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Welcome to the Christmas edition of E9 Magazine and I’m pleased to say that there’s lots in this month’s edition to get you in the mood for the festive season. There’s a great choice of Christmas markets, from Victoria Park Village in E9 to Broadway Market in E8 – and if you want to walk a few yards further, what better than Roman Road Winter Festival? There are presents to buy and things to make, so this month I’ve introduced some shopping pages to help you choose from a wide variety of beautiful gifts, all available on our doorstep (p14-16). The very talented gardening writer, Loraine Hourdebaigt, has done it again and shares an easy way to create a beautiful Christmas wreath (p29), Bottle Apostle has created a delicious Christmas Glögg (p32) and there’s food galore, whether it’s Ceri Jones’s great Christmas stuffing, plus how to cook the turkey to go with it of course, (p20), or Rhowena MacCuish’s article on Victoria Park’s very own Food Assembly, where you can collect pre-ordered food from local producers, and enjoy a pint while you’re at it (p8).

Q&A: Hayley Carr, Lauriston Lights

December what’s on

Feature: The Food Assembly

Feature: Clean air campaign

What to do with the kids

Our Q&A this month is with Hayley Carr, who recently made the Independent on Sunday’s Happy List (the top 100 people who make a difference in people’s lives). She is truly inspirational to have done so much, so soon (p4). I hope you enjoy this month’s edition and have a very Happy Christmas.

Julie Julie Daniels Editor @E9magazine

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Noticeboard

18 Calendar 20

What to eat

Gardening: benefits of a real Xmas tree

Hackney bites: Bistrotheque

Fitness: which yoga is right for you?

December what’s on

Christmas books

How to make a Christmas wreath

A dog’s life

The Bottle Apostle Glögg

Index of advertisers

Letterbox Listings

Useful numbers

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My Hackney

Hayley Carr, centre, with Jessica Clark-Jones and Adam Seldon Photo: Agatha Torrance

Q&A with Hayley Carr, founder of Lauriston Lights In the Olympic summer of 2012, when even the couch potatoes among us had only sport on our minds, local girl Hayley Carr was thinking of something else entirely. At just 19 and still in her first year at university, she and friends Jessica Clark-Jones and Adam Seldon set up Lauriston Lights, a charity that helps bright children from underprivileged backgrounds reach their full potential. They saw an opportunity to help local kids by using a great resource – their university friends, who would also benefit hugely from the experience. They approached Newham and Hackney schools with their proposal, and so it began.The charity runs a two-week summer school in Newham led by undergraduates, who volunteer to become mentors, each teaching just two or three children at most. This means that the children have a unique, tailored experience, learning skills that help them to bridge the gap between primary and secondary schools; a difficult transition for any child. The mentors also give workshops on subjects they may be studying themselves, or something else that interests them, as well as giving extra one-to-one mentoring. So where did the idea come from? Hayley attended Lauriston School here in E9 and was lucky enough to benefit from great role models, including her mum and family friends, as well as winning a scholarship to City of London 4 E9 magazine DECEMBER 2014

School for Girls. The charity idea grew during a conversation with her friend Jessica, who had also attended Lauriston School. They discussed where they had got to in their lives and wanted to help others less fortunate to achieve as much as they had. The ethos of Lauriston Lights is to inspire and empower kids by nurturing intelligence and confidence. It uses a range of tools such as philosophy for children, which helps to stimulate curiosity, discussion and the ability to answer the questions, “who am I, what am I good at, how can I improve?”. One child who attended the summer school said, “It’s amazing. It gives you chances to express your thoughts and feelings about things”. It’s testament to the good work that Hayley and her friends are doing. It’s also great to hear about someone local who has done well, and is putting so much back into the community. This year, Lauriston Lights achieved well deserved recognition when Hayley made the Independent on Sunday’s Happy List: the top 100 people who make a difference in people’s lives. She talked to Julie Daniels about her work and why she finds Hackney inspirational. Does the area influence your work? The reason I set up Lauriston Lights is because of the people who grew up in the same area as me but who may not have had the same opportunity and choices. It’s important to know early enough what the options are. It’s very easy to say “education is really important” but it’s about understanding what that means in practice. If you don’t have a degree you can’t apply for a graduate scheme. It has huge implications. What are you working on now? Decision-making: that’s an art in itself. Right now is a huge post-uni adjustment for me. Essentially

Food for thought at the summer school

Photo: Agatha Torrance

My Hackney making a business plan and working out what the next step is for Lauriston Lights. My dream would be to make it into a full-time career. I’m very aware that that would take time, and that I like having back-up plans. My recent thought is that you can’t fully support and look after other people unless you can fully support yourself and really understand who you are. So I’m working on my own transition. What makes you most proud? I think that if everything was about to end, I could look back and think that I gave things a go. Best coffee in these parts? I really like the Empress, actually. I drink so much coffee… but to be honest, a glass of sweet rosé is nice. Where do you eat out? I love Namô’s. What’s the best thing about where you live? I love running in Victoria Park. Someone did a video recently about runners in the park, which is quite special. That really resonates with me. I’m so people orientated, so I want to say “people” all of the time.

What’s the best thing about E9? I love the diversity of East London. There’s a really strong culture, as well. A certain kind of person gravitates to this area. There’s a strong mentality of generating things; doing things yourself. The network of people that I know here, it’s a real community. I don’t know if that’s rare for London or not, as I’ve always lived here. Is there anything you’d change about the area? I don’t really believe in regretting things. Things have changed; change is part of life, inevitable. So I’m more about focusing on the positives. What do you do at the weekend? My friends are like family to me so I love investing time with them, talking about life, going out. We used to go out to a less trendy Shoreditch when we were 16. Obviously drinking non-alcoholic beverages! Now? Maybe going to the much more trendy Shoreditch. Brick Lane, Hackney Wick, too. Hackney’s best-kept secret? There’s a guy in Hackney Wick who owns a gin distillery and runs Gin on a Boat which is incredible. He’ll go out on the canal boat with you, you can drink unlimited gin. He makes different cocktails, one of which was gin, jam and ginger, which was delicious. He’s a really interesting guy. Very cool and charismatic. If E9 were human? Someone who is quirky, socially aware, liberal and intelligent.

