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Wardrobe bursting at the seams and still nothing to wear? Try swishing – a fun, free fashion fix for friends. You can have a whole new wardrobe and save money by organising your own ‘swishing’ clothes swap party. For ideas on how to get started and to order your free swishing party guide, visit www.nlwa.gov.uk/textiles Did you know… ...there are plenty of textile banks available around your area where clothes and shoes can be deposited for reuse. You can also donate your pre-loved textiles at banks at your local Reuse and Recycling Centre. With nine Reuse and Recycling Centres across north London, there’s bound to be one near you! To find your nearest textile bank visit www.recycleforlondon.com
People and places www.islington.gov.uk IslingtonLife Spring 2012 Paul and Alex provide advice about supported volunteering at a local community centre New volunteering project Local residents Paul Grant and Alex Vimalanathan have been volunteering at Voluntary Action Islington (VAI) for several months, helping local people to find volunteering opportunities. Recently they developed a specialised project to support people experiencing barriers to socialising in the local community to play a more active role through volunteering. Last summer Paul was awarded a Paralympic table tennis ticket through the council’s Community Heroes scheme in recognition of his work. Paul said: “Seeing so many athletes push themselves to their maximum potential regardless of their impairments was incredible to see. The standard of table tennis was phenomenal and so was the atmosphere at the Excel Arena. “I really enjoyed myself and think the Community Heroes scheme is a great idea.” The supported volunteering project, despite being new, has already received the support of residents. One user said: “I have found the service extremely helpful. Not only did it provide me with my original requirements, but when I sought alternatives, these were also provided ... now I have the possibility to volunteer at another organisation.” To find out more email Paul or Alex at volunteer@vai.org.uk or call 020 7832 5800. A million minutes of creativity The Million Minutes project is bringing two years of exciting creative activity to Finsbury Park and Archway. Led by Islington Council and supported by Arts Council England, the first project is already underway and involves six artists developing artworks with the local community in locations such as a charity shop and a day centre. The creations will be shared and the Million Minutes projects and events will be documented and promoted at www.amillionminutes.org Junction Ward – in focus Junction Ward covers Upper Holloway and Archway in the north of the borough. Approximately 12,100 people live in Junction Ward and this accounts for around 6% of Islington’s population. Did you know? ■■Highgate Hill was the site of the earliest cable car route in Europe which operated between 1884-1909. ■■In 1473 Edward VI granted a charter to build a Leper Hospital in an isolated spot halfway up Highgate Hill – the spot is now marked with the Whittington Stone. ■■Originally opened in 1954, Whittington Park was officially opened in 1973 and a time capsule was buried with a 50 year embargo, to be opened in 2023. Schools & children’s centres ■■Archway Children’s Centre – Vorley Road, N19 5HE ■■St Joseph's Primary School Nursery - Highgate Hill, N19 5NE ■■Hargrave Park Extended Community School - Bredgar Road, N19 5BS Junction Ward councillors Janet Burgess Labour Arthur Graves Independent ■■Yerbury Primary School - Foxham Road, Yerbury Road, N19 4RR ■■St Aloysius’ College - Hornsey Lane, N6 5LY ■■Online Learning Centre - Elthorne Learning Centre, Elthorne Road, N19 4AJ Community centres ■■Whittington Park - Yerbury Road, N19 4RS ■■Girdlestone Estate - Annesley Walk, N19 5DR ■■Hargrave Hall – Hargrave Road, N19 5SP The arts ■■Byam Shaw School of Art ■■Scarabeus ■■Academy of the Science of Acting and Directing Parks and open spaces ■■Dartmouth Park ■■Foxham Gardens ■■Girdlestone Park ■■Pemberton Gardens ■■St Gabriels Church ■■Tufnell Park Playing Fields ■■Whittington Park Ursula Woolley Liberal Democrat 25
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