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🚨FREE CREATIVE WORKSHOP 🔵 Intro to Cyanoty 🚨FREE CREATIVE WORKSHOP 

🔵 Intro to Cyanotype – A Postcard Workshop! 🔵
📅 Wednesday 3rd September
🕙 10:00am – 1:00pm
📍 St. Hilda’s East

Join artist Marina Longo for a relaxed, hands-on workshop exploring the magical process of cyanotype – one of the oldest forms of photography, using just sunlight and water to create beautiful blue prints.

What to Expect:

🎨 Learn the basics of this 19th-century technique
🌊 Create your own postcard-sized cyanotypes
🌿 Use natural materials to make unique, striking prints
🏛️ Optional chance to exhibit your work at Cheltenham Ladies’ College Art Gallery!

No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and, if you like, pressed flowers, lace, or cut-outs to include in your designs.

📩 Book your place today:
📧 mail @ sthildas.org
📞 0207 739 8066
Or visit reception to sign up.

🖼️ Image description: Promotional poster for St. Hilda’s East’s free workshop: ‘Intro to Cyanotype – A Postcard Workshop’, part of the Over 50s Feeling Good programme. The poster features a photo of hands holding a cyanotype print in rich blue tones, decorated with white floral and hand-shaped patterns. Workshop date: Wednesday 3rd September, 10am–1pm.

Completely free to attend! 🌟
🏃‍♀️ One Month Left to Apply – 2026 TCS 🏃‍♀️ One Month Left to Apply – 2026 TCS London Marathon Charity Place 🏃‍♂️

There’s just one month left to apply for our charity place in the 2026 TCS London Marathon.

Running with St. Hilda’s East means supporting vital community programmes in Tower Hamlets and making a real difference locally.

📅 Applications close: Thursday 18 September
🔗 Apply today: sthildas.org.uk/ldn-marathon-26

Don’t miss your chance to take on the iconic London Marathon for a cause that matters.
✨ Our Main Hall is Back! ✨ We’re delighted ✨ Our Main Hall is Back! ✨

We’re delighted to share that work on our roof has now been completed, and our Main Hall is once again available for hire.

Located just off Brick Lane, the hall is ideal for community events, classes, workshops, and celebrations.

By hiring with us, you’ll also be supporting the vital community services we run here at St. Hilda’s East.
🏃‍♀️ Run the 2026 London Marathon for St. 🏃‍♀️ Run the 2026 London Marathon for St. Hilda’s East 🏃‍♂️

We have one charity place available in the TCS London Marathon next April!

We’re looking for a dedicated runner ready to take on the challenge, raise at least £2,000, and help fund vital community programmes in Tower Hamlets.

📅 Deadline to apply: Thursday 18 September
🔗 Apply now: sthildas.org.uk/ldn-marathon-26/

Make every mile matter – run for community, connection, and change.
✨ Office Space Available at St. Hilda’s East ✨

Looking for a base in the heart of Shoreditch?
We currently have affordable office space available to rent at our community centre.

✔️ Central location (just off Brick Lane)
✔️ Flexible, accessible space
✔️ Income supports vital community services
Please be reminded that Our Thursday legal clinic Please be reminded that  Our Thursday legal clinic at Club Row is closed for the summer and will re-open on Thursday 4 September. 

Our Wednesday legal clinic at Sonali Gardens for Tower Hamlets residents is still open.

Our Welfare Advice Clinic at St. Hilda's East Community Centre is not affected.
🌟 From Isolation to Inclusion 🌟 Our Lonelin 🌟 From Isolation to Inclusion 🌟

Our Loneliness and Social Isolation Hub helped a local resident in Shadwell reconnect with her community.

After arthritis and mobility issues left her unable to attend her usual coffee group, she became increasingly isolated. With support from our Outreach Worker, she now regularly attends the Monday Coffee Morning at Sonali Gardens, meeting new friends and feeling less lonely.

