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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!  

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…

A variety of soft play equipment, which encourages children to develop their balancing abilities and physical skills. To end the session, we all take part in a parachute activity and a sing-along.

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.

Table tennis for south Islington adults. Come along and learn a new skill at this fun, sociable Table Tennis class for adults. All levels welcome. Bats provided - just turn up!

These vibrant classes are taught by Patience from the amazing GOP Dancers. You will: learn the fundamentals whilst grooving and having fun improve your stamina and work on your creativity expand your knowledge and dance vocabulary We work towards performing at end of term shows,…

Open Sessions are free drama workshops for 14 – 18 year olds at the Almeida Theatre in Islington. Everyone is welcome, no need to apply just turn up and get involved! These are fun and friendly sessions on developing acting skills and making theatre. Currently…

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 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 achieved 'Outstanding' in the recent 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…

We are a friendly group of walkers which meets on the second Sunday of every month. We have a programme of walks led by members usually between 3 and 5 miles with a stop for lunch. The walks are both within the borough and further…

A virtual after-school club with Arsenal in the Community including football and wellbeing activities. Two Arsenal in the Community coaches are online at each session.

Arts First run two Music Centres funded by Arts First with a grant from Arts Council England, at Canonbury Primary and St Joseph's Primary Schools.   Canonbury Music Centre offers keyboards, violin and guitar instrumental tuition on Tuesday after school. Anyone attending an Islington school can apply using the application…

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…

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 of hungry crocodiles. Let your imagination loose! Feeling bold? You can put on the performance of a lifetime…

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,…

Please see our main page for updated information on our service provision during COVID-19 Information and support with breastfeeding and starting your baby on solid foods, and an opportunity to meet other breastfeeding mothers. Premature babies particularly welcome. Families can call Islington Breastfeeding Support on…

Please see our main page for updated information on our service provision during COVID-19 Information and support with breastfeeding and starting your baby on solid foods, and an opportunity to meet other breastfeeding mothers. Families can call Islington Breastfeeding Support on 020 3316 8439 in ofice…

If you have a question, need some information, advice or guidance you can speak to one of our Family Engagement Workers on the phone. Telephone service Monday to Friday, 9am-12noont: 020 7527 8376If lines are busy please leave a message and we will get back…

This session supports children’s language development and is by invitation only for children 18 months – 3.5 years. Contact to book your face to face session.  These sessions are COVID secure.

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! Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been…

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…

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…

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…

Pre-booked 1:1 breastfeeding support appointments To book, or to arrange alternative telephone support, video call or home visit appointments (limited availability on a case-by-case basis), call Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service on 020 3316 8439 and leave a message. For urgent or wider health concerns contact midwifery…

Calling on Islington dads, mums and carers! Would you like to volunteer as a Bright Start Parent Champion and help other parents by speaking to them about free early learning for under 5s, signposting them to services, sharing health and wellbeing messages and helping shape…

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! Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they…

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. Contact to book your place. All sessions take place on ZOOM you will be…

Come and join in a fun, interactive 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…

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…

This session supports mums-to-be prepare for giving birth through gentle engaging movements and by bringing awareness to body changes in pregnancy. Mums to be can attend once they are in their second trimester. Contact to book

In these sessions you will learn how to massage your baby from a qualified infant massage instructor trained by the International Association of Infant Massage. You will learn to use different strokes supporting you to build secure attachment and read your baby’s cues which supports…

Free breastfeeding support group with Sherridan for information and support with feeding your baby, and an opportunity to (virtually) meet other local mums.

In partnership with Bright Start, Whittington Health and Public Health, Christine Ogundele (Immunisation Specialist Nurse) will be delivering online information sessions about the Covid vaccine for Islington parents. This will support parents to make an informed decision when offered the vaccine. The sessions will last…

Come and join in a fun, interactive activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development using resources from around your home. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You…

Families for life offers telephone sessions on different topics for families with children aged between 2 and 11 years.  Families can join as many sessions as they would like.  There will be ample opportunities for questions and discussion, in a non-judgemental supportive environment Please see below for suggested…

6-week healthy cooking and lifestyle programme for you and your children to learn to cook, eat and enjoy healthier meals and lifestyle: Summer term course dates: Wednesday 21 April - Wednesday 26 May, 10.30 - 12.00 please book a place by emailing us using the link…

Join us for a virtual cuppa and a chat - a great opportunity to meet other mums and babies and share your experiences of all things feeding and parenting. Trained breastfeeding volunteers are on hand to share lots of information and resources on feeding and…

A six week online programme for parents with a baby under four months old. Meet other parents, share experiences and learn new things. Find out more about: • getting to know your baby • baby brain development • rhythms and sleep • feeding• home safety•…

These classes are for practicing yoga with mother and baby, using movements which include the baby. Gentle Pilates exercises help to re-establish the pelvic floor muscle. The session also includes singing and gentle general massage for the baby. Mothers can attend from when the baby…

A free NHS online ZOOM workshop for parents with children aged 1-5 years. Join us to explore ways to improve both your and your child's sleep and feel more confident about your family's routine. Bright Start Online workshop run by Growing Together. 

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. Contact to book your place. All sessions take place on ZOOM you will be…

Come and join in a fun, interactive 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…

Come and join in a fun, interactive 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…

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…

Join us to: Play Meet other parents Find about more about Bright Start activities and services Enjoy a free lunch for your children with Lunch Bunch! Booking essential! Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply with government guidelines.…

Join us to: Play Meet other parents Find about more about Bright Start activities and services Enjoy a free lunch for your children with Lunch Bunch! Booking essential! Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply with government guidelines.…

Join us to: Play Meet other parents Find about more about Bright Start activities and services Enjoy a free lunch for your children with Lunch Bunch! Booking essential! Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply with government guidelines.…

Join us to: Play Meet other parents Find about more about Bright Start activities and services Enjoy a free lunch for your children with Lunch Bunch! Booking essential! Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply with government guidelines.…

Join us to: Play Meet other parents Find about more about Bright Start activities and services Enjoy a free lunch for your children with Lunch Bunch! Booking essential! Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply with government guidelines.…