Month: June 2022

Henry smiling

A creative approach to life’s ups and downs

Attendees at our monthly Lunch Clubs may have had the pleasure of meeting Henry Webb, a lively widower with shining eyes and great energy. A Tottenham resident, he is a regular at the Lunch Club, alongside his friend Jason. Local journalist Telma Marotto spoke with Henry about his life and …

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Look to your cupboards for creative inspiration

For some, cooking is a comfort or even a passion. Home chefs get great joy from trying out new recipes or experimenting with different ingredients.  But for those who don’t take to it naturally, it can be an intimidating task, even a chore. Hornsey Vale Community Centre benefits greatly from the …

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Finding creativity in the every day

Creativity is one of Hornsey Vale Community Association’s core values. We asked trustee Lynne Brackley, a freelance practitioner who leads projects and creative activities with schools and community groups, to inspire us with ideas for tapping into your creative side—even if you’re convinced you don’t have one. “I’m not really …

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A splendid Jubilee Afternoon Tea

What a splendid way to kick off the Platinum Jubilee long weekend: we switched out our regular monthly Lunch Club for an afternoon tea and judging by these faces, you enjoyed it! Huge thanks to Tracy & Sian (and Alfie out of shot by request) for a superb array of traditional …

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