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Park life: Cally Park mural

How painting a new mural helped women in recovery gain confidence and connection

Two women with backs to camera painting on large canvases

Sustainable cooking with heart: a visit to Jean’s Cafe

Discover the new community cafe in the Cally

Robin stood in front of the Jean's Cafe sign at the front of Jean Stokes Community Centre sign

In conversation with… Amany, Islington Climate Panellist

How local people are fighting climate change

A woman standing outside Islington Town Hall

Five ways to… look after your mental health

Tips and ideas to help you keep well

Closeup image of millennial redhead woman with curls enjoying tea standing next to big panoramic window with city landscape, looking at camera with happy satisfied smile

Islington heritage plaques: Beryl Windsor (1939–2019)

Boater and Angel Canal Festival-organiser

A person holding the green Beryl Windsor plaque with a group of people gathered round and Regent's Canal with narrowboats in the background on a sunny day

Listen to IslingtonLife spring 2025

Hear the audio transcription of our latest magazine

A pile of IslingtonLife magazines with people gardening on the cover, on a bright yellow background

Meet this year’s Ben Kinsella and Mayor’s Civic Award winners

Celebrating our community heroes

The award winners on stage with the Islington Mayor

In conversation with… Sarah Guzman, Islington Museum curator

Discover the museum’s latest exhibition

Showroom in Islington Museum featuring colourful artwork and an installation

Celebrating Black excellence

How two local businesswomen are supporting underrepresented groups

A cut out of Tricia with her hand on Natalie's shoulder both looking at camera

Talking rubbish: tackling waste and boosting recycling

And what you can do to make a difference too

A group of primary school children stood in front of the Food Waste Muncher truck

Homegrown talent: Amy Andrew

The co-founder of Rival on creating a boxing gym where everyone’s welcome

Amy Andrew in a boxing ring having just won a fight, with one arm in the air, surrounded by people celebrating

Brewing hope

How Islington’s new Recovery Cafe is helping people out of mental health crises

Three women of different ages and ethnicity stood in a group chatting, one holding a hot drink cup