love reading, are you aged 9 years or over then join Chatterbooks, talk about the books you love, meet new friends and explore new authors at Muswell Hill Library. Fortnightly Tuesday 4.00 to 5.00pm please contact staff directly for exact dates 0208 489 8774 Join the Summer Reading Challenge 2012 Read six books throughout the summer and collect prizes along the way. If you complete the challenge by reading six books you will be put into a draw and you could win an iPod or laptop. Make a flag from one of the Olympic Countries Wednesday 1st August, 10.00 to 12.00pm Celebrate friendship and equality by making a flag from one of the many Olympic countries. Make a bookmark from the Olympic circles Wednesday 8th August, 10.00 to 12.00pm The Olympic circles represent the five parts of the world that take part in the Olympics and the friendship that exists between them. Come and make an Olympic ring book mark to use in your favourite book. Make an Olympic Collage Thursday 9th August, 2.00 to 3.00pm Be inspired by the Olympics, use your imagination and our craft materials to make a collage and celebrate the Olympics. Decorate a Greek Vase Wednesday 15th August, 10.00 to 12.00pm Learn about the first Olympics and how the Ancient Greeks recorded the events. Use your imagination and record your own Olympic story.

Read-a-thon Friday 17th August, 10.00 to 4.00pm Get into the Olympic spirit and challenge yourself to read as much as you can in one day. Write your own Inspirational Story Book Tuesday 21st August, 2.00 to 3.00pm Use your imagination and write your Olympic story about courage and determination. Put it into your very own book and decorate the cover and the pictures. Be inspired by an Olympic hero Wednesday 22nd August, 10.00 to 12.00pm Make and decorate a picture of your Olympic hero Use your imagination and invent your own Olympic sport. Wednesday 28th August, 10.00 to 12.00pm Write and draw pictures of your own invented Olympic Sport. What are the rules? Does it need teams? How do you win?

Muswell Hill Toy Library Queens Avenue, London, N10 3PE 0208 Opening Times: Mon 2.00-3.30pm, Thurs & Fri 9.30am 12 noon
Spaces are limited for Toy Library activities. Please ensure that you contact the Toy Library to collect your free ticket. Regular stories and Music sessions will continue except during the special summer events listed below. All Children must be accompanied by an adult Toy Library Events Stories and Music with Liz: Mondays 2.30 to 3.00pm Stories and Music with Liz: Thursdays 11.00 to 11.30am Pippin Puppets Thursday 2nd August 11.00 to 12.00pm Animal Encounters Monday 6th August 2.30 to 3.30pm Meet real, live animals All ages welcome Fun with Drums Thursday 9th August 11.00 to 12.00pm Fun with Tania, drums supplied or bring your own

St Anns Library Cissbury Road, London, N15 5PU Tel: 020 8489 8775 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 and Sat 9-5
Special Events Summer Reading Challenge Come and sign up to the Summer Reading Challenge. This years challenge is called Story Lab and celebrates stories and the imagination. All you have to do is to read 6 books during the summer holidays. There are small and large prizes. If you complete the challenge you can enter a competition to win an iPod or a laptop. Free and open to all children. Ask at the library for details and registration. Make an Olympic Games Bookmark Choose your favourite Olympic Games image and create your own bookmark! A fun activity for children and their families. Thursday 2nd August, 4.00 to 5.00pm Olympic Games Collage Make an Olympic Games collage using images from the Internet. A fun activity for children and their families. Thursday 9th August, 4.00 to 5.00pm Outdoor Olympic Games Come and join our mini-Olympic Games in the library garden A fun activity for children and their families. Thursday 16th August, 4.00 to 5.00pm Olympic Games Word Search An activity for children and their families. Children must be over 8 to benefit from this activity. Thursday 23rd August, 4.00 to 5.00pm Make Flags of Olympic Games Countries A craft activity for children and their families. Thursday 30th August, 4.00 to 5.00pm Childrens Toys at St Anns Library We now have toys that you can borrow and take home or use Activities in the library to play. Ask a member of staff for more details. Stay and Play Under Fives Drop In [Term Time] Story time, singing and rhyme for children and their carers. Children have fun while are introduced to books and reading. Every Wednesday 10.00 to 10.30am Messy Mornings for Children and their Families Come and join us in exciting craft activities. We explore different techniques and materials to make fun-things. Lots of fun for all the family. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Every Saturday 10.30 to 11.30am

