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Fact Sheet

Venues for Hire in Islington

This fact sheet has been produced by

Islington Library and Heritage Services 2 Fieldway Crescent, London N5 1PF E: hlcs@islington.gov.uk T: 020 7527 6900 W: www.islington.gov.uk/libraries

October 2017

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Venues for Hire: by type of venue Children’s Parties

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Community Centre Halls on Housing Estates

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Conference Venues, Meeting Rooms, and Exhibition/Art Spaces

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Function rooms and Wedding Venues

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Rehearsal Rooms/ Performance Spaces

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Training Suites

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Venues for Hire: alphabetical listing Almorah Community Centre

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Arc Centre, The

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Assembly Hall

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Aubert Court Community Centre

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Barnsbury Estate Community Centre Bayes House Community Centre

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Bentham Community Centre 9

Birchmore Hall 9

Caxton House 22

Central Library Gallery

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Chestnuts Community Centre

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Claremont Project

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Crescent Suite

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Ecology Centre

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Finsbury Leisure Centre Studio 2

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Finsbury Park Community Hub

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Finsbury Park Community Rooms 10

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Finspace

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Girdlestone Community Centre

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Halfmoon Crescent Co-op

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Hanley Crouch Community Centre

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Hargrave Hall Community Centre 11

Harry Rice Hall Community Centre

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Highbury Round House

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Hilldrop Community Centre

Holly Hall Community Centre

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Hornsey Lane Community Centre

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Hugh Cubitt Centre

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Islington Arts Factory

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Islington Town Hall

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Jean Stokes Community Centre

12 Lauderdale House

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Lift

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London Canal Museum

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Lorraine Estate Community Centre 12

Manor Gardens Centre

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Marx House Hall

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Menard Court Community Room

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Mildmay Community Centre

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National Youth Theatre

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New Orleans Walk Community Centre

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New Unity Unitarian Church

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Newington Green Unitarian Church

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North Library

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North London Buddhist Centre

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Old Laundry

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Peel Institute

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Platform

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Refugee Therapy Centre

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Resource Centre

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Ringcross Community Centre

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Sadlers Wells Theatre

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St Andrew’s Church Islington

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St Augustine’s Church Highbury

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St James’ Crypt on the Green

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St John’s Community Centre St John’s Upper Holloway School

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St Luke’s Centre Meeting Room

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St Mary Islington Community Partnership

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Scala

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Sobell Leisure Centre

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Sotheby Mews Day Centre

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Thornhill Houses TRA Flat UNCOMMON

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Underground, The

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Union Chapel

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Vibast Community Centre

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Voluntary Action Islington

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Walter Sickert Community Centre

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Westbourne Estate Community Centre

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West Library

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Weston Rise Community Centre

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Williamson Street Community Centre

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York Way Court Community Centre

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Venues for Hire: Postcode Listing EC1R Marx House Hall Peel Institute Sadlers Wells Theatre St James Crypt on the Green

EC1V Finsbury Leisure Centre Studio 2 Menard Court Community Room St Luke’s Centre Meeting Rooms St Luke’s Community Centre Vibast Community Centre N1 Almorah Community Centre The Arc Centre Assembly Hall Barnsbury Estate Community Centre Bayes House Community Centre Bentham Community Centre Claremont Project (Islington) Halfmoon Crescent Co-op Hugh Cubitt Centre Islington Town Hall Jean Stokes Community Centre Lift London Canal Museum New Unity Unitarian Church Old Laundry St Andrew’s Church Islington St Mary Islington Community Partnership Scala Thornhill Houses TRA Flat Union Chapel Voluntary Action Islington Walter Sickert Community Centre West Library Weston Rise Community Centre York Way Community Centre

N4 Finspace Holly Hall Community Centre

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Refugee Therapy Centre N5 Aubert Court Community Centre Birchmore Hall Central Library Gallery Chestnuts Community Centre Crescent Suite Ecology Centre Highbury Baptist Church Highbury Roundhouse St Augustine's Church – Highbury Sotheby Mews Day Centre UNCOMMON

N6 Lauderdale House

N7 Finsbury Park Community Hub Finsbury Park Community Rooms Hilldrop Community Centre Islington Arts Factory Lorraine Estate Community Centre Manor Gardens Centre National Youth Theatre North Library North London Buddhist Centre Platform Resource Centre Ringcross Community Centre Sobell Leisure Centre The Underground Westbourne Estate Community Centre Williamson Street Community Centre

N16 Mildmay Community Centre Newington Green Unitarian Church

N19 Caxton House Girdlestone Community Centre Hanley Crouch Community Centre (The Laundry) Hargrave Hall Community Centre Harry Rice Hall Community Centre Hornsey Lane Community Centre New Orleans Walk Community Centre St Johns Community Centre St John’s Upper Holloway School

