Islington’s sewing heroes

Local community sewing groups have banded together to make more than 500 face masks for vulnerable residents during the lockdown

A Windrush story: Neville and Daphne

Childhood sweethearts, they came to Islington from Guyana in the 1960s

Islington Giving – if you can, please support this crisis fund for local people

The Islington Giving Crisis Fund is a lifeline for our residents at the moment

Windrush Day 2020

We've put together a list of resources for you to learn more about the history of the Windrush generation

Blooming brilliant competition returns online

Previous entrant Rose Heatley gives us the lowdown on what's involved

Biography of a carer: Barney

Make your own face covering

Easy ways to make your own face covering at home

Biography of a carer: John

John is caring for both his dad who is living with dementia and his mum

Biography of a carer: Jeanne

Islington carer Jeanne Pring talks about her experience of caring for her mother-in-law

FRIDAY- Charity’s story

Charity from Positively UK shares her volunteering story. 

THURSDAY – Gabriella’s story

Read Gabriella's story of volunteering at Manor Garden's Welfare Trust

WEDNESDAY: Paul and Simren’s story

Paul and Simren from Help on Your Doorstep talk about the value of volunteering