Kumon Maths and English Tuition The Kumon Method allows your child to become a confident and independent learner. For more information please contact Mr Shah on 020 8362 0960. Every Monday and Wednesday 3.30 to 6.00pm Wii Fridays for Children and Young People Hang out at St Ann's library and play the Wii. Have fun while strength, balance and hand and eye co-ordination. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Every Friday 5.00 to 6.30pm Adult Activities St Anns Book Club Please note there is no bookclub in August. The book club will resume on Monday 24th of September, 6.30pm with River of Smoke by Amitav Ghosh. Multiple copies are available. Please ask a member of staff. Line Dancing for All This is a fun activity and great for keeping fit. It is organised by the Older and Bolder Group Every Tuesday 2.00 to 4.00pm Tiverton Cypriot Elderly & Disabled Group Every Wednesday from 10.00 to 2.00pm First Byte Computer Sessions for Adults Short courses run on a monthly basis. Ask a member of staff for details. Every Tuesday 1.00 to 3.00pm Venture Club for the Blind and Partially-sighted If you are visually impaired and live in Haringey, come along to join our club. The Venture Club is a social club that organises activities, parties, games, raffles and excursions. Transport to and from your home can be provided if necessary. Membership is 5 per annum. For more information please contact Michael on 0208 801 0924 Every Friday from 12.30 to 3.00pm St Anns Community Garden Project Do you like gardening? Come and join the St Anns Library Community Garden Project. Meet other garden enthusiasts and share your gardening skills with other residents. Its fun and keeps you fit. Just drop-in at 12.00pm on a Wednesday. We provide tools and gardening gloves. Age Concern Keep Fit Classes Every Tuesday 10.00 to 11.00am and Thursday 10.00 to 12pm

Stroud Green and Harringay Library Quernmore Road, London, N4 4QR Tel: 020 8489 8776 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 & Sat 9-5
NEW EVENT! Thursdays Telling Tales Story time Session for Children with our Volunteer Every Thursday 2.30 to 3.00pm OUR LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS ARE HERE!!! Monday 30th July & Tuesday 31st July 2.30 to 5.00pm both days Family Craft Sessions: Olympic torch-making (with possible torch parade - Weather permitting!) Drop in and join in all welcome! Tuesday 7th August, 3.00 to 5.00pm Make your own Olympic medals Friday 10th August, 3.00 to 5.00pm Alternative Olympics make your own snowboarder/ surfer /boogie board & figure using craft materials Monday 13th August, 2.00 to 4.00pm Weightless Wonders - Make some fake weights! Wednesday 15th August 400 to 5.00pm Juicing and Power Shakes for Kids (NB! Bring some fruit) Monday 20th August Carnival Craft Make a Mask 2:00pm-4:00pm Get Ready for Carnival! Stay, Play and Borrow: Drop in and Play Session for Infants PLUS Toy Library BrowsenBorrow toys from our selection of toy packs (Adult Library Membership and Library Card required) Wednesday 22ndth August, 10.30 to 1.00pm Please note events are term time only unless otherwise stated. Please note Bank Holiday closure Monday 27th August 2012 Monday Messy afternoon craft activity [Term Time only] Come to the library for a messy craft activity using different materials each week. 2.00 to 3.00pm Tuesday Story time 2.30 to 3.00pm [Term Time only]

Special Events for Children & Families Regular Childrens activities and events

Telling Tales - Story time Session for Children with our Volunteer. Every Thursday 2.30 to 3.00pm Wednesday Drop-in. [Term Time only] 10.00am to 11.30am Will continue until 15th August & resume mid-September Stay and Play - Toys and songs for all to enjoy. Rhyme time singing session is at 10.45am. Friday - Movers and Shakers 10.45 to 11.15am Summer Holiday Timetable - Please Book In Advance Fridays 3rd ,17th & 31st August 2012 A half hour session incorporating songs, rhymes and baby signing, instruments, bubbles and parachutes! Please note Fees apply. For details & booking enquiries: Telephone: 020 3083 8887. Online: www.theplayingspace.co.uk/moversandshakers Email: moversandshakers@theplayingspace.co.uk (include the venue, time, your child's full name and your mobile number) Friday Rhyme time singing session [Term Time only] Resumes September - 2.30 to 3.00pm Spanish session for children with Magnolia: 2.00 to 3.00pm Saturday 4th August 2012 Special Event for Children Summer Reading Challenge ..

