Dec 2022

Tomorrow between 4-7pm when Stoke Newington Church St is closed these LTNs will be suspended: Lordship Road/ Lordship Terrace
Oldfield Road/ Kynaston Road
Nevill Road/ Barbauld Road
Nevill Road/ Osterley Road
Nevill Road/ Allen Road (@seeyouinstokey @kate_revere)

2 degrees, the sun is out, Stoke Newington Church St is buzzing. Love it!

In 2023: - 20mph limit in SN High St and Rectory Rd (proposed)
- Public realm improvements in Albion Rd (proposed)
- Completion of Abney Park restoration project - Public access around the West Reservoir - Church St Bus Gate and 5 LTN filters trial period ending in March

RT @girlonetrack: Any London-based Polish followers know where I can get some pietruszka korzeń? I’m guessing Stoke Newington/Dalston..? Ne…

RT @MaxJLHardy: Berlin is basically what London would be like if the whole of London was Stoke Newington

Hackney is in 3rd place x.com/hackneygazette…

RT @QueerToursLDN: Coming atcha in 2023: brand new tour of Stoke Newington, in partnership with our mates at @arts_unity and commissioned b…

RT @hackneycouncil: 🎄 Need to recycle your real Christmas tree? Leave it at the front boundary of your property - or by communal bins if y…

@Mr_Rafal @NightingaleE5 @hackneycouncil Residents aren’t allowed to cross them. Perhaps those that do need to revisit the Highway Code and the meaning of the “No motor vehicle” sign.

@neil_crombie @clissoldpeople This isn’t their account. Best to submit your feedback in the form provided.

RT @clissoldpeople: (Cont) if you have any other suggestions for the Café, please do submit your feedback via this form:
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RT @clissoldpeople: and want to work with this passionate community to ensure we are delivering the best experience possible.Our culinary t…

RT @clissoldpeople: Message from the Park Life Café Clissold House: “Since 2019, we have been delighted to serve the patrons of Clissold Pa…

'Yum Yum, in Stoke Newington High Street, picked up the award at this year’s Euro Asia Curry Awards.' x.com/hackneygazette…

RT @metecoban92: NEW: Main road traffic levels in Hackney in 2022 were 6% lower than last year and in the year before the pandemic. In th…

RT @AbneyParkN16: EXCITING NEWS: @HackneyCouncil have launched the tender for the park’s new cafe. The new cafe will be home to lots of in…

RT @camorborg: Thinking of opening a scented candle and fancy soap shop in Stoke Newington but worried it might seem a bit out there

@SarahWoodberryD 1998..not 1988 :)

@kmusiclibrary 40% of the businesses in Stoke Newington Church St have changed since 2015 alone but of the remaining 60%, some have been around for decades like KAC, Gino’s and T. J. Electrics.

@kmusiclibrary Years ago. Anglo Spice Grill opened there for a few years and now it’s another Rasa restaurant.

RT @mayorofhackney: Just to say I am aware of the @thameswater issues on Leswin Street, N16 and incontact with them and the Council.

RT @hackneycouncil: 📉 NEW: Main road traffic levels in Hackney in 2022 were 6% lower than last year and in the year before the pandemic, he…

@Jonatha20893471 @SwanDavid @blauesfragmente @calvinrobinson Actually there isn’t Waitrose anywhere near Stoke Newington. Nearest one is in Highbury, which is…hmmm Islington. We do have Wholefoods though! also Sainsbury’s, Tesco and there’s a Morrisons nearby in Stamford Hill if that helps your argument.

RT @domesticcodess: Feeling it for the folk in Leswin Road. Such a strange shaped rupture. Patchwork job gone awry? #Stokenewington #bur…

RT @liams_art: Abney Park cemetery, Stoke Newington is in the #London Borough of #Hackney. It is one of the "Magnificent Seven" cemeteries…

RT @Poldy1904: @thameswater @mayorofhackney @StokeyUpdates @hackneycouncil Serious leak steadily worsening. Leswin Road. Possible road sub…

RT @AbneyParkN16: Chapel Ride (on the right), the path which connects the east side of the chapel to the High Street entrance, will be clos…

@thenewlove No. That incident only affected a small section of the railings, which was already fixed. It's one of 4 playareas in the borough, which are being improved at the moment -> hackney.gov.uk/playgrounds

RT @kate_revere: @StokeyUpdates It creates quite the splash when the buses dip into it at speed. *no booking required.

