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Octopus is a Network of 14 multi-purpose Community Hubs in Islington Celebrate Community Centre Week every 19th - 25th July! #loveyourcc

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Community Orchard Summit London - The Orchard Project A gathering of community orchardists, growers & changemakers, coming together to learn, share and reimagine thriving community spaces. Where: Calthorpe Community Garden, London When: Saturday 18th Oct...

Join @theorchardproject.bsky.social in London, for the Community Orchard Summit. πŸŽ‰
A gathering of community orchardists, growers and changemakers, coming together to learn and share.
Calthorpe Community Garden, Saturday 18 October, 10:30am - 1:30pm
www.theorchardproject.org.uk/events/commu...

09.10.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Archway Community Energy Neighbourhood Project Launch You are invited!

Join us at Caxton House Community Centre next Monday to get involved in a new community energy project in Archway!

Book your space:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archway-co...

@powerupnorthlondon.bsky.social

08.10.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

See you at the Plant Nursery from midday tomorrow! Looks like it's going to be a lovely sunny day 🌞

03.10.2025 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Join us this Saturday!

29.09.2025 08:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are recruiting!

We have two brilliant opportunities open at the moment:
🌻full time Community Grower
🌻self-employed Community Gardener

Find out more and apply: octopuscommunities.org.uk/latestnews

23.09.2025 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrate the Harvest at the Community Plant Nursery on the 4th October!

We've got loads of activities to get involved in:
🌽 composting workshops
🌽 live music
🌽 making bird boxes
🌽 food preservation

Plus refreshments from the Plant Nursery harvest!

09.09.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Branching Out - Nature Wellbeing Walk <p>Free weekly walks – all welcome!</p><p><br></p><p>Step outside and connect with nature and your community. Explore green spaces, community gardens, and hidden nature spots across Islington’s Nature...

Join our next Urban Nature Walk this Thursday, starting at 10.30am at Hilldrop Community Centre!

Sign up here: book.plinth.org.uk/e/65dalagTwy...

09.09.2025 08:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Group looking through fence on walk

Group looking through fence on walk

More nature walk dates!

We've got lots more walks planned over the next few weeks, including a birdwatching special with the RSPB this Thursday, 4th September at 10am. Meet at @whittingtonpca.bsky.social!

See all the dates and book your place here: book.plinth.org.uk/org/qDQ1wd7b...

01.09.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our first Orchard Workshop is next Tuesday, sign up and get involved in creating three new orchards in Islington: book.plinth.org.uk/e/oHzaNuEiun...

27.08.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Leaflet with information about upcoming orchard planting and training workshops starting on the 2nd September at Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Leaflet with information about upcoming orchard planting and training workshops starting on the 2nd September at Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Orchard Training Workshops!

Join for monthly workshops as we create three new Islington orchards!

Find out more about the programme and sign up here: www.octopuscommunities.org.uk/latestnews/o...

06.08.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re Growing! β€” Octopus Community Network Become our next Community Grower! Role: Community Grower Salary: Β£32,671 full-time, plus 5% pension contribution Are you brimming with energy, passionate about plants, and eager to ...

Two days left to apply!

Complete and return the application pack by 10am on Thursday.

See full info here: www.octopuscommunities.org.uk/latestnews/w...

#islingtonjobs #charityjobs

29.07.2025 07:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Community Centre Week 2025 was brilliant, we're already looking forward to celebrating again in 2026.

We'll see you on the 19th July 2026 for another week of celebrations!

#loveyourcc

28.07.2025 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re Growing! β€” Octopus Community Network Become our next Community Grower! Role: Community Grower Salary: Β£32,671 full-time, plus 5% pension contribution Are you brimming with energy, passionate about plants, and eager to ...

Join our team!

Find out about our Community Grower role here: www.octopuscommunities.org.uk/latestnews/w...

Closes 31st July!

#islingtonjobs #communitygrower #greenjobs

25.07.2025 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is the final day of Community Centre Week 2025!

We've loved celebrating with centres across the country, and learning more about your brilliant work.

We love Community Centres all year round, and can't wait to celebrate together again in 2026!

#loveyourcc

25.07.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's been great to visit some of Plymouth's Community Centres this Community Centre Week, and see the role they play in their local neighbourhoods. Happy Community Centre Week!

#loveyourcc

24.07.2025 07:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is Community Centre Week from 19 to 25 July. Local community centres are crucial to the leisure-time music sector (and other sectors). This week is about community power, so share this post and celebrate your local community centres! @barbaraeifler27.bsky.social

22.07.2025 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Community Centre Week continues all this week!

What do you love about your local community centre? #loveyourcc

22.07.2025 06:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's Community Centre Week!

This week is all about celebrating wonderful Community Centres, and the incredible work they do all year round. Share stories, memories and love this week and celebrate with us!

#loveyourcc

21.07.2025 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're excited to celebrate Community Centre Week 2025!

The week begins on the 19th July, and is the perfect time to share the love with your local community centre.

Here's a reminder of what it's all about:

#loveyourcc

16.07.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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It's nearly time for Community Centre Week 2025!

Here are some ideas to help you celebrate:

#loveyourcc

14.07.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Less than two weeks until Community Centre Week!

Centres across the country will be celebrating from the 19th to 25th July, get involved and spread the word!

#loveyourcc

07.07.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Plus you can get involved in the Hilldrop Garden Party in the afternoon!

01.07.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join our Nature Wellbeing Walks!

The next walk begins at Hilldrop Community Centre this Thursday, and is in collaboration with the Ramblers!

Sign up here: book.plinth.org.uk/e/zz59LuknhT...

01.07.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Community Centre Week 2025 - Google Drive

Here's some resources to get you started:
drive.google.com/drive/folder...

#loveyourcc

30.06.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're nearly in July and that means it's only a few weeks until Community Centre Week 2025!

Time to plan some celebrations πŸ’–

#loveyourcc

30.06.2025 09:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Green background with a white speech bubble with the text 'we are hiring'. Beneath the text box in white text 'Community Grower'

Green background with a white speech bubble with the text 'we are hiring'. Beneath the text box in white text 'Community Grower'

We are recruiting!

Join the team as a Community Grower!

Find out more and download the recruitment pack here: www.octopuscommunities.org.uk/latestnews/w...

#islingtonjobs #communitygrower #communitygardening

30.06.2025 08:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This evening, 4-5pm join a workshop looking at the Radical Clerkenwell Reinterpreted exhibition we helped create with the Marx Memorial Library, discussing β€œradical Islington” as a theme. @octopuscn.bsky.social

Venue: Old Fire Station, 84 Mayton Street, N7 6QT

26.06.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for ideas to help you celebrate Community Centre Week 2025?

Look no further! We've got lots of ideas to help inspire you, and don't forget to head to the link below for templates and even more information!

drive.google.com/drive/folder...

#loveyourcc

25.06.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Community Centre Week 2025 - Google Drive

The theme for 2025 is community power! So many Centres have amazing histories - and current stories - of community power, so we think it's a great time to celebrate these!

We have lots of resources available for you to use, you can access them here: drive.google.com/drive/folder...

#loveyourcc

19.06.2025 08:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One month to go until Community Centre Week 2025!

Each year we celebrate all of the incredible work of Community Centres - and we'd love you to get involved! Spread the word and celebrate with us between 19th - 25th July! πŸ’–

#loveyourcc

19.06.2025 08:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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