Anybody Everybody Tottenham

From Episodes 43 to 54 - what do the locals recommend?43 - Wendy, Community Artist44 - Grace, All People All Places46 - Deborah, Bruce Castle47 - Lucy, Haringey Welcome49 - Samantha, Sickle Cell CAUSE50 - James, Haringey over 50s Forum51 - Chris, Haringey Fixer53 - Emma, Lordship Rec Junior Park Run54 - Emmie, Artist and BoaterAll recommendations with links can be found here:https://anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/blog/aet-directory..........................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod / Jamila's bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamilaw.bsky.social

I was very happy to get Emmie on the podcast as like many of you (fellow Tottenham enthusiasts) I have followed her wonderful art journey over the last 4ish years. You can tell her unease discussing herself and then Emmie's enthusiasm when talking about Tottenham or the art itself. I am clearly clueless about narrow boats but weren't we told that there are no stupid questions?! As we Tik Tok Fans know "we listen and we don't judge".Wishing Emmie, Stu and all of you a healthy, peaceful and joyful new year with many adventures xEmmie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmiejoannadrawsEmmie's website: https://www.emmiejoanna.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bobbing_along/featuredGo buy her calendar!..........................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/

You should see the hard eye roll I do every time my boss tells me about his latest run and yet this was one of the most touching and enjoyable episodes I have had the pleasure to record. I think Emma is so incredible relatable in her different incarnations. All my blunt questions were genuinely because I didn't know and then always opened up these new avenues of storytelling. I also really enjoyed her talking about the magic of McDonalds in Wood Green as a teenager, I think most of us get that :)Here the promised links:website: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/lordshiprecground-juniors/news/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordshiprecgroundjuniorparkrun/Art Trail: https://bigfunartadventure.org/art-trail/ABC Parents: https://www.instagram.com/abc_parents/...........................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/For updates on my latest projects, check pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody 

Back to some creativity! Lovely to speak to Aran, the Artistic Director at Haringey Shed - our local inclusive Youth Theatre - and Isaac,  our youngest interviewee to date and all-round talent at the Shed. (We had some technical challenges so sound quality in some places for short times dodgy)The short film about an intergenerational project: Letter to my future selfhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C_kfFKmI3Ur/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Website: https://www.haringeyshed.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haringeyshed/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haringey.shedYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HSY4M...........................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/For updates on my latest projects, check pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody 

Mentioned in the previous episode so I checked up on the current state of the Haringey Repair Cafes and I was pleased to see how professional they have gotten since I last looked at them. Chis was also super easy to connect with - I think apart from our German surnames we have quite a bit in common (both interested in and involved with one million projects at any one time).We covered so many topics from start to finish - longstanding fans will recognise projects featuring in previous episodes. I hope you feel inspired - I already am working on a new project inspired by our conversation.Haringey Fixers website: https://haringeyfixers.orgHaringey Fixers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haringeyfixers/Haringey Fixers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/haringeyfixersTop Tips Directory: https://anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/blog/aet-directory ...........................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/For updates on my latest projects, check pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody 

Another excellent small local advocacy group - for the slightly older generation this time (mind you I am eligible to join in five years!)It was great fun to talk to James from the Haringey over 50s Forum about local issues and then at the very end our top tips went all around the world - James' travel stories would make a great episode or even season! If you have time to volunteer this would be a great space for it.Their website: https://ho50s.org.uk/...........................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/For updates on my latest projects, check pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody 

I learned so much during my conversation with Samantha for this episode. You know how certain causes just really move you, this is one of them. I remember years ago hearing about the Horizon scandal and feeling incensed - I fear it will take a few more years as well until we have a reckoning about the treatment of sickle cell patients over the last four decades. I am so grateful that Samantha took the time to tell us about some of the struggles that are still ongoing. Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/comeunity-open-day-tickets-880688150967?fbclid=IwAR0qFCc9nodHm9fItVmjY9NHMTOCt2qLQmqurUOLSDogwZLtsZlT5CXwnzsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sicklecellcauseWebsite: https://www.sicklecellcause.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sicklecellcause/.....................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/For updates on my latest projects, check pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody 