@LynRennick How is that different than the option Dee-nevor? The main difference is whether people say Dee/Di or Dy/Die..

RT @myldn: Woman stabbed to death in Stoke Newington named for first time as man is charged mylondon.news/news/east-lond…

RT @CaronLipman: The rain is here. Just one last backwards glance at the frosty delight of a walk in Abney Park Cemetery, Stoke Newington.…

@HUChrisLL @sharlewis58 castlewales.com/dinefwr.html

RT @sharlewis58: @StokeyUpdates Duh-nevor. Because I'm Welsh & that's how its pronounced

How do you pronounce Dynevor Road?

RT @lickedspoon: Stokey friends, if you're shopping for presents today, there are signed copies of my book in @StokeyBookshop - huge chunks…

RT @treeruss: New Year's Day Free Guided Walk #AbneyParkN16 Trees, Ecology, Hope Book: bit.ly/3j8Vba5 #NatureConnection #DeepE…

RT @TobyCrick: @iamcornelia @StokeyUpdates @hackneycouncil Do you want the park full of grit when the melt is due this weekend?

RT @old_school_alps: @clissoldpeople @iamcornelia @StokeyUpdates @hackneycouncil *no major injury Also been kids going on the iced river,…

RT @NLAHn16: Our Winter Appeal is live. Please share! justgiving.com/campaign/NLAHw…

RT @AnneCassidyS: @clissoldpeople @iamcornelia @StokeyUpdates @hackneycouncil Main entrance near the house has not seen any grit. Nor the G…

RT @999London: Met Police say a 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. A crime scene remains in place. Anyone that ca…

RT @999London: #Hackney BREAKING: A 28-year-old woman has been stabbed to death in #StokeNewington. The woman was found suffering severa…

RT @VictorianLondon: there's a woman currently in Clissold Park who fell on the ice this morning, wrapped in some blankets, who's been wait…

RT @clissoldpeople: If you think any pavement/street/park/road needs gritting contact cleaner.estates@hackney.gov.uk

@hackneycouncil @carowoodley @metecoban92 Excellent. Thanks for the quick reply!

RT @hackneycouncil: @StokeyUpdates @carowoodley @metecoban92 Hi @StokeyUpdates, yes - they're being opened today. Thanks.

@hackneycouncil @carowoodley @metecoban92 Are they all unlocked now please? the ones in Bouverie Road and Yoakley Road were still locked a few days ago. I don't expect anyone will use them in the coming days but hopefully they'll be unlocked by the time the weather gets a bit warmer. Thanks.

RT @hackneycouncil: 🌿 We’ve installed six new parklets in Stoke Newington - providing new space for people to sit, relax and meet neighbour…

RT @standardnews: No arrests have been made after a woman was found stabbed to death at her home in Stoke Newington bit.ly/3Wmakmv

@kev_tape @tony_taxiT @BBCRadioLondon @LTDAForum @willnorman Your impression may be that those roads are far more congested now but the monitoring data shows traffic increase has been minimal. Have you read the recent report? “Traffic was down on Lordship Park (-8.3%), Traffic was up by 7.5% on Green Lanes” news.hackney.gov.uk/walking-and-cy…

RT @SwapaAdventure: There’s so much fun at SWAPA in the run up to Xmas inc hot lunches. All are welcome to our community Xmas party on Weds…

RT @NELondoner_: A Stoke Newington social enterprise for young people with learning disabilities has started from a shop selling gifts and…

@tony_taxiT @BBCRadioLondon @LTDAForum @willnorman Not really though. As a resident of the area I can tell you it’s like this on the occasion there’s significant roadworks up towards Stamford Hill or a collision for example. Trying to present this view as a daily occurrence is disingenuous.

RT @metecoban92: NEW: I’m delighted to announce that @HackneyCouncil will install 32 new traffic cameras across our School Streets and LTN…

RT @MacLondon: @BobFromAccounts No longer CS1. The City to Stoke Newington section did get rebranded to Cycleway 1 before the snowfall.

RT @StokeySchool: Big shout out to our AMAZING kitchen staff who made a magnificent Christmas dinner for over 1000 students! THANK YOU!!…

RT @roseandcrown16: Our #PubQuiz will be back next Tuesday for one week only before Christmas. Stay tuned for updates on special round topi…

RT @jflatter: Many of the pavements around Stoke Newington are still like ice rinks. The gritting is very hit and miss, to say the least.

Which do you prefer?

RT @IanPethick: @StokeyUpdates The bus stop at Abney Park is advised as closed( on board announcements confirm this), but it appears to be…

RT @HistoryOfStokey: Recordings of the 17th Stoke Newington History Talks event: The History of SN Street Names youtu.be/dCdmp7uZGCc…

@barry_se_fw @CpzHill @hackneycouncil On the plus side though, less cars now on the roads within the LTNs, so walking on the road isn’t as dangerous as it used to be ;)

RT @Lapuh: @mayorofhackney Very icy, dangerous pavements in Stoke Newington, can there be more grit soon, please?

RT @StokeyShul: The first book for 2023 for the New Stoke Newington Shul Book Club to discuss on 18th January (in person and online) will b…

@jackstevensbass @metecoban92 Businesses close for so many reasons. The turn of the year is when leases end and aren’t always renewed so fairly common to see empty shops during the winter months, with builders appearing in the spring and a new shop opens in time for summer.

RT @HackneyAbbott: Went to fascinating talk last night about Stoke Newington street names, historic borough boundaries and Stoke Newington…

@jackstevensbass No, sorry.

RT @ZENCityfringe: Drop-in event tonight 4.30-7.30pm at Stoke Newington Library. Have your say on how to reduce emissions from transport, i…

RT @thenewlove: Solid effort. Rendering of a snowman in the classical style. Clissold Park, Stoke Newington. 8/10, needs a scarf. https://t…

@cerys__edwards Sure.

@alastairis It’s this speedyspizza.co.uk

@samuelsharpuk Brilliant photos! my pleasure.

RT @samuelsharpuk: I took more pictures of Stoke Newington in the snow tonight, as people seem to be digging them. Here’s Rectory Rd statio…

Looks like a new pizza place is opening at 166 Stoke Newington Road. speedyspizza.co.uk x.com/patriquelebleu…

@ibikebrighton @thenewlove @ldner I’m talking about nurses, teachers and artists for example I met over the years that could only afford to get a house in places like Stoke Newington in the 70s and much prefer it now. They live in tidier streets without empty shops and derelict buildings than when they came here

@ibikebrighton @thenewlove @ldner Of course. My point was that, in my experience, people who could only afford to buy here when it was a somewhat rundown, cheap and undesirable area, welcome the changes and improvements because they now live in a nicer, cleaner and safer area. Their property is also worth a lot.

@joey_manic Question for @LoadingBar ;)

RT @hackneycouncil: We’re hosting our final Climate Action Plan drop in tomorrow (12 Dec) at 4.30-7.30pm at Stoke Newington Library. Come…

@ldner @psimonk All the former squatted houses have been renovated and restored to their former glory, old empty factories converted to flats or demolished, Abney Park and Clissold Park improved considerably to make the area much more desirable, and expansive, than it was. That’s all :)

@ldner @psimonk Of course Stoke Newington wasn’t a dystopian nightmare :) it was still relatively cheap exactly because some parts of it were derelict and neglected. That’s the whole point. It wasn’t a bomb site, but it “bad enough” in places, which isn’t the case today after the area improved.

@psimonk @ldner Those improvement come at a cost of course as a desirable area people want to live in gets more expensive. Some people I talk to reminisce about the time when the cheap and empty houses attracted artists, musicians etc. and SN was “edgier” and bohemian overall. It wasn’t all bad.

@ldner I’m not playing down the fact that when an area becomes more desirable and property prices go up, some people find themselves priced out. Not claiming that an improved area is all positives, as there also negatives as you point out. Some long-term residents prefer SN now.

@ldner Not at all. Just pointing out that homeowners that bought when the area was less desirable are likely happy to see that it has improved over the years. Not just a matter of property value, but also living in a nicer area than it was then when they came to the area.

@iambrianjones @joncstone Thanks. Is there a plan you can share please?

