Debra Mendes

Get involved in your community with just one mile

Getting fit and active contributes to health and wellbeing, so why do some of us find it hard? Like many things in life, breaking it down into manageable steps—and adding a social element for friendship and support—makes physical activity more accessible and fun. This is the philosophy behind the Community …

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A cornucopia of classes

A host of exciting classes are taking advantage of new freedoms by starting up at the Centre this autumn.  Wellbeing features high in the sessions and all ages are covered. Details on all courses are on our timetable.   For expecting mums and dads, there are NCT antenatal courses. These courses famously …

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Kith & Kids summer project

On a recent, sunny August day, Hornsey Vale Community Centre was bustling with activity, as Kith & Kids hosted their annual summer project. These five or ten-day sessions, which run during the school holidays, focus on social development by giving children or adults with learning disabilities or autism the opportunity …

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Jewels in our community

In our 30th anniversary year, Hornsey Vale volunteer and journalist Jackie Sablich interviews two people who are central to the success of the community centre Dennis and Ursula Bury have been involved with the Hornsey Vale Community Centre for so many years, that Stationer’s Park was still part of a …

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