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Could you walk for 28 hours?

Posted by North London Cares on Thursday 7th July 2016

On Saturday 2nd July, 18 brave North London Cares supporters walked 50km or 100km in the London 2 Cambridge Challenge. In this blog, Emily reveals how they got on, blisters and all...

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Celebrate the summer with us!

Posted by North London Cares on Wednesday 1st June 2016

Here at North London Cares we love a party! And with the great British summer approaching, sun or no sun, we think it’s time for a good old shindig.

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North London Stories Volume 3: School days (Part 2)

Posted by North London Cares on Monday 23rd May 2016

A few weeks ago Michael, Ray, Sonia, Fran and Rebecca, amongst others, got together to share memories of their school days at our North London Stories social club in Camden, the latest in our series of podcasting clubs amongst older and younger neighbours

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A marathon of cake

Posted by North London Cares on Wednesday 18th May 2016

It's been an amazing week of fundraising fun with 7 Days to Raise. Read on for the lowdown...

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Winter Wellbeing 2015/16 – the final report

Posted by North London Cares on Tuesday 17th May 2016

The Winter Wellbeing project has become a core part of North London Cares' work, with projects growing in each of the last five years and partnerships with local authorities and other organisations deepening. As well as playing a key role in community outreach and prevention of health crises in the most isolating time of year, Winter Wellbeing also introduces hundreds of older neighbours to our core Social Clubs and Love Your Neighbour programmes. Check out Joe's blog, see the key stats in our infographic, and read the full report about the vital seasonal work...

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Happy 101st birthday to Olive!

Posted by North London Cares on Tuesday 10th May 2016

In January, the powerful BBC documentary The Age of Loneliness led us to wonderful older neighbour Olive. Five months later Olive and North London Cares' volunteer Becca have built a deep relationship, sharing time, laughter and wisdom...

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Happy Shakespeare 400

Posted by North London Cares on Saturday 23rd April 2016

Today, the world marks 400 years of Shakespeare, and to celebrate our neighbours in Kentish Town threw him a party! Little did we know how funny the afternoon would be...

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