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The Sharp End


The Sharp End is a much-loved community programme with a long history in Hackney, providing physical and social activities for residents aged 50+, supporting them to remain active and engaged in their local community.

Our new activities and groups schedule has increased, with peer-led activities, including weekly Community Meals, Cook & Eat courses, Walk & Talk, singing, art, meditation, and knitting, as well as free exercise classes for the over 50s. All Shoreditch Trust courses, workshops and groups are free to attend and open to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

We’d love to see you! For more information, please contact: nazmun@shoreditchtrust.org.uk

 

Our Weekly Free Sharp End Groups for Hackney residents 50+

Day of the week Free Activity When & Where?
Monday

Meditation

Meditation for health and wellbeing

Timing Varies

Online Zoom Meeting

Tuesday

Keep Fit

Body conditioning exercise, with music

10-11am

Pitfield Street Civic Hub, N1 6JP

Tuesday

Knitting & Crochet Club

Knit, crochet and chat - suitable for beginners to advanced

1.30-3.30pm

Waterhouse Restaurant, N1 5QJ

Wednesday

Chair Based Exercises

Gentle seated exercise for all abilities

1-2pm

Queensbridge Community Centre, E8 3XW

Thursday

Singing Together

Group singing with a professional guitarist

4th Thursday of every month

Waterhouse Restaurant, N1 5QJ

Thursday

Art

Fun, peer supported art group to learn new techniques

10.30am-12.30pm

Pitfield Street Civic Hub, N1 6JP

Friday

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is martial art in slow motion

10-11am 

8 Orsman Road, N1 5QJ

 

 

Meet the team
Nazmun  Khanam
Nazmun Khanam
Mental Health Coach - Long Term Conditions
nazmun@shoreditchtrust.org.uk