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Hornsey Vale helps give clothes a second life with Traid partnership

Nestled within the heart of Hornsey Vale Community Centre lies a treasure trove of second-hand clothing—a Traid donation point. This bustling hub is more than just a place to drop off old clothes; it’s a vital link in Traid’s mission to transform high street fashion and empower communities around the …

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We got sewing with Traid!

A very wet and miserable Friday afternoon proved the perfect excuse to hide out in our Small Hall and get sewing! The Draught Excluder Workshop on 1 March 2024 was a free community event facilitated by Traid in partnership with the London Borough of Haringey. Participants learnt how to sew their own draught excluder …

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Community Soup Café: Mondays 11am-2.30pm

We’re back after the half-term break: do join us for delicious soup and friendly company! Our Community Soup Cafe, launched in October 2023, has returned for 2024 with Alison at the helm (or at least the cooker!) cooking up a soup storm from surplus veggies. The Small Hall is open …

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Lunch Club Christmas 2023: let’s dance!

If Hornsey Vale’s final Lunch Club for 2022 went off with a festive bang, the 2023 lunch was all steel pans and dance! The return to ‘normality’ over the last year was evidenced by the guest numbers: we served 65 guests (plus volunteers), easily our largest Lunch Club since the start of …

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