Inside Hackney guide

by Helena Smith in Hackney, England, United Kingdom

We did it

On 7th October 2016 we successfully raised £6,031 with 109 supporters in 36 days

We are fundraising to produce a second edition of Inside Hackney, our compact, beautiful and fact-filled guide to London's best borough

by Helena Smith in Hackney, England, United Kingdom

Helena Smith

Helena Smith

9th June 2017

Please read this version! The last had a typo

Greetings Hackney! The new edition of our guide is being distributed on Monday 12th.

We hope you’ll go and grab yourself a copy. Amongst other venues across the borough, you’ll find the guide at:

Hackney Community College, Britannia Leisure Centre, Shoreditch Library, Shoreditch Town Hall, Hoxton Hall, Hackney Musuem, Bootstrap, Hackney Archives, London…

Helena Smith

Helena Smith

9th June 2017

The new edition of Inside Hackney

Greetings Hackney! The new edition of our guide is being distributed on Monday 12th.

We hope you’ll go and grab yourself a copy. Amongst other venues across the borough, you’ll find the guide at:

Hackney Community College, Britannia Leisure Centre, Shoreditch Library, Shoreditch Town Hall, Hoxton Hall, Hackney Musuem, Bootstrap, Hackney Archives, London…

Helena Smith

Helena Smith

18th May 2017

Garden party on Saturday

So the weather forecast is terrible for our garden party. But we have awnings and we don't care! We (North London Action for the Homeless + Inside Hackney) will be in the Evering Road Kitchen Garden at St Paul's West Hackney. Just find Stoke Newington Farmers' Market and you'll find us.

We'll have cakes, seeds, plants,…

Helena Smith

Helena Smith

2nd May 2017

Inside Hackney launch Saturday 20th May

Dear all,

We are launching the second edition of Inside Hackney, thanks to your contributions! We'll be handing out free copies of the guide with friends from North London Action for the Homeless at their garden party on Saturday 20th May.

Lucie Galand who works for NLAH created this beautiful poster, and also…

Helena Smith

Helena Smith

24th February 2017

Our second edition

Greeting supporters of Inside Hackney! We are now working on the second edition of the guide that you helped to fund. Read about some of our planned features here: http://bit.ly/whatsnewhackney

We're planning to launch in early May and will be in touch again with a date - hope you can join us.

Helena…

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Thank you for supporting Inside Hackney! We hope you enjoy our new edition.

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Thank you for supporting Inside Hackney! We hope you enjoy our new edition - please come to our launch party in January, be the first to get a new copy, and help us celebrate.

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HEART OF HACKNEY WALK Two-hour walk through the borough, led by local expert Sean Gubbins of Walk Hackney especially for Inside Hackney – could be bought by a group. Maps handed out, prize for best guess of paces walked and a quiz at the end! Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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HACKNEY POSTCARDS 20 Hackney postcards on 100% recycled card with 4 images: the Hackney Carnival, Hackney Empire, Hackney City Farm and Peace Mural. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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HACKNEY CHRISTMAS 10 Hackney Christmas cards on 100% recycled card with 4 images: the Hackney Carnival, Hackney Empire, Hackney City Farm and Peace Mural. And a 'Hackney Christmas' greeting inside. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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Hotels/airbnbs - we'll deliver a box of 50 Inside Hackney guides for your guests. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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HACKNEY COLLIERY BAND @ VILLAGE UNDERGROUND 2 tickets to hear Hackney's finest band at Hackney's finest venue. "A tour de force of trumpets, trombones, saxes, sousaphone, marching percussion and electronics." Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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PULSING THERAPY @ STEPPING STONES Pulsing is a rhythmic, movement-based body therapy. It uses gentle and nurturing approach to increase body awareness and sensitivity. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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PRO PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION Portrait, family photographs or an event photographed by Helena Smith. Helena was senior photographer at the Edinburgh Film Festival, and has been commissioned by the Guardian, Rough Guides, Alastair Sawday and others. Plus we'll credit you as a sponsor in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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HACKNEY WONDERLAND Ticket for both Sat 15 and Sun 16 Oct. Headliners Mystery Jets and We Are Scientists. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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PIANO TUNING by an expert tuner who works for the National Theatre, London Symphony Orchestra + Resonance FM. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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BOX OF BOOKS for hotels/airbnbs/businesses - we'll deliver a box of 90 Inside Hackney guides for your guests. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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We'll credit you as a sponsor in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party. Plus our photographer will visit your business/ project/ party/ home and provide you with 20–30 high resolution, high quality images.

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Your business logo will go on the inside front cover of Inside Hackney. We'll give you a full credit as a sponsor of the guide, and invite you to our launch party. Plus our photographer will visit your business/ project/ party/ home and provide you with 20–30 high resolution, high quality images.

