OCTOPUS COMMUNITY NETWORK

Octopus is a collaboration of community centres working together to develop and deliver innovative community-led health and well-being activities, informal and non-formal learning projects, growing and bio-diversity projects, skills and back to work programmes.  In working together we achieve greater synergy avoiding unnecessary duplication, and maximum resource utilization.

Play, Grow and Discover, join our free under 5's nature play session at the Garden at Holloway Neighbourhood Group.Please book one ticket per child, they must be accompanied by a adult for the full duration.Introduce your child to the wonders of nature through fun, hands-on activities:<ul><li>Explore our Garden</li><li>Creative nature-inspired activities</li><li>Engaging stories and songs</li><li>Free play time</li></ul>Benefits of outdoor play:<ul><li>Staying healthy and active</li><li>Feeling happier and calmer</li><li>Making friends and playing together</li><li>Using imagination and creativity</li><li>Exploring and enjoying nature</li></ul>Spaces are limited so make sure to book yours!Location:Holloway Neighbourhood GroupThe Old Fire Station,84 Mayton St,LondonN7 6QTWhat3Words: ///<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://nails.dating">nails.dating</a>.crust

Just a reminder about the Nature Explorers session tomorrow 27/10/26 at the Old Fire Station starting at 10am.Hope you enjoy the session!

Holloway Neighbourhood Group

Play, Grow and Discover, join our free under 5's and their carers nature play sessions at the Tufnell Park Estate Woodland Garden off Tufnell Park Road, N7 0EFPlease book one ticket per child, they must be accompanied by a adult for the full duration.Introduce your child to the wonders of nature through fun, hands-on activities:<ul><li>Explore our Woodland Garden</li><li>Creative nature-inspired activities</li><li>Engaging stories and songs</li><li>Free play in the sandpit and mud kitchen</li></ul>Benefits of outdoor play:<ul><li>Staying healthy and active</li><li>Feeling happier and calmer</li><li>Making friends and playing together</li><li>Using imagination and creativity</li><li>Exploring and enjoying nature</li></ul>Spaces are limited so make sure to book yours!Location:Tufnell Park Woodland GardenTufnell Park Estate (Behind Hollins and McCall House)Tufnell Park RoadN7 0EFWhat3Words: soils.wink.paradeUse 'Octopus Community Plant Nursery' on maps or the link below for the location.<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hCDGkGk1QSdaKm1d9">https://maps.app.goo.gl/hCDGkGk1QSdaKm1d9</a>

Just a reminder of the Nature Explorers event tomorrow 29/10/26 starting at 10am. If you can't make it there is a waiting list so please do cancel your ticket to make it available.Use 'Octopus Community Plant Nursery' on maps or the link below for the location.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hCDGkGk1QSdaKm1d9">https://maps.app.goo.gl/hCDGkGk1QSdaKm1d9</a>Location:'Octopus Community Plant Nursery'Tufnell Park Woodland GardenTufnell Park Estate (Behind Hollins and McCall House)Tufnell Park RoadN7 0EFFrom the Odeon Cinema, heading towards Tufnell Park on Tufnell Park Road, take the first left into Tufnell Park Estate and the woodland garden is straight ahead through the gate at the end.What3Words: soils.wink.paradeChildren must be accompanied by an adult for the full duration.Hope you enjoy the event!

Next to the Octopus Community Plant Nursery

Tufnell Park Woodland Garden

Join Octopus Community Network and Mildmay Community Food Project for activities, workshops food and music to celebrate the Upcycling Food community composting project!All welcome, come along to celebrate together and get involved in activities including:<ul><li>mushroom workshop</li><li>pottery workshop</li><li>natural dye workshop</li><li>soil &amp; composting</li><li>arts &amp; crafts</li><li>hot meal and refreshments</li></ul>Upcycling Food was recently awarded the Community Impact Award at Islington in Bloom, join us to celebrate!

Upcycling Food Community Celebration Event

OCTOPUS COMMUNITY NETWORK

HNG - Nature Explorers

CPN Nature Explorers

CPN Community Growing Session

Upcycling Food Community Celebration Event