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HNGazette - Autumn / Winter 2018

17/12/2018

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Issue 2 of our newsletter is out now.

The issue leads with the Old Fire Station's 30th anniversary celebration.

Click on the picture to read the full issue.
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Town Hall Trip - What were black people doing in World War One

20/11/2018

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Last Monday I went with a few service users to a talk at Islington Town Hall. The talk was called, “What were black people doing in world war 1?”, which was organised by Every Voice and Black History Walks. 

The talk was very well informed and used interesting and educational slides and videos to deliver the information. The curator was especially engaging and answered many questions posed by the public.
 
The few service users who joined me really enjoyed the talk and after there were conversations about their own families experience in the military and also about their heritage in Africa. It prompted conversations that ‘friends’ had never had before and it was great to see people, who have known each other for quite some time, learn more about their shared history. 

​Chelsey 
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Canal Barge Trip

24/10/2018

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On Monday 1st October, 11 services and I braved the suddenly cold weather and took a Canal Barge from City Road Dock to Little Venice – and back again.
 
The round trip look over 5 hours, even though it was cold the sun was shining, and it was fantastic to see part of the city from a completely different perspective. Little Venice itself was lovely and time was made for people to enjoy Rembrandt Gardens on shore.
 
Out of the 11 people, 9 had never been on a trip with HNG before and while on the trip service users who had never met before were organising meeting up outside of us – which was fantastic to see.
 
The trip was fully funded by Islington Community Chest – thank you!
 
Chelsey 
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Holloway Neighbourhood Group - Annual Report 2018

4/10/2018

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Just a short note to say that Holloway Neighbourhood Group's 'Annual Report 2018' was presented at the recent AGM. We've now posted it on the website. 

Click the picture to the right to be taken to the report. 
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Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside...

14/8/2018

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On Friday 3rd August, we had a day trip to the seaside - in Margate. At 9am sharp 48 service users and 4 staff & volunteers set off by coach to enjoy a hot sunny day on the beach. 
 
During the day people did some shopping, enjoyed the beach and had a fish and chip lunches. In the afternoon staff and volunteers escorted some service users to the Turner Gallery, which is on the sea front. It was a relief to be in the air conditioned buildings as well as enjoy the art on display!
 
On the journey back into London, the talk was around what everyone had been up to – including tales of paddling in the sea to cool off!
 
Overall, everyone seemed to enjoy this day out, making new friends and shared memories. For HNG staff, it’s always worth the hard work to hear the laughter and see the smiles of volunteers and service users. Most importantly everyone made it home safely
 
Thanks to some Lif funding we were able to offer the trip to over 55’s for £5, opening up the opportunity to attend to all budgets.
 
Chelsey
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The Newsletter - HNGazette. Issue One

20/7/2018

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For the first time in our history we have a newsletter - or at least the first one for a long time! 

This first issue is focused on our volunteers - without whom we'd not be able create the environment and run the activities that we do.

Click here to read the full newsletter. 
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Museum of London - Votes for Women trip

2/3/2018

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On Monday 16th February a group of us ventured out into the cold weather to see the newly opened exhibition at the Museum of London - Votes For Women.
 
The exhibition was really well set out - with lots of interesting pieces from the Suffragettes struggle, including original medals and jewellery. We watched a few films containing footage of protests and even interviews with family members of the Suffragettes. We also had time to enjoy other parts of the museum, including the famous fat burg from London’s sewers!
 
In total 9 service users with 1 member of staff (me!) and 1 volunteer went along. It was a lovely day out and we enjoyed a nice lunch and chat together. Many of the attending service users had not met each other – and found out they had lots in common, which was great to see.  
 
Here’s to more trips out in the future. 

Chelsey
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Consultation meeting & Free Lunch!

31/1/2018

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We want to make sure that the services offered by Holloway Neighbourhood Group meet local needs. People who use our services at the Old Fire Station and the Stress Project and people who live close to our Centres should have a greater say in how our services are planned and delivered. If you live in the streets around our centres, please help us by coming along to a friendly and informative session and help us to improve our services and make Holloway Neighbourhood Group more inclusive and engaging. 

A free delicious lunch is included!

Tuesday 13th February, noon - 2.00pm at the Old Fire Station. For more information please call 020 7607 9794 or email lucy@hng.org.uk. 
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Holloway Neighbourhood Group to provide support into self employment

2/11/2017

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Holloway Neighbourhood Group, who run the Old Fire Station, has been shortlisted for a grant of £34,950 for an innovative project that will support local unemployed residents who want to become self-employed  by providing training, mentoring and networking support.
 
