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St Luke's Centre has a wide range of services to suit everybody in the neighbourhood. We hope that you can find something that you might be interested in below:

 

News

"A Brush with Paint"  - New adult beginners Art Class at St Luke's Centre

Everybody interested in learning how to paint and draw can now come along to a new beginners class for budding artists every Monday evening from 13th July 2009.  Classes will take place between 6.00pm and 7.30pm taught by artist Graham Roussell. There is no need to book - the cost is just £3 per class. You will be provided with initial materials.

New Community Gardening and Environmental Outreach Service

We are thrilled to take on the work that EC1 New Deal have been carrying out involving local people in horticulture on their estates and local parks, from April 2009. Heather Stabler transfers to us as will Matthew Loveday shortly. St Luke's has always involved local people in maintaining our gardens and we have recently opened our mini allotments. This new service will build on this success and helps us meet the needs of people in this urban area. Many thanks to EC1 New Deal for their initial 2 year funding

 

Coming up:

Islington Dance Festival and Holloway Arts Festival 2009

St Luke's is proud to be part of the Holloway Arts Festival thanks to the friendships we made during our own Finsbury Arts Festival with Rowan Arts Project. Our involvement is specifically with the Islington Dance Festival, an initiative of Culture Device in collaboration with Rowan Arts Project, Holloway Arts Festival and ourselves. The entire dance programme can be seen at www.islingtondancefestival.co.uk

The fabulous Holloway Arts Festival has its own website too at www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk

Three events in the programme are being held at St Luke's Centre:

Belly Dance workshops (Free) no booking needed:

Wednesdays 17th and 24th June 3.00pm to 5.00pm (over 60's)

Hip Hop & Street Dance with Abiola Bello for 7-10 yr olds (£2.50):

Wednesdays 24th June, 1st & 8th July (no booking required)

Gold Dance for the over 60's with Dancer Elena Gianotti (free): This is a show designed for older people featuring this tope dancer and guest artists

Wednesday 1st July 2.30pm to 4.30pm (no booking required)

Film Screening: Dancing Alfonso (free)

Directed by Barak Haymann this 52 minute documentary gives a portrait of a vital widower who finds a physical practice that sustains him, and gives him a community. A story of love, passion and flamenco dance in older age.

Thursday 2nd July 8.00pm (no booking required) Suitable for all

 

Past events:

FINSBURY ARTS FESTIVAL 2009

27th, 28th February & 1st March 2009

The first ever Finsbury Arts Festival was a roaring success taking place in and around St Luke's Centre. From Italian Film, arts and crafts, comedy and drumming, over 1000 visitors enjoyed the various cultural activities over this fun weekend.

A big thankyou to all our friends, sponsors, partners, staff, volunteers and everyone who took part!

Finsbury Arts Festival 2009 - details of past programme

 

Cracking the Credit Crunch Day - 1st November 2008

Despite appalling weather over 80 people came to the Centre to learn about dealing with the economic downturn. A large number of service providers were on hand to offer advice on how to reduce winter costs and bills, welfare benefits, and avoiding getting into debt and other essential financial tips.

Click this link for more details - Credit Crunch Flyer

 

pot painting
Pot painting

Time Bank anniversary party
Time Bank anniversary party

Grow your Own Day April 2008
Grow Your Own Day

H club
Grow Your Own Day
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