August Beautiful Breath
2022-08-30 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
THE BEAUTIFUL BREATH
With AJ
In person on the last Tuesday of every month 7.30-9pm
This is a soothing session that combines Wim Hof inspired breathing techniques with ancient Qi Gong practices that will leave you feeling deeply relaxed and at peace.
Cost £5 per session (all profits going to charity*)
Click here to book: The Beautiful Breath

More details:

The breath is a beautiful and powerful tool that if given awareness too, can sooth our nervous systems and leave us with a sense of calm and fluidity even in the most stressful of situations.
In this session you will be guided through a Wim Hof inspired breathing technique breath by breath, in a tribal- inspired gathering, in time with calming music, which will leave your body and mind in a state of complete calm and relaxation. We will then take this peaceful energy you have created and using a very simple Qi Gong form, send it to every cell in your body removing any blockages, creating a sense of fluidity and flow in and around you.
The session runs for approx 50 minutes and a little longer sometimes if people are keen to ask questions at the end. Please wear loose comfortable clothing to the class and I look forward to meeting you.
AJ x
BREATH, FEEL, FLOW.
*The £5 charge for the class is to cover the cost of hiring the venue, book here, after that any profit will go to the Ukraine crisis appeal.

Regeneration Design Refresher Event
2022-09-06 10:30 - 19:00 | Vince Murrrain Community Centre, N4 2GD

Beach Trip
2022-09-10 08:45 - 19:20
BOOK HERE
Need a little break from London? We’ve got just what you need. The Kings Crescent Tenants & Resident Association annual beach trip is back! Come join us on Saturday 10 September for a day trip to the seaside town of Walton on the Naze in Essex.
Walton on the Naze is a family seaside resort with sandy beaches, seafront gardens, quaint narrow streets and fossil hunting! The pier is the second longest in England, offering fairground rides and ten pin bowling. Just to the north is The Naze, an unspoilt headland of heath, saltmarshes, beaches and 70 feet high cliffs.
Spend the day exploring, making new friends or simply relax on the beach with your fish and chips, it’s completely up to you.
Please note, all children need to be accompanied by an adult. You can book for up to 3 children per adult. Book your tickets below (booking shuts at 7am on 10 September). This event is for Kings Crescent residents.
£6 per adult and £3 per child – great value for a whole day out to the seaside!!
(The majority of the cost is funded by the ‘Community Development Fund’ via the Residents Association)
Timings

9am: Coach pick up Kings Crescent Estate PJ bus stop – opposite Estate by Clissold Park. You must be at pick up point no later than 8.45am.
11.15am: Arrive at Walton on the Naze.
5pm: Leave Walton on the Naze, pick up at Kumfi, 175 Clays Road, Walton on the Naze, Essex, CO14 8UA. Must be at pick up point no later than 4.45pm.
7.20pm: Return to Kings Crescent.

BOOK HERE

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

September Meditation
2022-09-17 11:30 - 14:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
ENERGY-LIFT GUIDED MEDITATION

& Community Connection

with Aimee Sri Laxmi & Laura Vasu Devi

In-person every month!
The class from 11.30am to 1pm offers guided meditation practice, insight and breathwork to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Re-charge your energetic batteries and feel uplifted!

1-2pm will be a time to relax with a cuppa, chat to the facillitators and connect as a community.

Click HERE to pay and confirm booking

More about this topic:

Sometimes the people we love the most can be the ones that seem exceptionally good at pressing our buttons! And yet we can learn so much about ourselves from the mirror that relationships with others provide. It’s easy to love and accept people who think like us and agree with us but what about when they don’t?
Ram Dass is often quoted as saying:
If You Think You’re Enlightened, Go Spend a Week with Your Family

Saturday 17th September we are kicking off again with our half day meditation playshops working on a relationship that we would like some inner lift and shift around.

We will be looking at Shadow work – what we disown in ourselves and project onto others can be a key to our own healing.

We will have a group energy healing on the energy of the relationship we are working on. We will be cleaning up our side of the energetic ‘jam jar’ that holds the energy of the relationship we wish to transform

Forgiveness and unlocking the heart! The heart is the gateway to more love, ease and grace in life. when we hold grudges and resentment we block lifes flow.

This meditation workshop is for you if:

You have a person in your life who triggers anger or frustration regularly

You notice that there is particular issue you can not talk about with a member of your family without getting into an argument

You feel criticized or judged by a person in your life
You are blocked by a work colleague who never seems to like your ideas

Click HERE to pay and confirm booking

Aimee & Laura also offer weekly meditation class via Zoom on Monday evenings (Aimee) and Thursday evenings (Laura).
Contact them for Zoom link or to request free place at in-person event: Aimeehamblyn@gmail.com hello@laurahamblyn.com

September Beautiful Breath
2022-09-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom

Resident Steering Group Meeting 13 Oct
2022-10-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
This is a closed meeting for those who have applied to be part of the ‘residents steering group’ (RSG).
It is mandatory to have attended the steering group training provided by Source Partnership.
The steering group comprises of residents from both the old and new blocks and provides resident input into the next stage of new build and refurbishment of Kings Crescent.
For further information on joining the ‘Resident Steering Group’ please email john@sourcepartnership.com or carol@sourcepartnership.com

Notes of Kings Crescent Steering Group Meeting held on 13th October 2022

Those Present:
Cllr Clare Potter (CP) (Chair)
7 Residents:
EP, JWM, KH, PS, PA, ES, PD

In Attendance:
Ron Greenwood (RG)
Carol Squires (CS)
Menekse Saitoglu
John Morris (minutes)
Brian Bell
LB Hackney
Source Partnership (ITLA)
Source Partnership (ITLA)
Source Partnership (ITLA)
Guest

1.0
Introductions and apologies
Action

1.1

Apologies were received from residents KM, NJ, & AF and Cllr Soreya Adejare

2.0
Notes of previous meeting held 21st July 2022 and any Matters Arising not elsewhere on the agenda

2.1

The minutes were agreed as a true record

3.0
Phase 3&4 update

3.1
RG confirmed the successful contractor is Mulalley. LBH hope to sign a contract with them in December or January. CP noted that no communication has gone out to residents formally announcing this and it would be prudent to wait until the contract is signed. However, RSG members are under no obligation to keep this confidential.

RG explained the actions over the next year. These include ensuring the development is compliant with new building regulations coming into force next June; these cover provision of ventilation, energy, electric charging points for vehicles and fire safety. There is also the need to get any blocks over 18m high signed off by the new Building Safety Regulator which takes 12 weeks. During 2023, there will also be a value engineering exercise carried out to try to achieve approx. 10% savings. LBH will explore with Mulalley the possibility of starting the refurbishment works while awaiting the Building Safety Regulator sign off.

KH asked if the designs were based on the old building regs.
RG – yes, but now there is a definite implementation date for the new regulations, LBH cannot now avoid the requirement to redesign in order to comply with them.

ES suggested that the benefits of 10% savings could be wiped out by inflation.
RG acknowledged this but LBH are committed to achieving savings in e.g. sub and superstructure of the new buildings, looking at off site construction, possibly standardising some components such as windows. ES noted that off site construction can create a higher quality product. CP added that there have been constant reassurances that quality will not be compromised.

PA asked if changing the use of the proposed workspaces under Weston Court had been considered. RG explained LBH doubts that creating residential units here might not provide sufficiently high quality accommodation and floor to ceiling heights could be an issue. PA noted that the phase 1 garage conversions had worked well. CP’s understanding is that if the commercial units do not work out, there is the option to convert them to residential. It was agreed that it would be worth exploring a residential use as an option.

KH asked about phasing; will the new build be linked to the refurbishment?
RG replied that as they are signing one contract, the two will be linked and Mulalley have said they will try to stick with the proposed programme of starting at Bramfield Court and working round the south side blocks from there.

KH asked about viability in terms of achieving good sales value when marketing flats. RG replied that the time it will take to complete new homes for sale will probably extend beyond the current economic cycle, so current market conditions are not necessarily an indicator for the viability of the sales.

PA mentioned the Mulalley’s site on Highbury New Park which seems to have stalled. RG – this is in Islington and there may be many reasons why the programme has been delayed. Mulalley have done a lot of work in Hackney and are committed to continuing work in the borough.

PA and JWM thought that the internal Decent Homes work that Mulalleys did was not very satisfactory. RG acknowledged that at the site visits, residents preferred Durkan but this tender has been won fairly and represents the best value for residents and the borough.