STORY LAB
Summer Reading Challenge Craft Events: Monday 6th August, 2.30 to 5.00pm Stuck for Ideas!!? - Make your very own Summer Holiday Scrapbook - keeps a log of what you did in Summer 2012! Friday 17th August, 4.00 to 6.00pm Story Lab: LookMy Favourite Book Choose your favourite book & create your own book cover for it or write your own! Create your own Book & Design the cover Join the Summer Reading Challenge - ask staff for details

Adult Events

Go On: Computer Courses for Adults: Computer and internet course using www.go-on.co.uk a great online tool for learning vital computer skills. Every Monday and Thursday from 10.00 to 12.00pm. Please phone to book a place.

Knowing Thru Growing Gardening Group The KTG Gardening group meet on Tuesdays at Stroud Green Library from 11.00am to 1.00pm Learn about gardening for free on the library grounds come along & get involved For more information, email: knowingthrugrowing@me.com Crafty Crochet Corner Learn how to crochet for free! Come along and learn a stitch or two with Sonia. All ages welcome Last Thursday of every month 1.00 to 3.00pm Thursday 23rd August 2012 due to Holidays Join the Friends of Stroud Green Library Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/friendsofstroudgreenlibrary You can do this at home or at the library. Stroud Green Residents Association Surgery (SGRA) The Monthly Surgeries usually held on the last Thursday of every month will resume in September. Drop in for advice, community information etc. Contact Kit Greveson for details. Email kit.greveson@googlemail.com

Top News Access to COBRA is now available

COBRA (Complete Business Reference Adviser) is a comprehensive and continually updated online encyclopaedia and reference resource for business advisers, early stage finance providers and information professionals who provide advice and support to micro-business owners, small firms and new business start ups. COBRAs databank contains several thousand practical, factual and digestible reports, guides, factsheets and reference resources in a unique repository which includes: Business Opportunity Profiles (BOPs) Business Information Factsheets (BIFs) UK Market Synopses Local Area Profiles

To access COBRA or to find out more about our online resources, please visit: www.haringey.gov.uk/onlineresources

Wood Green Library High Road, London, N22 6XD Tel: 020 8489 2700 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 8.45-7, Sat 9-5 & Sun 12-4.00
Adult Activities Free Salsa Classes for 50+ Starting Wednesday 12th September 2012 then Every Wednesday from 4.30 to 5.30pm For details contact Rhythm of Salsa Group on 0208 342 8884 Bowel Cancer Information Stall Wednesday 8thAugust, 11.00 to 3.00pm For more info contact 08008403540/www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk Sankofa Care (Fostering Services) Independent Fostering Provider working in partnership with Local Authorities, local people, in meeting local needs, we offer training development & generous allowance. If you are interested then Sankofa Care would like to hear from you. Wednesday 15th & 29thAugust, 10.00 to 5.00pm For info call 0800 008 7856 enquiries@sankofacare.co.uk Community Police Drop In Thursday 9thAugust, 3.00 to 4.00pm Meet Your Community Organiser & Volunteers We listen to your views, concerns, & passions about where you live and also support local projects that benefit your local community. Pop in and have a chat Every Thursday 1.30 to 4.30pm For more information contact 07891176035 6 Degrees Club Business Forum For business entrepreneurs to meet other like minded business oriented individuals, exchange ideas & networking 4th Wednesday of the month 22nd August 5.00 to 7.00pm Are You Thinking of Starting A Social Enterprise? Wednesday 8th August, 11.00 - 1.00pm Introduction workshop aims to give insight for those who are thinking of developing a social enterprise (a business idea to benefit the local community) to book contact 0208 489 2780 15 or 10 for Business Lounge Members Women Mean Business Friday 17th August 11am - 1pm Do you have what it takes to set up a new business or become Self-employed? Find out what the day to day realities are and what skills and qualities you will need in this WOMEN ONLY seminar. To Book please contact 0208 489 2780 15 or 10 for Business Lounge Members

