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are any roads closed in the area this weekend for jubilee? i'm thinking particularly sunday afternoon, dalston lane to highbury corner...
they got shifted I think coz of 'lympicsI was by the Lea on Tuesday, in the Springfield Park area - I hoped to see the fly past but I must have miscalculated the time
Did you notice how full of moored boats the Lea is now? They are nose to tail on both sides of the river by the park. I am guessing this is because a) some have been moved up from the Olympic area and b) those without a permanent mooring licence are having to move every few days as British Waterways are now enforcing the regulation?
would have gone but now have unexpected family stuff to go to - funeral Thursday in Brum, then holy communion in Bath on the Sunday - my sister still hasn't actually told me about this - my mum texted me this morningIt's the Clapton Festival again this weekend (starts Thursday) details here;
http://www.claptonfestival.com/
Yep, going on Saturday - my sister talked me into it - she wanted to take her 16 yr old son and Hackney residents got reserved tickets - so I live with my sister and her son (as far as Radio 1 Thinks )So, anybody going to the Hackney Weekend next week?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/events/e9wmxj
I'm going on the Saturday, and I'm actually getting quite excited now. Jack White should be great (he's already a fan of Hackney, and I reckon he'll put on a good show). The dance area is going to be smashed to peices - deadmau5, Annie Mac, Nero, Swedish House Mafia.
There's actually so much spectacle going on around the site I reckon it's gonna be pretty amazing.
Cool. Looking forward to any acts in particular? Any you can admit to that is .Yep, going on Saturday - my sister talked me into it - she wanted to take her 16 yr old son and Hackney residents got reserved tickets - so I live with my sister and her son (as far as Radio 1 Thinks )
I think I'm outside the average age by a few years but I'll watch Jay Z and Rhiannon - and maybe Kasabian?Cool. Looking forward to any acts in particular? Any you can admit to that is .
You might have a bit of a wait for Rihanna (I assume that's who you meant, Grandad ) - she's not on till the Sunday (seperate ticket required). Hope this doesn't break hearts, etc.I think I'm outside the average age by a few years but I'll watch Jay Z and Rhiannon - and maybe Kasabian?
my bad I haven't really looked at all the acts tbf - hence not knowing when Rihanna was playingYou might have a bit of a wait for Rihanna (I assume that's who you meant, Grandad ) - she's not on till the Sunday (seperate ticket required). Hope this doesn't break hearts, etc.
Just noticed your thread on the event. Will contribute to that at some point.
I was in there last week, I don't think the garden is open yet, and food is not being served yet - but will be soon - once the garden is open (I think the garden area is huge) it should be a good place to come with kids (although selfishly I hope it isn't over-run with kids )
I've been there several times - good selection of ale, cider,etc - no well known brands - fosters, carling,etc - seems to attract a fairly young crowd - no competition apart from maybe biddle brothers - they've just started doing food, haven't tried that yet, and the enormous garden is due to open (or may have already - haven't been there for a couple of weeks) an East London meet at the Clapton Hart, when I can walk home - I am in favour of this.Hi Mart. Clapton Hart update? Pretty certain we should think about an east London meet soon, yah
I've been there several times - good selection of ale, cider,etc - no well known brands - fosters, carling,etc - seems to attract a fairly young crowd - no competition apart from maybe biddle brothers - they've just started doing food, haven't tried that yet, and the enormous garden is due to open (or may have already - haven't been there for a couple of weeks) an East London meet at the Clapton Hart, when I can walk home - I am in favour of this.
I got paid TODAY!After pay day then
I got paid TODAY!
we will never meetI get paid IN TWO WEEKS
we will never meet
I was overdrawn yesterdayI did just apply online to extent my overdraft...
I was overdrawn yesterday
Well I ended up having a great time. Festival was really well organised. Felt like a real celebration of Hackney!Radio1 Hackney Weekend - I'm heading there Saturday with my sister and her 16 year old boy - it'll probably piss down
can't remember who I saw, stayed about 3 hours odd - there was a nice vibe, spent a fortune on beer , £4 a bottle lots of security but didn't have to queue for too long - I was speaking to a bloke in the grocers on Chatsworth Rd before hand, I said he'd seen people queueing at 3am! We avoided a lot of the queuing by spending a couple of hours in the Adam and Eve on Homerton High street My nephew from Bath thinks Hackney is 'fucking sick'Well I ended up having a great time. Festival was really well organised. Felt like a real celebration of Hackney!
Highlights:
Luv him or hate him Westwood really knows how to get the party started.
The Skints! (Marcia - *swoon* ).
Swedish House Mafia smashed it up (er, fireworks? indoors? yikes!).
Jack White wielded his axe to maximum destructive power. Hotel Yorba a particular crowd favourite.
The Jay-Z performance was actually very exciting I have to admit.
And how about these for secret guests - Labrynth, Rihanna, M.I.A., and... Kanye West!
Not bad.
Great atmosphere. Rain not too bad. Food prices reasonable (if you shopped around). Only real bummer was the arena booze policy.
Tips for those attending today - Welfare (first aid) will give you a free bottle of water if you ask. Nice filing veggie fritters with chilli sauce for £1.50 from the BBQ place next to the Ostrich meat stall. Have fun (*jealous* - actually I'm not - I'm knackered now! - plus I'm going to one of the after-parties later - nerrr!).
My nephew from Bath thinks Hackney is 'fucking sick'