Caxton House Community Centre

What’s going on at Caxton House:

What’s on at Caxton House?

Activities and Groups at the Centre

Caxton House Community Centre (est. 1974) is a local community hub based in Islington. Caxton House works in partnership with various groups and organisations in the area and focuses on meeting the needs of local people, we play a key role in social care and community development. We offer a number of education, fitness and arts projects and provide a key link between like minded organisations and the local community.

Organisations currently based at the centre include: London Capital Credit Union, Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women's Organisation (KMEWO), Octopus Community Network, Jobs in Mind, Choices C.I.C, Another Way, Scarabeus Aerial Theatre, The Hills Community Trust and Elthorne Pride (Big Local Initiative).

For more information contact our Main Office:
T: 0207 263 3151E:
Caxton House Community Centre, 129 St. John’s Way, London, N19 3RQ
Registered Charity No.: 210270

Last Updated: 04/01/2019

What’s going on at Caxton House:

Health & Fitness Services:

Experience Archery

Monday 5.15pm - 6.30pm (Kids Club)

Saturday 9.30am – 10.45am (Kids Club)

Monday and Friday 6.30pm – 9pm

Sundays 1pm - 3:30pm in the Hall

Experience Archery London is a fully mobile company with a passion for making this historic and fun sport accessible to all. Whether you're 8 or 80, Experience Archery can tailor an event or programme to suit your needs. Offering archery parties, archery lessons, archery courses, have-a-go events, individual or group archery tuition, archery in schools and youth centres, and stag/hen archery days.

For more information contact Lee on07961 870 170or email

Gentle Exercise FREE

Thursdays 10am – 11am in the Café

A free service aimed at the over 55’s but open to all, gentle exercise will provide both health benefits and that extra boost of confidence!

Improving flexibility, coordination, balance and suppleness, strengthen muscles and bone density, improve your confidence and feel good!

Can help with back pain, stress and anxiety.

For more information contact us on 0207 263 3151 or email us at

Family Zumba

Thursdays 6.30pm-7.30pm in the Café

Get fit, have fun and meet new people at Family Zumba (Formerly Family Dance)! Aimed at all abilities, it’s open to all and can be done sitting down if you prefer.

Classes are £2 per session, children go free but must be supervised by an adult. (Maximum of 3 children per paying adult).

Call the Main Office on 020 7263 3151 or drop by.

Zumba Dance Class (women only)

Tuesdays 6pm-7pm in the Main Hall

Join the party at our new Zumba Dance class! Get fit and have fun, while learning new routines and listening to some great music.

Classes are £3 per session, for more information contact the Main Office on 020 7263 3151 or email

This Girl Can Zumba! Over 55s (women only)

Sundays 1-2pmin the Café

Join our new over 55s Zumba; get fit, have fun and meet new people! Only £2 per session and open to all abilities, no booking necessary, just drop by and give it a go. Funded by Sport England, This Girl Can.

For more information contact Sue on 020 7263 3151 or email

Weight Watchers

Tuesdays 7.00pm – 8.00pm in the Café

There has never been a better time to join a Weight Watchers meeting and lose weight. You're closer than ever to looking and feeling great.

The Weight Watchers programme is uniquely positioned to allow you to play the weight loss game and win.

For more information about prices and session please contact Jimi

Short Mat Bowls FREE

Wednesdays 10.00am – 12.00pm in the Hall
(Term time only)

Arsenal in the Community in partnership with HFI invite you to take part in weekly short mat bowls sessions. Learn to play bowls in a friendly and safe environment.

For more information please contact Mark on 07939 205 663 or email

GKR Karate Club

Wednesdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm in the Hall

Go-Kan-Ryu Karate offers a way for you to learn self defense, increase fitness and relieve stress whilst building confidence. Improving self-esteem and increasing focus and concentration. Classes are available at Caxton House on Wednesday for adults, children (5+) and families.
For more information you can contact us on 07939 652 379

Friends & Fitness FREE (Part of Lifestyle Tuesdays)

Tuesdays 9.30am – 11am in the Café

Get fit, meet new people and learn new tips and tricks for a healthier lifestyle! 9.30-10.30am Gentle Exercise with Zumba Gold, 10.30-11am Relax after your work out or just enjoy a cuppa!

Contact Caxton House on 0207 263 3151 or email

Aryal Lotus Yoga

Wednesday 7.30pm-8.30pm in the Conference Room

Improve flexibility while strengthening and relaxing your body! All abilities welcome, whether you’ve done yoga before or are a complete beginner. First session is FREE, £5 per session after. No need to book, just drop in. We have basic mats but encourage you to bring your own if you have one.