ES asked about checking the quality of work. RG responded that there will be Clerks of Works by trade and the LBH in-house design team are also a resource to ensure high standards.

ES asked about the extent to which architects KCA and HHB will be involved. RG replied that Mulalley are being strongly encouraged to retain their services.

CP raised the positive feedback from other existing and more recent Mulalley schemes in Hackney. CS referred to the good tenant feedback from Bridge House. It was agreed to work towards a site visit here on a Saturday morning in January 2023. CS to suggest possible homes to visit and to make initial approaches to residents.

RG showed slides of Mulalley’s tender introduction to illustrate their approach to resident engagement (using Newman Francis as engagement specialists). There was evidence that they had looked carefully at lessons from phase 1&2 and future involvement with the RSG.

KH emphasised the importance of making communications easy if things are not looking right. RG highlighted an example of Mulalley’s approach: when arranging the works in south side rear gardens, they will have block meetings and 1:1 meetings with ground floor residents, a condition survey will be completed, secure storage for items that need to moved will be arranged and good notice of the start of works given.

JWM asked about how concrete posts for the balconies will be installed in ground floor rear gardens; the pocket park and other features on Queens Drive must be preserved. RG indicated that Mulalleys will be aware of all the constraints and suggested that they be invited to an RSG meeting soon to explain their access management plan.

RG talked through slides reminding the meeting of the design principles and illustrating Mulalley’s approach. It was agreed to look at the second half of the presentation at the December RSG meeting which showed elements of Mulalley’s Invitation to Tender response.

CS

4.0
Phase 1& 2 update

4.1
RG introduced a post-occupancy evaluation exercise to concentrate on the heating, ventilation, energy efficiency and comfort of flats. A survey will be carried out between 25th October and 27th November. In addition, volunteers are sought for a data logging exercise to gather more detailed information. ES and KH volunteered and JWM suggested that Julie, a ground floor tenant in the northside blocks might also be willing to put herself forward.

4.2
RG introduced the proposal to replace an item of equipment on the play street with stepping stones (images were circulated before the meeting). JWM reported a lack of enthusiasm from members of the youth club. No decision could be made on this at the meeting.
[See images below of suggested ‘stepping stones’ for Play Street]

4.3
Ongoing defects in the new northside blocks was discussed. RG reported that the LBH lifts team have a proposal that Steve Waddington (the director responsible for this service area) is committed to implementing. CP reported that she and Cllr Adejare have received a lot of casework on this issue. She has asked for data on each breakdown and is pressing to get someone to speak to this at the ETRA on 19th.

KH wished to emphasise the importance of communication from LBH; the service from the operational teams has been unacceptable. He also cited the failure of the main door to his block. JWM added that southside residents have also been dissatisfied with the service they receive. CP re-stated that she is working to get someone to address these issues at next weeks’ ETRA meeting. KH also asked for someone to attend to deal with fire safety issues.

CP suggested that EP email her with anything else that needs to be raised at the meeting.

EP

5.0
TRA update

5.1
EP gave an update.
i) The AGM was held on 14th Sept. The committee is largely the same; EP still Chair.
ii) A trip to the beach was organised for 10th Sept.
iii) The committee had decided to issue a newsletter update instead of the next community & social TRA meeting
iv) A winter market is planned for 3rd December
v) Hackney Showroom’s next Kings Feast is on 19th November
vi) JWM reported that the Youth Club is getting stronger. A small group of older ‘young’ people approached her to ask about a youth club for their age group, so she is meeting them again to explore this

6.0
ITLA update

6.1

CS reported that Source are now halfway through their 5 year contract but are not halfway through their budget. We have met RG to discuss a revised work programme to be established early in 2023 so that it links with Mulalley’s work programme. CS encouraged the RSG to let us know if there’s anything else we could be doing.

6.0
Any urgent business

6.1
None

7.0
Date of next meeting

Tuesday 6th December, 7.30 pm start to allow for yoga class in the HS Studio to finish.

Suggested new ‘stepping stones’ installation for Play Street:

Meditation Workshop October
2022-10-15 11:30 - 14:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
ENERGY-LIFT GUIDED MEDITATION WORKSHOP

& Community Connection

with Aimee Sri Laxmi & Laura Vasu Devi

In-person every month!
The class from 11.30am to 1.30pm offers guided meditation practice, insight and breathwork to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Re-charge your energetic batteries and feel uplifted!
Different topic each month – see below for details

1.30-2pm will be a time to relax with a cuppa, chat to the facillitators and connect as a community.

