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- Office: Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm; Lunch clubs are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Friday from 10:00am - 3:00 pm for lunch; Holiday playscheme: Runs all school holidays expect Christmas from 8am to 6.30pm; Youth Club: Thursday from 6-8.30pm; Under 5's Projects including stay and play sessions: see website for details.Warms Spaces Highbury Roundhouse is a community centre based in Highbury. We deliver lunch clubs for the elderly, projects for young people, including a young club and holiday playschemes. We also have activities for under 5s and provide a Stay and Play, and Childminders' project. If you are…
- Every Saturday from 12.30pmWe’re FoodCycle Finsbury Park, serving tasty meals every Saturday lunchtime at1pm at the Andover Community Centre in Islington. Each week, we collect surplus fruit and veg from local suppliers and turn these ingredients into free nutritious (and delicious!) three-course meals for the community. Come along and…
- School Term time: Tuesday to Friday, 3.30-6.30pm. Saturday, 11.30am to 4:30pm. School Holidays and Half Term: Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 1.30pm, and 2.30-5.30pm; Lunch 1.30-2.30pm.Three Corners has been invaded by one giant robot who’s got a sneaky trick up his sleeve. Will he defeat you or will you be assimilated and forced to join his robot force? Perhaps you can escape by climbing across a net or swinging out…
- School Term time: Monday to Friday, 3.15-6.15pm. School Holidays and Half Term: Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 1.30pm, and 2.30-5.30pm; Lunch 1.30-2.30pm.Stay and Eat 1.30pm - 2.30pm Children will need to be provided with a packed lunch; there is a charge of £5 for the lunch hour.At Cape Adventure Playground adventurers can get creative, explore nature and play outdoors, making full use of the labyrinth of rope bridges and tree houses. Messy activities, create a theme song on a piano or design your next costume in our play building. Play is…
- School Term time: Tuesday to Friday, 3.30-6.30pm. Saturday, 11.30am to 4:30pm. School Holidays and Half Term: Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 1.30pm, and 2.30-5.30pm; Lunch 1.30-2.30pm.Lead your band of adventurers through the forest, across aerial runways and swings, back to your treehouse hideaway. If you suspect danger might be on its way make a secret call to your friends in the sandpit and willow igloo below. They can alert any…
- Term time Tuesday to Friday: 3:30- 18:30pm Saturday:11:30-16:00 Family play sessions: Saturday 11:30-13:30(Term Time only)We're thrilled to announce that Cornwallis Adventure Playground has reopened and is welcoming children back to the heart of adventure! Term time opening times: Mon - Friday 3.30 pm -6.30 pm Saturdays - 11: 30 am to 4:30 pm and 11:30 am to 1:30 pm…
- Activities on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Please see the website for details.Rose Bowl provides activities for children and young people including an after-school drop in, dance, arts, home cooking and sport. On Tuesdays - Fridays from 3.30-6pm there is a programme for 8-12 year olds. From 6.30-8.30pm there is a programme for 13-19 year olds including…
- Each school in Islington has a named school nurse who is based at a local health centre and visits the school on a regular basis. School nurses and their teams carry out health assessments and immunisations at targeted ages. Health promotion is a main part…
- School Term time: Tuesday to Friday, 3.30-6.30pm. Saturday, 11.30am to 4.30pm. School Holidays and Half Term: Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 1.30pm, and 2.30-5.30pm; Lunch 1.30-2.30pm.Make sure you’ve got your binoculars and maps handy because we’re going to explore! Get ready to make an award-winning nature documentary of Islington’s very own wildlife. Why not hop on the wooden bus designed by our very own adventurers or sail the seas to…
- School Term time: Tuesday to Friday, 3.30-6.30pm. Saturday, 11.30am to 4pm. School Holidays and Half Term: Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 1.30pm, and 2.30-5.30pm; Lunch 1.30-2.30pm. Planned closures on 5-9 September 25-29 December 2023.Parents/carers must pre register their children with Awesome to attend one of the playgrounds they manage (Register Now). Barnard Adventure Playground isn’t just home to a dragon – we’ve got jaw-dropping canyon cliff rope swings too. Come and jump from a platform across a swamp…
