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SATURDAY 5
HIGHGATE Christmas Fair. Toys, plants, cakes, a raffle and a tombola. Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, N6. Adults £1, children free. 10-1pm.
ARCHWAY Winter Craft Fair. A one stop shop for beautiful Christmas gifts, plus free gift-making workshops for children. Archway Methodist Church, Archway Close, N19. £1. 10-5pm. Also running on Sunday between 11-5pm.
VICTORIAN Christmas. Make beautiful Christmas cards for friends and family. The Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, WC1. 020 7841 3614. Free for adults with children. 1-4pm.
MOVING Visions. A chance for seven to 14-year-olds to learn about the performing arts. Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road, N7. 020 7607 0561. Booking necessary. Weekly. 10-1pm.
ARTSTART. Workshops giving children aged four to six the chance to explore colour, texture, collage and sculpture. Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road, N7. 020 7607 0561. Booking necessary. Weekly. 4-5pm.
CLERKENWELL: London’s medieval suburb. Walk with Clerkenwell Guides. Meet at Farringdon Tube Station. 020 7622 3278. Weekly. £5/£4. 2pm.
SUNDAY 6
BIG Christmas Fair. An afternoon of arts and crafts, mulled wine, Carol singing and face painting. Burgh House, New End Square, NW3. 020 7431 0144. Free. 11-6pm.
HIGHBURY Strings. Grades 2-6 approx, for late starters or rusty players. Highbury Roundhouse, 71 Ronalds Road, N5. 020 7354 0397. Weekly. £5. 7-9pm.
THE Angel: The heart of Islington. Walk with Clerkenwell Guides. Meet at Angel Tube Station. 020 7622 3278. Weekly. £5/£4. 2pm.
IMPERIAL brass band. Looking for new band members and trainees. Musicians, cheerleading and singing. Mayville Community Centre, Woodville Road, N16. 07944 336 607. Weekly. 5.30-7.30pm.
MURDERS, Monasteries and Martyrs. Walk with Clerkenwell Guides. Meet at Barbican Tube Station. 020 7622 3278. Weekly. £5/£4. 2pm.
FAMILIES Anonymous. Drop-in for drug problems. Jacksons Lane, 269 Archway Road, N6. 020 8340 5226. Weekly. 11am-12.30pm.
MONDAY 7
BODY work classes. Including yoga, pilates and Tai Chi. Moving Arts Base, 134 Liverpool Road, N1. 07973 619 633. Weekly. 7.15—9.15pm.
Dominoes Day. Classes for Islington residents aged 60 and over. Sotheby Mews Day Centre, Sotheby Mews, Sotheby Road, N5. 020 7226 1421. 11-4pm. Also runs on Friday’s, with the option of a Caribbean lunch for £3.
ARTSTART. Workshops giving children aged four to six the chance to explore colour, texture, collage and sculpture. Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road, N7. 020 7607 0561. Booking necessary. Weekly. 4-5pm.
STREET Jazz. Funky dance classes aimed at introducing seven to 12 year olds to the latest moves and groves. Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road, N7. 020 7607 0561. Booking necessary. Weekly. 4.30-5.30pm.
MAKE Art 12 Plus: A chance for artists aged 12 to 18 to develop their own responses to contemporary art. Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road, N7. 020 7607 0561. Booking necessary. Weekly. 5-7pm.
DANCE Visions. A chance for 13 to 19-year-olds to learn a wide range of dance styles. Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road, N7. 020 7607 0561. Booking necessary. Weekly. 4.30-5.30pm.
VEGETARIAN cookery lessons. Matchless Gifts, 102 Caledonian Road, N1. 020 7168 5732. Free. 5pm.
MUSIC, songs and memories singing group. Ages 55+. Claremont Project, 24 White Lion Street, N1. 020 7689 8091. Weekly. £1. 2-3pm.
TAI Chi for the over 55s. 1A Centre, 1 Rosebery Avenue, EC1. 020 7405 2370. Weekly. Free. 10.30-12am.
BALLROOM and Latin dance class with Steve. Over-55s. Whittington Community Centre, Yerbury Road, N19. 020 7281 4890. Weekly. £1. 2-4pm.
