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Whats on in Islington Find new interests Meet new peopleSee a round-up of some of the activities and events and partner updates for this month organised by other organisations. Any queries, please contact the activity provider or organisation directly.

Let us know about any activities you'd like to include: communications@ageukislington.org.uk.

PARTNER EVENTS

London LGBTQ+ Carers Peer-to-Peer Group

First Sunday of the month 2 - 4pm

London Friend, 86 Caledonian Road, N1 9DN

A supportive space for LGBTQ+ unpaid carers to connect, share experiences and support one another. For more information, contact lgbtqlondoncarers@outlook.com

Singing for Wellbeing Choir

Tuesday 3 November 5 - 6.15pm

London Met University, Holloway Campus, Room BEL1-02

The Singing for Wellbeing Choir is BACK for a third year at London Met University on The Holloway Road!

A good old sing along, plus free tea, coffee, fruit juice and biscuits! Takes place every two weeks.

To book see the Eventbrite page

Free Coffee Cake & Community

Friday 6 November 2.30 - 4.30pm

The Café, Whittington Park Community Centre, Yerbury Road, N19 4RS

Discover what’s happening at your local community centre. Enjoy free tea or coffee and a slice of cake, meet local members and find out about the activities, groups and support on offer.

See the poster

Nature Walks

All walks led by trained nature leaders.

Gentle Walks (suitable for those with some mobility challenges): Wednesday 4 November 11 - 1pm – Kyoto Gardens, Wednesday 18 November 11 - 1pm – Clissold Park

Booking is essential. Please email info@slt.org.uk or call 020 7713 9304

Volunteers Needed for Community Scrutiny Groups

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is helping London Boroughs to create a new model of community-led scrutiny panels, which aim to help local communities hold policing to account, and to improve transparency and communication between the police and the communities they serve.   

They are looking for volunteers to join these panels. Attendance in person at one, two-hour local meeting each month required.

For more information see www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe124497 or by contacting MOPAC directly at communityengagement@mopac.london.gov.uk.

Applications can be made until Wednesday 4 November at 11:59pm.

See the poster

Health and Nature Walk

Friday 6 November, 10–11am (first Friday of the month)

Islington Ecology Centre, Gillespie Park, 191 Drayton Park, N5 1PH

A gentle stroll around the reserve, noticing plants, birds and nature as we go. Free tea and coffee afterwards. All are welcome, dementia friendly. No need to book, just turn up!

For info: 020 7527 4374 / ecologycentre@islington.gov.uk

Disability Benefits and Financial Support for Older People

Friday 6 November 11am - 12.30pm

Dame Geraldine Hall, North Access Islington Hub, 6–9 Manor Gardens, N7 6LA

Join Derman for a free Turkish-language information session for older people, focusing on disability benefits available after State Pension age, particularly Attendance Allowance. The session will also include information about Pension Credit and other financial support, as well as how Derman’s welfare rights service can help.

The session is particularly aimed at Turkish-speaking women aged 65 and over, but everyone is welcome.

If you would like to attend, please email sumru@derman.org.uk or call Derman on 020 7613 5944. People are also welcome to come along without booking.

Volunteer in the Parks

Spa Fields: 6 November 11am - 1pm - Meet on the picnic benches outside the park office.
New River Walk: 6 November 11am-1pm - Meet at the pumphouse by the Lundy Walk entrance.
Whittington Park: 6 November 11am-1pm - Meet at the park keeper's building
Caledonian Park: 13 November 11am-1pm - Meet at the Clock Tower
Help out with gardening tasks led by a Park Ranger. No experience is needed and all tools are provided. Please wear suitable clothes.

See The Garden Classroom website for more information.

Stuart Low Trust Events

Friday Evenings - Jean Stokes Community Centre, Caledonian Road, N1 0DX

Booking is essential. Please email info@slt.org.uk or call 020 7713 9304

6 November - Music Game Night with Katy

Enjoy an evening of music-themed games with Katy, inspired by the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

20 November - Have Your Say Event

Have your say on how SLT could do things differently. There will also be a music quiz and prizes.

