There is probably an obvious answer to this. I just moved from one area in Islington to another. I was told me bins are on Friday, but I checked online and apparently recycling is on a different day ? That is new to me and is annoying because I missed that day. But… when is food waste collected based on this from the postcode checker? I couldn’t find any more info online.

this shit meant something to me as a kid and I went to one of it’s previous locations the other day only to find a completely different building, and found they’re just straight up gone. is there anywhere in Islington that could fill the void left in my stomach by these?

Does anyone know what they’ve been filming in the house on the corner next to Newington Green Primary School/Jolene these past few weeks?
Just being nosy but there seems to be a lot of crew there every day

Hi everyone,

I’m studying for an MSc in Early Child Development and Clinical Applications at UCL and Anna Freud, a pioneering mental health charity for children and families. A key part of the course is a parent–infant observation, and I’m hoping to find a family in London who’d be happy to take part.

Why it matters: For over 70 years, observation like this has been at the heart of training for child psychotherapists. Watching a real baby grow within their family teaches us things no textbook can: how babies begin to communicate, make sense of the world and develop emotionally through their earliest relationships. By taking part, you’d be helping to train the people who will go on to support children and families for the rest of their careers. Many therapists say their infant observation was the most formative part of their training, and they never forget the family who welcomed them in.

What families say: The first visit or two can feel a little unusual, but research with families who’ve taken part shows that many parents came to really enjoy the visits. The early months with a new baby can be intense and sometimes isolating, and having a regular, calm visitor who is genuinely interested in your baby, every small change and new discovery, is something parents often value. Some said it helped them notice and enjoy their baby’s development more themselves, and many look back on it fondly years later.

What it involves: I’m looking for someone due between October 2026 and January 2027 (or with a very new baby). I’d visit for one hour a week during term time, at a regular time that suits you, from soon after birth until June 2028. There’s nothing to prepare and nothing to do differently.

What it isn’t: There are no tests or interventions, and we don't assess or judge you or your parenting. I simply sit quietly and take an interest in your baby as they grow, while your family goes about its usual routine.

I’m fully DBS-checked and follow UCL and Anna Freud safeguarding procedures. Everything is confidential: names are changed, so your family is never identified.

If this sounds like something you’d consider, or you know someone who might, please comment, DM me. I’d be very happy to answer any questions and provide further information.

Thank you so much for reading!

Hi, I am a freelance journalist and looking to speak to people who have had any experience with moving into new builds in Islington and facing problems with the design quality of the new flats.

Bought a book called drawing on the right side of the brain (https://www.drawright.com/) to improve my skills a while back but haven't been able to find time to actually work through the exercises

So I'm looking for anyone who wants to join the journey and do the exercises with me for some low-pressure accountability! Thinking we do 1-2 exercises a week (usually takes a week to go through the book so we'll just spread it out a bit more)

Open to location suggestions - somewhere around islington/kings x is best for me. 30F :)

I’m looking for the best Sunday Roast in Islington!

Have your say and I’ll publish the results in a few weeks on my Islington Substack.

VOTE HERE: https://forms.gle/bGiACh86Zeu3buGZA

Flying over since last night and still this morning. Why do police use copters anyway? So disruptive, surely they can put drones in the air by this point if surveillance/pursuit is the goal.

I’ve been hearing a helicopter near my house for the past 10 minutes and it’s quite loud. Nothing is showing up on flight radar though. Is it a police chopper?

i'm in N1 in the dagmar terrace/cross street/essex road area and for the last couple of days i have been hearing this beeping noise.

it goes off every 30 seconds and sounds somewhat like a fire alarm that's out of battery. is anyone else hearing this and being driven insane by it??

i've tried investigating but as it's in the back of houses in an area of courtyards there is not much to be done.
can even hear it through closed windows and it goes all day and all night!! first noticed it yesterday

Hello I’m looking to purchase some Italian pastries and desserts for a dinner party and would like to source them locally from a cafe or caterer. Suggestion appreciated! Thank you

Hello, Im a sixth form student looking for work experience. Does anyone have any suggestions/ recommendations they could refer me to?? Thanks ❤️

Where’s the best Indian takeaway in Islington? All the Deliveroo suggestions seem to be paid adverts.