JORGE. Punk bands, folk bands and poetry. George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road, E1. 07969 867 463. Weekly. Free. 8-10.30pm.
PENSIONERS’ group. Socialising, bingo, days out. Sebbon Street Exchange, Sebbon Street, N1. 020 7354 2015. Weekly. Free. 1-4pm.
TUESDAY 8
ECO fashion workshops. Visitors aged between 13 to 16 years old can design, make and customise a unique fashion garment or accessory from recyclable materials. 1a Centre, Rosebery Avenue, EC1. 020 7837 3332. Free. 1-4pm.
MAKEART. Workshops giving children aged seven to 11 the chance to have fun drawing, painting, using clay or exploring photography and video. Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road, N7. 020 7607 0561. Booking necessary. Weekly. 4-30-6pm. Also runs at the same times on Weds and Thurs.
LONDON Medical Orchestra. Enjoy playing the orchestral greats. String vacancies, no audition. Highbury Roundhouse, 71 Ronald’s Road, N5. 07732 407 310. Weekly. 7.30-9.30pm.
YOGA classes for beginners. Matchless Gifts, 102 Caledonian Road, N1. 020 7168 5732. Free. 12.30-2.00pm
IRISH dancing classes. All welcome. No experience necessary. St John the Evangelist Church, Duncan Terrace, N1. 020 7359 9833. Weekly. 4-6pm.
WOMEN’S football training for beginners. Whittington Park, Holloway Road, N19. 020 7686 8810. Weekly, Free. 7-8pm.
BALLROOM and Latin dance class with Steve. Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, N7. 020 7607 9453. Weekly. 1.30-3.30pm.
TAI Chi. Classes for Islington residents aged 60 and over. Sotheby Mews Day Centre, Sotheby Mews, Sotheby Road, N5. 020 7226 1421. 1.30-3pm.
MEDITATION group. Includes 15 minutes of instruction and discussion at the beginning and then 40 minutes of silent meditation. Newington Green Unitarian Church, N16. 07809 144 879. Weekly. Free. 7-8pm.
WALKING group. Visits several parks, plus mystery walks. Killick Street Health Centre, 75 Killick Street, N1. 07530 077 230. Weekly. £2/£1. 10.30am-12pm.
WEDNESDAY 9
YENGAR yoga. Friendly drop in classes for beginners or experienced practitioners. Highgate Newtown Community Centre, 25 Bertram Street, N19.020 7272 7201. £6/£4. 9.30-11am.
SEATED Yoga. Classes for Islington residents aged 60 and over. Drovers Day Centre, North Road, N7. 020 7607 7701. 10.45-12.15pm.
SING Along. Classes for Islington residents aged 60 and over. Sotheby Mews Day Centre, Sotheby Mews, Sotheby Road, N5. 020 7226 1421. 11-12.30pm.
BALLROOM Dancing. Classes for Islington residents aged 60 and over. Sotheby Mews Day Centre, Sotheby Mews, Sotheby Road, N5. 020 7226 1421. 1.30-3.30pm.
KNIT and Knatter. Classes for Islington residents aged 60 and over. Sotheby Mews Day Centre, Sotheby Mews, Sotheby Road, N5. 020 7226 1421. 1.30-3.30pm.
THE Woodcraft Folk. Craft and game workshops for children aged three to six-year-olds. Highgate Newtown Community Centre, Bartram Street, N19. 07847 825 064. £1. 5.30-6.30pm.
CLERKENWELL: London’s medieval suburb. Walk with Clerkenwell Guides. Meet at Farringdon Tube Station. 020 7622 3278. Weekly. £5/£4. 11am.
LINDY hop dance classes. Ages 55+. Claremont, 24 White Lion Street, N1. 020 7689 8091. Weekly. £1. 12-1pm.
ARGENTINE Tango class with Steve. Whittington Community Centre, Yerbury Road, N19. 020 7281 4890. Weekly. 2-4pm, except first Weds of the month when the class runs between 6-8pm.
