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Where to play Tennis in North London?

From Local Backyards to the Islington Festival of Music and Arts

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Happy to see @nourishedcommunities featured in the

Happy to see @nourishedcommunities featured in the The Islington Storyteller as one of the Local Profiles by @islington_london 🌿

Sometimes the recipe for success is a combination of the most unexpected ingredients. For Nourished Communities, an Islington-based grocery store, workshop and community space, the list included a global pandemic, independent farming, an innovative idea, an energetic team and a genuine love for human connection. In the article, Astrid Wihman explores the journey that made Nourished Communities one of the favourite places of North London locals.

To read the full story follow the link below.
https://islington-storyteller.co.uk/nourishing-communities/

Do you have any special memories of this place to share? Let us know in the comments🤗

Written & photographed by @astridwihman

#nourishedcommunities #islington_london #islington_storyteller #shoplocal

Chapel Market has fostered a community spirit over

Chapel Market has fostered a community spirit over the years. Founded in Islington in the early 19th century, this market is a true local gem and a perfect place to spend your Sunday morning: the cosy smells of homemade bread are the best cure for winter blues, trust me. What becomes a confluence of local residents, visitors, students, families, and their furry friends creates a comforting atmosphere for browsing, shopping and chatting with local vendors. A couple Sundays back, the Islington Storyteller explored the growing community of London markets by sitting down with several local vendors to find out what makes their products unique.

Contributed by Pragya Vijay, this article comes in two parts and can be found on the Islington Storyteller website.

✍️ @pragyavk27

Featuring 🌿
@doughnutdealersuk
@missg_honeybees
@officialwindrushvalleygoat
@wild_country_organics_

#Islington #Islington_storyteller #farmersmarket #islington_london

Highbury Fields, just of Highbury&Islington Statio

Highbury Fields, just of Highbury&Islington Station! There are lots of things to do, including 8 tennis courts, a playground and football pitch.

Follow @islington_london for more recommendations.

📸Edited by @i.am_kuper

@bricklanebookshop is a perfect find for the spont

@bricklanebookshop is a perfect find for the spontaneous wanderer 🤩 What is your favourite independent bookshop?

#bookshop #bricklane #Islington #islignton_london #Islington_storyteller

If you’re looking for a place to spend some qual

If you’re looking for a place to spend some quality time, how about a concert by the London Symphony Orchestra at St Luke’s church?

Follow @islington_london for more recommendations.

📸Edited by @i.am_kuper

Guess what we were rushing to type up while it’s

Guess what we were rushing to type up while it’s still sunny outside? The Islington Storyteller has some fresh news for you on all things local happening in the next few weeks 🥳

As usual, newsletter subscribers would have received these ahead of time, so make sure to get on the list to stay updated (link in bio or drop me a dm!)

Read the full article on The Islington Storyteller website or by following this link
https://islington-storyteller.co.uk/your-local-guide-for-march/

Some of the places featured
@theyogaquarter
@mildmaycommunitycentre
@hackneyempire
@poppets.stores
@islingtonblend

Enjoy the weekend 🤗

#Islington #Islington_storyteller #islington_london

📸 Thanks for the photos to @grmameri

Designed by Tessa Hunkin @tessahunkin and put toge

Designed by Tessa Hunkin @tessahunkin and put together by a team of local volunteers, the mosaics are a tribute to the celebrations of the London Olympics back in 2012. The panels inspired by Roman mosaics also show details from contemporary life in Hackney. Amongst the ancient-looking trees and animals you will spot frisbees, I-pods and leaf blowers!

Follow @islington_london for more recommendations.

📸Edited by @i.am_kuper

Made in Little France down St John Street (found b

Made in Little France down St John Street (found between Angel Station & Sadlers Wells Theatre) 😍
This independent family-run wine merchant boasts a wide range of specialty wines from niche wineries in France.
🍷Wine on tap also available! @madeinlittlefrance

#Islington_storyteller #islington_london #winemerchant #smallbusiness

The Upper Street Bookshop is a real treasure for a

The Upper Street Bookshop is a real treasure for all book lovers. Its well-curated selection will satisfy the most avid reader. Great selection of stationary too! Onse you’re there, ask for their special offer - a blind date with a book😉

Follow @islington_london for more recommendations.

📸Edited by @i.am_kuper

February almost over! Time flies🕺 The newslette

February almost over! Time flies🕺
The newsletter with recommendations which was sent out in early Feb is now published on the Islington Storyteller website (link in bio). Sign up to the newsletter to get the next set of recommendations in early March!

Is there anything else you'd like to see on the page/blog? Let me know🤗

Some cool new mentions
@tabaccafe on Exmouth mkt
@hiccehart & their new lunch deals near Chapel mkt
@notice_salon & 10% discount with code ISLINGTON10

#islington_storyteller
#islington_london

Fidelio Cafe 📍 Clerkenwell A true local gem fo

Fidelio Cafe 📍 Clerkenwell

A true local gem for any occasion - coffee chat, business lunch, date night or celebration. The biggest value point of this place is its carefully-crafted programming of musical evenings. From refined performances by some of the biggest names in classical music to laid-back jazzy happenings - there is something here for everyone.

