Islington Carers Hub is here to provide advice, information and support to all carers aged 18 or over who live or work in Islington or care for someone living in Islington.
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Dear Islington Resident,
Welcome to Islington Carers Hub's February newsletter!
NEWS
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Helping young adults find their inner creativity
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We recently met with Digital Amplifier, James Dellow, from Soapbox, on our quest to find creative and wellbeing opportunities on offer for young adult carers in the borough. Run by local charity Covent Garden Dragon Hall Trust, SoapBox provides weekly live music events, gaming nights, radio projects, podcasting, music and video production, virtual reality and much more.
Read our interview with James which gives an insight to how he arrived at doing what he does and what his aspirations are for the centre. Look out for more information about a taster event at SoapBox for young adults who have caring responsibilities as part of Carers Week 2022, 7 - 12 June.
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Look out for Luana from Age UK Islington this winter!
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North Central London NHS are running a winter campaign from December to March to raise awareness amongst local residents of the services and support available to keep them well this winter. As part of their campaign, they are also going to be talking about the different health professionals working with GPs and in primary care, that can help with a range of health issues. This will be promoted across the north central London boroughs from 14 February. We’re delighted that Luana, one of our Social Prescribing Link Workers will be featured as one of 7 health professionals! See the lovely photo and find out more by clicking below.
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OUR GET TOGETHERS & SUPPORT GROUPS
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Let's Talk, Wednesday 16 February, 10.30am - 12.30pm
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Our monthly Let's Talk session is on Zoom. Do drop-in to share anything that's been on your mind or if you want to let others know about services or resources that you've found useful. This coming month we'll have a guest speaker from Talk for Health. We can guarantee that you'll be made to feel welcome at Let's Talk and you can stay for as long as you'd like to.
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Carers Support Group, Wed 23 February, 10.30am - 12pm
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The Carers Support Group is where you can meet other Islington carers, share tips and how you’re feeling! It’s also a great place to get advice and to meet members of the Islington Carers Hub team. Currently taking place online, click the link below to request a zoom link.
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Nature Inspired Art Workshops for Carers
Thursday 24 February, 10am - 12.15pm (for 6 weeks)
Gillespie Park at the Ecology Centre, 191 Drayton Park, N5 1PH
Islington Carers Hub and Create are teaming up to bring carers in Islington a series of weekly arts activities. The sessions will explore a range of playful techniques including nature printmaking, photography and drawing. No previous art experience is required. There are a limited number of places, and they will be booked on a first come, first served basis.
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Park Theatre Get Together & Show, Thursday 3 Feb, 2pm
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We're very excited that our much loved Park Theatre shows are available again for Age UK Islington clients. Back by popular demand, in February, there will be a matinee 'pay-what-you-can' performance of 'The 4th Country'. Half the fun is the option to meet up with other Age UK Islington theatre-goers before the performance. Booking is on a first-come-first-served basis.
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Painting Appreciation, Special Edition, Tuesday 8 Feb, 11am
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Join Estorick Collection Educator Jenny Pengilly for an introduction to the museum's new exhibition "Bice Lazzari: Modernist Pioneer" online, from the comfort of your home. Jenny will be 'Exploring the aesthetics of Art Informel, minimalism and hard-edged abstraction. Bice Lazzari's paintings made a significant contribution to twentieth-century Italian art, yet have remained largely unknown outside her native country.
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Future Matters February Workshops
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This January, our Future Matters team offered to receive calls from you about any questions that you had to do with putting in place things like a Will or Lasting Powers of Attorney. There's still time to contact them via our Helpline (call 020 7281 6018).
Alternatively you can attend one of their online events that are taking place next month. There are two workshops (22 & 25 Feb) and a 'Future Matters Cafe' (24 Feb). For more information about the Future Matters service, the workshops and to book, please see our Future Matters webpage by clicking the button below.
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NETWORK EVENTS & PROJECTS
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Arts 4 Dementia, Art School, Fri 11 Feb - 1 April
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Join Arts4Dementia for a series of practical art workshops for people with early-stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment and their companions. Students from BA Fine Art at Central Saint Martins will help you to engage in a variety of visual art practices. Participants will receive a tote bag full of materials, that will be explored each week with exciting and unexpected results.
They will be using both traditional and digital skills but no previous experience is required. Art School is a space for creative freedom and to discover your inner artist! The sessions will be on Zoom and then at the Central St Martins venue in Kings Cross.
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Help create space for local wildlife, Sat 29 January, 10.30am
Highbury Fields Bandstand Hedge Planting Event For all ages! This Saturday 29th January from 10.30 – 2.30pm, you are invited to come and join this community planting event which will create a new space for our local wildlife. There will be hot drinks and pastries available, plus forest school activities for children.
Saturday is looking like it's going to be a nice day, so why not go along and see what they're up to!
Winter Flu & Covid-19 Vaccines
There are two essential vaccines that you may need this winter - flu and COVID-19 booster. Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself, friends and family from these dangerous viruses. Click the button below for more information about eligibility and how to book the vaccines (www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations).