Monthly Health and Nature Walk in Gillespie Park
Being out in nature has been proven to be beneficial to our mental health so give yourself a monthly boost and join this monthly walk around Gillespie Park in Islington.
The walk is slow and gentle and we look at what has changed in the park since the previous month - taking in new growth, listening to the birds and breathing in the fresh air.
The walk is a lovely chance to chat to some other local people or simply enjoy the nature.
We meet at Islington Ecology Centre within Gillespie Park. The postcode is N5 1PH and we are a 3 minute walk from Arsenal tube station. The building is a blue wooden building.
The centre is fully wheelchair accessible and the walk we take can be wheelchair friendly with a day's notice.
We return to the centre at the end of the walk and have tea and biscuits together. Everything is free and there is no need to book a ticket, just turn up!
Dress for the weather and wear shoes that you don't mind getting a little muddy. We always stick to paths but they can be muddy if it's been wet.
If you have any questions about the walk, please email ecologycentre@islington.gov.uk or call 020 7527 4374.
Mastering Wordpress: Plugins and Enhanced Functionality
Plugins and Enhanced Functionality (Session 2 of 3)
Acquire the skills to enhance WordPress functionality through plugins, reinforced by hands-on exercises. You'll gain practical experience with key plugins, such as creating a contact form, boosting security with reCAPTCHA, tracking performance with Google Analytics, and optimising content for search engines using Yoast SEO.
Topics covered:
Introduction to Plugins:
What are plugins? Understanding how they enhance WordPress functionality.
How to search, install, and activate plugins from the WordPress repository.
Managing installed plugins: Updates, deactivation, and deletion.
Hands-on Exercise 1: Creating a Form with Contact Form 7:
Step-by-step guide to installing and setting up Contact Form 7.
Creating a basic contact form with fields like Name, Email, and Message.
Embedding the form on a page or post.
Adding reCAPTCHA for Spam Protection:
Importance of spam protection on WordPress sites.
Integrating Google reCAPTCHA with Contact Form 7 for added security.
Hands-on Exercise 2: Integrating Google Analytics:
Installing Google Analytics using a plugin.
Setting up Google Analytics tracking on your WordPress site.
Overview of basic Google Analytics reports.
Introduction to Yoast SEO:
Importance of SEO for WordPress sites.
Installing and configuring the Yoast SEO plugin.
Basic SEO optimization: Adding meta descriptions, titles, and keyword
Anti-Racism and Allyship training
This training course is part of our Courageous Conversations series, which is delivered in partnership with Action for Race Equality and funded by AB Charitable Trust. We investigate exactly what it means to be anti-racist and explore concepts of power and anti-oppressive practices whilst deepening our understanding of anti-racist language and terminology. Attendees will discover what is meant by ‘allyship’ and what true allyship looks like. The course provides a solid foundation upon which individuals and organisations can develop an anti-racist strategy to build towards greater justice, equality and a positive working environment.
50+ Digital Drop-in
Digital Drop-in – Wednesday afternoon (1-4 pm)
Every Wednesday, 1 to 4 pm
It’s a drop-in for older people. That means you come when you can and leave when you must. You do not need an appointment or a referral.
All older people welcome — for any purpose, digital or not.
Internet access: we bring tablets and laptops, set up specifically for older beginners.
You can bring your own device (especially if you have a problem with it) or you can use one of ours.
Get help from our very experienced volunteer team.
Mildmay Community Centre has excellent, secure wifi for everyone who needs it.
Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Rd, Mayville Estate, N16 8NA
Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony
Deadline for nominations Tuesday 1st October
Please nominate your volunteers here
The awards are sponsored by DoubleTree by Hilton Angel Kings Cross and announced by the HM Mayor of Islington, Cllr Anjna Khurana on the 6th of November, 6-8pm.
When: Wednesday 6th November 2024, 6 – 8pm
Venue: To be confirmed.
Please make sure you save the date and time in your calendars!