Community Composting Event

Saturday 7 November 12 - 3pm

Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Road, N16 8NA

Octopus Community Network and Mildmay Community Food Project are delighted to share their upcoming community celebration, to celebrate their award-winning community composting project!

The day of activities will include food, music and workshops:

  • mushroom workshop
  • pottery workshop
  • natural dye workshop
  • soil & composting
  • arts & crafts
  • hot meal and refreshments

Sign up here

See the poster

Being Human Festival: How Where You Live Shapes Your Health

Monday 9 November 12 - 5pm

Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, Islington

Join Evidence Islington (Evidence Islington | Islington Council ) and local partners for a free interactive event exploring three layers of place: home, neighbourhood, and the borough of Islington.

Through creative activities, workshops and interactive stalls, visitors can explore smart ideas for healthier small living spaces, create music and explore community, connection and belonging. 

Activities begin at 2pm, but attendees are welcome from 12pm to explore the Quentin Blake Centre's illustration exhibitions free of charge before the event starts.

The event is for local Islington residents, housing charities and community groups, students, researchers, and anyone interested in health, wellbeing, and how it relates to place.

Book your free ticket here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-power-of-place-how-where-you-live-shapes-your-health-tickets-1997152770699

Remembrance Day

Wednesday 11 November 12.30 - 2.30pm

Highbury Roundhouse Café, 71 Ronalds Road, N5 1XB

Join us for a special Remembrance Day gathering for the Over 55s. Come together to honour and remember those who served, with candle lighting, remembrance poppies and a delicious lunch. An afternoon of reflection, friendship and community togetherness.

£4 per person.

To book: Email admin@highbury-roundhouse.org.uk

Borough of Sanctuary Fair

Wednesday 11 November 12.30 - 3.30pm

Vibast Community Centre, 167 Old Street, EC1V 9NH

Come to the Borough of Sanctuary Fair to hear from voluntary and community sector organisations that can help you with English classes, volunteering, employment, health. There will be free haircuts and a clothes swap - please bring along clean clothing items to swap. There will be translators available on the day.

For more information contact BOS@islington.gov.uk

See the poster

Islington Faiths Forum Youth Debate

Wednesday 11 November 6 – 8pm

LIFT Youth Hub (in the Chapel Room), 45 White Lion Street, N1 9PH

How can young voices bridge faith and community divide? Young people will lead and deliver this discussion.

Registration is necessary, please email info@islingtonfaithsform.org.uk

See the poster

Indoor Walking Gaelic Football

Wednesday 18 November 11.30am - 12.30pm

London Irish Centre, NW1 9XB

Come along to the London Irish Centre for a fun and friendly Walking Gaelic Football session. This is a great opportunity to try something new, meet others and enjoy a bit of Irish sporting tradition. No previous experience needed, it’s all about having fun, getting active and enjoying the craic.

See the poster

Free Red Cross First Aid Community Workshop

Thursday, 19th November 2026, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

For adults aged 19 and over

Would you like to learn basic first aid and gain the confidence to help others in an emergency?

Join us for a practical, face-to-face Red Cross First Aid Community Workshop, delivered by the British Red Cross Community Education Team.

This free workshop will equip you with essential emergency response skills and the confidence to act when it matters most. You will gain practical knowledge, learn how to provide immediate support in an emergency, and develop the skills to make a real difference when every second counts.

Gain valuable skills, boost your confidence, and learn how you can help others when it matters most.

 BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!

To reserve your place, please contact Arachne Women’s Support:

📞 Telephone: 020 7263 6261

đź“§ Email: info@arachne.org.uk

Service User and Carer Conference

Thursday 19 November

Evergreen Day Centre, 19 Highbury New Park, N5 2EN

The Safeguarding Adults Unit at Islington Council are holding a conference for residents as part of Safeguarding Adults Awareness week. Topics covered include how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from abuse, harm and neglect; making safeguarding personal and including you in decisions; advocacy and support to help your voice be heard.

