Here you can find all of the community events that are shared with us.
Some events may be open to registered clients only: please check the details and book your spot with the relevant people.
For organisations: if you would like to invite our community to an event, please email:
info@islingtoncentre.co.uk
May and June
Legal Empowerment Programme at the Squire Patton Boggs London Offices
Gain legal knowledge with a workshop led by the representatives of the legal firm Squire Patton Boggs – please see details below.
Please book your spot with Izzie: 07459 245454
| Topic | When | Where |
| Understanding the English Legal System | 6th May (Wed), 2pm – 3.30pm | 60 London Wall, London EC2M 5TQ |
| Consumer Rights | 13th May (Wed), 2pm – 3.30pm | 60 London Wall, London EC2M 5TQ |
| Access to Education and Healthcare | 3rd June (Wed), 2pm – 3.30pm | 60 London Wall, London EC2M 5TQ |
| Housing Rights | 9th June (Tue), 2pm – 4pm | 60 London Wall, London EC2M 5TQ |
Gardening Sessions at Culpeper Community Garden – Thursdays, until July 16th
Health & Wellbeing Event – Thursday 14 May 2026
Free 8-week sewing course
Community Gardening in Islington and Newington Green
Asylum and Immigration Law Info Session
Service Directory for those Seeking Sanctuary in Islington
Please join for training to:
- Understand the benefits of the Service Directory
- Set up an account
- List your service(s) or event(s)
- Edit your service(s) or event(s)
Training can take anywhere between 30 minutes and an hour.
Following the training session, ongoing technical and content support is available.
To join a training session, please email Annette.Quinn@islington.gov.uk to request a link.
Please state which training session you wish to join.
Dates:
- Thursday 30th April: 14.00 – 15:00
- Friday 01 May: 9:00 – 10:00
- Monday 05 May: 15:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday 06 May: 11:00 – 12:00
- Monday 11 May: 14:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday 13 May: 10:00 – 11:00
- Tuesday 19 May: 14:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday 20 May: 10:00 – 11:00
- Tuesday 26 May: 11:00 – 12:00
- Thursday 28 May: 14:00 – 15:00
A community conversation on Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Habesha community
Date: May 9th
Time: 2:00–5:00pm
Location: St Thomas the Apostle Church (Church Hall)
April
Join our Cooking Project Supper in Solidarity
on Thursday, April 30th
at Jean Stokes Community Centre
March
FREE art workshop for adult refugees, migrants and asylum seekers with Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
Community Gardening in Islington and Newington Green
Free English Classes in Islington with EC London
Free Barista and English Classes in Islington with The Coffee Bean
Cross Street Open Doors Celebration
Saturday 14th March – 10.30am – 4.30pm – Cross Street, Islington, N1
February
Free Activities in Islington at Whittington Park Community Centre
Lunchtime Creative Writing Workshops: a 6-week creative writing course suitable for those who are new to writing or those who want to learn more. Starts Wednesday 18th February 1 – 2pm. More info here: Creative Writing Workshop in Islington
Mother and Baby Breathwork: a space to pause, reflect and connect. Monthly on Mondays. More info here: Mother & Baby Breathwork Circle
Become a Bike Mechanic for free!
A free City and Guilds Level 2 course in Cycle Mechanics, including 5 days of work experience, CV help and interview prep.
Who it’s for:
- 19+ and live in London
- Not in work, training or education
- Interested in bikes and cycling
- Ready for moderate physical work
- Good timekeeping & positive attitude
- Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for the last three years
The course is FREE and a great opportunity.
Next step – Contact Liz.Byrne@groundwork.org.uk if you would like more information or wish to apply (let her know you heard about this through Rupal). Please see the flyer below for more information.
Spaces are limited — get in touch soon to secure your place!
St Mary’s and St James’ Ward Partnership Fun Day
February 14th, from 1pm – Islington
Chef Training with Migrateful – Applications open!
Visit the website for all info: https://www.migrateful.org/become-a-migrateful-chef/
Click on the images to read all about it:
Adult Community Learning: Foundations for Work
Employment SUpport, CV skills
AI Skills for Refugees and Migrants
with our friend James (previously ScreenShare)!
On February 25th, from 2pm to 4pm, our friend James (who previously worked with ScreenShare and helped many of you at our Centre days on Wed/Thu), will lead a workshop on AI and how to use it!
Address: 8-9 Upper Street, N1 0PQ
Book your place, contact James: 07747 269 880
January
Afghan Kitchen + Upcycling and Repair Workshop in Seven Sisters
FREE Drama Performance Project for people aged 18-35
Join a FREE Drama Performance Course run in partnership with Odd Eyes Theatre.
For anyone aged 18-35 and all levels of experience.
Course dates and venue: Taster session 28th January 2026
Full project 24 sessions: February-July 2026 on Wednesdays at 6.30 – 8.30pm in Islington
How to book: email info@slt.org.uk to register your interest from 5 January 2026 and they will respond with the full details about how to enrol on the course.
Free English Language Classes for adults at UCL IOE January–March 2026
The UCL Institute of Education (IOE) runs free, in-person English language classes.
The classes take place every Tuesday from 3.00–5.00pm, from 20 January to 17 March 2026, at UCL IOE in central London.
The course is free of charge, open to non-native speakers of English aged 18+, and suitable for learners with some basic English (unfortunately, they are not able to accept learners with no literacy or complete beginners).
Book your place via email – see the flyer below for more info!
Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants 