Archway Library - adult chess club Every Monday, 6-7.30pm Time to get tactical! Join our weekly chess club and test your skills. Open to adults of all abilities.
Bright Start - Forest School at Caledonian Park (booking required) Friday, 10-11:30am starts 15 September 2023 (Closed 16 December to 8 January 2024) A 6 week programme for Islington families with children aged 1 to 5 years. Children will develop forest school skills outdoors in a local park. Delivered by trained Forest School professionals Call or email to book your place
Bright Start - SENDsory Adventures (by invitation) Family Hub South at Bemerton Children's Centre Friday, 1.1:00-12:00 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!
Chatterpillars (by invitation), Moreland Children's Centre Tuesday 9:30-11am 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…
Chatterpillars (by invitation), Family Hub South at Bemerton Children's Centre Friday 1:30-3pm 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…
Chatterpillars (by invitation), Conewood Children's Centre Friday 1:30- 3PM 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…
Youth Session Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 3-8.30pm We have board games, books, music, playlists made by you, table tennis, table football, TV, videos and an PS4. There’s lots of space to just chill out and hang about and there are plenty of people to talk to. Sometimes we have debates, projects or…
PRO TOUCH SA - Whittington Park Football and Fitness Session Every Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00 pm (term-time only) Our community sports / football and fitness sessions are part of our after school programmes that cater for boys and girls aged 6 to 12. All abilities welcome. Our community sessions are the first step for a player on their footballing journey. Young people will…
Play in a Band Fridays 5-7pm term time These weekly sessions give everyone a chance to play with others and develop their musical skills. 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 creating original…
Study Space Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am - 3pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-5pm If you want to study or seach for work or further education, we have designated spaces where you can use one of our lap tops or computers, in peace and quiet. All our computers have a basic Microsoft package with Word, Excel and Power Point…
Creative Development Fridays 5-7pm term time 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…
KEEper Clinic Team KEEpers Goalkeeping Sessions Friday’s 5-6.30pm and 6.30-8pm KEEper Clinic was established to provide goalkeeping sessions for children aged 5-17 years old. Most football sessions are catered towards outfield players which is why we wanted to provide sessions catered towards goalkeepers. Here at the KEEper Clinic we want children to learn the art…
KEEper Clinic Junior KEEpers Goalkeeping Sessions Friday’s 4-5pm KEEper Clinic was established to provide goalkeeping sessions for children aged 5-17 years old. Most football sessions are catered towards outfield players which is why we wanted to provide sessions catered towards goalkeepers. Here at the KEEper Clinic we want children to learn the art…
Free Swimming Lessons School at Islington Leisure Centres School Holidays Throughout the Easter holidays we’ll be working with Better to offer free swimming lessons to children aged 4-16. The lessons are specially tailored to improve swimming skills and confidence in the water for young people through playful yet instructive lessons. The next lessons will take place…
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.…
Creative Kitchen Mondays and Fridays 5-7pm term time 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…
Off Beat - Beating Anxiety through Drumming Weekly lessons every Wednesday starting Wednesday 19th May 2021 - Wednesday 7th July 2021. Time: 7.30-9pm Off Beat is an 8-week introductory drumming workshop designed to help balance, manage anxiety, gain energy and confidence, and feel grounded through group drumming lessons. Each hour-long session will be co-led by both a professional drummer and a trained counsellor. You will learn everything from how…
Kiddikicks football in Clissold Park Come and join us for football, fitness, fun and fresh air in Clissold Park. Your child can experience the very best, friendliest football coaching in a safe environment with experienced coaches. For boys and girls aged 18 months - 7 years. Classes are skills based and heaps…
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…
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…
Yoga to befriend your body Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Term time only Having a body is sometimes difficult. The Befriending Your Body classes have been designed to explore our body, understand how it works and become friends with it. If your experience includes not being able to sleep or relax, feeling uncomfortable, distressed or ashamed of your body, feeling…
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…
Girls' Football Every Friday during summer 3-5pm On Fridays we run a girls’ football session at Half Moon Pitch
Hanley Crouch Holiday Playscheme After-school and holidays Monday to Friday, every holiday apart from Christmas The holiday playscheme runs each holiday, apart from Christmas. Parents can apply direct to schemes to enquire about fees and availability for childcare places. Families eligible for Lunch Bunch will be able to book some free sessions, depending on availability. Age: Reception to Year 6Hours:…
Bright Start Chatterpillars (by invitation) Spring Term 2023 This session supports children’s language development and is by invitation only for children 18 months – 3 years. If interested discuss with a support worker.
