Events from Islington Council-
Vibast Swap PartyThursday 23 May, 11am - 3.00 pm. Vibast Community Centre, 167 Old Street, EC1V 9NH.
Use the opportunity to get eco-friendly clothes and not break the bank in the process. Please organise a day to bring your unwanted or outgrown clothes at our community clothes swap. Don't worry if you don't have anything to swap still come along and pick something for your family at zero costs. No booking required.
Staying Well EventThursday 23 May, 10am - 12.20pm
Jean Stokes Community Centre, N1 0DX.
Join us for helpful talks, fun activities, food and refreshments. We'll guarantee you come away from the event feeling inspired!
Places are limited, so booking is essential. Call 0207 281 6018 to book.
More InfoWomen's Writing GroupMondays 13 May, 1- 3 pm. Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Road, Mayville Estate, N16 8NA.
Whether you’ve already started your writing journey or have been wondering where to start, this course and explore your potential in a supportive and friendly environment.
Sign Up HereFantastic Ferns: Free Family Activity
Wednesday 29 May 11am - 3.30pm, Museum of the Order of St John, St John's Gate 26 St John's Lane London EC1M 4DA
Families are invited to explore our garden and learn about mysterious uses for our fantastic ferns. Create your own botanical artwork to take home. Our programme is recommended for 3-10 year olds but siblings and babies are very welcome.
More InfoHalf Term Gardening & Cooking at St Luke'sThursday 30 May 11am - 1pm, St Luke's Community Centre,
90 Central St, EC1V 8AJ
Please join us for a family day of gardening and cooking.
Whether you have a window box or just want to get out in the open, our community gardener will show you some gardening tips and get those budding green fingers working.
You will also be able to join our community chef and create some delicious ice cream sundaes in our cookery school, yum yum!
More Info & BookingBarnsbury Family FairSaturday 1 June 11am - 4pm
Join us for a day of fun activities taking place across Barnsbury. Activities include kids crafts, yoga, afternoon tea, face painting, nature tours and much more. Venues hosting on the day include:
Women's Cycle LessonsEvery Monday from 3 June 9.30 am & 10.30am
On the corner of Seven Sisters Road and Sonderburg Road N7 7QD.
Join us on Monday mornings for a free learn to ride a bike session.
The sessions are suitable for women who live, study or work in Islington and want to learn to ride a bike or who want to refresh or improve their basic cycling skills. No prior cycling experience is needed .
We have bikes and Helmets available which you can borrow for the session. You can attend as many sessions as you think you need.
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Support ServicesFree Support from SHINEGet a free SHINE assesment and access a range of services with one call. Energy and bills advice, utility discounts, debt support, heat and insulation grants, income maximisation, taxi card and much more.
Call 0300 555 0195 or email [email protected]
Free drug and alcohol counselling and peer supportRehabit provide free counselling and peer support for those struggling with addiction and who have no or limited funds to get help. Self refer at www.rehabit.co.uk or call 0300 102 1605.
Local InfoIslington in Bloom 2024 Closing 7th JuneThis will be the 21st year of the annual gardening competition, and we want it to be bigger and better than ever!
We are keen to hear from all of Islington's diverse communities. There are plenty of categories to choose from, you don't need to have any gardening experience - or even a garden - to take part. Categories include tree pit gardens, window boxes and community gardens, so there really is something for everyone.
You can enter via a simple online form, with two photographs of your gardening project. All entrants will receive a voucher for a bag of compost to encourage you to keep gardening! More Info
Keeping up to dateKeep up to date with news and events by signing up to our email bulletins or following us on social media. If you would like to sign up for any Islington Council e-newsletters you can do so by visiting the Council’s ‘Stay informed’ webpage.
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Use the opportunity to get eco-friendly clothes and not break the bank in the process. Please organise a day to bring your unwanted or outgrown clothes at our community clothes swap. Don't worry if you don't have anything to swap still come along and pick something for your family at zero costs. No booking required.
Staying Well EventThursday 23 May, 10am - 12.20pm
Jean Stokes Community Centre, N1 0DX.
Join us for helpful talks, fun activities, food and refreshments. We'll guarantee you come away from the event feeling inspired!
