Holborn Community Association

Community organisation that runs 3 community centres. Services include sports facilities for children,  Resource centre and activities for older people, Under 5's activities. Arts activities for children, Holborn Community Cooks, Meeting space for local organisations.

Qi Gong is a moving meditation using simple, graceful and flowing movements. It's very similar to Tai Chi and means ‘energy exercise’. Qi Gong was developed in China over 3000 years ago and still practiced around the world today. Classes are based on the seasons and our our connection with nature. Each class begins with a gentle warm up of the body, followed by the teaching and flow of the movements. Please try to attend all sessions in the term to ensure a smooth progression of learning for everyone on the course. Qi Gong can help you to:<ul><li>ease anxiety/stress</li><li>remove knots out of your body</li><li>quieten your mind</li></ul> You may obtain:<ul><li>Increased strength, energy and a focused mind</li><li>Improved balance, stamina and flexibility</li></ul> What else do I need to know?<ul><li>No special equipment required, no mats, no weights.</li><li>Beginners and all ages warmly welcomed</li><li>Only loose comfortable clothing required</li><li>Bring water</li></ul> This class is provided by Camden Adult Community Learning. PERFECT FORAdults of all abilities ACCESS:Seating availableWheelchair accessibleFully accessible facility

Holborn House 

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We are fully booked if you would like to join the waiting list please email admin@holborncommunity.co.uk . Come along, explore your imagination and play with clay! Supported by an experienced potter, children are encouraged to explore their creativity, whilst learning basic ceramic techniques and creating their own work. This session is suitable for children aged 6 – 12 years old. Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday 3.45pm – 5.15pm. Full rate: £12 per sessionBursary: £8 per session PERFECT FORChildren aged 6-12 ACCESSSeating availableWheelchair Accessible

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Pottery (6-12 Years) November - December 

1A Roseberry Avenue

Thank you for your booking a member of the team will be in touch with you. For any questions please email sudiksha@holborncommunity.co.uk or call 02074052370 (opt 1 or 2)

Are you or someone you know living with memory loss issues such as dementia and Alzheimers? Join us for our weekly creative and reminiscing sessions. Facilitated by artist Zoe, we will explore a range of art techniques such as printmaking, doodling, marbling, collaging and more. Connect, create and share memories through art. Carers welcome.

Millman Street

Thank you for your booking a member of the team will be in touch soon. If you need to contact us, phone 02074052370 (opt 1 or 3)

We are fully booked if you would like to join the waiting list please email admin@holborncommunity.co.uk . Come along, explore and play with clay! Supported by an experienced potter, young people are encouraged to explore their creativity, whilst learning basic ceramic techniques and creating their own work. Cost:Full rate: £12 per sessionConc: £8 per session Booking reserves your place for a half term project. Please enquire for further details.To book, email: 1aarts@holborncommunity.co.ukor call 02074052370 (option 3) PERFECT FORYoung people aged 12-18 ACCESSSeating availableWheelchair accessibleFully accessible facility

Youth Pottery (12-18 Years) September - October

Thank you for your booking, a member of the team will be in touch with your shortly. If you need to contact us, phone 02074052370 (opt 1 or 3).

Thank you for booking. Your child's place in this class is confirmed and we look forward to welcoming them to Holborn House. Keep up to date by signing up to HCA's newsletter <a href="https://app.plinth.org.uk/www.holborncommunity.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> and follow us on social media.

Holborn Gymnastics Club have provided classes in Holborn since 1989.&nbsp;We provide recreational classes on Mondays, Tuesdays &amp; Saturdays for children (term-time). Our classes are divided according to age groups to develop the foundational skills of gymnastics. Sessions are planned to ensure all gymnasts are stimulated and challenged mentally and physically, actively developing their skills. Bookings are for the whole term (from September to December). ACCESSSeating availableAdaptive teachingFully accessible facility These sessions are invite only

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Holborn Gymnastics Club have provided classes in Holborn since 1989.&nbsp;We provide recreational classes on Mondays, Tuesdays &amp; Saturdays for children (term-time). Our classes are divided according to age groups to develop the foundational skills of gymnastics. Sessions are planned to ensure all gymnasts are stimulated and challenged mentally and physically, actively developing their skills. Bookings are for the whole term (from September to December). Please note you will be required to join/renew your child/ren's annual British Gymnastics membership (£24) if: <ul><li>their membership has lapsed</li><li>they are joining gymnastics for the first time</li></ul> ﻿We will send more information about this process in due course. PERFECT FORChildren 6-8 years ACCESSSeating availableAdaptive teachingFully accessible facility

