Charity Fundraiser/Small Business Event
2021-10-24 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Fundraiser organised by Kings Crescent resident Remi Bevis to raise money for breast cancer research.
All welcome!
We will be holding a raffle, selling tea, coffee, cakes etc, to raise money for charity.
There will be a variety of stalls including:

Cakes
Sweets
Fruit Kebabs & Smoothie
Waffles
Hackney Herbal stall with tea bag making activity (details below)

We will also have some small business owners selling their products with part of the proceeds going to charity:

Personalised gifts and clothing
Resin Art
Holistic Massage
Wrapping paper, cards & illustrations

Big Raffle on the day with a variety of prizes donated by local business and community!
Donate to Breast Cancer Research via Georgina’s JustGiving Page linked to this event

Hackney Herbal Stall
Join Hackney Herbal to learn about the health benefits of a range of culinary, medicinal and wild herbs.
You’ll be able to have a go at making your own herbal tea bags to take home.
We will also be sharing our top tips for growing herbs successfully. (Invited by KC TRA gardening group).

Kings Feast Winter Extravaganza
2021-12-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Shout it from the balcony, the winter holidays are almost here. And there’s no better time than the holiday season for a party. Hackney Showroom and Kings Crescent TRA invite you to celebrate the end of 2021 with an evening of food, music, games, prizes and of course, tonnes of fun.
5-7pm
A fabulous evening for residents aged under 15 and their families. DJ Emilia Harmony will be in charge of getting The first part of the evening kicks off with a winter ball for kids and their families. Hosted by Disco Loco ‘s MC Chu-i & Dj Emilia Harmony, get your glad rags on, get those party feet moving and join us for an on an evening of festive magic, music, pizza, dancing, craft and dance floor shenanigans.
7-9pm
Hackney Showroom’s Sam Curtis Lindsay will be your host for a night of good (veggie friendly) food Courtesy of Otantic, classic games, silly prizes and lots of laughs, followed by a knees up.
Please book individual tickets for each person coming and let us know which part(s) of the party you will be attending

Community Meeting March 2022
2022-03-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
This community meeting is hosted by the Tenants & Residents Association (TRA) committee aims to celebrate the community which already exists on Kings Crescent and look for ways to develop this further.
It’s a chance for residents to discuss what events and activities we want to have here, meet your neighbours etc.

Minutes

Agenda Item
Action

1
Welcome, Introductions and apologies
Attending:
17 Residents
(Non-residents): Carol Squires (Source Partnership), Sam (Hackney Showroom), Bianca Rembrandt (Hackney Community Safety team)

· Approve minutes from December 2021
Done – approved by those present with no challenges

Apologies: David, Katy, Christine, Jenn

2
Guest presentation from local resident
Mr Marsh gave presentation on fly tipping on New River and efforts he has made to clean it up.
Suggestion for ‘clean up’ day – local residents in collaboration with local police and Hackney Community Safety team
Bianca happy to organise a day in May.
Mr Marsh left his contact details
All of the blocks in Kings Crescent Estate are named after village in Hertfordshire where the New River originates

3
Residents Group (TRA) Committee Updates
· Change in committee members – Hana left Kathy joined (official vote at next AGM)
· Homework club has changed to youth club on Thursdays
· Plans for youth stuff in general (likely meeting to discuss youth plans on 3rd March – Emley, Jill, Hackney Showroom, youth workers and maybe Kelly from Hackney Resident Participation team – youth lead, will report on outcome of this meeting)
· Held gardening day on Sunday, around 12 people came
· Appeal for volunteers – for youth club, family fun mornings, gardening etc
Suggestions for what to spend funding on.
We can claim money from Hackney Council every year. Emley has done visuals showing what we’re spending money on. Includes:
Andrew’s art project
Ingrid’s film: Inspired by BLM. What happens afterwards. Trailer is finished and nearly ready but has lost actor. Planning to use trailer to use money to make a film. May run a crowdfunder once trailer is ready.
Thinking about how we can weave the message into events we do or activities.

This financial year coming to an end.
Would be great to have input on what to spend the next £3.5k on!