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Children’s Parties New Unity Unitarian Church 277A Upper Street N1 2TZ (Located next to Islington Fire Station) One large and one small hall and kitchen, available for one-off and regular bookings. Available seven days a week. Weekday and weekend hire 8am – 1.00am. For more information, rental rates and photos, please see the website. Contact: Rental Manager T: 07551 696023 E: rental@new-unity.org W: www.new-unity.rentals.com

St Andrew’s Church Islington Thornhill Square N1 1BQ Small hall within the church building, with access to kitchen facilities and toilets. Usually available for hire only during school term times on Saturday and Sunday afternoons although there is more availability during school holidays. Suitable for children’s parties or one off events. Contact: Church Office T: 020 7607 4552 E: sarahwall3@gmail.com W: http://standrewsislington.com

St Luke’s Centre Meeting Rooms St Luke’s Centre 90 Central Street EC1V 8AJ St Luke’s offers a range of recently refurbished modern and flexible spaces, suitable for meetings, conferences, parties or events for children and adults. Party, weddings and children’s party packages are available as well as on-site catering. The website has full details of all the available facilities and services. Contact: Reception Team T: 020 7549 8181 E: roomhire@slpt.org.uk W: www.slpt.org.uk Sobell Leisure Centre Hornsey Road N7 7NY Various types of parties can be booked, e.g. bouncy castle party, ice skating party. Trampoline and football parties available from summer 2017. (There are also two rooms that can be hired for meetings- see later in these listings). See website for full details, prices and booking instructions. Contact: Reception T: 020 7609 2166 E: SobellLeisureCentre@gll.org W: http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/sobell

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(Please note that many of the Community Centre Halls on Housing Estates listed in the section below also offer facilities for children’s parties).

Community Centre Halls on Housing Estates

Please note: private insurance is needed for any equipment brought in to support an event.

Almorah Community Centre 58 Almorah Road N1 3EU Hall available for hire for meetings and children’s parties, with big garden attached. Weekdays 6pm to 9.30pm. Saturdays 2pm to 6pm. Maximum occupancy: 30 Contact: T: 07399 267944 E: thealmorahcentre@gmail.com

The Arc Centre 98B St Paul’s Road N1 7DF Available for hire Sun-Thu 9.00am – 9.00pm, Fri, Sat 9.00am -11.00pm Main hall holds 100. Large meeting room can hold 20. Kitchen available. Contact: Coordinator Mon-Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm T: 020 7697 2374 E: thearc-centre@hyde-housing.co.uk W: http://www.hydecommunitycentres.co.uk/the-arc-in-angel-community-centre-islington-london/ Aubert Court Community Centre Aubert Court Estate Avenell Road N5 1BT Hall available for hire for meetings, children’s parties etc. Available only during term times, except on weekends. Must end by 11.00.pm. Accommodates 80 to 100 persons seated. £36/hr. Contact: Centre Manager T: 020 7359 5916 E: admin@highbury-roundhouse.org.uk

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Barnsbury Estate Community Centre Jays Street N1 0TJ Community centre run by local residents and owned by Newlon Housing Trust. Available for hire seven days a week, 8am to 9pm. £25/hr, plus £25 caretaking, and £125 deposit. See website for more details. T: 020 7833 2525 E: info@newlonfusion.org.uk W: www.newlonfusion.org.uk/halls.html

Bayes House Community Centre The Barnsbury Complex Offord Road N1 1LR The community Centre is for hire and each of the four rooms available can accommodate between 10-15 people for meetings, training or small social engagements. They are not DDA compliant and do not have Wi-Fi. T: 020 8211 1500 E: Robert@avonestates.co.uk

Bentham Community Centre 133 Ecclesbourne Road N1 3DE Hall for hire, available for meetings and childrens birthday parties. Maximum occupancy 115. Contact: Centre Manager Michelle Graham T: 0207 704 6181 E: enquiries@triple-m.org.uk W: www.triple-m.org.uk

Birchmore Hall Highbury Quadrant N5 2UA Bookings can be made on Thursdays between 6.30pm to 7.30pm by visiting the centre. Hall available for weekend bookings for children’s and adult parties. £35 per hour, £100 deposit. Please check for updated prices from July 2017. Maximum occupancy: 90 Contact: Centre Manager E: birchmorehq@gmail.com

Chestnuts Community Centre 1 Highbury Grange N5 Maximum occupancy: 29 Contact: Centre Manager T: 079852 14236