Solihull Our Place Free online courses for parents and carers These free, online courses for parents and carers are based on the Solihull Approach to parenting which promotes emotional health and well-being by supporting relationships. Courses available include antinatal, postnatal, children and young people, and can be completed…
Learn English in Islington, ESOL Do you want to learn to speak English? (ESOL) To join an English class, contact us for more information. A teacher will check your English speaking, listening, reading and writing and help you to find a class. There are 5 levels of ESOL. Assessments are…
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…
Incredible Years - Toddlers Programme The Incredible Years programme supports parents to feel less stressed and become more confident in managing their child’s behaviour. The group provides the opportunity to meet other parents and learn positive parenting strategies to help reduce negative behaviours and increase positive child behaviours. This course…
Incredible Years - Early Childhood Programme The Incredible Years programme supports parents to effectively manage their child’s behaviour as they grow and develop (and enter primary school). The group provides the opportunity to meet other parents whilst learning how to manage misbehaviour using age-appropriate positive parenting strategies. The programme will also…
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. Dads and Male carers Special…
Harmsworth School of Dance Monday - Friday 3.45pm - 7pm We are a long established dance school teaching the Cecchetti Method of ballet at venues in Archway, Tufnell Park, Kentish Town & Muswell Hill. Ballet classes for girls and boys 3 years + One of the main aims of the school is to develop co-ordination,…
This Girl Can Total Body Conditioning Every Friday 11.30am-12.30pm Women-only group exercise classes. Exciting classes combine cardio and conditioning for a high-energy workout. Better for: Strength and conditioning. Suitable for beginners.
This Girl Can Yoga 55+ Every Friday 10:30am-11:30am Female only Yoga session for Women 55 and over. A more gentle version of the mindful group exercise. Suitable for beginners.
Tennis Coaching at Islington Tennis Centre Tots 3-5 years: Tuesday, 4-4.30pm or 4.30-5pm and Thursday: 4-4.30pm or 4.30-5pm; Mini Orange 7-9 years, Tuesday 5–6pm, Thursday: 5–pm, Saturday: 11am-12pm; Teen Tennis: 11+ years Friday: 5–6pm (Beginners), Saturday: 12-1pm, Sunday: 10-11.00am At Islington Tennis Centre and Gym we have 6 indoor courts for kids to play tennis throughout the whole year. Our team of LTA qualified and licensed coaches will help teach all aspects of the game in a fun and friendly environment. We teach the…
Somali Women, Coffee Morning Every month from 10am to 12pm; email us for dates Come and discuss issues that matter to you and your family, meet other local women and professionals from different organisations and share your ideas over a coffee.
Sing and Sign Classes Monday am and Friday pm Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech with our award winning MUSIC programme for babies from 3 -24 months in three developmentally appropriate stages. Fun filled classes combine action songs, props and toys in musical activities designed to stimulate SPEECH and LANGUAGE development. Babies use…
Inspire! Young Parents Project Friday, 11am-3pm We are continuing to meet in person every Friday 11am to 3pm For young parents and parents-to-be aged 13-25. Creative projects and personal development activities.
MERGE Art & Film Thursdays and Fridays 4-6pm; Private View and Exhibition Schedule (times vary) Glorious Backstage Arts in collaboration with [A]rt:[w]ork, seek to expand the creative experience for graduates and emerging practitioners seeking to develop, maintain and explore ways to expand their professional practice. MERGE aims to provide innovative opportunities to exhibit, network and gain work experience. A collaborative platform…
Child Health Clinic, Northern Health Centre Friday, 9.30 to 11am; 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, 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…
Bikeability - Children's Holiday Cycle Training and Fun Ride See website We have a programme of free Bikeability courses for children in the school holidays. We have a programme of free Bikeability courses for children over the school holidays. There is a choice of venues in N4 and N1. Beginners (age 5+) – for children who can’t yet ride without…
Lift Gym Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 4pm - 9pm excluding bank holidays Join our 30 station gym and enjoy a workout. We have a wide range of equipment including fixed and free weights, plus running, stepping and cycling machines. We know the importance of keeping fit and having regular exercise to improve both physical and mental wellbeing.…
Highbury Roundhouse Youth Club Wednesdays and Fridays 4:30pm to 7:30pm Highbury Roundhouse collaborates with Islington Young People's services and the Greater London Authority to provide a place for teenagers to socialise, play games or participate in structured activities. Our Youth Services accepts young people aged between 10-21, and encourages them to achieve their full…
Prospex @ The Underground Youth Centre Office open Monday-Friday 10am to 5pm. Evening session timings vary, please see website or social media for more information. Prospex @ The Underground Youth centre offers multiple services for young people aged 8-21 such as Youth Club, Trips and activities, workshops; School holiday Programme; Cooking Club; Homework Club; Girls Group sessions and Duke of Edinburgh Awards and more. A healthy meal is supplied at all…
Swim School at Islington Leisure Centres See website for details of sessions at each venue Islington Leisure Centres; Archway Leisure Centre, Cally Pool, Highbury Leisure Centre and Ironmonger Row Baths, offer a range of swimming lessons for children from age 3 and up to adults. Parent and infant or baby lessons also available. From 5 day holiday courses to continuous programme lessons which run weekly…
The Access to Sports Project Various. Call office for details. See website for details. The Access to Sports Project offers to young people coaching and competitive opportunities in a variety of sports and activities including: archery athletics badminton basketball baseball boxercise fitness football multi-sports netball roller skating tag rugby The Project also offers opportunities for young people to gain…
After School and Holiday Activities and Events at St Luke's Community Centre Activities for the whole family to enjoy at St Luke's. Become a Member All our classes are free of charge and are allocated on a one-term basis. Parents /carers need to complete an after-school /holiday club membership form to register. Young people aged 11-16 years…
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.