Village Raw - ISSUE 9
Village Raw is a magazine that explores cultural stories from Crouch End, East Finchley, Highgate, Muswell Hill and the surrounding areas. The magazine is created by the community, for the community. If you like this issue you can support the project through a subscription or donation. See the links below. The ninth issue of Village Raw magazine includes: DOUBLE TAKE - Noma Bar - the illusionary storyteller. SOUNDS FROM THE CITY, SOUNDS FROM THE SEA - Singer-songwriter Austel on her musical journey. MR TOMMY HILL KNOWS - A new project from the artist previously known as WILLIAM. THE COLLODION WAY - John Hoare and his 19th century collodion photographic portraits. WITH. NOT FOR. - Wave Cafe – pushing boundaries and changing attitudes. BRIGHT ORANGE TILES - Revisiting Hornsey Town Hall to see how the restoration is progressing. WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY - Planting trees for the future. PLANT POWER - The healing power of plants with Handmade Apothecary. A GREAT WASTE OF TIME - Creating a compost lasagne. THE NORTH LONDON CHEESE HUNT - Meeting the local cheesemongers and producers. AND MORE…
Village Raw is a magazine that explores cultural stories from Crouch End, East Finchley, Highgate, Muswell Hill and the surrounding areas. The magazine is created by the community, for the community. If you like this issue you can support the project through a subscription or donation. See the links below. The ninth issue of Village Raw magazine includes:
DOUBLE TAKE - Noma Bar - the illusionary storyteller.
SOUNDS FROM THE CITY, SOUNDS FROM THE SEA - Singer-songwriter Austel on her musical journey.
MR TOMMY HILL KNOWS - A new project from the artist previously known as WILLIAM.
THE COLLODION WAY - John Hoare and his 19th century collodion photographic portraits.
WITH. NOT FOR. - Wave Cafe – pushing boundaries and changing attitudes.
BRIGHT ORANGE TILES - Revisiting Hornsey Town Hall to see how the restoration is progressing.
WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY - Planting trees for the future.
PLANT POWER - The healing power of plants with Handmade Apothecary.
A GREAT WASTE OF TIME - Creating a compost lasagne.
THE NORTH LONDON CHEESE HUNT - Meeting the local cheesemongers and producers.
AND MORE…
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VILLAGE RAW<br />
VILLAGE NOTICEBOARD<br />
THINGS TO DO<br />
The following venues tend<br />
to update their event<br />
listings regularly so<br />
please keep checking in.<br />
ART/MUSIC/CULTURE<br />
ALEXANDRA PALACE<br />
Music, theatre, sports and various seasonal<br />
events all come together in this huge venue.<br />
The newly restored theatre is also definitely<br />
worth a visit. Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY.<br />
www.alexandrapalace.com<br />
AVIVSON GALLERY<br />
A small gallery showcasing an impressive collection<br />
of contemporary art. 49 Highgate High St,<br />
N6 5JX. www.avivsongallery.com<br />
DOWNSTAIRS AT THE KINGS HEAD<br />
One of the oldest and best known comedy clubs<br />
in the UK. 2 Crouch End Hill, Crouch End, N8 8AA.<br />
www.downstairsatthekingshead.com<br />
HIGHGATE CONTEMPORARY ART<br />
An independent artist-led gallery that specialises<br />
in contemporary British and European paintings,<br />
sculpture and ceramics. 26 Highgate High<br />
St, N6 5JG. www.highgateart.com<br />
HIGHGATE LITERARY<br />
AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTE<br />
HLSI hosts numerous events, screenings, courses,<br />
talks and exhibitions. 11 South Grove, N6 6BS.<br />
www.hlsi.net<br />
HIGHGATE SOCIETY<br />
Various events for members and the general<br />
public. 10A South Grove, N6 6BS.<br />
www.highgatesociety.com<br />
JACKSON’S LANE<br />
A multi-arts venue in Highgate specialising in<br />
