Networking Breakfast @ Oxford House – 6 February @ 08:30AM
Oxford House + Breakfast + Networking = Good Times
We are really pleased to announce that our latest breakfast will be hosted us (!) in our wonderful new cafe at Oxford House via the new entrance in Derbyshire Street Pocket Park. Our networking breakfasts are always an awesome opportunity to meet fellow Bethnal Green businesses, organisations and people whilst enjoying a hot drink and a good ole’ pastry at the same time. The atmosphere is relaxed so don’t worry if its your first time attending; we’re a welcoming bunch!
It’s great that we can showcase the new and refurbished Oxford House, complete with amazing chapel, roof terrace and a lift that works!
More detail to follow on guest speakers, and on next steps for LoveBethnalGreen. Tickets for the event can be found here.
We’re looking forward to seeing you on Thursday 6th February!
East End Trades Guild ‘Christmas Takeover – Old Spitalfields Market’ 1, December
Some excellent news and much deserved congratulations for the East End Trades Guild having raised the amount they needed to produce a map of East End of Independents. We are massive supporters of their campaign to put small business back on the map, literally!
In celebratory fashion, they are holding a Christmas takeover at Old Spitalfields Market on December 1st between 11am – 5pm. Head along on the day with your friends and family to get all your festive shopping in order! with some great independents. Also, you can pick up a free copy of the map to keep #winning
#E2ToDo – December 2018
& just like that, it’s nearly December. Season greetings!
We’re putting our #E2ToDo list out a day or so early, to make sure you get to see a couple of events that take place this coming weekend, & then we’ve peppered the rest of the list with plenty more festive goodness as we move closer & closer to 2019. The reality is that we’ll all spend a few quid over the coming weeks – so listed here are some of the better ways we can all go and do that in terms of supporting businesses & organisations that operate at a hyper-local level. Have a safe & peaceful December, & we’ll see you in 2019…
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Small Business Saturday with the East End Trades Guild
Saturday 1st December – 11am – 5pm
Shop independent this Christmas by joining members of the East End Trades Guild at Old Spitalfields Market on 1st December for a special one off pop-up showcasing the area’s best small businesses (for traders list click here). This is a celebration that neatly coincides with Small Business Saturday – a nationwide nod to buying local.
As well as picking up unique Christmas gifts on the day, you can pick up your free East End Independents Map- hot off the press – a celebration of all the independent businesses that form this unique blend of east end based enterprise.
Small local businesses from London’s East End don’t have the budget for the big billboards of the large global brands up West. So an alliance of 300 small businesses has created a map of their members so they can be made more visible in the run up to Christmas – & this Saturday also serves as the launch of the latest version of this map. Get down to support – this is proper localism!
“Driven by necessity, East Enders have always devoted themselves to invent ingenious and creative ways of making a living, defining East London as the centre of innovation and enterprise in the capital for more than three centuries – from the jacquard weavers of the eighteenth century to the code writers of our own time.
It is this enduring culture of resourcefulness which makes the East End such a vital place and which is championed today by The East End Trades Guild, cherishing our small shops and independent businesses” The Gentle Author, Spitalfields Life.
The celebrations also include a special performance from the Wing-It Singers at 1.30 p.m
Old Spitalfields Market, 16 Horner Square, E1 6EW
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Roman Road Market Square Christmas Celebration
Saturday 1st December – 12-4pm
Roman Road Market Square will be buzzing with festive fun this Saturday 1st. This event is a collaboration between Tower Hamlets Council and Tower Hamlets Homes, working together with local schools, community groups, partner organisations and residents. There will be lots on on the day, with bulb and tree planting at Meath Gardens, as well as an opportunity to meet Santa at one of his Grottos!
More info on what to expect on the day here.
Roman Road Market Square, E2 0RN
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LADA Festive Fair 2018
Sunday 9th December – 12-6pm
Please join Live Art Development Agency as they host their first ever Festive Fair, with over 15 exciting stalls run by local artists, activists and social action groups selling art, gifts and tasty things, as well as promoting a range of campaigns around social and environmental justice.
In 2017, LADA moved to its new home at The Garrett Centre in Bethnal Green, a former Unitarian mission that began as a centre for social action in the late 19thcentury and continues to be a hub for working with local communities by housing arts, ethical and community focused groups.
The Festive Fair is part of LADA’s new developments for its new home and new neighbours in the East End.
All proceeds from the Festive Fair are retained by stall holders and reinvested into their work.
The Garrett Centre, 117A Mansford Street, E2 6LX
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Uncharted Crossings – brand new work from Grand Union Orchestra
Sunday 9th December – 8pm
This brand new show stretches our E2 borders slightly, but features the full Bethnal Green based Grand Union Orchestra, celebrating not only Black British Music in east London, but the music of the whole of the African-descended diaspora.
This story began over 500 years ago, with the transatlantic slave trade, when millions of Africans were transported to Brazil, Cuba and the West Indies, and to the southern states of the USA. In horrific circumstances, they took their customs, their culture and their religion with them. Remarkably these survived in the New World, and above all their music has developed into an extraordinary legacy.
This is a story the Grand Union Orchestra is well-equipped to tell, with its core company including many musicians and singers of African or Caribbean descent. Several are first generation migrants themselves, but all of them fine exponents of their art – from West African drumming and chant, through Latin-American and Caribbean music to jazz.
Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old St, London EC1V 9LT
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Christmas Nativity Story, Live on the Roman Rd
Saturday 15th December – 2pm
This promises to be a seriously entertaining take on the Nativity story. It’ll feature a Community Gospel Choir, mince pies, carols & drinks, not to mention a real donkey!
Outside IDEA STORE, Roman Road, Bow E3 5ES
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New Years Eve at Pickle Factory & Oval Space
Monday 31st 9pm – Tuesday 1st January 7am
This NYE Oval Space and The Pickle Factory join forces for a double-venue party befitting the magnitude of the occasion. Your ticket grants access to both venues, which hosts the finest DJ’s across the dance-music spectrum, accompanied by extra-special production flourishes.
At Oval Space, UK icon and perennial tastemaker Gilles Peterson is joined by Oval Space’s resident-in-chief Sadar Bahar (pictured) from Chicago, who’ll soundtrack the infamous midnight countdown with his unparalleled selection of rare funk and soul – then expect house & techno ’til dawn.
Meanwhile across the road at The Pickle Factory, peerless German artist Move D holds it down for 6 hours. His longevity is testament to both his timeless productions from the early 90s to the present day, and his imitable DJ style. Not. To. Be. Missed.
29–32 The Oval, E2 9DT
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Saturday 1st December 2018 (12-4pm) – Roman Road Market Square Christmas Celebration
On Saturday 1st December 2018 between 12-4pm, Roman Road Market Square will be buzzing with festive fun! a collaborative effort between Tower Hamlets Council and Tower Hamlets Homes, working with local schools, community groups, partner organisations and residents. There will be lots on on the day such things as bulb and tree planting at Meath Gardens, as well as an opportunity to meet Santa at Santas Grotto!
Click on the link below for more information about what’s happening on the day.
Roman Road West Christmas event 1st December
Bring your friends and family along on the day to enjoy all things festive! The address for the event is Roman Road Market Square, E2 0RN.
#E2ToDo – November 2018
We’ve skipped Autumn, it seems. We’re already on the brink of winter with all its crispness, its need to walk a little quicker and its sharpening of cosy programming across Bethnal Green. The nights may have drawn in, but those in charge of bringing brilliant stuff to us here in E2 have been busy as ever. Check this lot out;
Backyard Comedy Club – Thursday Night
Thursday 8th November – 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm | £5
This is an exclusive sneak peak of brand new material from the great and the good of the comedy world. Every week on a Thursday, the show features established acts trying out new material, big TV names warming up for national tours and festivals, and some of the most exciting rising stars from the comedy circuit.
Previous names have included: Russell Howard, Seann Walsh, Russell Kane, Omid Djalili, Jack Whitehall, Jon Richardson, Katherine Ryan and Ed Byrne to name just a few. With resident hosts, David Ward and David Whitney.
Tickets here
Backyard Comedy Club, 232 Cambridge Heath Road, E2 0EL
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A Drunken Sailor Presents; Playback
Wednesday 14th November – 8pm – 9pm
A Drunken Sailor offers enthralling drama anytime anywhere: from the top of a bus to international festivals to national theatre tours. These Playback sessions are an open rehearsal combining improvisation techniques with Indian storytelling and the actors spontaneously playing back full length stories and moments from the audience or their own lives. It can be anything from a mundane event on the way to the theatre to a traumatic childhood experience.
For each session a conductor invites audience members to come up and share their stories and then between two to four players; these roles can shift during the session or remain fixed. The company use different forms and structures and coloured cloths to support the story telling. As well as focusing on the therapeutic benefits of sharing stories, Playback can also provide relief through comedy.
Free
St. Margaret’s House, 21 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, E2 9PL
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EFG London Jazz Festival
Friday 16th – Sunday 25th November
The capital’s biggest pan-city music festival, which has long been acclaimed for showcasing a heady mix of talent from around the world is back this November, & our mates over at Rich Mix are right in the thick of it – hosting some superb stuff over the course of 10 days.
Widely acknowledged for delivering world-class artists and emerging stars, the Festival continues to take jazz to a massive audience, in one of the UK’s landmark music events.
Check what Rich Mix are hosting here, or see the full festival listings here
Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA
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The Green at Oxford House
Tuesday 20th November – 6pm – 7:30pm
We will be getting together again at Oxford House for our meeting of ‘The Green’ – an opportunity for businesses and organisations locally to share their work face to face, and for us to explore your plans for Small Business Saturday this year.
We want to promote your work and it doesn’t cost you a penny. Can’t say fairer or clearer than that.
Come and see us – book in for it now.
Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, E2 6HG
#E2ToDo – October 2018
Let’s be honest, if you get out of bed on the right side, Autumn can be a magical season. A lot of us can feel like this is the time of year to embrace the new, saying goodbye to what has been a long hot summer and considering where we want to take things as the nights draw in, and we buckle down for some colder weather and some more considered times. Good luck with your next steps – and we hope you find something that appeals taking place this month in Bethnal Green.
LoveBethnalGreen Networking Breakfast
Tuesday 9th October – 9am – 10:30am
Join us for breakfast at St. Margaret’s House, & introduce yourselves to the LoveBethnalGreen network. On the morning, we will also hear from some impressive social businesses operating in the Bethnal Green area. We will be joined by the following social business leaders, who will be telling us about the challenges faced and the passion required to make social enterprise really work;
Jim Blakemore – Bikeworks
Sabeha MIah – Juta Shoes
Julius Ibrahim – Second Shot
Last few tickets available here.
St. Margaret’s House, 21 Old Ford Road, E2 9PL
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BOYZ NITE OUT at Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club
Friday 12th October – 9pm – 2am
Get set for a proper proper night out at Bethnal Green’s favourite under the radar hedonist haven. This month, BOYZ bring you a retro boyband realness at their Drag King Club Nite. If that all sounds a bit much, then that’s the idea. BGWMC continues to support art and creativity from what for many are still the margins, and this evening of no holes barred entertainment promises to really hit the high notes. Get your tickets here.
Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, E2 6NB
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LoveBethnalGreen #SocialSaturday Market
Saturday 13th October – 10am – 4pm
LoveBethnalGreen.com are disrupting Bethnal Green Road market on Saturday 13th October by giving some stalls to social businesses in the area. We want to hear from purposeful people in the area who are making great products, delivering great services or just doing great work.
So far we’ve got beatboxers, funders, self-love projects, pottery initiatives, an emissions reduction programme & some quality leather produce made entirely from offcuts. Come and join us on Saturday 13th, and learn about who’s delivering purposeful work in the area.
Bethnal Green Road Market, E2
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Anglo-Somali Society Panel Discussion at Oxford House
Monday 22nd October – 6pm – 7:30pm
The Anglo-Somali Society is a not-for-profit international society whose
objective is to foster friendship and understanding between the Somali and English speaking
worlds, by developing cultural and social relations. This evening will feature
a discussion with Dr Joanna Lewis, Associate Professor in International History at LSE
who has specialised in the history of encounters between Britain and Africa since the
19th Century. Joanna is currently working on a research project funded by the Institute
of Global Affairs to investigate how refugees are forced to flee from conflict. She focuses on
how refugees survive the trauma of relocation, rebuilding new lives in London,
and then turn their attention to helping the homeland they have fled. This evening, she will
be talking about this in a lively discussion with the audience.
Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, E2 6HG
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Keir Vine (Portico Quartet) intimate gig at St. Margaret’s Chapel
Tuesday 23rd October – 7:30pm
Keir Vine from Portico Quartet will be playing a special show, to celebrate the launch of his debut solo album, ‘Instance’ forthcoming on Trestle Records.
Support on the night will come from EQLS (Milo Fitzpatrick/Nick Siddall). This promises to be an intimate gig in the Chapel behind St Margaret’s House, with a maximum capacity of just 40. Just 20 or so tickets are available to purchase, so be quick if you’re keen.
Tickets £8 advance, £10 on the door.
St. Margaret’s House, 21 Old Ford Road, E2 9PL
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#E2ToDo – September 2018
It’s September and it’s time to get back in touch with what’s happening here in Bethnal Green. As the uniforms are dragged back on and the shorts find their way back to the bottom of the drawer, we’ve picked out some key bits and pieces for the month where Virgo meets Libra. So as the signs of the Zodiac and the seasons change, we can be re-assured that #E2 is consistently delivering the goods – it’s a pleasure to shine a light on such a variety of excellent activity.
Summer Jamboree – A family day by St. Margaret’s House
Saturday 1st September – 11am – 3pm
Round off the last weekend of the school holidays with the return of St. Margaret’s ever-popular family day Jamboree.
This year they’ve curated even more excellent activities for the whole family, with a special focus on creativity and wellbeing.
They have teamed up with some long-time friends of St. Margaret’s House to bring us a wonderful mix of activities throughout the day, so make sure you get along to say farewell to the summer holidays. Booking is required for some of the sessions to avoid disappointment.
St. Margaret’s House, 21 Old Ford Road, E2 9PL
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‘Time to Talk Business’ – Leyton Orient FC
Wednesday 5th September – 12:30 – 2:30pm
Join East London Chamber of Commerce for their ‘Time to Talk Business’ event and take the opportunity to network with up to 80 local, like-minded business professionals in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. We speak from experience when we say that attending this monthly event is a great way to strengthen existing relationships and create new business opportunities. Come along and let the rest of the east end know what you’re up to here in E2. Book now, & use the free guest code TTSEP2018.
Leyton Orient Football Club, Matchroom Stadium, Brisbane Road, Leyton, E10 5NF
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Kokoroko Live – Rich Mich Centre
Saturday 15th September – 8pm
The relentlessly rhythmic and colourful sounds of Kokoroko have been captivating audiences around the London live scene for many years. Their intrepid horns, polyrhythmic percussion and Jazz arrangements coalesce to create one of the most unique and soul-lifting Afrobeat sounds around. This one is not to be missed, and to entice you in, we’ve teamed up with our pals at Rich Mix to giveaway two tickets to the show. Just subscribe to our newsletter, and we’ll pick a winner at random from our new subscribers in September. Or if you want to guarantee not to miss this show > cop your tickets here.
Inspired by the greats of West African music such as Fela Kuti and Tony Allen, the band simultaneously bring energy, atmosphere and a sense of escape to every live show.
Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA

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“Dissecting the Joke” – Backyard Comedy Club
Tuesday 18th September – 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Join the under-the-radar heroes at Backyard, for a night of comedy covering all things health and medicine. Contrary to popular belief (and lazy comedy writing) laughter isn’t the best medicine, but it will take your mind off the fact we’re all falling apart at the seams. An amazing lineup of comedians and doctors tell you everything you did (and didn’t) want to know about staying alive in the NHS. Below are a few of the lineup highlights – don’t miss this unique confluence of the hilarious and the biologically knowledgeable!
Nominee: Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer 2017
Kwame is a comedy writer and performer, who works as a Junior Doctor in the NHS.
Nominee: Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer 2018
Amused Moose National New Comic Award 2017 Finalist
Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year 2016 Finalist
Steve is a geek comedian, presenter and producer. He is the founder of Science Showoff, Museums Showoff and Bright Club.
231 Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

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Feminist Fightback Filmclub – The Common House
Friday 28th September – 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Join Feminist Fightback for their monthly film screening. Exhibiting anger/ joy during the film at oppressive behaviour/ high points of struggle is very much encouraged, so if you’re feeling like venting, this could be the evening for you. The group always has a discussion after the film, and drinks and snacks will be served too. For details of the film screening this month, search for ‘Feminist Fightback Film Club Presents…’ on Facebook, or email feminist.fightback@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list. There’s a lot of great stuff bubbling at TheCommon House – a real hidden E2 gem.
The Common House, Unit 5E, Pundersons Gardens, London E2 9QG
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London Borough of Tower Hamlets – Business Support
There are lots of ways that London Borough of Tower Hamlets supports local business, regardless of what stage of the entrepreneurial journey they are at.
LoveBethnalGreen.com wants to provide up to date information on what those offers are, and how you can access them, so please check back to this very section of LoveBethnalGreen.com, and we will keep it up to date with the latest offers.
Have a look below at the support that’s available, and click through to find out more;
Third Sector & Social Enterprise
And if you aren’t sure what support will work best for you and your ideas, please fill out this form and someone from the Enterprise Team will be in touch.
If you would like to chat to someone at the Enterprise Team about anything you have read here, don’t hesitate to give them a call – 020 7364 2278
#E2ToDo – August 2018
This month we look forward to some lesser known happenings that E2 has to offer in August. There is such a huge amount that goes on in this pocket of London, we’re looking to really celebrate the sheer range of activity that businesses and organisations put together to keep us challenged, intrigued and inspired. Remember – if you have anything coming up that you would like us to promote on your behalf – simply tag @LoveBthnlGreen on Twitter or Instagram (no vowels in Bthnl!) and use the #E2ToDo, & we’ll help get the word out. To August!
Thai Boxing Fighters Academy AGM – Garrett Centre
Monday 6th August – 7pm-9pm
The Thai Boxing Fighters Academy isn’t nearly as mean as it sounds. The great work that founder Gohar Ghouse has delivered over the years in the borough has helped its beneficiaries with discipline and fitness, as well as supported many dealing with mental health issues back into work. Its impact is far reaching, and this AGM gives Gohar and his team the chance to reflect and look forward. Join them to hear from special guest speakers, and to have a bite to eat too on them. RSVP to thaiboxingfightersacademy@yahoo.co.uk
Garret Centre, 117 Mansford Street, E2 6LX
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Sara Pascoe – Backyard Comedy Club
Wednesday 8th August – 8pm-10pm
Sara Pascoe is becoming a staple of the panel show circuit, with regular slots on ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘QI’ & ‘Frankie Boyle’s New World Order’. She brings a refreshing blend of matter of fact, deadpan realism to the table, and never seems to over-cook it, relying more on her capacity to connect with audiences in an understated way. Get over the intimate surroundings of the Backyard Comedy Club to see her re-work some material before heading out on tour.
231 Cambridge Heath Road, E2 0EL
Opening Night of The Bethnal Green Tavern – Bethnal Green Road
Wednesday 8th August – 5:30pm onwards
The ever-changing face of Bethnal Green Road gets another nip and tuck in the form of The Bethnal Green Tavern, which opens its doors for the first time in its new format on Wednesday 8th August. There will be music from Whiskey Symposium, as well as tasters of their food and drink menu. Come on down from 5:30pm and see what the latest pub offering on Bethnal Green Road has to say for itself…#BethnalGreenTav
456 Bethnal Green Road, E2 0EA
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‘The Green’ partnership meeting
Tuesday 14th August – 6pm-7:30pm
It’s time to get together again for our partnership meeting, bringing together businesses, organisations and individuals who live in the Bethnal Green area to hear what they’ve got coming up, and offer them support to really promote themselves via our channels and activities. This month, we’ll be looking ahead to Social Saturday in October, when we’ll be shining a light on the excellent work of social enterprises across the area. Come and have your say!
Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, E2 6HG
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MAKEMORE Festival – Victoria Park
Thursday 23rd – Monday 27th August
MAKEMORE is a new kind of festival – a festival for your hands. Come and spend the day having a go at all different kinds of making, under the expert guidance of some of the most exciting makers working today. You can discover what kind of maker you are through a series of quick hands on activities. Get inspired by the creative energy, some great live music and stand up comedy, plus the best in bars and streetfood. Get your tickets now for this unique east end gathering.
Victoria Park, E3 5TB
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Summer Fun Day & Gym Launch – Pollard Square
Monday 27th August – 11am-4pm
Join us for a day of family fun and the launch of the new outdoor gym. This is the launch of a new outdoor space for you to get fit and socialise at, with weekly classes every Monday 6-7pm & every Tuesday 1:30-2:30pm. For more information contact mileendpark@towerhamlets.gov.uk or 0207 365 5227
Pollard Square, E2 6LP
Find Love (in) Bethnal Green
We wanted to share a few last minute options for February 14th – just to show you that LoveBethnalGreen.com is still feeling the love this month;
Pub Quiz – The Old George – 14th February
If you want to test your knowledge in a classic cauldron of competition, head to The Old George for their weekly quiz, hosted by none other than Ewen Macintosh – the quizmaster better known as big Keith from ‘The Office’. Expect deadpan delivery and some genuine brainteasers in the heart of Bethnal Green.
8pm – more info here
The Old George, 379 Bethnal Green Road, E2 0AN
Moody Bright Designs – St Margaret’s House -14th February
Looking for something slightly different to spice up your Valentine’s Day? How about needlework that focuses on customisation of second hand items? Come to St Margaret’s House to learn new skills in embroidery from Moody Bright Designs. With a step-by-step guide and plenty of transfer and thread to practice your stitching on, this could be a way to find new levels of relaxation and mindfulness in 2018. With tea and other refreshments also available, St Margaret’s pull it out the bag again with a perfectly peaceful option.
7pm – Tickets Available here.
St. Margaret’s House 21 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, E2 9PL
Brainwash Club – V-Day Massacre – Backyard Comedy Club – 14th February
London’s top comedy/variety/oddity night is back with a world-class cast of fools for Valentines Day. Do this lot care about Valentines Day? Not especially, but getting a good Brainwash is always a treat whether drizzled in faux-romance or not, and this time around, you’re in for a treat, with a lineup featuring Trevor Lock, Shenoah Allen, Lucy Pearman, Robert White, and your hosts Ellis and Rose. Get involved!
7:30pm – Tickets Available here.
Backyard Comedy Club, 231 Cambridge Heath Road, E2 0EL
By Thufayel Ahmed
February 2018 – To Do List
January seems to have lasted an eternity. 5 Monday’s in one month, with freezing weather to match. Long live February! To make sure you start the month off right, we’ve compiled a list of highlights as usual, picking the best bits Bethnal Green has to offer so you don’t have to!
Tower Hamlets Labour Party Winter Jumble Sale -3rd February – St Margaret’s House
Whether you enjoy politics or not, everyone loves a bargain and that’s exactly what you can expect to find at the Labour Party Winter Jumble Sale. With a range of gadgets, toys, books and kitchenware all on sale at rock bottom prices, pop down to St Margaret’s House for some austerity essentials. You can also donate items that are cluttering up your life – drop them off at 11am on the day.
Entrance is 50p for Labour members, £1, for others
12pm – 4pm, St. Margaret’s House 21 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, E2 9PL
Super Bowl Party – 4th February – The Star of Bethnal Green
Touchdown at The Star for the screening of the 52nd Super Bowl. With special Super Bowl themed food, special drinks promotion and pre-game entertainment; there will be nowhere better to watch the game and soak up the atmosphere. All tickets come with a free beer and a bag of popcorn to kick things off. What better way to check out the banging refurbishment at one of Bethnal Green’s smoothest venues?
£5 ticket – complimentary beer and popcorn
£17 ticket – complimentary beer and super bowl platter (Smoked BBQ Rib Chunks, Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings, Deep Fried Pickles and a Homemade Potato Salad)
10pm – 3am, The Star of Bethnal Green 359 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6LG
New Acts of the Year 2018 Comedy Selection – 6th February – Rich Mix
Comedy nights can often be extremely expensive, especially in and around East London. However Rich Mix are showcasing new, exciting young comedians battling it out to be chosen in the heats for their New Acts of the Year series, where 12 will eventually feature in the showcase final. With free entry, go have a laugh on the cheap!
18+, 7.30pm Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA
and from the team at Oxford House….
“The Green” – 20th February – Oxford House – Tuesday 20th Febraury
“The Green”, our monthly meeting, will meet once again at 6pm, Oxford House, on Tuesday 20th February, to discuss ourlatest business support news as well as taking a look at the issues that are affecting residents in the area.
This month, our guest speaker is Michael Smythe, project lead at Phytology and the Bethnal Green Nature Reserve. Michael explores mental and physical well being in our increasingly cramped urban environments. We’re looking forward to hearing how access to nature and complex ecosystems is really important for this.
To get involved in the meeting and to add an agenda point you feel needs addressing please email: bethnal.green@oxfordhouse.org.uk
The strength of these meetings is in the guestlist, so please do share this opportunity far and wide; businesses, residents, organisations – all welcome.
Oxford House, Derbyshire St, Bethnal Green, London E2 6HG, United Kingdom
Compiled by Thufayel Ahmed
Photo is from Museum of London and shows an evicted matchbox maker, circa 1910, in Bethnal Green.
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January 2018 – To Do List
The year has flown by, but to make sure you get off the best start in 2018 we have put together a few activities happening in Bethnal Green that you simply cannot miss.
Coming or going –3rd -31st January – Oxford House Gallery
Whilst Brexit has already happened, there was a key demographic that were not allowed to vote within Brexit, even though it affects them the most. There are over 3 million EU citizens residing in the UK, yet they were not allowed to vote in the referendum despite working and paying their taxes. This project by Stephen Bell and Jon Chater aims to give these EU citizens a voice. Alongside photographs of the citizens in their workplace, there will also be text from a short interview conducted with them, to find out how Brexit has affected them on an emotional level. This exhibition is incredibly interesting as it shares real life stories and shows what Brexit means, and how it has directly affected people beyond the contest in Westminster. The private view will take part on the 5th of January with beers and wine also available.
Private View: 5th January – 6-9pm
Oxford House, Derbyshire St, Bethnal Green, London E2 6HG, United Kingdom
Money Smart Kids’ workshop -13th January – V&A Museum of Childhood
The holidays are always rough on the wallet; however this workshop at the V&A Museum of Childhood can help you recover from this money stress. Led by professors from London School of Economics, financial teachers from MyBnk and others, this is an invaluable workshop on how kids learn about money, the challenges that arise and how we can aid their learning from an early age. This interactive workshop promises to be fun as well as incredibly useful for children as well as adults.
Admission: Free, children 8+, 11.00-12.00pm
Cambridge Heath Rd, London E2 9PA
The Green Meeting – 16th January – Oxford House
The Green will meet again in January to discuss the regeneration programme within Bethnal Green and engage residents in discussions about how Bethnal Green can be improved. During the meeting, some of the exciting plans for 2018 will also be shared. Oxford House is keen to support businesses and residents in the area and the best way to do that is by joining the discussion.
To bring any discussion points to the table this month, please email: bethnal.green@oxfordhouse.org.uk
Admission: Free
Oxford House, Derbyshire St, Bethnal Green, London E2 6HG, United Kingdom
Burns Night – 26th January – Oval Space
On Friday the 26th Oval Space will indulge in everything Scottish in honour of Robert Burns – the legendary Scottish poet. The in-house Scottish chef has come up with an amazing 3 course authentic Scottish menu (with vegetarian alternatives). Alongside the menu there will be a whiskey dram as well as whiskey cocktails. Whether you are a fan of poetry, culinary cuisine or even whiskey this promises to be a great way to spend the last Friday of January. As well as the food there will also be entertainment provided on the night courtesy of Ceilidh Tree.
Tickets: £55 (include a starter, main, dessert, whiskey dram and a welcome cocktail.)
29-32 The Oval, London E2 9DT
By Thufayel Ahmed