Today is the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. The United Nations theme for 2025: Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress. Please find more information here: un.org/en/observances…

Check out what's on at Redmond Community Centre! redmondcommunitycentre.com/whats-on

Get extra funding for your early years provider. What is EYPP? Your child’s early years education provider could get up to £570 per year to help with your child’s education. This will be paid direct to your provider. More information: gov.uk/get-extra-earl…

Tree dressing, in the first week of December, is based on many old customs from all over the world and at different times of the year. For more information: commonground.org.uk/tree-dressing-…

The Peep Learning Together programme comes to Homerton Library in the new year! Sessions are welcoming and friendly with activities that build on what you are already doing at home. You will receive a certificate, a free Home Learning Pack plus a £10 shop voucher at the end!

International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women runs from November 25 until December 10. Hackney Council, local residents, and partner organisations will be rallying together to show support for the campaign. Please find more information: un.org/en/observances…

Join Ann Taylor Children & Family Hub for their Winter Fair! They will have lots of fun festive activities happening, music, food and a Santa's Grotto! Taking place on Sat 13 Dec 2025 From 11am - 2pm Location: Ann Taylor Children & Family Hub, 1-13 Triangle Rd, Hackney, E8 3RP

Join the Free learning activities at the Woodberry Wetlands nature reserve! Every second Sunday, they run a free drop-in session where visitors can explore our ponds for wildlife, watch birds, and discover more about nature.

Today is Human Rights Day - 2025 Theme – Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. For more information: un.org/en/observances…

What is Christmas Jumper Day? Christmas Jumper Day is one of Save the Children's biggest annual fundraising events. More info: savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jump…

Join Woodberry Down Children & Family Hub for their Free stay and play! Saturday 13th December Times 10am-1pm For parents and children from 0-8 years Location: Woodberry Down Children & Family Hub, Springpark Dr, Woodberry Down, London N4 2NP 020 8815 3270

Woodberry Down is hosting 2 Pediatric First Aid sessions on the 15 December 2025. Morning: 10AM - 11:30AM Afternoon: 1PM - 2:30PM Location: WOODBERRY DOWN CHILDREN & FAMILY HUB, SPRINGPARK DRIVE, N4 2NP There will be a creche available for both sessions. To book: 020 8815 3270

Hanukkah is during 14 - 22 Dec this year. Join Hackney for a celebration of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah on the 17 December. Enjoy traditional music and performances by Simon Marks Jewish Primary School Choir. Date Wed 17 Dec 6:30-8pm Location: Hackney Town Hall

Chatsworth YouthClub are excited to invite you to their upcoming “Chatsworth Youth Club Christmas Holiday Event” Date: 19 Dec Time: 1–4PM Location: 99 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LH. One of our Hackney Education Family Information Service lovely team members will be there to chat about our services.

The deadline to apply for your childs reception place is 15/1/26 Apply if your child was born between 1/9/21 and 31/8/22 020 8255 5555 (option 1) or visit eadmissions.org.uk/support/step1 020 8820 7000 [email protected] education.hackney.gov.uk/sites/default/… eadmissions.org.uk

Please have a read of the information on this poster regarding toy safety. capt.org.uk

Check out the festive activities hackney Libraries have going on over the holidays! lovehackney.uk/hackney-librar…

Check out the Free winter fair happening at The Tomlinson Centre! Taking place on the 21st December.

The deadline to apply for your childs reception place is 15/1/26 Apply if your child was born between 1/9/21 and 31/8/22 020 8255 5555 (option 1) or visit eadmissions.org.uk/support/step1 020 8820 7000 [email protected] education.hackney.gov.uk/sites/default/… eadmissions.org.uk

Working parents you may be eligible for 30 hours of funded childcare. Apply for 30 hours funded childcare before 31 Dec 2025 to receive your funding for the spring term (Jan - April 2026) If you are an existing user please make sure you have re-confirmed your code.