For more information contact Alessia on 0777 532 3570 or email

Hatha Yoga with Davina

Tuesdays 7.30pm-8.30pm in the Conference Room

Create your own sunshine with the new Hatha Yoga drop in. £5 per session, please bring your own mat if possible as spares are limited.

Contact Davina on or just drop by!

Pilates with Julia

Wednesdays 10am-11am in the Cafe

A series of mat based exercises to strengthen and stretch the entire body, focusing on core strength and body awareness. £2 per session, please bring your own mat if possible as spares are limited. For more information contact the Main Office on 020 7263 3151, email or just drop by!

LondonContactImprovisation

Saturdays 1pm – 6pm (Class 1-3pm / Jam from 3-6pm)
Contact improvisation is a movement form based on a physical exchange of information between partners. It is a dance of improvising and partnering based on the physics of touch, balance, weight, momentum, flow and resistance. Please note that the jam is an open event without a teacher and participants are responsible for their own safety and well being in the jam.
Class £8 / Jam £5 / Both £10
Contact Robert: 07814 790 757 or

Ballroom Dancing

Come along and challenge yourself with a few hours of ballroom workout. You will learn new techniques along with some sparkly moves from the dance floors all over the world. With a new dance each month, it's the perfect way to explore ballroom dance!

Everyone is welcome – whether you are leader or follower. You will be changing partners in this class therefore it means you may be dancing with someone of the same gender.

Please note that dates (and some times vary) for more information contact the tutor Mariusz Rafal Stankiewicz on07955512695 or email visit the Caxton House website

Three new ballroom dance sessions:
Beginners Dance ‘One evening – One dance’ – Beginners
Once a month (contact the tutor for dates) 7-9pm
£10 / £5 concession
1st session – Saturday 8th April 2017 Cha Cha Cha

Social Dancing for Adults – All
One Sunday a month (contact the tutor for dates) 4-8pm or 6.30-10pm
£10 / £5 concession
1st session – Sunday 7th May 2017 4-8pm

Ballroom Masterclasses – Improver to Advanced
(These classes are more suitable for dancers with some experience)
One Saturday a month (contact the tutor for dates) 7-9.45pm
£30
1st session – Saturday 25th March 2017 Slow Waltz

Concession rates: £5 concession rates are available on some of these sessions (excluding Masterclasses) for local residents on benefits or low income (concession places are limited - please bring proof).

Children’s services:

Under 5’s Drop-In & Toy Library

Mondays and Fridays 9.30am – 1pm in the Café £3

We provide opportunities for children under the age of 5 to grow, play and make a positive contribution. Come along and join in with activities such as messy play, circle & story time, healthy snack table, our herb garden, and much more!

For more information contact us on 0207 263 3151, or email

Hills After School Club FREE

Fridays 4pm-6pm in the Café

Ages 8 -13 yrs. Have fun while learning with the new After School Club run in partnership with the Hills Community Trust.

For more information contact the Hill Community Trust on 07914 718613 or email

Wing Chun Kung Fu Martial Art

Thursdays 6.00pm-7.30pm in the Hall – Children Aged 5-15

The WingChunSchool specializes in teaching children of mixed ages and abilities. Taught in an encouraging and positive atmosphere, Wing Chun aims to enable children to actively increase confidence, discipline, fitness and essential self-defence skills, whilst benefiting the child as a whole.

For more information contact Sifu Rajinder Singh Rathore on 07934 883 812 or email

Family Zumba

Thursdays 6.30pm-7.30pm in the Café

Get fit, have fun and meet new people at Family Zumba (Formerly Family Dance)! Aimed at all abilities, it’s open to all and can be done sitting down if you prefer.

Classes are £2 per session, children go free but must be supervised by an adult. (Maximum of 3 children per paying adult).

For more information call the Main Office on 020 7263 3151 or drop by.

GKR Karate Club

Wednesdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm in the Hall

Go-Kan-Ryu Karate offers a way for you to learn self defense, increase fitness and relieve stress whilst building confidence. Improving self-esteem and increasing focus and concentration. Classes are available at Caxton House on Wednesday for adults, children (5+) and families.

For more information you can contact us on 07939 652 379

General, Training & Educational services:

Family Legal Advice FREE

Thursdays 1pm-2pm in the Café

Do you need legal advice about a family matter? The FREE Legal Advice Clinic is run in partnership with Burke Niazi Solicitors and offers members of the community an opportunity to get clear, dependable legal advice.

