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Elections on 2 May

Elections for the next Mayor of London and London Assembly members, as well as the by-election for Hillrise ward, will take place on Thursday 2 May.

You must now show photo ID when you vote at polling stations. See a full list of accepted forms of ID. You can also apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate in place of photo ID. The deadline to apply for this is 5pm, Wednesday 24 April.

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Andover Estate Community Centre

Located in the heart of the Andover Estate, the Andover Community Centre is a thriving multi-purpose hub whose aim is to improve and enhance the lives of our local residents by providing projects and activities for a wide variety of needs and interests.

The building has:

  • the main hall, a spacious area with a fully-fitted kitchen for occasions such as conferences, birthdays or anniversary
  • a small hall with an outdoor area for children activities (currently under refurbishment)
  • offices and flexible spaces which can be used for different purposes.

The Andover Community Centre also manages Durham Road Community Rooms, underneath Bolton Walk, as a linked site.

Location, opening times and accessibility

Address

55 Corker Walk, Finsbury Park, London N7 7RY.

Contact us

Phone: 020 7272 3493 

Email: AndoverCC@islington.gov.uk

Opening times

Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.

Accessibility

The centre is mostly level access with a disability lift.

Activities

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The centre offers a range of activities and services for local people, including:

  • activities for children and families 
  • youth programmes 
  • adult learning 
  • arts and cultural activities 
  • information and advice 
  • exercise classes 
  • social activities 
  • surplus food distribution  
  • gardening.  

Hall and room hire

Andover Community Centre has a number of spaces for hire for activities or events.

  • Large main hall - see more of the hall in this video
  • Small hall with an outdoor area for children’s activities
  • Fully-fitted semi-commercial kitchen
  • Meeting/workshop room
  • Large community room at Durham Road

Charges

Coming soon.

Booking

Please call during office hours 020 7272 3493 or email us at AndoverCC@islington.gov.uk. 

Office space

There are also a number of offices that provide workspace for voluntary and community sector organisations.

For information about availability, please email partnerships@islington.gov.uk.

Get involved

Mailing list

Sign up to our residents mailing list to receive information and offers of occasional offers on activities.

Quarterly newsletter

Get a newsletter every three months about the centre’s programme and activities.

Volunteering

The centre could not run without our splendid team of volunteers.

We are always looking for additional help. If you have time or skills you would like to contribute, or ideas for a project you would like to run at the centre, please contact us.

Friends of Andover - help shape our programme

Friends of Andover is a group of local residents and organisations who advise the centre on its programme. Held four times a year, meetings are themed to help focus discussion. Come along to the meetings and share your expertise.

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