The Finsbury Park area, where the service will be focused, has the highest rates of unemployment in Islington. If funded, the scheme will engage 75 local disadvantaged residents to develop the confidence, business and personal skills, and networks needed to launch a sustainable business.
 
The NatWest Skills and Opportunities Fund has shortlisted the project, and it is now in the hands of a public vote, which closes on Friday 10 November.
 
Casting your vote really is very quick and simple, and doesn’t involve registering or sharing your email address. So, please go to http://skillsandopportunitiesfund.natwest.com/vote/ and vote for Holloway Neighbourhood Group.
 
Please, also forward to your contacts to increase our chances of success.
 
Many thanks,
 
Lucy Bingham
HNG Chief Executive
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Annual General Meeting and Open Evening 2017

17/3/2017

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Wednesday 22nd March 2017 6pm - 8pm

This evening is an opportunity to find out more about the activities taking place at our centre's. 

The theme for the Open Evening & Annual General Meeting this year is user involvement. To tie-in with this, local resident – Dr Lynne Friedli – will be speaking about community involvement and the benefits it brings to both individuals and neighbourhoods.
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We will be offering free complementary therapies, provided by the Stress Project, and home-cooked food and refreshments.

It would be great to see as many people as possible! 

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Free Pilates Classes

25/11/2016

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​Here at Holloway Neighbourhood Group, we are interested in the links between physical and mental health. Many of our service users said that they would like to participate in Pilates, so we decided to run some pilot classes. We encouraged people who experience mental health issues to give it a go, and overall 33 people attended. We asked participants to complete questionnaires at the beginning and end of the 6 week course, and the results were fascinating.

75% of participants recorded a decrease in their anxiety levels, 79% said that the class improved their mobility, and 64% said that they felt happier. One attendee commented that the class was “Very strengthening, centering and therapeutic”.

The results were so impressive that The Arsenal Foundation have kindly agreed to support our classes for the next year. They take place on Mondays, 1.30 to 2.30 pm at the Old Fire Station, and are free of charge. The class is suitable for people of all abilities, and you don’t need to book ahead.

So, come on down to our friendly community centre to join a class that is proven to help with stress and anxiety, and to generally lift your mood.
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Lucy Bingham, HNG Chief Executive
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Almeida - mothers and daughters

1/11/2016

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Great to have had the Almeida here at the Old Fire Station talking to our senior ladies about they experiences as mothers and daughters. And lovely to have them here again today giving the ladies an update about the new play they are writing as a result.

We are also really looking forwards to our visit to see the play being performed!


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Portraits - a way of getting to know someoneĀ 

1/8/2016

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All abilities welcome!
​Wednesdays 3rd and 17th Aug 11:30 - 13:30

If you have never thought of drawing a portrait as a way of getting to know someone better, come along and give it a go!.

​You can pop in for a while or stay for the whole time. It's up to you. Why not bring a friend and draw each other?
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Thank-you Archway Central Hall Methodist Church!

1/8/2016

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Thank you for supporting our work! 

We want to give a shout out to your fabulous volunteers at your 'Second Chance' charity shop too!
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Don't forget our wonderful seniors Yoga this weekend!

8/7/2016

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Presenting Yoga you can stay in a chair for!
Another amazing seated Yoga class from our partners North London Cares

"I was very sceptical the first time, but i thought I would give it a go. It was perfect. Just right for someone like me' Hannah

Don't miss it!

Saturday 8th July 2:00pm - 3:30pm.
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Carers FREE Lunches

3/6/2016

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Enjoy a lovely free lunch when you accompany someone you care for to our Super Seniors Lunch Club on Wednesdays at 1pm during June and July.

The person you care for can register you for a free lunch when you come along with them but please call the day before to let us know you want to come! First come first served so book early to avoid disappointment!
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Happy Spring Exercise

9/5/2016

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Get in the mood for spring with our new Wednesday morning exercise classes.

Women come and try our women only Zumba class with Sue on Wednesday Mornings 9:15 - 10:00 - we put up screens so it's lovely and private too!

We also have new exercise fun for the more mature gentlemen and ladies at 10:30am - 11:30am. Come and wiggle your tail feathers with exercise to music with Tina!
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Neil Waterson

7/3/2016

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It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Neil, who died suddenly on 26th February 2016.