Spaces are limited, please book by 1 November 2026 using Online booking form or call 020 77527 8162 or email IslingtonSAB@islington.gov.uk

See the poster

Introduction to Consent-Based Decision Making with Sociocracy

Thursday 19 November 5 - 6pm

SPACE4, 113–115 Fonthill Road, London N4 3HH (black gate entrance, 2nd floor)

đź’· £5 donation or deposit (refunded when you attend)

Register now

Understanding Dementia: Awareness, Prevention and Further Support

Tuesday 24 November 11am - 12.30pm

 Dame Geraldine Hall, North Access Islington Hub, 6–9 Manor Gardens, N7 6LA

Join Derman for a free Turkish-language information session focusing on understanding dementia, prevention and protective factors. The session will be led by Ahu, a Derman Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who has trained as a Dementia Friends Ambassador through Alzheimer’s Society. It will be followed by a short section on welfare rights and financial support that may be relevant to people affected by dementia and their families.

The session is particularly aimed at Turkish-speaking women aged 65 and over, but everyone is welcome.

If you'd like to go along, please let them know by emailing sumru@derman.org.uk or call Derman on 020 7613 5944.

People are welcome to go along without booking as well.

Manage Your Type 2 Diabetes

Wednesdays 25 November & 2 December 10am - 1pm

Jean Stokes Community Centre, Coatbridge House, Carnoustie Dr, N1 0DX

Whittington Health are running a free two session course to help you gain control of your health through the Diabetes Self-management Programme.

To book a place, please contact Whittington Health by calling 020 7527 1558 or email Whh-tr.self-management@nhs.net

See the poster

Tree Walk

Wednesday 25 November 2 - 3pm

Islington Ecology Centre, 191 Drayton Park, N5 1PH

Join one of Islington's Tree Officers on this guided walk around Gillespie Park.

No need to book!

Health & History Walk: Dartmouth Park

Friday 27 November 11am

Meet by the entrance at Dartmouth Park Hill, N19 RTX

Led by Islington Guided Walks. Gentle-paced walks through green spaces with expert local history guides.

For more information, see the Islington Life website.

SEND Club Islington

Monthly sessions; next one is Sunday 29 November 10 - 11am

Sobell Leisure Centre, Tollington Road, N7 7NY

The monthly sessions will focus on basketball. The sessions are tailored for children aged 8 to 17 years old who may be neurodivergent (including autism and ADHD), have a learning disability or visual impairment, or be D/deaf or hard of hearing.

Cost: £5.00 per participant, pay-as-you-go. Spaces are limited to 10 participants per session.

Please confirm your attendance on Spond. If you haven't received a notification, you can join via this link: https://spond.com/invite/LCNNX

For more information, follow this link Islington SEND Sports Club

Effective Household Budgeting Skills Course

Tuesdays 10am - 12pm for 5 weeks starting 3 November 2026

Arsenal Learning Hub, 56 Benwell Road, N7 7BA

Do you struggle to keep to a budget? Would you like to learn how to make your money go further? Would you like help with maximising your benefits? Book your place now on this free 5-week course with Islington Council to improve your budgeting skills and pick up simple tips on successfully managing your money.

For more information call, text or WhatsApp 07734 777 466 or email als@islington.gov.uk

See the poster

Community Sports in Islington

Wednesdays 6 - 8pm & Saturdays 12.20 - 2.20pm

St Mary Magdalene Academy, N7 8PG

Come along for beginner-friendly sessions including badminton, pickleball and table tennis. Islington residents aged 50+ pay a discounted rate of £6 for 2 hours.

For more information visit https://linktr.ee/Proudsports or email info@proudsports.co.uk

See the poster

Free Community Art Programme

Girdlestone Estate Community Centre, under 151 Salisbury Walk, N19 5DX

Wednesdays 1 - 3pm

These art sessions are open to adults aged 55 and over, offering a welcoming and relaxed environment where participants can explore their creativity, learn new skills and connect with others. All art materials are provided and free refreshments are available. No booking required – just drop in!

For more information ring Sam on 0798 114 2376 or email office@healthygenerations.org.uk

Crochet Session for Women

Fridays 10am - 12pm for 8 weeks starting 23 October

Vibast Community Centre, 167 Old Street, EC1V 9NH

Looking for a cosy and creative way to spend some time? Come along to this Crochet Session for a relaxed morning of crafting, chatting, and connecting with others in the community. Women Only. 8 Week course. Free.

