Minds Together Café: Feb – Dec
A warm, dementia‑friendly community space with monthly themed sessions led by professional partners including: Carers Hub, Pet Therapy, Kick Off with a Verse at Park Theatre, Arsenal health and well-being, Islington Parks, the Phoenix Garden, More Life, UCLH and many more!.
Everyone is welcome. All sessions take place at Goodinge Community Centre, London N7 9GZ, from 1–3pm.
Find out more information on the timetable of events
Winter warmers
15 January 2026, 1–3pm
Goodinge Community Centre, N7 9GZ
A cosy, welcoming session with gentle seasonal activities to brighten the winter months.
Hearts and connections
12 February 2026, 1–3pm
Goodinge Community Centre, N7 9GZ
A warm and friendly session focused on connection, conversation and community.
Spring into health
12 March 2026, 1–3pm
Goodinge Community Centre, N7 9GZ
A wellbeing‑themed session to help you feel refreshed and ready for spring.
New beginnings
9 April 2026, 1–3pm
Goodinge Community Centre, N7 9GZ
A positive and uplifting session celebrating fresh starts and new experiences.
Blossom and bloom
14 May 2026, 1–3pm
Goodinge Community Centre, N7 9GZ
A nature‑inspired session with light, creative activities to welcome early summer.
Sunshine and smiles
11 June 2026, 1–3pm
Goodinge Community Centre, N7 9GZ
A cheerful session designed to lift spirits and encourage social connection.
Creative summer
9 July 2026, 1–3pm
Goodinge Community Centre, N7 9GZ
A relaxed creative session with simple, enjoyable summer‑themed activities.
Summer wellbeing
13 August 2026, 1–3pm
Goodinge Community Centre, N7 9GZ
A wellbeing‑focused session to help you stay energised and connected during the summer.
Golden memories
17 September 2026, 1–3pm
Goodinge Community Centre, N7 9GZ
A reflective session celebrating memories, stories and shared experiences.
Autumn reflections
15 October 2026, 1–3pm
Goodinge Community Centre, N7 9GZ
A calming session embracing the seasonal change with gentle reflection activities.
Remembrance and reflection
5 November 2026, 1–3pm
Goodinge Community Centre, N7 9GZ
A thoughtful session offering space for remembrance, conversation and connection.
Festive cheer
3 December 2026, 1–3pm
Goodinge Community Centre, N7 9GZ
A joyful seasonal session to bring people together and celebrate the festive period.
More Things to do
- Islington Assembly Hall
- Volunteering in Islington
- Playground equipment for disabled children
- Four accessible activities in Islington parks
- Community gardening in Cally Park
- Five things to do in parks
- Islington Borough Ladies FC football sessions
- Islington walking and running routes
- Five ways to explore Islington on foot
- Tufnell Park Market
- Whitecross Street Market
- Camden Passage
- Stroud Green Market
- Exmouth Market
- Archway Market
- Islington Farmers’ Market
- Chapel Market
- Nag’s Head indoor market
- Nag’s Head open-air weekend market
- Free accessible sports
- Over-55s men’s club
- Free fitness classes with Healthy Generations
- Park cuppa
- Best parks for… water fun
- Islington Square Market
- Free health and history walks
- Three ways to… keep kids active
- Finsbury Park Singers and Finsbury A Capella
- Free Friday lunchtime recitals
- Junior parkrun
- Family narrowboat trips
- Ladies’ football training
- Museum of Homelessness
- Summer Reading Challenge
- Free cycling lessons
- Age UK Islington get-togethers
- Olden Community Garden volunteering sessions
- Celebrating ten years of Islington Bereavement Service
- Black History Month 2025
- Volunteer gardening with The Garden Classroom
- Festive events
- Free repair and reuse events this winter
- Wellbeing walks with The Garden Classroom
- Islington menorah-lighting
- Community Gardening at Whittington Park
- Kick Off with a Verse
- Save energy this winter
- Stress management for father’s workshop
- Youth safety events: November
- Fast friends
- Glow in the Angel
- Free play session for under 5’s
- Protecting women and girls together
- Museum of Homelessness festive dog show
- Winter Reading Challenge at Islington Libraries
- Festive fun at libraries
- Autumn cultural things to do: November / December
- Cycling lessons for kids and teens
- Black Cultural Centre’s new art exhibition opens: ‘She Speaks’
- Learn green skills
- Winter cultural things to do: Jan – March
- Finsbury winter warmers
- Mildmay library reopening celebration
- Community gardening: Jan – April
- Gadget support
- Toy donation
- Adult swimming lessons
- Mencap Me Time programme: Jan – April
- Storytelling week: 2-9 February
- Free art workshops
- LGBTQ+ History Month: February
- Cycling lessons for kids and teens during half term
- National year of reading: February half term activities
- Textile repair and upcycling sessions: February – March
- Help shape the future of family support in Islington!
- Minds Together Café: Feb – Dec