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.
Become a Member
Join us by filling out this form (suggested fee:£10)
Latest posts
Tribute to Susan de Mont
Susan de Mont 08.01.61 – 03.01.16 For twenty-one years Susan was the indefatigable Treasurer of the Angel Association who saw it as her priority to look after the resources of members past and present and increase donations to local charities seeking our help. It was...
Volunteers needed for Vincent Terrace woods
The Friends of Vincent Terrace Woods are planning another gardening day on Saturday November 12 from 10.00 to 15.00 hrs to clear up the woods and plant trees generously donated by the Woodland Trust and more daffodils and bluebells for spring . Meet at canal tunnel...
Visit to the Museum of the Order of St John
Our next social event will be on Sunday 11th September at 3pm when we will be given a guided tour of the Museum of the Order of St John, at St John’s Gate in Clerkenwell. As well as exploring the Order’s 900 year history, the tour will include the ancient Priory...
Angel Association annual meeting
Eric Sorensen, chairman, presented his report to the annual meeting of the Association on Tuesday 12 July. Neil Bennett, partner at Farrells architecture practice, was the guest speaker. Refreshments ...
Angel Association AGM July 12
Notice of Angel Association AGM Tuesday 12 July 2016 7pm – 10pm Our AGM will be on Tuesday 12 July 2016 at 7pm at St James’ Hall, Prebend Street, (corner of Packington Street), N1 8PF. All members and friends of the Angel Association are welcome. Refreshments...
Angel Association AGM 12 July 2016
What is happening to London? Neil Bennett, partner at Farrells, the internationally recognised architect planners, will talk about planning issues and trends for the area and the city. Farrells have been players in planning and design for a number of years. His talk...
Angel Association AGM
The annual general meeting is on 12 July 2016. Details of speakers to follow.
Islington Council to abandon doorstep kitchen and garden waste collection
Residents have reacted angrily to council plans to end the collection of garden and kitchen waste from doorsteps. The council is to require residents to use communal bins on streets. The scheme has been trialled in Tollington ward and will be rolled out across the...
What the AA does next
Where should the Angel Association focus its work? The committee is currently reviewing its structure and work programme. Eric Sorenson, chair of the Angel Association, has set out initial proposals. They are: 1 Development and management of the area, including...
Consultation on Crossrail2
crossrail safeguarding Officials from Transport for London will be in the Angel shopping centre from 12 to 8pm on 16 and 17 November to answer questions about Crossrail2 as part of TfL's consultation. The link takes you to the safeguarding routes.
Spring bulbs for Vincent Terrace Gardens
Volunteers have planted 1000 snowdrops provided by Greenspace in the woodlands by the canal in Vincent Terrace Gardens. There are plenty more snowdrops and bluebells to plant and current conditions are ideal. Contact Friends of Vincent Terrace Gardens on 07769 292208...
Holborn studios planning application
A new planning application has been submitted to build on the Holborn Studios site on the edge of the canal. Friends of Regents Canal want your views. http://friendsofregentscanal.org/features/property-devt/Eagle-Wharf/GHL/application/planning-app-2015-2596.html