Keep Active Day Information Event

Islington Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, London N5 1PF

Come along and talk to local activity providers - and find free and affordable ways of keeping active that are right for you!

Let us know that you plan to drop-in!  Click to add your details to the Keep Active Day booking form.

Why regular movement is important

Regular movement can cut your dementia risk by 30 percent, lower cardiovascular disease risk by 35 percent, and reduce depression by 40 percent. The more active you are, the more you’re investing in a healthier, happier future!

Whether it’s a walk, stretching, or taking part in a community gardening group, every bit of activity counts and the benefits only continue to grow. Getting active doesn’t mean drastic changes, you can start small and build up! 

Making it easier to find an activity that's right for you

To make it easier to find an activity that’s right for you, we have organised a Keep Active Day information event at Islington Central Library. 

Better Leisure, Arsenal in the Community, Healthy Generations, Healthy Minds, Healthy Bods and Islington Council teams will be there for you to talk to on an individual basis. 

Drop in to have a chat to find out - what's on, what's right for you (even if you have a health condition), what's near where you live!  

What free and affordable options are there?

There are free and affordable, accessible ways of keeping active here in Islington, in leisure centres, libraries, community centres and outdoors. Find out about:

• Guided walks
• Affordable gym sessions
• Community gardening sessions
• Free and affordable exercise classes
• Dance classes
• Seated exercise options
• Tai chi, pilates, yoga
• Walking football
• And more....!

Please click here for a printable Keep Active Day poster.

How to find Islington Central Library

Islington Central Library is a fine building off Holloway Road, with its entrance round the corner on Fieldway Crescent.  The event is on the first floor, accessible via the lift or stairs.

Transport links

• 1 minute walk from major bus routes - 43, 21, 263, 393
• 4 minute walk south of Holloway Road tube station.
• 6 minute walk north of Highbury Corner and it's tube station.

See Islington Central Library on Google Maps.

For further accessibility details, see the Accessable website.

Let us know you plan to drop by!

You are welcome to just drop-in on the day to the information session, but it would be helpful to know if you are planning to come along. We can then also send you an email reminder.

Please click below to add your name and contact details to the booking form.

Yes, I plan to drop in on Wed 7 May

Any questions?

Any questions, please email Katie Skea on kskea@ageukislington.org.uk.  

Wishing Aisha all the best for the London Marathon!

We’re not saying a marathon is the way to stay active — far from it! But for those who can put their minds and bodies through the dedication, discipline (and yes, more than a little bit of pain!) it takes to run 26.2 miles… we think that’s pretty inspirational. 💪

Aisha Baker-Smith, one of our dedicated Trustees at Age UK Islington, is doing just that. We’re delighted — and incredibly grateful — that she’s running the London Marathon on Sunday 27th April to raise funds for our new Age UK Islington Counselling Service.

Thank you, Aisha, for going the distance to support the wellbeing of people in our community! 💙

Want to help Aisha reach her fundraising goal?

To find out more about what has motivated Aisha to run the race and should you be in a position to do so, to make a donation, please see her Local Giving page.