4
Hackney Showroom Update
Update on existing community programme and what is coming up next year:
Will be distributing a new ‘What’s On’ leaflet.
Regular programme:
Tuesday Disco Loco library 4-6. Anybody can drop in and take books out.
Weds am – easy rollers – soft play for babies and toddlers. Can book online.
King’s Feast – quarterly residents event. Next one 19 March.
Can come on your own/ask to be put in a team.

Kings Youth programme. 2 youth workers Darren and Becks out on estate every Thursday. Also spending time in Showroom. Finding out what young people want. Starting to get feedback. Can drop in/play table tennis.
Going to pilot work with age 14 and above. Doing tasters to see what people want then roll things out.
Will start with writing and performing workshops. Young people can write own monologue and learn how to perform. 4-week programme.
Also poet and radio presenter talking about healthy relationships
Friday lunch club including bingo and cooked meal. Open to all!

Also planned is a street party on 4 June.

5
Open Conversation
Azucena suggests taking some children for tennis lessons in the park, possibly for a reduced price. Could hold a weekly tennis club.
You can also rent Callly pool.
Jill says about 32 registered with young group. Agreed good idea to do more sports.
Jill also suggested watersports at West Reservoir up the road
Emley suggested Saturday morning club, rotate the sport
Remi thinks a lot of people would participate in football every week
Jill has contacts through access to sport. Will speak to younger people on estate to find out if they would be interested if we did xyz.
Azacuena suggested drop in where people can express preferences.
Sam suggested discrete 4-week blocks of activities may make less work.
Once we get sense of what people want can do shout out to residents for skills.
Andrew said he’d be willing to help others learn CDF application process so they can research cost and means work is more shared
Emley wondering whether can do one application for all of the activities.

6
Update from Source Partnership (Carol)
Hiccough in the process, developer wants to review pricing. Materials going up in price so want to protect themselves. This means Hackney council have to go back to other bidder.
Start date much more likely to be August/Autumn.
Good news is they’ve agreed on s20 notice that 1 April date in relation to clawback will remain.
Developer will bring additional community development funding.
Good idea to have business plan for 3-4 years of what we’d like them to invest in during 1st, 2nd, year. SP skilled at doing this and can help.
Last week residents went to look at comparable community centres. This has thrown up issues about how new centre will be managed. SP can help with our business plan.
Carol has knowledge of TRA development, upscaling over time. Carol wrote paper on this which she can share.
Jill suggested her and SP revisiting tenant management training

7
Any other business
Dates of next meetings & close
Party on 19 March
Sat 26 March family fun (last Saturday of the month)
Autism awareness event 4 April
1st Tues every month – TRA coffee hour 2-3pm
Next ETRA for discussing estate related issues with Hackney Council staff is at the ETRA meeting 20 April 2022.
4 June street party
Next community meeting 8 June

Let us know if you have any ideas!
KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com
Featuring:

Guest presentation from local resident ‘River Path Walk – history and environmental concerns’
Updates from the TRA committee
Updates from Hackney Showroom & Source Partnership
An opportunity to share your opinion and ideas

Please note these community focused meetings take place in March, June, September and December each year.
There are separate meetings to discuss estate related issues (with Hackney representatives attending) in January, April, July, October.
AGENDA
Tuesday 09 March 2022 7pm-8pm (plus social time after)
Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, N4 2BN

Agenda Item
Suggested
Timing
Lead

1
Welcome, Introductions and apologies
· Approve minutes from December 2021

5 mins

Emley

2
Guest presentation from local resident
· River Path Walk – history and environmental concerns
· Suggestion for ‘clean up’ day – local residents in collaboration with local police and Hackney Community Safety team

10 mins
(5 mins)

Mr B Marsh
Bianca Rembrandt (LBH)

3
Residents Group (TRA) Committee Updates
· Planed events & activities
· Suggestions for what to spend funding on
10 mins

Emley

4
Hackney Showroom Update
· Update on existing community programme and what is coming up next year
10 mins
Sam

5
Open Conversation
· Opportunity for residents to share ideas and suggestions for community building activities and events on Kings Crescent.
(Conversations can be continued informally after the meeting closes)
10 mins
Residents

6
Update from Source Partnership
5mins
Carol

7
Any other business
Dates of next meetings & close

5 mins
Emley

The space will be open for 30 minutes after the meeting to chat to neighbours and continue conversations started during the meeting
Additional information:

