6 in 2016: Opening doors to the vibrancy around us

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This December the Jazz Café in Camden Town invited North London Cares' neighbours to celebrate Christmas with some vintage jazz. It seemed really daunting to have nearly a hundred neighbours along, but it turned out to be one of the most memorable moments of the year. 

It wasn't just the event – a fantastic meal, great music and the best company – but how everyone felt at the end. It was what North London Cares is all about, bridging communities for older and younger neighbours to share time, laughter, and the vibrancy of our capital city together.

The Jazz Café is a space that in some older people's eyes is for young people to party in. In spite of – or perhaps because of – this, the Jazz Cafe team were so surprised at how much fun their older neighbours had. And for all the younger neighbours – and the community at large – it showed how great local businesses are when they open their doors.

Thanks to everyone – all the businesses and older and younger neighbours – who has made this community network so special in 2016.