For more information call 020 7263 7887 or email

The Handicraft Club FREE (Part of Lifestyle Tuesdays)

Tuesdays 11am – 1pm in the Café

Try your hand at detailed crafts and learn new skills, such aspottery, textile craft, crocheting, jewellery making and much more.
For more information please call the Caxton House Main Office on 020 7263 3151

IT Drop In Sessions FREE (Part of Lifestyle Tuesdays)

Tuesdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm in the Conference Room

The IT Drop In Sessions are designed to help you brush up on old skills or learn new ones.

For more information you can contact us on 020 7263 3151, or email us at

Drawing & Painting for All FREE

Wednesdays 2pm – 4pm in the Café

An introduction to drawing and painting for all levels; this course is for those who want help with their drawing technique. It is recommended for the absolute beginner as well as those wanting to refresh their skills and be inspired!

For more information contact call 07956 155 546 or visit

Lifestyle Tuesdays 9.30am – 3.30pm (various sessions)

Combining our Tuesday sessions under one banner, LT allows users to cross over multiple sessions and creates an opportunity to promote these activities together. Including: Friends & Fitness, The Handicraft Club and IT Drop In, as well as one off events and outings.

Funded through Elthorne Pride Big Local, Caxton House Community Centre and The Hills Community Trust.

RC Annie – Training Tuesdays

Tuesdays 7pm-10pm
RC Annie are committed to furthering the art of Stage Combat by offering excellent training, creative and innovative Fight Direction/Action Co-ordination and reliable Dramatic Violence solutions for Stage and Screen. Visit their website for more information on the courses, costs and how to book.

Call 0207 820 3933 or email

London Capital Credit Union

The Credit Union is a saving and loans co-operative that is committed to encouraging saving rather than borrowing. Our members’ savings are pooled to form a sum of money from which members can borrow at those times when they need to. As a co-operative we are owned by you, the members, rather than outside shareholders so our services are driven by your needs rather than the need to make high profits.

For further information you can contact us 0207 561 1786, alternatively email us at

Octopus Community Network

Established in 1999 the Octopus Community Network is a group of pioneering community organisations working collaboratively to provide services and opportunities that support the most deprived communities in London.

For further information you can contact us on 0207 263 7095 or email us at

Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation
(KMEWO)

KMEWO is a self help group of refugee women formed in 1999 as a registered charity to support Kurdish and Middle Eastern women living in the UK.

For further information you can contact us on 0207 263 1027, 10.30am-4.40pm or email

Choices C.I.C

Choices is dedicated to changing the lives of our youth involved or affected by gang violence and want to provide a service aimed at reducing the level of death, fear and harm caused by gangs, guns and weapons over the short, medium and long term in the London area.

For further information you can contact us on 0207 281 6428 or email

Elthorne Pride

Inspiring, leading and enabling members of our ‘Elthorne Pride’ community to take action with their own ideas; to grow them, own them, and create a positive impact on the lives of the residents of the Elthorne estate, Grovedale estate, Partington Close estate and Bowerman Court.

For further information visit their website or email

Scarabeus Aerial Theatre

Scarabeus produces dynamic, aerial, site-specific theatrical productions, stimulating education and outreach programmes and high quality corporate entertainment.

For more information please call on 020 3620 2325/

07974 978 783or email us

Jobs in Mind

Jobs in Mind support recovery from mental health problems, which are a major factor involved in problems at work, risk of job loss and prolonged unemployment. We are a mental health charity whose varied services provide specialist support and advice around problems at work, training and education. Our mission is to understand, support and enable the recovery of those affected by mental health problems

For further information you can contact us 0207 281 8097, alternatively visit our website, where you can find a contact form and more information about the services we offer.

The Hills Community Trust

(Formally Andover Youth and Community Trust)

The HIlls Community Trust (formally the Andover Youth and Community Trust) have been running for 25 years. They've been involved in activities for children, young adults and elders. As well as a number of educational sessions.

For more information contact us on 07914 718 613 or email us at

Another Way

Another Way is a not for profit Voluntary Community Organisation, working with Youth and Communities in Islington. Helping young people and the community overcome barriers by providing, youth activitiessupport, information advice and guidance, inspiration, to help people plan and achieve their aspirations. Helping people improve their lives meeting the challenges of the future.

We provide client centered positive activities, mentoring, entrepreneurshipand youth projects, advice and guidance, employability training, education, and intergenerational projects.

For more information please contact us:

Richard 0795 6342 397

Nick 0779 1446 883

Keith 0793 9306 033

or email us at

Last Updated: 04/01/2019

What’s going on at Caxton House:

If you have any queries or would like more information contact us:

Tel: 0207 263 3151Fax: 0207 561 9594Email:

Main Office - Caxton House Community Centre, 129 St. John’s Way, LondonN19 3RQ

Registered Charity Number: 210270