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Finsbury Park Community Hub Corker Walk Andover Estate N7 7RY Hall available for hire by community groups and for private hire by children’s parties on Saturdays and Sundays. Maximum occupancy: 120 E: vanessa@finsburyparkcommunityhub.org (bookings) T: 020 7272 3493 W: www.finsburyparkcommunityhub.org/ Finsbury Park Community Rooms Durham Road N7 7R Room suitable for meetings and training sessions. Access to fully equipped kitchen, fully DDA compliant, WiFi, and OHP available. Maximum occupancy: 30 E: vanessa@finsburyparkcommunityhub.org (bookings) T: 020 7272 3493 W: www.finsburyparkcommunityhub.org/

Girdlestone Community Centre Under 151 Salisbury Walk Girdlestone Estate N19 5DX Two halls, one with a maximum occupancy of 59, the other of 50. This will go up to 100 once fire alarm work completed. Both halls available at weekends and some weekdays for meetings, children’s parties, and celebrations. P hone for more details. Contact: Centre Manager T: 07741 035395 E: girdlestonecc@gmail.com W: www.facebook.com/GirdlestoneCommunityCentre

Halfmoon Crescent Co-op The Community Hall 183 Wynford Road N1 9TZ Maximum capacity 100 Available weekends only Saturdays 6-11pm, Sundays 2-7pm Contact: Richard Smith T: 020 7278 2931 E: richard.smith@halfmooncoop.org.uk

Hanley Crouch Community Centre (The Laundry) Sparsholt Road N19 4EL The main hall is available mainly on Saturdays 5- 11pm and is suitable for parties, wedding receptions, christening celebrations as well as seminars and conferences. The hall can accommodate a maximum of 150 people standing or 75 people seated. There is also a fully equipped kitchen with serving hatch into

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the main hall. Disabled access and toilet facilities. NB the centre does not have a liquor licence. Main hall and kitchen £35 per hour (includes caretaking), plus refundable deposits for booking (£100) and cleaning (£30). Contact: Adam T: 0207 263 1067 E: admin@hanleycrouch.org.uk

Hargrave Hall Community Centre Hargrave Road N19 5SP Available for private hire – children’s parties, weddings, christenings, funerals, as well as for day or evening classes, meetings and gatherings. Contact: Centre Manager T: 020 7263 5174 E: info@hargravehall.co.uk Harry Rice Hall Community Centre 72-74 Hargrave Park N19 5JN Available for children’s parties, weddings etc. Saturdays 9.30am – 9pm, Sundays 9.30am – 9pm Maximum occupancy: 70 £25/hr. £50 refundable deposit, Contact: Centre Manager, Ms Tina Watkins T: 020 7281 4249 or 07803 471 971 Hilldrop Community Centre Hilldrop Road N7 0JE Available for hire for parties, meetings, events, classes. Large hall maximum occupancy 100 – ideal for larger parties, celebrations or physical classes/activities - £35ph. Small hall, maximum occupancy 30. Ideal for small parties, classes, artistic activities and meetings - £15ph. Training room ideal for meetings. Maximum occupancy 15 - £15ph. Contact: Centre Manager T: 020 7607 9453 E: office@hilldrop.org.uk Holly Hall Community Centre Blythwood Road London N4 4EU Maximum Occupancy: 60 (pre-booked by nursery 8am-6pm, and by some groups in the evenings: call for availability). Contact: Ms Marcia Emmanuel T: 020 7263 5070

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Hornsey Lane Community Centre Hornsey Lane Estate Hazelville Road N19 3YJ Available for meetings and parties, including children’s parties, until 11pm Friday. Saturday and Sundays open until 6pm. Contact Centre Manager for more details Maximum occupancy: 70 Contact: Irene Winter, Centre Manager T: 020 7272 5938 E: Irene@hleca.org.uk or admin@hleca.org.uk W: http://hleta.wordpress.com/2010/03/17/hello-world/

Hugh Cubitt Centre Hugh Cubitt House 48 Collier Street N1 9QZ Multi-purpose community centre with a community café on the ground floor. Main hall, kitchen and informal meeting space. Training and IT suite. Maximum capacity: Standing 120, seated 80 T: 020 7021 4784 E: www.peabody.org.uk/our-neighbourhoods/community-centrres#enquiry Jean Stokes Community Centre Carnoustie Drive Coatbridge House Bemerton Estate N1 0DQ Light and airy hall (max. 150) and smaller room. Also industrial kitchen. Full DDA access. Available for community events, children’s and private parties. Bookable every day except Sundays, from 8.30am to 11.30pm. Kitchen with cooker, microwave, two fridges and freezer. Maximum occupancy: 115 Contact: T: 020 7609 8959 E: hcdt@islington.gov.uk or communityhub@bemerton.org.uk W: https://bemerton.wordpress.com/jean-stokes-community-centre/