@thenewlove @ldner It was in 1981 and he was describing the aging radical hippies of the 70s in Stoke Newington. Funnily enough, they shared a few characteristics with the middle class newcomers a decade later :)

@slocrock Again, my original point was that people that moved to the area 40-50 years ago, and were likely only able to afford buying in Stoke Newington, appreciate the area improving, more than people who prefer if it didn’t change. Just my impression from talking to long-term residents.

@slocrock Indeed. If you’re renting then an area improving and becoming more desirable signals unavoidable rent hike as the landlords aim to maximise return but if you bought when it was cheap and still live here, you likely appreciate the area becoming better to live in and in demand.

RT @samlawley_sam: I spoke with Kate in the run up to the award announcement about the remarkable show of support she had received from peo…

RT @samlawley_sam: Massive congrats to @kate_revere and Revere the Residence for winning a national small business of the year award - it's…

@slocrock My point is that people that moved to the area when it was cheap and rundown, and are still here, are generally in my experience pleased the area, as well as the value of their property, has improved considerably. Some have cashed in, and some that sold years ago, now regret it.

@ldner What about the impact of gentrification that caused houses that were bought on the cheap in the 70s and 80s to be worth close to £2,000,000 today in some cases? :) I bet the homeowners are very pleased the cheap house they bought all those years ago is worth a lot today.

@ldner You’re missing the point. I’m referring to people that moved here in the 70s and 80s and are very pleased with how the area has improved compared to the rundown state it was in when they moved here. I’m not claiming everyone share that sentiment. Do you prefer SN 40 years ago?

Over the years I’ve heard more people saying Stoke Newington is now much nicer, cleaner and safer place to live in than when they first moved to area years ago, than people who genuinely wish Stoke Newington remained as it was in the 70s and 80s.

@joncstone Is there a plan for a Mildmay LTN? Thanks.

@bambury_jack Church St
- Joice Cafe
- Petit Coin
- The Parlour
- Sapid Coffee
- Ribbons & Taylor
- The Caffeine Fix
- Green Room Cafe You could throw in a couple of delis (Camia and Stokey’s Delicatessen) if you really want. That’s 9. Any else?

@bambury_jack High Street: - Atlas grind
- Leaf and wild
- Cafe Z Bar
- Gorki House
- Babel Art House
- 215 Hackney There are also 3 greasy spoons I wouldn’t consider in the list and Pret and Costa, but 11 if you add those. Any else?

Comment on Facebook: “Stokie used to be a lovely high street now it’s full of all these poncy cafes and overpriced cafes” Reality: Cafes are only 5% of the 190 Businesses in Stoke Newington High St, and only 10% of the 112 businesses in Stoke Newington Church St. 🍰🍩☕🍵🍨

@charlie_couve @limebike @hackneycouncil @mayorofhackney @metecoban92 My impression is the bikes are very popular and provide clear benefits, so it’s easy for the council to downplay the negative aspect, which is number of bikes being dumped in the middle of pavements. They are great for active travel, unless you are a pedestrian ;)

RT @eastlondonlines: Lanterns lit up Stoke Newington as hundreds of residents turned out to celebrate local businesses. Words by Ella Dugg…

RT @StokeyLitFest: Superb news - @kate_revere Revere The Residence has won a £10k Small Shop of the Year prize to fund more brilliant art w…

RT @kate_revere: Fantastic work by Stokeys Jenna and her team. Please support the winter toy appeal for children in extreme poverty this ho…

RT @AbneyParkN16: One of our trustees will be hosting one final FREE walking tour of the park at 11am on Saturday 17th December. Come lea…

@micknardini Why not drop her off at home so she wouldn’t need to walk the last part of her journey?

RT @EttiSade: @ClissoldLabour @StokeyUpdates @ThamesReach the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol [SWEP] in place to ensure no one sleeps rou…

RT @HUChrisLL: @StokeyUpdates I predict that it will be very warm in the Shakespeare on Saturday evening!

RT @BenjaminScheuer: Friday December 9, 2022. 8pm. London
I’m playing live at Stoke Newington Old Church.
I'm opening for the extraordinary…

RT @KittyMamers: @ClaireDarbyshi1 @StokeyUpdates Coach and Horses last night, almost too hot!