Food Aid Providers Community of Practice
Join the Food Aid Providers Community of Practice, an opportunity to come together to discuss your provision, where there are successes and challenges, and learn from each other while thinking collectively about what a Food&More model would look like in Islington.
What is a CoP?
In all Communities of Practice (CoP) all members are seen as learners and teachers. A CoP provides an ideal environment for adults keen to learn and develop both personally and professionally, from one-another. CoP’s provide one of the best learning environments for adults who want to bring their life experiences to learning, who want to make connections between what they already know and the new things they are learning, want control over their learning experience, and what to apply their learning to their personal lives and/or work environment.
Who is the CoP for?
Anyone involved in managing, coordinating, running or volunteering in a facility offering emergency/crisis food aid.
CoP Themes
The Community of Practice will begin with two sessions focusing upon Purpose and Community Building, followed by sessions focusing upon producing a ‘Charter for Food+ Provision’ and by sharing effective practice, a ‘Food&More Standards of Practice Framework’ will be created.
Dates:
Thursday 3rd October, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 7th November, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 5th December, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 9th January 2025, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 6th February, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 6th March, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 3rd April, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 1st May, 14.00 - 15.30
Writing and Publishing Workshops with Indie Novella
Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, London N5 1PF
Saturdays throughout October, 11am-4pm
Islington Libraries and IndieNovella present a series of free writing and publishing workshops with the goal to make publishing more accessible. Workshops are:
Demystifying Publishing – Saturday 5 October
Developing as a writer – Saturday 12 October
Creating Compelling Characters – Saturday 19 October
How to write a novel, an introduction to novel writing – Saturday 9 November
Creating Compelling Characters – Saturday 23 November
Demystifying Publishing – Saturday 7 December
No booking needed.
50+ Digital Drop-in
Digital Drop-in – Wednesday afternoon (1-4 pm)
Every Wednesday, 1 to 4 pm
It’s a drop-in for older people. That means you come when you can and leave when you must. You do not need an appointment or a referral.
All older people welcome — for any purpose, digital or not.
Internet access: we bring tablets and laptops, set up specifically for older beginners.
You can bring your own device (especially if you have a problem with it) or you can use one of ours.
Get help from our very experienced volunteer team.
Mildmay Community Centre has excellent, secure wifi for everyone who needs it.
Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Rd, Mayville Estate, N16 8NA
Monthly Park Cuppa at the Ecology Centre
Age UK Islington and Islington Ecology Centre are hosting this monthly Park Cuppa for you to come and chat with other lovely local people, have a cup of tea and maybe spot a bird or two out the window.
Park Cuppa takes place on the third Tuesday of the month at Islington Ecology Centre and is hosted by two volunteers from Age UK Islington.
Everyone is welcome to attend. There is no need to get a ticket, you can simply turn up. Come with a friend or on your own. Everything is free, including the tea and biscuits.
The centre is accessible for wheelchairs and has two gender neutral, wheelchair accessible toilets
Cultural Competency Training
This course is part of our Courageous Conversations series, which is delivered in partnership with Action for Race Equality and funded by AB Charitable Trust. It supports organisations and practitioners to begin the journey of assessing their various levels of awareness, knowledge and skills along the cultural competence continuum. Attendees will increase their capability to value diversity, manage the dynamics of difference, and make the journey from cultural incapacity to cultural proficiency.
50+ Digital Drop-in
Digital Drop-in – Wednesday afternoon (1-4 pm)
Every Wednesday, 1 to 4 pm
It’s a drop-in for older people. That means you come when you can and leave when you must. You do not need an appointment or a referral.
All older people welcome — for any purpose, digital or not.
Internet access: we bring tablets and laptops, set up specifically for older beginners.
You can bring your own device (especially if you have a problem with it) or you can use one of ours.
Get help from our very experienced volunteer team.
Mildmay Community Centre has excellent, secure wifi for everyone who needs it.
Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Rd, Mayville Estate, N16 8NA
Whittington Park Film Club: Couscous
Whittington Park Community Centre, Yerbury Road, N19 4RS
November is Islamophobia Awareness Month so we've picked a film celebrating an aspect of Muslim culture.
The film is Couscous, also known as The Secret of the Grain, is by Abdellatif Kechiche and is in French. We will be showing it with English subtitles. It won Best French Film of the Year when it was released in 2007.
The film is rated 15. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start time. The film is 2.5 hours long. As usual, we'll have snacks and drinks available to buy. The centre is accessible for wheelchair users.
Writing and Publishing Workshops with Indie Novella
Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, London N5 1PF
Saturdays throughout October, 11am-4pm
Islington Libraries and IndieNovella present a series of free writing and publishing workshops with the goal to make publishing more accessible. Workshops are:
Demystifying Publishing – Saturday 5 October
Developing as a writer – Saturday 12 October
Creating Compelling Characters – Saturday 19 October
How to write a novel, an introduction to novel writing – Saturday 9 November
Creating Compelling Characters – Saturday 23 November
Demystifying Publishing – Saturday 7 December
No booking needed.
50+ Digital Drop-in
Digital Drop-in – Wednesday afternoon (1-4 pm)
Every Wednesday, 1 to 4 pm
It’s a drop-in for older people. That means you come when you can and leave when you must. You do not need an appointment or a referral.
All older people welcome — for any purpose, digital or not.
Internet access: we bring tablets and laptops, set up specifically for older beginners.
You can bring your own device (especially if you have a problem with it) or you can use one of ours.
Get help from our very experienced volunteer team.
Mildmay Community Centre has excellent, secure wifi for everyone who needs it.
Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Rd, Mayville Estate, N16 8NA
Free Film & TV Training
Are you a resident of Islington, Camden, or Barnet aged 18 or over and interested in pursuing a career in Film or TV?
We are excited to announce an upcoming FREE Set Ready training course for residents of these three London boroughs. The two-day training programme is designed to equip new entrants with the foundational knowledge, skills and confidence required to work as a Location Marshal on a large-scale film or TV production.
The course, led by expert industry professionals, will provide the essential skills to jumpstart a career in the creative industries. Upon completing the course, Set Ready will offer a paid placement on a large-scale film or high-end TV production.
The course will take place on Thursday 28th & Friday 29th November 2024, between 10am and 4pm at the Islington West Library
To apply for a place, please submit your application via this link before Thursday 7th November. You will have to click on “Apply for Permit” and register to create a new account before completing the application form.
Mastering Wordpress: Security and Optimisation
Security and Optimisation (session 3 of 3)
Master advanced techniques to secure and optimise your WordPress sites, making them fast, secure, and reliable. You'll be prepared to protect your sites against common threats and enhance performance for quick loading times and seamless user experiences.
Topics covered:
WordPress Security Basics:
Understanding common security threats to WordPress sites.
Best practices for WordPress security: Strong passwords, limiting login attempts, and securing the wp-admin area.
Installing and configuring a security plugin like Wordfence or Sucuri.
Hands-on Exercise: Securing Your Site:
Setting up two-factor authentication (2FA) for WordPress login.
Configuring automatic backups for your WordPress site.
Website Optimization Techniques:
Importance of website speed and performance.
Installing and configuring a caching plugin (e.g., W3 Total Cache or WP Super Cache).
Optimising images for faster loading using a plugin like Smush.
Hands-on Exercise: Performance Testing and Optimization:
Using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix to test site performance.
Analysing results and making adjustments to improve site speed.
50+ Digital Drop-in
Digital Drop-in – Wednesday afternoon (1-4 pm)
Every Wednesday, 1 to 4 pm
It’s a drop-in for older people. That means you come when you can and leave when you must. You do not need an appointment or a referral.
All older people welcome — for any purpose, digital or not.
Internet access: we bring tablets and laptops, set up specifically for older beginners.
You can bring your own device (especially if you have a problem with it) or you can use one of ours.