Business Events

Carers Hub

Clubs and Courses

Health and Wellbeing

Are You Thinking of Starting A Business? Wednesday 22nd August 11.00 - 1.00pm Do you have what it takes to set up a new business or become self-employed? Find out what the day to day realities are and what skills and qualities you will need. Book on 0208 489 2780 15 or 10 for Business Lounge Members Business Advice & Seminars No session in August Gain practical and confidential one-to-one business advice Will resume in September 2012 Haringey Carers Hub Drop-in for Unpaid Haringey Carers for the use of computers or for Information & Advice. For Appt/drop-in times contact: Mental Health Carers Support Assistants 0208 275 4632 BME Carers Support Service 0208 808 5510 Asian Carers Support Group 0208 365 7708 Alzheimers Society Haringey 0208 937 7171 Wood Green Reading Group - Please contact 020 8489 2771 Turkish Literary Group No Meeting in August Every 3rd Monday of the month 12.00 to 2.00pm Theatre for Mankind Regular monthly workshop in creative writing and performance Examines and discusses all aspects of contemporary theatre 3rd Monday of the month 20thAugust 3.30 to 7.00pm For more details contact 0208 444 5081 Get Online Basic Computer Session for Beginners Mondays & Thursdays 9.00 to 11.00am To book call 0208 489 2780 HU3A Haringey University of 3rdAge No Meeting in August Wednesdays from 1.00 to 3.00pm *Members meeting* 1st Wednesday of the month 12.45 to 2.45pm Bengali Writers Group First Friday of every month - 3rdAugust, 4.00 to 6.30pm Older Peoples Drop In Friday 24thAugust, 1.30 to 3.30pm Urdu Poetry Group Saturday 4thAugust, 1.00 to 5.00pm Retired Nurses Meetings 1st Monday of the month - 6thAugust, 1.00 to 4.00pm Environmental Advice Drop-in Energy saving information and advice sessions Monday 6thAugust, 10.30 to 12.30pm Contact Daniel on 07557 491 850 for more information Haringey Phoenix Group (Sight awareness) Advice and information for blind and partially sighted adults Fortnightly on Mondays 2.00 to 5.00pm

Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol Information Drop In Worried about your own or someone elses drug and /or alcohol use? Dont worry! Come and speak to a local drug or alcohol professional or volunteer about alcohol, drugs treatment and recovery First Monday of each month - 6thAugust, 1.30 to 4.30pm Hatha Yoga Class Every Monday 1.00 to 2.00pm; 7.50 per lesson or 24 for 4 Contact Marie Flore on 020 8341 0414 all levels welcomed Different Strokes Mondays & Wednesdays 10.00 to 1.00pm For details contact John on 020 8340 4359 Fitness for life Class Every Monday 2.15pm to 3.15pm & Wednesday 10.00 to 11.00am. For more information contact Kiki on 07903 582 883 3 per class IAPT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 1.00pm - 5.00pm To book call 0208 442 6888 or visit: iapt@haringey.nhs.uk Mind In Haringey Information Stall Monday 6thAugust, 10.00 to 12.00pm Adoption and Fostering Information Session Find out everything you need to know about: Adoption: Tuesday 21st August, 6.00 to 8.00pm Fostering: Thursday 23rd August 6.00 to 8.00pm Info visit: fostering.adoption@haringey.gov.uk/0208 489 4610 Macmillan Cancer Support Information Drop In Wednesday 1stAugust, 1.00 to 3.00pm Quit Smoking Drop In Every Wednesday, 12.00 to 3.00pm 0208 370 1022 / 08006528405 Stroke Information Drop In Information on prevention, management, & rehabilitation First Wednesday of each month 1stAugust, 11.00 - 1.00pm Gaywise Drop In Evenings 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month, 6.00- 8.00pm For more information call 020 8889 9555 Age Concern (Age UK) Drop In Speak to local Age UK advisor on a number of topics relating to advice(for those aged 60+) & healthy living for 50+ Every Thursday 9.30 to 12.30pm For further information contact 0208 8801 2444 (9am to 1pm) Weatherstone Therapies Holistic Fair - No Session in August Health treatments - It's free to come in & talk to us but taster sessions are about 10. Saturday 2.15 - 4.30pm Info contact 0208 340 0566 /www.weatherstonetherapies.co.uk

