Celebrating Warm Welcome Spaces in Parliament
Holborn Community Association is part of Warm Welcome Campaign, an initiative that they’re calling a ‘chain of hope’. It started by trying to keep people warm through the winter months, expanding into a hub of communities working together to keep people warm, safe and connected in their local areas. We’re proud to host not one, […]
Soft Play latest additions
The soft play cupboard had some wonderful new additions to their collection of fabulous toys last month. The lovely apprentices at Sisk (John Sisk and Sons Construction), hand crafted a rocking horse, train set, easal and chair. They even painted the chair to look like a tiger! They also bought two […]
Rocking Party at Millman Street!
The Millman Street Christmas Lunch Party was absolutely rocking! The over 55s had a blast yesterday, having an amazing lunch with friends, pulling christmas crackers and enjoying the festivities. They had a special entertainer singing songs from the 1960s and 1970s, even some Elvis Presley. We had Sean up and dancing. A […]
Under 5s Xmas Party
On Monday and Tuesday Holborn House hosted fabulous Under 5s Christmas parties! There was toys, music, food and Santa turned up with his sack of presents! The mini partiers were very excited and had loads of fun dancing the morning away and playing with their friends. A special thank you to Mischon […]
HCA x LSE
This week, Declan (Doorstep Help Coordinator) joined the Charity Tuesday Volunteer Fair hosted by London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Every Tuesday LSE host run a volunteer fair for charities to talk about their organisation and recruit volunteers. Declan was there from 11am- 1.30pm, talking to a total of 14 students about […]
Brandfuel volunteer with us!
This summer we had the lovely staff from Brandfuel volunteer with the Millman Street Community Centre. They joined in on Flower Arranging class that happens once a month, led by the experienced instructor. The volunteers took part with our regular members, cutting stems and leaves to make particular designs. The environment was relaxing as […]
Free Taster Day at HCA!
Our Taster Day on Saturday (13th September) got people moving! Holborn House was buzzing with movement as we had 66 community members join us to ‘Try Something Different’. The atmosphere was fantastic. It was so inspiring to see people of all ages having a go at gymnastics, circuit training, martial arts, Zumba, meditation and more. […]
Voice of the Dancers
We’ve had the pleasure of hosting dance sessions by the amazing Akademi South Asian Dance tutors at our Millman Street Community Centre for our over 55 attendees. This helps to keep them active, fit and motivated also reducing social isolation among other things. Maria and Jennifer spoke to us about their experience attending the sessions. […]
Millman Street get a treat!
It was a delightful Thursday afternoon for our Millman Street Community Centre when the Connaught Opera paid them a visit! The attendees were treated to a spectacular display by the Connaught Opera performers. Maria & Glenn serenaded clients and staff with a selection of songs from the forties, fifties and musicals! The […]
Doorstep Help – HCA x Corams Fields
Meet Declan – HCA’s Doorstep Help Coordinator and Katrina – Coram’s Fields’ Community Engagement & Outreach Coordinator. They’ve been working together to help the local community. Part of Katrina’s role is to offer advice on how to save money on energy bills and offer support. Vince is one of our Doorstep Help clients who had […]