0-5s Family Relaxation and Movement, Paradise Park Children's Centre Thursday 10-10.45am, 5 September 2022 to 21 July 2023 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.…
0-5s SEND Stay and Play, at Palace for All Tuesday and Wednesday 1-2:30 pm, Thursday 1-2:30pm; term-time Palace for All is a place for children of all abilities, their parents, carers and their families. You and your children can play in a safe, supportive environment. Meet other parents to share experiences and knowledge. PALACE - Play and Learn and Creative Education -…
9F (Islington) Squadron Air Training Corps Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7-9.30pm 9F (Islington) Squadron Air Training Corps Founded in 1938, we are the local branch of the RAF Air Cadets, and Islington's premier uniformed youth organisation for nearly 80 Years!
Acting classes for all ages - Young Actors Theatre Open Monday to Friday from 10am until 10pm; Open Saturday to Sunday from 10am until 6pm YATI offers over 54 hours each week of high-quality but affordable classes in drama, singing and dance. Prices average from £7.50 per week, and we can offer bursaries. In school holidays, we offer a range of specialist workshops and also stage full-scale professional productions. We…
Acting Foundation Course @ Young Actors Theatre Islington Monday to Friday, 10am to 1.30pm Young Actors Theatre Islington offers a Professional Acting Foundation Course that will enable you to develop an essential performance vocabulary through training in acting, movement and voice. YATI offers individual support for audition preparation and enjoys links with London drama schools such as: Guildhall School…
Activities and Services for Fathers and Male Carers, Bright Start Islington Are you a father or male carer in Islington, looking for fun activities and services to use with your children? You are welcome to use all Bright Start Activities and Services. Find more information and a timetable on the website.
Ambler Children's Centre and Extended School Children's Centres Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. Closed 15 to 29 August. Bright Start services restart on 5 September 2022 Ambler Children's Centre is set in the grounds of Ambler Primary School at the northern end of Blackstock Road, near Finsbury Park. Access to Ambler Children's Centre is via its own entrance on Romilly Road, at the rear of the property. The Children's Centre provides…
Angel Shed Theatre Company Children’s Theatre 1 (ages 5-7): Mondays 4.00-5.00pm Children’s Theatre 2 (ages 7-10): Mondays 5.30-7.00pm Youth Theatre 1 (ages 10-13): Thursdays 5.30-7.00pm Youth Theatre 2 (ages 13-19): Thursdays 7.30-9.00pm Dance Company (ages 12-19): Mondays 7.30-8.30pm Music Collective (ages 12-19): Mondays 7.30-8.30pm Volunteer practitioners (ages 16+): Mondays and Thursdays, various times Angel Shed is an inclusive theatre company that has been delivering high-quality workshops and productions with children and young people in Islington for the past sixteen years. Parent/carer of Angel Shed member: “I have watched my daughter develop from a very shy child, lacking confidence,…
Archway Children's Centre Children's Centres Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Archway Children’s Centre achieved 'Outstanding' in the last Ofsted inspection. The effectiveness of leadership and management, quality of teaching, learning, assessment, personal development, behaviour, welfare and outcomes for children is all outstanding. The report states that, ‘Staff build exceptionally strong partnerships with parents. Children are happy…
Asthma Self-Management Programme for Young People (ASMP) Whittington Health is launching a new programme to support young people aged 14-17 to develop skills to self-manage their asthma. The course aims to help young people: Learn new skills to manage their asthma as they become more independent Build confidence and help them realise…
Baby Bounce, Under 5s and Toy Library, Finsbury Library Under 5s Story and Rhyme Time, Tuesday 11am,. Baby Bounce and Rhyme Time with Toy Library: Thursday 11am. Closed on bank holidays. Babies and young children love stories, rhymes and songs, and our relaxed and friendly baby bounce and under 5s sessions are great ways to introduce them to books, reading and learning. Baby Bounce is a song and rhyme session for babies up to about 18…
Baby Health Clinic at New River Green Children's Centre Thursdays 9.30-11.30am (last entry time 11.15am) A drop in health clinic run by River Place Health Visiting Team. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific area to attend. No booking is needed for indoor or outdoor…
Barnard Adventure Playground 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. 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…
Bemerton Children's Centre Children's Centres Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Bemerton Children's Centre is one of the nurseries directly managed by the council offering integrated care and education. Bemerton Children’s Centre is located on the Bemerton Estate close to the Caledonian Road and the Barnsbury area. Services available include early learning and childcare, parenting advice,…
Bikeability - Children's Holiday Cycle Training and Fun Ride See website We have a programme of free Bikeability courses for children n the school holidays. We have a choice of venues in N4 and N1: Beginners (age 5-12) – for children who can’t yet ride without stabilisers Bikeability Level 1 (age 5-9) – learn bike control skills off road Bikeability Level 2 (age…
