Our latest newsletter is out now. From next week you will be able to pick up a copy at The Peel, and also from Finsbury library, Pine Street GP surgery, the Amwell GP Practice on Naoroji St, and several venues in Exmouth Market. thepeel.org.uk/calendar-of-...

FEELING FESTIVE YET? We can't wait for this... IT'S TOMORROW! Fri 28th Nov, 3-6pm The Peel's Christmas Fair. FREE entry, all welcome! Free mulled wine, hot chocolate, mince pies and nibbles. The brilliant live singer Suzanne will be back to entertain us; and...

What difference will scrapping the two-child limit make to children's lives? Shauna says she'll be able to buy her children a new mattress.

Our Adult Social Club had so much fun at the Paradox Museum today!! This was our amazing mystery trip.... #thepeel #community #Socialclub #adultsatthepeel #adultsocialclub #paradoxmuseum

Christmas shopping at Polhill Garden centre with our Adult Social Club!

Water, water everywhere - a Clerkenwell walking tour Follow Clerkenwell’s hidden waters – How springs, spas and a river made Clerkenwell www.ec1echo.co.uk/water-water-...

We had a fantastic day at The Peel this Wednesday, celebrating International Men's Day! Fun, games, giveaways and the Malteser rolling championships! #InternationalMensDay #thepeel #community #ec1 #clerkenwell #connectingcommunities #connectingclerkenwell

Marx Memorial Library Awarded UK Archive Service Accreditation Landmark achievement confirms status as a leading national centre for socialist and labour history. www.ec1echo.co.uk/marx-memoria...

From Riches to Rags – Charlie’s Way A story of how one man lost it all, then turned his life around www.ec1echo.co.uk/from-riches-...

Help provide Christmas cheer for 'Mobile Food Bank' users Beautiful, sustainable Christmas cards available to buy, to support the work of Action Against Food Poverty www.ec1echo.co.uk/?p=8087

We had a great lunchtime event for #InternationalMensDay today at @thepeelclerkenwell.bsky.social with chess, dominoes, draughts, plus #Wellbeing tips and giveaways. Thank you to all those that helped and got involved.

Today is Carers Rights Day, and if you have caring roles for family or friends it is important to look after your own self care. Try these two local organisations, Islington Carers Hub: islingtoncarershub.org Islington Parent Carer Forum: www.islingtonparentcarerforum.com

Our Adult Social Club members had a fantastic trip to Barts Hospital Museum this week! The Hogarth Stair is beautiful... #barts #thepeel #bartshospital #Socialclub

On Fri 28th Nov, 3-6pm, we are holding our annual Christmas Fair. It’s FREE entry, and all are welcome! There will be: Free mulled wine, hot chocolate, mince pies and nibbles. The brilliant live singer Suzanne will be back to entertain us; and there will lots of kids’ crafts & activities.

📈 Just over a week until the Budget, and energy debt is at an all time high with 3.1 million households unable to keep their homes adequately warm. Energy bills are £600 higher on average than before the 2021/22 energy affordability crisis. 🧵

Celebrate #InternationalMensDay on Wed 19 Nov! Join us from 11am to 2pm. We will be offering our usual food pop-up; free toiletry kits; wellbeing activities; chess & other games. Plus other giveaways,& Dave in his Man Cave! The Peel, 3 Corners Centre, Northampton Rd, EC1R 0HU

Share the Joy this Christmas - Donate your surplus food Drop off donations Mon-Thu 10am-2pm More info: [email protected] or [email protected] The Peel, 3 Corners Centre, Northampton Road, EC1R 0HU THANK YOU!

Sharing this from Islington Carers Hub... Carers Rights Day Event Thu 20th Nov 10.30am–2.45pm To book your FREE place, please contact us on 020 7281 3319 or via [email protected]

Our latest newsletter features the Islington Businesses Climate Resilience Toolkit! Also, the usual roundup of upcoming events, funding and resources. bit.ly/49CkLfR

Mayor told to “get a handle” on housing crisis as affordable building continues to stagnate The Mayor of London has been told to “get a handle” on the capital’s housing crisis as progress on building affordable homes continued to stagnate. www.ec1echo.co.uk/?p=8083

Today is MHFAider Day 2025! We're so proud of our staff members and volunteers who have taken their Mental Health First Aider training. Let's celebrate them today! #mentalhealth #mhfaiderday2025 #mhfaiderday

Sharing this from our friends at LIFT... Build Your Future Career in Life Sciences Join us for an exciting community event that opens the door to the world of life sciences! Hackney Town Hall, Thursday, 20 November, 10am-12pm Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/build-your...

The Peel's Women's Group had a blast at Puttshack last week! #connectingcommunities #ThePeel #community #womensgroup

🔎 How do national narratives about poverty compare to residents' local experience? Can data tell us about community resilience and exclusion, and what is missed? Find out at Roots + Rigour, @placematters.bsky.social @justknowledge.bsky.social's webinar on 20 Nov. More info: https://bit.ly/4ou4Ncf

Sharing this from The Felix Project & Cook for Good... Felix Project food drop Wed 19 Nov, 2-4pm Outside Cook for Good, Old Laundry , Priory Green, N1 9DJ There will be plenty of fresh produce available for residents. Bring your bags, boxes & trolleys! #foodinsecurity

The government have announced changes to Universal Credit that will affect everyone from April 2026. The amount of Universal Credit you get will change. Read more on our website ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4ou7VVh

TOY DONATION APPEAL Support local families this festive season. We’re collecting new, unopened toys, books or gift vouchers to buy toys for local families. For boys & girls, 5-8yrs, 8-11yrs & 11-13yrs.