Photo: Agatha Torrance

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What’s on in December Winterville

Tuesday, 2 December until 1 2 Dec-1 January. Winterville takes over Jan much of Vicky park until the end of the year. Laid out like a town complete with its own town square and market place, it’s free to enter but many events within it will be ticketed and charged for. Features include an outdoor ice rink, a ferris wheel, roller disco, and horse-drawn carriages around the park, as well as a pop-up pantomime, mini-nightclub and a tent hosting live music, comedy and cabaret. A kids’ area will offer a circus and a Santa’s grotto.

Xmas Broadway Market 3, 10, 17 Dec

Wednesdays till 17 December. Broadway Market shops open for late night shopping till 9pm, and the market opens on Christmas Eve.

Roman Rd Winter Festival 4-7 Dec

Thursday, 4 to Sunday, 7 Dec. Latenight shopping, live music, Santa’s Grotto, arts & crafts, food stalls and plenty of free entertainment

Junior Wildlife Club

Saturday, 6 December, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Join Community Park Rangers and explore the park. Under 12s must be accompanied by adults. Meet at V&A building.

A Festive Chorus

Sunday, 7 December, 7pm. St John of Jerusalem Festival Chorus performs Beethoven Mass in C, Haydn Te Deum and Mozart’s Exsultate, jubilate. Venue: St John of Jerusalam, Lauriston Road, E9. Free entry, retiring collection.

Santa Run

Sunday 7 December, 11am. Run, jog or walk round Vicky Park in aid of the Dogs Trust. Choose your distance, 5k or 10k. Entry open to 8-year-olds and above (under 16s must be accompanied by adult). You can take your dog (but you must start at the back if you do). More details: www.dogstrust.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising/ running-events/

Can you Handel it?

Friday, 5 December 7.30pm An evening of Handel’s music at 5 the Hackney Proms, with a great musical line-up (and wine). Stoke Newington Town Hall, Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0JU. Tickets at Broadway Books or www.hackneyproms.co.uk

We have lift-off

5 to 24 December: Take the kids to meet Santa at the Orbit. Or if you’d prefer some grown-up time, visit the Late Night Winter Bar. The bar will be open the three Fridays before Christmas for hot drinks and panoramic views across the London skyline. 5-24 Dec

Midwinter Fair

Saturday, 6 December, noon to 7pm. Victoria Park Traders’ 6 Association Midwinter Fair with roast chestnuts, mulled wine, craft stalls, “live” authors, carol singing, street and shop events. Lauriston Road and Victoria Park Road. 6 E9 magazine DECEMBER 2014

Roll out the Carols

Wednesday, 10 December, 7pm and 9pm. Victoria Park Singers, St Mary’s & Holy Trinity, 230 Bow Road, E3. £8 or £6 concessions.

Fond of cheese?

Thursday, 11 December, 7.30pm. Victoria Park’s very own Wonderland Ceramics is hosting a cheese night raclette/fondue supper club. Tickets £25, booking essential: 0208 985 1214.

Pig Fest

Friday, 12 December to Sunday, 14 December. Stepney City Farm celebrates locally produced, high welfare meat. Fri, 7pm-11pm: Everything but the Oink’ pop up tasting menu by Neil Bentinck (and Sat). Sat, 10am-2pm, porky picnic plates in café, Sun, 14 December, 11-3pm: Last brunch of the year. For full details and tickets: www.stepneycityfarm.org 12-14 Dec

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The Food Assembly

Some of the produce available at the Victoria Park Food Assembly. Photos Rhowena MacCuish

Buying local has taken on a whole new meaning with the arrival of The Food Assembly in E9, writes Rhowena MacCuish

brand new way to shop for your food has hit E9. The Food Assembly, which has been popular in France and Belgium, allows people to buy local food direct from the producers at their local pub. Customers place their orders online and collect directly from the producers at the designated collection points.

By missing out the middle man this means that the producers get a fairer price for their goods and are able to set their own fixed prices at a fair rate, with only 16.7 per cent of profits going to The Food Assembly, which is equally split to cover the cost of the organisers’ time and the cost of running the online platform.

The first pop-up market opened in Toulouse in September 2011 and very quickly this new way of buying food through the power of social networks and the internet spread through France and into Belgium and Germany. Now there are assemblies in the UK and Spain.

Customers register online with a local assembly through a postcode search, and find information about each contributing producer and their products, which can change week by week depending on the seasons. Members place their orders within a six-day period and then pop along to their local pub to collect their order direct from the producers at the assembly, while at the same time having a pint (although the pint isn’t compulsory). Now that’s much more fun than traipsing round a busy supermarket with the kids screaming at you out of boredom, is it not?

So why is it so great? For starters, buying local helps to support and grow communities around where we live, supports local and British farmers and keeps food miles to the minimum, reducing the effects of pollution on the environment, and all the while delivering fresher produce to our plates. 8 E9 magazine DECEMBER 2014

The Food Assembly Because producers only bring what has been ordered in the week there is never any waste or leftover produce. The assembly allows producers and their customers to connect face to face, and it provides a community in which people can share ideas, ask questions and offer advice. As Laetitia Fain, the host of Victoria Park’s very own branch of The Food Assembly, says, “people learn about where their food comes from and producers get to know the people for whom they put in all the hard work. Buying food this way has a social, ecological and educational value”. So why not take back control of the food system and empower our local farmers by heading over to The Food Assembly website to register and get shopping over a pint at the local pub? The Victoria Park Food Assembly meets at the Royal Inn on the Park (111 Lauriston Rd, E9 7JH) from 6pm-8m on Wednesdays up to and including 17 December. They will restart on 7 January 2015 www.thefoodassembly.com

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Coming up for (cleaner) air

Hackney children and parents are raising awareness about the polluted air we breathe, writes Shazia Ali-Webber

n the summer of 2013 my husband’s asthma deteriorated markedly and I started having respiratory problems which I had long grown out of. When I started talking to a few other local parents we discovered that air quality is very problematic in our part of Hackney, and Victoria Park Road is a recognised nitrogen dioxide hotspot. So we started a new campaign to do something about it. In October, small diffusion tubes were secured in the playgrounds and streets around Lauriston, Orchard, London Fields and Gayhurst schools to test the air for nitrogen dioxide levels. Nitrogen dioxide is a harmful pollutant mainly caused by diesel fumes. Together with particulate matter from diesel emissions, these pollutants have been 10 E9 magazine DECEMBER 2014

shown to cause cancer, heart disease, as well as exacerbate respiratory problems and reduce lung function in children. The results will be published on www.ilikecleanair.org.uk We already known that old diesel buses contribute disproportionately to diesel fumes on the streets, and as Hackney is the only inner London borough without a Tube, it is heavily dependent on buses. Hackney also has the highest number of people cycling to work in London and some of the lowest rates of car ownership. We are therefore petitioning TfL to roll out hybrid and hydrogen buses in Hackney Central and Mare Street to reflect the harmful impact of old diesel buses on pedestrians, cyclists and children. We are also asking for busy traffic junctions in the area to be modified to enable pedestrians, cyclists and children on the school run to cross quickly without having to stop in the middle and breathe in harmful pollutants. The Mayor recently announced the creation of the Ultra Low Emission Zone in the congestion zone area and our campaign supports an extension of that to include Hackney. We need your support, so please read all about us and sign our petition online: www.ilikecleanair.org.uk

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WHAT TO DO WITH THE KIDS Children’s Centres

The three in E9 are Wentworth on Cassland Road (www.wentworth.hackney.sch.uk), Gainsborough on Berkshire Road (www.gainsborough.hackney. sch.uk/childrens-centre), and Morningside on Chatham Place (www.morningside.hackney.sch. uk/childrens-centre), but there are many others nearby. All of them run drop-in play sessions, and a range of activities and support for families.

Art

Artist Katherine Tulloh runs an art club for children in her home. Classes take place after school in term time only. Sessions for 5-7year olds are on Tuesdays, 4pm-5pm, and for 8-11-year-olds, on Mondays, 4pm-5.30pm. Call Katherine on 07909 961 877 or email her at katherine@herechickychicky.com

Theatre

Hackney Children’s Theatre is Hackney’s newest theatre space for young audiences. Situated in 700-year-old St John at Hackney church, the theatre hosts monthly performances for kids and their families.www.facebook.com/ hackneychildrenstheare

Reading

Don’t forget the libraries, We have quite a few of them, so find out what’s on at www.hackney.gov.uk/libraries-whats-on.htm

Farms

At city farms (in South Hackney, or further afield in Stepney, Spitalfields and Mudchute) you can introduce your kids to the pongs and pleasures of real farm animals. Stepney City Farm has a great café, as well as a farmers’ market every Saturday from 10am-3pm. www.stepneycityfarm.org, www.hackneycityfarm.co.uk, www.mudchute.org www.spitalfieldscityfarm.org,

Chess

If you’re aged between 7 and 11 and like chess, or would like to learn, contact Hackney Central Library. Why not try it out? All players are welcome – from beginners to the more advanced. (Hackney Library, 1 Reading Lane, E8, 020 8356 4358) 12 E9 magazine DECEMBER 2014

Cinema

Every Saturday morning the Hackney Picturehouse hosts a family-only matinee of a specially chosen children’s film, plus fun activities. From recent blockbusters to classic favourites, Kids’ Club is for children aged 3-12 years. Membership is £4 a year, including the first visit free. Tickets for members and accompanying adults are £1.50 each. Non-members and accompanying adults pay £3.50 each. No adult unaccompanied by a child will be admitted. Fancy Toddler Time? The programme features 30-minute shows for kids and their parents/carers. Admission £3 per child and accompanying adults are free when they become members of Toddler Time. Call 0871 902 5747).

Dancing

There’s ballet for children at the Hackney Forge on Tuesdays from 4pm-4.45pm. Call Malfalda on 07550 722 693 for details. Also at the Hackney Forge you’ll find Saturday Street Dance and Musical Theatre classes. 12 noon-1pm, 1.15pm-2.15pm and 2.30-3.30pm Call Lisa on 07985 945 335 for details.

Music

Piccolo music for babies and toddlers runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the V&A building in Victoria Park. The toddler class is at 10am and the baby class at 11am ─ just drop in. For more info call Stefanie on 07708 451 314. Suzuki Hub runs music lessons for kids (violin, viola, cello or flute). Suzuki Hub, 116 Weymouth Terrace, E2 8LR. www.suzukihub.com.

Acting

If you’re looking for something a little different to do with your pre-school-age child, try Hackney Forge on a Wednesday morning. Cbeebies actress Samantha Seager runs acting classes for little tots. www.actingbugs.co.uk

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Christmas shopping

Ortigia bath oil £30 Ortigia Body Cream £38

Penguin Christmas card £2.50

True Grace candle £24

Showerproof duffle bag £120 Gold and black bowl £10.50

Sublime, 225 Victoria Park Road, E9 7HD. 020 8986 7243

Laura Lea PopUp, Anchor + Hope, 363 Roman Rd, E3 5QR, until 23 December. www.lauraleadesign.com

Evie studs, 18ct gold on silver, chrysoprase gemstone £95

Eloise earrings,18ct gold plate on silver with gemstone cluster £95

Granulations studs with gemstone drops £65

Branch on the park, 227 Victoria Park Rd, E9 7HD. www.branchonthepark.co.uk 14 E9 magazine DECEMBER 2014

Solitaire game £35

Olive/nut dish £20

WorkShop, 77A Lauriston Road, E9 7HA. 020 8986 9585 www.carolinebousfield.co.uk

Christmas shopping Gift Card: choose a course from creative writing, illustration & writing for children, or sewing. Prices from £95-150, depending on the course

