Parents Unlimited Group, at The Parent House Wednesdays, from 24 April 2024 10am to 12.pm Have you done a course with us?Would like to support The Parent House?We want you to stay and develop your skills further Join our new group of volunteers Starting Wednesday 24th April 2024 you will: Be part of a group who support and encourage each…
Family Fun Day at King Square Community Centre Wednesday 10 April 11am to 2pm. Join us for a day of activities for the whole family! Family Kitchen DemonstrationsArts and CraftsLight Refreshments Provided No booking required.
Cost of Living Workshops at The Parent House Wednesday 9.45am to 12pm Are you Struggling with the Cost of living and looking for work? Join us for free workshops for Islington Parents on Wednesdays, 9.45-12pm at the Parent House, 55 Calshot St, N1 9AS On Wednesday 13th March our Cost of Living workshop will be a little different.…
Music Access every Monday and Wednesday term time 5.30-7.30pm This weekly workshop is for advanced young musicians to explore their passion for playing in bands, writing songs, producing music or Djing. Led by youth workers, the sessions are fun and interactive.This will be a great experience for young people to collaborate with band players.…
Bright Start - 0-5s Stay and Play at Moreland Children's Centre Wednesday, 9.30-11am 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. No sessions during the Christmas holiday. 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…
Finsbury Library - creative writing workshops Alternate Wednesdays, 10.30am - 12pm Join our new fortnightly writing group for adults. Share what you write with others in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
Stay & Play at Hilldrop Community Centre (Term-time only) Mondays and Wednesdays (term-time only) 9.45-11.15am Play group for under 5’s and their parents, with weekly themes, books, musical instruments and sing-along. Occasional soft & messy play sessions encourage creativity and exploration. Parents can also borrow from a variety of toys & books kept in our Toy Library for up to two weeks.…
Online Breastfeeding Support Group Wednesdays, 1.30-3pm. Last session on 21 December 2023, reopens on 11 January 2024 Free online breastfeeding support group. Meet other local breastfeeding mums and share tips, feelings and any worries with experienced baby feeding supporters from the comfort of your own home. For alternative support arrangements, call Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service on 020 3316 8439 and leave…
N4 Library - chess clubs Every Wednesday, 5-7pm From beginners to advanced. Separate groups for adults and children.
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.
Wellbeing Drop In Wednesdays 5.30-7.30pm term time The Wellbeing Team are available weekly for a relaxed drop-in session. You can enjoy some arts, crafts, conversation and music. We are here to chat about anything that might be worrying you and give advice and information about the range of support available. We can…
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…
Bright Start 0-5s Twilight Stay and Play at Conewood Children's Centre Wednesday, 3.30-5pm 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. No sessions during the Christmas holiday 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…
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…
Wednesday Coffee Morning, The Parent House Wednesday, 10-11am Come and join our weekly coffee mornings to find out about our courses, what’s new at The Parent House and how we can support you. The Parent House offers free 1-2-1 support/mentoring/training and courses to Islington Parents, or if you work in Islington or have…
Rosemary Gardens N1 Volunteer Sessions 11 am - 1 pm A chance to meet new people, to connect with nature and improve your wellbeing whilst helping make a difference to our parks. All ages and abilities welcomed, children must be accompanied by an adult; Tools and gloves will be provided, please wear sturdy shoes. No…
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…
0-5s SEND Stay and Play, at Palace for All Tuesday and Wednesday 1-2:30 pm, term-time Palace for All is a place for children of all abilities, their parents, carers and their families. You and your children can play in a safe, supportive environment. Meet other parents to share experiences and knowledge. PALACE - Play and Learn and Creative Education -…
Bright Start - Little Feet Physio Drop in Session See listing and posters Is your child under 5? Do you have any issues with their hips or legs? Come and see a physiotherapist at any of our Little Feet Physio drop in sessions for screening and advice. No need to book. Please confirm with the Children's Centre or…
Archery Wednesdays term time 5.30-7pm Archery is both an art and a skill that goes back to the days when people were hunter gatherers and our life might depend on being a good shot. Today it is an exciting Olympic sport that greatly improves focus and concentration, upper body strength…
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…
Bright Start - SENDsory Adventures (by invitation), Family Hub Central at New River Green Wednesday, 1.30-2.30pm 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!