LINE dancing with Joey. Ages 55+. Claremont, 24 White Lion Street, N1. 020 7689 8091. Weekly. £1. Advanced 2-3pm. Intermediate 3-4pm.
GARDEN volunteers. Fun, friendly garden sessions. People with disabilities especially welcome. Sunnyside Community Garden, Hazelville Road, N19. 020 7272 3522. Weekly. 10am-4pm.
THURSDAY 10
SLEEPING Beauty and the Search for the Lost Kingdom. Performed by an all-age cast from the local community and schools. St George’s Church, Crayford Road, N7. £6/£3. 7.30pm. Also performing on Fri 11th at the same time.
THE Art of Writing Obituaries: Links with Biography. Friends of Highgate Library present acclaimed biographer Ann Wroe. Highgate Library, Chester Road, N19. 020 7974 5752. Free. 7.15pm.
LINE Dancing. Classes for Islington residents aged 60 and over. Sotheby Mews Day Centre, Sotheby Mews, Sotheby Road, N5. 020 7226 1421. Free. 10-11.30am.
DRAMA classes. Chance for children and adults to learn performance skills in a fun and friendly environment. St Luke’s Centre, Central Street, EC1. Children 4.30-6.30pm, adults 7-9pm.
WOMEN’S Self Defence Academy. All levels welcome, creche available. Highgate Newtown Family Centre, 25 Bertram Street, N19. 020 7272 7201. £5. 10am-noon.
CULPEPER gardening club. For people with learning difficulties. Learn gardening skills, grow your own veg and flowers, and meet new people. Culpeper Community Garden, 1 Cloudesley Road, N1. 020 7359 7443. Weekly. 1.30-3.30pm.
BALLROOM and Latin dance classes with Steve. Over-55s. Free tea. Claremont Project, 24 White Lion Street, N1. 020 7837 3402. Weekly. Beginners 1.30-2.30pm. Improvers 3-4pm. Intermediate 4-5.30pm.
FRIDAY 11
PILATES. Classes for Islington residents aged 60 and over. Sotheby Mews Day Centre, Sotheby Mews, Sotheby Road, N5. 020 7226 1421. £1. 10-11am.
MEN’S Keep Fit. Classes for Islington residents aged 60 and over. Sotheby Mews Day Centre, Sotheby Mews, Sotheby Road, N5. 020 7226 1421. 1.30-2.30pm.
CREATIVE writing group. Ages 55+. Claremont Project, 24 White Lion Street, N1. 020 7689 8091. Weekly. £1. 10.30am-12.15pm.
POETRY writing group. All levels. Guided by a published poet. Hilldrop Community Centre, off Hilldrop Road, N7. 020 7607 9453. Weekly. Free. 1-3pm.
ONGOING
STITCH-N-TIME. Chance to learn basic sewing and pattern cutting. Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Lane, Hilldrop Road, N7. 020 7607 9453. £5. Beginners classes Mon 6.30-9pm, advanced classes Mon and Tues 10-2pm, Intermediate classes Weds 6.30-9pm.
PENSIONERS Club. Held every Weds and Thurs. Socialising club, bingo, raffle, light gentle exercise class and outings. Free minibus service to pick up and drop off. Highbury Roundhouse, 71 Ronalds Road, N5. 020 7359 5916. 12.30-3.30pm.
STUART Low Trust Wellbeing Project. Yoga/pilates, cafe, homeopathy, Indian head and foot massage and drama group. Hargrave Park School, 51 Bredgar Road, N19. 020 7713 9304. Monthly Saturday event and every Sun. 6.30-9.30pm.
JEET Kune Do. Martial arts classes, which can be booked on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. Holly Lodge Community Centre, 30 Makepeace Avenue, N6. 020 8347 7232.
CHILDREN’S kung fu classes. Ages 5-9. Shaolin Temple, 207a Junction Road, N19. 020 7687 8333. Weekly. Mon/Wed 5-6pm.
HEALTHY walks. Weekly and fortnightly walks meeting in N19, N7 and EC1, including Finsbury Park. Older people particularly welcome. 020 7527 2626. Free. Times vary. |
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