Get help from our very experienced volunteer team.
Mildmay Community Centre has excellent, secure wifi for everyone who needs it.
Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Rd, Mayville Estate, N16 8NA
Food Aid Providers Community of Practice
Join the Food Aid Providers Community of Practice, an opportunity to come together to discuss your provision, where there are successes and challenges, and learn from each other while thinking collectively about what a Food&More model would look like in Islington.
What is a CoP?
In all Communities of Practice (CoP) all members are seen as learners and teachers. A CoP provides an ideal environment for adults keen to learn and develop both personally and professionally, from one-another. CoP’s provide one of the best learning environments for adults who want to bring their life experiences to learning, who want to make connections between what they already know and the new things they are learning, want control over their learning experience, and what to apply their learning to their personal lives and/or work environment.
Who is the CoP for?
Anyone involved in managing, coordinating, running or volunteering in a facility offering emergency/crisis food aid.
CoP Themes
The Community of Practice will begin with two sessions focusing upon Purpose and Community Building, followed by sessions focusing upon producing a ‘Charter for Food+ Provision’ and by sharing effective practice, a ‘Food&More Standards of Practice Framework’ will be created.
Dates:
Thursday 3rd October, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 7th November, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 5th December, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 9th January 2025, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 6th February, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 6th March, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 3rd April, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 1st May, 14.00 - 15.30
Monthly Health and Nature Walk in Gillespie Park
Being out in nature has been proven to be beneficial to our mental health so give yourself a monthly boost and join this monthly walk around Gillespie Park in Islington.
The walk is slow and gentle and we look at what has changed in the park since the previous month - taking in new growth, listening to the birds and breathing in the fresh air.
The walk is a lovely chance to chat to some other local people or simply enjoy the nature.
We meet at Islington Ecology Centre within Gillespie Park. The postcode is N5 1PH and we are a 3 minute walk from Arsenal tube station. The building is a blue wooden building.
The centre is fully wheelchair accessible and the walk we take can be wheelchair friendly with a day's notice.
We return to the centre at the end of the walk and have tea and biscuits together. Everything is free and there is no need to book a ticket, just turn up!
Dress for the weather and wear shoes that you don't mind getting a little muddy. We always stick to paths but they can be muddy if it's been wet.
If you have any questions about the walk, please email ecologycentre@islington.gov.uk or call 020 7527 4374.
Writing and Publishing Workshops with Indie Novella
Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, London N5 1PF
Saturdays throughout October, 11am-4pm
Islington Libraries and IndieNovella present a series of free writing and publishing workshops with the goal to make publishing more accessible. Workshops are:
Demystifying Publishing – Saturday 5 October
Developing as a writer – Saturday 12 October
Creating Compelling Characters – Saturday 19 October
How to write a novel, an introduction to novel writing – Saturday 9 November
Creating Compelling Characters – Saturday 23 November
Demystifying Publishing – Saturday 7 December
No booking needed.
50+ Digital Drop-in
Digital Drop-in – Wednesday afternoon (1-4 pm)
Every Wednesday, 1 to 4 pm
It’s a drop-in for older people. That means you come when you can and leave when you must. You do not need an appointment or a referral.
All older people welcome — for any purpose, digital or not.
Internet access: we bring tablets and laptops, set up specifically for older beginners.
You can bring your own device (especially if you have a problem with it) or you can use one of ours.
Get help from our very experienced volunteer team.
Mildmay Community Centre has excellent, secure wifi for everyone who needs it.
Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Rd, Mayville Estate, N16 8NA
Whittington Park Film Club: Home Alone
Whittington Park Community Centre, Yerbury Road, N19 4RS
It needs no introduction. What better film for Christmas than Home Alone? Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!
Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start time. As usual, we'll have snacks and drinks available to buy. The centre is accessible for wheelchair users.
