Posts by Hackney Citizen
Woodburner folk keep flame lit on acoustic sessions
The Tuesday acoustic night has grown from its origins in the basement of a derelict pub
Read MoreLondon Gypsy Orchestra in brass section sponsorship appeal
Gypsy orchestra needs sponsors to help a young musician learn rare instrument
Read MoreCafé cultured – literary project eyes Haggerston railway arches
A literary café partially owned by its customers would put intellectual rigour back into coffee drinking
Read MoreStreet artist Stik gives away work in Big Issue
Once homeless graffiti artist publishes exclusive work in magazine to help people living on streets
Read MoreDalston prepares for Land of Kings festival
No longer an inside job as annual festival adds outdoor locations
Read MoreWomen entrepreneurs given boost to gain global scope
University of East London-led project provides women in enterprise with expertise to ‘make it global’
Read MorePay dispute leads to strike at special needs schools
Staff at Horizon and Downsview Specialist Educational Needs Schools School take industrial action to secure agreed wages for teaching assistants
Read MoreDalston debut for Land of Kids family festival
Arts and cultural activities for young and old this May bank holiday
Read MoreSilent Witnesses at Shoreditch Town Hall
Mandeville Primary School pupils take part in project aiming to tackle crime through theatre
Read MoreShrugging Offing – review
Limoncello gallery’s video installation channels internet craze to raise questions about the female body
Read MoreBlood Privilege – new play explores myth of ‘The Bloody Countess’
The White Rabbit Theatre’s retelling of the life of a Hungarian Countess known for her extraordinary violence
Read MoreFive Propositions for the Tourist – review
Sandy Smith’s exhibition at Space In Between muses on fascism and Wittgenstein while encouraging viewers to bask in an ambient glow
Read MoreAdaptation of Kafka’s The Trial at Shoreditch Town Hall – review
Kafka gets modern makeover in stage production of the Trial and In the Penal Colony
Read MoreMoby Dick – review
Arcola Theatre hosts an eco-friendly Melville adaptation that is wonderfully atmospheric and bristling with energy
Read MoreTaking on the Empire – review
Taking on the Empire tells the story of how an old bingo hall was transformed into what is now the Hackney Empire
Read MoreTaxing times – benefits advice from Hackney CAB
Charity wants local people to be aware of – and prepared for – changes to the benefits system
Read MoreLetter – Coalition Government to blame over Hackney Decent Homes shortage
Resident’s response to ‘Council fails to meet own Decent Homes target’ story
Read MoreChesham Arms pub becomes ‘community asset’
Closed bar described as ‘an institution’ gains special heritage status following campaign to save it
Read MoreRevellers vs residents – boom time or bust for Dalston’s nightlife?
Residents welcome council report on managing the night time economy whilst local businesses fear the worst
Read MoreLower Clapton residents debate future of Chatsworth Road
Chatsworth Road Neighbourhood Forum workshops inspire lively debate about future of the area
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