Celebrating families
Local service users were invited to take part in an array of fun activities. These included Tai Chi sessions, Indian head massages, colourful face paintings, Mr Marvell‘s snow machine and football practice with the Arsenal FC Community Team. Parents could also pick up useful information and tips on healthy eating and how to stop smoking. The afternoon event at the Ambler Children’s Centre was rounded off with healthy food and refreshments, prepared by the Manor Gardens Community Centre.
Jeremy Corbyn, local MP, who talked to families and agencies about the community, said: “I am a great fan and supporter of Children’s Centres. Ambler is brilliant and the Fun Day was a great chance for new families looking for help, support and advice in all kinds of areas in health and education. It was a pleasure to be there and enjoy the very healthy food on offer.”
Tina Hale, an Islington Families service user, said: “It’s been a fantastic day, I am so glad I came.”
At the event, people used the opportunity to mingle and talk to representatives from Islington Families and HARTS for Families. The support teams were on hand throughout the event to chat to families about the range of services and support on offer. These include housing services, accessing benefits, education and training.
Dominic Conlon, Team Manager for Islington Families, said: “It’s been a really fun event. This is an important part of our work to help bring people together and strengthen our communities. Everyone involved had a great time. It is important that we reach out to everyone, get their feedback and hear about what really matters to them.”
Local community groups supporting the event included Reed, Home Start and Community Kitchens Project.
For further information please contact Maike Riedel at the Circle Anglia press office on 0845 234 0824 or email pressoffice@circleanglia.org.