Lorraine Estate Community Centre Holloway Road (Entrance on Biddestone Road) N7 9UE Maximum occupancy: 62 Available between 9am and 11pm, £20-30 per hour. Contact: Jerry Hill (weekday bookings) T: 0207 527 1847 E: jerry.hill@islington.gov.uk Kola Oluyede (weekend bookings) T: 07572 299015

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Menard Court Community Room Pleydell Etate, Galway Street EC1V 3SW For meetings and other events for small groups. Maximum occupancy: 24 Contact: Bookings Officer T: 020 7490 5724 E: pleydelltmo@btconnect.com Mildmay Community Centre Woodville Road N16 8NA One big hall (120 sitting, 140 standing), and dining room (30 sitting) Available seven days to 11pm (opening time by arrangement) Rates start from £25 per hour. Special rates are available for community groups, Mildmay Community Partnership members, small organisations, and regular bookings. Contact: Tina Phillips, Centre Manager T: 020 7249 8286 E: mildmaycp@gmail.com W: http://mildmaycp.wordpress.com

New Orleans Walk Community Centre New Orleans Estate Hornsey Rise N19 3SY Hall available for hire 7 days per week. Suitable for parties, celebrations etc. until 11pm. Maximum occupancy: 70 Contact: Hall Manager Tracey Willoughby T: 07774 571 355

Old Laundry Priory Green Estate N1 9DC Circular meeting room with separate kitchen, Maximum capacity: Standing 60, seated 40. Also two small offices. T: 020 7021 4784 E: www.peabody.org.uk/our-neighbourhoods/community-centrres#enquiry

Peel Institute Three Corners Centre Northampton Road EC1R 0HU Centre is fully accessible and has a hall (capacity 50 seated) activity/fitness studio (15 seated). 3G 5-a-side pitch Discounted rates for block bookings and voluntary organizations. T: 020 7837 6082/7535 E: admin@peelinstitute.org.uk W: www.peelinstitute.org.uk

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Ringcross Community Centre 60 Lough Road N7 8RH Large hall, capacity 120, with kitchen facilities. Available for community organisations, charities, meetings, private functions etc. Concessions for charities and community groups. Wi-Fi. Available to hire: Weekdays 9.00am - 9.00pm, Sat 9.00am – 11.00pm T: 020 7609 7102 or 07770 833 013 E: rxcc@hyde-housing.co.uk W: www.hydecommunitycentres.co.uk/dance-hall-community-centre-islington-london St Johns Community Centre Holland Walk Elthorne Estate N19 3XS Suitable for parties, including children’s parties and meetings. Consumption of alcohol is permitted. Cost is £15.00 per hour, £150 deposit. Available at weekends, and some weekdays. Maximum occupancy: 120 Contact: Centre Manager Celia Facey T: 07951 296334 St John’s Upper Holloway School 9 Pemberton Gardens N19 5RR Main Hall (15m x 15m) Multi-use games area and Four Classrooms (30 seated) available for hire by community groups, or anybody who needs an affordable space. Our prices start at £12 p/h Contact: School Space Bookings Manager– Simon Faulkner T: 07946749222 E: info@school-space.org

Thornhill Houses TRA Flat Ground Floor, Block 70-83 Thornhill Houses (Offord Road entrance) N1 1PA Centre is available for community events and private hire - although not suitable for parties. Maximum occupancy: 24 T: n/a E: thornhillhousesra@gmail.com W: www.thornhillhousesra.com The Underground Piper Close N7 8TQ Available to Hire: 9am – 9pm Monday-Thursday & 9am-11pm on Friday and Saturday. T: 020 7527 5586 E: rxcc@hyde-housing.co.uk W: http://www.hydecommunitycentres.co.uk/the-underground-community-centre-islington-london/

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Vibast Community Centre 163 Old Street EC1V 9NH Available for private parties. Maximum occupancy: 106 Contact: Centre Manager Pete Muswell T: 0845 474 1137 (booking) E: bookings@redbrick.org.uk Walter Sickert Community Centre Canonbury Crescent Off Canonbury Street N1 2FB Available for meetings and children’s parties. Maximum occupancy: 100; £15 per hour for Classes, £25 per hour for Parties. Contact: Centre Manager: Heather Rogers T: 020 7704 6669 ( Mon Wed Fri mornings ) E: waltersickertcommunitycentre@gmail.com Westbourne Estate Community Centre 43 Roman Way N7 8XF Main Hall suitable for public meetings, sports activities, dance, fitness classes and social events. The Committee Room holds up to 30 people and is suitable for smaller conferences, training, relaxation and therapy classes and small parties for children. Large kitchen. Wheelchair accessible. Maximum occupancy: 120 Contact: Centre Manager T: 07806 781175 Weston Rise Community Centre Weston Rise Estate 187 Pentonville Road N1 9NZ Hall available for birthdays, weddings and community functions. Consumption of alcohol permitted. Only available on Saturdays 9am until 12pm. Maximum occupancy: 110-15. £250 for those outside of the estate. Contact: Centre Manager Ines Marino T: 020 7833 1917 (alternative Hugh Jenkins 0207 837 8545)

