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Young Hackney @younghackney
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Young Hackney@younghackney
15 Dec 2025
From 15 January, this account will no longer be active. If you’d like to keep up to date with us, you can join us over on: Instagram: @younghackney TikTok: @young_hackney YouTube: @younghackneyorg Or, sign up for our newsletter here: hackney.gov.uk/newsletters

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Department for Culture, Media and Sport
@DCMS
10 Dec 2025
NEWS: Government unveils ambitious plan to tackle youth isolation crisis and deliver real life opportunities gov.uk/government/news/gover… #YouthMatters #NationalYouthStrategy
Youth Matters Your National Youth Strategy

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Our Substance Misuse Service supports anyone 6-25 years old, whose parents or caregivers are affected by drug or alcohol addiction. It’s not easy to spot as it mostly happens behind closed doors, but there's help available #hiddenharm Get support here:younghackney.org/advice/drug…
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Hackney Council
@hackneycouncil
1 Dec 2025
17 schools in Hackney now have green screens of ivy protecting pupils from pollution 🌿🌱 Thanks to @MeristemDesign for installing the living screens and leading the daffodil planting workshop at Jubilee Primary School, @SebrightCC, @StMonicas_N1 👉 orlo.uk/mkEKK
School children, Cllr Sarah Young, Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Transport, Cllr Sam Pallis, Councillor for Cazenove Ward stand in front of a screen of foliage at Jubilee Primary School

ALT School children, Cllr Sarah Young, Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Transport, Cllr Sam Pallis, Councillor for Cazenove Ward stand in front of a screen of foliage at Jubilee Primary School

A screen of foliage

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A man teaches children about planting bulbs

ALT A man teaches children about planting bulbs

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Young Hackney retweeted
NYA
@natyouthagency
3 Nov 2025
It’s here! Youth Work Week 2025 has officially begun. 🥳🎉 This year, we’re celebrating safe spaces, trusted support, and the power of youth work to build brighter futures. Join us for a jam-packed week as we spotlight stories, share inspiration, and celebrate youth workers. 👉 Get involved: nya.org.uk/yww25/ #YouthWorkWeek25 #YWW25
Today marks the start of Youth Work Week

ALT Today marks the start of Youth Work Week

This year's theme is Building Brighter Futures

ALT This year's theme is Building Brighter Futures

Share your vision for what a brighter future looks like

ALT Share your vision for what a brighter future looks like

Get invovled. #YWW25

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🎃We've got lots of free activities to get involved with this half term! 🥋10-19 year olds (25 with SEND) can join our youth hubs 🤸‍♂️Or 6-15 year olds (18 with SEND) can explore our adventure playgrounds View what we've planned here: younghackney.org/news-post/2…
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There is still time to vote for Hackney Youth Parliament's next leader - voting takes 2 minutes! Vote now: younghackney.org/get-involve…

2025 Hackney Youth Parliament Elections - Young Hackney

 🗳️Voting is now closed! Thank you for participating.  We will be releasing the results of the elections shortly. Here’s who’s running to be the leaders of Hackney Youth Parliament: VOTE […]

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Young Hackney@younghackney
13 Oct 2025
Who should Hackney's next youth leaders be? 🗳️ We have ten candidates running to be the next leaders of Hackney Youth Parliament, a group that campaigns on behalf of all young people in the borough. View their manifestos & cast your vote before 2 Nov: younghackney.org/get-involve…
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Hackney Council
@hackneycouncil
22 Oct 2025
Congratulations to the winners of Hackney’s primary school #NationalHateCrimeAwarenessWeek art competition 🥇Clover - Jubilee Primary 🥈Muhammad - Jubilee Primary 🥉Winter - Rushmore Primary Well done to all the pupils from schools across Hackney that took part in our workshops
Poster designs from Hackney students, including Winter from Rushmore Primary, who came third.

ALT Poster designs from Hackney students, including Winter from Rushmore Primary, who came third.

Poster designs from Hackney students, including Clover from Jubilee Primary who came first.