Large Cookie Monster plush £29.99

Jingle Bells papercut edition with beautiful pop-up finale £14.99 Wool RacoonHat S, M, L £14.99

Little G.E.M.s, 243 Victoria Park Road, E9 7EE. www.littlegemsboutique.com

Victoria Park Books, 174 Victoria Park Rd, E9 7HD. www.victoriaparkbooks.co.uk Vase (to decorate yourself) £26 Teapot pendant light £35

Baubles (to decorate yourself) £12 each

Wonderland Ceramics, 237 Victoria Park Rd, E9 7HD. www.wonderlandceramics.com E9 magazine DECEMBER 2014 15

Christmas shopping Bespoke Christmas hampers. Choose your contents. Is it for someone who loves to cook? Has a new baby arrived? Deli Downstairs can even incorporate gifts from other Victoria Park businesses. Prices roughly £50

Crystal or smoky quartz libertine necklace in solid rose gold. £600

The Deli Downstairs, 211 Victoria Park Road, E9 7JN. www.thedelidownstairs.co.uk

William Cheshire, 14 Broadway Market E8 4QJ www.williamcheshire.com

Babygrow £20 Bill Skinner animal charm bracelet £105

Set of 12 animal illustration postcards £10

Rachel Gale PopUp Shop, 18 Broadway Market, E8 4QJ. www.rachelgale.com

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Ham mug £15.50

East London Design Store, 6a Ada Street, E8 4QU. www.eastlondondesignstore.com

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Join Project Instrumental for a soulwarming musical experience. The programme includes Tippet’s Little Music for Strings; Dies Natalis by Finzi, Bach’s Concerto for Violin and Oboe, and Elgar’s Serenade for Strings.

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Midwinter Fair Saturday 6th December 2014 12 noon till 7pm Lauriston Rd and Victoria Park Rd roast chestnuts & mulled wine, craft stalls & live authors, Santa & carolsinging, street & shops events, and more..

When: Wednesday, 17 December, 7.30pm. Where: LimeWharf, Vyner St, London E2 9DJ. How much: £8 / £10 advance. No booking fee; £12 on the door. www.wegottickets.com/ projectinstrumental

Everything but the Oink

Stepney City Farm is hosting “Pig Fest”, a series of events from Friday, 12 to Sunday, 14 December. Join guest chef Neil Bentinck on Friday and Saturday for his pop-up event, and enjoy an eight-course tasting menu featuring the farm’s pork. Other events during the weekend include porky picnic plates at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday (10am-3pm), and the last brunch of the year on Sunday (11am-3pm). Information and tickets for the pop-up menu (£40) at: www.stepneycityfarm.org

Spa for the course

The York Hall Leisure Centre spa has had a bit of a face-lift – to the tune of £35,000, in fact. If you happen to be a Tower Hamlets resident, then Spa London will welcome you to an open day to try out the new facilities. There’s a new Deluxe Suite with a luxury treatment room and opulent features, where two to four guests can try out treatments together. The open day is on Wednesday, 3 December from 4pm to 8pm, but even if you’re not invited to the open day, you might be tempted to try out a pre-Christmas treatment. www.spa-london.org/yorkhall E9 magazine DECEMBER 2014 17

December calendar Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Winterville until 1 Jan (p6)

Arts events

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General events

3 Late night shopping, Broadway Market (p6)

An evening of Hackney Proms

Health in retirement, Victoria Park Community Centre (p27)

Outdoor events

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10 Late night shopping, Broadway Market (p6)

Raclette/fondu Wonderland Ce

Health in retirement, Victoria Park Community Centre (p27) Roll out the carols (p6)

17 Late night shopping, Broadway Market (p6)

Charity Christmas Market at Hackney Town Hall and Saure (p27)

Health in retirement, Victoria Park Community Centre (p27) Music at LimeWharf (p27)

Christmas Eve

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Broadway Market is open all day (p6)

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New Year’s Eve

New Year’s

December calendar

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Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Handel at the s (p6)

Until 24 Dec: Meet Santa at the top of the Orbit (p6)

Junior Wildlife Club (p6)

St John of Jerusalem Festival Chorus (p6)

Late Night Winter Bar, Orbit, QEOP (p6)

Midwinter Fair at Victoria Park Village (p6)

Santa Run (p6)

Handel,Hackney Proms (p6)

Winter Boat Tours, Olympic Park (p27)

Design Show, rewery, Brick l 7 Dec

4-7 December: Roman Road Winter Festival

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Until 14 Dec: Pig Fest! At Stepney City Farm (p6)

Winter Boat Tours, Olympic Park (p27)

A weekend of Christmas activities at the Olympic Park (p27)

Winter Tree Walk (p27)

‘Psycho’ talk with artist Darren Coffield (p27)

Winter Boat Tours, Olympic Winter Boat Tours, Park (p27) Olympic Park (p27)

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What to eat

Illustrations by Rachel Gale, www.rachelgale.com

Natural Chef Ceri Jones’s Christmas dish is more than just stuffing. With or without the turkey, it’s delicious

s a trained nutritionally-minded Natural Chef I love to turn classic recipes on their heads and Christmas turkey with stuffing is as classic as they come. I truly believe that Christmas is a time for mindful indulgence, so at this time of year I’m less about being evangelical regarding healthy eating, and more about making the odd nutritional-based ingredient swap. Many stuffing recipes use breadcrumbs, and many gluten-free recipes just opt for a straight swap of gluten-free breadcrumbs. True, breadcrumbs add texture to stuffing, but here with meat, onions, apricot and crumbly chestnuts you’ll get enough 20 E9 magazine DECEMBER 2014

textural variety. I trialled versions with and without ground almonds. It made little difference to the taste so it’s up to you whether you want or need to add them for extra moisture, binding and bulk. I chose sausage meat over ground pork (I trialled both) as the extra fat from the sausage meat gives great flavour and forms a better ball. It also serves the purpose of keeping your turkey breast nice and moist. The stuffing balls work very well as a meat dish all on their own, so there’s no need to save this for Christmas day if you’re keen to start enjoying some Christmassy aromas in your house. This combination of ingredients smells incredible!