Please note that this meeting is focused on community building. The next meeting for discussing estate related issues with Hackney is at the ETRA meeting 20 April 2022.
See https:/ for details of upcoming events and minutes of previous meetings.
To get in touch with the committee: Email KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com call/text/WhatsApp 07925668497, Social Media: @KingsCrescentN4, (e)mailing list: http://eepurl.com/g-NGbD

Kings Feast Party
2022-03-19 16:30 - 21:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
BOOK HERE
(Tickets are free we just need to know numbers for catering etc)

April Coffee Hour
2022-04-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Kings Crescent Coffee Hour
2-3pm on the first Tuesday of every month
Let us know what you want to see from Hackney Showroom how we can support you, how you can get involved as a volunteer, or just come and say hi!
Members of the TRA committee and Hackney officers are usually there too.
No need to book ahead of time, just drop in to our home on Kings Crescent Estate.

June Street Party
2022-06-04 14:00 - 20:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Kings Crescent Street Party
4 June | 2-8pm | Murrain Road
Neighbours, loved ones and friends, the time to get out and celebrate the beginning of summer is here… and we are bringing the party right to your doorstep!
Join your neighbours for a day full of food and music with DJs and live music
Get ready for family day like no other! Hosted by pioneering theatre mavericks Nigel Barrett & Louise Mari + special guest dog hypnotist Guy Hargreaves.
From a Squeaky Toy Orchestra to Portrait with your Pooch, a bouncy castle, bar & food, DJs, puppy face painting, ice cream & more. We’ve got everything to help you celebrate the beginning of summer!
4pm Main Stage: ‘Alternative Dog Show’ with categories including: Dog That Looks Most Like The Queen, Best Beard & Fastest Sausage Eater.
Paws mean Prizes!
This event is FREE and is for Kings Crescent residents, surrounding neighbours and friends of Hackney Showroom. Book below for yourself and/or your household to let us know you are coming. As always donations are greatly welcomed and help us to keep events like this free.
BOOK HERE to let us know you are coming.

Community Meeting June 2022
2022-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
This community meeting is hosted by the Tenants & Residents Association (TRA) committee aims to celebrate the community which already exists on Kings Crescent and look for ways to develop this further.
It’s a chance for residents to discuss what events and activities we want to have here, meet your neighbours etc.
Let us know if you have any ideas!
KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com
Featuring:

Updates from the TRA committee
Updates from Hackney Showroom & Source Partnership
An opportunity to share your opinion and ideas

Minutes

Agenda Item
Lead
Actions

1
Welcome, Introductions and apologies
· In attendance:
Emley (chair), Jill WM and 11 other residents (names removed for web version)
John Morris (Source Partnership),
Nina (Hackney Showroom)
· Approve minutes from March 2022
Alice – proposed, Jill and Remi seconded
Emley

2
Residents Group (TRA) Committee Updates
Planned events & activities:
· Youth funding – extra £2k for us and Hackney Showroom to run projects. Figuring out what to do with that.
· Youth Club running but Jill on jury duty. Nina has been helping and has recruited new helpers from youth team
· Emley asked about some activities that appeal to adults
· Family fun mornings continued until weather got nice at end May. Might revisit in winter.
· Remi’s charity event 2 April – raised over £600 for Autistic children. Hoping for a different charity event in August. Ideas for which charity welcome – send to Remi!
· Hackney Herbal also attended and put together list of Gardening ideas. There are lots of ideas, info and tips on the Facebook group
· Ellie, Sarah and Kathy have taken over running of group (other welcome to join if interested)
· Following presentation at last community meeting, held litter picking event, gathering rubbish dumped in New River. Will be a regular twice-yearly event.
· Wellbeing classes continuing for another 10 – 12 weeks. Well attended but not enough to pay for itself. Will need more funding if we want to continue. Most people who attend Zumba class are her own clients. When more people did come were put off by size of space. Can’t do evening time. Pilates is on Sat mornings.

