The Food Network needs your help

In 2022, the cost of living and food prices are rising. After generous donations from the public in December 2021 in the run up to the festive season, the Food Network raised almost £10,000 to feed Hackney residents. But the Food Network needs your support to reach and feed all of those in need for …

It’s good to be back – youth club update

The Huddleston Centre reopened for face-to-face activities in April 2021, and our activities continue to remain open subject to Government guidelines. Here’s an outline of what we currently offer: Tuesday ‘Cool Gang Club’, for ages 9-16 years, 6pm-8:30pm Friday ‘Social Club’, for ages 17-25 years, 6:30pm-9pm Our young people are what make the centre great, …

It’s good to talk…

Young Person’s Voice Here at The Huddleston Centre we recognise the importance of young disabled people finding and using their voices. Everyone has something to say! We are running a project which focusses on hearing what young people have to say about the healthcare system in City and Hackney.  We want to hear about your …

Days out and about!

Great days out together! We have had some amazing days out together! We have been to an exercise park, we have been to Hainault Forest Park and Farm. We have also been walking, cycling, playing crazy golf and to the cinema! One of our trips was to The Museum of London…we had great fun! Have …

What an amazing summer!!

OUR AMAZING SUMMER THEATRE HACKNEY VILLAGE 2019 (LIMITLESS):Our summer was exciting!!! We enjoyed HACKNEY VILLAGE 2019 (renamed Limitless) for the fourth year at Hackney Empire. Our Theatre programme for young disabled performers was a week of having fun with creative performances, drama, choreography, singing, dancing, art, crafts and design. The theme for the week was …

‘What it was like getting a diagnosis for my child’

Parent Support group April What was your experience of getting a clinical diagnosis for your child, come and share your stories and enjoy meeting other parents who have gone through similar experiences Date: 25th April 2018 Time: 11am until 1pm Venue: The Huddleston Centre. 30 Powell Road, London, E5 8DJ Refreshments provided. Parent Group April …

Our Easter break activities…

We’ve had an amazing Easter break here at The Huddleston Centre… We visited a couple of city farms, we went cycling in the Olympic Park at The Velodrome, we played crazy golf, we did lots of arts and crafts and also decorated biscuits! So much to do…   We had to find all the animals …

CDF Parents/Carers Support Forum 2020/21

Join us to discuss how the covid-19 pandemic has impacted you and your families. We want to hear of your challenges, experiences, issues of concerns and anything of interests worth sharing with your peers. Come and share your stories and enjoy meeting other parents going through similar experiences. Dates Available : January, February and March …

‘Parent Voices’ Your voice matters…

Dear parents… Dear parents… Do you want to have a say in healthcare services that are provided for you in the borough? We are collating your stories to get your voices heard. ‘Parent Voices’ is a report that is given directly to those who fund your healthcare services. If you would like to tell us …

Parent Group…come and find out more about Down’s Syndrome

Looking at Down’s Syndrome January 16th 2018 11am until 1pm At: The Huddleston Centre, 30 Powell Road, London, E5 8DJ Guest speaker: Jill Ellis Consultant Community Paediatrician, Hackney Ark Come and join us as we learn more about what Down’s Syndrome is, what causes Down’s Syndrome and what services there are in Hackney for families …