Connect Hackney

The Commonwealth Fair

…to see. It is a lovely day out for everyone. Patricia Rodgers This article originally appeared in Connect Hackney’s magazine Hackney Senior. Download a pdf version of the magazine here…. Read More

Latest Connect Hackney newsletter out now

…project where older people learn digital skills while producing the quarterly Connect Hackney magazine Hackney Senior. Note this video was filmed prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Watch the video to… Read More

It’s easy being green!

Avril Kennedy from the Connect Hackney Senior Citizens’ Media Group explains how she has gained from Hackney Green Gym Hackney Green Gym is a conservation volunteer organisation that allows people… Read More

Mr Motivator’s return!

…these tips useful and enjoy exercising! Margaret Smith This article appeared in Hackney Senior, Connect Hackney’s quarterly magazine for older people. Read more articles from that edition by clicking here…. Read More

Stories of a Hackney Generation

…the very first time.” As well as learning, members produce stories, photography, and audio for the Connect Hackney website and for our quarterly Hackney Senior magazine. The media group has… Read More

Ageing Well event resources

…by Naomi Freeman, Senior Community Project Officer at Groundwork London. Summary of learning from the workshops on systems change and on digital inclusion (pre and post Covid-19). Thanks to all… Read More

Hackney VCS sector Coronavirus survey findings

…emergency planning response, integration with public bodies and ultimately better information to residents. Hackney CVS say they are meeting regularly with senior figures across the Council and NHS to understand… Read More

Kindness is contagious

…Kindness is contagious… How have you dealt with the pandemic? To share your story, tips or views, email Matt. For more stories and tips see the latest Hackney Senior magazine…. Read More

Researching loneliness and isolation

…or broaden services out, so that Connect Hackney is reaching more people living in isolation. For further articles about Connect Hackney, see the latest issue of Hackney Senior. Click here… Read More

Where have all the working men’s clubs gone?

By Owen Brown, Connect Hackney senior media group Going back some years when the borough was over burdened with pubs… When one retired, the old folks would use the public… Read More