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Weekly Newsletter

Summer's not over - it's time to get your groove on

Live jazz, DJs and outdoor dance are taking over the Wick and QEOP at multiple events this weekend 🎷💃 + all the usual inspiration for more things to do

Sep 2, 2026

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5 min read

Network

The Entrepreneur: Meet the founder of neighbourhood wine bar BĀDŌ

After a career in project management across nuclear energy, tech and construction, Heather Baden is bringing a different project to life: BĀDŌ, a cosy community space for coffee and natural wine

Sep 1, 2026

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5 min read

Weekly Newsletter

Nightlife debate, river canoeing, a tea tasting & networking drinks - all in one 😅

Plus the battle for Vittoria Wharf is on, and loads more to read to get clued-up on all things local

Aug 26, 2026

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5 min read

Nightlife Campaign

Queer Edge: evolving with the challenges of nightlife

Having grown fast, the neighbourhood's friendly LGBTQ+ events need constant reinvention to thrive

Aug 25, 2026

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3 min read

Features

The battle for Vittoria Wharf is on

Planning appeal seeks to overturn ruling that has kept the bulldozers away from some of Hackney Wick's last remaining creative warehouses

Aug 25, 2026

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1 min read

Archive

Summer's not over - it's time to get your groove on

The Entrepreneur: Meet the founder of neighbourhood wine bar BĀDŌ

Nightlife debate, river canoeing, a tea tasting & networking drinks - all in one 😅

Queer Edge: evolving with the challenges of nightlife

The battle for Vittoria Wharf is on

This Is…
The Wick

The Wick is a weekly cultural newsletter, quarterly print title & IRL events series

Archive

Summer's not over - it's time to get your groove on

The Entrepreneur: Meet the founder of neighbourhood wine bar BĀDŌ

Nightlife debate, river canoeing, a tea tasting & networking drinks - all in one 😅

Queer Edge: evolving with the challenges of nightlife

The battle for Vittoria Wharf is on

This Is…The Wick

The Wick is a weekly cultural newsletter, quarterly print title & IRL events series

This Is…
The Wick