Get Togethers & Events
Find a social group or develop a new interest, with Age UK Islington’s regular in-person Get Togethers taking place across the borough. There are also special one-off events every month and online Get Togethers for those people who prefer to join from home and Support Groups. See below. Contact our helpline if you need support to find the best activity for you or to work out how to get there.
Face-to-face Get Togethers
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Better Sports Get Together
Tuesdays & Thursdays (Sobell) 10.30am-1pm, Wednesdays (Finsbury) 10.30am - 12.30pm, adults 50 yrs+
Sobell & Finsbury Better Leisure Centres
Run by GLL (£2.60), a relaxed social with the opportunity to play sports e.g. bowls, zumba and have a cuppa!
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Park Cuppa Get Together
Wednesdays 11am - 12 noon
Cally Clock Tower Centre, N7
Have a chat and share memories at our weekly social Park Cuppa sessions. There'll be a different topic to inspire discussion, every week.
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LEGO Get Together
Thursdays 1 - 3.30pm
The Toy Project, Archway, N7
Join us for a weekly Lego social. It's relaxed, friendly and creative, for adults 50yrs+. Enjoy a chat while you build.
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Dance Fitness Get Together
Tuesdays 3 - 4pm
Jean Stokes Community Hall, N1
Try our Dance Fitness class with a mix of latin, disco and pop music. It will include strength, balance and functional exercises. Take part seated or standing.
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Park Cuppa Islington Ecology Centre
Third Tuesday of the month, 10.30am
Islington Ecology Centre, Gillespie Park Nature Reserve, N5
Drop-in for a cup of tea and a chat with other Islington locals cosy in the
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Get Togethers on Zoom
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Painting Appreciation
Every Tuesday 11am - 12noon
Age UK Islington has teamed up with Healthy Generations for a new Painting Appreciation series. Learn more about paintings from different eras and of different styles. Share your ideas too!
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Music Appreciation
Every Friday 5 - 6pm
Age UK Islington has teamed up with Healthy Generations for a new Music Appreciation series. Take a musical journey through time with talented musician Mary Gibbs.
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Other Age UK Islington Events & Support Groups
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Events for Carers
If you are caring for a family member, friend or neighbour on a regular basis, there's support available from Islington Carers Hub. Get tips & guidance from local organisations and other Islington Carers!
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Digital Support
Want support so you can get the most from your smartphone or digital device? Find guides, develop your skills with our monthly Tech break sessions and find out how you can get one-to-one support in Islington!
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Let's Talk Peer Event
Every month, 10.30am
Come together with others to share what you know & find local solutions! It's a friendly, relaxed session, with guest speakers and plenty of opportunity for discussion.
