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Welcome to the Autumn / Winter 2015 Nowhere else in London offers such a WOODBERRY issue of Source magazine. varied place to live. As the nights draw in, North London In the midst of one of the capital’s most remains as active as ever. We showcase eclectic areas, Woodberry Down is a place the best things to do and see locally, from that offers the tranquillity of nature alongside original exercise classes to the best place to a rich sense of community. Steeped in history, enjoy a warm brew this season. the area promises an exciting future as it undergoes substantial growth. WETLANDS Local Hackney talent is also under our spotlight; from familiar faces to lesser- Source is published on behalf of Berkeley, known go-getters making waves in the one of the UK’s most respected residential tech, food and urban farming industries. developers and recipient of The Queen’s Through a mix of interviews, reviews and Award for Enterprise. As befits a company feature articles, discover an area known for that builds not just homes but helps create innovation, craftsmanship, arts and culture. neighbourhoods, Source is designed to celebrate the people and places that shape a A year on from our inaugural issue, we genuinely vibrant community. look back at the events and exhibitions which have contributed to such a thriving neighbourhood over the past 12 months.

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SWIMMING AGAINST what's on? unusually fit HIDDEN HACKNEY winter warmth rooftop ROOTS THE stream Celebrate the new season with our pick of the From lesser known restaurants and cafés not With a whole host of original indoor sports As the nights draw in, it's time to get your London’s population is going through the best events taking place across North and East to be missed, to distinctive bars, secret gardens available locally to get you fighting fit this home ready for the big chill. We’ve sourced roof and so too is its food production – quite Ever since he designed and built his own London from October to March. and unusual cultural spots, we take a look at season, the weather really needn’t hamper your the best winter warmer essentials from local literally – to find sustainable ways of meeting smokehouse in the courtyard of his warehouse some of Hackney’s hidden gems. winter workout regime. Head to the studio, try stores, to help inspire cosy interiors for the increasing demand. We take a look at urban home in Stoke Newington six years ago, something new and get that blood pumping! season ahead. farming in the capital. Ole Hansen has been making waves in the fine food industry with his fantastic smoked salmon. He tells us about the tricks and the textures6 of his trade. 17 31 43 54 62

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Kate Unsworth, founder and chief executive ONE MAN, MANY VOICES of Hackney’s jewellery label Kovert Designs, tells us why tech is changing. In a bid to create We catch up with local Hackney resident and more human products, she explains the move winner of The Voice UK, Jermain Jackman, to away from screens towards more discreet, hear about his journey as a musician, and his mindful technology. desire to motivate his community and get the voice of youth heard.

26 LIVING AT WORLD IN A TEACUP 46 WOODBERRY DOWN From exotic Lapsang Souchong to a DIRECTOR'S NOTES comforting cup of builder’s, each culture has its With outdoor cinema screenings, markets, street traditions and favourites. Whether you prefer The Park Theatre has helped turn Finsbury art and a local music festival, Woodberry Down a ceremonial tea or the pleasure of dunking a REDMOND RETROSPECTIVE Park into a thriving arts precinct. We take a has it all. In the words of local residents, we biscuit, exceptional brews await in North and look behind the scenes of its latest production, discover what life is really like living in such a East London. Art co-ordinators Lucy Whitford and Miriam Roaring Trade, as STAMP Theatre Company vibrant neighbourhood and active community. Burke look back at the exhibitions which begin rehearsals. have brought the walls of Woodberry Down's Redmond Community Centre to life over the 68 past year. 12 58 FINAL WORD Lydia Batchelor has lived in Woodberry Down for over 20 years. We talk to her about 35 life as a self-employed caterer, a mother and grandmother, a regular volunteer for community projects – and something of a local inspiration.72

2 | SOURCE SOURCE | 3 Executive Editors CONTRIBUTORS Chris Abel Nick Jones We asked our writers what they love most about North London. Editor Ru Kotecha

Deputy Editor Sarah Moor

Art Director Boya Latumahina

Digital Design Simon Hodgkinson

Production Manager Cynthia Duku-Asamoah

Words Helene Dancer Elliott Lewis-George Hayley Ard Emma Sleight ELLIOTT LEWIS-GEORGE Hayley Ard Helene Dancer Sarah Moor STEVE BURDETT I live in South London but I love the splinters of nature I love North London; the area catching the tube into North across Islington – from the tree- is beautiful, down to earth, fun Photography London always feels like an lined promenades that criss-cross and eclectic. There's never a dull JON STEVENS James Cannon adventure – a real treat. It feels Highbury Fields, to the ducklings moment here. ALUN CALLENDAR like I’m in a completely different that float past New River Walk mandy zammit city. A city with its own style, and the cherry blossoms swishing culture and opportunities. along St Paul’s Road. Illustrations GUILIO IURISSEVICH QUENTIN MONGE

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Cover Emma Sleight Steve Burdett By Woodberry Down's New River Path, East Side. Photography by Jon Stevens Every time I visit this area I find I moved to Woodberry Down in something new to tempt me, March 2015 and I love it. Stoke from tapas or Turkish treats to Newington has brilliant pubs and Published on behalf of afternoon tea – it’s a melting I like the parks with their joggers, Open everyday for breakfast, lunch & dinner and everything inbetween. pot of flavours and secret foodie live music and freelancers – but Unit A Residence Tower, Goodchild Rd, London N4 2LY delights. most of all North London just feels like home.

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SOURCE |7 stream The achingly cool confines of an artistically dilapidated cul-de-sac in Stoke Newington might seem a strange place for someone to practise the traditional craft of smoking fish. As Ole Hansen bounds around the corner to meet me, it’s easier to imagine this shockingly tall Norwegian striding through the Scandinavian snow of his homeland than it is stalking around warehouses in North East London – but as soon as he steps into the tiny smoking rooms where his enterprise first began six years ago, surrounded by drying salmon skins and bowlfuls of steel fish hooks, he looks completely at home.

Smoking is in Ole’s blood; his great- grandfather, Lyder-Nilsen Lydersen, first devised the family’s special recipe for smoking salmon back in 1923 and both his grandfather and Ole himself still use it today. It’s an appreciation for preserving this classic method, combined with a strong sense of food nostalgia that spurred Ole into reviving and reinventing the family industry:“I remembered this taste from my childhood when I was sitting on the treeless tundra of north Norway. I had just been fishing trout with my father. I took out a packed lunch that my mother prepared with homemade bread and my grandfather’s smoked salmon. I think the starting point was my desire to recreate this lost taste from my childhood.”

For most people, building up a business from scratch is a daunting project and even Ole admits that at times it was tough. He started his career studying Sound Art, before setting up his salmon business with just £300 in his bank account and a pile of salvaged building materials to his name. He was, however, undeterred: “It became clear in my mind that if I just used my hands, my abilities, the accumulated knowledge and the hardships and struggles from past times, I was steadfast, set, that I would make it.”

“I filleted my first salmon to a YouTube video because I was a bit insecure that my filleting skills were not good enough. And then I salted “One of the features that my grandfather it and I smoked it and I sat outside of the smokehouse in my pyjamas all night logging believed in was that the salmon needed to the temperatures.” move in the wind. So we created a gale force 8 wind in our chamber.”

8 | SOURCE SOURCE | 9 Today, things in the business have become a little more high tech. For one, Ole can now control his smokehouse temperature from his iPhone, but, at the root of it all, it’s his dedication to the integrity of his craft that still shines through.

“I think it was a connection to the salmon. Honouring the food. Or maybe it’s a curiosity that I have, not leaving any stone unturned. An artisanal craft is like that – always scrutinising and always trying to get to the bottom of things: following a thread of honesty.”

It’s this appreciation for the artisan that led "I think the starting point was my Ole to this particular patch of London, where he lives in an enclave of creatives: “I love Stoke desire to recreate this lost taste from Newington because it’s like a little village and I’m a country boy in the end,” he explains. “It my childhood.” has a reputation and a history of being an area of change: women’s right to vote; the Clissold park philanthropy; the writers that come from here; the free thinking that’s happened here.”

It seems that the try-anything atmosphere of possibility and opportunity in the area fits perfectly with Ole’s chosen job, as he explains: “There’s a sense of great independence that comes with being the artisan...I wanted to do that when I started my business, I wanted to go against the stream.”

Going against the stream is something that he’s never been afraid of, as he admits: “I think most people thought I was mad, but I know I’m mad, so it’s OK. I think it’s good to be mad rather than being mediocre and normal.” And there’s certainly nothing mediocre about Ole and his salmon.

London’s Hansen & Lydersen Smokehouse can be found at 3-5 Shelford Place, London N16 9HS. Open Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm.

hansen-lydersen.com

10 | SOURCE SOURCE | 11 House Chai at dishoom

7 Boundary Street, London E2 7JE 020 7420 9324 From exotic Lapsang Souchong to a comforting cup India has a rich and longstanding love affair with the tea leaf and masala chai of builder’s, each culture has its traditions and – a thick, sweet, milky spiced black tea – is practically the country’s national drink. This Bombay-style café serves a couple of chai options that vary favourites. Whether you prefer a ceremonial tea or the from the commonplace to the adventurous – from the chocolate version paired with bourbon – to the delightful House Chai; its nutty, fudgy pleasure of dunking a biscuit, there are exceptional hit of cinnamon and cardamom never fails to transport you from London’s East End to somewhere far more exotic. brews around North and East London to suit. Try it with: Dishoom's Paneer Rolls – a soft naan stuffed Words: EMMA SLEIGHT with grilled cheese and smeared with spicy mint chutney Illustration: giulio iurissevich – to cut through the chai's syrupy aftertaste.

Buy it: The Shoreditch branch of T2 Tea sells both a traditional spiced chai blend and a tea traditions chocolate chip chai. The history of tea runs deep in many regions around the world, with tea traditions varying between places and cultures:

Jewish Traditional Apple Tea Apple tea is a staple for holidays like Rosh Hashannah – as sweetness welcomes in the New Year – and Hanukkah, because the tea has warming qualities that make it a perfect pick-me-up for cold spells.

West Indian Favourites Steaming herbal teas usually consumed with breakfast include black mint tea, peppermint tea, lemongrass, ginger tea, soursop leaf tea and lime leaf tea; several of which are revered for their medicinal value.

African Tea-taking Egypt is one of the world’s largest importers of tea, and several cups of black tea are taken daily by people there. Morocco is home to refreshing mint tea, which is celebrated worldwide for its ability to aid digestion.

Turkish Tea Turkey has the highest per capita consumption of tea in the world. Cay (tea) is black and served without milk. It is typically sweet and slightly tart, with a mild apple flavor.

12 | SOURCE SOURCE | 13 Earl Grey Jasmine Moon At The Tea Rooms at Chinalife

155 Stoke Newington Church 99-105 Camden High Street, Street , London N16 0UH London NW1 7JN, 087 0010 0023 020 7923 1870 If you’ve ever been fortunate enough While most people opt for a robust, to sample the flowering teas of Hong builder’s brew when it comes to a classic Kong, you’ll be all too familiar with British cuppa with a wedge of cake, there the mesmerising sight of tight, dry buds is no finer tea than Earl Grey to drink with unfurling and growing in steaming water a traditional afternoon tea. Named after 19th to reveal the vivid, feathery petals beneath. Century Prime Minister Charles Grey, who fell Luckily you don’t have to travel too far for a in love with this blend’s delicate hint of orangey Chinese tea experience of your own – the aptly bergamot, the variety on offer at The Tea Rooms named Chinalife in Camden brings it to your is a beautiful example. Sweet, fragrant and easy doorstep. Head to their 1930's Shanghai-inspired to drink, the Earl Grey here comes loose-leafed and tea bar to sample everything from fresh, fragrant is served in a vintage teapot. All of the teas here are brews to tea-infused cocktails, including blossoming chosen in consultation with Tony Marks, a specialist teas like the delicate Jasmine Moon. tea supplier who founded the High Teas company. Try it with: A blended, alcohol-free cocktail like the Try it with: A slice of lemon drizzle cake, it’s a citrus intriguing Strawberry Tease, which magically changes from match made in heaven. sweet to bitter as you drink it.

Buy it: The teas on the menu can all be bought from Buy it: If you like what you drink, you can purchase it straight The Tea Rooms in 100g bags. from Chinalife themselves.

Chilli Chilli Bang Bang at Yumchaa Breakfast Tea at Kipferl Spitalfields Traders Market, 16 Horner Square, Spitalfields, 20 Camden Passage, London E1 6EW, 020 7375 2963 London N1 8ED, 020 7704 1555

While this tea emporium isn’t strictly based Austrians aren’t only famous for their coffee, they’re in the North East, their stalls and shops across also pretty serious about their tea as Kipferl, Islington’s London have become unmissable pit stops for answer to a Viennese coffeehouse shows. Created by tea aficionados. Not only is the Yumchaa ethos Christian Malnig, an Austrian who was determined to all about appreciating exclusively loose-leafed teas, introduce Viennese food culture to the London masses, they also sell, stock and serve a vast array of top this little haven for café lovers serves up home-made cakes quality brews and sell them online. Visit their stall at and speciality hot drinks. Their English Breakfast tea, is served Old Spitalfields Market and, if you try only one, make it Austrian-style: on a silver tray with a glass of water and a mini their rocket in a cup Chilli Chilli Bang Bang. It’s a powerful Milka chocolate, and is well worth a try. punch of ginger, red pepper, chilli flakes and Rooibos (a naturally-caffeine free tea from South Africa) that will Try it with: There are plenty of brunch items on the menu here: from give you the same get up and go as a double espresso. French toast with apple compote to an omelette made with organic mountain cheese, but the Kaiserschmarrn – shredded pancakes with raisins Try it with: A rare-breed, pasture-fed beef cheeseburger from the and morello cherries – are unmissable. nearby Bleecker St. Burger van – this tea's strong enough to handle it. Buy it: Kipferl’s breakfast tea comes from the Algerian Coffee Stores in Soho, Buy it: Right there on the stall, or head to one of Yumchaa’s shops and who’ve been sourcing tea and coffee from around the world since 1887. tearooms in Camden or the Granary Building at King’s Cross.

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Book, Music and Lyrics by Jez Bond and Mark Cameron

3rd December 2015 – 2nd January 2016

Welcome back to our third and wackiest instalment of the Chronicles of Waa.

The King and Queen of Püss Püss long for an heir. When the Queen contracts a life threatening fever during pregnancy, they try anything and everything to save mother and child.

A noble Baron offers a solution: a medicine so powerful that it can cure any illness; a herb called ‘Rapunzel’. But the witch who grows it always has her price, and in exchange for the herb, she demands their baby. Celebrate the new

Desperate, the King and Queen agree. The Queen recovers and gives birth to a healthy girl. But, season with our as she is so quickly taken away, darkness falls across the land.

Eighteen years later the royals pick of the best have given up any hope of finding their heir. The Baron, now their greatest confidante, is about to be ordained King. But as the events taking place neighbouring Prince Corbyn rides through the forest he hears singing from an isolated tower. across north and What happened to the witch and who is the noble Baron really? All is not what it seems… east London from Suitable for all ages, recommended for ages 7+ Tickets starting from £18 October to March. For more information please visit https://www.parktheatre.co.uk/

Words: HAYLEY ARD

SOURCE | 17 Ocean Film Festival World TouR Hussein Chalayan – Gravity Fatigue Country Living Christmas Fair China National Peking Opera Company 5 Rhythms Dance 8-10 Oct 28-31 Oct Hackney Firework Pyromusical 11-15 Nov – The Warrior Women of YaNG Ongoing, Tuesday evenings 7.30-9.30pm 7 Nov 19-22 Nov Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, London N1 2XD Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Redmond Community Centre, Kayani Avenue, 020 7226 1686 London EC1R 4TN Clissold Park, Stoke Newington, London N1 0QH Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Roseberry Avenue, Manor House, N4 2HF www.unionchapel.org.uk 0844 412 4300 Green Lanes, London N16 9HJ 0844 848 0150 London EC1R 4TN http://www.innerdancer.net/ www.sadlerswells.com http://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whatson www.countrylivingfair.com 0844 412 4300 A showcase of short films that document the www.sadlerswells.com Weekly dance class created to celebrate the beauty and power of the ocean. One follows The first theatrical work by Hussein Chalayan The spectacular fireworks display, which sees Hundreds of artisan makers and regional food dancer that lives inside each and every one of Australian Quincy Symonds, a six-year-old – a fashion designer famed for his bold use of fireworks synchronized to music, returns for producers from across the UK offer gift ideas The Peking Opera offers a rare glimpse into us regardless of age, shape, size or ability. surfer nicknamed the Flying Squirrel. technology – sees his innovative designs come to 2015 complete with children’s funfair, street to suit every person on your Christmas list. China’s artistic heritage, with a story of grief, life in an imaginary world, built around themes of performers and food and drinks stalls. courage, patriotism and family loyalty, narrated identity and displacement. through a dazzling mix of mime, stage combat Medea Hackney Wonderland Doctor Who Festival and acrobatics. 25 Sep – 14 Nov 10 Oct Day of the Dead Festival 13-15 Nov 7 Nov Almeida Theatre, Almeida Street, Various locations, ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, Taste of London Winter London N1 1TA www.hackneywonderland.com Tobacco Dock, 50 Porters Walk, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL 19-22 Nov 020 7359 4404 London E1W 2SF 0871 386 1125 www.almeida.co.uk One day festival over four venues across London www.wahaca.co.uk/dotd www.doctorwhofestival.com Tobacco Dock, 50 Porters Walk, OCTFields with an authentic, impressive line-up. NOVLondon E1W 2SF The newest version of Euripides’ seminal play © Hussein Chalayan Wahaca – the Mexican street food chain set up Meet the cast and writers behind Doctor Who 0871 230 7132 – conceived by award-winning feminist writer by Thomasina Miers, who won MasterChef in before the Time Lord-themed festival sets off www.london.tastefestivals.com Rachel Cusk – asks what it means to be a The Other Art Fair The Classic & Sports Car Show 2005 – throws a Dia de los Muertos party to for Sydney, Australia. woman and a wife. 15-18 Oct 30 Oct – 1 Nov remember, complete with hot chocolate salons, Sample unusual ingredients, foodie gifts and talks on life and death, and Latino covers of signature dishes from London’s best restaurants Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, Morrissey and the Smiths. EFG London Jazz Festival at this festival of culinary delights. Emily Jacir: Europa London, E1 6QL London N22 7AY 13-22 Nov 29 Sep – 3 Jan 020 7886 3062 020 8365 2121 www.theotherartfair.com www.classicandsportscarshow.com Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High London E1 6LA Street, London E1 7QX The tenth edition of The Other Art Fair – an A chance to celebrate the glamour and power 020 7613 7498 020 7522 7888 artist-led fair that rivals Frieze – features works of classic cars, with more than 300 rare racers www.richmix.org.uk www.whitechapelgallery.org by 130 emerging artists, as well as immersive and road cars from across the globe. theatre and live music. Listen to saxophonists, harpists, singers and The first UK survey of artist Emily Jacir more perform high-voltage jazz that draws explores histories of migration, resistance and on Arabic influences, Cuban rhythms and the exchange. Material for a Film – an immersive strength of the kora, a West African instrument installation that reimagines the life of said to soothe the bloodlust of warriors. Palestinian writer Wael Zuaiter – is a highlight.