Williamson Street Community Centre 76 Parkhurst Road N7 0SS Community functions, children’s parties, meetings etc. 9am to 10.30pm Available Friday and Saturday for adult parties (alcohol permitted). Maximum occupancy: 210. £35-45 per hour, plus security deposit. Minimum hire 2 hours. Fully equipped kitchen. No DJ’s or live bands. Contact: Centre Manager Katherine McInerney T: 07931 469846 E: wsccbookings@gmail.com

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York Way Community Centre 135 York Way (ground floor) N1 0XF Hall available for hire by community groups. Maximum occupancy 80. No private parties. Hire charges start at £15 ph. Phone for more details. Contact: Centre Manager Sharon Chambers. T: 07763 598 600 Please note that the following Community Centre Halls have been removed from the current edition because we have been unable to obtain confirmation of their details. We would be happy to re-instate them if/ when up to date information is provided. Bennett Court Community Centre, N7 Betty Brunker Hall, EC1V Brecknock Estate TRA Flat, N19 Mersey Estate TRA Flat, N7 Nailour Hall Community Centre, N7 Providence Place Community Centre, N1 Stephens Ink Community Centre, N5 Tompion Hall Community Centre, EC1V Conference Venues/ Meeting Rooms / Exhibition Spaces /Art Spaces /

Central Library Gallery 2 Fieldway Crescent N5 1PF Gallery suitable for exhibitions and meetings, seminars or training events for up to 50 people. Contact: Facilities Admin. Officer T: 020 7527 7001 E: library.facilities@islington.gov.uk

Claremont Project (Islington) 24-27 White Lion Street N1 9PD Three halls available for hire for charities and community groups on weekday evenings and all day at weekends. The Old Hall holds up to 70 people; New Hall holds up to 80 people; Upper Hall holds up to 70 people. For more details contact the administrator. T: 020 7837 3402 E: athena@claremont-project.org W:http://claremont-project.org/spaces

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Ecology Centre Gillespie Park Local Nature Reserve 191 Drayton Park London N5 1PH The centre is available for hire by community organisations and residents for meetings, training sessions, parties etc. The building can accommodate 80 people for standing functions, 50 for lectures or 30 for seated functions. For more information contact the centre. T: 020 7527 4374 E: ecologycentre@islington.gov.uk W: http://www.islington.gov.uk/ecologycentre Finsbury Leisure Centre Studio 2 Norman Street EC1V 3PU Studio 2 can be booked for exercise (only). Bookings are accepted up to 3 months in advance. Please call for prices. Contact: Hall Bookings. T: 020 7250 1303 E: FinsburyLeisureCentre@gll.org Finspace 225-9 Seven Sisters Road Finsbury Park N4 2DA Three meeting rooms for hire, 9am-6pm Monday-Friday. Capacities: Room 5: 20 (£10/hr), Room 2: 33 (£10/hr), Room 3:44 (£15/hr). Rooms 2 (capacity 12) and 3 (capacity 20) can be combined (£25/hr). See website for fuller details of equipment and services offered. Contact: Office Manager T: 020 7561 5510 E: contact form on website W: http://finfuture.btck.co.uk/RoomBookingInformation Islington Arts Factory 2 Parkhurst Road N7 0SF Range of spaces available for hire that are suitable for many different uses. They include galleries and dance and music studios. For bookings and further enquiries on all the studios, phone, email, or visit the website. T: 020 7607 0561 E: info@islingtonartsfactory.org W: www.islingtonartsfactory.org

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Lift 45 White Lion Street N1 9PW Lift has a wide range of spaces for hire, including a large hall (100 seated), several large meeting rooms (50-20), a roof terrace, and smaller spaces. There is access to a kitchen, and catering can be provided. There is also a dance studio and fully equipped gym available. Flip charts, pens, LCD projectors and projector screens and extension leads can be provided. The rooms all have free WiFi access. See website for full details. T: 020 7527 1838 E: bookings@isledon.co.uk W: www.liftislington.org.uk/venuehire