BOOK HERE

Hands up if you’d like a better relationship with MONEY

Money for many of us is a tricky thing to talk about, and yet like anything else, money is energy, it is a currency we use to exchange for goods and services.
When we hold shame, guilt, or lack of worthiness around money it can be harder to manifest the life we desire.
This means we have to work on our thoughts and beliefs, many of which will be unconsciously affecting our life, before we can use affirmations and will to create.
In this 2-hour workshop we will get curious about, money & our cultural & societal programs & views
We will explore money as energy
Clear blocks to receiving abundance
Participate in a meditation
And I will share practical steps to prioritise the energy of abundance including affirmations.
Join me to explore this topic and create a life you love
15th October
11.30 – 1.30 pm workshop
1.30 – 2 pm tea & cake

Hackney Showroom
4 Murrain Rd
N4 2BN

£30 (£20 Concession)
To book your place send payment with ref: Abundance
PayPal
or contact me for bank details: hello@laurahamblyn.com

***POSTPONED*** ETRA Meeting 19 October
2022-10-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
***POSTPONED***

Message from Hackney Council:

We have decided to postpone the Kings Crescent ETRA meeting tomorrow.

Unfortunately, Steve Waddington is unwell and we are not aware when he will return to work. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. I will be in touch with you as soon as Steve returns to work to reschedule the meeting.

A NEW DATE WILL BE COMMUNICATED ONCE IT IS DECIDED.

This ‘Enhanced Tenants & Residents Association’ (ETRA) ‘meeting is a chance for residents to speak to Hackney representatives about issues on the estate e.g. cleaning, repairs, antisocial behaviour.
ETRA meetings happen on a quarterly basis in January, April, July & October
This meeting will ideally be held in-person but we are awaiting confirmation from Hackney staff that will be attending. If senior staff not present the meeting will be postponed. Details below will be updated as they become available.
The minutes from the previous ETRA meeting in July can be found here.
ETRA Agenda (version 5)

19 October 7:00-8:30pm
Meeting is ideally in person at Hackney Showroom N4 2BN
But also accessible via Zoom (email kingscrescentn4@gmail.com for link)

Kings Crescent ETRA Meeting (‘Enhanced’ Tenants & Residents Meeting)

Agenda Item
Suggested Timing
Lead

1.
Welcome, Introductions, Apologies
5 mins
Emley (TRA Chair)

· Approval of minutes from last ETRA meeting (13 July 2022)
· Background to new format for meeting and request for ideas on a new way forward

2.
Wider Estate Issues
10 mins

· Update on new systems – digital noticeboard and repairs reporting system
· Weston Court intercom
· Theobalds Court bin drawer and lights
· Theobalds corridor lights malfunctioning
· Cleaning of bin areas and regular chute checks
· General cleaning not happening to good standard, cobwebs increasing etc
· Drains backing up in Weston, Datchworth, Bramfield
· Recent hot water outage across New Build highlighted 2 key issues:
o time taken to resolve – what is the SLA for water outage?
o Incorrect information being given to residents (eg. Hackney telling residents it was their own responsibility or that they should call Thames Water – these are factually incorrect)

Anthony Ramsay (Housing Officer)

? invite cleaning team, repairs rep

3.
ASB
10 mins

· Ongoing damage to allotments in courtyard – how can Hackney support a resolution?
· Sainsburys staff smoking by Kimpton entrance
· Clarification regarding CCTV usage (has been refused or useless when ASB has occurred)

ASB team
Anthony

4.
Landscape Questions
10 mins

· Fruit maze (allotment courtyard)
· Willow structure (Play Street)
· New play structure to replace white circle that was removed (images below)
· No entry signs for Play sections of Murrain Road
· Replacement of small bollards on Play Street that are difficult for van drivers to see

Emley/Ron
Anthony

5.
Update on next phases of regeneration
5 mins

· Source Partnership will no longer be attending ETRA but minutes of recent RSG meeting outlining updates can be found here: https:/calendar/rsg-meeting-13-oct/

