News
Play Project Closure
We are sorry to announce that the Hilldrop Play Project's After School Club and Holiday Play Scheme will close at the end of March 2026.
The trustees are aware that the Play Project has been popular with parents and children and that many families have relied on it for after school and holiday childcare.
However, since Tufnell Park Primary started its own after school club in 2024, the numbers of children attending the Hilldrop club have fallen to a level where the Play Project is no longer financially viable.
Most of the children who currently attend the Hilldrop after school club are pupils of Tufnell Park Primary and I believe the school has undertaken to accommodate all the Tufnell Park children displaced by the closure of the Hilldrop club.
Any parents who need support in finding after school or holiday childcare which can’t be provided at Tufnell Park Primary should contact the Family Information Service at fis@islington.gov.uk or phone 020 7527 5959.
The trustees very much regret that it has become necessary to close the Play Project. We would like to thank all the parents, children and staff for the contributions they have made over many years.
Stephen Moorby
Chair of Trustees
Mending 101: Learn to Stitch, Fix and Revive Your Clothes
Saturday 7th March 10am-12pm & Sunday 8th March 11am-1pm
Start your sewing journey here at Mending 101, a fun hands-on workshop teaching you how to tackle everyday clothing repairs.
This session is designed with beginners and experienced seamsters alike!
The only thing you need to brin is any clothing you need to repair. During the workshop, you'll learn five essential repair skills that will help you keep your favourite clothes in the game for the longer. More details here
Tales of Hilldrop Crescent
Saturday 7th March 2pm-5pm.
Come along to the Hilldrop Walking Art Group Exhibition.
The event will display the work of the Walking Art group inspired by Hilldrop Crescent, together with the photographic portraits and recordings of local people's stories.
Join us for refreshments and enjoy the fabulousness.
Dance Fitness & Pilates
Mondays from 2nd February 2026 @ 6:30pm & 7:30pm
Do you believe in having fun whilst working out? Why not try Leary's classes?
6:30pm Dance Fitness from total beginners to advanced
7:30pm Pilates from beginner to intermediate.
£6 per class or £10 for both Book here
New Head of Centre
Valerie joined HACA to manage our community projects and partnerships.
Come and meet her from Monday to Thursday 10am-4:30pm
Welcome to Hilldrop
Normal office hours are Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, excluding bank holidays.
Hilldrop Community Centre, located in Tufnell Park in Islington, is a space to bring together local people of all ages and backgrounds. We are proud to offer a variety of services to enhance our great community.
Enquiries: office@hilldrop.org.uk or 0207 607 9453.
Please note staff can't always come to the phone so always leave a message.
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