Connect Hackney

“Hackney is a wonderful place to grow old. I’ve grown old here and I’m still growing old. I’m British now, I’m a Hackney girl… and here is home.” Anita Ceesay

“In London they seem to think that once you’re old, that’s it – you’re finished, they push you to the back. Whereas in Nigeria, as in most African countries, as you get older you are respected more.” Gubsie Agolia-Aspinall

Over the past 6 months, Hackney elders have been sharing their stories – about love, work, change, prejudice, loneliness, pride and resilience.

We have spoken to people from many of Hackney’s diverse communities including disabled people, LGBTQ+, Vietnamese, Senegalese, Nigerian, British, American and Chinese.

These previously untold stories are being documented through two short films and a commemorative booklet and will be launched at a special Connect Hackney event on 31st October 2019 in Frampton Park.

The event will include a hot lunch on arrival, a Q&A about ageing, presentations, afternoon tea and cake and entertainment.

Date: Thursday 31st October 2019

Time: 12pm – 5pm

Venue: Frampton Park Baptist Church Community Rooms, Frampton Park Road, London, E9 7PQ

Book your place

Book your place by clicking here or call 020 7923 8360. Tickets are limited.

Queries to: info@connecthackney.org.uk

Frampton Park Baptist Church Community Rooms
Frampton Park Road
London
E9 7PQ
United Kingdom