What to eat Simple Christmas turkey with port, chestnut, apricot & sage (gluten-free) stuffing – serves 8 The turkey... 1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. Remove the giblets from the turkey. At the neck end of the turkey peel back the skin covering the turkey’s breasts and, using your fingers, free the skin from the meat to allow a pocket for your stuffing. Fill the pocket with about half of the stuffing (see below). To close the pocket, tuck the loose flap of skin under the breast and secure with a cocktail stick. 2. Place an entire orange in the cavity of the bird, then rub olive oil all over the turkey – enough to cover it well, but not drown it. Season generously with salt and pepper and massage into the skin.

2. Meanwhile whizz the chestnuts and apricots for approximately 10-15 seconds in the food processor until the chestnuts resemble breadcrumbs and the apricots are finely diced. Don’t purée, you want the texture. 3. Mix the sausage meat with the chestnuts, apricots, sautéed onions, sage, optional ground almonds and seasoning – 1⁄2 tsp salt and 1⁄4 tsp pepper. Using your hands, bring the mix together so the flavourings are evenly distributed. Use approximately half of the stuffing to stuff the turkey (see below), and form the rest into golf ball-sized balls. 4. Bake the balls on a lined baking tray in a pre-heated 180°C oven for 25 minutes and serve alongside the turkey.

3. Transfer the turkey to a roasting tin, and place it in the oven. Cook for advised cooking time for the turkeys size* (removing the foil for the final 25 minutes to crisp up the skin). At intervals you might like to baste the turkey with the cooking juices from the pan. To check if the turkey is done, pierce the thigh at the thickest part with a skewer. The juices should run clear. If not, then pop the turkey back in for 15 minutes before testing again. 4. Transfer to a serving dish, cover with foil and leave to rest for 30 minutes before carving. Discard the orange. *cooking time is approx. 20 minutes per kg turkey weight plus 70 mins including stuffing (for turkeys under 4kg)

The stuffing... 1. Sauté the onions in the oil with a pinch of salt for 3-4 minutes until softened. Remove from the pan and allow to cool off a little.

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Gardening

Buying a real Christmas tree is not only good for the environment but a great way to support British farmers, says Loraine Hourdebaigt

ecember already! This is what I keep hearing around me at the moment, as if 2014 had rushed past without any of us really noticing. So perhaps now the year is coming to an end, we should slow down a little and make the most of what E9 and its surrounding areas have to offer. There will be Christmas markets, music, charity events and much more during the festive season and I’m keen to make the most of what’s on my doorstep in the last few weeks of the year. You’ve all noticed it, after a seriously wet November, it’s cold out there; the trees are bare and the land is sleeping. Our garden plants have gone dormant, so have the bees, frogs and toads. A handful of birds remain in the country, their song always cheerful and lovely, even on the coldest of days. We might still be hoping for some even colder weather. Believe me it would be hugely beneficial to our gardens. The best way to kill all pests and diseases that proliferated during the warm and humid late summer and to stop that rust or mildew coming back next year is a really, really cold spell. Christmas is approaching fast, and families all over our beautiful island will soon get together to celebrate. For me, born and raised in France, Christmas is essentially a really big family gathering with an enormous amount of food to go through, in not a lot of time. But most of all,

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Christmas is that time when we open our doors to a very special guest. And I don’t mean Santa. I mean the mighty Christmas tree. Here at Growing Concerns we’ve gone into Christmas mode as our garden centre is now filled with British grown trees of all sizes. And yes, we have trees that are little enough to fit into the smallest of flats. There is something very satisfying and comforting about having a real Christmas tree in your home for a few weeks of the year, and it’s always a joy to get the big box of decorations from the attic. Often our trees take up most of the front room and block out the windows or doors, but they are part of the magic of Christmas, and I cannot imagine going through the festivities without one. And for me, it has to be a real one. Unfortunately, there are some misconceptions about the Christmas tree industry, and some people prefer a plastic affair, believing they are better for the environment. This really couldn’t be further from the truth. Real Christmas trees, particularly if you buy British grown, have a carbon footprint that is more than ten times lower than plastic ones. Your cheap plastic tree, most likely made in China, will end up in a landfill once you’re done with it, and stay there, pretty much for ever. Real trees will be reused by most councils, and they will be chipped and spread as mulch in your local park.

Gardening Real Christmas trees are also an important source of income for our British farmers, who plant these conifers on land that might otherwise not be suited to any other crops or cattle. Besides, all these thousands of trees growing all over the country absorb a large amount of carbon dioxide and other harmful greenhouse gases, and they release clean, precious oxygen. Generally, farmers will plant three trees to replace ones they have just cut down, and they will require very little maintenance or work. The plantations are left to their own devices pretty much all year round; another positive point for environment-conscious buyers like myself.

after your tree during the Christmas period though. Most stands have a water reservoir that should be filled with fresh water, and topped up often. This will ensure your tree remains fresh and green way beyond Christmas day. If you decide to buy a potted tree, make sure it has been grown in its pot rather than in the ground. This will ensure its root system is complete, and therefore your tree will be able to survive for years to come.

So when the time comes to buy a Christmas tree, do the environment some good, and buy a real British one. The best varieties to get, and the ones that are most available, are Nordmann and Frasier firs. These hold onto their needles very well and are particularly good if you have kids at home who can’t help but touch the tree. Make sure to look

Find out how to make a festive wreath, p29

So now you know everything about Christmas trees, don’t you think it’s time to take those slippers off and go get your own? Happy Christmas to all you Hackney dwellers!