Manor Gardens Centre 6/9 Manor Gardens N7 6LA 2 rooms available for meetings, conferences, training courses, seminars etc. Contact: Manager T: 020 7561 5263 E: norma@manorgardenscentre.org W: www.manorgardenscentre.org

Marx House Hall Marx Memorial Library 37a Clerkenwell Green EC1R 0DU Large hall in a convenient location available for hire. Suitable for meetings, conferences, book launches, filmshows, lectures, or as a rehearsal space. Maximum capacity is 65. Refreshments can be provided at an additional cost. Contact: Library Administrator T: 020 7253 1485 E: admin@mml.xyz W: www.marx-memorial-library.org

New Unity Unitarian Church 277A Upper Street N1 2TZ (Located next to Islington Fire Station) One large and one small hall and kitchen, available for one-off and regular bookings. Available seven days a week. For more information, rental rates and photos, please see the website. Contact: Rental Manager T: 07551 696023 E: rental@new-unity.org W: www.newunityrentals.com

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Newington Green Unitarian Church 39A Newington Green Stoke Newington N16 9PR Three halls to hire and suitable for concerts. Contact: Zsuzsi Nagy T: 07551 696023 E: rental@new-unity.org W: www.newunityrentals.com

North Library Manor Gardens N7 61X Hall can hold events for up to 60 people for meetings, training events or social functions Contact: Library Manager T: 020 7527 7840 E: north.library@islington.gov.uk North London Buddhist Centre 72 Holloway Rd N7 8JG Room available for meetings, workshops and training. Particularly suitable for local community and voluntary groups, charities, other spiritual groups, complementary health and body work activities, trainers and commercial groups. 25m2 , accommodating 15-20 people maximum. Light kitchen facilities available – e.g. tea & coffee, crockery for bringing your own food. Minimum hire 2 hours £47 (50% deposit). Available Tue –Thurs, Sat and Sun 9am-5pm. T: 020 7700 3075 E: roomhire.nlbc@gmail.com W: http://www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com/?page=centre-room-hire Platform Hornsey Road Baths 260 Hornsey Road N7 7QT 100 seat theatre, a performance suite, media suites, meeting rooms, a recording studio, dance studio and a cafe, all of which are available for hire. Full details on website. T: 020 7527 1838 E: bookings@isledon.co.uk W: http://www.platformislington.org.uk/venuehire

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Refugee Therapy Centre 1a Leeds Place Tollington Park N4 3RF There are a number of rooms available for hire. Full details of these are available on the website, including details of room hire rates, availability, equipment and refreshments. T: 020 7561 1587 E: info@refugeetherapy.org.uk W: http://www.refugeetherapy.org.uk Sadlers Wells Theatre Rosebery Avenue EC1R 4TN For a gallery of the theatre and event spaces available for corporate hire, visit the website. T: 020 7863 8065 (commercial hire) E: events@sadlerswells.com W: www.sadlerswells.com

St Augustine's Church – Highbury 108 Highbury New Park N5 2DR Range of spaces for church and community use, with capacities from 250 (main church) through to 15 (Vestry Room). They may be hired by groups or individuals, on a regular basis or for a single event. No alcohol, no weekend bookings. Due to caretaking limitations only occasional evening bookings. For full details of accommodation, prices etc. see website. T: 020 7354 5515 E: info@staugustine.org.uk W: www.staugustine.org.uk

(St James) Crypt on the Green St James Church Clerkenwell EC1R 0EA Venue suitable for exhibitions, film shots, receptions, conferences and meetings. The Crypt offers a variety of seating capacities depending on the event up to 350 people. In addition, The Well is suitable for meetings and groups of up to 50, and The Vestry for meetings of up to 25 people. Contact: Manager T: 020 3326 6978 or 020 7251 1190 E: mail@cryptonthegreen.com W: www.cryptonthegreen.com

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St Luke’s Centre Meeting Rooms St Luke’s Centre 90 Central Street EC1V 8AJ St Luke’s offers a range of recently refurbished modern and flexible spaces, with occupancy from 2 to 100 people, suitable for meetings, conferences, parties or events for children and adults. Party, weddings and children’s party packages are available as well as on-site catering. The website has full details of all the available facilities and services. Contact: Reception Team T: 020 7549 8181 E: roomhire@slpt.org.uk W: www.slpt.org.uk

St Mary Islington Community Partnership Upper Street N1 2TX Recently refurbished community rooms available both in the Neighbourhood Centre and in the Crypt under the church. Disabled access throughout. Photographs and details of the rooms as well as booking request forms available on the web site. Contact: Bookings Team T: 020 7704 1895 E: bookings@marys.org.uk W: www.smicp.org.uk

