Legacy
Being first introduced to North London Cares through a North London Cares' Cocktail Making Social Club, the UCL RUMS students soon realised the importance of social connection and integration for their older neighbours and themselves. Read on to find out more.
Jordan has been coming along to North London Cares social clubs since July and has had a brilliant time picking up skills as varied as beginners Spanish and sit down cheerleading! Read more about her experiences here..
"All those years ago my Mother had struggled in London because she couldn't speak English and I remember how difficult it was for her. Sixty years later and here I was helping children in schools in Islington to read and write in English as it wasn't their first language. Things had come full circle and it was so lovely to be able to help."
Winter can be the most challenging time of year for some older neighbours. Our Winter Wellbeing project is here to relieve older neighbours of those cold weather anxieties. We need your help...
Sarath has been coming to events at North London Cares for the last two years. He has enjoyed learning new skills whether that's picking up some Spanish phrases or learning how to mix a signature cocktail! Find out more about his experiences here..
If you have ever been down at Men's Cooking, no doubt you would have met Victor and chatted to him about all things cakes and cooking. Here he talks about his life and how he became part of North London Cares' Social Clubs.
This Great British Bake Off North London Cares are looking for our own Star Bakers - people who want to pick up that extra wooden spoon and host a bake sale in aid of North London Care! And what better way to do this than host your own North London Bake Off?
Anyone who has been to Kentish Town social club has had the pleasure of a chat with Laura Morris. Her delightful cackle and beaming smile have put hundreds of newcomers at ease over the years. Celebrating her 98th birthday this December, Laura has got many a story to tell and you can be sure you'll see that twinkling smile whenever ball room dancing is brought up. Read more about her here.
Aimee has been coming to North London Cares social clubs since the end of last year. She's walked the red carpet at the Marchmont film club, enjoyed an afternoon of jazz at the Jazz festival and been a lively and kind presence at so many more clubs. Read more about her here:
Vicky started volunteering with North London Cares back in the summer of 2018, and when she saw the difference the Social Clubs were making to her local community she decided to go that extra mile - quite literally! - and fundraise by taking on the Beachy Head Marathon.