Places are limited, so booking is essential. Call 0207 281 6018 to book.
More InfoWomen's Writing GroupMondays 13 May, 1- 3 pm. Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Road, Mayville Estate, N16 8NA.
Whether you’ve already started your writing journey or have been wondering where to start, this course and explore your potential in a supportive and friendly environment.
Sign Up HereFantastic Ferns: Free Family Activity
Wednesday 29 May 11am - 3.30pm, Museum of the Order of St John, St John's Gate 26 St John's Lane London EC1M 4DA
Families are invited to explore our garden and learn about mysterious uses for our fantastic ferns. Create your own botanical artwork to take home. Our programme is recommended for 3-10 year olds but siblings and babies are very welcome.
More InfoHalf Term Gardening & Cooking at St Luke'sThursday 30 May 11am - 1pm, St Luke's Community Centre,
90 Central St, EC1V 8AJ
Please join us for a family day of gardening and cooking.
Whether you have a window box or just want to get out in the open, our community gardener will show you some gardening tips and get those budding green fingers working.
You will also be able to join our community chef and create some delicious ice cream sundaes in our cookery school, yum yum!
More Info & BookingBarnsbury Family FairSaturday 1 June 11am - 4pm
Join us for a day of fun activities taking place across Barnsbury. Activities include kids crafts, yoga, afternoon tea, face painting, nature tours and much more. Venues hosting on the day include:
- St Andrew's Church
- West Library
- Thornhill Square
- Bridgeman Road
Women's Cycle LessonsEvery Monday from 3 June 9.30 am & 10.30am
On the corner of Seven Sisters Road and Sonderburg Road N7 7QD.
Join us on Monday mornings for a free learn to ride a bike session.
The sessions are suitable for women who live, study or work in Islington and want to learn to ride a bike or who want to refresh or improve their basic cycling skills. No prior cycling experience is needed .
We have bikes and Helmets available which you can borrow for the session. You can attend as many sessions as you think you need.
More Info
Support ServicesFree Support from SHINEGet a free SHINE assesment and access a range of services with one call. Energy and bills advice, utility discounts, debt support, heat and insulation grants, income maximisation, taxi card and much more.
Call 0300 555 0195 or email [email protected]
Free drug and alcohol counselling and peer supportRehabit provide free counselling and peer support for those struggling with addiction and who have no or limited funds to get help. Self refer at www.rehabit.co.uk or call 0300 102 1605.
Local InfoIslington in Bloom 2024 Closing 7th JuneThis will be the 21st year of the annual gardening competition, and we want it to be bigger and better than ever!
We are keen to hear from all of Islington's diverse communities. There are plenty of categories to choose from, you don't need to have any gardening experience - or even a garden - to take part. Categories include tree pit gardens, window boxes and community gardens, so there really is something for everyone.
You can enter via a simple online form, with two photographs of your gardening project. All entrants will receive a voucher for a bag of compost to encourage you to keep gardening! More Info
Keeping up to dateKeep up to date with news and events by signing up to our email bulletins or following us on social media. If you would like to sign up for any Islington Council e-newsletters you can do so by visiting the Council’s ‘Stay informed’ webpage.
Stay Informed
PAST EVENTS
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Community Room Event
Tuesday 31 October 6-9pm Candy, Jack-o-Lantern Carving, Games, Mask Making Bobbing for apples, Costumes optional Everyone welcome. This is a child-friendly event. Get to know some of your neighbours, have a chat. Learn about the Thornhill Houses Residents Committee and the different roles. We need a Chair, Co-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and CR Bookings Officer Have a chat about Community Room and initiative to host activities for residents and the local community. Share your ideas for the TRA meeting on 2 November. |
Photos from the belated Christmas party!
TREE TRIMMING !
8 December 2:30-5pm
Come help decorate the community room for Christmas.
Refreshments will be served.
8 December 2:30-5pm
Come help decorate the community room for Christmas.
Refreshments will be served.
Jumble Sale
Saturday 7 December
2-4pm
Community Room
Lots of Bargains!
Saturday 7 December
2-4pm
Community Room
Lots of Bargains!