International Rugby League England vs New Zealand NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters MCM London Comic Con 7 Nov 25-29 Nov 23-25 Oct The Heaven & Hell Halloween Ball 31 Oct The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Queen ExCel Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, Abercrombie Road, London E20 3AB Elizabeth Olympic Park, Abercrombie Road, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL Scala, 275 Pentonville Road, London N1 9NL 0844 856 1113 London E20 3AB 01327 878 936 0844 477 1000 www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk 0871 231 0847 www.mcmcomiccon.com/london www.scala.co.uk www.lta.org.uk The Olympic Stadium hosts international Fans of sci-fi, anime, comics and cosplay will Electro-swing, vintage jazz, cabaret performances Rugby League for the first time, as part of a International paralympic tennis stars return to enjoy the carefully curated panels, screenings and a labyrinth of themed rooms await revellers at three-match series that sees England take on London for a world-class tournament in one of and stands at this major European event. this Halloween extravaganza. Dress up if you dare. New Zealand. London 2012’s most memorable venues. © Emily Jacir © Tom Barnes

18 | SOURCE SOURCE | 19 Anthropomorphic mole taxidermy Brick 2015 World Snooker Burns' Night Winterville 7 Dec 11-13 Dec London Short Film Festival – The Masters 25 Jan 2 Dec – 1 Jan 8-17 Jan 10-17 Jan Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road, ExCel Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, The Ginger Pig, 99 Lauriston Road, Victoria Park, Grove Road, London E3 5TB London N7 0SF 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL Various venues Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London E9 7HJ [email protected] [email protected] 0871 230 5575 [email protected] London N22 7AY 020 8986 6911 www.winterville.co.uk www.thebritishacademyoftaxidermy.org www.brick2015.com www.shortfilms.org.uk 020 8365 2121 www.thegingerpig.co.uk www.worldsnooker.com/tournaments/masters Head to Victoria Park for an alternative festive In search of a truly original Christmas present? Lego fans will enjoy the graffiti wall, The latest edition of the London Short Film Source haggis from one of the capital’s finest experience, featuring: a mirrored tent, roller Master taxidermist Tonja Grung can teach you brick pits and monster mosaic at this truly Festival is set to showcase a diverse range See the world’s top 16 snooker players compete butchers to celebrate Scotland’s favourite son, disco and taco truck, serving Mexican street the craft and art of taxidermy, just in time for interactive gaming fair. of new shorts, documentaries and late-night in the sport’s most prestigious invitation Robert Burns. Served with whiskey and a food from a Citroën H fire engine. the winter holidays. screenings at venues such as the Rich Mix tournament, which dates back to 1975. poetry recital. and Hackney Attic.

David de Brito – When São Paulo Night Swimming in Hackney Collide London Boat Show 18 Jan 9 Dec - 1 Jan 8-17 Jan London Fields Lido, London Fields West Side, Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, ExCel Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western London E8 3EU London E1 6LA Gateway, London E16 1XL www.meetup.com/secretadventures/ DEC020 7613 7498 0844JAN 776 7766 events/21969343 www.richmix.org.uk www.londonboatshow.com The best way to survive the most depressing Brazilian street artist turns the gallery space Take a close look at the newest sailing barges, day of the year is to pack a swimming costume at the Rich Mix into “a riot of colour and tugs, powerboats and naval craft at London’s and swim at night in the floodlit (and heated) Electronic Superhighway characters”, with painted canvases, wood, best-loved boat show. London Fields Lido. 29 Jan – 15 May walls and paper cups. © PG Brunelli Whitechapel Gallery, London Art Fair 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, Handel's Messiah 20-24 Jan London E1 7QX 3 Dec 020 7522 7888 Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, www.whitechapelgallery.org Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, William Hill London N1 0QH London N1 2XD World Darts Championship 020 7288 6736 A landmark exhibition showing the impact 020 7226 1686 17 Dec – 3 Jan www.londonartfair.co.uk of computer and networked technologies on www.unionchapel.org.uk artists from the mid-1960s to the present day. Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, The UK’s premier modern British and The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge – London N22 7AY contemporary art fair brings large-scale one of the world’s leading university choirs – 020 8365 2121 installations, solo shows and curated group performs Handel’s Messiah, alongside www.alexandrapalace.com displays to Islington. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and a diverse lineup of soloists. Launched in 1993, the world’s biggest darts tournament returns to Alexandra Palace with Until the Lions London Gay Men’s Chorus a record £1.5m prize fund. Watch 72 players 9-24 Jan 11-12 Dec battle it out to become the 2016 champion. The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8EH London NW1 8EH New Year’s Eve Fireworks 030 0678 9222 030 0678 9222 31 Dec www.roundhouse.org.uk www.roundhouse.org.uk Parliament Hill, London NW3 1TH The world premiere of the latest production by © Lynn Hershman Leeson Europe’s largest gay all male-voice choir, which Akram Khan, who previously worked on the will celebrate its Silver Jubilee in 2016, starts Scale Parliament Hill for the best view of London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, the Christmas season with a night of song, the New Year fireworks and the South Bank combines contemporary dance and kathak (Indian swing, brass and dance. cityscape – minus the crowds. classical dance) in exhilarating ways. © Nick Rutter © Liberty Galley

20 | SOURCE SOURCE | 21 The Encounter Jewish Book Week Austin Osman Spare 12 Feb – 6 Mar 20-28 Feb 6 Feb – 25 Sep Barbican Centre, Silk Street, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG The Viktor Wynd Museum, 11 Mare Street, London EC2Y 8DS 020 7446 8771 London E8 4RP 020 7638 8891 www.jewishbookweek.com 020 7998 3617 www.barbican.org.u www.thelasttuesdaysociety.org Visitors to this wide-ranging literary festival Trace the journey of Loren McIntyre, a National can look forward to nine days of debates and English artist and magician Austin Osman Spare Geographic photographer, into the depths of the drama, covering contemporary culture and – the enfant terrible of the Edwardian art world Amazon, with binaural technology. controversial issues alike. – is the subject of this major retrospective.

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Holy Trinity Church, Beechwood Road, London E8 3DY FEB020 7254 5062 www.trinitysaintsunited.com © Jewish Book Week © Robbie Jack

Holy Trinity church in East London holds a David O’Doherty clowns’ service on the first Sunday in February The French Dancing Masters – 27 Feb to honour Joseph Grimaldi, the inventor of the A Practical Workshop on modern clown. Baroque Dance Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, 14 Feb London E8 1EJ 020 8985 2424 The Great Spitalfields Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG www.hackneyempire.co.uk Pancake Race 020 7520 1490 9 Feb www.kingsplace.co.uk Billed as the Lidl Enya, award-winning Irish comedian David O’Doherty presents, “An The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, Learn dances from the French Courts under evening of talking and songs played on a stupid London E1 6QL baroque dancer Mary Collins (in full costume), keyboard from 1986.” [email protected] including the farandole – the oldest known www.alternativearts.co.uk dance form.

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Strange and Familiar - Britain as Revealed by International Photographers. Check out March for more information. March >>> 22 | SOURCE SOURCE | 23 Strange and Familiar: Britain Vitality North London London Drinker as Revealed by International Half Marathon Beer & Cider Festival Photographers 20 Mar 2-4 Mar 16 Mar – 30 Jun Various venues Camden Centre, Bidborough Street, London, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS www.northlondonhalf.com WC1H 9AU 020 7638 8891 www.northlondon.camra.org.uk www.barbican.org.uk Join thousands of runers as they race through the leafiest streets in North London to complete London’s longest-running beer festival Martin Parr, a chronicler of our age, this new half marathon, which ends inside spotlights more than 150 real ales from across curates a timely exhibition that reflects Wembley Stadium. the country, as well as beers, ciders and perries on how UK culture is observed by imported from Europe. You can also find international photographers. brewery memorabilia, beer books and plenty The Chocolate Festival of glasses here. 25-27 Mar

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TV star Richard Blackwood and stand-up comic Danny ‘Slim’ Gray take to the stage for a one-off live comedy performance.

