Community

WTF – What The Focal? …Play Games, Learn & Share Irish!

The 2nd Monday of every month.
🟢 Saor in aisce — Free
🕢 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm 

What The Focal is a spás spraoi—a games night and a place for fun.

Whether you want to learn, share, or speak a cúpla focal, this playful and inclusive space is for you! No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm.

Dive into easy-going board games, good company, and great vibes.

Everyone’s welcome - Irish speaker or not!

Wellbeing Walks

 Fridays 12 - 1 pm  – Free

Please come and join us on Friday afternoons between 12 pm - 1 pm for a relaxing walk along the river. Take in the views of our beautiful surroundings while enjoying a chat with another group member.

Walks will last one hour and be staggered to suit everyone's needs.  This is a free community led walk organised by volunteers. Please call the centre prior to the event to ensure it is on that week. Participants meet at the ICC  the ICC and return again for tea and coffee afterwards. 

Genealogy Workshops

4 week course - Full for 2025 - Dates for 2026 TBC

Thursdays  2-3pm 

Would you like to know more about your family history? John Byrne, our ICC Librarian, can help get you started.

He will explain what websites to use to begin the process of creating your family tree. He will show you how to access Irish census records, church records, and civil records online. John will simplify the process for you.

Please email your name, email and telephone number to [email protected] to register your interest for 2026. You will be put on a waiting list and contacted in due course.

Please note that we are only able to help with Irish records and only those dated after 1864.

Singing and
Reminiscing Group

Singing and Reminiscing is an open forum and drop in afternoon for our local community. The group, led by Anthony McGrath, is friendly and inclusive and requires nothing more than a willingness to chat about ‘the old days’ and sing a song or two in good company. The group performed this Christmas as part of Hammersmith and Fulham Christmas market and have had several public performances over the years!

Tuesdays, 1-3pm – Free

Knit and Sit Group

Our ‘knit and sit’ group takes place every Tuesday from 2.00pm – 4.00pm. All are welcome to come along with their knitting or crochet to share some tips, have some tea and lots of chats!

Tuesdays, 1-3pm – Free

Morning Yoga Flow

Accessible yoga practice suitable for all ages and stages!

Join us for a weekly morning stretch guided by Lumi Yoga instructors

• Wear comfortable clothing
• We will provide mats but please bring your own if you have!
• Chair yoga also facilitated

 Free tea and coffee will be served after the class

Tuesdays, 10am-11am 

£3 - concession 

£5- standard

Poetry, Reading and Reminiscing

This group welcomes anyone interested in poetry, reading and reminiscing.

Come along every Tuesday to engage with the written word in any way you like:

• Read a piece from your favourite poet or author
• Write/read a short story, poem or begin a novel
• Reminisce about past events
• Meet other like-minded people

 Tea & biscuits will be served

Tuesdays, 11 am-1 pm – Free

Lead by John Hurley

Monthly Book Club

A club aimed at those who like to come together to share ideas and participate in lively discussions about Irish writing. Current members hail from all parts of Ireland (with a few exceptions who are second-generation Irish) and are from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Mondays, 7pm-8.30pm

Weekly Exercise Class

Every Monday we hold a “get moving” exercise class with Stay active events to help with mobility and strength issues. The class is run by the fantastic Aran Summers, who is sure to get you up and moving. After the class free tea and coffee is provided.

Mondays, Class starts at 1.00pm - £3 to attend

Monthly Tea Dance

The Tea Dances are a monthly community dance. They take place at the ICC on the third Thursday of every month. A high quality, live band plays a variety of music and the floor is packed with people dancing all afternoon. Tea/ coffee and cakes are served. Come along and join in the fun. Full Bar available!

from 1-4pm, £5 to attend

Monthly Concert Recitals

With the help from Irish Heritage – the Irish Cultural Centre performs a monthly classical music recital to the community. The acts are part of Irish Heritage’s Classical music bursary awards and we are delighted to help showcase the talent to our audiences.

Monthly from from 3pm - Tickets £5 on the door. Upcoming dates are listed on our What's On page.