Community Development Fund spend/activities
· Emley showed breakdown of Community Development Fund (money available to claim from council) spend for 21/22 (see below)
· Has also done proposed spend for 22/23 (see below). Process for claiming funds is laborious and slow. So this time have agreed with council that we have a rough overall breakdown of £3.5k and we keep in bank account rather than seeking approval for every bit each time. Any slight differences in spend can be reflected in reporting afterwards
· (£3,500 available):
o Gardening activities £350
o Youth Club £500
o Community trip e.g. trip to beach £700
o Support for wellbeing activities e.g. yoga £600
o Cultural activity e.g. art project or theatre trip £700
o Community parties £650
· Emley asking for approval of spend/anything else people would like to spend money on? There are some ideas here: https://www.facebook.com/KingsCrescentN4/photos/pcb.440920377474927/440920194141612/
· Community trip Coaches for community trip are now very expensive – over £1k). Suggestion that we run a subsidised trip/voluntary extra payment. Hackney Showroom could run ticketing so people could book through website. Jill volunteered to organise for Saturday 3 September.
· Cultural activity Hackney Showroom have already booked some tickets for Sleeping Beauty at Sadler’s Wells on Sun 11 December (matinee). Nina suggested using some of £700 cultural money to subsidise this.
· Jill knows someone, Dura, on Queen’s Drive who has lots of experience applying for funding and is willing to help us.

Emley
· Jill to organise community trip to seaside
· Schedule discussion about community trip for March community meeting next year

3
Hackney Showroom Update
Update on existing community programme and upcoming plans
Hackney Showroom will be publishing a new brochure in a couple of weeks for July – Dec. All residents should get a leaflet through their door (also see https://www.hackneyshowroom.com/whatson/)

4 summer activities for children and young people:
· Lookout – 2-week theatre project. Trailer on website. Workshop then performances at end. Is free but you need to book. Performances in English and Turkish. Give leaflets out to neighbours! 25 July – 1 Aug for 8-13s with performances for all 6&7 August
· Futurehead summercamp 8-13 year olds. Free, lunch provided 8-12 August
· DJing for girls (age 13-19) 25-29 July
· Rebel print making for protest etc (age 13-19) 1-5 August

Regular events
· Disco loco library- multicultural children’s books Tuesdays
· Easy Rollers – soft play disco for under 5s – Wednesday
· Youth Club (age 8-12) – Thursdays
· Friday lunch club – aimed at over 60s but all ages welcome

Other events
· Sat 8 Oct – disco loco literature – lots different events – whole day family event
· Sat 19 November – next King’s Feast community meal. Food from Otantic, dancing, games – all ages

Nina

4
Open Conversation
· Opportunity for residents to share ideas and suggestions for community building activities and events on Kings Crescent.
(Conversations can be continued informally after the meeting closes)
Residents

5
Update from Source Partnership
SP core activities still on hold. Not much of an update on development programme. In meantime, open offer for ongoing support from John and Carol. Inc for community development (outside of what community development team at council do)
Carol/
John

6
Any other business
Service charge
· Have been having conversations about service charges with council.
· There is a meeting next week for all residents to learn about the service charge. A letter should have gone to all residents across the estate today.
· Following week there will be a range of dates and times. Residents can book a session to go through questions.

Football club
· Remi knows a professional coach in Datchworth Court. Need to speak to him about activities/funding/support. May need some of £3.5k funding.

Winter market in December
Remi happy to run this with Nina from Hackney Showroom. Agreed to have community meeting separately. Doesn’t need any of the CDF money.

Place for messages and notices from residents
Nina drew attention to tickertape message at bottom of Hackney Showroom screen. This is for anybody to put any message to anyone. Please just send them to Hackney Showroom

hello@hackneyshowroom.com
General TRA drop in
On the Saturdays when there is meditation, there’s a general resident coffee hour after (run by Emley) for anyone to drop in. Next dates: 25 June, 2 July, 16, 23 30 July

Community event
Next activity is Vince Murrain memorial party. 10 years since Vince died. Big Lunch funding used for this. Sunday 26 June 2pm-7pm.
There will be a memorial book for Vince for anyone who wants to sign.

