Clapton Festival launched

For the first time ever

the people of Clapton

are going to celebrate the place where they live

with

a

Festival

on the weekend of

the

11th & 12th June

Lower Clapton Road, from the Lea Bridge roundabout

right down to Clapton Square

will be transformed into

a community showcase of exciting events, activities & stands

including

music • art • dancing • films • fancy dress

with live bands

and much more

At St John’s Church (above) there will an evening recital of classical music.

The Round Chapel (above) on the corner of Powerscroft Road and Lower Clapton Road will play host to a reggae soundclash
featuring Solution Sound, Gladdy Wax and Trevor Sax.

One highlight will be the Clapton Walk, an amazing dance performed up and down Lower Clapton Road by students from the BSix six form centre (above) on the cormer of Kennighall Road and pupils from Clapton Girls School in Laura Place, Lower Clapton.

Many shops and traders are also getting involved and will exhibit work by local artists and photographers.

“The festival will provide a fantastic opportunity for local people to celebrate living and working in our vibrant community,” said organiser, Louise Goodison.

                                       text under the pics from a Hackney Gazette article

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Check out the Clapton Festival Facebook page

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