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Welcome to Hilldrop

Normal office hours are Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, excluding bank holidays.

Hilldrop Community Centre, located in Tufnell Park in Islington, is a space to bring together local people of all ages and backgrounds. We are proud to offer a variety of services to enhance our great community.

Please visit our Play Project page for information on After School & Holiday childcare services. 

Enquiries: office@hilldrop.org.uk or 0207 607 9453.

Please note staff can't always come to the phone so always leave a message. 

 

NEW: Read our Annual Report 2022-23

News 

HACA Annual General Meeting

Tuesday 8th October @ 7pm

Join us as we review our 2023-24 year and discuss our plans for the future. Meet our board, staff & volunteers and find out more about our services.

RSVP to office@hilldrop.org.uk 0207 607 9453
Refreshments provided - please book a place to attend.
 

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Shake-scene Shakespeare present 'As You Like It'

Sunday 2nd June 2024 

We‘re delighted to welcome Shake-Scene Shakespeare back to Hilldrop for another special fundraising performance. Go wild in the Forest of Arden in this back to nature comedy!

Full price tickets £10, or £20 for a family of 4. Book at Eventbrite.co.uk. Concessionary tickets (£5) can be bought at the centre or by contacting office@hilldrop.org.uk. All proceeds support Hilldrop services. Suitable for ages 8+. Wheelchair accessible. Performance time 90 minutes with refreshments available before and after.

Sunday 2nd June 2024 3pm (doors 2.30pm)

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05 April 2024

Police Ward Panel Meeting

Wednesday 10th January 2024

The Tufnell Park Ward Police Safer Neighbourhoods Team host a meeting of panel members to discuss local concerns and set priorities for the local police team.

Small Hall, Wednesday 10th January 2024 6pm - 7pm

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05 April 2024

Spring Walk: NEW DATE!

Our Spring Walk originally scheduled for 7th April will now take place on Sunday 21st April 2024 at 11am. 

 

Our trustee and Gardening Project co-ordinator Sarah Martin will be leading a sponsored 5Km walk starting and ending at Hilldrop Community Centre to raise money for the continued development of our community Wildlife Garden. 

You can sponsor the walk at Sarah's Just Giving page, or join us on the day as we explore the popular and lesser known green spaces of Tufnell Park. 

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21 March 2024

Sewing Skills: New course starting Thursday 25th April

A new 10 week course in sewing skills with Coraleen Charles will start on Thursday 25th April 2024. 

 

Both beginners and those with more experience are welcome to join these collaborative workshops where you’ll pick up tips and tricks on mending and making in a relaxed setting. This free course is provided by Islington Adult Community Learning.  

Note: This is not a drop-in and we are unable to take any new participants once the course in in progress. 

Thursdays 10.00am to 12.00pm for 10 weeks from 25th April (excluding Half Term). Main Hall. Free. 

Contact: elaine@hilldrop.org.uk

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21 March  2024

New Walking Art Courses for Summer 2024!

If you enjoy creative activities linked to getting out and about, the Walking Art Workshop is free to Camden & Islington residents.

We'll be running two new 5 week courses. The first will begin on Wednesday 17th April, running until the 15th May. The second will begin on Wednesday 5th June and will run until the 3rd July. 

 

NEW START TIMES: Wednesdays 10.00am to 12.30 pm (term-time). Meet in the Small Hall. Please arrive promptly to take part in planned walks.

If you're interested in joining one or both courses please contact helen@cutmoose.com

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28 February 2024

New: Vacancies at Hilldrop Community Centre

We're currently recruiting for a part-time Sessional Play Worker to join the Play Project team during the school holidays (from Easter), and a full-time Centre Administrator to work with our management team from April. 

Head over to our Work With Us page for full details of how to apply!

15 February 2024

The Big Green Hike: Join or sponsor our Spring Walk!

NEW DATE: Sunday 21st April 2024

Inspired by the Big Green Hike our trustee and Gardening Project co-ordinator Sarah Martin will be leading a sponsored 5Km walk starting and ending at Hilldrop Community Centre to raise money for the continued development of our community Wildlife Garden. 

You can sponsor the walk at Sarah's Just Giving page, or join us on the day as we explore the popular and lesser known green spaces of Tufnell Park. 

NEW DATE: Sunday 21st April at Hilldrop Community Centre (Meet at 11am)

Enquiries: office@hilldrop.org.uk

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14  February 2024

Walking Art: New spring course!

Wednesday 28th February 2024

We have a new 5 week Walking Art course starting on Wednesday 28th February!

 

If you enjoy creative activities linked to getting out and about, the Walking Art Workshop is free to Camden & Islington residents.

Wednesdays from 11.30am to 2.30pm (term-time). Meet in the Small Hall. Please arrive promptly to take part in planned walks.

For information and to register please email helen@cutmoose.com

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13 February 2024

Stay & Play: Advice session with The Parent House

Wednesday 28th February 2024

Advisors from The Parent House will dropping into our Stay & Play group on 28th February to provide free support and signposting to Islington parents. Come along and find out about available help for families with young children. 

Small Hall, Wednesday 28th February 2024 9.30 - 11.30am

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08 January 2024

Developing the Food Hub in 2024.

In November we received the wonderful news that our Food Hub was to receive a grant from The National Lottery Community Cost of Living Fund. The grant has helped us cover our staffing, volunteer, administrative and delivery costs through Autumn 2023 and will enable the project's continuing development in 2024.