Are we all ready for some Tottenham Talking (with South London trying to blend in)? Our first episode with THREE guests, obviously they couldn't sit still in one room sharing one microphone or put their phone on silence ... But it is also so cute how they hype each other up and tease, I think it really brings across the lovely inclusive feel of this project.As promised here all the info:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tottenhamtalking/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TTTweets_Website: https://www.bridgerenewaltrust.org.uk/tottenham-talkingPhone number:  07392193430Email (for newsletter!!!):  TottenhamTalking@bridgerenewaltrust.org.uk.....................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody 

I am talking to Lucy, one of the co-founders of Haringey Welcome, a local strategic campaign group in the field of migrant justice. I think it is both interesting and upsetting to find out what has been happening both on a national and local level that many of us have not been aware of.As promised a few links:the fundraiser: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/prevent-refugee-homelessness-in-haringey their website: https://haringeywelcome.org/their twitter (I am refusing to call it anything else): https://twitter.com/HaringeyWelcometheir podcast:  https://nosmallvictories.buzzsprout.com/ .....................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody 

Happy 2024 to all of you, just checking in!

Such a beloved institution - one that many of our previous guests have mentioned as part of their own story. It only really occurred to me as I was listening to Deborah again about the tradition of collecting oral histories that this podcast is kind of that, too - collecting community voices to paint a picture of Tottenham / Haringey during this particular period in time. Obviously a small blip once you listen to the wide scope Bruce Castle covers. Also on a side note - as a teacher I know hardworking people when I see them and Deborah is pretty much wonder woman, she is putting so much into this most special building in Haringey, a true hero.their website: https://www.brucecastle.org/the Friends of Bruce Castle: https://www.friendsofbrucecastle.org.uk/ their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brucecastlemuseum/ .....................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

When I first moved to Tottenham, I was actually a runner, I was preparing a 10k and that's when I first discovered Lordship Rec - 11 years ago. I remember experiencing some stunning sunsets. On the other hand, one of my friends who grew up next to the park, remembers watching some more unsavoury events unfolding. Everybody has a story and connection to Tottenham's parks so it was with great excitement that I spoke with Dave about the transformation that the Friends of Lordship Rec managed to achieve over the last twenty years.their website: https://lordshiprec.org.uk/their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/307036912739/Lordship Hub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordshiphub_n17/their Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lordshiprecEpisode on Countryfile about Lordship Rec (also featuring Dave and many other local legends): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjvb9MxxDrw&t=258s.....................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

Putting the spotlight on another great organisation active in our area - All People All Places, a charity set up to tackle homelessness and preventing homelessness in Haringey and later Enfield. Such an important topic at the moment. I talk to Grace about the history of the organisation, the challenges and successes especially over recent years and how you can get involved as volunteers. APAP website: https://www.allpeopleallplaces.org/APAP Insta: https://www.instagram.com/allpeopleallplaces/Article on Hunger March: https://haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2023/08/23/haringey-community-action-network-hunger-march-tottenham-food-poverty/.....................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

"Broadwater Farm" has become shorthand for many people particularly outside of Tottenham for something very different to most people who actually live there or nearby. I came across Wendy because of an event where she projected a film she had created about the estate and the people living there onto one of the blocks themselves - I absolutely love stuff like this.The project is quite a few years back but I found it really interesting finding out how Wendy developed it and eventually put on the event. The river project sounds so amazing, too.You can find the films on Wendy's website:https://www.wendycharlton.net/sa61-home.htmlWendy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendyanncharlton/Inga's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingabystram/.....................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

Wrapping up season 2 with a lovely bonanza of top tips. Some well known favourites, some new.  Enjoy and join me in exploring some new things. Happy summer and we will be back in September.All top tips with links here:https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/blog/aet-directory.....................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI 

I just love the great diversity of groups and initiatives who strive to make Haringey a  more welcoming and kinder place and Pram Depot has been doing this work for a very long time. It was a joy to have this chat with Oonagh and Karen about the beginnings of the project, the pivoting during the pandemic, current challenges and future plans.Pram Depot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pramdepot/Pram Depot Website: https://pramdepot.com/.....................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

Getting to hear steel pan music in the summer is just one of the wonderful side effects of living near a park and a primary school in Tottenham. I am so chuffed that I finally managed to get two players from the local orchestra to tell me all about the history and in and outs of steel pan music! Thank you Karen and ZiggyHere the promised links:Pan Nation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pan_nationuk/Pan Nation website: https://www.pan-nation.co.uk/Pan Nation Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utQ6fPyjD04.....................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI 

