Hilldrop Community Centre

06/10/2026

01/10/2026

Tree Trails and Pollinator Pathways Project is set to transform streets, parks and neighbourhoods in north Islington through the creation of 7.6 kilometres of Tree Trails and Pollinator Pathways, connecting residents with nature while tackling climate and biodiversity challenges. Let’s meet from this Sunday to start planning, digging, planting, bioblitzing and creating together a greener community
Octopus Community Network WhittingtonParkCommunity Holloway Neighbourhood Group National Trust

30/09/2026

Last Thursday a dozen corporate volunteers from joined our gardening group and Octopus Community Network with to work in Hilldrop Community Centre garden: sweeping, planting shrubs and bulbs, cleaning and painting benches and fences, running a
You could feel the energy in the air. Thank you Rosemary for organising this day.
If you’d like to volunteer at Hilldrop write to [email protected] or phone 0207 607 9453.

29/09/2026

at with Catherine

19/09/2026

Have you heard of our area new project Tree Trails and Pollinator Pathways?
and the octopus plant nursery will run free BioBlitz and other nature related workshops. More info here soon.
In the meantime enjoy this hummingbird hawk-moth aka Moro sphinx moth feeding on the nectar of a salvia aka hot lips plant.

08/09/2026

A relaxed, welcoming EFT Tapping group/circle for adults,- newbies and seasoned tappers alike.
Set in a safe, confidential and welcoming space.

EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques, often known as tapping. We’ll gently explore how tapping may help with things like stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, overwhelm, or other emotional upsets, including distress linked to chronic pain & more.

It’s £20 for the day, whether people attend one session or both. It will take place at Hilldrop Community Centre from 12 noon to 1pm & from 1 to 2pm, on Wednesdays.
Booking is required as room space is limited.

10/08/2026

Hilldrop will be closed 17th -31st August. Well deserved break to this couple of fun and dedicated women who provide our Food hub with M&S food surplus weekly. Tomorrow James Smith will work his magic to feed the members of our Social Club. Thank you to all our volunteers who bring joy to Hilldrop.
Don’t forget we have ❄️cool rooms❄️and shade in our garden if you need a break from the heatwave. Kids welcome.

06/08/2026

Join our gardening group on Thursdays 11am-1pm. Learn how to start a garden and grow vegetables and fruits. Volunteer Centre Islington volunteers needed to water the garden

06/08/2026

Ready, steady… cook!
Thank you for sharing your skills with us on Tuesday. Using food surplus and home grown vegetables you offered our Social Club a delicious meal: an amazing soup with hints of orange, caramelised roasted veggies, chicken and peppers wraps perfumed with our garden herbs, a colourful fruit salad and bread and butter pudding. Thank you to the wonderful volunteers who helped prep, serve and clean.
Our Tuesday Social Club only functions with food surplus, volunteers and your donations https://www.hilldrop.org.uk/donate