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Octopus Community Network
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Octopus is a Network of 14 multi-purpose Community Hubs in Islington
Celebrate Community Centre Week every 19th - 25th July!
#loveyourcc
Festive Wreath Making at the Community Plant Nursery!

Join us on the 6th December to create your own natural festive decorations!
November 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Our Community Grower vacancy closes this Friday at 10am!

Find out more about the role and download the application pack here: www.octopuscommunities.org.uk/latestnews/w...
Become our Next Community Grower! — Octopus Community Network
Become our next Community Grower! Role: Community Grower Salary: £32,671 full-time (37.5 hours per week), plus 5% pension contribution Hours: We require someone who can work Tues...
www.octopuscommunities.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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...
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...
www.theorchardproject.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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
Archway Community Energy Neighbourhood Project Launch
You are invited!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
See you at the Plant Nursery from midday tomorrow! Looks like it's going to be a lovely sunny day 🌞
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!
October 3, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Join us this Saturday!
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!
September 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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
September 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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!
September 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Join our next Urban Nature Walk this Thursday, starting at 10.30am at Hilldrop Community Centre!

Sign up here: book.plinth.org.uk/e/65dalagTwy...
Branching Out - Nature Wellbeing Walk
<p>Free weekly walks – all welcome!</p><p><br></p><p>Step outside and connect with nature and your community. Explore green spaces, community gardens, and hidden nature spots across Islington’s Nature...
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September 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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...
September 1, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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...
August 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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...
August 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Two days left to apply!

Complete and return the application pack by 10am on Thursday.

See full info here: www.octopuscommunities.org.uk/latestnews/w...

#islingtonjobs #charityjobs
We’re Growing! — Octopus Community Network
Become our next Community Grower! Role: Community Grower Salary: £32,671 full-time, plus 5% pension contribution Are you brimming with energy, passionate about plants, and eager to ...
www.octopuscommunities.org.uk
July 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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
July 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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
July 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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
July 24, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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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
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
July 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Community Centre Week continues all this week!

What do you love about your local community centre? #loveyourcc
July 22, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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
July 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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
July 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
It's nearly time for Community Centre Week 2025!

Here are some ideas to help you celebrate:

#loveyourcc
July 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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
July 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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...
July 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM
We're nearly in July and that means it's only a few weeks until Community Centre Week 2025!

Time to plan some celebrations 💖

#loveyourcc
June 30, 2025 at 9:46 AM