27th July 2023

New Diorame Theatre bought a performance to Maiden Lane Community Centre called 'The Other way home' The show explores themes of relationships, family and change through an imaginative story of two best friends with big imaginations who like making up stories and games. Till one day the games became real.

The show was amazing all our children gave the show 5 *****

30th May 2023
Girls Glow Boxing up a Storm

The girls took part in a full day of training, learning the fundamental aspects of this sport.  They really enjoyed learning the boxing techniques, from how to stand to where to position their hands to protect themselves when sparring.  The session concluded with the girls attending a real-life Boxing Gym where they got the chance to step into the boxing ring and spar like a pro.  Thank you so much BIL SHA Boxing Club for giving the girls such a wonderful experience.

5th May 2023
The Coronation celebration 

The children prepared all week making party decorations. They made and decorated their own Crowns, and we even made our tea cakes. With all the fun filled activities the
children were finally ready for their tea party and the King's Coronation. The children came in all dressed up and and ready to party, ‘What a fun day we had’.​

GIRLS GLOW LATEST NEWS ​

​April 2023
DJing

The girls enjoying another one of our regular DJ sessions.

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February 2023
VISIT TO WAC (WEEKEND ARTS COLLEGE)

As part of their International Women’s Day offerings, the girls were invited to a creative day where they learned how to create a record a podcast from scratch.  It was a wonderful day at WAC’s fantastic premises, they created some fantastic work.

​October 2022
GIRLS GLOW FOOTBALL

The girls took part in London Youth’s Football Tournament at Coram’s.  They joined up with Queens Crescent to create a team ‘QueensLane’ They worked really hard on the day, and done themselves proud!  Well done QueensLane!

December 2022
THE PET SHOP 
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The Community Nursery had a fun visit to the local pet shop.
The children stroked the Hamsters and the Guinea Pigs, while they learned how to be
gentle and kind to the animals so they can stay calm and relaxed. Although the children
were full of chatter and excitement they did an amazing job!
Once everyone was back at the nursery, the home corner was turned into their very
own pet shop, and with a vet surgery too. All the children enjoyed joining in all the fun
activities around this project.

8th October 2022
Eid Celebration
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The Mayor of Camden Nash Ali attended Maiden Lane’s Eid Celebration held to promote community health and to bring local people together with food and fun activities for all the family to enjoy.
The Camden/NHS Health Bus was also present to support family members and  individuals who might have missed their long-term care and support during the pandemic such as people with diabetes, high blood pressure and heart related conditions.
Over 200 residents attend, and the event was a great success.

Foodbank Team

Foodbank updated

MLCC has teamed up with a new partner, York Way Sainsbury’s along with Camden town Sainsbury’s and Morrisons. We have reconnected with The London Irish Centre following the pandemic which is great. We are also working closely with Torriano school, our food bank has gone in their newsletter, and we are working with the school to help support the most in need.
Young people are volunteering on Friday evenings in the foodbank, putting food away, packing and recycling (image on the right). It is helping them to learn new skills and gain valuable experience.
Increasing referrals are coming in from family support workers. We are working with around 15-20 families a week, feeding around 40-60 people a week. This number is set to increase to above pandemic numbers as the winter sets in, along with cost-of-living crises, inflation etc.