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Free drop-in sessions

Explore our relaxed, free-to-attend drop-in groups across Hackney. No need to book just come along to connect, chat, and take part in creative and wellbeing activities.
Derman

Walk and Movement in the Park - 16/6/2026

Promotes the concept of eco therapy and mindfulness. This activity is to encourage exercise and active healthy lifestyle. Participants are supported emotionally as well as encourage regular walking exercises.nWe meet in front of the electric bicycle park in Shoreditch Park. nStart with yoga inspired warm up exercises. Then we walk around the park. Everyone walks in their own phase. Some attendees have disability so they walk in a slow phase. nWe complete the session with 15 minute yoga and qigong inspired movement. nYou do not need any props. We practice standing or sitting on the benches in the park. nThis group is opne for all levels. No prior experience is necessary.nnPlease contact the facilitator or Derman office on 02076135944 for more information and learn about last minute cancellation.


16th of June
10:00 - 11:00
Shoreditch Park, Rushton Street, N1 5JU

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Drawing & Painting - 17/6/2026

Join our free Drawing & Painting classes. Relax with line and pattern drawing Learn proportional drawing and discover how to break rules for a unique outcome. Change your doodles into drawings and story illustrations. Draw lines and patterns, fill shapes with colour splashes, and have fun using pencils, brushes, and recycled materials


17th of June
10:30 - 12:30
Marie Lloyd Building 229-331 Queensbridge Road, London, E8 3NH

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Care and Repair Sewing: Open Access - 18/6/2026

Care and Repair for Clothes – Drop-In Sewing ClassnnJoin our Care and Repair for Clothes drop-in session — a friendly, practical class designed for anyone interested in learning how to repair and care for their garments. Whether you’re a beginner or have some sewing experience, this session is a great opportunity to pick up useful skills and get hands-on guidance.nnWhat to expect:nnStep-by-step support in a welcoming environmentnPractical tips for repairing clothes and extending their lifenHands-on learning during the sessionnA friendly, community-focused spacennNo prior experience is needed — just come along and join in!


18th of June
11:30 - 13:30
The Print House, 18 Ashwin Street, London E8 3DL

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The Holding Space - Online Peer Support Group - 18/6/2026

Welcome to The Holding Space.rnrnThis is a gentle, non-judgmental space where you are free to show up exactly as you are — whether you feel strong, struggling, or somewhere in between.rnrnHere, we honour:rn🧠 Lived experiencern🤝 Peer connectionrn🌱 Growth at your own pacern🧡 Emotional safetyrnrnYou don’t need to fix anything or be anything. Just being here is enough. This is a space to feel heard, supported, and gently held — by each other, and by the intention behind this space.rnrnYou’re not alone here. We hold this space together.


18th of June
13:00 - 14:00
Online

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Derman

Walk and Movement in the Park - 23/6/2026

Promotes the concept of eco therapy and mindfulness. This activity is to encourage exercise and active healthy lifestyle. Participants are supported emotionally as well as encourage regular walking exercises.nWe meet in front of the electric bicycle park in Shoreditch Park. nStart with yoga inspired warm up exercises. Then we walk around the park. Everyone walks in their own phase. Some attendees have disability so they walk in a slow phase. nWe complete the session with 15 minute yoga and qigong inspired movement. nYou do not need any props. We practice standing or sitting on the benches in the park. nThis group is opne for all levels. No prior experience is necessary.nnPlease contact the facilitator or Derman office on 02076135944 for more information and learn about last minute cancellation.


23rd of June
10:00 - 11:00
Shoreditch Park, Rushton Street, N1 5JU

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Link & Chill - A Black Men's Group - 23/6/2026

A supportive Black Mens Drop In group to link up, connect with each other and shine a light on your troubles.nHeld fortnightly on Tuesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm


23rd of June
13:00 - 15:00
Centre For Better Health, 1a Darnley Road, E9 6QH

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Drawing & Painting - 24/6/2026

Join our free Drawing & Painting classes. Relax with line and pattern drawing Learn proportional drawing and discover how to break rules for a unique outcome. Change your doodles into drawings and story illustrations. Draw lines and patterns, fill shapes with colour splashes, and have fun using pencils, brushes, and recycled materials


24th of June
13:30 - 15:30
The Lawson Practice 85 Nuttall Street, London N1 5HZ

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Derman

Walk and Movement in the Park - 30/6/2026

Promotes the concept of eco therapy and mindfulness. This activity is to encourage exercise and active healthy lifestyle. Participants are supported emotionally as well as encourage regular walking exercises.nWe meet in front of the electric bicycle park in Shoreditch Park. nStart with yoga inspired warm up exercises. Then we walk around the park. Everyone walks in their own phase. Some attendees have disability so they walk in a slow phase. nWe complete the session with 15 minute yoga and qigong inspired movement. nYou do not need any props. We practice standing or sitting on the benches in the park. nThis group is opne for all levels. No prior experience is necessary.nnPlease contact the facilitator or Derman office on 02076135944 for more information and learn about last minute cancellation.


