A history of the Regent’s Canal focusing on living memories. Bring along your own memories and images to share! Presented by community historian Carolyn Clark. Part of the Islington Canal Heritage Project.

Special Stage is the first music contest for emerging musicians performed within social projects. Three artists perform three songs and audiences vote for the best, who will go forward to the UK final in 2019. Everyone is invited to sing along and enjoy these amazing musicians who are donating their talents this evening!

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional character, created by the author, physician, sportsman, campaigner for justice and spiritualist Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes was a real historical person, the world’s greatest detective, who lived at 221B Baker Street, London. Roger Johnson, editor of The Sherlock Holmes Journal, attempts to sort the fact from the fiction!  

The second Stuart Low Trust heat of Special Stage! Three more performers battle it out. Who will go forward to the UK final? You help decide!

This informal workshop offers an opportunity to practice some familiar mindfulness meditations, and explore some different ways to practice and bring mindfulness into our everyday lives. Includes a chance to share experiences. Led by experienced mindfulness coach Katy Connell. Venue: St Mary’s Neighbourhood Centre, Upper Street, Islington N1 2TX Time: 2.30 - 5.00pm. Please arrive at 2.20pm so that the session can begin promptly. Cost: Free Book: 020 7713 9304 or email info@slt.org.uk. Limited places - booking essential.

In the centenary year of the Royal Air Force Lester Hillman explores aviation heritage in Islington. The talk marks the hundredth anniversary of an air show in the Royal Agricultural Hall (now The Business Design Centre) which opened four days after the Armistice and included the fighter plane of Baron Von Richthoven (the Red Baron).