Emley/Ron

6.
Any other business
5 mins

· Dates of next meetings and events

New Block issues update meeting
Steve Waddington to lead on updates and Ron Greenwood to provide historical context

Agenda Item
(Ongoing issues awaiting long-term resolution or progress report)
Suggested Timing
Lead

1.
Fire Safety Update
7:50pm

Update on what has been done from last ETRA. (July)

○ PAS 9980 results & when these will be shared with residents
○ What are next steps?
15 min
?fire safety team

2.
Energy issues and heating charges

· Are all meters now fixed and on new tariff?
· Some residents have reported that the new account does not reflect the money shown on meter, when will this be resolved?
· Will the energy rates be going up given the national energy issues? How much notice will be given?
5 min
?energy team

3.
Lifts

· Recent issue again in Wallington court with delivery driver stuck and bell not working
· Update on investigation into cause of lift issues.
· Next steps to provide a long-term fix to the lift issues.
10 min
?lift team or those responsible for supervising contractors

4.
Complaints Procedure
5 mins

· Still no resolution to the complaints raised by Wael as discussed in last meeting.

5.
AOB & close
5 min

Ideally the meeting will be in person in Hackney Showroom N4 2BN. If Zoom link needed please email kingscrescentn4@gmail.com
Suggested new ‘stepping stones’ installation for Play Street:

Previous information:
Agenda will be posted here 1 week before the meeting. If you have any items to add to the agenda please email KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com by 10 October

Beautiful Breath October
2022-10-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom

Kidz Lit Festival
2022-11-06 12:00 - 20:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
The Fantastic team at Hackney Showroom are putting on a literary festival for kids!
See below for details of the different events happening throughout the day and links to book

KIDZ LIT FEST: LUNA LOVES DANCE
6 NOV | 2-4pm | AGES 3-7
Performance artist Azara Meghie reads Luna Loves Dance by Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho. Enjoy the story then get up & dance – with music courtesy of DJ Sherrine.
BOOK TICKETS

(Tickets are free but grateful for donations if you can)

KIDZ LIT FEST: OPEN MIC WORKSHOPS
6 NOV | 4-6pm | AGES 8-13
Create performance poetry with spoken word artist and get ready to perform live!

BOOK TICKETS
(Tickets are free but grateful for donations if you can)

KIDZ LIT FEST: FRIENDS & FAMILY POETRY NITE
6 NOV | 6-8pm AGES 8-13
An evening of live poetry hosted by poet & spoken word artist Russenï with special guests Lisa London & Jerome S.

BOOK TICKETS
(Tickets are free but grateful for donations if you can)

Local police meeting
2022-11-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Azalea Court, 40 Queen's Drive, London, N4 2BF
There is a police ward panel meeting for Brownswood ward residents on Thursday 10th November at 6 30 pm at Azalea Court on Queens Drive for residents to discuss any problems within our ward with the police

Wellbeing Meditation November
2022-11-12 00:45 - 13:45 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
ENERGY-LIFT GUIDED MEDITATION

with Aimee

In-person every month!
This class offers an hour of guided meditation practice and breathwork to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Re-charge your energetic batteries and feel uplifted! Time at the end for a cuppa and community connection.

Cost: £7-12 – pay what you can afford. 2 free spots for any Kings Crescent residents in financial difficulty

BOOK HERE

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

Beautiful Breath November
2022-11-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom

Hackney Update Meeting (postponed ETRA)
2022-12-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
This meeting is an opportunity for residents to meet with Hackney to discuss estate matters.
This is a replacement for the postponed October ETRA meeting (agenda and background information shown further down page).
Notes from the meeting:
Kings Crescent ETRA Meeting 1.12.2022

Hackney officers and Kings Crescent Residents
Chaired by Alice Hutchinson

Minutes

Update on progress – Steve Waddington (SW).

Drains – work on 4 buildings to resolve with 1 remaining. SW been emailed that still a problem at Bramfield, as well as Datchworth. SW will investigate

Contact Centre – The ICT system still does not have full information, so when they get a call agents have to look in other documents. But they do have the information if they look. Agents been advised of the importance of getting the right information.

Fire Safety – letters have gone out to all relevant buildings about consultants findings and EWS1

Complaints Process
Timely responses have been a problem, SW looking at that as not hitting timeframe. Just under 20 days at the moment.

