TOSOTP 3rd birthday celebration

many thanx 2 those who made it to our short notice celebration of our 3rd year of business. although the official birthday is not til aug 6, we joined forces with hackney GT for sum cycles & olympian summer vibes. let the games begin.

DIAMOND JUBILEE CRAFT WORKSHOP

momentum is building for our diamond street party now 2 weeks away. 

we are hosting an open workshop to work on crafts for decorating the street this tuesday may 22 at wilton's cafe from 530-9. big thanx 2 the pom pom factory for huge contributions!

WILTON WAY DIAMOND JUBILEE STREET PARTY RAFFLE!!

 in an effort to raise funds for the community led street party, residents & establishments have contributed 20+ prizes for the winner of a raffle drawn june 2nd. all proceeds will be re-invested into street decorations for the atmospheric occassion. £3 tickets can be purchased from the wilton way cafe. don't sleep! prizes include our contribution of a free 1hr tarot reading instore by resident psychic emma toynbee.

1952-2012; Wilton Way Diamond Jubilee Street Party

following the resounding success that was last year's royal wedding street party, local residents & establishments of the wilton way E8 area are happy to announce the diamond jubilee street party!

we are pleased to invite 1 & all to to join in on what is emphasised as a community event whereby we celebrate the last 60 years of hackney life & the queens reign. again the idea will be to DIY & encourage you to bring your own tables, chairs, food, friends and family and enjoy a day of community togetherness for all ages. there will be council approved road closures, this year from the hackney empire through to violet cakes, whereby street decorations lining the srteet will house the festive atmosphere.  

we will attempt to divide the street into era's spanning the decades & as such designate areas by period based on fashion, culture, food & music. we encourage every1 to dress in reference to their favourite era from the 50's til present & get into the spirit! 

we would love to hear from the local community about their experience of hackney over the last 60 years & instore we will be allocating an area for display of coronation memorabilia, souvenirs & photography to capture the memories & the moments. we also appeal to local artists, musicians, performers or anyone with ideas how we can bring people together in a creative & interactive atmosphere. workshops will be held in local establishments to create decorations & brainstorm ideas for the theme & ways to illustrate life locally over 60 years of queen elizabeth at the throne.

we only have 1 month today til the event & would be grateful for any fund-raising ideas or donated fabrics & decorations to help bring the street to life.

for more info or if you have any ideas, questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact Eleni from the Wilton Way Café at eleni@londonfieldsradio.com or myself at theothersideofthepillow@hotmail.co.uk

Wilton Way Wednesdy

short notice for tonight's wilton way wednesday whereby we will welcome live music from Wilton's very own Chris Aliano / London Fields Radio / Illustrations from Stine Hole Mankovsky / instore Tarot readings and 2012 predictions by Emma Toynbee / Borough Wines open till 10pm / Mirror Mirror on the Wall at Toppers of Hackney+ more.

BEST SIX LEGS.

BEST VINTAGE LOOK

our contribution to the prizes for victoria bark's vintage dog show on wilton way 2moro.
vintage 1940's bakelite pooch brooch

WILTON WAY DOG SHOW

showcasing as part of our come dine with us picnic & vintage VANS sale on september 17 is wilton way's very first dog show.

enter your beloved best friend & hottest accessory to parade the wiltons catwalk.
brought to you by victoria bark & aligned with the we love hackney weekend it is free to enter.
there are goody bags for all entrants & great prizes for best in show.
categories include best vintage look, dog most like their owner & best 6 legs.

COME DINE WITH US ON WILTON WAY

in conjunction with wider activities in the local area & in association with the september 17 We Love Hackney Weekend we are proud to join forces with wilton way establishments & invite you to an intimate community picnic.

spearheaded by the wilton way cafe, having worked closely with hackney council, has brought road closures to accompany live music, food & activities suitable for all ages.
proceedings get under way at noon & highlights include:

VICTORIA BARK STAND & WILTON WAY’S FIRST VINTAGE DOG SHOW – DOG OWNERS BRING YOUR PETS DOWN FOR THE PARADE - PRIZES TO BE WON FROM BOROUGH WINES AND MORE…Contact info@victoriabark.co.uk for more information.

POP UP BOOKSHOP AT WILTONS FROM LANDFILL EDITIONS

LONDON FIELDS RADIO BROADCASTING LIVE FROM WILTON WAY, WITH SPECIAL GUESTS, BOOK READINGS AND LIVE MUSIC

& VINTAGE VANS SALE BY YOURS TRULY!!!

for more information about the event please email Eleni at ea.thoma@gmail.com or check the facebook page 'come dine with us on wilton way'.