Neil has been a great friend to Holloway Neighbourhood Group since July 2014 when he first got in touch to hire space to run photography classes. Whilst looking into ways to reduce his costs, he broached a deal to offer us his valuable consultative support in exchange for desk and photography space at the Old Fire Station. We gladly and gratefully accepted as he had all the skills that we were sadly missing! He has also kindly worked with us in very practical ways - designing our websites, taking photos where he felt he could improve on what we had already, writing a blog and even taking on special events such as being our photographer of the day at our Halloween Fair. He would turn his hand to anything whilst in the Old Fire Station, including helping visitors at reception and fixing and installing things.

He was generous with his knowledge and expertise, sensitive to others, a patient teacher and a thoughtful and supportive colleague. He will be missed by us all but particularly by the reception team where he would regularly stop by and help us to sort out the world or bounce ideas to and fro over a cup of tea and a hot sausage roll.

Thanks for all the hours of time you gave to us ... and for just being you - the best gift of all!

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Happy New Year - Happy New Survey!

6/1/2016

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Well it's great to be back at work at the Old Fire Station, wishing all our visitors a Happy New Year and hearing how everyone has spent their Christmas. A few people seem to have resolved to do more exercise following the festivities - I wonder why?? 

Talking about hearing from people we have a great new survey. If you are over 55 we want to hear from you! We especially want to hear from people who are 75 and older too. So please tell your older friends and relatives all about it.

If you are 55 or older please click on the link below to take our survey and thank-you!

Take survey

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The Age of Loneliness - A Film

17/12/2015

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Amongst all our lovely Christmas cards we received a sparkly one from filmmaker Sue Bourne with flyers for her film the Age of Loneliness which will be showing on BBC1 in the New Year. Some of the filming took place at our very own ladies gentle exercise class, so you might catch a glimpse of the Old Fire Station if you watch very closely! We are hoping that everyone will give this film lots of support by switching on at 10:35 pm on Thursday January 7th. 
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Getting Ready for Christmas

27/11/2015

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​We're starting to get that Festive Feeling here at the Old Fire Station. We haven't quite got the lights and decorations out - but only because they're stored in a high cupboard and we need a long ladder and a head for heights to to bring them down!

We are in the middle of planning our annual Elders Christmas Lunch for 15th December, with a traditional turkey dinner on the menu. Our brilliant volunteers are once again beavering away on the menu and shopping, baking and christmas card making, and gathering donations for hampers and other prizes for our great Xmas raffle.

It's always a fun event so come along if you're 55 or over and tell your friends! 

Tickets are £4.50 and available at the Old Fire Station reception desk.

Don't miss our Elders Christmas Lunch on Wednesday 15th December 1:00 pm!!
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Spooky Saturday ....

2/11/2015

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A huge thank you to everyone who made our Halloween Fair and Jumble such a huge success. Please go to our Events page to see more photos.
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Halloween Fair and Jumble - Thank-you and final schedule

30/10/2015

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Well, tomorrow is nearly upon us and this afternoon we will be flat out at the Old Fire Station making the final preparations for our Halloween Fair and Jumble. 

I particularly want to say a massive 'thank-you' to our wonderful volunteers who have given up so much of their own time to plan, shop, print, make things, pull in favours and keep everything (me included!) on track for tomorrow.  Volunteers are the glue that holds the Old Fire Station together. Time is a precious commodity. Thank-you all so much!

Final details for tomorrow!!!

face painting, halloween fancy dress competition and photo booth, biscuit decorating, spooky colouring-in
bric-a-brac, jumble, second-hand clothes stall, tombola, plant sale, pumpkin products, free therapy tasters - acupuncture and reflexology
halloween cafe

tell us what you like to do and get entered into our great raffle!
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Happy Halloween Jumble and Fair

26/10/2015

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Hi everyone,
Just a few days to go before our fund raising event this Saturday 31st October at 10:30am - 3:30pm.
Come and grab a spooky bargain !
There will be children's activities,  a jumble, bric-a-brac, tombola, a raffle and refreshments available. Tea, coffee and cakes. What's not to like !
Please help us by donating or volunteering or just come along & enjoy yourselves. It's FREE !

The Old Fire Station
84 Mayton Street
London N7 6QT
020 7607 9794

Please drop any donations into the reception between 10.30 and 4.30 this week. Thanks !

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The new HNG website goes live !!

26/10/2015

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Hi everyone,

We are delighted to announce the new Holloway Neighbourhood Group website is now online.
As before, there is lots of useful information about HNG and all the events, classes and activities we run.

Please check it out and let us know what you think. There are still a few things to tweak so be gentle with us ! We hope to hear from you soon.

Remember that the Stress Project also has its own website at www.stressproject.org.uk with loads of info about all the therapies available.

Lucy
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