We are celebrating #InternationalMensDay on Wed 19 Nov, 11am-2pm. We will be offering our usual food pop-up; free toiletry kits; wellbeing activities; chess & other games. Plus other give aways, & Dave in his Man Cave! The Peel, 3 Corners Centre, Northampton Road, EC1R 0HU

Islington Health Charity Launches Record Label to Raise Dementia Awareness Charity’s new album of much-loved country songs strikes a chord against isolation www.ec1echo.co.uk/islington-he...

Local families wanted to help create new play space at Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration Come and take part in a free play session! www.ec1echo.co.uk/local-famili...

Last week we made delicious chicken kebabs! What will be on the menu this week? Youth Cooking Club is every Thu (in term-time) 4.30-6.30pm at The Peel, 3 Corners Centre, Northampton Road, EC1R 0HU Cost £2 Ages: 8-18 More info, contact Jeana - [email protected] / 07919 447074

Release, Reconcile, Reframe If you feel stressed or frustrated, try writing it down, speaking with a trusted friend or move your body to let it out. Try to be kind to yourself. Accepting a situation and focusing on what you can influence might be a better use of energy. #stressmanagement

Why do communicators make great charity trustees? This #TrusteesWeek, we asked three of our trustees about the growing value of comms at the board level, the skills they bring, and why they’d recommend trusteeship. Read more: https://bit.ly/43jhy0x

82% of the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods today were in the same situation six years ago. Previous policies meant to tackle this have undermined local efforts. Our Policy Manager Sam Pluckrose-Oliver explains how the government can back local communities instead. locality.org.uk/news/persist...

Our Youth Club had so much fun last week on their October half-term playscheme! In term-time we have Code Club and Cooking Club at The Peel. Find out more about what we do by contacting Jeana, our Children and Families Officer - [email protected] / 07919 447074 #youthclub #playscheme

Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to open in May 2026 The first exhibition announced is MURUGIAH’s kaleidoscopic exploration of identity www.ec1echo.co.uk/quentin-blak...

During #StressAwarenessWeek if you feel things are bubbling up, try this 5 Senses grounding activity. Don't worry if you can't think of 5 things or 3 things, it's the journey, not the destination. This activity may help focus or quieten a racing mind. Grounding, ready to get going again!

You may have heard of Fight or Flight, but here we see Freeze, Flop & Fawn. Can you recognise anything you, or others might do when experiencing stressful situations? Not all stress responses are "emotional" Even if you seem to carry it well, does not mean the weight isn't heavy #StressAwarenessWeek

In charity comms, stress can easily become the norm. Today, on #NationalStressAwarenessDay, is a great reminder to model what healthy performance looks like – encourage rest, protect boundaries, and recognise effort, not just outcomes. Share one way your team supports wellbeing in the comments.

109 kids are falling into poverty every day because of the two-child limit. The government must scrap it for all children. Please share.

Sending warm wishes to Sikhs in London and around the world celebrating Guru Nanak’s birthday today. His timeless teachings of equality, compassion and service continue to inspire millions. Gurpurab di lakh lakh vadhai!

Getting stuff done can be stressful, so break it down into smaller tasks, & add in rewards for milestones. Start small, it doesn't have to be perfect; good enough may be all that's required. Share your plan with a friend so they act as a gentle nudge to get started & keep going.

It's #StressAwarenessWeek & it's always important to remember to refill your own cup. Self care is not selfish, & everyone has their own ways to recharge. Such as nature time in a local park, indulging in a good book, quiet creative arts, crafts, cooking, or noisy social events.

A new museum will open in London next year, as the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration has confirmed its delayed opening date. www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/que...

Sharing this from LIFT... SPONGE: Creative & Design panel EVENT | LIFT x Revolt | 20 November 18:30-21:00 | Better Space EC1R 3DA | Tickets via LUMA Find out more and register here: luma.com/qvlf9x3e

Festive Wreath Making at the Community Plant Nursery! Join us on the 6th December to create your own natural festive decorations!

Our latest newsletter is out now. You can pick up a copy at The Peel. In the next few days you will also be able to get your copy from Finsbury library, Pine Street GP surgery, the Amwell GP Practice on Naoroji St, and several venues in Exmouth Market. thepeel.org.uk/calendar-of-...

If you’ve ever been on a guided tour and thought, “I’d love to do that!”, now’s your moment. Imagine leading engaging tours, bringing the past to life and discovering fascinating stories right on your doorstep. Read more … islingtonguidedwalks.com/would-you-li...

📢 Amazing job alert! We're hiring a Citizen Engagement Assistant to support our work with Food Ambassadors, amplifying the voices of people with experience of #foodinsecurity More info & apply here: ➡️ bit.ly/3CoZaoy #JobAlert #hiring #charityjobs

Our head of policy Sophie Howes spoke to the Commons Treasury Committee yesterday about why social security is so important for addressing child poverty.