Latest Events

St Matthias Music
We’re delighted to be working with the team who curate those stylish and classy music events at London’s most intimate and iconic venue St Pancras Old Church, to once again fill St Matthias Church with live sounds. We’ll be hosting some of their famed folk, pop or indie evenings from their fave artists…
Details of future events here
Matthias Nights is generously sponsored by local financial advisers Ruth Whitehead Associates
For all SPOCM concert enquiries call Brendan on 07736 809605 or email stpancrasoldchurch@outlook.com
Chorus of Dissent East meets West
A mix of British and Eastern European music incorporating Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Dvorak, Barton and Kodaly, two unofficial national anthems, folksongs and a cimbalom.
Saturday 7 October 2023, 5.30pm at St Matthias Church, Wordsworth Road, London N16 8DD.
Tickets £10 (+bf) here U17 free, reserve yours here
Chorud of Dissent will be accompanying Finn Anderson-Hendra as she plays the Dvorak Cello Concerto. Expect Nimrod as you’ve never heard it before, the beautiful sound of the cimbalom, and Chorus of Dissent trying to sing in Hungarian, in preparation for their Hungarian tour next year. Plus a massive orchestral sneeze!
Featuring soloist Daidree Tofano and the Elastic Band.
This concert marks the launch of St Matthias’ Restoration Project, as we set ourselves the goal of raising £2.4 million pounds to ensure the church remains fit for purpose for the next 170 years.
It’s a miracle that the only grade 1 listed church in Stoke Newington is still here. It will take another miracle to keep it so, but we have hope and buckets of determination.
Doors and bar open 5pm, concert 5.30pm. Disabled access and toilets.


After school activities at St Matthias
Mondays
Ballet North is a team of dance professionals from different walks of life who have a common goal – to share their passion with younger people.
Ballet promotes creativity, resilience, confidence and is an ideal activity for children of all ages, backgrounds and genders.
Classes
3.15-3.45pm Baby Ballet
3.50-4.20pm Under 5s Ballet
4.25-5.10pm Preparatory Ballet
5.15-6.00pm Primary Ballet
6.00-7.15pm Grade 4 Ballet
More details and prices at Ballet North
After school activities at St Matthias
Thursdays
Perform Drama use a unique mix of drama, dance & singing to bring out every child’s potential. Classes and courses are kept small to ensure lots of individual attention by experienced teachers – hand-picked for their warmth, energy and professionalism.
As well as having fun, your child will enjoy real benefits: greater confidence, improved concentration and an increased awareness of what they can achieve.
Thursdays 4pm-5pm Classes for 4-7s
Thursdays 5.05pm-6.05pm Classes for 7-12s
More details and prices at Perform


After school activities at St Matthias
Saturdays
Education Unlocked is a local tuition centre providing an affordable service to the local community in all aspects of Maths and English KS1 and 2, and SATs buster sessions
Classes on Saturday 9-11am £5 per hour.
For more details, contact Mohammed on 07425502674
N16 Yoga – Beginners & Advanced
Mondays are currently online, Tuesdays in the hall.
Mondays (Introductory) from 19.00-20.30.
Tuesdays (Advanced) from 19.00-20.30
£7.50 per class with reduced rate for unwaged.
Alison Barty is an Iyengar yoga teacher, qualified to junior intermediate level (the 5th level of certification in the Iyengar system) with many years experience including 4 periods spent studying at the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India. Iyengar yoga combines carefully structured classes and attention to detail with adjustments to individual students’ needs. During the course of a class you will practice a range of postures, which enhance strength, stability and mobility.
For more information go to www.n16yoga.co.uk