Dates of next meetings & close
· ETRA 13 July
· Next community meeting 14 Sep and our AGM. Anthony (new estate manager) will come to that
Emley

Remi to look into football coaching

Agenda

Agenda Item
Suggested
Timing
Lead

1
Welcome, Introductions and apologies
· Approve minutes from March 2022
5 mins
Emley

2
Residents Group (TRA) Committee Updates
· Planned events & activities
· Planning for AGM in September/October
· Suggestions for what to spend 22/23 CDF grant on
See suggestions for discussion in graphic below
10 mins
Emley

3
Hackney Showroom Update
· Update on existing community programme and upcoming plans
10 mins
Nina

4
Open Conversation
· Opportunity for residents to share ideas and suggestions for community building activities and events on Kings Crescent.
(Conversations can be continued informally after the meeting closes)
20 mins
Residents

5
Update from Source Partnership
5mins
Carol/John

6
Any other business
Dates of next meetings & close

10 mins
Emley

Please note these community focused meetings take place in March, June, September and December each year.
There are separate meetings to discuss estate related issues (with Hackney representatives attending) in January, April, July, October.

Here is how we spent the ‘Community Development Fund’ last year.
Come along to share your ideas for what we do this year!

June Coffee Hour
2022-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Anyone is welcome to pop in for a cuppa from 1-2pm after the meditation session.
Emley, the Chair of the Residents Association will be there to answer any questions you may have about events and activities happening on Kings Crescent.

Vince Murrain Memorial Party
2022-06-26 14:00 - 19:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Vince Murrain Memorial Party – 10 years
It is 10 years since Vince sadly passed and his family, friends and community will be honouring his memory with a party.
There will be food, drinks, bouncy castle and fun.
Vince was a treasured member of the Kings Crescent community for many years. He was Chair of the Resident’s Association, led the Youth Club and much more.
His was memorialised in the name of the Community Hall on Kings Crescent and the Play Street – Murrain Road.
All welcome!

July Coffee Hour
2022-07-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom

September community meeting & AGM
2022-09-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
If you live in Kings Crescent, you are a member of the resident’s association and are warmly invited to all Tenants & Resident Association events
September Community Meeting & AGM
14 September 2022 7.00-8:30pm
Venue: Hackney Showroom space, 4 Murrain Road, N4 2BN

Meeting Minutes:

Agenda Item
Lead
Actions

1
Welcome

Welcome & Introductions, including apologies for absence
Emley (TRA Chair)
Agreed

2
Formal TRA AGM

a. Approval of minutes from the last AGM (Sept 2021)
b. Election of New TRA Committee
c. Treasurer’s Report
d. Chair’s report
e. Any other business related to AGM
f. close of AGM

Anthony Ramsay (Hackney -LBHC)
Emley (TRA Chair)
&
Treasurer for 2021 (Alice)
Previous Minutes Approved
TRA Committee elected in accordance with LBHC Regulations. Full list of Committee Members and positions to be released shortly. Including New elected board members
Treasurers report -committee approved
Chair report – EP gave her annual report of activities and events TRA have been involved with.
AOB.

3
Community Meeting

Approve minutes from last community meeting (June 2022)
CDF update

TRA Chair
Meeting Minutes Approved

4
Open Conversation

Opportunity for residents to share ideas and suggestions for activities and events on Kings Crescent:
· What have you enjoyed about previous events/activities?
· What else would you like to see happening?
Residents & Hackney Showroom
Residents have enjoyed the activities over all, but would like to see more inclusion. e.g events especially to target single people -Cheese and Wine evening

5
Update from Source Partnership
John/Carol

6
Any other business
Dates of next meetings & Events
Close
TRA Chair
Meeting closed.
Next Meeting 16.11.22 @
7pm

Social time and raffle after the meeting, all welcome!

Everyone

Previous information:
AGM
This meeting will start with the ‘Annual General Meeting’ (AGM) where the new resident’s group committee will be voted in.
Everyone living on Kings Crescent Estate is automatically a member of the TRA and a committee of residents is elected at the AGM to lead the group. All KC TRA committee members contribute their time and skills on a voluntary basis.
If you are interested in joining the committee please email KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com or call 07926568497

Community Meeting
This community meeting is hosted by the Tenants & Residents Association (TRA) committee aims to celebrate the community which already exists on Kings Crescent and look for ways to develop this further.
It’s a chance for residents to discuss what events and activities we want to have here, meet your neighbours etc.
Let us know if you have any ideas!
Drinks and nibbles will be provided!
(See full agenda below)

Why be involved in the Tenants & Residents Association (TRA)?

contribute to taking action on issues which affect Kings Crescent
meet your neighbours
improve our community
decide how we spend funds available for community activities
represent residents and make your voice heard
get involved in projects (e.g gardening club, youth club)

