What’s on at Caxton House?
Activities and Groups at the Centre
Caxton House Community Centre (est. 1974) is a local community hub based in Islington. Caxton House
works in partnership with various groups and organisations in the area and focuses on meeting the
needs of local people, we play a key role in social care and community development. We offer a number
of education, fitness and arts projects and provide a key link between like minded organisations and the
local community.
Organisations currently based at the centre include: London Capital Credit Union, Kurdish and Middle
Eastern Women's Organisation (KMEWO), Octopus Community Network, Jobs in Mind, Choices C.I.C,
Another Way, Scarabeus Aerial Theatre, The Hills Community Trust and Elthorne Pride (Big Local
Initiative).
For more information contact our Main Office:
T: 0207 263 3151 E: [email protected]
Caxton House Community Centre, 129 St. John’s Way, London, N19 3RQ
Registered Charity No.: 210270
www.caxtonhouse.org
Last Updated: 01/08/2017
What’s going on at Caxton House:
Health & Fitness Services:
Experience Archery
www.experiencearchery.com
Monday 5.15pm - 6.30pm (Kids Club)
Saturday 9.30am – 10.45am (Kids Club)
Monday and Friday 6.30pm – 9pm
Sundays 1pm - 3:30pm in the Hall
Experience Archery London is a fully mobile company with a
passion for making this historic and fun sport accessible to all.
Whether you're 8 or 80, Experience Archery can tailor an event or
programme to suit your needs. Offering archery parties, archery
lessons, archery courses, have-a-go events, individual or group
archery tuition, archery in schools and youth centres, and stag/hen
archery days.
For more information contact Lee on 07961 870 170 or email
[email protected]
Gentle Exercise FREE
Thursdays 10am – 11am in the Café
A free service aimed at the over 55’s but open to all, gentle exercise
will provide both health benefits and that extra boost of
confidence!
Improving flexibility, coordination, balance and suppleness,
strengthen muscles and bone density, improve your confidence and
feel good!
Can help with back pain, stress and anxiety.
For more information contact us on 0207 263 3151 or email us at
[email protected]
Family Zumba
Thursdays 6.30pm-7.30pm in the Café
Get fit, have fun and meet new people at Family Zumba (Formerly
Family Dance)! Aimed at all abilities, it’s open to all and can be done
sitting down if you prefer.
Classes are £2 per session, children go free but must be supervised
by an adult. (Maximum of 3 children per paying adult).
Call the Main Office on 020 7263 3151 or drop by.
Zumba Dance Class (women only)
Tuesdays 6pm-7pm in the Main Hall
Join the party at our new Zumba Dance class! Get fit and have fun,
while learning new routines and listening to some great music.
Classes are £3 per session, for more information contact the Main
Office on 020 7263 3151 or email [email protected]
This Girl Can Zumba! (women only)
Sundays 1-2pm in the Café
Join our new over 55s Zumba; get fit, have fun and meet new
people! Only £2 per session and open to all abilities, no booking
necessary, just drop by and give it a go. Funded by Sport England,
This Girl Can. Under 55? Don’t worry, you can still join in!
For more information contact Sue on 020 7263 3151 or email
[email protected]
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What’s going on at Caxton House:
Weight Watchers
Tuesdays 7.00pm – 8.00pm in the Café
There has never been a better time to join a Weight Watchers
meeting and lose weight. You're closer than ever to looking and
feeling great.
The Weight Watchers programme is uniquely positioned to allow
you to play the weight loss game and win.
For more information about prices and session please contact Jimi
at [email protected]
Short Mat Bowls FREE
Wednesdays 10.00am – 12.00pm in the Hall
(Term time only)
Arsenal in the Community in partnership with HFI invite you to take
part in weekly short mat bowls sessions. Learn to play bowls in a
friendly and safe environment.
For more information please contact Mark on 07939 205 663 or
email [email protected]
Friends & Fitness FREE (Part of Lifestyle Tuesdays)
Tuesdays 9.30am – 11am in the Café
Get fit, meet new people and learn new tips and tricks for a
healthier lifestyle! 9.30-10.30am Gentle Exercise with Zumba Gold,
10.30-11am Relax after your work out or just enjoy a cuppa!
Contact Caxton House on 0207 263 3151 or email
[email protected]
Aryal Lotus Yoga
Wednesday 7.30pm-8.30pm in the Conference Room
Improve flexibility while strengthening and relaxing your body! All
abilities welcome, whether you’ve done yoga before or are a
complete beginner. First session is FREE, £5 per session after. No
need to book, just drop in. We have basic mats but encourage you
to bring your own if you have one.
For more information contact Alessia on 0777 532 3570 or email
[email protected]
Pilates with Julia
Wednesdays 10am-11am in the Cafe
GKR Karate Club www.gkrkarate.com
Wednesdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm in the Hall
Go-Kan-Ryu Karate offers a way for you to learn self defense,
increase fitness and relieve stress whilst building confidence.
Improving self-esteem and increasing focus and concentration.
