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Active Angels Soft Play, Hargrave Hall
Tuesday, Thursday, 10-11.30am
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.
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.
Ambler Children's Centre and Extended School
Children's Centres
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…
Archway Children's Centre
Children's Centres
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…Arts First Music Tuition
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…
Bemerton Children's Centre
Children's Centres
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,…Bright Start in Person - Chatterpillars - by invitation
Tuesday 10-11 am or 10.30-11.30am, Thursday 10-11am, Friday 10.30-11.30am or 1.30-2.30pm
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.Bright Start in Person - SEN Adventures
Wednesday 10-11am by invitation only
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…Bright Start In Person - Under 1s Come and Play at Archway Children's Centre
Mondays, 3-4pm
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 In Person - Under 1s Come and Play at Bemerton Children's Centre
Wednesday, 10-11am
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 In Person - Under 1s Come and Play at Conewood Street Children's Centre
Tuesdays, 11am-12noon
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 In Person - Under 1s Come and Play at Golden Lane Children's Centre
Tuesday, 1.30-2.30PM
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 In Person - Under 1s Come and Play at Hornsey Road Children's Centre
Tuesdays, 3-4pm
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 In Person - Under 1s Come and Play at Hungerford Children's Centre
Fridays, 10-11am
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 In Person - Under 1s Come and Play at Moreland Children's Centre
Friday, 10-11am
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 In Person - Under 1s Come and Play at New River Green Children's Centre
Thursday, 10.30-11.30am
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 In Person - Under 1s Come and Play at North Islington Nursery School and Children's Centre
Fridays, 10-11am
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 In Person - Under 1s Come and Play at The Factory Street Children's Centre
Thursdays, 1.30-2.30pm
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 In Person - Under 1s Come and Play at Willow Children's Centre
Thursdays, 2-3pm
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 New Parents Group at New River Green Children's Centre
Tuesday, 10.30am -12 noon
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…Bright Start Online - Story and Song
Friday 10-10.30am
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…Bright Start Online - 0-5s Come and Play
Monday, 10.15-10.45am; Tuesday, 9.30-10am
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…Bright Start Online - Antenatal Yoga
Tuesday, 9.30-10.30am
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 bookBright Start Online - Baby Massage
Mondays 10.30am-12noon or Tuesdays 2.30-3.30pm (a 4 week course)
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…Bright Start Online - Covid Vaccine Information for Parents
10 March 10am, 21 April 10am, 4 May 2pm, 23 June 2pm, 7 July 10am
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…Bright Start Online - Discover play at home
Fridays 11-11.30am
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…Bright Start Online - Early Communication Workshop
Monday 1 February 2021, 2-3pm
Bright Start Online workshop for parents and carers of babies aged 12 months and under. Run by the Speech and Language Therapy Team. Come and join us for an overview of early language development and tips to support your young child’s language and play. Email…Bright Start Online - Introducing Solids Workshop
Mondays 15 March 11am to 12 noon and 1 & 29 March, 26 April 2021 2-3pm
One off workshops for parents with a baby aged 4-6 months. Get information and tips on how to start your baby on solid food and answers to any questions you may have. Contact to book. Takes place on ZOOM, you will be sent a link 24…Bright Start Online - Mindfulness and Parenting - Growing Together Workshop
Tuesday 9 March 2021
Join us to find out how mindfulness could help bring some calm to family life. A free NHS workshop for parents with children agd 1 to 5years. All sessions take place on ZOOM, contact us to book, you will be sent a link 24 hours…Bright Start Online - New Parents' Group
Wednesdays 10-11am or Thursdays 2-3pm (6 weekly sessions)
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•…Bright Start Online - Parenting Toddlers in a Pandemic - Growing Together Workshop