Hello all,

I am in the process of opening a fast food chain down in london, but looking for the best location, blackstock road was a consideration but I wanted to understand the demographic of people living there, is it mainly students / professionals, and how would a new fast food chain be welcomed on blackstock road?

For information there was a property for rent which was previously called greek souvlaki pitta so this would be the new premises.

Any feedback would be appreciated!

Hi can anyone recommend any gyms around Finsbury Park / Highbury that offer Muay Thai sessions for beginners looking to get into training. Thanks!!

Hi all! First time poster here, just trying to get word out as my band are playing London for the first time on October 25th, that’s all, hopefully see some of you there!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/silent-confidant-london-tickets-1999787216397

News for anyone travelling around newington green/ mildmay area, All ltn traffic cameras are not operational for the duration of resurfacing works, you can go through the school time restricted gate near newington green primary school entrance and the end gate of king Henry's Walk near southgate road. Also through the st jude street ltn gate to get to dalston.

St jude street, mildmay grove north, king Henry's Walk and end of mildmay road are all closed off to traffic, pedestrians need to navigate the maze of red hazard tape to get from 1 end to the other.

I only received this letter of info a week ago, some residents of the area didn't get any information. One of the resurfacing workers told me they haven't been provided the right or any signage for redirections.

Hi everyone! I've recently moved to Islington and I'm looking for a reliable cleaner to come once a month. I tried someone recently, but it didn't quite work out, so I'm hoping to find someone I can stick with long-term. How did you find your cleaner: Google, an app, or a personal recommendation? Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

Considering switching over from Finsbury Park Puregym. Has anyone here tried the classes at Fitness First? Can you book the day before, or same day? I don't really use anything other than classes at a gym.

Incredibly poor attitude and customer service. We booked a table to watch the NFL on Sunday and we're in the upstairs room. We had to ask repeatedly to have the game put on. Then, only half the screens had the game on. The rest had the remnants of an F1 race that no one was watching. And when we asked to have the game commentary on, they turned the the F1 announcer up. And when asked to switch the audio to the game people came to see, in the allotted room for the game, ignored us.

I don't know if it's a lack of training or lack of caring, but she was unable to figure out how to switch the sound.

The F1 raced about 20 minutes later and we asked her to switch to the game, as the race was over. Even that was a struggle. She basically said "I'll get to it when I get to it". Several minutes later (I had time to go to the loo and get back upstairs) she still hadn't made the switch to turn the sound of the game on. Finally, just as I was heading downstairs to ask again, the game and commentary was turned on.

And later, turned the game commentary off to turn on post-game interviews from a premier league match that hadn't been on and no one had been watching. At this point, we left.

The bartender was friendly and helpful. Her colleague, the one responsible for the remote controls (it's unclear if she had any other job; she seemed overwhelmed by that responsibility, passing by our table multiple times and ignoring the growing stack of empty glasses) was surly, inattentive, and presented as bothered to be there.

It’s a shocking attitude in the pub which advertises itself as sport venue. Whilst NFL is not a main sport in UK, for this particular location there is a demand for it (Upper Street has strong US expats community).

Not coming back thanks to this particular manager.

What is this ghastly place? Seems like some bizarre money laundering front. No one ever really seems to be in there, I've certainly never had a single inkling to go inside. They have a shuttered site over the road that was a green grocer but just sits there as a wasted space.

A great shame, that corner could have an amazing restaurant or cafe.

[12/10/2026] Jamaica Wine Bar Quiz

\[12/10/2026\]Q1 Quiz Jamaica Wine House

Question one have a new venue every two weeks in the city Jamaica Winehouse
St Michaels Alley, Cornhill, EC3V 9DS. Starts at 6.30pm table booked from 6pm onwards. £2pp cash only, prize is the pot

General knowledge mostly with a small picture sheet which you can do throughout the quiz. Mixture of faces, puzzles maybe geography. Very short quiz and a nice early start too.

