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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We were delighted to launch Tree Trails and Pollinator Pathways at the Islington Grow Show on Sunday 6th September, where around 1,000 people came together to celebrate growing in Islington. @ldn-environment.bsky.social @islington-council.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk

Group of five people looking at the camera with a planted tree pit in the foreground

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Islington Grow Show is back this September! Enter your produce and take part in workshops, walks and more 🌱 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/islington-...

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Upcoming Cost of Living event at Walter Sickert Community Centre in Islington! Come along to speak to advice and support organisations about the cost of living.

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Whittington Park Community Centre @whittingtonpca.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🐞 Join the Big City Bug Hunt! Explore Whittington Park Community Garden with Capital Growth, hunt for bugs & discover local wildlife. 📅 Sun 30 Aug, 11am–12.30pm 📍 N19 4RS 🎟️ FREE | Ages 12+ | No experience needed Book: bit.ly/4xJvPQU @octopuscn.bsky.social

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Cost of Living Event at St Luke’s Community Centre next Monday! Access advice and support around the Cost of Living, plus a hot meal and giveaways

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The Peel @thepeelclerkenwell.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Happy Community Centre week! Our Adult Social Club got creative today in Siôn's art class and explored this year's theme 'Joy'. #loveyourcc #CommunityCentreWeek2026

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The Peel @thepeelclerkenwell.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This Community Centre Week, we asked our Youth Club what they love about The Peel, and why it brings them joy. Love these responses! They're enjoying their summer playscheme at the moment, so having loads of fun. #loveyourcc #CommunityCentreWeek2026 #youthclub

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Love seeing @bbceastenders.bsky.social new storyline to save Walford Community Centre is perfect timing for Community Centre Week! #loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Celebrating Octopus Network Community Centres this Community Centre Week, all of the people they support, activities they facilitate and partnerships they have! Happy Community Centre Week! 💖 #loveyourcc

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Whittington Park Community Centre @whittingtonpca.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This year's Community Centre Week is all about Joy 💜 Thank you to everyone who gives their time, gets involved and supports our work. Want to help us create even more joy? Follow the link to find out how to become a Friend of WPCA. www.whittingtonpca.org.uk/donate @octopuscn.bsky.social

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

This Community Centre Week we’re shining a spotlight on the joy Octopus Network centres bring to their neighbourhoods 💖 Happy Community Centre Week! #loveyourcc @locality.org.uk @islington-council.bsky.social

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Still looking for celebration ideas? Look no further! Celebrate Community Centre Week with joy, we've got lots of ideas for you - let's dance, sing, eat, play 💖 #loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We're less than a week away from Community Centre Week 2026! It's the perfect opportunity to celebrate together and share everything we love about Community Centres! Get involved from 19th to 25th July! #loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Join our next Cost of Living Event at @CaxtonHouse on the 23rd July. Speak to advice and support organisations about the ongoing cost of living, plus a warm lunch and giveaways.

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · 11/06/2026

Part 2 of this month's green space vacancies roundup includes: ⭐ Head of Parks and Green Assets, @newhamcouncil.bsky.social ⭐ Visitor Operations & Experience Manager, @nationaltrust.org.uk ⭐ Community Ranger, @octopuscn.bsky.social ... and more! Have a look: tr.ee/vacancies 👀

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We’re proud to be supported by The Mayor of London's (@london.gov.uk) Green Roots Fund - bringing nature into our community and helping build a greener, fairer London.

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Join weekly nature wellbeing walks! Get involved every Tuesday, and the fourth Saturday of the month at 10.30am for gentle walks around the neighbourhood, ending with refreshments at a local community centre.

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Neighbourhood Hikes begin today! Join us for weekly nature wellbeing walks in Islington. Meet at Holloway Neighbourhood Group at 10.30am on Tuesdays and the fourth Saturday of each month for a gentle walk to explore the local area. Interested in leading a walk? Get in touch!

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Whittington Park Community Centre @whittingtonpca.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Join our relaxed, social gardening sessions every Tuesday from 12th May.🌿 11am–12:30pm at Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS. No experience needed, tools provided, fully accessible. Help grow food for our Over 55s Lunch Club. Email: admin@whittingtonpca.org.uk @octopuscn.bsky.social

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Join our next Islington Community Growers Get-Together on the 11th April!

