Festivals and Events
White Ribbon Day Event
Saturday 22 November. 11am – 3.30pm. White Ribbon Day is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This is an important occasion to focus on issues that affect women throughout the world. Including children’s face-painting, free prize raffle, art workshop for women, free beauty treatments, refreshments, plus entertainment by Angie Le Mar and Lealea Jones. At Assembly Halls, Hackney Town Hall, Mare Street, E8. For more information or if you would like a stall at this event, please email judith.fitzsimons@hackney.gov.uk or call 020 8356 4468.
Autumn Fayre
Saturday 22 November, 10.30am-1pm. Tombola, cakes, international foods, pies and more. St John the Baptist Church, King Edwards Rd, E9. Entrance 20p.
Christmas Fayre
Saturday 29 November, 2-4pm. Tombola, raffle, gifts, handmade cards and more. St Mary of Eton Church Hall, Eastway, Hackney Wick, E9. 50p. Info: masb@btopenworld.com
Christmas Fete
Saturday 29 November, 1-4pm. Fabulous fun for children, great value Christmas gifts for sale, refreshments etc. Santa arrives at 1.30pm. St Michaels and All Angels, Lavender Grove, E8.
Rainbow Charity Night
Saturday 29 November, 9pm til late. Help raise funds for children with autism – raffles, auction, music, games and more. The 45s, 45 Mile End Rd, E1. £5, 21yrs+. Info: 020 7790 8094.
St Augustine’s Tower Open Day
Sunday 30 November, 2-4pm. Hackney’s oldest building will be open to the public - find out about it’s history and climb the 135 stairs for the best view of Hackney. Mare St, Hackney, opp Marks and Spencer. Free. Info: l.elks@btconnect.com
Klezmer music, new books and mulled wine
Wednesday 3 December, 7pm. Pop in to Hackney's newest independent bookshop and enjoy live klezmer music with Ilana Cravitz (violin) and James Siverly (accordion), hot drinks and an opportunity to browse the latest titles and buy presents in a convivial environment. FREE entry. Pages of Hackney, 70 Lower Clapton Road, E5
Carol Singing in Clissold Park
Saturday 13 December, 11am-12noon. Some performance pieces by choirs from local primary schools, but most of the carols will be for everyone to sing; carol sheets will be provided. In Clissold Park by the hard standing area where the bandstand used to be, just to the north/north-west of Clissold House (the cafe), by the children's play area.
Victoria Park TA Midwinter Fair
Saturday 13 December, 12noon-4pm. The fair is a lively outdoor community event, with live music, stalls, children’s entertainment, and activities both in and around the park, including carol singing, craft stalls, chestnut sellers, mulled wine, mince pies, food stalls, and a visit from Father Christmas. Lauriston Road and Victoria Park. Free. Info: jenifer@sublimeshop.co.uk or 020 8986 1124.
Page updated: 19 Nov 2008