The Met Police will be holding it’s  ‘Exchanging Places’ event for cyclists, on Monday 16 January, on the eastbound slip road to the roundabout close to M’scDonalds, between 7am and 10am. The event aims to reduce collisions between cyclists and HGVs.  Cyclists will be given the chance to sit in the driver’s seat of a [...]

Encouraging cyclists to safe cycling this winter, Hackney Council have co-ordinated an event, hosted by the Council’s Streetscene Team, in partnership with the Metropolitan Police. Cyclists can ride in and get a free, on-the-spot bike health check and free bike marking. They can also exchange places with an HGV driver to help them understand how [...]

The East End is some times described as the cradle of Britain’s Jewish Community and over centuries, the cultural landscape has been a varied one and to this day is ever changing. In 1880 there were approximately 46,000 Jews in London, but by 1900 this figure had almost trebled to 135,000, and most were living [...]

If you are under 14  or know someone who is, here is their chance to be a reporter for the Apple Cart Festival next month in Victoria Park. They have arranged a helluva line up this summer that includes, Tim Minchin, Saint Etienne, Giles Peterson, two time Grammy award winners Soul II Soul, Badly Drawn [...]

COMPETITION HAS ENDED Here’s an idea, the kids are off from school so why not treat them to a day out at the Lollibop Festival that takes place on the weekend of 5th  6th  & 7th of August, in Regents Park. Last year we gave away several tickets to Lollibop and this year we have [...]

Please come along and support women in comedy at this heat of the Funny’s Funny Female Comedian of the Year. We have a great lineup of 12 female comedians in this special showcase: Josephine Lacey Sadia Azmat Christine Edwards Hannah Deasy Maddy Nebraska Mary Magdalene Kirsty Mac Kerry Billson jennifer burcham Nena Edwards Samantha Hannah [...]

From the people who bring you London Fields weekly Farmers Market comes a plant fair this weekend. UK-grown garden plants and cut flowers sold by the nurseries that have grown them. From grasses to cacti; the growers will be on hand to give you enthusiastic and expert advice. Many growers sell at the Chelsea and [...]

A celebration of youth, organized by Hackney Quest: Based on the traditional African concept of Ubuntu, the event aims to bring together people from all walks of life to promote community, love, unity, mutual respect and so much more. The idea behind this event was driven by the youth of Hackney Quest following the positive [...]

Imagine having 44 carefully selected affordable designer gear and beautiful handmade jewelry,  lined up for you to try on and buy.  Imagine that place is not a crowded store up town, but a private apartment near you or even your home with your friends. Throw in some cup cakes, tea or champagne, like minded souls, [...]

Angola 3 Herman Wallace, Albert Woodfox and  Robert King, have spent almost a century between them in solitary confinement in  Angola, the Louisiana State  Penitentiary. Herman and Albert are still held in solitary confinement today  after thirty eight years.  How could this be? In America…In Obama’s America? The film will be followed by a discussion [...]