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Community

Around £5

Wise Thoughts' stories: Mira Mookerjee

Wise Thoughts' stories: Mira Mookerjee Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 23/06/2026 - 15:26 22 July 2026, 6.00pm to 7.00pm A unique opportunity to meet award winning local author Mira Mookerjee. Mira Mookerjee is a Haringey based writer and editor. Mira's creative and academic writing has been published in S/He Speaks: Voices of Women and Trans Folx, by the International Human Rights Arts Movement, in WOWZINE, the Journal of Fair Trade, Azeema Magazine, Poetry and Audience, and more. Her writing focuses on pre-colonial histories, shifting identities and migration. She is currently working on her debut novel which was shortlisted for the #Merky Books New Writers Prize. Book your place online Price £5 (£3 concessions) Visit the Wise Thoughts website for further details Date and time Wednesday 22 July 2026, 6pm to 7pm Location Venue Wood Green Library location Address Wood Green Customer Service Centre 187-197A High Road Wood Green N22 6XD United Kingdom South Asian Heritage Month

Wed 22 Jul19:00Stroud Green & Harringay Library(3.8mi)

via Stroud Green & Harringay Library

Festivals & Events

Spear Celebration

We’re so excited to celebrate our incredible young people at the next Spear Celebration. It’s always such a joy to hear their stories, recognise their achievements, and mark this important milestone together. We can’t wait to celebrate all that they’ve accomplished!

Wed 22 Jul19:00Lighthouse London (Holy Trinity, Swiss Cottage)(4.5mi)

via Lighthouse London (Holy Trinity, Swiss Cottage)

Workshops & Classes

English Conversation Class

Another belter from St Gabriel's Church. English Conversation Class — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Wed 22 Jul19:00St Gabriel's Church(4.5mi)

via St Gabriel's Church

Slow Flow & Soul: An R&B Yoga Experience

Live MusicSports & Fitness

Around £20

Slow Flow & Soul: An R&B Yoga Experience

Slow Flow & Soul: An R&B Yoga Experience Strictly by booking only. Slip into something more comfortable — like your calm, your confidence, and the smooth rhythm of R&B. This isn’t just yoga… it’s a whole vibe. Join us for an intentional Slow Flow session, set to the soulful sounds of R&B classics and new-school favorites. Think deep stretches, steady breath, and a soundtrack that speaks to your soul — from D’Angelo to H.E.R., Lauryn Hill to Leon Bridges. This is your midweek reset: grounding, feel-good movement designed to help you unwind, release tension, and reconnect. Whether you’re new to the mat or know your way around a flow, this class welcomes all levels with open arms and open hearts. Come for the calm, stay for the groove. Duration: 1hour Refreshments available for purchase Every Wednesday 6:00pm – 7:00pm Workshop Introductory Intro Offer: Single Session: £20 Experience soulful movement and mindful flow in a relaxing 1-hour class — perfect for resetting midweek. Bring a Friend: 2 for £35 Share the vibe and save when you join together — great for friends or partners! Intro Pack: 3 classes for just £50 Dive deeper into movement, mindfulness, and fun — save £10 on your first three sessions! Please sign up using the sign up form below.

Wed 22 Jul19:00The Old Nursery(4.8mi)

via The Old Nursery

Sports & Fitness

Around £12

Wed Badminton 7-9pm - All Levels

**Wed Badminton 7-9pm** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*£12 for 2 hours \***24H ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED\*** **6 courts in the Science Centre.** **Feather shuttlecocks will be supplied. Please bring your own racquets.** **Payment details:** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\***\***\***Please pay in advance upon booking or at least 24h in advance before the session. Unpaid bookings will be removed from the list.\***\***\*** **\*\*\*\*\*\*NEW REVOLUT BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS\***\* **Name: LM BADMINTON LTD** **Account Number: 19226405** **Sort Code: 23-01-20** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*Reference: \***Your Meetup Name & Date ie 270126\*** \*\*\*\*\***No cash\*** **Please use your profile name and date of session as payment reference, so that it can be identified.** **To ensure fair access to the session, anyone who signs up but does not make payment 24h in advance will have their places cancelled and offered to other players.** **Waiting List Update:** **When the event is full, there will be a waiting list for players to put their names on. Once a spot becomes available, i.e. another member cancels, the first person on the waiting list will be added to RSVP automatically. As such, the person will be sent an automated email confirming so. For those who do not wish to be added automatically, please remove your name from the waiting list.** **Please cancel waitlist 24 hours before the event if made other plans, as meetup will push you to attending list if spot opens up.

Wed 22 Jul19:00LondonMet Badminton Club(4.9mi)

via LondonMet Badminton ClubLocal gem

Wellness & Wellbeing

Women's Wellness Garden Party

WED 22 JUL | 6.30PM | FREE Location: Muswell Hill w ith Lucie Come and spend a relaxed evening in the peaceful Lab garden. Good company, iced tea, fruit platters and mantra and meditation music to set the tone. The beauty team will be demonstrating holistic therapies and treatments that help with menopause, sleeplessness, stress and digestive issues — plus much more. A chance to find out what’s available, ask questions and try things for yourself. BOOK HERE

Wed 22 Jul19:30The Laboratory Spa & Health Club - Mill Hill(2.7mi)

via The Laboratory Spa & Health Club - Mill HillLocal gem

In-Person Poetry Review Reading Group: Summer

Arts & CultureCommunity

Around £12.95

In-Person Poetry Review Reading Group: Summer

Join us at The Poetry Café for our in-person Poetry Review reading group. Dive into the Summer 2026 issue of the Review with fellow poetry enthusiasts and explore the diverse voices and themes that shape contemporary poetry. Led by poet and former Poetry Society staff member Julia Bird, this interactive reading group will guide you through standout pieces, spark thoughtful discussions, and provide a deeper appreciation of the issue’s poems. Whether you’re a seasoned poet, a curious reader, or somewhere in between, this event is a welcoming and relaxed space to connect with others over poetry. Bring your thoughts, questions, and your favourite lines from the latest issue – we can’t wait to hear what speaks to you! If you aren’t a member and do not have a copy of the Summer 2026 issue of The Poetry Review, we’re offering a deal to receive a ticket and a copy of the Review together for just £12.95 inclusive of shipping – a saving of £5.85. Select this ticket option and we’ll post your Review out to you as soon as we can, or if it’s closer to the reading group date, we’ll give it to you in-person. You’re equally welcome to come along without having read the magazine in advance and just join the discussion on the day. Please note we also have an online reading group for this issue available.

Wed 22 Jul19:30The Jewish Poetry Society(4.7mi)

via The Jewish Poetry Society

Religion & Spirituality

Bible study: The Torah

The full scoop on Bible study: The Torah lives over on Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Andrew's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Wed 22 Jul19:30Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Andrew(4.9mi)

via Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. AndrewCurated

Community

Around £8

Sophie Garrad: Work in Progress

22/07/2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wed 22 Jul20:00Aces and Eights Saloon Bar(4.2mi)

via Aces and Eights Saloon Bar

Synthetic Sincerity: Preview Screening + Director Q&A

Talks & Lectures

Around £16.50

Synthetic Sincerity: Preview Screening + Director Q&A

7pm-9pm, £16.50, in building // Marc Isaacs (The Filmmaker’s House) made a deal with The Synthetic Sincerity Lab, an AI research project affiliated with the University of Southern England. There, researchers are investigating the possibility of teaching AI characters authenticity, using characters from Isaacs’ documentaries to do so. In return, they allow Isaacs to film the process. An AI avatar, created in collaboration with Romanian actress Illinca Manolache (seen in Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World by Radu Jude) guides him through this complex research world and sternly instructs him how to behave there. Isaacs films the work of the rebellious AI researcher Lynn, and follows an Uyghur chef who puts himself forward as a subject of study. Can this chef, in AI form, put into words what he is unable to express as a human being? Isaacs’ innovative narrative gradually blurs the line between fact and fiction. Synthetic Sincerity explores the relationship between humans and machines through a blend of documentary, fictional scenes, and gently absurd humor. How does the development of AI influence the way we look at human faces? And how might this technology affect cinema in the future?

Wed 22 Jul20:00JW3(4.3mi)

via JW3

Community

Gav's Pub Quiz

The best quiz you'll get in Kilburn, or Camden, or Brent! Featuring a ‘name that tune' music round, a table round with anagrams, pics, cryptic questions and a general knowledge quiz sprinkled with traditional trivia and some cheeky content, read by NW6's wittiest compere...

Wed 22 Jul20:00Sir Colin Campbell(4.9mi)

via Sir Colin CampbellCurated

Wed Mens 1st, Ladies & Hybrid team training 7-9pm(invitation only)

Community

Around £12

Wed Mens 1st, Ladies & Hybrid team training 7-9pm(invitation only)

Wed 22 Jul20:00LondonMet Badminton Club(4.9mi)

via LondonMet Badminton ClubLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Bible Study

Where : St John’s Church or on Zoom during the winter What : Our weekly Bible Study sessions are an informal get together, in-person or on Zoom, to reflect on and discuss a different theme in the Bible each week.

Wed 22 Jul20:30St John the Apostle Church(1mi)

via St John the Apostle ChurchLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Life Drawing with Judy Clarkson

Life drawing tutored by award-winning artist, Judy Clarkson. This class is suitable for all levels, whether you’re new to life drawing or have previous experience. Explore how to represent the human body looking at proportion and techniques of creating form in one of the most challenging but rewarding forms of art. Materials are available to buy, or bring your own.

Wed 22 Jul20:30The Old Nursery(4.8mi)

via The Old Nursery

Community

Around £15

Jive and Waltz

At Dream of Dance, we offer evening group lessons on every Wednesdays from 8pm to 10pm. Doors open at 7:45pm. Lessons are formatted in two sessions (Latin and Ballroom). Follow the QR codes or the links below for payment. Please bring the Transaction code as proof of payment. Payment QR code for 1x ticket — Wed group lesson Click here to pay using Sumup for 1x ticket at £15 Payment QR code Block of Four Tickets — Wed group lesson Click here to pay using Sumup for Block of four at £52 Venue: Christ Church Hall, North Finchley (N12, 0NU). Block of 4 lessons at £52, pay at the door for £15/lesson, please book in advance

Wed 22 Jul21:00Christ Church(0.1mi)

via Christ Church

CommunityFood & Drink

Lunch Club

What: Lunch Club is a friendly and informal get together to catch up over lunch and a cuppa. Bring your lunch and join us on a Thursday.

Thu 23 JulSt John the Apostle Church(1mi)

via St John the Apostle ChurchLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Worship, Bible Study & Prayer

More details: Visit from Beth

Thu 23 JulKensit Evangelical Church(1.7mi)

via Kensit Evangelical ChurchCurated

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Venues with events near North Finchley

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

St John the Apostle Church1.0 mile away Christ Church0.1 miles away Kensit Evangelical Church1.7 miles away

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Greater London, England

North Finchley has a local Greater London setting where the useful dates may be small but still worth finding. Arts Depot, Finchley Progressive Synagogue, and Ian L give the current listings a useful local shape. Near Here gathers North Finchley events so arts dates and nearby plans are easier to find. Check individual listings for times, booking details, directions, and organiser notes before heading out.

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