Places are limited so register at vibast@islington.gov.uk or call 0207 527 4605

See the poster

Events at Islington Mind Day Centre

Islington Mind, 76-80 Isledon Road, N7 7LB

Islington Mind runs a range of events throughout the week. These can be found in their timetable at Timetable October 2026

Please refer yourself and meet with staff before attending for the first time: www.islingtonmind.org.uk/refer

Gentle Padel for Older Adults

Weekdays 7am - 4 pm 

Unit 12, Crusader Industrial Estate, 167 Hermitage Road, London N4 1LZ

Come along to these Padel sessions for older adults. Padel is a sociable, low-impact racket game played in pairs on a small enclosed court. Sessions are coached and taken at a gentle pace, with rackets provided. The building is fully accessible, with free parking and a cafe on site. No experience is needed and beginners are welcome.

Sessions cost £10 per person. A discounted taster session is available for groups.

For more information email info@padel-play.uk, call 0204 5681 252 or visit padel-play.uk

Volunteer with the Stuart Low Trust

The Stuart Low Trust is currently recruiting volunteers. The charity offers a range of volunteering opportunities that support local people with their mental health and wellbeing, while helping to strengthen community connections across Islington.

For more information about the available roles and how to apply, please visit the Stuart Low Trust website https://www.slt.org.uk/volunteering/apply-to-volunteer/ or contact Hayley Page at hayley@slt.org.uk. Applications are open until Monday 16 November.

See the poster

Intergenerational Christmas Party

Wednesday 16 December 12 – 4pm

Highbury Roundhouse, Main Hall, 71 Ronalds Road, N5 1XB

Celebrate the festive season at our Intergenerational Christmas Party, bringing together our Over 55s and Youth Club members! Enjoy a delicious three-course Christmas meal, including a glass of wine or beer, festive cheer, laughter and wonderful community togetherness.

£10 per person.

To book: Email admin@highbury-roundhouse.org.uk

ONGOING PARTNER EVENTS

The Peel Parent Pop-in

First Friday of the month 11am - 1pm

The Peel, 3 Corners Centre, Northampton Road, EC1R 0HU

Connect with other parents. Light refreshments, workshops, information and signposting. Creche available if needed. For more information, contact jeana@thepeel.org.uk

Park Run Every Saturday

Saturdays at 9am

Highbury Fields parkrun is a free 5k run/walk that happens every Saturday.

The Mum Hub

Mondays 1.30 - 2.30pm

Elizabeth House Community Centre, N5 1ED

The Mum Hub is a new weekly wellbeing and peer support group for mums led by a member of the Elizabeth House community. It provides a welcoming space to stretch and relax, connect with other mums, share experiences and focus on your wellbeing. Children aged 1-3 are welcome.

It costs £30/£35 per half-term membership. Free trial session available.

Booking is essential. Contact zoe.gardner@elizabeth-house.org.uk or call 020 7690 1300

Pet Food Bank

Tuesdays 10am - 1pm

Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Road, N16 8NA

If you are struggling financially to buy food for your pets, there is a weekly Pet Food Bank at Mildmay Community Centre. The Pet Food Bank is open to Islington residents, and you can drop in and sign up to receive pet food on a weekly basis. They also sometimes have random pet accessories, litter, straw and leads available on request.

Knee Class Online

Tuesdays 3 - 4pm

Join this class to learn some exercises to improve problems with your knees. The class is online, and you can join at any time.

Click this link to register for the class Join Class.

Zoom links will be sent out on Monday evenings.

LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group

Tuesdays 3 - 5pm

Manor Gardens, N7 6LA

The group has been running since December 2021 and is a supportive group for the LGBTQIA+ community. Contact Emil Berleen to do an assessment.