24 | SOURCE SOURCE | 25 STYLISHLY SMART

Words: HAYLEY ARD Photography: James cannon

Today’s smart phones and wearables disrupt our daily routines with blips, bleeps and whooshes, glueing us to our screens. The future, however, will see us interact with technology in a much more mindful way. Buzzing jackets and rings that whirr for only the most important notifications are just some of the high-tech fashion accessories we’ll be wearing in tomorrow’s screenless world. Kate Unsworth, founder and chief executive of Hackney’s jewellery label Kovert Designs, tells us more.

26 | SOURCE SOURCE | 27 lashing lights, screens and noises” – a tangle of “in- your-face tech products.” “Our p urpose is to understand emotions; This is how Kate Unsworth sees today’s chaotic wearables landscape. The good news, Unsworth the emphasis of all our products is to be more human.” predicts, is “all that will Fstart to fade into the background… as technology becomes much more integrated into fashion, as opposed to being a standout add-on or accessory.” The bad? She believes artificial intelligence will take over, “Part of me is a little bit scared about that and part of me thinks it’s inevitable – and I’m kind of okay with it.”

Unsworth is the innovator behind Kovert Designs, a Shoreditch start-up that defies a single categorisation. “We’re not wearables- specific and we’re not fashion-tech-specific,” she explains. “We’ve built a platform and we’re building a whole suite of products that all work together.” So far, Kovert has created Altruis – a soon-to-launch collection of designer jewellery that challenges the wearer to reset the balance between the digital and the physical. The rings, bracelets and necklaces curl around a striking stone, set on layers of microelectronics, which vibrate subtly when important notifications land.

“Altruis is a tool to allow you to step away from your phone, so you can be more present in face-to-face conversations,” says Unsworth. Her favourite feature is the keyword function, which acts as a 'digital detox', allowing users to filter notifications by those containing a specific word. “I have two keywords: ‘banana’ and ‘martini’,” she reveals. “My team will know what my keywords are, so they need to use them in a text or in the subject line of an email when they want me to look at my phone.”

But Kovert’s ambition is much bigger than to create sleek jewellery that buzzes at the right time. “Our purpose is to understand emotions; the emphasis of all our products is to be more human,” Unsworth says. “We are looking at tracking emotions in various ways. We’re trying to figure out ways of triangulating the customer, so that we’re collecting data from all aspects of their lives. Once we do that, we can get a better understanding of how they operate and build products to better help them live their lives in the way they see fit.”

As someone who works at the cutting edge of technology, Unsworth often asks herself what the future looks like. Her answer is that companies will, “reduce the size of technology and incorporate it into design, so we don’t notice it’s there”. “The industry needs to evolve to take account of that,” she warns. “Even the most digitally savvy fashion or design brands aren’t equipped to make hardware. It’s a completely different ballgame.”

28 | SOURCE SOURCE | 29 unusually fit Words: ELLIOT LEWIS-GEORGE Illustrator: Quentin Monge

world Her advice to is starting brands is to be open to to take us collaborating with, “anyone away from that, who is creating flexible hardware so what we’re saying that can be incorporated into is: we don’t need to get designs.” “The brands that aren’t rid of technology. Let’s just thinking about this will be left behind – use technology to find ways to just like when e-commerce took off,” she says. make us more human, instead of less.” Fittingly, Kovert’s next product Unsworth highlights the Navigate Jacket is not a wearable – though, “it sings from by Australian designer Billie Whitehouse as the same hymn sheet,” she promises. “We still one example of how technology will become want to get away from the screen and spend invisible. The beautifully designed blazer philosophy more time connecting with ourselves and with helps the wearer find her destination, using – to discuss, share, others, but we’re finding alternative ways of integrated light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and innovate and create new presenting that product to the consumer.” haptic feedback – one of the shoulders will ideas and products that help us And, in early 2016, we’ll see that vision vibrate when you need to make a turn. The be more human”. Her focus is on building become a reality. accompanying app stores relevant destinations communities: digital for people living in remote and uploads the directions to the jacket with areas and face-to-face for those in major cities. Kovert Designs http://bekovert.com built-in GPS, freeing the wearer to enjoy the “We shouldn’t be sending emails if we’re in the walk or a conversation with a companion. same building. If we live down the street, we Despite your best intentions, no amount of optimistically-purchased lyrca will make running “That’s what I think we’ll see across the board shouldn’t be Facebooking. Let’s meet and do – far fewer screens,” Unsworth predicts. “We’ll something face-to-face,” she urges. “That’s how around the park in the pouring rain or biting winds of winter bearable. It’s time to get off the find more innovative ways of incorporating we get our kick out of our relationships, our technology into our day.” friendships – that face-to-face interaction.” treadmill and try something new. Discover a whole host of original and invigorating sports to

Ultimately, her dream is, “to create a lab that “One of the most fundamental aspects of get you fighting fit this season; now is as good a time as any to get into the studio, embrace the allows people from all disciplines – technology, happiness is human interaction and human neuroscience, psychology, architecture, connection,” says Unsworth. “The digital unusual, and get that blood pumping.

30 | SOURCE SOURCE | 31 Battodo Fudokan Flying Fantastic

‘Batto’ means to draw and strike with the Ever wondered what it would be like to fly? sword in Japanese. ‘Do’ translates to the Now is your chance to try. Get a complete training you must undertake to become body workout with Flying Fantastic’s team of complete at the art of Japanese swordsmanship. qualified aerial instructors at their Old Street That certainly sounds more majestic than and Farringdon venues. Based on exercises swinging a pair of dumbells up and down, discovered in Buenos Aires, a typical class right? With entry-level courses taking place involves a combination of climbs, tricks, in London’s Buddhist Arts Centre, you can drops and conditioning as well as floor work. learn two styles of traditional swordmanship This combination of high intensity exercise is – Nakamura Ryu Battodo and Kurikara Ryu acknowledged as one of the best ways to burn Hei Ho – from 7th Dan Battodo specialist John fat and drastically improve your fitness. “Out Evans. “On the first day of training, sword and of all the workouts I've done over the years human meet as alien objects; over time they (spin, yoga, swimming and hiking to name but become one living thing. Eventually the blade a few) Flying Fantastic has been far and away will magnify and project the actions of the the most effective at improving my strength, body, reflect mood and mind set, and ultimately balance, cardio fitness and immune system, not point the way to the core of being,” explains to mention dress size…” says one Flying Fitness the sword master himself in his book Kurikara cadet Jenny Anderson. –The Sword and the Serpent. Gymbox 20 Farringdon Road, London EC1M 3AP Battodo Fudokan London, 6 Heyworth Road, or 201A Old St, London EC1V 9NP London E5 8DR www.flyingfantastic.co.uk www.battodo-fudokan.co.uk

Lee Valley VeloPark HULA FIT Indoor Velodrome

If you think hula-hoops are enjoyed only London’s roads can be pretty treacherous but in school playgrounds you’re very much if you fancy yourself as the next Chris Hoy mistaken. HulaFit is a fun way of toning that then why not take a spin on the Olympic troublesome tummy, keeping those calories out velodrome track? Located in the grounds of of the loop and developing your co-ordination, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the iconic posture and balance. Try keeping the hoop indoor velodrome at the Lee Valley VeloPark spinning around your waist whilst keeping is the fastest track in the world and open for a straight face – impossible. If the fun factor all to enjoy. Track taster sessions are available is not enough and you need the facts then to get budding bikers started, whilst more hooping has been proven to burn anything serious speed freaks can complete a four-stage from seven calories a minute. At HulaFit, accreditation process. From muscle growth weighted hoops and high-intensity cardio to great cardio-vascular training, the health workouts will mean you could burn between benefits of getting on a bike are endless. It’s 400 and 600 calories in one hour long session. also pretty fun pretending you're an Olympic Get off that cross trainer and get hooping at athlete as you peddle like mad around this HulaFit classes in Kings Cross and Hackney. famous race track.

London Fields Fitness Studio, Lee Valley VeloPark, 379 Mentmore Terrace, London E8 3PH Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, www.hulafit.com London E20 3AB www.visitleevalley.org.uk

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It’s hip to wear vintage so why not train vintage too? From the Charleston to the redmond retrospective Lindy Hop, Swing Patrol is all about dancing away those calories. From humble beginnings dancing outside tube stations, Words: SARAH MOOR Art co-ordinators Lucy Whitford and Miriam Burke look back at the exhibitions founder Scott Cupit has danced on Trafalgar which have brought the walls of Woodberry Down’s Redmond Community Centre Square’s iconic fourth plinth with hundreds to life over the past year. The creative duo discuss their favourite works, and their of dancers following his steps. Now him hopes for the future of the community space. and his team run classes all over the world, including London spots in Archway, Victoria The centre is run by Manor House Development Trust (MHDT), an organisation Park, Finsbury Park and Angel. Grabbing which prides itself on supporting local people to achieve their aspirations. The a pair of flats and hitting the floor will see non-elitist exhibition space is one of the many ways in which the Redmond you burn a considerable amount of calories, Community Centre does just that. The venture supports the practice of local artists improve your co-ordination and rid yourself by providing a place to showcase and sell their work, demonstrating that talented of those two left feet. people live nearby.

