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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 2d

Join @theorchardproject.bsky.social in London, for the Community Orchard Summit. 🎉
A gathering of community orchardists, growers and changemakers, coming together to learn and share.
Calthorpe Community Garden, Saturday 18 October, 10:30am - 1:30pm
www.theorchardproject.org.uk/events/commu...

Community Orchard Summit London - The Orchard Project

A gathering of community orchardists, growers & changemakers, coming together to learn, share and reimagine thriving community spaces. Where: Calthorpe Community Garden, London When: Saturday 18th Oct...

www.theorchardproject.org.uk

Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 3d

Join us at Caxton House Community Centre next Monday to get involved in a new community energy project in Archway!

Book your space:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archway-co...

@powerupnorthlondon.bsky.social

Archway Community Energy Neighbourhood Project Launch

You are invited!

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 8d

See you at the Plant Nursery from midday tomorrow! Looks like it's going to be a lovely sunny day 🌞

Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Sep 9

Celebrate the Harvest at the Community Plant Nursery on the 4th October!

We've got loads of activities to get involved in:
🌽 composting workshops
🌽 live music
🌽 making bird boxes
🌽 food preservation

Plus refreshments from the Plant Nursery harvest!

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 12d

Join us this Saturday!

Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Sep 9

Celebrate the Harvest at the Community Plant Nursery on the 4th October!

We've got loads of activities to get involved in:
🌽 composting workshops
🌽 live music
🌽 making bird boxes
🌽 food preservation

Plus refreshments from the Plant Nursery harvest!

Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · 18d

We are recruiting!

We have two brilliant opportunities open at the moment:
🌻full time Community Grower
🌻self-employed Community Gardener

Find out more and apply: octopuscommunities.org.uk/latestnews

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Sep 9

Celebrate the Harvest at the Community Plant Nursery on the 4th October!

We've got loads of activities to get involved in:
🌽 composting workshops
🌽 live music
🌽 making bird boxes
🌽 food preservation

Plus refreshments from the Plant Nursery harvest!

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Sep 9

Join our next Urban Nature Walk this Thursday, starting at 10.30am at Hilldrop Community Centre!

Sign up here: book.plinth.org.uk/e/65dalagTwy...

Branching Out - Nature Wellbeing Walk

Free weekly walks – all welcome! Step outside and connect with nature and your community. Explore green spaces, community gardens, and hidden nature spots across Islington’s Nature...

book.plinth.org.uk

Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Sep 1

More nature walk dates!

We've got lots more walks planned over the next few weeks, including a birdwatching special with the RSPB this Thursday, 4th September at 10am. Meet at @whittingtonpca.bsky.social!

See all the dates and book your place here: book.plinth.org.uk/org/qDQ1wd7b...

Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Aug 27

Our first Orchard Workshop is next Tuesday, sign up and get involved in creating three new orchards in Islington: book.plinth.org.uk/e/oHzaNuEiun...

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Aug 6

Orchard Training Workshops!

Join for monthly workshops as we create three new Islington orchards!

Find out more about the programme and sign up here: www.octopuscommunities.org.uk/latestnews/o...

Leaflet with information about upcoming orchard planting and training workshops starting on the 2nd September at Whittington Park Community Centre, N19 4RS

Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Jul 29

Two days left to apply!

Complete and return the application pack by 10am on Thursday.

See full info here: www.octopuscommunities.org.uk/latestnews/w...

#islingtonjobs #charityjobs

We’re Growing! — Octopus Community Network

Become our next Community Grower! Role: Community Grower Salary: £32,671 full-time, plus 5% pension contribution Are you brimming with energy, passionate about plants, and eager to ...

www.octopuscommunities.org.uk

Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Jul 28

Community Centre Week 2025 was brilliant, we're already looking forward to celebrating again in 2026.

We'll see you on the 19th July 2026 for another week of celebrations!

#loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Jul 25

Join our team!

Find out about our Community Grower role here: www.octopuscommunities.org.uk/latestnews/w...

Closes 31st July!

#islingtonjobs #communitygrower #greenjobs

We’re Growing! — Octopus Community Network

Become our next Community Grower! Role: Community Grower Salary: £32,671 full-time, plus 5% pension contribution Are you brimming with energy, passionate about plants, and eager to ...

www.octopuscommunities.org.uk

Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Jul 25

Today is the final day of Community Centre Week 2025!

We've loved celebrating with centres across the country, and learning more about your brilliant work.

We love Community Centres all year round, and can't wait to celebrate together again in 2026!

#loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Jul 24

It's been great to visit some of Plymouth's Community Centres this Community Centre Week, and see the role they play in their local neighbourhoods. Happy Community Centre Week!

#loveyourcc

Reposted by Octopus Community Network

Making Music UK @makingmusicuk.bsky.social · Jul 22

It is Community Centre Week from 19 to 25 July. Local community centres are crucial to the leisure-time music sector (and other sectors). This week is about community power, so share this post and celebrate your local community centres! @barbaraeifler27.bsky.social

Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Jul 16

We're excited to celebrate Community Centre Week 2025!

The week begins on the 19th July, and is the perfect time to share the love with your local community centre.

Here's a reminder of what it's all about:

#loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Jul 22

Community Centre Week continues all this week!

What do you love about your local community centre? #loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Jul 21

It's Community Centre Week!

This week is all about celebrating wonderful Community Centres, and the incredible work they do all year round. Share stories, memories and love this week and celebrate with us!

#loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Jul 16

We're excited to celebrate Community Centre Week 2025!

The week begins on the 19th July, and is the perfect time to share the love with your local community centre.

Here's a reminder of what it's all about:

#loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Jul 14

It's nearly time for Community Centre Week 2025!

Here are some ideas to help you celebrate:

#loveyourcc

Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Jul 7

Less than two weeks until Community Centre Week!

Centres across the country will be celebrating from the 19th to 25th July, get involved and spread the word!

#loveyourcc

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Jul 1

Plus you can get involved in the Hilldrop Garden Party in the afternoon!

Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Jul 1

Join our Nature Wellbeing Walks!

The next walk begins at Hilldrop Community Centre this Thursday, and is in collaboration with the Ramblers!

Sign up here: book.plinth.org.uk/e/zz59LuknhT...

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Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Jun 30

Here's some resources to get you started:
drive.google.com/drive/folder...

#loveyourcc

Community Centre Week 2025 - Google Drive

drive.google.com

Octopus Community Network @octopuscn.bsky.social · Jun 30

We're nearly in July and that means it's only a few weeks until Community Centre Week 2025!

Time to plan some celebrations 💖

#loveyourcc

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