I feel like Sean is doing visually what I try doing through audio - capturing a community at a certain time during a transition. I am a big photography fan and came across Sean's photos on Instagram, I like both his urban landscapes and gentle portraits. What I always appreciate is nuance and Sean was really mindful when talking about capturing the changes around him. You can also really hear the joy about connecting with people on the street when he retells these stories. And how he came through for the top tips!Sean Insta: https://www.instagram.com/seanaaaanthony/Sean website: https://www.seanaaaanthony.co.uk/Vernon article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/aug/28/fight-of-his-life-boxer-trapped-in-jamaica-for-13-years-allowed-back-to-ukplay article: https://parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/on-the-ropesLadies send Alma a DM for a chance to win a free spot:  https://www.instagram.com/aw.wellnesstudios/ .....................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI 

We have our first foodie (as in someone making it, we had some great top tip food recommendations over the years). I think what struck me most during the interview with Tanya is how intentional and mindful she is in everything she does. I like how she talks about putting the team together, getting the produce, giving back to the community and connecting to nature.Go check out her Instagram, it is going to make you hungry though.Tanya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neozentee/Eat Genisis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatgenesis/Go Grow with Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gogrowwithlove/.....................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

I hope after listening to the episode you appreciate my little word play. Now look at us - the third sports episode this year 2023 is bringing all the sports people out! Had a great chat with Paul and it really makes you appreciate the dedication of so many adults when supporting the young generation to really fulfil their sporting ambitions. I hope that we will get that standout Tottenham swimmer to make us all proud and bring some money for this sport.Haringey Aquatics website: https://uk.teamunify.com/team/HA/page/homeHaringey Aquatics Insta (not up to date):  https://www.instagram.com/haringeyaquatics/Haringey Aquatics twitter (very active): https://twitter.com/teamharingey......................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

In this episode I am talking to Alma about her journey (so far) to creating a studio and a team of women to support other women on their own fitness journeys. I really like her holistic approach and understanding the specific needs of women, many lessons that she had to learn the hard way. I hope you feel inspired and also help with the latest manifestation.AW Wellness Studios Insta: https://www.instagram.com/aw.wellnesstudios/Their website: https://www.almawhitecoach.com/about-awc-wellness-studiosAlma's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/almawhite_holistic/......................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

Today I am talking to Donny who opened his picture frame shop in the Blue House Yard pretty much two years ago. We talk about his path into the profession, why people don't just go to Wilko and the community spirit in the Blue House Yard. All I now need is a great piece of art so I can get it framed ...Donny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluehouseframer/Donny's website: https://thebluehouseframer.wixsite.com/thebluehouseframer Blue House Yard: https://www.bluehouseyard.com/ .......................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

It is the season of the strikes so as a striking teacher I got to interview Conall from the Haringey branch of the London Renters Union. I am really happy about the coordination of the different unions as teachers, nurses, posties, rail workers are all incredibly affected by housing especially in London. I hope you find this interesting and useful even if you managed the almost impossible these days - home ownership. London Renters Union Haringey branchTwitter: https://twitter.com/HaringeyLRUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/haringeylru/Website: https://londonrentersunion.org/Living under one sun: https://www.livingunderonesun.co.uk/.......................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

I am talking with Charlie Brown from 2TR (two touch rulz) Football who runs a variety of community activities around football in Haringey and other London boroughs, especially on inner city London estates.We talk about how they create work experience and work opportunities for some of the teenagers, what transferable skills they can acquire, flying out to Egypt to represent England in the SATUC World Cup (check out the youtube clip), starting a London Estates Cup and what Charlie hopes to achieve in the next few years. Another wonderful example of community spirit and great humans amongst us!Their website https://www.2trfootball.com/Youtube clip from the SATUC World Cup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcnWr_WBuggTheir Instagram https://www.instagram.com/2trfootball/Their Twitter https://twitter.com/2TRFootball.......................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

The collation of the top tips from the first 10 episodes of season 2, there are golden oldies (we all seem to be obsessed with the green spaces) but we have a few new food and drinking establishments.Remember I always list them on the website with relevant links:https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/blog/aet-directory.......................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

Really enjoyed this catch up with Jimmy to reflect about the studios now 17 years in Tottenham Hale. The studio really shows the community vibe that we often pride ourselves with here in Tottenham. Especially his answer to my question about their highlights ... If you play an instrument and you are not jamming there, why not?I will add his musician top tips on the website.Bally Studios website: https://www.ballystudios.co.uk/Bally Studios twitter: https://twitter.com/BallyStudiosBally Studios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ballystudios/.......................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