Rowans Leisure (Studio Suite), With artistic backgrounds themselves, Miriam and Lucy know all too well the 10 Stroud Green Road, challenges that come with being a creative. Lucy is a practising ceramicist, sculptor London N4 2DF and print maker with a solo show and a number of group exhibitions under her belt http://www.swingpatrol.co.uk and once-sculptor-now-facilitator, Miriam, is currently undertaking a PHD in how to use art to engage people with environmental change. Both believe that the space, "offers people a way into art, a chance to have their creations appreciated, and an opportunity to inspire others to create." A number of exhibiting artists come from nearby arts group Haringey Arts, although the space is open to all local artists, and you don’t have to be a professional or own your own studio to exhibit here.

Hotpod Yoga’s Dynamic Flow

Hotpod Yoga is aimed at anyone and everyone. Classes take traditional yoga teachings and pare them down to their most powerful and effective elements. Don’t expect chanting but do expect to train in futuristic-looking portable pods that are heated to exactly 37 degrees, allowing for your muscles to achieve optimum flexibility. The temperature also helps regulate your heart rate to reduce stress and aid the removal of unwanted bodily toxins. Taking the Vinyasa yoga style, Dynamic Flow will leave you exhausted but physically and mentally satisfied, as your body stretches and tones itself.

Hotpod Yoga HQ, 9-15 Helmsley Place, London Fields, London E8 3SB www.hotpodyoga.com

Superfuture Kid, Pug Spooks, 2014 Don't forget: The Redmond Community Centre also offers sports on your doorstep, including dance, yoga, zumba and meditation 34 | SOURCE SOURCE | 35 Super Future Kid, Dusk Rider

Super Future Kid (November - December 2014) http://www.superfuturekid.com

Super Future Kid has a deep fascination with the perception of the world as seen through the innocent and imaginative minds of children. Her work explores themes of spirituality, myth and curiosity and often uses iconic imagery to get her message across. Her oil paintings playfully juxtapose two unlikely things such as an old man on a skateboard in Dusk Rider. Surya de Wit, Silvia “They were intriguing, puzzling, a bit sinister and mind-opening” explains Lucy, “You felt Surya de Wit like they had a story but you weren’t sure what (January – March 2015) it was…it was up to the viewer to decide.” Her www.suryadewit.net work is imaginative and uncanny, operating in another dimension; a playground of the future. Surya’s work was inspired by her travels “I really like the colours, composition and how around Bolivia, where she began to original they are,” says Lucy. Aiste G, Realms of Dreams re-consider social normality and expectations. Her work explores the folklore of different Aiste G cultures, toying with the idea of old and new (October – November 2014) worlds. Her fabric works feature crochet and www.aisteg.com embroidery in sympathetic compositions. By mixing the domestic and banal with mythology Local multi-media artist Aiste G takes her Miriam. “She wanted to use the height of the and the ‘other worldly’ she presents the viewer inspiration from the shapes and patterns room in her work, to encourage visitors to with work that sits socially within the bizarre found in nature. Using these patterns as a look up. By creating a set of origami birds and strange. Miriam recalls how two ladies beginning, she creates detailed drawings in an hanging from the ceiling she succeeded. Her spent a long time stood discussing the meaning illustrative style, and uses unusual materials to approach was playful, and colourful and the of ‘Floral Disease’, “I heard them say ‘Why reflect light and illuminate her work. She took work was texturally interesting.” Aiste also does she have a cow’s head not a human head.’ an innovative approach to exhibiting at the approached the show in an entrepreneurial way, They were engaged in discussion, interpreting Redmond Centre, curating work specifically to selling small felt objects at her private view. what the meaning could be and how it related fit the entire space. “She really liked the space to them.” Miriam and Lucy enjoy watching the and was interested in the ceiling, which is viewers engage with the work: “It’s great to see made from Walthamstow Dog Track” explains people search for their own meanings.” Surya de Wit, Floral Disease

36 | SOURCE SOURCE | 37 Carolina Khouri (March – April 2015) www.carolinakhouri.com

Director of Haringey Arts, Carolina Khouri, Haiku, each of her large abstract paintings “Her limited palette created works which were produced a short pop-up show to coincide relate to different poems, serving as artistic really beautiful and calming somehow – with the fourth anniversary of The Great East interpretations of the written word. Miriam strangely peaceful,” she reflects. “Each piece Tohoku Earthquake in Japan. Inspired by tra- enjoyed the way that Caroline’s work uses a was framed behind glass so your reflection ditional and modern Japanese and Western palette of pink, blue, grey, black and white, played a part in the work too.” Jason Bowles (April – May 2015) www.facebook.com/ JasonsHaggardFaces

Jason believes that our faces say things that our words cannot; he aims to communicate the subtle nuances that unlock an understanding and an insight into the emotion that all too often goes unsaid. His ‘Haggard Faces’ deliberately pervert perfection, making it impossible not to reflect on the way beauty itself is marketed to us. Visitors to the centre really enjoyed his work, “People responded well to his expressive paintings. Despite colour, scale, light and shadow being exaggerated beyond the norm, people could relate to his work. They could recognise the Jason Bowles, Haggard Faces personalities behind the faces; characters were identifiable at the same time as being strange,” explains Miriam. As a result there were a number of enquiries about the work.

“The plants become like a stage to the work.” Caroline Khouri, 2011, 'Silence is not deadly as long as I can hear birds: their song soothes me' Lucy Whitford

38 | SOURCE SOURCE | 39 Helena Crabtree and Flävia M Dent Life After Architecture (3 September – 11 October 2015) www.helenacrabtree.com flaviadent.wix.com

Artists Crabtree and Dent produce work featuring site-specific urban environments. Whilst they nearly always photograph together and often capture the same moments, their results are always diverse. They focus on elements within architecture and often housing estates, taking a poetic approach to photography. “They expose the beauty in overlooked things, forms and architecture” explains Lucy. “Their exhibition points a lens at the Woodberry Down Estate and the regeneration process, really zooming into specific details to create micro-worlds. It’s nice to be able to exhibit something which speaks Flavia M Dent to local people.” Sonelle Goddard (July – August 2015) www.sonellegoddard.co.uk

Contemporary abstract artist Sonelle Goddard is the first Woodberry Down resident to exhibit at the centre. Her practice investigates dream states and organic matter through abstract painting, drawing and installation. “Sonelle has a very sensitive use of materials, she really trusts her media and allows it to do its own thing,” says Miriam. Lucy elaborates, “You can tell that she really loves paint and has a great relationship with it. She gets lost in the experience of painting and mark- making.” You only have to look at the way that the colours bleed into one to understand what they mean; the viewer too can easily find themselves lost in the fusion of colours. Helena Crabtree

Lucy and Miriam have big ambitions for the future of the centre, believing it can play an important role in supporting artists by commissioning works and putting in place the resources for workshops and curator collaboration. Having had support herself within her practice, Lucy is keen to give back to the local community. She is particularly keen to open the space up to young people and art students, “to get young people involved and connected.” Miriam agrees, “It would be great if we could give them a voice through art.” The space is entirely inclusive for all artists, young and old, and the pair welcome applicants for future exhibitions.

For more information please contact Lucy Whitford at: [email protected] The Redmond Community Centre, Kayani Avenue, London N4 2HF, 020 8802 7580

40 | SOURCE SOURCE | 41 Hidden Hackney

From lesser known restaurants and cafes off the beaten track, to distinctive bars, secret gardens and unusual cultural spots, we take a look at some of Hackney’s hidden gems.