Bright Start - 0-5s Outdoor Stay and Play, Barnard Park Thursday 10 to 11am, term time only Join Bright Start Islington for an outdoor stay and play session for families with children, 0-5 years. No booking is needed for indoor or outdoor activities. However numbers may be limited in line with current COVID guidelines. Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been…
Bright Start - 0-5s Song and Movement at Betty Brunker Community Centre Thursday, 10-11am, 5 September to 21 July 2023. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023. 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 - Starting Solid Foods Workshop at Willow Children's Centre Thursday 23 February, 23 March, 27 April, 25 May, 22 June, 27 July, 24 August, 28 September, 26 October, 23 November and 21 December 2023 12.45-2.15pm One off workshop for parents with a baby aged 4-6 months. Get information and tips on how to start your baby on solid food and answers to any questions you may have. Booking essential - contact us to book your place! Covid-19 information: all Bright…
Bright Start - Under 1s Stay and Play at Minik Kardes at the Factory Children's Centre Thursday 1.30-3pm , 5 September to 21 July 2023. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023. 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 - Zumba for parent and child at Betty Brunker Community Center Thursday, 1.30-2.30pm, 5 September to 21 July 2023. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023. This fun and energetic Zumba class is great for burning calories as well as having fun! It’s suitable for both parents and children so the whole family can join in with the session. We will learn lots of different dances to a variety of songs…
Bright Start 0-5s Stay and Play at Hornsey Road Children's Centre Thursday, 2-3.30pm. 5 September to 21 July 2023. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023. 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 In Person - SENDsory Adventures (by invitation) at Archway Children's Centre Thursday, 9:00-11:45 Spring Term 2023 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 Islington - Breastfeeding Support Group Hungerford Thursdays, 1.30-3pm. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023. Free in-person breastfeeding support group. Meet other local breastfeeding mums and share tips, feelings and any worries, with experienced breastfeeding supporters on hand for information and support. Booking not required, but places are limited due to Covid-19. For alternative support arrangements, call Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service on 020…
Bright Start Islington - Breastfeeding Support Group Moreland Thursdays, 9.30-11am (drop in). No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023. Free in-person breastfeeding support group. Meet other local breastfeeding mums and share tips, feelings and any worries, with experienced breastfeeding supporters on hand for information and support. Booking not required, but places are limited due to Covid-19. For alternative support arrangements, call Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service on…
Bright Start Online - Antenatal Q&A Various dates Meet with our breastfeeding supporters to talk through all your questions about feeding and caring for your newborn when he or she arrives. It's an interactive session that's a bit different every time, depending on what you particularly want to know, rather than a formal…
Bright Start Under 1s Stay and Play at Willow Children's Centre Thursday 3-4.30pm 5 September to 21 July 2023. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023. 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, 5 September 2022 to 21 July 2023. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023. 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…
The British Library See website Check out the British Library's Family Activities and Events on their website. During Covid-19 restrictions you can sign up to the British Library family email. Each email will contain various activities, from storytellings, craft fun and movement inspired by sound. Please see our first email…
Caxton House Community Centre Main Office: weekdays 9am-5pm; Under 5s Drop In and Toy Library: Monday and Friday, 9.30am to 1pm; Family Zumba: Thursday 6.30-7.30pm Community Warm Space Available: Drop-in, refreshments and wrap-around support. Mondays & Fridays 12:30pm-4:30pm We are providing cooking kits for residents to cook simple vegetarian meals. Residents are asked to register and complete a self-referral form and must live in the Hillrise Ward. (Residents living on the…
Chatterpillars (by invitation), Willow Children's Centre Thursday 10-11.30am 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…
Child Health Clinic, Hornsey Rise Health Centre Thursday, 9.30am-12 noon; appointment essential, please do not drop in! This child health clinic is by appointment only. Child Health Clinics 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.…
Child Health Clinic, Moreland Children's Centre (drop in) Thursdays 9.30-11am 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…
Child Health Clinic, New River Green Children's Centre Thursday, 9.30-11.30am 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…
Childminders' and Parents' Stay and Play at Highbury Roundhouse Wednesday and Thursday, 9.30am to 12.30pm term time The Childminders' and Parents' group is an ideal place to relax and meet new friends; exchange ideas and tips on local amenities, while the children play in a safe, stimulating and friendly environment with a wide range of toys and equipment. There is also an outside…
Childminders' Group, Conewood Children's Centre Thursday, 9.30-11.30am; term-time 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.