NHS Health Trainers by Appointments Only Free one-to-one confidential support and guidance to help you to: Eat healthier, Lose weight, Be more active & Stop smoking To book call 020 8344 3169 Weight Watchers Every Thursday 12.30 to 2.00pm - Call 0845 345 1500 Childrens Summer Holiday Activities Wednesday 1st August, 2-3pm Olympic Puppet Workshop Tuesday 7thAugust, 2-3pm Decorating Olympic Ring Biscuits (Parents can bring their own biscuits to decorate) Thursday 9th August, 2-3pm Become a Gymnast for a day and make your own Gymnastic ribbon Monday 13thAugust, 2-3pm Make your Own Olympic Torch Wednesday 15thAugust, 2-3pm Flag Handprint Wreath Tuesday 21stAugust, 2-3pm Make an Olympic Collage Thursday 23rdAugust, 2-3pm Origami and Paper Cutting Workshop Wednesday 29thAugust, 2-3pm Decorating Union Jack Flag Stay & Play for pre-school children Every Monday 10.30 to 11.00am Singing 11.00 to 11.30 am Stay and Play Messy Craft for Under 5s No Singing session Every Tuesday 10.00 to 11.00am Term time only Story time for Under 5s Every Wednesday 11.00 to 11.30am The Summer Reading Challenge The Story Lab Throughout August until Saturday 15th September Read 6 books throughout the summer collect stickers & gifts along the way. Complete 6 books for a chance to win an iPod shuffle (one for each library) and enter the borough wide prize draw for a chance to win a laptop: info contact 0208 489 2776 Kumon Maths & English Tuition for your Children (all ages) Study daily to develop confidence to achieve full potential Tues. 4.00 to 6.00pm, Thurs. 4.00 to 5.30pm & Sat 9 to 2pm For more information contact Bindu Shah on 020 8362 0960 First Class Learning Tuition Maths & English For Key Stages 1,2, 3 & 4 Every Tuesday 4.00 to 6.00pm For more information contact Poonam on 0208 731 8696 Youth Community & Participation Service (formerly Connexions) Advice on education, employment, benefits, sexual health etc Every Monday & Wednesday 2.00 to 5.00pm, Friday 3 to 6pm Info contact 0808 001 3219/0208 489 1410 Youthwise Evening Drop In Free service for young LGBT people ages 13-19 Second Thursday of the month, 5.30 - 7.00pm Contact 0208 889 9555/info@wisethoughts.org

Childrens Activities

Youth Library

Urban Futures Drop In Service Provides support for 16-19yrs old (NEET) not in education, employment or Training to prepare CVs, gain work experience apprenticeship, & interview skills to help them secure a job Every Tuesday from 11.00am to 3.00pm For more info call Sandra Brown: 07976960383 or 0208 352 5930 sandrabrown@urbanfutures.org.uk/ www.urbanfutures.org.uk

Bruce Castle Museum Lordship Lane, N17 8NU Tel: 020 8808 8772 Opening Times: Wed to Sun, 1 - 5pm

EXHIBITIONS
Ooooh ART: Haringeys Olympic Art Collection Exhibiting the work of Haringey artists in a variety of disciplines. Wednesday to Sunday 1.00pm to 5.00pm From 25 July to 9 September 2012 Location: First floor: Compton gallery & Coleraine gallery PARK ART...in Haringey Lion Scaffolding Sculpture 2012 by Ben Long 25 July to 23 September 2012 Plus an installation in the Tudor Tower name of artist yet to be disclosed. Location: Lawn to front of Bruce Castle Museum Funded by: Arts Council England.

Carrying the Torch for Haringey. The Past, Present and Future of Our Sporting Heritage Until 9 September 2012 We celebrate a 100 years of sporting excellence, achievement and ambition in Haringey. Exhibition includes original items from the 1948 Olympic Games in the borough and more recent sporting trials and triumphs, as we look forward to the 2012 Olympic Games. Supported by the Haringey 2012 Fund. Location Old Kitchen

Broadwater Farm: the story of a community 19672010 Until 9 September 2012 Built between 1967 and 1971, 'The Farm' is home to 4,000 people. This exhibition, curated by Odin Biddulph charts the achievements of the community and the changes following the disturbances 26 years ago. Location: Ground floor East-Wing gallery

Remember 1952 Wednesday to Sunday 1.00pm to 5.00pm A look back at life in Haringey when Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne. 11 April to 2 September 2012 Location: Ground floor, West staircase

STEAM DAYS AT MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE & MUSEUM Markfield Road, Tottenham, N15 4RB 100 horsepower of Victorian beam engine under live steam!
Open ~ Second Sunday Each Month 11.00am to 4.00pm

Open 11: For full details and events go to http://www.mbeam.org/

HALS (Haringey Adult Learning Service) 2nd Floor, Wood Green Library, High Road, N22 6XD HALS offer a range of courses available for people over the age of 19

New HALS Course Guide 2012/13 out now! Enrol for courses starting this September 2012 Free Courses for people actively seeking work Creating Business Documents Level 1 Award in Business & Administration NVQ Level 1 Introduction to Business and Business Administration Level 1 Introduction to Childcare Level 1 Introduction to Care Work Level 1 Introduction to Retail Level 1 Introduction to SelfEmployment Level 2 Understanding Business and Enterprise Working in Customer Service Level 1 Award in Community Development Level 1 Career Development Level 1 Business and Work City & Guilds BookKeeping and Accounts Level 1 & 2 City & Guilds Computerised Accounts Level 1 & 2 City & Guilds Level 1 Award In Business Studies