Follow @islington_london for more recommendations
Featuring @fideliorchestra and @eusebiusquartet

#Islington_storyteller #Islington #fideliocafe #islington_london #Clerkenwell

The Barbican is one of the most iconic sights of L

The Barbican is one of the most iconic sights of London’s urbanist architecture. This giant complex is home to a multitude of creative undertakings, including productions by the LSO since 1982, Mime festival, exhibitions of the likes of Noguchi and Alice Neel.

Follow @islington_london for more recommendations.

📸Edited by @i.am_kuper

Candid Art Trust is a vibrant art hub hosting mult

Candid Art Trust is a vibrant art hub hosting multiple of exhibitions & drawing workshops throughout the year. On the first floor you’ll find Candid Cafe - a hipp place serving Mediterranean food, perfect for a long overdue catch up with a friend or two!

Follow @islington_london for more recommendations.

📸Edited by @i.am_kuper

New on the Islington Storyteller! Tb to a masterf

New on the Islington Storyteller!

Tb to a masterful one-man show at @kingsheadtheatre 🥳

Contributed by @mikenergy this recent article uncovers the captivating story of Saul Boyer, actor, writer and endless enthusiast, who has performed on various occasions at our very local King’s Head Theatre. His most recent one-man creation is The Man of 100 Faces. The play reintroduces the exciting life of Sr Paul Dukes, a musician, author and secret agent in revolutionary Russia.

You can take a peek at the full article on the Islington Storyteller website and learn about the life path that led Saul to perform in our beloved neighbourhood 🤗

Full article here https://islington-storyteller.co.uk/on-living-acting-writing-and-all-in-between/

#Islington #Islington_storyteller #islington_london #kingsheadtheatre #independenttheatre #theatreuk #fringe

Antique lamps in Islington 😍 At Turn On Lighti

Antique lamps in Islington 😍
At Turn On Lighting just off Upper Street, at the start of Cadmen Passage!
Follow @Islington_london for more x

#islington_london #islington_storyteller #Islington #antiqueshop #antiqueslondon

Magical moments like this☀️ @thecamdenhead Rem

Magical moments like this☀️ @thecamdenhead
Remember to layer up these days❄️

Follow @islington_london for more

#pub #londonpub #winterlondon #Islington #timeoutlondon #Islingtonlife #londonmornings

Season’s greetings 🎄 Follow @islington_london

Season’s greetings 🎄
Follow @islington_london for more recommendations! #islington_london

📸Edited by @i.am_kuper

Season's greetings 🥰🎄 Excited to share the

Season's greetings 🥰🎄

Excited to share the Islington Storyteller’s Christmas Special Issue covering all things local for this holiday season. Can’t believe it’s been almost a year since this newsletter. It is heartwarming to see the community constantly growing – a massive thank you for being part of this passion project.

Following the magical lights switch-on a few weeks back in Angel and Highbury, the Islington Storyteller has been relentlessly peeking into local shops, workshops and studios, browsing for the perfect gifts for this coming holiday season. We even managed to get you a discount for an upcoming performance at the King’s Head! As always, newsletter subscribers received these well in advance (you can subscribe by clicking the link on bio).

Access the article through link in bio or by copying the link below https://islington-storyteller.co.uk/the-christmas-special/

Some mentions
❄️@gillian_duffy_ is directly a play is on at the Kings Head in early Jan
❄️@no20arts are putting up a new show and concert in early Jan
❄️ @bibislondon - opened a new lunch place in Angel
❄️ @69colebrookerow posted a great recipe for eggnog today (just gave it a go myself)
❄️ @maisonbleue19 closed permanently - this gem of a place will be missed by many locals🥰 best of luck with your new adventures!

#Islington #Islington_storyteller #islington_london

More on doing groceries locally! Although fairly n

More on doing groceries locally! Although fairly new, this one is a catch 😊

Every product ay @nourishedcommunities is handpicked by the team, with a strong focus on small and medium-sized local producers.

Really great veg, fresh bread, surprisingly huge variety of hot sauces (and each of them with a beautifully unique story - ask the team!)

The main location is 3 minutes walk from Highbury&Islignton, and around the corner from @estorickcollection. Now they've also got a cafe in King's Cross (opened a couple months ago).

Good thing - you can order online or pop down to the shop for a browse. Will be definitely coming back soon ☃️

P.s. have you already checked the Christmas newsletter? Sent it out a few days ago with some festive recommendations. Stay warm🤗
- A

#Islington #Islington_storyteller #islington_london #locallondon

What a beautiful frosty morning!❄️☀️ Time

What a beautiful frosty morning!❄️☀️

Time to get your favourite blanket out and warm up some tea!

#Islington #islington_london #Islington_storyteller #londonwinter

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