What's happening in Stoke Newington & the surrounding areas

With almost 60 events hosted by the cream of the crop of literary talent, the 4th Stoke Newington Literary Festival held throughout Stoke Newington was a resounding success. Once again this proves what what can be achieved with a lot of drive, and the commitment to provide a community driven festival that rival's the top literary festivals in Britain today.

All profits go toward literacy initiatives in Hackney and Liz Vater, Pete Brown and the inumerable volunteers are to be congratulated for their selfless dedication and the months of of unpaid work involved.

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What's happening in Stoke Newington & the surrounding areas

Dramas and Dissent Part 1 - Bryony Hegarty

Stoke Newington Literary Festival 2013 - Reviewed
5 O'clock on Saturday saw the upstairs of the White Hart packed to the gunnels. Every seat was taken and punters were still squeezing a look through the door. Every speaker at this gig was worthy of an individual review so I decided to review it in 5... more

Dramas and Dissent Part 2 – Tim Webb

Stoke Newington Literary Festival 2013 - Reviewed
Tim Webb, former Assistant General Secretary of the trade union Manufacturing, Science and Finance (now Unite) and founding editor of N16 Magazine, then followed with a look at how the area has changed from his perspective, repeating the feeling that... more

Irvine Welsh: A Hackney Homecoming and a Literary Festival with a Social Conscience.

Stoke Newington Literary Festival 2013 - Reviewed
Irvine Welsh, one of Scotland’s most widely renowned authors is no stranger to literary world stages. He has defined and lucid opinions on the many areas with which they engage from Imperialist notions in world writing to the political agenda in... more

Promoting Positive Parenting: Get Involved

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Most parents think it's harder to raise children as “good people” today than it was 20 years ago, and more than two-thirds say that life was easier before having children, according to a BMRB Omnibus Survey in 2006. There’s no denying that... more

Cleo Rocos - Positively a treat

Stoke Newington Literary Festival 2013 - Reviewed

The 100% Agave Tequila Margarita for everyone in the room was a great accompaniment to Pete brown's relaxed and entertaining chat with the effervescent Cleo Rocos.

With Pete guiding the whole show in a way that made Michael Parkinson look like he's... more

Booked and Hooked - Book reviews by Richard Boon

Stoke Newington Literary Festival 2013 - Reviewed
‘I will keep a piece in my heart, for London Bridge was there at the start’ Indeed. That’s from Cilla Black’s song about the sale of London Bridge to America. There’s a lorra, lorra love in the house for Cilla. From Cavern cloakroom girl to... more

Hackney celebrates Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month

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Explore the history, cultures and languages of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in Hackney throughout the month of June and find out more about the borough’s history. Throughout June Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities across Britain will be... more

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Residents invited to a free health and fitness day at Hackney Marshes Centre

Hackney residents of all ages are invited to come along and try out new fitness activities and get some healthy lifestyle tips, at a free Health and Fitness Day, 26 June, at the Hackney Marshes Centre, E9.

The initiative, in partnership with the Barry

An Abject Bloc Party with Band of Holy Joy live and guests

Limehouse Town Hall June 22nd : An Abject Bloc Party with Band of Holy Joy live and guests / DJ’s Sean McClusky (1234 / Subway Sect) and Jonny Mugwump (Exotic Pylon).

Head east to Limehouse on 22nd June for a Midsummer night celebration of life in

Pleasance London presents: Edinburgh Preview Season 2013

Pleasance London is excited to announce its 2013 Edinburgh Preview Season. This year’s line up is our biggest ever with over 50 shows featuring some of the biggest names in comedy alongside fresh young talent. Ticket prices start from just £5.

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100 years 100 stories

A new exhibition at the Hackney Museum in partnership with the Migration Museum Project, will give a glimpse of migration in and out of Britain over the last 100 years.

Pictures from people across the country, including some from well-known

Hackney celebrates Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month

Explore the history, cultures and languages of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in Hackney throughout the month of June and find out more about the borough’s history.

Throughout June Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities across Britain will be

Featured Events

Residents invited to a free health and fitness day at Hackney Marshes Centre

An Abject Bloc Party with Band of Holy Joy live and guests

Pleasance London presents: Edinburgh Preview Season 2013

100 years 100 stories

Hackney celebrates Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month

What's On

The most complete listing of gigs, events and things to do in Stoke Newington and the surrounding areas.