RT @ClaireDarbyshi1: @StokeyUpdates Was at the Rose and Crown last night, sat by the fire - so warm and cosy!

@DerBren I wouldn’t be surprised if the Rose & Crown takes bookings this week for the tables next to the two fireplaces!

Warmest pubs in Stoke Newington. Go!

@JamesBurdass @metecoban92 @ABD_GtrLondon Limiting access to buses and local blue badge holders is a restriction, not closure. Road closure = no one can get through. But it appears to be subjective. Bottom line is, every address in the street is accessible by car 24/7 so it’s not “closed” as someone people claim.

RT @Shomrim: #HateCrime #Antisemitism Visibly #Jewish lady closely followed by a #Racist male shouting "Dirty Jew" before the male ripped…

RT @hackneycitizen: Every LTN and school street in Hackney set to be covered by CCTV – as council outlines plans for 32 new cameras https:/…

RT @hackneycouncil: #LoveHackneyShopLocal this Christmas!🎄 Revere the Residence in Stoke Newington is a homeware & lifestyle shop which em…

@RantyHighwayman @hackneycouncil Cheers. I agree.

@RantyHighwayman @hackneycouncil My question was whether when there’s a time restriction in place it’s allowed to omit it from a road sign like in these examples.

RT @GloryB82931818: If you're anywhere near Stoke Newington Farmers Market on Saturdays or Walthamstow on Sundays check out the Global Fus…

@MESandbu @metecoban92 @JamesBurdass @ABD_GtrLondon As far as I’m aware a new one is going to be installed in Oldfield Road and hopefully one will be installed in Wordsworth Rd as the filter in Bennett Road is routinely ignored.

@metecoban92 @JamesBurdass @ABD_GtrLondon Sorry, I don’t get it. So because there time restriction is stated in other signs then a sign that describe the restriction can be worded in a way that suggests the restriction is 24hr when in fact it’s only 7am-7pm? I don’t understand the logic in that at all. Oh well.

@metecoban92 @JamesBurdass @ABD_GtrLondon Wrong in my opinion. The “no through route” restriction is only 7am-7pm so should be stated surely. Saying there’s no access to A10 from Albion Rd via Church St should also state that’s the case 7am-7pm, as you can get to the A10 from Albion Rd via Church St from 7:01pm-6:59am.

@metecoban92 @JamesBurdass @ABD_GtrLondon I don’t understand why there are so many versions of a road sign that should simply state ‘Church St “No Through Traffic” 7am-7pm’ :)

@JamesBurdass @ABD_GtrLondon @metecoban92 Correct, you can’t drive from one to the other but falsely claiming the road is “CLOSED” sounds very much like you cannot enter it at all by car which completely incorrect as you can drive to every address 24/7 just fine. You just need to know if to enter from east or west.

@JamesBurdass @ABD_GtrLondon Church St Bus Gate signage by the council has been atrocious from day one. Incorrect and misleading. Very disappointing and clearly giving people like yourself the wrong idea of what the restrictions actually mean. Will they ever be fixed @metecoban92? It’s been over a year now.

RT @angelab2711: Have to say the Christmas lights in Stoke Newington and in Hackney Central this year are stunning. Really pretty. Imo much…

RT @TheWomensRoom: There’s a tiny whippet type dog in a black jumper running down church St @StokeyUpdates if anyone has lost a dog 😢

RT @blowfusemusic: We’ve just announced this and so looking forward to this wonderful collaboration. Early Bird tickets https://t.co/voFNsr…

RT @threecrownsn16: Last call for tonight's tea towel workshop!
Come down and make the perfect Christmas gift for the one you love (or hate…

RT @night_chemist: Jim's doing a solo show this Thursday for Bright MGMT at The Coach and Horses in Stoke Newington. It's free! Come down…

@JamesBurdass @ABD_GtrLondon 1. Stoke Newington Church St isn’t closed. There’s 7am-7pm restriction half way up the road that limits THROUGH traffic to buses and local Blue Badge holders. All addresses in Church St can be accessed by car 24/7. 2. 94 people is a lot? can fit in a decent pub function room ;)

@mightybarnski @heatherenaylor You’d think by now the shopfronts will be finished and it won’t look like a building site after all these years. Maybe there’s a supply chain issue or something else that’s delaying the completion.

