East End Round Up, July

Thought it was time for a little round up of a few things I’ve heard of going on…

Firstly the excellent stationary shop, Cards Plus, in Dalston is having a ‘closing down sale’ with everything half price. They told me it was going on for a couple of weeks, but as that was a couple of days ago as I write, I’d guess anyone interested should be getting down there before everything goes. I think I got the last metallic covered notebook… Good news is that they are not closing permanently, just for refurbishment. So you can go and grab some bargains without feeling sad and guilty.

My Create08 booklet is also advertising some gems. Lloyd Park, Walthamstow is hosting the Fellowship Art Challenge Exhibition, with over 1500 exhibitors, including art from a South African township, an Irish farm and an Italian Playgroup. Running on afternoons from 10 to 27th July. Lloyd Park is also the venue for the Green Fair on 20th July, 2-7pm. Both events are free.

If you like carnivals, Newham’s is on Saturday 12th (Start and finish, Central Park, 2-4 pm), and Walthamstow’s is on Sunday 13th (Start Lloyd Park, 1pm). Both have other stuff going on in the streets/park over the whole weekend.

Personally I might be heading down to the Geffrye Museum on Sunday 13th. Their Summer Sundays series (also on 10th August) feature fun, crafts and music for the whole family. The bit that interests me is a sale of unusual herbs and plants. Free…

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