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The Peel @thepeelclerkenwell.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

... pop along and explore your local community centre and get connecting with others. The Octopus Community Network in Islington is a broad group of centres offering activities for all ages from sports, crafts, games, celebrations, coffee mornings & advice surgeries. @octopuscn.bsky.social

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The Peel @thepeelclerkenwell.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

As today's #GreatMentalHealthDay theme is "everyday spaces", we're celebrating the local community centres that offer so many opportunities for connections, social interactions as well as support and signposting. To improve your mental health today & any day, why not...

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Join Islington’s first Food Assembly! Discuss what needs to change and come up with collective solutions for food in the borough. Sign up here: book.plinth.org.uk/e/QIWk2LlFpH...

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Getting close now! Join us on the 6th December!

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Festive Wreath Making at the Community Plant Nursery! Join us on the 6th December to create your own natural festive decorations!

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Join @theorchardproject.bsky.social in London, for the Community Orchard Summit. 🎉 A gathering of community orchardists, growers and changemakers, coming together to learn and share. Calthorpe Community Garden, Saturday 18 October, 10:30am - 1:30pm www.theorchardproject.org.uk/events/commu...

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Community Orchard Summit London - The Orchard Project

A gathering of community orchardists, growers & changemakers, coming together to learn, share and reimagine thriving community spaces. Where: Calthorpe Community Garden, London When: Saturday 18th Oct...

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Join us at Caxton House Community Centre next Monday to get involved in a new community energy project in Archway! Book your space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archway-co... @powerupnorthlondon.bsky.social

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Archway Community Energy Neighbourhood Project Launch

You are invited!

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

See you at the Plant Nursery from midday tomorrow! Looks like it's going to be a lovely sunny day 🌞

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

We are recruiting! We have two brilliant opportunities open at the moment: 🌻full time Community Grower 🌻self-employed Community Gardener Find out more and apply: octopuscommunities.org.uk/latestnews

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Celebrate the Harvest at the Community Plant Nursery on the 4th October! We've got loads of activities to get involved in: 🌽 composting workshops 🌽 live music 🌽 making bird boxes 🌽 food preservation Plus refreshments from the Plant Nursery harvest!

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

More nature walk dates! We've got lots more walks planned over the next few weeks, including a birdwatching special with the RSPB this Thursday, 4th September at 10am. Meet at @whittingtonpca.bsky.social! See all the dates and book your place here: book.plinth.org.uk/org/qDQ1wd7b...

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Our first Orchard Workshop is next Tuesday, sign up and get involved in creating three new orchards in Islington: book.plinth.org.uk/e/oHzaNuEiun...

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Orchard Training Workshops! Join for monthly workshops as we create three new Islington orchards! Find out more about the programme and sign up here: www.octopuscommunities.org.uk/latestnews/o...

Leaflet with information about upcoming orchard planting and training workshops starting on the 2nd September at Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Community Centre Week 2025 was brilliant, we're already looking forward to celebrating again in 2026. We'll see you on the 19th July 2026 for another week of celebrations! #loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Today is the final day of Community Centre Week 2025! We've loved celebrating with centres across the country, and learning more about your brilliant work. We love Community Centres all year round, and can't wait to celebrate together again in 2026! #loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

It's been great to visit some of Plymouth's Community Centres this Community Centre Week, and see the role they play in their local neighbourhoods. Happy Community Centre Week! #loveyourcc

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Making Music UK @makingmusicuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

It is Community Centre Week from 19 to 25 July. Local community centres are crucial to the leisure-time music sector (and other sectors). This week is about community power, so share this post and celebrate your local community centres! @barbaraeifler27.bsky.social

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Community Centre Week continues all this week! What do you love about your local community centre? #loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

It's Community Centre Week! This week is all about celebrating wonderful Community Centres, and the incredible work they do all year round. Share stories, memories and love this week and celebrate with us! #loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

We're excited to celebrate Community Centre Week 2025! The week begins on the 19th July, and is the perfect time to share the love with your local community centre. Here's a reminder of what it's all about: #loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

It's nearly time for Community Centre Week 2025! Here are some ideas to help you celebrate: #loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Less than two weeks until Community Centre Week! Centres across the country will be celebrating from the 19th to 25th July, get involved and spread the word! #loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Join our Nature Wellbeing Walks! The next walk begins at Hilldrop Community Centre this Thursday, and is in collaboration with the Ramblers! Sign up here: book.plinth.org.uk/e/zz59LuknhT...

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