Events

Past Events 2009

December 2009

Islington's Youth Festival of Sport - 21st and 22nd December 2009 »
A variety of sporting Tournaments will take place on both days including 5 a-side Football, Table Tennis and Basketball. Taster Sessions are also available for Volleyball, Hockey and Badminton. All activities are FREE. Click on the link for full details.

Love Trees? Help us plant some more!
5th December 2009, Andover Estate, 10.30am-3pm
Take part in BBC's "Tree o' clock" tree planting world record attempt and get free training tips and advice if you have a dog at our fun "Top Dog" event.  Click on the link above for more information.

October 2009

Celebrate older people's day - 1st October
St Lukes Centre, 90 Central Street EC1 from 10am till 4pm
With health, gardening, dance, computer sessions, HFI giving you information on our services and a free lunch, you are bound to find something you like.

Community safety day - 3 October
Mayville Estate, from 10.30am till 5pm
Residents will have free fire safety checks and smoke alarms installed in their homes by London Fire Brigade. The Mayville community centre will be a hub of information and activity with free refreshments.

Black History Month
October is Black History Month. This is the 22nd year the event has been running and celebrates the contributions and culture of London's African and Caribbean communities to the UK's economic and cultural history. Please click here for details of events and more info.

Project You - Youth Organisations - Uniform
Date: Saturday 24th October from 11am-4pm
Venue: The Honourable Artillery Company, City Road, EC1Y 2BQ
The Project You open day is a unique opportunity for young people to meet and find out about uniformed organisations and other fun free activities available for them in Islington.  There will be stalls, refreshments and lots of free taster sessions.

August 2009

Fun Day for Holland Walk Area Housing residents
Thursday 6th August, from 3pm till 7pm
Enjoy this free community event with fun activities and information of HFI's services.  Activities will include Arts and crafts, activities for children and adults, information on being green, sports etc. Refreshments will be available.
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Contact: Liza Durrant
Tel: 020 7527 7471
Email: liza.durrant@homesforislington.org.uk

Fun Day for Central Street Area Housing residents
Thursday 13th August, from 3pm till 7pm, Kings Square
Enjoy this free community event with fun activities and information of HFI's services. Activities will include Arts and crafts, activities for children and adults, information on being green, sports etc. Refreshments will be available.
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Contact: Miranda Griffith
Tel: 020 7527 6259
Email: miranda.griffith@homesforislington.org.uk

July 2009

Leaseholders' Information Fair, Rocket Complex, Holloway Road
Thursday 16th July from 2pm until 8pm
The fair will run from 2pm until 8pm with a presentation at 6pm from Councillor Barbara Smith on the new major works payment options for leaseholders. You can drop in whenever it is convenient and we will provide you with advice and support on all queries linked with the lease on your home.

Fun Day for Lyon Street Area Housing residents
Friday 17th July 2009, from 3pm till 7pm
Enjoy this free community event with fun activities and information of HFI's services. Activities will include Arts and crafts, activities for children and adults, information on being green, sports etc. Refreshments will be available.
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Contact: Lee McDermott
Tel: 020 7527 6818
Email: lee.mcdermott@homesforislington.org.uk

HFI Summer Fair for all residents, Girdlestone Estate
Thursday 23 July from noon till 4pm
Enjoy this free community event with fun activities and information of HFI's services. Activities will include Arts and crafts, activities for children and adults, information on being green, sports etc. Refreshments will be available.
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Contact: Mary Switzer
Tel: 020 7527 4342
Email: mary.switzer@homesforislington.org.uk

Yo Fair - Opportunities for Young People
Thursday 23 July from 10am till 5pm, Kings Place
Are you aged 14 to 19? Are you interested in Creative arts?

Want to kick start your chosen career?
Come along ti find out more, the event is completely free!

Fun Day for Upper Street Area Housing residents
Friday 24th July 2009, from 3pm till 6pm
Re-opening of Walter Sickert Community Centre by the Mayor at 3pm!
Enjoy this free community event with fun activities and information of HFI's services. Activities will include Arts and crafts, activities for children and adults, information on being green, sports etc. Refreshments will be available.
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Contact: Lee McDermott Tel: 020 7527 6818
Email: lee.mcdermott@homesforislington.org.uk

May 2009

Greener, Cleaner, Safer Day at Highbury Fields
Tuesday 26 May 2009 from 10am to 8pm
HFI are working in partnership with LBI and local agencies to help deal with some of the concerns of residents living in and around Highbury Fields.

We are hoping to forge links with the community and help to create an enviroment which is greener, cleaner and safer.

So please come along and visit:

Whats going on?

• Footie tournament from 12pm to 5pm
• Bag painting/information on recycling
• Dog training and free dog kits
• Anti-social behaviour advice

• and lots more
  

For more information contact: John Price on 020 7527 4767

Competition - Community gardening clubs - Islington in bloom

29th May 2009
Complete the application form available on www.islington.gov.uk or contact Sue Whitehead, Islington's in Bloom officer on 020 7527 1787 for more information.
Cost: Free

 

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