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Events for February 2012

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Thursday 2 February

Burgh House - Lifelines with Rupert Sheldrake

7:30pm See full details...
7 for 7.30pm at Burgh House, New End Sqare NW3. Biochemist, biologist and unconventional philosopher, Rupert Sheldrake has set the cat of instinct among the pigeons of science ever since the publication of his first book in 1981. His new book "The Science Delusion" argues that science is being held back by outmoded assumptions that have hardened into dogmas. Admission £12 (Friends of Burgh House £10), add £8 for buffet supper afterwards, including wine. Advance booking essential at www.BurghHouse.org.uk or cheques payable to Burgh House Trust

Friday 3 February

Burgh House - The Magic of Hampstead Heath

2pm See full details...
Helen Marcus talks about what the Heath has meant to so many generations and how it survived one of the first conservation battles of modern times. Admission free. No booking required

Fellowship - Recorded Classical Music every Friday

2:30pm at Fellowship House. See full details...
John Hewson, David Littaur, Thomas Radice and Peter White take turns in presenting relaxing sessions of classics on disc, followed by the best part of the afternoon - a cup of tea!

Sunday 5 February

Burgh House - Ponds of the Heath

10:30am See full details...
Led by Marc Hutchinson, Secretary of Hampstead Heath Winter Swimming Club; member of the H&HS Committee and Heath Sub- Committee. Organised by the Heath & Hampstead Society. Meet at Burgh House. All walks £3, enquiries to Thomas Radice on 020 8455 1025/ 07941 528 034 or thomas@theradices.co.uk.

Thursday 9 February

HBS Literary Society - AN EVENING WITH CHARLES AND GERALD DICKENS

7:30pm to 9pm at Henrietta Barnett School Hall. See full details...
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ON Thursday 9th February 2012. The actor GERALD DICKENS, great great grandson of CHARLES DICKENS, will read from Dickens' works in the way the great man himself did, to mark with the BICENENTARY OF DICKENS' BIRTH on 7th February 2012. Tickets £5 each payable to HBS Trust (cheque or cash only please) with a stamped addressed envelope to Jo Velleman, The Henrietta Barnett School, Central Square, London NW11 7BN email development@hbschool.org.uk or phone direct line 0208 209 9730

Ikuru

8pm See full details...
7.30 for 8pm Highgate Film Society presents Kurosawa's most acclaimed film at the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institute, 11 South Grove N6. Refreshments. Admission £7. To book 8340 3343

LJCC - Raymond Gubbay in conversation with Gerald Kingsley

8pm to 9:30pm at Ivy House . See full details...
Dynamic music promoter for 40 years, Raymond Gubbay has brought the best of music and ballet to the top concert halls of the world. He will reveal the highlights of his extraordinary career in conversation with music publisher Gerald Kingsley and screen rare film footage of outstanding moments. £10. www.ljcc.org.uk 020 8457 5000. Venue: Ivy House next to Golders Hill Park.

Friday 10 February

Highgate Gallery - Paint ... Draw ... Stitch

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We are delighted to welcome the students and tutors from classes held at Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution to showcase their work in progress: a vibrant mix of life-drawing, painting, portraiture and embroidery.

Burgh House - Performance Storytelling

7pm to 9pm See full details...
Join Heleni Achilleos, Mark Bedford and Jo Winsloe for some wonderful heart-warming, gripping and humorous stories.Tickets £10 (conc £8). Advance booking essential. Contact Heleni on 020 7794 5171

Saturday 11 February

An Evening of Traditional Jazz

8pm at Free Church Hall. See full details...
7.30 for 8pm Pete Baker’s Crusty Jazzers at the Free Church Hall, 11 Northway, NW11 6PB. North West Support Group in aid of North London Hospice. Tickets £15 (to include a glass of wine} from Jan White (8455 2535) [jan@p-white.demon.co.uk]

Sunday 12 February

Burgh House - Hampstead Valentine's Champagne Concert

3pm See full details...
3pm and 7pm Enjoy a candlelight and champagne evening of romantic music by pianist Warren Mailly-Smith. The concert will include works by Chopin, Debussy, Liszt, Grieg, Gershwin and more. Tickets £22 (conc £18), including glass of Champagne. Advance booking essential. Enquiries 07949 321142

