Get Togethersfor people over 55 in Islington

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Meet new people, do new things.

July - August 2013

“I’ve got so brave!”

“It’s made me feel better in myself. I’ve met other

people and got out more – which is what I wanted

to do.”

Happy 50th Birthday Age UK Islington!

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MONDAYWelcome

Meet new people and do new things! If you are a local person aged 55 or over, you can join

our fantastic activities. From table tennis to cookery lessons, bird watching to beer-tasting, gallery visits and book clubs - there is something for everyone!

Use our daily diary to find something that interests you. Just turn up and join in, you only need to book for those clearly marked on the diary. Entry is FREE, with refreshments charged for at low cost.

For help with transport please contact Dial-a-Ride or Taxicard. We are always happy to advise on bus routes if required.

If you have an idea for a new activity or group, please get in touch with Activities Manager Ellie Shipman at Age UK Islington. We look forward to seeing you!

Read our Activities Blog here:

www.ageukislingtonactivities.wordpress.com

A Cuppa and a Chat: Local History and OutingsDuke of Cambridge, 33 St Peters St, N1 12-2pm (except bank holidays)Enjoy tea, coffee and a chat, plan daytrips and outings and sharelocal history!

A Cuppa and a Chat: Games, Food and More!Cafe Cucina, 327 Caledonian Rd, N1 3.30-5pmCome for coffee then join us with local photography walks, food tastings, card games and good con-versation. Meet other local people and try something new!

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

July - August

Laughter ClassBingfield St Surgery, 8 Bingfield St, N1 0AL 11am-12noonEnjoy a giggle to improve your health and wellbeing.

Walk on the Wild SideCamley St Natural Park,12 Camley St, N1C 4PW

Monthly 2pm-2.30pm (call us for dates)Explore, bird watch and help plant seeds!

Bell-RingingSt James Church, Prebend St, N1 8PF 7.45pm-9.15pm, call to bookDing dong! Bring your grandchildren (age 12+) to try something new!

Free Lunch at Pips Dish*Pips Dish, 133b Upper St, N1 1QP12.30-2pm UNTIL AUGUST: BOOK Delicious free lunch hosted by Kitchenette and The Good Egg

Get Crafty in the Park!Whittington Park Community Asc, Yerbury Rd, N19 4RS 2pm-3.30pmCreate your own arts and crafts to sell on a market stall!

Speakers, Games & CraftsArc Community Centre, 98B St Paul St, N1 7DF 2pm-4pmMeet for a chat and a cup of tea, and enjoy visiting workshops and speakers.

Knit with Grandchildren!Arc Community Centre, 98B St Paul St, N1 7DF 3.45 - 5pmPass down and learn knitting skills with your primary aged grandchildren.

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Get Togethers: Your Week

FRIDAYTHURSDAY

Yve’s Morning Book ClubBills Café, 9 White Lion St, N1Monthly, 10.30am-11.30am (second Thursday of the month)June 13th, July 11th, Aug 8thMeet new people and have a chat about your favourite books.

NEXT BOOK: to discuss on July 11th:The God of Small Thingsby Arundhati Roy(Call for August title)

Sheltered Housing: Special EventsAcross Islington By arrangementWe also enjoy Get Togethers atsheltered housing across the borough. A cuppa and a chat, with visiting speakers, exercise sessions, artists and demonstrations.

What you say:

“It’s made me feel better in myself. I’ve met other people and got out more – which is what I wanted to do.”

“It was really interesting and a lot of it was new to me.”

Jazz NightsHargrave Hall, Hargrave Rd, N19 5SP 8pm-10pm (last Fri of the month) July 26th, Aug 30thListen to a the brilliant WTW Jazz Band rehearse for FREE!

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July - August

SATURDAY SUNDAY

King Henry’s Walk Garden Talks, Planting and more!11c King Henry’s Walk, N1 4NX (off Balls Pond Rd) 2pm-3.30pmAccessible, creative garden activities. Sat 13th July - Local History Talk from The Tudors to modern times.Sat 20th July - Bee Discovery Find out why bees are so important. Sat 27th July - Paint in the GardenCome and paint - materials provided!Sun 28th July - Clay Pot Making Make a ‘pinch pot’ or your own design

Sat 3rd August - Simple First AidKeeping safe in an emergency.Sun 11th August - Singalong!Sing with Parminda! Tea & cake free.Sun 18th August - WW2 MemoriesListen and share WW2 experiences.Sun 25th August - Afternoon TeaEnjoy strawberries and cream!

FREE Table Tennis, Games and more!Sobell Leisure Centre, Hornsey Road, N7 7NY 4pm-6pmJoin this friendly group for table tennis, a game of cards and other leisure activities.

Call us: 0207 281 6018 ageukislington.org.uk

What you say:

“You’ve really cheered me up.”