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ADVERTISE WITH INSIDE HACKNEY We will give you a full page advert in Inside Hackney - we can work with you to create text and take great pictures. 25,000 copies of Inside Hackney will be professionally distributed throughout the borough in 2017. The guide is designed to keep, so it has a long shelf life.

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MIDCENTURY EAST EVENT 9 OCT Be the first to get into the show at Goldfinger’s famous Haggerston school, a stone’s throw from Columbia Road. Get in at 9.30am and feast your eyes on modernist furniture and Brutalist architecture. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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FAMILY SWIM TICKET @ LONDON AQUATIC CENTRE Up to four people can swim like champs in the Olympic pool. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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FAMILY SWIM TICKET @ LONDON AQUATIC CENTRE Up to four people can swim like champs in the Olympic pool. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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TWO TICKETS FOR THE RIO Take in a movie in Hackney's beautiful Deco picture palace. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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JAZZ VERSE JUKEBOX @ HOXTON HALL This Friday 30th! Two tickets to join Jumoké Fashola for a jazz poetry party, continuing the age-old tradition of intertwining jazz improvisation and spoken word. The setting is a gorgeous 1863 music hall. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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ACUPUNCTURE @ STEPPING STONES Join the multibed acupuncture clinic in the lovely setting of St Peter's De Beauvoir. Traditional Chinese medicine to balance the body. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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THURSTON MOORE @ ST JOHNS SESSIONS 2 tix for tonight Weds 28 at St Johns in Hackney with Sonic Youth great Thurston Moore, Japanese noise musician Merzbow, Hungarian drummer Balázs Pándi and Swedish saxophonist Mats Gustafsson

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DINNER @ SUTTON & SONS Buzzy and delicious fish restaurant in Stokey. £40 voucher for £30!

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MASSAGE @ STEPPING STONES 1 hr session of remedial massage/myofascial release. Remedial massage aims to correct imbalances in the body, improving posture, easing holding patterns, and boosting hydration and circulation in the body's soft tissue. Myofascial release is a relatively gentle and slow technique that targets the body's connective tissue to begin to allow long-held patterns of holding and congestion to disperse, encouraging a deeper connection with the body, and improving movement and comfort. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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FELDENKRAIS @ STEPPING STONES Feldenkrais is an awareness based technique, which enables people to move in a pain-free and pleasurable way. Its particularly effective for those with chronic pain linked to everyday activities, for mindful stress reduction and those with neurological conditions. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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HAIRCUT at the stylish Studio 90 warehouse salon in De Beauvoir. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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DINNER FOR 2 @ FRIZZANTE Dine on the farm, any Thursday evening in October. Shared starter, main, dessert and a glass of wine. Frizzante cafe is styled on the agriturismi in Italy, where farm restaurants offer homecooking and local produce. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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5 CLASS YOGA PASS offered by Fold Yoga in their beautiful new space on Green Lanes. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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WORKSHOP @ PRINTCLUB LONDON Weekday printmaking workshop in the heart of Hackney. Learn how to screenprint - you will go through the whole process from digital image to pulling the squeegee. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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SET OF 6 SMALL/MEDIUM CERAMIC BOWLS handmade in De Beauvoir by Helen Evans of Planet Ceramics. Beautiful blue glaze with gold tints. Insides are white with a delicate hint of pink. Largest 17cm in diameter, smallest 7cm in diameter. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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SOURDOUGH PIZZA CLASS @ E5 BAKEHOUSE Mixing, kneading, spreading, toppings and baking. Classes run 6-9pm, beer included!

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BOX AT THE HACKNEY EMPIRE seats 4 people. Choose a show from November 6–30th, includes Sleeping Beauty panto. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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BRUNCH FOR 2 @ ANDINA, gorgeous Peruvian restaurant in Shoreditch. Plus a signed Ceviche Cookbook by Andina’s Martin Morales, plus any gatefold vinyl LP or CD from Andina’s own record label Tiger’s Milk Record, plus each of the 3 chilli sauces that Andina makes under their own brand PK Peruvian Kitchen, plus you a chance to be in a video with Chef Martin Morales on his YouTube Channel Martin’s Peruvian Kitchen. AND we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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SET OF 4 MEDIUM/LARGE CERAMIC BOWLS handmade in De Beauvoir by Helen Evans of Planet Ceramics. Beautiful blue glaze, insides white. Largest 22.5cm in diameter, smallest 12cm in diameter. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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COOKING CLASS One-to-one evening cooking class with Alicia of the superb Parkholme Supper Club. Alicia will tailor-make a class for you, whether you want to learn about Chinese imperial cuisine, Georgian banquets or Indian veg curries. Plus we'll thank you in the Inside Hackney guide, and invite you to our launch party.

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MEAL FOR 2 @ THE CLOVE CLUB Hackney’s most ambitious restaurant, located in Shoreditch Town Hall. 5 course tasting menu featuring interesting and often overlooked British ingredients and produce, plus a bottle of wine. Normal price £160!

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