Hackney Social Radio report published A report has been published about Immediate Theatre’s Hackney Social Radio. Immediate Theatre secured funding from Arts Council England for a pilot project, plus support from Connect Hackney (an Ageing Better National Lottery funded project), Read More
Stories of a Hackney Generation
Booklets and podcasts from Connect Hackney have helped to record and celebrate the diversity of Hackney. The Ageing Better website has published a blog by Matt Bray about the two Connect Hackney projects – Windrush and Diversity – that have Read More
Silver Connections’ free mobile sessions now on Zoom
Free mobile phone classes for over 50s Groundwork’s Silver Connections is delivering sessions via Zoom while the lockdown means that participants cannot meet in person. They provide 1-2-1 support for participants to set up Zoom on their device. Make the most Read More
Dance sessions with Carers Collective are back!
Carers Collective dance sessions are back Join Rachel Sparks for a dance and movement session every Wednesday. Participants will learn a different simple, fun choreography every week. Suitable for all abilities including complete beginners – as long as your body Read More
Connect Hackney blog
Connect Hackney: Focus Quarterly Blog by Sarah Warman Welcome to October’s update on Connect Hackney – delivered to you this time as a new quarterly blog – Connect Hackney Focus. If you haven’t already done so, you can also sign Read More
Delivery partner launches Turning 50 documentary
Connect Hackney delivery partner Peter Bedford Housing Association is celebrating its 50th year. Peter Bedford Housing Association’s 50th year documentary explores their history and values and how things have changed over the years. The film also highlights the impact they’ve Read More
Reflecting on our Diversity project during Black History Month
Today is the start of Black History Month. Last October we launched ‘Diversity’ – interviews with Hackney’s diverse communities. These fascinating previously untold stories are still available online. For six months, Hackney elders shared their stories – about love, work, Read More
It’s International Day of Older Persons on 1 October.
International Day of Older Persons on 1 October International Day of Older Persons on 1 October is a time to reflect on how older people can ensure they are active and healthy. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Read More
An August morning
An August morning By Carron D Adams,August 11, 2020 Summer is preparing to take her leave. In the 15 minutes since coming out to the garden with my cup of mint tea, the hum of traffic has increased. The world Read More
Lockdown laughter
Things to do during lockdown – a comedy course By Elizabeth Galloway During lockdown, I don’t know about you, but my main contact with people was over the telephone or via zoom. The only other contact with others was shopping Read More