Today is International Migrant Day - what a perfect release date for my conversation with Lara Parmiani from the theatre company Legal Aliens who are working right here in Tottenham with migrants and refugees. I really like the thinking behind the workshops for migrants to empower them to use their presence and voice. I also appreciate how self reflective and critical Lara is about their first efforts. LegalAliens Insta https://www.instagram.com/legalalienstheatre/Legal Aliens Twitter https://twitter.com/LegalAliensITCLegal Aliens Website https://www.legalalienstheatre.com/Haringey Welcome Twitter https://twitter.com/HaringeyWelcomePodcast Things I am Not on Apple podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/things-i-am-not/id1554931659.......................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveITags: TottenhamHaringeymotorcycles

Second episode in a row of women breaking the mould and working in male dominated fields. Karen is extra special as the only female owner of a motorcycle garage in the UK. She comes from a long lineage of Tottenham residents and like me loves everything about our neighbourhood. You know me, I love a story of the creation of a new business and the small triumphs and challenges. Hope as always you feel inspired!Zenith Motorcycle website (blog is on there): https://www.zenithmotorcycles.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenithmotorcycles/Twitter: https://twitter.com/zenithmotorcycl.......................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

Hanna is so much more than an artist - I was hoping she would give me a snappy term but it doesn't seem this easy. Hanna's passion and enthusiasm for her art and who can make and access art is really palpable. I have been a fan from afar for a little while, I hope I asked questions that you too will find interesting. Enjoy!Hanna's youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HANNABENIHOUDHanna's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hanna_benihoud_studio/Hanna's website: http://hannabenihoud.com/Look at this cool print of hers: https://zonearts.co.uk/collections/hanna-benihoud.......................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

Today I am talking to another local author - Stephen, a veteran primary school teacher so obviously I couldn't resist a bit of teacher talk. His background in primary school education is obviously a bit different but it is interesting how he notices patterns that we then see in secondary schools. I used to always write as a teenager and throughout adulthood shifting through different genres so I do feel very inspired by Stephen to continue working on your craft and to invite feedback from a writing group - watch this space!Stephen's website: https://stephenfitzsimons.com/Stephen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen_fitzsimons_author/The All Good Bookshop: https://allgoodbookshop.co.uk/events (on the events page, so much interesting stuff going on!).......................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

In today's episode I am talking to Amisha to find out what exactly is a birth worker or doula and how she got to start this interesting path. We talk about her specific focus on black and brown women in this context and also her advocacy for LGBTQ+ parents and their specific challenges. Amisha is fairly new to Tottenham but still has some great top tips for the local area.Amisha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amishathebirthworker/Amisha's website: https://www.amishathebirthworker.com/Abuela Doulas (who she trained with): https://www.instagram.com/abueladoula/.....................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

Quite early on when we moved to West Green Road, my housemate went to an author reading at the Big Green Bookshop (remember those days?) and brought back the first book of the Rex Tracey series and gave it to me after he finished. I was immediately enthralled to find all these local roads and places from Haringey and the neighbourhood boroughs jumping off the pages. Being an ardent fan of crime fiction and tv didn't harm either.The author MH Baylis and I have been Twitter friends for a while (flexing) and I finally decided I am "big enough" to ask him for an interview and he said yes and was really enthusiastic, too.In this episode you will hear my pleas for a tv adaptation and what the future might hold.As it is topical there is a longer section about Prince Philip, too (unrelated to Tottenham but a bit to Rex Tracey)Matt's twitter: https://twitter.com/mhbaylisMatt's blog: https://manbelongbooks.blogspot.com/Want to buy the books and support our local bookshop? https://allgoodbookshop.co.uk/order-books-1/ols/search?keywords=baylis&sortOption=descend_by_match.....................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

In today's episode I talk to Tallie, the founder of the first open access ceramic studio in the UK - Turning Earth. We talk about her passion for making pottery and art accessible to everyone and not just professional artists, her strategies to get the crowdfunding started and the ups and downs throughout the pandemic. Tallie is an incredibly inspiring and humble entrepreneur.Turning Earth website: https://www.turningearth.org/n22Turning Earth instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turning_earth/Turning Earth twitter: https://twitter.com/TurningEarthUK.....................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