Employability Skills Workshops Career Development Level 1 Assertiveness and Effective Communication Self Motivational Techniques Speaking in Public with Confidence Writing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) Getting Ready for Job Interviews Widening Job Searching Strategies Supporting Statements for Application forms Creative Art Courses Drawing and Painting Techniques with Acrylics Portrait Drawing for Beginners Introduction to Drawing Techniques Portrait and Life Drawing Workshop Drawing and Painting Techniques using Watercolours Languages Get by in French, Spanish French, Italian and Spanish Beginners ( Part 1, 2 and 3)

 French and Spanish Improvers (Part 2 and 3) Now you are Talking Spanish Part 1, 2 and 3 Health and Well Being Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills (CPCAB) Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB) General, Intermediate & Gentle Hatha Yoga Pilates, Tai Chi, Chi Kung for Health Free English courses from Entry 2 to Level 1. All courses offer opportunities to: Improve your spelling, writing and reading and communication skills Improve skills for future courses and training Get a national qualification You can study in the morning, afternoon or evening. Free Maths courses from Entry 1 to Level 1. All courses offer opportunities to: Work out your bills Calculate your shopping Understand fractions and percentages Book holidays and travel times Help your children with homework Gain a national qualification You can study in the morning, afternoon or evening. ESOL courses from Entry 1 to Level 1 These courses offer opportunities to: Develop your speaking, listening, reading, writing,

grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and study skills. Gain a Skill for Life qualification at the end of the course. You can study in the morning, afternoon or evening Free ESOL courses at Entry 1 Level for Haringey residents who - have been in the UK for 10 years and under - come from a country outside the EU - We are offering morning, afternoon or evening classes - Class sizes of not more than 10 people - Citizenship is embedded in ESOL classes - Free crche places Computer Taster Workshops Word, Excel, File Management, Power Point Photoshop Find a Holiday Online Online Shopping Ebay Digital inclusion Wider Skills New PC Maintenance Create Your On-line Shop E- Communication Find Your Way on the Computer Computer Courses Start IT Start IT Mouse & Keyboard Computer Online Basics Microsoft Applications for Beginners Word Processing Software Level 1 Spreadsheet Software Level 1

 Presentation Software Level 1 Accredited courses ECDL Courses Award in IT User Skill ( ECDL Essential) Level1 ECDL Extra Word Processing ECDL Extra Spreadsheet Software ECDL Extra Presentation Software ECDL Extra Increasing Productivity Media & Digital Technologies Introducing Digital Photography; Photoshop for Digital Photography; Introducing Adobe Photoshop Part 1 and 2 Graphic Design using Adobe Illustrator Part 1 and Part 2 Create Your Own Website Part 1 and 2 Introducing Adobe In Design- Part 1 and 2 Preparation for Prince2 Find out about a free class near you in September 2012 by calling HALS Family Learning on 020 8489 4772.

Pick up a programme guide from any Haringey Library Check online at www.haringey.gov.uk/halspro gramme Autumn Main Advice and enrolments
Tue Wed Thu Sat Mon Tue Wed Thu Sat 04 Sep 05 Sep 06 Sep 08 Sep 10 Sep 11 Sep 12 Sep 13 Sep 15 Sep 10am - 7.00pm 10am - 7.00pm 10am - 7.00pm 10am 2.00pm 10am - 7.00pm 10am - 7.00pm 10am - 7.00pm 10am - 7.00pm 10am - 1.00pm

SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENROLMENT SESSIONS Counselling courses Counselling course advice and information is available on Wednesdays between 16.30 18.00. Book an appointment on 020 8489 2500 or in person at HALS reception, 2nd Floor, Wood Green library. Book-Keeping and Computerised Accounts Thu 08 Sep 18:30 - 19:30 Sat 10 Sep 10:30 - 12:30 Tue 13 Sep 18:30 - 19:30 Thu 15 Sep 18:30 - 19:30 Sat 17 Sep 10:30 - 12:30 Languages Thu 08 Sep Sat 10 Sep Tue 13 Sep Thu 15 Sep Sat 17 Sep 18:00 - 19:30 11:00 - 13:00 18:00 - 19:30 18:00 - 19:30 11:00 - 13:00

10% discount available for members of Haringey Libraries and Haringey Registered Carers. For Information: Enrol on the ground floor reception, Wood Green Central Library Call 020 8489 2500 Telephone enrolments 020 8489 2596

Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Term Time enrolment advice is available on the following days and times, you are welcome to pop in or call our number for more information and talk to a tutor during these times. Mon Tue Fri 13:00 - 15:30 13:00 - 15:30 09:30 - 12:00

Leisure Services This section lists sport and horticulture activities and events taking place in the boroughs parks, open spaces and leisure centres.

