Marxist. Trade Unionist. Socialist-feminist. Author. Poet. Speaker. Tutor. RMT ex-Exec. Workers' Liberty. Autie. Bi. PUFC fan.
In East London. Where I used to live. Great place.
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.
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
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
Enjoy cruelty-free cuisine at Cafe SoVegan at the Royal Sovereign with the accompaniment of Janine’s poetry.
Worshipping weather Taken to stormy extreme Hailing in Hackney Shot by ice bullets They shoot indignant indoors All hail to the cats
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
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
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.
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
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