Dan Splarn
Hackney Gazette
United Kingdom
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Stokey's Wander restaurant fights fire with a fundraiser
Stoke Newington restaurant Wander is putting on a menu of Australian favourites to raise funds for the bushfire relief campaign. → Read More
Susanne Beer: Talented cellist departs, but leaves a platform for future stars to shine
Susanne Beer, a highly-respected musician who taught over 60 young people to play the cello, passed away in December at the age of 52. → Read More
Essex Road 6 exhibition: 'It's encouraging people to value what they have on their doorstep'
Busy pavements and dawdling crowds are a nightmare. But if you're trying to navigate your way through a mass of people on Essex Road this month - at the junction with Cross Street, specifically - there might be a reason for that. → Read More
Ben Cotton: 'The gallery was run from my spare bedroom, with a P.O. Box in Clerkenwell to sound more credible'
After a decade in Dalston, an art gallery known for its limited edition Banksy pedigree has opened a much larger space next to Regent's Canal. → Read More
Raj of Islington: Indian restaurant set for Holloway Road soft launch
After success in west London with Raj of Kensington, Salim Sheikh launches a second restaurant specialising in authentic Indian food and gin cocktails. → Read More
Glenn Hoddle: 'Everyone who comes out of school should have CPR training'
One year after a cardiac arrest left him fighting for his life, Glenn Hoddle is planning a run of events where he'll speak about his glittering football career in front of a live audience. The last of these shows, on January 21, takes place at Alexandra Palace. → Read More
All Points East 2020: Tame Impala announced as first headline act for returning Victoria Park festival
Australian psychedelic rock outfit Tame Impala will play next year's All Points East festival with a headline show on Saturday, May 23. → Read More
Review: Officina 00, Old Street
Fresh pasta and creative flavour combinations from different Italian districts are on offer at Officina 00, which opened on Old Street back in September. → Read More
Filmmakers' quest for Hackney men who've lived with mental health problems and have no acting experience
Casting director Lara Manwaring has begun her search for an actor to take the lead role in a BBC feature film set in Hackney. Previous acting experience isn't necessarily required. → Read More
Silo London: World's first zero-waste restaurant set for Hackney Wick switch
The world's first zero-waste restaurant is relocating from Brighton to Hackney Wick, launching on the upper floor of CRATE Brewery from Tuesday, November 5. → Read More
Dona Stoke Newington: mezcal cocktail bar pops up on the High Street for two-month stay
Two questions: 1) Who is your favourite, most inspirational woman past or present? 2) How easy would it be for you to dress up as them in a couple of week's time? → Read More
Preview: John Smith at Islington Assembly Hall
Singer-songwriter John Smith starts an autumnal tour of the UK with a show at Islington Assembly Hall this weekend. Joined by special guests Cara Dillon and Ben Ottewell, this is the first chance for fans to see Smith's new single - Burden of the Road - played live. → Read More
atis City Road: restaurant and salad bar with 'plant-forward, but flexible lifestyle' now open
Superb news if you work near Old Street, or if you just like good food and artisanal coffee in general. → Read More
Tone It Up: Discussing mental health among queer men
On Tuesday of next week (Oct 8), the Homerton-based charity Core Arts is hosting a night of presentations and discussions on the condition of mental health in the local gay, bisexual, trans and queer men's community. → Read More
Where to watch the Rugby World Cup in Hackney and Islington
Your sofa is obviously a strong choice. But you hardly get the same buzz out of watching the action from Japan whilst sat in your front room, in your PJs, eating Weetabix. No, that won't do at all. Instead, we've put together a list of six of the best bars and restaurants showing the World Cup in Hackney and Islington for you to *try*... (sorry). → Read More
Rising star Teshay is here to take over
Teshay Makeda's autumn schedule is getting busier. As this uplifting and talented singer/songwriter continues to reach new audiences, venues from Brixton to Birmingham and Covent Garden to Croydon have booked appearances, keen for Makeda to bring her fusion of reggae, soul and RnB to their respective stages. → Read More
Three Compasses: Dalston pub announces Filthy Buns burger residency
Life comes at you quickly - just ask John Gladwell and Debs Croshaw. The pair only began serious planning for their Filthy Buns burgers in February, and now they're preparing to launch a seven days a week residency at The Three Compasses on Dalston Lane. → Read More
Open House London: By Beck Road 19 preview
When curators Alastair Carruthers and Sandhini Poddar submitted their proposal for an Open House event, they had a respectable 10 artists in tow. An open call was put out - although they didn't expect much of a response - and now their By Beck Road 19 exhibition includes a line-up that is 42 artists strong. → Read More
Atom Gallery: Raising funds for charity one pizza box at a time
Atom Gallery on Green Lanes have announced an exhibition of pizza box artwork which will raise money for Hackney Foodbank. → Read More
Preview: Baluji Shrivastav at Lauderdale House
One of the world's leading sitarists - and a prominent campaigner for disabled people in the arts - is coming to Lauderdale House for a highly anticipated concert this weekend. → Read More