The story behind Prestige Patisserie is both inspiring and heart warming. Husband and wife team George and Geanina Ursache, originally from Romania, moved to London in 2009. They moved to Tottenham in 2011 and have been part of the community ever since. The couple opened Prestige Patisserie in October 2016 when they moved into the newly refurbished Holcombe Market. Geanina has been interested in baking … Continue reading Prestige Patisserie: made with love
We had a chat with Lynda Brennan, the artistic director of The Tottenham Theatre. She works alongside many local people and Lynda Jessop is executive director. Earlier this year, the Tottenham Theatre put on a show telling stories of people from the local community, Up On The High Road. This was performed at The Bernie Grant Arts Centre, The Antwerp Arms and in a pub … Continue reading The Tottenham Theatre: a chat with artistic director Lynda Brennan
DT first met Rebecca Russell-Turner at a Yung Club pilates and yoga class, held at The Cove on Markfield Rd, during the summer. Unlike other exercise classes you are fully immersed in music reactive, colourful projections. What’s Yung Club all about? Yung Club is stepping out of the real world into a space that’s immersive. You exercise, but you’ll be transported by the immersion so … Continue reading Yung Club: immersive fashion fitness with Rebecca Russell-Turner
On Thursday 6 September, DT teamed up with Idris Barbering Co to throw a party. We handed out copies of issue 3 (Fashion & Beauty), beer by Brewheadz was flowing, hair was being cut and beards were being trimmed. Mr. Dex spun some tunes and we saw performances from Nicky Earl, Seki Lynch and Kayes Mensah. Check out some of the highlights from the night. … Continue reading DT (Fashion & Beauty) // Idris Barbering Co Launch Party highlights
We spoke to Jenalyn Rawes, one of the women managing Red Box Project in Tottenham that provides free sanitary products to young women. Can you give an overview of the project and work that you’re doing? The Red Box Project is a community led project – we are run by local communities all across the UK. We provide easy access and free sanitary products to … Continue reading Red Box Project Tottenham
In partnership with Anthology London Anthology London are currently developing Hale Works, the final phase of award-winning Hale Village, which already includes a mixture of private and affordable homes, student accommodation and a range of non-residential uses including a gym, supermarket, community centre and church. Two minutes from Tottenham Hale underground and overground station and due to complete at the end of 2020/beginning of 2021, … Continue reading Sponsored: Anthology Hale Works in Tottenham Hale
In partnership with Avril’s Walks and Talks In 1554 King Philip of Spain arrived in London to marry Queen Mary. His entourage included one Balthazar Sanchez, a sweetmaker, and his wife, both of whom were Moors. The King went back to Spain. But what of Balthazar and his wife? Well, they decided to remain in London, setting up home in what is now Tottenham High … Continue reading Avril’s Walks and Talks: African Caribbean Walk Around Tottenham
In partnership with Jackson’s Lane Women Rise explores new ways of increasing physical, social and mental well-being through fun and creative events such as circus workshops, yoga classes, self-defence classes and theatre workshops that explore the issues women face. Aimed at women over 55, the activities are based in different locations across Haringey and we offer the option of setting up workshops wherever you need. … Continue reading Women Rise: health and wellbeing activities and workshops
Brewheadz is run by a friendly team of four Italian friends (the only Italian run brewery in London). Vincenzo Conte (Sales & Marketing), Gianni Rotuno (Head Brewer), Stefano Rotuno (Brewer) and Giovanni Massa (Brewer) all grew up together in Fondi, on the Italian coast in between Rome and Naples. Tottenham has the highest density of breweries in London after Bermondsey (there are now seven!) and … Continue reading Brewheadz: a friendly Italian run brewery in Tottenham
We’re teaming up with Idris Barbers to help them launch the shop and celebrate the release of DT issue 3 (Fashion & Beauty). Come and party with us on 6 September from 7pm. You’ll be able to pick up a free copy of the mag and Idris are offering free haircuts all night. You can catch performances from Nicky Earl, 3rdeye and Kayes Mensah, and … Continue reading DT issue 3 (Fashion & Beauty) // Idris Barbering Co Launch Party (6/9/18)
Discovering Tottenham 