Christmas Shopping – 15% Sale on Stoke Newington stuff!

By Tom | Published: 10 November 2009

We interrupt this site for a service announcement: If you’re looking for Stoke Newington t-shirts, mugs, bags, etc. to give away this Christmas you can now get a cool 15% off absolutely everything in our shop until 29 November by simply entering the code “NOVEMBERSALE” at check-out. Happy browsing!

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Poor old Church Street…

By anne c | Published: 17 September 2009

If you are wondering why Church Street is being dug up yet again, causing untold traffic and transport problems, it isn’t to replace the Victorian waterpipes or the gas mains… this time it is all in the name of regeneration.

Church Street has long been seen as a focal point of Stokey, attracting locals and visitors alike to its shops, restaurants and pubs, and Hackney Council have decided to give it a multi-million pound facelift.

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King’s Cross Social Club

By Tom | Published: 14 September 2009

We don’t usually cover venues that far from the sacred Stoke Newington borders but in this case we’ll make an exception, especially because there’s such an awesome Stokey connection…

The King's Cross Social Club

The King's Cross Social Club

My friends, Stokey locals Helen and Hugh, have recently opened a brand new bar in King’s Cross where once famous gay pub The Golden Lion used to be. Just a short walk from the old Thameslink station, past the Big Chill House, you will find a cozy boozer that might remind you of some of your Stoke Newington favourites.

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The Puppini Sisters in Stoke Newington

By Tom | Published: 11 September 2009

Oh my, this one will be sold out in no time, you better get your tix fast…

Described simply as ‘fabulous’ by Vogue, the stunning Puppini Sisters grace the Pangea Project stage on 26 September 2009 for one of their most intimate performances to date.

Puppini Sisters

The Puppini Sisters

The 40′s style musical trio sing unique 3-part harmony arrangements of old classics as well as unexpected contemporary chart toppers such as Crazy In Love, giving it the ‘swing-punk’ tag.

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Book Reading – Sleeper’s Wake

By anne c | Published: 10 September 2009

If you are stuck for something to do on Monday 14th September, pop into Stokey Books for a reading of a powerful debut novel by emerging Stoke Newington talent, Alistair Morgan.

Sleeper’s Wake is being published by Granta who are expecting great things from Alistair in future so come along and be one of the first to hear him read.

The reading starts at 8:00pm and is hosted by the N16 Writers and Readers group. Cost is a bargain £2.50 which includes a glass of wine.

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Time for some N16 Fringiness

By Tom | Published: 17 August 2009

It’s that time of the year again. N16 Fringe time. From 20 to 23 August 2009 all Stoke Newington (and a lot of outlanders) will come out and play at our pubs, bars, warehouses, galleries, cafes, churches and wherever else we can have fun.

N16 Fringe Festival 2009

N16 Fringe Festival 2009

Oh, and is there goodness in store for you… art from Billy Childish, music from The Cesarians, Morning Bride and the City Farmers, readings by Michael Rosen and Iain Sinclair, workshops with Pinball Geoff, DJing from Mr. Andy Weatherall, and so much more. And, best of all, almost all of it is free.

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A Feast of Strangers

By anne c | Published: 13 August 2009

N16 Fringe is just around the corner but if your idea of a good time is somewhat more cerebral why not take a trip outside the hallowed Hackney boarders ‘gasp’ and try something completely different?

Theodore Zeldin, philosopher, historian and author, has invited all and sundry to share his birthday party in a Feast of Strangers. But be warned, this is a Feast with a twist, as instead of food the menu consists of ‘Topics of Conversation’.

The TreeHouse Gallery

The TreeHouse Gallery

The Feast is open to everybody – with the understanding that they will talk to someone they don’t know. Who knows, you might even meet a special friend. But if not, you will certainly get the chance to dust off your raconteur skills and come back to the borough with fresh insight and anecdotes to amuse and delight. Read More »

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Another drop in the OCEAN

By anne c | Published: 9 August 2009

Stereo Stokey says a sad farewell to Ocean Books on Church Street who, after trading for fifteen years, closed their doors for the last time on Sunday.

There is something special about bookshops in general and especially second-hand ones. It was easy to spend an hour or two browsing the great selection of second-hand books in Ocean. It is like diving into a treasure trove, you never knew what you might find… from the latest summer bonk-buster to a rare out of print poetry book by Leonard Cohen. Read More »

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Ghost Bikes in Stoke Newington

By anne c | Published: 8 August 2009

In passing there doesn’t seem to be anything unusual about the bicycle tied to a lamppost opposite the Stoke Newington Railway, but then something doesn’t seem quite right… eventually it dawns on me that not only is it a white bike but the wheels are white too. What does it mean? Is it an East End art installation or a marketing gimmick?

Ghost Bike on Kingsland Road. Photo by Tom Taylor

Ghost Bike on Kingsland Road. Photo by Tom Taylor

Closer inspection reveals the bike has been painted and has a bunch of dried flowers hanging off the handlebars.  Far from being trendy street furniture, the bike is part of a phenomenon known as ghost bikes – a memorial to cyclists that have been killed on the road.  This particular one is for Lucinda Ferrier who died last year and there is another one further down the Kingsland Road at the corner of Middleton Road commemorating Antony Smith – also known as ‘Smudge’.

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Stereo Stokey Summer Sale – 15% off everything

By Tom | Published: 5 August 2009

I Rock StokeyWell, I guess it’s the height of summer so we might as well have a huge sale. Or rather, since it’s not been that much of a summer, maybe we’ll just give you a little sale…

Courtesy of our shopping partner Spreadshirt we can offer you 15% off everything in the Stereo Stokey Online Shop, as long as you buy at least one t-shirt or baby item (their rules, not ours). Simply enter the promotion code “SUMMER2009″ when you check out and you should see the discount applied.

This promotion runs from 6 to 23 August 2009.

Click here to start shopping, my lovelies…

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