@heatherenaylor No idea. Various businesses have been rumoured to be interested, including M&S years ago and PureGym more recently.

RT @rpropertyseller: Restaurant & Cafe for Sale in Stoke Newington 9 Years Lease
Rent: £50,000 PAX
Dark Kitchen with Separate Entrance
Eve…

RT @roseandcrown16: Our #PubQuiz tomorrow night will feature a special round on the subject of...curry. Plus rounds on current affairs, e…

RT @carowoodley: We have now partially re-opened the Church St entrance to #AbneyPark There are still works to be completed so please bear…

@Microlambert Thanks

@IslaMurray20 Roadwork happen. Traffic jams happen in main roads as a result. Nothing new about it. Annoying as it is, it’s not a weekly or even monthly occurrence. Traffic is flowing fine for the vast majority of the year, while the side streets are quiet and safe for pedestrians and cyclists

@Microlambert How new? Has there been an update to the 2018 plan?

@HarryKa41657755 @ClareMPotter Harry, it’s about parliamentary boundaries not administrative ones i.e. nothing to do with councils, but the MP that represents the constituents in the area in question

RT @BringYourBaby: 🎅BRING YOUR BABY PUB QUIZ Christmas Special at The White Hart STOKE NEWINGTON (N16) - Mon 12 Dec 12pm-2.30pm! Book: htt…

@TheWomensRoom @Roger89835988 “He admitted he has never been to the area and planned it all on paper!” I thought this was the whole drama in the first place :) over and out.

RT @BBCTravelAlert: #A10 Stoke Newington High Street / Stamford Hill queueing towards the roadworks near Stoke Newington tube station htt…

@TheWomensRoom @Roger89835988 Of course there are flaws, and I’ve been critical of aspects of the scheme, mainly comms and signage, but your “newsflash” tweet sounded to me like it was intended to reveal that the process was allegedly flawed because “it was planned on paper!” as you put it.

@TheWomensRoom @Roger89835988 They aren’t relevant to my questions about traffic management procedures. You’re trying to discredit a scheme you’re clearly not a fan of based on multiple hearsay. If you know for a fact the SN LTN planning was flawed - prove it, don’t rumour it on Twitter.

@Roger89835988 @TheWomensRoom The lengthy discussion here on that particular topic suggested, to me at least, that there isn’t a clear cut legal definition of the blended crossing everyone could agree on, hence different opinion which type of tactile paving should be used. Anything about other LTN aspects?

@Roger89835988 @TheWomensRoom Well, this whole conversation started from multiple hearsay from a “person who is responsible for the SN LTN”, whoever that individual is (or isn’t). I wouldn’t use that to summarise and assume how this entire project was carried out. Would you? :)

@TheWomensRoom @Roger89835988 Not really relevant to questions posed though. Traffic engineering/management is a profession with standards and procedures. If they weren’t followed, fully or partially, in SN that would be interesting. Doesn’t sound like the hearsay went to that level of detail.

@Roger89835988 @TheWomensRoom If true, out of interest, how relevant is visiting a site in this case when you have data, photographs, maps and Google Streetview to plan traffic restrictions? As in, would have it made any difference? If so, why?

@TheWomensRoom Is it standard practice for traffic engineers to visit locations they work on or do they sometimes, or possibly often, work from maps and plans? What do you think would have been the benefit of visiting the sites, a traffic engineer doesn’t get from maps?

RT @enjoymarcus: @Microlambert @StokeyUpdates @metecoban92 @mayorofhackney @hackney_cycling The Wordsworth Road route is great until you ge…

RT @StokeyLitFest: A timely reminder to support our local independent traders: even the smallest gift from one of them makes all the differ…

RT @kate_revere: @outputarts @StokeyUpdates The food was really good last night, the perfect vegetarian pub snacks I needed

@London_UXD I don’t know. From the photo looks like work is still going on.

RT @blahblahkatie_: @hackneycouncil when are Christmas decorations/lights going up in Stoke Newington please?

@HackneyOneTouch See here: tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/tfl-press…

@Emfarr73 @outputarts Clearly people have different experiences of the pub since it reopened under new ownership and a refurb. Getting a pub ‘right’ is very tricky, especially one that was doing well and had a much loved atmosphere. I still go there now and then.

