DT Presents: Discovering Tottenham Launch Party – the highlights
On 22nd Feb at Styx bar in N17 we held our very first event – our launch party. Over 100 locals came through the doors to enjoy hearing from local speakers and to see our Tottenham performers showcase. Check out some of the highlights from the night in our first ever video! Can you spot yourself? If you didn’t manage to make it down – … Continue reading DT Presents: Discovering Tottenham Launch Party – the highlights
Who are Access UK? We talk to Co-founder & Director Nana Agyeman
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
Your thoughts on the regeneration of Tottenham
Last summer Discovering Tottenham ran a survey asking Tottenham locals what they thought about the regeneration of Tottenham. We collected over 160 responses which gave us a snapshot into the community’s views. Here’s what we found out: Out of the 167 respondents we heard from 86.7% agreed with the idea of some regeneration in the area. The top three reasons to support regeneration were the … Continue reading Your thoughts on the regeneration of Tottenham
You & Me Architecture’s Alicja Borkowska talks Tottenham Shopfronts
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
Discovering Tottenham launch party – 22nd Feb 2017
Discovering Tottenham invites you to join us for our launch party on 22nd Feburary 2017 7pm – 10.30pm at Styx bar. Network with locals, hear from local speakers and watch our Tottenham performers showcase. Speakers Discovering Tottenham, West Green Connection, The Record Shop, Access UK, Godwin Lawson Foundation. Performers Wondr Womn, Apocalypse Jazz Unit, Güneş Güven (Itch FM), Annie Rew Shaw 7pm – 8pm – … Continue reading Discovering Tottenham launch party – 22nd Feb 2017
An interview with Tottenham resident and Cocoon Home business owner Angela Constantinou
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
West Green Connection launch night – in pictures
Thursday 17th November saw the launch of, monthly open mic night, the West Green Connection. A new Tottenham based open mic night in the Fountain on West Green Road. Run by Sarah Johnston and Jimmy Dolan who have lived in Tottenham just over a year and have made it their home. The West Green Connection is open to local musicians across all genres. They are … Continue reading West Green Connection launch night – in pictures
LIFT Tottenham: theatre performances and artist gatherings
After seeing their ‘Calling Tree’ performance, part of LIFT Tottenham’s project in Bruce Castle Park this summer, we spoke to the LIFT team to find out more. Erica Campayne, LIFT Senior Producer, told us about their work in Tottenham and some of their upcoming events. LIFT Festival ran from 1st June to 2nd July 2016. How did LIFT Festival start? LIFT (London International Festival of … Continue reading LIFT Tottenham: theatre performances and artist gatherings
Haringey Food and Drink Festival – in pictures
Tottenham (and Haringey) saw its first food and drink festival on Sunday 25th September 2016. We went down to check out some of the local food and drink stalls along with some live music. Listen to our podcast interview with market manager Marika here. Tottenham Green Market takes place every Sunday. Continue reading Haringey Food and Drink Festival – in pictures
Tottenham regeneration walking tour – what we found out
As part of the Open House London weekend, Haringey Council ran a walking tour on the Tottenham regeneration. Suzanne Johnson, Area Regeneration Manager, from Haringey Council, led the tour along with Alicja Borkowka, Director, from You & Me Architecture. Suzanne and Alicja explained some of the existing work and some of the upcoming plans for Tottenham and the High Road. We went along to get the lowdown on … Continue reading Tottenham regeneration walking tour – what we found out
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