Activities
Our current regular classes and activities. Learn a new skill, keep fit, or practice a hobby.
Please note that there is no Walking Art or Creative Dinners session on Wednesday 29th November due to illness.
Lunch Club activities
We offer trips and outings to members of our Tuesday Lunch Club & Social during the spring and summer terms, including visits to museums, gardens, galleries, and even the occasional canal boat trip.
Participants must be registered Hilldrop service users and resident in nearby Islington or Camden
Walking Art Workshops
Do you enjoy creative activities while getting out and about? Come along to our Walking Art Workshops with Cut Moose.
Free to Camden & Islington residents. Beginners (new to walking and/or art activities) are welcome.
Each week there will be a different theme attached to the walk, and activities will include observation, discussion sketching & collage (no experience necessary).
Wednesdays from 8th November from 13th December 2023. 12.15 - 2.30pm. Free.
For more information and to register interest contact Helen on 07773 760 594 or helen@cutmoose.com
Creative Dinners
Cut Moose invite Islington & Camden families to Creative Dinners!
Come and make a meal with the family, play some arty games, and enjoy a free sit down dinner together.
Ingredients provided.
Wednesdays from from 8th November to 13th December 2023 (term-time). 3.30 - 5.30pm Free.
Register by contacting Helen on 07773 760 594 or helen@cutmoose.com
Sewing Skills: New 10 week course on Thursdays.
Note: This is not a drop-in and we are unable to take any new participants once the course in in progress.
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
Choir: Camden Harmony Singers
The Camden Harmony Singers are a friendly community choir who sing a variety of music styles from folk to jazz, gospel to pop and songs from many cultures, traditions and faiths.
Singers of any ability are welcome to join, from complete beginners to those with more experience. Choir leader Aaron teaches all songs by ear, so there is no need to read sheet music.
Wednesdays 6.30 - 8.30pm in the Main Hall (term time) - please check term dates & prices here.
Fees apply but the first session is free to new members.
Contact: info@camdenharmonysingers.com
Gardening
The Hilldrop Community Garden & growing areas the combined work of dozens of local volunteers who've given their time tending & improving them over the years. It's a perennial task, but very rewarding! We're always seeking green fingered volunteers to join us for our Thursday afternoon gardening session.
We also run special weekend sessions and workshops during the spring and summer months. Visit out Gardening page for full details.
Contact: elaine@hilldrop.org.uk.
Thursday afternoons (term-time) from 12 - 2pm.
Hilldrop Ukulele Group
Singing and ukulele playing of classic and contemporary songs; rehearsals leading to group performances. Singers and other instrumentalists welcome.
Fridays 12 - 2pm (term-time only), Main Hall. £1 - £2 contribution per session
Contact: bob.hilldrop@gmail.com
Bengali Women's Fitness
Exercise to music for women of Bengali heritage. Led by Access to Sports.
Tuesdays 12 - 12.30pm (term-time only), Main Hall. Free.
Contact: via the office
Bengali Kids Group
After school club for primary-aged children of Bengali heritage. Help with learning Bengali, Arabic, and homework support.
Tuesdays 3.45 - 4.30 pm (term-time only), Small Hall. Free
Contact: via the office