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Trustee Week: Bridget Pavitt, Sunnyside Community Gardens

"It’s very sociable, you get to meet people from all walks of life."

Bridget Pavitt, a Trustee at Sunnyside Community Gardens

Trustee Week: Paul Formosa at Centre 404

Paul Formosa, Islington Trustee of the Year 2019, explains more about his role

Paul, holding certificate, wins Islington Trustee of the Year 2019

Shop local in Holloway ?️

Even more reasons to head to Holloway!

Vivien of Holloway

Islington GP practices vaccinate thousands of residents to protect them from the flu

Islington GP Federation has organised a series of pre-bookable, at scale, flu clinics at the Arsenal Hub and the City and Islington College

How Kelly found new work in the care sector

Jobs in the sector are available

Close Up Of Senior Man With Hands On Walking Frame Being Helped By Care Worker

Shop Local in Finsbury Park

Salt the Radish, Blackstock Road, N4

Shop Local in Angel and Upper Street

Meet Chapel Market trader, Sandra

Shop Local in Nag’s Head and Holloway

Meet Michael of Michael’s Fruiterers , Seven Sisters Road N7 

Michael's Fruiterers

Keep going if you’re taking part in Stoptober

Read Jasmin's story about how Islington's stop smoking service helped her quit

Hands snapping a cigarette

Winter Wellbeing in Islington

If you’re over 65, North London Cares can help you stay warm, active, healthy and connected

London Councils Apprentice of the Year Award goes to Islington Council apprentice, Joseph Huston-Mendy

Award winning Apprentice Joseph Huston-Mendy tells Islington Life his story

Charlotte Hughes wins “Best Apprentice in the Supply Chain or School’ Category in the London Councils Apprenticeship Awards 2020

Award winning Apprentice Charlotte Hughes tells us her story