I’m busy planning a cool little event out in East London and I want to tell you about it. I felt like putting on an evening do purely for inspiration’s sake – it’s spring but that bounce in my step alludes me. I felt like there were a lot of people like me who needed a dash of invigoration, but also a delicious bit of creative fun.
So, I had a little chat to the fabulous Kevin and Steve at the Dalston Oxfam Shop (yes, the very one that hosted that legendary Fat Boy Slim gig), as well as the immense musician, Theo Bard, and a few other imaginative people and together we are bringing the Climate Pik N Mix to East London. There is a bit of this and a bit of that, something to give everyone a tasty, sweet, thing to chew on. The climate equivalent of a cola bottle.
So, here are some of the morsels on offer…
Make
Get crafty and activistity with the Craftivism Collective, a space for you to create with others.
Swap
For the first time ever the Dalston Oxfam Shop will host a swap spot. Bring an item of clothing and exchange it for something new (to you!)
Listen
There will be live music from Theo Bard whose lyrics will make you a little bit joyful and a little bit inspired.
Connect
Mingle and meet with other locals over Fair Trade wine and cheese (ooh yeah, that’s what I’m talking about).
Ask
Our special guest, Shakar Abrab, a climate change officer from Pakistan will be on hand to discuss climate change, the impacts and response from his country.
Watch
Our film stations wil be screening short films from around the world that will make you think and energise you.
So if there are any Eastenders reading this, grab your stripey paper bag and come down to our Pik N Mix. It is just as fun as the one at Wooly’s but better for you and it hasn’t gone bust.
Tuesday 23rd March 2010, 7:30 – 9:30pm at 514-518 Kingsland Road.
RSVP to me, Lucy AitkenRead, on [email protected]
Check out the event on Facebook.
See you there!
