BICYCLEBOX: More than a shop, it’s passion on two wheels

BICYCLEBOX: More than a shop, it’s passion on two wheels

till struggling to find a Christmas present for the cyclist in your life? Look no further than Bicyclebox, which opened its doors this week on Philip Lane. Specialising in bike repairs and servicing, the deceptively large shop also sells a range of bike accessories and second-hand bikes – which may or may not fit into your...

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MILL CO. PROJECT: When regeneration meets creativity

MILL CO. PROJECT: When regeneration meets creativity

ondoners are all too familiar with the ever-growing trend of dilapidated, empty or under-utilised buildings being taken over and transformed by developers, often at the expense of a local community and its creative scene. But in thriving East London, and very strongly in Tottenham, a social enterprise is succeeding in turning...

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What’s new at the 100-year old Holcombe market?

What’s new at the 100-year old Holcombe market?

f Holcombe Road Market feels a bit different from other markets popping up in Tottenham, there’s a reason for that: it’s been around for nearly 100 years. A long-awaited revamp (the money for which had been pledged all the way back in 2012) saw new paving, parking, stalls and signage installed. But the century-old charm is...

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12 Events to Stay Local This Christmas

12 Events to Stay Local This Christmas

t’s nearly Christmas time, so get ready for mistletoe and wine (and silly seasonal puns) with Seventhsister’s 12 seasonal things to do over the festive season. But first, enjoy this little festive message from Tottenham star footballers Harry Kane and Josh Onomah: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z6KC7XHIVJE Yes, as the boys say...

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‘If you want it and it’s not out there, create it’

‘If you want it and it’s not out there, create it’

ottenham is changing and Franklin Boateng embodies the creative spirit on the move like few others. This is a man who’s been harassed and legally challenged by big business – and won. Who helped shape the way the 2011 riots were reported in the mainstream news. A social media wizard and local entrepreneur who embraces the...

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London Grown: The urban farm helping make Haringey tastier

London Grown: The urban farm helping make Haringey tastier

ucked away at the end of an unassuming residential cul-de-sac off the dual carriage way of the Great Cambridge Road in Haringey, there is a hidden secret garden. But not the kind you might think. It’s a warm and sunny day and volunteers are clearing mountains of brambles that have taken over after years of neglect. This 7-acre...

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Tottenham Soundscapes 2

Tottenham Soundscapes 2

his Sunday Tottenham Soundscapes will bring the second in their series of locally-inspired concerts to All Hallows church in Bruce Grove. The free event will fill Tottenham’s oldest church with a mix of classical, contemporary jazz and world music. Its creator, Verity Lane, is a local born music maker and producer, who after...

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Halloween at Styx

Halloween at Styx

A chilling night of Halloween festivities is taking place at Styx this Friday, with the arts venue playing host to a monstrous mix of cabaret, mime, burlesque and live music – and fancy dress is very much encouraged. For this Halloween night the Tottenham Hale venue will be transformed into “an altar to the undead”, with an evening of circus and...

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Big Bowl Noodle: fresh food and a fresh new look

Big Bowl Noodle: fresh food and a fresh new look

he first thing to say about the Big Bowl Noodle is that it isn’t new. The second thing to say is that it is absolutely delicious. The family-run Chinese restaurant has been a staple feature on Philip Lane for 17 years. But don’t be fooled by the familiar sign – a recent refurbishment has given it a whole new feel. “We felt it...

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