ALT Poster designs from Hackney students, including Clover from Jubilee Primary who came first.

The design from Muhammad from Jubilee Primary, which came second place.

ALT The design from Muhammad from Jubilee Primary, which came second place.

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Who should Hackney's next youth leaders be? 🗳️ We have ten candidates running to be the next leaders of Hackney Youth Parliament, a group that campaigns on behalf of all young people in the borough. View their manifestos & cast your vote before 2 Nov: younghackney.org/get-involve…
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We've received reports that a batch of 'spice' (synthetic cannabinoid) has been contaminated in North London, which has led to an increased risk of harm to users. Get in touch with our Substance Misuse Service for advice on how to stay safe: younghackney.org/advice/drug…
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Come see the talented young people at Stoke Newington Youth Hub perform 'The Journey of Harriet Tubman' as part of #BlackHistorySeason 📅 30 Oct 📍Chats Palace, E9 6DF Get your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-journ…
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You can now get a free sexual health check-up at The Edge! Get info on safe sex & health testing from Health Spot City & Hackney 🩺 Appointments are fortnightly on Thursdays, 4.30-6.30pm. Book an appointment by texting Ladan on 07785701504 or book online: younghackney.org/advice/heal…
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If you're a young carer, you can now join us at The Edge Youth Hub for our new weekly drop-in sessions! 📅 Every Tuesday ⏰ 3.30-5.30pm Snacks provided. Expect rollerskating, arts & crafts and more! Learn more about young carers: younghackney.org/advice/youn…
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Did you know we're on TikTok? 👋🏽 Follow us for local news, opportunities, life tips & more: tiktok.com/@young_hackney
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🚨Don't miss this great opportunity - apply today!
Young Hackney@younghackney
25 Jul 2025
Opportunity alert! @CardboardCitz are running a FREE weekly theatre & performance workshops for girls aged 13-18 from September to December. 📍Forest Road Youth Hub, E8 3BY. 📅Tuesdays from 4-7pm Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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⚠️A dangerous online trend is resurfacing called the "Salt & Ice Challenge", which causes severe cold burns, scarring & sometimes skin grafts. To treat the area: ✅Cool under lukewarm water 10 mins ✅Cover with cling film ✅Seek medical help
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Young Hackney retweeted
Hackney Council
@hackneycouncil
2 Sep 2025
Repair, mend and upcycle your old clothes at these FREE workshops at Chats Palace (@chatspalace). - Saturday 13 September - Saturday 20 September - Saturday 27 September 11am-4pm 👇
Textiles Repair Cafe

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The Edge closed out summer in style the other week, with a BBQ, face painting session, bouncing castle & more at its end of summer party☀️😎 Thanks to everyone who came down!
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👀 🍂 See what’s on over autumn at Young Hackney Our programmes are out now, which have lots of free and fun activities for young people starting on 3 September. View our programmes here: younghackney.org/news-post/2…
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Young Hackney retweeted
Hackney Council
@hackneycouncil
21 Aug 2025
A massive congratulations to every student who received their GCSE results today 🎊 Thanks to all the school staff and teachers who support each student’s journey Read about our students’ achievements here: orlo.uk/EaTCY
Mayor Caroline Woodley, Deputy Mayor Anntoinette Bramble and Cllr Anya Sizer, alongside a Cardinal Pole Catholic School student holding up their results and the school Headteacher

ALT Mayor Caroline Woodley, Deputy Mayor Anntoinette Bramble and Cllr Anya Sizer, alongside a Cardinal Pole Catholic School student holding up their results and the school Headteacher

A group of Cardinal Pole Catholic School students are excited with their results

ALT A group of Cardinal Pole Catholic School students are excited with their results

Two Cardinal Pole Catholic School students are excited with their results

ALT Two Cardinal Pole Catholic School students are excited with their results

Two Cardinal Pole Catholic School students are excited with their results

ALT Two Cardinal Pole Catholic School students are excited with their results
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