Words: SARAH MOOR

42 | SOURCE SOURCE | 43 • PortSide Parlour • • Merci Marie • • Banner Repeater • • Abney Park • • The Bunker and ‘BELOW’ • Brainchild of Austrailians Charlie Otth and Merci Marie is hidden from the masses Not to be confused with a pop-up, this At 175 years old, the headstones of Abney If you’re looking for a unique for-hire spot Robbie Acres, PortSide Parlour started its life on the second floor of a Fitzroy House, not-for-profit contemporary art space was Park Cemetery are mainly hidden beneath in the local area there are few places quite as a pop-up in the basement of ‘Off Broadway’, an old warehouse in Dalston. As such it is founded by Ami Clarke in 2010 and serves tangles of ivy, however the names of as distinctive as Dalston’s Bunker and where entry was granted by the flush of a toilet one of the area’s best kept secrets. Serving as a gallery-come-reading-room-come-project William and Catherine Booth, founders of ‘BELOW’. The former, run by the same chain. Now, this cocktail bar is hides behind lunch and dinner the talented Marie space. Located on Hackney Downs’ train the Salvation Army, have stood the test of folk that brought us Dalston Roof Park, is the façade of a naval antiques store. If you’re Gonford cooks up quality rustic French station platform, the space is dedicated to time. Deep in the interior stands the oldest a surviving World War Two underground a rum fan there’s over 70 different styles and European delights. developing critical art and sees over 4,000 surviving non-denominational Gothic chapel bunker situated behind The Print House available and if you’re planning on being a A Provence-born chef, Marie set up Merci passengers pass by on a daily basis. The in Europe. Boarded-off from public access, its and offering five cavernous event spaces. regular you can purchase your own fine bottle Marie in February 2013 and fuses her programme of events, talks and performances interior remains a mystery. Abney Park Trust The latter is a 60 capacity event space of spirits in-house and keep it in ‘Davey Jonses' heritage and knowledge of great tastes aim to encourage discussion and debate would like to restore the chapel to a safe and equipped with a fully licensed ‘Rum Shop’ Locker’ until your next visit. with an inspiration drawn from the around the key issues in art today. Next time usable space and, whilst retaining its derelict and located through a secret door in the diversity of London. The nearby Ridley you’re in the area why not pop in; an open charm, open it as a centre for arts events and changing rooms of Dalston’s Pelicans & 14 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3DU Road Market inspires which ingredients door policy is maintained six days a week, skills training…watch this space. Parrots Black store. she uses and her menus vary from day even during the rush-hour commute. to day. Marie hosts pop-ups on Friday South Lodge, Abney Park, Stoke Newington The Bunker, Abbot Street, London E8 3DP nights, including her autumn event Salt & Platform 1, Hackney Downs railway station, High St, London N16 0LH Pepper, which explores fair-trade salt and London E8 1LA 'BELOW', Pelicans & Parrots Black, pepper from around the world. 81 Stoke Newington Road, London N16 8AD Fitzroy House, Abbot Street, London E8 3DP

• Counter Café • Not so much hidden, but more off the beaten of home-made food and drinks, an on-site San track and unknown, Counter Café is located in Franciscan coffee roaster and even a tropical Stour Space Gallery, Hackney Wick. The canal- pontoon if you’re brave enough to face the side spot sits in full view of Stratford’s Olympic changeable British weather. Park and is well worth a visit. Sister venture to • Haggerston Baths • CRATE Brewery, Counter Cafe offers a range 7 Roach Road, London E3 2PA • Dennis Severs’ House • 111 years after being opened the future use of • Geffrye Museum Herb Garden • On the very perimeter of the Borough of the Grade II listed Haggerston Baths is yet to Tucked away behind Hoxton’s hundred- Hackney stands Dennis Severs’ House. From be decided. Developers are currently seeking year-old Geffrye Museum, stands the Geffrye the outside it might seem like an ordinary redevelopment opportunities, after it closed Museum Herb Garden. Opened in 1992 the home, but behind its front door exists an art- its doors for the last time in 2000. Located walled garden is a haven of herbology, a installation-come-museum which takes you close to the Regents Canal on Whiston Road peaceful sanctuary containing over 170 types of back in time to experience 18 Folgate Street as and Laburnum Street, this Edwardian Baroque herb divided into traditional uses from culinary its original occupants did in the 18th Century. building’s boarded-up days are limited. to cosmetic and medicinal. Nestle yourself Step inside and become a fly on the wall in this under the rose arches and enjoy the sounds of early Georgian family home, whose Huguenot Haggerston Baths, Whiston Road, Hackney, water flowing from the central fountain, created occupants are still in residence. London E2 8BN by local ceramicist Kate Malone. Dennis Severs’ House, 18 Folgate Street, 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA Spitalfields, London E1 6BX

© SUNNIVA HOUTE © ROELOF BAKKER © DAVID ALTHEER

44 | SOURCE SOURCE | 45 One ONE man MANY MAN, VOICES Local Hackney resident Jermain Jackman overcame shyness to achieve his dreams and MANY bag a recording deal through The Voice UK. Ever eager to break free from stereotypes and strive to be the best, Jermain’s desire to get the voice of youth heard and to motivate his community runs parallel to his music career. At only 20, his youthful energy is complemented by a thoughtful outlook and his feet are firmly on the ground. We catch up with Jermain in the Borough he calls home to hear more about his journey so far. VOICES

Words: SARAH MOOR Photography: JON STEVENS

46 | SOURCE SOURCE | 47 ermain’s early years the performance industry. Jermain went on to were spent on Dalston’s compete in the Live@TheEmpire Hackney vs. Holly Street, after which Harlem singing competition. Winning this gave he moved to Finsbury him the opportunity to perform at The Apollo Park where he spent Theatre in Harlem, New York City. He has no the remainder of his doubt that Hackney Empire provided the first childhood. Despite building block in his journey to becoming a living so close to the musician and it’s clear that he's very much at West Reservoir, Jermain home here; warming his vocal chords as soon has always passed as he strode into the dressing room. up the opportunity to go for a splash, “At primary school we were given the chance to go Whilst at school he sung ‘And I’m telling you’ Jcanoeing but I refused…I can’t swim!” for an IAMS idol competition, the very same song that elevated him to stardom and secured Jermain recalled the blocks of flats that used to his victory on The Voice UK last year. He exist along the eastern side of what is now the remembers how his acapella version back then New River path, “A number of my secondary was performed wearing a hat and sunglasses, school mates used to live here; I can remember MJ-style, to hide his embarrassment. He’s coming to house parties around here, it was come a long way since then, and his Granny’s completely different back then.” He’s witnessed laminated newspaper clippings will testify to it! the changing face of Hackney over the years and fondly remembers making day trips with Having grown up on gospel music and the his mum to see the demolition of dilapidated sounds of soul classics, it’s no surprise that tower blocks by implosion. his debut album, released in March 2015, has hints of old soul with a modern edge. Working The Borough of Hackney is very close to his alongside will.i.am last year helped Jermain heart, and he loves the diversity and open his mind to different sounds and genres, multi-culturalism found here. For him, it’s allowing him to look at songs in different the ability to walk from one end of Hackney dimensions. The production of his album to the other and feel like you’ve walked the saw Jermain play with words to write and world that makes it so special; “Whether it’s in co-write a number of his own songs, as well Dalston, Shoreditch, at Ridley Road Market, as collaborate with some leading artists and or even here in Stoke Newington, Hackney producers including Jack Splash, Ali Tennant, allows you to learn how to be sociable with R-Kelly and Jessie J to create a number of different cultures.” Jermain spent a lot of his smooth, catchy tracks. His favourite, ‘With Me teenage years around Hackney Central, Mare Today’, is the second single to be released from Street and Clapton. A lot of his friends live in his debut album. The song really resonates Stamford Hill, Bow, Whitechapel and Bethnal with him; he connected with it so well that the Green, so he knows these areas like the back of recorded version was his first studio take of his hand. His favourite hang-out spots include the song. Hackney Empire and what was Hackney Ocean, now Hackney Picture House. Back in the day a number of famous faces could also be found here, some of which became Jermain’s friends and acquaintances, including Leona Lewis, Labyrinth and Paloma Faith.

Hackney Empire played a key role in carving out a future for Jermain in performance. He first graced the stage here aged only four, during his short-lived tap dancing years. After battling his nerves and deciding to take his singing from the shower to the stage aged 11, he joined Hackney Empire’s two week Artist Development Programme, where he got the chance to work with talented people within

48 | SOURCE SOURCE | 49 “A number of my secondary school mates used to live here; I can remember coming to house parties around here, it was completely different back then.”

50 | SOURCE SOURCE | 51 Jermain’s family is incredibly close-knit, and the ninth track on his album is dedicated to his mum. His good manners may be attributed to his Guyanese upbringing but his musical talents are not inherited, “My mum is tone deaf, and none of my four siblings sing.” They are, “Like a however, creative in their own right – one of his brothers is a sports journalist and aspires to run his own talk show, whilst Jermain’s twin sister Chanelle used to write scripts and plays for Platform arts hub near Seven Sisters Road. horse with It was hearing a Luther Vandross record aged 10 that really inspired Jermain to be a singer, “I just thought wow, what an amazing voice. I wanted to be like him when I was older.”

Jermain is conscious of giving back to his local blinkers, community and to this end used to run vocal lessons and workshops locally, as well as being an ambassador for the National Citizen Service. He hopes to inspire young people to believe in themselves, to adopt an aspirational work ethos and to use their talents from a young age to you just propel themselves to achieve their dreams. He also rubbishes the claim that music and politics can’t run parallel; the fact that it hasn’t been done before is a challenge he embraces. have to As living proof that it is possible to smash the boundaries often imposed by growing up in Hackney, the ever-charismatic Jermain has a simple message to those who, like him, dream big, “It’s important to understand the avenues that lead to your dream, and to accept that the focus and routes may be bumpy, may change, or may stop altogether, but if you fully back your dream and believe in yourself, nothing can stop you.” Placing cupped hands by each eye Jermain went on with a smile, “Like a horse with blinkers, you just have to focus and go for it.” go for it”

Expect to see a lot more of Jermain, with performances at Liverpool Soul Fest (October 23), Royal Albert Hall (November 26) and

O2 Spirit of London Awards (12 December) to name but a few. ‘With Me Today’ is now available to purchase.

