Discover Islington blog

Keeping community spirit alive at Whittington Park Centre

We speak to the centre managers old and new

Jo corall centre manager at Whittington Park Community Centre

Islington unites on the climate crisis

We speak to residents helping the council tackle the climate crisis

A group of people outside at the Islington Climate Panel workshop

Making the most of your leftovers

We speak to Italian Chef Manrico Magozzi to learn how to Master your leftovers

Italian chef Manrico Magozzi cooking

Bringing community together

How the new Thornhill House garden is bringing residents together

Five people standing among raised flower beds filled with plants.

Don’t follow the crowd, lead it

We chat to Islington's young deputy mayor about being a Youth Councillor

A group photo of Islington's Youth Councillors

At the heart of decision making

Hanebel Asaah on how local people are changing communities

Hanebel Asaah from the Boston and Nailour estates

Anxiety to activity: youth wellbeing

We speak to Chudi, a social prescriber about young people's mental health

Chudi Onwuazor, a social prescriber based at Lift Youth Hub

Back to school

Key dates and things to think about ahead of the new term

A group of kids in school uniform laughing in a group on a school playground

Homegrown talent: Souhila

We speak to Souhila Azegah about how an internship started her career journey

Souhila Azegah media account executive at Havas sat with a laptop

Why apprenticeships work

We speak to Shani Warwick who is an apprentice in the NHS

Shani Warwick an apprentice in the NHS

Score this summer

Get out and active on Islington's newly refurbished pitches

A group of young boys playing football on Mayville Estate

Day out at the market

Learn what's on offer at Islington’s fabulous open-air markets

A woman smiling stood in her market stall which sells carpets and rugs