- School term time, Monday to Friday, 3.30-6.30pm; Saturday, 12-2pm and 3-5pm (closed 2-3pm for lunch and cleaning). School Holiday and Half Term: Monday to Friday 10.30am to 5.30pm.Lumpy Hill has exciting structures and swings. Children grow vegetables and flowers in a fabulous garden and make artworks which they display all over the site. There is a big grassy space for ball games. Play is free here. Islington Play Association's adventure playgrounds are…
- Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pmThe Islington Play Association (IPA) is an umbrella organisation that provides support, advice and training for voluntary sector play and childcare providers in the borough. The IPA manages 6 adventure playgrounds and the Paradise Park Children’s Centre and Nursery. Multiple Adventure Playgrounds across Islington. Crumbles Castle,…
- General Times: Monday to Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. For details of opening hours for other clinic services, please contact the centre.Antenatal by appointments (via the Whittington Hospital), child health (including baby clinic, toddler clinic, BCG injections by appointments, hearing tests, breastfeeding support group, first time mothers group (booked sessions) community dental clinic, district nurse, health visitor, podiatrist, GP's surgeries, Enuresis (bed - wetting clinic) by…
- The team offers a range of Bikeability cycle training courses for children, young people, families and adults. We also coordinate local, community cycle rides.
- Holiday playscheme: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (8.30-9am for additional cost). The holiday playscheme does not run during the Christmas holiday.A limited number of free places are available for Islington children who have been identified as vulnerable by education providers, family support or social workers or other practitioners working with the child or family. Practitioners can contact the playscheme direct to discuss the needs of…
- Archway leisure centre: has a fun leisure pool with a wave machine, water run, water jets and spa pools. The pool also accommodates lane swimming. There are swimming sessions for disabled people. has a two storey gym has spectacular views over the leisure and…
- Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm; GP is available on Monday, Tuesday. Thursday and on Friday from 8:00am to 6:30pm, Wednesday from 8:00 to 1:00pmThe centre caters for child health (including baby clinic, toddler clinic, hearing tests), and appointments based services for Podiatrist, Speech therapy and Child psychology for children aged 0 -11 years by appointment. It also carries out follow-up bedwetting clinic by GP referral and provides District…
- Phone the office for times and venues in IslingtonPre school football based physical activity. The programme was developed by FA qualified coaches and school teachers. At little kickers the focus is very much on fun rather than focusing purely on football, the programme incorporates a number of early learning goals. Valuable concepts such…
- GP and community health services, including health visiting.
- Highbury Leisure Centre has: two swimming pools. This is a large main pool and a warm teaching pool. Swimming lessons are on offer for all ages. There are swimming sessions for women only. a large fully equipped gym with cardiovascular machines such as treadmills and rowers,…
- Community Reception: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00pm; Child Health Clinics: Monday and Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 by appointement.GP and community health services.
- Health Centre Opens Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Please call switchbard for all other servicesNorthern Health Centre provides community health services to local people, including GP Surgeries. The Centre houses a number of groups and facilities for mothers and babies, under 5's, young people, parents, family planning clinic, child and family therapy, adult physiotherapy and podiatry.
- The full healthy child programme is still being delivered. Contacts from the health visiting service are being managed as a ‘blended offer’ with face to face contacts in your own home and in local health centres by appointment as well as video or audio contacts.…
- See website for detailsA youth project offering water-based youth activities including canoeing, sailing, bell boating, mountain biking and powerboat driving skills. We are open to other youth and community groups. The club also has activities for adults, including people aged 50+ and also disabled people. Holiday projects weekdays…
- Ironmonger Row Baths was reopened in 2012 following a major refurbishment. It has: a 30-metre main swimming pool offering different swimming sessions including a session for women a warm teaching pool with an adjustable floor a state-of-the-art gym a cardio zone to develop cardiovascular fitness fitness classes Turkish…
- Saturday trial classes; Under 8s: 9–10am; 8+s 10-midday. Intermediate 1 and 2: (2x1.5 hour classes), 12–3pm; Intermediate 3 and Advanced (2x 1.5 hour classes): 3–6 PMThe ZooNation Academy of Dance, ZAD, currently trains over 150 students in all styles of Hip Hop dance. Classes cover a wide range of Hip Hop styles inlcuidng Popping, Locking, Old Skool, Nu Skool, Breakin’ and House. ZooNation also runs a youth company with dancers…
- Beat strives to improve the quality of life for people affected by eating disorders. We achieve this by being proactive in meeting needs; being successful in influencing policy and by promoting understanding.
- Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pmGP and community health services including health visiting.
- Monday: 8.50am to 7.30pm;Tuesday: 8:50am to 6:30pm/7.30pm; Wednesday: 8:00 to 6:30pm but closed 1:00pm to 2:00pm; Thursday: 7am to 1:00pm; Friday: 8:50am to 8pm; Telephone lines open at 8:30am every weekday.Killick Street Health Centre offers a range of services including; child health services, baby health reviews, immunisations, library books, midwifery clinic, counselling, adult psychology, child psychologist, drug and alcohol counselling, podiatry, benefits advice, smoking cessation, contraception and getting back into work advisor.
- Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 5:00pm.Ante-natal, child health, including baby clinic, neo-natal hearing tests. Community dental clinics, district nurse, health visitor, podiatrist, post-natal. Child psychologist for children 0 -11 years old by appointment. For GP's Services call 020 7619 6670. Please ring for details of other clinics.
- Competitive Boxing Training: Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Juniors (under 17): 6-8pm; Seniors: 7–9pm; Junior Academy (beginngers): Monday and Friday, 5-6.30pm; Senior Academy (beginners) Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8pm. See website for details of times of recreational, non contact boxing and fitness training.Islington Boxing Club, which is also known as the Islington Boys' Club, offers boxing training for young people from the ages of 8 years up to 40-year-old adults. The club which is Clubmark accredited, is very active and busy and has had a number of national…
- Various - see venue list in 'Downloadable Documents' below.There are scout groups situated throughout Islington for children (boys and girls) aged 6-8, 8-10, 10-14 and 14-18. Click on the link below to find a group in your area or email the District Commissioner.
- Monday, 5-8pm; Tuesday 5-8pm; Wednesday, 5-8pm (women); Thursday, 5-8pm; Friday, 5-8pm (club boxers); Satuday, closed; Sunday, 11am to 1pmThe main focus of the club is boxing, but in recent years it has expanded to incorporate football teams, youth-club centres, dance classes and acting classes. The club aims to help young people achieve sporting and artistic success as well as to achieve their full…
- Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 2.30pmEmployability and Dance Fitness Academy that supports young people (aged 16-24) into sustained employment, education and training. We will help you gain the key skills and qualifications to get into sustainable work and training. Job search support, CV writing, mock interviews with national and local…
- Clinic times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmSt Ann's Eating Disorder Service is made up of a multi-disciplinary team providing care and support for people suffering from eating disorders.
- School term time, Monday to Friday, 3.30-6.30pm; Saturday 12pm to 2pm and 3pm to 5pm (school term) Closed for an hour for lunch and cleaning. School Holiday and Half Term: Monday to Friday 10.30am to 5.30pm.Timbuktu has a daredevil slide, a boarder swing and a network of wooden structures to climb. We make bonfires to cook marshmallows and spend time digging for treasure in our huge sandpit. Play is free here. Islington Play Association's adventure playgrounds are unique spaces dedicated…
- School term time, Monday to Friday, 3.30-6.30pm; Saturday, 12-5pm. School Holiday and Half Term: Monday to Friday 10.30am to 5.30pm.Crumbles Castle is has an actual castle on site! Children play above ground in a network of exciting treetop structures. We encourage child-led play experiences outdoors in all types of weather and throughout the seasons. Islington’s adventure playgrounds are open for outdoor play sessions with social…
- Summer holiday 2023: Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 5.30pm, 24 July to 1 September, 2023Free adventure play during term-tim and in the school holidays for children aged 6 and upwards. Lunch is prepared every day with children and is free to all who attend. Children must register to attend. Check website for seasonal closures.