Wednesday 10 March 2021 11am
A free NHS workshop for parents with children aged 1 to 5years. Join us to reflect on the impact of the pandemic on you as parents and your children, and to think together about parenting strategies during these difficult times. All sessions take place on…Bright Start Online - Postnatal Yoga
Tuesday, 10.30-11.45am
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…Bright Start Online - Sleep Workshop - Calmer Nights
Friday 12 February 2021
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. Bright Start Online - Song and Movement
Tuesday 2.30-3pm, Wednesday 11.45am-12.15pm, Thursday 9.30-10am
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…Bright Start Online - Under 1s Come and Play
Monday, 11.45-12.30 (Central), 3.30-4pm (South), Wednesday, 10.30-11am (Central), Friday 2-2.30pm (North)
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…Bright Start Online - Under 1s Come and Play (Dads)
Wednesday, 1.30-2.30pm
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…Bright Start Online - Zumba for parent and child
Thursday, 1.30-2.30pm
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…Bright Start Out and About - Discover the Parks with Lunch Bunch, Barnard Park
Monday 12 April, 12noon to 1.30pm
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.…Bright Start Out and About - Discover the Parks with Lunch Bunch, Caledonian Park
Tuesday 13 April, Thursday 15, Friday 9 and 16 April 2021, 12 noon to 1pm. Meet by the Clock Tower
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.…Bright Start Out and About - Discover the Parks with Lunch Bunch, Highbury Fields Bandstand
Every weekday morning of Easter holidays, Thursday 1 April; Tuesday 6 April to Friday 16 April, 11am to 12.30pm
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.…Bright Start Out and About - Discover the Parks with Lunch Bunch, King Square Gardens
Friday, 9 and 16 April, 12noon to 1.30pm
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.…Bright Start Out and About - Discover the Parks with Lunch Bunch, Whittington Park
Monday 12 April, Thursday, 1 8, 15 April, 12 noon to 1pm.
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.…Busy Tots Learn Lots, Hargrave Hall
Monday and Friday, 10-11.30am, term-time
A selection of arts and crafts, toys, sand play and a sing along at the end of each session, plus outside activities, bikes and trikes - weather permitting!
Cally Clocktower Centre Virtual Tours
Saturday 27 February 2021 11am
An online Zoom presentation on the history and architecture of the Cally Clock Tower.Explore the impressive Caledonian Park Clock Tower - from the comfort of your home. The 45m tall tower, built in the 1850s, was the centerpiece of the Metropolitan Cattle Market. In this…
Caxton House Community Centre
Coronavirus update Following Government’s guidance, Caxton House Community Centre is now closed but continues to offer direct support to over 55s, families and residents needing to shield. If you want to help or need help please contact admin@caxtonhouse.org or call 0207 263 3151 We are…
Childminders' and Parents' Stay and Play at Highbury Roundhouse
20.3.2020: Bright Start Stay and Play sessions will not be running until further notice. Wednesday and Thursday, 9am to 1pm
20.3.2020: Bright Start Stay and Play sessions will not be running until further notice. The Childminders' and Parents' group is an ideal place to relax and meet new friends; exchange ideas and tips on local amenities, while the children play in a safe, stimulating and friendly…Childminders' and Parents' Stay and Play at St John's Community Centre
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am to 1pm.
Stay and play session for parents, carers and children under 5.Christ Church Baby and Toddler Group
Term-time only; Monday, 9.45-11.30am
Christ Church Baby and Toddler Group provides toys, crafts, stay and play. All are welcome. Refreshments are available for carers and children. There is a ten minute sing along at the end of the session.
Conewood Children's Centre
Children's Centres
Conewood Children's Centre offers full and part-time childcare as well as the full range of children's centre services including stay and play sessions, health and family support services. More information on Bright Start services for families with children under 5, including the timetable of local and…Dance-a-Round
Term-time; Sotheby Mews Day Centre, Monday, 6-8pm, St. Mary Magdalene Academy, Saturday, 9am to 2pm
Dance-A-Round aims to provide stimulating and exciting dance classes for boys and girls of all ages. All of our classes offer opportunities to develop body control and self-esteem as well as creative skills. Children from the age of 3 years and upwards enjoy creative, Jazz,…