My Lockdown Life – Andrea Danelli & Martina Vitali
My Lockdown Life is our interview series discovering how fellow East Londoners are coping with their new normal, what they’re up to and how we can support them at this time.
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East London Food Delivery
Delivering food and gifts through the festive period including Christmas Eve, Boxing Day & New Year’s Eve for all the last minute plans.
East London Charity to Support
Positively impact your neighbourhood by supporting East London charity, SCT to continue their brilliant work this Christmas helping people in recovery from homelessness and addiction, throughout 2021 and beyond
Interview: Soapsmith founder Samantha Jameson
We bring you a form of escapism – in the hope that you can fully immerse yourself in a bit of creativity and learn some more about the people who make East London such a special place…
Acrobat Natalie Reckert lives life upside down
Professional acrobat Natalie Reckert specialises in the art of hand balancing and teaches absolute beginners in East London to master the art of the hand stand
Tatty Devine: Interview with founders Rosie Wolfenden and Harriet Vine
The people behind jewellery brand Tatty Devine
East London Artist to Watch
Every once in a while you make an unexpected discovery. Sophie Castle is an artist who’s not afraid to let the viewer into some very private places
London, April 2020: Captivating film from Mike Goldwater
London photographer and film-maker takes us on a journey across London during lockdown
Hula Hooping Fitness
Marawa the Amazing’s hula hooping classes and how to start
Vegan Candles – Sun.day
Uplift your mood with Sun.day’s collection of vegan candles and diffusers
Guerilla Gardening – Little Holes of Happiness
We spoke to guerilla gardener Steve Wheen, who transformed hundreds of East London potholes into to works of art
Hackney Herbal’s Homemade Remedies
If you’re into the benefits of organic detox teas and want to try making them at home, then Hackney Herbal can help
Hackney Marshes Football
The year Simon Di Principe spent photographing the footballers on Hackney Marshes proved to him that the beautiful game still exists
Online Yoga – Happy Balance
Online yoga for inner peace and help during lockdown and beyond
One-pot Curry Recipe
Curries are great when cooked in bigger batches – often they taste even better the next day because the flavours have had a chance to marinate says East London’s Bettina Campolucci Bordi
Best Bombay Mix to make at home
Jazz up your evenings with this easy lockdown recipe by Dina Begum
Pat Newland: Interview with founder of Poppies Fish & Chips
Pat ‘Pop’ Newland, owner of Poppies Fish & Chips has been serving some of the best fish and chips in East London for 60 years. From the Second World War to the creation of one of London’s most iconic establishments, Pat takes BEAST through his memories of the East End and his love affair with fish & chips
Women’s Motorcycle Club, East London
Introducing VC: East London’s women’s motorcycle club
My Lockdown Life – Tilly Tomkins
My Lockdown Life is our new interview series discovering how fellow East Londoners are coping with their new normal, what they’re up to and how we can support them at this time. We talk to Tilly Tomkins, founder of Nearer the Moon.
Best Recipes: Fillet of Hake with a Lobster Mash
Recipe of the week…