Feel Good Festival At Angel Central

The Feel Good Festival is a celebration of you. We’re bringing together experts, thought leaders, authors and creatives within the wellness spectrum. From manifesting to make-up, the festival has something for you to help you Feel Good.

We’ll explore important topics such as menopause, men’s mental health, anxiety and skin conditions as well as celebrate feeling good with breathwork classes, yoga and nutrition.

Our Feel Good Hub is where the action will take place. There will be a series of pop-up shops, free seminars and community groups, as well as ticketed events (the ticket price goes to charity) with national and international experts, including Roxie Nafousi and Jasmine Hemsley.

Tickets are £5 with profits going to local charity, Islington Mind.

We have more events being announced daily. For our event schedule please click here.

 

Event Schedule

Thursday 6th October 12 noon

Roxie Nafousi – MANIFEST: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life.

As a motivational speaker and ambassador for the Mental Health Foundation Roxie works with one-to-one client’s as well as hosting regular sell-out workshops and inspirational talks.

She will be launching the festival at 12noon on Thursday 6th October with an exclusive one-hour manifesting workshop.

 

Saturday 8th October – 10am

Crystal Alchemy Sound Bath with Jasmine Hemsley 

Join Jasmine Hemsley for a sensory sound bath experience using the therapeutic tones of a unique collection of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls to calm the mind, open the heart and nourish the spirit – creating the ultimate antidote to hectic modern living.

 

Saturday 8th October – 1pm

The Style Whisperer – Aleksandra Olenska

Having created beautiful moments for Chanel and Vogue, Prime Ministers and Princesses, Stylist and Creative Director Aleksandra Olenska is on a mission to help you live your authentic three-dimensional stylish life. During her session Aleksandra will help you to identify your authentic style offering real life tips on the art of living more stylishly.

 

Thursday 13th October6pm

Fears to Fierce with Brita Fernandez Schmidt; find your purpose and own your power  

Join author of Fears to Fierce, Brita Fernandez Schmidt who will share her story of how she found the courage to harness the power within her and unleash her ‘fierce.’ Through her workshop Brita will guide and inspire you to realise your purpose and ignite your fierce. The workshop will include practical tools for you to take with you to create the life you’ve always dreamt of. Each person will receive a signed copy of Brita’s book to carry on their experience after the session.

 

Wednesday 19th October – 1pm & 2pm

Puppy Yoga

Puppy Yoga is the ultimate four-legged friend experience. You will be joined by a litter of puppies who are all getting ready to venture off to their new homes. Each puppy yoga class will start off with puppy cuddles and individual photo opportunities!
You will then carry on with some gentle yoga movements and breaks every 10 minutes. The class will finish off with everyone on their backs lying down on their yoga mat with a puppy placed on their tummy for extra relaxation.
Puppy yoga is beneficial for the puppies as it allows them to socialise with new people in different environments, creating less separation anxiety when they officially go off to the new homes. From a wellness perspective, it is great for attendees too as it allows you to take a moment out of the day to unwind and relax from the everyday stresses of work and life.

 

Thursday 20th October 5.30pm

Balancing Wellness & Work: Why Hustle Culture Is Dead & Self-Care Should Come First

Editor and entrepreneur Laura Bartlett talks about her journey as an entrepreneur, why putting herself at the top of her to-do list is always the main priority.

 

Friday 21st October 4pm

Seasonal Skincare & Make-up with Lan Nguyen for Tonic 15

A regular at London Fashion Week keying many shows Lan also appeared as guest judge on BBC1 makeup show ‘Glow Up’. A keynote speaker for makeup’s biggest platform for professional makeup artists Imats in NYC and London, Lan is also a regular on the music and celebrity scene collaborating and creating campaigns with brands for events and teaching worldwide. Author of two books Art & Makeup and ProMakeup Design. Multiple award-winning Lan believes in education and beauty.
She will demonstrating key seasonal looks using the new Piccasso Foundation Tool and brands from K-beauty specialist Tonic 15, who recently opened their first UK store in Angel Central. Trending in Korea and globally on TikTok, the Piccasso Foundation tool is the hot new way to apply your foundation for a naturally radiant, glass skin effect.
All participants will receive a £5.00 discount on all purchases over £30.00.

 

Saturday 22nd October 1:30am

Jenna Jaaniste for MUJI

Jenna Jaaniste has worked in the aromatherapy industry for over 20 years both in the UK and Australia. She has trained as an Aromatherapist, successfully completed a Cosmetic Science Diploma with the Society of Cosmetic Scientists.
Jenna will demonstrate everything you need to know about essential oils; how they are made, what each oil should be used for, how to incorporate these into your life for, and how to blend different oils for maximum well-being.
All participants will receive 20% discount at MUJI for the day.

Saturday 22nd October 1pm

Ruby Hammer and Andrew Barton 

Ruby Hammer MBE and celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton Doc D Arts share their expertise on managing hair, skincare, and make-up during major life changes – such as the menopause. The tips and tricks that will help us feel good and stay confident in the way we look.

 

Saturday 22nd October 3pm

Claire Martin & Vicki Anne Hoskin – Seasonal Hair Blowup

If your tresses are feeling a bit flat or you need some style inspiration for your look, this is the session for you! From TV to The Feel Good Festival, the uber-talented Claire Martin and Vicki Anne Hoskin will be demonstrating the key hair looks for this season, plus answering all your style and hair care questions.

Claire is a Master Stylist at Gro London and an expert in all hair textures. Vicki owns The Grove Studio in Cornwall and is a colour artist adored for her lived-in looks. Both can be seen on the current Channel 4 show The Big Blow Out!

We are also looking for two lucky audience members to enjoy a new style each, courtesy of these hair experts. Please DM Angel Central @angel_central with a pic if you would like to be considered – we’ll then be in touch to discuss further.

 

Friday 28th – Sunday 30th October – 10am – 3pm

Little Angels Club

Embrace happiness this October with free family fun provided by Little Angel Theatre. Join the team on the 28th, 29th & 30th October where they will be bringing the entertainment to us at Angel Central. Please note these workshops are aimed at families completing the activity together. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult for these sessions.
To book a place now, please email info@angelcentral.co.uk.
Positivity Pioneers 10:00 – 10:45am
This autumn we’re exploring feelings, emotions and what makes us feel great. Join us in the Feel Good Hub as we sing, dance and play through our sensory story. Suitable for ages 6 – 18 months.
Happiness Heroes 12:00 – 3:00pm
Drop into the Feel Good Hub to make crafts that leave you feeling like sunshine. Our crafts aim to inspire positivity that you can take home. Come and make a positivity jar or a sublime sun that radiates happiness. After you visit us you’ll be full of creative ideas that you can recreate at home. Ideal for children aged 4-10 years.

 

 

Haircuts 4 Homeless Launches Exhibition at Angel Central

Angel Central is delighted to play host to a new exhibition by Haircuts4Homeless for three consecutive weekends from 1st September until 18th September. 

Haircuts4Homeless, the registered charity set up by veteran hairdresser Stewart Roberts has teamed up with Angel Central to showcase beautiful portrait photographs and intimate quotes from the new ‘Hear Me, See Me‘ book. In a collaboration which saw Stewart team up with photographer, Jack Eames, and session hairstylist, Leigh Keates, the photographic book documents clients’ spoken stories over the past three years.

Inspired by the actions of hairdressers cutting hair for the homeless in various parts of the world, Stewart set out not only to do this himself, but to build a community of skilled hairdresser volunteers who give their time free of charge to assist. Now their work will take up a new temporary residence at Angel Central, Islington. ‘Hear Me, See Me‘ will be available to buy at the exhibition.

  

The exhibition aims to raise awareness of the charity, humanising the face of homelessness by challenging stigmas and stereotypes via honest, thought-provoking imagery and words to acknowledge that the smallest of actions can have the greatest effect.

Haircuts4Homeless Founder, Stewart Roberts commented: “Over the past three years we’ve met so many people and heard so many different stories, to be able to partner with Angel Central and put these stories on display to the public and raise awareness of the work that we do is something I’m really proud of. For us this is not just an exhibition, it’s not just a book or a haircut, we’re a community that creates a space for wellbeing and acceptance and I’m delighted to be able to share the stories of the people that we’ve worked with over the years.”

Adam Cummins, Centre Manager, Angel central said: “The work that Stewart and the team has done at Haircuts4Homeless is something that they should all be extremely proud of. I’m delighted that we’re able to host their exhibition and bring something new to Angel central for our visitors.”

The Haircuts4Homeless exhibition will open to the public on Friday 2nd September and run every Friday to Sunday until the 18th of September. 

MUJI Community Market

The MUJI Community Market is an initiative aimed at bringing communities together. MUJI hope to shine a spotlight on the small businesses, crafts people and charities to support what they do best.

In celebration of the newly refurbished Islington Community Store, we’re collaborating with MUJI for an exciting outdoor event in the heart of Islington! Come along for a fantastic day out on the Angel Central Piazza on 3rd September from 11am – 5pm, and help make a difference to the invited suppliers. Market stalls will be selling fresh vegetables, baked goodies, Japanese breads, arts & crafts, fashion clothing, homewares, toys, plus much more.

Learn the ancient Japanese art of paper-folding! MUJI’s team will also be hosting drop-in origami craft sessions on the day. Join in and learn how to fold a flower, heart or crane! Free of charge, no booking required.

Free Kids Workshops This Summer At Angel Central

Celebrate the summer holidays this August with free family fun provided by Little Angel Theatre. Join the team on the 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th August, for exciting kids entertainment at Angel Central.

Seaside Explores

This summer, we’re bringing the beach to the city with an interactive session for our smallest sailors. Join us as we sing, dance and play through our sensory story. Seaside Explorers is ideal for children ages 6 – 18 months. To book a place now at this 10:00 – 10:45am session, please email info@angelcentral.co.uk.

Crazy Summer Crafts

Drop into the Angel Central Piazza each week and see which crafts are on display for your little angels to make and take home. From origami crabs to watermelon slice fans to keep you cool on a hot summer’s day, your family will be bursting with creativity by the end of the session! Crazy Summer Crafts is a drop-in session from 12:00 to 15:00pm and is ideal for children ages 4 – 10 years (no booking required).

Please note these workshops are aimed at families completing the activity together. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult for these sessions.

Food Wave Project: Pop-Up By ReLondon At Angel Central

From Friday 8th – Sunday 10th July, we’re hosting a pop-up run by ReLondon to educate and inspire Londoners to reduce waste and spread the word about the impact that food waste has on the planet. Expect a range of events from cookery workshops to stalls and competitions, all designed to empower you to enjoy a more sustainable approached to buying, storing, eating – and even growing – your food.

After a huge drop in household food waste during the pandemic, food waste has now shot back up to 2018 levels (WRAP data), and as part of a collaboration with surplus food app and social impact company, Too Good to Go, two giant sculptures will be on display at Angel Central, to bring attention to the impact that waste has on the environment.

Arielle Vetro, ReLondon’s campaign manager for Food Wave, commented: “The Food Wave campaign is all about encouraging a new generation of food activists, highlighting the connection between the way we grow, eat and throw away our food, and its impact on the planet. We can’t wait to launch the pop-up in Islington as it will give us the chance to have conversations with young north Londoners and find out how they’re feeling about the climate crisis, and what they know about how food directly affects it.”

Get Your Pre-Loved Clothes Repaired For Free With TRAID At Angel Central

Get your pre-loved items repaired for FREE at Angel Central on Wednesday 15th June from 3 – 7pm. As part of Circular Economy Week 2022, Islington Council are partnering with TRAID and Bright Sparks to host pop-up Repair Cafes in Angel and Finsbury Park.
 
The experts will show you how to repair your pre-loved clothes and give them a new lease of life. At 6pm, there will also be a talk and Q&A with TRAID expert Jose Baladron on ‘How to reduce the environmental impact of your wardrobe’.
 
Make a date to make do and mend. There’s no need to book – just turn up!

Introducing Birdies: The New Mind-Bending Crazy Golf Experience Coming Soon To Angel Central

If you’re after golf and good times, look no further! Let the mind-bending, visually ridiculous crazy courses at Birdies take you away to a world of unbridled fun, complete with a drool-worthy menu from Cheeky Burger & a selection of famous Birdies cocktails guaranteed to blow your socks off.  

We’re super excited to welcome Birdies to Angel Central on Friday 15th July! Their doors will be open for your golfing pleasure from Monday to Sunday. So round up your flock and get ready to get your feathers ruffled at the wonderful world of Birdies – a unique, award-winning experiential escape to play with the peculiar and revel in the absurd. 

To add to the excitement, Birdies have an early bird offer you won’t be able to refuse exclusively for Angel Central! Book before the 14th July and receive a complimentary signature cocktail or mocktail per person with every adult ticket purchased. Use code ‘BIRDIESHASWINGS’ at the checkout to redeem. Click here to book a ticket.

Sing With Pride This June At Angel Central

All aboard the Pride train, next stop Angel Central on Saturday 11th of June from 12pm – 6pm! Join us for a day of amazing live music performances under our iconic Angel Wings, and a live DJ set in partnership with Gaydio.

Gaydio are the world’s biggest LGBTQ+ radio station, on DAB in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Cambridge, Portsmouth and Glasgow. As a non-profit company, Gaydio operate the radio services alongside the Gaydio Academy, a programme of community development and training activities for LGBTQ+ people.

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Jump For Joy This Jubilee Weekend With Free Kids Workshops at Angel Central

Jump for joy this Jubilee weekend with FREE family fun provided by Little Angel Theatre! From Thursday 2nd – Saturday 4th June, Little Angel Theatre will be bringing the entertainment to us at Angel Central.

Celebration Sing Along at 10:00 – 10:45am
An interactive adventure for your little prince or princess. Join in with Angel as she sings, dances and tells her story, with lots of sensory surprises! Ideal for children aged 6 to 18 months.

Party Preppers at 11:30am – 12:30pm
Work together to create rows of bountiful bunting, and decorate your own to take home! Ideal for children aged 3 to 6 years, with some help from grown-ups required.

Guard or Queen at 13:30 – 14:30pm
Build and decorate your own royal puppet; a Queen’s guard or a Coronation Queen. We’ll teach you how to bring your puppet to life and take it on a royal tour! Ideal for children aged 6 – 10 years.

To book your place please email: info@angelcentral.co.uk. Please note these workshops are aimed at families completing the activity together. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult for these workshops.

Celebrate The Platinum Jubilee

Come along and join us at Angel Central as we celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. The event marks 70 years since Queen Elizabeth took over the throne from her father in 1952. She is the first British monarch in history to have a Platinum Jubilee. There won’t be another platinum Jubilee like this for a long time, so don’t miss out on the celebrations.

We have a day of live music planned for Angel Central on Saturday 4th June from 12pm – 5pm. Make the most of your long weekend and enjoy FREE live performances from Rufus Quickenden, The Nightliners and Zola. See you there!

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