Scala 275 Pentonville Road N1 9NL An alternative venue for live music. Available for private daytime or evening hire 7 days a week. Arrangements can be made to hire the whole venue or a selection of floors. Suitable for many types of events, including music performances, exhibitions, fashion shows, conferences and club nights. For full description of the venue with pictures, visit the website. Contact: Manager T: 020 7833 2022 (Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm) W: www.scala-london.co.uk

Sobell Leisure Centre Hornsey Road N7 7NY Two meeting rooms. One, capacity 20 seated,is more for Businesses & Larger organisations. The other Meeting room has a capacity of 25 seated. Both have tea & coffee making facilities. For further details contact the Centre directly, as below Contact: Reception T: 020 7609 2166 E: SobellLeisureCentre@gll.org W: http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/sobell

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Sotheby Mews Day Centre Sotheby Road N5 2UT Managed by Highbury Round House, the Centre offers a main hall and rooms for hire for various functions and activities. For prices and times of availability, see the website. T: 020 7226 1421 E: sothebymews@gmail.com W: www.highbury-roundhouse.org.uk

Voluntary Action Islington 200a Pentonville Road N1 9JP Fully air conditioned and disabled accessible conference, training and meeting rooms available for hire. Go online to view rooms and make a booking T: 020 7832 5800/5801 E: roombookings@vai.org.uk W: http://www.vai.org.uk/services

West Library Bridgeman Road N1 1BD West Library Hall can hold up to 100 people and is perfect for meetings, training and social functions. Contact: Library Manager T: 020 7527 7920 E: west.library@islington.gov.uk W: www.islington.gov.uk/libraries Function rooms and wedding venues

Caxton House 129 St John's Way N19 3RQ Two main areas on the ground floor with full disabled access are available for hire during weekdays and weekends: The Hall can accommodate up to 150 people and the Cafeteria up to 60. Suitable for meetings, workshops, weddings, conferences, rehearsals, etc. Space available on 1st floor. Max occupancy 30 people but no disability access. Please ring for further details. Contact: Centre Manager T: 020 7263 3151 E: admin@caxtonhouse.org. W: www.caxtonhouse.org

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Highbury Roundhouse 71 Ronalds Road London N5 1XB Various function rooms, catering facilities and equipment available for hire. There is more information on the website. Contact: Office Administrator T: 020 7354 5916 W: www.highbury-roundhouse.org.uk

Islington Town Hall - for marriages and large functions Islington Town Hall Upper Street London N1 2UD There are four ceremony rooms in the Town Hall. The largest of the rooms is the Council Chamber, seating up to 100 guests (with the option of an additional 60 in the public gallery above). Room 99 seats up to 30 guests, the Mayor’s Parlour up to 13, and the Richmond Room accommodates medium sized weddings. Opening Hours 9.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday. More details on website. Contact: The Registrars T: 020 7527 6350 F: 020 7527 6308 E: registrars@islington.gov.uk W: http://www.islington.gov.uk/services/birth-death-marriage/marriages-civil-partnerships/venue-choice/ceremony-townhall/Pages/default.aspx Assembly Hall Islington Town Hall Upper Street N1 2UD The Assembly Hall has the latest in lighting, sound and audio technology. The hall is fully accessible from street level, with a lift in the foyer providing access to the lower level. It can accommodate a range of layouts to suit your requirements. It seats 230 people in a theatre-style layout, with additional seating for 200 available in the upper tier galler. There is space for 170 guests to be seated at tables in the hall or 500 standing. T: 7527 8900 E: assemblyhall@islington.gov.uk W: http://assemblyhall.islington.gov.uk

Lauderdale House Highgate Hill Waterlow Park N6 5HG Variety of rooms and halls available for hire for social events, concerts, exhibitions, workshops, meetings and conferences. Suitable for weddings, adult and children’s' parties (ages 3-11 only), concert hire, etc. For more details, phone or visit the website. Contact: Briony Wilson (Events Co-ordinator). T: 020 8348 8716 E: bwilson@lauderdale.org.uk W: www.lauderdalehouse.co.uk

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London Canal Museum 12-13 New Wharf Road N1 9RT An unusual venue in central London for private functions including weddings, parties, business receptions, conferences and training. Visit website for more details, photos, and booking form. Contact: Manager T: 020 7713 0836 E: hire@canalmuseum.org.uk W: www.canalmuseum.org.uk

Rehearsal Rooms / Performance Spaces / Exercise and fitness / Workspaces Islington Arts Factory 2 Parkhurst Road London N7 0SF There are a range of spaces available for hire that are suitable for many different uses. Dance and music studios are available for hire. For bookings and further enquiries see the website. T: 020 7607 0561 E: info@islingtonartsfactory.org W: www.islingtonartsfactory.org