We are fully booked if you would like to join the waiting list please email admin@holborncommunity.co.uk . Come along, explore your imagination and play with clay! Supported by an experienced potter, children are encouraged to explore their creativity, whilst learning basic ceramic techniques and creating their own work. This session is suitable for children aged 6 – 12 years old. Full rate: £12 per sessionBursary: £8 per session PERFECT FORChildren aged 6-12 ACCESSSeating availableWheelchair AccessibleFully accessible facility

We provide day care for older adults 5 days a week at our Millman Street Centre. The centre is fully accessible and we provide care for people living with a range of conditions. PERFECT FOROlder Adults ACCESSAssistance animals welcomeSeating availableWheelchair accessibleFully accessible facility

Thank you for your booking a member of the team will be in touch with you shortly. For further questions call 02074052370 (opt 1 or 3) or email sudiksha@holborncommunity.co.uk

Young People’s free half-term workshopRadical print: from page to stage Victorians like the writer Charles Dickens were masters of advertising, with posters and playbills covering the streets. This free series of workshops for 12- to 16-year-olds explores the culture of advertising through theatre playbills or posters which captured Dickens’s radical ideas. Join us to explore the museum’s current exhibition Showtime! create your own playbills, and craft your own zines exploring issues that are important to you. The second session of this two-day workshop will include a free Letterpress Poster Printing Workshop at the St Bride’s Foundation. All materials and refreshments provided, and no crafty printing skills required just a readiness to get creative! 1.30-5.00pm, 28 and 29 October 2025. For ages 12-16 years. This workshop is part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund sponsored exhibition Showtime!

Charles Dickens Museum

Holborn Gymnastics Club have provided classes in Holborn since 1989.&nbsp;We provide recreational classes on Mondays, Tuesdays &amp; Saturdays for children (term-time). Our classes are divided according to age groups to develop the foundational skills of gymnastics. Sessions are planned to ensure all gymnasts are stimulated and challenged mentally and physically, actively developing their skills. Bookings are for the whole term (from September to December). Please note you will be required to join/renew your child/ren's annual British Gymnastics membership (£24) if: <ul><li>their membership has lapsed</li><li>they are joining gymnastics for the first time</li></ul> ﻿We will send more information about this process in due course. PERFECT FORChildren 4-5 years ACCESSSeating availableAdaptive teachingFully accessible facility

Please note, Pilates 55+ takes place at Nuffiled Health, Covent Garden

Online bookings via HCA will close at 12 noon the day before. When online bookings have closed, HCA members may drop in on the day and remaining places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.&nbsp; Pilates 55+ at Nuffield Health, Covent Garden&nbsp;Pilates helps to reshape your body and improve your posture, achieving the perfect balance between strength and flexibility.Pilates can help relieve unwanted stress and tension. Its slow, controlled approach means that it gives much longer-term results and it is especially recommended by medical specialists for those with back problems. Pilates classes at Nuffield Health are all about:<ul><li>Muscle recruitment patterns</li><li>Correcting common muscle imbalances</li><li>Restoring alignment and natural movement</li></ul>

Nuffield Health Covent Garden

My Move is HCA’s fitness programme especially for girls aged 10-17 Develop your strength, coordination and confidence in these free sessions led by experienced boxing instructor and life coach, Amy. You’ll explore fun ways of keeping fit and active, try new sports and games, and share your ideas to help Amy to plan the sessions. Wednesdays during term time, 5-6.30pm. Each session has free healthy snacks and 1 hour of exercise. Hygiene bank available on site. Booking essential. Please note: Participants in Year 6 and below must be collected by an adult at the end of the session. Perfect for: Young women aged 10-17 ACCESSSeating availableAdaptive teachingFully accessible facility

Thank you for your booking a member of the team will be in touch with you. For any questions please email sudiksha@holborncommunity.co.uk or call 02074052370 (opt 1 or 3).

