Girdlestone Community Centre

10/08/2026

Does anyone know the history of the estate? Who was here from the beginning? Share your stories and memories!

14/07/2026

The aim of Cooperation Girdlestone is to bring local people together after the pandemic and continue the support, which was fostered by Junction Mutual aid, under the ethos "Solidarity not Charity".

The cooperative provide food and other essential items to members who live on the Girdlestone estate and the surrounding area for a weekly membership fee of £3 per week.

Girdlestone Community Centre
Under 151 Salisbury Walk, London, United Kingdom N19 5DX

Wednesdays 11.00 to 13:00
Thursdays 10.00 - 11.00

[email protected]

09/07/2026

Girdlestone food co-op is a small buying group, which provides members with affordable food (and a small number of other household products) which are bought in bulk and re-distributed at a very low price as part of the membership fee

It is based in the Community Centre twice a week:

Wednesdays 11.00 to 13:00
Thursdays 10.00 - 11.00

08/07/2026

👀 Look what we spotted at the halls today!

One of our talented Girdlestone Art Group members has been busy creating this amazing piece of artwork, and we just had to share it. 🎨✨

The Girdlestone Art Group meets every Wednesday, welcoming anyone who enjoys being creative, whatever your experience.
Drop into the centre to find out more!

01/07/2026

Summer Play Patch - bookings now open!

We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting:
- HAF Eligible spaces
- Private bookings
Booking via plinth - see QR code

- Short Break bookings (for all eligible children) - email Toni at [email protected]

27/05/2026

Our sister centre Hargrave Hall Community Centre is looking for a new Holiday Playscheme Manager.

📍 Hargrave Hall Community Centre
💷 £18 per hour

Do you have experience leading in a playscheme, childcare, or out-of-school setting?

The Play Patch is looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and self-motivated Holiday Playscheme Manager to lead our exciting HAF-funded holiday programme for children aged 5–13 years.

You’ll oversee a fun, creative, child-led playscheme across our Junior and Senior groups, helping deliver unforgettable holiday experiences through:

🎨 Arts & crafts
⚽ Sports & movement
🌳 Outdoor adventure
🏕️ Den building & creative play
🧘 Wellbeing & quiet spaces

We’re looking for someone who:
✔️ Leads with warmth, confidence, and energy
✔️ Can inspire and support a team
✔️ Is passionate about play and child development
✔️ Stays calm and organised in a busy setting
✔️ Has safeguarding and childcare experience

Key responsibilities include:
• Leading daily playscheme operations
• Supporting and supervising staff
• Managing safeguarding and welfare
• Building positive relationships with families
• Ensuring a safe, engaging environment for all children

📅 Includes Summer, Easter & Christmas holiday provision

If you’re passionate about creating safe, memorable, and engaging experiences for children, we’d love to hear from you!

21/05/2026

28/04/2026

Looking for a flexible, affordable space?

Girdlestone Community Centre is available every Thursdays and Fridays from 3pm to 10pm !

The centre is perfect for classes, meetings, rehearsals, or local community groups.

We also offer discounted rates for long-term users!

📩 Get in touch to check availability and secure your slot - [email protected]

18/03/2026

🌟 Under 5s Stay & Play Update! 🌟

We’ve made a small change to our Monday sessions!

🧸 New Time: 10:00am – 12:00 noon
📅 When: Every Monday

Come along for a fun, relaxed session full of play, laughter, and little adventures for your under 5s 💛

We can’t wait to see you there!

12/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to the Girdlestone Get Together today!

It was fantastic to see so many residents drop in throughout the afternoon to share ideas, enjoy some tea and cake, and spend time chatting about the future of the estate. We’ve come away with lots of brilliant suggestions and ideas about activities, improvements, and ways to bring the community together – exactly what this project is all about.

This event is part of a funded five-year community project, where residents help shape how funding is used and what opportunities are created locally. Hearing your thoughts today is a huge step in making sure the ideas truly reflect what the community wants and needs.

Working in partnership today:
🤝 Islington Giving
🤝 Help on Your Doorstep
🤝 Hargrave Hall Community Association
🤝 Girdlestone Estate TRA

And a special thank you to RainBowParties for the amazing face painting – the kids absolutely loved it and the queue said it all! 🎨

We’re really excited about the ideas that came out of today and looking forward to working together to make them happen.