To celebrate shops on Aberfeldy Street reopening after lockdown, Meanwhile Space commissioned local illustrator Matt Ponting (aka Doodling Around) to work with a group of Year 9 pupils at Langdon Park School – all of whom live on the Aberfeldy Estate – to design colourful art for shop fronts. This collaborative
community art project represents a message of support from the young people to their local high street, and hopes to encourage more footfall by Tower Hamlets residents to the area in line with the #ShopSafeShopLocal initiative promoted by local authorities.
Participating Businesses
Aberfeldy Boxing Club
instagram.com/aberfeldyboxingclub
A non-profit organisation that was set up to help the community by getting kids away from knife crime and gangs. Run by Kirk Whitelock, a boxing coach and Aberfeldy Village resident along with a team of volunteers, the Boxing Club runs bootcamps and classes for people of all ages.
Making Space
facebook.com/MakingSpaceAberfeldyE14
An immersive arts, culture and heritage programme offering workshops for local people to learn ceramics, glass-making, music, and photography.
The Tommy Flowers
A community focused pub with a strong arts, cultural and heritage programme for local residents - now expanding next door to create a modular space and community kitchen.
Aberfeldy Big Local
A group of local people working to invest £1m of Lottery funding to make Aberfeldy a better place to live. When restrictions allow, they will be open for drop ins for a cup of tea and chat about the area.
Workshop 53
Located at 53 Aberfeldy Street, Workshop 53 offers a space with a fully-functioning wood workshop for local artists and designers to hire.
More Life Home
Recycling furniture to help the socially deprived turn houses into homes. Pop in to buy a piece or donate unwanted furniture to help someone in need.
Roots
instagram.com/rootsbarberslondon
Leon and Joshua are two Poplar locals who started their journey with the DigiBarber app that allows customers to book appointments easily with a local barber. They recently opened their flagship barber shop at 37 Aberfeldy Street.
With thanks to Spotlight for facilitating the virtual art workshops with the young people of Aberfeldy.