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Youth Debate 2025 - “Can Patriotism & Diversity Coexist?” Wed 12 Nov 6-8pm
Young people will lead & deliver this event
LIFT Youth Hub (in the Chapel Room),
45 White Lion St, N1 9PH
Registration necessary.
Email: info@islingtonfaithsforum.org.uk
Waitrose on St John Street are doing Green Tokens again. Why not vote for your favourite charity when you're next in there? The Felix Project are one of the choices and we can definitely recommend them! They provide us with surplus food which we distribute to our local community.
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After several years of careful restoration, one of the City of London’s grandest historic interiors has opened for regular public visits.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/bar...
Join artist Stella Yarrow for fun, beginner-friendly Printmaking Workshops! Learn new techniques, make your own prints, and take home your artwork, all materials included.
📅 Sunday 9th, 16th & 23rd November, 2:30-3:30 PM
Tickets £28 | Ages 18+
Book here: bit.ly/4mWgLto
#PrintmakingWorkshop #N19
If you have any questions, please email Jeana or Scarlett :
j.kidd@thepeel.org.uk
scarlett@thepeel.org.uk
Thank you for helping bring joy to children in our community!
TOY DONATION APPEAL
We’re collecting new, unopened toys, books or gift vouchers to buy toys for local families.
For boys & girls, 5-8yrs, 8-11yrs & 11-13yrs.
Drop off at : The Peel, Three Corners Centre, Northampton Road, London, EC1R 0HU
Monday–Thursday, 10am–3pm
The EC1 Echo article that inspired a Clerkenwell resident to commission a secret painting
A few years ago, Edwina Griffiths came across artist Tony Mills, whilst reading an article about him in EC1 Echo.
www.ec1echo.co.uk/the-ec1-echo...
William Morris: Politics and Art
The next event in this autumn’s Reds on the Green series.
www.ec1echo.co.uk/william-morr...
An exhibition is examining how nurses have been mythologised, often as saints, angels, and heroes, frequently portrayed as female, and predominantly as white.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/bey...
#NationalHateCrimeAwarenessWeek is from 11th – 18th October.
On Tuesday 14th October join online with forum+ to mark #NHCAW. Learn about hate crime, LGBT rights and the law 🏳️🌈
🎟️More info & booking at eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-h... 💻
#camden #islington #nationalnhcaw #nhcaw2025
Join us on Sat 18th Oct for a Clerkenwell Fun Day at The Peel!
We have a whole range of fun activities planned, and it's a chance to meet your local Clerkenwell councillors.
Sat 18th Oct, 1-3pm, FREE, everyone welcome!
The Peel, Three Corners Centre, Northampton Road, EC1R 0HU
Do you want to use your skills to drive real change in communities? Our Head of #Policy and #Research will ensure our research is rigorous & agenda-setting & our policy ideas are influential & rooted in practice.
Find out more & apply: https://www.powertochange.org.uk/who-we-are/join-our-team/
Friday October 10th is #worldmentalhealthday.
Minds Matter Islington will be at The Peel for an afternoon tea get together, 2-4pm with free tea and cake. Pop in and pick up some well-being tips over a cuppa and a chat!
The Peel, Three Corners Centre, Northampton Rd, EC1R 0HU
More households hit by Universal Credit cap in Islington
More households in Islington had their Universal Credit capped in May, new figures show.
www.ec1echo.co.uk/?p=7824
🙏 New restrictions on #BOGOF and multibuy deals on unhealthy food come into force today.
As only 4% of multibuy deals by major retailers are on fruit and veg we hope supermarkets will use the opportunity to start promoting more staple healthy foods!
🔗 bit.ly/3PR0Gal
Our latest newsletter is out now!
Very soon, you'll be able to pick up a copy at The Peel, or from Finsbury library, Pine Street GP surgery, the Amwell GP Practice on Naoroji St, and several venues in Exmouth Market.
Read it here:
thepeel.org.uk/calendar-of-...
Minds Matter Islington from @thepeelec1.bsky.social have had a busy couple of weeks at Islington Colleges "Welcome Fest" freshers weeks..
