Tuesday 18 November: Visit to The Conservatory, Broomfield Park, London N13 4HE

 On Tuesday 18 November we have kindly been invited to come and paint in the Conservatory in Broomfield Park in Palmers Green by a member of the Conservatory Committee who is also the Treasurer of the Islington Art Society, Louise Howard.  

The Conservatory will be open just for us. It is a lovely space: in the middle tall yukas, flowers of paradise that are in flower, rocks etc and a small pond with fish; and plants on staging round the edges that are grouped - cactus, begonias etc and currently exotic bromeliads that are starting to flower in vibrant colours.   More details here:   The Conservatory is somewhere in the middle of the park between the tennis courts and the ponds.

Photos by Tricia:

 Louise is kindly going to organise some chairs for us, but we suggest you bring your sketching stools as there may not be enough chairs or in exactly the place you want. 

There is a loo in the park, and the small outdoor cafe in the park opens at 11.00 and you can get coffee and cakes.   For lunch, we have been recommended 90 On the Green, which is at 90 Alderman's Hill just outside the park.     

Getting to Palmers Green ..... 

Palmers Green station is about 2 mins from the park. Trains are only every 30 mins though so check Great Northern for times. Trains start at Moorgate, and you need the trains going to Stevenage via Hertford North. Trains to Welwyn use the same line up to Ally Pally so don't get on the wrong train! You can change from the Victoria line at Highbury (easy) or the Piccadilly line at Finsbury Park (very many stairs!).Out of PG station, turn right. 

Tube - best bet is Southgate on the Piccadilly line. Buses are at the back of the station. Get either the W6 or 121 and they travel along Aldermans Hill. Get off when you see the shops on the left. the park is opposite. About 10 mins. 

Or tube/bus to Turnpike Lane or Wood Green and get the 121 to Enfield Island Village. Also 329 to Enfield but get off at Palmers Green Triangle and walk up Aldermans Hill.  About 20 - 25 mins depending on traffic.    

Sue's telephone number for the day will be:  07975 864142.