News - Camden Rise

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 15 to 21 May - and this year’s theme is anxiety. Anxiety is a really normal emotion in all of us - but it’s important for us to recognise and respond when we feel anxious, so that it doesn’t get out of control and become a mental health problem.   There are some simple things you can try to help manage these feelings. Next time you’re feeling...

Camden Youth Council (CYC) have an exciting opportunity for young people in Camden to make a real difference through social action - by offering grants of up to £5,000 to help tackle three areas of concern for local young people. CYC's role is to represent and empower young people. The results from their Skills for Life survey showed that there are three areas young people want to do something...

The Night of 10,000m Personal Bests is back in 2023. Come and watch this amazing free sporting event at Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track on Saturday 20 May, organised by Highgate Harriers running club.  The event is free and you can just turn up at the athletics track between 3pm and 10pm to watch.  Elite runners from across the world will compete alongside Great Britain’s...

Children and young people aged eight and above, as well as adults, are invited to come along to Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF, on Saturday 27 May, from 2pm to 6pm for a day of free, fun activities for disabled people and their families. Activities include athletics, wheelchair roller sessions, new age curling, boccia, adapted bikes, trampolining and rebound therapy,...

Young people, youth workers, other professionals and local politicians joined Camden Youth Council's annual Shout Out event to hear the views of local young people. Topics at this free youth-led event, held at the Crowndale Centre in Camden, on 2 May included the environment, mental health, jobs and careers and youth safety. More than 80 young people joined workshops on their chosen topics,...