Call 07783 149 042 or email lgbtqia.peer.support.group@gmail.com

Estorick Art Workshops

Alternate Tuesdays from now until 17 November 3 - 5pm

Estorick Gallery, Highbury & Islington

Inspired by photographers Wanda and Marion Wulz. These workshops explore portraiture, Futurism, and identity through experimental photography that reimagines how we see the world.

To book your place email info@slt.org.uk or call 020 7713 9304.

Islington Leaseholders Meetings

Meetings every second Tuesday of the month

The Islington Leaseholders Association holds its meetings on the second Tuesday of every month.

All Islington council leaseholders are welcome.

For more information, visit www.ila.org.uk

Free English Classes for Women

Wednesdays now until 25 November 10am - 12pm online

Fridays now until 13 November, 10am - 1pm at Caxton House, St John’s Way, N19 3RQ

For more details contact zahra@kmewo.com or call 0772 421 2497.

See attached flyer ESOL Classes Online and ESOL Classes In-Person

Art at the HUB: Mixed Media

Every Wednesday 21 October – 16 December 11am – 12.30pm

Central Hub, 222 Upper Street, N1 1XR

Join this 10-week creative mixed media programme for people with early-stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment and their companions. In these sessions, you will learn a number of different art practices, including screen printing, lino printing, collage and even bookmaking - just to name a few. This programme is free of charge, and all materials are included.

For more information email christina@artsfordementia.org or call 020 3633 9954

See more Islington dementia-friendly activities on the Age UK Islington website.

Grandma’s Soup

Thursdays 11am - 1pm

Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Road, N16 8NA

Grandma’s Soup brings older residents and university students together to prepare and share a homemade bowl of soup. During a session, we cook together, play games, chat, listen to music and, most importantly, enjoy each other’s company. For more information info@grandmassoup.co.uk or call Hannah on 07305 213 959

Open Heart Meditation: 9 Week Course

Thursdays 6.30 – 8.30pm from 22 October

330 Caledonian Road, N1 1BB

Open your heart, transform your mind & discover how loving-kindness meditation brings greater warmth, compassion and connection into your life. For more information, click Meditation course

AGE UK ISLINGTON EVENTS - THIS MONTH

You need to register with Age UK Islington to take part in these events.

Men's Health Month: Sadler’s Wells Dance Workshop

Wednesday 11 November, 2–3pm

Cally Clock Tower Centre, Clock Tower View, Market Estate, N7 9HF

Part of our November Men's Health month, try something a bit different, with a fun, social Sadler’s Wells dance workshop – accessible to everyone, whatever your fitness level. No experience of dance is required!

Booking essential! To book a place, please add your contact details to our Sadler's Wells Dance Workshop booking form.

Any difficulties with the form, please contact us.

Men's Health Month: Arsenal Emirates Stadium Tour

Tuesday 17 November, 2pm

Arsenal Community Hub, 56 Benwell Road, N7 7BA

Explore Arsenal's iconic stadium and hear about the free Arsenal in the Community programmes - from walking football to strength and balance classes.

Booking essential! To book a place, please add your contact details to our ​Arsenal Stadium Tour booking form​.

Any difficulties with the form, please ​contact us​.

Park Cuppa Special Edition: Thanksgiving

Wednesday 25 November, 11am-12pm

Cally Clock Tower Centre, Caledonian Park, N7 9HF

Join us for a fun morning introducing the history and traditions of Thanksgiving.

Booking essential! Call Age UK Islington on 020 7281 6018 / gethelp@ageukislington.org.uk

Let's Talk: Men's Health

Thursday 26 November, 10am–1pm

Upper Holloway Baptist Church, 11 Tollington Way, N7 6RG

Join us for a relaxed, friendly information session with free refreshments.

Arsenal in the Community will introduce their local activities programme and lead a short seated-exercise session.

Hear from Op COURAGE, the veterans’ mental health service and from Manor Gardens Welfare Trust about how to reach out to someone who may be struggling.

Booking essential! To book a place, please add your contact details to our ​Let's Talk Men's Health booking form​.

Any difficulties with the form, please ​contact us​.

ISLINGTON CARERS HUB EVENTS - THIS MONTH

Do you look after a partner, friend or relative?  If you live, work or care for someone in Islington, find out about events where you can meet other locals in a similar situation.  These events provide an excellent opportunity to take some time out for you and take a breather. 