Growing Concerns, 2 Wick Lane, E3 2NA. 020 8985 3222 info@growingconcerns.org

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Hackney bites This month's great place to eat…

Bistrotheque I

’ve been saving Bistrotheque for E9’s December issue, because if you’ve never been there before, then around Christmas is a great time to try it out. The decorations should just be up by the time you read this and if they’re anything like last year’s, which Louise Grey did, then they’ll be magnificent. All limp balloons, dangling rags, glittery fringing, mirror discs and net; glamorous and lovely. I don’t know who it is this year; it’s all a bit top secret until the big reveal. But I love Bistrotheque at any time of the year, it always feels special to me and a perfect place for high days and holidays, or any day in between. We’ve come here many times over the years and often bring Harry, my father-in-law, and you’ll know how fussy he can be. This is why Harry likes it. No music, you can book a table for the time you want, it’s a rather lovely deluxe setting with proper furniture and white linen, good friendly service, great cocktails and robust sophisticated food. Here, even Harry’s in the party spirit. When I say no music, that’s not strictly true as there’s a baby grand played by in-house pianist, Xavier. I’ve only heard him play once, with his choir last Christmas, which even Harry enjoyed. But I’ve heard he does great renditions of familiar tunes on weekend afternoons.

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Bistrotheque is quite possibly the king of low key exteriors, giving absolutely no indication as to its existence. It’s so inconspicuous that West London habitué Toby Young described its whereabouts as “what might well be the most depressing street in East London”. That was ten years ago, and I’m happy to report the essence of the street still remains intact, smelling significantly less of urine these days, but with the same hard-to-find discreet exterior. Good.

Hackney bites The lighting inside is as low key and relaxing, just how I like it, but this meant I was too busy having fun, chatting and enjoying the view of local East End life (and my hairdresser) to remember to take any photos of the food. Not to worry, the ones I have of the exterior work in their own way, and you might find them useful to help get you there. The food is a popular and an easy combination of French bistro and English classics. I started with a delicious cured salmon with beetroot and horseradish remoulade. Then it was a tough decision between cod and chips or the braised fennel. The braised fennel won, which has always been a favorite of mine, served with courgettes, Pink Fir potatoes and Tunworth cheese. This dish had the added advantage of leaving enough room for the divine hot chocolate pudding with ginger ice cream, freshly cooked to order. Opposite me, my fun times partner chose the burger, which has just had a revamp to become a gorgonzola burger, with green chilies, spring onions and spinach. It

got a total thumbs up, and was quickly followed by a beautiful looking crème brȗlée with carpaccio of pineapple. I like being there after dark, keeping it grown up and without kids. I don’t make New Year resolutions, but trying out brunch with Xavier at the piano would be what I’d consider a good one. I’ll probably try it out soon, but maybe without Harry. Starters £5 - £10 Mains £9.50 - £32 Puddings £4 - £6.50

Susan Birtwistle

Bistrotheque, 23-27 Wadeson Street, E2 9DR. 020 8983 7900 www.bistrotheque.com

Wonderland Ceramics

Time to be Creative 237 Victoria Park Road E9 7HD Ph 020 8985 1214

Support your local Community Business this Winter, and get a beautiful Christmas tree from us. We take care to source British grown trees.

Ceramic Café, Pottery Painting,

Children's Birthday Parties, team building, and lots of fun unique gifts,

2 Wick Lane Bow E3 2NA 0208 985 3222 info@growingconcerns.org www.growingconcerns.org Opening Times: Tuesday-Sunday 9am - dusk Closed mondays!

www.wonderlandceramics.com info@wonderlandceramics.com

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Fitness

Hatha, yin, vinyasa – there are so many types of yoga, but which one is right for you? Zoe Sharp explains If you’re looking for a workout Vinyasa flow yoga is probably the way to go. A series of poses put together into a flowing sequence (different each class), so there’s no chance of getting bored. It’s best to shop around a bit to find a teacher whose style you like and find yourself upside down and inside out in the best possible way. Also look out for: power yoga, rocket yoga, dynamic yoga, ashtanga.

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with the aid of various props to support your body and stay in for at least four minutes. It’s meditative, amazing for increasing flexibility, and intensely restorative, although you shouldn’t underestimate the effort involved. Also look out for: restorative yoga, yoga nidra.

If you’re looking for a stretch Hatha classes tend to be slower paced sequences with longer held poses – amazing for increasing flexibility. Alternatively, try a hot yoga class (eg bikram); the warmth in the room allows muscles to relax and soften, encouraging you to sink deeper into the stretches.

If you’re looking for a giggle Voga – this is yoga combined with vogueing. Think repetitive aerobic movements, a lot of lycra and a lot of fun. Zoe teaches vinyasa flow/power yoga at London Fields Fitness Studio at 12.30pm on Saturdays. www.londonfieldsfitness.com Next month: Five great ways to begin your 2015 fitness regime.

What’s on December Winter Tree Walk

Saturday, 13 December, 11am to 1pm. Take a stroll and learn some 13 fun facts about the many trees in Victoria Park.To book a place email joelle.copeland@towerhamlets.gov.uk or samantha.brewster@towerhamlets.gov.uk, or call 020 7364 4505/5393. Meet at The Hub.

Psycho talk

Sunday, 14 December, 2pm. Artist Darren Coffield in conversation with Philosopher Mark Kalderon at the Residence Gallery. Darren’s exhibition is currently showing at the gallery until 24 December. Residence Gallery, 229 Victoria Park Road, E9.

