WHAT'S ON?
Community Voices Event celebrating Black History Month 2025
Over 150 people, international and national guest speakers, joined Islington residents and Mayor Jason Jackson to celebrate Black History Month, on 23rd October 2025 at Islington Town Hall, in honouring the former Mayor Valda Louise James, who was the first female Councillor in Islington in 1986, and went on to become the first black mayor of Islington in 1988 to 1989. The photograph above is of former Mayor Valda James with her family and the current Mayor Jason Jackson, the first Nigerian-born mayor at our BHM event.
We at Residents Without Borders were honoured to have hosted, in partnership with Islington Council, a highly significant and historical event for the London Borough of Islington.
Community Voices - Lived Experience Peer Workshop
A monthly Information & Advice Workshop at 10.30am to 2.30pm at Islington Council Community Meeting Rooms, 222 Upper Street, Islington, N1. We will be hosting the following workshops:
7th August workshop in partnership with Evidence Islington.
4th September workshop in partnership Voluntary Action Islington.
30th September Sadler's Wells tour in partnership with Sadler's Wells Theatre
2nd October workshop in partnership with Nuffield Health .
6th November workshop in partnership with University College London.
It is free and lunch is also provided!
Women's Group - Islington
A monthly women's support group every second Thursday of the month. We invite guest speakers who are peers to share their stories, challenges and achievements. We organise trips to the theatres and museums. This group is highly popular. Booking essential!
It is free and lunch is also provided!
Community Voices - Lived Experience Peer Event
A Special Community Voices Event was held on 29th May 2025 at St. Mary's Church, Upper Street, Islington. Special guest speakers included: HW The Mayor of Islington Cllr Jason Jackson, RT Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP, Peabody Trust, Help On Your Doorstep and Islington Giving.
To see photos of the event please see Gallery page.
Adult Dance Classes
Dance Classes in partnership with Sadler's Wells Theatre and Hanley Crouch Community Association at Brickworks Community Centre - Coming Soon!
It is free and lunch is also provided!
Men's Group - Islington
A monthly Men's peer support group. We support men in tackling social isolation and loneliness, helping them with self-care and improving their mental wellbeing - Coming soon!
November 2025 - Community Voices Workshop - To Book Please Use Event Registration Form Below
Testimonies for Community Voices – Lived Experience Peer Event
Testimony for 29th May 2025 Community Voices Event
Dear Shamim,
Thank you so much for inviting me. I enjoyed the event very much and was also really impressed by your work with Residents Without Borders.
Ken Kanu - CEO of Help On Your Doorstep
Hi Shamim,
I enjoyed the Community Voices - Lived Experience Peer Event on the 29th May, it was a highly informative session with lots of valuable take away points and information.
June - Islington Resident
Testimony for 29th May 2025 Community Voices Event
Hi Shamim,
Thank you so much for your kind message, it was an absolute pleasure for both Colin and me to be part of the Community Voices Lived Experience Peer Event. The energy in the room, the commitment of residents, and the passion you bring to your work were truly inspiring.
Leonie Hammond - Islington Council Access Islington Project Officer
Thank you Shamim for a really interesting day.
I learnt so much about Islington I did not know.
Also about projects I had never heard of.
Thank you for my Lunch!
Ruth - Islington Resident
Testimonies for 29th May 2025 Community Voices Event
Hi Shamin
Lovely to hear from you and I thought the event you held at St Mary’s was excellent.
Colin Adams MBE - Director Hanley Crouch Community Association
Dear Shamim,
Thank you so much for today. It was a great day and a lovely Event.
Theresa - Islington Resident
Hi Shamim,
Just to say thank you for today, it was very interesting. And also the Thai curry was delicious!
Jyoti - Islington Resident