Make mixed media sculptures and celebrate nature in the city. Develop creative skills across multiple media (clay, textiles, wood, paper, assemblage).Explore seasonal changes through observation of the natural world and the work of mixed media artistsMove through a creative seasonal journey: autumn’s textures, life, and stories into winter’s light, landscape, and festive gathering. Thenatural world runs as a continuous thread throughout.

Holborn Gymnastics Club have provided classes in Holborn since 1989.&nbsp;We provide recreational classes on Mondays, Tuesdays &amp; Saturdays for children (term-time). Our classes are divided according to age groups to develop the foundational skills of gymnastics. Sessions are planned to ensure all gymnasts are stimulated and challenged mentally and physically, actively developing their skills. Bookings are for the whole term (from September to December). Please note you will be required to join/renew your child/ren's annual British Gymnastics membership (£24) if: <ul><li>their membership has lapsed</li><li>they are joining gymnastics for the first time</li></ul> ﻿We will send more information about this process in due course. PERFECT FORChildren 9+ years ACCESSSeating availableAdaptive teachingFully accessible facility

Join us for Chair-based Yoga with Shirley for over 55s, suitable for beginners. The benefits of Yoga may include:<ul><li>Decreased stress, anxiety and depression</li><li>Improved mood</li><li>Improved aerobic capacity</li><li>Increased energy and stamina</li><li>Improved flexibility, balance and agility</li><li>Improved muscle strength and definition</li></ul> Donations are appreciated to help with running costs.We aim to be inclusive and accessible to all. PERFECT FORAdults aged 55 and over, and people who prefer to be seated for exercise.&nbsp; ACCESSAssistance animals welcomeSeating availableWheelchair accessibleFully accessible facility

This Stretching &amp; Relaxation class takes place at Nuffield Health, Covent Garden. Please sign in at reception upon arrival.

Online bookings via HCA will close at 12 noon the day before. When online bookings have closed, HCA members may drop in on the day and remaining places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.&nbsp; Stretching &amp; Relaxation 55+ at Nuffield Health, Covent Garden Gentle, controlled stretching and toning exercises especially for people aged 55 plus. This class will support you to increase and maintain mobility and flexibility, and relieve unwanted stress and tension. PERFECT FORAdults aged 55+ ACCESSThe studio is accessed via a staircase. There is currently no lift access to the studio.

Stretching & Relaxation (55+) with Nuffield Health

Thanks for booking for Dance Well - Akademi South Asian Dance. We're looking forward to welcoming you to our Millman Street centre. On arrival, press the 'community centre' buzzer and wait for the door to open, then head to the end of the corridor and turn left down the ramp.

Get creative, get moving, make friends, have fun. South Asian dance energises your brain and body. Explore storytelling using expressive movements and gesture, learn dance sequences and enjoy vibrant music in this friendly, relaxed class designed for&nbsp;adults aged 55+. Dance Well is for all abilities. No dance experience required, but comfortable clothes and shoes are a must! The sessions run regularly throughout the year on Tuesdays from 3:00 – 4:00pm at HCA's Millman Street Centre. On arrival, press the 'community centre' buzzer and wait for the door to open, then head to the end of the corridor and turn left down the ramp. We aim to be all inclusive and accessible to all. The sessions are free however donations are greatly appreciated to help with running costs.

Dance Well -South Asian Dance with Akademi (55+) (Copy)

Thank you for your booking a member of the team will be in touch with you. For any questions email sudiksha@holborncommunity.co.uk or call 02074052370 (opt 1 or 3).

Develop creative skills across multiple media (clay, textiles, wood, paper, assemblage).Explore seasonal changes through observation of the natural world and the work of mixed media artistsMove through a creative seasonal journey: autumn’s textures, life, and stories into winter’s light, landscape, and festive gathering. Thenatural world runs as a continuous thread throughout.

Thanks for booking for Dance For Joy. We look forward to welcoming you to HCA's Millman Street Centre.

Movement to music for strength, mobility and fun. Each week you'll learn short exercises and dances, exploring the best bits from fantastic styles such as disco, jazz, latin and more. This class is beginner friendly&nbsp;and inclusive. Variations and seated options will be given. Expect a good time and a lot of laughs. Feel free to arrive from 2.30pm for a cuppa and a catch up with the group. This session is held at Millman Street, press the buzzer that says community centre, head to the end of the corridor and turn left down the ramp. The sessions are free however donations are greatly appreciated to help with running costs. We aim to be inclusive and accessible to all.

