community

Community connections at the Centre in 2023

Supporting and connecting with the surrounding community is at the heart of Hornsey Vale Community Centre’s mission. Two examples of this work include our monthly Lunch Club, and our work with surplus food distribution.  The monthly Lunch Club is an opportunity for local residents to mingle and enjoy a sit-down …

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Singing Mamas space

Connecting a community through song

Life as a mother can be isolating. Even for those lucky to be surrounded by family and friends, the experience of looking after children, while often joyful, can feel fraught with questions, insecurities, concerns, and worries that are often difficult to share. Singing Mamas, a national nonprofit, aims to break …

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A festive Lunch Club to round off 2022

Hornsey Vale’s final Lunch Club for 2022 went off with a festive bang. A fabulous traditional Christmas feast was prepared by chef Clare (including delicious home-made Christmas pudding with custard), with the warmth of the meal just adding to the lovely feeling of community between everyone who attended. Thank you …

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Making North London children’s fashion a circular movement 

On 20 November 2022, the community centre hosted an event to promote recycling pre-loved children’s clothing in an attempt to reduce waste, and give parents a way to borrow and donate clothes. An estimated 200 people attended, with children enjoying face painting, crafts, and a bouncy castle as their parents browsed …

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