Childminders' Group, Willow Children's Centre Tuesday 10-11.30am (term time only) 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. No booking required, just drop in, but places may be limited. Please note: There will be…
City Academy in-studio and online classes Connect with like-minded people and learn new skills with City Academy’s range of creative and performing arts courses. Classes at venues in Islington and other locations across central London. Dance, act, sing, draw, paint or write your way to creative expression. City Academy have been…
The City Dance Academy Monday to Friday, 10am to 8pm; Saturday 9am to 2pm; Closed on Sundays. Class times depend on age and levels. Please see our website for the full timetable We offer fun and inspiring dance classes for girls and boys in ballet, tap, modern, jazz and street jazz. Children can work towards ISTD(Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) examinations, perform in our show that is held in a West End theatre, take part in…
Conewood Children's Centre Children's Centres Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Conewood Children's Centre offers full and part-time childcare as well as the full range of children's centre services including stay and play sessions, health and family support services. More information on Bright Start services for families with children under 5, including the timetable of local and…
Copenhagen Youth Project Youth Club sessions for vulnerable young people in regular support bubbles Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7-9pm. 1-2-1 drop ins to support local young people on Wednesdays 4-7pm A neighbourhood based youth project offering music, art and sport based leisure activities for children and young people aged 7 to 24 years, with an emphasis on developing young people’s skill and potential. We offer a youth club, football sessions, and a wide range of…
Cornwallis Adventure Playground Closed for refurbishment CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT We are in the process of creating a new building and amenities for Cornwallis Adventure Playground. Please visit Awesome Adventure Play Cornwallis
Crumbles Castle Adventure Playground 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…
Culpeper Community Garden We are open Monday to Sunday 10-6pm A green oasis in the midst of streets, estates and inner city bustle, Culpeper Community Garden is one of the most valued green public spaces in Islington. Culpeper is a beautiful public open space which is both a city park and an environmental community project.…
Dani Grant School of Dance We are currently open on Monday 4pm - 6:30pm and Thursday 4pm - 6pm during term time Welcome to Dani Grant School of Dance, a Royal Academy of Dance registered school providing classes from 2.5 years upwards, including teenagers and adults. Pupils train towards Royal Academy of Dance examinations, and regularly perform presentations, as well as school shows and workshops. We encourage…
Downright Excellent A stay and play session providing speech and language, occupational therapy and support for children with Down’s Syndrome and their families. For families London wide.
Elizabeth House Community Centre After-school and holidays Afterschool Club: Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 6pm. Holiday Playscheme: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm. Youth Club: Monday and Wednesday, 6.30-8.30pm. Community Warm Space Offer: Drop-in, refreshments, cooked food and wrap-around support. Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11am-4:30pm Visit our website for details on our activities for children, adults and older residents Elizabeth House | Activities (elizabeth-house.org.uk) We run an after-school club and holiday playscheme for children from Reception…
Free Swimming Lessons School at Islington Leisure Centres School Holidays Throughout the school holidays and in partnership with Islington Council, GLL are offering a variety of free swimming lessons for children and families. Lessons will include: Adult and child lessons - five week course for under 3s Swim Lessons for 4 -13 year olds -…
Freightliners Farm Open all year round Tuesday to Sunday; Autumn, Winter 10am to 4pm; Spring, Summer 10:00am to 4.45pm. Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays. Closed for one week over Christmas period. A small farm in an urban setting providing the opportunity for local individuals and groups to learn from and interact with the environment and each other through animal care, horticulture and sustainable practices. The farm provides a wide-ranging educational programme in a fully equipped classroom.…
Golden Lane Children's Centre Children's Centres Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Golden Lane Children's Centre is part of Prior Weston School at the Golden Lane Campus. The Campus is also shared with Richard Cloudesley Special School. Golden Lane welcomes children from 6 months to 5 years, including Nursery and Reception children and offers stay and play…
Hackney Tennis See website for details Hackney Tennis administers 20 full size and 2 mini-tennis courts on six park and garden sites in Hackney, and delivers a full coaching and social tennis programme, including holiday camps for 5-8 year olds and 9 to 15 year olds during school holiday periods (except Christmas). These…
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