Parents Unlimited Group, at The Parent House Wednesdays, from 24 April 2024 10am to 12.pm Have you done a course with us?Would like to support The Parent House?We want you to stay and develop your skills further Join our new group of volunteers Starting Wednesday 24th April 2024 you will: Be part of a group who support and encourage each…
Bright Start 0-5s Saturday Dads and Male Carers Stay and Play, Family Hub South at Bemerton Children's Centre Saturday 10am to 12 noon, 1st Saturday of the month 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. No sessions during the Christmas holiday. Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Bright Start, Saturday 0-5s Dads and Male carers Stay and Play, at Highbury Fields Bandstand Wildlife Garden Saturday 10am-12noon , 3rd Saturday of the month 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Bright Start 0-5s Saturday Dads and Male Carers Stay and Play at Willow Children's Centre 10am to 12noon. 2nd Saturday of the month, 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. No sessions during the Christmas holiday Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington dads and male carers, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live…
Family Fun Day at King Square Community Centre Wednesday 10 April 11am to 2pm. Join us for a day of activities for the whole family! Family Kitchen DemonstrationsArts and CraftsLight Refreshments Provided No booking required.
Tiny Heros at Archway Children's Centre Tuesday 16 April to Tuesday 14 May, 10.20am to 12pm A group for Islington parents and babies that have spent a period of time on the neonatal unit. A small specialist group run by Family Hubs Therapists - Seema, Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) & Kelly, Occupational Therapist (OT) for babies up to 6 months…
Social Communication Team - 0-5's Stay and Play, Family Hub South at Bemerton Children's Centre Tuesday 10-11.30am term time only A new drop in stay and play for children under 5yrs who: • Have been referred to the Social Communication TeamOr• Have accessed SENDsory Adventures group Or• Have a diagnosis of Autism.This Stay and Play is a welcoming, inclusive place for children with social communication…
Make-Do Play, under 5s Stay and Play session at Waterside Adventure Playground Tuesday 10am to 1.30pm term time only Free child-led play sessions. Term time only
Family Hub Fun Day at Hornsey Road Children's Centre Saturday 20 April, 11am to 3pm 2024 Celebrating the launch of Family Hub North at Hornsey Road Children's Centre for professionals, parents, children and young people.
Finsbury Library - family learning events Tuesdays, 10.30 - 11am Join our colleagues at Islington ACL for fun activities and story-telling, together with a song!
Spring Intergenerational event, Islington Ecology Centre Saturday 27 April 2024 10am to 1pm. Celebrating community and nature. we’ll be looking for bugsand plants to take part in the City Nature Challenge andenjoying crafts, live music, a talk on spring and what’s emerging as the season warms up!Free food and hot drinks. The event will be both outside and…
West Library - author event with Kia Abdullah Thursday 25 April, 6.30-7.30pm We are delighted to be welcoming Kia Abdullah in celebration of World Book Night. She will be in conversation about her latest novel Those People Next Door. Be sure to pick up a free signed copy of the Quick Reads book available on the night.…
Cost of Living Workshops at The Parent House Wednesday 9.45am to 12pm Are you Struggling with the Cost of living and looking for work? Join us for free workshops for Islington Parents on Wednesdays, 9.45-12pm at the Parent House, 55 Calshot St, N1 9AS On Wednesday 13th March our Cost of Living workshop will be a little different.…
Family Learning Spring Festival, Caledonian Clock Tower Centre Saturday 23 March, 10.30am to 12 noon and 1-2.30pm Event for families with children aged 5 to 11 years. Activities: Kite making Discover secrets of nature Make cards Art and craft and much more! Book now! Text the number for children and adults attending to 07816 116 639
Music Access every Monday and Wednesday term time 5.30-7.30pm This weekly workshop is for advanced young musicians to explore their passion for playing in bands, writing songs, producing music or Djing. Led by youth workers, the sessions are fun and interactive.This will be a great experience for young people to collaborate with band players.…
West Library - adult knitting group First Thursday of the month, 11.30am-1pm Join our monthly knitting group - all adults are welcome.
