Bright Start Outdoors Stay and Play Highbury Fields Bandstand - Wildlife Garden Monday to Friday 10am to 12noon, 25 July to 24 August 2022, and Saturdays 6 and 20 August Families with Under 5s, and older siblings up to age 8 welcome to an Outdoors Stay and play. Join us to: Play Meet other parents Find about more about Bright Start activities and services Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to…
Bright Start Outdoors Under 1s Stay and Play Highbury Fields Bandstand - Wildlife Garden Thursday 2-3pm, 25 July to 24 August 2022, Families with children Under 1, welcome to an Outdoors Stay and play. Join us to: Play Meet other parents Find about more about Bright Start activities and services Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply with government guidelines.…
Bright Start Sensory Adventures (by invitation) A small specialist group for two and three year olds with Social and Communication needs and their families. Sessions focus on engaging children in a stimulating activity to promote their learning and development. Invitation only; booking essential, speak to local Bright Start support workers. Covid-19…
Bright Start Under 1's Stay and Play - Tolpuddle Classroom, Caledonian Park Tuesday 10-11.30am, 22 July to 24 August 2022 Join Bright Start Islington for a stay and play session for families with children aged under 1 years. No booking necessary Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply with government guidelines.
Bright Start Under 1s Stay and Play at Hornsey Road Children's Centre Tuesday, 2-4pm , and Fridays (soft play) 10.30-11.30am, 25 July to 24 August 2022 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 Outdoors Stay and Play at Paradise Park Children's Centre, Summer Holidays Fridays 25 July to 31 August 2022, 10am to 12pm Join Bright Start Islington for a summer holiday stay and play session for families with children, 0-5 years, siblings up to 8 years welcome. No booking is needed for indoor or outdoor activities. However numbers may be limited in line with current COVID guidelines. Covid-19…
Bright Start, Family Relaxation and Movement in Elthorne Park Friday 19 and 26 August 2022, 2-3pm Join us for Family Relaxation and Movement sessions in Elthorne Park! For Islington families with children under 5 years, siblings up to age 8 also welcome. No booking is needed for indoor or outdoor activities. However numbers may be limited in line with current COVID…
Bright Start- Under 1s Stay and Play at Bemerton Children's Centre Monday 1.30-3pm, 25 July - 31 August 2022 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 1s Stay and Play at Golden Lane Children's Centre Tuesday, 1.30-3pm 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…
British Transport Police Cadets (13-15 Years ) Wednesday, 6-8pm BTP Volunteer Police Cadets are a voluntary uniformed youth group for those aged 13-15 who are interested in making a difference to their communities. There are currently two groups - one in Birmingham and one in London (Islington) and volunteers from all backgrounds are encouraged…
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 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 Elthorne Estates can access support through Elthorne Pride 0208 017 2205) We…
Child Health Clinic (by appointment) Tuesday, 1-4pm, Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm; appointment essential. Venue to be confirmed on booking 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 Bingfield Primary Care Centre Monday, 1-3.30pm; appointment essential, please do not drop in! 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, Archway Children's Centre Tuesday, 1-3pm 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, Goodinge Health Centre Thursday, 1.30-3.30pm; appointment essential, please do not drop in! 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, Highbury Grange Health Centre Wednesday, 9.30am to 12 noon and 1.30-4pm; appointment essential, please do not drop in! 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, Hornsey Rise Health Centre Thursday, 1-3.30pm; appointment essential, please do not drop in! 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, Moreland Children's Centre (drop in) Thursdays 9.30-11am. (drop in from 3 March 2022) 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, Northern Health Centre Friday, 9.30 to 12 noon; appointment essential, please do not drop in! 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, River Place Health Centre Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm; appointment essential, please do not drop in! 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 New Orleans Community Centre Tuesday and Wednesday 10am to 12.30pm. A friendly indoor and outdoor stay and play group packed with activities including arts and crafts, sensory stations, puzzles and a baby corner with music and stories for 0-5s.
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…
City Farming Business Monday 22 August - Friday 26 August from 10am - 5pm 15 to 24. (If you are over 16 you do not need a HAF code and can book direct with the setting)Thinking about a career working with animals or agriculture? This is the course for you! You will gain new skills and knowledge in animal care,…
Conewood Children's Centre Children's Centres Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Closed 15 to 29 August. Bright Start services restart on 5 September 2022 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 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. Welcome to Cornwallis Adventure Playground – where we have our very own pirate ship. Are you ready to take charge at the helm of the ship or will you make a treacherous landlubber walk the plank? Swing, crawl and climb through the rigging with your…
Creative Dance Club at St Luke's Community Centre Tuesdays 4-5pm starting 4 May 2021 St Luke's afterschool clubs are back.