30th of June
10:00 - 11:00
Shoreditch Park, Rushton Street, N1 5JU

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Drawing & Painting - 1/7/2026

Join our free Drawing & Painting classes. Relax with line and pattern drawing Learn proportional drawing and discover how to break rules for a unique outcome. Change your doodles into drawings and story illustrations. Draw lines and patterns, fill shapes with colour splashes, and have fun using pencils, brushes, and recycled materials


1st of July
10:30 - 12:30
Marie Lloyd Building 229-331 Queensbridge Road, London, E8 3NH

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The Holding Space - Online Peer Support Group - 2/7/2026

Welcome to The Holding Space.nnThis is a gentle, non-judgmental space where you are free to show up exactly as you are — whether you feel strong, struggling, or somewhere in between.nnHere, we honour:n🧠 Lived experiencen🤝 Peer connectionn🌱 Growth at your own pacen🧡 Emotional safetynnYou don’t need to fix anything or be anything. Just being here is enough. This is a space to feel heard, supported, and gently held — by each other, and by the intention behind this space.nnYou’re not alone here. We hold this space together.


2nd of July
13:00 - 14:00
Online

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Link & Chill - A Black Men's Group - 7/7/2026

A supportive Black Mens Drop In group to link up, connect with each other and shine a light on your troubles.nHeld fortnightly on Tuesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm


7th of July
13:00 - 15:00
Centre For Better Health, 1a Darnley Road, E9 6QH

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Drawing & Painting - 8/7/2026

Join our free Drawing & Painting classes. Relax with line and pattern drawing Learn proportional drawing and discover how to break rules for a unique outcome. Change your doodles into drawings and story illustrations. Draw lines and patterns, fill shapes with colour splashes, and have fun using pencils, brushes, and recycled materials


8th of July
13:30 - 15:30
The Lawson Practice 85 Nuttall Street, London N1 5HZ

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Care and Repair Sewing: Open Access - 9/7/2026

Care and Repair for Clothes – Drop-In Sewing ClassnnJoin our Care and Repair for Clothes drop-in session — a friendly, practical class designed for anyone interested in learning how to repair and care for their garments. Whether you’re a beginner or have some sewing experience, this session is a great opportunity to pick up useful skills and get hands-on guidance.nnWhat to expect:nnStep-by-step support in a welcoming environmentnPractical tips for repairing clothes and extending their lifenHands-on learning during the sessionnA friendly, community-focused spacennNo prior experience is needed — just come along and join in!


9th of July
10:30 - 13:30
The Print House, 18 Ashwin Street, London E8 3DL

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Drawing & Painting - 15/7/2026

Join our free Drawing & Painting classes. Relax with line and pattern drawing Learn proportional drawing and discover how to break rules for a unique outcome. Change your doodles into drawings and story illustrations. Draw lines and patterns, fill shapes with colour splashes, and have fun using pencils, brushes, and recycled materials


15th of July
10:30 - 12:30
Marie Lloyd Building 229-331 Queensbridge Road, London, E8 3NH

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The Holding Space - Online Peer Support Group - 16/7/2026

Welcome to The Holding Space.nnThis is a gentle, non-judgmental space where you are free to show up exactly as you are — whether you feel strong, struggling, or somewhere in between.nnHere, we honour:n🧠 Lived experiencen🤝 Peer connectionn🌱 Growth at your own pacen🧡 Emotional safetynnYou don’t need to fix anything or be anything. Just being here is enough. This is a space to feel heard, supported, and gently held — by each other, and by the intention behind this space.nnYou’re not alone here. We hold this space together.


16th of July
13:00 - 14:00
Online

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Link & Chill - A Black Men's Group - 21/7/2026

A supportive Black Mens Drop In group to link up, connect with each other and shine a light on your troubles.nHeld fortnightly on Tuesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm


21st of July
13:00 - 15:00
Centre For Better Health, 1a Darnley Road, E9 6QH

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The Holding Space - Online Peer Support Group - 30/7/2026

Welcome to The Holding Space.nnThis is a gentle, non-judgmental space where you are free to show up exactly as you are — whether you feel strong, struggling, or somewhere in between.nnHere, we honour:n🧠 Lived experiencen🤝 Peer connectionn🌱 Growth at your own pacen🧡 Emotional safetynnYou don’t need to fix anything or be anything. Just being here is enough. This is a space to feel heard, supported, and gently held — by each other, and by the intention behind this space.nnYou’re not alone here. We hold this space together.


30th of July
13:00 - 14:00
Online

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Link & Chill - A Black Men's Group - 4/8/2026

A supportive Black Mens Drop In group to link up, connect with each other and shine a light on your troubles.nHeld fortnightly on Tuesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm


4th of August
13:00 - 15:00
Centre For Better Health, 1a Darnley Road, E9 6QH

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Link & Chill - A Black Men's Group - 18/8/2026

A supportive Black Mens Drop In group to link up, connect with each other and shine a light on your troubles.nHeld fortnightly on Tuesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm


18th of August
13:00 - 15:00
Centre For Better Health, 1a Darnley Road, E9 6QH

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Link & Chill - A Black Men's Group - 1/9/2026

A supportive Black Mens Drop In group to link up, connect with each other and shine a light on your troubles.nHeld fortnightly on Tuesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm


1st of September
13:00 - 15:00
Centre For Better Health, 1a Darnley Road, E9 6QH

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