It’s a small change that has made a big difference. 💛
🏃‍♀️ Run for something that matters 🏃‍♂️

We’ve got one charity place available for the 2026 TCS London Marathon!

If you’re passionate about community causes in East London and ready to raise £2,000 to support vital local work, we’d love to hear from you.

St. Hilda’s East has been part of Tower Hamlets for over 135 years – running free advice services, community activities, and programmes that help people connect and thrive.

📅 Apply by Thursday 18 September
📍 Head to the link in our bio to apply

#LondonMarathon #CharityPlace #EastLondon #TowerHamlets #CommunityCharity #RunForCharity #StHildasEast
A huge congratulations to the Lionesses on their h A huge congratulations to the Lionesses on their historic win! 🎉

You’ve inspired a generation and shown the world the true power of determination, teamwork and belief.

At St. Hilda’s East, we see that same spirit in our Brave Girls programme, where young women are building confidence, leadership skills, and lifting each other up just like the Lionesses.

We’re proud and inspired - bring on the World Cup!

🦁🦁🦁

#Lionesses #BraveGirls 

ALT TEXT: A bold graphic featuring a stylised white lioness in profile, standing against a solid black background. Above the lioness, the word "CONGRATULATIONS" is written in large white capital letters. The image is framed with a blue border filled with a vibrant floral pattern in pink, yellow, and blue tones, creating a celebratory and empowering feel.
🌱 Strengthening Communities Through Food Co-ops 🌱 Strengthening Communities Through Food Co-ops 🥕🍞

We’re inviting residents of Shoreditch and beyond to join us for an inspiring Community Food Co-op Meeting on Thursday 18th September, from 6:45–8PM, at The Café, Club Row, St Hilda’s East Community Centre (E2 7EY).

A food co-op is a local buying group where neighbours come together to purchase groceries and household items in bulk — allowing members to access high-quality food at significantly lower prices, often saving up to 40% on their weekly food shop. Co-ops also receive free surplus from supermarkets, reducing waste and increasing access to essential items.

But this is about more than just savings — it’s about community, dignity, and shared purpose. Members collectively decide what to buy and how the co-op runs. It’s a practical and empowering way to make food more affordable, sustainable, and fair.

Join us to:
✔️ Learn how to start or join a food co-op
✔️ Meet like-minded people who care about food access
✔️ Be part of a community-led solution to rising food costs

Whether you're a local resident, community worker, food justice advocate, or simply someone looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to shop — you’re very welcome.

DM us or contact us via our website to RSVP!
🎉 It’s Community Centre Week 2025! 🎉 At S 🎉 It’s Community Centre Week 2025! 🎉

At St. Hilda’s East, community power means more than just coming together, it’s about building lasting resilience, support, and opportunity.

We aim to equip our community with the tools, confidence, and strength to navigate modern life.

We welcome everyone into our space, work collaboratively to deliver engaging activities, foster social connection, and ultimately enrich lives.

From our free advice and legal support, empowering people to understand their rights and find stability, to our Brave Girls group, where young women grow into bold, confident leaders.

Community power is at the heart of all we do.

Because we believe in a world where everyone can thrive, feel connected to those around them, and look to the future with confidence.

📣 Join us this week as we celebrate the people, programmes, and power of our community. Share your stories, stop by our centre, and be part of the conversation.

#CommunityPower #CCWeek2025 #StHildasEast #TowerHamlets
📣 Accessible Office Space in Shoreditch – Ava 📣 Accessible Office Space in Shoreditch – Available Now

Looking for a bright, affordable office in a brilliant location? We have two ground floor offices available just 3 minutes from Shoreditch High Street station—perfect for small teams, creative businesses, or growing start-ups.