Lift 45 White Lion Street N1 9PW Lift has a wide range of spaces for hire, including a large hall (100 seated), several large meeting rooms (50-20), a roof terrace, and smaller spaces. There is access to a kitchen, and catering can be provided. There is also a dance studio and fully equipped gym available. Flip charts, pens, LCD projectors and projector screens and extension leads can be provided. The rooms all have free WiFi access. See website for full details. T: 020 7527 1838 E: bookings@isledon.co.uk W: www.liftislington.org.uk/venuehire

National Youth Theatre Facilities for Hire 443 – 445 Holloway Road London N7 6LW The National Youth Theatre Headquarters building has various spaces available for hire. These include the main rehearsal room and the studio rehearsal room. Suitable for one-off events. T: 020 7561 8661 E: hollowayadmin@nyt.org.uk W: www.nyt.org.uk

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UNCOMMON 25 – 27 Horsell Road, London N5 1XL Offer creative flexible working spaces, meeting rooms, bike storage, shower rooms, outdoor space, etc, on a membership basis. Open 9am – 6pm. T: 0800 077 6555 E: highbury@uncommon.co.uk W: uncommon.co.uk Platform Hornsey Road Baths 260 Hornsey Road N7 7QT 100 seat theatre, a performance suite, media suites, meeting rooms, a recording studio, dance studio and a cafe, all of which are available for hire. Full details on website. T: 020 7527 1838 E: bookings@isledon.co.uk W: http://www.platformislington.org.uk/venuehire

Union Chapel The Vestry Union Chapel Compton Avenue N1 2XD Space for hire for events of all kinds, including rehearsals. Contact: Administrator T: 020 7226 3750 E: spacehire@unionchapel.org.uk W: www.unionchapel.org.uk/pages/hire.html

Training Suites

Crescent Suite 70 Ronalds Road N5 1XA Modern conference and training facilities catering for 6 to 130 people. Full range of presentation equipment available, along with in-house catering. facilities. Half day, full day and evening bookings available. Please phone or check web site for full details. Contact: Conference Manager T: 020 7288 2915 E: michael@crescentsuite.com W: www.crescentsuite.com

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Lift 45 White Lion Street N1 9PW Computer room with six PCs with mircrosoft office. Can accommodate 12 students. There is also a fully equipped professional training kitchen that can hold up to 12 students. T: 020 7527 1838 E: bookings@isledon.co.uk W: http://www.liftislington.org.uk/venuehire Platform Hornsey Road Baths 260 Hornsey Road N7 7QT Media room with eight Apple Macs. Next door to a recording studio that can also be hired. Free wifi and catering available. T: 020 7527 1838 E: bookings@isledon.co.uk W: http://www.platformislington.org.uk/venuehire

Resource Centre 356 Holloway Road N7 6PA Offers 16 meeting rooms of varying sizes that can be adapted to meet a variety of needs. The Centre is fully accessible for people with disabilities. A fully equipped creche can be made available so that children can be looked after while parents or guardians attend meetings and conferences. T: 020 7697 4010 E: info@resourceforlondon.org W: http://www.resourceforlondon.org/booking

Every effort has been made to ensure the information included is accurate.

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However we cannot accept responsibility if an organisation no longer exists or if information has changed. Islington Library & Heritage Services

Archway Library Hamlyn House, Highgate Hill N19 5PH T: 020 7527 7820 E: archway.library@islington.gov.uk

Central Library 2 Fieldway Crescent N5 1PF T: 020 7527 6900 E: centrallending.library@islington.gov.uk

Finsbury Library 245 St John Street EC1V 4NB T: 020 7527 7960 E: finsbury.library@islington.gov.uk

**John Barnes Library Pangbourne House, Rowstock Gardens, N7 0DE T: 020 7527 7900 E: johnbarnes.library@islington.gov.uk

Lewis Carroll Library 166 Copenhagen Street N1 0ST T: 020 7527 7936 E: lewiscarroll.library@islington.gov.uk

Mildmay Library 21-23 Mildmay Park N1 4NA T: 020 7527 7880 E: mildmay.library@islington.gov.uk

N4 Library 26 Blackstock Road N4 2DW T: 020 7527 7800 E: n4.library@islington.gov.uk

North Library Manor Gardens N7 6JX T: 020 7527 7840 E: north.library@islington.gov.uk

South Library 115-117 Essex Road N1 2SL T: 020 7527 7860 E: south.library@islington.gov.uk

West Library Bridgeman Road N1 1BD T: 020 7527 7920 E : west.library@islington.gov.uk ** Will be closing 4 November 2017 to be replaced by the new “Cat and Mouse Library” late November. JAS (10.2017)