Monthly Park Cuppa at the Ecology Centre
Age UK Islington and Islington Ecology Centre are hosting this monthly Park Cuppa for you to come and chat with other lovely local people, have a cup of tea and maybe spot a bird or two out the window.
Park Cuppa takes place on the third Tuesday of the month at Islington Ecology Centre and is hosted by two volunteers from Age UK Islington.
Everyone is welcome to attend. There is no need to get a ticket, you can simply turn up. Come with a friend or on your own. Everything is free, including the tea and biscuits.
The centre is accessible for wheelchairs and has two gender neutral, wheelchair accessible toilets
50+ Digital Drop-in
Digital Drop-in – Wednesday afternoon (1-4 pm)
Every Wednesday, 1 to 4 pm
It’s a drop-in for older people. That means you come when you can and leave when you must. You do not need an appointment or a referral.
All older people welcome — for any purpose, digital or not.
Internet access: we bring tablets and laptops, set up specifically for older beginners.
You can bring your own device (especially if you have a problem with it) or you can use one of ours.
Get help from our very experienced volunteer team.
Mildmay Community Centre has excellent, secure wifi for everyone who needs it.
Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Rd, Mayville Estate, N16 8NA
Food Aid Providers Community of Practice
Join the Food Aid Providers Community of Practice, an opportunity to come together to discuss your provision, where there are successes and challenges, and learn from each other while thinking collectively about what a Food&More model would look like in Islington.
What is a CoP?
In all Communities of Practice (CoP) all members are seen as learners and teachers. A CoP provides an ideal environment for adults keen to learn and develop both personally and professionally, from one-another. CoP’s provide one of the best learning environments for adults who want to bring their life experiences to learning, who want to make connections between what they already know and the new things they are learning, want control over their learning experience, and what to apply their learning to their personal lives and/or work environment.
Who is the CoP for?
Anyone involved in managing, coordinating, running or volunteering in a facility offering emergency/crisis food aid.
CoP Themes
The Community of Practice will begin with two sessions focusing upon Purpose and Community Building, followed by sessions focusing upon producing a ‘Charter for Food+ Provision’ and by sharing effective practice, a ‘Food&More Standards of Practice Framework’ will be created.
Dates:
Thursday 3rd October, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 7th November, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 5th December, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 9th January 2025, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 6th February, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 6th March, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 3rd April, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 1st May, 14.00 - 15.30
Food Aid Providers Community of Practice
Join the Food Aid Providers Community of Practice, an opportunity to come together to discuss your provision, where there are successes and challenges, and learn from each other while thinking collectively about what a Food&More model would look like in Islington.
What is a CoP?
In all Communities of Practice (CoP) all members are seen as learners and teachers. A CoP provides an ideal environment for adults keen to learn and develop both personally and professionally, from one-another. CoP’s provide one of the best learning environments for adults who want to bring their life experiences to learning, who want to make connections between what they already know and the new things they are learning, want control over their learning experience, and what to apply their learning to their personal lives and/or work environment.
Who is the CoP for?
Anyone involved in managing, coordinating, running or volunteering in a facility offering emergency/crisis food aid.
CoP Themes
The Community of Practice will begin with two sessions focusing upon Purpose and Community Building, followed by sessions focusing upon producing a ‘Charter for Food+ Provision’ and by sharing effective practice, a ‘Food&More Standards of Practice Framework’ will be created.
Dates:
Thursday 3rd October, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 7th November, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 5th December, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 9th January 2025, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 6th February, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 6th March, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 3rd April, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 1st May, 14.00 - 15.30
Food Aid Providers Community of Practice
Join the Food Aid Providers Community of Practice, an opportunity to come together to discuss your provision, where there are successes and challenges, and learn from each other while thinking collectively about what a Food&More model would look like in Islington.
What is a CoP?
In all Communities of Practice (CoP) all members are seen as learners and teachers. A CoP provides an ideal environment for adults keen to learn and develop both personally and professionally, from one-another. CoP’s provide one of the best learning environments for adults who want to bring their life experiences to learning, who want to make connections between what they already know and the new things they are learning, want control over their learning experience, and what to apply their learning to their personal lives and/or work environment.