✅ Rent one or both spaces
✅ Step-free access and 24/7 entry
✅ High-speed fibre broadband
✅ Rooftop garden and shared breakout spaces
✅ All rent supports local charity St Hilda’s East

📍 62 m² combined or available separately (6–8 desks per unit)
📆 Viewings available this week

Enquire now or share with someone who’s on the hunt for a new space: sthildas.org.uk/office-rental-east-london

#Shoreditch #OfficeSpaceLondon #EastLondonOffices #SocialEnterprise #CreativeWorkspace #LondonStartups
📣 Do you know someone who’d take on a maratho 📣 Do you know someone who’d take on a marathon for a cause that’s 135 years strong?

St. Hilda’s East has a place in the 2026 London Marathon and is looking for one inspiring runner to represent us.

We are an organisation rooted in inclusion, respect, and real social change. From youth clubs to older people’s support, from food programmes to advice service.

One place. Huge impact.

Please share or apply here: https://sthildas.org.uk/ldn-marathon-26/

#LondonMarathon #StHildasEast #RunForGood #CommunityCentre #CharityChallenge
Are you looking for affordable office space in #Sh Are you looking for affordable office space in #Shoreditch?

We've got you!

View our offices to rent here: https://sthildas.org.uk/office-rental-east-london/
Could you be our 2026 London Marathon runner? 🏃 Could you be our 2026 London Marathon runner? 🏃‍♂️💥

Raise money, raise awareness, and represent a community centre in Shoreditch that’s been supporting the East London community for over 135 years.

Apply today:  sthildas.org.uk/ldn-marathon-26/

#Shoredtich #StHildasEast #LondonMarathon2026
Are you feeling worried or stressed? If you are Are you feeling worried or stressed? 

If you are anxious or stressed, whether it be due to personal matters or concerns over affording your household bills, our partnership with Shout UK offers 24/7, free, confidential text support from a trained mental health advisor. 

Know someone who could benefit from this service? Text WARMTH to 85258. 

For more information about the help available to you, visit https://cadentgas.com/help-and-advice/support 

#WARMTH #Shout #Easierwarmth #Support #Mentalhealth
Looking for ways to entertain your children over t Looking for ways to entertain your children over the school holidays? 

Why not jump into the world of Minecraft and learn about carbon monoxide and road safety by completing fun and educational missions! 

Are you up for the challenge? Play Cadent Games at https://www.cadent.skewbclimate.co.uk/games 

Skewb Climate #education #carbonmonoxide
Are you receiving all the benefits that you are en Are you receiving all the benefits that you are entitled to? 

Turn2us - Tackling Financial Insecurity Together Benefit Calculator can see which means-tested benefits you may be eligible to claim. 

It's free to use, and the details you provide are kept anonymous. Find out more, at cadentgas.com/benefits-calculator 

#EasierWarmth #Safeguarding #Customersafety
🚇 Just a 5-min walk from Shoreditch High Street 🚇 Just a 5-min walk from Shoreditch High Street & Brick Lane, your next office space is right in the heart of East London's creative hub.

Whether you're a start-up, freelancer or social enterprise, enjoy the buzz of the city — with cafés, culture and connections just around the corner.

📍 Affordable. Accessible. Ideal.

🔗 Book a viewing today: sthildas.org.uk/office-rental-east-london

#EastLondonOffice #ShoreditchSpace #BrickLane
We did it! 🎉 Yesterday, the amazing staff and We did it! 🎉 

Yesterday, the amazing staff and trustees of St. Hilda’s East walked 10km alongside our friends at Crédit Agricole CIB for the London Legal Support Trust London Legal Walk, taking in some of London’s most iconic sights, from Buckingham Palace to Wellington Arch (plus two surprise pelicans in St. James’s Park).

A huge thank you to Crédit Agricole CIB for walking with us and for your generous support of our work at St. Hilda’s East. 💚

And heartfelt thanks to all our donors so far — you’ve helped us get to almost 75% of our fundraising target!

Let’s keep going! If you haven’t donated yet and would like to support our mission, there’s still time: londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/st-hilda-s-east-2025
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