The Vocal Local gives voice to issues and initiatives in the vibrant and diverse London borough that it is our home – Hackney! Join Rainbow Wilcox and Laura Yogasundram each month to keep track of what’s happening in the local area.

This month Rainbow and Laura cover the poolside arts event ‘Lido Love’, take a lesson from Stoke Newington School on how to talk to children about sexual orientation and tolerance, and find out how Hackney City Farm is supporting female refugees and asylum seekers find peace in the city through yoga.

Get in touch with any community projects, local campaigns or art events that deserve LFR airwaves: hackneyvocallocal@gmail.com

Thanks!

londonlidolove.wordpress.com/

ellybarnes.com

lgbthistorymonth.com

schools-out.org.uk

hackneycityfarm.co.uk/projects/hackney-yoga-project

London Fields Radio’s soul news provider, the Soul Report, is brought to you by Will Coldwell AKA DJ Royale, bringing you a rundown of Hackney’s local news loosely connected with some of the finest funk soul and hip hop tunes. 
Showcasing everything from brass bands to 60’s funk, hip hop to nu-soul, all in conjunction with national and local happenings, Soul Report guarantees to give you news you can tap your feet to.
This week we have a musical analysis of Diane Abbots twitter twubble with the Renegades of Jazz, a celebratory tune for the recently saved Wenlock Arms from Norman Connors and a dubby congratulations for the newly expecting Peaches Geldof. The show also showcases the fantastic new Fur EP – For a free download of their new single Ethio visit – http://fur-real.bandcamp.com/
DJ Royale will be playing the following dates:
Fresh! at Passing Clouds – 21st January – £5/8
Fur EP Launch at Hootenanny – 4th February – Free

The delightful Gwyneth Herbert plays live from the Wilton Way ‘Come Dine With Us’ street party on September 17. She is pretty amazing.

For more information on Miss Herbert, visit www.gwynethherbert.com.

London Field’s Radio’s alternative to Women’s Hour sees presenter-sisters Zoe and Becky bake up a sonic storm of music and debate, offering an alternative dose of feminism for Hackney-based grrrls.

In their first episode, Zoe meets the girls at one of Hackney’s last surviving female-run strip club to hear how the council’s nil policy on new clubs will impact on the girls who work there.

Becky traces the feminist history of Hackney, with a little help from Doris Day.

And the girls debate some of the nastiness of Valentines day, including naked lunching and door policy of some of London’s coolest nights out.

Plus, there’s a three-song medley on shops and a whole load of other female-led rock and electro action.

Our very own Kate Hutchinson speaks with Gillian Fox and Adriana Marques, organisers of the event ‘Lido Love’, which will take place at London Fields Lido, Saturday 8th January 2011. Gilly and Adriana provide us with a fascinating insight into the rich history of the Lido and its supporters, as well as giving us a sneak peak into what’s going on at the event next year.

They’ll be a whole host of wonderful people to entertain you on the night, including the London Fields Radio gang. We’ll be presenting a live broadcast bringing you some of our greatest hosts and best music. Local band, The Tender Hips will also be with us treating revelers to some water themed tracks.

To find out more about the event, who will be there and how you can get hold of tickets, go to:

http://tinyurl.com/3av2ogt

Alternatively, you can listen to this wonderful show!