Built by local residents who shared the same vision of a flexible space for people in and around Telegraph Hill, this local hub hosts a community cafe employing local people, site-specific art installations, performances, events and workshops, a space for rehearsals and meetings, and the Hill Trader shop. Our ambition is to connect our diverse local communities through creativity, playfulness and pleasure.
Since 1971, Somerville has been a place where children and young people can play freely, take risks, build skills, and grow together. Today we are building on that legacy to create a youth-led hub of creativity, adventure and community care. Through adventurous play, arts, making and repair, food growing and sharing, music, sport and social action, we support young people to develop confidence, resilience and leadership. Our work is rooted in relationships, creativity and the belief that young people should be active shapers of the world around them. Together with our community, we are growing Somerville as a place where young people lead, where practical skills and imagination come together, and where collective action helps create healthier, fairer and more resilient neighbourhoods.
JOY is a user-led group run by a dedicated team of volunteers providing affordable exercise classes and social meetups to older people in South East London. We host a monthly social, Cuppa Club at The Hill Station Cafe. They also organise special events such as Tea Dances and benefit concerts, as well as trips to places of interest and days at the seaside. All activities bring people together and promote fun and fitness in a friendly social environment.