Music at LimeWharf

Wednesday, 17 December, 7.30pm. Project Instrumental return to East London’s innovation hub bringing soul-warming experience, mulled cheer and tinsel-less sparkle. The virtuosic orchestra perform Tippet, Bach and Elgar and will brighten the winter night. Venue: LimeWharf, Vyner St, London E2 9DJ. www. projectinstrumental.org Tickets £8/ £10 advance no booking fee; £12 on the door: www.wegottickets.com/projectinstrumental

Laura’s Pop-Up Shop Until 23 Dec

Christmas in QEOP

Saturday, 13 and Sunday,14 December. Enjoy a weekend of family activities and entertainment at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Take in the twinkling lights and enjoy the park in its “dressed for Christmas” glory. Christmas choirs, the Hackney Experience, outdoor theatre production, and Fairytales After Dark story tour. Funfair rides, arts and crafts for kids and, of course, Santa will be at the top of the Orbit. 13, 14 Dec

Charity Christmas Market

Monday, 15 December, 11am to 7pm. Speaker Councillor Sharon 15 Patrick will be hosting a charity Christmas market at the Hackney Town Hall Assembly Halls and Hackney Town Hall Square. Carols between 3pm and 5.30pm, Santa’s grotto, face painting and nail art, hand crafted pottery, arts and crafts, unique jewellery made from recycled materials. Info: 020 8356 3591. £1 entry for adults and free entry for children.

Health in retirement

Until Wednesday, 17 December, 2pm to 4pm. How to flourish in retirement. An afternoon of appreciating life and the effect it has on our wellbeing, led by Karen of Greenspace Coaching. Victoria Park Community Centre, 5 Gore Road, E9. Until 17 Dec

Don’t miss Laura Lea’s designs.Till Tues, 23 December. Art, furniture, ceramics, homeware. Anchor + Hope, 363 Roman Road, E3 5QR.

Make Your Mark

Saturday, 27 December,10.30am to 1pm. Join the Community Park Rangers to help carry out some practical conservation in the park. Lunch will be provided. For more information 020 7364 4504 or email joelle.copeland@ towerhamlets.gov.uk. Meet at the Outdoor Classroom near St Agnes Gate.

Winter Boat Tours

The tours run on Saturdays and Sundays between 12 noon and 5pm throughout December at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. They leave on the hour subject to tide and weather conditions; turn up and hop on from the pontoon adjacent to London Aquatics Centre. £8 adult, £4 child, £20 family (2 + 2), seniors £7, local residents £7. Local residents are the park’s neighbouring boroughs (Barking & Dagenham, Hackney, Greenwich, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest. Proof of address is required). Dec w/ ends

Drawn by Rachel

Rachel Gale’s beautiful pop-up shop at 18 Broadway Market. She’s selling a range of lovely handmade things from post cards & art prints to screen-printed babygrows, tote bags and T-shirts. Thro’ Dec

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Recommended books for Christmas Picturebooks

Graphic

Moonlight Bear

Hilda and the Black Hound by Luke Pearson.

by Rosie Wellesley . Eva falls asleep with her favourite teddy bear and wakes to find that he is real. They travel off on adventures and return. When she wakes up she wonders if it was all a dream. Beautiful illustrations and a gentle and evocative story. Come and see the window Rosie has painted for us at the shop. Paperback £6.99.

6-9s

The next instalment of the Hildafolk series by awardwinning Pearson. Hilda and her friend Twig encounter the Nisse, a group of misfits who inhabit a world where the same rules do not apply. Hardback, £12.95.

Adults The Book of Strange New Things

Lucky

by Michel Faber. by Chris Hill.

Set in Victoria Park and written by local author Chris Hill, Lucky is the story of the only red squirrel in a city park full of greys. It’s an adventure which sees Lucky tested to his limits as he tries to save his home. Paperback, £5.99.

10+ Phoenix

Written by the author of The Crimson Petal and the White this is science fiction unlimited by the constraints of its genre. It is about faith, love and what defines humanity and follows the physical and emotional journey of a missionary called Peter who is called upon to tend to the needs of an alien flock on a planet being colonised by a human multinational. Back on Earth, where Peter’s beloved has had a baby, the apocalypse is underway. Hardback, £18.99.

Joanna de Guia by S F Said.

Fabulous part-graphic, partconventional novel set in space about a boy who thinks he’s ordinary, only to discover that he has the power of a star racing through him. He embarks on a quest to discover why and uncovers the secrets about his past. Wonderful illustrations by Dave McKean. Hardback, £12.99. 28 E9 magazine DECEMBER 2014

The books on these pages are available at Victoria Park Books, 174 Victoria Park Road, E9 7HD. 020 8986 1124. www.victoriaparkbooks.co.uk

How to make a festive wreath The tradition of wreath-making goes back to Anglo Saxon times. Our ancestors would make wreaths and other decorations to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Wreaths were made of sacred holly, ivy and mistletoe, and were hung in the homes of our elders, and kept until the second day of February, when they were burnt to celebrate the end of winter and beginning of spring. It was, for the ancients, a way to celebrate the turning of Yule, the wheel: the passing of time. Here’s how to make your own yuletide wreath 1. You’ll need to collect branches that you can bend easily. Here, I’ve used yellow weeping willow and dogwood, which is a striking red this time of year. Next, collect branches with berries. Holly, cotoneaster, rowan and pyracantha all work well. Remove all leaves from the branches and start weaving them together, one after the other, making sure that the resulting circle is even all the way around. You can use a little bit of wire to secure in place if needed.

2. Next, start adding ivy. Proceed in the same way as before, weaving the greenery around the wreath. Ivy will make your wreath look fuller, but don’t overdo it; you still want to see the willow and dogwood.

2 3. Now select sections of branches with colourful berries on them, and secure them onto the wreath. I like to keep a little foliage as well, as it makes the finished product more alive and vibrant.

3 4. When you’re happy with your wreath, attach it to your front door, or anywhere else, with a bit of natural twine, or raffia. Nothing looks better than a home made wreath, and you can be sure that none of your neighbours will have the same as you.

Loraine Hourdebaigt

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A dog’s life Do your homework Where possible get a personal recommendation.

Visit the kennels/sitter Make an unplanned visit if you can. Anyone who cares for animals won’t worry about being put on the spot. They shouldn’t have anything to hide.

Cheap may not be best Just because a kennels or a sitter is cheap, doesn’t mean they’re going to be good. You get what you pay for but reassurance that your dog is safe and well is priceless.

