Blackstock Road: Festival of the Senses

edited August 2008 in Local discussion
Just picked up a leaflet for this. This was all I could find about it online: <http://www.virtualfestivals.com/festival-of-the-senses/>; Whilst according to this blog, <http://brownswoodcouncillors.blogspot.com/>, it's a 'sorry we smashed up your street' party run by the council.

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  • edited 4:10PM
    <img src=http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/4/29971.jpg>;

    what the feck is going on with the woman on the left's chest???
  • edited 4:10PM
    Which part of Blackstock Road are those girls sitting on?
  • edited August 2008
    they appear to be on the part of blackstock road that's actually in the park
  • edited 4:10PM
    Taking the liberty of re-posting below a notice on a different local forum. Hannah Banjo - great name.

    <i>Blackstock Road

    `Festival Of The Senses'

    Sunday, August 10th, 2008 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm

    On Sunday, August 10th, 2008, Blackstock Road, N4 will hold a
    `Festival Of The Senses' where you can come see, hear, taste and feel
    the delights of Blackstock Road. It will be a day where we hope locals
    will come along and celebrate this diverse and unique area and all it
    has to offer.

    Blackstock Road businesses are trying to shake off the areas negative
    perception with the help of FinFuture. The street is alive with many
    different foods, drinks and shops that service local residents,
    visitors and commuters on a daily basis. This event is the start of
    many positive changes that we hope to make in an attempt to increase
    pride in the area.

    Many steps have been taken to improve Blackstock Road since the raids.
    This festival is an opportunity to get people to come out, and meet
    the people in their area while they enjoy all the festival has to offer.

    There will be live music, samples of food to try, stalls, a children's
    area and fun for the whole family.

    This is a street festival so the road will be closed from Rock Street
    to 52 Blackstock Road , which will allow people to walk freely without
    worrying about traffic.

    This is an event that we want to use to promote positivity in the area
    and welcome all corners of the community to come together. Please come
    along and if you are not able to, please tell your family and friends
    to come down for a day we hope everyone will enjoy.

    We know some people may have concerns about noise, litter, etc. but we
    will work together to make sure that we cause as little disturbance as
    we can for anyone worried about such an event. It's just one day so
    please be supportive and help us make this an event we can all be
    proud of.

    We have a short time to organise this festival and it is vital that we
    have your input so if you would like to get involved in helping us
    organise this, or if you want a stall or to perform, please contact
    Hannah Banjo with your details and we will contact you. Email:
    hannah.banjo@finfuture.co.uk or call 020 7272-0492</i>
  • edited 4:10PM
    Sounds enticing doesnt it?

    I cant wait to sample the foods of those local shops.

    Bleuurgh!
  • edited 4:10PM
    Did anyone go then, what was it like?
  • edited 4:10PM
    My friend went and said it was lovely. Lots of stuff for kids, great food and very well attended. She didnt have a bad word to say about it.

    It is run by FinFirst or something sounding like that and I notice they have big new colourful offices near the Muslim Book Shop near the Mosque (cant remember if that is what the bookshop is called sorry).

    I dont know anything abut that organisation - but the did a great job.
  • edited 4:10PM
    Hi Everyone,
    it's nice to read these positive comments about the festival from members of the public. I am Hannah Banjo of FINFUTURE (the organiser of the Blackstock Road Festival).
    I'd also like to add that we appreciate your comments and watch out for more community events to come. By the way should you need to find out more about what FINFUTURE does within Finsbury Park, visit our website: www.finfuture.co.uk (under construction)
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