Agenda

Agenda Item
Suggested timing
Lead

1
Welcome
5 mins

Welcome & Introductions, including apologies for absence

Emley (TRA Chair)

2
Formal TRA AGM
30 mins

a. Approval of minutes from the last AGM (Sept 2021)
b. Election of New TRA Committee
c. Treasurer’s Report
d. Chair’s report
e. Any other business related to AGM
f. close of AGM

Anthony Ramsay (Hackney)
Emley (TRA Chair)
&
Treasurer for 2021 (Alice)

3
Community Meeting
20 mins

Approve minutes from last community meeting (June 2022)
CDF update

TRA Chair

4
Open Conversation

Opportunity for residents to share ideas and suggestions for activities and events on Kings Crescent:
· What have you enjoyed about previous events/activities?
· What else would you like to see happening?

Residents & Hackney Showroom

5
Update from Source Partnership
5mins
John/Carol

6
Any other business
Dates of next meetings & Events
Close

TRA Chair

Social time and raffle after the meeting, all welcome!

30 mins
Everyone

Kings Feast Party 19 Nov
2022-11-19 16:30 - 21:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Join Hackney Showroom, the Kings Crescent Residents Association and your neighbours for an evening of food, music, games and of course, tons of fun.

4.30 – 6.30pm – Family Fun!
The first part of the evening kicks off with a disco for kids and their families. Hosted by Disco Loco’s MC Chu-i & DJ Emilia Harmony, get your glad rags on, get those party feet moving and join us for an evening of magic, music, pizza, dancing, craft and dance floor shenanigans.
7 – 9pm – Adults only!
Whether on your own or with your household, we’ll team you up for a night of ridiculous retro games, lots of prizes, affordable bar and a communal meal with delicious mezze dishes from local Turkish restaurant Otantic.
Book your FREE tickets HERE

Winter Market
2022-12-03 15:00 - 20:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Kings Crescent Winter Market
Following the success of last year’s Winter Market, Hackney Showroom and the Kings Crescent Residents Association are joining forces to host a fun event where you can do some shopping, consume delicious food and drinks, and there will be crafts and activities for the kids, and even a visit from Santa!!
The Residents Association (TRA) will not be holding a meeting in December but an update newsletter has been sent out to all Kings Crescent residents and committee members will be available at the market to chat to residents and hear ideas that you may have for events and activities etc 🙂

Huge array of local talent & ingenuity on display at our WINTER MARKET this Sat 3 Dec 3-8pm

Browse the handmade jewellery, kitchenware & fashion Feast on unbelievable cupcakes Score a hand woven wall hanging Delve through the pre-loved Sylvanian families Get yourself an African print accessory Pick up some hand illustrated stationary Bag a personalised gift Snap up cards featuring paintings of famous artists & their pets Get a glitter tattoo Snaffle a handmade scented candle Sit on Santa’s knee Sip mulled wine DANCE!

…. Plus vintage clothes & jumble, crock charms, tray bakes, books by local authors, fair trade cotton shoppers, handmade kids bracelets, festive ornaments & much more!

If you would like to host a stall at the Winter Market book your table HERE (£5 for small or shared table £10 for a large table)

Our Place in the Game
2022-12-04 14:00 - 16:30 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Come along to a live performace game to experience Kings Crescent in a new way
then celebrate with a communal meal.
All welcome!

Exhibition of Our Place in the Game 1
2023-03-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Exhibition of Our Place in the Game

Come along and see what a group of Kings Crescent Residents created at the end of last year.
After a series of workshops thinking on the question – what is our place in the game? – the group created a live performance on the estate.

For this exhibition we are displaying the film as well as the costumes, masks and props from the day.
You can also read the book we’ve made at the end of it all!