Service Charges Judith Morrison

Team took more time send out Statement of Actual Service Charges as wanted to make rigorous additional checks. On the whole charges lower. One block has increased because of additional repairs. JM happy to assist if there are any questions – there are more generous payment options in light of the Cost of Living challenges. .
Question raised about increases at Wallington Court. Resident advised to email JM. There have been increases in energy costs. Hackney will look at any other issues if they arise.

Questions raised about solar panels – are there any and how are they used. There are solar panels and Hackney will respond. The response can be included in the meeting notes. JM to respond

Fire Safety – Claire Williams

All flats have been rated B1 using the new fire safety assessment (replacement for EWS1). Hackney took a different approach with the assessment using 9980 not the RICS EWS1. The 9980 is a more extensive & holisitic assessment – the decision is based not just on the external walls & materials used but other factors to take a holisitic view of fire safety. The people who have requested certificates or already paid to receive a previous EWS1 assessment certificate (B2) would receive them by 5.12.22. They will be hand delivered. One resident asked for a postal delivery. Agreed to.

One lender didn’t like the electronic date stamp so the letter of resilience certificate is being retyped with physical date.

If someone needs one they can apply to the Property Sales Team. Information on the website https://hackney.gov.uk/request-ews-form There is a charge for an EWS1, but not if the result is B2.

Question asked if there is a renewal plan for EWS1. SW said no plans to do that – hope to move away from EWS1. They did just do the assessment and they are very expensive. Lenders still want EWS1 at the moment so will have to make a decision in the future. SW not aware of any need to EWS1 every 5 years, as there will be no change to the structure, therefore no need to risk assess. We don’t know if lenders will continue to only accept EWS1. Work going on nationally about EWs1 or 9980. SW could not give assurance that Hackney would do further assessments. It’s not a requirement on the Council but Hackney did do one at this point. Hackney will do all they can but not automatically do EWS1. AH thanked Hackney for all the work they have done to get the assessments done.

Lifts – SW

The problem with the lifts has been caused by high temperatures and combination of issues. The lift engineer has proposed works to lift due to takes place in December/January with confirmed dates for the corrective action for all blocks. (Kimpton is 5.01.23) The costs will not be passed to leaseholders.

Question about time it has taken since problem first identified in 2018. SW acknowledged that the response was not good enough, but there are no records due to staff changes and cyber attack. SW hopes the lift problem will be fixed by the proposed works.

Hot water and reporting problems SW

Issue raised the call centre agents don’t realise it’s a centralised system as they need to cross reference to find information. This has meant residents have been given incorrect information (eg. Told to contact Thames Water or that it is the resident’s responsibility to find a solution) and on other occasions, been told that it will take several days for a resolution to the issue.
Advise to residents is to tell the agent it’s a communal hot water system. Get put through as an emergency, not routine. There is a 24hr call out time for emergencies. At any time. Call centre response for emergencies is 4 minutes. Times have been reduced recently.
When reporting the issues, residents should also use the postcode, which is better for operatives to identify the right block compared to the individual address.

A resident (SH) commented that if the hot water is off a few times a year it needs looking at – as not expected in a new building. SW to look into it. There will be a record of breakdowns, and SW will share what they find.

Hackney has aspiration to have communications system that would text everyone in a block if there is a problem. Hackney is reviewing at the moment whether to build their own platform or buy integrated system. That will determine timelines. The lack of a system like this is holding Hackney back.

Complaints: Jahedur Rahamn

J showed a presentation about Housing Transformation Complaints
The Housing Ombudsman Service has a new Complaint Handling Code from September 2020.
Hackney recognises the importance of consistency and looks at how to improve.
Housing management looks at complaints and identifies targeted action.
Complaints are best raised through the website – not email. Email system didn’t work as they didn’t always get picked up.
Difference between service requests and service failure – If a service failure then Stage 1 of process.
The process is that

try to resolve – 5 days
Response – 10 days
Second Stage 15 days – to Ombudsmen Service

SW reported that Hackney in the process of implementing online repairs service reporting system.
Meanwhile Anthony anthony.ramsay@hackney.gov.uk can be contacted if having difficulties reporting repairs/raising issues and he can pass on issues, or at weekly surgery on the estate on Wednesdays.