N4 Library - adult knitting group Second Monday of the month, 6.30pm. Come and learn to knit, or just come along with your current knitting project to knit and chat (not just about knitting!). All adults welcome.
Mildmay Library - adult knitting group Alternate Saturdays 11.30am-12.30pm If you are keen on crochet and knitting and would like to meet others who share your love of purl, slip stitch and frogging, come to our club. All adults welcome.
Stronger Together, Parenting Course at The Parent House Thursdays, from 25 April for 9 weeks 9.30am to 12.30pm Free course for Islington parents of children under 3 years old and those expecting babies Do you want to understand your baby/child? Have fun and build strong relationships? Contact Anita to book your free space
Bright Start - 0-5s Stay and Play at Moreland Children's Centre Wednesday, 9.30-11am 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. No sessions during the Christmas holiday. Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Childminders' Group, Family Hub Central at New River Green Children's Centre Tuesday, 9.30-11.30am; term-time. Start January 2024 For registered childminders and the children they look after. Children play while childminders meet, gain support and share ideas. Open to parents who would like to meet local childminders. Starts January 2024
Finsbury Library - creative writing workshops Alternate Wednesdays, 10.30am - 12pm Join our new fortnightly writing group for adults. Share what you write with others in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
Stay & Play at Hilldrop Community Centre (Term-time only) Mondays and Wednesdays (term-time only) 9.45-11.15am Play group for under 5’s and their parents, with weekly themes, books, musical instruments and sing-along. Occasional soft & messy play sessions encourage creativity and exploration. Parents can also borrow from a variety of toys & books kept in our Toy Library for up to two weeks.…
Central Library - children's chess club Alternate Saturdays, 2-4pm Join our weekly chess club, get thinking strategically and improve your skills. Open to children of all abilities.
Online Breastfeeding Support Group Wednesdays, 1.30-3pm. Last session on 21 December 2023, reopens on 11 January 2024 Free online breastfeeding support group. Meet other local breastfeeding mums and share tips, feelings and any worries with experienced baby feeding supporters from the comfort of your own home. For alternative support arrangements, call Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service on 020 3316 8439 and leave…
Library Song and Story Session at Willow Children's Centre Once a month on Thursday 1-1.45pm, 21 September, 19 October, 16 November, 14 December 2023 Come and join in fun, interactive activity with your children aged 0-5. Join in with: Interactive story telling Singing and dancing Learning about lkibrary services. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in…
Under 1s Relaxation and Movement at Ambler Children's Centre Wednesdays 10.30am to 12 noon (term time only) 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. Open 13 December, then closed until 8 January 2024. Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
KEEper Clinic Team KEEpers Girls Goalkeeping Sessions Sunday’s 9-10am term time only KEEper Clinic was established to provide goalkeeping sessions for children aged 5-17 years old. Most football sessions are catered towards outfield players which is why we wanted to provide sessions catered towards goalkeepers. Here at the KEEper Clinic we want children to learn the art…
N4 Library - chess clubs Every Wednesday, 5-7pm From beginners to advanced. Separate groups for adults and children.
Archway Library - children's chess club Every Saturday, 11am - 12pm Join our weekly chess club and improve your skills. Open to children of all abilities.
Archway Library - adult chess club Every Monday, 6-7.30pm Time to get tactical! Join our weekly chess club and test your skills. Open to adults of all abilities.
