Over the past 6 months, Hackney elders have been sharing their stories – about love, work, change, prejudice, loneliness, pride and resilience. Connect Hackney has spoken to people from Hackney’s diverse communities, including disabled people, LGBTQ+, Senegalese, Nigerian, British, American Read More
Immediate Theatre installation
Connect Hackney partners Immediate Theatre are holding an event to celebrate their work and achievements. The event takes place on Saturday 26 October, from 11am at CLR James Library in Dalston. The short film documents the work of the group Read More
Hackney Dudes workshops light up Christmas for over 50s
Hackney Dudes are running electronic decorations, LED circuitry and soldering, peer-led workshops. The Hackney Dudes is a free Friday morning drop-in for men aged 50+ living in Hackney. Hackney Dudes are hosting a series of free peer-led workshops, where participants Read More
Join Mind for Silver Saturdays
Join Mind at 15a Homerton Row, 28th September, 11am-4pm, for live music, a history of Hackney art project and a delicious lunch. This month Mind’s Silver Saturdays are going to have a history of Hackney art project, where attendees will Read More
Coffee Afrik launch a new Somali Elders Project
Coffee Afrik are one of the latest organisations to receive funding from Connect Hackney, which is funded through the National Lottery Community Fund Coffee Afrik run a Somali Elders Project, a weekly film and cultural club, involving food, recounting memories Read More
Social singing with Core Clapton
Core Clapton’s Social Singing is for people of all ages with a special focus on the social inclusion of older people aged 55 and over that might be experiencing social isolation. The group meets once a week and is an Read More
The value of volunteering
Volunteering matters By Andreas Kyriacou In 1965, I met somebody who seemed to be a lonely person. He was a Palestinian refugee of 1948, when Palestinians were driven away from their homes. Visiting friends He was living on his own Read More
Inter-generational theatre in Hackney
George and the Dragon Immediate Theatre has been working incredibly hard this term with their Older People’s group who have been preparing for the performance of St George & the Dragon. Immediate Theatre are a Connect Hackney partner and their Read More
Computer and media skills for residents over 50
The Connect Hackney senior media group is made up of Hackney residents aged over 50. Walter, aged 88, is our oldest participant to date. Media group members receive training in computers, photography, interviewing and writing skills. As well as Read More
Hackney Dementia Festival starts this week
Events and activities for people with dementia, their families, friends and neighbours, the Hackney Dementia festival runs from Thursday 16 May to Wednesday 29 May. Most of the events are free to attend and generally there is no need to Read More