Who is the CoP for?
Anyone involved in managing, coordinating, running or volunteering in a facility offering emergency/crisis food aid.
CoP Themes
The Community of Practice will begin with two sessions focusing upon Purpose and Community Building, followed by sessions focusing upon producing a ‘Charter for Food+ Provision’ and by sharing effective practice, a ‘Food&More Standards of Practice Framework’ will be created.
Dates:
Thursday 3rd October, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 7th November, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 5th December, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 9th January 2025, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 6th February, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 6th March, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 3rd April, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 1st May, 14.00 - 15.30
Food Aid Providers Community of Practice
Join the Food Aid Providers Community of Practice, an opportunity to come together to discuss your provision, where there are successes and challenges, and learn from each other while thinking collectively about what a Food&More model would look like in Islington.
What is a CoP?
In all Communities of Practice (CoP) all members are seen as learners and teachers. A CoP provides an ideal environment for adults keen to learn and develop both personally and professionally, from one-another. CoP’s provide one of the best learning environments for adults who want to bring their life experiences to learning, who want to make connections between what they already know and the new things they are learning, want control over their learning experience, and what to apply their learning to their personal lives and/or work environment.
Who is the CoP for?
Anyone involved in managing, coordinating, running or volunteering in a facility offering emergency/crisis food aid.
CoP Themes
The Community of Practice will begin with two sessions focusing upon Purpose and Community Building, followed by sessions focusing upon producing a ‘Charter for Food+ Provision’ and by sharing effective practice, a ‘Food&More Standards of Practice Framework’ will be created.
Dates:
Thursday 3rd October, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 7th November, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 5th December, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 9th January 2025, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 6th February, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 6th March, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 3rd April, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 1st May, 14.00 - 15.30
Food Aid Providers Community of Practice
Join the Food Aid Providers Community of Practice, an opportunity to come together to discuss your provision, where there are successes and challenges, and learn from each other while thinking collectively about what a Food&More model would look like in Islington.
What is a CoP?
In all Communities of Practice (CoP) all members are seen as learners and teachers. A CoP provides an ideal environment for adults keen to learn and develop both personally and professionally, from one-another. CoP’s provide one of the best learning environments for adults who want to bring their life experiences to learning, who want to make connections between what they already know and the new things they are learning, want control over their learning experience, and what to apply their learning to their personal lives and/or work environment.
Who is the CoP for?
Anyone involved in managing, coordinating, running or volunteering in a facility offering emergency/crisis food aid.
CoP Themes
The Community of Practice will begin with two sessions focusing upon Purpose and Community Building, followed by sessions focusing upon producing a ‘Charter for Food+ Provision’ and by sharing effective practice, a ‘Food&More Standards of Practice Framework’ will be created.
Dates:
Thursday 3rd October, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 7th November, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 5th December, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 9th January 2025, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 6th February, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 6th March, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 3rd April, 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 1st May, 14.00 - 15.30
Whittington Park Film Club: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Whittington Park Community Centre, Yerbury Road, N19 4RS
A Halloween classic for you: Rocky Horror Picture Show!
Dressing up very much encouraged and we may even fit in a little Time Warp before the film...
The film is rated AA. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start time. As usual, we'll have (spooooooky) snacks and (devilish) drinks available to buy. The centre is accessible for wheelchair users.
BHM - Archway Library Half Term Crafts
Archway Library, Hamlyn House, Highgate Hill, N19 5PH
Join in the fun celebrating Black History Month with weaving paper to design an African mat.
BHM - North Library Half Term Children's Event
North Library, Manor Gardens, N7 6JX
Join in the fun celebrating Black History Month by following the clues in our treasure hunt and finding out fascinating facts about Black people and their amazing achievements.