“It’s a great way to meet new people – or get to know oldones better!”

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Out and About

Arts, Culture and Heritage

An Afternoon at The British MuseumThe British Museum, Great Russell St London WC1B 3DGEvery first Thursday of the monthFREE talks and tours of the galleries of amazing cultures around the world!Next dates: Thurs 4th July, 1st AugCALL US TO BOOK 0207 281 6018

Private Views at The British Museum: Pompeii & HerculaneumThe British Museum, Great Russell St London WC1B 3DG Saturday 20th July, 6.30 - 9pmWe have 10 free tickets for a private view of this exhibition. First come first served!CALL US TO BOOK 0207 281 6018

Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art39a Canonbury Square, N1 2AN Dates coming up - call us for next one!A chance to see and hear about the latest exhibitions featuring Italian artists. Enjoy a private talk and tour of the gallery.CALL US TO BOOK 0207 281 6018

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Cubitt:‘Someday is Today’Cubitt, 8 Angel Mews, N1 9HHTues 16th July - Opening Night 6 - 9pmOpen 17th-20th of July, 12-6pm daily.A major exhibition of artwork by Islington residents over 55. Featuring over 70 artists, working in painting, drawing, printmaking and textiles. You are invited to join Cubitt for a glass of wine on: Tues 16th of July, 6-9pm. Please contact us to RSVP.

Public Wisdom PICNIC on Islington GreenIslington Green near AngelTuesday 23rd July 11am - 1.30pmJoin us for a special community picnic to celebrate the summer in Angel. Featuring performances, art activities, and free food and drink, this picnic is part of our joint campaign for an ‘Age Friendly Islington’. Organised by Cubitt Education, in partnership with Angel AIM and Age UK Islington, with kind support from the Business Design Centre.

Take a peek at our blog: www.ageukislingtonactivities.wordpress.comor follow us on Twitter for the latest updates @AgeUK_Islington

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Other local events: ‘Senior Bees’ Exploring Architecture Group Across Islington Join walking tours and talks by The Building Exploratory.

Freightliners FarmSheringham Road, N7 8PF See the farm animals and learn about food growing.

Men in ShedsMaiden Lane Community Centre, 156 St Paul’s Crescent, NW1 9XZWould you like a free workshop space with power tools? Come and join the Camden Town Shed project!

Oxfam Book Club48 Upper St, N1 2nd Monday of the month, 7.30 - 8.30pmMonthly book club to discuss fascinating reads.

Calling all Men!Try something new from Age UK Islington and our partners. Just call 0207 281 6018 for more information (women welcome too!).

Age UK Islington events:

Angel Boats: FREE Day Trips to Little VeniceCanalside path, Danbury St bridgeEvery Monday in September, 10.45am-5pm BOOKING ESSENTIALJoin us for FREE narrow boat day trips on the Regent’s Canal to Little Venice. Refreshments and a light lunch provided. 10 tickets per day.

Short Mat BowlsDrovers Activity Centre, 19 North Rd, N7 9EY Fridays 10-12noon; every other Sunday 2-4pm 14th July...Meet new people and learn to bowl. You could even stay for lunch! Call Polly to book on 0207 607 7701

Swimming & BreakfastHighbury Pool, then Drovers Centre, 19 North Rd, N7 9EY Fridays 8.30am; Sundays 2-4pmMeet friendly Bob Collins for a swim then enjoy breakfast at our new cafe. Call Polly to book on 0207 607 7701

Home Telephone Group Would you like to socialise from home? Join our telephone group to have a chat with others.

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Get Together:WTW JazzHargrave Hall, Hargrave Rd, N19 5SP Friday 26 July 8-10pm AUG TBCGet Together to hear rehearsals of big band music and chat to the musicians after!

Egyptian DancingDrovers Centre, 19 North Rd, N7 9EY Mondays 11am - 12pm £2 Call Polly on 0207 607 7701

Linedancing PartyDrovers Centre, 19 North Rd, N7 9EY 11am-12.30pm Sat 20th July £3 Call Polly on 0207 607 7701

BurlesqueDrovers Centre, 19 North Rd, N7 9EY Last Sat of the month, Sat 27th July 11.30-12.30pm £3

9Music and Dance!Join us for music, dance, movement and more! Come and listen or put on your dancing shoes for a boogie!Just call 0207 281 6018 for more information.

Get Together:City of London ConcertCafe Cucina 327 Caledonian Rd, N1St Paul’s Cathedral Tues 25 June 5 - 9.30pmMeet for a coffee then get taken to see a concert at St Pauls with the chance to meet the conductor and performers.

Public Wisdom PICNIC and Choral ConcertCulpeper Community Garden 35 Batchelor St, N1 0EJTues 23rd July 2 - 3pmEnjoy a picnic on Islington Green from 11.30am then wander over to hear a secret choral concert in the oasis of Culpeper Community Garden.

