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Stokey’s big, beautiful, community Winter Fest is back!
Stokey’s Winter Fest is back and it’s better than ever with a Santa’s Grotto, a jigsaw trail, live music and crafts.  Organised by Stoke Newington Business Association , the event takes place on Saturday November 29 th  from 10am till 4pm.  Heidi Early, Chair of Stoke Newington Business Association, said: “We’re pulling out all the stops to make this community event sparkle. Little visitors to the grotto at Location Location can meet Santa and take home a special gift and
Jenna Fansa
6 days ago2 min read
Musical café on a mission to harmonise people
A musical café in Stoke Newington is on a mission to make the arts affordable to all and to bring people from all backgrounds together.
Jenna Fansa
6 days ago2 min read
From China’s Cultural Revolution to Stokey High St: The remarkable story of Rouge
Lei Yang grew up in poverty during China’s Cultural Revolution.
Her parents, both doctors, had lost everything – her father having been made to work in the mines. Aged just 21 she married, moved to the UK, studied fashion and began to sell Chinese antiques at the market.
Jenna Fansa
Nov 52 min read
Join the spooktacular Halloween Trail for Hackney Foodbank
Around 50 shops, cafes and homes are joining Hackney’s Trick or Eat trail this Halloween to show their support for Hackney Foodbank.
n16traders
Oct 292 min read
Tying the knot Stokey style
“The halo of having your wedding local stays afterwards. Every time we go to Clissold Park or pass the Londesborough, we get this warm fuzzy feeling – we wouldn’t have that if we’d got married somewhere out in the country."
Jenna Fansa
Sep 262 min read
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