BHM - West Library Half Term Crafts
West Library, Bridgeman Road, N1 1BD
Celebrate Black History Month by making a space shuttle to recognise the achievements of Space Scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
BHM - Cat and Mouse Library Half Term Crafts
Cat and Mouse Library, 277 Camden Road, N7 0JN
Celebrate Black History Month and Maggie Aderin-Pocock’s work in astronomy by creating a ‘magic’ telescope to reveal stars and planets on a page.
BHM - N4 Library Half Term Crafts
N4 Library, 26 Blackstock Road, N4 2DW
Join in the celebrations for Black History Month by making a dove of peace, a Dr Mae Jemison rocket and/or a Black History Month themed fridge magnet.
An Introduction to Project Management Training - Day 2
Are you currently working in the Voluntary Sector?
Do you run projects without any formal Project Management training?
If your answer is yes to both, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join us for an Introduction to Project Management training session.
This training will be delivered in two parts over the course of two half days. It is important that you attend both days to fully benefit from the training.
Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your project management skills. Sign up today!
Part 1 Introduction to project Management
Date -Tuesday , October 29th
Registration : 12:30-1:00PM
Session time:1:00-17:00PM
Part 2 : Introduction to Project Management
Date – Wednesday, October 30th
Registration : 12:00-1:00PM
Session time : 1:00-17:00PM
50+ Digital Drop-in
Digital Drop-in – Wednesday afternoon (1-4 pm)
Every Wednesday, 1 to 4 pm
It’s a drop-in for older people. That means you come when you can and leave when you must. You do not need an appointment or a referral.
All older people welcome — for any purpose, digital or not.
Internet access: we bring tablets and laptops, set up specifically for older beginners.
You can bring your own device (especially if you have a problem with it) or you can use one of ours.
Get help from our very experienced volunteer team.
Mildmay Community Centre has excellent, secure wifi for everyone who needs it.
Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Rd, Mayville Estate, N16 8NA
Food Aid Providers Community Organising Workshops
Community Organising is a process of bringing communities together to create positive change, through listening, reaching out and taking action. Through Community Organising, communities work together to recognise common goals, identify solutions, and build collective power.
These workshops provide the opportunity to explore and develop skills in listening, identifying power and taking action within food aid settings, encouraging participants to bring and share their experiences, and apply learning to their day to day work.
Together we will develop ideas for new pilot projects, based on the listening and reaching out you do with your communities. The six sessions will build a project idea and plan, with the opportunity for small pots of funding to run these pilot projects for those completing the workshops.
Who are Community Organising workshops for?
Anyone involved in managing, coordinating, running or volunteering in a facility offering emergency/crisis food aid.
Workshop programme:
Wednesday 30th October – 12 – 1.30pm, What is Community Organising and how is it relevant to the work that you do
Wednesday 13th November – 2.30 - 4pm, Community Organising Principles
Wednesday 27th November – 12 – 1.30pm, Community Organising Framework
Wednesday 11th December – 2.30 - 4pm, Listening
Wednesday 15th January – 12 – 1.30pm, Power
Wednesday 29th January – 2.30 - 4pm, Community Action
BHM - South Library Half Term Crafts
South Library, 115 Essex Road, N1 2SL
Celebrate Black History Month by making a lantern like the one that Harriet Tubman used to lead enslaved people to freedom.
BHM - Empowering Black Businesses: A Salon with the Council Leader
Empowering Black Businesses: A Salon with the Council Leader on Tue Oct 29 2024 at Islington Town Hall for an evening of inspiration and empowerment. This in-person event will start at 17:30.
Come and learn valuable insights and tips on how to thrive as a Black business owner. Network with like-minded individuals and learn how to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and grow your business!
BHM - Mildmay Library Half Term Crafts
Mildmay Library, 21 Mildmay Park, N1 4NA
Come and celebrate Black History Month by making a bright and colourful Africa-influenced necklace!
An Introduction to Project Management Training - Day 1
Are you currently working in the Voluntary Sector?
Do you run projects without any formal Project Management training?
