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8 Apr 2025
Looking for Easter half term activities for the kids? ⚽🖌️🎵
From all sorts of sports to West End theatre and museum trips, from dance and theatre camps to cooking to coding, there’s something for everyone in the Spring HAF programme,
See if you’re eligible and register NOW!
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All events include a healthy lunch and are FREE for eligible children and young people. For those not eligible, many events are free or require a small payment.
Visit orlo.uk/stTUL for more information, to find out if you're eligible and to register.
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28 Nov 2024
To give you the best experience and to ensure you’re always in the know, we are joining our Islington Council accounts! 🌟
From now on, we will be bringing you all the latest news, and events in Islington via our @IslingtonBC account.
ALT A montage of pictures showing Islington's diverse community, including construction workers, gardeners, school children and shop staff.
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28 Nov 2024
So what does this mean for you?
This account will become inactive, so make sure to follow us over at @IslingtonBC to get all the same great content.
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26 Nov 2024
It's National Tree Week! 🌲 🌳 🌴
Here's one of our Tree Officers checking out some baby London Planes - these are common across Islington, providing essential shade as well as beautiful autumn colours! 🍂 🍁
#TreePlanting #UrbanGreenery #GreenerIslington #NationalTreeWeek
ALT Photograph of a man looking up at some young trees
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24 Nov 2024
Islington’s markets are full of independent traders providing a wide range of affordable products. If you've got a favourite trader, make sure you nominate them for the Market Trader of the Year awards! Email your nomination to lovemarkets@islington.gov.uk
12 Nov 2024
Nominate your favourite stall holders for this year’s Market Trader of the Year competition!
Email your nomination to lovemarkets@islington.gov.uk with the name of the trader and the market they operate in, as well as the reason why they should win.
ALT John Papworth, a greengrocer at Chapel Market and winner of Trader of the Year
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22 Nov 2024
From @DUALIPA to @voguemagazine
@GenevieveDvine is on the cutting edge of fashion, making world-trending sustainable clothing from right here in Islington with her pieces being worn by superstars like Dua Lipa.
We chat to this homegrown talent, link in comments👇
ALT Genevieve Devine in her fashion studio at FC Designer Collective
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IslingtonLife retweeted
21 Nov 2024
Looking for a fun Christmas activity this weekend in Islington? You can enjoy:
🎁 A festive market and lights switch on in Whitecross Street
🎁 Christmas market, workshops and live entertainment at Islington Square
and much more!
Find out more below 🎄
ALT Crowd at the Christmas lights switch on at the Nag's Head Shopping Centre in Holloway
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20 Nov 2024
Struggling with rising energy costs? SHINE is able to help.
Through their partnership with Lightning Reach, you can access free financial support and expert advice to keep your home warm this winter.
💬 Call SHINE: 0800 953 1221
🌐 Learn more, link in comments👇
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IslingtonLife retweeted
17 Nov 2024
We want to hear how you would improve the NHS.
Tell us what is working for you and what isn’t.
Have your say and help us shape the future of the NHS. change.nhs.uk
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20 Nov 2024
You don't need to go far to find the perfect gift this festive season!🎄
19 Nov 2024
Planning some festive shopping? You can make a real difference to Islington's small and independent businesses, like @PalavaFolk, by staying local to do your shopping, dining and days and nights out. @LonCally. Check in the comments for more ways to support local businesses 👇
ALT A photo of Bryony and Emma outside their clothing store called Palava, on the Caledonian Road in Islington.
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20 Nov 2024
It might be chilly out there - but it's still great to get out and into the crisp fresh air! ❄️ 🍁 🍂
There are lots of opportunities to get involved in your local green space, get into nature, meet others, and lift your spirits - check your local park!
Link in comments👇
ALT A photograph of Gillespie Park in autumn
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19 Nov 2024
Dr Bike is back! Have your bike marked to deter thieves, get a repair on the spot and receive expert tips on looking after your bike.
TODAY, Tuesday 19 November 4-7pm outside Islington Town Hall on Upper Street. 🚲
#Cycling @CycleIslington
ALT Bike mechanic checking someone's bike.
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19 Nov 2024
If you can't make this one Dr Bike will be back!
Every third Tuesday of the month, 4-7pm outside Islington Town Hall on Upper Street 🚲
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18 Nov 2024
"Since completing the course, I have new things in my life...I feel really proud."🌟
Yu Fang Chen who tells us about how the Adult Community Learning (ACL) Market Trader course changed her life and set her up to be a trader at @chapelmarket
Link in comments
ALT Market trader Yu Fang Chen and a customer on her market stall
ALT Market trader Yu Fang Chen and her son on her stall
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15 Nov 2024
Things are getting festive🎄
Head down to Nag's Head tomorrow for the lights switch on🌟
12 Nov 2024
🎄 Head down to Nag's Head market, Saturday 16 November, 2-5pm, for our festive lights switch on. Lots of free fun, face painting and refreshments!
🎅🏽 Plus @IslingtonMayor will switching on the lights at 4.30pm.
❄️ Check out our festive events, link in comments👇
ALT A girl with a santa hat on and santa hat facepaint
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