circus, theatre, performance, and dance, while<br />
also hosting a wide range of courses. 269A Archway<br />
Rd, N6 5AA. www.jacksonslane.org.uk<br />
JEALOUS NORTH<br />
Jealous is a contemporary gallery specialising<br />
in print. It runs two spaces, one in the east of<br />
London, and Jealous North in Crouch End. 27 Park<br />
Road, N8 8TE.<br />
www.jealousgallery.com/exhibitions<br />
KENWOOD HOUSE<br />
Free to visit, a Georgian House with an impressive<br />
art collection which includes works by Rembrandt,<br />
Turner, Gainsborough and Vermeer. Also<br />
hosts events. Hampstead Ln, Highgate, NW3<br />
7JR. www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/<br />
kenwood<br />
LAUDERDALE HOUSE.<br />
Hosts a range of events, classes, music, performance,<br />
and art exhibitions. Waterlow Park, Highgate<br />
Hill, N6 5HG. www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk<br />
LUX<br />
An organisation that promotes artists’ moving<br />
image practices, LUX runs a regular public programme<br />
of screenings, talks, exhibitions and<br />
other events. Waterlow Park Centre, Highgate,<br />
N19 5JF. www.lux.org.uk<br />
OFFSHOOT GALLERY<br />
Offshoot offers space to emerging artistic and<br />
curatorial practitioners across all media, with a<br />
range of exhibitions. 162 High Road, East Finchley,<br />
N2 9AS. www.offshootartspace.com<br />
OMVED GARDENS<br />
A unique space in Highgate that offers a range<br />
of events and courses. The creative space between<br />
people and nature. Townsend Yard, Highgate,<br />
N6 5JF. www.omvedgardens.com<br />
PARK THEATRE<br />
Intimate theatre with two stages to programme<br />
new dramas, musicals and experimental productions.<br />
Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4<br />
3JP. www.parktheatre.co.uk<br />
PICKLED PEPPER BOOKS THEATRE<br />
At the back of the book shop is a space that<br />
runs children’s theatre, events and other activities.<br />
10 Middle Lane, Crouch End, N8 8PL.<br />
www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk<br />
THE RED HEDGEHOG<br />
An independently run concert and theatre<br />
space that hosts a variety of courses, perfromances,<br />
and indoor markets. Archway Rd, Highgate,<br />
N6 5BS. www.theredhedgehog.co.uk<br />
THROWN CONTEMPORARY<br />
A contemporary art gallery with a focus on ceramics.<br />
Look out for their supper clubs. 26 Highgate<br />
High Street, N6 5JG.<br />
www.throwncontemporary.co.uk<br />
UPSTAIRS AT THE GATEHOUSE<br />
A fringe theatre with a varied programme of<br />
drama, musicals, comedy and other performance.<br />
1 North Rd, Highgate, N6 4BD.<br />
www.upstairsatthegatehouse.com<br />
FESTIVALS AND MARKETS<br />
ALEXANDRA PALACE FARMERS’ MARKET<br />
40 farmers, baristas, bakers and craftspeople.<br />
Every sunday at Alexandra Palace Park or Campsbourne<br />
School – check website for details:<br />
www.weareccfm.com/alexandra-palace-market<br />
BLUE HOUSE YARD<br />
Hosts a range of markets and events across the<br />
year and is also a great place to go plastic free<br />
and fill up on beer. 5 River Park Rd, Wood Green,<br />
N22 7TB. www.bluehouseyard.com<br />
EXTRAORDINARY ARTISANS MARKET<br />
A quarterly market presented by Duck Pond at<br />
Lauderdale House, featuring arts and crafts,<br />
homewares, clothing, food and ethical businesses<br />
etc. Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill, N6 5HG.<br />
www.duckpondmarket.com/highgate<br />
HIGHGATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY<br />
Regular quarterly exhibits from members, with<br />
plant and produce stalls, as well as tea and cake.<br />
United Reformed Church, South Grove, N6 6BA.<br />
www.highgatehorticulturalsociety.org.uk<br />
MUSWELL HILL CREATIVES<br />