Hackney Showroom, Kings Crescent Estate
Thursday 9th March, 1 – 4pm
Friday 10th March, 2 – 7pm

Exhibition of Our Place in the Game 2
2023-03-10 14:00 - 19:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom

Community Meeting
2023-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Resident meetings happen once every 3 months and are a chance to meet your neighbours and have a say in what is happening on Kings Crescent.
The focus of this Spring meeting is to create a plan for the events and activities that we want to see happening this coming year

Agenda
Timing
Lead

1
7pm Welcome, Introductions and apologies
· Pizza & Refreshments
10 mins

2
Residents Group (TRA) Committee Updates
· Summary of current activities
· Approve minutes from last community meeting (Sept 2022)
5 mins
TRA committee

3
Hackney Showroom Update
· Update on existing community programme
5 mins
Hackney Showroom

4
Ideas workshop
· New funding in April, need an events plan for the year
· See what we’ve done before & share your thoughts
· Bring new ideas to discuss
30 mins
Residents
& TRA commitee members

5
Round up & conclusions of event planning

10mins
TRA committee

6
8pm Estate/Hackney update
· Update on Estate issues and relationship with Hackney
20 mins
Alice (TRA)
Anthony (Hackney) TBC

7
Any other business
Dates of next meetings & close 8.30pm
10 mins
TRA committee

The space will be open for 30 minutes after the meeting to chat to neighbours and continue conversations started during the event
The next community metings will be on:

14 June 2023 7pm
20 September 2023 7pm (including AGM and election of new resident committee)

Spring Party (CANCELLED)
2023-04-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Sorry, the Residents Association was hoping to host a kids party to celebrate Spring, Easter etc but we don’t currently have capacity within out team of resident volunteers.
If anyone would like to help with future events please contact KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com
Thanks!

Kings Coronation Community Party
2023-05-07 12:00 - 14:30 | Vince Murrrain Community Centre, N4 2GD
This event is being organised by the Residents Association with ‘Big Lunch’ funding from Hackney
We will be providing burgers & sausages (meat & veggie), pizza, salad, cake, soft drinks. Please bring a dish to contribute!
If you are able to volunteer to help at the event we will be setting up from 10am and clearing up until 3.45pm, many hands make light work as they say!
Any questions please email KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com Thanks!

Residents Meeting 14 June
2023-06-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
TRA Community Meeting
Minutes
Kings Crescent Community Meeting

Hackney Showroom
Wednesday 14 June 2023

Attendess:
Emma Harrison (Hackney Council Resident Participation Team)
Shah Rahman (Hackney Council)
Nina Lyndon (Hackney Showroom),
12 residents (names removed for privacy)

Approval of minutes from previous meeting
JWM and KM proposed and seconded

Gardening group update

Have held two events – launch of growing season & bed clearing
Also been refreshing allotment plot allocation – there are now spare plots available
Trying to create community around gardening, sense of ownership of whole space
Will be holding social Thu 29 June
Council have handed over issues including all maintenance to us!!
Water tap not working (seems has been turned off from mains)

ACTION – Emma will raise the tap issue with colleagues

General update

Estate manager Anthony has left. Interviewing now for replacement.
In meantime, use neighborhoods email: neighbourhood@hackney.gov.uk
Alice can pass on any issues including mains water being turned off

Updating on community activities (Hackney Showroom)

Next event 29 July. Looking for helpers! 2 – 6pm so setting up any time from midday. 20% of stallholder takings going to Domestic Abuse charity
Have new outdoor stage
Regular programme of weekly/monthly events
No funding for childrens activities over summer hols so no events so far but Emma and Jill discussing one through Access to Sport

ACTION – Emma to pass details for Access to Sport on to Jill

Discussing possible ongoing working group for estate issues but Alice (discussing with Emma at council) not in firm position to give update
Emma needs buy-in from different teams but proposal is to have a representative from each team who’d give regular updates e.g. texts with link rather than meetings. Need housing officer in place to manage this and confirm.

Discussion of AGM & future of the Residents’ Association

TRA all volunteers so need to make sustainable
Alice explained TRA is voted in by estate residents at AGM.
Struggling to get enough people at meeting and on committee
Looking at our vision as TRA and how to make sustainable
Emma shared options for if we don’t have enough people to meet requirements of being a TRA.
Without registered TRA it’s much more difficult to spend fund money and won’t have voice or staff from council coming to meetings
Looking at 4 main meetings a year. Focus next year will be what we want future to look like
Even if people can’t be on committee, please come to the AGM (20 Sep)

Next phase of regeneration project

Update from presentation – details of presentation can be seen here: https:/calendar/resident-steering-group-meeting-17-april-2023/

