De Beauvoir flower, produce and dog show
2019-09-15 13:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Flower and produce show with adults’ and kids’ competitions for flowers, growing, baking and arts and crafts. Dog show, teas, cakes, raffle, tombola, plant stall, children’s activities and greener planet information.
Age group: All ages.
St. Peter’s Crypt, Northchurch Terrace, Hackney, London N1 4DA
Contact: Avril Broadley. Email: dbgardeners@gmail.com Telephone: 07736973617
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Well Street Common Neighbourhood Partnership meeting
2019-09-19 10:30 - 15:30
The Well Street Common Neighbourhood Partnership is the coming together of voluntary and community groups, residents and frontline statutory staff working in the Well Street Common Neighbourhood. Building on the findings of the Open Space event in April, this will be the first of six partnership meetings.
If you access or provide any of health or community services or activities in the Well Street Common Neighbourhood, please come along. Your voice really matters.
On 19 September we’ll be covering:

Sustainability / Fundraising
Sharing expertise
Sharing results of mapping of services and activities

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Urban herbal
2019-09-21 14:00 - 17:00
Hackney Herbal will have an open garden in Hackney Wick in celebration of Urban Food Fortnight. They will be celebrating the Autumn equinox with nature-based craft activities for all ages using a mix of locally-grown and foraged plants. They will be showcasing a range of herbal drinks and teas made by the pooled harvest of a number of other urban herb growers in London. If you are growing herbs in London and want to take part get in touch!
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Hackney Repair Cafe
2019-09-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-11-30 11:00 - 17:00
Come along and learn repair skills to give new life to items that you would normally throw away and make them useable again.
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Plastic-Free Hackney Building A Wildlife Habitat
2019-09-29 10:00 - 15:00
Organised by Plastic-Free Hackney. The second phase of their canal rewilding project!
They will be building raised beds, installing bee boxes and other habitats for other wildlife.
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Hackney Fostering Information Session
2019-10-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-11-06 11:00 - 12:30
Being a foster carer plays a hugely important role for a child in care. You will be supporting them with school and medical appointments, encouraging positive activities, overcoming emotional or physical trauma, whilst providing a safe and nurturing environment they can call home.
Fostering can be difficult, not just for you and the child involved, but all families involved. Nonetheless, it’s also incredibly rewarding. You’ll be making a difference to children and young people who need your help and love.
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Stoke Newington Business Forum
2019-10-07 09:30 - 11:00
The next Stoke Newington Business Forum takes place on 7 October at Clissold House. Read more

Xenia workshop for women
2019-10-12 10:00 - 13:00
Are you learning English? Come and make a friend, practice English, learn new things, and share your culture.
Do you speak fluent English? Come and make a friend, practice whatever you want to, learn new things, and make London a more welcoming place.
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Thriving Together – The role of communities in uncertain times
2019-10-15 16:00 - 19:00
To explore the future of communities, The Young Foundation warmly invites you to join them for an evening of debate, provocation and exhibitions exploring how we can radically re-think how we research in and with communities. You’ll hear from leading figures from across business, academia and civil society who are engaged in transforming how research is used as a tool for supporting stronger and more resilient communities; and how we can collectively create impact at a hyper-local and national level.
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Celebrating black history and craft fair
2019-10-26 12:00 - 16:00
This a free entry event for the community, to come together, to learn and celebrate black history. There will be Businesses, organisations, charities designers and artists, too provide, community information, refreshments, workshops, illustrative arts, crafts and decorative items.
Stoke Newington Methodist Church, 106A Stoke Newington High Street, Hackney, London N16 7NY
Contact: Suzanne Asphall. Email: designsbysuzanne01@hotmail.com, Telephone: 07956905730.

Hackney Food Poverty Alliance: Call to Action Workshop
2019-10-29 09:00 - 13:30
Hackney Food Poverty Alliance and Hackney Council welcome you to a workshop to develop the Borough’s food poverty action plan.
Hackney Food Poverty Alliance brings together 40 community organisations and statutory services with the aim of tackling the impacts and drivers of food poverty in the Borough.
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Autism: Death, Dying & Bereavement
2019-10-29 09:30 - 16:30
End of Life care preparation and managing bereavement. 1 day course 29 October. Read more