Work on sale from local artists, designers and<br />
makers from Muswell Hill and surrounding areas.<br />
You’ll find ceramics, jewellery, art, homewares,<br />
clothing and more.<br />
www.muswellhillcreatives.com<br />
MYDDLETON ROAD MARKET<br />
Grab a bite, beer, wine, unique gift, fresh produce,<br />
vintage items and clothing – the first Sunday<br />
of every month. Also runs larger summer and<br />
winter fairs. Myddleton Road, N22.<br />
www.myddletonroadmarket.co.uk<br />
STROUD GREEN MARKET<br />
Growers, picklers, cheesemongers, coffee roasters,<br />
cider brewers, street food, bughouse builders,<br />
clarinet players, bike fixers, beekeepers,<br />
washing-up-liquid refillers… Every Sunday. Perth<br />
Road, N4 3HB. www.stroudgreenmarket.com<br />
WOLVES LANE HORTICULTURAL<br />
AND GARDEN CENTRE<br />
Host of a range of community markets and<br />
events. A unique space that’s well worth a visit.<br />
Wolves Ln, Wood Green, N22 5JD.<br />
www.wolveslane.org<br />
ZERO MARKET N22<br />
Local producers, street food, re-fill stalls, arts<br />
and crafts with a ban on single use plastic. First<br />
Sunday of the month. Blue House Yard, N22 7TB.<br />
www.zeromarketn22.co.uk<br />
ARTWORK BY ROSHA NUTT (#FAKENEWS). PHOTOS BY CHRIS KING (PLANTING TREES), MISCHA HALLER (MIDDLE<br />
LANE MARKET) AND SUJAN NANDANWAR (COMMUNITY AFTERNOONS) AND DAVID REEVE (MHFGA).<br />
#FAKENEWS<br />
From 5 to 8 March Offshoot Gallery, in East Finchley, will stage an ArtCan exhibition called<br />
#FakeNews. A group of artists will investigate, visualise and interpret contemporary society,<br />
probing language and identity, consumer culture, sustainability, climate change,<br />
inequality, and immigration. There will also be a range of performances, workshops and<br />
sitting protests. The exhibition is curated by locals Lisa-Marie Price, Rosha Nutt, Holly<br />
Collier and supported by ArtCan. They’d love to get other locals involved, using the space<br />
for workshops and talks that fit the theme. Contact: studio@roshanutt.com<br />
The Muswell Hill and Fortis Green Association<br />
has been working for the community<br />
since 1948. Run as a membership organisation,<br />
the MHFGA prints six newsletters<br />
a year alongside regular email updates.<br />
They also host events which are open to<br />
the public. Upcoming dates include talks by<br />
Muswell Hillbilly Brewers, and Haringey’s Arboriculture<br />
Officer. www.mhfga.org<br />
Fortnightly taster workshops offering a variety<br />
of crafts, seasonal and charity projects.<br />
Sessions are for socialising and wellbeing.<br />
Themes have included sewing, Japanese<br />
bookbinding, crochet, origami, sashiko<br />
(mindful stitching), quilting etc. Adults of<br />
all ages welcome and sessions are free on<br />
purchase of food or drink from Aladdin’s, N19.<br />
Instagram: @communitycrafternoons<br />
PLANTING TREES<br />
In his feature on p26 Chris King discusses<br />
the benefits of tree planting. If you know<br />
of an active programme in north London<br />
then please get in touch. If you would be<br />
interested in working with <strong>Village</strong> <strong>Raw</strong> in<br />
establishing a tree planting initiative, then<br />
get in touch at: hello@villageraw.com.<br />
STRENGTH THROUGH UNITY COMMUNITY CRAFTERNOONS MIDDLE LANE MARKET<br />
Born out of a dream to own their own shop,<br />
Middle Lane Market was brought to life by<br />
wife and husband team Kelly and Andrew<br />
to serve the local area with high quality<br />
cheeses, wines, kefir, and groceries. They<br />
also run a variety of workshops in the<br />
shop including seasonal cheese tastings<br />
and kefir fermentation. Read more on p34.<br />
www.middlelanemarket.com<br />
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