January Men's Socials

• Drop-in to a local men's group to meet others living locally for darts, table tennis or trips out

• Book to join Lazza for a special January Healthy Minds Healthy Bods Workshop on Monday 13 January

• Or book for January Men’s Health and Wellbeing Workshops with Beyond Equality on Thursday 16 / 23 / 30 January

How are you feeling this January? If you're feeling flat and in need of something to help clear the January gloom, there's lots going on which we hope will help!

Lazza is running a Healthy Minds Healthy Bods Workshop, especially for men on Monday 13 January, 12-2pm at the Old Fire Station (his enthusiasm is infectious!). We'll follow-up with a light lunch and there's the opportunity to stay on for the regular Men's Group if you'd like.

There are also further Men's Groups, Multi-sports Get Togethers and a Men's Wellbeing Workshop that might also be of interest.

Men’s Healthy Minds, Healthy Bods Workshop

Monday 13 January, 12 - 2pm & lunch to follow

Holloway Neighbourhood Gp, The Old Fire Station, 84 Mayton Street, N7 6QT

Would you like to gain greater awareness around healthy thinking and a healthy lifestyle? Could you do with some inspiration to kick start your own life? Do you really appreciate just how special you are?

Book to join Lazza and Jack for a fun interactive session to discover what micro-changes we can make in our lifestyles to improve our confidence and wellbeing.

There's also the option to stay on for a light lunch and the regular Old Fire Station Men’s group to follow from 2pm.

HMHB was developed by "people who overcame crushing issues, and found simple changes can create significant benefits." As they say, they "aren't psychologists, psychiatrists or nutritionists, but just take a straightforward approach to taking responsibility for doing what they can to look after their own health." 

To book:

You'll need to book to attend the workshop.

Click for more information and booking form.

Men’s Wellbeing Workshops

Thursdays 16/23/30 January, 11am - 1pm

Manor Gardens Welfare Trust, 6-9 Manor Gardens, N7 6LA

Hosted by Beyond Equality, these workshops will provide a space to discuss your mental wellbeing and pick up tools that can help.

The three workshops will cover:

• Men & Mental Wellbeing
• Masculinities & Seeking Support
• Building Supportive Communities

There's some fantastic videos that give a flavour of the work that Beyond Equality does. Beyond Equality works with communities, schools, universities, workplaces and professional sporting teams on mental health, wellbeing, building healthy relationships

Youtube Video #1 - Let's Talk About Mental Health
Youtube Video #2 - Beyond Equality Intro & Showreel

Click to see the poster

To book:

For more info / to book, call Khadidja on 07519 588576 or email: khadidja@manorgardenscentre.org

Men’s Groups

Following on from the recent World Darts Championships, you might be interested to know that you can have a game of darts yourself locally in weekly social groups in Islington.

Drop-in for dominoes, darts and ping pong* or bring your own favourite game, drink tea and hang out. Open to all men looking to make new friends and unwind in a welcoming space. (*at Whittington Park Community Centre).

Old Fire Station Men’s Group, Mondays 2 - 4pm

Holloway Neighbourhood Gp, The Old Fire Station, 84 Mayton Street, N7 6QT. (Drop-in). (020 7607 9794)

Whittington Park Men’s Group, Thursdays 2 - 4pm

Whittington Pk Community Centre, Yerbury Road, N19 4RS. (Drop-in).

(020 7272 1847)

Men’s Shed/Men’s Club Islington

St Luke’s Community Centre, 90 Central St, EC1V (020 7549 8181)

55yrs+ Share interests and take part in activities and trips on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Now for 18yrs+ Tuesdays 4-6pm too.

Better Multi-sports Get Togethers, adults 50+

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10.30am-1pm

Sobell Leisure Centre, Tollington Rd, N7 7NY

Wednesdays, 10.30am - 12.30pm

Finsbury Better Leisure Centre, Norman St, London EC1V 3PU

Run by GLL (£2.70 debit or credit card at venue), try these relaxed socials with the opportunity to play sports e.g. bowls, table tennis, dominoes and have a cuppa! No need to book, just pay on the door when you arrive.

Finsbury Winter Warmers: Walking Football

Finsbury Better Leisure Centre, Norman St, London EC1V 3PU

From 13 January, Mondays, 10 - 11am followed by refreshments

Mondays from 13th January – 3rd March (excluding 17th February)

Join us on Mondays for a friendly, slow-paced match of Walking Football.
We’ll play at Finsbury Leisure Centre’s outdoor artificial pitch, so please wear
suitable shoes and clothing and bring some fluids. We’ll finish with a hot cup of
tea and a chat at Islington Museum. Drop in, no need to book.

Or meet at Michael Cliffe House reception at 9.45am for a
gentle walk to Finsbury Leisure Centre.

Need to talk to someone?

If you are feeling none too bright or would like to chat through local social options, you are welcome to call the Age UK Islington helpline.

Members of our team can help you work out what the options are locally - whether for a social group or to help connect you into services to help with money worries, managing at home, mobility issues or anything that you're struggling with day to day.  

Call Age UK Islington on 020 7281 6018 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm) or email gethelp@ageukislington.org.uk.