We offered mini workshops on #stress, #breathwork and tips on prioritising workloads.
Here's Josh leading one group.
Great engagement with fantastic students.
Looking for learning? Here’s some upcoming CharityComms events.
Join us for our #CommsPracticeStudio on 1 Oct for an interactive, all day session on crafting better fundraising comms that yield bigger results. Access the latest trends, audience insights, and proven techniques: https://bit.ly/41IrrUF
Last week we made a delicious chicken curry! I wonder what will be on the menu this week? Come along & find out.
Thursdays 4:30-6pm, £2
The Peel, 3 Corners Centre, Northampton Road, EC1R 0HU
Ages: 8-18
More info: j.kidd@thepeel.org.uk / 07919 447074
#youthclub #cookingclub
Explore the shadows of Clerkenwell’s past
This year’s Local London Guiding Day is on Saturday 4th October, with free walking tours every hour from 10am to 4pm.
www.ec1echo.co.uk/explore-the-...
People dumping dockless bikes in the middle of pavements when they reach the end of their trip is annoying.
People dumping dockless bikes in the middle of tunnels -- is baffling. Did they just get bored and decide to walk the rest of the way?
Clerkenwell in 126 frames - but only for one more week
If you haven’t made it to The Bindery yet, consider this your nudge.
www.ec1echo.co.uk/clerkenwell-...
Today is Youth Mental Health Day, and staff at the Peel paused to think how we might #ShareSupport to younger people with a few messages.
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***No electricals or large items please!***
We are accepting donations at The Peel from Mon 29th September, or just turn up on the day to swap your items! Refreshments provided.
THANK YOU!!
The Peel, Three Corners Centre, Northampton Rd, EC1R 0HU
Our next Baby & Children's Clothes, Books & Toys Swap (in partnership with St Luke's) is happening on Fri 17th Oct, 11am-1pm.
Do you have any pre-loved children's clothes, toys or books?
We are especially looking for clothes, toys and books for children aged 3 - 8 years.
1 in 3 kids in the UK live in poverty.
Childhood poverty rates are highest in:
Birmingham Ladywood👉61.9%
Dewsbury & Batley👉58.4%
Bradford West👉57.1% @nazshahbfd.bsky.social
#Bradford East👉55.5% @imranhussainmp.bsky.social
#Birmingham Hodge Hill & Solihull North👉55.1% @liambyrnemp.bsky.social
MONDAY-5.30pm - Pret food at Brunswick Estate, The Emberton Room, Ground Floor, Emberton Court, Tompion Street, EC1V 0EP TUESDAY-1pm - Scottish and same day surplus ready meals only. At The Peel, Northampton Road, EC1R 0HU (GET A TICKET & GRAB A COFFEE FROM 12.15PM) WEDNESDAY-12pm - Fresh food available at The Peel Centre, Northampton Road, EC1R 0HU (GET A TICKET & GRAB A COFFEE FROM 11am) WEDNESDAY-5.30pm - Pret food at Finsbury Estate Unity Hall, Michael Cliffe House, Skinner Street, EC1R 0WW **PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT**
A reminder about our regular food pop-ups at The Peel, Brunswick Estate, and Finsbury Estate.
Thank you to Neighbourly, City Harvest and Pret A Manger for all your generous support.
#ThePeel #ec1 #clerkenwell #Islington #foodinsecurity #costoflivingcrisis
Barts North Wing reopens next month
Barts North Wing: the Great Hall and Hogarth Stair, is a new cultural venue in the City of London opening on Monday 6 October!
www.ec1echo.co.uk/barts-north-...
An amazing turnout at the Clerkenwell Community Photography Competition awards last week!
The exhibition is at The Bindery, 51-53 Hatton Garden, until Thu 25th Sep, Mon-Fri 8am-6pm. Go see it!
Winners' pics & more info here:
clerkenwellphotography.com
Today at The Peel we enabled local people to complete the ZSA Suicide Awareness online training course.
10 people completed it with their certificate. It's completely FREE & only takes 40 minutes.
www.zerosuicidealliance.com/suicide-awar...
#ZeroSuicideLDN #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