In this latest episode, I am talking to Will who is a long time resident of Tottenham and has lived such a creative inspiring life always guided by his love of music making. Will works with people / children around the world to make musical instruments from alternative resources. He is passionate about both bringing music making to everyone and the environment / upcycling. We even get to hear some sound bites!Will's website: http://www.willembliss.co.uk/.....................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

In this episode, I speak to Rose Sinclair the co-curator of the Althea McNish exhibitions that is currently on in nearby Walthamstow. It is the first time, many of us get to appreciate what an influential designer Althea was - someone who lived 50 years among us on West Green Road. Althea, originally from Trinidad moved to London in the late 1950s and became an incredibly successful textile designer. We talk about the breadth of her work, the context of her work and her love of Ikea Tottenham.exhibition website: https://www.wmgallery.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions-43/althea-mcnish-colour-is-mine/ Rose on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DorcasstoriesRose's university page: https://www.gold.ac.uk/design/people/sinclair/ .....................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBodyIf you fancy supporting my hobby - buy me a coffee :)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anybodyeveI

Wrapping up the season with a collection of the top tips from episodes 12 to 20.  Remember I write up all the top tips with links on the website. Have a lovely summer, speak again in September!Link to the directory: https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/blog/aet-directory..........................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

As a teacher having seen even just the tip of the iceberg of the trauma of looked after children, any organisation or individuals championing these young people get all my love. This is not an easy conversation and it touches on topics that make people feel uncomfortable but it is important. Okela is very thoughtful and this is a super edited version of a conversation of over an hour. We as a community or a country will always be measured by how we treat our most vulnerable people and in my book, care affected children fall into this category. I refer to the prison statistics - children in care are less than one per cent of the population yet 25% of the homeless population and the prison population have spent time in care. These are children who we have failed. Let's try and make a difference!Sister System website: https://www.sistersystem.org/about-usSister System instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sister_system/..........................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

Not Tottenham specific but to raise awareness about a great app that is crowd sourcing accessibility information for disabled people to make it easier to go out and enjoy life in a variety of spaces.A great conversation with Matt about the need for an app like this, what have been barriers for disabled people so far, the pandemic and disabled people and his bold claim that disabled people have family and friends.Download the app! https://www.sociability.app/downloadCheck out their website and blog https://www.sociability.app/about...........................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

Had a wonderful chat with Mash whose enthusiasm for interfaith work is so inspiring and infectious. We did cover the main religions - Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism but also did a quick side trip to the Bahai. His love for the rituals in the different faith groups really wants to make you get involved and reach out to people around you. A different side of Haringey yet again!Official Bahai website: https://www.bahai.org/Wiki on Bahai Faith:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1%CA%BC%C3%AD_Faith#:~:text=Baha'is%20believe%20that%20God,progressive%20from%20age%20to%20age.They haven't announced an official date for this year but this is the Visit My Mosque site, maybe check out their virtual tours? https://www.visitmymosque.org/...........................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

I am talking to Mafê and Nikos from MicrofarmN15 how they scaled up Nikos' side project during the pandemic into a full blown business. They are very open about the challenges that have come along. I think what comes across though throughout is how wonderfully involved with the local community they are in all they do. A lot of top tips in this episode, too covering a lot of different aspects.Order your own microgreens if you live in a 3 mile radius of N15 via their Instagram (there are plans for a website in the future): https://www.instagram.com/microfarm_n15/Mafê has a website for her dance: http://www.mafetoledo.com/ and an Instagram account, too: https://www.instagram.com/mafe.toledo.dance/.........................................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

Introducing you to a charity that has been active for over a decade and made the move over to Tottenham in 2019. Rosanna is the Volunteer Manager and tells us about the history of the Literacy Pirates and how you could get involved! It's not too late for 2022 resolutions.Sign up: http://literacypirates.org/volunteer-in-person/Website: https://literacypirates.org/ Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/literacypirates/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteracyPirates.........................................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

Hello 2022, we are coming out of this Omicron wave that put this precious podcast on hold for a little while. I am talking to Jenny, someone who is thriving in difficult circumstances - she lost her wig making jobs from one day to the next in 2020 and rediscovered her love for knitting and ended up starting her first adventure into retail. We talk about her steps into her start up, the Blue House Yard, shopping local and small and she has soooo many great top tips - I will add them to my website list.Jenny's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/knitknackshack/Jenny's website https://knitknackshack.co.uk/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KnitKnackShack/.........................................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

