Black History Month at VAC
5 Black Fathers – A documentary (October 30th)
COP 29 2-week Series @ STCA
The Somers Town Community Association (STCA) is hosting two weeks worth of free, open-to-all workshops / activities / sessions in partnership with different individuals and organisations to inspire and encourage ideas, conversations and hope around community and climate. Light snacks and drinks to be provided. You can find the list of events that will be running and register for them and more information here. 11-22 Nov.
GoodGym Camden Active Volunteering
GoodGym Camden are a local volunteering group, and they like to combine being active and doing good! Each week, they run, walk, or cycle to a local community organisation for some form of active volunteering – think cutting brambles, planting trees, or painting bike railings – and they’d like to welcome anyone wanting to join their friendly and inclusive group. They’re off to Kentish Town City Farm on Saturday 26th October – full details here. Alex from GoodGym can also be contacted at alexmurtough@goodgym.org if you have any questions.
Join Castlehaven for a Food Growing Celebration
Castlehaven Community Association and Camden Council are hosting a fun, free, and educational food-growing event at Clarence Hall (NW1 8RN) on Tuesday 5th November, from 2:00–6:30 pm. Celebrate local growers and sustainable food with free food, short films, talks, arts & crafts. Whether you’re an experienced food grower or just starting, there’s something for everyone. Come along to learn, connect, and get inspired! For more info, email environmentalteam@castlehaven.org.uk or call 0744 3274 572.
COP 29: An evening exhibition
The Somers Town Community Association is holding a free evening evening photo exhibition on Nov 20, with food and drinks to showcase its journey (so far) as a community centre working on the Future Neighbourhood 2030 programme. It will also be a space and opportunity for individuals and organisations to meet and create meaningful connections and conversations. Register here.
AI for Charities at YCF
This free Tools & Time-Saving Strategies Webinar hosted by Young Camden Foundation takes place on Thursday 31st October. Tis half-day training will break down what AI is and why it’s important for anyone running youth or children’s programs, even if you’re short on time and not super tech-savvy. Find out more and reserve your tickets here.
Half term film project at HCA
Learn from professional filmmakers from Mountain Way Pictures in collaboration with Cockpit Studios to shoot interviews with local artists and make your own documentary film. Hosted by Holborn Community Association, for ages 12-21, on 29th, 30th & 31st October. To book, call 0207 405 2370 (opt 1) or email 1aarts@holborncommunity.co.uk.
Google Q4 Community Training Day
This is a regular opportunity for local organisations to get together at Google’s King’s Cross office for a networking lunch, skills training and a chance to share lessons learned from our community leaders. The Community Leaders Panel will explore how charities can leverage accessible tech for fundraising, operations, and outreach, while the training session will introduce learners to cutting-edge AI tools that are already available from Google and others, to show some of the smartest ways digital-age workers and small businesses can use them to save time at work and on tasks. RSVP here.
14th November, 6 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG
Brave Café : working together to address domestic abuse
Invitation to Camden residents, business and interested community partners: You are cordially invited to the second Brave Cafe in Camden on 6th November at the Crowndale Centre, 218 Everhort street, NW1 1BD. The session will be addressing the crucial issue of domestic abuse. This exclusive event is designed for Camden residents and community partners who are eager to engage in an open and safe dialogue. RSVP to equalities@camden.gov.uk to express your interest in attending.
Kurdish Community meeting
After 13 years of great Kurdish Community meetings at Haverstock School, meetings are moving to the iconic British Library. This month’s meeting is on 26th October at the Last Word Cafe in the plaza of the British Library. 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 are welcome.
Fitzrovia Youth in Action Youth Action Showcase
Fitzrovia Youth in Action will be holding its annual Youth Action Showcase on Tuesday 29th October at the Indian YMCA, 41 Fitzroy Square, W1T 6AQ. Last year, FYA supported over 700 young people in delivering social action, across over 50 cohorts. At the showcase, young people will screen films and present examples of place-based social action, different types of peer support and creative ways in which they have co-produced system change. There will be a chance to network, and lunch will be served at 1pm. Places can be booked here. For further details contact Farzana.Sania@fya.org.uk.
Free Community Leadership Workshops for Camden Residents
Taught by tutors from Birkbeck who have run Community Development and Leadership courses in London for over 10 years, these workshops aim to help participants gain skills, knowledge and confidence. Networking and sharing knowledge and experiences is also encouraged. 5 in-person sessions from the 6th November:
1. Community Engagement. 2. Project Development. 3. Community Leadership. 4. Health, Wellbeing and Resilience. 5. Project Evaluation & Next Steps
Pathways at Birkbeck
Want support with deciding your next steps? Have a career in mind but unsure how to achieve it? Join Pathways for free advice and training. FREE LUNCH INCLUDED. Pathways gives you a space to reflect on life and your goals. Leave with a clear plan and local signposting, supported by 121 advice from a qualified coach.
20th November, Clean Break, NW5 2LB.
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