See the Islington Carers Hub ‘Events’ webpage for:

  • Regular carers monthly meet-ups
  • Carers Park Theatre matinee
  • And other special events every month. 

PARTNER SERVICES AND UPDATES

More Protection for Renters

Private renters across Islington will soon benefit from stronger protections and better housing standards. Selective licensing helps tenants by ensuring privately rented homes are safe, well managed and properly maintained. Landlords must meet clear standards on property safety, repairs, security, waste management and tenant information, giving residents greater protection, transparency and peace of mind. The scheme will come into effect on Monday 23 November. Tenants can check whether their landlord has a licence via the council’s Landlord Licence Public Register. Stronger Protection for Renters

 

Looques: Toilet Access

Need a loo when out and about? Finding a toilet away from home can be an inconvenience for anyone, but for some older people and people living with health conditions or urgent toilet needs, uncertainty about access can have a much greater effect on confidence and independence.
 
Looques aims to provide another option. Through the platform, users can find participating host businesses and obtain prepaid toilet access.
 
Where information is available, Looques aims to show useful details in advance, including opening times, available facilities, accessibility and relevant toilet information. We call this Know Before You Go.
 

Application forms and guidance are available through Islington Giving. For support with developing an idea or completing an application, contact sarah.page@islingtongiving.org.uk

Mental Health Services for Young Men

Manor Gardens Welfare Trust is setting up a range of new mental health services for young men ages of 18-30 years old in Islington and surrounding boroughs. These include 1-1 Counselling, a peer support group, and an anger Management Coaching Programme. For more information, contact nick@manorgardenscentre.org
 

Group Empowerment Project

Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre, Unit 4, Lysander Mews, Lysander Grove, N19 3QP

This psychosocial group programme is dedicated to offering accessible, culturally sensitive mental health support to marginalised and racialised communities in North London. It includes an intercultural women's group, a Somali-speaking women’s group, a Turkish-speaking men’s group, and a mixed gender mental health group therapy. For more information or to make a referral visit Nafsiyat
 
Participants Needed for Research Study in Adults aged 40+ Living with Cerebral Palsy
The study is exploring how adults aged 40+ with cerebral palsy can be better supported through a dedicated link worker role. Taking part in the study involves meeting with a specialised link worker. For more information or to take part, email Dr Erica Ranzato at e.ranzato@surrey.ac.uk
 

Beware Screen-sharing Scammers Posing as Banks

Screen-sharing scammers are posing as banks to steal your sensitive information. These scams typically begin with a phone call, where the fraudster attempts to move you to a video call and trick you into sharing your screen with them. If screen-sharing is enabled, scammers can see what's displayed on your phone, including notifications of one-time passwords sent by banks to authorise payments. A "Which" expert explains how to stop screen-sharing scams
and the tactics fraudsters use to con you. How to stop screen-sharing scams
 

GamCare London

GamCare London provides information, advice, and support for adults affected by gambling-related harms. They also aim to minimise these harms through education and engagement. GamCare offers a number of services to help support people experiencing gambling harms (whether they are gambling themselves, or they are impacted by someone else’s gambling). For more information visit their website https://www.gamcare.org.uk/ or call the 24-hour helpline at 0808 8020 133
 

Join Your Local Ward Panel: Take Action on Local Crime and Safety

There are 17 Ward Panels across Islington, made up of community members who meet with a representative of the Police Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) in each ward at least every three months to set ward priorities and hold the Police to account for issues affecting the local community.
To join your local Ward Panel, click here to sign up on the Met Engage website. Once signed up, contact your relevant local ward Safer Neighbourhood Team.
 

Islington Pensioners’ Forum

Islington Pensioners’ Forum is membership organisation established in 1986 providing a voice for the pensioners of Islington about the issues affecting them. They champion the rights and dignity of pensioners, locally, London-wide and nationally and their aim is to reduce isolation and loneliness.
For more information visit Islington Pensioners' Forum
 
 
Islington Working Newsletter

Are you looking to build skills or find a way to get into employment?  From workshops to apprenticeships and local job listings and support services that can help with your goals.

