LOCAL EVENTS FOR 2025
FEBRUARY 2025
15 February-10 May: Heath Robinson Museum: Ralph Steadman: INKling, an immersive and comprehensive exhibition celebrating the legendary career of illustrator Ralph Steadman. This exhibition showcases over 70 years of Steadman’s groundbreaking work across four key themes:
- Literary Illustrations: Explore Steadman’s iconic interpretations of Alice in Wonderland, Animal Farm, and Treasure Island.
- Children’s Book Illustrations: From Fly Away Peter (1963) to The Ralphabet (2023), discover the enchanting and playful side of Steadman’s artistry.
- Gonzovation: A visually arresting series focusing on endangered species and environmental activism.
- Hunter S. Thompson and Gonzo: Dive into the wild world of Gonzo art, created in collaboration with journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Visitors of all ages will be captivated by Steadman’s mastery of penmanship, his bold use of ink, and his unique techniques, such as the “dirty water” approach that turns accidental splashes into intricate works of art. The Museum is open 1am-4pm, Thursday-Sunday. Tickets – adults, £6; over 65s, £5; student (25+ /people with disabilities), £4; child (18 and under), free; student (24 and under), free.
MARCH 2025
6 March: Hatch End Horticultural Society: 7.45pm, AGM and talk at the Baptist Church, Rowlands Avenue, Hatch End: Matthew Biggs on “Perfect Plants For Problem Places”.
APRIL 2025
3 April: Hatch End Horticultural Society: 7.45pm, talk at the Baptist Church, Rowlands Avenue, Hatch End: Carol Guber on “Little Brook Fuchias”
5 April: Harrow Choral Society: Stainer’s Crucifixion and other works at 5:30, at St Alban’s Church, North Harrow HA2 7PF. To book tickets and for more info email boxoffice@harrowchoral.org.uk and visit www.harrowchoral.org.uk.
7 April: Hatch End Singers: concert in aid of the Mayor of Harrow’s charity at the Baptist Church, Hatch End at 2pm. The Mayor will be in attendance. All are welcome.
28 April: Hatch End Association: AGM in Hatch End Suite 3, Harrow Arts Centre at 7pm. The AGM will be preceded at 7pm by a talk on Planning and Green Belt by Viv Evans, Chief Planning Officer, Harrow Council.
MAY 2025
1 May: 7.45pm, talk at the Baptist Church, Rowlands Avenue, Hatch End: Timothy Walker on “How To Be A 21st Century Gardener”
JULY 2025
5 July: Harrow Choral Society: Will Todd’s Mass in Blue at Merchant Taylors’ School, Sandy Lodge Lane, Northwood HA6 2HT (nearest tube Moor Park). All details at www.harrowchoral.org.uk
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Please would you mind posting this on your events page just for this week.
An evening with best selling author Adele Parks is taking place at the Pinner Village Hall on Thursday 18th October at 7.30pm, when she will be talking about her new book ‘I Invited Her In’.
All profits from the evening are being split between The Alzheimer’s Society and The Pink Ribbon Foundation.
Tickets are £10 and include a signed copy of her book.
A huge thank you to Alan Carr from Pulver Carr for supporting our event.
For tickets please contact pinnerevent@gmail.com or 07917 322661
Many thanks,
Karoline Lacthman
What a great selection! Each of these events seems to be useful and interesting. Thanks a lot.
Harry Spencer, Harrow, Greater London