LEE VALLEY RIDING CENTRE
Lee Valley Riding Centre is British Horse Society approved; a horse riding and livery stables nearest Clapton station. All ages and levels of skill are catered for, from beginners to advanced, and you can book birthday parties with tea thrown in at the centre’s cafe. ‘Own a pony days’ allow children to learn all aspects of horse care, such as grooming,...
Review: Casa Fofó
By Mersa Auda Hackney foodies will be pleased to know that a new culinary gem is here to enrich the area’s gastronomical scene. Former Pidgin head chef, Adolfo De Cecco, has launched his own eatery in Clapton, and it promises to be a real treat. Casa Fofó is a welcoming space with a light-flooded main room, a communal table in the basement,...
The 12 Coolest Businesses of Hackney
By Mersa Auda Hackney is known for its diversity in culture, food, and shopping. But what truly makes it a standout town are the businesses that bring its innovative and entrepreneurial spirit to life. From the first crowdfunded cat cafe in the world to an independent games developer to an artisan globe makers, here are 12 of Hackney’s coolest businesses: FARM A project...
BABY LOVES DISCO MINI ROADSHOW
The original family dance party returns to Shoreditch Town Hall! Baby Loves Disco’s resident club DJs mix feelgood chart floor fillers with nostalgic pop classics from the years before parenthood struck — for parents and babies, toddlers and young children to enjoy together. There are play tents and inflatables, balloons, bubbles, dressing up, arts and crafts, healthy snacks, and dance...
FORAGE & FEAST
Join one of the Totally Wild UK professional foraging team to learn the inns and outs of foraging and wild food from the professionals. On the walks and foraging courses, you’ll learn how to identify wild plants (and also the plants you should avoid), and how you can use them in food, drink, medicine, and cocktails. Taste up to five...
20TH CENTURY EASTERN MUSICS IN NEW YORK
At the height of immigration to the United States 100 years ago, a wave of people from the collapsing Ottoman Empire and settled in the U.S. At the same time, the burgeoning record industry in an around New York City radically hastened the distribution of dissemination of musical cultures and documented thousands of performances by performers from present-day Turkey,...
JAZZ ON THE GREEN
Newington Green Action Group’s annual free festival, Jazz on the Green, returns on Sunday, 7th July 2019. With music from The Basin Street Brawlers, DDJT Quartet, dancing from Swing Patrol, story telling from Emily from, Tales From The Dragonfly, and food and drink stalls from local cafes. Take your blanket, sun cream and your dancing feet! 12:00PM - 6:00PM Newington Green, N16...
THE CANTERBURY TALES
One of the greatest works of English Literature is brought to life by Tower Theatre Company. A diverse group of travellers find themselves sharing their journey to Canterbury. As they each share the tales they have lived, heard, witnessed, or even imagined we realise that despite our differences, stories have the power to bring us together. 16 Northwold Rd, Clapton, London N16...
Award-winner Director Stella Corradi
WRITER AND DIRECTOR STELLA CORRADI TELLS ALL ABOUT HER AWARD-WINNING SHORT FILM LITTLE SOLDIER, WHICH SHE WROTE AND DIRECTED “Originally from Italy, I came to London when I was 5 years old and lived and studied in Islington and Stoke Newington. I went to Stoke Newington school and have always remained in the area. I graduated from Queen Mary University of London with a...
Istanbul: two continents in two days
It’s a city with an 8000-year history, charting a story from Byzantium to Constantinople before assuming its present name, Istanbul. As a vast metropolis spread across two continents, how could you possibly see it in just two days? Here’s our guide to prove you can. by Yasemin CUSACK DAY ONE SULTANAHMET We assume you are staying in a hotel in Sultanahmet, the heart...
