Farewell
One last time before we split let’s go and sit in the grassy bit in the churchyard astride the log throw sticks for the dog and look at the playground and the place where the nursery stood Before we’re gone … Read more
Issues and campaigns: Hackney
In East London. Where I used to live. Great place.
The State of Our Estate
Badly kept, back swept Cracks crept along the paving and the window panes Split plastic seats hung from rusted chains in the playground we found next to the car park with the gate on its hinges where tyres were punctured … Read more
Labour Heartlands
Isn’t this a heartland too? We have poundshops, pawnshops, boarded-up shops and industries replaced by social services We too have schools with leaking roofs and youth in gigs and gangs and anguish Isn’t this a heartland too? We have hearts … Read more
Hackney Gardens, London E8
This site was a nursery next to the municipal mortuary Council care from the cradle to the grave with alphabets and sing-alongs and rhymes Once upon a time Then they closed it. Next it became a unit where the students … Read more
7-Minute Itch
Janine will be giving the first and possibly only performance of her as-yet unpublished long poem ‘A Tale of Two Cities (The Rich and the Towerful)’ about the Grenfell Tower fire. Plenty of other poets and performers will be doing … Read more
Equalities training, Hackney CVS
Venue: Hackney CVS, Dalston Lane.
Hackney CVS Equalities Training
Autism in the Workplace Training at Volunteering Matters, Hackney
Details here.
Alterations to the Schedule at the Picturehouse and Ritzy
We’ve cancelled Night Of The Living Dead To show Day Of The Living Wage instead On strike because Honey, I Shrunk Their Wage They’ve Anger at Management, they’re showing Rage When they Walk The Line, they mean the picket It’s Independence … Read more
Hackney CVS Autism Training
Understanding autism equality in the workplace Booking fee: £20 Who is this course is for? This half-day workshop is for anyone who works in the voluntary or public sector that wants to gain an understanding of the Autism spectrum. Course … Read more
Speaking at Real Opportunites Hackney launch, 14 September 2016
Real Opportunities Hackney is a new project to help identify work and volunteering opportunities for autistic people and people with learning disabilities in Hackney, launched in September 2016. Janine was the guest speaker at the launch event.
Speaking about Autism in the Workplace at Real Opportunities launch event, Hackney
Venue: Kingsland Hub Janine will be speaking at this event organised by Hackney CVS, Peter Bedford Housing Association and Volunteering Matters, Real Opportunities Hackney is a local pre-employment project working to provide volunteering opportunities and practical workshops to people with … Read more
Heart of Hackney festival
Janine will be performing poetry and running a stall with al her books on sale! Here’s the blurb … We’re back. Hackney’s favourite community festival returns with an awesome lineup. Epic Soul from THE JACK TYSON CHARLES TRIO, hiphop from … Read more
Poetry with your Vegan Lunch in Hackney
Enjoy cruelty-free cuisine at Cafe SoVegan at the Royal Sovereign with the accompaniment of Janine’s poetry.
Two Haiku on Hail
Worshipping weather Taken to stormy extreme Hailing in Hackney Shot by ice bullets They shoot indignant indoors All hail to the cats
Looking for Somewhere to Live?
A row of shops on Mare Street Most either estate agents or opticians If house hunters can’t find what they’re looking for Help is at hand
Speaking about Autistic Adults at Hackney Health and Well-being Board
On 13 January, I addressed Hackney’s Health and Wellbeing Board as part of its Patient Voice agenda item, discussing provision for autistic adults in the Borough. Rather belatedly, Hackney is now considering a draft plan to implement its duties under … Read more
Patient Voice: Hackney’s Autism Plan
Janine will speak as part of a deputation to Hackeny’s Health and Wellbeing board, explaining the need for better services (or any services!) for autistic adults in Hackney, and the importance of genuine democratic input from autistic people.
Poplar: A Different Sort of Labour Council
An article published in Workers’ Liberty no.66 in 2001, which turned out to be a precursor to my 2009 book, Guilty and Proud Of It. In Hackney, east London, the Labour/Tory coalition administration – the first in Britain since World War … Read more
Poetry Lounge Open Mic Night
Come and enjoy an evening of poetry and spoken word from new and established poets / writers, including a five-minute slot from Janine. Poetry 7pm – 10pm Dare2bDifferent After Party 10pm-3am Tipsy Bar 20 Stoke Newington Road, Dalston, London N16 7XN … Read more