Latin American Women’s Aid We caught up with Connect Hackney partner, Latin American Women’s Aid (LAWA), to find out what they have been doing during the pandemic. What services are LAWA currently providing? LAWA continues to offer the refuge provision Read More
Covid-19 workshop: Finding solutions for Older People
We would like to invite you to a series of workshops to discuss the needs of older people in the recovery phase of Covid-19. As we emerge from crisis phase of Covid-19, we now need to plan and prepare our recovery from Covid-19, Read More
Mr Motivator’s return!
Mr Motivator’s return by Margaret Smith Before the lockdown many of you played sports at local leisure centres, visited the gym or practiced Pilates. With government advice to stay in, it’s so important to try and get regular exercise. Exercise can Read More
Core Clapton wellness classes are back!
Core Clapton wellness classes are back! Core Clapton have announced that from Monday 27th July, they’ll be inviting you back to Core Clapton to practice with their teachers. In anticipation of your return, they have put some measures in place to Read More
Hackney Social Radio for the young at heart
Hackney Social Radio for the young at heart Read More
Improving digital skills in Hackney
Improving digital skills in Hackney Whether you’re starting out or want advice on how you can make the most of tech, learn new digital skills with a selection of short and simple guides from Hackney Council. Having a basic understanding Read More
Write up memory lane
Write up memory lane By Ngoma Bishop I am collating research material for a book i am writing entitled ‘Write up Memory Lane’. Did you or anyone you know come to the uk from the Caribbean or Guyana between 1950 Read More
Time to Zoom: Physically isolated but digitally connected?
Time to Zoom: Physically isolated but digitally connected? The one thing that can be guaranteed at the moment is change – needs are changing constantly, guidelines are changing constantly, and Apps are also constantly adapting! But as of right now, Read More
Black Lives Matter
Following the murder of George Floyd and the international grief and movement for change that has awoken, Connect Hackney would like to state our commitment to illuminating and eradicating racism. We are examining the relevance of this movement to all Read More
Self-care and sustainability: people and projects
Self-care and sustainability: people and projects The past couple of months have been a challenge for us all – including those working hard to keep our invaluable activities going at a crucial time when older people the connections they provide Read More