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The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission is completing a review of how the Council manages the impact of late-night entertainment in the borough.The ‘night time economy’ in Hackney includes pubs, bars, restaurants, cinemas, nightclubs, and live music...
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Second Skin are steadily consolidating their position as N16’s resident theatre company. Andy McQuade was awarded ‘Best Theatre Director 2012’ by Fringe Report for his production of ‘La Chunga’ which played at Ryans Bar, before making a West...
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The continuing lack of an agreed plan to reform the Met and generate long term savings is an ‘unresolved concern’ for Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC), the London Assembly heard today (23 October 2012). At a meeting of the Assemb...
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Hackney-based social enterprise Growing Communities has won Observer Food Monthly’s Best Independent Retailer award for its community-led organic box scheme and Stoke Newington Farmers’ Market.The award was announced at a ceremony on 18 October at Vic...
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Hackney Homes’ Leaseholders and Freeholders event is here again.On Saturday 27 October, Hackney leaseholders and freeholders are invited to attend this annual event at Hackney Town Hall Assembly Rooms from 11am to 4pm.Aimed at Hackney Homes leaseholders...
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More than 6,000 young people across the borough had their say at the Hackney Youth Parliament election.
Following months of writing manifestos, speaking at hustings and trying to convince class mates an...
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Hackney Community Law Centre is now offering a new evening ‘Pop-Up’ Debt and Consumer Law advice service to people living and working in Hackney.
This high quality free legal service will provide assistance to people requiring help with consumer an...
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Hackney Council's celebrations of Black culture and achievements in the borough are well underway. Over 200 people attended the Black History Month (BHM) opening event, including Diedre Mills, Jamaica’s Deputy High Commissioner, and Renuka Köninger, re...
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A special 'Love Hackney, Shop Local' fashion event is to be held on Hoxton Market this Saturday 20 October to showcase the creative talent in the surrounding area as well as celebrating the vibrancy of the market. Hackney Council has teamed up with...
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'Dead on Her Feet' is a new drama written by Ron Hutchinson and directed by Barry Kyle, based on the 1920’s dance marathon craze that swept America in tandem with deepening economic hardship. Initially thrilling and glamorous, the competitions ran for...
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After the success of its launch earlier this year Hackney Council's 'Love Hackney, Shop Local' fashion bags campaign is back.
The initiative, which supports local designers and the borough's street markets, will reward shoppers who spend £10 w...
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A shortlist of 19 nominated buildings and spaces for the 2012 Hackney Design Awards have been selected and now residents and visitors are invited to vote for their favourite scheme. The shortlisted entry which receives the most votes from the pub...
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From 7th - 14th October is World Mental Health Week. MuleFreedom and Core Arts have organised a variety of events in Dalston N16 to spotlight Core Arts charity's contribution to positive mental health.
The weekend starts with a DJ clash on the Friday n...
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The worlds biggest celebration of drawing -The Big Draw -comes to Hackney this October. The Council is inviting residents of all ages to pick up their pencils and paper and get drawing!The Big Draw is the world’s biggest celebration of drawing that has ...
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The Tear Thief at the Little Angel Theatre adapted from the book by Carol Ann Duffy. Every year the Little Angel Theatre’s treasure chest accumulates more gems, the artistry, music and creative imagination invested in its repertoire never falls below ...
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After picking up two more Green Flag awards this year, fifteen of Hackney's parks and green spaces are in the running to be named the UK’s favourite.
Thirteen of Hackney Council's green spaces had already been recognised as among the best in ...
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A new exhibition due to open at the council-run Hackney Museum on 25 October will explore the Stamford Hill Mod movement in the 60s and 70s, including details of its famous member Marc Bolan of T Rex who was born and lived in the borough.
Visi...
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Hackney Council is celebrating its Black culture and achievements for Black History Month with a programme of entertainment and educational activities for all ages.
There will be a wide range of events for adults, children and young peopl...
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Its their first Birthday at HCT . Join them to celebrate on Saturday 6th October at St John at Hackney Church with a treasure hunt for mice tails around the church grounds, a fun craft workshop, Hackney Children’s Theatre Animal Cabaret starring Danny a...
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On Friday the 28th of September 2012 Sunstone Women only health & beauty club will be hosting a MacMillan 'World’s Biggest Coffee Morning' from 9am until 2pm.
Members and non-members are invited to bring cakes or treats of their cultural heritage a...
