Here’s a rundown of all the news and events coming up in July! There’s something for everyone and we’re excited to share some big updates with you.
Come See Us at the Swiss Cottage Summer Fete!
We’ll be at the Swiss Cottage Summer Fete on Saturday 19th, from 10am to 2pm — come by and say hello! There’ll be lots of fun activities for families, stalls, food, and more. We’d love to see some familiar faces and meet new ones too!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We’re on the lookout for volunteer drivers to help with upcoming foodbank collections and general support. If you (or someone you know) can spare a few hours to collect and deliver food crates, we’d love to hear from you! All costs, including van hire, will be reimbursed. It’s a small commitment that makes a big difference.
Interested? Please email Zoe at zoe@homestartcamden.org
FAMILY EVENTS
1st July – Foundling Museum Art Course
For the last day of the Art Course, our mums will be sharing the pieces they’ve created at the museum. It was an amazing workshop and you can find more about what our mother’s did over on Instagram.
5th July – Family Festival: Story Explorers
A free and ongoing exhibition that’s around until January 2026 at the British Library from 12pm to 4pm. An interactive space for children to explore ‘three fantastic worlds’, full of entertaining activities and of course, lots and lots of books.
6th July – Handel & Hendrix Concert
We are once again partnering with the Handel and Hendrix Museum who are hosting another interactive children’s concert with Wigs and Wiggles from 11am till 11.45am.
Interested? Please email Zoe at zoe@homestartcamden.org
15th July – Soft Play Date
Soft Play at Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre – a soft play date with families.
Interested? Please email Zoe at zoe@homestartcamden.org
HOME-START EVENTS
If you are a family we support and you are interested in any of our events please contact Zoe at zoe@homestartcamden.org
Online Yoga
Starting on the 10th of July, Anna is hosting online yoga for our families and volunteers every Thursday from 10am to 11am.
Feel Good Friday
Here are the upcoming dates organised by Zoe:
- Friday 11th July – 12:30pm – 2pm
- Friday 25th July – 10:30pm – 12pm
Walk and Talk
Monday 21st July (11am to 1pm), meeting at Gospel Oak.
Workshop
The art of prioritising partnering with Leiho 12:30pm-2p
Foodbank at Kentish Town
Our usual Foodbank is returning to support families in need in our community! It will run from 11am till 2pm on the 29th of July.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING
1st July – Kids Talk and Adult Anxiety
We’re excited to offer a special course to equip our volunteers with the insights they need to provide meaningful support to our families. We will be focusing on how to communicate with and support children, recognising signs of anxiety in adults, and how to respond with empathy and reassurance. Additionally, our second Volunteer Preparation of the year is coming to a finish in July, it’s been such an exciting journey. We’re so proud of all our training volunteers for their hard work and commitment!
JUNE UPDATES
BIG HOPES BIG FUTURES – SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAMME
We’ve had a successful start welcoming new parents to the second edition of our BHBF programme which kicked off on the 25th of June. More courses will run for our families every Wednesday until the 16th July and we are excited to support as many children as possible.
As a small charity we are invested in your donations to support the running of this programme so please check our Wishlist and make a donation if you can!
TEAM CHANGES
We’re saying goodbye to Naomi after three and a half years and welcoming our new CEO this month. We are excited for this new beginning and can’t wait to introduce her to you! Please keep an eye out for more information in our next newsletter.
JUNE HIGHLIGHTS
June was packed with fantastic family fun! From singing and dancing at the Wiggs and Wiggles concert to exploring the historic Charles Dickens Museum, families enjoyed a mix of music, history, and creativity. Many also discovered magical new worlds at the British Library’s Story Explorers exhibition. Back at Home-Start, our Feel Good Fridays and volunteer coffee morning brought smiles, chats, and lots of connection. Thanks to everyone who joined in! We also wrapped up our latest volunteer training course — a big warm welcome to our wonderful new volunteers! We’re so happy to have you on board.