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Our meetings
We have a varied programme of talks and presentations and in the past we've learned how to belly dance, do the Charleston, practise Tai Chi; we've had wine tastings, cheese tastings; we've discovered unsung heroes and local people who do amazing things.
Click on the posts below to discover more about our meetings, which are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (except August) at 8:00 pm at Stephens House, 17 East End Road, Finchley N3 3QE
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April 2025 - Mosaic workshop with Dionne Ible of Qemamu Mosaics
As a woman of African descent, Dionne’s art tells a story of her culture, attire, vibrancy, nature and creativity. It’s her aim to...
Mar 201 min read
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Bingo at Tiffany's - March 2025
Tracey Collins is an award-winning London-based character comedian, singer, and writer, known for her bold, chaotic blend of musical...
Feb 201 min read
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February 2025 - Diamonds are forever
Helena Lapin, a Diamond Bourse member, will talk about her 26 year career in the diamond trade. She now owns a jewellery design company...
Jan 111 min read
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Why are you telling me this? - January 2025
Sue is a freelance journalist with many years' experience. She has been interviewing famous people for The Times, The Sunday Times...
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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My Tutu Went AWOL - December 2024
Iestyn Edwards is a Guildhall-trained opera singer, variety headliner and best-selling author. He has appeared on BBC Radio 4's Woman’s...
Nov 15, 20241 min read
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My Super Earhole - Hearing Dogs - November 2024
Maxine Clare started losing her hearing gradually from the age of 13, due to a hereditary progressive disease called Otosclerosis. ...
Oct 15, 20241 min read
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Bug Woman - A Community Isn't Just People - October 2024
Vivienne Palmer is a nature nerd and blogger living in East Finchley who is obsessed with her local flora and fauna, and is committed to...
Sep 12, 20241 min read
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Lord Iveagh and the Art Market - September 2024
Bill Aldridge has been a volunteer at Kenwood House for 10 years. As well as being a ‘Room Explainer’, a role that is self explanatory,...
Jul 23, 20241 min read
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Rachel Kolsky - an evening in Hampstead - July 2024
Back by popular demand! Rachel will be guiding us on a walk in Hampstead village. Starting at Hampstead Tube we will go North uphill to...
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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Harington - learning to grow, learning to learn - June 2024
Alison Kelly will be talking to us about Harington, which was founded in the 1970s / early 80s by local people to save the beautiful...
May 14, 20241 min read
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Love to Dance - May 2024
Love to Dance is a dance tutorial class for over 50’s. We have 25 classes across Barnet and Hertfordshire with over 320 attendees. Our...
Apr 16, 20241 min read
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The Story of Tony Chuwen 1924-2004 - April 2024
Gloria Silver grew up in Scotland and Israel. She is a retired pharmacist, who worked in both hospital and retail settings. For many...
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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A Magistrate's View - March 2024
Alison Edelshain will talk about her work as a magistrate and we can participate in a mock trial. I joined the magistracy in 2013, so has...
Feb 20, 20241 min read
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Day2Day Waxworks - February 2024
Having trained at London College of Fashion to be a make up and hair artist, Sue Day’s first role after graduation was in the Hair &...
Jan 16, 20241 min read
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Learn, Create, Grow - January 2024
This is the mantra of Kraftgurus, known for authentic experiences, delivered by grassroots artists, through its workshops. Kraftgurus is...
Dec 15, 20231 min read
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December 2023 - Bravery to Sing
Canadian-born Debbie Bridge was educated at the University of British Columbia, where she won scholarships for further singing study in...
Nov 10, 20233 min read
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November 2023 - Don't be caught out ...
Scams Awareness talk and victim support service and MORE David Collins is a retired solicitor and specialised in personal client work. ...
Oct 12, 20231 min read
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October 2023 - Watts Gallery Artists' Village
Dr Emily Burns, a lively and interesting speaker, is an art historian and curator specialising in British and Old Master paintings. The...
Sep 14, 20231 min read
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September 2023 - Women's London - In the Footsteps of Great Lives
Women’s London by London guide, author and natterer Rachel, was inspired by her walking tours originally devised for The Women’s Library....
Jul 20, 20232 min read
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An Evening with Nature - July 2023
Lucie Chaumeton moved from Burgundy to London in 1992, aged 20. She started keeping bees at her home in East Finchley in 2017. Her...
Jun 20, 20231 min read
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