Classes are available at Caxton House on Wednesday for adults,
children (5+) and families.
For more information you can contact us on 07939 652 379
A series of mat based exercises to strengthen and stretch the entire
body, focusing on core strength and body awareness. £2 per
session, please bring your own mat if possible as spares are limited.
For more information contact the Main Office on 020 7263 3151,
email [email protected] or just drop by!
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What’s going on at Caxton House:
London Contact Improvisation
Saturdays 1pm – 6pm (Class 1-3pm / Jam from 3-6pm)
Contact improvisation is a movement form based on a physical
exchange of information between partners. It is a dance of
improvising and partnering based on the physics of touch, balance,
weight, momentum, flow and resistance. Please note that the jam
is an open event without a teacher and participants are responsible
for their own safety and well being in the jam.
Ballroom Dancing
Come along and challenge yourself with a few hours of ballroom
workout. You will learn new techniques along with some sparkly moves
from the dance floors all over the world. With a new dance each month,
it's the perfect way to explore ballroom dance!
Everyone is welcome – whether you are leader or follower. You will be
changing partners in this class therefore it means you may be dancing
with someone of the same gender.
Contact Robert: 07814 790 757 or email
[email protected]
Please note that dates (and some times vary) for more information
contact the tutor Mariusz Rafal Stankiewicz on 07955512695 or email
[email protected] or visit the Caxton House website
www.caxtonhouse.org/fun-fitness-actitives
www.contactimprovisation.co.uk
Two new ballroom dance sessions:
Class £8 / Jam £5 / Both £10
Social Dancing for Adults – All
One Sunday a month (contact the tutor for dates) 4-8pm or 6.30-10pm
£10 / £5 concession
Concession rates: £5 concession rates are available for local residents on
benefits or low income (concession places are limited - please bring
proof).
Ballroom Masterclasses – Improver to Advanced
(These classes are more suitable for dancers with some experience)
One Saturday a month (contact the tutor for dates) 7-9.45pm
£30
Visit www.caxtonhouse.org/fun-fitness-activities or
www.mrballroom.co.uk for details about future dates and times for
sessions, or contact the tutor.
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What’s going on at Caxton House:
Children’s services:
Children and Family Archery Club Ages 8+
Mondays 5.15pm-6.30pm in the Main Hall
Saturdays 9.30-10.45am in the Main Hall
Under 5’s Stay & Play
Mondays and Fridays 9.30am – 1pm in the Café
£3 per session per adult
We provide opportunities for children under the age of 5 to grow,
play and make a positive contribution. Come along and join in with
activities such as messy play, circle & story time, healthy snack
table, our herb garden, and much more!
For more information contact us on 0207 263 3151, or email
[email protected]
Wing Chun Kung Fu Martial Art
Thursdays 6.00pm-7.0pm in the Hall – Children Aged 5-15
The Wing Chun School specializes in teaching children of mixed
ages and abilities. Taught in an encouraging and positive
atmosphere, Wing Chun aims to enable children to actively increase
confidence, discipline, fitness and essential self-defence skills,
whilst benefiting the child as a whole.
For more information contact Sifu Rajinder Singh Rathore on
07934 883 812 or email [email protected]
Experience Archery runs archery sessions for children and families.
(Term time)
For more information call Leander on 07961 870 170 or email
[email protected]
GKR Karate Club www.gkrkarate.com
Wednesdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm in the Hall
Go-Kan-Ryu Karate offers a way for you to learn self defense,
increase fitness and relieve stress whilst building confidence.
Improving self-esteem and increasing focus and concentration.
Classes are available at Caxton House on Wednesday for adults,
children (5+) and families.
For more information you can contact us on 07939 652 379
Family Zumba
Thursdays 6.30pm-7.30pm in the Café
Get fit, have fun and meet new people at Family Zumba (Formerly
Family Dance)! Aimed at all abilities, it’s open to all and can be done
sitting down if you prefer.
Classes are £2 per session, children go free but must be supervised
by an adult. (Maximum of 3 children per paying adult).
For more information call the Main Office on 020 7263 3151 or drop
by.
www.caxtonhouse.org
Last Updated: 01/08/2017
What’s going on at Caxton House:
General, Training & Educational services:
Drawing & Painting for All FREE
Wednesdays 2pm – 4pm in the Café
Family Legal Advice FREE
Thursdays 1pm-2pm in the Café
Do you need legal advice about a family matter? The FREE Legal
Advice Clinic is run in partnership with Burke Niazi Solicitors and
offers members of the community an opportunity to get clear,
dependable legal advice.
For more information call 020 7263 7887 or email
[email protected]
An introduction to drawing and painting for all levels; this course is
for those who want help with their drawing technique. It is
recommended for the absolute beginner as well as those wanting
to refresh their skills and be inspired!
For more information contact
[email protected] call 07956 155 546 or visit
www.livingspaceartschool.com
Lifestyle Tuesdays 9.30am – 3.30pm (various sessions)
Try your hand at detailed crafts and learn new skills, such as
pottery, textile craft, crocheting, jewellery making and much more.
