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HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB
Hampstead Garden Suburb is located in North West London, England, approximately 7 miles from the centre of London. Founded in 1907 by Dame Henrietta Barnett, it is internationally recognised as one of the finest examples of early twentieth century domestic architecture and town planning, and home to approximately 13,000 people.
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LJCC Memories of Muizenberg Exhibition - Wednesday 22 May to Thursday 6 June
Of all Cape Town’s magnificent beaches, breezy Muizenberg exercised an irresistible attraction for Jews. Nearly 600 families settled there and for 6 summer weeks, 20,000+ Jewish visitors arrived, travelling thousands of miles from Southern Africa’s baking interior to the seaside. But no more. Details...
LJCC Lee Miller & Roland Penrose - Peace, Freedom, Justice & Two Surrealists with Anthony Penrose - Wednesday 22 May
Antony Penrose, son of Lee Miller and Roland Penrose, will take a look at their lives showing their commitment to human rights – Roland helped refugees from Spain, France and Germany, and Lee Miller had a passion for peace, freedom and justice. It is a great story. Antony has a collection of slides to accompany his lecture. Sandwiches and refreshments will be served at the end of the talk. Details...
LJCC The World of Publishing with Helen Fry - Wednesday 22 May
11am to 3pm at Ivy House. Half Day Special Have you ever wanted to publish a book or family memoir? With the advent of the e-book, publishing is fast-changing. Companies like Amazon now offer direct self-publishing that not only opens up a new platform to publish individual memoirs, novels and non-fiction, but a highly competitive royalty-rate. Details...
LJCC Why Did Britain Give Up Its Empire? with Sean Lang - Wednesday 22 May
2pm at Ivy House. Dr Seán Lang is Senior Lecturer in history, specialising in the history of the British Empire. His interests in imperial history range widely, including the social history of empire, imperialism in popular and children's literature, and decolonisation. Details...
LJCC 1913: The End of an Era with William Tyler - Thursday 23 May
10:30am to 3:30pm at Ivy House. 1913 was the last full year of peace before The First War changed our society for ever. For some the pre war world was one of glitter and extravagance, for others one of darkness and grinding poverty. We shall explore both worlds in order to obtain a snapshot of Britain on the brink of war. Details...
RA Library Garden Suburb Police Safer Neighbourhood Team - Thursday 23 May
4pm to 5pm. Venue: Garden Suburb Community Library, Market Place and Hill Rise NW11. Drop in surgery at our Library. Tell them of your community and security concerns and quality of life issues. Crime Prevention and personal safety etc. http://www.hgs.org.uk/snt/index.html Bike Marking 3-4pm
Ivy House Music and Dance Celebrating Cole Porter with the Mark Nightingale Quintet - Thursday 23 May
8pm. Explore the music of one of the 20th Century’s most popular and enduring composers, Cole Porter, with imaginative and accessible arrangements penned by the group’s bass player, Simon Woolf. Details...
LJCC Ivy House Music and Dance Celebrating Cole Porter with the Mark Nightingale Quintet - Thursday 23 May
8pm at Ivy House. Explore the music of one of the 20th Century’s most popular and enduring composers, Cole Porter, with imaginative and accessible arrangements penned by the group’s bass player, Simon Woolf. Details...
LJCC Restorative Yoga & Meditation with Clive Fogelman - Friday 24 May
12:30pm to 1:30pm at Ivy House. This class incorporates a range of yoga styles integrating movement, breathing and meditation techniques. The class will have a restorative focus supporting the release of tension and stress in the body. This taster is open to all levels. Please bring your own mat and wear comfortable clothing. Details...
Borough Councillors' Surgery - Tuesday 28 May
6pm to 7pm at Fellowship House. Ask for advice on local problems. Details...