TCV The Conservation Volunteers (formally BTCV)

TCV will provide tools, tea and TLC, but please bring your own lunch and suitable clothing for all weather conditions. For more details about these activities please contact TCV on 020 8348 6005 or email m.bury@tcv.org.uk

Pond Meadow Clearance at Downhills Park Thursday 2 August, 10.30am 2.30pm Meet: Downhills Park caf, off West Green Road, N15 Cutting back overgrown vegetation around the pond, digging out some large docks that are dominating the wildflower meadow and creating stag beetle habitats in the woodland. Woodland Management at Lordship Recreation Ground Tuesday 7 August, 10am 3pm Meet: Broadwater Community Centre, Adams Road, Lordship Rec, N17 Managing the parks woodland spinney to create a diverse habitat for wildlife. Come and see the exciting changes to Lordship Rec. A hot lunch will be provided. Community Gardening at Living Under One Sun Thursday 9 August, 10.30am 2.30pm Meet: Entrance to East Hale Allotments on Mill Mead Road, Tottenham Hale, N17 9QU Clearing brambles from the orchard, weeding footpaths and beds, alongside some harvesting of summer vegetables such as potatoes and runner beans at this community award-winning allotment run by Living Under One Sun, which won BTCVs Community Group of 2011. Beautiful Borders at Finsbury Park Community Garden Tuesday 14 August, 10am-3pm Meet: Manor House gate of park, N4 Replacing the wooden edge of footpath due to damage and rot and cutting back overgrown vegetation along footpaths and in beds, in this lovely green space that is managed by the Friends of Finsbury Park.

Community Gardening at Markfield Park Thursday 16 August, 10.30am 2.30pm Meet: Markfield Park caf, Markfield Park, Crowland Road, Seven Sisters N15 Cutting back and raking off overgrown vegetation along edge of park to allow extra light to flood the area to increase more diverse plants, this will also help entice visitors into the park from the River Lee towpath. Also managing the community nature gardens plant beds. Make your mark in Markfield Park. Sensational Seasons at Railway Fields Tuesday 21 August, 10am 3pm Meet: Railway Fields Hut, opposite Harringay/Green Lanes train station, Green Lanes N4 Restoring the seasonal pond that is tucked away at the back of the reserve, by carefully cutting back unwanted vegetation. As well as cutting back overgrown snowberry that is dominating areas alongside the main cobbled track. A Green Hub on Green Lanes. Historic Rivers at Railway Fields Thursday 23 August, 10.30am 2.30pm Meet: Railway Fields Hut, opposite Harringay/Green Lanes train station, Green Lanes N4 Cutting back vegetation to create a new viewing area of the New River, this historic 17th Century artificial waterway used to provide Londoners with fresh drinking water. Alongside, cutting back overgrown snowberry that is dominating areas along the main cobbled track. A green gem on Green Lanes. Hidden Railways at Palace Gates Tuesday 28 August, 10am 3pm Meet: Palace Gates entrance on Park Avenue (concrete steps, near corner of Wolseley Road), Wood Green N22 Continuing the development of this green space as an educational nature area for St. Pauls Primary School. Tasks along this disused railway line that is currently closed to the public, will include installing stag beetle habitats, clearing invasive Norwegian maple saplings and laurel, and improving footpaths. A great opportunity to discover a hidden railway track that used to link up Alexandra Palace to Noel Park and Wood Green. Enticing Entrances at The Paddock Thursday 30 August, 10.30am-2.30pm Meet: Portacabin in The Paddock, Ferry Lane, Tottenham Hale N17 Improving the entrance to this hidden nature park to entice visitors and completing the restoration of the wildflower meadow footpath, which is an important haven for feeding bats.

