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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London until Friday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support until 4pm on Thursday and Friday but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Get involved with your local park

There are many ways to get involved – such as attending a volunteering session led by a community ranger, joining a Friends of Parks group or taking part in one of the many activities on offer.

Volunteer with our community rangers 

Volunteering in an Islington park is a great way to meet new people, improve your physical and mental wellbeing, gain practical skills and give back to your local community. Everyone is welcome and no previous experience is necessary.

You will join our community rangers and help with jobs like pruning shrubs, creating bug hotels, planting, cultivating soil, composting, litter picking, weeding and sweeping.

There is no need to book – just turn up with outdoor clothing, gloves, and sturdy shoes or boots. We provide the tools, equipment, protective items, and safety instructions.

Dates 2026

Park Date Time
New River Walk Friday 3 April
 11am - 1pm
New River Walk  Friday 17 April  11am - 1pm
New River Walk  Friday 1 May 11am - 1pm
Morton Road Park Wednesday 29 April   11am - 1pm 
Morton Road Park Wednesday 27 May 11am - 1pm 
Morton Road Park Wednesday 24 June  11am - 1pm
Wilmington Square Saturday 11 April 10am - 2pm

Meeting points

  • Caledonian Park, at the Clock Tower
  • New River Walk at the Pump House, Lundy Walk entrance
  • Whittington Park, at the park keeper's building

Volunteer with The Garden Classroom

The Garden Classroom run volunteering sessions at Market Road Gardens, Newington Green, and Grenville Road Gardens, where you can learn valuable gardening skills while transforming local greenspaces into beautiful gardens!

Sessions are free, and you don't need to book.

Check when the next Green Guardian session is.

Volunteer at Duncan Terrace and Colebrooke Row

The Friends of Duncan Terrace and Colebrooke Row organise regular community gardening days throughout the year. A great opportunity to learn new skills, meet other local people, and find out more about the fascinating history of the gardens.

No need to book, just turn up!

Find out more about volunteering at Duncan Terrace and Colebrooke Row.

 

Corporate volunteering

We can help you organise a volunteering session for corporate groups. Email greenspace@islington.gov.uk.

Join a Friends of Parks group 

Friends of Parks groups are residents who work together to improve a specific park. They do this through a range of activities, such as organising community events, managing habitats, educating school children, carrying out gardening days, and getting involved in management decisions about the park. 

All Friends of Parks groups are part of the ‘Friends of’ forum which meets regularly to share ideas and discuss matters affecting parks at a more strategic level.

Learn what it’s like being a member of a Friends group by reading Umma’s and Les’s story on IslingtonLife. 

List of groups

To find out more or join, get in touch with one of the groups: 

Start your own 'Friends of' group 

We can support to start your own 'Friends of' group. If you're interested, please email greenspace@islington.gov.uk or text 'Greenspace' and your message to 80800. 

Other ways to get involved

There are lots of other events and activities taking place in Islington’s parks and green spaces that can help you keep active and connect with your local community.

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