Harringay and surrounding areas Area Guide

The National Festival of Railway Modelling at the NEC promises to be the ultimate event for the railway modelling enthusiast, showcasing this amazing hobby to the masses. Whilst the show will include 60+ of the UK’s finest model railway layouts, all hand-picked by the editorial team behind BRM (British Railway Modelling), it will include some exciting new features to make it stand out from the rest. You’ll be able to drive your favourite locomotive, such as the Flying Scotman, in the free-to-use rail simulators, have a go on our ride-on-train (also free!) and take a walk around our new ‘Innovation Zone’. There will also be a World of Railways Cinema, showing some great railway modelling footage including our favourite layouts and essential practical advice.

We showcase some of the most exciting rising stars of London’s vibrant, contemporary circuit. Come & check out some of London’s emerging comedy talent, and experienced comics trying out new material and smashing out their best jokes! Four great acts on the night with the evening hosted by Mike Lash, The line up: Kathryn Mather “Wickedly accomplished… a thrilling rhythm and seamless flow… and the gags come at such a relentless rate. Mather positively revels in the macabre with a playful zeal” Rolling Stone UK “A fantastic mix of dark humour and funny storytelling. The audience were crying” Russell Kane "She’s very impressive” The Wee Review Richard Stott Known best for his appearances on Comedy Central and ITV2’s Stand Up Sketch Show, Richard found success bringing his take on the world to stage in stage shows such as Right Hand Man and Afterparty. Winning critical acclaim for his style of anarchic storytelling peppered with razor sharp one liners, Richard has seen his jokes named in Top 10 Jokes Of The Fringe 2019 (Dave TV), 2022 (The Times), 2023 (The Guardian), and came runner-up in the Leicester Square Not So New Comedian of The Year Contest 2024. Sarah Mills Sarah is a winner of the BAFTA Rocliffe award for TV Comedy and a Semi-Finalist in the Funny Women Stand Up Awards. On TV, Sarah has appeared on The Last Leg, Stand Up to Cancer and Rosie Jones' Disability Extravaganza. Sarah has written for Have I Got News for You (BBC2), Horrible Histories (CBBC), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Tom Gates (Sky Kids), Dodo (Sky Kids) and Channel 4's Nasty Neighbours and is currently in a writers room for a top secret project for Channel 4. Richard Spalding "Razor sharp, understated brilliance." Tom Ward "My favourite comedian." Eshaan Akbar "He’s a very useful joke writer with an assured, club-ready confidence that already feels like a safe pair of hands." Steve Bennett Chortle

PAWSA is a name that has consistently emerged from the burgeoning house and techno scene in recent times. The London-based producer kickstarted his remarkable rise with a bonafide EP on the renowned Lost Records in 2014. The appropriately named 'Pilot’.

Nearest tube: Turnpike Lane (10-minute walk) Free street parking available from 6:30pm Event Information Hosted at the beautiful Salisbury Pub in the heart of Haringey, North London, these workshops blend traditional West African drumming with a hip, trendy & vintage pub vibe. The pub opens at 5:30pm, serving food until 9:45pm, making it the perfect place to eat, connect and drum together. About the Workshops These uplifting, inter-generational workshops are lively, inclusive and taught authentically by renowned and respected guest artists, carefully selected by Wooden Roots. The idea for these sessions was born from our collaboration with a couple of teachers at Haringey Music Service, who, like us, believe in supporting adults & young learners within the local community and inspiring creative education in a safe, welcoming space. We warmly welcome both adults and young learners (aged 816), who are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian. What to Expect Each artist brings their own unique style and flair to teaching traditional West African rhythmsfun, upbeat and deeply rooted in the rich culture of the Malian Empire. These workshops are designed for ALL LEVELS: Absolute beginners will be nurtured Experienced players will be challenged This is a space wherespecial guest artists, resident teachers and students come togetherto have fun, collaborate, network and learn. Instruments We teach and play on authentic West African djembes and drums. Dont have a traditional djembe? Hire one of ours for just 3.00.

Marley was dead: to begin with. This Christmas, the haunting returns. Following a critically acclaimed 2023 run, Mark Gatiss’ spine-chilling retelling of Dickens’ winter ghost story once again takes over Alexandra Palace Theatre in 2025. Neil Morrissey, beloved for Men Behaving Badly and Waterloo Road, will appear as Jacob Marley, and Matthew Cottle (Bridgerton and The Windsors), reprises his role as Scrooge. Frozen in time with its beautifully preserved features, the atmospheric Alexandra Palace Theatre is the perfect setting for Dickens’ most enduring Christmas tale. With eerie Victorian special effects and spine-tingling storytelling, prepare to be frightened and delighted in equal measure as you enter the supernatural world of A Christmas Carol. It’s Christmas Eve, and the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge receives a chilling visit from the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley. Bound in chains for a lifetime of greed, Marley warns Scrooge it isn’t too late to change his fate, but only if he survives three more ghostly encounters…

Already garnering a loyal fanbase since their debut self-titled 2023 album, and especially due to their electrifying live performances, we can't wait to see what PEACH will bring us next with the release of their second album Only Love. They have impressed audiences when sharing the stage with legends including Mclusky, CLT DRP, LIFE, Chiyoda Ku, Skin Failure, and Every Hell, and when playing at festivals including Arctangent, 15 Years Of Chaos, and 2000 Trees. “If you were a fan of the Dope, Guns N’ Fucking In The Streets compilation albums, and love the idea of those scrapping with Amyl & The Sniffers with shades of Dry-era PJ Harvey, then you’ll love PEACH.” - Daniel P Carter (Radio 1 Rock Show) “Mighty and honest.” - Occhi Magazine ★“The song-writing is enrapturing, the production is welcomingly refreshing and the performances are top notch.” - Noizze Supports TBA £16 on the door New River Studios is a fully accessible venue Presented by Chaos Theory. This is an 18+ event