Call us: 0207 281 6018

Activities at Drovers Centre

Call 0207 607 7701 www.auidroverscentre.wordpress.com

Join us for fantastic new activities! Call Centre Manager Polly Seward on 0207 607 7701 for more information.

19 North Road, N7 9EY

MONDAY- Balance Improvement Class 11am-12pm, FREE - Egyptian dancing 11am-12pm, £2- Chiropody 9am-5pm, 1st session £10 then £12Call to book- Carers Group 1.30pm-3pm first Monday of every month FREE- Shared Histories Group second Monday of every month 5.45pm FREE- Beginners Spanish 5pm-6.30pm £3/sessionTUESDAY- Acupuncture and massage £15, first session £10 - Papier mache 9.30am-11.30am £1- Painting and Art 11.30am-3pm £1- Tai Chi 10.30am-12pm, £3- Keep Fit 1.30-2.30pm- Zumba Gold 5pm-6pm £2, 1st class FREEWEDNESDAY- Hairdressing 9am-12pm- Solicitor advice sessions - Call to book- QiGong 11am-12pm, 1st class FREE- Photography class 10am-12pm, £1- Linedancing, beginners 5pm-5.45pm £2; advanced 5pm-6.30pm £4THURSDAY- Hairdressing 9am-11.30am- Pewter Class 2.30pm-4.30pm, £5- Community lunch – monthly – 18th July, 15th AugFRIDAY - Breakfast club! Fry up and cuppa, £3.50(lighter options available)- Shiatsu Massage, £15; 1st session £10

- Edible Gardening 10am-12pm, FREE- Experimental Textiles 10am-12pm, £1- Short Mat Bowls 10am-12pm, FREE- Nordic Walking 3pm-4pm WEEKEND- Linedancing party 11am-12.30pm 20th July £3- Short Mat Bowls & darts, fortnightly from Sunday 14th July FREE- Burlesque, last Sat of the month: Sat 27th July 11.30-12.30pm £3

Join us for lunch! Daily, 12pm-1.30pm A range of hot/cold meals including traditional favourites and Italian cooking. Snacks all day too!COACH TRIPS! Amazing days out from just £12 per person. From Eastbourne, to St Albans, Canterbury, Basildon and more!

Transport Buses: 393, STOP - Goodinge CentreOR Bus 17, 91, 259, 274 from Cally RdNearest Tube station: Caledonian Road 10 minute walk from tube station.

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Free Tennis for over-60sHighbury Fields and Tufnell Park 8am-4pm, Mon - Fri Courtesy of Islington Council.

Culpeper Garden35 Batchelor St, N1 0EJ Weds 1.30 - 3.30pm Open group gardening session for all in this oasis!

Fitness ClassClaremont Centre, 24 White Lion St, N1 9PDMons 2.30 - 3.30pmHips, Knees, Backs and Balance: a new kind of fitness for over-55s.

Knitting ClassCafe Nero, Selbys, 384-400 Holloway Rd, N7 Every second Tues 9th July and 13th Aug10.30am-12noon Bring your needles!

Out and About

Other activities in your local area

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Free Film ScreeningsOld Fire Station, 84 Mayton St, N7 Every Friday, 1.30pmHolloway Neighbourhood Group presents screenings every Fri.

Cally Walks - Thurs 11th July, 6pm‘Round the Block’A walk by artist Roman Manfredi. Meet at main entrance of Priory Green Estate, Collier Street, N1 9QZ

- Thurs 22nd Aug, 6pm‘Two Weeks Before’A walk by Cally Festival Producers Richy Spens and Kate Tiernan.Meet outside Orkney House, 195-199 Cally Rd N1 0AF

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Directory

Information & AdviceWe provide free confi dential advice and information at our Drop-In sessions:- Wednesdays, 10-11.30am 6-9 Manor Gardens, N7 6LA - Fridays, 1.30 - 3.30pm Drovers Centre, 19 North Rd, N7 9EY

Enablement ServiceDo you know someone who is struggling to get back on their feet after an illness? We can help – call us.

Main Telephone: 0207 281 6018

Drovers Centre: 0207 607 7701Centre Manager Polly Seward

Gardening & Practical Help ServiceWe have gardeners and handyper-sons available for odd jobs and practical help. Call Jane Chambers on 0207 281 6018 or see our blog:www.auipracticalhelp.wordpress.com

Independent Support PlanningIf you are in receipt of personal budget, the support planning service is free.

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Website: www.ageukislington.org.ukBlog: www.ageukislingtonactivities.wordpress.comTwitter: @AgeUK_Islington

Choices and Lifestyle ManagerJane Chambers

Activities ManagerEllie Shipman

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