Interview with Alexander Technique teacher Hilary King
The Alexander Technique was developed in the 1890s by Frederick Matthias Alexander, born in Tasmania in 1869. Australian actor lost his voice and found a remarkable way to improve posture, performance, and to help alleviate many back problems and other conditions. It has now been around for well over a century and has become renowned for its...
Coronavirus: How to stay healthy during a lockdown
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging people to maintain a healthy lifestyle while on lockdown, saying it could boost their chances of a fast recovery should they contract Covid-19. In addition to exercising regularly, quitting smoking and drinking, maintaining a healthy diet plays a ”crucial role” in determining how well people recover from coronavirus, the WHO has said.
DIY Art Market online sale
Buy artwork direct from a diverse art community at DIY Art Market 'safe at home' online sale featuring 50 established, and up-and-coming artists / independent publishers from around the world.Pick up artists’ originals, limited multiples, ceramics, risograph & screen prints, sculptures, t shirts, tote bags, zines, sewn items, artist books, jewellery, and art scarvesat https://www.instagram.com/diyartmarket/ stories, whilst safe at home.
One Saturday in 82 on Broadway Market
Stuart Goodman published his first book a collection of photos of Broadway Market in Hackney just before he died of coronavirus... An East London native, Stuart Goodman was brought up on a Hackney council estate and after, unsuccessfully, training as a junior schoolteacher, he became an established Fleet Street photographer. Goodman was both a...
Hackney Flea Market online sale
Take a scroll through a selection of salvaged treasures from 40 flea & vintage traders whilst safe at home.Buy direct from an eclectic selection of vintage / flea traders, all selling an amazing mix of salvaged, one-of-a–kind, & lost and found objects. Items for sale will include - 20th...
Barbican: Read, Watch & Listen for free
Barbican extends temporary closure to 30 June 2020. The Barbican today announced the extension of its temporary closure period, with all events now postponed or cancelled until 30 June 2020. Sir Nicholas Kenyon, Managing Director, Barbican said:“Cancelling and postponing events at this scale really isn’t in our nature. However, having reviewed the current Government...
Coronavirus: What pay will self-employed people get from the government ?
Within the two major economic sub regions, Central and East London, Hackney is 5th for self-employment, and follows only Islington and Waltham Forest in terms of growth. 35% of Hackney residents are self employed. In the daily 5pm briefing on the 26th March, the Chancellor announced that the government will pay self-employed people who have been adversely affected...
Hackney Giving launches Coronavirus Response Fund
Hackney Giving has launched a fundraising appeal for a Coronavirus Response Fund. It will offer grants to the small, local organisations that care for our communities every day during the coronavirus crisis. Hackney Giving is a simple and coordinated way for individuals and businesses to support grassroots voluntary and community organisations in Hackney - especially at this...
HACKNEY MOVES 2020 FESTIVAL WEEKEND POSTPONED
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and following guidance from the UK Government the upcoming Hackney Moves festival weekend, including the Hackney Half Marathon, has been postponed. At Virgin Sport, it's our mission to make movement fun for everyone by producing irresistible fitness experiences that move communities together, and public health and safety has always...
Independent Ceramics Market online sale
Independent Ceramics Market 'safe at home' online sale provides a unique opportunity to see / buy a diverse range of affordable ceramic artwork, and buy direct from the maker. This 48hr online event brings together a community of over 100 ceramic artists from around the world, that include current students, up-and-coming...