52 | SOURCE SOURCE | 53 Photography: BETH EVANS Illustrator: Hannah bort

Wood vase by Aria, ‘Driftwood’ side table by French Connection; ‘Birch’ Candle by French Connection; Glass box by Pitfield; Faux knitted pouffe by Pitfield; Books from Waterstones; ‘Luxury’ sheepskin by Graham & Green; Navy linen cushion by Folklore; Grey linen cushion by Pitfield; ‘Bora Da Square’ cushion by Smug; Blanket by The White Company; Faux fur cushion by Abigail Ahern; ‘Bookstack’ cushion by Folklore; ‘Star’ rug by Twentytwentyone; ‘Glerups’ slippers by Twentytwentyone; ‘Handled’ beaker by Twentytwentyone

54 | SOURCE SOURCE | 55 As the nights draw in, it's time to get your home ready for the big 1. 4. chill. We’ve sourced the best winter warmer essentials from local stores – from sumptuous furs to knitted wools – to help inspire cosy interiors for the season ahead.

1. ‘Luxury’ sheepskins by Graham & Green; ‘Hans Wegner Wishbone’ chair by Co- Existence; Knitted blanket by The White Company; ‘Simple Shade I’ light by Naomi Paul; ‘Driftwood’ side table by French Connection; Book from Waterstones, ‘Nest’ bowl by French Connection; Ceramic bottle by Abigail Ahern.

2. Table from MADE; ‘Cestita’ light by Twentytwentyone; ‘Handled’ beaker by Twentytwentyone; Bowl by After Noah; ‘Menu’ Candlestick by Aria; ‘Driftwood’ side table by French Connection; Vase at showhome.

3. Grey linen cushion by Pitfield; Navy linen cushion by Folklore; ‘Chevron’ throw by Folklore; Knitted blanket by The White Company; ‘Fringe’ blanket by French Connection;‘Cotton waffle’ blanket by Folklore.

4. ‘Jannu Radhi’ rug by Twentytwentyone; ‘Shiny Copper’ floor light by Oliver Bonas; ‘Bookstack’ cushion by Folklore; ‘Geo’ cushion by Oliver Bonas; ‘Assemble Configure’ cushion by Smug; ‘Bora Da Square’ cushion by Smug; Woven stool by Co-Existence; ‘Fringe’ blanket by French 2. Connection; Knitted cream blanket by The White Company; ‘Chevron’ throw by Folklore.

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This feature was photographed at a Park Collection Show Apartment at Woodberry Down. To arrange a viewing please contact one of our sales team on 02037972846. Studios, 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments available. Starting price £372,500. 56 | SOURCE SOURCE | 57 Words: HELENE DANCER Photographer: JON STEVENS

The Park Theatre has helped turn Finsbury Park into a thriving arts precinct. Source takes a look behind the scenes of its latest production, Roaring Trade as STAMP Theatre Company begin rehearsals.

Since Finsbury Park’s Park Theatre opened its doors in May 2013, it has shown some of the best fringe theatre productions to often sold-out audiences. The venue has two theatres; one seats 200, the other 80, and it has been instrumental in regenerating this particular corner of Finsbury Park. Now Clifton Terrace buzzes with restaurants and cafés that have opened since the theatre moved into its new home.

“Our philosophy is to be a family friendly place. We have our doors open from eight in the morning for people who want to come and have a coffee and maybe not even see a show. We just want to be a welcoming beacon within the community,” says Jez Bond, the Park Theatre’s artistic director.

“We are a local theatre with a global vision – we aspire to have an international reputation in terms of the work we deliver.”

October sees the Park Theatre stage Roaring Trade, a play about power, lust and ambition in the banking world. “The play is fundamentally about (the protagonists’) crooked nature and how it destroys them in the long run,” says Roaring Trade’s director Alan Cohen. “The script was great and quite timely – about traders and bankers and corruption – so that’s why I was attracted to it.” Fittingly, the initial rehearsal space was located near London’s financial district in Bank.

Steve Thompson wrote the play, and actor and director Nick Moran plays the main part – the anti-hero, Donny. “He’s a classic bad boy, and they provide the opportunity for your imagination to take risks,” says Alan.

It’s the first time Alan has directed a play at the Park Theatre, and it was his top choice of venues. “I can’t think of anywhere better to do it in London,” he says. “It’s a great space and a welcoming place. I’m thrilled to be doing it.”

58 | SOURCE SOURCE | 59 For tickets please visit: www.parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/roaring-trade 60 | SOURCE SOURCE | 61 rom trendy cocktail bars, eateries and even cinemas, it seems like the sky’s the limit when it comes to popping upstairs and putting the city’s Frooftops to good use. The former eighth floor car park of Stratford’s notorious shopping centre is one such regenerated roof. Now renamed Roof East, there’s a small shack serving up tasty cocktails, a cinema screen ideal for date night, and an urban park. What sets the site apart from other similar ventures, however, is its fully functional farm, found nestled in one of its corners.

Housed within the sort of shipping container that innovative urban dwellers have turned into apartments and offices, the GrowUp Box is one of many initiatives springing up in the capital in an attempt to cultivate a sustainable food system for an ever-increasing Words: ELLIOT LEWIS-GEORGE population who just love to eat. Photography: MANDY ZAMMIT et al “The GrowUp Box uses aquaponics and vertical growing systems to grow salads and herbs,” explains GrowUp’s aquaponics London’s population is GOING technician Oscar Davidson. “Aquaponics is a farming method that combines fish farming (aquaculture) with a hydroponic system through the roof and so too is its (growing plants in water without soil).”

Housed within the box sits a 1500 litre food production – quite literally – water tank that’s home to 150 well-fed fish, or carp to be precise. The nutrient rich wastewater from the tank is then pumped in a bid to find sustainable ways of up to a greenhouse that sits on top of the brilliant-white shipping container. The water helps fertilise an array of growing crops that meeting increasing demand. then return the favour by purifying the water that’s then pumped back into the fish tank.

“This 14 square metre farm contains 40 growing towers,” says Oscar, who joined the GrowUp team after leaving his office job last we explore some of the year. “And those towers can grow 400 plants at one time. That’s ten times more crops than a soil-based farm of this size and it's made innovative ways forward-thinking possible because we’re growing upwards.” Londoners are farming in an urban metropolis.

© MANDY ZAMMIT 62 | SOURCE SOURCE | 63 This ability to save on space and grow crops upwards in a city where the cost of land is becoming increasingly more expensive is only one of many benefits this urban farm can offer. Conventional farming is an expensive business that impacts heavily on the environment, but by bringing the production chain closer to the consumers, the costs of transporting, preserving and packaging are considerably reduced.

But how good do greens grown from fish waste actually taste? “We’ve had great feedback on the quality and flavour of the crops,” enthuses Oscar.

“We’re currently growing some oriental greens like Chinese celery and Thai green mustard for a Thai restaurant chain based here in London,” he continues. “They can’t always get this stuff from UK suppliers so they’re importing it all © Mandy Zammit the way from Asia and that has a massive economic and environmental impact on their supply chain. It was great to see the delight on the restaurant proprietor’s face as she smelt and sampled the lovely produce we’ve grown right here in the GrowUp Box.”

And it’s not just cash savvy restaurant proprietors who are looking to buy locally produced, great tasting greens. The GrowUp Box, brainchild of Kate Hofman and Tom Webster, was brought to life in 2013 by the backing of over 300 supporters through one of the UK’s first successful Kickstarter campaigns.

© GrowUp Farms © GrowUp Farms Confident that aquaponic farming is a smart way of producing food, the GrowUp team are putting the finishing touches to London’s first commercial urban farm. Housed in an industrial warehouse space in Beckton, East London, the team are confident they will be harvesting their first crop this year.

“The 6,000 square feet growing space will produce more than 20,000 kilos of sustainable salads and herbs (enough to fill about 200,000 salad bags) and 4,000 kilos of fish each year,” explains Mandy Zammit, the newest member of the GrowUp family. “The farm will also include a visitor centre so people can learn more about sustainable food production in cities like London.” “We’re currently growing some oriental greens

However, it isn’t just the team behind GrowUp like Chinese celery and Thai green mustard for that are passionate about promoting the benefits © Vibol Moeung of getting out there and growing your own. a Thai restaurant chain based here in London.”

64 | SOURCE © James O'Neil SOURCE | 65 The Edible Landscapes London project runs If you’re eager to join the ‘grow your own’ movement, check out these workshops in leafy Finsbury Park to teach grow your own London-based suppliers and get your hands on the kit you need to get started, Londoners how to recognise edible plants, grow from traditional potted plants to hydroponics and aquaponics. them and, most importantly, cook with them.