Creative Development Fridays 5-7pm Are you creative and need support? Would you like to build your confidence and personal growth in a safe space? Then you can join this creative support group led by Dionne Reid. We will explore creative writing, song writing, performing and spoken word. You will…
Creative Kitchen Wednesdays and Fridays 6-8pm Each session we cook a different dish from around the world. All recipes are creative, healthy, tasty, economical and easy to make.Try your hand at lots of things including food from Mexico, China, India, the Caribbean and Italy as well as traditional British dishes. We…
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.…
Dance-a-Round Term-time; Sotheby Mews Day Centre, Monday, 6-8pm, St. Mary Magdalene Academy, Saturday, 9am to 2pm Dance-A-Round aims to provide stimulating and exciting dance classes for boys and girls of all ages. All of our classes offer opportunities to develop body control and self-esteem as well as creative skills. Children from the age of 3 years and upwards enjoy creative, Jazz,…
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…
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. 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 age. Contact us for more information or visit http://elizabeth-house.org.uk/ With a large hall, an IT suite…
Employment and benefits advice surgery at Finsbury Library Tuedays, 9.30am to 12.30pm New Bright Futures drop in for parents of children 5-19We know that being a parent is not always easy and that all families need extra support at some stage as children grow up. Bright Futures is here to help! We are starting two new surgeries…
Families for Life Early years programmes are held during the day (10 - 12 or 1 - 3). Primary programmes are held after school starting at 4pm Families for Life - free healthy lifestyle programmes and sessions to families in Islington Families for life is a healthy lifestyle programme to support families with children aged 2 – 11 years to be active and have a healthy lifestyle. The programme supports parents to gain…
Family Learning, Online or in-person with ACL 3 FREE courses from Islington Adult and Community Learning, for Islington residents or parents with children in Islington schools. You must be 19 or over, unemployed or low-waged and receiving benefits. Level 1 Preparing to Work with Children in Schools (online) Level 1 Supporting Chidlren…
Family Support Surgery at Finsbury Library Mondays, 9.30am to 12.30pm New Bright Futures drop in for parents of children 5-19We know that being a parent is not always easy and that all families need extra support at some stage as children grow up. Bright Futures is here to help! We are starting two new surgeries…
Fit Mamma's Boxfit Every Sunday 11am - 12.30pm A female only session for women and girls combining a mix of boxing, Muay Thai and Kick Boxing plus there is self defence and light play element to the class. Suitable for beginners.
FoodCycle Finsbury Park Every Saturday from 12.30pm We’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…
FoodCycle Islington Wednesdays, 1pm Coronavirus Update Two weekly projects that offer freshly cooked meals to anyone who comes to collect one, every Wednesday (starting 28 October 2021) from New River Baptist Church, 12.30-1.30 pm, and every Saturday from the Andover Community Centre, 1.30-2.30 pm. Usual Service We serve free…
Forest School taster session - Caledonian Park Tuesday 10-11.30am, 22 July to 24 August 2022 Join Bright Start Islington for an outdoor forest school stay and play session for families with walking age children aged 1 to 5 years, siblings up to age 8 also welcome. No booking necessary Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to…
Form a Band Fridays 5-7pm In these weekly workshops for young people can explore their passion for playing in bands and writing music. Led by enthusiastic and highly experienced tutors, the sessions are fun and interactive. You will work on a variety of material from learning to play covers to…
Free ESOL for Women Mondays and Wednesday 9.30am to 2.30pm Places are available on free ESOL trainning organised by the Refugee Women's Association. Book your place now. Childcare and travel expenses paid.To register you will need proof of ID, address and benefits/income status.
Free Swimming Lessons School at Islington Leisure Centres Summer holiday 2022 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.…
Friday Feast Every Friday starting 30 July - Friday 27 August from 3pm-6pm This activity is now fully booked. Some settings may operate a waiting list, please contact the setting to find out more. 13 - 21 year olds.(If you are over 16 you do not need a HAF code and can book direct with the setting)Take this…
Girls Group 14-19 Mondays 6-7pm A Friendly Place for discussion and activities such as, postitive relationships, self defense, healthy living, nutrition and cooking, sports and gym sessions, mental health and well being, hair and beauty and leaderships
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