If you are interested please DM me the table will have my name on it so just look for Taz I should be there around 6pm to keep the table.

Quiz Jamaica Wine House

Question one have a new venue every two weeks in the city Jamaica Winehouse
St Michaels Alley, Cornhill, EC3V 9DS. Starts at 6.30pm table booked from 6pm onwards. £2pp cash only, prize is the pot

General knowledge mostly with a small picture sheet which you can do throughout the quiz. Mixture of faces, puzzles maybe geography. Very short quiz and a nice early start too.

If you are interested please DM me the table will have my name on it so just look for Taz I should be there around 6pm to keep the table.

Here's a short list of things to do this weekend In North London. Please, add any I've missed in the comments. 👇

Local London Guiding Day | 📍King's Cross & Old Street | 10 October | Free

Every year London's guiding associations put on free walks, and this year's theme is how yesterday's London became today's. King's Cross traces its journey from industrial wasteland to creative hub, meeting under the station clock tower. Old Street goes from Roman origins through Silicon Roundabout, meeting at Old Street station. Just turn up, or book ahead.

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Apple Day Festival | 📍Kentish Town City Farm, NW5 | 11 October | (£)

Kentish Town City Farm throws open its gates for Apple Day: handle the animals, taste apples, eat from the BBQ and make things in the crafts area. £1 adults, 50p children. 12pm to 4pm.

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Our Stokey Market | 📍Church Street, N16 | 10 - 11 October | Free

Vintage and makers market on Church Street in Stoke Newington, started by locals who wanted a market they'd actually want to visit. Fashion, homeware, ceramics, art and jewellery. Coffee on site, dogs welcome. 11am to 5pm both days.

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Classically Black | 📍King's Place, N1 | 10 October | (£)

Classical music has always had Black composers and musicians. This day at King's Place celebrates them: live performances, a panel on race and representation, a youth showcase and Down with the Patribachy, a live podcast touring the history of Western classical music through its overlooked names. Full and half day passes. 10 October.

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Knit + Stitch | 📍Alexandra Palace, N22 | 8 - 11 October | (£)

The UK's biggest textile craft show comes to Ally Pally: 300 specialist suppliers under one roof selling yarn, fabric, thread and every tool you could need, plus workshops, demos and galleries of textile art. From £15.50, under 5s free.

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Highgate Vintage Furniture & Flea Market | 📍Lauderdale House, N6 | 11 October | (£)

Vintage furniture dealers from across the UK set up inside and outside Lauderdale House in Waterlow Park, selling mid-century furniture, homewares, ceramics, lighting, art and vintage fashion. Entry from £5 early, £2 after 2pm, free from 3pm. Dogs welcome, cafe on site.

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'a chorus above' | 📍The Writers' Room, N1 | 10 - 18 October | Free

Exhibition by Lily Lavorato and Campbell Mcconnell at The Writers' Room on Britannia Row in Islington, an arts space at the intersection of fine art and literature. Open weekends and Thursdays and Fridays, 12pm to 4pm.

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Grumpy Market and Friends | 📍127 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 | 10 October | Free

Small independent market on Stokey High Street with slow fashion, ceramics, art prints and handmade goods, plus Natasha Joseph painting live portraits on the day. There's also a Sylvanian Families keychain workshop if you book a spot. Free entry, 11am to 6pm.

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Islington Community Art Festival | 📍Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 | 10 - 18 October | Free

Local artists share their stories through paintings, prints, photographs and collage across a free exhibition at Whittington Park Community Centre in Archway. Opening day Saturday 10 October has talks, mini-workshops and welcome drinks. Free, 10am to 5pm.

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Stroud Green Harvest Market | 📍Stroud Green School, N4 | 11 October | Free

Apples are the theme and hundreds of Perry Court Farm varieties are coming, some boozy, some juicy, some tarty. Jazz and folk, a pumpkin hunt for the kids, Gwatkins Hereford cider and a keg brewed just for the day. Free, in the school playground on Perth Road opposite the Faltering Fullback. Come early, things sell out. 10am to 3.30pm.

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