If your answer is yes to both, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join us for an Introduction to Project Management training session.
This training will be delivered in two parts over the course of two half days. It is important that you attend both days to fully benefit from the training.
Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your project management skills. Sign up today!
Part 1 Introduction to project Management
Date -Tuesday , October 29th
Registration : 12:30-1:00PM
Session time:1:00-17:00PM
Part 2 : Introduction to Project Management
Date – Wednesday, October 30th
Registration : 12:00-1:00PM
Session time : 1:00-17:00PM
Future Matters: Wills and Funeral Planning
Islington North Library, Manor Gardens London N7 6JX
Future Matters: Funeral Planning and Wills Presentation
Many people would like their wishes regarding end of life planning to be known. We know that more than half of UK adults do not have a Will, and that many people are not sure how to make one.
Join Future Matters Islington for a free in person event about how you can get support planning for your future.
BHM - Finsbury Library Half Term Crafts
Finsbury Library, 245 St John Street, EC1V 4NB
We're celebrating Black History Month! Come and listen to a story about the Windrush generation, then design and make a postcard you can send to your family or friends!
BHM - Lewis Carroll Library Half Term Crafts
Lewis Carroll Library, 166 Copenhagen Street, N1 0ST
Celebrate Black Histroy Month by making your own African landscape and painting a beautiful sunset.
Central Library - Half Term Crafts
Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, N5 1PF
Have lots of fun making African animals from paper and card.
BHM - Heritage on a Plate - A Celebration of Black History Through Food
Come join us at the Brickworks Community Centre for a delicious journey through the flavors of our heritage! Fostering a sense of heritage and community through the shared experience of cooking and enjoying traditional Black cuisine. This project event aims to celebrate Black History Month by creating an enriching and interactive environment where stories, traditions, and recipes are passed down, highlighting the cultural significance of food.
Come hungry, leave inspired. Let's honour and savour the flavours of our past at Heritage on a Plate!
BHM - Finsbury Library with Paul Crooks
Finsbury Library, 245 St John Street, EC1V 4NB
Tracing African Ancestry Back to the Early 1800s with Paul Crooks
Join Black history speaker Paul Crooks for an insightful masterclass on tracing African ancestry. Known for his pioneering research into Black ancestry, Paul Crooks will delve into the legacy of British slave-ownership and Black British heritage, focusing on the African Caribbean and African American communities.
In this event, Paul will use his personal journey as a case study to:
Reveal how he traced his family's Black history back to the early 1800s
Discuss records specific to research into Black ancestry, and other valuable resources
Share a step-by-step approach to uncovering ancestral records
Explain challenges encountered in this research and how to overcome them.
This talk is for anyone inspired by the inspirational figures and historical events that shape our current understanding. Discover stories of ancestors who resisted racial injustice, igniting the imagination and driving personal and professional growth.
Ideal for those who are:
New to exploring family history
Experienced in searching for ancestors and seeking additional sources of information
Interested in uncovering more about their heritage and ancestral records
This event offers invaluable insights for Caribbean and African American people keen on tracing their African ancestry.
BHM - Let's Talk Peer Event
St. Mary’s Church, Upper Street, N1 2TX (wheelchair accessible)
Let’s Talk is relaxed, informal and social. It's a great way of keeping up to date with the latest information and guidance. Keep informed and share information with others. Your voice is important!
50+ Digital Drop-in
Digital Drop-in – Wednesday afternoon (1-4 pm)
Every Wednesday, 1 to 4 pm
It’s a drop-in for older people. That means you come when you can and leave when you must. You do not need an appointment or a referral.
All older people welcome — for any purpose, digital or not.
Internet access: we bring tablets and laptops, set up specifically for older beginners.
You can bring your own device (especially if you have a problem with it) or you can use one of ours.
Get help from our very experienced volunteer team.
Mildmay Community Centre has excellent, secure wifi for everyone who needs it.
Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Rd, Mayville Estate, N16 8NA