RT @outputarts: @StokeyUpdates We were there after the #Constellations event last night; there were loads of other people in the pub, a gre…

RT @TimCooperES: @StokeyUpdates Once cosy and charming, now cold and soulless, with all the character of an airport bar or a provincial bus…

2019 - “Transport for London's plans to overhaul the Stoke Newington gyratory were supported by 59% of people in consultation. Construction work is planned to begin in autumn 2020 and will last for approximately 18 months.” tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media…

@StephenGaccon @mayorofhackney The poll was yes/no to the specific plan TfL presented in 2018 and would have implemented as far as I’m aware if it wasn’t for Covid.

@Microlambert @old_school_alps @MarkaHillier @metecoban92 @mayorofhackney @hackney_cycling Ah, that’s ok then :)

@Microlambert @old_school_alps @MarkaHillier @metecoban92 @mayorofhackney @hackney_cycling The delivery cyclists that cut through the park haven’t heard of “jogging pace”

@carowoodley @mayorofhackney @WestReservoir Great news! Thank you. Look forward to seeing the designs and plans for the project.

RT @carowoodley: @StokeyUpdates @mayorofhackney @WestReservoir Yes, funding is in place and a design team has been appointed!

RT @TobyCrick: @nicbell @StokeyUpdates @Microlambert @metecoban92 @mayorofhackney @hackney_cycling Selfish people ruin it don’t they. Cross…

RT @nicbell: @StokeyUpdates @Microlambert @metecoban92 @mayorofhackney @hackney_cycling As long as crossings don't turn it into London Fiel…

RT @kate_revere: @StokeyUpdates Glad you enjoyed it and I’m already planning next years 🤪. You know everyone is welcome, we have a very str…

@Microlambert @metecoban92 @mayorofhackney @hackney_cycling Thanks! Look forward to seeing it

RT @Microlambert: @StokeyUpdates @metecoban92 @mayorofhackney @hackney_cycling We’re publishing an interactive map for the whole borough ne…

RT @HackneyOutdoors: @StokeyUpdates It’ll also have Forest School facilities so an outdoor classroom. Full details still being sorted

RT @jessebay: Massive crater on the entrance to @Morrisons , @MorrisonsNews and @NissanUKPR biz premises in Stoke Newington. Been there for…

@kate_revere Well done for organising and thanks for putting the time and effort to make it happen! Great example of the spirit of the local community, which some people like to claim doesn’t exist since the “good old days”.

@Microlambert @metecoban92 @mayorofhackney @hackney_cycling Where would you suggest having them in Stoke Newington?

RT @kate_revere: Go to the fire Station on church st N16 to see the new tree and all the stars in the shop windows. @seeyouinstokey @output…

RT @kate_revere: Love our community in Stoke Newington ,Hackney and allllllll the small independent business owners who helped make this ha…

RT @GlynnAlison: @StokeyUpdates We were in there at 6.30 tonight and just about found a seat.

RT @HackneyBusiness: ⭐️@seeyouinstokey and @outputarts celebrated Small Business Saturday with their ‘Constellations’ event. ⭐️Church stre…

RT @mayorofhackney: A children & culture fueled start to Christmas with the turning on of Stoke Newington🎄inc locally made stars. Great way…

@SusieM77 @seeyouinstokey @kate_revere @hackneycouncil Got it from @kate_revere one of the organisers of the event this evening

RT @gishphotographs: @StokeyUpdates Used to be my favourite pub but they removed the character. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

@AlexSherston Same! It’ll be great to have an educational space and seeing the chapel being used as an event space, for many people to appreciate its beauty.

RT @_edshep: @StokeyUpdates @seeyouinstokey @kate_revere Warning there are no signs up about this at the filters, but presume it’s all okay…

@AlexSherston Very informative x.com/StokeyUpdates/…

The Abney Park restoration project - Meet the architect youtu.be/iYScNoN-wP8

@ochiwp New owners. It reopened in May following refurbishment.

@ochiwp When was that?

