The story behind Spurs is as much about the history of the area as it is the football club. The film Memory Lane was made on a shoestring and tells a nostalgic tale of the history of Tottenham, the club, its fans and their memories. We interviewed the film makers of Memory Lane, sales of which go to support young content creators at Exposure in … Continue reading Memory Lane: the film makers discuss the story of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

It couldn’t have been a better day to meet the founders of Island Social Club, specialising in rum and Caribbean food, who have just opened up a Rotishop at Styx bar. We sat out in the blazing hot sunshine, had a good old laugh, daydreamed about rum and Caribbean food and discussed some of the challenges they’ve faced setting up their own business. Joe, Biko … Continue reading Island Social Club: we get the lowdown on the new Caribbean food and drink initiative

We spoke to Tottenham Ploughman founder, Cheryl Cohen, about the community events she has been running, held in various locations across Tottenham since 2013. The Tottenham Ploughman Riverfest will be at the Lordship Recreation Ground (Lordship Rec), in the centre of Tottenham, this September. When and why was Tottenham Ploughman started? The first event was held in Downhills Park in September 2013. I’d moved to … Continue reading Tottenham Ploughman Riverfest: an interview with founder Cheryl Cohen

We interviewed Nana Agyeman the Co-founder and Director of Access UK. He explained the ideas behind the charity, some of the current work they are doing and their plans for the next year. Access UK are based on the ground floor of the 639 Centre on Tottenham High Road. The organisation was started by Nana Agyeman and Chris Ankobia, the Operations Manager, in 2013. The … Continue reading Who are Access UK? We talk to Co-founder & Director Nana Agyeman

We interviewed Alicja Borkowska, Co-founder and Director of You & Me Architecture, about the Tottenham Shopfronts project she worked on in 2014/15. This was part funded by Haringey Council’s Growth on the High Road project and focused on improving the look of independent shops on West Green Road and the High Road. What role did You & Me Architecture play in the Tottenham Shopfronts project? … Continue reading You & Me Architecture’s Alicja Borkowska talks Tottenham Shopfronts

We met Angela Constantinou, the owner of Cocoon Home, based in a live/work studio on Laurence Road, N15. Angela told us about how she started her soft furnishings business, her love of Tottenham and her plans to launch a new business in 2017. Angela was one of 6 children born into a Greek Cypriot family and grew up on a council estate in Enfield. Her … Continue reading An interview with Tottenham resident and Cocoon Home business owner Angela Constantinou