Thank you for your booking, a member of the team will be in touch with you shortly. If you need to reach out to call us on 02074052370 (opt 1 or 3) or email sudiksha@holborncommunity.co.uk

Are you Camden resident? Are you looking to connect with others in the local community? Join us on the last Sunday of every month for a free full filled creative workshops and free lunch. Learn skills from professional artists, meet new people and have fun! PERFECT FOR: 18+ ACCESS: Seating AvailableWheelchair Accessible

Holborn Gymnastics Club have provided classes in Holborn since 1989.&nbsp;We provide recreational classes on Mondays, Tuesdays &amp; Saturdays for children (term-time). Our classes are divided according to age groups to develop the foundational skills of gymnastics. Sessions are planned to ensure all gymnasts are stimulated and challenged mentally and physically, actively developing their skills. Bookings are for the whole term (from September to December). Please note you will be required to join/renew your child/ren's annual British Gymnastics membership (£24) if: <ul><li>their membership has lapsed</li><li>they are joining gymnastics for the first time</li></ul> We will send more information about this process in due course. PERFECT FORChildren 9+ years ACCESSSeating availableAdaptive teachingFully accessible facility

Dance Well -South Asian Dance with Akademi (55+)

Beginners' YogaThis is a yoga class for beginners who want to take their first steps in learning how to stretch and breathe, or for people with some experience who prefer a slower pace of class. Yoga postures for strengthening legs, arms and core. Improve your fitness and balance. Everyone is welcome. PERFECT FORAdults ACCESSSeating availableWheelchair accessibleFully accessible facility

Thank you for booking. Your place in Yoga For Women is confirmed and we look forward to welcoming you to Holborn House. If you're unable to attend, please cancel your booking through your Plinth account or contact <a href="mailto:admin@holborncommunity.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">admin@holborncommunity.co.uk</a> - this will enable someone else to take part in the class. Keep up to date by signing up to HCA's newsletter <a href="https://app.plinth.org.uk/www.holborncommunity.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> and follow us on social media.

A mixed-level yoga class especially for women. A safe, welcoming space for women to come together to develop their strength and flexibility. PERFECT FORFemales 18+ ACCESSSeating availableWheelchair accessibleFully accessible facility

Youth Pottery (12-18 Years) November- December 

Thank you for your booking a member of the team will be in touch with you. For any questions please email sudiksha@holborncommunity.co.uk or call 02074052370 (opt 1 or 3)

Step into the world of printmaking. Explore different printing techniques like mono printing, collagraphy, block printing and lino printing. For ages 13 - 18 For further details contact sudiksha@holborncommunity.co.uk or call 02074052370 (opt 1 or 3)

Join us for seated Yoga with Shirley for over 55s, suitable for beginners.The benefits of Yoga may include:<ul><li>Decreased stress, anxiety and depression</li><li>Improved mood</li><li>Improved aerobic capacity</li><li>Increased energy and stamina</li><li>Improved flexibility, balance and agility</li><li>Improved muscle strength and definition</li></ul>Donations are appreciated to help with running costs.We aim to be inclusive and accessible to all. PERFECT FOROlder Adults ACCESSAssistance animals welcomeSeating availableWheelchair accessibleFully accessible facility

Youth Pottery (12 - 18 Years) November - December 

Y o u C a n U k u l e l e For the over 60s Next steps to playing the ukulele (beginners welcome too!) In the new ukulele course you will further developyour knowledge of chords, expand your abilitiesin improvisation using new scales and learn toplay some new songs. You will also explore newstrumming techniques, opening up the capabilityto play a variety of musical genres. Tuesday 17th Sept - 3rd Dec 2024 (11 weeks)- 1pm -3pm

Pottery (6-12 Years) September - October 

Preschool Gymnastics (3-5 Years) Autumn 25

Holborn Gymnastics Club have provided classes in Holborn since 1989.&nbsp;We provide recreational classes on Mondays, Tuesdays &amp; Saturdays for children (term-time). Our classes are divided according to age groups to develop the foundational skills of gymnastics. Sessions are planned to ensure all gymnasts are stimulated and challenged mentally and physically, actively developing their skills. Bookings are for the whole term (from September to December) ACCESSSeating availableAdaptive teachingFully accessible facility These sessions are invite only

Please arrive at Holborn House from 1pm onwards and wear clothes and shoes approproate for the weather. The walk will begin from Holborn House at 1.15pm and return there by 2.15pm. Why not stay afterwards for our Qi Gong class at 2.30pm?