As well as continuing to provide food and essentials to those in need, we look forward to welcoming more people to the Lunch Club and bringing in new activities, advice sessions, social events and outings. Our thanks to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for making this possible.

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27 November 2023

Police Ward Panel Meeting

Wednesday 10th January 2024

The Tufnell Park Ward Police Safer Neighbourhoods Team host a meeting of panel members to discuss local concerns and set priorities for the local police team.

Small Hall, Wednesday 10th January 2024 6pm - 7pm

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20 November 2023

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Christmas Celebration Day & Dinner

Tuesday 12th December 

Thank you to everyone who came to our Christmas Celebration Day and Dinner in December, and to our donors, supporters and volunteers for making it all happen!

View our Christmas 2023 gallery here.

06 November 2023

Christmas Family Craft Session & Wreath Making Workshop

Saturday 2nd December 2023. 

Join us for our Christmas Family Craft Session, where we'll be hosting a wreath making workshop with Islington Adult Community Learning. 


If you'd like to join the workshop RSVP  by text to  Juliete on 07816 116 639 with your name and number of children and adults attending.

Refreshments and materials provided. 

Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 10am to 2pm (Wreath workshop from 10am to 12pm). 

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06 November 2023

Christmas Appeal 2023

Our annual Christmas Appeal for is back for 2023!

 

You can help us to provide an individual or family with a Christmas gift bag of ‘really useful things’ by visiting our donate page.

 

Or we welcome ‘in kind’ donations of food & household items, winter accessories, toys and other gifts which can be brought to the centre during office hours (new items only please). 

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01 November 2023

New Activities with Cut Moose!

November / December 2023

Cut Moose are back with a new round of Walking Art and Creative Dinners workshops for November and December 2023!

Head over to our activities page for further details!

Wednesdays from 8th November to 13th December 2023

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30 October 2023

The Affordable Christmas Fair

Saturday 25th November 12-4pm. 

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Bring all the family to our festive marketplace, with a jumble sale and stalls selling handmade art & craft items, bric-a-brac, clothes & gifts!

 

If you would like to run a stall or pitch contact elaine@hilldrop.org.uk

Saturday 25th November 2023. Entrance 50p. Children free.

25 October 2023

Eritrean Women's Support Group

Starts Wednesday 1st November 2023

Seble returns with a new series of weekly meet ups for women of Eritrean heritage.

Main Hall, Wednesdays from 1st November to 13th December 2023. 12- 2pm

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04 October 2023

Police Ward Panel Meeting

Wednesday 11th October 6-7pm

The Tufnell Park Ward Police Safer Neighbourhoods Team host a meeting of panel members to discuss local concerns and set priorities for the local police team.

Small Hall, Wednesday 11th October 2023 6-7pm

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25 September 2023

Important Information: Parking Restrictions on Community Lane

Due to new parking enforcement rules, we are no longer able to provide general parking at the centre. Vehicles parked directly outside of the centre are at risk of being ticketed, while new parking bays may only be used with a permit.

Please read our parking information page for full details. 

05 September 2023

Sewing Skills: New 10 week course

Note: This is not a drop-in and we are unable to take any new participants once the course in in progress. 

 

We have a new 10 week course in sewing skills with Coraleen Charles starting on the 21st September!

 

Both beginners and those with more experience are welcome to join these collaborative workshops where you’ll pick up tips and tricks on mending and making in a relaxed setting. This free course is provided by Islington Adult Community Learning.  

Thursdays 10.00am to 12.00pm for 10 weeks from 21st September (excluding Half Term). Main Hall. Free. 

Contact: elaine@hilldrop.org.uk

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07 August 2023

Hilldrop Estate Residents' Drop-In

Estate Champions co-ordinate services on estates experiencing issues with repairs, cleanliness, noise from major works, anti-social behaviour, and other neighbourhood concerns.

 

If you’d like to discuss an issue of concern please drop in this evening (7th August) between 5pm and 8pm and speak to a member of the team.

01 August 2023

Annual General Meeting

Tuesday 3rd October from 7pm

Join us as we review our 2022-23 year and discuss our plans for the future. Meet our board, staff & volunteers and find out more about our services.


RSVP to office@hilldrop.org.uk 0207 607 9453
Refreshments provided. Wheelchair accessible.

Please note that nominations for new Trustees must be made to the Chair by 12pm on Tuesday 26th September 2023 in order to be considered for election: chair@hilldrop.org.uk

 

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18 July 2023

Police Ward Panel Meeting

Tuesday 15th August 6-7pm

The Tufnell Park Ward Police Safer Neighbourhoods Team host a meeting of panel members to discuss local concerns and set priorities for the local police team.

Small Hall, Tuesday 15th August 2023 6-7pm

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25 July 2023

Shake-Scene Shakespeare presents:

A Midsummer Night's Dream 

Sunday 16th July 2023 

We'd like to say an enormous Thank You to Shake-scene Shakespeare for freely giving their time and talent to bring A Midsummer Night's Dream to Hilldrop!

 

Our amazing company of players came from as far afield as Devon, Paris and New York to raise money for our services and treat our audience to a truly unique experience that was thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets and supported us on the day. 

View our gallery of photographs by Nikki Wills

If you've enjoyed Shake-scene Shakespeare's performances at Hilldrop & want to see more, make sure you join their Patreon where you can discover more about their unique brand of cue-script performance & get exclusive behind the scenes access. Visit www.patreon.com & search for Shake-Scene Shakespeare!

 

You can also follow them  on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram.  

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