Discover Islington blog

In conversation: Jon Glackin

The founder of Streets Kitchen on tackling homelessness through solidarity, not charity

Jon Glackin

Points of pride: Hemingford Arms

Celebrating Islington’s LGBTQ history: the people behind the pink plaques

LGBTQ Heritage Month plaques - Hemingford Arms

In conversation: Anita Grant

Co-founder of Islington4Women on making Islington safer for women and girls

Anita Grant of islington4Women

Points of pride: Central Station

Celebrating Islington’s LGBTQ history: the people and places behind the pink plaques

LGBTQ Heritage Month pink plaque of Central Station

Points of pride: London Friend

Celebrating Islington’s LGBTQ history: the people and places behind the pink plaques

Points of pride: The Crown and Woolpack

Celebrating Islington’s LGBTQ history: the people and places behind the pink plaques

A pink plaque for 'The Crown and Woolpack'

Points of pride: Yvonne Sinclair

Celebrating Islington’s LGBTQ history: the people behind the pink plaques

Pink plaque for Yvonne Sinclair

Q&A: Aneta Zych

Family health advisor on making the most of Healthy Start vouchers

Aneta Zych

In conversation: Angelo Weekes

The councillor on the challenges and rewards of being a school governor

Cllr Weekes

Growing pains

Dr Monique Davis on the ins and outs of children’s mental health

Dr Monique Davis

Points of pride: Chris Smith MP

Celebrating Islington’s LGBTQ history: the people behind the pink plaques

Help on your Cally doorstep

Tracey and Nicky on how the Good Neighbours Scheme brings communities together

Nicky of Help on Your Doorstep