- School term time, Monday to Friday, 3.30-6.30pm; Saturday, 12pm to 2pm and 3pm to 5pm (school term) Closed for an hour for lunch and cleaning. School Holiday and Half Term: Monday to Friday 10.30am to 5.30pm.Toffee Park has a zip wire, an echo slide, and swings of all shapes and sizes. We have a pond where frogs live and a round hedgerow where we have bonfires. Play is free here. Islington Play Association's adventure playgrounds are unique spaces dedicated to…
- After school club: Tuesday to Thursdays 3.30-5.30pm; Saturday clubs 10.15am-3.15pm; Holiday play schemes 10.15am-3.15pm for children aged between 6 and 15. New after school club on Fridays for ages 13 and 19 during term time 3.30- 5.30pm. We also run a Youth Club on Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm and Sunday 10.15am -3.15pm, for young people aged 16 to 25 during term time only.Hayward Adventure Playground is especially for children with Special Needs and their siblings. This playground provides the space and freedom for disabled children and young people to experience child-led free play and be themselves. Here children are able to play adventurously, creatively and imaginatively in…
- Cally Pool & Gym: has a 25 metre pool and large shallow pool has a gym overlooking both pools with cardiovascular machines such as treadmills and rowers, resistance equipment including dedicated stretching areas and fitness aids such as Swiss balls offers fitness classes has a health suite offering…
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3-8pm.The Zone Youth Club is located between Holloway School and the Bridge School and is accessed from the Bridge School entrance on Carleton Road. We offer after-school and evening youth club sessions for young people aged 11 to 19 years or up to 24 years for…
- Tuesday and Thursday, 5-7pmBoxing club for young people.
- Islington Tennis Centre has: six indoor and two outdoor tennis courts a 50 station gym that has cardiovascular machines such as treadmills and rowers, resistance equipment including free weights and dedicated stretching areas and fitness aids such as Swiss balls a studio for fitness classes…
- Finsbury Leisure Centre has: four outdoor football pitches four squash courts a six-court multi-sports hall for badminton, basketball and table-tennis exercise studios offering a range of fitness classes including pilates and yoga activity rooms
- Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm (Main Reception)Finsbury Health Centre provides a range of services for the local community including: Child health (including hearing tests); Special Needs dental clinic; district nurse; health visitor; GP's surgeries; physiotherapy; podiatrist; speech therapy; Michael Palin stammering centre; family planning (including cervical smears and pregnancy testing) -…
- General Opening; Mondays & Thursdays 9:30am to 7pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30am to 5pm; Saturdays 11am to 2pm; For project times please check our websiteFood Bank Light Project Pro International is running a food bank for local residents in the Caledonian and Holloway Wards. You do not need to register beforehand, just turn up on Wednesdays, 12.00pm to 1:30pm; or contact us if you are shielding. Other Services Light Project…
- Gillespie Park: Dawn to dusk each day; Ecology Centre: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Please note both the Ecology Centre and Gillespie Park are closed when Arsenal are playing at home.Gillespie Park is a 2.8 hectare Local Nature Reserve in the heart of inner city London. The reserve is managed for the benefit of wildlife. An amazing 244 plant species, 94 bird species and 24 types of butterfly have been seen here. Take a walk…
- See websiteArsenal Community projects provide sport sessions and pathways to accreditation which take place in schools, leisure centres, housing estates and parks. Sports include: bowls double club (sport combined with homework, maths, English help) football including walking football and football for disabled people Holiday activities Girls…