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OTHER EVENTS
Hopscotch Women’s Centre events for Refugee Week
Hopscotch Women’s Centre are holding two upcoming community arts events for Refugee Week. On 17th – 21st June, in collaboration with the British Library, creative works and stories by refugee women and girls will be showcased at the Last Word community space. Then from 17th June – mid July, additional creative artworks and case studies will be displayed at Old Diorama Arts Centre, where Hopscotch has been working from to deliver English classes and wellbeing sessions for refugee women throughout this year.
Heath Hands 25th Birthday + Community Fun Day
Heath Hands, the conservation and community charity for Hampstead Heath turns 25 this year and to celebrate, they’ve made a short film about their activities – view it here! You can also join them for the Hampstead Heath Community Fun Day at the Parliament Hill Bandstand from 1-5pm on Sunday 23rd June. Including hula hooping, South Asian dancing, live music, face painting, henna, nature activities, art activities, Bike MOTs and more! More information here.
Camden New Town Community Festival 2024
Bringing our community together: 20 July, Jazz, poetry & “open mike” in Camden Square Gardens NW1, 21 July, Family Day in Camden Square Gardens NW1.
Festival parade – 6 metre high Climbing Tower – Arts and Crafts – Children’s activities – Dance performances – Dr Bike – Face painting – food & refreshments – Green Corner – Healthy Living tent – local history – live music – • chess challenge – restart & sewing workshops – • Film Tent – stalls and information
To book a stall, volunteer or make a donation please contact the Festival Office on 020 7485 6827 or email festival.mlcc@yahoo.co.uk.
Zen in Mind – Free Community Festival
The Zen Project and Mind in Camden bring to you one of a series of monthly festivals to celebrate mental health and support the local Camden community. Open to all and all activities are free. Free food, massage, mindfulness sessions and more. Climb on board the big yellow American school bus and take part in one of many activities to help create some calm and ease anxiety. Something for everyone. No need to book – just turn up. More information here.
Thursday 27th June, 12pm-4pm, Swiss Cottage, 8 Fairhazel Gardens, NW6 3SG
People’s Museum of Somers Town – Various Events
People’s Museum Day of Walks – This Saturday 15th June, 12-4pm
For the London Festival of Architecture choose from 4 walks around landmark estates in Somers Town to celebrate the centenary of St Pancras Housing.
‘Rough City’ – Exhibition Opening 20th June 5-9pm
BA Interior Architecture final year student work from Middlesex University focusing on the effect of the homogenisation of the built environment through design intervention in the Coal Drops Yard development in Kings Cross. The exhibitions will also be open 21st & 22nd June.
Retro Vinyl Night – Thursday 27th June, 6pm
People’s Museum retro vinyl club, led by DJ Flytowhitneysmoon. Bring your own vinyls with you, or just come along and hear what others have to share.
All events are taking place at People’s Museum, 52 Phoenix Rd, NW1 1ES
Queen Square Community Picnic
Holborn Community has partnered up with SGTM Church, Love Camden and The October Gallery to host a community picnic. There will be free snacks/drinks, games and art activities. More info here.
Saturday 6th July – 12.30pm – 3pm, Queen Square, Bloomsbury.
CAWH Healthy Morning Walk
Free of Charge ( Pay for your drinks and snacks). Contact: Beatrice on 0207 794 3729 or by email beatrice@cawh.org.uk. An opportunity to meet at the centre and go for a healthy morning walk together to encourage each other and meet new people. Anyone can join! (over 18).Meet at the West Hampstead Community centre. 25th June from 11am to 12:30pm, West Hampstead Community Centre, 17 Dornfell Street, NW6 1QN.
Kurdish Community meeting
The next Kurdish Community meeting in London is on Sunday 23rd June from 2.00 – 6.00 pm at 24 Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm, NW3 2BQ. The meetings are run on a monthly basis by Kurdish volunteers in order to help the community get together, celebrate ethnic identity, share knowledge in a sociable, cultural, educational and family friendly setting. All ethnicities are welcome.
Camden Council Community Health Event
Camden Council is running a Community Health Event in Talacre Gardens on Saturday 13th July. Help is needed with setting up stalls, directing residents, organising live entertainment, supporting sports activities, collecting feedback, managing queues and note taking. Volunteers are needed from 10am and are expected to stay for a minimum of 2 hours. All volunteers will be provided with free food. In case of bad weather, the event will be rearranged to take place on Saturday 20th July. Please contact
anita.khalil@camden.gov.uk for more information.
Endometriosis Support Session in Camden
Do you suffer from Endometriosis or experience symptoms like painful period, painful bowels, fatigue, pelvic pain, infertility? Endometriosis is an invisible condition affecting 1 in 8 women in the UK, and can have a huge impact on the physical, mental, and socio-economic health of women and girls. Healthwatch Camden invites you to join their support session on the 19th June, 10-11:30am, to hear from health professionals, and also to share your experiences with other women with the condition.
Where: St Pancras and Somers Town Living Centre, 2 Ossulston St, NW1 1DF
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