Sustainability

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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Image of two women holding bags of fresh organic vegetables.

Hornsey Vale’s work with surplus food collection

As part of our sustainability drive, Hornsey Vale Community Association (HVCA) has developed fruitful relationships with the Neighbourly scheme and Growing Communities, local organisations focused on reducing food waste. The Neighbourly scheme aims to re-distribute surplus food from supermarkets to the local community in an effort to alleviate food poverty.  …

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A successful sustainable Christmas Fair

For years, Hornsey Vale Community Centre has played a vital role in bringing locals together to share and foster an inclusive and sustainable community. It was no different at the Green Christmas Fair, held on a chilly November 28. The Fair, first held in 2013, was resumed after a one-year …

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