Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Spanish or catalan speaking group in Harringay for over 60
I have been living in Harringay for over a year and I live this place. My parents come and visit sometimes and speak english but their english is quite basic. I was wondering if anyone knows of activities in the neighbourhood or a group that speaks Spanish or Catalan that they can join and feel part of the community. If it doesnt exist, is there interest so we can start something? I think theres quite a few spanish in the area and you might find the same when relatives visit. They have done most of the turistic stuff and would be great for them to feel part of haringay even if only for a week or month every now and then. Thanks!!
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Permalink Reply by John D on
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You may know this already, but there is a large South American Hispanic community / shops round Seven Sisters tube station. They may find activities round there, or even just restaurants / cafes.
If they are church-goers. there is a Spanish service in St James' Muswell Hill on Sunday afternoons.
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Permalink Reply by Ajo on
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Thanks John!! I will look into it. Great ideas both. They are not church goers but it can be a good place to feel part of the community. I hope you have a nice day!
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Permalink Reply by Florence on
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Saw on internet. http://www.csmayores.org.uk/
I think it is based in camden, it sounds nice.
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Permalink Reply by pamish on
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The indoor market above Seven Sisters tube station has many Latin American stallholders, and has been developed as home from home for UK Latinos. If you go on a Saturday it's a big family day, people come from miles away to hang out and let the kids run races round the aisles. It's open Monday to Saturday, till 6pm weekdays, later on Saturdays. It's rather hidden as there are shops in front.
Buses 279 and 259 from Manor House or 41 from Turnpike Lane, or tube from Fins Park, or overground from Harringay Green Lanes to SoTo.
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I will check it out. Thanks Pamish! I am guessing you have been before. Did you enjoy it?
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I go there for coffee and use the cafe as my spare living room. I don't eat there as I'm veggie and most of the food is meat-centred. I get my hair cut there, there are two salons I use. I love the atmosphere on weekends, It's like going on holiday.
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Hola:
Si. El Centro Social de Mayores procedentes de Espana esta ahora en Portobello, y la pagina web es la que te indica Florence en su mensaje (http://www.csmayores.org.uk). Fui a visitarlo recientemente por curiosidad, aunque aun me falta mas de un lustro para poder ser miembro, y estaba lleno de gente jugando a las cartas y otros juegos de mesa. Tienen actividades casi todos los dias, una biblioteca, etc.
Buena suerte.
Victoria (vivo cerca de Finsbury Park)
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Gracias Victoria! Ire a visitarlo a ver que tal. Hay que ser miembro y pagar para formar parte verdad?
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De nada! No se como funciona. Si miras la pagina web, creo que lo explica. O puedes llamarles, que son muy simpaticos.
Tambien puedes mandar un correo a Lourdes Alvarez, que se encarga de la biblioteca. Su direccion es lourdes.alvarez@hotmail.co.uk
Un saludo
Victoria
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