TEDx Hackney Council Libraries - Black History Month
2019-10-31 18:00 - 20:00
I am who I say I am
The Black experience is portrayed as being one dimensional but what does ‘Black’ even mean?
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HSCF Forum Meeting
2019-11-04 14:00 - 16:00
Voluntary Community Sector Transformation Leadership Group meeting – Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
The voluntary community and social enterprise transformation leadership group will be consulting with the wider voluntary & community sector on developing into an independent entity with its own values and Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) that covers clear accountabilities and conflict of interest procedures. This will be your opportunity to share your views, opinions and ask questions in relation this MOU.
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Film Screening: Identity and Clothing
2019-11-07 18:00 - 20:30
The documentary explores the social and historical contexts of clothing and the personal narratives that an item can illustrate. Followed by a Q&A.
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Spirit of London Awards
2019-11-08 19:00 - 20:30
The Spirit of London Awards were first staged in 2009 at the Alexandra Palace. In 2010 they were staged at the IndigO2 – 2011 The Royal Albert Hall and in 2012 the Main O2 Arena. Originally created by the Damilola Taylor Trust the awards are returning in 2020 under the direction of the Spirit of London Awards Foundation charitable Trust in partnership with Safer London
The nominations launch is being staged in partnership and copoduced with the Mayor of London’s Peer Outreach Youth team and is being hosted by BBC UK Voice 2014 winner Jermain Jackman and Camara Fearon, both alumni of the awards themselves
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City & Hackney Come Correct Sexual Health Training
2019-11-13 08:00 - 17:00
This is a half day training course, running from 9:30-1:30. After completing the training, participants will be able to distribute condoms as part of the Come Correct and The Free Condom Project Schemes.
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Hackney Clothes Swap Shop
2019-11-16 12:00 - 16:00
Please bring no more than 10 items of clothing, accessories and/or footwear clean and ready to go on the racks. We accept all shapes and sizes including children’s clothing.
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Hackney Social Enterprise Conference
2019-11-21 13:00 - 17:00
Join the Hackney Social Enterprise Partnership on 21 November for their 3rd annual Social Enterprise Conference!
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Mentors and Motivators
2019-11-23 09:30 - 16:30
Mentors and Motivators – Get recognised & qualified for 2020!
A 2 Day Course Saturday 23 and Saturday 30 November 2019, 09.45 to 4.30pm
Are you ready to take mentoring to the next level? Mentors, do you make a difference to the lives of children or adults in need? Managers, is it time that you supported mentors to gain a recognised qualification?
As the divide between the have and have nots becomes wider, you support service users that face disadvantage to succeed despite the odds.
Schools, faith groups, youth centres and public sector have an increasing demand for experienced mentors with the skills to support adults and children with multiple needs.
Mentors provide regular 1-1 support and guidance to people in need. More experienced mentors are needed to provide a stable foundation for young people and adults in need to build a brighter future.
Hackney CVS in partnership with Mighty Men of Valour and Ruth Generation will support active mentors that guide adults and children to achieve the level 2 OCN qualifications. Take part in a two day course. The initiative is subsided, participants pay £25.00
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2019-11-23 14:00 - 16:00
Tools for the teenage years. A FREE programme for parents and carers to help address challenging and harmful behaviours in adolescence. Sessions are co-led by professionals and by parents who previously had challenges with their children’s behaviour.
Taster & enrolment sessions on 23 and 26 November: register here.
Parents open space and ‘The Incredibles’ family film session on 30 November: register here.
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Parents – Tools for the Teenage Years
2019-11-26 17:00 - 20:30

Spotting the Signs Eating Disorders Training for Teachers
2019-11-28 09:30 - 16:30
With school, college and university students so vulnerable to developing eating disorders, increasing the knowledge of staff, who are well placed to spot the early signs, is essential. Beat on the Ground will provide every school within the community with training for at least one staff member. Staff who can see when students first begin to struggle and know how to approach them in a sensitive and supportive way will be better able to encourage them and their loved ones to seek appropriate treatment as quickly as possible.
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TEDx Hackney Council Libraries, Dalston
2019-11-28 18:00 - 20:00
Power to the people – Can we really influence society?
What does it take to change the world for the better? Can we as individuals really make a difference and shift the balance of power through activism and social movements? Political scientist Zacharia Mampily demonstrates ‘How activists are redefining democracy around the world’, activist Jeremy Heimans demonstrates ‘What new power looks like’, poet Aja Monet and community organiser Philip Agnew share ‘a love story about ‘The power of art as organising’ and Dolores Huerta explains ‘How to overcome apathy and find your power’.

'The Incredibles' family film session
2019-11-30 14:00 - 16:00
Tools for the teenage years. A FREE programme for parents and carers to help address challenging and harmful behaviours in adolescence. Sessions are co-led by professionals and by parents who previously had challenges with their children’s behaviour.
Parents open space and ‘The Incredibles’ family film session on 30 November: register here.
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Nourished Mind
2019-12-08 14:00 - 19:00
Wellbeing and mental health focused event in a beautiful bright space in Hoxton. The event will be split in two, talks and lectures in the first part, and workshops in the second. All profits will go to a mental health charity.
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Ridley Road Market Tour
2019-12-14 12:00 - 13:00
Meet the traders of Ridley Road showing you the market past, present and future. Located opposite Dalston Kingsland station, Ridley Road Market has been serving the local community since the 1880s. Date: 14 December. Read more

A celebration for Christmas gift day and craft fair
2019-12-14 12:00 - 16:00
This a free entry community event, to prepare for the coming of Christmas. There will be illustrative art work and decorative items. Browse through the stalls too select perfect gifts, for yourself or someone special.
Call or email for stall booking and further information.
Stoke Newington Methodist Church, 106A Stoke Newington High Street Hackney N16 7NY
Contact: Suzanne Asphall. Email: designsbysuzanne01@hotmail.com Telephone: 07956905730.