Take your own food to the kennels/sitter

It may not possible to take your dog with you if you’re away for Christmas. So what should you do? Kamal Fernandez offers some useful advice

s we fast approach the festive season, the prospect of mum’s Christmas turkey and lashings of gravy beckons... but we may also be thinking “what about the dog?” The obvious choice would be to take Fido with you to visit the rellies, but this may not be possible. There are several options. a) You can have someone move into your home to look after him, as well as house-sitting at the same time. b) Get a dog sitter who looks after your dog in their own home. c) Boarding kennels. If you have several dogs, options a) and c) may be more suitable, and more cost-effective.

Plan well in advance Often the most reputable people are booked months if not years in advance. Leaving it till the week before will often mean you’re are left with limited options.

A change of diet and environment can be a lot of stress at one time. Most kennels stock a wide range of food and try to replicate what the dog has at home. Taking food with you is a great help.

Take some of your pet’s bedding The familiar smell for your pet will be reassuring for him.

Leave your vet’s details Continuity with their healthcare is a huge help in any circumstance.

Make sure your dog is chipped ... and make sure he has an ID tag. Athough this is a legal requirement many dogs don’t have either. Even the best intentioned person can have an accident. Make sure your dog is easily identifiable.

Going abroad? If you’re out of the country make sure a point of contact is available for the kennel/sitter.

Holiday snaps Often sitters and kennels will happily provide photos of your dog while you’re away, and although it may not be practical for them to do this daily, now and again is often feasible. Ask. They will often be happy to help. Be safe, and have a enjoyable Christmas. www.eastlondondogtraining.co.uk

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WoRdLab CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP

Would you like to write? Come along to a friendly, supportive class for beginners and more experienced writers. We meet once a week in the basement of Victoria Park Books. A new class starts in January. The cost is ÂŁ150 for 6 sessions. For more information http://wordlabwriting.wordpress.com/ Sonia Lambert 07780 705349 soniamlambert@hotmail.com Jo de Guia 0208 9861124 joanna@victoriaparkbooks.co.uk o de C0208 986 0208 9861

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Apostle Glögg

Index of advertisers

Bottle Apostle white mulled wine

Big Move Estate Agents

Gatehouse School

Empire Security

Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School

1 bottle of William Robertson chenin blanc (£6.90)

Greenspace Life Coaching

2 cups apple juice

Residence Gallery

¼ cup brown sugar

Laura Lee Design

3 star anise (whole)

Oaksmith Picture Framers

6 cloves (whole)

Broadway Market

1 stick of cinnamon

William Place Dental Practice

1 orange (sliced)

A G Price Florists

Madeleine Waller Photography

Christmas shopping

Oaksmith Studios (Framers)

1 cm-wide piece of ginger HACKNEY IT! (optional) – 75ml brandy or light rum

Lavang Spice Restaurant 23 Wonderland Ceramics

Growing Concerns Gardent Centre

Wordlab Creative Writing Workshop

London Fields Fitness Studio

East London Design Show

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Mix all the non-alcoholic ingredients together and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the white wine and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Don’t forget to add a splash of Hackney and finish it off with a touch of brandy or light rum before serving.

Letterbox Listings THE HACKNEY BUILDER property refurbishment & renovation E: thehackneybuilder@icloud.com

20% off Shellac Mani’s, Pedi’s, Facials & Tans. Mobile services available. Lucy 07766 656454 www.studiochicbeauty.com

Graphic Design Freelance illustrator & designer www.rachelgale.com

Beautiful flowers and Christmas trees A G Price the Florist, Well Street, E9 020 8986 0250

For just £10 you can take out a small ad on the Letterbox Listings page Three lines of text to make an impact

Architecture Toby Birtwistle toby.birtwistle@me.com

Jewellery design Branch on the park www.branchonthepark.co.uk

Three lines of text and a little colour to make your ad stand out is great value at just £12.50

For £12.50 you can make your ad stand out with a coloured background Email julie@nutshellpublications.co.uk

Say it with a picture frame this Christmas Oaksmith Studio, Bethnal Green, E2 www.oaksmithstudio.co.uk

Life coaching while walking in the park Contact karen@greenspace.com www.greenspacecoaching.com

Are you a restaurant owner or chef? Do your dishes justice with great photos www.scrumptiousfoodphotography.com

Darren Coffield ‘Psycho’ exhibition Residence Gallery, 229 Victoria Park Rd www.residence-gallery.com

Free BYO every Tuesday at the Empress Buy your wine at the Bottle Apostle and drink it with dinner at The Empress

Top-quality, affordable fitness London Fields Fitness Studio www.londonfieldsfitness.com

Experienced dog trainer (Crufts judge) Kamal Fernandez www.eastlondondogtraining.co.uk

Security locks, key-cutting Empire Security Ltd 8-20 Well Street, E9. 020 8986 7921

Why not advertise here? Just £10 for a three-line advert Email julie@nutshellpublications.co.uk E9 magazine DECEMBER 2014 33

Useful numbers

Police

Emergency 999 Non-emergency 101 Safer Neighbourhood 020 8721 2937

Utilities

Gas - emergency Electrical - power loss Thames Water

0800 111 999 0800 404090 0872 435 5973

Health

NHS Direct 111 Homerton Hospital 020 8510 5555 Royal London Hospital 020 7377 7000 Clockwork Pharmacy 020 8985 1717

Hackney Council numbers General number Council tax enquiries Parking enquiries Waste removal

020 8356 3000 020 8356 3154 020 8356 8877 020 8356 6688

Local councillors/MP

Local councillors (Victoria) 020 8356 3373 MP (Meg Hillier) 020 7219 5325

Library

Hackney Central Library 020 8356 4358

Victoria Park

Park Services (24/7) Victoria Park rangers

Travel

National Rail Enquiries Congestion Charge Transport for London

Vet

Goddard's, Well Street Wanstead Veterinary Hospital

020 8985 5699 020 7364 4172

08457 484950 0343 222 2222 0343 222 1234

020 8986 3918 020 8989 7744

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