Mill Hill Music Club presents a Violin & Piano Recital

7:30pm at Henrietta Barnett School Hall. See full details...
Ishay Shaer - piano, Sivann Maayani-Zelikoff - violin. Prokofiev - Violin Sonata No 1 in F minor, Debussy - Violin Sonata in G minor L140, Beethoven - Violin Sonata No 9 "Kreutzer". Tickets £15 (accredited full-time students free). To book 8959 3866

Monday 13 February

Institute - CREATIVE HALF TERM HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

at Institute Arts Centre. See full details...
We have three days of wonderful creative workshops for children aged 7 - 13 in February. Running from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 February inclusive, there is a choice of Pottery, Cookery or Carnival Craft - a rare chance to make carnival themed costumes and accessories with an experienced carnival costume maker. For more information, contact Helen Harris at The Institute on 0208 829 4211 or email helen.harris@hgsi.ac.uk

Tuesday 14 February

Residents Association - Open Meeting: Mike Freer, MP for Finchley and Golders Green, answers your questions

8pm at Fellowship House. See full details...
Have your say at the Residents Association's next Open Forum - all residents welcome ! Fellowship House, 136a Willifield Way NW11 6YD. Mike Freer MP will reflect on the change from Leader of Barnet Council to MP questioning Barnet. He will welcome comments and questions from the floor

Thursday 16 February

Free Church - Thursday Fellowship

2:30pm See full details...
Venue: Free Church Rooms. Social afternoon. Talk on Royal National Lifeboat Institute

Friday 17 February

Burgh House - Talk: Romantic Hampstead

2pm See full details...
A St Valentine's day inspired talk by Rebecca Lodge, Hampstead Museum Curator, looking at some of the romantic aspects in the Museum collection. No booking required

Saturday 18 February

Horticultural Society - Coach trip to Anglesey Abbey

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Our popular coach trip to see snowdrops, crocuses and Anglesey Abbey's spectacular winter walk. Restaurant lunch available. Cost to RHS or NT members: £18.00; non-members: £23.50 (cheques payable to HGS Horticultural Society). Booking form on website or phone: 020 8455 0455/020 8455 7334.

Friday 24 February

Free Church - Organ Recital

1pm at The Free Church. See full details...
Organist Jonathan Gregory is Free Church's Director of Music. Lunch in support of Christian Aid served from 12.15pm

Saturday 25 February

Garden Suburb Theatre - Oliver!

3pm at Henrietta Barnett School Hall. See full details...
Family musical, based on Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, with lyrics and book by Lionel Bart. Admission £11 (conc £9), family ticket for four £30. Refreshments. To book 7723 6609.

Garden Suburb Theatre - Oliver!

7:30pm at Henrietta Barnett School Hall. See full details...
Family musical, based on Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, with lyrics and book by Lionel Bart. Admission £11 (conc £9), family ticket for four £30. Refreshments. To book 7723 6609.

LJCC - Raphael Wallfisch & John York in Concert

7:30pm to 9:30pm at Ivy House . See full details...
Inspirational soloists Raphael Wallfisch (cello) and John York (piano) perform a profound and striking programme: Beethoven Sonata in D Major Op.102 No.2, Max Bruch Kol Nidrei Op.47, Brahms Sonata No.1 in E minor Op.38, Works by Grieg and Liszt. £15. www.ljcc.org.uk 020 8457 5000. Venue: Ivy House, next to Golders Hill Park

Sunday 26 February

Garden Suburb Theatre - Oliver!

3pm at Henrietta Barnett School Hall. See full details...
Family musical, based on Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, with lyrics and book by Lionel Bart. Admission £11 (conc £9), family ticket for four £30. Refreshments. To book 7723 6609.

Monday 27 February

Borough Councillors' Surgery

6pm to 7pm at Fellowship House. See full details...
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Other dates and times:
  • Monday 26 March from 6pm to 7pm
  • Monday 23 April from 6pm to 7pm
  • Monday 28 May from 6pm to 7pm

Wednesday 29 February

Avenue House - Talk on the Livery Companies of London

7:30pm See full details...
The Friends of Avenue House, Finchley present a talk by City of London expert Yasha Beresiner, who will introduce the ancient and fascinating livery companies of London. The speaker is a City of London Guide and the editor of the City Guides' and Lecturers' Association magazine. Cash bar, hot drinks and cake available at venue. Tickets in advance from Avenue House (8346 7812) or on door. Entry £7.50. All proceeds used to support Avenue House and grounds