LOVEiWEAR x ZONE7STYLE shop launch!

today we have to close at 4pm however this gives you perfect opportunity to get down to 63 red church street for the latest evolution in the UK specialist deadstock scene.
if you love eyewear & think you're in the style zone, the bubble has burst on the loveiwear & zone7style collab as the pop up becomes permamnent! don't believe the hype. this revolution will not be televised. these guys are the euro pioneers in their field!

top of the list!

wilton way's very own Toppers of Hackney has been voted best new hair salon 2011 by Time Out London. stay attuned for more news of their new website & their involvement in our August 4 PHASE II celebrations!

destination; borough wines on wilton way

may we make our fond excuses for the lateness of the hour at which we offer our official wilton way welcome to our friends at borough wines! what seemed to be our permanent hangover for the past month has subsided following two launch events & the royal wedding street party, affording us now clarity enough to give thanks legibly.

bringing a reputation steeped in class & tradition, our wine merchants from borough market have injected further life into the now flourishing destination that is wilton way. now i am not a connoisseur.... of wine anyway, but our local neighbourhood sure have fine taste, as was made evident by the 300 strong guests to boroughs opening & the 300+ litres of alcohol enjoyed on wedding day.

offerring specialist wine from the south of france as well as a small selection of local brews & australian & new zealand wines, borough serve with personality & generosity. the £8 litre of wine from the keg has been met with unbridled enthusiasm as has my personal favourite the prosecco. as such, to meet muriel & the team & experience the taste for yourself is just another excuse to enjoy this summer on wilton way.

we heart wilton way!

the attitude of gratitude goes out to the local wilton way community & all those who made the royal wedding street party such an incredible day! the occasion will live on in memory for all the right reasons. photography by we art you

A RIGHT ROYAL KNEES UP!

buntil bunting workshop; royal wedding volunteers

i think it is in malaysia where the word buntil refers to vintage & collectable goods. being party responsible for the street bunting for this weeks royal wedding street party on our very own wilton way, of course our instincts are always to use vintage. as such, we have collected random pieces of material & with the help of claire from violet's cakes, we shall make them uniform & decorate the length of the street. this however is still a work in progress so violet cakes is hosting a buntil bunting workshop whereby we are asking for volunteers to help the process. every1 is welcome tomorrow 5pm 26th april ready to decorate!

wilton way royal wedding street party!

in conjunction with wilton way residents & business owners we would like to invite you to a community-led royal wedding street party on friday april 29th.

a group of e8 residents have successfully applied for council permission to host a communal street event whereby the community will come together in a friendly & relaxed family atmosphere. the royal wedding thus offers an opportunity to bring people together in an open-invitation picnic style day, encouraging participants of all political persuasion to join in by bringing their own food & drink & perhaps a table to link up the length of the street. 3 blocks of wilton way will officially be closed from elanor road & landsdowne drive crossroads.

of course there will be alot going on in the london fields area that day so swing by to enjoy some incidental acoustic entertainment, children activities & cultural events. the vibe will be 1 of a traditional east end feel resonating a 1950s sensibility. home owners are encouraged to open up their gardens for bbq's & make available radios & tvs to tune into the wedding to truly make a day of it. the wedding ceremony takes place at 11am so the idea is to come down early & get involved. the other side of the pillow will be responsible for street decorations & the bunting so we plan to reach out our followers for help with this & perhaps to contribute to our proposed window display! as such, lets get in the spirit of things & celebrate the royal wedding if for nothing more than an excuse to bring the east end together.

borough wines to open on wilton way!

wilton way is soon to become a destination for connoisseurs of not only of coffee, cakes & deadstock, but of fine wine! borough wines bring their distinguished palette to this flourishing street to wide acclaim this summer. join us for some tastings thursday evening for their official opening & the soft launch of another fresh establishment to 'top' it all off!

destination; e5 market

support the local community

our wilton way cafe graces the new york post!

word is spreading about what we've long since known regarding the 'sprawling, shape-shifting beast of a thing' that is east london.

with photography from our friends at Independent London featuring our very own next-door neighbours the Wilton Way Cafe, the New York Post are the latest int'l publication to review the ever-changing east london experience.
make your way to wilton way to watch the evolution of the east as it happens!