Events in Parks

Down Lane Park Summer Festival Sunday 19 August, 1.30 6pm Celebration of the parks recently awarded QEII status and summer festival to celebration the new and improved facilities within the park. All welcome! Further info: www.fdlp.org.uk

Haringey Netball Sessions For more information and start dates, contact Sasha Corbin, Haringey Netball Development Community Coach, England Netball: 07872 407213, sasha.corbin@englandnetball.co.uk Facebook: Back to Netball-Haringey Twitter: B2NHaringey

Monday Back to Netball Alexandra Park School, N11 2AZ 7.30 8.30pm, 3 Tuesday Back to Netball Broadwater Farm Community Centre, N17 6HE 10 - 11am, 1 Back to Netball Selby Centre, N17 8J 12.30 1.30pm, 1 Back to Netball Gladesmore Community Centre, N15 6EB 6 7.30pm, 3

Back to Netball St Thomas More RC School, N22 5HN 6.45 8pm, 3 or 10 for four sessions in advance Asco Netball Club Gladesmore Community Centre, N15 6EB 7.30 8.30pm, 3 Thursday 16-19 Rock Up and Play Netball Haringey Sixth Form Centre, N17 8HR 5 6pm, Free Troy Netball Club Northumberland Park School, N17 0PG 7 8.30pm, 1 Back to Netball Heartlands High School, N22 7ST 7 8pm, 3 or 10 for four sessions in advance

Running Groups Various running groups taking place at various times and locations across the borough, for all abilities

Jogging Clubs in Haringey

Club Crouch End Jogging Group 5 sessions for 15 London Heathside Running Club 2 When Time Meet at Priory Park, Priory Road, N8 8LQ Hornsey YMCA, Tottenham Lane, N8 8SG Contact

Monday

10am

Rhonda on rfmrunning@gmail.com

Tuesday

7.30pm

Alison Harrow on alisonjaneharrow@gmail.com or Barbara Tomaszczyk on barbarat@londonheathside.org.uk

Women Only Jogging Group Free

Tuesday

5.30pm

Entrance to Lordship Rec by Broadwater Farm Andrea Keeble on 07870 157 940 Community Centre, Adams Road, N17 6HE

Come Run With Me 3

Bruce Castle 9.30am Museum, Alison on 07720 849 650 or email Wednesday to Lordship Lane, alisonjaneharrow@gmail.com 10.30am N17 8NU White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre (track), White Hart Lane, Wood Green, N22 5QW The Cafe,

Haringey Jogging Group 3/1.50

5.30pm Wednesday to 6.30pm

Burk Gravis 020 8365 7470

Women Only

Thursday

9.15am

Ella Carey on 07542 464 694

Markfield Park Jogging Group Free

Crowland Road, N15 4RB White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre (track), White Hart Lane, Wood Green, N22 5QW Finsbury Park (see next column for link to website) Alexandra Palace (see next column for link to website)

Haringey Jogging Club 3/1.50

Friday

7pm to 8pm

Burk Gravis 020 8365 7470

Finsbury Parkrun Free

Saturday

9am

Finsbury Parkrun website (external link)

Ally Pally Parkrun Free

Saturday

9am

Ally Pally Parkrun website (external link)

Pavilion Joggers 2

Sunday

Albert Road Rec, Albert Road, N22 11.30am 7XL Meet at the Pavilion Sports and Cafe

This group has temporarily stopped jogging. Please contact Tamsin Fudge at tfudge@englandathletics.org or on 07718 394 754 for more information.

London Heathside Highgate Running Club Sunday Contact organiser for cost per session Haringey Wheelchair Racing Group

10am and 11am

Highgate Tube Station

Jerry Odlin on jerryodlin@mac.com, or Barbara Tomaszczyk on barbarat@londonheathside.org.uk

Sunday

11am12:30pm

Contact organiser for cost per session

More Sporting Sessions

Trax Weekly Coaching Sessions Every Saturday, 10am Downhills Park Caf www.thetrax.co.uk Whine on Wheels Roller Skating Disco for girls 14 19 years, 2.00 Every Tuesday (not school holidays), 6 - 8pm Tottenham Community Sports Centre, High Rd N17 8AD (opposite Spurs ground) More info: andrea.keeble@haringey.gov.uk Tennis Courses White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre and Bruce Castle Park

Courses for all levels, adults and juniors throughout the year very reasonable prices More info: 020 8365 5138, tennis@tottenhamhotspur.com Wheelchair Racing Group Every Sunday 11am Track fees apply White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre, N22 5QW More info: Doug Stone 07866761785 Play Football, Drop in session Every Friday from 30 March, 6 - 8pm 14+, 3 per session White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre, N22 5QW, Astro pitches More info: Haringey Sports Development Trust, 020 8365 7470

Summer Fun Exercise and Athletics Activities July August Loads of activities for all ages including Group exercise, arts and crafts, performance Play schemes and much more. Hard copy of booklet available at libraries and leisure centres. A soft copy can be obtain by e-mailing Jamie Lees or Tel 0208 489 4626

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