As we move into 2022, and the holiday season has come to an end, part of the post-holiday tidying up process will inevitably involve figuring out what to do with the Christmas tree.

With approximately six million trees being thrown out after Christmas, and an additional nine thousand tonnes of waste each year, the 200 trees that have been enchanting visitors at Angel Central over the Christmas period have a very different path ahead of them!

The Angel Central Community Forest was created from trees donated by Project Everyone, part of Somerset House’s Forest for Change initiative and part of a wider tree planting and regeneration in the Islington area – the result of sponsorship by Angel Central and the partnership between the centre, Islington Clean Air Parents and Islington Council.

The Community Forest was home to over 80 trees and nearly 200 plants which have all been donated to local community groups. On 29^th December we delivered trees and plants to Culpeper Community Gardens, King Square Gardens and Islington Forest for Change. All of these trees and plants have since been replanted within the community.

Later this month we will deliver the remaining 40 trees to Hugh Myddleton School. These were purchased at the request of the school and will be used at the schools nursery playground and will form a hedged barrier. Members of the Angel Central team will partner with the local community to plant these.

We will also be delivering the four tonnes of bark used within the scheme to King Square Gardens where it will form a new pathway around their children’s playground, as well as to Duncan Terrace to be used within their borders.

Click here to learn more about where the trees were donated.

Angel Central Shopping Centre is pleased to announce the arrival of Saint Espresso! Specialty coffee, alongside seasonal brunches in a relaxing, understated environment. What more could you ask for?

Whether you’re looking for a warming space to catch up with friends, or a people watching window spot over a brew, our coffee shops have been created for coffee lovers and foodies alike. All our baristas are trained to our own high standards ensuring your coffee is given the care and attention it deserves, time after time.. Saint Espresso started with a simple aim, to bring excellent speciality coffee to the local neighbourhoods of North London in a beautiful setting, with top, friendly service.

Come and visit Saint Espresso, for the best ethically sourced coffee in the world at their sixth flagship coffee shop, under the iconic steel wings from today!

Saint Espresso is now open at Angel Central Shopping Centre. Open Monday- Sunday 8am – 4:00pm

Hello-ho-ho- to the most wonderful time of the year! If you’re looking for fun and festive activities to do around Islington with the whole family this Christmas period, keep reading! After grabbing some delicious food at Angel Central, why not explore the area of Islington, take a look at the beautiful Christmas lights and get ready for some festive fun with your family and friends this holiday season!

 

Kings Head Theatre

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Christmas,Charles Court Opera’s legendary boutique Panto returns to the Kings Head Theatre in Islington. Join Beowulf, Grendel, Grendel’s Mother and the rest of the crew, in this wickedly entertaining Panto, packed with mammoth musical numbers, and led by a colossally talented cast. Tickets available to buy until 8th January. 

Vue – Angel Central, Islington

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sit back, relax and enjoy the big screen here at Angel Centrals Vue Cinema. You’ll find all of your favourites, from thrilling action films to hilarious comedies and absolutely everything in between. After the film, why not stop for a bite to eat at our very own Wagamama’s right opposite!

O2 Academy, Islington

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re feeling in the mood for an evening of live music, the O2 academy venue at Angel Central is the place to go. The venue hosts weekly rock and pop acts and as well as club nights, a great night out with the whole crew! Tickets are available for upcoming events such as The Arctic Monkeys, Motorheadache and The 90’s & 00’s NYE House Party. 

Have you left your Christmas shopping until the very last minute? Or are you trying to make more conscious choices when filling up your Christmas stockings? If you are wondering how to make your wardrobe and beauty routine more sustainable, this one is for you!

Here are a few sustainable gift ideas for your loved ones, to enjoy a sustainable Christmas this year:

MUJI – Yak Blend Ribbed Wide Sweater

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOLLAND & BARRETT – Clean & Conscious Monthly Beauty Edit – Zero Waste

 

 

 

 

 

UNIQLO – Men 100% Supima Cotton V Neck T-shirt

 

 

 

 

 

 

H&M – Satin Pyjamas (Conscious range)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L’OCCITANE – Almond Shower Oil Refill Duo

Covid-19 Update
As of Tuesday 30th November, it will be mandatory to wear a face covering in all our stores.