For more information please call the Caxton House Main Office on
020 7263 3151
Combining our Tuesday sessions under one banner, LT allows users
to cross over multiple sessions and creates an opportunity to
promote these activities together. Including: Friends & Fitness, The
Handicraft Club and IT Drop In, as well as one off events and
outings.
Funded through Elthorne Pride Big Local, Caxton House Community
Centre and The Hills Community Trust.
IT Drop In Sessions FREE (Part of Lifestyle Tuesdays)
Tuesdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm in the Conference Room
RC Annie – Training Tuesdays
Tuesdays 7pm-10pm
The Handicraft Club FREE (Part of Lifestyle Tuesdays)
Tuesdays 11am – 1pm in the Café
The IT Drop In Sessions are designed to help you brush up on old
skills or learn new ones.
For more information you can contact us on 020 7263 3151, or email
us at [email protected]
RC Annie are committed to furthering the art of Stage Combat by
offering excellent training, creative and innovative Fight
Direction/Action Co-ordination and reliable Dramatic Violence
solutions for Stage and Screen. Visit their website for more
information on the courses, costs and how to book.
Call 0207 820 3933 or email [email protected]
www.rc-annie.com
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What’s going on at Caxton House:
London Capital Credit Union
www.credit-union.coop
Choices C.I.C
www.choiceslondoncic.co.uk
The Credit Union is a saving and loans co-operative that is
committed to encouraging saving rather than borrowing. Our
members’ savings are pooled to form a sum of money from which
members can borrow at those times when they need to. As a cooperative we are owned by you, the members, rather than outside
shareholders so our services are driven by your needs rather than
the need to make high profits.
For further information you can contact us 0207 561 1786,
alternatively email us at [email protected]
Choices is dedicated to changing the lives of our youth involved or
affected by gang violence and want to provide a service aimed at
reducing the level of death, fear and harm caused by gangs, guns
and weapons over the short, medium and long term in the London
area.
For further information you can contact us on 0207 281 6428 or
email [email protected]
Octopus Community Network
www.octopuscommunities.org
Inspiring, leading and enabling members of our ‘Elthorne Pride’
community to take action with their own ideas; to grow them, own
them, and create a positive impact on the lives of the residents of
the Elthorne estate, Grovedale estate, Partington Close estate and
Bowerman Court.
For further information visit their website or email
[email protected]
Established in 1999 the Octopus Community Network is a group of
pioneering community organisations working collaboratively to
provide services and opportunities that support the most deprived
communities in London.
For further information you can contact us on 0207 263 7095 or
email us at [email protected]
Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation
(KMEWO) www.kmewo.com
KMEWO is a self help group of refugee women formed in 1999 as a
registered charity to support Kurdish and Middle Eastern women
living in the UK.
For further information you can contact us on 0207 263 1027,
10.30am-4.40pm or email [email protected]
Elthorne Pride
www.elthornepride.wordpress.com
Scarabeus Aerial Theatre
www.scarabeus.co.uk
Scarabeus produces dynamic, aerial, site-specific theatrical
productions, stimulating education and outreach programmes and
high quality corporate entertainment.
For more information please call on 020 3620 2325 /
07974 978 783 or email us at [email protected]
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What’s going on at Caxton House:
Jobs in Mind
www.jobsinmind.org
Another Way
Jobs in Mind support recovery from mental health problems, which
are a major factor involved in problems at work, risk of job loss and
prolonged unemployment. We are a mental health charity whose
varied services provide specialist support and advice around
problems at work, training and education. Our mission is to
understand, support and enable the recovery of those affected by
mental health problems
Another Way is a not for profit Voluntary Community
Organisation, working with Youth and Communities in Islington.
Helping young people and the community overcome barriers by
providing, youth activities support, information advice and
guidance, inspiration, to help people plan and achieve their
aspirations. Helping people improve their lives meeting the
challenges of the future.
For further information you can contact us 0207 281 8097,
alternatively visit our website, where you can find a contact form
and more information about the services we offer.
We provide client centered positive activities, mentoring,
entrepreneurship and youth projects, advice and guidance,
employability training, education, and intergenerational projects.
The Hills Community Trust
(Formally Andover Youth and Community Trust)
The HIlls Community Trust (formally the Andover Youth and
Community Trust) have been running for 25 years. They've been
involved in activities for children, young adults and elders. As well
as a number of educational sessions.
For more information please contact us:
Richard 0795 6342 397
Nick 0779 1446 883
Keith 0793 9306 033
or email us at [email protected]
For more information contact us on 07914 718 613 or email us at
[email protected]
If you have any queries or would like more information contact us:
Tel: 0207 263 3151
Fax: 0207 561 9594
Email: [email protected]
Main Office - Caxton House Community Centre, 129 St. John’s Way, London N19 3RQ
Registered Charity Number: 210270
www.caxtonhouse.org
Last Updated: 01/08/2017