School holiday fun 2022

We're offering free summer holiday classes to local children from 25th July - 25th August 2022. We also have free Family Fun Mondays - drop-in sessions from 5-6.30pm every Monday for all the family in our Edible Yard.

Boys and girls can play table tennis in our Edible Yard and cook their own lunch in our Cookery School, and sit outside and enjoy it with the group, weather permitting! For children ages 8+.

At 11am-2pm on:

Thursday 11th August

Thursday 25th August

Family workshop making lavender bags

Saturday 20th August in the Edible Yard 11am-12.30pm

Boys and girls can enjoy dancing, and cooking a delicious lunch in our Cookery School that they can sit and enjoy with the group in one of our seated areas, hopefully outdoors if the weather permits! For families with children 5 years+.

At 11am-2pm on:

Monday 15th August

Monday 22nd August

If you're a member of St Luke's, sign up at reception today! Or call 020 7549 8181 for more details.

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St Luke's Room Hire

Within easy walking distance of Old Street, Angel and Barbican tube stations and many bus routes, we have modern, well-appointed spaces for any meeting or event. We understand the uncertainty of booking a room. We have adapted our T&Cs so you can cancel with a full refund a week before your event.
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What we do and who we help

We are a community hub in South Islington providing services, activities and events for local residents of all ages, including after school clubs, employment support and gardening for older people. Our large, modern community centre on Central Street is a great backdrop for our varied activities and we have several outdoor areas for visitors to enjoy. Our spaces are also available to hire for community groups or private functions.
Garden Room

With its own private entrance and exclusive use of a terrace garden, this spacious and flexible room offers the perfect setting for conferences, seminars, training events and parties. It is a blank canvas to create the right setting and configuration for your event, and benefits from neutral, stylish décor and lots of natural light.
Become a member

Do you live in our area of benefit? You could become a member at St Luke's for a one-off charge of just £5. Our Centre offers services and activities every day for all ages, including art, exercise and gardening groups and a daily lunch club.
The Loft

The Loft occupies the whole third floor of the Community Centre, and has exclusive use of an entrance (ante) room, kitchen area and toilet, within this spacious and versatile area. It is bright and airy, and ideal for meetings, conferences, training, seminars or less formal events. Its exposed Victorian steel beams and skylight windows offer wonderful views over the roof tops of London.
Studio

The Studio is a bright and exciting space for any occasion. Truly unique, this spacious room with its high ceilings and distinctive red walls will provide a striking backdrop to your conference or party. It includes a wall of mirrors with a professional barre for dance classes.
About the Cookery School

Our stylish, contemporary Cookery School in central London opened in 2012 as a self-funding facility to enable St Luke’s to deliver free or low-cost cookery classes and projects to benefit our community, which are funded by the private hire of the School.
Families and Children

We offer a range of free or low cost activities and support for families living in south Islington. From free after school kids' clubs, giving children the opportunity to try different activities, to school holiday camps, there's something to suit every family. Find out what St Luke's has to offer.
Job Club

We offer those seeking employment in the local area help and support through our weekly Job Club, which is available through in-person sessions or online if required. People can boost their confidence and put themselves in a good position to gain a job they deserve. Booking is essential.