Euston Community Hub celebrates 5,000 community visits with festive Christmas party

A festive Christmas party for over 100 older Euston residents has marked a major milestone for the Euston Community Hub, which has now welcomed more than 5,000 community visits since opening in May.

Hosted by the Third Age Project on Friday, 5 December,  the celebration filled the former Maria Fidelis School building on North Gower Street with carol singing, Christmas lunch and community spirit, showcasing the Hub’s role as a lively, welcoming space for local people. The Mayor of Camden also joined the festivities, helping with the celebrations and adding to the merry‑making.

Councillor Eddie Hanson, Mayor of Camden, said:

“It was a joy to join residents at the Euston Community Hub’s festive celebration. The Hub is clearly playing an important role in bringing local people together and providing a welcoming space at the heart of the community.”

 Naomi Nehemen Palacios, General Manager of the Third Age Project, said:

 “The Christmas Party is one of our biggest annual events and hosting it at the Euston Community Hub shows what can happen when community organisations work together. For many of our older members, this was the highlight of their year, a chance to feel included, supported and surrounded by friends. The Hub provides exactly the kind of welcoming and inclusive space Camden’s older residents deserve.”

Officially launched in July by the Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, and Councillor Richard Olszewski, Leader of Camden Council, the Hub was created by the Euston Partnership, which brings together organisations working on the redevelopment of the Euston area.

Located in the heart of the Euston community, the Hub offers free programmes, advice and activities provided by local community organisations, charities, and public service providers.

Since opening, the Hub has become home to a growing programme of community activities:
• Regent’s Park Time Bank uses the Hub as a family space during school holidays with free sessions including yoga, slime making and storytelling – and provides free meals to help families in the area connect.
• Third Age Project runs regular classes for older residents, from women’s aerobics to strength training, helping to improve wellbeing and tackle social isolation.
• Hopscotch offers tailored employment support twice a week, including CV writing, interview preparation, and coaching.
• Greenlight Pharmacy delivers health and wellbeing sessions with health checks, peer support, and open conversations about staying healthy.
• Fitzrovia Youth in Action uses the Hub for youth-led social action, cultural events and discussions on issues that matter to young people.
• Age UK Camden provides advice on benefits and money, housing options, care, and support.
• Mind in Camden offers mental health programmes at the Hub, providing an informal space for emotional support and connection, aiming to reduce isolation and promote wellbeing in a safe, non-clinical setting.
• Starting in 2026, Old Diorama Arts Centre will provide an after-school programme for local children and young people aged 7–16, combining academic support with creative and physical activities to promote achievement and wellbeing.

They will also continue their Neighbourhood Makeshop programme, a twice-weekly, community-led initiative enabling residents to develop practical, creative, and sustainable skills.

Beyond its regular programmes, the Hub has also become a central point for community engagement and everyday support. Local ward councillor Nadia Shah holds her ward surgeries in the building, giving residents easy access to advice and representation. The Hub has also become a venue for community meetings about the Euston programme, helping maintain open conversation during a period of change in the area.

 Community Engagement and Euston Community Hub Manager, Nassar Ali, said:

“Welcoming more than 5,000 community visits is a real testament to what this Hub means to local people. Because I live in the area myself, I see every day how much residents value having a space that is theirs, somewhere they can get support, meet their neighbours, and have a voice in what is happening in Euston. The energy, generosity, and community spirit we have seen over the past few months has been incredible, and we are just getting started.”