AOB

Youth Group – only Remi and Jill doing youth group. Remi might be leaving. Up to 15 children attend regularly plus some on waiting list. Anyone interested in helping to run, likely this will resume end Sep (Thursdays 4pm – 6pm).
Question about best platform to raise concerns about repairs in existing building. Emma thinks it’s contacting repairs

ACTION – Emma will check process and let us know.
Agenda
Wednesday 14 June 2023
7–8.30pm
Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, N4 2BN

Time
Item
Lead

19:00
Welcome
Time for Refreshments
Chair of meeting (Alice)

19:15
Approval of minutes from 15 March
Alice

19:20
Gardening update
Sarah/Kathy/Ellie

19:30
Hackney Showroom update
Nina

19:40
ETRA Update
Emma Harrison (Resident Participation) & Alice

19:50
AGM/Future events update
Emma (RP) & Alice

20:00
Next Phase of Regeneration project
Jill/Kathy/Emley

20:10
AOB
Alice

20:15
Close
Alice

Additional information:

See https:/ for details of upcoming events and minutes of previous meetings.
To get in touch with the committee: Email KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com call/text/WhatsApp 07925668497, Social Media: @KingsCrescentN4
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Kings Crescent Street Party
2023-07-29 14:00 - 18:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
The Kings Crescent TRA & Hackney Showroom invite you to our annual street party extravaganza!
Featuring DJs, market stalls, a bouncy castle, ice cream van, photobooth and more!
This is a free event, but let us know you’re coming by registering for a ticket HERE

Winter Market 2 Dec 2023
2023-12-02 14:00 - 18:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
There’s a chill in the air which means its time to get ready for our Winter Market…
Whether hunting for the perfect present or browsing for something interesting to buy whilst sipping mulled wine & enjoying the tunes,
please join us on 2 December for a festive indoor market.
All welcome!
Free Entry
Santa will be there approx 3-5pm

To book a stall please go to: https://www.hackneyshowroom.com/winter-market/

Kids Halloween Party
2024-10-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
The fantastic Youth Club team are hosting a Halloween Party for the local children – all welcome
Free!
There will be a face painter, crafts, games, food, drinks etc
Come along in your costumes (but only if you want to dress up)

Winter Market
2024-11-30 14:00 - 19:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift or browsing for something interesting to buy while sipping mulled wine and enjoying tunes, join us for a festive indoor market.
We will also have Christmas activities for your little ones, including films and, of course, Santa’s grotto!
Book a free slot for Santa’s Grotto HERE.
Polar Express film will be shown from 2.30pm, then the Grinch!

** POSTPONED** AGM & Social Event 15 October 2025
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
**POSTPONED**
This date clashed with the police meeting so has been moved to the following week – 22 October 2025
15 October 2025 AGM & Social Event
7.30-9.00pm
Venue: Hackney Showroom space, 4 Murrain Road, N4 2BN
If you live in Kings Crescent, you are a member of the resident’s association
and are warmly invited to all Tenants & Resident Association events
AGM
This meeting will start with the ‘Annual General Meeting’ (AGM) where the new resident’s group committee will be voted in.
***Mew committee members really welcome! Please get in touch if you’re interested in joining the TRA committee***
Everyone living on Kings Crescent Estate is automatically a member of the TRA and a committee of residents is elected at the AGM to lead the group.
All KC TRA committee members contribute their time and skills on a voluntary basis.
If you are interested in joining the committee please email KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com

The AGM will only take about 20 minutes so we are thinking of combining it with a social event to facilitate residents to get to know each other
Details to be confirmed but initial thoughts are:

Kids cinema 7-8.30pm in studio space to allow families to attend
AGM 7.30-8pm in the big space
Quiz 8-8.30pm then general social time in the big space
Bingo at 8.30pm in the studio space
Event end time can be flexible

We are open to suggestions and anyone volunteering their time/skills/enthusiams to the event!!!!
Get in touch if you have any ideas: KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com

Winter Market 2025
2025-11-29 14:00 - 18:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Kings Crescent Winter Market
Following the success of previous Winter Markets we are doing it again!
You can do some shopping, consume delicious food & drinks, there will be glitter tattoos, crafts and activities for the kids, and even a visit from Santa!!
Sign up here if you’d like to have a stall: https://forms.gle/x8XAgiLRntvERJCW6
The Residents Association (TRA) will be available at the market to chat to residents and hear ideas that you may have for future events and activities etc
