Here you can find all of the community events open to registered clients of Islington Centre.
If you are an organisation and would like to invite our community to an event please email info.islingtoncentre@gmail.com
August 2022
Islington Centre is closed in August. For free things to do over the summer see the list below.
July 2022
Story Trail
Run by: Get Islington Reading
Where? Finsbury Library, 245 St John St, London EC1V 4NB
When? July 23 – August 29
Take a magical stroll around
Islington to find clues about
its stories and write your
findings on our map to
claim a special prize, during
the summer holidays.
Creative Futures
Run by: Accumulate
Where? Shoreditch – details given at registration
When? 20 July and 27 July, 10.30am – 5pm on both days.
IMPORTANT:
We have limited workshop places available and you will need to attend both days. Please complete
the online form by Friday 8 July 2022. If you have any questions contact: rossanne@accumulate.org.uk
Refugees as Re-Builders™ Curriculum Launch
Run by: Initiatives of Change UK
Where? 24 Greencoat Place, SW1P 1RD and online
When? Saturday 16 July, 1pm-4:30pm
A light meal and refreshments will be provided for those who are attending in-person.
If you would like to attend: please register your interest using the link below:
https://iofc.org.uk/events/rrb-curriculum-launch/
June 2022
The Extraordinary Everyday for registered ICRM clients
Run by: The British Museum
Where? Info Desk in the Great Court, The British Museum, Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG at 10:45
When? Friday 24/06/22 at 10:45
For more details please contact: Anya 07424 504469
anya.islingtoncentre@gmail.com
Refugees, healing & museums
Run by: The British Museum
Where? BP Lecture Theatre, The British Museum
When? 23rd June 2022, 18.30–20.00
For more details, click here.
Tour & underground train ride of the Postal Museum for ICRM clients
Where? The Postal Museum
15 – 20 Phoenix Place
London WC1X 0DA
When? Friday 17/06/22 at 12:45
For more details please contact: Anya 07424 504469
anya.islingtoncentre@gmail.com
Free Risograph Printing Workshops for people living with mental health difficulties
Run by: Chapel Market Print Club
Travel Expenses can be covered.
Where? Claremont Project, 24 White Lion St, London N1 9PD
When? Mondays 2.30 – 4.30pm
6th June – 11th July 2022
Limited spaces available – sign up at Claremont Project reception
Call: 020 7837 3402 or email: chapelmarketprintclub@gmail.com
Refugee Week – Protein Dance Events
Run by: Luca and Protein Dance
When and Where? Wednesday 22nd June at Islington Centre
Saturday 25th June at Woolwich Works SE18 6HD, 11am-2pm
Refreshments and Travel Expenses provided
For more information about Woolwich Works: contact 07960906845
Refugee Week Football
Run by: Arsenal Hub
When? Monday 20th June from 12 – 3pm.
Where? Arsenal Hub, 56 Benwell Rd, London N7 7BA
To sign up or for more information: call or text Anya on 07424 504 469.
May 2022
A chance to eat, socialise and get information on the Covid vaccine
Run by Finsbury Park Mosque all are welcome, regardless of faith.
Food provided
When? Monday 30 May and Monday 6 June, 6–8pm.
Where? 7 – 11 St. Thomas’s Road
London, N4 2QH
Tour of the United Emirates Football Stadium home of Arsenal Football Club for ICRM Clients
When? Friday 27/05/22 at 12:45. Finish: 14:00
Where? The Arsenal Hub, 56 Benwell Road N7 7BA
There are very limited places, to book you must contact Anya on 07424 504469 or anya.islingtoncentre@gmail.com
Creativity and Wellbeing Week 2022
Run by The Wallace Collection
Writing with Mindfulness, Thursday 19 May, 11am (UK time)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89348414879?pwd=WW1lWWFoaFV5OGdUMzBNN2svUkdTUT09
Meeting ID: 893 4841 4879
Passcode: 567467
Drama Group for 15-25 year olds.
Run by Pan Intercultural Arts
Food and Travel Expenses provided
When? Thursdays 6-9pm
Where? Near Euston, North London
To sign up or for more information: Call or WhatsApp 07719049160 or email e.skinner@pan-arts.net
Free Online Intro to Digital Course
Run by Code Your Future
The course is open to everyone and can provide laptops, internet access, transportation and childcare.
When? You can start anytime. Completing the course takes on
average between 20-40 hours
Where? Online
For more information click here.
To sign up: https://course1.codeyourfuture.io/sign-up
Music and Voice Workshop
Run by Accumulate – The Art School for the Homeless.
Food and Travel Expenses paid for
When? Every Thursday, starting this Thursday 12th May, 4pm – 6:30pm
Where? St Andrew’s Church, Short St, London SE1 8LJ
To sign up: please tell your Group Leader or Ruth on 07466 381959
Embroidery and Textiles Workshop
Run by Accumulate – The Art School for the Homeless.
Food and Travel Expenses paid for
When? Every Wednesday, starting this Wednesday 11th May, 4pm – 6:30pm
Where? St Andrew’s Church, Short St, London SE1 8LJ
To sign up: please tell your Group Leader or Ruth on 07466 381959
Theatre and Storytelling Project
Open to refugee and asylum-seeking young women.