The health and safety of our customers and our employees is our priority at all times and we will continue to follow formal guidance provided by our local authorities. All of our retailers will be implementing their own health and safety processes and we encourage you to check their social media platforms for any changes to opening times. We will continue to update our website and social media with up to the minute information.

Planted & Enchanted

This year, all of our trees will be adopted back into the local community, giving them new life beyond Christmas!

 

Where are the trees going? 

Islington Forest for Change

Islington Clean Air Parents (ICAP) is a community group campaigning to protect the health of children in the borough from toxic air pollution. This summer as part of the London Design Biennial’s Forest for Change installation, Somerset House became host to 200 trees, which ICAP successfully crowdfunded to permanently rehome. This community collaboration demonstrates how trees address climate change, reduce air pollution, increase greenery and boost physical and mental wellness.

Photo: Somerset House / Kevin Meredith

 

Hugh Myddelton Primary School

We’re living in a time when artificial turf, rubber crumb and tarmac are the surfaces of choice for school play areas. Whilst this is a practical solution to the need for low-maintenance playgrounds, the environmental impact is – in the long term – indefensible. Hugh Myddelton is bucking the trend by planting a diverse range of real hedgerow plants around the Spa Green Nursery, to provide year-round wildlife habitats and a dense air pollution barrier between the play areas and the local roads.

 

 

King Square Gardens

Just south of the Angel Islington, King Square Gardens is designated as a Site of Local Importance to Nature Conservation. Recently redeveloped as part of a council strategy to help children live healthy, active and independent lives, the park includes a children’s play area with a large sand pit, interactive water play feature, and accessible children’s toilets.

 

 

 

Culpeper Community Garden

A green oasis in the midst of streets, estates and inner city bustle, Culpeper Community Garden is one of the most valued green public spaces in Islington. Culpeper is a beautiful public open space which is both a city park and an environmental community project. Managed by and for local people, it is an award winning project where people from all walks of life come together to appreciate and enhance their environment.

Join us at Angel Central on the 11 – 14th November, 2021, where eco-fashion campaign Love Not Landfill returns with its pre-loved fashion pop-up. Sponsored this year by Vanish and Oxwash, Love Not Landfill’s concept store is bigger and better than ever. Featuring fashion forward items from charity shops curated by style-savvy influencers, Love Not Landfill is showcasing several incredible collections including…

Cancer Research UK collection x Shannon Alexandra

Crisis collection x Ismail Stewart

Oxfam collection x Nova Twins

Royal Trinity Hospice collection x The Monica Way

For the first time ever the pop-up will also feature a special Love Not Landfill collection curated by Jake Edwards. All clothes in this collection were donated to Love Not Landfill exclusive Bambi-designed clothes banks. 

Each influencer has worked with their partner charity to carefully select up to 500 pieces from donations, which will be sold at the Love Not Landfill pop-up with all profits going straight to the charities. Expect designer labels you know and love at affordable prices, plus one-off gems – that is the beauty of pre-loved fashion. 

Olivia Shaw from the Love Not Landfill campaign explains, “Don’t be fooled, the most sustainable clothes are the pieces you or someone else already own. The ‘buy it, wear it, throw it away’ fashion model is going out of fashion: rewear what you’ve got, donate or swap fashion and keep pieces in circulation. The trend of fast fashion brands “doing sustainability” with baby steps like recycling and conscious collections isn’t always as transparent as it needs to be, and very few fast fashion retailers are making changes fast and deep enough to have a meaningful impact. This is why we champion second-hand shopping.”

The Love Not Landfill pop-up shop is open from Thursday 11th November to Sunday 14th November at 1st Floor Angel Central.