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…
Bright Start - 0-5s Stay and Play with Family Support Surgery at Andover Community Centre Wednesday, 10-11.30am, 22 July 2023 to 26 July 2024 Join Bright Start Islington for a stay and play session with Famly Support Surgery, for families with children, 0-5 years. No booking required, just drop in, but places may be limited.
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.…
XLP Bus - Bemerton Estate Wednesday evenings 6-8pm The XLP bus project is an open access youth club ran out of a converted London Double Decker. We have games consoles, a kitchen, hang out space and an air hockey table available to local young people. The project is run by a team of youth…
Bright Start 0-5s Stay and Play at Willow Children's Centre Wednesdays, 10-11.30am. 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023. 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 Stay and Play with Family Support Surgery at Moreland Children's Centre Monday, 9.30-11am 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024 (also Wednesdays Stay and Play only 9.30-11am. No sessions during the Christmas holiday. 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…
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…
In It Together - free workshops for aspiring young creatives to improve mental health and wellbeing Three schemes, running from 1st March - 1st April. Participants can join us on a Monday and Wednesday or a Tuesday and Thursday for five weeks. In It Together is a series of virtual workshops led by professional facilitators that allows young people to use their voice and what matters to them to aid their mental health and wellbeing by exploring the arts. Aimed at 16-21 year olds, the workshops will…
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…
Wellbeing Workshops with The Parent House Wednesday 1pm to 2.30pm Come and joing a wellbeing session to help manage stress and find balance. Why not join us for some lovely meditation, reflexology and aromatherapy sessions every Wednesday from 1pm to 2.30pm at the Parent House. Creative art Relaxing Meditations And much more Contact Anita to…
Little Strikers - football classes for children aged 18 months to 7 years old Please check our website for our current timetable These classes are a perfect introduction to football and are run by coaches that love working with this age group!The emphasis is very much on creating a fun environment to play football in and your Little Striker will be able to progress at their own…
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…
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:…
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…
Pizza Night at the Zone Wednesdays, 3-8pm Come along for some pizza and learn about jobs and career options.
IT Qualification Every Wednesday from 6.30-8.30pm Looking for work within the IT sector? Why not start by gaining a Microsoft IT Qualification!! Join the course, every Wednesday from 6.30 - 8.30 pm. For ayoung people, ges 16 plus.
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…
Bright Start Islington Parent Champion Training Next training, autumn 2024 What do volunteer champions do? Talk to parents about free under 5 childcare Encourage families to access services Share health and wellbeing messages Contribute to peer-to-peer information networks and be a voice for Islington parents Help shape and develop Bright Start Islington services, linking in…
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.
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 Jump Wednesday, 5-7pm A fun, friendly way to get fit! Come and jump, dive, slide and battle it our with your friends or family members at our trampoline parks female only evening. Women and girls only. *Some male staff present
Highbury Youth Choirs Rehearsals take place on Thursdays afternoons during term-time (from 4pm) HYC is a family of youth choirs based in Islington for young singers aged 6-18. Comprising three choirs, HYC offers members high-quality choral training, amazing performing opportunities and the chance to be a part of a supportive community of young musicians, parents and specialist staff.…
This Girl Can Pilates Every Wednesday 5pm-6pm Our Pilates classes come in all shapes and sizes, but they all focus on concentration and muscle control, for a highly effective workout. Better for: Lengthening and strengthening your core. Suitable for beginners.
Youth Club Monday, Wednesday, 6.30-8.30pm Free for all young people aged 11 to 18 We provide a safe and friendly environment to enjoy different activities, have a space to study or relax, and meet others. Activities: multi-sports, study space, IT suite (and courses), cooking, chill out space, games (pool, table football, play station, board games), arts & craft, trips…