Hold a community event

Thinking about holding a community event? Kickstart your event with our step-by-step guides, which take you through how to organise coffee mornings, clothes swaps, sports days and street parties. Each guide includes a timeline to make organising easy and lists of essentials you’ll need to make your event a success.

If you have an idea for another guide or would like more advice on how to get started on your event, email us at participation@camden.gov.uk

Coffee mornings are a wonderful way to bring people together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. They provide an opportunity to catch up with friends, meet new neighbours, and build a sense of community. Sharing a hot drink and good conversation can brighten anyone’s day!

Becoming more confident in using technology can help us to access support, information and connect with what is happening in our local neighbourhood. This guide provides everything you need to organise a fun, friendly, and impactful digital support session, to help your neighbours become more confident with IT, smartphones, the internet and technology.

Silent book clubs offer a fantastic opportunity to enjoy reading in the company of fellow book lovers. They involve coming together at a local spot to read silently for a set time, with the option to chat afterwards. There’s no assigned reading or pressure, just the joy of books and community.

Clothes swaps are a fun way to refresh your wardrobe without spending money. It’s all about bringing your friends and nieghbours together to swap clothes that you no longer want, but that are too good to throw away. It’s a great event to get together, chat and go home with something new to wear!

Local community sports days are a fantastic way to promote health and fitness. It brings people of all ages together to enjoy friendly competition, teamwork, and outdoor fun. Sports days can help strengthen community bonds, encourage active lifestyles, and create lasting memories for everyone involved.

Street parties are a fantastic way to bring your neighbourhood together for a day of fun and connection. They create a lively atmosphere where residents can socialise, enjoy food and music, and take part in activities.

Growing your own food is a rewarding way to enjoy fresher, healthier meals, connect with your community, and even save money.