My youngest guest! At the same time one of the deep thinking ones. Serious topics are being discussed and looking at these early articles, hopefully we get to follow Ollie's career for a long time. I for once learned so much (yet again!)The promised links:Bones article http://exposure.org.uk/2021/10/is-it-right-to-sell-human-bones/History of Queer Africa article https://exposure.org.uk/2021/02/africa-and-its-queer-history-i-am-not-less-african/Ollie's blog https://ollieopara.wixsite.com/oliviaopara/blogOllie's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/oliviaoparawrites/.........................................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

What a wonderful conversation with my former student who strangely enough did not choose German to pursuit at university but his other love: history. As we were reaching out to former A level students for a display, we heard from Nico and I remembered what a wonderful connection he has to Tottenham and it turns out that a few of his research interests overlapped with Tottenham, too. We had a great discussion of his research and background in the Greek Cypriot community, the anti apartheid movement and its link to Haringey and I was then interested in his view on diversity at university in particular at Cambridge.  Hope you find it as informative as me!Here the website with further reading on the anti apartheid movement within the UKhttps://www.aamarchives.org/.........................................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

I had a wonderful conversation with Jac about her life in Tottenham and the changes she has observed. I was very much in awe of how she kept exploring new professional avenues from studying psychology to then teaching, becoming first and educational then clinical psychologist, working as a magistrate and finally doing an MA in creative writing and publishing her debut last year.A really interesting interview on her publisher's website: https://www.fairlightbooks.co.uk/jac-shreeves-lee-interview/Her book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/broadwater/jac-shreeves-lee/9781912054572.........................................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

A man with a mission! How Luke's desire to green up the concrete jungle of Wood Green led to the foundation of GrowN22 and lots of exciting projects in Haringey getting the community involved in taking charge of their environment and making it more colourful, healthy and communal. If you want to find out more check out:their website https://grown22.com/their instagram https://www.instagram.com/grow_n22/their twitter https://twitter.com/grow_n22I also really enjoyed the podcast episode by the Green Urbanist https://greenurbanist.buzzsprout.com/1188260/8750075-24-luke-newcombe-grown22-and-charles-linton-london-national-park-city-community-led-green-infrastructure-and-how-to-green-your-neighbourhood.........................................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

A collection of all the top tips from the previous 10 episodes. If you want some inspiration of what to do, where to eat or explore, have a listen!Directory with links to all the top tips:https://anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/blog/aet-directory.........................................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

Avril has long been passionate about history, a chance encounter led to her really exploring Black History in particular. We talk about her path from stand up comedy, via history seminars to tour guiding. Avril is such a multi faceted person so we cover Barnardos, the Old Bailey, the boxer Jack Johnson and so  much more.Avril's website where you can buy the book but also read many interesting articles and interviews:https://www.avrilswalksandtalks.co.uk/bookAvril is also very active on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/avrilswalksandtalks/.........................................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

In this episode, I hear from Dominika who works as an artist in Tottenham. We talk a little bit about the art scene in the area, her style and how she managed to get into children's book publishing and how her consumption of children's books has changed once she became a mother. Dominika's website http://www.dolidomino.com/Zonearts (work by Tottenham artists)  https://zonearts.co.uk/Heinrich Hoffman for some light reading https://www.gutenberg.org/files/12116/12116-h/12116-h.htm.........................................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

I am talking to Raheem, the founder and facilitator of Brothers Safe Space - a peer support group for Afro Caribbean men in Haringey. We talk about him growing up in Tottenham (this time Bernie Grant's father gets an honourable mention!), how his experiences of mental health challenges and a chance encounter with peers led to the creation of Brothers Safe Space and some quirky top tips for our introverts. Enjoy!Brothers Safe Space on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brotherssafespace/Mind in Haringey https://www.mindinharingey.org.uk/.........................................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody

In a first for this podcast, I have two guests this week - Tom and Emma from the New Tottenham Singers, a community choir with big ambitions. We talk about both of their crossings of the river (fuelled by a love of food), the origins of the choir, challenges of the last 1.5 years and rehearsing via zoom, most memorable moments and a huge selection of top tips (remember to check the website where I collate all the top tips from each episode). New Tottenham Singers website: https://www.tottenhamsingers.com/Haringey Fringe on the 31.7.21 at Lordship Hub - the singers will perform on the day!https://lordshiphub.org.uk/.........................................................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody