HCA Gym Squad Excell at Competition
We had a marvellous weekend on Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st April. Our HCA Squad Gymnasts participated in a competiton: Catleaps Gymnastics Invitational Competiton, held in Redbridge. Eleven girls took part and did amazingly well – all being placed 2nd – 5th in their […]
Flower Arranging Classes
Flower Arranging has always been a popular activity with our over 55s. Peter works with our attendees to assemble the colourful array. The last project had our locals making sample floral handbags for a competition and the HCA Floral Shield. They used a range of different flowers and fabric. The good news is […]
Routes/Roots Exhibition Success!
The Routes/Roots community art exhibition was a huge success. It was held at the Bomb Factory Art Gallery in Kingsway over the Easter holidays. Over 100 members of Holborn Community contributed, as well as our wonderful volunteers – making different and original pieces of art. This includes; […]
Millman Street Learn The Art of Iberian Folk Dance
Last week, our care group where treated to a wondeful workshop by the Iberian Folk Dancers. Taking inspiration from the Latin American culture, the group specialise in folk dance, practicing dances from places such as Mexico, Spain, Portugal and others. Millman Street Community Centre was mesmerised by the graceful moves as the […]
Eid-ul-Fitr
There are two Eid’s that Muslims celebrate throughout the year. The first is Eid-ul-Fitr, this marks the end of Ramadan (a month of fasting, and becoming closer to God). It is a day of feasting and celebrating the acheivements and blessings received during the month of fasting. People celebrate by dressing up in new […]
Sunday Socials having tin foil fun!
Last weeks’ Sunday Socials sessions was full of fun as our participants made some marvellous pieces with tin foil. They made bright and colourful ornaments of many shapes and figures, including; flowers. animals and flags. These were made in preparation for our upcoming Routes Roots Community Art Exhibition. The […]
People Shaping Place – Helping Voices Be Heard in Holborn
Over the last few weeks HCA have been working with Urban Symbiotics to help people across Holborn have their say about the future of the area. There are two things out for consultation at the moment – the Holborn Vision and the Holborn Liveable Neighbourhood Scheme. The latter is especially important as having a say […]
Ramadan Mubarak!
This Monday marked the 1st day of Ramadan, a month where Muslims all over the world fast for a period of 30 days – from sunrise until sunset. It is a month of spirituality and a way to get closer to God by abstaining from food and water and also being more […]
Millman Street Engage in Creative Arts
Millman Street Community Centre have been very busy delving into the Arts! Thursday mornings have been curative for our over 55s, as they go on their own creative journeys! Each week is something different, for instance, in week two participants applied ink to surface, placed paper on top and drew intuitively to a […]
Family Art Day Fun!!
We had a fantabulous time at our Family Art Day over half-term! Emerald Hall was abuzz with excitement and projects in full swing. There was printing, painting, badge-making, soft play among other arty things! We had artists from the BFA Gallery illuminating us in different ways of painting and […]