RT @ochiwp: @StokeyUpdates Used to be my go to pub in Stokey for 15 years. Last time in there it was almost empty but was made to wait at t…

@AlexSherston Why is it “becoming unrecognisable”? The work is limited to the entrances and chapel to make them more accessible, welcoming and help generate much needed revenue for Abney Park’s upkeep. None of this in my view impacts the unique atmosphere and charm of the site.

@AlexSherston Being somewhat unfair in my opinion :) It’s a big project in a challenging site and I don’t think any of us on Twitter can understand the logistical, engineering and construction constraints and considerations involved here. Great to see investment going into such important site.

@HUChrisLL It closed in 2016. Apparently the space needs a LOT of work. It’s on the market.

RT @ClissoldParkTav: Showing all the World Cup matches, come over we've got LOADS of walk-in spaces, our garden tent is up with heaters gal…

RT @staircaseblues: @StokeyUpdates It’s a criminally bad refurbishment. All the soul gone. You could be anywhere.

RT @NightingaleE5: @StokeyUpdates Went in there around 8:30pm on Wednesday, myself and sister were the only two in there, apart from the tw…

@burnley66 x.com/stokeyupdates/…

@kate_revere @seeyouinstokey Enjoy! Doubt you’ll have a problem getting a table.. or two or three :-/

RT @BecsJMClarke: @seeyouinstokey @StokeyUpdates is the market at Abney Hall today also around tomorrow? Can't find any mention of it onlin…

@irishrichy It was a dark, cosy, small pub that was buzzing. The brand new furniture, the purple lounge chairs by the window and framed posters of Kurt Cobain and others, really make it feel in my view plasticky and trying to be Shoreditch or Hoxton. It was really unique before. Shame.

@irishrichy They removed the TV and screen, repainted it, got rid of the booths by the windows, changed all the furniture with brand new one, got rid of the popular Thai kitchen. I’ve been only a few times since it reopened and felt it lost its soul and essence. Trying to be a trendy pub.

It’s sad to see the Coach & Horses in the High St completely empty at the moment. I hoped things will pick up since it reopened in May under new ownership following refurbishment. Is it still usually fairly empty?

RT @AbneyParkN16: Our stall. Come along and say hello. Mince pies. Tours. Decorations. Church St entrance is also reopen. https://t.c…

So it seems there’s a “Write a glowing review of a hipster restaurant in Stoke Newington that only serves dried food that has been rehydrated” challenge. I wouldn’t mind one actually if it meant either the garden centre site or Chinese restaurant in Church St was back in use! x.com/tompollak/stat…

@Pablodelmar Correction: Stoke Newington Church St isn’t closed to cars. There’s a daytime Bus Gate halfway up the road, restricting through traffic to buses and local blue badge holders. Any address is accessible by car 24/7, but between 7am-7pm you can’t drive across the length of the road.

@HowarthCharles @N16Rectory I think traffic modelling was carried out as part of a feasibility report in 2014 that looked into the various options to remove the gyratory. @Paulbowker7 may be able to shed some light.

@HowarthCharles True, though some residents in roads like Rectory Road that would like become 2-way are concerned that it while slowing traffic, it would also mean more of it and a result more pollution-> @N16Rectory

@RetroMc91 @sisterhood_karn There isn’t. The nearest one is in Dalston at 514 Kingsland Road.

RT @NLAHn16: ♥️🎻Calling Hackney musicians!🎵🎶 We're looking for musicians to perform during our drop-in sessions in December. Performances w…

RT @HackneyBusiness: Tomorrow is #SmallBusinessSaturday! ⭐️To celebrate, @seeyouinstokey will be lighting up a series of 'Stokey Stars' al…

RT @spk_n16: @seeyouinstokey @StokeyUpdates with the church street closure on sat how can we access our house in the ltn by road? Thanks!

RT @stmatthiashalls: Delighted to host @charlescourt panto rehearsals at our warm, clean and spacious halls in N16. We welcome after-school…

@zitazutic My pleasure

@zitazutic Here you go seeyouinstokey.com/post/festive-e…

RT @thenewlove: Stoke Newington gyratory plainly visible in the London picture

@Lou_Vernon_ The Rose & Crown and the Clarence Tavern in Stoke Newington Church Street

RT @Stokeyparents: This Saturday from 5pm:
✨Star procession
🎶Choir singing 🎄Christmas lights switch on
🥁 Samba band 🛍 Late night shopping…