John Keane
Flat Earth John Keane is a renowned political artist whose work continues to address the most pressing social and political issues of our time. His sustained artistic inquiry into military and social conflicts around the world has extended from Northern Ireland to Central America and the Middle East, where he was commissioned as the...
THE BROKEN EARTH TRILOGY BY N. K. JEMISIN
On a far-future earth whose inhabitants suffer through perpetual cycles of environmental catastrophe, a mother and daughter are torn apart by the forces of a society built upon violent systemic oppression and voracious exploitation of natural resources. Their journey towards healing the wounds of the past will also become a quest to heal the wounds of the...
MINDFUL DRAWING WITH SNOOZE FABRIC
Each week will focus on:20 April: The Body27 April: Head5 May: Emotion11 May: Energy18 May: Attention Join Snooze Fabric this spring for a brand new series of drawing classes with a difference. Through gentle physical movement, being centred & present and employing relaxation techniques, we endeavour to create an environment to...
Masterclass – Vegan Indian Street Food
"I will show you how to make some of India's popular and famous street food dishes based on recipes handed down to me, as well as my experiences travelling across India.." Sareta Puri, plant based chef and cookery teacher The class will include: Learn how to make healthy versions of authentic...
Masterclass – Homemade Cosmetics
“I will show you how to make beautiful, effective, high quality skin and haircare, using natural plant-based ingredients to suit your own needs - perfect as gifts or just to indulge yourself. I’ll also teach you which ingredients to avoid when buying natural beauty products and why!” Shashi Ioannides, vegan skincare herbalist and cosmetic formulator
DAVE TUCKER / PAT THOMAS / MARK SANDERS / THURSTON MOORE (QUARTET)
Excited to host the first quartet performance from these four master improvising musicians. Dave Tucker / guitar & electronicsPat Thomas / piano & keysMark Sanders / drums & percussionThurston Moore / guitar DAVE TUCKER Dave Tucker is originally performed in the late 70's Manchester Punk scene with Mellatron who released a...
Yael Naim
Music is anything but a job to Naim and Donatien. It’s entwined in every aspect of life for the musical and romantic partners, who recorded their third album, Older, together in their family home on the outskirts of Paris. Her two previous albums co-produced with Donatien met with wide international acclaim, and include songs such...
THE GREAT SHOREDITCH EASTER EGG HUNT
Shoreditch Town Hall throws open its doors for building-wide family fun with The Great Shoreditch Easter Egg Hunt! Hop along during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend and join in the hunt for hidden eggs, nestled in nooks and crannies throughout our beautiful Victorian building. There'll also be a basket-load of surprises, activities...
How to tell if your property is Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian
By Daisy Mason Like most British cities, London has a mixture of architectural styles, from the elegant stucco-fronted Georgian homes surrounding Regent’s Park to the ultra-modern developments lining the banks of the Thames. But have you ever wondered what era your period home was built in? Today we’ll help you find the answer and...
Tim Watson has been running Church Street Bookshop for 40 years
I have sold second-hand books in three different shops on Stoke Newington Church Street since 1980. In the 1970s, my wife and I worked in a bookshop in Charing Cross where I was in the second-hand section until we were made redundant. There used to be a shed on Woodlea Road, behind the shop on Church Street that is now...