AOB

Broken lights on South side. There has been no response on Theobalds Court. North side issues seen on 1.12 but different issues on south side. Cllr Potter has photo and will send to SW. SW and AR to pick up.

Cllr Potter raised the issue of the proposed boundary change to Brownswood and encouraged residents to consider if they wanted to provide feedback – deadline for responses was in first half of December. .
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Previous information:
Please see the message below from Alice, the Residents Association Treasurer, for details of the meeting. See further down for the agenda too.

Dear Residents & Leaseholders,
The TRA have worked with Hackney Council to arrange a meeting on Thursday 1st December for Hackney Council to provide an update to residents on the following topics. This will include time for discussion and questions to be raised.
Topics to be discussed:

Drain issues on south side of the estate
North estate blocks – Hot water system repairs & incorrect information being provided to residents
Progress on fire safety review (PAS9980)
Lift issues
Service charges update
Hackney services – process to report repairs and complaint process
AOB

We are likely to have a brief written update from Hackney on the key topics to share later this week.
Hackney Council Attendees:
Claire Williams- Building Safety Manager • Resident Safety
Michal Janowski- Health Safety and Compliance Manager • Resident Safety
Judith Morrison- Head of Leasehold & Right To Buy Service
Kain Roach- Interim Head of Building Maintenance • Building Maintenance
Lindsey Matthews- Repairs Customer Service Manager • Building Maintenance
Lorraine Wright- Head of Housing Management
Rob Jack- Project Manager • Mechanical and Electrical
Steve Waddington- Strategic Director of Housing Services
The meeting will be online and the dial in details are below.

Thursday 01st December from 18:00- 19:30 hrs
Meeting will take place virtually via Google Meets (non Gmail users can enter using this link)- meeting link- meet.google.com/cyu-tjuh-efn

Please do try to attend if these topics are of interest as it helps highlight how widespread issues are. Also, please bear in mind that the TRA Committee members are residents on the estate who volunteer their own time to support ongoing conversations & hopefully work towards resolution of key issues – we need your input, support & patience in this. If you’d be interested to get more involved, please contact Emley Pine (TRA Chair) or Alice Hutchinson (TRA Treasurer) – you can email us: kingscrescentn4@gmail.com
Alice

AGENDA

Presenter

Subject
Allocation of time
Time

KCTRA: Alice Hutchinson, KCTRA Treasurer
1
Welcome, Introductions and Opening

5 mins

6:00pm

Steve Waddington- Strategic Director of Housing Services
2
Overall update on progress since last meeting
10 mins

Update- 5 mins

Q&A- 5 mins

6:05pm

Claire Williams- Building Safety Manager
3
Fire Safety & PAS 9980 update
10 mins

Update- 5 mins

Q&A- 5 mins

6:15pm

Rob Jack- Project Manager (Mechanical and Electrical)/ Sinead Burke- Head Planned Asset Management
4
Lift Issues
15 mins

Update- 10 mins

Q&A- 5 mins
6:30pm

Kain Roach,
Head of Building Maintenance
5
Hot Water Outage & reporting
10 mins

Update- 5 mins

Q&A- 5 mins

6:45pm

Kain Roach, Head of Building Maintenance
7
Drain issues in the south side of the estate
10 mins

Update- 5 mins

Q&A- 5 mins
7:05pm

Judith Morrison, Head of Leasehold and Right to Buy
8
Service Charges timeline for updates
10 mins

Update- 5 mins

Q&A- 5 mins
7:15pm

6.
AOB
Broken lights in South side blocks

10 mins
7:20pm

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!

Meditation Workshop December
2022-12-10 11:30 - 14:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
ENERGY-LIFT GUIDED MEDITATION WORKSHOP

& Community Connection

with Aimee Sri Laxmi & Laura Vasu Devi

In-person every month!
The class from 11.30am to 1.30pm offers guided meditation practice, insight and breathwork to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Re-charge your energetic batteries and feel uplifted!
1.30-2pm will be a time to relax with a cuppa, chat to the facillitators and connect as a community.

BOOK HERE
Come join Aimee Sri Laxmi and Laura Vasu Devi for a pre Christmas treat,
we will offering a relaxing meditation (please bring a blanket), a mini massage followed by cake and card readings.
All welcome, no experience necessary, we look forward to meeting you!

