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Devers gets Davis backing
Ridley Road market trader Janet Devers has got the backing of MP David Davis as she fights a Council action for the “crime” of selling vegetables and spices by the bowl rather than in kilos.
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London’s listening ear…needs more ears»Are you a good listener? Do you have time on your hands? Central London Samaritans is actively looking for volunteers so it can fill a mega training class in September (26th to 28th) and so boost the number of its volunteers by 100.
Fields fun day»The London Fields Family Fun Day is on 13th August
Tea on the lawn»The Last Tuesday Society holds its Third Annual Hendricks Summer Tea Party at Bistrotheque (Wadeson Street, E2) on 27th August.
Pool party packed»Laburnum Street Party was another huge success in July with thousands taking in the good weather, stalls, entertainment and music.
Shopping
FAC 51 on Broadway»On 31st July the Art Vinyl gallery on Broadway Market will be releasing the very first special edition of their Play & Display packs, in conjunction with a major exhibition that celebrates the legacy of Factory, Joy Division/New Order and the Hacienda nightclub.
‘Remember Me’ - Fabrications»This month sees the launch of a new commissioning service at Fabrications called ‘Remember Me’. This allows customers to bring along clothing / textiles which hold sentimental value to be remade into personal, functional and comforting furnishings for the home.
‘Remember Me’ is made up of three strands:
‘Forget-Me-Not’ – remembering lost loved ones.
‘School Days’ – remembering […]
The Wedge Card Shop Local East London Week will be launched on 4th December at Art Vinyl on Broadway Market. Celebrating its first anniversary and its 500th business sign-up, Wedge Card founder Diana Bird said, “Over the past year it’s become clear that Hackney residents are leading the way in supporting their local shops […]
Kat pockets Prince’s prize»A local trader at Broadway’s Saturday market has received the London Prince’s Trust enterprise award for creating a sustainable business.
Catherine Byshiem secured a small loan from the Trust in 2005 to buy various tools and equipment to start up her business in jewellery design and production.
“I’d always wanted to design jewellery but, to be honest, […]
