Community Groups
Highbury Roundhouse hosts a variety of community activities run by third parties.
Here you can find a range of dance, drama and music groups for children and young people, including weekly Karate classes, Pilates, and music classes for all ages.
Please see below the services that our partners run.
Diddi Dance
Give a love of movement that will last a lifetime!
Diddi Dance offers dance classes for sitting babies up to 5 years old
Where: Highbury Roundhouse, 71 Ronald's Road, N5 1XB
When: Wednesdays
09.00 - 10.00
Area run by: Lisa Moorhead
Email: lisa.moorhead@diddidance.com
Tel: 079 2361 4476
Website: https://www.diddidance.com
Encantado
Encantado's artistic director Derrick is a dancer/singer-songwriter a 2nd Dan Black Belt Taekwondo and a movement and coach for boxers.
Graduating from performing school in London ( L.S.C) he has also studied in New York, Havana. He has performed in the West End and has been one of the best salsa dance teachers you will find for many years.
His classes are fun and friendly and you can learn some cool combinations that you can use on the dance floor!
Where: Highbury Roundhouse, 71 Ronald's Road, N5 1XB
When: Sundays
15:00 - 16:00
Derrick
Email: derrick@encantado.co.uk
Tel: 079 0336 3773
Website: http://encantado.co.uk
Company Three
Company Three is a leading force for change for teenagers in our local community and around the world.
We are a theatre company led by the ideas of our 75 members aged 11-19.
Working in Islington, North London, we make transformative theatre through long-term collaboration between young people and professional theatre-makers. Our plays have been performed at the National Theatre, Battersea Arts Centre, the Royal Exchange Theatre, the Yard Theatre and on the BBC
Highbury Roundhouse Community Centre
71 Ronald’s Road, N5 1BX
Telephone: 020 7609 9651
When: from September TBC
Sobell Karate
Sobell Karate Club is affiliated to the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF). It is a traditional Shotokan Karate organization, founded by Master Teruyuki Okazaki, who studied directly under Master Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate.
Where: Highbury Roundhouse, 71 Ronald's Road, N5 1XB
When: Wednesday evenings
17:00 - 18:00 Children Beginners 5Y to 8Y
18:00 - 19:00 Children Beginners 9Y and above
Parents can train alongside their children
Saturday afernoon
13:30 - 14:30 Children and parents can train together
Tutor: Chief Instructor is Sensei Ahcene Moussaoui 7th Dan
Email: info.sobellkarate@gmail.com
Website: www.sobellkarate.com
Mobile: 079 5763 0463
Hungarian Family Group
We have 13 working groups in total, providing playgroups, nursery sessions and classes for children and adults at different levels.
Most of these classes teach Hungarian as a minority language for pupils who are settled in this country but wish to maintain their Hungarian heritage or give opportunities to non-Hungarian members to develop an understanding of the Hungarian language and culture.
Other classes complement mainstream education by teaching children music, dance and drama.
We also organise social events at different venues: a Spring Festival with fancy dress in February, a concert or theatre workshop in June, a Sports Day in September, and a Christmas party in December.
Where: Sotheby Mews Day Centre, Sotheby Road, N5 2UT
When: Saturdays
14.00 - 18.00
Email: secretary@magyariskola.org.uk
Website: www.magyariskola.org.uk
Highbury Jitsu
Jitsu is a martial art based on the traditional styles of Jiu-Jitsu that originated and developed in medieval Japan.
The core of the art comprises a system of throws, joint locks and strikes. Based on the principle of using an aggressor's energy to their disadvantage. Men, women and children can use Jitsu skills to counter aggressive situations ranging from unwanted harassment to armed physical assault.
Where: Sotheby Mews Day Centre, Sotheby Road, N5 2UT
When: Wednesday evenings
18:00-19:30 Junior Session
19:30-21:00 Adult Session
Tutor: Sean Adjei
Email: seanadjei@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.highburyjitsu.org.uk
Mobile: 078 7984 3587
Islington Food Bank
We provide nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to them in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
Where: Highbury Roundhouse - The House
71 Ronald's Road, N5 1XB
When: Mondays and Saturdays
13:00-16:00
Email: info@islington.foodbank.org.uk
Website: www.islington.foodbank.org.uk
Mobile: 077 5322 2755
Islington Choral Society
Islington Choral Society is a lively, friendly, non-auditioned performing group of choral singers based in Islington.
Our musical repertoire is varied, and includes some of the most famous, fun and challenging choral pieces.
We welcome enthusiastic singers of all ages and voice types.
Where: Highbury Roundhouse, 71 Ronald's Road, N5 1XB
When: Tuesdays
19:30 - 21:30
Website: www.islingtonchoralsociety.co.uk
Islington Art Society
We are a lively, friendly, community based art society run by its members for artists living in and around Islington.
Our members represent a range of disciplines including painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics.
Where: Highbury Roundhouse, 71 Ronald's Road, N5 1XB
Some paintings are displayed in the Cafe.
Website: www.islingtonartsociety.org.uk
Seer Wellbeing
Yin and Restorative Yoga workshop £20
All levels are welcome
Only 12 places each month are available which tends to get booked up quickly.
These workshops are designed to help you rest, relax and go deeper into your inner world. The postures are held to aid that inner connection. All equipment are provided.
Throughout the 2 hours, we shall cover working with the seasons in accordance with the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principle, practice acupressure points relevant to the season, and have confidential peer discussions. We shall close with a sound and gong bath to soothe you back into your outer world.
Where: Highbury Roundhouse, 71 Ronald's Road, N5 1XB
When: Every last Sunday of the month - except July and August
February to September 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm
October to February by Candlelight 4 pm - 6 pm
Website: www.seerwellbeing.uk
AA
AA is concerned solely with the personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual alcoholics who turn to the Fellowship for help.
If you seem to be having trouble with your drinking, or if your drinking has reached the point of where it worries you, you may be interested to know something about Alcoholics Anonymous and the AA programme of recovery from alcoholism.
Where: Highbury Roundhouse - The House
71 Ronald’s Road, N5 1BX
When: Mondays
18:30 -19:30
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Helpline: 020 7407 0700 (10.00-22.00)
Women's Choir Rehearsal
Where: Highbury Roundhouse, 71 Ronald's Road, N5 1XB
When: Thursdays
20:00 to 22:00
Website: www.seerwellbeing.uk
Mobile: 0744 783 0242
The Way Ministry
Church
Where: Aubert Court Community Centre
Avenell Road, N5 1BL
When: Sundays
11:00 - 14:00
Mobile: 079 4402 2129
Scouts 201st Islington
Scouting is open to all young people aged 6 to 14 of every faith and background. There are also plenty of opportunities for adults to become involved as Leaders, Assistants or Administrators.
Where: Aubert Court Community Centre, Avenell Road, N5 1BL
When: Mondays (term-time only)
18:30 to 21:30
Mobile: 077 7869 3063