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helpsiva.com – One man’s livelihood destroyed by looting in Hackney
You may have heard about Siva, a local shopkeeper in Clarence Road, Hackney, whose shop was devastated in the riots. With buildings insurance but no contents insurance, he has been left with 25 pence...
View ArticleHiroshima vs Osaka – Okonomiyaki Pop-up Pancakes in Hackney
Thursday 18th August, Book Box Courtyard, 53 Chatsworth Rd, E5 0LH, from 5pm. Okonomiyaki master, Patrick Knill who studied the art in Osaka, Japan will be cooking off against Fumio’s true roots...
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Free Training in Food Hygiene
Would you like to start a food stall at one of the Clapton’s local markets? Perhaps you’re struggling with the red tape, can’t afford the training, or just need some help to get going. Top trainer...
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Help Wanted, Toilets at Chatsworth Road
After much negotiation, Hackney Council has agreed to give us a lease for the public toilets on Brooksby’s Walk (where it becomes Chatsworth Road, next to Sol’s Bike shop). We expect to sign the papers...
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February News
Membership going formal In taking the lease on the toilets and seeking to get lottery funds, we have to formally register as an Industrial and Provident Society. So it means we have to get more formal...
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Training for Everyone
Pre-booking essential email claptonimprovementsociety@gmail.com Courses @ The Levy Centre 18-24 Lower Clapton Road E5 0PD 10am- 4pm Free to benefit claimants (proof required) £25 for Hackney residents...
View ArticleChatsworth Road Toilets Back in Community Hands
Great News! Clapton Improvement Society has obtained a council lease for the old toilets on Chatsworth Road (next to Sol’s bike shop). We’ve got the keys and the plan now is to push ahead and bring the...
View ArticleVintage Shop & Restoration @ChatsworthRoad Toilets
With the Chatsworth Road toilets back under community control, we used last weekend to clear the rubbish that squatters had left behind. Hackney Council organised a special free collection, though much...
View ArticleFriday Night is Music Night
Friday Night is Music Night The newest licensed venue on Chatsworth Road opens tonight with the latest meeting of the Clapton Music Club. Featuring live music from Autopilot and the customary eclectic...
View ArticleGood News – the toilets take shape
Hi all Goods news! We have been conditionally awarded £9950 by the lottery for the solar panels and shop blinds. Now we need a minimum 5 year lease and we can’t claim Feed In Tariffs. But it’s well...
View ArticleThe World’s first eco-friendly luxury unisex public toilets will open soon!
After months of work by local trades people and volunteers, we’re almost there. The hand drier has been restored, the kitchen and bar fitted out, the roof terrace created and the solar panels installed...
View ArticleNow for hydro power!
With the restored toilets now open daily and our sub-tenants Nana’s and The Convenience building up a solid business for their friendly cafe/bar/restaurant, we’re acting on the next improvement. The...
View ArticleWorkspace for Clapton Park- Sun Studios!
The Society is working with the Council on plans to convert the former Daubeney Road garages to small workspace units with solar panels on the roof, alongside some new bigger units that could fit on...
View ArticleWinter draws on….
Sorry for not updating more regularly, but we’ve been really busy doing stuff all year. As you will know, Nana’s unhappily went out of business last Christmas. We advertised the opportunity to run the...
View ArticleCharitable Status and London’s only Wildflower Station
Late last year, we incorporated the Friends of Homerton Station charity into the Society’s activities. They created wildflower meadows on the embankments of Homerton Station. We now maintain them by...
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