This year’s Hackney Carnival parade may be on hold due to the pressures of Covid-19, but that hasn’t stopped the borough’s loyal carnival collectives coming together to create a virtual version of the infamous festivities called Hackney Carnival...
By Victoria Gray TV gardener Joe Swift has some tips for budding gardeners in the borough Homes have never seen so much love, and as the sun pokes its head out,...
Hackney’s inspired many writers to put pen to paper. Here are some of the best books which are about Hackney. Local independent bookstores are delivering books by bike. Support your local bookshop!
After the Covid-19 lockdown led to the closure of pubs and bars, breweries have had to take matters into their own hands. Many are now offering delivery and ‘drive-thru’ services, using mini-kegs, beer boxes...
Unity Arts are carrying on their work to share the history of Hackney Dissent through their wonderful documentary co-created by young researchers in the borough. Young learners during this difficult quarantine time can learn about Newington Green’s famous dissenter Mary...
Hackney Libraries release top 10 e-book loans as they increase their digital catalogue Hackney’s e-book loans have shot up by 60% during the coronavirus lockdown as the borough’s book lovers satisfy their reading needs...
Rummage through a selection of salvaged treasures from over 30 handpicked vintage traders. Hackney's monthly curated vintage market returns to Stoke Newington's Church St. with another eclectic selection of vintage stall holders, all selling...
While the Royal Academy of Arts doors are temporarily closed, you can experience our ‘Picasso and Paper’ exhibition from home, in this video tour of the galleries. https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/picasso-and-paper-virtual-exhibition-tour
Choose from a range of commissioned ceramic pots /planters, and match them with a selection of cacti, succulents, and house plants, to create your perfect plant / pot coupling. Exclusive pots/planters will be produced by ceramic artists that...
Vivid films from Marfa to Mumbai brought to your screen every week Whitechapel Gallery is bringing film, video and animation from around the world to audiences at home as part of its Artists’ Film...
