Harrow Highlights - 13th June 2025 Edition

June 13, 2025

Hello, Harrow friends!

☀️Summer’s in full swing and the borough is bursting with live music, art trails and outdoor fun from 13–19 June. Scan the listings, plan your week, then spread the buzz by sharing this email, giving us a wave on Facebook and tagging your outings on Instagram.

Kiboko Coffee Co – Harrow-based speciality roasters - Craving better coffee? Kiboko roasts small-batch, ethically sourced beans in Harrow and donates £1 per kilo sold to Farm Africa. Try their smooth Nyumba blend or bold single origins, freshly roasted and delivered fast (free over £20). Harrow Highlights readers get 15% off this week – use the link below. Code HH15 applies automatically. Sip smarter. Claim your 15 % discount

🌟 This Week’s Highlights

  • Harrow Open Studios kicks off – 29 studios fling open their doors from Sat 14 Jun; meet makers, watch demos & buy art direct. Explore the map

  • Cycle More in Harrow Town Centre – Sat 14 Jun, 11 am–5 pm. Free bike MOTs, bargain refurbished cycles & ride-in giveaways on St Ann’s Road. Event details

  • Pinner Music Festival finale – Sat 14 Jun, 7:30 pm. Haydn, Handel & Mozart with full choir & orchestra in candle-lit Pinner Parish Church. Tickets

🎉 Upcoming Local Events

  • Starlight Walk – St Luke’s Hospice - Sat 14 Jun, 7:30 pm, Harrow Leisure Centre – Family-friendly night walk with live bands, face paint & medals at the finish. Sign up

  • Father’s Day Craft – Roxeth Library - Sat 14 Jun, 2:15 pm, Roxeth Library HA2 0JA – Kids (4–8) make handmade gifts for dad; free but pre-book. Reserve

  • Family Workshop: Magnificent Marble Run - Sunday 15th June, Headstone Manor Museum - Calling all junk modellers! Create kinetic, take-home toys from recycled materials and watch the hours whizz by with a plink, roll, plop in this hands-on family workshop. Reserve

🍽️ Restaurants and Eateries

  • Grove on the Hill – 41 High Street, Harrow on the Hill
    Cosy gastropub serving stacked brisket burgers, Sunday roasts & Camden Town Brewery pints in a Grade II-listed coaching inn. Menu

  • The Hare – Old Redding, Harrow Weald
    A welcoming family pub and brasserie offering British and French-inspired seasonal dishes, including excellent Sunday roasts and a lovely outdoor seating area. Visit the Hare

🏛️ Attractions and Things To Do

  • Sip & Paint Party – The Woodman, Pinner Tue 17 Jun, 7 pm–9:30 pm, The Woodman Pub, Joel St – No experience needed: follow step-by-step guidance, sip wine and take home your masterpiece (£32 inc. materials). Book

  • WW2 Codebreaking and Deception Tuesday 17th June, Headstone Manor Museum. Join guest speaker Ronald Koorm for a fascinating exploration of codebreaking, intelligence and deception that influenced the outcome of World War II. More info

  • Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners - Tue 17 Jun, 7:45 pm, Savoy Court Community Centre, North Harrow. A gentle 60-minute intro to breathwork, body-scan and stress-relief techniques; mats & cushions provided, just bring comfy clothes. Reserve

Bombay Central, 328 High Road, Harrow Weald
Special for Harrow Highlights readers! Enjoy 15% off your lunchtime bill Tuesday – Friday (12 pm – 2.30 pm) until the end of June, when you mention “Harrow Highlights” to your server. Perfect excuse to try their railway-inspired bites and masala chai. Book a table

🤝 Community Opportunities

  • Harrow Foodbank Volunteer Drive Help local families by volunteering at Harrow Foodbank. Flexible shifts available. Sign up here

  • Headstone Manor Museum – Visitor Experience Team
    Welcome guests, steward galleries and bring Harrow’s 14th-century manor to life (flexible half-day shifts). Apply

  • St Luke’s Hospice – Charity Shop Helpers
    Sort stock, staff tills or create window displays in one of nine local shops supporting end-of-life care. Join the team

🛍️ Local Business Shout-Out

  • Indian Gastro Kitchen - Kingsfield Arms, 111 Bessborough Road, Harrow, HA1 3DF. Known for authentic Indian cuisine with a modern twist, Indian Gastro Kitchen offers a refined dining experience with rich flavours and a warm atmosphere. Visit Indian Gastro Kitchen

Thanks for reading, sharing and making Harrow shine! Keep the good vibes rolling on Facebook and Instagram – we love seeing your photos. Catch you next Friday!

The Harrow Highlights Team