Wednesday, 22 November 2017 - Wednesday, 28 March 2018 12 noon - 3pm. Are you fed up of watching the telly? Wish to meet people who are over 50 and connect with people? We can help. Every Wednesday you can come and join us for tea/coffee and chat. Bring a friend or 2, sandwich and […]
Saturday, 06 January 2018 - Sunday, 11 February 2018 Are you passionate about film? Want a career in the film industry? If so, the BFI Film Academy is for you. This course offers you the chance to be part of our future film industry. To apply go to our website or call/email and we can […]
Trace the area's place in Hackney's history and people who have lived there. Visit two little known Victorian gems: Allen Gardens and St. Andrew's Church, with its beautiful murals. Meet 11am Stamford Hill entrance to Abney Park Cemetery N16 0LH. £10 (£8 concessions). To book email sea@walkhackney.co.uk/text 07710 414 240. Contact: Sean Gubbins. Email: sean@walkhackney.co.uk
MRS Independent Living Peer Support Project is running a 12 week course for Older People who have been diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes. The series will run from 10.30 – 12.30 am on Tuesdays from the 9th January 2018- 27th March. If you are unsure about the changes in your life style you should be […]
This introductory course is for people with health and safety responsibilities in community and voluntary sector organisations, who want to learn about the rights to working in a safe and healthy environment and how to enforce these rights. The session will cover: The Health & Safety at Work Act The Management of Health & Safety […]
Guest speaker: Jill Ellis Consultant Community Paediatrician, Hackney Ark Come and join us as we learn more about what Down’s Syndrome is, what causes Down’s Syndrome and what services there are in Hackney for families needing support. Also a chance to ask questions and meet other parents. Within this group we discuss issues that affect […]
A new Living with Hearing loss course starting 23 January 2018 for 8 weeks. If you are 50 plus, a Hackney resident and have a hearing loss – this is the course for you. It starts at 10.15 and offers lip reading practice, support with your hearing loss, information and advice on tinnitus, equipment, activities, […]
This introductory course will identify what should be considered when carrying out a risk assessment and will equip learners with the basic knowledge necessary to take on health and safety responsibilities and play a part in making workplaces safer. This course is ideal for: People with health and safety responsibilities in voluntary sector organisations; Staff […]
Are you a Hackney resident? Do you live in a hostel or temporary accommodation? Is your housing situation affecting your mental health and physical health? We want to hear from you for this public discussion. Speakers from: City and Hackney Mind Clinical Commissioning Group East London Foundation Trust Hackney resident London Borough of Hackney. […]
Rethink deliver an internationally recognised and certificated Mental Health First Aid training. This is an introductory three-hour mental health awareness course. This session will be a mix of presentations, discussions, and group work activities. After attending this course you will receive an Adult MHFA Lite manual as well as an attendance certificate from MHFA England. […]
Do you care for someone with dementia? Would you like to gain knowledge of the advanced stages of the condition and how to be best prepared for end of life? These monthly workshops provide an informal and supportive environment. You will have an opportunity to meet other relatives, discuss coping strategies and increase your confidence and wellbeing. […]
A conference "On Terrorism" will be held at Amnesty International in Shoreditch to help make sense of the increase in social violence in the UK and the rising global threat. For more information visit the website: http://www.discourse-conferences.co.uk/
This January, Willow are returning to Resource for London, Holloway Road, for Meet Team Willow 2018! We want Team Willow to reach even greater heights in 2018, and we’d be delighted if you could join us to meet other supporters and discuss how we can make it the best year ever. We would also love […]
A taster session in using herbs to make your own products. We’ll show you how to make an infused oil using calendula and how to combine it with waxes and essential oils to make a lip balm. Date: Monday 29th January 2018 Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon Venue: Cordwainers Grow, Studio 16, Celia Fiennes […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018 and most organisations in all sectors will need to make some changes in order to comply. This intensive workshop aims to provide you with in-depth knowledge on how to be GDPR compliant by May 2018. This includes how it should be applied in practice […]
You are invited to the launch of two exhibitions to mark LGBT History Month at Hackney Museum on 1 February: ‘From Bedroom to Battleground’ by Project Indigo and ‘Out and About’. ‘From Bedroom to Battleground’ has been created by members of Project Indigo, a local LGBTQI+ youth group run by Off Centre, a mental health […]
Sunday, 04 February 2018 - Sunday, 25 February 2018 3.30pm - 5.30pm A free 4-week personal safety and self defence course for women and girls over 13. No upper age limit. You must be able to commit to all 4-sessions to qualify for a potential space. £10.50 deposit is required to secure your place, which […]