Events 2026
Sound Healing-Gong Baths in Holly Lodge
Come and be carried by sounds of the Himalayas brought to you by the Nepalese sound healer, Manoj Tiwary. Let the sound vibrations from gongs, Tibetan sound bowls and chimes and take you on a deeply meditative and relaxing journey
Tuesdays: 17th March, 14th Apr, 5th May 8-9pm
Fridays: 3rd Apr 6-7pm
Booking: workshop.himalayasoundslondon.com
The way of the Shaman- two day workshops in Shamanic Journeying, Power and Healing
Sat-Sun 23-24th May, 6-7th Jun, 19-20th Sep, 3-4th Oct, 5-6th Dec
Booking/ info Marta Niccolai, http://www.shamanic studies.co.uk
Bin Less Save More Challenge Saturday 11th April 3-6pm
Come along to the Free Food waste workshop and cooking demonstration; find out how to use your leftovers and make your food go further. Booking; cchapman@mindincamden.org.uk
Become a Community Champion for Highgate!
A new health and wellbeing programme, Community Champions, is launching in Highgate. The programme supports local people to use their skills and experience to improve community health, reduce inequalities and address local concerns. Charlotte from Mind in Camden is the Community Development Coordinator and will be hosting a regular coffee social at Holly Lodge Community Centre. Come along to learn more, explore ways to get involved, share your ideas, and get signposting to local services and opportunities.
Thursday 12th March 13:00 – 15:00
Thursday 26th March 13:00 – 15:00
Thursday 9th April 13:00 – 15:00
THE HOLLY LODGE ART SHOW APR 25TH &26TH 10AM-6PM
Come and see all the brilliant artwork on display at this year’s Holly Lodge Art Show, taking place in the Community Centre on Makepeace Avenue, Highgate.
Over 60 artists will be displaying a fantastic selection of paintings, drawings, mosaics, photography, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, cartoons & illustrations…and more. Entry is free but donations to the Community Centre welcome……… Don’t miss it!
Activities
The Monday Lunch Club, a delicious subsidised home cooked three course meal every Monday from 12.15pm( except Bank Holidays and August). £4. First lunch of the year: 12th Jan
Welcome to Free Open House activities every Thursday 12pm-3pm. Welcome back on 8th Jan
Please pop in for a chat, a cuppa and some light refreshments whilst meeting friends from your local community. We offer craft activities but you’re very welcome to bring your own creative project along and use our spacious hall. You’re also welcome to bring your laptop and do some work in our warm and friendly space. We’re looking forward to seeing you very soon.
Free Welfare Benefit Advice fortnightly on Thursdays 10am-12pm. Advice and guidance on Benefit check, Child Benefit, Universal Credit, tax credits, Housing, Rent, Council Tax, Pension, PIP, DLA. By appointment only. Please email hollylodge.manager@gmail.com or phone 020 8342 9524. This initiative is in collaboration with the Hopscotch Charity and funded by Camden Council Cost of Living Community Response Fund. Next sessions 12th and 26th March
Meet your local Councillor Lorna Russell (Green) on following Saturdays 11am-12noon:
28th Mar and 18th April
The Film Club. Free films shown every other Monday at 2pm.
Monday 16th March “Custer of the west”, Monday 30th March: “The L shaped room”
Holly Babies:
Meet a friendly group of parents that come together to share knowledge, real-life parenting experiences and support each other-all while the children play together at our lovely Community Centre. Tuesdays 3-5pm. email hollylodge.manager@gmail.com how to join and for fee information.
Monthly Reading Group
Meet up at the first Wednesday of each Month at 7.30 pm. Each meeting will have a different theme. Please bring along any literature involving fools. The following themes will be jointly decided by the group.
No need to book: Just show up and have a good time. Dates: 1st April, 6th May, 3rd June and 1st July.
Classes
- Fitsteps For All Bodies Tuesdays 10.15-11.15
Contact: Debra Craighead, Email: dcraighead@me.com - Tai Chi, Mondays 7-8 pm and Fridays 2-3 pm
Contact: info@taichijay.com tel 07827275821 - Amateur Telescope Makers of London, alternating Fridays 8-9.30pm. Contact: Paula Roome, amandahroome@yahoo.co.uk