Feeling stuck in the daily grind? Searching for a moment of calm in your day? Swap your screen time for green time, get moving and boost your wellbeing.&nbsp; Discover the hidden pockets of nature right on your doorstep with Mindful Walking. These guided walks are designed to help you unwind and reconnect with yourself and nature in Holborn’s beautiful green spaces.&nbsp; Come to one walk or all four—each one offers a chance to pause, breathe, and notice the beauty around you. We’ll guide you through simple, mindful exercises to help you turn down the chaos and tune in to the colours, textures, sounds and movements of nature.&nbsp; Join us and turn your lunch break into a refreshing journey of discovery and wellbeing.Arrive at Holborn House from 1pm, ready to begin each walk at 1.15pm prompt. After each walk we’ll head back to Holborn House for 2.15pm (of course, you’re welcome to leave the walk at any stage)...Why not stay for our Qi Gong session at 2.30pm? A little rain and wind won’t stop us, so please wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes, and bring water. In the case of extreme weather we’ll offer an indoor activity. Please book your place on the walk so we can notify you in the unlikely event of cancellation.&nbsp; These walks are offered in partnership with Camden Adult Community Learning.

Thank you for your interest. One of our team members will contact you with further information.

Supported by an experienced potter, our adult pottery classes are a relaxing space to develop&nbsp;pottery skills, learning hand building techniques and experimenting with different styles of decorating and glazing. Classes also provide the perfect opportunity to meet other people in your neighbourhood and make some new friends! Mondays or WednesdaysFull rate: £25 per sessionBursary: £15 per session For more info please email 1aarts@holborncommunity.co.uk or call 02074052370 (option 1 or 3) PERFECT FORAdults 18+ ACCESSSeating availableWheelchair accessibleFully accessible facility

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The sessions offer a range of soft play, games and activities to promote movement, play and fun. This session will involve messy play! Sessions are drop in and spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis. At busy times you may have to wait for a space to become available.&nbsp; PERFECT FORUnder 5s ACCESSSeating availableWheelchair accessibleFully accessible facility

Your booking is being processed and you will be contacted to confirm eligibility. Please note children must be accompanied by an adult. Thanks

Local Investigators&nbsp;was originally co-created by the Built Environment Trust and Architecture for Kids CIC and is now in its fifth iteration. It is a participatory project exploring how people of all ages connect with the built environment through personal landmarks and memories. Participants are invited to share their stories using simple sketches and spoken accounts, revealing how they perceive their surroundings. Landmarks might include a bench shared with a grandparent or the tree of a first kiss—everyday places tied to meaningful moments By bringing together generations, the project highlights how shared and individual experiences shape our emotional connection to place. These memories foster a sense of belonging and emotional resonance, enriching our understanding of the built environment through lived experience. Whether young or old, each participant contributes a unique perspective, helping to build a collective portrait of the spaces that matter most&nbsp;This event is co-produced by Architecture for Kids CIC and Holborn Community Association and is part of the Being Human Festival, the UK’s national festival of the humanities, taking place from 6–15 November 2025. It is led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, with generous support from Research England, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. For further information, please see <a href="http://beinghumanfestival.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">beinghumanfestival.org</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

You Can Ukulele (Peer Lead)

Women's Yoga 18+

Pottery (6-12 Years) September - October

Preschool Gymnastics (3-5 Years) Autumn 25

Gymnastics (6-8 Years) Autumn 25

Youth Pottery (12-18 Years) September - October

Gymnastics (9+ Years) Autumn 25

Day Care (55+)

Stretching & Relaxation (55+) with Nuffield Health

Mindful Walking (18+)

Qi Gong (18+) Autumn 25

Dance for Joy (55+)

Pottery (6-12 Years) September - October

My Move (Girls 10+) Autumn 25

Pottery (18+)

Soft Play