See the Islington Working newsletter.

You’ve Got Braille

RNIB is thrilled to bring you 'You've Got Braille,' a brand new four-part scripted comedy series, featuring an all-star cast, including Inside No.9's Steve Pemberton and Gavin & Stacey's Alison Steadman. This laugh-out-loud series completely flips the script on disability. Forget "heroic" or "inspirational" - meet Paddy. He is a disorganized, indecisive twenty-something just trying to muddle through life, love, and terrible jobs. He also happens to be blind, which adds an extra layer of chaotic complication to everything.

All four episodes are available wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to You've Got Braille

AFK We Mean Business Employment Programme for Young People

AFK has launched a programme dedicated to supporting young people aged 18-25 to become self-employed. The programme places an emphasis on the unique needs of each young person. Within this framework, members are armed with the knowledge, resources, and tools essential for not only developing their entrepreneurial concepts but also excelling in their pursuit of self-employment.

For more information, see We Mean Business

Free and Private Reading Coaching

Read Easy Islington helps adults who struggle with reading to improve their skills and confidence through free, one-to-one coaching. Readers learn at their own pace with support from a trained coach. The group is currently looking for readers, volunteer coaches and volunteer management team members. They provide free training for all volunteer roles.

Click the link to get in touch: Read Easy Islington.

A Season of Compassion

Rigpa Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre, 330 Caledonian Road, N1 1BB

The Rigpa Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre runs weekly programmes as well as one-off events throughout the Autumn. For more information see the flyer attached Buddhist Centre Events

Effective Household Budgeting Skills

Do you struggle to keep to a budget? Would you like to learn how to make your money go further? Would you like help with maximising your benefits? Book your place on this 5-week course to improve your budgeting skills and pick up simple tips on successfully managing your money. The course is hosted by Islington Council, with support from Mayor of London.

For more information, follow this link Household Budgeting

Connect to Work Programme

Looking for specialist employment support?

Delivered as part of our Specialist Employment Team, Connect to Work is a free, voluntary employment programme supporting people aged 18+ with disabilities, health conditions, or complex barriers to find, keep, or progress in work. Participants receive tailored one-to-one support to build confidence, overcome challenges, and achieve their employment goals.

Get in touch: connecttowork@islington.gov.uk

Set Ready Training

Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 November 10am - 4pm

Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Set Ready is a free training programme created by FilmFlixer, the UK's largest film service provider. This two-day course provides an opportunity to learn crucial skills for working on film and TV shoots as a Location Marshall. Closing Date for applications is Monday 2 November

Apply now at the following link https://app1.apply4.com/permitapp/uk/setreadytraining

Islington Apprenticeship Academy

Islington Apprenticeship Academy invites any and all interested Islington residents to one-to-one apprenticeship sessions.

Book an appointment to find out more about sectors other than construction that offer apprenticeships these include:

  • Hospitality
  • Finance
  • Health & Social care
  • Creative Media, Digital & Tech
  • Horticulture and many more ….

For more information contact: Kellie.tumbridge@islington.gov.uk

BT Digital Switchover

Landlines are changing and the UK’s telephone network is being upgraded to a digital service to support modern communication needs. These changes will affect everyone who has a landline they’d like to keep using.

If you or someone you know has additional needs, free engineer visits and backup power are available where needed.

For more information visit BT Digital Switchover

Black Cultural Centre

The Black Cultural Centre is a safe space for Black Global Majority communities to come together and feel at home. It provides opportunities for learning about Black history and culture, to empower and uplift our Black community. The centre hosts different pop‑up organisations throughout the year. These groups run services and activities in the space.

See What's on.

PARTNER REGULAR EVENTS

Please contact the organisation for more information.

Islington Mind Activity Timetable

Islington Mind is an independent local mental health charity that supports people experiencing mental distress in the London Borough of Islington.

See their latest timetable of activities - check with the centre for any updates.

Hilldrop Community Centre, N7

See the Hilldrop Community Centre weekly activities timetable here: