In December, Stella Griffin, retail manger of local charity, the Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) won the Lifetime Achievement award for Social Change. “Wow! I’ve won an award for doing a job I really love. It’s really nice to know that so many people feel I deserve this award. Thank you…
Read MoreOn Wednesday 10 September, the award-winning Shoreditch coffee shop, Paper & Cup, will be opening every Wednesday evening for people in recovery from drug, alcohol and other addictions.(1) This will be Hackney’s first recovery café, a place better known for it’s pubs, bars and clubs. “It’s brilliant. I’ll have…
Read MorePooches, pugs, mutts and mongrels were strutting their stuff at the Shoreditch dog show on Sunday. Hundreds of owners and spectators crowded around the judging arena, while 60 dogs competed in categories including ‘Waggiest tail’ and ‘Who’s who’ for the dog that most looks like their owner. Several contestants were…
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