Beautiful Breath December
2022-12-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
THE BEAUTIFUL BREATH
With AJ
In person on the last Tuesday of every month 7.30-9pm
This is a soothing session that combines Wim Hof inspired breathing techniques with ancient Qi Gong practices that will leave you feeling deeply relaxed and at peace.
Cost £10 per session (all profits going to charity*)
Click here to book: The Beautiful Breath
More details:

The breath is a beautiful and powerful tool that if given awareness too, can sooth our nervous systems and leave us with a sense of calm and fluidity even in the most stressful of situations.
In this session you will be guided through a Wim Hof inspired breathing technique breath by breath, in a tribal- inspired gathering, in time with calming music, which will leave your body and mind in a state of complete calm and relaxation. We will then take this peaceful energy you have created and using a very simple Qi Gong form, send it to every cell in your body removing any blockages, creating a sense of fluidity and flow in and around you.
The session runs for approx 50 minutes and a little longer sometimes if people are keen to ask questions at the end. Please wear loose comfortable clothing to the class and I look forward to meeting you.
AJ x
BREATH, FEEL, FLOW.
*The £10 charge for the class is to cover the cost of hiring the venue, book here, after that any profit will go to the Ukraine crisis appeal.

Meditation 14 January
2023-01-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
ENERGY-LIFT GUIDED MEDITATION

with Aimee Sri Laxmi

In-person every month!
11am to 12pm

Guided meditation practice, insight and breathwork to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Re-charge your energetic batteries and feel uplifted!

Offered by donation (suggest £5-£15 but pay whatever you can afford)
Click HERE to pay and confirm booking

Beautiful Breath 31 January
2023-01-31 19:30 - 21:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom

Sound Bath Meditation 16 Feb
2023-02-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Sound Bath Meditation
An immersive sound meditation with Gongs, Himalayan Bowls, Crystal Bowls & therapeutic percussion instruments.
Sound Therapy Practitioner Marco Florio will guide an initial meditation followed by an hour of gentle immersive sound.
Cost: £15 per session
Book via email: soundsalvej@gmail.com or text 07956 119 710

Meditation 18 February
2023-02-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom

Beautiful Breath 28 February
2023-02-28 19:45 - 21:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom

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

Charity Games Night
2023-03-11 15:00 - 22:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Book Tickets Here:
https://my-my-dreams.sumupstore.com/product/papyrus-charity-event

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)

Meditation 18 March
2023-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
ENERGY-LIFT GUIDED MEDITATION

with Aimee Sri Laxmi

In-person every month!
11am to 12pm

Guided meditation practice, insight and breathwork to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Re-charge your energetic batteries and feel uplifted!

Offered by donation (suggest £5-£15 but pay whatever you can afford)
Click HERE to pay and confirm booking

Longer option also available for those more experienced in meditation:

Do you fancy treating yourself to a half-day meditation and energy-lift session to let go of the impact of our crazy modern lives and connect with the natural state of rest and relaxation?
These Monthly Healing Meditation sessions are the perfect pick-me-up!
This is an opportunity to go deep into the energy of peace, and relaxation. To connect with yourself so you can better connect with others.
The theme for this month’s group meditation is,
‘THE POWER TO INITIATE’
We are tuning into the energy of nature as the first new signs of spring are here; longer days, new shoots, and winter sun.
We will take time out to tune into the energy of fresh starts!
New Growth
New Frontiers
New Paths to Open Up
The Celtic goddess Brigid is the goddess of spring. Britain is named after Brigid and there are many wells, springs, and holy places dedicated to this deity all over Britain.
During this session, as we welcome Spring into our lives, and celebrate the goddess Brigid, we will focus on our ‘Power to Initiate’ change, in whatever form that takes for each of us.
The session runs from 11am to 2pm and is a £30 contribution.
We will meet at the Hackney Showroom, 4 Murrain Rd, Finsbury Park, London, N4 2BN.
If you are new to meditation and want to try this style of meditation then join me for the 1st hour which is offered by donation. Booking is still essential, via the link below.
I look forward to seeing you all there!
Lots of love Aimee Sri Laxmi

BOOK HERE

Dates for 2023
Saturday, 18th February
Saturday, 18th March
Saturday, 15th April
Saturday, 13th May