Bright Start - 0-5s, Family Fitness at King Square Community Centre Tuesday 11am to 12 noon, 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. Come along and join a variety of fitness activities for you and your whole family Get moving and have fun through movement, music and exercise with easy-to-follow steps suitable for all fitness levels. Sessions are facilitated by a fully qualified pre and postnatal trainer• Meet…
Bright Start, 0-4s Stay and Play at Highbury Quadrant Primary School Thursdays 9.30-11030am Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
0-5s Jumping Beans Stay and Play at Willow Children's Centre Friday, 2-2.45pm, 6 September to 26 July 2024. Open 15 December, then closed until 8 January 2024. Come and join in a fun, interactive activity with your child and pick up tips on how songs and movement in time to music can support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas.…
Bright Start Under 1s Stay and Play, at Archway Children's Centre Mondays, 1.30-3pm, 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024 Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Merry-Go-Round, The Parent House Tuesday and Thursday appointments Pre-loved children's clothes, shoes and books provided free, for Islington children from new-born to 11 years old. If you are experiencing hardship and would like to recieve a children's clothing bundle please make an appointment to come to the Parent House. We will apply…
Bright Start - Forest School at Caledonian Park (booking required) Friday, 10-11:30am starts 15 September 2023 (Closed 16 December to 8 January 2024) A 6 week programme for Islington families with children aged 1 to 5 years. Children will develop forest school skills outdoors in a local park. Delivered by trained Forest School professionals Call or email to book your place
Bright Start - SENDsory Adventures (by invitation) Family Hub South at Bemerton Children's Centre Friday, 1.1:00-12:00 A small specialist group Group for children awaiting a SCT Assessment, ages 2-5, referral required. Sessions focus on engaging children in a stimulating activity to promote their learning and development. Invitation only booking essential!
Bright Start- SENDsory Adventures (by invitation) at Archway Children's Centre Thursday, 9:00-11:45. Closed 16 December to 8 January 2024 A small specialist group Group for children awaiting a SCT Assessment, ages 2-5, referral required. Sessions focus on engaging children in a stimulating activity to promote their learning and development. Invitation only booking essential!
Chatterpillars (by invitation), Moreland Children's Centre Tuesday 9:30-11am Spring Term 2023 Chatterpillars is a communication focused group run by Bright Start staff with support from a speech and language therapist. Each week includes a top tip, group activity and song time to boost children's language development. Get information on strategies that can help develop your child's…
Chatterpillars (by invitation), Family Hub South at Bemerton Children's Centre Friday 1:30-3pm Spring Term 2023 Chatterpillars is a communication focused group run by Bright Start staff with support from a speech and language therapist. Each week includes a top tip, group activity and song time to boost children's language development. Get information on strategies that can help develop your child's…
Chatterpillars (by invitation), Conewood Children's Centre Friday 1:30- 3PM Spring Term 2023 Chatterpillars is a communication focused group run by Bright Start staff with support from a speech and language therapist. Each week includes a top tip, group activity and song time to boost children's language development. Get information on strategies that can help develop your child's…
Lift Football Team Thursdays 5-7pm term time All abilities are welcome to join our under 16s boys' football team. Training sessions develop your dribbling, passing, shooting and team play skills. We train at the new 5G pitch at Barnard park. Training is delivered by experienced football coaches and Lift youth workers. Come…
Wellbeing Drop In Wednesdays 5.30-7.30pm term time The Wellbeing Team are available weekly for a relaxed drop-in session. You can enjoy some arts, crafts, conversation and music. We are here to chat about anything that might be worrying you and give advice and information about the range of support available. We can…
Youth Session Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 3-8.30pm We have board games, books, music, playlists made by you, table tennis, table football, TV, videos and an PS4. There’s lots of space to just chill out and hang about and there are plenty of people to talk to. Sometimes we have debates, projects or…
Bright Start, Saturday 0-5s Family Stay and Play, at Highbury Fields Bandstand Wildlife Garden Saturday 10am-12noon , 1st Saturday of the month 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Bright Start, 0-5s Outdoor Stay and Play at Highbury Fields Bandstand Wildlife Garden Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11.30am, Fridays 3-4.30pm. Saturday sessions are located at New River Green Children’s Centre November-February and then at Highbury wildlife Garden March-October on 1st and 3rd Saturdays 10am-12noon. Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Bright Start, 0-5s Outdoor Stay and Play, Ecology Centre Gillespie Park Thursday, 10-11.30am, 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. No sessions during the Christmas holiday. Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Bright Start 0-5s Twilight Stay and Play at Conewood Children's Centre Wednesday, 3.30-5pm 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. No sessions during the Christmas holiday Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…