The Angel Association, Islington
The Angel Association seeks to improve the quality of life and the built environment for people in St Peter’s and Canalside and St Mary’s and St James’- We take up local issues with the council and the police.
- We support activities for young people in our area, especially provision during school holidays.
- We plant up forgotten areas on the canal towpath and elsewhere
- We track planning and licensing issues and comment on issues of importance to residents.
- We organise events and trips.
- We hold an annual fund-raiser to provide funds for local charities.
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Latest posts
Barnsbury book festival
The first ever Barnsbury Book festival is planned for 17-19 April. https://www.barnsburybookfestival.org/ It's all in aid of restoring the 130-foot church spire in Thornhill Square - which is on the Heritage at Risk Register and badly needs work. The line-up: art and...
Wholefoods to open in April
Amazon food has closed. New Wholefoods likely to open at the beginning of April.
Consultation on proposal for gypsy and traveller site at Pleasant Place Garden
Islington Council is asking for views on proposals in principle to have a gypsy and traveller site at Pleasant Place Garden. It would have the capacity for one pitch, accommodating one gypsy and traveller household. Information sessions on the proposal are being held...
Angel Association accounts – Full year 2024
Angel Association Accounts Full Year 2024 Balance at 31.12.23 Represented by: Cash at Bank: £11,452.94 TOTAL: £11,452.94 Receipts for the year Subscriptions &...
The good, the bad and the ugly. Eric Sorensen’s annual report
ANGEL ASSOCIATION, CHAIRMAN’S REPORT TO AGM 12 NOVEMBER 2025 This year we have supported Islington in Bloom, the Claremont Project in White Lion Street, the Sunday Club at St John the Evangelist Church. At the Association’s Social we are asking our members to...
Angel Association AGM and funds raiser
This year's AGM is on 12 November at Frederick's on Camden Passage. The AGM starts at 6.30pm with a welcome from Chairman Eric Sorensen. The social will begin at 7pm. Admission is £15 to include to drinks and canapes. Door proceeds will go to local charity, Islington...
Angel Square community liaison group meeting
The next Community Liaison group meeting for Angel Square, the development at corner of Angel tube, is on Thursday 28 August from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm hosted by McLaren. Angel square, McLaren site office Level 1. Entrance onb Torrens St Pl RSVP no later than 22/08 to...
What improvements are needed in St Peter’s Street and the junction of Packington Street/Prebend Street?
The council is consulting local residents on ideas to improve St Peter's Street and the area at the junction of Packington Street/Prebend Street. The suggestions from Islington include: planting the street trees; seating; cycle parking and public art. Isington wants...
Garden open for charity N1 8JD
19 St Peter's Street open on Sunday 25 May 3-6pm A charming, secluded town garden featuring climbing roses, trees, shrubs, climbers, a pond, a patio with containers, and a gazebo with a trompe l’oeil mural. Adults £5; children free. Owner Adrian Gunning
Green plaque for Beryl Windsor
The plaque is unveiled by the mayor, Coun Anja Khurana: The crowds line the towpath for the event. Islington Council has awarded a green heritage plaque to Beryl Windsor for her services to the Angel Canal Festival. The official unveiling of Beryl’s plaque, by the...
Graffiti on canal is painted over
Angel Square – community liaison meeting
The developers at Angel Square - the building at the coorner of Upper Street and City Road - will be holding a community liaison meeting on Thursday 30 January 6.30 to 7.30 pm Refreshments provided Angel Square McLaren Site office Level 1 Entrance on Torrens St Please...