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.
Toilet Training Workshop, The Factory Children's Centre Thursday, 21 March 2024 10-11.30am This workshop delivered by a clinical psychologist and an early years practitioner, will: help you to know when your child is ready to start toilet training give information about ways to help children to toilet train provide a space to share ideas and ask questions…
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…
Family Hub Fun Day - South Saturday 4 November 11.30am to 2.30pm 10am to 1pm For Islington children and young people. Celebrating the launch of Family Hub South atBemerton Children's Centre and Jean Stokes Community Centre, Coatbridge House, Carnoustie Drive, N1 0DX Food refreshments, music and activities and services for children and young people 0-19 and their families. Including services…
Finsbury Library - adult drawing group Every third Saturday of the month, 2.30 - 4.30pm A gathering for anyone aged 18+ who draws, or is interested in starting. Basic materials are provided - you are welcome to bring your own.
Sensory and Soft Play Area, Estorick Collection Every other Friday from 8 September until 15 December Explore the Estorick Collection with our interactive and sensory space especially open for families. The families’ area, located in the temporary exhibition galleries, includes a wealth of sensory and creative resources to enjoy and play in the museum. Suitable for Under 5s. Advanced booking recommended.…
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…
Islington Libraries - family craft clubs Come get sticky, colourful and crafty with us! Suitable for families with children of all ages. Children aged under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. Click to find individual venue addresses
Islington Libraries - ChatterBooks reading groups for children Whatever you enjoy reading, if you're aged 7-11 come and join our ChatterBooks reading group!
Central Library - mindful colouring group Thursdays 5-7pm Colouring can calm the brain and help your body relax. Join our weekly adults-only group for some mindful colouring.
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…
Islington Libraries - children's Lego clubs If you like LEGO®, drop in to one of our clubs and turn your ideas into reality! Suitable for families with children of all ages. Children aged under 8 should be accompanied by an adult.
Central Library - knit and natter First Monday of the month, 6pm (except Bank Holidays) Bring along your latest project to our knitting group and make new friends. All adults are welcome.
Archway Library - knit and natter group First and third Saturdays of the month, 2.30 – 4 pm Bring along your latest project to our knitting and crochet group, and make new friends. All adults are welcome.
West Library - adult chess club Every Tuesday, 6-7.30pm Join our weekly chess club and test your skills. Adults of all abilities welcome.
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…
Family Support Surgery for Islington families with children 0-19 (or 25 years with SEND), Family Support at Alrisaalah Mosque Every month, 6 October, 3 November, 1 December - after Friday Prayer 2023. Family Support Workers help with a range of family issues and signpost to other services such as housing and iWork. Come to speak to one of the Bright Start 0-5s team or Bright Futures 5-19 team. No need to book - just turn up
Family Art Day at the Estorick 17 March 2024, 10am to 1pm Bring your family to the Estorick Collection for creative and fun activities. Free for children accompanied by a paying adult. Advanced booking is required. I am an artist (Under 5s)10.00 - 10.45Come along to this interactive storytelling and discover our children’s stories inspired by Pasquarosa.…
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…
My child is unwell, what do I need to do? Online workshop Last Monday every month at 8pm, and last Tuesday of the month at 10am If you have a 0-5 year old child, the chances are they will get an Illness with fever this winter. Come and join our group clinic for expert advice on what you can do for your child. 2023 dates: Every Last Monday every month at…
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) 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), 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…
New Parents Group, Ambler Children’s Centre Tuesday, 10:30-12:00am, Spring Term 2023 New parent group for mums, dads and their babies under 4 months. Come along to meet other new parents and take part in topic based discussions. This group is supported by a Family Health Advisor. Booking essential - contact us to book your place!
New Parents Group, Conewood Children’s Centre Friday, 10:30-12:00am, Spring Term 2023 New parent group for mums, dads and their babies under 4 months. Come along to meet other new parents and take part in topic based discussions. This group is supported by a Family Health Advisor. Booking essential - contact us to book your place!
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…
Remark Deaf Holiday Playscheme, North London After-school and holidays Week 1: Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 April, Week 2: Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 April April 2024 10am to 4pm Holiday Playscheme. Available to all Deaf and hard of hearing children between 6 - 11 (Children's group) and 11 - 16 (Youth Group). Lots of fun activities! Complete the online Admission form It is essential that you book your child's place in advance by completing this…
Bright Start,Saturday 0-5s Stay and Play, at Highbury Fields Bandstand Wildlife Garden Saturday 10am-12noon , 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. First Saturday of the month fathers and male carers, 3rd Saturday of the month all the family. November 2023 to February 2024 sessions are held indoors at New River Green Children's Centre 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…
Bright Start 0-5s Saturday Stay and Play at Bemerton Children's Centre Saturday (2 per month only), 10am to 12 noon, 1st Saturday of the month (Dad's and Male carers, 3rd Saturday of the month (all family). 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…
Child Health Clinic, Conewood Children's Centre Monday, 9.30-11.30am in term time. Last session on 18 December 2023, reopens on 8 January 2024 Our child health clinics are now appointment only clinics. They continue to be run from the health centres across Islington. You can book an appointment by calling your health visitor direct if you have the number, or by calling one of the duty lines. You…
Cook For Good The Cook for Good kitchen in Kings Cross will be home to a programme of food and cooking events, for people living on and around the Priory Green Estate. We’ll be running cooking classes for all ages, and cooking up regular community meals for residents…
Bright Start - 0-5's Stay and Play at Bemerton Children's Centre Tuesday and Thursday 1:30-3pm, 3rd Saturday of the month 10am to 12 noon (1st Saturday of the month fathers and male carers only session), 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 - Under 1's Stay and Play at Bemerton Children's Centre Monday 1.30-3pm, Wednesday 9.30-11am, 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…