Similarly, the Eastern Curve garden occupying an old railway line in Dalston offers raised Wilma 4 Pot System Bio-Bizz All-Mix soil DRS 60 Starter Kit Fish Plant Family Unit growing beds for local residents to grow their £75.00 £12.50 £235.00 £599.99 own grub such as tomatoes, peppers and pungent herbs. This easy to use Good soil in which to The DRS 60 Starter Kit If you’re serious about hydroponic system is a grow your veg can’t is great for people just farming your own grub If you’re still not feeling green-fingered just smaller, fish-less version just come from your starting out or for those and are willing to invest yet then why not sample the goods instead. of the GrowUp Box. local park. The indoor people with limited in aquaponics then the Ranked in Time Out London’s list of Top 100 Pots are placed on a gardening specialists space. The kit contains a Family Unit might be shops, Dalston’s FARM:shop is just that; a farm tray above a tank that at London Grow tent, the lights required for you. Large enough within in a shop. It comes complete with a café you need to fill with a recommend using the all- to grow either flowers to provide a couple that serves up sandwiches, soups and salads nutrient solution. Plants mix soil from Bio-Bizz or vegetables and the or a small family with that only use ingredients grown either inside and drippers are placed that contains an effective pots, soil and necessary plenty of fresh salad, it the walls of the little terraced building itself, in the soil-filled pots and blend of soil (20%), nutrients to keep your stocks up to 3.5kg of or on local independent farms. left to grow. You can compost (35%), worm crops healthy. fish. The unit is small even set the irrigation castings (10%) and enough to fit into a small Farm:’s founder Paul Smyth and his team have frequency with a timer, Perlite (30%) as well as www.growstreet.co.uk/ garden, greenhouse or also secured funding to realise their dream of which triggers the a special 'pre-mix' (5%) product/drs-60-starter-kit even indoors. More creating an urban farm on another London drippers to automatically of biologically active importantly, it’s compact rooftop. Not content with their own farm, the feed the plants. organic ingredients that and easy to use. The Farm: family are also pursuing their dream for have been fermented first thing to decide is a city full of farms by teaching companies such www.letitgrow.co.uk/ for a month to create a whether you’re going to as Ikea and Samsung how they can utilise their product/AW140/ potent mixture. grow fish to eat or for unused spaces to cultivate edible crops. Wilma+4+Pot+System ornamental display. www.biobizz.com/ “There are also websites that allow consumers products/organic- www.eastlondonhydro. to get hold of produce that’s been grown in substrates/all-mix com/aquaponics/1431- an ethical way,” explains Oscar. “Websites like fish-plant-family-unit. Farmdrop and The Food Assembly are basically html online farmer’s markets that only stock produce by likeminded people who care about the methods behind what they make, and hold the values of sustainability close to their hearts.”

As Londoners, and inhabitants of a city that’s constantly growing and constantly hungry, perhaps it’s important that we all embrace some aspect of sustainable farming. Whether that’s getting involved with the community garden at Woodberry’s Redmond Community Centre, attending one of the Saturday open days at the GrowUp Box or simply making use of what extra space you have to grow your own delicious goodies.

GrowUp Box, Level 8, Multi-storey Car Park, Stratford Centre, Great Eastern Road, London E15 1XE growup.org.uk Edible Garden, Redmond Community Centre grown at woodberry Edible garden shows

66 | SOURCE SOURCE | 67 WITH outdoor cinema screenings, markets, street art and a local music festival, Woodberry Down has it all. In the words of local residents, we discover what life is really like living in such a vibrant neighbourhood and active community.

Words: SARAH MOOR To live at Woodberry Down is to enjoy and engage with a vibrant community and be a part of an active neighbourhood. Summer 2015 saw a range of community events come to Woodberry Down, delivered in collaboration with Berkeley Homes, Manor House Development Trust, service providers and the local community who volunteered to take part in a number of ways.

Locals and visitors alike basked in the sunshine for Woodberry Down’s inaugural street food and craft market, which was closely followed by open-air cinema screenings, set against the most picturesque of backdrops - the West Reservoir. Building on the success of 2014’s Wimbledon at Woodberry, five screening events over a 4-day period included: The Theory of Everything, “It's so great to see how this neighbourhood has “We really have loved living here over the past three years because of events like this... Mamma Mia, How to Train Your Dragon, it’s doing great things for the neighbourhood.” - Emma Interstellar and a reprise of the Wimbledon become such a nice community.” - Kevin at Woodberry screening of the Men’s Singles Final. Attracting an average audience of 100 per screening, the event was a huge success, bringing together community members and visitors alike.

A new ‘Street Canvas’ was also created by local contemporary artist Sonelle Goddard in collaboration with students from Skinners Academy, Young Hackney and Woodberry Wetlands. The street art gave the students the chance to have their voices heard, express their thoughts on their home, and get involved in writing the next chapter of Woodberry Down. The students enjoyed unveiling the work outside the Redmond Community Centre in May.

If this wasn’t enough, The Hidden River Festival “I like that berkeley homes are doing this event, it's brilliant, “The Summer Market has been really fun, it’s nice to have different things returned for the third time in September, bringing I think it really brings the community together” - DAN like this happening at Woodberry Down.” - Umit more street art, music and community spirit.

For upcoming events at Woodberry Down please visit the Redmond Community Centre.

Photography by James Cannon and Jens Marott

70 | SOURCE SOURCE | 71 THE FINAL WORD

Lydia Batchelor has lived in Woodberry Down for over 20 years. Her passion for cooking and helping the older people in the community inspired her to run the Over 50s Lunch Club at the Redmond Community Centre. She is a self-employed caterer, a mother and grandmother, a regular volunteer for community projects – and something of a local inspiration.

Words Steve Burdett Photography NANCY SHERIDAN

What do you love about your community? What kind of food do you provide? and introducing people to new food. I just love I love the mix of cultures all living together; the There’s a variety. We do Caribbean: rice and the thought of someone being really pleased at location, the ease of access to everything, such as peas, chicken – baked instead of fried. I put a lot the end of a meal I’ve cooked. the West End; and the people – the neighbours. of thought in regarding the diet and health of It’s such a nice, pretty area. I’ve lived in the same the people eating and encourage them to have What volunteer work do you do in the place for over 20 years and have seen a lot of lots of fresh and raw foods. They love a bit of community? changes, especially now with the regeneration. fish at Easter time and once a month, normally I volunteer at the weekend club for senior on the last Friday, we have a roast. They usually citizens in the sheltered block, organising things How did the Lunch Club get started? remind me during the week before: ‘Don’t like day trips and weekly bingo. If there are It started at Newnton Close sheltered block, forget, roast on Friday!’ other groups in the area putting on events I’ll where we still do it on a Thursday. A couple of ask if they need my help. People know I’m people from Manor House Development Trust What’s your typical diner like? skilled in the kitchen but equally I don’t mind (MDHT) came down for lunch and that was it! The majority of people who attend are between doing the washing up, serving tea and coffee, They wanted something similar at the Redmond their mid-60s and 90s. The oldest who comes leafleting or anything like that. The Redmond Centre, so we agreed to do Tuesdays and got along is 95, and he’s been coming since we Centre sometimes has things on so I’ll bake a some funding. started it. Some who don’t even live in the area cake, come down and do what they need me to. make their way religiously here. One lady walks I muck in wherever I can. BUILD A HOME Can you tell me a bit more about from Stoke Newington every week. the Lunch Club? Do you use the Redmond Community Centre It’s a service for the elderly or over-50s – the As a mother and grandmother, do you think yourself? over-50s certainly don’t see themselves as being there’s a lot for children to do in the area? I go there to do some work or pop in to say, BUILD A CAREER elderly! For £3.50 they get a healthy, The Edge Centre on Woodberry Grove has lots of ‘Hi,’ and see what’s going on. Sometimes I just home-cooked two-course meal and the things on for children between eight and 19 years go along and make myself a cup of tea; it’s good opportunity to socialise with friends and old, the Redmond Centre usually has something to know I’ve got that space nearby. neighbours – and even make new friends. We’re on during the holidays and there’s the Woodberry Woodberry Down’s workforce has gone from having only 4 trying to develop it so that we’re able to deliver Down Children’s Centre. I like the way the park What’s your favourite meal to cook? apprentices on site to 42 apprentices in 2014. Join our workforce, food to those whose mobility prevents them area has been created and developed, with the Vegetable lasagna – I love it, and the response from making it to the Centre, or to transport outside activities for children. it gets afterwards. It’s an old Jewish recipe with learn the skills that will help you build a future. them so that they don’t become isolated. We are loads of different vegetables. currently introducing after-lunch activities such Where does your love of cooking come from? For more information please contact us at the Woodberry Down Regeneration Project Office, as board games, singing, a quiz and bingo to I come from a family of six girls, and we all Do you shop locally? Units A&B Riverside Apartments, Goodchild Road, London, N4 2BA or call 020 8826 2000. extend the day. I just want to get the word out took turns to cook for the family. It’s something I go to the Woodberry Down Fruit & Veg Store woodberry-down.co.uk and help the local people. I’ve always enjoyed doing, learning dishes from on Seven Sisters Road for their fresh kale and other cultures and trying them out myself. I see coriander. I do a lot of juicing at home, and I cooking as a science, and I like experimenting want to introduce it to the Lunch Club.

The Over 50s Lunch Club is on every Tuesday, 12 – 2pm, at the Redmond Community Centre, Kayani Avenue, London N4 2HF, www.mhdt.org.uk/events/over-50s-luncheon-club 72 | SOURCE Nature in The City – Living at Woodberry Down The perfect combination of living in the heart of tranquil, natural surroundings and the convenience of a Zone 2 location. Here, 42 acres of open water, a nature reserve and sailing lake, and the London panorama await. A selection of studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses are available. Prices from £372,500. Call 020 3797 2846 or email [email protected] to arrange a viewing

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