Run by Phosphoros Theatre
The project will be in London and travel expenses will be paid.
When? 28th May – 1st June
10am – 4pm
Where? London
To sign up: bit.ly/joinourdramaproject
Tour by Kal of the first underwater tunnels in the world
Run by The Brunel Museum
When? Friday 06/05/22 at 10:45 – 12:00
Where? The Brunel Museum Railway Avenue Rotherhithe
London SE16 4LF
Get in touch with: Anya, 07424504469 or anya.islingtoncentre@gmail.com
Free Meals on Saturdays
Run by Food Cycle
When? Saturdays at 1:00pm
Where? Finsbury Park Community Hub, Corker Walk, London, N7 7RY
For more information: click here
Free TV-making Program
Participants will discuss, plan, vote on and work in crews to make a programme, show or short film of benefit to the public and be credited for it.
Run by WORLDwrite
When? Online introductory evening on Thursday 26th May and training runs until Sunday 17th July
Where? Online and at a centre in Hackney.
For more information and to apply: click here
April 2022
Free Art Workshops with Community Arts
Run by Studio 2: Migrant Arts Community Project
When? Thursday evenings, 5:30pm-8:30pm.
Where? RARA, 2 Grosvenor Way, London E5 9ND
Dinner and Travel Expenses paid for
If you’re interested please email studio2communityarts@gmail.com
Free creative workshops with Accumulate
Run by Accumulate – The Art School for the Homeless.
When? Tuesday 5th April, 2-4:30pm for 10 weeks
Where? St Andrew’s Church, Short St, London SE1 8LJ
Food and Travel paid for
If you’re interested please tell your Group Leader, or talk to Anya or Martha.
March 2022
Embrace – Professional Development Training with Protein Dance
When? Monday 14 & Tuesday 15 March 2022
Where? Online on Zoom
For more information: please click here
To book tickets: please click here
BGP & Fast Fashion Therapy – Fabric Care and Repair after your period
FREE online sewing workshop sharing practical skills to help remove the shame from saving your clothes & textiles after period stains.
Date: 1st March
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
If you are interested in attending the FREE workshop please let Terri know via email at terri@bloodygoodperiod.com before Wednesday at 4 pm so your sewing kit is able to reach you in time!
Feburary 2022
Heath Hands
Free nature activities on Hampstead Heath
- Guilded walk of Highgate Wood 25th February
- Forest bathing 9th March
- Free nature activities every month and opportunities to volunteer all year-round
For more information, contact info@heath-hands.org.uk or look at https://www.heath-hands.org.uk/.
Mabadiliko Emotional Support Group
Emotional Support Group for Caribbean Migrant Women will be starting on Thursday 24th February 2022, 12-2pm.
To register, click here Mabadiliko Emotional Support Group
Dance Workshop at Islington Centre with Luca from Protein Dance
When? 11-12 on Wednesdays
23rd Feb, 2nd March and 9th March
Where? Islington Centre, 16-18 Cross St, London N1 2BG
For more information: please click here
or Contact: michael@proteindance.co.uk
033 0500 2020
Free Pilates Sessions for Men
When? Starting Tuesday 8th February, 2pm-3pm
Where? Girdlestone Community Centre, 151 Salisbury Walk, London N19 5DX
To book, please email: girdlestonecc@gmail.com
For more information, please click here.
Free Pilates and Mindfulness Sessions for Women
When? Starting Tuesday 8th February, 12:40pm-1:40pm
Where? Hargrave Hall, Hargrave Road, London N19 5SP
To book, please email: info@hargravehall.co.uk
For more information, please click here.
Speak Street Art Talks visit to The Mercers’ Company
When? 4th February 10.45am
Where? Meet at the entrance or at Bank Station bus stop.
To book your free ticket text or WhatsApp Joanna on 07716050181.
January 2022
Creativity is Good For You Art Party and Exhibition
Art party and exhibition run by Accumulate – The Art School for the Homeless.
When? Thursday 20th January, 6-9pm
Where? Briffa Legal Ltd, 52 Upper Street, N1 0QH
To register please sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creativity-is-good-for-you-tickets-223821214277
Enrol for Free Courses at Adult Community Learning
Free courses for Islington residents
When? Wednesday 5th January, Thursday 6th January and Friday 7th January 9.30am – 4pm
Where? The Community Centre, 76 Parkhurst Road, N7 0FF
Website:https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/
For more information please call, text or WhatsApp 07734777466
Islington Working – Support finding work for Islington Residents
How? https://www.islingtonworking.co.uk/
For more information and to sign up to the IWork bulletin: click here
MamaSuze – Women & Children’s group
When? Friday 14th January and Fridays afterwards from 12.30-2.30pm.
Where? St Mary’s Garden Room, Upper Street, London, N1 2TX
For more information please contact
Annabel 07801698030
Catherine 07984883221
Digital Skills courses – build confidence using the computer for Islington Residents
Where? Light Project Pro International,
The Exchange, Watkinson Road, N7 8DE
When? Beginner course: Tuesday 9:30am-12.
Advanced course for improvers: Tuesday 1:00-3:30pm
For more information or to book onto a course: contact 020 7833 4009 or info@lppi.org.uk
Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants 